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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-01
FUNERAL OF MRS. oLMsTED.

The funeral services over the re-
mains of Mrs. Olmsted, wife of County
Judge R w. Olmsted, were held Satur-
day afternoon at 2 o'clock in the resi-
dence, on Thirtieth street. Rev.
W. G. Oglevee was in charge, and he
was assisted by Rev. Marion Humph-
reys and Rev. NJ. G. Hanna, the latter
of Milan. Burial took place in Chip
piannock cemetery. The bearers were
B. d. Connolly, H. E. Curtis. H. NJ
Schriver. r. r. Reynolds. Judge 3. 8.
Bell, and G. A. Shallberg. From out Of
town the following came to attend the
services; Mr.. and Mrs J. c. Fahne-
stock of Galesburg, George H Linton.
Miss Ruth Linton and Miss Kate
Fahnestock Of Urbana, Nrs. F. F.
Howes of Lewigtown, DR.. S. Louisa
Olmsted of Clinton, Mrs. W. H. Doonan
and son, and Mr.. and Mrs. Louis No
deer Of Reynolds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-01
Obituary Record

FUNERAL OF SISTER MARYLORETTA.
The funeral of Sister Mary Loretta
was held yesterday afternoon at 1880
in the chapel of the Villa de Chantal.
Services were conducted by Father
William Cleary, assistant pastor of st.
Josephs church The funeral sermon
was preached by Rev. J. F. Lockney.
pastor of Sacred Heart church. The
bearers were Thomas H. Dolly, John
p. Dolly, William McEniry, Frank H.
Kelly, NJ. J. Murphy and George Wag-
ner. Burial was in Calvary cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-01
Club is MOVING.

Superintendent George R Stephen
son of the Rock Island club is busy to
day removing the club property TO the
temporary quarters from the Best
building to the assembly room on the
second floor of the New Harper. where
IT is expected the club will be ready TO
receive members by Wednesday OF this
week. The club will remain at the
New Harper until the new clubhouse
on Nineteenth street is ready for oc-
cupancy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-01

ley spoke to them on the subject
''Masqueraders." Next Sunday a new
series of three talks by Rev. J. L
Vance will be started. Theme of the
series is The Life Story OF Modern
Prodigal Son" Mr.. Vance Is to put
into common language and scenes the
familiar story of the prodigal son. The
topic for next Sunday will be Break
ing Home Ties; for the following
week, Playing with Fire; and the
third and last 1.-THE Home Coming. "
There will be special music provided
for these meetings.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-01
CONGRESS TO HEAR
OF CHRISTIAN PARTY
NatiOna. Lawmakers to Be Asked to
Adopt Golden Rule in Their
deliberations.

The united Christian party held its
annual convention at the Watch Tow
er today. A platform was adopted
and a national ticket will be nomi-
mated. John Frey OF this city was
chosen TO preside at the meeting and
Rev. Daniel b. Turney Of Danville
was secretary.
The following platform was adopt
ed:
We, the united Christian party, in
annual conference at the Watch Tow
er in Rock Island, III , May 1, 1911,
reaffirm our platform and proclama-
ton OF 1910. in which the decalogue
and Jesus rule is the basis and
measure of what the Christian party
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-01

does and asks for, and knowing that
God gave US this perfect standard
as a measure for all laws and right
eous government, Of which Jesus
said. Not one 1ot or title shall pass
away until all be fulfilled"
And because this standard Is often
set aside and ignored and sometimes
wiIfuIly violated by many Of our rul-
ers, lawmakers and judges, by fran
ing and executing laws which contra
vene the divine law which is nation
al sin: and believing that the
national adoption OF Gods standard
would end war and be to the glory of
God and the benefit Of humanity, and
because 1t is hard for the common
people to do right when asked to
respect or obey laws that force men
to sin, we ask Hon /. S. Pepper, con-
gresham from Iowa, to present this
resolution to our national congress,
and ask for a standing vote from
both the house of representatives
and our United States senate for the
adoption of this resolution:
BE it resolved by the congress OF
the United States Of America, that
the use Of the decalogue and Jesus
rule be the standard measure for the
laws and regulations OF the govern
ment Of the United States, regardless
of sex, nationality. creed or party.
The --'.c prayer and cooperation
of all Christians and patriots is
asked for the adoption and use OF the
Lords standard nationally as an ex-
preston and example for the world.
We. the Christian party. ask all
lawmakers and rulers TO adopt and
use the decalogue and the golden
rule formulated by Jesus Christ, as
the standard measure for all our
laws and government.
We believe IN a rightful ground
and income tax
We disapprove Of standing army
and the expense of further prepare
ton for war.
We demand the enforcement of
our government from the liquor traf-
fc, that the manufacture OF alcoholic
beverages be stopped, and under a
proper compensation for business
losses the suppression Of the saloon
system
We protest against the unsettling
Of business by unjust tariff legisla-
ton.
We favor q direct vote OF the peo-
pie (women included) in electing all
officers.
Relying upon Gods blessing, in
His name and under His authority,
we seek the support and cooperation
of all patriots, regardless Of sex, ma
tionality, creed, race or party, to His
glCry and for humanity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-01

stead near Reynolds, the elder Mr..
and Mrs. Parks to retire and live In
Reynolds where home is being built.
ANNOUNCE DATE OF MARRIAGE.
THE MARRIAGE OF MRS. THE
resa Robinson Of this city city and Dr..
Jacob Wendell Clark OF Calumet,
Mich, will take place Saturday after.
noon at o'clock at the home Of Mrs.
Robinson's mother, Mrs. James Con-
ner, 702 Twentieth street The wed
ding will be g small and very infor-
NAL affair and guests will include the
immediate relatives and very few
close friends. There will be no at
tendants A wedding luncheon will
follow the ceremony and the bridal
couple will leave at o'clock for an
eastern wedding trip and after June
Is will be at home In Calumet. DR..
Clark is a head specialist in Calu-
met. Mrs. Robinson is we'll known
in tri-city social circles. A number of
pre-nuptial courtes!es are arranged for
this week for Mrs. Robinson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-01
SITE PURCHASED
BY ODD FELLOWS
Rock Island Lodges to Build
Fine Temple on Fourth Ave
nue. Near Eighteenth.
A FRONTAGE OF IS FEET
Property is Secured From the Hoff
man Estate-Improveme to
Cost $4,000.

Rock Island is to have an Odd
Fellows temple, one of the finest in
the state, the building to rise on
Fourth avenue between Eighteenth
and Nineteenth streets, where lot
has been purchased Jointly by Rock
Island lodge No. 8 and Ucal lodge
No. sos. The properay, the deal for
the requirement of which was closed
Saturday afternoon, has a frontage
on the avenue of as feet, with a
depth OF las. 1t was purchased from
the Hoffman estate. The negotia-
tons were carried on through the
agency OF Bear, Foster & Hubbard
For years the members of the or
der in this city have been looking
forward to a time when they could
have q home of their own, one that
would provide halls for meetings,
conventions, socials, dances, etc.
BUILDING TO COST $4,000.
While no definite building plans
have been formulated, 1t Is under
stood the two locges will meet JOINT
ly at an early date, and will delegate
committees to proceed with the pro-
ject. Approxima tely $4,000 will be
expended in the erection of the new
home.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-01
ELIZABETH BELLE BURk.

Elizabeth Belle Burk, 3-months-old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John Burk.
died yesterday afternoon at AIS as the
result of an attack of spasms. She
was born in this city Jan. 3, 1911. The
funeral will be held tomorrow after
noon at 2:30 in the home of her par
ents, 1924 Fourteenth avenue, and bur
ial will be in Calvary cemetery. Rev.
J. F. LOckney will be in charge of the
service.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-01
-FOUR ARE INJURED
IN BORDER FIGHT
Foreigners Engage in Street
Battle Early Sunday Morn
ing in East End.
CALL TWIN-CITY POLICE
John Rooses Found Unconscious
Three Of Companions Placed
Under Arrest

The border line between Rock Is
land and Moline was the battle-ground
of a free-for-au tight Sunday morning
shortly after IL O'Clock, when q band
Of Grecians and a number Of aliens
engaged in a hstic encounter. The
Grecians had spent the evening In a
saloon and after the closing hour
stood In the street conversing. A par
ty Of youths. returning home. passed
q number of remarks, and when the
Grecians resented, a fight ensued- The
police of Rock Island and Moline were
summoned, and from the local station,
officers under Night Captain James
Reynolds, hurried to the scene.
Upon arrival there, all who could
be found were four foreigners, and
they were nursing wounds. One OF
their number, John Roses. was I'M
conscious. Upon examination at the
police station, II was feared that his
wounds were serious and he was hur-
RED to St Anthony's hospital. How
ever, he had sufficiently recovered
this morning 10 be able to appear in
police court, where the other three
men who had been arrested, were up
for hearing.
Steve Popas, James Delmas and Peter
Grinntopfledes were charged with hav-
ing struck and beat John Rooses. and
the cases were continued till Wednes-
day morning May 10.
OLD OFFENDER SLIPS AGAU.
In the good old days Of yore, Mrs.
Earnest Quick OF Davenport showed
that she had a decided liking for Rock
Island and Rock Island booze. for upon
numerous occasions she was corralled
by the police and brought before the
magistrate. charged with drunken
ness. Upon each occasion, the court
stretched point in her favor and
through lenienoy she was allowed to
return TO her home. Each time she
has promised TO behave. and each
time she has slipped somewhat from
the beaten path and has ended at the
city hall. She landed at the jail Sat-
urday night, after a debeuch- This
morning she appeared before Police
Magistrate c. ]. Smith for hearing.
The magistrate was prepared 10 i'm
pose a heavy sentence. But at the
same time the woman came forward
with a heart touching plea, begging
for mercy. And the magistrate showed
mercy. He imposed a fine Of 5000, but
agreed to suspend it as long as Mrs.
Quick remained on the other side OF
the Mississippi river. The promise
was forthcoming and the. woman was
sent back to her home.
Saturday night saw several cases of
drunkenness but not as many as
usual. Six were fined in police court
this morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-01
MIR. WILSON TELLS OF BIRDS.

AT THE APRIL MEETING OF
the Fort Armstrong chapter Daugh-
tiers of the American Revolution held
at Library hall Saturday afternoon the
members listened to a very interest
ing talk on birds by B. H. Wilson who
has made a thorough study of birds
and their habits. Mr.. Wilson first
told of the number and characteristics
of birds and second Of the birds found
in this locality. His talk was most
interesting and instructive and was
very much enjoyed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-01
Never Out CT Work.

The busiest little things ever made
are DR.. Kings New Life Pills Every
pill is a sugar-coated globuIe of health,
that changes weakness into strength,
languor into energy, Drain-fag into men.
tai power; curing constipation, head
ache, chills, dyspepsia. malaria. Only
rs cents at all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-01
MAY TERM IN THE
CIRCUIT COURT ON

was convened this afternoon at 2
o'clock by Judge w. H Gest and the
members of the grand jury for the
term were sworn in. All but two were
present, f. G. Jamison of South Moline
and John Murphy of Coal Valley hay
ing been excused from service. Jo-
seph II. Mcconnell of Coe was named
by the court to act as foreman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-01
ST. LukE's NURSES GRADUATE.

THE ANNUAL GRADUATION Elk
ercises of st. Luke's hospital nurses
will be held on the evening of Thurs
day June at the Outing club, Daven-
port. The nurses will be addressed by
Miss Alice French of Davenport and
dancing and social time will follow.
The members of the class are Misses
Estelle Ives of Rock Island, Mrs. Bes-
sic Duff Of Milan, Miss Clara Parm-
lee of Davenport and Miss Olive Whit
lock of Valparaiso, Inu.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-01
CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARY.
SATURDAY WAS THE TWEl

SA1OhDA1 WAS 1hE TWEEN
tieth wedding anniversary of Mr.
and Mrs. F. ]. Downing and
in the afternoon about twenty ladies
gathered at the home of Mrs. s. j.
Woodin and went to the home of Mrs.
Downing, 919 Second avenue, and per,
petrated a very pleasant surprise on
her. They took with them gifts of
china and refreshments which were
served during the afternoon. The af-
fair was a very pleasant one.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-01
FAY HAYES CAMP DANCE.

FAY HALVES CAMP 3S1 ROYAL
Neighbors of America will give a so
cial dance at Odd Fellows hall tomor-
row evening. Schieberls orchestra
will give the dance program.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-01
Z. Il. z. CLUB.

TIT #. H. E. CLUB WAS ENTER
tanned Saturday afternoon by Miss
Rose Mansfield at her home 2721
Fifth and a half avenue. Games of
various kinds were played and there
were musical numbers and at o'clock
five-course lunch was served. The
next meeting Of the club will be held
at the home of Miss Alice Thiele,
1925 Seventh avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-01

Every family. and especially those
who reside in the country, should be
provided at all times with a bottle of
Chamberlain's Liniment. There is no
telling when it may be wanted I'm case
of an accident or emergency. II is
most excellent in all cases of rheuma.
tism. sprains and bruises. Sold by all
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-01
PLUMBERS HERE
ARE GIVEN RAISE
New Wage Scale Goes Into
Effect Today and Strike is
Thus Averted.
AGREE AT A CONFERENCE
Journeymen Are to Receive an Addi-
tiOnaI 80 Cents, Making Their
Pay Now $3.50.

The dourneymen plumbers OF Rock
Island started work this morning un
der a new wage scale and in this man
ner strike which seemed imminent
was averted. At a conference Friday
night between committees from the
plumbers and steam filters local No
113 and from the master plumbers OF
the city a raise of soc a day was
agreed upon, the new wage for plump
ers now being $3.50 a day An agree
ment making this the scale OF wages
during the coming year was signed
The former agreement between the
journeymen and the masters expired
in January and the journeymen al
once drew up a new one in which the
only change was in wages. The mat
ter then hung fire for week after week,
during which time it was rumot ed
that unless 1t was settled by May l
a strike would be declared.
MEETING HARMONIOUS.
A representative Of the plumbers
stated this morning that no threat of
a strike had ever been authorized and
that the differences between the Jour
neymen and the masters was never
near the breaking point. At the meet
ing Friday night at the off1ce of Chan
non and Dufva, the masters were rep
resented by Colonel W. r. Channon,
Fred T. Myers, E. E. Lamp, and J. w.
Ward, and the committee from the
union comprised Henry Lamp. Harry
Repine, Frank DeLoughrey, Chris
Schmidt, Frank Ryan and Morris ].
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-01
WooDMEN OF WORLD DANCE.

ROCK ISLAND CAMP NO. IS,
Woodmen of the World. has ISSUED in
vitations to a dancing party to be held
next Wednesday evening at the Elks'
hall. The June dance will take place
at the Watch Tower inn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-01
AIKEN STREET SOCIETY.

THE LADIES' SEWING SOCIETY
of Aiken street will meet with Mrs. E.
Gosch 1907 Second avenue, Wednes-
day afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-01
NoAIcA.

To Whom 1t May Concern: will
not be responsible for any debts con-
tracted by my wife, Agnes Schultz.
HERMAN SCHULTZ.
April 81, 1911.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-01
MAccAsEEs CARD PARTY.

THE LADIES OF THE MODERN
Maccabees will give a card party to-
morrow afternoon at the home of Mrs.
l. H. Beckwith, 2020 Fifth avenue.
Cinch will be the game and prizes will
be awarded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-01
OFFICER is SHOT
DOWN BY NEGRO
Henry Jansen Of Davenport
Police Department May Die
of Bullet Wound.
ATTACKED MAKING ARREST
Fred Smith, His Assailant, Is Appre'
hended Few Hours Later at
Clinton.

Policeman Henry Jansen OF Daven-
port was shot and probably fatally
wounded by Fred Smith, negro, whom
he had under arrest and was escorting
to the city Jail at 4:30 o'clock this
morning. Jansen is at st Luke's hos
pital Smith was caught at Clinton at
$3.50 this morning.
Smith has been employed for seven
months as porter at the Feeney barber
shop, Second and Harrison streets, DAY.
export, having come to the latter city
from Omaha. He is 80 years old. AT
4:15 this morning call was received
at Davenport police headquarters stat
ing that a burglar was in a residence
at $50 West Fifth street. Officer JAMS
sen and Detective Lagrange were de-
tailed on the case. At Sixth and Harri-
son streets the officers met Smith, who
was moving along at a pretty lively
gait and seemed to be excited. Sus-
pecting that he might be connected
with the reported robbery, they halted
him. It was decided that Jansen
SHOUlU JdhS OulIH 10 the SLdIlOn anu
that LAGRANGE should continue on to
the residence that reported the bur
glary.
NEGRO SURPRISES OFFICER
When Jansen and Smith had gone a
block the negro declared he would not
go another step with the oficer. AS
Jansen took f1rmer hold on his pris-
oner the negro whipped out q 3S-calibre
revolver and fired. Jansen fell to the
sidewalk and Smith ran. Jansen was
picked up by Jack Curry, hack driver,
and hurried to police headquarters, af-
ter which he was removed to the hos
pital. The bullet entered the neck in
the left side. The bullet was recov-
cred. Jansen did not lose conscious
ness.
Jansen is 4S years old and has a
family. He has been a member Of the
Davenport police department a number
of years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-01
PUPILS In RECITAL.

THE PUPILS OF THE VARIOUS
departments of the conservatory of
Augustana college will give a public
recital in the college chapel tomorrow
evening. The program will begin at
o'clock and is open to the public.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-01
BUILDING TO COST $4,000.
Social Events
BECKER N RECTAL.

THE CLOSING RECITAL FOR
the season of the Rock Island Musical
club was given at the New Harper
Saturday evening by Ludwig Becker,
violinist. A large and interested audi
ence was present and thoroughly enjoy
ed every number given by Mr.Becker.
The Rock Island Musical club has made
an effort to give to the musical public
the very best procurable in the musi-
cal line and their efforts have been
met with hearty response from the
public. Mr.. Becker is a finished art
ist, thoroughly understanding the com
positions which he interprets. His
technique is brilliant and every num-
Der was very enthusiastically receiv-
ed. A sonata by Sjogren with four
movements was the most pretentious
number on the program and he gave
1t with much brilliancy. Mr.. Becker
had as his accompanist Miss Effie
Johnson of this city and her splendid
work at the piano added much to the
enjoyment of the recital. Miss John
son has made a speciality of accom-
panying and shows much finish
and understanding of the work of an
accompanist. Mr.. Becker made one
change in the program Humoresque
by Dvorak being substituted for Pre-
ludium by Bach. The program fol-
lows:
sonata --.-....-...-...- Sjogren
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-01

All the news all the time-The Argus
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-11-10

If They All Knew,

A woman speaker told New York
suffrage meeting that 1--WE women
haven't concentration. Our minds just
go flirting around and don't get any
where" Considering which, is it not
superfluous for mere man to muss
about in women's affairs when they
know themselves so well?-St Louis
Post-Dispatch.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-11-10
TAKE ACTION AT STATE MEET
Educators of Wisconsin to Gather
and Organize ) Required by
Retirement Fund Statute.

Milwaukee, State Supt.
of Schools j. B. Borden and Miss
Elizabeth NJ Herfurth of Madison,
second vice president of the Wiscon-
sin Teachers association, whose eff
forts did much to secure the passage
of the new teachers retirement fund
law by the last Legislature, have
called a meeting of the teachers of
the state, for organization under the
law
In accordance with the terms Of
the act, board of trustees is to be
elected and a salaried secretary, who,
with the board of trustees, is to have
charge of the retirement fund.
The new act takes the place of
that vetoed in the session of 1909
and was framed to overcome the OBJ
jections to the first act. The meeting
to be held during the state conven-
ton here will be of great interest to
the teachers of the state who are to
be benefited by the law.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-11-10
HAS NEW JOB FOR "POOR 10"
University Professor Proposes That
Indians Run Wintergreen DistiIl-
cries in Northern Wisconsin.

La Crosse.---As a result of the
strong demand for wintergreen oil,
since the passage and enforcement of
the pure food law, it is planned by
Prof. Edward Kraemers of the state
university to furnish employment for
the thousands of Wisconsin Indians,
whose chief means ohf livelihood now
is picking cranberries during a few
months of the year, by esta blishing
Wintergreen distilleries to be oper-
ated by the redskins. Thousands of
acres of timbered cutover lands in
the northern part of the state are
covered by wild wintergreen plants
The aid of Congressman J. J. Esch
of this city has been enlisted. Prof.
Kraemer's scheme is part of a plan
for the demonstration of northern
Wisconsin and the employment of In
dams as forest rangers, agents and
timber keepers.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1911-11-10
CRYsT EQUITY SOCIETY HEAD
St. Croix Falls Man Elected Pres dent
of Wisconsin Union-Piainfieid
Woman Leads Auxiliary,

Fond du Lac.-Ira M. j. Cryst of
St Croix Falls was elected president
of the Wisconsin Union of the Amer
lean Society of Equity at the conven-
ton here. Joseph Canadian of Black
River Falls was elected vice presi-
dent A. Slaughter of Menomonie
was elected on the board of directors
The ladies auxiliary elected the fol-
lowing officers: President, Mrs Meg
gle Bentley, Plainfield; vice presi-
dent, Mrs. |. II. Meyers, Boyceville;
secretary and treasurer, Mrs Alice
Sparks, Plainfeld; state organizer,
Miss Caroline Emmerton, Madison
The plan for the reorganization of
the cooperative system of the Wis
consin Union of the American Society
of Equity was turned down by the
convention.