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The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-03-24

There is tremendous tide of
immigration from the east and mid
die west into this state at the pres
ent time. San Juan county should
get fair share Of it. If it don't it
will be Because the finger on the
guide board is not pointed this way.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-03-24

AS showing the trend of thought
In favor Of women in government
and business affairs we publish the
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-03-24

Sitting here in the bright sunshine
in delightfully."- tempered atmos-
phere of sixty degrees above zero in
the shade and reading about below
zero-storm-king weather which pre-
vailed last week in the eastern states
gives one warm SILVER.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-03-24

Sou theastern Washington is likely
to organize a federation of CONNER
cial clubs similar to the Southwest
Washington Development Asso-
citation. The work Of that organiza-
ton has been noted in the southeast
part Of the state and its success has
caused such an association to be
looked upon favorably. Pasco is
taking the initiative in the matter
and a meeting may be called before
long Ito take the first steps.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-03-24

Word comes from Portland that
Washington is getting many new
citizens these days from the flood IF
settlers that is arriving in this city
Many 60 out to points throughout
the Evergreen State from here, Port
land frequently being nearer their
destination than other Northwest
cities. Oregon is getting its share
but many are being attracted to
Washington and by the time the
colonist rate period is over the total
will be large.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-03-24

Under an opinion given by w. P.
Bell, attorney general, a road super
v1sior cannot contract in counties to
furnish his own teams for work for
the county and the county auditor,
if he believes claim passed by the
commissioners is illegal, has it in
his power to reject the same and to
force the claimant to go to court
and establish his right to the money.
Special fares have been made by
the railroads from all points through
out the Northwest to Portland for
he Rose Festival June $40. Rates
of one and one third fare for the
round trip are announced by the
various lines. This reduction will
be effective throughout Washington,
Oregon, Idaho and British Columbia.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-03-24

A ''hiyu skookum potlatch" is
going to be given in Seattle this fall,
which it is believed will draw people
to the Puget Sound metropolis, from
far and near. 1t will mark the be-
ginning Of series of annual cele-
brations that should prove unique
in the civic entertainments of the
country. New Orleans has its Mardi
Gras, St. Louis its Yelled Prophet S
Carnival, Los Angeles its Floral
Fiesta, Spokane its Apple Show and
a host of other cities their equally
distinctive events. Now, an organi-
zation has been formed by Seattle's
foremost citizens for yearly cele-
bration at W hich honor will be don e
to the foremost industries of the
Northwest. 1t will supplement the
exploitation work started at the
Alaska ukon-Pacific Exposition.
Details for this festivity, which will
occupy whole week, are now being
arranged. The date will not conflict
with any celebration already estab-
lished on the Pacific Coast.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-03-24

The legislature of Vermont at the
21st biennial session, passed a law
requiring every dealer in evergreen
trees to pay a licence fee of twenty
five cents for each evergreen tree
less than seven inches in diamater
at the butt disposed of by him. Will
this precaution ever become neces-
sary to preserve Washington's ever
greens? 1t don't seem SO at first
glance, but ''Woodman spare that
tree" or it will be scarce in les
time than it has taken to dim the
beauty of the landscape in the
"Green Mountain State
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-03-24
ORDINANCE NO. 50

IN ordinance providing for the grading,
paving, or other improv ements, OF
any street, sidewalk, alley, square
and other public highways or other
places within the town of Friday
Harbor, Washington, or the construc-
ton of sewers therein, and providing
the manner Of assessment and col
lecllon of taxes for the cost of such
improvements, and the method to be
pursued in ordering any improvements
made.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-24
Some Other Gately.

While his friends attach no signi-
ficance to the filming of a man in the
local police court this week giving the
same name. yet there are people,
strangers to the man in question, who
might have been misled by the police
item published 70 the effect that John
Gately had been arrested for disorder
Iy conduct. 1t Is probable that the
name given was fictitious, as are most
Of those written on the police rec
ords. John Gately is the owner of
the local store of that name, one in
chain Of stores over the country. He
is a frequent visitor here from his
home in Chicago, and his friends are
DESTROYS that any suspicion that may
be directed towards him as a result
of the use of his name in the police
court here be removed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-24
IN LEAD
Conference of State Most Gen,
erous Towards Augustana
Jubilee Fund.
TOTAL AMOUNT S151,e23.11
Exceeds AppOrtionment by $4,000
$3.50 for Each COmmuni-
iCant.

Ohcial figures for the total amount
of money subscribed in the Illinois
conference for the jubilee fund of Au-
gustana college were given out this
morning by the college authorities.
The total amount subscribed was
$751; ,923.11. This exceeds by over
$4,000, the sum allotted to the Hi
nois conference to raise. 1t was be-
cause of the good showing made by
this conference to a great extent that
the grand total of the jubilee fund
was $275,O00 instead of $25O,0OO.
There are Is districts in the Illi-
nois conference. Rock Island easily
leads all the districts in the total
amount subscribed, having s54,23216
to its credit. Rockford district is
second VIII s1s.S04; North Chicago
district third with $12.376.S0 subscrib-
ed and Galesburg district fourth with
81, 06S.65 to its credit.
MORE THAN ASKED.
The basis upon which the $40, 900
allotted TO the Illinois conference TO
raise was computed at the rate of
1888 per communicate members The
total number OF communicates in the
conference is 1885 and the average
amount subscribed by each communi-
cant was 1886, each communicate
giving % cents more than its allotted
share.
Rock Island district also leads in
average amount subscribed by each
member in the district.
the average amount per communicate
being $10.33
MERCHANTS GENEROUS.
OF course IL must be taken into &C
count that the generous contributions
of the merchants and manufacturers
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-24
CONFIDENCE MAN A
FORMER RAIL ROADER
Davis. Who Operated in These Parts,
Receives Sentence at De-
troit.

Detroit. Mich. Feb. 24.-william ].
Dahill, alias Fred Davis. who was ar
rested in Rockford early in February
for working an old-time swindling
game throughout Illinois and turned
over to the Detroit police. was SEN
fenced TO serve not less than seven and
not more than IA years in Marquette
prison by Judge Connolly of the re-
corders court Dshill stated that he
had been engaged in railroad work
several years.
Dahill was convinced in December
1909, of forgery, and told pitiful story
about having reformed that won his
release on parole. Because he broke
his parole Dahill will now have TO
serve not less than seven years. and
unless he behaves himself he will draw
the entire IA year term.
Davis was arrested less than three
weeks ago for working a confidence
game in Rockford and Moline
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-24
JOHN 6. FLEMING
APPOINTED CLERK
Judge 3. ). Bell Announces Clerk To
Take the Place of the Late
John RinCk.

John Z. Fleming was today ap-
pointed probate clerk TO fill the va
cancy caused by the death of John
Rinck Judge B. S. Bell announced
the appointment this afternoon and
MIR. Fleming at once prepared his
bond Of $4,000. Mr.. Fleming has
been in the service of Rock Island
county for nearly % years. a con-
siderable part of that time being
engaged in probate work. In 1888 he
was elected county treasurer and he
served as a deputy in that Office for
several years in addition to the time
he spent in the probate court. When
the new court was formed and Mr..
Rinck elected clerk Mr.. Fleming was
named as one of the deputies. His
promotion TO the clerkship is well
deserved He will remain in that
position until a clerk is elected at
special election which is TO be called
by Governor Deneen within the next
few months. Mr.. Fleming announc-
ed today that one of his deputies
will be Mrs. John RinCk, widow of
the former clerk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-24
Personal Points

c. F Gaetjer has gone to Chicago
for a brief business visit
Mr.. and Mrs. F c. Denkmann have
gone for a visit at Hammond and New
Orleans, La.
George H. Sheldon, Jr., will arrive
home tomorrow night from Chicago
for a brief visit
James T. O'Connor of Chicago is
spending the day in the city visiting
among old friends.
Albert D. Hermann, assistant sec
rotary of the Y. vi. G. A, has returned
after a weeks visit at his home at
Sterling.
Val J. Peter of Omaha, formerly
editor Of the Rock Island Volks-Zei-
tung, is here for brief visit. He is
registered at the Harms.
Mrs. Philip Schlaefer left last eve
ming for her home in Omaha. Eeb.,
after a several weeks visit with her
daughter, Mrs. NJ. Taxman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alex c. Lindgren of
Moline, leave Saturday for an extend
ed trip through Texas and California
and will spend some time with Dr.
and Mrs. William Carl, formerly of
Rock Island, now located at El Centre,
in the Imperial valley.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-24
WONDERING WHERE
TO LOCATE DESKS
Prospective Commissioners Speculate
on Whether or Not to Use Pri-
Vate Offices.

There Is considerable speculation
among the various candidates who
hope TO be members Of the commits
sion that IS To govern Rock Island
within the next few months, as 10
where the Offices OF the four commits
sioners and the mayor will be locat-
ed. Some of the candidates are OF the
opinion that each should have his
own private Office. but the general be-
lief IS that the spirit of the law
would be best carried out II the four
commissioners at least have their
desks in one large room. The public
believes that the doiugs OF the COM
missioners while on duty is the bust
ness OF the public and that the Off
cial business Of one commissioner is
the business OF them all and that
there is no need for the secrecy AZ
Iorded by a private Office for each Of
fetal 1t is pointed out that the ONCE
in the city hall now used by the may
or could very nicely be kept for that
purpose and that the former Office of
the mayor in q room located in the
rear OF the city clerks Office and open
ing out on Sixteenth street could be
made into a room for the four com.
II ssioners. each to have his own desk
space. Under such an arrangement
the commission would practically be
in session all the time in addition 10
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-24

recognition to Cod and fail to SEC
that it is a life q highest PRIVILEGE
II has a tendency 10 prolong lie aud
give strength and worth to character
II has a mental discipline for the
mind by elevating and expanding ir
powers. The masterpieces Of the art
galleries Of the world and the finest
nratoTies are some OF the productions
Of its power upon the mind Of man
and L. gives hope for the future Men
cannot be Indifferent 10 the power Of
future life. Contrast Nth these
.oys, The condition Of those whom paul
said are Strangers from the cave.
nants OF promise. having no hope and
without God IN the world" The
same words may be applied today.
Not 10 BE- a Christian means the sac
rifiee Of all hope. The only SAFETY Is
70 turn away from our sins and obey
the will Of the Divine Christ"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-24
HOPEFUL AND HOPELESS
Conditions of Life COntrasted in q
Sermon by Rev. MIR. Newiand.

The sermon at the First Methodist
church last night was contrast be
tween The Hopeful and the Hope
less" The minister insisted thai
since the issues involved Were of so
great importance every man ought to
give the most careful attention to the
claims and benefits of religion. Rev.
Newland said:
''Macauley has a story Of Hindon
by whom. every drop 81 water of the
Ganges was reverenced. A European
gave him a.mlcroseope and put a drop
of the Ganges water upon the lens
and had him look. He locked and saw
that the sacred Ganges swarmed with
pollution. So he broke the micro
scope. That is what great many are
doing. Men turn from reproof and
look upon God and His people as en-
emies. How utterly futile! Look az
the plain truth, For shams and pre-
lenses only blind one to the plain
truth about himself. Many have an
idea that religion is simply a nod OF
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-24
Death of Popular Hotel Man.

A card was received at the local
hotels this morning from Dick Town
send of Peoria, president of the Hi
nois Commercial Hotel association,
reading as follows: The death of our
worthy secretary. John J. Bohn, OF
Chicago. is an irreparable loss 10 the
hotel men of the United States and
especially to the Illinois Commercial
Hotel association. You are request
ed as members OF the state assocta-
ton TO place a flag on your hotel at
half mast, Saturday Feb. 25, and II
possible attend the funeral at Birch
wood Country club. Chicago at 2
o clock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-24
Obituary Record
MRS. LENA COIN.

Mrs. Lena COhn died yesterday
morning at l O'Clock at the home,
40 Seventh avenue, after an illness
of several weeks of pleural pneu-
monia She was a native of Russia
and 80 years of age. She had lived
in Rock Island Il years. She leaves
her husband. Jacob Cohn, and five
children, Mrs. Minnie Graefsky,
Louis, Sam, Howard and Harry. at
home Burial took place yesterday
afternoon at the Jewish cemetery in
Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-24
ROBBERS IN HAUL
IN EAST MOLINE
Ahdor De Fauw Finds His
Stock of Merchandise Is
Greatly Reduced.
WAGON is PROBABLY USED
Trousers. Shoes. Underwear and
Shirts Carried Away-HamptOn
Has UnweIcome Visits.

It is supposed a wagon was used
in the burglarizing OF the general
merchandise store Of Alidor De Fauw,
Fourteenth street and Burlington ave
nue, East Moline. between 3 and 5
o'clock this morning, for no two men
could have carried on the swag that
was taken from the place. Among
the articles missing are: Fifteen
pairs OF trousers, sixteen pairs Of
shoes, three dozen suits of underwear.
two dozen pairs of overalIs and a doz-
en- shirts.
An entrance was gained by Smash
ing pane of glass in the front door,
thus getting access 10 the paddock.
When Mr.. DeFauw reached his place
of business at O'Clock the front door
was open al full width. Mr. DeFauw
stated that at O'Clock last night
a stranger visited his store. He IN
quired how late the store would remain
open, and when he was told he de
parted. Mr.. DeFauw suspects that the
stranger was getting a lay of the land
preparatory 10 executing the job of
this morning.
TWO BURGLARIEs N HAMPTON.
Hampton had a burglar scare last
night. Two places were broken into.
the Mohr saloon and the Gilman gen
eral store, but little was taken Mr.
Gilman almost captured the intruder
but not quite r was after midnight
that a nciEhbor awakened Mr.. Gilman
and requested him to open the store
50 he could telephone for doctor. Mr..
Gilman complied. and when he arrived
at the front Of the building he noticed
tEat the lock had been tempered with.
Going in. he saw rhe burglar. who
made rapid getaway. Mr. Gilman Civ
ing futile pursuit.
Later it was found that the saloon.
which is located across the street. had
also been opened through removing a
Tane of glass from the front window.
MAKING = BUNDLE.
In The Gilman store the burglar gor
very little. If anything. He had gath
cred a considerable quantity OF the
less bulky merchandise in a pile ami
was in the act of wrapping it up when
discovered
In the saloon he secured a number
Of bottles of liquor. some cigars, and
about a dollar in pennies from a slot
machine. Il is thought possible he had
an accomplice who made of with the
plumber secured in the saloon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-24
To present "WeakiIna,"

The Weakling," a play by Chan
non L. Davis Of this city. Is to be
staged next Tuesday evening at Unit
tartan hall. Davenport. for the bene-
fit OF the Mutual Protective league
With one exception the cast will be
the same as the one which so ably
presented the various parts in the
production at the Illinois theatre.
The part OF the butler will be played
by DR.. Hoil OF Davenport. instead
OF by Raymond Syrette.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-24
FUNERAL OF JOHN RINCk.

The funeral of John Rinck will be
held Sunday afternoon at o'clock
in the home. 1928 Eleventh avenue.
Dr. H. w Reed, pastor of the First
Baptist church, will conduct the SER
vices. Mr.. Rinck was a member Of
the Rock Island lodge, No. $50, B.
p. o. F.. and it was his request that
that organization be in charge of the
services at the home. Services at
the grave at Chippiannock cemetery
will be private.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-24
FUNERAL OF CARL ANDERSON.

The funeral of Carl Anderson will
be held tomorrow afternoon at l
o'clock in the home Of his daughter,
Mrs. Oscar Solomon, Nineteenth ave
nue. and Twenty-seventh street, with
services at o'clock at the First
Swedish Lutheran church. Rev. S.
G.. Hagglund will conduct the SER
vices and burial will be in Chippian-
mock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-24
ROBBED;
LEFT IN STREET
Charles Porter, Boulder, Col,
Victim of a Murderous
Attack.
SLUGGERS OVERLOOK ROLL
Take Railroad Ticket and So Cents
in Change. but Miss S11O in
Inside Pocket.

waylaid and robbed during a spree
last night, Charles Porter, of Boulder,
Colo, enroute 10 Antwerp. Belgium,
for a visit, when he regained con
seriousness at an early hour this morn
ing, was lying in the street at Third
avenue and First street. Moline A
railroad ticket from Moline to Chica-
go and So cents were missing. The
sluggers had overlooked $110 which
Porter carried in an inside coat peck
ct Two Greek laborers found Por-
ter in the street. He was just regain
ing his senses when they reached his
side. Porter pleaded with the men
TO notify the authorities that he might
be cared for. Moline police head
quarters was notified and Porter was
removed 10 the station in the patrol.
CELEBRATES WITH FRIENDS.
Porter stated that he had a number
of friends in Moline: that he reached
that city yesterday and proceeded to
make the rounds of his acquaintance.
In the evening. he said, he imbibed
rather more freely than was his Gus
tenn The last place he remembered
having visited was the Hansen saloon
at Fifth avenue and Forty-sixth street,
Rock Island He said he had not the
slightest idea who his assailants were
Porter was released today by the Mo
line police and continued on his jour
new eastward
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-24
TonIaht's Basketball Games.

In the drawing this afternoon at the
Rock Island high school for games to
be played this evening. Rock Island
high school i've drew as opponents for
this evening. the Moline and Mon
mouth fves
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-24

of the tri-cities to the jubilee fund is
accredited to the Rock Island district
Ogima district is second with sS.42
per communicate and Cadillac dis
trict third with 1888 per communi-
cant All the rest OF the districts
fell below the necessary average
quota
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-24
FUNERAL OF MRS. JOHN f. HOLT

The funeral of Mrs. John E. HOLT
was held at l o'clock this afternoon
at the home. sos Thirty-eighth
street. with services at O'Clock at
the First Swedish Lutheran church,
conducted by the pastor, Rev. S. G.
Hagglund, assisted by Rev. \. J.
Forsberg, pastor of Zion Lutheran
church. Burial was in Chippiannock
cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-24
FUNERAL OF JOSEPH BIDDIsoN.

The funeral of Joseph Biddison
was held this morning at $3.50 at the
Knox undertaking rooms. Rev. T.
E Newland. pastor of the First
Methodist church. conducted the
services and burial was in Chippian-
mock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-24
FOR THOSE WHO KNOW.
Whats Good.

Talk about bitter sweets and milk
chocolates, home made and assorted
favors, and the best that can be
bought anywhere You will always
find them at Coin Bros. A trial will
prove their claim.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-24
FUNERAL OF MRS. f. MCCULLOUGH

The funeral of Mrs. Mary +. Nc
Cullough was held at o'clock this
afternoon at the home, 1911 y Sec
ond avenue. Rev. Marion Hum
phreys. pastor of the Central Presby-
terrain church, conducted the ser
vices and burial was in Chippiannock
cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-24
ARTIST IS HEARD.
Ernest r. Kroeger Delights in
Piano Recital at Angus
tana Chapel.
NUMBERS ARE EXPLAINED
Emotional and Picturesque in Music
PIeasingly Interpreted-First
In q Series.

Emotional and Picturesque in
Music" was the title Of lecture recit-
al given by Ernest R Kroeger of St
Louis last night in the Augustana
college chapel This was the first
number on the artists course of the
college conservatory. Although there
was not a very large audience pres
ent, those who were there were more
than repaid for their trouble in com
ing. 1t is doubtful whether a better
or more finished pianist has appear
ed at Augustana for some time. Mr..
Kroeger's work thoroughly pleased.
Before playing a composition he ex-
planned its characteristics by a short
talk. Being possessed of a very
pleasing voice and the knack of know
ing how to tell thing in an interest
ing manner. Mr.. Kroeger added much
to the program by his instructive
talks Through these talks the audi
ence was better enabled to appreci-
ate and understand the compositions
he played.
EXCELS IN EMOTIONAL.
He first took up the emotional in
music, playing compositions which
had the elements of joyousness, sad
ness, passionate fervor, grief and love
10 illustrate this class. In the inter
probation of the emotional in music
he excelled, his rendition of Presto"
from Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata"
which was a Characterization of pas
sionate fervor, and .'Liebestod'' from
Tristan and Isolde" by Wagner
List, which had for a theme, love. be I
ing especially worthy of comment.
In presenting the picturesque in mu-
sic he brought out woodland, water,
fire. night, spring, bird and fairy
music. playing compositions character
istic of each one of these. To illus /.
trate water music he played one of /
his one compositions, "Egeria" He |
also pictured fairy music by one of his .
compositions, Dance of the Elves.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-24
Notice 20 the Public.

expect TO discontinue my meal
market at s14 Seventeenth street
Feb. IS 1911. Thanking all my cos
tuners for past favors.
(. T. MATTACSCH.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-24
CHILDREN ARE THRIFTY
Weeks Savings in Rock Island
Schools S226.O4.

Pupils OF the city public schools To-
day deposited s226.O4 with the State
bank the amount representing their
weeks savings. The deposits we're as
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-24

the regular meetings which are re
CURED to be held once each week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-24

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