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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-11
MILAN HIGH SCHOOL
ALUMNI IN BANQUET
Glass of 1910 Welcomed at Third
Annual Function Held at the
Watch Tower.

The third annual banquet of the
Milan High School Alumni association
took place last evening at the Watch
Tower inn. Covers were laid for 12O.
H. P. Brown, 80, was POSTMASTER and
he was introduced by c. NJ. Smith. 'SS.
Miss Anna McQuaid. '03, gave the adj
dress of welcome to the class of 1910,
and the response for the latter was
by Miss Margaret Lawson. President
Smith gave an address on alumni
in Our Community" there were toasts
by Rev. NJ. A Hanna and Professor
Walker of the Milan high school; a
reading by Miss Bertha David, 1900,
and poem by Miss Hattie Crawford,
90. The Invocation was pronounced
by Rev. Mr.. Stevens of the Milan Pres
byterian church. At the conclusion
of the banquet the entire company
Joined in singing the milan High
School Color Song" Dancing followed
and special cars to Milan were pro-
vided at the conclusion of the festivi-
ties. The music was furnished by
Bleuer's orchestra
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-11
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR
TO BE INSPECTED
Stewart Eldridge Pearson, State
Grand Commander, Arrives in
the City.

Stewart Eldridge Pearson of Cnt-
cago, right eminent grand commander
of the Knights Templar of Illinois, ar
rived in Rock Island this morning and
spent the day as the guest of H H.
cleveland. Mr.. Pearson is here for
the purpose of inspecting Rock Island
commandery Is, Knights Templar The
members of the commandery assem-
bled at the Masonic asylum this after
noon at o'clock, at which time the
Illustrious Order of the Red Cross was
conferred upon four candidates. The
meeting will adjourn at o'clock, at
which hour a banquet will be served,
the commandery to reconvene at 1880
The inspection will be conducted this
evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-11
HAMPTON PROMOTED
IN TELEPHONE WORK
Former Rock Islander Given North
western District by the Bell
Company.

r. P. Hampton, formerly of this
city. has just received an appoint
ment as district commercial mana
ger for the northwestern district of
the Bell Telephone company in Iowa.
Up until a short time ago Mr. Hamp-
ton was in charge of the company's
Office at Muscatine and the new pc-
sition is a nice advancement, con-
sidering that he has been with the
company only about a year having
started at Grinnell in lesser posi-
ton. The headquarters of his new
of;ce is to be at Sioux City and he
will take up his duties there at once.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-11
SMOKE FROM FIRES
IN FORESTS HERE
Unusual Phenomena for Spring Ser.
iously Interferes With View
of the Comet

Evidence was had here of the for.
est fires in the north this morning,
the northeast wind bringing the odor OF
smoke that was plainly noticeable and
a haze that at times darkened the
sun. The phenomena was unique be-
cause it is seldom that it occurs at
this time of the year, being most COM
mon in the fall.
The haze coming on top of the cloudy
weather that has prevailed for several
days has practically prevented obser-
walton of Halley's comet in this part
of the country. The coming week will
be the best time to see the sky visitor,
and should present conditions continue
many Rock Islanders will be sorely dis
appointed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-11
ILLINOIS YIELDS
MUCH OF REVENUE
First District in This State Second
Only to New York City in Cor
poration Tax.

Washington, May 11.-Figures show
ing the number of returns of assess
ments and penalties on account of the
tax of l per cent on the net income
of corporations under the new tariff
act were made public today. They
show the total number of returns to
have been 2S1,243. assessments s25,.
709,045, and penalties for failure to
furnish returns by March $4,101,570.
The Second internal revenue of New
York leads the list with 1909 returns
and of assessments of S3,274,74S. The
First of Illinois is second with 10,252
returns and assessments of $2,2S6, 7S6.
Other districts include:
Fifth Illinois, $50.
Eighth Illinois, s5S,424
Thirteenth Illinois, $45,5S3.
Third Iowa, $TS,542.
Fourth Iowa, S107,544
First Michigan, S597,950.
Fourth Michigan, St75.904
North and South Dakota, $34, 709.
First Wisconsin, S493, S25.
Second wisconsin, $S6,320.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-11
BELGIANS TO FORM
A NATIONAL BODY
Meeting for.That Purpose to Be Held
in Moline July 1000 to
Attend.

July a meeting is to be held in
Central park, Moline, with a view to
launching national Belgian associa-
ton, the prime purpose of which is
to be the familiarizing of the emil
grants from Belgium with the laws
aat customs of the United States. 1t
is expected there will be 1000 dele
gates, representing the principal
Belgian colonies of the country, in
attendance. The meeting is to be
under the auspices of the Moline
Belgian club, with countrymen from
Rock Island and East Moline assist
ing. The orator OF the occasion is
to be DR.. Cyriel Zormeren OF Chi
cago. Edward Coryn of Moline will
be chairman of the meeting, which
also will take the form of a Fourth
OF July celebration.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-11
MUSIC FESTIVAL IN
MOLINE TOMORROW
Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra and
Distinguished Soloists to Be
Heard.

A musical event that is creating wide
interest in the tri-cities is the musical
festival at the Moline theatre tomor-
row afternoon and evening under the
auspices of the Choral union, and for
which occasion the Minneapolis Sym
phony orchestra, and several distin-
guished vocal and instrumental solo
lists, have been engaged. The program
of the afternoon is to be as follows:
Soloists-Arthur Middleton, bass;
Richard Czerwonky, violinist.
Overture-"Magic Flute. Mozart
Symphony-"From the New World"
Dvorak
Bass solo-Prologue to "Pagliaeci"
............... Leoncavalloq
Arthur Middleton.
Symphonic poem-"On the Shores of
the Moldau" ............S metana
Violin solo-"Gypsy Airs. Sarcastic
sSRichard Czerwonky.
(a) Valse Triste. .........S ibelius
OBJ Praeludium .... Joernefeldt
Rhapsody Hongroise, No. 2. List
With original harp cadenza by Harry
j. Williams.
In the evening 1.-THE Hyman of
Praise (Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy)
is to be given, with the following SOLO
lists: Mrs. Lucille Tewksbury, soprano;
Mrs. A. A. Ellison, soprano; Miss Mar
rietta Bagby, contralto; Ravid Dug.
gan, tenor; Arthur Middleton, bass.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-11
ExACTlNG KINDNESS
OF HORSE DRIVERS
Humane Society Demands Conditions
Of Those Seeking Employment
Through Agency.

George Gilman, officer for the Rock
Island County Humane society has
prepared list of articles which must
be signed by anJ man who accepts a
position through the agency OF the So
ciety for the employment of teamsters.
The society furnishes the position free
OF charge and only asks that the per-
son accepting it sign the list of arti-
cles. So far, no positions have been
arranged for, but Mr. Gilman states
that he is able at present to furnish a
number of them. The list of articles
which he has prepared follow out the
purpose OF the association. They are
as follows:
To be considerable and kind to the
animals In my care.
To give them water as often as pos
sible and to have them protected from
cold in the winter and from heat in
the sumner.
To let them rest often up the hills.
Not to overload or overdrive them.
Use the whip under no circum-
stances.
To look out for their health and not
work them when sick or lame.
To see that they are properly shod.
To see that the harness fits properly
and does not chafe.
Never to take out a horse in the
morning when lame or otherwise unfit
for labor.
To always bear in mind that the
horse is a living being. not machine,
and, as such, is always entitled to the
kind consideration OF driver. To all
OF which I hereby promise and sub
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-11

erty that has passed to the owner
ship of Deere & Co., is arranging to
establish himself in Offices in the Best
building, from which he will direct his
private affairs. His Office quarters will
adjoin the new rooms to be occupied
temporarily by the Rock Island Club
on the fourth floor of the Best build
ing. Morris Geismar of this city, sec
rotary of the Moline Wagon company,
withdraws from the concern with Mr..
Rosenfield. Mr.. Geismar has not yet
announced his future plans.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-11
BREWERIES ARE
IDLE; men QUIT
Eighty Employees Go on Strike
Today, Tieing Up Daven-
port Plants.
WAGE INCREASE DENIED
Companies Have Supply But Say Gus
toners Must Call for It-Rock
Island Concern Settles.

Following the refusal of the officers
Of the Davenport and Independent
Mailing companies of Davenport to
meet the new wage demands of the
union brewery workers, as was done
yesterday by the Rock Island Brew
ing company, the workmen, 80 strong,
went on strike today. Thus the Rock
Island Brewing company is the only
establishment in the three cities en-
gagged in that line of business-manu.
featuring beer-today. The Rock Is
land Brewing company has signed a
wage contract with it's men, compro-
missing the demands
In Davenport there is a near-panic
among the saloons and large users of
the amber, inasmuch as the two local
breweries have announced that deliv-
cries are off pending the settlement of
the differences with their employees.
Notice has been served that all those
desiring beer will have to send to the
breweries after it, There is a four
months supply on hand, the breweries
say.
Completely Tied Up.
The two Davenport breweries are
completely tied up, the strikers in
Guiding all of the workmen, brewers,
bottle house employees, engineers and
drivers. The weekly increases de-
manded are: Engineers, SIT to $22:
brewers, SIS to $40; drivers, SIT to
,S18; bottle house workers, $12 to s25.
The brewing companies offered COM
promise, but it was rejected.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-11
PERSONAL POINTS.

c. j. Schroeder is in Cincinnati on
business.
B. E. Graves of st. Paul is in the
city visiting relatives.
L. w. Ellinwood of indianapolis is a
visitor<in Rock Island
Miss Josephine Dover has return
ed home after a visit of two weeks
in Chicago and Aurora.
Hans Clemann has gone to Colfax,
Iowa, for a sojourn to recuperate after
a siege of typhoid fever.
Miss Nell Lane leaves tomorrow for
Atchison, Kan, to spend two weeks
with Miss Kathryn Winchester, for
merly of this city.
Miss Phoebe Brooks, formerly of
this city and now of Kansas City,
Mo-, arrived yesterday to make a
short visit with friends and relatives.
NJ. P. Wore returned last night after
an extended business and pleasure trip
in the east. While absent he visited
at Washington, New York, Pittsburg
and Buffalo
Mr.. and Mrs. B. F. Knox have re-
turned home after attending the fu-
neral of the latter's cousin, Henry
Schwab, at Jefferson City, Mo. On
the return trip they stopped to visit
friends at st. Louis, Springfield, and
Peoria.
H. D. Judson, general superintend-
ent of the Burlington, was in the
city today. He came for a confer
ence with the local officials of the
road and Moline business interests
in regard to the location of the pro-
posed new passenger and freight sta
ton in Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-11
Alcohol In Medicines.

Alcohol is the best known preserv-
average proprietary medicine con-
tains from 1 per cent to % per cent.
which is the smallest possible amount
to preserve the ingredients, while the
average Doctors prescription con-
tains from % per cent to so per
cent
Such standard preparations as
Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound contain but IS per cent, and
they even put the Compound up in
tablet form, which the over-scrupu-
lous woman, who objects to alcohol
in any degree. may use.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-11

cured Armory hall for the initiation
which will be in charge of council
1 Of Davenport. Following the in
itiation the members will go to the
lodge rooms in Maths hall where re-
freshments will be served by the
ladies of the Woodmen circle. Dane
ing will follow. Large delegations
are expected to attend from Moline
and Davenport.
The Woodmen circle gave a dane
ing party last evening at Maths hall
which was largely attended and
much enjoyed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-11
DRINKS Are Fined.

Mike Connolly and H. Williams were
arrested last night on charge of dis
orderly conduct and this morning they
were arraigned before Police Magis-
trate C. ]. Smith. They denied any
knowledge of having been disorderly
but admitted that they had been IN
toxicated, and each was. assessed a
fine of 81 and costs, which was paid
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-11
Wedding to Be June 2.

One of the social events of early
June will be the wedding of Miss
Dorothy fischer and George Decker
French of Davenport, which will take
place at the home of the brides par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred A. fischer,
1882 Brady street, Thursday even
ing, June 2. Very Rev. Marmaduke
Hare, dean of Trinity cathedral, will
officiate. Miss fischer has chosen
Vera fischer and Harry Evans will
be best man. There will be a we'd
ding dinner served to the so or more
relatives and few intimate friends
who will witness the ceremony The
young people will be at home after
Oct. 1 in pretty new residence
which is being erected on East Elev-
enth and Rock Island streets by Mr..
French The bride-to-be comes of
one of the most prominent and best
known German families of the city,
her father, F. A. fischer, being vice
president and secretary of the H.
fischer Publishing company. Mr.
French, the only son of Colonel G..
Watson French. and a grandson of
the late Hon. George H. French, is
one of Davenport's representative
young business men and identified
with the interests of the Bettendorf
Metal Wheel company, besides being
an officer and active members of the
Tri-City Construction company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-11
Law and order League Meetina.

A meeting of the Law and Order
league will be held at Armory hall
Thursday evening at s o'clock, at
which time the standing committees
will be announced. 1t is hoped that
every citizen interested in law enforce
ment and better government of our
city will be present.
H. C. SCHAFFER, President.
F. X. Rhoads, secretary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-11
Queen Esther Circle.

The Queen Esther circle of the
Memorial Christian church held a
largely attended meeting last even
ing, Miss Lizzie Yeager, 42S Tenth
street. being the hostess. At the
business session il was decided to
organize choral club within the
circle to assist in the Sunday school
services and special services of the
church. During the social hour
that followed games were played and
refreshments were served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-11
w. S. M'COMBS BUYS
SIMON RESIDENCE
viii Move His Family to Nineteenth
Street Home First of Next
Month.

William S. McCombs. of the firm OF
Young & McCombs, today purchased
the residence of Leopold Simon at S42
Nineteenth street, and will occupy IL
with his family June l. The consider
alton is not made public. The sale
was negotiated by Eckhart & Buffum.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-11
Laundry to Be Residence.

Residents on South Twelfth street
who have worried over the possible
uses to which the abandoned plant of
the Home laundry near Twelfth ave-
nue. might be put may be treasured.
Harry Orman, the contractor, today
closed deal with Mrs. Addie Couch.
the owner. and will remodel it into
an up to date residence.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-11
Officers Take Examinations.

Sam Cushing of Dixon and z. B.
Doyee of Sterling, both captains-elect
in the 9Th regiment, l. N. G., were
here yesterday taking their examina-
tions before the examining board of
the regiment. Both were recently
elected by their fellow militiamen to
the command of their companies.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-11
Helen Mills Circle.

Miss Florence McCandless, 9O3
Twenty-third street, was the hostess
to the Helen Mills circle of the
Broadway Presbyterian church yes
terday afternoon. The mission top
ic related to Japan and readings
were given by different members.
Light refreshments were served at
the close of the program.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-11
SCOUT CAR FAILS.
Gidden Pathfinder, Due Here
Today, Stalled at Newton,
Iowa.
is DELAYED "a HOURS
Move TO Divert Course of the Tour
Through Rock Island Ar
senal.

The car bearing Dai Lewis, official
pathfinder for the Glidden tour, broke
down today at Newton, Iowa, while en-
route here from Des Moines. Lewis is
representing the American Automobile
association on the trip. He is accom-
panied by E. l.. Ferguson. The scouts
left the Iowa capital at o'clock this
morning and were due to reach Daven-
port at 6 o'clock this evening Owing
to the accident, they will not arrive
there until noon tomorrow. A squad
of autoists will meetNthe scout car at
some point outside Davenport and es-
cort the pathflnders into that city to-
morrow.
To Pass Up Rock Island.
In the tentative routes thus far an
nounced it has been understood that
the Glidden tourists would pass
through all of the tri-cities, but there
appears now to be a disposition to d.
vert the course through Rock Island
arsenal, taking in Davenport and Mo-
line, and giving this city the high sign.
Just who is responsible for this move
is not known here, but local automo-
bilists intend taking the matter up
officially with the American associa-
ton on the grounds that, as originally
proposed, Rock Island was to be en-
braced in the Glidden route.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-11

illness of several weeks with COM
plication of diseases. The child was
born in Rock Island. Besides her
parents, she is survived by a brother,
Earl, at home. The funeral will be
held tomorrow morning from the home
and Mrs. w. B. Barker of the West
End settlement will conduct the serv-
ices. Interment will be in Chippian-
mock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-11
DINNER TO MAJOR KELLER

New River Engineering Chief TO Be
Entertained by Davenport Men.
Major Charles Keller, who recently
succeeded Major c. S. Richie as chief
engineer in charge of the upper Mis-
sissippi river improvements, with
headquarters in this city, is to be the
guest of the business men of Daven-
port at a dinner at the Commercial
club there tomorrow evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-11
Grand Sigh Priest to Speak.

Grand High Priest of Illinois G..
B. Brown will be one of the speak
ers at the celebration of the 91st
anniversary of Odd Fellowship to
be observed by Eudora Rebecca
lodge 73 Friday evening, May 13.
The program contains many interest
ing features and will be participated
in by members of the lodge and 9TH
ers prominent in Odd Fellowship.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-11
CAMP is LOCATED
Young Mems Christian Associ-
alton Summer Outing Be-
low Andalusia.
NEAR TO THE RIVER SHORE
Tents VIII Be Pitched in Strip of
Timber-Are to Be so Mem
bers in Party.

The location has at last been chosen
for the Y. M. G. A. boys summer camp.
For some weeks past an investigation
has been carried on for the purpose
of finding the most desirable place,
and several locations have been con-
sidered. Yesterday Secretaries Smed-
ley and Gilman made a trip to Anda
lusia, and there they found just what
they have been looking for.
About a mile below Andalusia vii
lage there is a fine strip of timber,
along the river bank, which furnishes
place almost ideal for the boys
camp. The tents will be pitched in
the shade OF row of birch trees. with
in easy distance of a spring which will
furnish an abundant supply of pure,
wholesome water There is a good
swimming place almost in front OF tbs
tents, where boys can wade and swim
in safety, while the boating will be fine
There is room for baseball and ath-
letic sports, and for the other activi-
ties which are planned as part of the
camp life. The town is near enough
to make it a convenient base of sup
plies, while butter, eggs and milk will
be obtained from the farm houses
near by.
Outing Continues 10 Days.
The camp is to be held for 10 days,
June IA to "A. Any boy member of the
association, from 10 to Is years of
age, can attend, on presenting his ap-
plication, and paying the camp fee of
SIS. Thirty boys can be accommo-
IakA H.,
ley will be in charge of the camp, as
sisted by Physical Director c. z. Gil
man, Harry e. Shiffer and other lead.
ers.- The camp program is planned
to give training not only along physical
lines, but there will be daily bible
study and educational work on appro-
pirate lines. Enrollments Will be re-
ceived at once at the association.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-11
no Meet Bishop and peaconess.

Rev. and Mrs A. G. Musson of the
Episcopal church, Moline, have is
sued invitations to a reception to be
held Monday evening, May 16, at 8
O'Clock at Parish hall. Guests are
invited to meet the Rt. Rev. NJ. Ed
gar Fawcett, D. D. bishop of the Quin-
cy diocese, Deaconess Routledge of the
Philippines and the visiting clergy and
delegates to the auxiliary convention.
These delegates and guests will
many of them arrive Monday, to at
tend the convention which will be
in session ali day Tuesday, begin
ing with holy communion at 9
o'clock, There will be between 25
and 80 delegates and the entire mem
bership of the Rock Island auxiliary
is expected to attend the convention
sessions. For the reception of Mon
day night about 200 invitations have
been issued. Beside the general So
ciability and getting-together of par
ishioners to meet their bishop and
guests, there will be a program Of
music, both vocal and instrumental.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-11
Misses Huber Hostesses at Bridg,

The Misses Huber at their home,
2414 Third avenue, were the hostesses
yesterday afternoon at very pretty
and elaborate bridge party, ladies from
the tri-cities being the guests. The
house was decorated in spring flowers
and greenery and the games were
played in the spacious music room.
Luncheon followed the games.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-11
R0SENFIELD'S NEW OFFICE

Retiring Head of Wagon Company
Has Quarters in Best Building.
w. A. Rosenfield. who is retiring at
the end of May from the presidency
of the Moline Wagon company, prop
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-11
Magazines Card Party.

The ladies of the Modefn Macca-
bees will give card party this even
ing at Maths hall. Cinch will be
the game and cut glass prizes are
offered.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-11
RambIers' Club Entertained.

The regular meeting Of the Ram
blers' club was held with Miss Julia
Beck. 2911 Sixth avenue. last even
ing. Miss Beck entertained in her
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-11
OBITUARY RECORD.
Maud /. Foster.

Maud Irene Foster, 15-months-old
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Eos
ter, SIG Sixth street, died this morning
at 2:So at the family home after an
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-11
DoUSE LIGHTS AT 1 A. M,
Muscatine Hard Up and Must Do
This or Abandon Many.

IIIIs or AUunuOu NIHny.
Muscatine, since the saloons. have
been abolished, has been having a
hard time making city funds meet
the needs of the municipality. 1t
is now declared that part OF the
street lights must be abandoned or
else adopt the expedient of burning
them till only 1 a. M. leaving the
main part of the city dark after
that hour.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-11
Arrange for Glass Initiation.

The committee on arrangements
for the class initiation of the Wood
men of the World May "a has Sc
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-11

usual pleasing manner. serving a
dainty lunch.