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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-24
JOSEPH FELS DIES
AT PHILADELPHIA
Millionaire Single Taxer ~
Phganthropist Pneumohi"
Victim,

Philadelphia. Pa, Feb. 24.-'
Fels, millionaire soap manu.
single tax advocate and phlia. tro,,,
died at his home here yesterday liz
pneumonia after a brief iilness-
was 81 years old. 49,. cd.
Mr. FEELS spent most of his time au-
vocating the doctrine OF the sins
In both this country and Great Dr.
He recently returned from :,
where he had given a large POI
his fortune to the creation anu ne
tenance of a single tax coopefau'e
colony near London.
EMPLOYEES Of his firm in this ci's
benefit by a profit-sharing sys'e"
which he inaugurated.
Although he early became an ao'o-
cate of Henry Georges ideas, IL was
not until he went to live in Engiano
about eight years ago as the Engllsh
representative of his firm that MT
Fels began to devote almost all MS
time, money and energy to the cause
OF the single tax.
Since then his friends estimated he
expended more than 100000 annually
and visited every part of the world to
advance the propaganda Not only was
he a leader in the cause in this coun'
try and England, but he was large
contributor to funds for the single tax
campaign in Denmark, Germany
France, Spain, Australia, New Zealand
and Canada, matching dollar for dol
lar and amounts given by all other
contributors.
His guaranee 10 the Fels fund in
America, with headquarters in Cincin
natl, was s25, 900 q year. He was also
one of the financial hackers OF the
Arden colony IN Delaware and Fair
hope colony near Mobile. Ala, where
the theory of the single tax was given
practical demonstrations.
Mr.. Fels was prominent as a speaker
and writer, as well as a contributor for
the cause which he advocated, and
even during his last illness was en-
gagged in preparing an article on the
subject.
Chicago, ILL.,, Feb. 24.-Word was re-
ceived in Chicago last night OF the
death of Samuel Waters Allerton, for
more than half a century prominent IN
Chicago. industrial affairs. He died at
his winter residence in Pasadena, Cal,
of diabetes, to which he had long been
subject
Mr.. Allerton went to Pasadena last
November, intending to stay until May
He was joined in December by Mrs.
AlIerton and a daughter, Mrs. Hugo
tombstone. The son, Robert H. Aller-
ton, is abroad. and burial arrangements
have not been made. The funeral ser
vice in Pasadena will be held today.
Mr.. AIlerton, pioneer packer, farmer.
financier. and one time candidate for
mayor OF Chicago against Carter Har-
rison: rightfuliy could lay claim to
more work for making the greater Chi
cago than almost any other citizen. He
was Sc years old.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-24
Innanlmatory rheumatism Quickly
Relieved.

Morton l. Hill OF Lebanon. Ind,
says: My wife hac fnnammatory
rheumatism in every muscle and
Joint: her suffering was terrible and
her BODY and face were swollen al
most beyond recognition; had beer
IN bed for six weeks and had eight
physicians. but received NO benefit
until she tried DR.. Detchon's Relief
for Rheumatism II gave immediate
relief and she was able TO walk In
three days / am sure II saved her
life" Sold by Otto Grotjan. 1901 Sec
ond avenue. Rock Island. and Gust
6chlegel & Son. go Second street
DavenDort-(Adv.)
Three Months Free.
Subscriptions TO Indian River Farm.
er. for truckers. fruit growers. general
farmers and folks who want 10 know
about Florida. Address Indian River
Farmer. Vero. Fla--(Acv.j
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-24
BE SURE it's WNREGAEYP

Wiley Wednesday evening by cs's
oSn his home to help him ceieols1 !
at EeIIl birthday. a very pleasant eve
E'' spent during which an oss'si y
was served.
RF. Tridor is having MS nuns =
%. Maple street remodeleo . :.
ooutn Aom, bath room ana are "A
ing to gill be added. The in'sl' 49,,
porch corated and hard wOo o.. a 81
be deVnaid. Mr.. and Mrs TriaO, ~. -
VIII De his their home when nnls ms,
10 make is being done by C0lu'''
H. ne E. "Ma1y6weil and his men
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-24

Claims Filed Against Estate
Claims aggregating s3s.10s.24 are TO
be fled against the estate of the late
Seymour Barr. according 20 an an
nouncement made by Attorney Isaac
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-24

Licensed 70 Wed.-Frank E Miller,
Davenport. Josephine Malone. Daven-
port: vandell L. Coleman. Davenport.
Bertha Schmidt. Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-24

Putnam Home 5Iazes; No Loss.-
A blaze starting from an overheated
chimney at the homo OF Z X. Putnam,
III Dennison avenue. caused practic-
ally no loss. The ere was extinguish-
ed within a few minutes after the
blaze was FIRST discovered.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-19
Up-to-Date Jokes

'Have you a MATCH" asked the
chronic bore, who had dropped into
the busy mans office for a chat. my
cigar has gone out"
1T seems to have the advantage of
you" remarked the busy man.
"How's that?" queried the chronic
bore.
ut knows what It ought to do" re-
piled the busy man.
Thomas" said the mother, Sc
verely, someone has taken a big
piece of ginger cake out of the
pantry"
Tommy blushed guilty.
"Oh, Thomas!" she exclaimed 81
didn't think it was in you!"
1T amt ALL replied Tommy. Part
of it's in Elsie"
The bored youth turned to his din
ner partner with a yawn.
Who is that strange looking man
over there who stares at me SO
much?" he drawled
"Oh, that Professor Jenkins" she
replied, the famous expert on in
sanity"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-19

him much trouble on this subject
Not likely" cried my father. I'm
clear her of that, anyway"
so | thank you for myself and for
my family" continued my husband.
and Oh, yes, OF course"
(this TO Lady Margare) Il thank you
for my wife also, and and
that's ALL"
| felt sick and cold and ashamed.
A rush of blood came under the skin
of my face that must have made me
red to the roots OF my hair
In all this speaking about my mar
rage there had not been one word
about myself-myself really, a living
soul with all her future happiness at
stake. l can not say what vague i'm
pulse took possession of me. but I re-
member that when my husband sat
down | made a forced laugh, though
knew well that | wanted to cry.
In an agony of shame was be-
ginning TO feel wild desire to as
cape from the room and even from the
house, that l might breathe in some
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-19
o A Bachelor S Diary
By MAX.

with me the sorrow Elizabeth's Going
Home caused, are fairly foolish in their
dolatry of Manette.
l had my nurse on my left and be-
pretty sister on my right, and the
chairs at the sides of the table were oc-
cupied by the cooks. the maids, the Of
flee boys and several other office en-
ployees.
l shall not tell about the dinner II
was perfect, but then the dinners in NV
home have always been that sun
pose this is because 1 am a bachelor
At least all the walls about imperfect
meals come from the married men.
l went up to see the ballroom on
the third floor after the dinner. ana
Mannette and 1 led the grand march
and we danced. 1t was the first time
the room had been opened since the
Christmas before Elizabeth left us when
there was big tree in the center of the
room, and she distributed gifts to
number of poor children
The memory depresses me. wonder
if we ever entirely outgrow the memory
of the little graves in our lives; and
after l had danced with my nurse and
INC CUM was 6idu " JOIN the wall
flowers and throw off every effort To
be gay.
'She would be so tall she would reach
to my shoulders by now" said to
Richards, who took seat beside me.
And handsome young woman, too"
returned Richards with sigh; Il never
saw a child that gave promise of so
much beauty of face and mind as she"
Her name was not mentioned be-
tween us 1t was not necessary When
ever woman goes with man to Geth
semane, she ever afterward understands
the origin of his least little sigh
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-19

lovely in his eyes even as was Rachel,
wise as was RebecCa, and dutiful as
was Sara.
Beautiful" whispered Aunt Bird
get to Lady Margaret. It's what l
always was myself in the days of the
dear Colonel"
And now said the Bishop. before
YOU drink this toast and call upon The
noble bridegroom to respond to il"
tanother deep bow to my husband) Il
viii ask for a few words from the two
legal gentlemen who have carried out
the admirably judicious financial ar
engagements without which this happy
marriage would have been difficult. #
not impossible"
Then my husbanos lawyer, with
SuperciliouS smile on his clean
Shaven face, SAID it had been an honor
TO him TO assist in preparing the way
Tor the "uncrowned king OF ELAN"
cit has. sir" cried my father in a
loud voice. which Strengthened the
sentlcmsu'S face iuStautlyD Aal
finally Mr.. Curphy. speaking through
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-19

his long beard, congratulated my IA
Their and my husband equally on the
marriage, and gave it as his opinion
that there could be no better use for
wealth than to come to the rescue N
an historic family which had fallen on
evil times and only required a little
money to set II on its feet again.
1.-The bride and bridegroom! cried
and there was much cheering, with
cries of His Lordship," His Lord
ship"
All through the speech making my
husband had rolled uneasily in his
chair. He had also helped himself
frequently from the decanter. so that
when he got up TO reply he was
scarcely sober.
In his drawing voice ne thanked
the Bishop, and said that having made
up his mind to the marriage he had
never dreamt OF raising difficulties
about religion. As To the modern no.
tons about the relations OF husband
and wife. he did not think a girl
brought up in a convent would give
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-19

But taking those rare lips of yours
For some fresh. fragrant, luscious flowers,
| thought might there take a taste
Where so much sweetness ran to waste
Besides, know this. never sting
The flower that gives me nourishing,
But with kisse, or thanks do pay
For Honey that beare away.
lis said he laid his little scrip
OF Honey fore her ladyship,
And told her las some tears did falD
That that he took. and that was all.
At which she smird and babe him goe
And take his bag; and this much know.
When next he came a-pilfring so.
He should from her full lips derive
Honey enough to I'LL his hive.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-19

of the free wind outside, when all at
once l became aware that somebody
else was speaking.
1t was Father Dan. He had risen,
unannounced, from his seat at the end
of the table. l saw his sack coat,
which was much worn at the seams /;
saw his round face. which was
flushed: l heard the vibrating note in
his soft Irish voice, which told me he
ing.
To Be Continued Tn.nnnrrn>n
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-19
CHENEY'S
EXPECTO RANT
Cures Group, WhOOping Cough

Fifty years the market and sold everywhere
for sse Best medicine for Group. colds and sore
throat affections. Don't be led away By new and
untried remedies Stick 70 Cheney's ExpectoEanI
Il u sure-tAdEt-l
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-19

do US the honor TO visit the island
oftener now that his friend had mar
ried into IL.
But. my dear Betsy" said my hus-
band, who would live I'm this God
forsaken place If he could help it,
God forsaken, is it2' said my
father Maybe SO. sir-but that's
what the cuckoo said after he mad
eaten the eggs out Of the thrush 3
nest and left a mess of IL
Aunt Bridget was talking in doleiul
tones to Lady Margaret about my
mother saying she had promised her
on her deathbed to take care of her
child and had been as good as her
word, ALWAYS putting me before her
own daughter, although her ladyshlp
would admit that Betsy was hand
some girl, and, now that his lordship
was married, there were Few IN Inc
island that were At for her,
"Why, no. Mrs. Macleod said my
husband. after another significant
glance at his friend, Il dare say
you've not got many who can make
enough to keep a carriageY
Truth enough. sir" said my father
We've got hundreds and tons that
can make debts though.
The breakfast came TO an end at
length, and almost before the last
of the walters had left the room my
father rose to speak.
Friends ALL" he said. the young
married couple have to leave us Tor
the afternoon steamer.
In this weather. said somebody,
pointing up to the lantern light
through which the sky was now dark
ening.
"Chut! A puff OF wind and slant
of rain. as I've been saying to my
gel here But my SON in-law LORD
Raa" Qoud hammering on the table,
my SON n-law says ne has to be IN
London tomorrow, and this morning
my daughter has sworn obedience.
What's that? Something IKE II
then, so she's bound to go along win
him So I'LL mp your glasses TO the
brim and drink to the brlde ana
bridegroom"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-19
BY HALL GAME.

Copyright. 1912. by Hearsts Magazine.
Copyright, 1913, by Hearst Magazine.
Copyright in Great Britain Copyright.
1918. by J. b. Lippincott Company.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-19

ERE these DANNY
matinee idol chubby and dossheade the rowing
AphrCdite GIRL daughter wealthy
with youth his leading The Bee
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-19

It chanc't bee did fit that way
(After a dew or dewike shower,
TO tipple freely in flower.
lie drank so much he scarce could stir,
And so she took the pilferer.
And thus surprised (as filchers use)
He thus began himselfe t excuse:
sweet Lady Flower, l never brought
Hither the least one thieying thought;
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-02-24
MlLLRURN

Miss Bee Crandall, of Brooklyn,
was the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Har-
vey M. Roberts, of Old Short Hills
road, yesterday.
A talk on practical laundry work
will be given at the Short Hills Clup
today by an expert. The talk Will be
given under the auspices OF the
Housewives League.
Jerome Alexander and family, who
have been occupying the George =.
Kobbe house, on Western drive,
Short Hills, since November, VIII
leave about March l for their resi-
dence at Hartford, Conn.
At the Women's Club East Orange,
yesterday afternoon, Mrs. ]. Victor
Onativia, jr., and Lee Gwynne, OF
Short Hills, gave fancy dances. The
affair was under the auspoices of the
Orange Bide-a- Wee Home.
A meeting of the Brookside Social
Club will be held this eveing in their
headquarters in Lonergan's Hall,
Millburn avenue.
The first annual reception of the
Boys Visiting Club of Millburn will
be held this evening at the home of
Robert Marshall, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
William J. Marshall, of Main street.
The club is composed of schoolboys
and meets every week at the homes
of the members.
The bowling game scheduled for
last night at Summit between the
Millburn and Waverly teams in the
Lackawanna League was postponed.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-02-24

ago, she collapsed on the stage of
the Casino Theatre and was taken
away to a hospital, where she has
been ever since, cared for by weekly
contributions from the other "firehy"
girls. They were girls who realize
that at any moment their hearts may
catch the syncopated beat of the rag
time music to which they dance.
Dr. Mccall Anderson, who dag
nosed Kitty Ardavani's case, calls it
mitral stenosis with reorganization.
She collapsed on the stage and then
coughed because she had overstrained
her heart and the blood was forced
into the lower lung, producing oede-
ma. The doctors thought at first
that the little "firefiy" girl must
surely die. But after months of lying
quietly on her back in a hospital cot
that danger is past. The "firefiy"
girl won't die-proyided she never
tries to dance again.
Her case contains a lesson for all
"firefy" girls-and there are millions
of them all over the United States
millions who don't know and maybe
who won't believe, even now, that
there is such a thing as ragtime
heart
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-02-24

School. for which $4,000 was appro-
priated several months ago.
A lecture on Italy, Illustrated by
stereopticon slides; the playing of
games, dancing, vocal and instru-
mental music and refreshments
formed a social given last night under
the auspices of the Girls Friendly
Society in the Episcopal Church of
the Holy Communion. Many members
of the Girls Friendly Society of All
Saints Church, Orange, were present,
Mrs. Henry A. Pulsford, Miss Helen
Behrman and Miss Anna Roland
played the piano. Miss Helen Leach
was in charge of the program.
Harry w. Champenois is chairman
of a committee in charge of the ar
rangements for a dance to be given
Saturday night at the South Orange
| Field Club.
The Fortnightly Card Club will
hold a meeting tomorrow afternoon
at the residence of Mrs. Wilfred Nor
ris, Second street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Francis G. Hassel-
man, of Turrell avenue. will give a
dinner and dance at their residence
tonight for Miss Helen Krell, of New
York. On Saturday afternoon Miss
Dorothy Hasselman will entertain at
tea and dance.
Services will be held in the Church
of Our Lady of Sorrows tomorrow
(Ash Wednesday, at and $3.50 o'clock
in the morning, O'Clock in the after
noon and 7:45 o'clock in the evening.
Ashes will be distributed at all the
services except the Z o'clock mass
Mr. and Mrs. Henry s. Haskins en-
tertained at tea and dance yester-
day afternoon at their home, Hart
ford road.
Mrs. Percy Byron, of Ralston ave-
nue.. gave a dinner at her home last
night in honor of Mrs. William Urqu-
hardt, of Buffalo, who has been her
guest for a few days.
Despite the storm last night the re-
ception and dance given in the gym
nasium of Columbia School under the
auspices of the Children of Mary
Sodality of the Church of Our Lady
of Sorrows was larkely attended.
| The committee in charge of the sue
cessful event consisted of Miss Mary
Holman, Miss Lillian Kirwin, Miss
NAV Skeffington, Miss Rita NC
Carthy, Miss Mary Mccarthy, MISS
Miss Antoinette Nickl. Theodore
Feindt was floor manager at the
dance.
The Home and School orchestra
will hold a postponed rehearsal TO-
night in the auditorium Of Columbia
| School.
Miss Dorothy Russell, Of New York.
is spending several days as guest OF
Miss Evelyn Gooch, of Ridgewood
road.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-02-24
FAIL TO AGREE ON
STREET PAVEMENT
Millburn Township Committee
TO Consider improvement in
Executive Session.

The Millburn Township Committee
discussed against last night the i'm
provement of Main street. No deci-
sion was arrived at regarding the ma
terial to be used. The matter will
be takens up at an executive session
on Monday night.
The State Board of Equalization of
Taxes asked that the township maps
be sent to Trenton for examination.
The committee did not take kindly
to the idea of allowing the maps to
go out of their possession and will try
to have them examined in Millburn.
The resignation of John Lonergan,
assistant fire chief, was received but
no action was taken as Mr.. Loner-
gan failed to give any reason for his
action. The matter was laid over I'M
til a future meeting.
William Dunster, of the local tele-
phone service, was appointed super
intendent of the fire alarm system.
Recorder Magee informed the COM
mittee that the township was likely
to become involved in another suit
over the custody of another illegiti-
mate child, which was born in Mill
burn about tleven months ago. Since
its birth it had been in the care of
Mrs. Thomas Bosworth, of MiIlburn
avenue. The mother of the child had
for time contributed to its support.
but had moved away.
Mrs. Bosworth had applied to the
overseer of the poor to be relieved of
the child's care. He refused to have
anything to do with the case as the
mother was a resident of Summit.
The oversoor of the poor of Summit
also refused to take care of the child.
The recorder was instructed to take
the matter up with the township
counsel to have the legal residence Of
the mother esta blished.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-02-24
BELLEvILLE

a special meeting Of the Board o.
Education viii be held Thursday
night for the purpose Of considering
appropriations to be made at the
annual election, March II.
The regular meeting of the Town
Council will be held tonight. It IS
expected that a number of new or
dinances will be presented for adop-
ton.
There was a large attendance at
the dance and reception given last
night BY the Liberty Junior Field
Club in Belleviile Hall. Harry White
and Fred johnson looked after the
dancing. while the following CON-
mittee had charge of the arrange
ments: James Geary, Andrew Kraft,
John Kraft, Harry White, Antonio
John John, George Morrow, Uirieh
Johnson, Arthur Christie, Frederick
johnson and James Geugerella-
a special meeting Of the Patrol
mems Benevolent Association will be
held Thursday afternoon in the pc
lice court.
A reception was rendered the con-
gregation BY the official board OF
Wesley Methodist Episcopal Church
in the chapel last night. The follow
ing committee was in charge: c. G
Hemingway. S. W. Ackerson and
Nelson Babcock.
The fire department was called out
last night to check a small blaze
in the hom5 of Louis Lockwood, of
Terry street A match dropped on
some bed clothing was responsible
for the blaze. The fire was extin-
guished with but little damage
The annual entertainment and
dance of the Belleville Club viii be
held tonight in Bellevflle Hall.