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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-06
SCHOLARSHIP IS
WITHOUT CLAIMANT
Some Young Lady in the County Has
Right to Attend Domestic Sci

Some Young Lady in the County Has
Right to Attend Domestic Sci
ence School at Springfield.
A scholarship to the domestic sci,
.ence school of the Illinois state fair
awaits some young lady in Rock Island
county according to an announcement
made today by County Superintendent
S. ]. Ferguson. The school will be in
session from Sept. % to Oct. at the
woman's building at the state fair
grounds in Springfield and each county
is entitled to send one young lady to
take the course free of tuition charges
There is a charge of So to cover the
expense of feeding the students and
each of the girls is required to bring
certain articles with her, such as bed
ding, but outside of this the course is
without cost to the students. The
state university issues three scholar
ships to the university to the three
young ladies who make the best record
in the domestic science school.
Any young lady in this county who
desires to go should at once make ap-
plication to the superintendent and
the fortunate one will be selected Ia
ter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-06

Industrial freedom. And realizing the
one great world wide movement for
necessity for greater power with which
to accomplish their emancipation they
are reaching out with revolutionary
grasp to seize that which has always
been the crucial point in all the strug-
giles of the past, viz. possession of
the powers of government.
Therefore, with the development of
working class power on the industrial
field and working class power in the
political arena it will not be long I'M
til the shaking that started with dry
bones will result in the filing Of the
valleys with an army of determined
men and women, who will not be salts
field with less than the full product
of their toll.
And then will come shaking that
will not stop until the age long rule
of master and greed has been brought
to an end. And a world dominated
by master control will give way to
the dawn of the glad day of human
brotherhood"
Mayors Give Talks.
addresses were ndue dASo ny Tic
mayors of the tri-cities, G.. w. Nc
Caskrin of Rock Island, Andrew Oh
son of Moline and Alfred Mueller of
Davenport. Charles Block, president
of the local Industrial Home associa-
ton, acted as chairman of the after
noon program.
Besides the program of speeches,
there were other attractions for the
entertainment of those present. A
number of the concessions and shows
which will be at the Exposition next
week were already on the grounds. A
platform for dancing had been erect
ed and there was dancing throughout
the afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-06

presence of mind enough TO fire a
blank cartridge into the face of the
animal, who released his hold for a
second, and then attempted to renew
the attack, but without success, as a
second blank frightened him into sub
mission.
oh, no, I am not afraid OF them
said the trainer. Why do not believe
that my life would be worth a cent II
those animals thought for q second
that 1 feared them. hare been an
animal trainer for IA years
"Albers stated that while giving a
performance in Spain he was COM
PEELED to shoot and kill bear. and had
a similar experience in Germany three
years ago. The Polar bears are I'M
ported from northern Siberia. ~ -ne
present time he has II bears with him,
10 Of which he uses in the perform
ance and four which he is training
Six more arrived in New York a few
days ago"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-06
Reliable Remedy for Epilepsy

Epilepsy or Fits has always been
conceded to be one Of the most fright
full AFFECTIONS. If you are fortunate
enough not to have an epileptic MEM
Der in your family tell others about
this discovery-Kosine.
The first bottle is sold with the I'M
derstanding that your money will be
refunded if you are not entirely sat
isfied. The trial is given at our ex-
pense.
Kosine is home treatment and
relieves all fear of dreadful attacks
SO frequent to sufferers of Epilepsy.
Price $3.50. Mail orders filled Ko-
sine Company, Washington, D. c.,
or Harper House Pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-06

Mr.. and Mrs. John A Hopkins of
Hampton celebrated their golden
wedding anniversary Saturday, Aug.
81, at their home, large number of
friends being present. Their marriage
took place just half century ago on
Prince Edwards island, Mr.. Hopkins
being a sailor at the time. He was
employed in this capacity for "a years
and for nine years as captain, sailing
between the West Indies and New
York He then purchased a farm near
Canaan, VT, and lived there for two
years, after which he came to Moline.
The couple lived here until April of the
present year when they moved to
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-06

Hampton. They have one son, w. A.
Hopkins, living in ST. Louis, and two
daughters, Mrs. Minnie Burns and Mrs.
Annie Abbott, both living in Rowlings.
Wyo. During the 20 years that Mr..
Hopkins lived in Moline he was en-
ployed by The Moline Pillow company.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hopkins are members of
the Methodist church in Hampton.
There were present at the golden we'd
ding celebration Mr.. and Mrs. w. A.
Hopkins of st. Louis, Mo-, Mrs. Minnie
Burns of Rawlins, Wyo., Mr.. and Mrs.
NJ E. Underwood, Mr. and Mrs. G. F.
McNabney and son, Milton, of Hamp-
ton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-06
Licensed to Wed.

Charles w. Treadway ....... Canton
Miss Arthie c. Burgess ...... Canton
Harley Z. Stickell ...... Knoxville
Miss Daisy G. Lawrence ..... ellison
Dominic T. De Cock -. Long Grove
Miss Mary H. DE Schepper =. Milan
Louis r. Kennedy ...... Rock Island
Emma S. Benson hmm. Rock Island
Edmond De Wagenaere ...... Moline
Miss Gabnelle Lecot .... Moline
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-06
TO BE BURIED BY COUNTY
Failure to Locate the Relatives of
Jerry Hickson.

The remains of Jerry Hickson, the
wanderer, who died at ST. Anthony's
hospital last Friday morning. will be
buried tomorrow afternoon at county
expense. Since his death the remains
have been at the Knox undarteLs--
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-06
Hostess at Kitchen Shower.

Hostess at Kitchen Shower.
Miss Hattie Sosna entertained the
Merry Bachelor Girls club yesterday
afternoon at her home, 900 Four
mountaineering street, at a kitch-
EN- shower, complimentary to Miss
Jeanette Smith of Davenport. The
dining room was decorated with Gu
pid's hearts and the wedding colors,
green and gold were carried out in
the flower decorations. A dainty
luncheon was served by the hostess.
at which time Miss Smith was pre-
scented with many useful articles.
Miss Estella. Horblit will next enter
tain for her Wednesday evening at
a plate shower.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-06

Busy Bee Sewing Society.
The Busy Bee Sewing society will
be entertained Thursday afternoon at
the home of Mrs. George Barker, 61O
Twenty-fourth-and- street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-06

Hagglund, pastor of the First Swedish
Lutheran church, Rock Island and
Rev. F. E. Shut, pastor of the Spen-
Ger Memorial church.
The occasion was enjoyed by all,
and Rev. and Mrs. Forsberg we're
made to feel at home among the peo-
pie of Rock Island. A handsome
purse was handed Rev. Forsberg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-29

The increased interest in geographical
research in America makes the annual
convention OF the Association of Ameri-
can Geographers, to be held in Pittsburg
December % to 81. an event Of great
importance. This association is COM
posed entirely of scientific experts. and
the result of their deliberations will ma
terially affect the geographical progress
of the world. An important matter to
be considered is the election Of delegates
to attend the tenth International geo
graphical congress. which will meet In
Rome next October. Among the dele
gates likely to be sent are Prof. Henry
c. Cowles Of the Chicago University and
Prof. r. s. Tarr Of Michigan. Prot
Cowles is the president of the American
Association Of Geographers and Prof.
Tarr was the leader of the first expedi-
ton sent out by the National Geographic
Society for the study of glaciers in
Alaska.
There is no country in the world where
greater interest has been manifested in
geographical research and the eXplora-
ton Of unknown territory during the
past year than in the United States.
American money generously placed at the
disposal OF scientists has provided the
means for expeditions to all parts of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-29
BENIN PITMAN DEAD:
NOTED AS INVENTOR
Besides His Stenographic
Work He Devised Proc
esses in Industry.

CINCINNATI, Ohio, December D.
Benn Pitman, author. lecturer and in
ventor, died yesterday from an illness
that had not been regarded as serious
Mr.. Pitman, who was born in England
in 1922, was the author o. several
works of photography and introduced
In America the system of shorthand
writing that bears the name Of his
brother, Sir Isaac Pitman. He came to
this country and settled il~t:incinnati in
1883.
Benn Pitman, before coming to this
country, lectured on shorthand for nise
years throughout Great Britain. He had
large share in compiling the text books
Of his brother, Sir Isaac Pitman. In
1855 he discovered a process of produc-
ing electrotypes, and the following year,
with DIR. j. b. Burns, succeeded in pro-
ducing stereotype plates by the gelatin
process in photo-engraving.
In 1S65-1S67 Mr.. Pitman acted as Off
cial stenographer during the trials of the
conspirators against President Lincoln.
the 'Sons Of Liberty and the Ku-klux-
Khan, and edited and compiled reports
of these trials. In 1873 he became con-
nected with the School Of Design. now
the Art Academy Of the University of
ClnClnnatl, MS OBJECT D6lng the develop
ment OF American deco. alive art and
opening up a new profession for women
A display Of wood carving and painting
on china sent to the Philadelphia centen-
NAL celebration was the first attempt to
give the public an idea what had been
accomplished. Over 100 pieces were ex-
hibited, all the work Of women and girls.
Mr. Pitman was also an exponent of
simplified spelling. and in August. 1895,
when Col. Roosevelt, then President OF
the United States, Endorsed the plan, Mr..
Pitman was quoted as exclaiming:
Il am delighted. 1 knew it would
come. 1t may take a century, as you
cannot change a system-or a lack OF
system-in 4 day."
For years, he said, he had worked on
an alphabet which would eliminate the
letters c. and X, which he considered
superfluous. as we'll as other ''reforms.'
Among his writings are the Reporters
Companion" 1.-The Manual Of Phonogra-
ply" Trials for Treason at Indianapo-
lis 1.-THE Assassination of President
Lincoln and the Trial Of the Con-
spirators,'' THE Photographic Diction-
ary'' with Jerome B. Howard), Life of
Sir Isaac Pitman," "A Plea for Ameri-
can Decorative Art and "a Plea for
Alphabetical Reform
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-29
BREAK A BAD COLD
IN SEVERAL HOURS.
Most Severe Cold and All
Grippe Misery Will
Simply Vanish.

~SS0 XIV IN wv SNe SEsH SHS~&Ss
The most effective and harmless way to cure
the Grippe or break . severe cold either in the
head. chest. back. stomach or limbs Is a dose
of Pape's Cold Compound every two hours until
three consecutive doses are taken.
You viii distinctly feel the cold breaking and
al grippe symptoms going after the very FIRST
dose. 1t promptly relieves the most miserable
headache, duiIness. head and nose stuffed up,
fevesishneo. sneesinE. sore throat. running Of
the nose, soreness. stiffness and rheumatic ach.
ing.
TAKE this harmless Compound As directed. with
the knowledge that there 10 no other medicine
made anywhere else In the world, which will
cure your cold or end Grippe misery as prompt
ly and without any other assistance or bad after
effects as . ascent package Of Pape'. Cold
Compound, which any druggist In the world can
sup0ty.
After three years' research We have con.
eius3vsay Asnnastrated that qutnine b not effect.
i've h u tzsatneat Of colds sr SrippA.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-29
NOT DUE TO
FORM Of POWDER GRAIN
Secretary Meyer Says Sir
Hiram Maxim'S Statements
Are Absolutely BaseIess.

Secretary Meyer. in letter to Presi-
dent Taft, characterizes as unworthy of
serious consideration statements made
by Sir Hiram Maxim, that gun explo-
sions i'm the United States Army and
Navy were due to the form of powder
grain in use.
Brig Gen. Crozier. chief of ordnance,
U. 8. A., wrote for Secretary Meyer
memorandum refuting the criticisms of
Sir Hiram and others.
1T Is considered says Secretary
Meyer. ''unwarranted to carry out fur
ther experiments desired by Sir Hiram
Maxim, and that his statements In rela-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-29

The new Brookland school for colored
pupils was accepted this morning by the
Commissioners. after an inspection. The
building will be open for classes after
the Christmas holidays. The school cost
$23,OOO. 1t has three rooms and will &C.
commodate nfnety-six pupils. 1t was
built by Burgess & Parsons
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-29
GEOGRAPHICAL RESEARCH,
By FREDERIC J. f1ASKIN.

earth The enormous sums of money
spent during the past year for this pur-
pose cannot even be Appropriated, COM
ing as they do. through so many chan
nels Most of the important research
by Americans. however. is being done
either under the auspices or by those at
filiated with the National Geographic So
ciety This great body of Americans
with scientific interests now numbers
over 67,O0O members, and the increasing
interest in it's work can be proved in no
more practical manner than by the addi-
ton of LEGO new members per week,
which has been the average rate during
the past month.
This year has been the most fruitful
ever known to American explorers. 1t
began with the
Year Fruitful One onicial recogni-
for the Explorer. s s,Jn OIL reArs -
the conquest of the north pole 1t de-
rived additional laurels from the prov
ess of Col. Roosevelt in Africa, and from
the remarkable work accomplished in ter
restrial magnetic investigation especial
ly that made by the non-magnetic ves-
sci Carnegie under the direction Of the
Carnegie Institution of Washington
At the November meeting Of the Ma
tional Geographic Society resolutions
were passed expressing the appreciation
or the society of the results of Col.
Roosevelts trip and recognizing it as
an expedition of great scientific value.
The collection OF natural history speci-
mems secured by him and placed at the
disposal of the National Museum has
made that institution superior in its equip
ment IN this respect to any other in the
world Many of the fauna secured by Col.
Roosevelt are now almost extinct, so that
the value of the specimens will increase
in the future. Since much of this expe-
dition was made into comparatively new
territory, its geographic importance is
hardly secondary in scientific value to
that OF the remarkable collection Of nat
ura1 history specimens secured.
The Carnegie, built for terrestrial mag
netic research, is the only boat Of any
size ever built of absolutely non-magnetic
material. The Carnegie Institution has
undertaken a complete and systematic
magnetic survey of the world. During
the past year the entire survey of the
magnetic conditions Of the Pacific ocean
its staff Of explorers are now engaged In
a similar survey of the Atlantic ocean.
While better understanding of the pow-
ers of the terrestrial magno force upon
the ocean is of prime importance because
of its direct bearing upon the courses OF
navigation. the research survey is being
carried over the land as we'll A party
from the Carnegie crossed Africa with
in the past few months AID established
a systematic chain of terrestrial magno
stations through hitherto unknown ter
ritories. The same course has been pur-
sued in parts of South America. Asia
Minor and other localities. The geo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-29
Police Court Matron WEEDS.

Margaret b. Penn. matron at the Po-
lice Court for the last five years, was
married last evening to Henry Heath. all
employe Of the Treasury Department, at
the home Of Mrs. Ruth Hughes of $50
Florida avenue. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. Francis ]. Grimke. pastor
Of the Fifteenth Street Presbyterian
Church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-29

grain are considered there Is additional
evidence to show that these elements are
not at fault"
A tabulated statement OF gun acct
dents in the United States navy since
smokeless powder was introduced also is
contained in Secretary Meyers letter with
details of the caliber and number OF the
guns. previous rounds fired. damage to
guns and cause Of explosions. Not in
one case. declares Secretary Meyer has
the evidence of the occurrence shown that
the smokeless powder in use at the time
of the explosion was at fault In any de-
gree.
Gen. Crozier's Memorandum.
Brig. Gen. William Crozier's memorans
dunn to the Secretary Of War supports the
contentious of Secretary Meyer with re-
gard to military experiments with smoke
less powder. 1t is indicated that since
the introduction Of smokeless powder in
the military service but one large gun
has burst and only two or three field
guns, accidents ascribed to other causes.
A number of Illustrations OF the success
full firing of hundreds Of thousands OF
rounds containing multi-perforated grazing
at the Sandy Hook proving ground ana
the seacoast Notifications generally OF the
United States and the Philippines ard
cited by zen. Grower.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-29
survey it is expected that within two

survey it is expected that within two
years maps from this system will be
completed to cover the entire country.
The movement for uniform interna-
tional map was first introduced by Prof
Penck Of Berlin at the International geo.
graphical conference held in Berne in
1891. After some discussion the matter
was referred to a committee which repre-
scented ten countries and included the
leading geographers of the world. AT
first the difficulties of adjusting national
differences seemed insurmountable and
for years little progress was made. AT
the eighth session of the phical
conference, in 1903, the matter was again
brought forward. AS result. the United
States geological survey prepared num-
Der of maps on the scale of one to one
million, which are designed to become a
part of the one-millionth map Of the
United States. France, Germany and
Great Britain had already prepared maps
for several other countries, but no inter-
national scheme had been agreed upon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-29

Michael White, who writes these
strange tales OF life in India. tells. in our
Sunday Magazine, how an American tu-
tor to an Indian prince unearthed q
fiendish plot. aided by . fascinating young
queen in 4 palace OF mysteries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-29

ton to our smokeless powder are un-
worthy of serious consideration, except
as to their Misrepresentation. and to the
evil effects of their wide publicity on
those unacqlainted with this subject.
Doesn't Understand Smokeless Type.
In regard to Sir Hiram MaXim's state
ment that he had had great experience
and knows what he is talking about
Secretary Meyer says Sir Hiram Maxim
is ignorant of the type of smokeless
powder used by the United States gov
eminent and 1t Is quite probable that he
has had very little or no experience with
1t. however. familiar he may be with
nitro-glycerine or cordite powders"
The letter also declares that though Sir
Hiram Maxim claims to be the inventor
Of modern smokeless powder, he is 'fn no
sense the inventor Of the type of smoke
less powder developed by the United
States Navy at the naval torpedo sta
ton. Newport, r. l.. and used in the
naval service since 1899"
Declared to Be Untrue.
THE broad statement of Sir Hiram
Maxim continues Secretary Meyer.
that the gun accidents of the United
States Navy are due to multi-perforated
powder grain is shown to be untrue from
evidence not at all connected with the
details OF the grain. When the compost
ton Of the powder and the details OF the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-29

Conference in London this meeting
Agreed on a Plan. rerences were
fairly discussed and uniform plan
agreed upon. Since then the work upon
the millionth map has progressed so
rapidly that within five years the maps
from the entire world will be included
upon a uniform scale and will show each
part in it's relative Importance to the rest
of the world. The advantage of this map
to the geographical student, no less to
the layman. will be readily apparent when
it is considered that, according to maps
now in existence, the British Isles some
times fill as much space as the Chinese
empire. and Cuba appears as large as the
whole of France.
The expedition of the Duke of the
Abruzzi in the Himalayas placed some
new geographical information regarding
these mountains in the hands of the
Royal Geographical Society of Rome
while George Forest has given to the
American society the results of journey
into the Salwin valley, in upper Burma,
into territory almost unknown to white
men, Several expeditions into Patagonia
and the interior of South America have
been made by private explorers from
America. France and Germany. while diff
ferent parts of Africa have been pene-
trated by numberless scientists. each of
whom was eagerly collecting material of
value to the geographical student of the
future.
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