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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-18
CLASS INITIATED
Ten Candidates Are Received
by Prosperity Lodge of
Modern Brotherhood.
ADDRESSES ARE ENJOYED
Robert Rexdale ard Nj. II. Stevens
Are Observation-Disclosures
Served During Evening.

Prosperity lodge No. 1854 of the
Modern Brotherhood o. America held
ia class initiation last evening 1t
Beselin's hall and large number os
the members of the society and their
friends were present to witness the
ceremonies. There were 10 candidates
in the class which was ushered into
the secrets of the lodge Prosperity
seems to have been name well
chosen as the ledge has certainly been
very prosperous, especially during the
| last six months. In that time the men,
bership roll has nearly doubled, COM
| ing from 60 names to over 100 in half
| a year.
| The initiation ceremonies were pre-
sided over by State Manager a. j.
Shepro of Ottawa. ILL.,, who came here
for the occasion. Following the initiat-
ing of the new members, refreshments
consisting of ice cream and cake were
served. The serving was in charge of
half a dozen young ladies, daughters
of members of the lodge They Wee
attired in very pretty costumes and
| furnished one of the features of the
levcning.
RexdaIc and stevens Speak.
Two addresses were delivered dur
ing the evening. one by Robert Rex
dale. who gave a characteristic talk in
which he recited his poems entitled
when TIE Mississip was a Great
Highway" and The Man With tn,
Hoe and the other was by NJ Z
lStcvens. Mr.. Stevens spoke at length
on the action taken by the lodge lately
in deciding that anything il does ir
shall be elevating rather than merely
for pleasure. The program for tn,
levening was as follows:
Instrumental Music-Miss irene Hop
kinson and Miss Day Allen.
Reading-Mr. Breecher.
AddresS-Robert ReXdalc
Music-Cordts Mandolin Orchestra
Address-M. #. Stevens.
Piano Solo-Miss Edna Ransom.
Co,nmandery Gives Degrees.
Rock Island commandery No. rs
Knights Templar. yesterday Afternoon
and evening conferred the temple de
gree on class of eight candidates a
a special conclave at the Masoni
temple. Adjournment was taken a
$3.50 and the members, to the humble
of about 100, repaired to the gri
!, room of Young & McCombs and er
joyed banquet
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-18

member of department of health for
a term of two years. Confirmed by
unanimous vote.
The mayor named DR.. J. r. Hollow
bush as a member of department CT
health for term Of one year. Confirm
ed by unanimous vote
? Adjourned on motion of Alderman
Schmid NJ. T. RUDGREN,
City Clerk.
All the news all the time-THE
ARGUS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-18
Best Stomach
Remedy Free

It is an old saying that if the stom-
ach is sound the whole body is safe,
because so much depends upon the
proper working of the stomach. Many
persons find themselves with dis
order of the stomach which pro-
duces dyspepsia or peculiar state of
biliousness.
If you suffer from both stomach trouble
very serious disease. From just such con-
ditions come appendicitis, rheumatism,
skin diseases and similar disorders. be-
cause the waste matter that should have
the bowels has found its way into the
blood and vitiated 1t. What is needed at
this point is not simply a violent cathartfc
tablet or salt, which usually does moro
tonic like DR.. Caldwelrs Syrup Pepsin.
which people have been using for these
ailments for nearly a quarter Of CEN
fury. 1t cured J. C. Lanham, Of War
rensburg, Mo-, Of stomach trouble of long
standing, also William Vol, of 903 Ellis
son ST.. Louisville, KY, who had the
trouble for fifteen years.
However, If you have stomach trouble
you want to know from personal expert
ence what DR.. Caldwells Syrup Pepsin
will do for you. II so. send your name
to the doctor and free trial bottle will
be sent you. You are urged to send for
the free bottle, as the results from 1t will
be the best recommendation of DR.. Cald-
wells. Syrup Pepsin. Then you will do as
over two million people did last year--go
to your druggist and buy regular bottle
at SO cents or 81, according to the size
you prefer We could mention hundreds
and hundreds of families who are never
without it.. You can never tell when some
tive. and then no time should be lost
taking D.. Caldwells Syrup Pepsin. ,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-18
HENRY COUNTY MAN DEAD
Coroner Henry G. Morton Was
Wealthy Retired Farmer.

Coroner Henry C. Morton of Henry
county, died Saturday at his home in
Galva, of heart disease He was IS
years of age and had lived in Henry
county Tor many years, having large
land holdings Mr.. Morton was an OK
pert checker player, being vice presi-
dent of the National Checker associa-
tion
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-18

First ward sidewalk fund. -. $4,000
Second ward sidewalk fund. $1,000
Third ward sidewalk fund. :. 250.00j
Fourth ward sidewalk fund. $4,000
Fifth ward sidewalk fund.-. $4,000
Sixth ward sidewalk fund. -. $1,000
Seventh ward sidewalk fund. $4,000
Sewer fund ............ 100000
Fire department fund 49,. 100000
Police department fund. 49,. 100000
IOfice fund -. ........ 100000
Bridge fund 80. ........ 100000
Fire alarm system ......... $685.
Election -. 80. ...... 100000
Improvement of Second street 10000
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-18

If there is anything about
your ailment that you don't
understand, or il you want
any medical advice, write
to the doctor, and he win
answer you fully. There Is
no charge for this service.
! The address is DR.. w. B.
Caldwell. 900 Caldwell bldg,
Monticello. Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-18

Alderman Utke moved the imma
date consideration of the ordinance.
Alderman Utke muTed the adoption
Of the ordinance as read Adopted by
unanimous vote.
The clerk read resolution distrib-
uting $l73,S5G.59, to be derived from
sources other than the general tax levy
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-18

bates of SIS to G. V. Johnson and S. to
j. w. Quinlan on sewer district No. 3
Improvement and rebate of assessmen;
on south AZ feet of north Ill feet or
lot "a. Hales' addition on sidewalk i'm
provement, and that clerk draw orders
for rebates and sales for delinquencies
Alderman McNealy moved report be
adopted and recommendations ac-
cepted. Adopted by unanimous vote
The city clerk submitted an esti-
mate of revenue. from all other sources
in amount of $2G0, 4SG49
The clerk read an ordinance apprn-
|priating $S3,611.9O to be derived from
the general tax levy as follows.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-18
(To be Continued.)-
MUNICIPAL MATTERS.
Continued From Page FourD

county treasurer, in sum of $145.44, be-
ing city bond tax on certain territory
in South Rock Island, proposed to pc
annexed.
Alderman Utke moved bill be al
lowed Adopted by unanimous vote.
The clerk read bill of Rock Island
National National bank in sum of
$1,47365, for interest
Alderman Prick moved bill be al
lowed Adopted by unanimous vote.
The clerk read petition from Allen,
Myers & Co., and e. E. Lamp, for per-
mission to make sewer connections.
Referred to sewer committee and al
derman of ward. with power to act
The clerk read petition from prop
erty owners for street light at Twelfth
street and Sixth avenue.
Referred to frfe and light committee
to report.
The clerk read petition from prop
Ierty owners for grading and filling of
Forty-third street north of Fourteenth
avenue. Referred to street and alley
committee.
The mayor read report of board of
local Improvements, recommending re.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-12
GRAFT WILL ENFORCE RULES
High school Principal Tells Foot Bali
Squad h They Must Do in
Classroom to Play ON Eleven,

At a foot ball meeting yesterday after
noon at the Omaha High school. Princi-
pal Graft explained to the members Of the
foot bah squad the rules and regulations
OF the Interscholastic association.
All boys, he said. must have an average
OF at least 70 per cent in three studies for
fifteen recitations each week. Nc person
over q years will be allowed to play and
all players must be bonafide members of
the school which they are representing.
Properly conducted athletics.'' said Mr..
Graft, lis one of the best things a boy
can have"
He said he intended to stand by all Of the
rulings Of the association and hoped that
none Of the boys would have to be kept off
the team on account Of being ineligible.
The Boosters club held a meeting and
elected four more senior girls: Mildred
Mari, Ruth Gould. Ruth Sheldon, Nellie
Elgutter and three additional junior girls
Nell Ryan, Grace Gilmore. Beth Anderson.
Lumir Buresh has been chosen temporary
president and Mary PhllippI acting secre-
tary.
Sigurd Larman, captain OF Company C
OF the High school cadet regiment during
the year 190S-9, was presented with a sword
by the officers Of his company as a mark
Of esteem. The presentation took place at
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-12
DELAYS CAR ORDINANCEVOTE
Council POstpOneS Action One Week
on Ticket Price Reduction.
TWO COUECnMEN STAND ALONE
Bridges and Schroeder Favor Imme-
diate Decision on street Railway
Messure-strikinE Carmen
Attend Meeting.

The city council committee Of the whole
voted yesterday afternoon to postpone ac-
ton on the Bridges ordinance for reduced
street car fares for one week. Councilman
McGovern made the motion for postpone
ment as an amendment to a motion by
Councilman Bridges that the ordinance be
recommended for passage, n Council
man Davis seconded the McGovern motion.
Little talk was INDUCED in except that
Mr.. Bridges spoke In favor Of immediate
action, while Councilmen Berka, Meow
ern and Davis advocated delay. Schroeder.
seconding the Bridges motion, suggested
he would like to see the ordinance amended
In some particulars. and Kugel spoke along
the same line. On the vote to postpone
all voted yes except Bridges and Schroeder.
A large delegation of striking carmen
was present, but did not ask to be heard.
When the meeting broke up they fingered
to congratulate Bridges and Schroeder on
their position, but there was no sign Of
excitement.
II the finance committee reports that the
money is available, Street COMMISSIONS
Flynn's fund will be reimbursed for the
81, s46.2 Is spent in cutting weeds during the
summer.
City Electrician Mlchaelsen asked for
leave Of absence to attend a convention OF
electricians at Detroit, Mich, with an al
lowance of S75 for expenses. The council
men will ponder the request for a week
before taking action.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-12
SUNDAY SCHOOL INSTITUTE
WILL BRING MANY HERE
Heads of Colleges and Prominent
CIerEymen VIII Give Instruction
at Sessions Held Soon.

The board OF Sunday schools of the
Methodist Episcopal church will hold a
Sunday school institute here from Thurs
day to Saturday, inclusive, for the instruc-
ton of Sunday school workers in the
western half Of Iowa and the eastern half
OF Nebraska In this territory there are
son Methodist ministers, 1000 superintend-
ents and 1900 pupils.
Workers in greater Omaha M Council
Bluffs. under the leadership of Bishop
John l.. Nuelsen and others. have made
the local arrangements. and the sessions
will be held in the First Methodist church
Of Omaha. The general public may attend.
The board has held similar Institutes in
Fargo, Butte, Spokane, Portland, Boise and
Cheyenne, where they have proven popu
lar and helpful.
Among the instr uctors will be Bishop
Nuelsen, DR.. David G. Downey. DR. Edgar
Blake. Mrs. LamoreauN Miss Baker OF
Chicago, DR.. c. B. Spencer of Kansas City,
President Shelton Of Simpson college,
Chancellor Davidson of Wesleyan univers-
ity and President Freeman of Morningside
college. In addition to the regular WORK
there will be a full display of Sunday
school literature, supplies and equipments
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-12
SCHOLARSHIP EXAMINATIONS
Nebraska Candidates May Try for
Honor at Lincoln Two Days
Next Week.

Thu next Nebraska examination Of candi-
dates for the Rhodes scholarships in Eng
land will be held on October 10 and 20 in
room 24 Administration building, Univer-
sity of Nebraska, Lincoln. These examina-
lions will be in charge of Prof. r. W. SAN
ford Of the University of Nebraska and
tProf. L.. D.. Swingle of Wesleyan univer-
sity. Examinations begin promptly at a.
m. on Tuesday. october 10, no candidates
being admitted later than one-half hour
after the designated time. Following is
the time schedule of examinations:
Tuesday, October 10, 8 a. m. to IL a. m,
translation from Latin into English; l p.
m. to 3 p. m, Latin prose; 4 p. m. to 8 p.
m, arithmetic. Wednesday, October 20, 0
a. m. to II a. M, translation from Greek
into English; l p. m. to 2 p. M, Latin gram
mar; 2;1O p. m. to $40. p. M. Greek gram
mar; 4 p. m. to 6 p. m, algebra or geom-
etry. S. AVERY,
Chairman Of the Nebraska Rhodes Scholar
ships Committee.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-12
". W. C. A. INVITES MEN, TOO
Young Women VIII Hold Formal
Opening at New Building
Tonight.

The formal opening of the educational
work Of the Young Women's Christian as
ISOLATION will be celebrated this evening
with a public reception at the new building
at Seventeenth street and St Mary's ave-
nue. at 7:S. Men are invited as we'll as
women. Inadequate quarters have in the
past greatly curtailed the associations edu-
%cational work, and It was not Until the
completion of its new building tina all the
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-12
KEARNEY TO STAND
TRIAL ON MURDER CHARGE
Man who Struck Supervisor WaItherH
of Clay County VIII Ne
Prosecuted.

HASTINGS, Neb,, Oct. ~I1.-(speoial. y
The coroner's jury in the case of Super
visor Peter Walthers of Clay county. who
died in a sanltarium here. has returned a
verdict finding that the man died of hem
morhage of the brain and setting forth
that I'VE are unable to determine the cause
Of the injury" Ten days ago. Walters had
an alteration with John Kearney, while
attempting to place a quarantine sign on
the latters home, Walters was knocked
down. The physicians who performed the
autopsy last night were unable to say
whether or not the blows he received
caused the death. Kearney was taken into
custody yesterday and County Attorney
Carey Of Clay county said this afternoon
he would file an Information against him
charging him with murder in the second
degree.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-12
NebraaIka NeMs Notes.

PLATTSMOUTH-Hon. and Mrs. e. NJ.
Pollard are rejoicing over the arrival of q
fine son who arrived this afternoon and
ttpps the beam at seven and one-half
pounds.
WEST POINT-Diedricj Nademan and
Miss Freda Paradies were married at the
home OF the bride, Rev. j. ID. Gradewahl,
pastor of the German Lutheran church per
forming the
NEBRASKA CITY-William H. Harrach
and Miss Bertha True, both prominent
young people of Syracuse, came to this city
and were married by Rev. F. M. Sisson al
the Methodist Episcopal parsonage.
CETRAL CITY-If the encouragement re-
ceiVed so far by the representative of a
lecture bureau now visiting in Central City
Is continued, II is certain that a c~hautaudua
will be held in Central City next year, with
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-12
Nebraska
Women's Clubs
Gathering for
Annual Session
Executive Committee Holds a Meeting
and Recommends Changes in
Constitution.

drrom, a staff Correspondent

LINCOLN, Oct. m-(speclal Telegram,)-
The State Federation of Womens' clubs
viii begin its annual meeting at the tenn
pie tomorrow morning. Members of the exc
cutive committee of the federation met in
executive session tonight and decided to
recommend to the meeting a change IN
the constitution TO provide for the cleo
ton Of district presidents as provided in
uhe constitution of the federation of Illl-
nois.
All members OF the executive committee
were present at this meeting except Mrs.
o.. II. Needham Of Albion, who is i'll and
unable TO attend the convention.
1t was reported at the meeting tonight
that eleven new clubs had Joined the feder-
alton since the, meeting in Omaha last
year, making a total OF 1874 clubs. The
chairmen OF the standing cimmfttees will
hold a meeting in the morning.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-12
The. Weather.
WASHINGTON, oct. n-Forecast:

WASHINGTON, oct. n-Forecast:
Nebraska and North, and, South Dakota
Fair and cooler. Tuesday; Wednesday,
partly cloudy with rising temperature.
Iowa-Fair and COOL Tuesday; wednes-
day. fair and warmer.
Missouri-Fair and cooler, Tuesday and
Wednesday. 49,
Kansas-Partly cloudy and continued cool
Tuesday; Wednesday, partly cloudy.
I~llinois-Partly cloudy and continued cool
Tuesday; Wednesday, fair and cool, brisk
to high northwest winds on the lake.
Colorado, Wyoming-Partly cloudy Tues
day and Wednesday, with snow in mountain
districts.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-12

About twenty club women will go from
Omaha to Lincoln today and Wednesday
TO attend the annual convention OF the
Nebraska Federation Of Womens' clubs.
The majority leave early this morning
and will reach Lincoln in time for the
opening session. A large attendance is
anticipated. The federation now has about
40 clubs. Last year 222 delegates attended
the meeting in Omaha and it Is expected
that even more will be at Lincoln this
year. The delegates from the Omaha wo-
mans club are Mrs. Edward Johnson, presi-
dent; Mrs. Samuel Rees, Mrs. M. D.. Cam
eron, Mrs. Frank Halter. Mrs. L. ]. Healey,
Mrs. Henry Mcdonald. Mrs. Herbert Tracy
and Mrs. Charles Marley.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-12

departments could be Instituted. Because
the building was opened so late in the
spring the beginning of the class works was
postponed until October.
DIR. +. f. Stiner OF Lincoln will speak at
s o'clock in the auditorium IN THE Young
Women's Christian Association as an Edu.
c~ational Factor and Joseph Barton will
sing. The associations board Of directors
will serve as a reception committee and
refreshments will be served. The entire
building will be open for inspection and
the directors of the several departments
will be present to explain their work.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-12
[ Change in Indian Agents.

WALTHILL, Neb.l Oct. n.-(Special.)-
Reliable Information has just been received
that John M. Commons. VINO for the past
four years has been superintendent agent
for the Omaha Indians. has been trans
ferred and appointed by the Interior De-
partment TO a more desirable position in the
same service in Utah at a material increase
of salary.
The position held by Mr.. m on
this reservation was a very important
one. He disbursed over $4,000 in Indian
funds annually and since oe work at the
Omaha agency has been inspected by the
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-12

The Late Bishop Stanley Sees and Speak.

Extract from speech OF Right Rev. John Stanley,
bishop OF North Dakota, at a meeting held In the opera
house. Fargo, May 81. 1895:
1 have been associated with the temperance move
for twenty-one years, and during that time have ad-
mlnlstered the pledge to a great many-some have
fallen back and some haven't. So long as a man is
diseased you cannot restore manhood by moral suaslon;
mere Is something deeper than that and i firmly
believe that DR.. Kelley has got it. / used TO be a
skeptlc about the Kelley Cure. and used to ask III IL
was ike modern things and would cure badness. |
oont believe that badness can be cured, because I've
tried everything, but / do think alcoholism can. I am
not a stockholder in the Institute. and have no inter
est other than the interest OF a Christian In the eIe-
walton Of mankind. The Institute is almost in front
OF my residence. and every day, almost. / see physical
wrecks slagger there for treatment, and after four
weeks coming out new men"
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-12
TROOPS ARE TROOPING HOME
Soldiers who Helped King Ak-SRr-
Ben Celebrate Have Gone to
Their Posts.

The Fourth United States cavalry left
Camp Thayer by rail over the North
western for Chadron. The command will
march from there to its station at Fort
Meade.
The Second cavalry returned to Fort
Des Moines by marching. The command
passed through Omaha on it's homeward
march.
The Thirteenth infantry left by rail over
the Missouri Pacific for Fort Leaven-
worth.
The Seventh cavalry and Battery f,
Fifth artillery, will leave Tuesday for Fort
Riley by marching.
The Fifteenth cavalry will remain at
Fort Omaha until the latter part of this
week, leaving for Fort Leavenworth Fri
day.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-12
Iniured at Rasket BnII.

LYONS, Neb.. Oct. 1~L-(Special. miss
Alice Everett. who has been teaching
school near Sioux City. Ia, was brought
nome yesterday with her shoulder broken.
The injury was obtained while playing
basket ball.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-12
suffragettes sent TO Prison.

NEWCASTLE, Eng, Oct. u.-Lady Con-
stance Lytton and Mrs. II. N. Brailsford,
arrested Saturday following a suffragettes'
demonstration against David Lloyd-G George,
the chancellor OF the eXchequer, were to-
day sentenced each TO a months imprison-
ment. Mrs. Brailsford is the wife OF "a
former leader writer on the Daily News
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-12

The institution of an official ~timekeeper
will be one of the acceptable innovations
at the Lincoln meeting. Mrs. II. J. Pen
fold Of Omaha has been appointed to this
office. No matter how tactful a presiding
officer may be II is embarrassing, to say
the least. for her to call time on a speaker.
The appointment of an official timekeeper
will tend to make speakers more careful
about their limit and will greatly expedite
the business Of the sessions,
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-12

your complexion as well as your temper
is rendered miserable by a disordered liver.
BY taking Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets you can improve both. Sold
by all druggists.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-12
s:;,N|,Ryo2'!Ky
Table y Water
Pure and Sparkling
from the Rocky Mountains
Telephone Douglas 30.

his home at 1920 Davenport street last night
and was a surprise to him. Miss Carol
Howard, the sponsor of the company, made
the presentation speech.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-12
skinned from Head to Heel

was Ben Pool, Threet, Ala, when dragged
over a gravel roadway, but Bucklen's Ar
MICA Salve cured him. Csc. Sold by Beaton
Drug Co.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-12

At a called meeting Of the local executive
committee of the Womens' Christian Tenn
perence union plans for the big street pa
rade that was to have preceded the open
ing session Of the convention, we're all
changed and the parade will not be held.
The expense Of such a demonstratlon
would be heavy and 1t was decided best
to eliminate this feature.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-12
Temperature At Omaha Yesterday,
Local Record.

OFFICE OF THE WEATHER BUREAU.
OMAHA, Oct. u.-OfflciRl record OF tenn
perature and precipitation compared with
the corresponding period OF the last three
years: 1909. 1908. 1907. 1906.
Maximum temperature. AZ IS Sc So
Minimum temperature. "a 80 Al IS
Mean temperature........ @ a B 40
= AoSlpilalou .sssssssssas.s. Il W W W
Temperature and precipitation departures
from the normal at Omaha since March 1.
and compared with the last two years:
Normal temperature ................. 81
Detlciency for the day. .........g,...... 10
Total deficiency since March 1, 1909 ..... 40
Normal precipitation. ............ .8 inch
Deficiency for the day, .......... .S inch
Deficiency since March 1......., l.8 inches
Deficiency for cor. period 1908. &. 81 inches
Deficiency for cor. period 1907. gu inches
ReDortH from Statfona ~ = -
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-12

To the boast of the women Of Denmark
that their country was first to rave a
women as judge. American suffragists have
replied by pointing to Mrs. Esther Morris
Of wyoming, Mrs. Catherine Waugh Nc
Cullough Of Evanston, Ill, and Mrs. Mary
Cooper Of Kansas.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-12

The Daughters of the American Revolu-
ton are making an effort to organize
chapters of the society in all the colleges
and large co-edncational institutions of
the country. The first and at present the
only chapter is made up OF Barnard I'M
dergraduates ana was organized through
the efforts Of Mrs. William Cunning Story
and Mrs. Donald McLean. 1t received its
first public recognition from the older
chapters during the Hudson-Fulton cele-
brRtlon.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-12
Woman'S Work

Activities OF the Organised
Bodies Along the Lines OF IN
dsrtakinG OF Concern 20 women.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-12

Indian office the Importance of this agency
is being more fully understood. The mum
Der of employees has been increased.