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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-11-12

troll OF all federal streams of the
state. provided that such enactments
are not In conflict with the federal
laws governing navigable rivers; and
recommending also that suitable ar
rangements he made between said
state commission and the several
state commissions FOR the stablish-
ment OF cooperative interstate
commission which shall cooperate
with the federal government on
water ways and harbor improve
ments and further recommending
that such state commission in order
to avoid conflicting authority. man
sgement or results be empowered
with the authority to cooperate with
the federal commission on water
ways and harbor Improvement and
the interstate commerce commission
in the adjusting OF any and all dis
puted claims. differences that might
arise in extending the service to
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-11-12

bordering states. and in raising mon
les or the issuing Of bonds incident
to the prosecution OF said work, by
assessing each and every person. cor
poration. county. district. state or
federal government with their pro-
rata shares In the cost OF construct
ing and carrying out said irrigation.
drainage and water way improve
ment services; thereby permanently
lessening the cost to each and all par
ties concerned;
Therefore: With the expedlent
framing and disposal Of bills In ac-
cordance with the purposes and re-
quirements embodied In this resolu-
tlon. we the undersigned. do hereby
resolve that these measures be en-
dorsed. Eearnestly hoping and
trusting that we may he inspired.
fitted and qualified for greater SER
vice and progress, blessed with
greater prosperity. and that 1t may
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-11-12
Shakespeare Memorial.

Last year an anonymous giver Of
fered the British academy s2.500 an
nually for some years to form the
nucleus Of fund for founding among
other objects an annual Shakespeare
or ion or lecture to be delivered on
or about April 2s. Shakespeare
birthday. on some Shakespearian
subject.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-11-12

4 Miss Aersten of st. Luke's Episco-
pal church. Philadelphia. has given
up her Bible class after fifty-one
years continuous teaching. Her class
was made up of men. and among them
were many who have attained promi-
nence.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-11-12

r. +. Wheeler. Is years old, a ma
val cadet. is England's youngest air.
man. He Joined the Bristol aviation
school in the summer and a certifi-
cate was awarded him last month.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-11-12

extravagance Of their toilets. Paris
firms supply their demand for ex-
pensive attire by designing more elab-
crate gowns than those sold at home.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-11-12

be the beginning Of undertakings the
effects and results Of which shall
be far reaching and Of lasting bene-
fit.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-11-12

Germany is the largest potato pro-
ducing country in Europe: its yield
last year was coo. 600 900 bushels.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-11-12

The women of Buenos Ayres are
said to outdo the Parisians in the
Rock Island Argus., 1911-04-11
There will be services at Usage Friday
afternoon at 8 o'clock.
FRED II. sCHAFER.

Fred T. Schafer, the we'll known
hardware merchant of Port Byron, died
at o'clock this morning at his home
in that village. The end came rather
suddenly and followed an operation
which was resorted to in the hope of
saving his life. He was 80 years of
age Nov. 25, and was born at the old
Schafer homestead in Zuma township.
His wife. mother Mrs. Sarah A. Scha-
fer, and three brothers, Bert of Zuma,
Frank of Watertown, and Edward of
Port Byron, are left. The last named
was a partner in the hardware busi-
ness. Mr. Schafer was a member of
the Congregational church at Port By
ron. The funeral will be held at 2:30
p. m. Thursday at the home, with bur
ial in Oak Grove cemetery.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-04-11
AUGUST L. BENSON.

August L. Benson died last evening
at o'clock in his home. 3423 Sixth
avenue, after an illness OF nine days
of pneumonia. Mr. Benson came to
Rock Island six weeks ago from Nc
Causland, Iowa, and was engaged in
the real estate business. He was 5s
years of age and a native of Sweden
He was married at Saginaw. Mich IA
years ago. The survivors are his wild
ow and two children. Rosella and Roy
al two sisters, Mrs. Henry Clay, Or
chaTd, Iowa, and Mrs. Anna Robin
Neliegh. Neb-, and a brother, Oscar
Benson. in Seattle. Mr.. Benson was
member of the Davenport Masonic fra
ternity. and there will be services at
the temple in that city Thursday after
noon al 3 O'Clock. The body will be
shipped to Usage, Iowa, tor burial
Rock Island Argus., 1911-04-11

George Gilman for the month follows:
Animal cases-Complaints received
and Investigated, IA; horses and
mules examined in harness, 16; team
sters and boy drivers reprimanded
and better treatment secured, 80;
humaneIy destroyed (small ami
mals) 2.
Children cases-Complaints receiy
ed and investigated, 2; number OF chill
dren involved, 2.
A letter was read asking that dele
gate be sent TO the national meeting
OF the American Humane society to
be held in San Francisco during the
first week Of October. AS the soci
ETY. has a member who is in California
it was decided to ask her 10 represent
the local organization.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-04-11
Obituary Record
FREDERICK OLTMAN, sR.

Fred Oltmann, Sr., a we'll known
resident of Hampton, died of ailments
due to advanced years at his home two
miles east of the village of Hampton,
at 8 o'clock yesterday afternoon. He
was a native of Germany, where he
was born June 19, 1888. He came TO
the United States in 1852 and for a
number of years lived in Henry coun-
ty, Illinois. Jan 4. 1861, he married
Mary Denhardt, and later the couple
removed to Hampton, where they had
lived for 80 years or more. The widow
and eight children are left, the latter
being Frederick, Jr.. Edward, Charles,
William and Louis Gilman, Mrs. Min
ME Reiling, Mrs. Edward Stotmeister
and Mrs. Louis Stotmeister The last
named lives in Henry county, the
homes of the others being in or near
Hampton. There is also q brother,
William of Hampton, and a sister, Mrs
John Wenke of Geneseo. The funeral
will be held tomorrow afternoon at L
o'clock at the German Lutheran church
east of Hampton, with services in
charge of Rev l. Winter and interment
in the German Lutheran cemetery.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-04-11
TO BURN GARBAGE
Commission Practically Decides
That Incineration Plant
Must Be Purchased.
INVESTIGATION is MADE
City Has No Place Now for Perma-
nent Dumping of Refuse
Preparing Ordinances.

After a trip to the west end of the
city yesterday afternoon for the pur-
pose of looking over the location
where the city formerly dumped its
garbage into the Mississippi river,
the members of the municipal com.
mission practically decided that ii
will be necessary to build a modern
plant for the destroying of the refuse
of the city. This has been rendered
imperative by a federal order prohib-
iting the dumping of garbage into the
river. The commission intends to
look into the proposition with a view
to purchasing an incinerating plant
In the meantime, however, the com
mission will have to make temporary
arrangements for disposing of the
city's garbage.
MAKING UP ORDINANCES.
The commissioners met this morn
ing in informal session and continued
it this afternoon. They are busily en-
gagged in formulating ordinances which
will specify the duties that are to
come under each department and also
fixing the salaries of the various city
officials. 1t is expected that these
ordinances will be ready for passage
at the regular meeting tomorrow
morning
Rock Island Argus., 1911-04-11
LET PLUMBING CONTRACT
New Features in Heating of New
Central Presbyterian Church.

New Features in Heating of New
Central Presbyterian Church.
The building committee of the Cen
trail Presbyterian church has awarded
the contrac: for the installation of the
steam heating apparatus, plumbing,
etc. for their new edifice on Tenth
avenue and Fourteenth streec to Alien,
Myers & Co. The specifications con-
template the installation of a new
type of steam boiler having a smoke
less furnace, and special provision
has been made for ventilation. The
plant is to be constructed so that
either the main auditorium or the
Sunday school rooms may be heated
independently or together as may be
desired. The plumbing will be of the
most modern type including complete
equipment in the kitchen TO meet all
requirements for entertainments, etc,
in fact when the plans are carried out
the building will be so complete in
all its details that the members may
justly feel proud of their new edif1ce
as being equal TO any in this vicinity
Rock Island Argus., 1911-04-11
Personal Points

Arthur Pottiger has returned home
after a visit in Chicago.
J. T. Stafford left last night for Ok
lahoma on a business trip.
Mrs. A. c. Hill of Muscatine is visit
ing at the home of W. S. Hill.
Miss Mary Beede of Dixon, Ill, is
the guest of Mrs. C. Tobey, 140s
Twelfth avenue.
Joseph Kelly is home from the
University Of Michigan TO spend the
Easter vacation.
Miss Maud Garrison has returned
from an extended sojourn at Dallas,
and other points in Texas.
Wilson Balls of indianapolis spent
Sunday and yesterday in the city, a
guest of DR.. J. r Hollowbush.
Miss Ruth Huber has returned to
her home in Galesburg after spend
ing her Easter vacation with Miss
Una Kali, 2719 Seventh avenue.
Mrs. Harrison B. Linderholm and
daughter left yesterday for Los An
geles, Cal, where they will join Mr..
Linderholm and make their future
home. =
John A. Bengston, who has been a
student in the pharmacy depaHnent
of Northwestern university, hBs re-
turned to the city to resume his place
in the drug store of his uncle, John
Bengston.
Major Walter H. Chatfeld of the
27th infantry, L. S. A, arrived here
this morning, and is registered at the
New Harper. He spent today in Mo
line and this evening will conduct an
inspection of the Moline militia. To-
morrow evening he will inspect Com
pany A of this city.
Miss Mary Beede Of Dixon. Ill.
student from the Northwestern univer-
sity of eight years experience, is in
the city with view to starting a class
in instrumental music. Children and
beginners a specially. Price 70 cents
per hour. Call at 1903 Twelfth avenue
or phone 1775-K, until April 13.
Major c. W. Hawes, head clerk of the
Modern Woodmen, and F. O.Van Calder,
editor of the Modern Woodmen left
yesterday for Buffalo, n. Y, to attend
a meeting of the executive council of
the society today. The council is
meeting with the committee of Buffa-
10 WoUdmen and citizens who are in
charge of arrangements for the meet
ing of the head camp, June 90.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-04-11
SHOPS CANNOT USE LABEL
TailOrs' Union States Wage Schedule
Has Not Been Signed.

Although the tailors ofunion No. "a have
gone back to their work in the local
shops, they state that two of the shops
have not yet signed the new schedule
which was presented April, 1 and
which. because not accepted, provoked
a seven day strike. The following
statement has been issued: The
boss tailors have agreed to give the
10 per cent increase in wages, but
have so far refused to sign the sched-
ule. Until they do so they will not
be allowed to use the union label and
so will be running open shops. A meet
ing of the local was held yesterday
afternoon at the call of the president
Mr.. Bolin, and the members decided
TO remain at work, but to bar the
shops which refused to sign the sched-
ule from using the LABEL
Rock Island Argus., 1911-04-11
RAIL WAY PASSES
To BE CUT DOWN
Tri- City Company Requests Lo-
cal Commission to Des-
ignate Officials.
TOO MANY ARE RIDING FREE
Attorneys of Corporation Now Look.
ing Up Question Under the
New Law.
Who are city omcials ,"

who are city oficials?"
of the Tri-City Railway company has
put the above question to the new city
commission. and members of that body
were unable to answer.
They assure the street railway mag
nate that the mayor, the commission
ers. the police and the fremen are city
officials. But-are numerous others
now included in those receiving
courtesies, on account of the city :?
The commissioners frankly con-
fessed their ignorance in this matter;
they must confer with special counsel
before they can answer the question:
Who are city officials under the
commission form of government law"
Mr.. Huntoon feels the pass privilege
is being abused ar this time; that nu-
merous passes are being issued-some
to persons not legally city officials;
that there must be a stopping place
somewhere.
AIIOhNE1S ANS"
He said the railway company has Sc
cured the services of Searle & Marshall
of Rock Island to arrange for the COM
pany an answer to the question, who
are city Off cials?" and he urges the
commission TO have counsel arrange
the city's answer. These answers will
then be compared and within possibly
n g ha
alton and the municipality will have a
working basis on which to determine
Who are city officials?"
The officers of private corporation
are its president. secretary, treasurer
and board of directors" said Mr.. Hun
toon. "The city is also incorporated.
Why should it have such a long list of
officials? In the past there has never
been an Interpretation as to who were
city officials, and a great many pass
books have been issued. The new law
provides that the distinction shall be
clearly made-that only city officials
shall receive passes. We desire to re-
main strictly in the bounds of the law"
WHAT LAW SAYS.
The present franchise of the Tri-City
Railway company provides that "city
officials" shall receive passes. The
commission form law says:
Prohibition of free transportation
shall not apply to policemen or firemen
in uniform, nor shall any free service
to city or village officers or employees
heretofore provided by any franchise.
or license. be affected by this section"
Therefore, because a franchise grant
ed by the old council provides city off,
cials shall receive passes
who are city oficials?"
Rock Island Argus., 1911-04-11
SALOON FIGHTER Is
PLACED UNDER BOND
Albin Olson Is Charged With Assault
With Deadly Weapon-His
Friend Is Fined.

Albin Olson was held to the grand
jury yesterday afternoon by Police
Magistrate c. J. Smith, the charge
against him being assault with a
deadly weapon. His bond was fixed
at 5000. Olson is alleged to have
struck Camille Mortier, a saloon
keeper. over the head with a poker
in fight Sunday night. Albert John
son, who was with Olson when the
fight occurred. was sent to Jail for
FIVE days on a charge of disorderly
conduct.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-04-11
MRS. MARIE LUCKEY.

Word was received today from Chi
cago of the death of Mrs. Marie Luck
ey, former resident of this city, who
expired yesterday afternoon at ;
o'clock after an illness of two weeks
with complication of diseases. Mrs
Luckey was the mother of Mrs. AL
bert Burton of this city, who left yes
terday with her daughter for Chicago
Besides Mrs. Burton, Mrs. Luckey
leaves a daughter. Mrs. D. T. Mutt OF
Chicago, and 13 grandchildren The
body will be buried at Buckingham
Ill.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-04-11
Young Mems Club.

The Young Mems club of Spencer
Memorial church will meet tomorrow
evening after the close of the prayer
service at the church in the regular
monthly business and social session.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-04-11
Don't BE So STUPID.

When you suffer with headache do
not dose yourself with poisons. Don I
take DR.. So and Sos headache cure
There is nothing the matter with your
head. Your liver is simply registering
6 kick Take liver cure The Red
Circle PHI is liver cure. pure and
simple.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-04-11
Months Humane Work.

The Rock Island County Humane
society held its monthly meeting last
evening at Association house, on Sew
enteenth street. The report of officer
Rock Island Argus., 1911-04-11

Twenty-fourth street and Fourteenth
avenue last evening. Some timber
had been set afire and boys who
wanted to test the new alarm sys-
tenn took it upon themselves to call
the department.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-04-11
GEN. CR0zIER
WILL STICK TO
TAYLOR SYSTEM
Declines to Change Plans for
Reorganization at Rock
Island Arsenal.
COMMITTEE TO PERSIST
Leave of Absence Extended and They
Will Carry Their Case to the
Secretary of War.
Washington, D. c., April Il

Washington, D. c., April II.
-(Spe cia)-When the con-
ference between the arsenal
delegation and General Crozier
broke up this afternoon it was
with the understanding that
General Crozier would not
change his plans regarding the
installation of the Taylor sys-
tenn at Rock Island arsenal.
General Crozier, however,
extended the leave Of absence
of the members of the delega-
tion and they will prolong their
campaign here. They will pre-
sent their case Immediately to
the secretary of war.
Washington. D. c, April 11.-(Spe-
cial The delegation Of Rock Island
arsenal workmen. together with Con
gressmen Mckinney and Pepper, are
in conference again today with General
Crozier. There was a three hours con-
ference yesterday, during which Gen
eral Crozier listened attentively to ev-
erything the workmen said, but gave
DO indication as to whether he would
insist upon the installing of the Taylor
system at Rock Island.
WILSON SEEKS VINDICATION.
After today's conference on the Tay-
Ior system General Crozier will re-
ceive c. c. Wilson, who was dis
charged from the arsenal for taking
part in a recent election.
Mr.. Wilson does not seek reinstall-
ment so much as vindication. He
takes exception 10 the action of the
arsenal authorities in writing the word
undesirable on his discharge.
WILL HOLD RESOLUTION.
The resolution of Colonel Pepper
providing for a congressional investi-
cation of the Taylor system will be
withheld until General Crozier decides
what course he will take.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-04-11

All the news all the time-The Argus.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-04-11

Boys Call Firenen.
The fire department was called to
Rock Island Argus., 1911-04-11
WILL HOLD RESOLUTION

The resolution of Colonel Pepper
providing for a congressional investi-
cation of the Taylor system will be
withheld until General Crozier decides
what course he will take.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-08-31
TAFT TALKS OF THE
 BATTLE OF TODAY
io the G. A. R. Veterans He Speaks Of the Fight with the Extrem- ists on One Side and Reac-
 tionaries on the Other.

Rochester, N. Y., Aug. 24.-presi- dent Taft delivered an address last night before the Grand Army of the Republic, in which he compared the present situation to that of 1860. He declared the present did not bring difficulties so great as the veterans had to meet and overcome during the great strife, but that the fight would no doubt be longer. He spoke of the dangers threatening the country by the extremists and the reactlonarles, and that it would re- qulre the best effort of the people to reduce the influence of the dem- agogue and the theoretical extrem- lsts on the one hand and the reac- tionary influence of combinations, wealth and progress on the other. He said he did not believe it would require violence and the shedding of blood, but would be solved peacefully by the earnest effort of the level-headed among the most practical and courageous citizens.
 The President was surrounded by veterans from the time he reached Rochester yesterday morning until he left at 9 o'clock last night for Beverly.
 Addressing the annual encamp- ment of the G. A. R. here today Commander in Chief Gilman spoke of securing increased pensions at the coming session of congress. Referring to the van ishing army" he said that while there had been i0,490 deaths among the veterans during the past year, the c. A. k. would exist as an or ganization 25 years more.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-08-31
MEN TRAPPED IN MIEE
Gave Signal to Be Pulled Through Burning Shaft That Brings Terrible Death.

Ely Nevada, Aug. 24.-Of the ten men working at the i400-foot level of the shaft of the Gircu Consolidat- ed Mines, when it caught fire last night, six were found dead, and four dying, after passing through flames to reach the surface. The fire is believed to have been caused by an explosion.
 Ten men were on the f400-fo0t level when they heard noise they believed to be an explosion. Look ing up, they saw the shaft in flames and jumped into the cage and started for the surface. At the i200-foot level five men left the cage and attempted to reach the surface by climbing up another way. The other four gave the sig nal for a hoist and were pulled through the blazing shaft. One was dead when the top was reached and the other four were hurried to the hospital.
 A rescue crew went into the mine to find the other five. They were dead. This is the same mine where two men were killed and four inn prisoned 46 days, three and a half years ago.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-08-31
MADER0 WARNS HOOTERS.
Mexican Outlaws Must Return Booty
 or Suffer Death Penalty aIsy.

Guautla, Morelos, Mex, Aug. 24.-- That Francisco l. Madero's methods of restoring peace are not lacking ln yigor was indicated yesterday when, as a result of his visit to Jojutla, notices were posted stating that looters would be given just one day to return stolen property, and that failure to do so would result in trial by court-martiaI, whose Judgment probably would be death.
 Tn Jojutla Madero investigated the work of mobs, whose members are said to have been bandits rather than Zapatistas. Most of the larger stores were footed. Madero made a speech, in which he condemned the work of the rabble and assured the citizens that the guilty ones would be severely punished.
 General Hernandez, former rev. oIutionary officer. is in command of the local garrison. He already has arrested number of iooters and one man caught in the act was shot
The Mena weekly star., 1911-08-31
HAMMERS COTTON
Hold for Thirteen Ccnts," Advice of Committee That Investigated
 New York Campaign.

Washington, Aug. 24-"Hold cot
 ton for i3 cents, is the advice to be formally given to farmer organiza- lions by committee consisting of Senators Williams of Mississippi, Owen of Oklahoma and Representa- tive Burleson of Texas, represent | ing conference of senators and representative from seven cotton growing states. A committee will urge the state banking associations to cooperate against the bearish movement of the speculators."
 The committee issued statement which read:
 Tt seemed to be the opinion of all that there was preconcerted effort being made, principally through the instrumentality of the speculative element of the New York Cotton Ex- change, to break down the price of cotton. It was the opinion of all | that the present statistical condition | of cotton did not justify the lowness of present quotations and that the estimate of f5,000,0O0 bales was un- justified by any facts on which a prediction could be sanely based and that moreover even if a f5,000.000 bale crop were in sight the worlds supply still probably would fall short of the worlds demand for cot lton to the extent of more than | 100000 bales because of the ex- haustion of the present visible SUD- Iply of carried-over spot cotton. Tn other words, that with a f5,- 100000 American crop, the worlds crop for 1911 would sum up only l 25 100000 with il0000.000 of spin dies creating an active demand for 26,000,000 bales. This opinion was based on the latest advices from Egypt, India, China and other cot ton producing countries.'