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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-31

gave forth very festive appearance,
being prettily decorated with the
college colors, flowers and foliage.
large crowd witnessed the event
many of them being from outside the
city.
1t was an inspiring and impressive
occasion. After the reading of the
liturgy and the singing of hymn No
120 N. S. Patton of Patton & Mil
Ter, the architects for the building,
delivered the keys to the donors. F.
c. Denkmann, in behalf of the DON
ors, then delivered the keys and
transferred the building to the col
lege. DR.. L. A Johnston, president
of the board of directors, accepted
the building. When bible selections
had been read by the nine clerical
members of the faculty, the vice
president of the synod, DIR. L. A.
Johnston, dedicated the structure,
saying: "And now, by virtue of the
authority vested in me as president
~ -" Augustana synod, l do set
y dedicate this library in
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick
,kmann to the service of
college and theological
=, to the advancement of
learning, and to the honor and glory
of God. In the name of the Father
and of the son and of the Holy
Ghost. Amen"
OBLIGATORY ADDRESS.
The dedication exercises closed
with the singing of the doxology and
pronouncing of the benediction, the
procession, under the direction of
DR.. S. G. Youngert, officer of the
day, returning again to the college
building DR.. E. F. Bartholomew
was in charge of part two of the
second session, which was held in
the college chapel. The dedicatory
address was given in a scholarly
manner by Professor w. Mem.
Smith, librarian of University of
Wisconsin, on the subject, THE Ii
brary and the College" After trac-
ing the evolution of the college IL
brary from an attic to the finest
structure on the campus he stated
that in spite of the poor equipment,
college students of 20 or 80 years
ago were better read persons in gen.
eral literature and more of genuine
book lovers than the average under
graduates Of today. He attributed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-31
Notice.

Public notice is hereby given that
a special meeting of the stockhold-
ers of the Streckfus Steamboat Line
company will be held on the 18th
day of June, A. D., 1911, at the
hour of 10 o'clock, a. m, at No. 80
State bank building in the city of
Rock Island, ILL.,, for the purpose of
considering the following questions:
/. Changing the name of said cor
poration to Streckfus Steamboat
Line.
2. Increasing the number of d.
rectors of said corporation from
three to five.
3. Electing two directors in case
the proposition to increase the num-
Der of directors is adopted.
JOHN STRECKFUS
JOE STRECKFUS,
ROY STRECKFUS,
Board of Directors
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-31
COUNTRY STORE FOR FUN
Moose Ladies' Auxiliary to Have One
of Weeks Chief Attractions.

of Weeks Chief Attractions.
The Moosets-or the ladies auxili-
airy of the Moose-are just about as
active a body of women as there is in
the city of Rock Island al the present
time, and 1t is all about their big ad-
vertising department store. The store
will be erected on the corner of Seven
teenth street and Second avenue. 1t
is presumed that it will contain more
different departments than any store
in the country. There will be a de-
partment for everything from an auto
mobile to dry goods. shoes, tobacco, re-
freshments, groceries, meats, coal, and
ice. In fact, there will be everything
from a marriage license, including a
photograph of your future husband or
wife. to a sample of tooth powder.
There will be a full force of lady clerks
in attendance at all times and it goes
without question that the store will be
the fun factory of the Moose celebra-
ton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-31

and the Illinois Pharmaceutical
Travellers association meet in annual
convention in this city. All funds
necessary for the proper entertain
ment of these conventions have been
provided, and the arrangements are
in charge of the local representatives
of the druggists of Rock Island city
and county. The officers and dele
gates attending these conventions
will be accompanied by their wives
and daughters in numerous in
stances. The local organization of
druggists has suggested that it
would be a gracious action on the
part of the automobile owners of the
two cities TO place their machines at
the disposal of the visiting ladies for
beginning at 2 o'clock
Will you, as an automobile owner,
be kind enough to cooperate in the
entertainment of these visitors, the
guests of the city? II so, please sign
and mail the enclosed postal card to
A. J. Riess, local secretary of the
druggists organization
We very earnestly hope that you
will cooperate with us in this work.
Your kindness will be sincerely ap-
preciated, and perhaps at some later
you personally, by way Of attesting
our appreciation.
Yours Sincerely,
JAMES F. EGAN,
Chairman convention committee,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-31
ANOTHER GATELY STORE
Davenport To BE Added to Chain,
With Thomas Clark Manager.

The city of Davenport is to be
added to the John Gately company
credit store circuit, plans having
been perfected for the opening of the
Nv establishment on the Iowa side
he near future. The Rock Is
Gately store has grown 10 such
portions, it's trade reaching over
the tri-cities and surrounding terri
tory, that il has been found neces-
sary, in order TO properly take care
of the volume of business, to put an
additional store in Davenport, where
will be carried the same class and
variety of merchandise that has
brought success to the Gatoly system
in the various cities in which the ag-
gressive Chicagoan has established
his business. which now extends to
all sections Of the country. Another
assurance of the success and popu-
larity of the Davenport store is the
fact that Thomas w. Clark, who has
been in charge of the Rock Island
store since 1t was established. will
be manager. Mr.. Clark will direct
the business of both the Rock Island
and Davenport stores under the new
arrangement.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-31

Licensed to Wed.
George F. Inch South Rock Island
Miss Vera L. Morris go. Rock Island
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-31
A BURGLARS Awful Deed

may not paralyze a home so complete
ly as a mothers long illness. But DR.
Kings New Life Pills are a splendid
remedy for women. They gave me
wonderful benefit in constipation and
female trouble" wrote Mrs. NJ. c. Dun
lap of Leadill, Tenn. If ailing, try
them. 25 cents at all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-31

Chairman convention committee,
Rock Island Industrial commission.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-31
Notice to Printers.

Bids will be received at the city
clerks Office until 5 o'clock p. m. June
3, 1911, for publishing monthly in
pamphlet form the monthly reports,
council proceedings and other matters
required to be published under the
commission form act.
]. NJ LUNDBURG, City Clerk.
Rock Island, Ill, May %, 1911.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-31
PROCESSION TO LIBRARY.

Headed by DR.. Gustav Andreen,
president of Augustana, and DR.. L.
A Johnston, president of the board
of directors, the procession. compos-
ed of board members. faculties, in
vited guests, seniors of seminary and
college departments. left the COL
lege building al 2:30 this afternoon
for the Denkmann Memorial library,
where >the dedicatory> exercises &C.
Cured DR.. N Forsander presided
The building, now fully completed,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-31
{. H. BUCK QUITS
MAIL SERVICE
Veteran Closes 81 Years Work
on Run Between Here and
Milwaukee.
REMARKABLE RECORD
Travelled Over a Million Miles, Aver
age Percentage 90 and
Never Censured.

E. H. Buck, former department COM
mander of Illinois Of the G.. A. R., a
resident of Rock Island for 80 years,
and for 81 years in the government ser
vice between this city and Milwaukee
ON the c. NJ. & ST P. road as railway
mail clerk, has resigned.
Private" Buck, as he is pleased 20
be known among his comrades of the
COS, has made a record that has sci
dom been equaled in his line Of work.
II the 81 years of service he Travelled
over a million miles, while the guam
tity of mail he handled would run into
billions of pieces and hundreds Of tons
in weight. In the execution of his
exacting and laborious duties, which
wear down the ordinary man by the
time he reaches middle age, Mr.. Buck
has maintained a record in the postal
department averaging SO per cent, this
including civil service examinations.
He has never received censure or de-
merit mark of any sort, for failure to
observe rules governing the depart
ment
NEAR DEATH IN WRECK.
In a headOn collision near lie Claire
March 7, 1907 Mr.. Buck narrowly es-
capped death His hip was fractured
and he was otherwise injured in such
manner that for weeks his life was
despaired of For IS weeks he was
confined in a hospital and for more
than year afterward he was COMPEL
ed to use crutches. Though perma-
nently crippled Mr.. Buck as soon as
he was able. returned to his run and
has since worked part of the time.
Aside from his injury. though well up
in the 70's he is enjoying the best of
health.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-31
AUTOS DESIRED FOR
DRUGGISTS PARADE
Owners in Two Cities Asked to Co
operate With Convention En-
tertainment Committee.

The following circular letter has
been mailed to the automobile own
ers of Rock Island and Moline:
Rock Island, Ill, May %, I'LL
Dear Sir: On Tuesday, Wednesday
and Thursday June 6, Z and s. the
Illinois Pharmaceutical association
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-31

Never hesitate about giving Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy to children.
1t contains no opium or liner mar
cotics and can be given with implicit
confidence. AS a quick cure for
coughs and colds to which children
are susceptible, it is unsurpassed Sold
by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-31
rheumatism Relieved In Six Hours.

Or. Detchon's Relief for Rheuma-
tism usually relieves severest cases
in a few hours. It's action upon the
system is remarkable and effective
It removes at once the cause and the
dose greatly benefits. 76c and 800
Sold by Otto Grotjan, 1901 Second
Ave. Rock Island and Gust Schegei
20 ". Second St, Davenport
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-31

Thomas S. Willis .......... Hampton
Miss Gei truue Mohr ....... .Hampton
Amos j. Spahnie ........... Siivis
Miss Leila Myrtle Chase. East Moline
The Washington times., 1911-12-22
Refund of Telephone
Company Tax Ordered

Unless the upper court reverses the
opinion, the District Of Columbia must
refund the Chesapeake and Potomac
Telephone Company $l1,250 in excess
taxes under a decision by Justice Stat
ford In Circuit Court, No. 1, today.
The telephone company sued the Dis
trict to recover the $l1.25o. which had
been exacted by the Assessor for the
failure Of the. corporation to file the
personal tax schedule on August !. 1910.
as required. alleging that the delay was
caused by the neglect of a subordinate
official, who waited until January, 1911.
The amount represents penalty of 20
company. ....
An appeal to the Court of Appeals Of
the District will be taken by the de-
PENDANT.
The Washington times., 1911-12-22
HUNN|CUTT DEFENDS
SYSTEM Of 'CAPPERS,
TO GET MARRIAGES
Declares Practice Justified
In Trial to Revoke Per-
NIT for District.

The hearing on the motion for the
revocation of the permit issued to @. j.
8. Hunnicutt empowering him to marry
couples within the District was begun
before Justice Barnard, Of the District
Supreme Court, today, the court room,
being crowded, several of the specta-
tors being ministers. ~
Testimony, as presented by District
Attorney Wilson and Assistant Prosecu-
tory 8. McComas Hawken. was COM
pIete expose of the ."capping" system
alleged to be In vogue about City Hall.
The witnesses included q dozen young
men who had been approached by men.
both white and colored, who directed
them and their prospective wives to
Hunnicutt's hpme, at 1888 Indiana ave.
nue. northwestl directly across the street
from the court house.
In the original complaint filed by Mr..
Hawken the court was asked to re-
woke the permit issued to Hunnicutt
October q, 1910. not only on the ground
that deception was praciced on the
court in making the application, but
also because the privilege of marry
ing couples had been abused by the en-
ployment Of ''cappers' or "runners.'N
The Washington times., 1911-12-22
Service Judgment for
DR.. Kaveney Is Upheld

Refusing to set aside a judgment for
$27, 476 in favor of DR.. Joseph j. Kaveney
in his suit for $s7,6so against the execu-
tor for, the estate of John Z. Herreil
for professional services rendered. JUS
tice Stafford, in Circuit Court. No. 1.
today held that a physician Is entitled
to compensation for all the time he de-
votes to a single patient, and that 1t
should not be based on what he would
earn during the period.
Relative to the size of the verdict, the
court held that II certain evidence was
to be believed. a larger amount would
heve been justified.
George p. Hoover represented DR..
KAVeney.
The Washington times., 1911-12-22
OPPORTUNITY NO. 3
This fund IL completed.

OPPORTUNITY NO. 4.
This fund ID completed.
Total amount needed has been subscribed
$50 So
The Washington times., 1911-12-22
OPPORTUNITY NO. s

Deserted family Of mother and four small
children, one a newborn baby, needs "
week or 315S a year II mother and children
are to be kept together.
This fund In completed.
The Washington times., 1911-12-22
Rucker Seeks Passage
Of Direct Election Bill

While the House waits for reports
from the Ways and Means Committee
on tariff legislation. Congressman Rue
ker Of Missouri hopes today to put
through the bill providing for the d.
rect election of Senators, which has
been tied up in conference for months.
The hitch between the Senate and
House conferees on the direct elections
ing to the Federal Government the
right to supervis "the time, manner,
and place of holding direct elections
for Senators. The House, and especial
body, were opposed to this proposal.
The Washington times., 1911-12-22
WORK OF REPAIRING
MUT|LATEDP|CTUR[
HAS BEEN STARTED
Task In Progress of Cor
coran Gallery Expert-No
Clue to Vandal.

the actual work of repairing the
painting, THE Battle of Lake Erie.
which was slashed by an unidentified
vandai tuesday night, was begun today
~ the Senate corridor. The work Is I'm
charge OF X. F. Tolman, an expert from
the Corcoran Art Gallery.
The first step was To AZ I'm eiectric
lights about the cut In order to get
proper Illumination for making the re-
pairs Mr.. Tolman said several days
would be required to repair the picture,
out when II was done II would be diff
cult to discover 1t had been mutilated.
The piece cut out will be restored. II
will be glued to a thin board, which will
be put In place back of the painting.
The actual cuts made by the knife will
be gone over with paint and hidden
The work of fastening the piece in
place will be done Sunday.
The Washington times., 1911-12-22
GOOD FELLOWS
/ ANSWERED CALL
OF SANTA CLAUS
Big and Little Donors Re
sponded to St. Nicholas
Girls Needs for Poor.
Continued from First Page.)

Continued from First Page.)
edition of The Times II all the names
were mentioned. All who gave so
abundantly to Mrs. Spitzer's collection
are rendered hereby the thanks Of the
list Is being retained in the office Of
the st. Nicholas Girl, and any who con-
.tributed and are entitled to GOOD FELL
low cards, may have them by applying
TO The Times office.
Automobile Owners Aid.
Automobile owners OF Washington
have been especially generous in lend
ing their machines. Among those who
have contributed the use Of autos for
the various errands in connection with
the task OF gathering ana distributing
the Christmas gifts are:
Arthur Moses. J. !. Weller, Miss
Buchanan, r. p. Andrews, Miss Allen,
st. L Williams, w. e. Dent, Young &
Simon, J. Leo Kolb, Superintendent Of
Buildings and Grounds; George r. Re-
petit, Mrs. Ernest G. Walker. J. H.
Z Hanlein. the Federal Taxicab Company,
and the Terminal Taxicab Company,
Rnd many others who refused to give
their names.
Donations Of merchandise have been
given by r. p. Andrews. who sent paper
bags in which to pack the gifts: Schrott
brothers. Who gave paper sacks and
Toys. and the e. Morrison Paper Com
pany. supplies.
From as far distant as Minnesota and
Oklahoma donations to the ST. Nicho-
las Girl fund have been sent. Yester-
Gay q package of toys was sent by Ella
land Florence Larson, of Byron. Mimi,
who, in their far Northern home, re-
snembered substantially the poor chill
dren Of the Capital City.
Still Much To Do.
Through the courtesy Of p. b. Chase,
iaii the volunteer workers who are as
isisting the St. Nicholas Girl, the GOOD
FELLOWS who have been working ten
hours q day for a week past packing
1.-THE gifts. are to be entertained tonight
lat Chase's Theater.
And now, when only one day and a
half remains in which to finish the
work, the ST. Nicholas Girl finds there
lis still much work to be done and many
more toys to be provided, IL all the
poor children who have written their
pitiful little letters to Santa Claus are
to be remembered. Candy, too, is
needed. ".
Those who retain happy memories of
past Christmas days will recall the JOY
they experienced when they unpacked
their well-flled stockings, so delight
fully lumpy, speaking Of marvellous mys-
teries Enclosed, and found, way down
The Washington times., 1911-12-22

at the toe" q bright red apple. an
ns.s a posr sss s e ssnd y washing
ton, the st. Nicholas Girl hopes, will
all be remembered with box OF candy,
II the contributions hold out. Those
GOOD FELLOWS who wish to contrib
providing candy are asked to send In
their donations at once, for the days
are slipping into hours, and another
such opportunity will not be available
until year hence.
The Washington times., 1911-12-22
Lawrence's Xmas Piano Sale

This Piano ia the famous Chase
Bros. make and sold at FACTORY TO
HOME PRICE. Delivered Xmas on
payment of IS down.
Jos 10th, Near q. Open EvemlnEs.
The Washington times., 1911-12-22

J, p. neutrality-suspicious.. 100
r. e. D........................ 100
aH . "a ------
Total ..........,............... 1915
Balance required ...,................... 2s2. rs
The Washington times., 1911-12-22
OPPORTUNITY NO. II
OPPORTUNITY NO. IA
This fund 4. completed.

OPPORTUNITY NO. IA
This fund IL completed. ~
Young man, stricken with tuberculosis; II
now In sanitarium but SO per week 10
needed for eight weekG In eddition to the
" per week furnished by hiA family, IL he
IL TO stay until the dread diaease 10 cured.
1t is not often that the gift OF help is
available for Christinastide.
Previously Acknowledged ................ $94. 90
Il. ID. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. LOO
v. NJ .......................... 100
Or. and Mrs. A. q. W.................. 500
FRIEND ........................... leo
Total ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 102. 90
UNDESIGNATED SUBSCRIPTIONS.
Previously acknowledged ................ S7l 90
e. r. F.............. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. LOO
Total .......................... 800
The Washington times., 1911-12-22
OPPORTUNITY NO. 8
This fund IL completed.
Previously Acknowledged .3loI. on
OPPORTUNITY NO. o

Widow, with three small children; has
recently recovered from tuberculosis and 10
or $50 for the year will provide needed as
The Washington times., 1911-12-22
Special Service.

"Christ in Picture and Song will be
the theme Of a special service to he held
tonight at the Lutheran Church of the
Reformation. The service Is the first
one of a series which has been arranged
for the Christmas sea son.
The Washington times., 1911-12-22
OPPORTUNITY NO. u

The worthiness OF an old coiored couple has
led former employer to provide for their
work. 81 week or 500 a year il needed
TO provide necessities,
The Washington times., 1911-12-22
ortuflities
To Do Good
OPPORTUNITY NO.1
e.ua a. r~us mueted.

Woman with four small children. Husband
has tuberculosis. One child has tuberculosis.
50 a week or si5s a year required 10 keep
children and mother together.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-01-26
NJ Session d liilpa limase Is
lleld Friday Nauano
Reports en- IAlIs
TO AMEND ELECTION LAW
Tia MfAeaIus illI Regmuna l'eltl,, Il
pansa in dies 10 Nakf Nom
nsi,ons Aal Pass Low
e. lloa,e


Austin retHt Sam at 80 ses.
ions " thr bahse cog senate wefe
beid fha mnfnHHf THE housf will
meet iaie fhh aficranou Hnd the
aauntr FRIDAY morning The various
committees wore ai wnrb TODAY
o. Was stated TO-DAY fhst nve pros
ln fho senate verp satisfied with the
submission amendment as passed hi
the house This hii eill he passed
bf the senate ard lult 2a nll prob
8hlS he rsea~as the date tof me
eloc .ou
MrNealns hill 70 amend tbe Ter
rpl election laA ESQ that city commit
tees must make party nominations
upou petition of ten per cent Of the
voters viii pass the house The en-
nfc Dallas delegation favors the bill
and VIII support g.
The senate committee ON cduca-
ton TO-DAY reported fayoraDly on the
BIN 90 establish a branch Of the A A
N College at Mckinney and agficul-
tural departments in The country
nigh schools. making an appropria-
ton OF 81 900 for each school
| The senate Judiciary conmitte
| reported faVorapiy the substitn,
tbin providing for the establishiues
! 81 courts at ni paso aud AmarAho
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-01-26
lloese ou'rn,l',s Mahw llnls,
malAs Report Oh 81 In
pofiani Measure
SIMILAR TO RlkOfll BILL
" eaA lrolabh leoialsiors lgp,n A.
orpi,na lmpIe,ueui from pul.hc
Server Corporations VII
h. q Minoffi, Report
naas Nevs Service spoolal

s*Ahs News service NHff lAl.
Austin rekss Jsn 20 Al .
mecihs Of tie boase committee 90
she iudieiap today o favorable re
pou WAS made on tho Maxwell Mu
estabiinhine peroual property nrhts
Of women Who engage ln the mof
camille business sud on tle Dill pre-
venting the duplication ot filing fees
Vhen a. sfe transferred from one
appellate court To auothet
An unfavorabie report was render
go on The Terrell bin prohibiting
mombers Of the legislature aud pub
lie Officers from receiving gifts or
employment from railroads and 9th
er corporations There wlll be- min
GRITTY report on this measure
A public hearing has been set for
Saturday afternoon on the public
service commission bir TO bring all
public service corporations under a
state commission similar TO the rail-
road commission.
The house committees will act taV-
orably ON the labor bin for boilel
| inspection after ~ - amended.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-01-26
ROOSEVELT TO TOUR THE SOUTH
Former President to Make Trip
Through the Gulf states in
Mareh-WiIl Visit Texas.
United Press Special.

United Press Special.
New York, Jan. 20. Col. Roose-
welt today announced his itinerary Of
the gulf states to the Pacific coast
leaving New York March Sth and ar
irving at Atlanta March 3. He viii
be in Birmingham March TO- jack
son, Miss, March II. and New Or
leans the same afternoon. From New
Orleans Col Roosevelt will go TO
San Antonio. arriving there March
10. Albuquerque March ) and Can
von City. Ariz., March H. He leaves
there that night for Phoenix. Ariz,
to attend the opening OF the Roose-
welt dam there March 3 lie Will ar7
rive az Los Angeles March p and
San Francisco March p, remaining
there ten days He will visit Oregon,
Washington and Nevada before re-
turning to oyster Bay
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-01-26
FIREMAN IS KILLED IN WRECK
Crushed TO Death When Engine OF
Freight Train Is Derailed.
Three Others injured.
Texas News Service Special.

Texas News Service Special
Cleburne, Texas, Jan. 26.-Advi-
ces received here from Temple by
relatives of J. H. Couch, the fire
man who was buried under the
wreckage of Santa Fee engine, say
the body was recovered at Z o clock
this morning. Engineer Haynie or
Cleburne, Brakeman Roberts and a
stock car attendant were injured.
The wreck occurred last night. A
broken rail was the cause of the ac-
cident.
The body of Couch was badly mu-
tilated, The head was crushed in and
both legs were broken. 1t was with
considerable difficulty that the body
was removed from the debris.