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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-02
By I'll. L. HolIister

ent upon him. while he does not seem
to realize SO keenIy the necessity for
protecting his loved ones when his
business is prospecting and there are
no clouds in his sky. BE this as it
may the fact remains that more in
surance is written. as = general thing.
during times of financial stress, than
in ordinary or good times-at least
more in proportion 10 the amount Of
business in general lines during hard
times.
Great Showing.
The progress that is being made by
Modern Woodmen OF America is indi-
Gated by the number of certificates is
sued during the past four months, and
the results Will be gratifying TO thou
sands of men who hold certificates in
this organization in the United States
and in four or five of the provinces Of
Canada. but they viii be particularly
gratifying TO the people OF this city
and vicinity The figures are as fol
lows: October, 1868; November,
3.744; December, 1874: January, 554.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-02
PLAN TO TAKE IN
CLASSROOM HERE
LARGE NUMBER OF CANDIDATES
WILL BE TAKEN INTO DE
SOTO ASSEMBLY.

At an informal dinner held at the
Rock Island house at $50 o'clock
last evening. local members OF De Soto
assembly. Knights OF Columbus. laid
plans for the initiation of a class Of
candidates in Davenport on Sunday
and Monday. Feb. p and %.
De Soto assembly is composed OF
fourth degree Knights in Rock Is
land. Moline, Sterling and Fulton and
i in the Illinois Jurisdiction. Ordinar-
ily limitations are held in Chicago. but
consent OF state officials of the order
has been secured to allow the local
candidates 10 be taken il a. the Dav-
Cnport meeting.
There were a score OF members
present last evening ut the dinner. It
was announced that already there
were % from this vicinity who have
announced they viii be candidates.
Danville. Hl-Everett Smith. aged
SO. retired farmer OF Homer, took
his own life by drinking carboic
acid. His b9dy was found on ba'e OF
straw in n barn by his son DespOnd-
ency Is believed TO have been the
cause. He is survived by a widow and
six children. \ brother. William z.
Smith. killed himself TWO years ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-02
NICK PERES IS FINED
ST AND COST BY JUDGE

The charge Of resisting an officer in
The case OF Nick Peres was amended
= disorderly conduct and he was
fined 81 and costs yesterday afternoon
by Magistrate Smith. Peres had been
employed by James Makras who OPP
crates restaurant on Third avenue
and Twenty second street. formerly
Bert Duprez's "ho'e in the wall."
Peres had had some trouble with his
employer and was ordered out OF
town. he did not leave however and
grew abusive TO Officer Collins one
night Collins had to beat him 20 get
him 10 the station, and as result
Feres was confined 10 the hospital for
two days.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-02

During the month Or. Nigeiier made
o. very extensive test Of milk and
cream sold By dealers In the city. the
tactical product taken for analysis. be
iag secured from the delivery wagons.
% each case the percentage % but
ter Fat is shown. the legal amount tn
the milk being Q per cent and to the
cream - Per cent The results fol
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-02
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-02

The annual banquet commentaries
the tenth year Of the occupation by
the lodge of lis present quarters. Dur
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-02
DEPRESSION FAILS
TO STOP GROWTH
MODERN WoODMEN SHOWS IN
CREASE REGARDLESS OF
HARD TIMES.
Total OF : 534 Certificates Issued Dur
ing Month OF January-A Great
Showing.

In spite of the general depression in
all lines OF business. the Modern
Woodmen Of America is showing a
steadily increasing growth II is us
ualIy supposed that hard times retard
the growth OF Insurance concerns. but
the annual reports OF q number OF the
leading organizations which are re
ceiving attention in Insurance jour
mails and magazines at this time show
quite TO the contrary. This may sound
increduious, but il is borne out by the
records OF insurance companies gen
orally. and experienced insurance men
say there is q reason for it.
The Reason for II.
They argue that wnen business is
depressed and times are not tto best,
the average man turns 10 insurance in
order to protect those who are depend
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1915-12-20
GOVERNORS ANNUAL
 REPORT PUBLISHED

JUNEAU, Dec. Ex-Governor Strong's annual report to the Secre. tary of the Interior Is now made public. The report following along the usual rut of such documents reviews the industrial situation 1n Alaska and makes certain recom- mendations which he deems will benefit the people. He recommends the opening up of the coal lands:
 he urges the unhampered develop ment by farmers of the natural re- sources; ha approves government hatcheries and government control of them completely. Fish conserva- tion forms a topic in itself and finds strong supporter In the Governor. He urges the prohibition of the use of herring for fertilizing material
 He recommends legislation where
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1915-12-20

by Ketchikan halibut shippers would be favored in order to keep the industry in Alaska.
 He advises free surveys of the public domain for bona fide settlers to promote the development of the agricultural resources; he would have the Aleuts furnished with rein deer; he urges the rushing of the work of railroad construction. The Governors report deals at length with the native question; more me- dical care, reservations, hospitals, native territorial militia, prohibiting whites from occupying Indian vili- ages, are some of the projects re- commended by the Governor.
 The report urges increased aics to navigation; the perfection ot titles to Hot Springs: utilizing the
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1915-12-20
MOUNT AETNA AGAIN
 IN ACTIVE ERUPTION

CATANIA, Dec. 19.-Consider- able uneasiness is felt here over the situation owing to the activity ot Mount Aetna. The mountain gave signs of activity during the earlier days of last week and the eruption has been gaining in violence. All ready many are leaving here fear ing that another disaster will over- whelm the city. It is believed by many that the mountain is active to witness Gods abhoFrence of the
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1915-12-20
WILL SON GOES SPEND HIS
 HONEYMOON HOT SPRINGS

where they will spend the honey moon. President Wilson and Mrs. Wilson will remain there until after the New Year holidays, unless mat ters of extrernely urgent moment require his presence here.
 Notwithstanding the alarmist re- ports concerning the Ancona note, it is believed that 1t will be amicab- ly settled, for it is unlikely that Wilson would leave if matters were critical.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1915-12-20

WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 19.- No time was lost in responding to the Austrian reply to the first An coma note of the United States gov ernment. On Saturday night Lan- sing sent the second note to Pen- field but it will not be made public until it's contents have been digested by the Austrian Foreign Minister
 It is stated that the note is virtu- ally an ultimatum, and insist upon the original demands of the United States and embodied in the first note without any further delay.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1915-12-20
FOUR HUNDRED MUNITIONS
 MAKERS ON A STRIKE

SPRINGFIELD, Dec. 19.-What Is today when four hundred machin- ists and two hundred other artizans quit work in the Westinghouse plant demanding an increase in pay and shorter hours.
 The situation in satisfactory from the strikers standpoint as their walk out has resulted in the shutt- ing down of the plant which Is
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1915-12-20

WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 1s.- Probably one of the quietest wedd- ings ever connected with a high off, cial in the capital was that of Pre- sident Wilson and Mrs. Gait on Saturday night last.
 The wedding was cttcnded only by the most intimate friends of the both parties and scarcely a dozen were in attendance.
 Today President Wilson and Mrs Wilson left for Hot Springs, Va.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1915-12-20

PANAMA, Dec. 19.-For the first time since it was closed, the Canal is now passing ships which do not draw more than twenty feet of water. The dredges are still grind ing away at a mountain of dirt which is also being moved with the aid of steam shovels. The weight
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1915-12-20
ORGANIZE KENNEL CLUB
 AT NEW RAILROAD CENTER

ANCHORAGE, Dec. 19.-The citi- zens of this place, most of whom
 have had experience dog mushing in other sections of Alaska, carry
 with them their foundness for dog races. On Saturday they got to- gether and established the Anchor age Kennel Club and they will en- deavor to arrange a race between
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1915-12-20

Seward and Anchorage in the near future. There are some well know l dog men in this community and they will be on deck to make the race a success. Most of the pro motors of the Kennel Club arc former Nomeites who watched with interest ;n other days the All AL aska ;Sweepstakes,
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1915-12-20
CANAL PASSING SHIPS
 DRAW TWENTY FEET

on either side of the cut is lessen ing, and the consequent bulge of the bottom of the canal is kept cut down by the dredges with more ease. It will be several months be- fore ships of larger draft can make their passage through the Canal.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1915-12-20

PARIS, Dec. 19.-The peace party will be given permission to pass through France, but will be given no official recognition. The government is stated to- havc>-.r- quired and found that the United States declines to recognize the Ford party as officially representa- tive in any way, and is purely a de- putation of private citizens of that country.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1915-12-20

is hard to rouse the people here to much feeling since the war began, the action of the United States with reference to the sinking of the An. coma is stirring up considerable feel ing against the Americans. The bitterness of the German criticism in a measure responsible for this.
 BERLIN, Dec. 19.-It is stated that bitter anti-American article caused the suppression of the Lokal Anzeiger.
 AMSTERDAM, Dec. 19.-NOt an- ti-American articles but fnjudicious
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1915-12-20
FIGHTING NEAR SHANGHAI.

SHANGHAI, Dec. 19.-Rebels cb- tained sudden accreti0n of strength, and are fighting a deter mined battle with the government forces about fifty miles from this city. They fly the republican flag
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1915-12-20

PARIS, Dec. 19.-It is reported that the Bulgars are trying to raise an army of one hundred and twenty thousand men among the conquered in the Balkans.
 VIENNA, Dec. 19.-The Austrians are reported to be making consider able progress in eastern Monte negro.
 MUELLERS complete stock of Jewelry and Watches should be seen before making Your Xmas purchases. ,s
 Vow is the time tO SUhsrrihe.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1915-12-20
VILLA QUITS THE GAME:
 WANTS ENTER THE U, s,

fact that he is alleged to have boosted the Huerta insurrection which went off permaturely ana ended with the shooting of Orozco when in command of border bri- gands.
 CITY BATH HOUSE Moonlight Spring Water. (Boil ing Hot).
 M. o. SOLBERG. We deliver free of charge any da, to any part of the city.
 ROSE CANDY STORE.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1915-12-20

BERLIN, Dec. 19.-Women have replaced men on all the tramways in this city. Correcting the report to the contrary, the statement is made that all shipments of steel to the British Dominions were stopped on June of this year.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1915-12-20
NOT A SUCCESS.

NEW YORK, Dec. 14.-It is stated that the Allies half billion dollar loan was not quite the success it's foaters anticipated. It closes tomor- row with one hundred and twenty five million still unsold.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1915-12-20
FORD AND PARTY HAVE
 ARRIVED IN NORWAY

influential Lokal Anzeiger was SUD- pressed by the government.
 The Lokal Anseiger had such in- fuence that it was regarded as the semi-official mouthpiece of the Chancellor himself
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1915-12-20

Detention Hospitals in Nome and Fairbanks; territorial care of the Territory's insane; gamo law chang es; new cable connections; addi- tional cables, reduction of press rates; enlargement of the Terri torial Legislatures powers; the de- finite settlement of the status of Metlakathla.
 We will give 10 per cent discount on all Purchases of $500 or more until Jan. 1.
 ROSE CANDY STORE. Carpets Vacuum cleaned. See Beebe
 Fresh home made Chocolates, Peanuts, Candies and Ice Cream at the Rose Candy Store.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1915-12-20

MEXICO CITY, Dec. 19.-A report is current here that Germany has
 recognized the Carranza govern ment and will appoint von Papen as official representative here. It Is also stated that when von Papen arrives the Mexican government will decline to accept his credenti- als. They are sore at the former
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1915-12-20

started heavy offensive near Playa
 but without result. The city of Co., ritz under the territorial lombard ment has been completely destroyed.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1915-12-20

mos-ly engaged at the present time on intuition contracts.
 The usual cry upon the part of the management that the strike Is fomented by Pro-German agents is generally heard, but the men laugh at the idea.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1915-12-20

ZURICH, Dec. 19.-The Bulgars declare that the Allies must qufr Greece. There is no doubt that all the Central Powers are bringing considerable pressure to bear upon Greece either to compel the Allies to leave or to aid in busting them forcibly from Balkan soil.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1915-12-20

of labor, establishes a minimum wage, prohibits gambling, regulates the liquor sale and makes the Sun
 days rest obligatory upon all em- ployees.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1915-12-20

Fresh saltssd PsAaut ana AlsiSsiisa.
 .s ssss Rsss 0.E Ssssx
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1915-12-20
SECOND ANC0NA NOTE
 DISPATCHED, SATURDAY

criticism of the government and the general policy outlined by the Chan cellor in the Reichstag on peace propositions, caused the suppression of the Lokal Anseiger.
 BERLIN, Dec. 19.-Much feeling is developing against tho United States owing to the Ancona note. Leave your Orders now at the
 ROSE CANDY STORE.
 Augustine 6 KyeF, Victorias and Butter Crisp at the Rose Candg Store.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1915-12-20

CHEAP DOG FHND.-00Od coOlinS salmon for 4c. ID - Muphy's. AlwayD A - Jeol.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1915-12-20
TEUT0NS DELAY THE
 ATTACK ON SALONlKA

Salonika is not doubted and accord. ing to German dispatches is not such a hard operation from the mil litary point of view, the Allies have so strengthened their lines that it will result in great loss of life and for that reason there is some hesi- tancy shown in risking tho mon.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1915-12-20

Order your Candy Canes now.
 ROSE CANDY STORE.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1915-12-20

FAIRS, Dec. 19.- The exhaus, e: Teutons after their struggle in Ser via are delaying their attack upon Salonika. The Germans are concen- trating at Uskub, but so far no ad- vance upon the Allies position is mo- ticeable.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1915-12-20

ATHENS, Dec. 19.-The German man Minister today conferred with Skouloudis apparently with a view of compelling him to oust or unite in busting the Entente powers from Greecian territory.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1915-12-20

CHRISTIANIA, Dec. 19.--The Henry Ford peace party arrived here today. The first thing that Ford did was to officially deny tha; there were any dissensions among them, and that they were still un- animous for peace.
 BERNIE, Dec. 19.-Thc Inter national Congress meets here on Tuesday next and will then lay down the basis for a permanent peace.
 BERLIN, Dec. 19.-For it's inter- ference in the peace suggestions the
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1915-12-20

{ A fine selection ef Ynney DsxeA filled with Home Made o9 Outs3ds Chocolates at Kss3s CaAAy 0tsse.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1915-12-20

FL PASO, Dec. 19.-Owing to the many assertions General Villa has quit fighting and is now seeking to enter the United States. The War Council of the Villatist party may appoint the Governor of Chihuahua Villas successor. Villa himself says that with an embargo on all rebel ammunition, opposition to the Car ranza government is now very diff rult.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1915-12-20
SUBMARINES SINK GERMAN
 CRUISER IN THE BALTIC

round the southern littoral of Lake Caspian. This strong force before spring will unite with the command of Nicolas coming through Trans caucasus.
 Choose your fancy box or basket "NOW" and let us set it aside for You.
 ROSE CANDY STORE.
 AT THE OLD STAND. Now open Tor H,usfness, The MERCHANTS CAFE, serving as usual the best meals i'm the best style in Nome.
 DAN HALPTN. Prop.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1915-12-20

WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 19.- The Carranza governor Bellanga Jallisco has abolished the bull fight ing in his state, reduces the hours
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1915-12-20

GENEVA, Dec. 19.-German troops are moving westward in 8.FSo ai1ua1.bers. It is believed here that renewal of the German offen- sive in the west can be confidently expected.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1915-12-20

LONDON, Dec. 19.-The govern ment announced in reply to official
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1915-12-20

AMSTERDAM, Dec. 19.-A Brit ish submarine sank the German cruiser Bremen in the Baltic. A torpedo boat was also torpedocd by the British submarine.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1915-12-20

LONDON, Dec. 19.-The TeutoEG are now laying plans for an eastern and western offensive.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1915-12-20

COPENHAGEN, Dec. 19.-While the ability to drive the Allies from
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1915-12-20

war to the Italian people.
 The churches are filled with panic stricken praying muititudes, while the air is choked with sulphur smoke, ash, dust and scoriae.
 The sight is awful at night.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1915-12-20

.Artistic Gifts at MtELLERs.
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Ls1 = ssaanass = - - M
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PETROGRAD, Dec. 19.-Fight- ing on the eastern war zone consists for the most part of minor engage the Germans unsuccessfully made an effort to advance their lines from one unfavorable section.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1915-12-20

PETROGRAD, Dec. 19.-The Russians continue their Persian ad- vance and they are now moving
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1915-12-20

Remember the Home-Made GoodS arc always fresh and therefore tho Best.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1915-12-20

objections that the German malI seized upon the steamer Hclliograf consisted for the most part of con. traband of war sent in parcels to German persons; one third of this contraband consisted of packages of raw rubber.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1915-12-20

GENEVA, Dec. 19.-The Austrian
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1915-12-20

Carpets Vacuum cleaned. See Beebe
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1915-12-20

AT THE OLD STAND.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1915-12-20

Vow is the time to Suhsrrihe.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1915-12-20

VIENNA, Dec. 19.-Although it
Arizona republican., 1915-07-22
H0MEBU|LOERS'
 GREAT RECORD
Some Facts and Figures in Connection With Issuance of Twenty-seaond Qua1- tcrlv Dividend to Foul Hundred Stockholders

The twenty second quarterly divi- dend of the Home Builders has just been issued to the 400 stockholders through more than a hundred cities towns in the United States, Canada, Cuba anG Australia It will be inter
 esting to learn that the Home Build CTS is represented in Berlin. The fol-
 lowing IS taken from the statement
 accompanying the dividend:
 That we have been able to earn and pay a full dividend and in addition to add to our surplus since the
 disastrous European war started
 speaks well for the management and
 the dcsirahlity of investments in the
 Great Salt River Valley, particularly
 in view of the fact that so many solid
 financial institutions throughout the
 country have been unable To do so.
 Building Is more active at this time
 and we have more houses under con struction and in prospect than at any time during the past year"
 The frequent announcement of the payment of these quarterly dividends draws attention to the largest building company in the state. A remarkable fact and 9 creditabie record is set forth in the statement that in the five years of the company's existence the original stockholders have received ir dividends more than half the price they paid for their stock At the same time this stock has advanced from $l | to S125. The company has never pass cd a dividend at the rate of eight pei l cent per annum. This quarters divi- l dcnd at the rate of ten per cent or | the par value of the stock amounted l to sG.S54.89 The assets of the compa i ny are close to $550.00o.
 1 The prospects of the company ar, l brighter now than ever. The buildinl | contracts under way amount to SEQ 1 900 al this early period of the build ! ing season.
Arizona republican., 1915-07-22
.BARKLEY AND MOODY NAMED MEMBERS OF
 APPRAISAL BOARD
Former Legislator and Member of Old Land Commission Ap pointed to Value States
 Lands

sam Y. Barkley of Tucson and w. A. Moody. formerly member of the state land commission, were yester- day appointed appraisers of state lands under the new land code Bark ley was appointed by State Land Commissioner Moeur, and Moody by Governor Hunt. Under the law the. boards of supervisors of the various counties appoint the county mem bers of the appraisal board.
 Barllley, whp has been a resident of the state for p years, was a member of the legislature some vars ago, and has also been a member of the Tue son city council. He has had a wide experience in many lines, and is said to be well qualified for the work of determining land values. Moody came to Arizona almost thirty years ago He was appointed a member of the land commission by Gov. Hunt in 1912 He is resident of Thatcher.
 The two members of the appraisal board appointed yesterday, with the member selected by each county, will have charge of the important work states lands They will receive 8 per day and expenses while in the field
 Although several applicants have been considered by the Naricopa board of supervisors, it is stated that it is not probable that any appoint ment will be made for a week or two The necessary application blanks have not yet been printed. and will not be ready for several days. It is not likely that the appraisers will take the field until there is suffi- cient work in view in any one To- cality to make it worth their while. None of the other counties have as vet announced the appointments of appraisers.