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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-16
ARE At LOGGERHEADS
OVER ARMY ESTIMATES
Increased Expenses Are Cause
of Considerable Comment
in Germany.
Foreign Correspondence of The Star.

BERLIN, January 2, 1913.
1.-The estimates made in the spring.
says the Norddeutsche Allgemein Zeitung.
took no account of the further expendi-
ture for the army, such as will be necessi-
tated by the political situation. This
means fresh military expenditure and
fresh taxation"
1t appears from other sources that ex-
tensive airship and aeroplane construc-
ton, the bringing Of the cavalry divi-
sions up to war strength, the increase
in the number Of machine guns and the
increase in the proportion Of batteries
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-16
Difficult Feat Well Performed.

In the numbers given with Mr.. Wer-
rendath the club performed the difficult
feat of singing with perfect distinctness
without ever overbalancing the voice of the
soloist, and in the "Viennese Sereneade,"
by Frederick Stevenson, the most preten-
tious number on the program the difficult
Passages were given by the sopranos with
a lightness and fidelity to pitch that far
excelled all their former efforts. An
elaborate accompaniment by the violin,
cello harp and piano added to the at
Effectiveness of the composition.
The club sang also Indian Love Song
by Cadman; Before the Daybreak," by
Nevins-H Harris and The Beautiful Blue
Danube" by Johan Strauss-Spicker. both
of which were given at a former concert
and repeated by request. Mrs. Mamie
Morrice Burdette gave, as usual, admir-
able support at the piano.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-16
FIND BONES OF GIANT BEAR.
Parts of Skeleton of Animal of Pie.
istocene Are Discovered.

LOS ANGELES, January 16-From the
depths OF the tar beds Of the Labrae
ranch. just west of this city. which have
given the world of science such remark
able specimens Of the mammals of the
pleistocene age, have come to light parts
OF skeleton of a species of bear, larger
and more massive than any grizzly bear
now in existence.
This giant ancient bear must have stood
fully five and half feet when resting
on all fourS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-16

Despite semi-official denials the Rhenish
Westphalian Gazette reasserts that the
war minister and the secretary of the
treasury. are. at loggerheads over the pro-
posed supplementary estimates.
1t is stated on high authority that the
minister Of war sent a secret telegraphic
circular to all army corps commanders re-
Gently asking whether their troops were
ready to mobilize at a few hours notice
on receipt of further orders. The replies.
without exception. were in the Affirmative.
The German government has dispatched a
secret warning, through the minister of
finance, to all German banks, advising
them to retain their gold supplies. and
to pay in notes or silver as far as pos
sible. All government employees hitherto
have been paid in that way, and there
are heavy gold deposits in the vaults Of
the National Bank. which are available
in the event of war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-16

fully hcrsed cause the increased expendi-
ture. Under existing conditions Germany
has three classes of batteries. some with
only four guns ready horsed. some with
all six and some with six guns and not
enough ammunition wagons. Each bat
terry at war strength has six guns and six
ammunition wagons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-16
Boy Escapes From Guard.

The police here last night received a
long distance telephone message from the
state reformatOry at Laurel, Va, near
Richmond. requesting them to look out
for a fourteen-year-o boy who escaped
from a guard yesterday afternoon while
On his way to the reformatory.
Fire of an unknown origin shortly after
10 o'clock this morning Quilted the two
story frame tenament house on the north
side of Franklin street between Lee and
Union streets. The house was occupied
by Victoria White, colored, who lost
most of her effects. The house is owned
by William l.. Clark.
A meeting of the Jefferson District
Citizens Association of Alexandria coun-
house at 1880 o'clock tomorrow evening.
State Charters Granted.
The state corporation commission has
granted a charter to the State Bank Of
Remington, incorporated, Remington. Va.
with a capital stock of from $4,000 to
$4,000. Officers are: r. L. Willis. presi-
dent, Remington; ]. r. Day, vice presi-
dent. Summerduck, Va; H. Hamilton,
cashier and secretary, Remington
The District Automobile Service Cor
poration, Incorporated. of Rosslyn, Va,
with a capital stock of from $4,000 to
$4,000. also has been chartered by the
commission. Officers and incorporators
are: George r. Cowie, president; Ed
mund S. Wolfe, vice president; l.. Bert
Nye secretary and treasurer, all Of
Washington
The commission has granted the firm of
S. NJ. Hess and Brother Company, in
corporated, right to do business in Vir-
ginia with Robert L. Payne, this city.
state agent. The capital stock is 100000.
To Pay Tribute to Lee.
Tribute to the life and deeds of Gen.
Robert E. Lee will be paid by Rev. Will
liam j. Morton. rector, in a sermon Sun
day morning at Christ Episcopal Church
the birth of the Confederate chieftain In
this historic old church Gen Lee held a
pew. and this pew today attracts almost
as much attention as the pew held by
Washington.
Members of r. Z. Lee Camp, Confed-
crate Veterans, and NJ. d. Corse, Sons OF
Veterans will attend the services. They
will not, however. go In body.
The directors of the Citizens National
Bank organized today with the election
of the following officers: Edward L.
Daingerfield president; Carroll Pierce
vice president; Richard NJ. Green, cash
Ter: NJ. l.. Dinwiddie. assistant cashier
Directors of the First National Bank
organized yesterday with the election OF
these officers: Gardner l.. Boothe, Dresi-
dent; NJ. Il. Harlow, vice president
George f. Warfield. cashier; j. johnson
Green, assistant cashier
Missionary Societv Meats
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-16
Bond Sale Authorized.

A decree has been entered in the circuit
court of Richmond in the case of S. r.
Donahoe, state auditor, against I. w.
Robinson. treasurer Of the city of Alex
andria authorizing A. w. Harmon, jr.,
state treasurer. to sell s12,50O of bonds of
the city of Alexandria, placed on deposit
with the state by the defunct Virginia
Safe Deposit and Trust Corporation, as
required by law.
In the corporation court for this city, in
the suit of Clarence j. Vliet against the
city council of Alexandria, to recover
$4,000 for injuries alleged to have been
received by falling on sidewalk on King
street about two years ago. an order was
entered overruling the motion to dismiss
the action.
In the same court, in the case of Mary
\. Cox against Bridget Dunn and others.
a decree was entered requiring defendants
to file their answer one week from date.
In the same court in the case of Mary
A. Cox against Annie Corbett. a decree
also was entered requiring defendant to
file her answer one week from date.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-16
Flat Tires,

From the Cleveland Leader.
Now comes an expert who says autonfo-
bile riding gives q person fiat feet. But
that probably isn't IS annoying Is fiat
tires.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-16
Missionary Society Meets.

The semi-annual meeting of the Lavras
Foreign Missionary Society of the Sec
ond Presbyterian Church was held at 3
o'clock yesterday afternoon at that
church. Rev. DR.. John Lee Allison, pas
tor. conducted the devotional exercises,
and Rev. DR.. Spooner of Washington, D.
c.. made an address. This church sup
ports a foreign pastor in Brazil, Rev. DR..
Cannon.
Mrs Louise NJ. Keen, wife of Thomas
C. Keen. died at an early hour this morn
ing at her home. 30 North Washington
street. Besides her husband she is sur
vived by two daughters. Mrs. Keen
was fifty-two years old. The arrange
ments for the funeral have not been
completed.
The opera "Mikado'' was presented by
local musical company known as
''Sharps and Flats at the Opera House
last night before a large audience, under
the direction of Mrs. NJ. w. OBrien. The
play will be repeated tonight.
The recently elected officers Of the Co.
lumbia fire engine company last night
rendered the members of the company
an oyster roast at the company's house.
The affair was largely attended, among
those present being a number of city
officials.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-16

If you want work read the want col
umns of The Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-16
GREAT SUCCESS SCORED
BY RUB|NSTE|N CLUB
First Evening Concert of the
Season Given in Raleigh
Ballroom.

A representative audience from both
pacity of the Raleigh ballroom last night
at the first evening concert given this
season by the Rubinsten Club, many be-
ing compelled to stand throughout the en-
tire program The club was under the d.
rectlon of Mrs. A. NJ. Blair. and was as
sisted by Reinald Werrenrath, baritone
of New York; Mrs. Dorothy tombstone
Baseler. harpist of Philadelphia: Signor
Imperatori. violinist. and Richard Lorele-
berg. violoncellist, of this city. Mr.. Wer
renrath had been heralded as one of the
foremost baritOnes on the concert stage
today, and he measured fully up to pub
lie expectation His voice is beautiful in
quality, under perfect control, ana his
distinct enunciat1on is as rare as it is de-
lightful Each of his numbers brought
forth unstinted applause, especially the
German song, 'Lauf der Welt c'rhe
Way of the World by Grieg, and THE
Ringers" a characteristic song. by Lohr
after which he gave for encore open My
Window to the Stars" words by Ethel
Clifford, and music by Little Mr.. Wer-
renrath's other numbers were 'Aller
seelen." by Richard Strauss; My True
Love Lies Asleep" by Alexander Russell ;
Elm Ton" The Monotone by Cor
nelius. and the 'Viennese Serenade." by
Frederick Stevenson, the last two being
sung with the club
Mrs. Baseler Repeats Her Success.
Mrs. Baesler showed herself mistress
of her chosen instrument and repeated
her success of last season when she ap-
peartd with the club She gave Hassle-
man "Priere." in which the theme was
carried in harmonics with exquisite eff
feet: Faure's "Reve d'Amour," and for
encore Spanish Dance" by Faure; Fan
TASTE in E Minor" by Saint Saens
which gave opportunity for the display Of
splendid technic, closing with an addi-
tional number in an adaptation of the old
song, Believe Me. If All Those En-
dearing Young Charms"
The club, under the inspiring direction
of Mrs. Blair. added new laurels to those
won on former occasions. Never before
has the quality of tone been SO uniform
ly mellow and beautiful throughout the
parts of the chorus, and in attack and
phrasing the members sang as one voice.
The opening number, Rubinstein's Wan
derer's Night Song,' lost something of
it's effectiveness by an exaggeration of
the tempo, but the Indian Cradle Song
was admirable both in rhythm and tone
quality.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-10
TESTIMONIAL GIVEN
BY AN OLD RESIDENT
PLANT JUICE MAKES ANOTHER
STRONG FRIEND IN THIS WELL
KNOWN ROCK ISLAND MAN.

! Mr.. Fred Applequist, who lives at
| 1920 Third avenue i'll Rock Island.
made the following statement about
Plant Juice which he has personally
tested:
For years l suffered terribly with
Indigestion, dyspepsia and kindred
troubles. | heard and read so much
about Plant Juice that | decided 1t was
what | needed and gave II a trial. |
am glad to say that the results It has
given me are truly marvellous. have
never found anything that would give
me the relief that Plant Juice has and
am very glad to recommend it."
Plant Juice is wonderfully curative
remedy for all ailments of the stom-
ach, kidneys. liver blood and nerves.
II strengthens and vitaliZes the
entire system. Those who suffer from
Indigestion, gas or bloating after
meals, feeling of weight In the stom-
ach. no appetite. headaches, spots be-
fore the eyes, dizzy spells, constipa-
ton sour stomach, are weak and ner-
vous, sleep badly and wake up tired
in the mornings should lose no time
but try Plant Juice. For sale at the
Ballard Drug & Dental Co, 106 West
Second street I'm Davenport; the New
Harper House pharmacy in Rock Is
land; r. Jericho & Co, in Moline.
(Adv.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-10
C. BRUNSTROM IS
KEPT IN OFFICE
Reelected Astronomer of OBJ.
servatory No. 1 of North
Star Benefit.

Charles Brunstrom was last night re-
elected astronomer by observatory No.
l of the North Star Benefit associa-
ton and was given a Christmas pres
ent of s12 in appreciation of his SER
vices. 1t was decided to continue the
membership contest till April l. Fol-
lowing are the officers chosen:
Astronomer-Charle Brunstrom.
Assistant Astronomer - +. E. Ny
quist.
Treasurer-George Z. Landee.
Recorder-John A. Swanson.
Conductor-Adolph Lind.
Director-George w Johnson.
Membership Committee. V. Swan
son. Axel c. Anderson. Ernest Dahl
berg.
Delegates to the County Observatory
Charles Brunstrom, John \. Swan
son. {. V. Swanson. DR.. +. A. Eden,
G. a. Shallberg, George W. johnson.
Eliot W. Johnson. NJ. r. Carlson,
Charles G. Carlson. John Sallene.
Adolph Lind. Louis Pierson. George E
Landee, Thin II. Anderson. Sol Hirsch
Albert Scott, Mauritz Johnson. Peter
Olsen. Miss Lorena Aron, Mrs Ben
Swanson. Mrs. Josie Peterson. Mrs.
Charles II. Gcielin. Mrs. Hilda Ben
son. John Kjellberg. f. f. Nyquist.
Mrs J. II. Godelin
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-10
NEARLYS2,OOOFOR
ELKS' HOME FUND
Minstrels Put on by Local Lodge
Successful Beyond Ex-
pectations.

Between $500 and $4,000 was
cleared by the Elks' Ministries. the
second and closing performance of
which was given at the Moline theatre
last evening. The second perform
ance, like the first. was given 10 a
capacity house, the standing room
only sign being hung out at 7:30.
Rock Island and Davenport bills TO the
number Of several hundred were on
hand An entirely new line of jokes
was sprung and the singing and dane
ing went OF better than on the open
Ing night. Carl Adams. who con-
Quoted the Tshearsals. was the recip-
lent OF a real boquet. not the kind
which was passed from one performer
to another After the performance
Elks from the three cities enjoyed a
social session at the local club rooms
which lasted till after midnight.
The proceeds OF the two perform
anCas viii be added 10 the fund being
raised 10 provide home for the lodge
on the site ar Eighth avenue and Six
teenth street purchased some time
ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-10
OBITUARY RECORD
Mrs. n. n. Mckeever.

Mrs II. II. McKeever, formerly OF
this city, died at her home in Sacra-
mento, Cal. yesterday morning after
an illness of two months. She had
suffered from heart trouble for years
and a year ago left Moline in the hope
of being benefited by the climate of
the coast. Two months ago she was
stricken with paralysis, which finally
caused death.
Della Slusher was born in Ohio 4S
years ago. Twenty-siX years ago she
was married TO mir. McKeever. The
family lived in Moline Is years, the
hus band being employed at the pipe
organ factory. Besides the husband
three sons and daughter survive.
They are John of Moline, Carl of Chi
cago. Elmer of Rock Island, and Har-
riett at home. The remains will be
buried in California.
The bereaved husband is brother
of +. B. McKeever of this city whose
son-in-law, DR.. William Judkin, died at
Columbus. Ohio. at almost the same
hour as the wife of the brother in the
west.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-10
MYERS IS READY
To EQUIP M0RCUE
Coroner Says He Will Fit Out
Room if Supervisors Refuse
to Do So.

If the supervisors do not provide
for the equipment of the room in the
new city hall set aside for morgue
Coroner II. c. j. Meyer says he him
self will do so. When the city author
tiles notify me that the room is
ready" he said, Il will make arrange
ments TO have it fitted up with cool
ing board and the other necessary APP
paratus Then, in case of death I'M
der circumstances which demand an
inquest the police can take charge of
the remains. When | took charge Of
the Office last winter l instructed the
police of the two cities TO do this, but
they were unable to comply because
they had no place TO take the bodies
When the city hall in Moline was
being built / called the attention of
the commissioners TO the need for
morgue and they set aside for this
purpose one of the rooms in the base
ment
Rock Island also needs morgue
but so IA. nothing has been done in
regard to the matter"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-10
EAGLES HERE THE
Sd WEEK IN JUNE
Local Aerie Sets Approximate
Date for Entertaining State
Convention.
PREPARATIONS TO GO ON
Spirited Fight Made for Offices and
Members Ballot Till Early in
the Morning.

Moline will entertain the state con
vention OF Eagles during the third
week in June. 1914 This was decided
al the meeting OF the local aerie. No.
11I2. last evening Chairman John
erik and George VI. Gould OF the
committee on convention recommend
ed June L. Is and I9. but it was de
cided TO leave the exact dates open.
merely deciding upon the week
Preparations have been under way
for some time for the entertaining Of
the state convention II is the expec-
tation that the local aerie viii show
the visiting delegate about the best
time they ever had ~ a state meeting.
After the date mad been approximate
y settled the committee was voted a
large sum OF money and instructed to
proceed with arrangements.
Balloting OF officers for the local
aerie kept the members Al the hall
Till early ia Tire morning Every Office
was contested and in some cases sew
eral ballots were required The re-
cordinE secretary and treasurer were
reelected and I'd Brown finally tri-
over VIII Emandt in the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-10
REAL ESTATE MAN
FOR WIDERSTREET
Local Exchange Goes on Rec
ord in Favor of Improve
ment of Nineteenth.

Widening OF Nineteenth stree from
Twelfth avenue south 90 Colona ave
nue. is favored BY the Real Estate ex-
change. The subject came up for dis
cussion at the regular meeting and c.
W. Lundahl told Of the benefits 20
property nearby in particular and TO
the whole southeastern part Of the
city in general which viii result If the
improvement goes through. Only a
few Of The property owners are now
Directing. he said. and il is believed
that all opposition viii eventually be
Withdrawn
The housing question and the prob
lem OF providing factory buildings
for number Cf industries which Are
said 70 be- seeking site in Moline
were among other subjects discussed.
A. the next meeting Elmer r. Morgan.
who recently returned from California,
vii read a paper on real estate con
ditiOns on the Pacific coast.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-10
WIFE BALKS DEAL
OF HORSE TRADER
Mrs. John E. Lundquist Recov-
ers Sound Animal Exchanged
for Two Plugs"

John r. Lundquist, 1856 Thir zenith
avenue. traded horses one day last
week without asking the consent of
his wife. Later he regretted having
done so and his woe was not lessened
when he was arrested on complaint of
Ed Wager, the iveryman. charged
with larceny Justice Fred Entrillin
however, when the case was brought
before him this morning, dismissed
the charges.
LundqUist says he traded a perfectly
good gray horse to Jordan Mitten for
two other animals represented To him
70 be sound in every respect and not
over 10 years of age. Then he told
his wife
Mrs. Lundquist did not like the deal
and frankly told her husband so. lie
called in veterinarian and found, he
says. that his new team was not as
represented, each being about II
years old and having poor teeth. He
went 10 patch the matter up with Nit
ten. Ed Wager was present at the in
terview and offered to- buy the gray
from Mitten and finally did so.
This did not give Lundquist the re-
lief he sought and so yesterday az err
noon Mrs Lundquist went 10 the
Wager livery stable and took the gray
horse home. About the same time she
delivered the two animals which had
figured in the trade to Mitten. mas
much as no harm appears to have
been done beyond restoring original
conditions the justice declined to see
any cause for criminal prosecution.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-10
GRAND OFFICERS COMING
Will Help Install Newly Elected Royal
Arcanum Heads.

WI III f1elp install ''SJ
Arcanum Heads.
Officers were elected last evening
by council No. 2OO9. Royal Arcanum
as follows:
Regent. r. Lundeen.
Vice Regent-R. b. Newell.
Orator-G. :. Lowe.
Secretary-W. r. Speer.
ColIector-Dr r. Grafiunt
Treasurer-G. A. Watt.
Chaplain-G. r. PingeL
Guide-G W. Porter.
Warden-C. o. Vermillioh
Sentry-E. : Johnson.
Trustee. J. Donegan-
Captain of Degree Team-U. E Lun-
deem
Representative TO Grand Council
y. A Holt: alternate. DR.. F. Grafund.
Installation viii take place Jan. s,
when Grand Regent Harvey Stricken
and Supervising Medical Examiner W.
p. MacCracken. both OF Chicago. will
be present TO assist in the ceremon-
les. An oyster supper for members
will be given. II. II. Colby last even
ing told OF an automobile trip through
Europe.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-10
CRAZY GEORGE"
COATES FATALLY
HURT UNDER AUTO
Well Known Eccentric Charac-
ter Struck by DR.. Leipold's
Machine.
DIES ON WAY TO HOSPITAL
Dancing in Street He Steps in Wrong
Direction When Warned of
Approaching Danger.

/ George Coates. an eccentric charac-
/ ter known all over the county, was
fatally injured this morning at 11;2O
when struck by an automobile driven
by DR.. A. T. Leopold. Both wheels on
enc side of the machine passed over
him and he died while being removed
TO the city hospital. An inquest will
be held at the Esterdahl undertaking
rooms this evening at : o'clock.
DR.. Leopold, accompanied by his
mother, was on his way to Siivis,
driving east on Fifteenth avenue at the
rate of II or 10 miles an hour. the
doctor says. Between Ninth and
Tenth street Coates was standing in
the roadway near the curb. The doc
tor IS under the impression that he
was engaged in one of his fantastic
dances which he executed whenever
able TO attract half dozen spectators.
The doctor sounded his horn and
turned out of the way. but Coates, af-
ter looking at the approaching ma
chine turned partly around and then
stepped directly in front of it.
Struck by Fender.
There was no time to stop nor turn
further out of the way. The unfor-
tunate man was caught between the
fender and the radiator on the right
side of the auto and thrown TO the
pavement. both right wheels passing
over his body.
The doctor stopped and helped car
ry Coates into Il nearby store and call
ed for the Csy ambulance. As there
was some difficulty in getting it he
procured an automobile and while in
this on the way to the hospital death
came, probably the result of internal
injuries.
Coates was probably 65 years of age.
He formerly made his home between
Hampton and Rapids City, living in
dugout From time to time he made
trips TO the cities, usually driving
pair of gray donkeys and walking be-
side the rig At street corners where |
he could get crowd he would dance |
and sing tuneless songs of his own
for the pennies which |
came his way. Lately he had |
been living on the Gus AXelson farm |
on the Coaltown road south of the
city.
About three months ago he under
went a serious attack of Illness and
was attended by DR.. Leopold.
Everybody His Friend.
Coates. or Crazy George" as he was
better known, while far from normal
N his mental equipment, was absolute
V harmless and everybody who knew
lin was his friend.
While his income was very small.
lie always managed to save a portion
IF it every week. His frugality of
living made it possible for him to ac-
emulate considerable real estate
property which is scattered over the
county. 1t is said that his real estate
holdings are worth several thousand
dollars.