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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-21
RE Got His.

Mr.. Flubb - This affair is horribly
dull guess I'll go home Miss Clip
That would remove some of the dull
ness, Mr.. Fiubb.-Boston Transcript
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-21
MOLINE FILES PETITION
1870 Citizens Want to Vote on Com.
mission Form

This afternoon in the county court
a petition bearing the names 'of
1870 Moline citizens requesting the
calling of a special election to vote
upon the commission form of govern
ment proposition was filed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-21
The Ladies' Altar Society.

The Ladies' Altar society of st.
Joseph's church will give a coffee and
social at the home of Mrs. Haas, sos
Nineteenth street, tomorrow after
noon and evening from 2 to s. Cot
fee and cake will be served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-21
.F.W. MOLLER DIES
Fifth Avenue Grocer Succumbs
at His Home After an Ill
ness of Pleurisy.
IN BUSINESS SEVEN YEARS
Physical Condition Weakened by
Shooting Accident Which Be
fell Him Sept. ID.

Frederick William Moller died
yesterday afternoon at 1918 at his
residence, 42O Fourteenth street.
after a three weeks illness with
pleurisy. Mr.. Moller's physical con-
dition had been weakened somewhat
by an unfortunate accident Sept. 3
near Buffalo, Iowa, when he sustain
ed bullet wounds in HIS head. For
several weeks he was confined at St.
Anthony's hospital. Five weeks ago
he was discharged from the care OF
a physician and removed to his
home. Shortly after he had recov-
cred from the effects Of his wounds
ne was taken down with pleurisy.
Mr.. Moller was a native Of Ger
many, having been born at Ham
burg. Feb. II. 1857. When he was
16 years Of age he came 10 this
country. He first settled in Rock
Island in 1879. He and Miss Mary
T.. Schroeder were united in mar
riage Jan. 10, 1880. Three years
later they moved to Iowa, and lived
there till 1891. when they again took
up their residence in this city. For
years Mr.. Moller was employed in
various shops here at his trade OF
blacksmith. Seven years ago he en-
tered the retail grocery business and
conducted a store at the corner Of
Fourteenth street and Fifth avenue.
He was a member OF the United
Presbyterian church, OF the Retail
Grocers' association and Of the Mod
ern Woodmen of America, Island
City camp. No. 500.
Leave 10 Children.
Beside his wife. Mr.. Moller is sur
vived by 10 children, Mrs. Charles
Erickson, East st. Louis; Misses
Lydia, Mabel. Emma, Mary and
Julia. and Fred. Henry. Edward and
Albert, at home. and a sister, Mrs.
Earnest Koenige. OF Hamburg.
The funeral will be held tomorrow
afternoon at O'Clock from the home.
with services by Rev. J. l.. Vance Of
the United Presbyterian church. Bur
ial will be in Chippiannock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-21
I'll. X.
BATTLES
& Co.
Table De1icacies for
Thanksgiving

We have a larger and more var
led stock of the choicest table deli.
cacies than most stores care tc
carry.
If you cannot visit the exhibition
at our store, your order by phone
will be promptly and accurately
filed.
MINCE MEAT
Specially prepared by Curtis Bros
Co. The ingredients are pure and
wholesome, and will make a rich
delicious filling. Large glass jars
each ............... $1.0O
CIDER
From the celebrated apple orchards
IF York state, a gallon ...... 4OC
PLUM PUDDING
Curtis Bros. No. / tins 49,. 25c
Curtis Bros individual tins. 1917 C
Raspberry sauce for buildings or
peach melba ........... 6OC
FRUIT CAKE
Baked months ago by the National
Biscuit company, each SOC
FIGS AND DATES
Washed figs in glass -. 40c, 75c
Washed figs in boxes -. 1Oc, 25c
cIuy Iud layer hSSS POohu Il OC
Walnut stuffed dates, pound zoe
CHOICE FRUIT
India river oranges, dozen -. SOC
Navel oranges. doz. soc, 04c, SOC
Alberta grapes, large clusters,
pound ......-..... zoe
Indian river grape
fruit ....... 10c, IL u C
kumquats, box ..... 36C
Japanese persimmors, sc,
six for Csc
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-21
Free Free! EreeI

9 a. m. until 9 p. m. oyster stew
Thanksgiving day at Ed Concerts, First
avenue and Twentieth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-21

All the news all the time-The
Washington telegraph., 1910-07-15

the first commission, Mayor Mathis
was Democrat. while the four coun-
cilmen were Republicans.
Mayor A. T. Mathis has written the
following statement of the work OF the
commission:
"Of all the accomplishments coming
as the direct result of the adoption OF
the Des Moines plan, the greatest IS
the constant public interest in the
work Of the council. This is tanGlple
asset and the basis Of all that has been
done. This Accomplishment should De
attributed to the Des Moines p-an pe-
cause it is essentially a system Oh gov
ernment with the charm oil noVeily III
its workings. There was previously no
public interest save that inspired Dy
property interests and politics. Next ~
importance is a changed press, Which
in an improved decree tells what IS
going On at the city hall, The pres
and the public lean on each otnef' ana
the council is thus inspired. Inc DeD
Moines plan is responsible
The council has accom- piiSli0u :"
I great deal as the result Of the suppor'
On the part of the people and the news
| papers. Matters of great pubic inter-
est are not permitted to lag, There Is
( no disposition On the part OF any mem
Der Of the council to conduct any ne
/ gotiation with selfish considerations
for the advantage of either himself or
others. In other words the members
/ put all matters on a basis OF the great
est good to the greateat number. lheIe
is attention to matters Of all degrees
Of Importance by all city employees, an
attention not given when the puhilG
and newspapers we're less eXactlls anu
cooperative.
Outside of some of the big concrete
. instances Of accomplishments 10 nae
there is no better sign of improvement
than the diligence displayed by en-
ployes in taking care of multitudino1s
tasks Of routine nature. 1t was hegH-
gence in this respect that brought tHe
cid form Of government into ai5iopute'
Washington telegraph., 1910-07-15
Stuffed Beets.

Have some young, tender beets
boiled until tender, then skin. Cut out
the centers and trim to make cases
one-fourth of an inch in thickness Re-
serve the trimmings to be chopped
fine to garnish salad for the next
day. Mix chopped cabbage and finely
cut pecan meats with boiled or mayon-
naise dressing Serve on lettuce
leaves.
This good vegetable IS very
good chopped after cooking until TEN
der, seasoned with butter, pepper and
salt and served piping hot. Il rs well
for the young housekeepsrs to remem-
ber that beets must never be cut
either at the root or stalk end too
deeply or they wfll bleed" in cooking
and you lose the favor.
Washington telegraph., 1910-07-15
DES MONIES PLAN
Government by Commission Has
Given Great Satisfaction
Mayor Mathis Tells What Has Been
Done for the cry In Last
Two Years - Politics
Eliminated.

Des Moines. Ia.-Thls city on April
concluded its first two years under the
commission form of government known
as the Des Moines plan, The Des
Moines plan has been pronounced by
municipal experts and magazine Wfl-
ters who have visited the city and nave
made special studies Of conditions as
the ideal form of city government.
This does not mean that there are not
details that could not be improved
upon, but in general the observation
seems to hold good
In Des Moines the city council con
slsts OF mayor and four coune1lmen.
lhese are elected at large. The ward
lines were abolished when the city
adopted the new form of government
TWO years ago. The primaries are held
TWO weeks before the city election and
TWO candidates for mayor and eight for
councllmen are selected. Two weeks
later the people vote again, electing
the mayor and four eouncilmen. The
mayor receives a salary OF $500
year. Each councilman gets $4,000.
The mayor exercises general super
vision over all departments. The coun-
climen are assigned as follows: One in
charge of the department of public
safety, which includes police and fire;
another is superintendent of accounts
and finances; a third is superintendent
Oh streets and public improvements;
the fourth is superintendent of parks
and public grounds.
The Des Moines plan provides for a
referendum of measures important to
he people. 1t also provides the recall
5y means of which the voters can, un-
der certain conditions, recall any
councilman or the mayor if he does not
make good.
The commissioners are selected
without reference to politics. Under
Washington telegraph., 1910-07-15
Iekk.N...- ZAe,e.,seN-.
Prize for c oIlectors.

There was recently sold at auc.
tion in Berlin the celebrated Lana co..
lection of antiquities and art objects
Probably the most valuable Of the
relics was bumper of hammered tin.
which brought the top price at the
sale, something more than $4,000
This piece has beeen known by con
noiseurs the world over as the "Bres.
lau tin bumper" because it is sup.
posed to have been made in that city
It dates from about the year 1900, and
is octagonal in shape, its sides having
scenes from the lives of evangelista
and other religious figures. It is one
of the finest specimens of hammered
s7ataI cEtant.--Harper' Weekly.
Washington telegraph., 1910-07-15
Zh,elkTTG)mEN ne
.2sEHGABENET
OF what we would. but what

Y OF what we would, but what
we must,
Makes up the sum of living
Heaven is both more and less than just
In taking and In giving.
Swords cleave to hands that sought the
ploW,
And laurels miss the soldiers brow"
Washington telegraph., 1910-07-15
A Week With the Housekeeper.

Circumstances alter household ar
rangements tff such a degree that it is
almost an impossible thing to frame
any rules by which housework may be
done skilfully without many modifica-
tions.
The great majority of women prefer
to have washday on "blue Monday"
instead of Tuesday.
These who have cut "blue Monday"
out of the calendar prefer to use that
day for looking over the linen, mend
ing the places that might grow larger
IN the washing, removing stains and
getting ready for wash day or Tues
day. In many homes especially, when
there are children or many grown
ups" the house needs a good deal of
settling and arranging after a day of
rest with all at home, SO Monday is
full day, which If well planned makes
an easy running week.
On Wednesday the ironing may be
done. with something cooked which
takes long, slow cooking and baking,
like brown bread, beans or stews and
soups. Thursday the sweeping and
duEtir- Is 6cna r,etoi-5 md Friday
Washington telegraph., 1910-07-15
CATHOLIC SETTLEMENT
Steps Taken To Accommodate Emi>
grants on P. & N. w.

Rev. Father Devas, Catholic
priest of Chicago, together with
Rev. Father Mathew of Texarkana
have visited Prescott and made a
trip over the P, & n. w. Ry. with
"a view of locating emigrants seeking
homes. It is the intention of Father
Devas to locate sites, build converts
and churches and otherwise 10 make
the surroundings as desirable for
the emigrants as possible. Father
Devas stated it had been his inten-
ton for some time to furnish re.
igious and social advantages to the
thousands of emigrants who are
coming to this country annually
from southern Europe, and to aid
them in finding homes in this coun.
try.
Washington telegraph., 1910-07-15
Liquor of Red Beets.

This is certainly new kind of soup
to many. Select three beets Of dark
rich red. Cook until tender, peel and
put through vegetable ricer into six
cupfuls of white stock. Season with
salt, paprika, two bay leaves, half a
teaspoonful of kitchen bouquet and
dash of celery salt. Simmer 20 min.
utes, strain and serve each portion
with a spoonful of whipped cream and
a busting of nutmeg.
Washington telegraph., 1910-07-15

where the case folds. On one side a
pocket is arranged for postcards, and
on the other there are three small
pockets in which stamps may be
placed. The case folds together and
is secured with ribbon strings. A
small pencil, attached to a fine silk
cord, is tied around the center of the
case and may be tucked into the
pocket with the postcards whenNthe
case is closed The word "Postea4@
is embroidered with colored silks
across the cover, and the remaining
space filed up with simple scroll
design, which can be quite well
sketched on the material and worked
from our illustration. G'he case when
closed should measure 6B inches by
Az inches, and at ordinary times may
find place on the writing table,
where 1t win always be handy when a
postcard, stamps, and pencil are re-
CURED quickly, a thing which SO often
happens.
Washington telegraph., 1910-07-15
ADAPTED TO FOLD TRIPLES
Receptacle Designed for Postcards.
Stamps and Pencils, When One
Is IraValikn..

For travelling purposes case TO
contain just few postcards, stamps,
and a pencil, is very useful article,
and in our sketch may be seen a sim
pie and neat case Of this description
The material used for the making OF
the case is a matter of choice, and
crash, silk or art linen would do equal
ly well It should be lined, and have
an interlining of thin cardboard to
stiffen and keep it in shape, which
should be scored across at the point
Washington telegraph., 1910-07-15

downstairs, then Saturday is the gen.
eral baking and cleaning day. This
cleaning need not be such task If
little be done each day. The same
thing may be said of silver. Polish a
few pieces when washing the silver
and the process does not seem half so
hard or long. Window washing may
be done one or two at time and the
house always kept neat and tidy, with
out feeling at all that ones work is
drudgery.
Washington telegraph., 1910-07-15
.- .-GeneraIltIes.

Never wash meat except fowls.
They should be scrubbed in soda wa
ter and then dried; but meat needs
but simple Wiping with damp cloth
to remove bits of bone. hair and for
eign matter.
Butter, If added in bits to sauces,
prevents the oily appearance which is
50 Objectionable.
Washington telegraph., 1910-07-15

and the correction is the best sign that
the new plan is a success.
The red light district has been abol.
ished.
a forward step has been taken in
simplifying the legal department in its
organization and getting away from the
bad practice of employing extra law
vers at great expense"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-04-30
OLD CITY OF RoTHENsuRe.
Picturesque German Town Which Has
Been Overlooked by Tourists.

Harper's Magazine: 1t Is a marvel
Gus city, this of Rothenburg OBJ del
Tauber; fascinating city, out of the
fascinating past. Everywhere is the
unoroken aspect of the centuries thai
have gone. Ancient walls, deepmooted
loophole pierced. still engird the city
Every house is of ancient form: al
most every house is in actuahty not
ancient.
For a thousand years Rothenbura
mas been city. For more than five
hundred years it was tree city of the
empire. 1t is not like those ancient
towns which, through centuries OF
strife, preserved their entity through
being huddled near the base of some
great castle; it is not like those towns
that were protected by powerful
princes; for it has maintained itself
by it's own unaided sturdiness. If
great barons came to Rothenburg. they
came to receive protection, not to give
1t, or else they came to be entertained
with the lavish open hs,ndedness that
made the city place to which enm-
perors themselves found pleasure in
resorting.
BY crusaders and pilgrims, Roth n
burg was held in affectionate regard.
not only for its generouc hospitality,
but because, seen from the river. it
bore striking resemblance to Jeru-
salem. But there was order i'm those
times of turbulence; and in an old,
old house used by Palestines pilgrims
and still known as Pilgrims house
there is an ancient stone, bearing up
on 1t an ancient carving of a hand and
a hatchet, with the ominous inscrip-
ton: He Who Quarrels in This House
shall have his hand cut Off"
Yet since those early days the town
has been comparatively forgotten.
Even yet it has not become a haunt of
the tourist and the traveller, although
each year a few Americans resort
thitherward, bringing back tales of
this city that out-Nurnbergs Nurn-
berg. 1t is easily reached, being on
a little branch line from the railway
between Frankfort and Munich.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-04-30
PIANO DEALERS NOW EAGER FOR
CONVENTION.
Exhibition to be Held in Connection
With the Regular Event Excit-
ina Great interest,

Judging from the intensely active
interest being exhibited by the rank
and file of the National Association
of Piano Dealers of America. the
ninth annual convention, which is to
be held this year in Richmond, Va.
May 16, II and IS, will be the most
enthusiastic event of it's kind that
has ever drawn the music trades to-
gether. From every state in the
Union, from Canada, Cuba and Cen
trail America, have come suggestions
for making the convention a success,
questions and assurances of attend
ance, each communication giving evil
dence of the eagerness with which
the sessions are awaited
The feature that has excited the
greatest interest, however, is the
Piano Exhibition that will be held in
connection with the regular meetings
This is the first national event of it's
kind ever held in the United States,
but if the ayidity with which the
piano manufacturers have seized on
the opportunity of showing their goods
may be accepted as a criterion, it will
probably be difficult for future ex-
hibition to duplicate it. This is not
commercial scheme, and not one
piano exhibited will be for sale. AL
though the convention is still about
two months distant the greater por-
ton of the floor space for he display
has been allotted and reservations are
being made every day
In connection with theh exhibition,
which will be held from May 1921 in
clusively, the social side of the event
looms up big and promising. 1t has
to the entertainment Of Richmond,
and for that night the United States
is to send the Marine
Band lof Washington to assist in the
festivities. In return, the Chamber
of Commerce of Richmond, will enter
tain all of the visiting delegates one
whole day. AS these will number be-
tween 1000 and $500, it will be seen
that the body has somewhat of
job on it's hands.
Every committee of the organization
is now actively engaged in its al
lotted work, and so far as the con-
vention proper is concerned it will
be one of the most inter- |
esting and instructive that has ever
been held. Every officer is bending
his whole energy to the work, and the |
organization they have
already effected is a marvel of ingen-
lity. President e. Fl. Droop has for |
the past six months been constantly |
n communication with the state rep |
and predicts a rousing |
three day session.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-04-30

tells of the shooting as follows:
Il was approaching the house
through the crowd about the porch,
carrying my baby, when a gun was
discharged some distance away and
Mrs. Jurgenson, who was nearby, cried
out in pain that she was shot My
baby screamed and, upon investigation,
/ found the little one had also re-
eeived several shot in the face. / do
not see how escaped being hit The
party broke up and a doctor was hur-
ried here. There were several guns in
the crowd and considerable shooting.
don't know for sure who shot into
the crowd and it was no doubt an ac-
cident."
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-04-30
DUTCH REPORTERS ON TOUR.
Young Men Working Their Way
Around World CARRIED Quantity.

New York World: Several Dutch
newspaper men were chatting in a
restaurant in Amsterdam one night
last January when reporter for the
Amsterdam Telegraph asserted that it
was possible to visit every. country in
Europe and then go around the world
without taking money or luggage An
other Telegraph man sided with him.
AS an outcome of the argument a
wager was made, and last February
the two reporters started out. They
are Henri Montenos and Gottfried
Rodriques. They are now in New
York
The first country they visited was
Belgium. They went to the royal pal
ace in Brussels and obtained King
Leopold's autograph on parchment
containing the autograph of Queen
Wilhelmina. In turn they visited Cos
penhagen, Berlin, London, Paris, Ma
drid, Rome, Athens and Belgrade, OBJ
tanning the autographs of the ruler in
each country, Times were so stirring
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-04-30
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Norwegian Baptist church, corner OF
second avenue and Fourth street
north, j. 3. Sundt pastors Sunday SER
vices; Morning at 1920; Sunday
schooI and bible class at noon; young
peoples meeting 6:45;. evening service
E45; mid-week prayer meeting We'd
nesday evening o'clock; mission cards
VIII be held with Mrs. Hermanson Fri
day evening. ALI are welcome.
Gethsemane cathedral, Episcopal
services tomorrow will be early cele-
pratlon OF holy communion at 8 o'clock:
sunday school at 10; Litany, sermon
and second celebration of holy com
munlon at II. and evening prayer and
sermon at 1880. Dean Bowling will
of1c1ate at all Of the services, to which
cordial invitation is extended.
The Christian church will worshin
In Aaker's hall at TO-: 80 q. M. with
communion and sermon by r b. Sam
EVERY member is especially requested
to be present at this service. Bible
school at noon, G. F. Greenwood. SUI
perintendent. At p. m. the Christian
Endeavor society will meet with the
3. Y. p y. at the First Baptist church
The evening service following win be
a union meeting Of the two churches
sermon by F. B. Sapp.
Broadway Methodist Episcopal
church, corner Of Broadway and Sew
enth avenue north-Morning services
at 10;S0; sermon by S. S. Wyand. pas
tor; Sunday school at noon; good
teachers and classes for all. Epworth
league hour at o'clock. A spiritual
hour for young people. Evening SER
mon at 8; good music. Prayer meet
ing Wednesday, p. m. Visitors and
strangers feel at home with us.
First Church Of Christ, Scientist
Service at 10:45 a. m, Unitarian
church, corner Second avenue and
Ninth street south, subject, Everlast-
ing Punishment. Sunday school at 70;
evening meeting at 7:45.
Reading, Edwards building, room As,
second floor; hours. 1880 to 1880 every
afternoon except Sunday. The public
Is cordially invited.