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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-12-30
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Non-coal.
Notice for Publication.

L. $; Land Office at Havre, Montana.
December IS, 1914.
Notice is hereby given that
HARRY Il. PATTON
of Iona, Montana, who, on October &c.
1911, made homestead entry. serial No.
0l3703. for SEA. E1aSWA, lots s and :.
section 6, township 25 north. range IL
east, Montana meridian, has filed notice
of intention to make three-year proof to
establish claim to the lane above describ-
ed. before Herbert D.. Schmidt. L. $. Com
missioner. at Fort Benton. Montana. on
the I'd day of February. 1915.
Claimant names as witnesses:
William Il. Lane, Frank s. Lawson,
Rollo NJ. Baldwin. knute Fosen. all of
Iona. Montana.
NJ. W. HUTCHINSON, Register.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-12-30
Must Give Honest WeiQht.

Helena, Dec. 2S.-According to tn,
report of John H. Riddle, deputy seal
er OF weights and measures, to Secre
tary of State Anderson, in the pas
two years ~1,425,SSO pieces of commodi
ty goods were inspected and there
were inspections of 23,274 scales
weights and measures. There were
500 measuring devices condemned. II
two Instances creameries were con
victed of selling short-weight butte,
and one liquor house OF violating the
net contents clause of the law.
The department has been unable tC
~substantiate complaints that short
weighing in coal is being practiced. the
report explaining that it is hard to OBJ.
tain at one time enough loads to ascer.
tain whether the condition exists, be-
cause as soon as a few loads have been
weighed knowledge of the investiga-
ton quickly spreads among the dealers
and drivers.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-12-30
TAX LIST

continued from page tive.)
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-12-30

Office of the Treasurer of Chouteau
county, Fort Benton, Mont, Dec. IS,
1914.
Notice is hereby given that the fore
going list contains the names of persons
and a description of the real property
which is delinquent for taxes due the
county of Chouteau for the year 1914.
with the amount of taxes and costs due
opposite each name. Unless the taxes.
so delinquent as aforesaid, together with
real property upon which such taxes are
a lien will be sold at public auction pom
the 23d day of January, 1915. in front
Of the county court house of said Coun-
ty.
Given under my hand this 2Sth day of
December, 1914.
W. Il. LF.ET
county Treasurer.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-12-30
Notice OF Special Meeting Of the Board OIL
County Commissioners.

Notice is hereby given that there will
be Il special meeting of the Boar of
County commissioners of Chouteau coun-
ty on the 4th day of January. 1915. at 10
Il. m, in the office of said board. The
purpose of said meeting will be the hear
ing of the evidence for and against the
granting of a petition for county road to
be known as the Hansen road. Also
for Il re-hearing on the petition for a
county road to be known as the Shep-
herd Butte road.
BY order of the Board.
j. LEE SEDGWlCK, County Clerk.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-12-30
Uniform Grading Of Grain.

Grain inspection in Montana does
not determine its grade in Minneapo
lis or the other large markets. Grad.
ing and dOckage gives buyers oppor
tunity for large personal profits. Lack
of uniformity of grading is a source
OF much loss to shippers. 1t is said
that Minneapolis sells millions of bu.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-12-30

The successful merchant advertises
his wares in the paper that has a
large circulation. Ask about it at the
River Press office.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-18
$500 BEQUEATHED
To THE W. F. M. S.
John H. Wilson's Will is Probat-
ed By Judge B. S. Bell
It's Provisions.

The will of the late John II. Wilson,
who recently passed away in Califor-
mia, was admitted to probate this
morning by Judge B. 5. Bell. Under
the terms OF the instrument, which
was drawn Aug &c. 1907. $500 is left
TO the local auxiliary of the Women's
Foreign Missionary society OF the
First Methodist church.
Miss Florence Head, granddaugh-
Ter and Delbert Head, grandson. are
given 500 each: r. X. Head, son-in-
law. was left SO; George Wilson
Kretzinger. grandson and Clara Kret-
Finger, granddaughter. are left $500
each: Bessie Patterson, granddaugh-
ter. was given $3.50: while the wife.
Mrs. Lydia Wilson, is given the home
stead on Fifth avenue. The rest OF
the estate is divided share and share
alike between the widow and two
daughters. Mrs. Clara J. Kretzinger.
Chicago. and Mrs. Annette NJ Ross.
Corando. Cal. The Central Trust &
Savings bank IS made executor. I'm
der the terms Of the codicil drawn
Nav 16. 1912. the share TO Mrs. Ross
which was given TO Mrs. Kretzinger
and DR.. Hastings Hart, Chicago. in
trust, was made a bequest outright
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-18
China,s Millions.

Any figures for the population CT
China must necessarily be more or less
unrelia BILE, inasmuch as the census man
is not much in evidence in the land of
the Celestials. The estimate. which is
probably somewhere near correct, is
f02. 100000. As TO whether the mil
lions OF China will ever become thor
oughly moderniZed in the sense that
the japanese are remains to be seen.
The Chinaman possesses plenty of
good sense and there seems to be no
valid reason why he should not some
time catch on to things and forge
ahead with the rest of the folks.-New
YORK Journal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-18
TWO GUARDS FOR
EVERY DELEGATE
Woodmen Insurgents Decide to
Double Up on Representa-
ton Where Strong
SEEK CONTROL OF STATE
Conference at GaIesburs Recommends
Extra Representative for Each
1000 Members.

Returned Rock Island delegates
state that the Fourteent congressional
district Woodmen insurgents yester
day at the meeting held at the court
house in Galesburg decided to recon-
mend that all county camps in the dis
trict OF insurgent leanings name addi-
floral delegates TO the state conven-
ton, one for each 1000 members.
Means were also discussed for raising
money with which to pay expenses of
tie delegates it is planned to so name.
Rock Island county, with a member
ship OF more than 5000, is entitled to
three delegates to the state camp, or
one delegate for each $3.50 members.
1t is the intention of the Insurgents IL
they control to make the delegation
nine instead of three.
Two to Watch One.
an other words" said Phil wilcher
today, I'VE want to have two men to
v atch each delegate BY the pro-
posed plan OF the insurgents six extra
delegates would be named. Mr.. WITCH
er was the Rock Island representative
at the Galesburg meeting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-18
STEALS WHILE IN
HOUSE OF FRIEND
Police Looking For Leon Archi
bold, Carbon Cliff, Who
Appears an Migrate.

Leon Archibold. a tailor, is missing
from Carbon Cliff with property valued
at So belonging Jointly to Paul d
De Prey and Mrs. Flossie De Smet
both also of Carbon Cliff. Rock Is
land police were today furnished a pic
ture of Archibold and notified OF the
circumstances Of his disappearance
He was last seen at East Moline Sat
urday afternoon. Two sons, aged II
and 9, and a daughter, Z years old
were deserted by Archibold.
Archibold was granted permission
to use a sewing machine at the home
representation that he wanted 70
make a suit. While in the De Prey
home he is said to have stole an over
coat, shirt. pair of shoes and necktie
belonging to De Prey. Mrs. Archibold
the complaint says, also secured
money from his wife.
While doing some work for Mrs. De
Smet Archibold is said to have stolen
So and a raincoat. De Prey estimates
his loss at $40 while Mrs. De Smet
says she is loser by SIS. Archibold
had been a resident of Carbon Cliff
six months. Eight months ago his
wife committed suicide at East Moline
after which he moved to Carbon Cliff.
Coming from Belgium to East Moline
three years ago. he had worked as a
tailor at irregular periods since that
time.
Two farmers of Carbon Cliff now
support the two sons of Archibold and
De Prey has the daughter OF the miss
ing man at his house. Archibold is 40
years old and is described as dark
complexioned and stockily built. He
is thought to have left East Moline
Saturday evening for Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-18
Choose by Districts.

Political guns we're expected to be
set for action this afternoon at Bloom
ington, when the supreme delegates
were to be named at the meeting of
the Royal Neighbors' camp. The SUI
preme delegates hold the fate of as
pirants for administrative offices at
the national convention to be held in
Rock Island in May. The supreme dele
gates. according to program, were to
be chosen by congressional districts
this afternoon at the closing session.
Representatives from five camps of
Rock Island are in attendance at the
meeting. Dr. Hada Burkhardt, SUI
preme recorder, is a candidate for re-
election. Mrs. G. a. Schoessel and
Mrs. Alice Gilliland. both of this city,
are announced as candidates for men,
bership on the board of supreme man.
ayers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-18
VICTIMS OF AUTO
CRASH WILL LIVE
Collision of Machine With
Street Car in Davenport Less
Serious Than Was Feared.

Henry Reimers of GIadbrook, Iowa,
who at first was believed to have been
fatally injured in the automobile acct
dent at Third and Gaines streets, Dav-
export, yesterday afternoon, will re-
cover, it was stated by his physicians
today. He is at st. Luke's hospital
and was still unconscious this after
noon but his symptoms were better
and there was said to be little danger.
OF the other four who were in the
auto when it collided with a street car
all are doing well. John Reimers, 1104
East High street, Davenport, who is
also being cared for at the hospital,
is the most seriously hurt being cut
and bruised. Claus Reimers, 921 West
Fourteenth street, Mrs. Elizabeth
Camp OF the same number and Mrs.
Hans Peterson of Gladbrook were only
slightly hurt.
The accident occurred at 2 o'clock
The auto containing the part descent
ed the Gaines street hill and turned
into Third street in front of a street
car and the two came together
head on.
The auto was dragged for some dis
lance before the car was brought 10
a stop. Those in the former FORUM
ately escaped being thrown under the
wheels. The auto was total wreck
while the street car was badly dam
aged.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-18
Acid Stomachs Are
Dangerous

Common Sense Advice by a Distin-
quished Specialist
cause acid irritates. and .infiames the
delicate lining OF the hest, stomach. thus
action of the stomach. and leading to
probably nine-tenths of the cases Of
stomach trouble from which people
suffer Ordinary medicines and medic
inal treatments are useless in such
cases. for they leave the source of the
trouble. the acid in the stomach, as
dangerous as ever. The acid must be
neutraliZed. and its formation prevent
ed, and the best thing for this purpose
is a teasDoonful of bisurated magnesia,
simple anti-actd. taken in a little
which not not only neutralizes the
acid. but also prevents the .fermenta-
ton from. which acidity Is developed,
distress may be eaten with impunity III
the meal Is followed with a little bi-
surated magnesia. which can be OBJ
tanned from any druggist, and should
alWsxs ha Kant h2ndx.-LAdxA
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-18
MILLINERY OPENING
ATTRACTING CROWD

The McCabe millinery opening ex.
hibition beginning this morning called
out an early delegation of women who
have been waiting for this first peep al
the really authoritative display of the
spring fashions as finally authenticate
ed by the famous modistes at the
worlds fashion centers.
The decorations, the flowers, the
lovely cadences of the hundreds of
canaries as they warbled forth their
greetings to the throngs of women
visitors. the theatre box and stage set
tings for the living model exhibition
OF the new hats. suits and coats, all
conspired to make the occasion one of
the greatest interest and enthusiasm.
These. however, are only the prepare
tory settings leading up to the main
subjects-the hats-the costumes:
they were all and more than was ex-
peoted.
The hats attracting great admira-
ton were typically feminine and were
the snartest models yet seen.
The Virot, Robespierre. Mercedes
Highside, Wauteau and models by SUI
same talbot, Alphonsie, Camille
Roger. Reboux and Maria Guy were
all much admired.
Hundreds of fancy feathers, flowers.
pompoms and other novelt trimmings
were greatly in evidence. Myriads OF
strikingly handsome silk costumes,
dresses. fancy coats, skirts and waists
were on exhibition and all in all the
showing was a most creditable EXPOSE
ton OF all that is new and novel in
modern dress and latest fashion
The display will be continued dur
ing Thursday with hats and garments
shown on living models at . O'Clock
and It 4 o'clock same hours as today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-18
DEMOCRATS PICK
A TICKET TONIGHT
Township Convention to Be
Held at Turner Hall, Begin
ming at 8 O'clock.
BULL MOOSE ALSO TO MEET
Republicans VIII Try Primary Tomor
row and Finish Up Business
Later With Convention.

Promptly at o'clock this evening
the democratic township mass CON
vention will be called to order at Turn
er hall. The meeting is open to all
members of the party and ladies will
be welcomed as delegates to assist
with voice and vote in the selection OF
the strongest possible ticket.
Offices for which candidates will be
named are supervisor, four assist
ant supervisors, assessor, collector,
town clerk ana constable, a vacancy
existing in the latter position.
Bull Moose, Too.
Bull moose of Rock Island township
will meet this evening at the head
quarters OF the Tri-City Master Build
ers' association, room 513 Safety build
ing, to nominate a township ticket for
the spring election. The convention
has been called by w. NJ. Walker,
chairman, and J. c. Searle, secretary.
Republican Primaries.
Tomorrow afternoon and evening, be-
tween the hours of and z, the repub-
licans of the township will hold vol
untary primary. the purpose being TO
name candidates. There will be one
voting place in each of the old wards.
as follows:
First ward-H. Heisel barber shop,
Alb Fourth avenue.
Second ward-E. Z. David grocery,
$50 Third avenue.
Third ward-Joe Feigenbaum shoe
repair shop, 143I Seventh avenue.
Fourth ward-Ingalls jewelry store
1904 Third avenue. Safety building.
Fifth ward George L. Schmids
grocery, Twentieth street.
Sixth ward - Hose house, Twenty
SIKH street.
Seventh ward-Bergstrom & Slater
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-18

education at Stuart, Iowa. and grad
uated from the high school at that
place. Her maiden name was Helen
Quinn. and she was united in marriage
with d. S. McAughan in 1905 in Mo-
line Her husband survives with one
son. Philip.
Funeral services will be held from
the Sacred Heart church at o'clock
Friday morning. Father c. p. O'Neill
omciating- Burial will be in Calvary
cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-18
FEDERATION WILL AGAIN
DISCUSS PLAN FOR STORE

The regular semi-monthIy meeting
Of the TRICKY Federation OF Labor
viii be held at the Industrial hall
Thursday evening The committee in
charge OF the cooperative grocery store
project, which has been meeting every
Friday. viii make a report. as VIII the
committee which IS investigating the
American theatre in Moline. which has
been placed on the unfair list.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-18
Injunction In Telephone Deal.

An injunction suit was filed this
morning in circuit court by F. l.
Walker, ]. C. Daley and d. w. Mumma
against the Crescent Telephone com
pany. George w. Murphy. president
and the Port Byron Telephone com
pany, w. NJ Ashdown. president, and
w. ]. Wilson. C. ]. Schroeder is the
attorney.
The suit is the result of the recent
consolidation of the two companies,
stockholders of the former opposing
the deal on the ground that the phone
service has been greatly impaired.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-18
FIGHTERS FREED WHEN
THEY SETTLE DAMAGES

There was a fight in the 200 ranch"
saloon last night. Bob NcCabe and II
Black were participants and a window
was broken il course OF the encoun-
ter. When police arrived Black was
found PROSTATE on the floor OF the sa-
loon. Police Magistrate {. J. Smith
dismissed the suit when arrangements
we're made TO pay for the window
glass
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-18

rive men. the last Of the army of
~ 500 unemployed camped in Nolo
county, disappeared today. Fifteen
leaders remain in jail.
sT cannot imagine any situation with
which we would be unable TO cope,
declared Lieutenant Colonel George w.
Burr. cOmmandant a. the Rock Island
arsenal. when interviewed today with
reference TO the sensational report
that General Kelley's" unemployed
army planned TO march across the
ecuntry from Sacramento, attack the
arsenal here. and with the ammuni-
lion and equipment. seize the govern
rlent and start a revolution
The $50 experienced men which we
have On the island could Withstand the
attack OF an unorganized mob. such as
the California aggregation appears to
Re. for al indefinite period" he con-
rinued. Within two hours I could
summon the entire Sixth regiment, H.
Inois National Guard. as well as the
Iowa companies in this section. ]
could also have reenforcements from
military posts WltAln "a ACuTs-
Outside Help Not Needed.
However ! felt sure that we would
not need an outside assistance. The
machine guns which we have at the
arsenal could be manned with a few
few men and could be used with dead
" effect"
The strategetic position OF the island
IS such that it is practically immune
from seizure from an outside foe.
Local people are apt 10 regard as
ridiculous the stories that the island
arsenal would be a point OF attack in
case OF a rebellion, but the fact Is IL
an emergency did arise. the local
island would be one OF vast import
ance 10 an invading army, and at
tsmPts would doubtless be made to
take il.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-18
1869 WOMEN REGISTER
FIRST DAY IN MOLINE

total of S.7S3 voters registered yes
terday in Moline. OF this number 1856!
we're women and 5,414 were men. This
is considered an exceptionally large
number of women, although the count
is less than 100 who registered in Roci
Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-18
OBITUARY
Mrs. Helen MeAuehsn.

Mrs Helen McAughsn died last ev-
ening at . O'Clock at her home, 517
Ihirtieth street. She had been suffer
INK for several months with compli-
caiol Of diseases. She was born in
Boston. Mass. and came west about
- years ago She received her early
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-18

gren confectionery. 6S1 Thirty eighth
street, near Book concern.
Friday evening at s O'Clock the re-
publicans will hold a ''ratifying" con-
vention at Turner hall to transact any
business which the primary may hap
pen to leave unsettled.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-18
SAM FRYER TAKES
THE WITNESS STAND

Silas Bender finished giving his
testimony last night in the Fryer case.
In circuit court, and at the conclusion
of the states evidence motion was
filed by s. r. Kenworthy. counsel for
the defendant, to have the case taken
from the jury, which was denied
Sam Fryer took the stand this morn
Ing in his own behalf. The case will
in all probability consume the rest of
this week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-18
WARM FIGHT ON
IN MEETING OF
ILLINOIS R. N. A.
Candidates Develop Such
Strength in Caucuses That
Business is Delayed.
WINDS UP LATE IN THE DAY
Rival Factions in Which Rock Island
ers Are Interested Fight Every
Inch of the Way.
(special TO The Argus.)

Bloomington. Ill. March 1S.-Quincy,
Springfield. Danville and Bloomington
were bidders for the 1917 state con-
vention of the Royal Neighbors of
America today. The election of state
officers and endorsement of candi-
dates for supreme offices were delayed
until late this afternoon, owing TO
rival factions having strength in every
district caucus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-18
Taken 20 Joliet.

J. ]. Cooney, Ray McGrath and
Randolph Waugh were taken 10 the
state penitentiary at Joliet this morn
ing by Deputies Dunlap and Hughes.
The trio will begin TO serve their SEN
fences for stealing automobile tires.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-18
PERSONAL POINTS

Ralph w. Kent went TO Clinton.
Iowa. this morning
a son was born last evening to Mr.
and Airs. l.. s. wynes. 1928 Second ave
nue..
Mrs. Sadie Cartwright has gone to
her home in Joliet, after spending sew
eraI days with friends and relatives In
the city
DR.. J. A. Rutledge. medical director
OF the Modern Woodmen tuberculosis
sanatorium at Colorado Springs. is
here to attend the meeting OF the
executive council OF the society.
Cornelius Graham. OF South Rock
Island and P. c. Dunlap OF Grayette,
Ark, have returned home after
three months sojourn in the south.
They visited all the historic points OF
interest. ST Augustine. Lookout noun
tain and various other places.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-18
Two eeIaIans Arrested for Stealing.

Two Belgian boys, aged 20. were ar
rested this afternoon charged with
stealing coal. Officers Ginnane and
HIrsch brought them to the police sta
ton TO await hearing Thursday morn
ing. Tho boys were thinly clad and
had been unemployed for several
weeks, they said
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-18
FuneraI Of Edor vanderburoh.

The remains of Edor Vanderburgh
were sent to Clinton. Iowa, where
funeral services will be held tomor-
row afternoon at 2:3o. Burial will be
made at that place
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-18
The Comforts
Of a Library
or Living Room

depends entirely its furnishings, and to get the
right furniture you must go to store that has the
pieces for your particular needs. We specialize on
these lines and unquestionably show the best line of
Library Tables the cosiest easiest Lounging Chairs
and Rockers Settles and Davenports that you'll
find anywhere. Wefeature Limbert' S Holland Dutch
furniture-the best of its kind in the world.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-18

An the news all the time-The Argus.
ArguA
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-18
Funeral Of Antonn Hohmann.

@-''N' OF Ut TNIINOIIII TIOFITUdHN.
Funeral services for Anton Hob.
mann were held this morning at 9
o'clock from St Mary's church. Faith
er Adolph Guyer officiating. Inter
ment was in Calvary cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-18
ARSENAL ABLE TO
WITHSTAND A MOB
FOR LONG PERIOD
lieutenant Colonel G. w. Burr
Declares Island is Safe
From Attack.
KELLEY'S ARMY IS FADING
conmsndsnt Says Force Of $50 EN-
perieneed Military Men All Re-
ouIred For Protection
- tte AssocIated -

Sacramento. Cal. March 1S.-Seven-
RIVE men. the last of the army of
J, 500 unemployed camped in Yolo
county. disappeared today. Fifteen
leaders remain in jail.