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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-05-08
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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-05-08
king RELATED To
NEARLY ALL EUROPE
Germany, Russia, Spain, Dem
mark and Greece in Blood
of Royal Family
| Special Cable 10 The Call


LONDON, May by the death of
King Edward a great part of the world
has been cast into mourning. Nearly
every court of Europe is grieving. not
merely because etiquette demands it,
but because Edward was a kinsman by
blood or marriage.
Following are the connections of the
late king with the royal houses:
Denmark-Edward's queen, AIexan-
dra, was the oldest daughter of Chris
tan TX, the late king of Denmark.
Frederick VIII, the present king, was
Edwards brother in law.
Germany-Kaiser Wilhelm II is the
son of Edwards eldest sister. and was
the dead kings nephew.
Russfa-Czar Nicholas II is the son
of Queen AleHandra's sister Marie, and
the husband of the daughter of Ed
wards sister. Alice
Spain-King Alfonso XIII is the
husband of Victoria Ena, the daughter
of Edwards sister. Beatrice
Greeee-King George 1 is a brother
of Queen Alexandra
Norway-King Haakon VII is a son
of Frederick VIII of Denmark brother
of Queen Alexandra, and is married to
his cousin, Maud, King Edward S
daughter.
Sweden-King Oscar IFS son is mar
ried to Margaret of Connaught, daugh-
ter of the kings brother, the duke of
Connaught.
Belgium-King Phillip II is a nephew
of the late Leopold II, who was an
uncle of Victoria, King Edward s
mother.
HoIland-Queen Wilhelmina is re-
lated through old King George III.
Saxe-COburg and Gotha-Duke Leo
pold Charles Edward is a son of Ed
wards brother, duke of Albany.
Waldeck-Princess Helene, sister of
Duke Frederick, is the wife of Duke
Leopold of Albany and Saxe-Coburg.
Wurttemberg-King William III is re-
lated through the late Princess Mary,
duchess of Teckia, cousin of Queen
Victoria, and mother of the new queen
of England
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JAPANESE MOURN
DEATH OF ALLY
Social Functions Postponed and
Papers Are Black Bordered
Over Eulogies

TOXIC, May Japan, as Great
Britain's ally. has received the news of
King Edwards death with profound
sorrow. The ball of Prince Asaka
planned for this evening has been post
poned and all public functions have
been suspended 1t is confidently be-
lieved that the demise of the British
monarch will not affect the alliance of
the two countries.
The press is unanimous in its ex-
pressions of grief and in declaring that
the death of King Edward is, a severe
loss, not only to Great Britain but to
the cause of peace and humanity
throughout the world. The papers are
black bordered and devote columns to
eulogizing King Edward and his sue
cess in advancing the cause of interna-
tional peace.
The kokumin, generally used as a
government organ, deSignates the late
king as the personifieation of peace.
The Asashi is at loss to know how
the world will recover that of which
it was deprived by Edwards death.
The Hochi, in special edition con-
tanning column printed In English,
expressed the hope that the spirit of
peace encouraged by the late monarch
may long remain the guide for interna-
tional policies.
The Jill calls Edward. the great ben
efactor of peace and humanity, and
other papers make similar comments.
1t is stated that the emperor and en-
nrpCc ara dparl,r o-riauod
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MILLIONS MUST
Be PAID THOSE
WELL insured
Tradesmt n and Brokers Gam
bled Against Financial Loss
on Kings Death
Businessmen Took Chances That
Monarch Would Recover
From Illness
Especial Gable to The Call

LONDON, May Several millions
of pounds sterling will be paid in in
surance as the result of the death of
the king. Risks Were covered at LIoyd's
as late as Friday afternoon at So per
cent.
story is being told of one of the
biggest dry goods merchants in Lon
don, who. just before his closing hours.
dashed up to Lloyds in taxicab and
sought to insure the stock he had laid
in for the coming season. He sue
ceeded in effecting insurance at so per
cent for a month. However the amount
of business at that rate has not been
great. and the brokers losses are not
very heavy.
CHANCES WE'RE TAKEN
Chances We're taken by businessmen.
despite official statements that the
kings condition was very grave. be-
cause 80 per cent had been paid at the
time the king underwent an operation
for peritonitis, and there was a belief
that he would pull through this time
also. Large sums will be paid over
by the members of LIoyds
Most of the functions which were to
have taken place this summer. and a
majority of which will either be can
celed or suffer financially by the king s
death, are insured for fairly large
aggregate. Practically every insurance
company in the country will have to
meet claims.
Any one can insure the kings life
and possibilities of losses are so many
in the event of the monarch's demise
that big business is done in one form
or another. Many tradesmen stand TO
lose a great deal by the death of the
king and a number of them were in
trade, for instance, will be very much
affected, as large stocks of colored sum
mer materials must be displayed dur
ing the period of mourning. 1t is i'm
possible to estimate the loss to this
trade, but much of il is covered by in
surance.
MANY RISKS INVOLVED
In a variety of other ways claims
will have to be met on the death of
Duchy of Cornwall and Duchy of Ian
caster is liable TO pass from the hold
ers, who provide against loss by in
surance. Suspension of official incomes
is another risk which companies cover,
and many owners of stocks and shares,
and especially of gilt edged securities,
make provision against fall in the
event of the monarch's death.
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! Taft's Good Will
Is Sent to KING

WASHINGTON, May 7.-Presi-
dent Taft has sent the following
message to George v, the new
king of Great Britain:
"The White House,
"May Z, 1910.
-"His Majesty King George v,
LondOn:
"1n renewing to your majesty
government and people on the
death of his late majesty, con-
vey to You the heartiest, good
wishes for the prosperity of your
reign. fSfgned) =
CIVILIAN III. TAFT.o/
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-05-08

The remedy also cures dandruE.-
stops hair falling makes it beautiful.
glossy and soft and changes TO its
natural color. Let us send you a %
cent bottle free TO prove it.
Swissco Hair Remedy is for sale BY
all druggists at so cents and S1.00 a
bottle. but the free bottle can only be
had by writing direct to the Swissco
Hair Remedy Co, 1746 P. o. Square,
Cincinnati. Ohio, enclosing 10 cents as
an evidence of good faith. The 10
cents does not cover actual postage and
packing on the 25 cent bottle we send
you.
For sale and recommended in San
Francisco at The Owl Drug Co stores.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-05-08
Hoods Sarsaparilla

Get 1t today. In usual liquid form or tablets
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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-05-08
Mourning in Germany

WIESBADEN, Prussia, May Elm
peror William today issued an order
that officers of the German navy wear
mourning for eight days and that the
flags of their vessels be half masted on
the day of King Edwards funeral. Ger
man. ships in English waters or in the
company of British vessels are in
structed to conform with the British
observances and to fire salutes at noon
on the day of the funeraL
France Loses Friend
PARIS, May Nowhere in Europe
has the passing of King Edward Gre
ated deeper emotion than in France,
where he was gratefully acknowledged
as the principal artisan in the present
diplomatic combinations for the pres
ervatioh of the peace of Europe.
- Premier BRAND land others of the
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-05-08
SwiSScoGroWs
New Hair
Gray or Faded Hair Quickly Regains
Its Natural Color and Gloss
s5 Cent Bottle Free to All

1t is astonishing what the late dis
coveries of the hair specialists who
prepare the Swissco Hair and Scalp
Remedy have done for bald headed
people 1t takes but few days to
start the hair to grow.
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LACK OF DISPLAY
BY new MONARCH
King George Attends Council
Session Unattended by
the Military
Continued From Page 70

council The new monarch was given
the title of King George V.
King in WAITING
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PUBLIC ACTIVITIES ApE SUSPENDED IN LO

1e that shoI INN aoka outfit pa shovel 0t Dhen the NJ s made
ie domd soka clothes andh0 edcoafm lime
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-09
LAW POSTPONES
WEDDING PLANS
Disappointment for Young Peo-
pie Who Had Arranged to
Marry Today.
BRIDE-ELECT A DIVORCE
Separated from Former Bonds in
August, 1909, but Did Not Know
She Has to Wait Full Year.

Law, in it's sterness and cruelty, de
feated the plans Of two young people
who had fixed upon today as the date
for the celebration of their wedding.
The groom-elect, who recently came
here from Ottumwa, Iowa, to reside,
called at the county clerks Office to
secure license. He was accompanied
by friend who is acquainted with the
officials and who volunteered to vouch
for the applicant. The bride-elect was
waiting at the residence where the
minister was scheduled to come in the
afternoon and perform the service.
The groom-elect was raidiantly hap
py apparently. He had the dollar Ii
cense fee in his hand, and had an
swered for himself satisfactorily all the
questions required under the law.
BrIde-EIect on Witness stand.
Then r. c. Clarke, deputy county
clerk, who was presiding at the mar
rage license window, proceeded to
make inquiries in reference to the
young woman who was to become the
bride.
fore?" inquired the clerk.
YES" stumbled the applicant.
Has she been divorced?"
Most assuredly. You don't suppose
would commit bigamy?"
do you remember the date of her
divorce? You know we must have that
for the records"
Now, let's see. Yes, l recall 1t now.
can't give you the exact date, but 1t
was in August of 1909"
Perhaps you are not aware of it."
said the clerk, but there is a law in
this state that prohibits divorced per-
sons remarrying until after a year has
transpired following their separation
by the courts"
waiting at the Church.
mo, I was not aware of that fact"
and the applicant began to grow nerv-
Gus. But August is only couple of
weeks away, and is the law that mean
that it's going to upset all our plans
simply because we did not know that
we did not wait long enough? You
know we are all prepared to be mar
ried today-my intended wife is wait
ing for me to get the license"
Cant help it," and the clerk showed
by the fatherly expression on his face
that he felt sorry for the young man.
But, you know, I didn't make the
law. But l must observe it In issuing
licenses or get in trouble"
That's a fine DEAL" and the disap-
pointed young man and his friend
started away from the Office. Il guess
we're up against it."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-09
TO RECLAIM LAND
Strengthening of Edwards River
in Mercer Will Benefit
$4,000 Acres.
PETITIONS NOW SIGNED
Plan to Dredge Out Straight Course,
Shortening Flow of Stream from
60 to &c Miles.

With the object of strengthening
Edwards river through Mercer coun-
ty, causing the stream to traverse &c
instead of 60 miles in reaching the
Mississippi, retaining $4,000 acres
of rich land and adding half a mil
liam dollars worth of taxable prop
erty to Mercer county's total, plans
have been inaugurated for one of the
biggest drainage undertaking this
part of the state has seen.
Petitions have been signed and
presented in court at Aledo for the
organization of the Edwards river
drainage district to cover the district
from Presumption west to the rivers
mouth. The stream winds through a
broad valley, overlooking during wet
season thousands of acres of land
and rendering 1t practically OF no
value. 1t is planned to start steam
dredges in at the mouth of the stream
and work them up the middle of the
valley, making a straight channel
which the water will flow at
something like three times it's pres
ent velocity. A system of wing dams
will be placed in the present chan
mel, thereby causing it to fill with
dirt during overflows, and the engia-
GERS say that within three years the
present bed of the stream will De
and the area subject to over
flow greatly limited
share the Costs.
The law governing such drainage
projects provides that the cost shall
be distributed over the lands bene-
flied according to the benefits and
that townships shall pay a share of
the cost proportionate to the benefit
to the highways. The new channel
will work a great saving in bridging,
will shorten spans, eliminate
slough bridges and save damage to
grades, etc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-09
SURVEYING HERE
FOR MAP OF NATION
Party of Seven United States Sur
VeyOrs Begins Work in This
Locality.

Five members Of the United States
geological survey arrived in the city
yesterday and will make their head
quarters here two weeks. The men are
sent out under the supervision of the
geological survey at Washington, D. G.
They are typographical surveyors and
their ultimate object is to get a map of
the United States. The surveyors here
now are the first ones that go over the
land, and their work consists i'll get
ting the latitude and longitude and to
put down stakes as a guide to another
TO follow later and secures the data.
The surveyors who arrived yester-
day came from Canton, Ill, where they
had been three weeks. From the place
they make their headquarters they US
ualIy cover an area in their work of
about so miles square. The work in
this district was begun this morning,
their starting point being in Moline
The members of the party expect to
complete their work in this district by
July %. The work of this party start
ed in this state at Lawrenceville May
10. After their work has been COM
plefed in this territory they will start
for Michigan The surveying party is
composed of c. B. Kendall, who is in
charge, A. H. Doyle, n. A. Witter, r.
C. Capes, James Collins, j. c. Allen
and A. A. Holcomb. They are making
their headquarters while here at the
Rock Island house.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-09

fam les. 1t will be Wednesday, July
81, at Watch Tower Those who at
tended the meeting were Robert Rank,
c. v. Cooney and w. E. Furgie of No
line, T. j. Murray and H. Hogan of
Rock Island, and Alfred Walsh and
Lee Dougherty of Davenport. T. J.
Murray was named chairman of the
arrangement committee and the other
members are w. Z. Furgie of Moline,
p. c. Roantree of Rock Island and
Alfred Walsh of Davenport. The fea-
ture of the days outing will be the
game of ball between Davenport
knights and knights from the Rock
Island and Moline councils. Last year
the Illinois knights defeated the
Iowans and Mr.. Walsh announced that
his boys are out for revenge. Robert
Rank has been chosen captain of the
team from Illinois and from now till
the day of the game he will be one of
the busiest men in the twin-cities.
The captain for the Iowans has not
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-09
Personal Points

J. II. Haley OF Monmouth is in the
city.
Arthur r. Burt has returned from
st. Louis.
Il. p Williams of Chicago is visiting
Ill the city.
G. z. Dudley OF Boston, Mass. is the
guest OF relatives here.
Mrs. Anna Lester of Peoria is visit
Ing friends in the city.
Miss Ruth Wheeler of Cedar Rap
ids, is visiting in the city.
R. P. Wait of Reynolds was in the
city yesterday on business.
Alfred Decker has arrived from Mar
shalltown. Iowa. to visit relatives.
Miss Utah James of Prairie City.
Ill, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. George
StannaTd.
Miss Clara Mcconnell Of Reynolds
spent yesterday in the city visiting
with friends.
Mrs. a. E. Rutledge and children ar
rived this morning from their home in
Burlington 20 visit relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. j. c. Mcclure of Oma-
ha arrived in Rock Island this morning
10 visit relatives several weeks.
Mrs. w. P. Willis arrived in the city
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-09
WOMAN SET FREE.
Not Sufficient Evidence to Hold
Matte Harris, Accused of
Robbery.
SACK OF MONEY is GONE
August Banner Suspected Dusky
Dame Got 1t, but He Could Not
Prove His Charge.

Matte Harris (colored), who has
been in jail the past week waiting for
a preliminary hearing on charge OF
robbery, was dismissed last night by
Police Magistrate C. ]. Smith, who de-
cided that the evidence against the
woman was not strong enough to war
Iant her being held.
Last August the negress, with an
ether woman, met August Banner, a
white man, on the street and
touched" him for a dime for a can
Of beer, according to the story told
by Banner. Banner says he carried
his money at that time in a sack in
his pocket and that he took the sack
out and extracted the dime for the
woman. In doing so he dropped a
small coin and he put the sack back
in his pocket while STOPPING to pick
I'D the money on the ground. He
claims that while in the act of stoop-
ing the Harris woman reached into
his pocket and extracted the sack.
Eaumer says he did not miss it until
later and then he suspected the woman
At once He did not have her arrested
on the charge however, until two
weeks ago.
Ordered Out of Town.
Clarence Henderson, whom the po-
lice say is a saloon hangeron, was or
Gered out of the city today by the po-
lice magistrate. Henderson had been
causing considerable trouble at a bar
room on Twenty-first street. He was
fined 5000 and costs, but the fine was
suspended on condition that he shake
the dust of Rock Island from his feet,
and he decided that it was better to
light out than to work out his fine by
breaking rock in weather like this
A Blitz, who does umbrella mend
ing in a shop on Seventeenth street,
was released from custody this morn
ing following his arrest on a charge
OF larceny. Charles Dickson, the COM
plainant, charged Blitz with having
stolen five umbrellas which had been
given to him to he repaired. Blitz de-
Tended himself by claiming that the
umbrellas had been stolen from his
shop. He settled with the complain
ant however. for the lost umbrella.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-09
REeEkAH INSTALLATION.

The newly elected officers of Eudor;
Rebekah lodge 70, 1. o. o. F., were IN
stalled last evening as follows:
Noble Grand-Alberta Elliott.
Vice Grand-Bfie Chalk.
Recording Secretary-Laura Lorine
Treasurer-Matilda Valentine.
Past Grand-Ella Droney.
Chaplain-Lola Mclean.
Warden-Affernia Hatch.
Conductress-AdaB ergstrom.
Right Supporter of Noble Grand
Ella Godfrey.
Left Supporter OF Noble Grand
Florence Maslin.
Right Supporter Of Vice Grand
Victoria Zimmerman.
Left Supporter Of Vice Grand
Hilda Hedberg.
Inside Guard-Mary Ehman.
Outside Guard-Mary McLaren.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-09
AN OLD INJURY
CAUSE OF DEATH
Henry w. PAIL, Run Down. by
Lumber Wagon Last Fall,
Expires at Hospital.
BLOOD POISONING IN FOOT
Had Seemingly Recovered When
There Is Recurrence of Trouble
Native of Rock Island.

Henry W. PAIL, formerly a resident
of this city, but who had been residing
in East Moline for the past year, died
this morning at o'clock at st. An
thongs hospital of blood poisoning.
Mr.. PAIL suffered an injury to his
left foot last October when he was run
down by lumber wagon at the corner
Of Twenty-seventh street and Fifth av-
enue in this city. At the time he was
removed to the hospital and an opera
ton was necessary to remove some of
the broken bones in the toes After
six weeks he was discharged and was
able to walk with the assistance of
clutches. A week ago the foot began
to bother him again. Blood poisoning
set in and he was removed to the hos
pital last Thursday. An operation was
performed on his foot yesterday after
noon as a last resort to prolong his
life.
Deceased was born in Rock Island
June Is, 1875, and had lived here con-
stantly all his life until last fall when
he moved to East Moline, where he
had been employed at his trade of
Woodworker. He had been employed
number of years at the U. N. Rob-
erts Sash and Door works in Daven-
port and later at the Rock Island Sash
and Door works. He was a single
man. He was member of the Wood
workers union.
Surviving Relatives.
The survivors are four sisters, Mrs.
Jacob Anthony, Mrs. George Evans,
Mrs. Charles Johnson and Miss Lena
PAIL, all Of this city, and four broth
crs, George, Fred, Herman and Will
liam, all OF Rock Island.
The funeral will be held tomorrow
afternoon at o'clock from the home
OF his brother, Fred Pahl, 2735 Eighth
avenue, with interment in Chippianock
cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-09
JURY DISAGREES In
TRIAL OF STROBBE
Moline Man demanded to Jail at De-
troit for Shooting Charles
VerzaeIle.

Detroit, Mich. July 9.-(Special.)-
A special jury empanelled in the re-
Moline, ILL.,, on a charge of attempted
murder, disagreed this morning
Strobbe was remanded to Jail to give
the September grand jury opportunity
to pass on his crime. Charles Yer
zaelle, also of Moline, who was shot
here a month ago by Strobbe for hav-
ing eloped with the latters wife, is
still in a hospital. He is not YET out
of danger, but the physicians say he
will recover. Mrs. Strobbe has left
the city, and is thought to have return
to her home in Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-09
and the charge against him was with

and the charge against him was with
drawn.
Case Again Continued.
The case against Mrs. Underwood
and Mrs. Ira Gay, both colored, was
continued again yesterday afternoon,
this time until July IA. The women
are being held on charges of disorderly
conduct to assure their appearance at
the hearing of Crook Harris should
that individual be caught and tried for
assault upon Arthur Johnson. The lat
ter is the negro who was shot by Har-
ris at Huber's garden in a quarrel be-
tween Harris and another negro. The
shooting took place June "a. johnson
was not fatally injured and at present
he is getting along very nicely. He
is a soldier at Rock Island arsenal.
Harris has not yet been located, but
the police are still after him. The
women will probably be fined for dis
orderly conduct in case Harris remains
under cover.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-09

Uncle Sam will hold an examination
for Postal Clerks and Letter Carrier
in Rock Island in November; for othel
positions on different dates. II is est
mated that $4,000 appointments will
be made this year. The Government
wants people over Is years TO take tn,
examination; will pay them well ans
give them an annual vacation with full
pay. The Bureau OF instructions
Rochester. N. Y, with fits thorough
knowledge OF all the requirements car
fit anyone in few weeks 20 pass.
Government Position means empIo,
ment for life. Prepare now for the ex
animation. Any reader Of The Argw
can get full information by writing tn,
Bureau Of Instructions, "a HamiiI
Building. Rochester. N. Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-09
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO

swarming with anxious anglers.
Watermelons from the sunny souU
have taken the place of Strawberries
in the fruit market.
Annual meeting of the Iowa am
Illinois District Medical society at tn,
Academy of Science, Davenport. on
GERS elected: President, DR.. G. G
Craig. Rock Island; vice president, DR.
J. w. II. Baker. Davenport; treasurer
DR.. A. w. Cantwell, Davenport; secre
tary, DR.. G. L. Eyster, Rock Island.