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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-14
FOOTBALL ALONE
BARREDBY SYNOD
Five Year Fight Ends by Res
toration of intercollegiate
Athletics.
FINAL VOTE 21e TO 1872
Stormy Scenes Mark the Session at
Which the Question Is Put
for Settlement.

After a fight lasting for five years,
intercollegiate athletics, with the ex-
ception of football. were restored at
the Augustana synodical institutions
by the synod this morning. The
fight precipitated by the athletics
question was the hottest that has
been witnessed for many years at a
synodical meeting. the two sides be-
ing practically evenly divided. When
the vote was taken DR.. L. A. John
ston, who was in the chair, was I'M
able to determine which side had
won, and standing vote was made
necessary, the result being 219 to
1872 in favor of athletics.
The fight lasted for more than an
hour and excitement was at a high
pitch. Ordinarily the synod is an
extremely conservative body and no
demonstrations are permitted. When
the athletic question came up, how
ever, the situation became tense and
a score of delegates sought recogni-
ton to speak The report from the
committee on athletics, which was
appointed by the synod year ago
to report on the question, was sub
mitted by President o. J. Johnson of
Luther college, Wahoo, Neb. The
committee recommended that foot
ball and baseball be forbidden, but
that intercollegiate basketball and
track contests be permitted.
Fight Becomes Warm.
Immediately DR.. L. G.. Abraham
son of Rock Island secured recogni-
ton and offered substitute motion
that the intercollegiate question be
left entirely in the hands of the re-
spective faculties Of the synodical
institutions. He was Immediately
followed by DR.. F. Jacobson, presi-
dent of the New York conference.
who made a strong plea in favor of
baseball and urged that the commit
tees recommendation in this re-
spect be stricken.
Other speakers followed in quick
succession, presenting both sides of
the question. 1t soon became ap-
parent that the objections were prin-
cipally against football and that a
motion eliminating this feature of
intercollegiate contests would prob
ably carry. Rev. ]. A. Christensen
of Chicago accordingly came forward
with resolution that all intercol-
legiate athletics with the exception
of football be permitted. Rev. c. o.
Lundquist of Minneapolis supported
the resolution in a strong speech.
stating that he had himself played
baseball and football.
Another hot debate was immed-
lately precipitated and it became
necessary to limit the speakers to
three minutes each. Rev. J. E. Fors-
berg of Erie. Pa, finally offered a
third substitute motion proposing to
leave the entire question in the
hands of the respective college facul-
ties, but forbidding football. The
excitement became so intense that
applause frequently broke out on
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-14

II you are not satisfied after using
according TO directions two-thirds of
bottle of Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tables. you can have your mon.
ey back The tablets cleanse and in
vigorate the stomach, improve the. d.
gestion, regulate the bowels. Give
them a trial and get we'll Sold by all
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-14
Funeral of Myer Bernstein.

The body of Myer Bernstein, SIS
Eighth street, who died Sunday morn
ing at Lincoln, ILL.,, arrived in Rock
Island last evening at o'clock. The
body was taken to the home of his
parents. The funeral was held this
afternoon at 2 o'clock from the late
home, with interment in the Jewish
cemetery in Davenport
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-14

ria, ILL., Four OF the pastors were &C
companied by their wives. Rev. G. e.
Lindsten read a poem to the Class
mates. The members of the class not
present were Revs. L. n. Dahlsten,
Morton Parson, C. e. Schalleen, P. z.
FredIund, J. A. Benton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-14
Mrs. HuOh Gavin.

Mrs. Hugh Gavin, former resident
of Rock Island, is dead at Denver af-
ter two weeks illness of pneumonia.
Burial will be in Denver. Mrs. Gavin
is survived by her husband and four
children.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-14
READY TO DEDICATE HOME
New Orphans Institution at Andover
Open Tomorrow.

Orion, June Tomorrow and
Thursday will take place the dedica-
ton of the orphans home at An
dover, eight miles southeast Of Or
ion. DR.. E. Norelius. president Of
Augustana synod, and Rev. F. A.
Under, president of the Illinois con-
ference, are to be the main speakers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-14
OBITUARY RECORD.
Marx kuehI,

Marx Kuehi died at $40 last even.
ing at his boarding place. sos Twelfth
avenue, after several weeks illness
with Inflammation Of the bowels. He
had been an employe OF the Rock Is
land sash and door works IL years.
Mr.. Kuehl was born in Germany Sept.
Is. 1S4S. He came to this country
when young man and settled In Rock
Island in 1888, making his home here
since. He was a member OF the Ger
man brotherhood and also a member
Of the German Lutheran church. The
only survivor is son, John F. Kuehl,
at home
The funeral will be held tomorrow
afternoon at 2 o'clock from sos
Twelfth avenue, Rev. Phi. Wilhelm,
pastor Of the German Lutheran church,
conducting the services. Burial will be
in the German Lutheran cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-14
Fred Schumacher Jr,

Muscatine, June 14-Fred Schuma-
ker, Jr., formerly OF Muscatine, died
at Albuquerque, N en-, recently ac-
cording to word received by his sister,
Mrs Harry Wilson of East Fifth street.
The body will be brought to Musca-
tine for burial. He had been i'll the
past year with lung trouble which
finally caused his death. Fred Schu-
maker, Jr., was born on Jan. 4, 1877,
at Cambridge, Ill, and came to Musca-
tine with his parents while very young.
Eight years ago he was united in mar
riage to Miss Josephine Carpenter at
Rock Island, and since that time had
resided away from Muscatine He is
survived by his father, Fred Schu-
maker, ST., of Davenport; his wife and
four sisters: Mrs. Harry Wilson, Mus
catine; Mrs. Minnie Davis, Iowa City;
Mrs Lulu McGrew, Grandview, and
Mrs. Josephine Wolf of Burlington.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-14
Frederick L. Groteaut.

Frederick L. Grotegut died at 4
O'Clock this morning at his home,
1853 Thirty-first avenue. Moline,
after an illness of two weeks of pneu-
monia. Mr.. Grotegut was born in
Davenport, July "a, 1860. When
he was one year old his parents re-
moved to Rock Island and this city
continued to be his home until 10
years ago when he changed his resi-
dence to Moline For 10. years he
had been employed by the Moline
Pillow company there. In 1888 Mr..
Grotegut was united in marriage
with Miss Eliza Burrill of this city,
and she survives with six children,
all at home: Mildred, Mary, Freder-
lex, Bryant, Arthur and Catherine.
Deceased is also survived by his
brothers, Joseph and John Grote-
gut, and his sister, Mrs. P. NJ. Green,
all three of Rock Island Mr.. Grote-
gut was a member of the ModerH
Woodmen of America. Funeral ar
rangements are not yet complete.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-14
No Wonder She's Cross.

The woman who has a thousand petty
cares and annoyances while she suffers
with headache or sideache must not be
blamed II she cannot always be angel
ically amiable. What she needs is
thoughtfulness from her family and such
"A simple and natural remedy as Lanes
Family Medicine. the herb tea that makes
weak women strong and wen. Sold by
druggists and dealers. 25c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-14

All the news al the time = The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-14

Carrying as he did letters between
the two cities, Hamilton created the
first fast mail by the overland route
to Philadelphia and return and demon
strated that an aeroplane can deliver
mail from one city to another with the
of government service
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1910-01-06
MY Friend From India" Well
Played by Good COMPANY

II you did not face the rigid weather
OF last night and see My Friend from
India" as presented by the Grand
Theater Stock Company, you missed
the best thing that the theater goers
of this city have had chance at this
season.
A fairly good-sized house greeted
the players and from the time the
curtain was rung up there was one
constant round of laughter. Every
one taking part in the play was there
on the job at all times and the lead
ing roles were handled to perfection.
The play is one of those kind that
were created for the amusement of
the human race and the author did
not make any mistake In this line, as
to see it is to laugh and when pre-
sentei by a company with the ability
of the one playing in this city at the
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1910-01-06
Will Act On
Controversy

! WASHINGTON, Jan. 6.-Yesterday
Senator Elkins OF West Virginia and
Crawford of South Dakota introduced
resolutions provi1ing for a congress
ional Investigation of the increased
cost of living in this country. Th
war department announced tC L. Il
gress that there was deficiency for
the subsistence of the army in tie
present year, mainly because of the
enhanced cost of food and Secretary
Wilson declared he woul1 cease in
vestigation if congress interfered. The
resolution of Senator Elkins calls for
an "exhaustive' investigation into the
matter by a committee of five sena-
tors, while Senator Crawford called
upon the secretary of commerce and
labor for figures showing the increase
in wholesale and retail prices in the
last decade and causes for such in
creases.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1910-01-06

present time the play is certainly
treat in every way.
Many other social and lodge at
fairs that were held in this city last
night tninned down the audience to 4
marked degree but there is every rea-
son to believe that tonight the house.
will be filled by those who saw last
nights play and by those who failed
to go and later realized their mis-
takke. The company is playing at
popular prices and are giving the peo-
pie better show than the average
travelling company could give, even if
they wanted to, and the average
bunch are not inclined that way.
Tonight this aggregation will pre-
sent Merely Mary Ann," and If you
NTant to spend an evening OF real en-
1oymet buy ticket. get a good seat
and be on hand when the curtain
goes up for the first act.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1910-01-06
County Com
miSSiOnerS in
Special Session

Tne Board of County Commission
ers met this afternoon and discussed
the proposition Of asking the State
Board of Revenue to allow the coun-
ty to borrow $4,000 to tide it over
the present shortage of money. The
district attorney explained what ac-
tion should be taken to procure the
money under the emergency law and
after thoroughly going into the sub
ject decided that they would take
no definite action until after the de-
murrers in the suit to recover from
the bondsmen of County Treasurer
Patterson was heard on the 10ti inst.
Under the new Jaw the county, up
on the sanction of the State Revenue
Board may borrow on notes payable
at certain stipulated times an amount
of money necessary to meet the ex
penses of a county in cases Of EN-
ergency. :; a
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1910-01-06
CONGRESSMAN SOUNDS
A NOTE OF WARNING
Mills Funeral
On Tomorrow

SAN FRANCISCO. January 6.-The
body of the late Darius y. Mills, the
aged financier who died suddenly of
heart failure at his winter home at
Milbrea, Monday night, Will be taken
to New York Friday night in a spec
ial train. Mrs. Whitelaw Reid, his
daughter. and Ogden Mills and his
wife, will accompany the body.
Ogden Mills will arrive at the Mill
hrae home tonight The funeral ser.
vices at the house will probably be
held tomorrow afternoon.
John Flourney, Mr.. Mills attorney
in this city, said today that he thought
that Mr.. Mills will was with his east
ern att ,rneys, in New York.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1910-01-06
At The Lake
Theatre Tonight

At the Lake Theater tomorrow
night an entire change of program
will be presented and it will be one
of the best that has been given at the
Lake in some time. The manA0-
ment has not given a show the past
two nights owing to the attraction
at the local theater and in the inter-
um in has arranged for fine pro-
gram on tomorrow night.
Two prizes will be given away on
tomorrow night to the patrons of the
Lake and you had better be there
and you may be the one to get a
prize.
The full program of moving pic
lures and illustrated songs will be
announced tomorrow by the manage
ment.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1910-01-06
WOMAN'S LOYALTY
Why His Devoted Wife Clung to Him
Through Years Of Sin

One of the most daring ami accom-
piished adventurers in the world has
just died in Nevada, America.
Convict, soldier of fortune, news
paper editor, naval officer, Ross Ray
mond, had he chosen to go straight,
might have made an eviable reputa-
tion for himself. for that he was a
man of remarkable ability there is no
doubt.
He was known practically all over
the world Here in En"land ae had
served ten years in Portland Prison
for impersonating nobeiman. IN
Paris he Is remembered for the feat
of pretending that he was a courier
of the Khedive, and in tais character
making off with collection OF the
rarest gems. In India he travelled as
RAYMOND was employed In 1876 as
n Raiah with retinue of over a hun
dred servants and many elephants.
a reporter on a Chicago paper (says
the Daily Maid. He was handsome
Young man, very intelligent, and did
his work in satisfactory way for
few months. Then he resigned and
disappeared. At tae moment his sal.
ary account was somewhat overdrawn.
After meeting with some ups and
downs" said the newspaper manager
who employed him. II received cable
message one day from Cairo advising
me that a battle had been fought; that
he, Raymond had been an eye-wit-
ness, and asking II l desired report
II replied at once that did, and he
sent me an excellent description OF
the battle Of Tel-el-Kebir-very truth
full and very graphic. For this serv
ice he refused any compensation
pleading that he was my debtor and
was glad to do me a service.
"He returned to America, and en-
countered In Chicago Mr.. Calhoun
who. within the past few days, aas
been appointed American Minister tc
China. Mr.. Calhoun identified Ray
mond as former acquaintance whose
name was not Raymond. II seems
that he was the son of a president OF
university in Western Pennsylvania
Posed as Orchid Farmer.
"On one occasion he appeared in
birmingham, called on Mr.. JOSEPH
Chamberlain, and announced himself
as an orchid farmer in New Jersey
Then he went to Stratford-on Avon. tc
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1910-01-06

ed States has perhaps TO- Japan
could carry 100000 soldiers at one
time. United States could not carry
more than 10000. Japan has built so
vessels suitable for transport ser
vices; the United States not one
Japan could put 100000 men in Haw-
ali; 25O,O00 in the Philippines in less
than three days. The United States
could not place $4,000 men in the
Philippines in the next two years,
even in time of peace, if We are COM
pelied to employ American ships, as
would be the case in time of war
Japan's Advantage
Japan could reach the Pacific
Coast of this country at least two
months quicker than our battleship
fleet could get from the Atlantic to
the Pacific, even if our feet were
ners and auxiliaries
''As it is today our feet could not
be considered at all in a contest with
Japan. An American citizen is not
permitted to attend Japanese schools
He is not permitted to reside except
in certain quarters assigned for that
purpose. A short time ago these
privileges were peremptorily demand
ed by Japan for her citizens in this
country. This demand, amounting
practically to an ultimatum, was
promptly Granted. Why? | am not
divulging any State -ecrets in giving
these facts. All the rest of the word
knows our condition We are de-
ceivnig none but ourselves,
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1910-01-06
Humphrey of Washington Introduces
Merchant Marine League Bill and
Tells of Deplorable Condition of
Commerce And of Our Much
Heralded Navy.

In the House of Representatives OF
the Congress of the United States on
Tuesday last Congressman Humphrey
of Washington introduced what is
known as the Merchant Marine
League Bill, which has received the
endorsement of President Taft.
The bill in the main recites the
facts that at the present time 95 per
cent of the commerce of this country
is handled by foreign countries at an
annual cost to the consumers of the
United States of over 100000, 900.
Further than this the mails of this
country are handled by foreign coun-
tries at an annual expense Of many
millions o. dollars.
In introducing the bill the gentle
statement in which he said that at the
present time foreign shipping COM
bines were handling the commerce
of this country and becoming strength
ened by the support and wealth Civ
en- them. After stating rates as theS
applied to foreign commerce with this
country he said:
when the Panama Canai is COM
pleted it will be used almost exclus-
lively by foreign ships. We will get
the glory and foreign ships the COM
merce
Following his statement of the de-
plorable condition Of the merchant
marine of this country which, in
comparison with that maintained by
the other countries of ie world. he
mad the following to say about our
navy and possible war WIN Japv>.
Helpless Navy
But look at the other side of the
picture 1t is more humiliating still
We have no transports for our army,
and no auxiliaries for our navy A
short time ago it was necessary to
send our soldiers to Cuba. They
we're compelled to go in foreign
ships. We have a naval station on
the Island of Somoa, in the Pacific
Ocean. We have not been able to
communicate with it in the last three
years except by foreign ships. We
send not only our mails, our amuni-
ion and our supplies, but our soldiers
to the Philippines in Japanese ves
sells. We have naval vessels today
that We cannot eurnish with crews.
81 think this is the most urgent
question before the American people
In case of war $50 vessels would be
needed for transports for the use of
the navy There are not 25 under the
flag Tor this service.
"All events of the present indicate
that our next contest will be in the
Pacific.
Expects War With Japan
81 have said frequently and l say
now that do expect war with Japan
A moments study of conditions on
that ocean might cause an explanation
of some things to permeate the under
standing of some Of those who have
talked the loudest and know the least
about this situation. Japan has 26O
vessels f1t to carry troops. The Unit
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Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1910-01-06
Pardon Board
Hearing Cases

The board of pardons met this
morning at IL o'clock and spent the
entire day hearing applications Of the
men serving time, some asking for
a pardon and others for parole.
The board of pardons granted Frank
p. Fletcher, serving time for robbery
parole. Late this AFTERNOON the
board went into session as a Parole
Board and at the time of going to
press had not yet completed ther
labors. /
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1910-01-06

This means was suggested as a way
of meeting expenses in Ormsby coun-
ty until the bondsmen suit is settled
.soAu! 10 osodLnd eql IoJ sem u pue
tlgatinG the matter that the board
met today.
Several other matters were discuss
ed but no action taken.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1910-01-06
WEATHER MODERATES

The weather moderated to a big ex-
tent last night and today and it is
to be hoped that the extreme cold
weather is thing of tae past.
BY the looks of things We may ex-
pect storm most anytime from now
on.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1910-01-06
SAGEBRUSH CLUB

Ladies' night at the Sagebrush
Club will take place this evening and
'easant time will be given to all.
The following is the committee on en-
tertainment:
Mrs. p. B. Ellis, chairman; Mrs. F..
c Curry, Mrs Finch, Mrs T G Farrer.
Mrs Gardner Miss f. Edwards.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1910-01-06
DARING SOLDIER OFFORTUNE
WAS LATE r. 3. RAYMOND

Raymond always claimed that he
was an Englishman and the son of an
Army officer living in Sussex, but ais
real birthplace appears to have been
Beaver, Pennsylvania.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1910-01-06
Passengers
Are Rescued

SALT LAKE, Jan. 6-Wagons car
ry1ng the passengers from the flood
bound Los Angeles-Salt Lake passen-
ger train near Caliente, Nevada.
reached Panaca last evening and
stopped for the night because OF the
temperature which is 1S degree below
zero at Modena.
Panaca is II miles from the stalled
tralh. stage Of IS miles today
brought the travellers to Modena and
they will reach Salt Lake tomorrow
morning. The officials say there
were only II passengers on the train.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1910-01-06
CHILD is BETTER

Little Jack Mackay who has been
very i'll is much better today and the
danger point is believed to have
been passed.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1910-01-06

Harold Protzman expects to leave
for Reno tomorrow where he will be
employed by the Nevada Press C.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1910-01-06

Get your seats for the SHOW tonigh,
If you wish to enjoy yourself
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1910-01-06
Story of His Life Reads Like RO-
nance of The Olden Days. Known
On Both Continents as a Daring
And Accomplished Adventurer
And a Writer of Marked Ability.

The following story, which read'
more like a novel than the true his
tory of one living in the twentieth
century, Is taken from Loyd's Week
ly News, published at London. Eng
land. and of date of December ~
1909:
The man referred to, r. +. Ray
mond died in thi scity on November
25th of last year. after an illness eX-
tending over a period of many years
Mr.. Raymond came to this city lit
tie over q year ago accompanied by
his wife. While residing here he de-
voted the greater part of his time to
magazine work and was recognized
by those who knew him as a writer of
considerable renown.
Few people, in looking at tae man
would attribute to him the title of a
Soldier of Fortune but this title will
aptly apply when one reads the story
of his life. Those who knew him best
realized from his tales of travel that
he had seen much of both the old and
new world, but no one realized that in
these travels he had become a man Of
international renown.
The story follows in full:
DARING SOLDIER OF FORTUNE
Death Of and Adventurer Who Posed
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1910-01-06
BORN

BORN
Al Mound House, January 2, 1910.
70 the wife of James Regan. a Son
May Muffiers, ali colors 5o cont.
at The Emporium
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1910-01-06

DARING SOLDIER OF FORTUNE
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1910-01-06

Death Of and Adventurer Who Posed
az khedive's Courier
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1910-02-17

Tracing laboriously the causes
of the high cost of living to mar
keting by telephone, the waste
of the cooks, the bridge playing
of the women and the employ
ment of delivery wagons by the
retail grocers, while Food trusts,
cold storage and the tariff are
overlooked, reminds us of Yam
kee Doodle who couldn't see the
town for the houses. Let us re-
form the extravagant women and
the wasteful cooks, but let us al.
so try not to be diverted from
the big offenders.