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The Monticellonian., 1915-07-01

Captain Lloyd England. receiver for that checks for the 10 per cent divi- dend to depositors of the bank will be mailed to nonresidents of Little Rock at once. We've been swamped with letters of inq.iry about checks" said MT. England, and l wish to say that all delay has been caused by the rush of business at the office. We have now about cleared up the Little Rock business and will start mailing checks.
The Monticellonian., 1915-07-01

Bids for repairs on the rooms of the Medical Department of the Univer- sity, destroyed by fire in April, will be advertised for soon. according to Dr. Morgan Smith, dean of thu depart mont.
The Monticellonian., 1915-07-01

The two companies of the Arkansas National Guard which make the best showing at the next federal inspection will be rewarded with new equipment, according to an announcement sent to all companies in the state from the office of Adjutant General Lloyd Eng. land.
The Monticellonian., 1915-07-01

For the first time in ten years, Rog- CTS is free of typhoid fever, according to reports made by Rogers physicians to pr. Garrison, who returned from conference with members of the Rog- CTS City Council and officers of the Rogers Water Company.
The Monticellonian., 1915-07-01

The Trumann Cooperage Company is considering the erection of staYe plant in addition to it's present works. The addition will cost s90,O00 The site for the new buildings has been surveyed
The Monticellonian., 1915-07-01

The St. Joseph's Hospital Training School for Nurses of Hot Springs filed articles of incorporation with the secretary of state.
The Monticellonian., 1915-07-01

Two vacancies on the Hendrix Col lege faculty were filled by the execu. tive committee of the beard of trus- tees at Little Rock, rounding out the faculty for the next session
The Monticellonian., 1915-07-01

The Board of Control of the State Charitable Institutions has awarded the contract for an annex to the hos pital at the Confederate Home to ] P. Williams of Newark
The Monticellonian., 1915-07-01

For the first time in the history of the Arkansas National Guard, the en- campment at Fort Logan H. Roots. to open July l, will be a combined camp of instruction and target practice.
The Monticellonian., 1915-07-01

W R. Lane of Walnut Ridge has loaded his second car of wheat he is threshing out of the shock and the wheat was sold to some milling com pany at Philadelphia at Sl per bushel.
The Monticellonian., 1915-07-01

The Home Benefit Association of Malvern filed articles of incorporation in the office of the secretary of state.
The Monticellonian., 1915-07-01

The Nevada County Singing Con. vention will be held at Salem, two and half miles from Prescott on July q and 4, and fully a thousand people are expected to attend.
The Monticellonian., 1915-07-01

A new weekly paper is to be start ed at Lepanto, in the eastern part of this county It is said r Dorsey Har- ris, editor of the Marked Tree ia- zette, is behind the new publication.
The Monticellonian., 1915-07-01

A strong pocket of gas was struck at Nashville while drilling for oil. A depth of 1000 feet has already been reached, and indications of oil are ex- cellent
The Monticellonian., 1915-07-01

The Camden Beacon-Herald sug- gests that Camden merchants make every Saturday lagniappe day as an added inducement for people to trade in Camden.
The Monticellonian., 1915-07-01

sharbon among the cattle in and around Arkansas City has almost reached the stage of an epidemic. Cat. tic and mules are reported dying by the score every day
The Monticellonian., 1915-07-01

The J. B. McGrary Company of At lanta and Little Rock has closed a contract with the commissioners of the Benton Improvement District to install here water and sewerage sys- ems, the contract price being $9O, ,O0e
The Monticellonian., 1915-07-01

Miss Fife Ezell. a 14-year-old maid en of Forrest City, won much favora- ble comment at recital in Memphis by her performance as barpist. She is said to have unusual talent.
The Monticellonian., 1915-07-01

The bonds In the Walnut Street i'm. provement district were sold to Nor man Wolff of Newport at 9S1s cents, lis being the highest of the four bids received.
The Monticellonian., 1915-07-01

o. K. Patterson, who lives near Gentry, marketed 661 crates of straw berries from two and half acres Of ground. The gross receipts from the sale of the berries was s901.16. and the net profit was s53744.
The Monticellonian., 1915-07-01

Several cars of crude oil have been placed on the principal streets ot the business section at Gentry.
The Monticellonian., 1915-07-01

The county collector of Woodruff County paid into the state treasury s3.26071 in state warrants.
The Monticellonian., 1915-07-01

T. E. Wood, member ot the Arkan- sas Railroad Commission. has accept ed an invitation to speak at a barbe- cue at Melbourne July 2.
The Monticellonian., 1915-07-01

At depth of 1,0.O feet the drillers of test well on the Rutherford place, near Pine Bluff. have found oil in small quantity and oil rock and oil sand. Tie well is being drilled for the Jefferson Oil Company, and the drillers believe grease" in paying quantity will be found at depth of 1.400 or 1,50O feet. Mineral rights of all lands in the vii cinity have been leased by the con- pany.
The Monticellonian., 1915-07-01

The Stuttgart Far Association has decided to hold no fair next fall. It was. however decided to give race meeting on the 5th of July.
The Monticellonian., 1915-07-01

Al w. Sullivan has begun the publi- cation of newspaper at Truman
The Monticellonian., 1915-07-01

An effort is being made to secure game fish for the waters of Randolph County.
The Monticellonian., 1915-07-01

Red river farmers who have sui fered from the several overflows of that river this year will plant corn, COW peas and other forage crops and are determins4 to do well ana pa.ke money in spite of the fact that they will be able to raise no cotton.
The Monticellonian., 1915-07-01

The summer term Of Oauchita Col lege of Philadelphia is being attended by more out-of-town students than any previous term.
The Monticellonian., 1915-07-01

Civil engineers of St. Louis and Jonesboro are i'll Poinsett County pre- liminary to campaign of good roads building
The Monticellonian., 1915-07-01

per day.
 The J. B. McGrary Company of At lanta and Little Rock has closed contract with the commissioners of the Benton Improvement District to install here water and sewerage sys- ems, the contract price being S90 COG
 Miss Fife Ezell, 14-year-old maid en of Forrest City, won much favora- ble comment at recital in Memphis by her performance as a harpist. She is said to have unusual talent.
 The Camden Beacon-Herald sug- gests that Camden merchants make every Saturday lagniappe day as an added inducement for people to trade in Camden.
 The Nevada County Singing Con. yention will be held at Salem, two and a half miles from Prescott on July and 4, and fully a thousand people are expected to attend
 A strong pocket of gas was struck at Nashville while drilling for oil. X depth of 1000 feet has already been reached, and indications of oil are ex- cellent.
 The bonds In the Walnut Street i'm. provement district were sold to Nor man Wolff of Newport at 9Sb cents. lis being the highest of the four bids received.
 The Stuttgart Far Association has decided to hold no fair next fall. It was, however, decided to give race meeting on the 5th of July.
 The summer term Of Oauchita Col lege of Philadelphia is being attended by more out-of-town students than any previous term.
 Civil engineers of St Louis and Jonesboro are in Poinsett County pre- liminary to campaign of good roads building.
 A 10-acre field of corn near Pecan Grove, Mississippi County, was con- pletely wrecked by high wind re- gently.
 Catalogs for the North Arkansas fair, to be held at Berryville Septem. Der 90. 31, October and 2. have been published.
 Red river farmers who have sui, fered from the several oyerfiows Of that river t'3s year will plant corn, COW peas and other forage crops and are determins4 to do well ana pa.ke money in spite of the fact that they will be able to raise no cotton.
 o. K. Patterson, who lives near Gentry, marketed 661 crates Of straw berries from two and half acres Of ground. The gross receipts from the sale of the berries was Sg0116 and
The Monticellonian., 1915-07-01

A 10acre field of corn near Pecan Grove, Mississippi County, was com- pletely wrecked by high wind re- gently.
The Monticellonian., 1915-07-01

Catalogs for the North Arkansas fair. to be held at Berryville septem. Der 90. 31 October l and 7. have been published.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-24
KEWENEE IN A REFUSAL
TO o. K. Rail FARE BOOST

Eewanee ill.,. Feb. 2F-Kewanee
citizens yesterday declined TO indorse
the proposed passenger rate raise
without fun Investigation and Incl
dc tally took advantage of the oppor-
tuniJy TO tell high railroad officials
they think several features in the
service bad. The action came at a
meeting where railroad men presented
their plea for public support.
After General Passenger Agent Fran
els Of the Burlington had set forth rea-
sons for the raise 20 two and a half
cents a mile. he was asked by several
persons why Kewanee citizens are fire.
quently obliged to stand all the way to
and from Chicago. a three hours trip;
also why many fast trains pass through
Kewanee without stopping, although
this city is the best freight producer
for the Burlington between Chicago
and Omaha.
Failure 10 give an adequate depot
here also was pointed out
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-24
CHARITY PASSES
ROOSEVELT A JOB
COLONEL ENLISTS WITH UNEM-
PLoYEO. BEING GIVEN HALF
HOURS TIME.

New York. Feb. 24.-Theodore
Roosevelt applied FOR work yesterday
~ Brooklyn station of the mayors
unemployment committee. His appli-
cation was passed at once. and he lab
ored-if exclaiming Bully" and
Splendid" can be so described-for
half an hour. The record says he was
paid off in groceries
1t was the first time that the col
onel had applied for a nonpoIticaI Job
in II years
Mr.. Roosevelt and William Hamlin
childs. who is a prominent progress
sive and chairman of the Brooklyn
lodge of the mayors unem ployment
committee, dined together at the
Brook club in Manhattan and then
journeyed to the headquarters OF the
Brooklyn chapter Of The bundle day
committee, where so men are employ
ed.
The colonel asked Captain Brans-
field of the Salvation army how care
was taken TO keep bundles from the
hands of professional beggars. While
the captain was explaining the col
onei said that this could be done only
by the assistance OF the policemen on
duty in the section where the apph-
cant for relief lived.
The St. Georges hotel on Clark
street and 16S Atlantic avenue. where
2S9 men We're engaged in making ban
dages. were next visited.
Then the party Went to % Bergen
street. the headquarters OF the may
or's rummage committee.
Colonel Roosevelt saw the women
on the second floor. in charge of Mrs.
Ada Angus, working at sewing ma
chimes.
What are they DOING" the colonel
asked
They are mending clothes" Mrs.
Angus said. betrayfng no confidence.
some of them are so old they cant
see TO thread a needle"
Captain John Kingsepp Of the sal
walton army approached the colonel
and asked him il he'd like TO have
job.
Bully" said the colonel. taking a
combination application bIank-time
card and signing it, Captain King
sepp punched it TO indicate that Col
ouel Roosevelt had worked a half hour
and had been paid i'm groceries.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-24
cargo exposed to the sea

on condition that the institution raise
the balance OF a fund of S2.0O0.O00 for
buildings and eudowments. Next in
rank was q gift OF S45O.OO0 to the an
nuaI foreign missions conference OF
North America for use in carrying ont
q plan TO coordinate the work of the
principal American mission boards
The widows pension movement of
the New York Association for Inn
proving the Condition of the Poor was
pledged $4,000 o year for ten years.
the American Academy in Rome half
that amount. and the American Red
Cross $4,000 toward the District of
Columbia memorial 90 the work of
women iu the civil war. The bureau
Of municipal research OF New York
city was twice presented with funds.
receiving $4,000 iu May toward its
current expenses and $4,000 in Octo-
her 20 provide FOR studies preparatory
TO the state constitutional convention
in 1915"
Public and private charity orEBniza-
-iors OF New York City were given
sSG.Cfo for various objects and 10000
each was presented TO the Red Cross
relief work in Bulgaria and the relief
Of restitution caused by the caiami-
ties IN northeastern japan In January.
1914
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-24
GRANDMOTHER knew
There Was Nothing So Good for
Congestion and Colds
as Mustard

But the oid-fashioned mustard-plaster
burned and blistered while 1t acted You
can now get the relief and help that
mustard plasters gave. without the plas-
ter and without the blister
MUSTEROLE does it. 1t IS a clean,
white ointment, made with oil OF mus
tard. 1t is scientifically prepared, SO
that it works wonders. and yet does not
blister the tenderest skin.
lust massage MUSTEROLE in with
the finger-tips gently. See how quickly
it brings rslief-how speedily the pain
disappears.
And there IS nothing like MUSTER
OLE for Sort Throat, Bronchitis, Ton
silitis. Group. Stiff Neck, Asthma, Neu-
ralgia, Headache, Congestion, Pleurisy,
Rheumatism. Luu1bago, Pains and Aches
of Back or Joints, Sprains, Sore Mus
clcs. Bruises, Chilbiains, Frosted Feet.
Colds of the Chest lit often prevents
Pneumonia
At your druggists, in 2Sc and SOC jars,
and a special large hospital size for $50
Be sure you get the genuine MUS
TEROLE. Refuse iritations-get what
Won ask for. The Musterole Company.
cleveland. Ohio
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-24
HELPFUL WORDS
From a Rock Island Citizen.

From Rock Island Citizen.
Is your back lame and PAINFUL
Does IT ache especially after exer-
don?
10 there a soreness In the kidney
resionf
These symptoms suggest weak kid
nsys-
II 50 there In danger IN delay.
Weak kidneys get fast weaker
Olive your trouble prompt attention.
Deans Kidney Pills are for weak
Kidneys.
Your neishbors use and recommend
them.
Read this Rock Island testimony.
Deans Kidney Pills are a safe and
reliable remedy for anyone TO USE"
says Mrs Mary Preacher. OF 214 Thir.
tsenth street. Rock Island. I had
dizzy spells and my back and head
aehsd- At night ! WAS ianguid and
in the morning I felt miserable. After
STOPPING. ! could hardly straighteu.
kept getting worse until began using
Dosn's Kidney Pulls They made me
feel better right away and continued
until / was rid OF the ailments
Price SOC. a. all dealers Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
MIS-. Preacher had. Foster Milburu
Co. Pgops. Bunalo. n YIlAdS1
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-24
VAST FUND GIVEN
BY ROCKEFELLER
Between March. 1914, and Feb. {, 1915
Foundation Oisbursed
S5,3s7. eOa.

New York. Feb 2f-Just sG.39T.-
COS % was contributed or pledged by
The Rockefeller foundation between its
Establishment tn March. 1919 and Feb.
.. 1916. according 90 a statement filed
with the United States commission on
industrial relations yesterday. OF
this sum SG.2Ia. 15o-or practically
uu.-ralf-represel the personal
charities OF John d. Rockefeller. ST.
enc author o. the foundation having
reserved iu his letter OF sift the right
fo dishursc S2Dg0.oO0 a year from the
corporations income according 10 the
dictates OF his own viii.
Tho war in Europe brought coHtr.-
buttons Of sIOcs.sI3.O6 from the cof-
fe-s OF the foundation, the principal
item being ss75.sO791 expended for
food supplies for starving BeiEians.
College. 81. VI. G.. A. projects. medical
research ana Investigation. the Red
Cross. organized charities and welfare
work OF various kinds were other hene-
lciaries.
The statement was drawn up iu re-
spouse 10 request made by the i'm
dgstriaI relations commission az ifs re-
cent investigation i'm New York OF
the Rockefeller. Carnegie and other
foundations. The document was made
public by the Rockefeller foundation
Offices at 81 Broadway.
The statement divided the contri-
buttons into three classes. the first
comprising activities conducted under
its own immediate supervision" the
second other gifts and pledges" and
the third founders acquisitions" un-
der which heading are listed the per
sunal disbursements of the founder.
ranging from $50 to the Working
Women's Protective Union up 10 So.
$50. 900 for buildings. equipment and
endowment to the Rockefeller insti-I
tute for medical research.
The foundations own activities in
Guided these items: War relief ST.
COS. 3l6O5. the other $4,000 of this
item having been expended by the
American Red Cross or DR.. Alexis Car
rel. In his capacity OF volunteer sur /
Eeon in France; hook worm in Cent /
raj America. British Guiana. British I
West Indies and Egypt, S142.46776; |
OF industrial relations. Z
IS. 292.IS; investigating medical work
n China. s39. 270.92: and purchase of /
The Grand Chenier. Louisiana. bird /
refuge. S22S.57477
The larger second item in the sec
Dnd section OF the statement was
s75O.OOO, pledged to Wellesley college
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-24
BRITISH REFUSE
BELGIAhS MONEY
~oNT GIVE SUBSIDY FoR az.
LiEF. SAYS GREY. I'LL GER
VANS END LEWEs.
Lsrzsr Fsrsisn Secretary Asserss
cssr WisHs sgppsrs Nsis-r's
Army.

rnrIda. Fe8 ef-The Brit1h for.
liz oHee has directed u Herbert c
Hse4e-. chairman % the American
g~.rlaz relief committee. a letter de.
e.lalaE t1 give g. direct subsidy 60 the
eezmlasioa FOR relief ln Beiglum q,
ezp.aIaa fhar this course is due 90
Gs-uany.s refusal 90 stop makine cash
rsqafzt.ous ln belgium
ne letter "a signed 5r Sir EdEar,i
Grsg. British tors.En secretary. After
eetar 70 QUE that the British govern
ns1r has allowed food from neutral
e11---tes 90 reach the EeiEians under
Gs=urr Ezarautess not % seize %. the
larsr .aFF
-Fr- some time we have regarded
thr Whole project Of rHe distribution
OF food .a belgium vtr- some doubt.
- Wow OF ono action o. the German
a4r.r-...r1
.Ue.- respecting tte food actually
ag.rrl rF sou tler did not until
December aeeeIe t1 ycu- representa-
Tors regarding ere cessation 1f requ'-
s.r6aE tar tle use of tine German army
~ supplies rf native food remaining
AVAILABLE fl- the civil population %
Belgium They even carried away
rrs..a rat cereals from Belgium Into
Germany
I.. a.a. levied ia-se MONETARY
...rr....Hra l11u Che cities and conn
r.~. He.E.au. r-rse srac.ole
Pow. r.T eliminated lr Ierr 90
francs .r.0Il H.HI month
a1a. r.e uE1fr country.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-24
sneeiaI Tasation Netiee.

Notice Is hereby given TO all per
sons interested that the city council
OF the city OF Rock Island. having or
dsred that a local improvement be
made By constructing a six inch water
main on Eleventh street from Brashar
street north n distance of three hun
dred feet. the ordinance for the same
being on hle IN the Office OF the city
clerk. and the city having applied 20
-hs county for an assessment OF the
costs OF said improvement according
70 frontage and an assessment there
fore having bse1 made and returned
10 said court. the final hearing there
on vii be held on the iith OF March.
A ID. 1915. AZ the hour OF $500 O'Clock
a m or as soon thereafter as the busi-
ness % the court viii permit All per
sonz desiring may hie objections in
said court before the said day and may
auv~ar on the hearing and make their
def.-se. Said assessment Is payable
p, fonr 90 ins;aiiments and all in
stauments excep: the first shall bear
interest from and after the dates OF
until paid, AZ the rate OF
Z per cent per aauurn-
ED. NELSON.
Officer Appointed TO Make Assessment
February -. 1915 tAdNt
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-24
LOSES ARM AND LIFE IN
DANGER AFTER ACCIDENT

VIII Franz of Drury township, aged
81. is in q serious condition in a Mus
catine hospital as a result of a hunt
ing accident which occurred Monday.
In crossing fence his shotgun caught
in the wire and was discharged, the
load taking effect in his left arm. He
was taken TO Muscatine and Tuesday
il was found necessary to amputate
the arm. The victim of the accident
was greatly weakened by loss Of blood
and shock and may not recover.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-24
Hoover Tells Of Need.
CITY CHAT
(Advertisements.l

Buy a home OF Reidy Bros.
For express. call William Trefz.
TrLCity Towel Supply company.
independent Express & Storage.
r l. 9S1-
Wear a 81 Cunion made) hat Mems
Fashion shop. Harper house block.
Pay taxes at room SO. State Bank
Building. Open Saturday evenings
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-24
GENESEO

Elijah beth Osborne Hutchinson pass
cd away at her home in this city sun
day evening at the age Of S6 years. 8
months and days. Sixty years ago,
on Oct 10. 1854. she was married TO
Samuel Finley in Ireland. To this union
II children were born, eight of whom
survive. two dying in infancy, and
one son. Joseph. passing away two
years ago Those surviving are
Charles of Denver. Colo. Mrs Ida
Bonn and Mrs. Andrew Hemerie of
Canyon City. Colo: William of Cam
bridge. III; Mrs Edward Rrinkhof OF
GaIva, Ill: Mrs Smith of Denver.
Colo; Miss Mate Finley of Canyon
City. Colo. and Miss Elizabeth Finley
OF this city. Mrs. Finley came with
her husband and two children to
PhoenixvilIe. Pa about 1857, where
the other children were born. From
Pennsylvania the family came 10
Nunson township, where was the home
for a great many years. About fifteen
years ago the husband and father
passed away and Mrs. Finley and
daughter Elizabeth came to this city
to make their home. She was q good
woman. devout Christian, a devoted
wife and mother Besides the chill
dren there also survive a brother and
sister in Australia. Funeral services
were held this morning at 1890 o'clock
from the late home. Rev. J. Turner Of I
floating. The remains were taken 70 /
Cambridge for intermert.
!
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-24

Duquoin, III. - Harry E. Ross. for
many years a resident OF Duquoin.
died Just a few hours after the funeral
OF his wife. who died Saturday after
noon Mr. Ross was a director OF the
Duquoin Utility company and presi-
dent OF the Imperial Coal Mining com
pany
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-24

Aubana. m.-Women OF the Uni
versity OF Illinois are holding yoca-
tional conference 10 aid women stu
dents in selecting yocations. Profess
or Graham Taylor OF Chicago viii
speak Wednesday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-24
PADEREWSKI TO AID POLES
Pianist in Paris to Raise Funds for
Relief of CoR1trymen.

Relief of Coa1trymen.
Paris. Feb. 24-Ignace Paderewski
left his home near Lake Geneva to
come to Paris to raise funds to assist
the starving Poles. He says immedi-
ate action is necessary. as the misery
in Poland is terrible. Two cents is
paid for potato in certain districts;
other sections have been so devastated
that nothing remains, not even pota-
toes. and the people are eating the
bark OF trees.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-24
evssE-~ooo . urosrvoop

eursures you were able 20 give his
maIesfys government tbat foodstgEs
Imported by y0u had uut been inter
.ased vith by German trCop9-
FURTHER. am able o. inform you
.ast month that bis majesty govern
meat Eolid grant the commission "a
monthly Frnvcu-i1u to enable 70 90
carry Oh lrs work on coalition that
tae German government vouii under
rss. ta cease au regulations for food
OF ans Kind and au ieyIes and CON
rrIrlf1ts OF any kind whatever To
belgium. .ifh tre exception. OF course.
ot such tava-icu 1f the people O. -s
af-aiff.4 under The ile-Ir cunvsa-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-24

All the news all the time-The
Argus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-24

The death rate of the United King
dom has fallen since 1901 from per
cent to less than 3 per cent.