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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-25
ILLINOIS NEWS

Champaign, Ill, Jan. 25.-The new
Evangelical Lutheran church of Flat
vile was dedicated Sunday. 1t cost
$4,000. which was given by its con
gregation of $50 families, all farmers.
Bloomington. Ill. Sept. 25.-Whne
riding home on horseback from q stock
sale William Briukman, prominent
farmer, who lived near Graymqnt, was
frozen to death in the road. The re
tur'l of the riderIess horse led to a
search.
Pana. Ill. Jan. 25.-The handsome
residence of H. n. Schiller. banker.
was destroyed by fire The loss is $50
600; insurance. $4,000
Duquoin. Ill. Jan. 25.-Tne mining
properties of the Benton District Coal
company at Hanaford, east of here,
has been sold by the receiver to Chi
cago capitalists, including W J. Car
ney. for 100000. The mine suspended
operations several months ago, but
viii resume operation at once
Galesburg. Ill. Jan. 25.-EImer T.
Selby OF the Camp Point Journal
was elected president, F. b. Blazer of
the Aledo Times-Record vice presi-
dent and Van L. Hampton of the Ma
comb Bystander secretary-treasurer
o. the Military Tract Press associa-
ton. whose next annual meeting viii
be held in Aledo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-25
CONTRACT LET FOR THE
BLEACHERS AT SCHOOL

\ contract has been let for the con.
struction of bleachers TO be used 10
the new nigh school gymnasium the
work being paid for by the High School
Athletic association. Seats viii be
similar 70 those at the Y. NJ c. A.,
being made so they can be put mp and
taken down in snort order. They viii
accOmmo date $50 persons and viii
cost $3.50. They viii not be installed
till after the gym floor is laid.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-25

pass on the south side Of CampbelIs
island. At any rate Moline viii then
be placed in the best possible position
to receive benefit from triver traffic
The commission allowed S144 for
wages for men employed on River
drive, this part of the pay roll being
allowed weekly so that the men can
secure their money without waiting
for 1T.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-25
Canal win Hep Here.
RESIN0L STOPS
SKIN TORRENTS
How This Wonderful Ointment Enda
Itching and Heals Skin Eruptions.

The soothing, healing medication in
Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap
penetrates every tiny pore Ct the skin,
clears II OF impurities, and stops itch
ing instantly. ResinoI speedily heals
eczema, rashes, rinyworm. and other
eruptions, and clears away disfCuring
pimples and blackheads, when other
treatments prove a waste OF time and
money.
Resinol is not an experiment. It is
doctors prescription which proved
so wonderfully successful for skin
troubles that it has been used by other
doctors all over the country for more
than eighteen years.
no other treatment for the skin now
before the public can show such 4
record of professional approval Every
druggist sells Resinol Ointment (50e.
and ST., and Resinoi Soap (25c) but
for trial size, free. write to Dept. Xxx,
Resinol. Baltimore, I'D. Look for the
blue package and avoid worthless sub
stitutes."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-25
MRS. BUTTERWORTH AGAIN
REGENT OF LOCAL D. A. R.

AZ the annual meeting of Mary Lit
Gle Deere chapter. Daughters 81 the
American Revolution held Saturday
afternoon az the home OF the regent.
lIrs. William EuftervCrta. the follow
.ue officers wrc named
Regent Mr.. william Buttg-Uorth.
Vice HeEcut-Mrs. Eliza :. Sher-
wood
Secretary Irs. Edna Sleieht Bar
rlrd
Treasursr-AIiss Lucy Evans.
t1-iau-1rs. Nelson Greene.
Reg trlr-lIr=. John Walker
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-25
on; o. Town Men Here
THREE RELEASED WITH
PENALTIES SUSPENDED

Carf Johnson. Who has been lI jail
since last Tuesday and iu mo- coadi-
tion to appear iu court. Ed welsh and
with sgEpeaded fines hanging over
them when f..F were tried i1 police
court today bE Mag strlte Gg7tafs1u.
Tue two lrst named are from u1ver-
port and rl- isat is "a shoemaker from
CeIeseo D.sorderiy conduct was the
charge lu all three eases.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-25
MISS ANTHONY RETAINS
THE GILMORE AGENCY

1I-s= diary Anthony viii take over
tine insurance business Of the late
John s. Gilmore. 90 was announced
today. ln1e- che name of the Anthony
aEe ucy. Miss anthony was Tor eight
years fu Mr.. GHimore's office and of
Cen for extended periods had fIil
charge OF Che business. she had pre-
r.aus experience iu the Office Of C. :.
Ffrus and ts iH every way fully quail
fed for Che uors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-25

give up my work and
take my b ed for
some time as there
was no help for me
bat % lie still. L
took Lydia z Pink
hams vegetable
Compound and kept
Up my work AMI
now / am over the
Change and that Is
al ! took. IL was
better for me than
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-25
BRITISH COLLIER is TO
INTERN UNTIL WAR ENDS

Washington. d. c. Jan 25.-The
German government. in the case OF the
British collier X D. formerly the
Farnl has consented 20 the demand OF
the United States and has consented
90 the vessels interument with her
crews az San Juan till the war ends
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-25

Peoria. III. Jan 25.-Fire discovered
a. 2-l5 this morning inperiied the
lives % 40 men in the Workingmea's
hotel az the corner OF Bridge and
Washington streets. At 2:4O o'clock
the police reported that all OF the men
were gotten out safely. Twelve men
nearly sufTccated were carried to the
street IN their night clothing. The
Ere is nov under control
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-25
Mrs. Lucinda Chichester.

Harry DeWolf today received word
CT the death Of his sister. Mrs. Lu.
cinda Chidester, who passed away at
her home in Chicago at 1870 Sunday
morning. She was well known in Mo-
line. having visited here a number OF
times. The husband and one child
survive. The remains viii be buried
at Bushnell
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-25
ROCK ISLAND OFFICERS
INSPECT SlLVIS SHOPS

Z. s Moore. vice president; 7. 3.
Reed. purchasing agent and assistant
second vice president Of the Rock Is
land road. We're at Silvis today in
speCing the ccmpany's shops and con-
ferred with Superintendent Mullinix
and General StorekeePe- Carl II. Rost
They are making a tour of the entire
system and left for the west chis af-
ternoon in the private car.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-25
Funeral Of John Naaroeki.

Funeral services over the remains
Of John Nasrocld. who was killed last
Tuesday night on the tracks of the
Burlington road AT Twelfth street,
we're held Saturday morning ar the
home CT his sister, 419 Fourth avenue.
and later in Holy Trinity church.
Father KUbiack omciated and inter
ment was in st. Mary's cemetery. East
Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-25
IN MOLINE LODGES

Fridhcm lodge No. 10. J. o. C. T.
viii hold election next Saturday even
INK when a school o. Instruction viii
also be conducted by William Berg.
special deputy
william Burg. special deputy. was
present at Tire meeting OF the Swedish
Indepc ndent Order OF Good Templars
held SUNDAY evening In Swedish Olive
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-25
OBITUARY RECORD
Funeral Of Mrs. Mary Pinkhan.

The funeral of Mrs. Mary j. Pink
ham was held a. o'clock Saturday
afternoon at the home of the daugh-
ter, Mrs Mary a. Mitchell. 1925 Four
teenth street Rev. r. 5. Haney Off
ciated and interment was in River
side Pailbearers We're Carl Mitchell.
Louis Haley. Leonard Hepburn, George
Hepburn, Cortland Fisk and r. A.
Lynch.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-25
TWO HUNDRED PLEDGE
FIGHT AGAINST SALOON

Two hundred men took n pledge 90
work for national prohibition. abstain
from the use OF liquor and wage un-
cea1iuE war against the saloon. af
the meeting conducted Sunday after
noon 40 the Moline " VI. O. 4 gym
nasium by Catch -My-PaI Patterson.
The speaker gave one OF his usual
forcefuI addres o..
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-25
Has Hard Fail.

Several months ago Mrs. W p
Christianson. who resides on the Coal
town road. fell and fractured her right
arm Yesterday she suffered a frac-
ture OF the left arm DR.. 4. II. ARP is
attending her
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-25

hall and told o. the work which the
society g. doing. Adolph Erickson
sang several solos and also favored
the audience with = violin solo. Lunch
wa .erEed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-25
Henry Richie DIES

Henry Richie. colored. died at y: so
this afternoon in the home of his sis
ter. Charity Richie. 1923 Second ave
nue. his death being due TO lung
trouble. He was - years of age.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-25

Nation. Ill. Jan. 25.-Fire destroy
cd one OF the storehOuses at the Big
-FOUR shops here. The building con
tanned all the electrical and interlock-
ing supplies. in addition to tools and
other supplies. Officials place the loss
at $4,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-25

Berne. Switzerland .-( Correspond
ence of the Associated Press. The
circulation Of gold has ceased in Al
SAGE. and even silver is scarce. Paper
money of denominations as low as 10
pfennigs 1.-TWO cents is being used
This fractional currency is in the
shape OF small tickets. bearing the
name Of the commune, the date of IS
sue. and the stamp CT the particular
district Of Aisace, where the sum is
payable.
In most parts of Germany the one
mark '25 centsl note is the smallest
denomination of paper money thus far
available.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-25
iowa WOMAN
TELLS OTHERS
How Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound Carried
Her Safely Through
Change OF Life.

Cedar Rapids. IoTa--''At the Change
81 Life thc doctor said I would have 70
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-10-22
ARRIVALS AT THE HOTELS.
Some Of the Names to Ne Pit on
h ReHisters.

Nanderbnt-Edwin w Robertson, Co
lunhia, :, g
Prince George-Mr. and Mrs. Il =.
Cheever. Boston; Lawrence Moore. Detroit
.sFa j
The Lorraine-Mr, and Mrs. Cyrus
Adams Jr.. Chicago. Mrs. Joseph Hall.
Savannah. Ga
Ne,herland--Mr, and Mr.. L. y vog-l,
Burlington, VI,
Manhattan-Mr, and Mrs John T,
w%ashburn. Saugerues. N. y; Mr., and Mrs.
Robert Walker. Boston.
ST. Resis-Mr. and Mrs, John MAGE,
Mount Kisco. y. Y; Mr.. and Mrs George
V. Coe. Glen Cove, /" l.
plaza-Mr. and Mrs. william Wilson
Curtin R9semont, Pa Mr. and Mrs Jay
claridge-Mr, and Mrs, p l.; Domestic.
Mon,rsa!; eaG e Neal Is st. v Eou Meco'''''eT'
M~ar,lniaue-Mr, and Mrs. Edmond
PAYNE, Glen Cove. l.. l.: DR.. and Mrs. c.
Howard wittner. Lancaster, Pa.
Notwithstanding y, Lewis. Allen
town, y, J., Albert J White, Waynes'
b0ro. Pa A, ". Waikden' Philadelphia.
Bltmore--Kenneth II, Schiey. Far Hills.
NJ: David J.. I'M. Washington. ID. g.;
MIR. and Mrs. J. A, Golden. Tulsa. Okla.
McAipln-Mr. and Mrs ]. q, Kilt, OF.
tawn. Canada. n. ". r., Pennington. BON
hay, India; Mr., and Mrs, H. S, strinEer.
Baltimore,
INTERCHANGEABLE, and Mrs. II, d,
Tatem, Bunalo: Mr.. and Mrs, c, II. snow.
baltimore; Mr.. and Mrs, w, :. Ferguson.
Cleveland.
As,or-Mr. and Mrs Octavio Ayerhon.
MY MY Georss {. TTrsadwsii. Albany. n. T.;
j, s. Dennis, Montreal,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-10-22
AMOS F. Emo, REALTY
OWNER, dies AT 81
Inherited Large Holdings
From His Father, a Noted
= Real Estate Operator.
END COMES SUDDENLY

Amos +. Emo. one of the largest real
estate owner In New York city. died
suddenly yesterday morning in his home.
at % Fifth avenue. The properties
owned by Mr.. Emo at his death. some
Of them among the most desirable In the
city. totallsd in value many millions OF
dollars. He WAS 81 years old.
Mr.. Emo was In his usual good spirits
and apparent health on Wednesday. He
was at his office. attended a dinner
and a wedding. and got home late in the
evening. About midnight he became
III and he died at 3 O lock In the
Most of Mr.. Eno's holdings came to
him from his father. Amos X. Emo. a
noted real estate operator. The father
specialized in city property and gained
title to mites from Corlears Hook to
Columbus Circle. He wal best known as
the builder of the old Fifth Avenue
Hotel. The fathers ofioes were sue
csssively at Is william street. 8 Pine
street. III Broadway and finally at 13
South william street. where he was To-
Gated at the time OF his death.
Amos +. Emo was born In New York.
He served in the civil war with the
Seventh Regiment and was advanced to
the rank Of Colonel. For many years
he had lived, a bachelor. in the old
home Al 80 Fifth avenue. corner OF
Tenth street. and travelled to and from
the South William street office. which
his father built. He spent his summers
at his country nome at Saratoga. He
was abroad for a while this summer
The only surviving children Of the
creator of the landed fortune are WILL
lam p. Emo Of Washington and Mrs.
c.. b. Wood. who lives at the old Emo
hppnaaat T., Givnab,rN rnpn TNanaaaah
children are DIR. Henry c.. Emo. John c.
Emo. Mrs. ]. w. Pinchot and Miss Anna
Emo. William +. En- was at his de-
ceased brothers. home yesterday.
Mr.. Enc was one OF the most active
leaders In the fight 20 preserve the resi-
dental character Of lower Fifth avenue
and Washington Square. His home was
at Tenth street and Fifth avenue, and
when business houses threatened to on
croach upon that residential quarter Mr.,
Emo made determined and successful re-
and southwest corners of Tenth street
and Fifth avenue
Amos r. Enc was a member OF the
Century. Union League, Lambs. Man
haitian. Downtown. Jekyll Island and
Turf and Field clubs. He attended
Grace Church. The funeral will be held
at the house at 10 o'clock tomorrow
morning. Interment will be at Sims
bury, Conn.
Among the properties owned by Mr..
Emo are Il to 80 Washington Square
West, 1856 broadway. 1921 Broadway,
1850 to 1854 Broadway. 2o0l Broadway,
20 to 80 Fifth avenue. 81 and 80 Fifth
avenue sag Seventh avenue. 2+2 Cathe.
dral Parkway and 2O4. zoe, 2os to 22o,
ga and 236. 2tS and $50 West Fifty.
third street.
The assessed valuation OF Mr.. Eno's
real estate in New York city Ia approxi-
mately 5000. 900.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-10-22
EXCELLENT PLAYING
BY Mr.. SPALDING
American ViOlinist Heard With
Pleasure i'm a Well Made
Programme.

Albert S~palding. the distinguished
American violinist. gave u recital yester-
day afternoon In Aeolian Hall. h pro-
gramms comprised the sonata In A for
piano and violin by Cesar Franck. the
s~arabande. double and bourree from
Bach's sonata In Il minor for violin
alone. Handles sonata in ID. SAINT
Saens's "Havanaise." the violinist's own
'B~erceuse" and Alabama" and V!eux-
,emps's "Ballade ct Polonaise." Mr..
Spalding. in addition to his other sngag-
ing qualities. is n good programme
maker. and this one was an excellent
example OF his taste and judgment.
Some years ago this artist began a
career whose promise appeared 10 ne
only moderate. but deep seriousness OF
purpose. uniagging zeal and devotion
have brought about beautiful results
After "A growth slow and steady and n
normal maturing Of powers Mr.. Spalding
has raised himself to "A place IN the front
ami " violinists. He 10 a credit 10 him
self. to his country and TO his art. .
From displaying only IA fine technical
finish his playing has come to have in
terpretatIve qualities OF high Importance.
In beauty OF tone and correctness or
style ne commands constant admiration,
while his readings draw forth warm
praise for their dignified approach to the
subject and their delicate appreciation,
HIS performance in the fine sonata OF
Cesar Franck was one to call for general
applause for it fulness Of musical
beauty and its nice attention to the de-
tails OF the composers Offering. II had
breadth. depth and sincerity Ia COM
mend II.
In the Bach music Mr.. Spalding again
showed his understanding by an inter-
probation which wanted nothing OF the
, reflective feeling OF the master and con-
cealed not a whit OF that airy fancy
which breathes through the captivating
bourree. Thu good old Handel sonata.
so characteristic In Its "reminiscences, was
delightfully."- done, 1t II said that one
allegro is "A study preliminary TO the
chorus Live forever. pious David's son.
in Solomon" but more interesting 10
the ordinary concert goer IL the other
| allegro which reiterates so whimsically
the Fundamental figure of the familiar
air "Ruddier thai cherry" in "Acis and
Galatea."
This cantata dates from lIlS and the
violin sonatas were written for Dubourg.
who was playing HANDLES music In l7ls.
The reminiscence was probably not min
territorial. At any rate the sonata IL Q
genuinely good violin piece, and Mr.,
Spalding knows how to play II. Andre
Benoist played the piano parts well.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-10-22
CONAN LAYS
FRIAR CORNERSTONE
kilograms From Wilson and
Whitman Read at the
Ceremonies.

The Friars laid the cornerstone Of
their new $350.O00 monastery at 10
West Forty-eighth street yesterday be-
fore nearly 1000 members Of the or
g~anization. to whom were read con-
g~ratulatory messages and kilograms
from President Wilson. Gov. Whitman
and theatrical societies In all parts Of
the country. 1t was just noon when
George NJ. Conan, hbo of the club.
broke a bottle OF American champaign.
on the slab and dedicated the new build
ing to art. literature n good fellow
ship"
Previous to the ceremonies George
McAneny. president Of the Board OF AL
dermen, in behalf of the city extended
his good wishes in "A short speech. Then
Daniel Frohman. representing the Act
ors Fund OF America, addressed the
gathering. This was followed by n
prayer by the Rev. Joseph Delany. chap
lain Of the Actors Guild.
The breaking OF the champagne over
the stone was a signal for an uproar
among the club members ~Dougherty's
police band, which was primed for the
occasion, struck up "Alexander's Rag
Time Band" which was written cspe-
ciaIly for the Friars, and Home Was
Never Like This" and the new Friars
clubhouse became at last something
more thar a hope.
The Friars. headed by Mr.. Conan and
Diamond Jim Brady. then paraded down
broadway to their present home In West
Forthwith street. where a luncheon Was
served. Telephone connection was male
with San Francisco. and the members
held conversations with Mayor Rolpn
Of that city and officials OF the Panama.
Pacific Exposition In the administrator
-GtlI,- an thu Fair grounds NaNOF
| Rolph talked with Mr.. McAncny, Ere
! Niblo conversed with Frank l.. Brown
~ the Western city n Abbot o
listened to words Of greeting from w
II. Mccarthy OF the Board OF Supervisors
~ San Francisco. To wine the thing
up Irving Berlin sang a group OF hi
popular songs owe the phone.
The Friars expect to move into tn.
new clubhouse on February J. The
club was organized ut a meeting o'
press agents in Keene's Chop House IL
IeOb and called the Press Agents Clri
~ America. In 1906 the name was
| hanged TO the Friars. and Its first abbot
was charles Emerson Cooke. Five year
ago the society. having grown to ma
| tional repute and influence. leased tn
present structure at l0b West Forty
ann street. George NJ. Conan, the pres
ent abbot, has held that office for tw'
terms.
Among those present at the dedicator,
exercises yesterday were Ralph Trier
John /. Gleason, Rennold Wolf. Richard
]. Hatzel, A. l.. Jacobs, Sam II. Harris
John W. Rumsey, Claiming Pollock
Michael Selwyn. George =. D~ougher'y
Jerome Siegel, Irving Berlin. Free
Block, d.. Frank Dodge. Dudley Fiei'
Malone. Raymond Hitchcock, DAME
Frohman, Richard earle. Henry HUT
RYAN Walker, Q. l.. Goldberg, Dav'
Montgomery, Augustus Thomas. ii. X
Frazee, Joseph Hart. Ernest Corrigan
Jerry ]. Conan, Ernest Ball, Bud Fisher
George Beban, William Harris. Henri.
RIossom, Edward Abeles. James Il
Brady, Edgar Selwyn, Julius Tannen
Bert Leslie. Paul Nicholson and Thoma
i. Shea,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-10-22
HAMMERSTEIN TELLS
HOW PROFITS GREW
Impresario in Merry Mood as
Witness in Vaudeville
Trust Case.
RAD FAITH IS CHARGED

Like Admiral Bob Evans. who started
of with the fleet on Its round the world
trip, Oscar Hammerstein was ready
for a "fght or q frolic'' a. he took the
witness stand before Judge Learned
Hand in the United States District Court
yesterday to resume his testimony for
the plaintiff In the $4,000 Sherman
law suit brought by Clifford c. Fischer,
an independent booking agent. against
the United Booking Offices Of America.
the II. Il. Marlnelli Co., Ltd. and others
composing the vaudeville combination.
"oh. feel ready for anything. a
fght even," said the i%mpresario a. a
preface to his story Of how the trust
was responsible for the enormous In
crease OF popular priced vaudeville In
this country. While the business itself
had de,criorated he said salaries had not
increased.
The witness admitted that after the
organization his profits from the Vic
toria Theatre increased from $4,000 q
wear TO between $150.000 and $4,000.
Hammerstein waxed eloquent about
profits, and said that his Manhattan
Opera House was a great success. net
ting him 1925, 900 the frst year. S265. 900
the second and losing 10000 the last.
How about your London Opera
House," asked Henry A. Wise OF counsel
for the defence.
"Oh, that was n great success too
answered the witness. throwing his arms
wide and then quietly folding them
ever his white waistcoat.
"Why did you leave NJ" Queried the
lawyer.
Because I was lonesome" replied Mr..
Hammeretein
"Do you mean lonesome for the au-
diences that were going to Covent Gar
lem asked Mr.. Wise.
''No-lonesome for you" was the re-
tort. 81 didn't know you then. but ]
had heard Of you"
Harry Mountford. manager of the
White Rats organisation. told OF having
got hold OF one OF the trust black
lists. He said he made a complaint to
the license bureau against the United
Booking Offices. and as a result received
a letter from the trust managers prom
ising to abolish the blacklist.
Louis Wesley. who formerly ran the
Savoy az Atlantic City. said that the
United Booking people at irst refused
10 furnish performers for him because
he had neglected to get a franchise for
his district. He then agreed to pay
$3.50 IA week for the privileso Of havins
the district to himself. only TO rave Keith
invade II.
clifford Fischer. tho plaintiff. was the
last witness. and will u his tsstl-
mony this morning.