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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-03
~ Only One English Pope y

France and travelling about, support
ing himself by begging, until he en-
tered the monastery of st. Rufus, near
Valence. From very mental position
he presently rose to be abbot of the
foundation. In 1146 he was created
cardinal and on the death of Anasta.
sius ". in 1854 succeeded him as
pope. The one interesting event OF
his rule as touching England was the
famous grant" of Ireland to Henry II
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-03

tied for Mrs. Knox. She refused te
drive them. and finally practically
declined to ride IS fast as they in
sisted upon going. This pair is now
at Valley Forge. She owns a hand
some riding mare, which she occa-
sionally uses.
Mrs. Knox and her husband are
rather small, and the two make a
diminutive couple. Che is a PRETTY
and always well-gowned woman
having Partially for brown shades
Fond Of walking. Mrs. Knox very
often dispenses with the use of her
carriage and goes shopping or into
the suburbs alone. A walk is her
cure for all troubles. and she takes
one for headache when others
would go to bed.
Mr.. and Mrs Knox are very de-
/ voted to each other and spend as
much time as possible together. She
/ was Miss Lillian Smith, OF Pitts
burg. and they have four children.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-03
Benefactors in 1911.

The figures Of the gifts to charity
during the year 1911 prove that Amer
leans have given their means with
abundance, and that, in addition to
being a busy year from a commercial
point Of view, 1t has also been charac-
terized by public spirit and largeness
of heart of the nations wealthiest
men.
The public benefactfons Of 1911
have amounted in this country to
more than $4,000, 900, according to
the figures compiled for the 1912 issue
of the World almanac.
This total was never exceeded, ex-
cept in 1909, when the aggregate ap-
proximated s175,oo0,0oo.
Andrew Carnegie has this year
given away more than $40,000,0 900.
His largest gift was s25,0OO,O0O to the
Carnegie corporation of New York,
specially organized to carry on the
| iron mans charities.
Mr.. Carnegie, who is now a little
more than n years OF age, has given
to the public over 1921, 100000.
The elder John D. Rockefeller's
publicly announced gifts last year
have not amounted in all to more
than 100000, of which S1.315,0
were TO the University of Chicago,
and 100000 to the Rockefeller In
stitute for Medical Research in New
York City. The rest was to colleges
far west and south. The donation to
the University of Chicago was the
second annual installment of the "sin.
gle and final gift" of S10,OO0,O00 to
that institution.
The second largest individual givel
was Frederick c. Hewitt, who left
$4,000, 900 to the Post Graduate Medi
cal School and Hospital and $4,000. 00C
to the Little Missionary Day nursery
both New York institutions.
Joseph Pulitzer bequeathed more
than 100000 to public uses.
The missionary societies of Amer
lea reported that their gifts have ex
ceeded $13. 100000 in the year.
The colleges have been large gain
ers through the generosity of theil
/ wealthy SOluluDAd uAlNtl
sity received $2,535,OOO.
Harvard and Princeton universities
were left more than s1,7OO,OOO apiece
and Chicago, Yale and Johns Hopkins
universities inherited more than 81,
100000. each.
The crusade against tuberculosis
got a lift to the extent of $4,000, 00t
from James A. Patten, the Chicago
grain operator.
The Presbyterian hospital in New
York came into an additional install
ment of nearly 100000 from tn,
estate OF John S. Kennedy.
Prominent women we're large giver
to public purposes. Mrs. Russell Sag
provided 100000 for new dormitor,
at Cornell university and 100000 70
other purposes.
Mrs. RhinelandeT King Of Grea
Neck. L. l., provided nearly $500, 90
for church charities and 100000 wa
dispensed for the same purpose b
Mrs. Mary Lathrop Peabody of Boston
Mrs. Emily H. Moir of Cincinnati
gave 100000 to charities and colleges
Mrs. Emily Yarnell of Philadelphi
left 100000 to st. Clements Protest
ant Episcopal church there
= Mrs. Z. II. Hartman gave 5000, 90
to the hospital department of tn
Southern Pacific Railroad compan,
$125,00O to Yale university, principa
ly for forestry.
DIR. D. X. Pearsons of Hinsdale, III
2 found he still had some of his forum
+ left and he celebrated his 91st brit
t day by giving 100000 to charity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-03
CLondon Chronicle.)

Many Englishmen have risen to the
dignity of cardinal, but only one
Adrian IV.-has ever assembled the
papal throne. Adrian-whose real
name was Nicholas Breakspear-was
born at Abbots Langley, nea- st. Al
bans, about the year 100. His father
was poor man who entered monas-
terry and left his son to shift for him
self. This the lad did by crossing to
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-03

Governor Charles S. Osborn OF
Michigan. presiding at the Lansing
political meeting at which it was ex-
pected Senator La Toilette was to
speak. may have been wise in his
suggestions that Taft and La Toilette
both quit the race for the presidency,
but when he suggested Teddy as a
basis of compromise he then and
there killed the entire proposition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-03
Philanthropic.

Philanthropie.
"She is heartless firt."
81 wouldn't say that of her"
But she leads the young men on to
propose and then throws them down."
Eyes, but she claims that she is just
rounding out their education. They
can propose to the next girl so much
more gracefully"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-03

There is a $4,000 deficit in the
finances Of the Wisconsin state fair.
The bad weather OF the past fall and
other conditions appear 10 have made
it a bad time for state exhibitions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-03

Annapolis, Md board of Off
GERS was appointed by Superintend-
ent Gibbons of the naval academy TO
investigate an alleged outbreak of
drinking among the midshipmen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-03

"See my beautiful diamond ring,
Percy"
Eyes, Maude, noticed it."
"Wasn't it awfully sweet of Charlie
to give it to me?"
"Sure. Do you know what it re-
minds me OPP
"a beautiful princess?"
'No; the collector"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-03
Hurnor and
Philosophy
JUST AMUSEME EMIT.
D. DUNCAN n. .snsTY

TT may not get us anywhere
- Or fill our pocketbooiSs with swag,
But anyway it's lots of fun
To sit around and chew the rag,
To argue hotly pro and con
And keep 1t up from morn TIL late
About some matter that Is not
OF any moment, force or weight
It's mighty hard to WELD an ak,
It's hard with stubborn mules to walk
About a stumpy field all day.
But It is just a cinch TO talk
One may not know a thing about
The subject that il in the air.
But what has that to do with talk
That never gets us anywhere9
The tariff-there's a fruitful field,
And any one may while away
With one who takes the other side
A very pleasant half a day,
Or prohibition for a change.
A subject that is very fine,
Because there Is 50 much to say
On both sides, up and down the line.
Yes. there's a lot Of sport In talk.
Though without method, without plan,
And being busy at 1t is
A job that suits a lazy man.
And why not as we go along
Pause on occasions to converse?
While without profit, 1t Is true
We could, you know, be doing worse.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-03

Evidently La Toilette lodged the
Lansing meeting because he had an
intimation of what Governor Osborn
was going to say TO him, but the
Michigander fired the roast anyway.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-03
WIRE SPARKS

Gloucester, Mass.-To take 1907
100000 pounds of fish from the
north Atlantic in 1911 cost Glouces-
ter the lives of 62 seamen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-03

Jefferson City, Mo.-The Missouri
supreme court upheld the legality of
the Sunday passenger train law. The
case involved the Burlington rail-
road, which was fined for not run
ming a train on its branch line on
Sunday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-03

And the president is right when he
says that we can't have an arbitration
treaty that reads In effect, heads,
win; tails, you lose"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-03
impossible.

It is not where the bullets fly
And sing their low and nnournful cry.
The hardest place for men to dye
Is where the hair is more than shy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-03

1t is dark day for US when we can't
find anybody else to blame.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-03

Temperament is a flashy sort of
thing that is dismal when 1t isn't on
dress parade.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-03

The minds of some men are so big
they have hard work keeping them on
straight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-03
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily ana weekly at 1894
Second avenue. Rock Island. III rEn-
tered at the postofnce as second-class
matter.l
Rock Island Member OF the Associated
Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-03

II is a little more cheerful to read
about cold waves than to get tangled
up in one.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-03
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

Don't be too brash at the start, or
you may not. be able to use sufficient
strenuosity in the end.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-03
Common Gas,

you look detected"
81 feel So"
whats the matter?"
my pocketbook is hungry and have
nothing to give it"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-03
Mioht Brino ResuIt,


at have no imagination"
"ReallyT
Eyes. What'd you advise me to do
about it?"
might acquire a good attack of in
digestion"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-03
Jan. 3 in American
History

1740-Benedict Arnold, brilliant Reyo-
lutionary leader, who deserted to
the British. born; died 1901
177T-Washington defeated the Brit.
ish at Princeton, n. j.
1910-Charies ". Morse, convicted
New York banker, began a fifteen
year sentence in the United States
peniteRtiary at Atlanta
Natural Re suIt.
"she seems perfectly fascinated
with him.
Il think be is essentially ordinary"
Eyes, but she has heard that he is
So wicked"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-03
BY THE J. w. POTTER CO.

TERdS-Daily. 10 cents per week.
Weekly. 81 per year IN advance
Complaints OF delivery service should
be made to the circulation department.
which should also be notified in every
instance where It is desired to have
paper discontinued. as carriers have no
authority in the premises.
All communications OF e-gumentative
character. political or religious. must
have real name attached for pubiica-
tion No such articles will be printed
over fictitious signatures.
Telephones IN all northumberland
Union. West i45 and l145; Union Eiec-
trio. 5l45.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-03

Have you a weak throat? If so. you
cannot be too careful. You cannot
begin treatment too early. Each cold
makes you more liable to another and
the last is always the harder to cure.
If you will take Chamberlain Cough
Remedy at the outset you will be
saved much trouble. Sold by all drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-03

Medford, Mass.-Failing to find
any fremen on duty at the fire sta
ton when an alarm rang, Mayor
Charles s. Taylor drove the fire ap-
paratus to the scene of the fire.
Winnipeg, Man.-Three persons
were killed in the wreck of a Canad-
ian Pacific express train near Moose
jaw. Sask.
Paris.-The French minister at
Ascuncion, Paraguay, telegraphs
that the revolution continues, but
without serious fighting.
Brussels-The census of Belgium
shows that the population of the
country is 7.42S,7s4, an increase of
730,2S6 since 1900.
Constantinople.-T cabinet has
practically been reconstructed by
Said Pasha, the grand vizier, strictly
on lines suggested by the committee
of union and progress.
Cape Haitien, Haiti-General Dor
silien, one Of the chiefs of the last
revolutions; Zenon Toribio, former
governor Of San Francisco De Ma
coris, and Desidirio Arias, former
governor Of Monte Christi. engaged
in fight near the frontier.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-03

There are some people who seem to
have chronic mental dyspepsia and
others who occasionally have violent
attack of mental appendicitis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-03

Good Result.
saw, when women get the vote they
viii vote the same way their husbands
do"
Certainly"
"Well, what good will that DOR
at viii improve their husbands way
Of voting"
"How will it improve itr'
"They will instruct their husbands so
that they will vote intelligently."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-03

The most exasperating thing about
the persistently cheerful person is that
he takes the high position that it is
simply meanness and a sort of low
livedness that makes US different from
him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-03

1t is easier to give than to take. but
not In the case of raise in salary
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-03

Lots of people who were not able to
come back are those who were never
to get anywhere TO begin with.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-03

You can't argue with a man who
won't talk. and it's no use arguing with
one who talks too much.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-03
FIVE YEAR LIMIT FOR
 METHODIST MINISTERS
Effort to Be Made to Restore Old
 Rule of Denomination.


 Minneapolis, Minn., May 2.-Limita tion to five years as the longest time any minister shall remain in a given church, it is expected, will be recom- mended to the Methodist Episcopal general conference by the bishops to- morrow as a means of stimulating the growth of the church.
 Much opposition is expected to arise over the proposal. At present the 19,000 NJ. E. ministers scattered over the world are allowed to remain in any pulpit indefinitely. The new plan, supported by the "A active bishops at the conference, will mean restoration of the time limit abolished in 1900.
 It is expected also the bishops will recommend radical changes in the amusement restrictions now imposed upon church members and these changes will be in the nature of re- storing John Wesley's method of al- lowing conscience of individuals to dictate what shall be prohibited in- stead of having the church decide.
 In delivering the first section of the bishops report, signed by all the bishops, and received by the $50 dele gates as the most important document to come before them, Bishop Ear 0TduSlUH Ol " dSHlnS lOu, U. N.s lOudS described as critical the fact that in the last year the church has gained Tess than two per cent. in member ship. notwithstanding the outlay oi millions of dollars"
 "The greed for wealth, sports. and forms of amusement have taken away from the church, 1t is useless to deny. 1 he said. He attributed the smal growth partly to the system of drop ping from membership those who lief their church without letters and failed to report to another church within { year
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-03
OBITUARY,
Miss Maraaert PheIan.

The useful and helpful life of Miss Margaret Phelan came to a close on Thursday evening at $50 o'clock at the home of her niece. Mrs. W. w. Lang of No 2S Winchester street, with whom she had made her home for a number of years past. Miss Phelan's death followed an illness of a week with heart trouble.
 She was a native of Queens county, Ireland, the daughter of Daniel and Bridget Phelan, but came to this country forty years ago, residing in Greeneville for much of that time. Her life was a quiet one. spent in minister where she was held in love and affec- tion for her many admirable traits ot character.
 She is survived by a sister, Miss 1 Catherine Phelan of this city, two nephews, Charles H. Delaney of New
 York city and Frank P. Delaney ol 1 Saranac Lake, New York and a niect Mrs. Walter W. Lang of this city.
 Mrs. Mary Chappell. The death of Mrs. Mary Chapel 1 occurred at the home of her daugh- ter on Warrington street, Laurel Hill | Wednesday afternoon. He' death was caused by a severe attaci of lndiges | tion which she suffered a few day' ago. Mrs Chappell leaves three thil.
 dren. Edward w. Chappell of New
 Britain, Mrs. J. H. MurBry of thii city and Arthur B, Chappell of thi! city. She also leaves one sister, Mrs
 J. B. Hill, and four grandchildren.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-03
ASSIGNMENTS IN
 SUPREME COURT CASES List for Next Week to Be Arranged Today.

Before the supreme court in session here on Thursday went out for the day, Acting Chief Justice Prentice had notice given that today at noon, the remaining cases on the docket would be reassigned for next week.
 When the court came in on Thurs day, Judge Marcus H. Holcomb was sitting in place of Judge Ralph Wheel CT. The argument in the case of Francis A. Taylor vs. the c. M. Rob ertson company was completed, this being a contest over a bill for attend ing an employe of the mill. The com pany claims it did not hire Dr. Taylor.
 The next case to be taken up for argument was the 15 year old case of Thomas H. Howe of New London vs. George C. Raymond and others. The attorneys were first of the opinion that the arguments would take the greater part of the day, but the court was of opinion that two hours would be enough, and the lawyers succeeded in ney Tanning, Major Hull and son and Attorney Perkins argued. This is a suit in which Mir. Howe Is trying to collect on some notes given by the stockholders in a company which bought horse. This is the second time the case has been before the su- preme court,
 Friday afternoon at 2.15 the argu- ments were started in the case ol Frank A, Case and others vs. the Connecticut company. The plaintiff was injured near Rockville when 6 trolley car collided with his auto. He got a verdict in New London before 6 jury but this was set aside ana til, appeal followed.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-03
McCRUM- HOWELL OUT S3,0OO, 900
That Amount Dsspaed In Last Three Reimbursement Needed Now to Keep Concern Going-Receivers Find Flaws In Accounting.

less debts running over a period of several years and enforcing the writing off of $1,1S1,00 in bad debts.
 The unauthorized guarantee by Me- Crum and others of heavy debts, one of $540,O0O recommended for contest.
 The receivers have made several changes in the companys balance sheet. Nearly tWo-thirds of the ac- counts receivable has been written off for bad debts. Real estate, including machinery, has been marked down to $1,146,527. Patents, rights, trade marks and goodwill have been written off altogether.
 Questionable Liabilities.
 The list of liabilities shows a num- Der of claims which the receivers say should be contested. One of thosee left in the sheet is a personal claim of McCrum for S3,690. After various deductions there i1 shown a surplus of S34,194, against the large surplus claimed at one time by the company S president. This figures less than 1 per cent. on the SS,5O0, 900 preferred stock This does not consider the slow nature of certain assets.
 Want to Raise Money.
 The principal recommendation oi the receivers is for permission to raise more money for carrying on the busi- ness. The estimates are made out or the theory that it is a going concern and without that understanding the assets would noturally be valued at 2 lower figure.
 No Charges of Criminality. No definite charges of cr1minality are made further than the suggestions noted. The petitioner is Alfred NJ Pfahler of Philadelphia. It was he wht as treasurer of the company signed | the statement of April. 1911, agains which criticism is leveled. It was cer 1 tified by an auditing company of New | York and Chicago
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-03
HELPING HANDS FAIR
 AT GRACE MEMORIAL
Chicken Supper on Final Evening of
 Successful Fair.

Grace Memorial church was crowd ed Thursday evening. the third and final night of the fair held under the auspices of the Helping Hands soci ety. This was the eighth annual fair of the society and was in every re- spect a success. The rooms were at tractively decorated in crepe paper of various colors and the booths were also prettily arranged. On the tables was a variety of dainty articles which met with q ready sale.
 A chicken supper, prepared by Thomas Wormsley. was served during the evening The various booths were in charge of the following; Fancy articles and glassware, pink and green decorations, Mrs. Joseph E. Lane and Miss Emma Minnis; Indian novelties, booth in form of WigWam, with buff and red decorations, Mrs. Fannie Wermsley Thompson, who was attired in Indian cestumei Japanese ware, ar ranged by choir, Miss Minnie Coles and Mrs. Maude M, Epps, in Japanese costumej domestic table, blue and white decorations, Mrs. Vera and Mrs. Jordan; sofa pillows. pink and white decorations, Mrs. Charlotte Wornsley Vera. Mrs Ida Davis was in charge of the ice cream table. Mrs. Dabney had general charge of the supper and the officers of the society supervised the whole affair.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-03
DEMOCRATS PLEASED
 WITH STATE CONVENTION
Comstock and Mahan Are National Delegates from This End of the State.

The local delegates returned Thurs
 day evening early from the state con-
 ocratic convention at Bridgeport, much
 impressed with the manner in which
 it had been conducted and the re-
 suits obtained. The local delegation
 attended, with the exception of Thom-
 as J. Kelly, who was represented by John P. Murphy.
 Charles w. Comstock was chosen as the first delegate from this congress sional district, having been nominated by State Central Committeeman Dr. J. J. Donohue. Mayor Mahan of New London was made 8 delegate at large. Harmony prevailed throughout after
 several hard fights had been cooled down. The delegates considered that 1t was the best that had been held Of late years and a complimentary first
 vote for Governor Baldwin was one l of the satisfactory outcomes of the gathering, From the cheers that were 1 given when their names were present. | ed Clark and Harmon have large following, leaning slightly in favor or | the former.
 Everett Barnes was chairman of the
 senatorial cause. and George Betting, l both of Preston, was made an honor - ary vice president of the convention. 1 Dr. J. J. Donohue served on the com 1 mittee on resolutions, and he was l chosen as the state central committee
 man from this district, which position i he has filled several years.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-03
PERSONAL
Miss Annette Hurlburt of Groton il visiting friends in Norwich.

Miss Annette Hurlburt of Groton is visiting friends in Norwich.
 Mrs. F. E. Darrow of Mantle is vis- iting Mrs. Henry $. Phelps in Mont vile.
 MT. and Mrs. John Atkinson have returned to Norwich after visit in Groton.
 W. A. Howard and c. E. Taber of Woodstock were recent visitors in Norwich.
 Rev. F. M HolHster of North Ston- ington was calling on friends in Cromwell this week.
 Mrs. Raymond Eldred and son, Ray mond Eldred, Jr., are in Mystics, wis iting the formers sister, Mrs. Brown.
 Joseph A. Ambler of the faculty of Yale scientific school was in Norwich to attend the funeral of $. Winship Case on Thursday.
 MT. and Mrs Frank O. Moses have moved from Norwich to the house on Pleasant street, Groton, occupied by Mrs. and Miss Moses.
 Miss Mary l.. Baker and Miss Abbie Curran have returned to New London from Windham after visiting several weeks with MT. and Mrs. Henry L. Bingham.