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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-16
SILVIS

The following are the officers for
the Baptist church for the ensuing
year:
Church Clerk-w. Hadden.
Church Collector-H. II. Cowles.
Treasurer-W. l.. Johnson.
Trustee for three years.. V. Hok-
inson.
Organist-Mrs. II. H. Cowles.
Choir Director-Oscar Johnson.
Sunday school officers:
Superintendent of Primary Depart
ment-Helen Flynn.
superintendent Swanson.
Secretary-Mary Korning.
Treasurer-A. Lundberg
Pleasant Valley camp, r. n. A, met
Tuesday evening in the Masonic hall
and installed the following officers for
the ensuing year.
Oracle-Edith Wandless.
Past Oracle-Minnie Ball.
Observation-Disclosures Hampson.
Receiver-Mary De Bourcey.
Charlottesville Hansen.
Marshal-Jennie Clark.
Assistant Marshal-Genevieve Walk
er.
Inner Sentinel-Ella Frey.
Outer Sentinel-Viola Breeze.
Managers-Kate Claim, Effie Solo,
mon and Flossie Lund
The members and friends of the
Baptist Ladies' Aid society met at the
home of Mrs. Conrad Nilsson last We'd
nesday afternoon.
c. Stewart of Urbana visited friends
here last week
Last Saturday evening Mr.. and Mrs.
Nicer entertained the Coun-
try club at their home on Twelfth
street.
The regular monthly meeting of the
ocal library board was held at the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-16
YUMA

Rev. and Mrs. Aten are enjoying a
visit from their daughter. Mrs. Marcay,
of Pana, Ill.
Mrs. Theodore Frels' brother of
Wyoming is spending few days with
her and other relatives.
Edgar Walthers is serving on the
grand jury this week.
Revival meetings are in progress at
Rose Hill. Rev. Mr.. Wilsted, the pas
tor, is conducting the service.
Rose Hill school has been closed for
.wo weeks, two of the pupils, son
of William Kiebe and Frank Wakes
little daughter, having scarlet fever.
Miss Allie Beal has returned from
Rich Falls after few days visit VIZ
relatives and friends.
Mrs Clint Donahoo gave a dinner
Friday to a number of friends and
rela ives. Everyone had very enjoy
able time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marion Walker visited
their daughter, Mrs. Clyde Wake, Fri
day.
Hazel Cox spent Saturday and Sun
day at home.
Miss Mary Pasco, who has been
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-16
FOSTER

The luncheon served at the home of
Mrs. Edward Feldman's, ST., last We'd
nesday was we'll attended and a very
Interesting program was rendered. The
next meeting will be held at the home
OF Mrs. Wilson Downey Wednesday,
Feb. 4.
Rev. c. L. Edwards filled his appoint
ment at the Baptist church Sunday
morning and evening. his family ac-
companying him. They are visiting at
various homes in this vicinity during
this week.
Miss Della Bowser and brother,
Boney Bowser. spent Saturday and
Sunday in Muscatine visiting relatives
The busiest and migntiest little
thing that ever was made is Cham.
berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets.
They do the work whenever you re-
quire their aid. These tablets change
weakness into strength, listlessness
into energy. gloominess into joyous
ness. Their action Is so gentle one
don't realize they have taken a pur-
gative. Sold by all druggists-
(Adv.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-16
DAY IN DAVENPORT

fires has been very pronounced during
tho past few years. Chief Denger at
tributes this condition to the largely
Increased consumption OF soft coal.
On account OF the high price OF hard
coal. more families every year are
boing converted to the use of soft coal
In furnaces. AS f. we'll known soft
coal generates sparks. which in turn
start many a conhagration. On the
other hand no sparks eminate from the
burning OF hard coal. IF people would
throw a piece OF zinc. say from one
fourth to one-half pound in weight. into
their furnace and allow II to burn. II
will thoroughly clean out the pipes and
chimneys. This should be done when
the roof is damp and OF course should
be watched at the same time de-
clGred Chief Denger.
JOY Riders Cause Smash Up-Four
midnight Joy riders in a high power
automobile. driving Eecklessly west on
Second street. drove their machine
into the buggy of Harry Doyle, who
lives on Jersey Ridge road. badly dam
aging the vehicle. Mr.. Doyle had
narrow escape from serious injury.
The joy riders failed TO slacken the
speed of their machine and have not
been apprehended. The accident hap
pened in the 100 block on West Sec
ond street Mr.. Doyle Immediately
notified the Davenport police. He
could give but a meager description
of the machine and occupants. IL Is
believed the fender OF the car was
broken by the collision. The rear
wheels of the buggy were broken.
Or. 6rowder Receives appointment
DIR. Joseph NJ. Browder. 2406 Airing
ton avenue. was appointed yesterday
morning by Judges Maurice Donegan
and William Theophilus. probation Of
fcer. to succeed Henry Ditzen, who
rendered his resignation several days
ago The other applicant was Ser
geant Homeyer OF the Davenport po-
lice department. At a conference the
two Judges decided that DIR. Browder /
was the best fitted OF those mentioned /
for the position. He was highly recon- I
mended by business and professional 1
men of the city. Mr.. DitSen's resigna- |
ton was formally accepted and DIR. !
PROVIDERS commission signed. He 4
will assume charge OF his new duties I
DR.. Browder was for
merry 4 school teacher as well as prac-
,icing physician and for time was
city street inspector.
BeIIiaerents Jailed for Assault
Robert Fort and Harry Larkins were
tent TO jail for 30 days by Magistrate
fo- an attack on Albert
Steign, said TO have occurred at the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-16
Upper CENT LAND
NOW CULTIVATED
Department Of Agriculture Es-
Inmates S29, 100000 Acres
Are Not in Use.

Washington, Jan. 16.-Only 81 per
cent of the tillzble land OF the United
States Is actually under cultivation.
according to estimates of the depart
ment Of agriculture, based upon re
ports of $4,000 correspondents. These
reports were obtained In order to gain
information as to the tillable area OF
the United States, the amount OF land
that cannot be used for crops that
have to be plowed, but available for
pasture or fruits, and the total num-
Der o. acres that never can be used for
agricultural purposes. From the re-
turns. which were generally very con-
sistent, preliminary estimates have
been made for each state and for the
United States. Further investigation
in the far western states may modify
somewhat the present estimate for
those states.
The entire United States, excluding
foreign possessions, contains about
1900, 900, 900 acres. OF this area about
60 per cent or 1,140,0O0,000 acres is
estimated to be tillable, that is capable
of being brought under cultivation by
means of the pillow. This includes land
already under such cultivation and
clearing, drainage, irrigation, etc.
361,000.000 acres or 10 per cent are
estimated to be nontillable but valu-
able for pasture or fruits. Only 81 per
cent or 399, 999,990 acres was esti-
mated TO be of no use for agriculture
present or future.
According to the census of 1909, the
land area in crops where acreage was
given was Gil 100000 acres. This is
about 16 per cent of the total land
area or about % per cent of the esti-
mated potential tillable area of the
United States, excluding foreign pos
sessions.
In other words, for every 100 acres
that are now titled, about 375 acres
may be titled when the country is fully
developed. In the development of the
agriculture of the country the land
which was most easily brought into a
state OF cultivation as the great Mis- |
sissirpi valley, was the first to be !
brought into such use. Extension of |
TILED area will be at greater expense |
for clearing. drainage, irrigation etc. |
The increased production of the future |
will be the result of increased yields |
per acre as well as extension of area.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-16

Richter Co. Loses Valuable Furs-
A shipment Of choice furs. valued ut
over $4,000. has mysteriously disap-
peared and Is believed TO have been
stolen from a sealed car OF the United
States Express company between New
York and Davenport. The furs be-
longed TO T. Richter & Company and
had been sent to q big house In New
York. They reached New York in
safety and when being returned were
shipped via the United States Express
company which runs scaled car
from New York TO Davenport daily.
That was the last ever heard OF the
furs- The Richter company expected
TO have the furs here by the holidays.
a delcy OF a few days excited no ser
icus apprehension but when over a
week passed by without the shipment
being heard from an investig alton was
Immediately begun. The furs were
traced TO the point OF leaving for Dav-
export in charge OF the express COM
pany. Whether they were actually
shipped IS not yet known But at
about the time that thu shipment
should have come throus one OF the
sealed cars OF the express company
running direct to Davenport, was
robbed between New York and Chi
cago. No other solution to the myster-
ious disappearance OF the valuable furs
than that they were stolen when the
car was broken into has yet been dis
closed In the shipment were over 10
skins. including 20 beavers sent here
by Montana parties and over so mink.
seal. fox and other skins. They had
been sent by the local fur house TO
New York for tanning
Treue sehwester Lodge InstaIls-
The annual installation of the officers
OF Treue Schwestsr lodge took place at
Nienstedt's hall and the following were
Obligated for office for the ensuing
year: Ex-bardin, Anna Peters; upper
hardin, Maggie Claussen; under bar
din. Fredericka Ruesz; secretary,
Anna Schroeder; financial secretary,
Maria Mohr: treasurer, Christina
Krenz- The installing officers were c.
II. Schroeder. grand deputy, and
Charles Loppe. another OF the state
officers Asmus Moldenscheidt and /,
Rudolph Hebbeln, two other grand Of .
ncers of the organization. were pres
ent a. the ceremonies.
Fir Chief Discusses Prevention
-Over so per cent OF the fires in Dav-
export at the present time are due to
defective chimneys and fues." de-
clared Fire Chief Denger in discussing
the large number of calls. So far this
month there have been IS calls. Last
year the total number for the II
reached 37S. The increase in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-16

quite I'll for the past week, Is nov
somewhat better. .
Rose Hill Aid society met at hrs
Julia Dow's home Wednesday aFs'
noon with a large attendance Inc
next meeting will be with Mrs. san
Schafer in an all day session Weanes'
day, Jan. 81.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Wainwright 9.
Osborn entertained a number u
friends and relatives at dinner FRIDAY.
Mrs. Jessie HAIRLESS of Quinc! y
visiting Mrs. William Nicholson.
Boyd McMichael went TO Cnicaso
with cattle Tuesday.
Mrs. Sheldon Mumma and hls'
Ralph Beal were business callers u
Moline Sa urday.
woodman lodge Of Joslin had y
annual dinner Thursday.
Mrs. Sylvester Daily entertainea =
dinner Wednesday Mr. and Mrs. Hea''
Brandt. Mr.. and Mrs. s. s. Beals M
end Mrs. Charles Walthers, MI ~
Mrs. d. w. Mumma and Mrs. hiuae
Wainwright.
Only One "sromo ouInlne.
That is Laxative Bromo Quinlns
Look for the signature of e. w. Grow
Cures a Cold in One Day. Cures osr
in Two Days. 25c.-tAdv)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-16

Robert Fort and Harry Larkins were
sent TO jail for 30 days by Magistrate
Roddevig fo- an attack on Albert
Steign. said 10 have occurred at the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-16

Rock Island depot platform ut o'clock
yesterday morning. 5teign was badly
beaten up In the ARRAY and was held
as a witness against the two men.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-10-09

bonds to be used to pay for the build
ing of good roads. This is PROPOSE
ton to tax the labor and capital of
Cook county for the benefit Of the
land owners. Voters should order the
postpOnement of this action until leg
islative action and constitutional
amendments permit the payment Of
the expense of such improvements
by assessing the lots and parcels Of
land adjacent which receive the bene-
fits, in proportion to the benefit re-
ceived by each.-Geo. v. Wells, $3.50
South Park Az.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-10-09
MOTHERHOOD AND SIN

Editor Day Book:-In splendid
recent article you ask: els there any
reason why we should make the or
deal Of motherhood harder than ma
ture herself makes t." And, referring
to 'the woman who was soon to be
a mother" you describe the disdain-
full smiles of passing women or the
Sinking and winking of unthinking
men. In reply, allow me to ask: How
can we expect women to respect
motherhood when we teach them
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-10-09
VACANT LAND-WHY?

VACANT LAND-WHY?
Editor Day Book;-On the north
west corner and on the southwest
corner of Madison st. and Kedzie av.
are two pieces of vacant property
each 150x125 #. understand that
WieboIdt offered $1,000 a foot for
one corner and the Anheuser Busch
Brewing Co. $1,000 a foot for the
other corner. What l would like to
know is what amount of taxes he
pays on those pieces of property.
There are 225 feet of billboards on
each one. 1 can't see how it could be
classed a vacant property when those
billbOards bring in big revenue.
understand a man named Smith,
a banker, owns them. If you could
stand around there for awhile you
would hear every little while who
owns them or why are they vacant.
1 am informed that so per cent of the
land in Chicago is vacant and held
for speculative purposes.-Henry Ho-
gan, 1858 w. Harrison ST.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-10-09
LETTERS TO EDITOR
THAT SKUNKY TASTE

Editor Day Book:-I protest
against the Schlitz Brewing Co. all
the time advertising that beer in light
bottles has that skunky taste" 1
have found that skunky taste" in
Schlitz beer sometimes just as
in the others. l think the Schlitz
Co. is bum sport to all the time &C
cuse the other breweries of selling
rotten beer. The Schlitz Co. is help
ing the Anti-SaIOOn League.-A
Bartender. .-.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-10-09

Co. is bum sport to all the time ac-
cuse the other bTeweTies of selling
rotten beer. The Schlitz Co. is help
ing the Anti-Saloon LeagUe.-A
Bartender.
WHO PAYS FOR GOOD ROADS?
Editor Day Book:-There is moth
ing so obnoxious to the mind that
is stagnating in blissful ignorance
as reiteratfon. It refuses at first to
notice. It then becomes indignant.
Indignation begets attention, and at
tentiOn removes stagnatiOn and
brings results. The proof of this is
the amount of money invested in
street car advertisements, electric
signs and bulletin boards. If Perkins
Pink Socks are repeatedly called to
our attention we will begin by hating
Perkins and end by wearing his
socks. Provided the socks are good.
Reformers should note this fact
and not be discouraged.
Crystalline the reform and reiter-
ate. For this reason it is in order to
call the attention of the voters of Chi
cago to the bad policy Of endorsing
so many bond issues, which increase
the debt of the city and the burdens
of the producing forces of the city,
and give the pecuniary benefits of the
Improvements wholly to the small
proportion of the people who own the
land upon which we live. This is
wrong. The people who get finan-
ciaI benefit by taxation should pay
the taxes. People whose condition is
made worse by taxation should not
be made to pay for their own destruc-
ton. 1t is asked of the voters of Cook
county that they vote an additional
burden of 100000 upon all the peo-
pie Of Cook county in the shape Of
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-01-17
Lead in Life Insurance.

The life insurance of the people ( the United States is more than do' ble that of all the other countries ( the world combined.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-01-17
NEW EXPESS RATES
 EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY


 New express rates are to go into effect on February 1, according to tho ruling of the Interstate Com nierce Commission, and these leyv rates will in many cases Tean a reduction of fifty per cent. This an 4noltpceiTient has been made by J. G. Stnmpf, local agent of the Wells Fargo Express Company. The Ar kansas Railroad Commission has not as yet given it's approval to the new schedule, as it is said that same rates are higher than they have been here tcsore.
 A five-pound package of first class merchandise under the present rate from here to Chicago is $5.25. Under the new late it will be $3 90. All the new rates are based on packages weighing not more than 20-pounds All shipments of foods and drunks will go under a special rate. Ex- cepted articles are liquors, candies cOnsections, ice cream and sea foods.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-01-17
SYSTEM OF CRAFTS
 IS JURY CHARGE
Constable and Three Magistrates In. dicted at Hot Springs After
 An Investigation.

Hot Springs, Ark, Jan. 16.-A gen. uine sensation was sprung in official circles here today when the Garland county grand jury returned true bills against Magistrates Joe Afford, Tom Gladson and B. E. DuVall and Consta- ble Joe Lankford, charging them with maintaining system of graft in the administration of their respective township offices.
 The grand jury on yesterday in- dicted former Sheriff Hugh L. Hale, a candidate for sheriff, on charge of perjury He was arrested and made bond for his appearance. The indict- ment is presumed to have been the outgrowth of evidence taken before the grand jury relative to an investiga- tion of fes of the office while MT. Hale was serving as sheriff. It had been reported that Mr. Hale had collected fees for the transporting of persons to Little Rock from the county at this end and the state at the other end, which resulted in the calling of State Auditor Coffman to this city with some records which were sub jected to an investigation.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-01-17
LIQUOR PETITION IS
 FILED AT CAPITOL
PETITIONS HANDED TO COUNTY CLERK CONTAIN 12,59O SIGMA.
 TURES OF MEN AND WOMEN.
Instruments Filed by w. l.. Terry and M. F. FOrster-"Dry" Forces
 Are Busy Making Copies.

Little Rock, Jan. 16.-Petitions asking for the licensed sale of liquor in Little Rock, and bearing 12,500 sig natures were filed with the county |, clerk today by w. l.. Terry and M. .R Forster. There are ten bulky peti- tions comprising the one petition, and on each is the request for the re- turn of saloons. Immediately after the petition was filed ten representa- tives of the "dry" forces began copy ing the names and addresses.
 The petition raed as follows:
 ''In the County Court of Pulaski
 County, State of Arkansas:
 'We, the undersigned, state that we are adult white inhabitants living within the corporate limits of the City of Little Rock, in the County of Pulaski, and State of Arkansas. and do hereby ask and petition the County Court of said County that the li- censes for the sale of intoxicating liquors of all kinds including alco- holic, malt, vinous and spirituous liquors of all kinds, and all com pounds and preparations thereof) be issued for said City of Little Rock" !"
 Then follow the names, an average of more than 1000 on each petition
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-01-17
MACCABEES PLAN TO
 INITIATE BIG CLASS
Members Attend Luncheon And Out line Plans For Membership
 Campaign

If plans talked of at the annual re- view Thursday night by Maspha
 Tent No. 3, Knights of the Maccabees of the World mature, there will be fifty new members added in 1914. The record attendance for a year past was present and much enthusiasm prevailed. During the evening brief addresses. were delivered by Sir Knights P. M. Bridges, William Burke, A. S. Mayhew, Carl Voss, of Little Rock and J. M. eynolds, of Rob Roy.
 Following the meeting, the mem- bers repaired in a body to the Hotel Jefferson, where tempting luncheon was served. The Sir Knights at tending were:
 J. Hurley Culpepper, J. w. Poss, J. F. West, William Burke, F. A. Smither, G. A. Illing, c. J.Hardy i. c. Langdon, H. P. Reynolds, W. X. MeAdams, M. T. Bass, w. l.. P'sndergrass, J. D. Wilbourne, w. l.. Sanders, T. D. Nelson of Locust Cottage, c. H. Bulrks, K. M. Simp- son. George F. Merrick, l. F. Hor- ten, G. E. Peterson, J. D. Harrell, T. D. Jones, Carl Monk, G. A. Wall, j. M. Woodruff, lM. Gottlieb, J. B. Hart; T. $ :, Groves, W. A. Watts, E. I.ilhctt, R. ", Seymour, New Bal lard, A. V. Dunn, G. Johnson, J. M Reynolds, E. J. Voss, A. s. May hew, T. l.. Sallee, J. $. Knox, Sam Levi, N. P. Byrd, P. M. Bridges, A. Nj Riat, c. l.. Schrantz, J. B. West, s. J. Bumpass, Leonard Williams, J. F.. Mannschmidt, c. J. Mccoy, w. H. Blankenshipt, James Roberson, J. R Sanders Jr., Carl Voss of Little Rock, Geo. w. Smith, P. c. Ussery, J. A. Simpson, l.. H. Crutcher, w. M Blanton, J. A. Wright, F. D. Noble Jr., T. w. Mays, Sir Knights l.. C. Cook and S. H. Holland were visitors.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-01-17
Preacher and Lawyer
 Fight Over Licens 3
Wade James and Rev. FnlkersOn Mix It at Eureka Springs After
 Argument.

Berryville, Jan. i6.-Wade James attorney for the liquor interests, and Rev. Fulkerson, pastor of the Elk Street Methodist church, both of Flu, reka Springs, fought fist fight i'll front of the court house here this afternoon over the merits of the liquor petition.
 Attorney James charged that the census of Eureka Springs had been padded to defeat license. Rev, Fulk- erson denied and resented the charge Attorney James then dubbed Rev Fulkerson's crowd as band of crooks. A rapid mix-up followed, but friends seperated them. No serious physical damage <Rsulted.
 The affair q mNeeh feeling on both sides Ao9 ksssue.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-01-17
New Theory as to Lightning.

That lightning flashes appear to zie. gag is an optical illusion, according to a German scientist, who says the effect is produced by the eyes twitch- ing when flashes occur.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-01-17
State of Ohio, city of Toledo.
Lllcas County.


 Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he is senior partner of the firm of F. J. Cheney & Co.,, doing business in the City of Toledo, County and State aforesaid, and that said firm will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOL LARS for each and every case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by the use of HALLS CATARRH CURE.
 FRANK J. CHENEY. Sworn to befnre me and subscssscd in my presence, this. 9th day of De- cember, A. D.. 1886. (Seal '@' A. w. GLEASON,
 +-s Notary Public. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter- nally and acts directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Send for testimonials, free.
 F. J. CHENEY & CO.,, Toledo, O. Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
 Take Halls Family Pills for consti- nation.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-01-17
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of this order," said Thaw, who hat hoped to be free and probably out o the state by tomorrow. q suppose however, that Judge Aldrich has some good reason for it. There is nothing to do, but wait"
 Concord is not anxious to have Thaw leave. His departure if re- leased on bail, would mean the aban- ldonment of his $2OO a week suite at a hotel here and the incidental re- duction of the spending capacity of tjs lawyers, detectives and newspa- permen.