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Rock Island Argus., 1915-03-02
NAME SCHROEDER
SECRETARY LODGE
BURT HURL8UT. DAVENPORT, Sc
LECTED TO HEAD TRI-cITY
MUSICIANS COMING YEAR.
Long List Of Officers Chosen, and 100
Cast Ballots at Australian
System Election.

At an Australian ballot conducted at
the Turner hall in Davenport yester-
day Burt Hurlbut. Davenport, was
named president and Clarence J.
schroeder. Rock Island. secretary,
along with a long list of officers. in
Guiding delegates to various conven,
tions by members OF local No 81, Tri-
City Musical society Of the American
Federation OF Musicians.
One hundred and thirty votes were
cast during the time allotted. the polls
having been open from o'clock in
the afternoon until 8 O'Clock in the
evening. The candidates voted on
were nominated at a recent meeting Of
the society and friendly but spirited
contests were waged by the aspirants.
Following is the complete list Of of
ficials named to serve for one year:
President-Burt Hurlbut.
Vice President-C. r. Jahns.
Secretary-C. ]. Schroeder.
Treasurer-Otto Eckhardt-
Sergeant-at-Arms-A Otto.
Members Executive Board-Alfred
Behm. Hugo Stoeterau. Henry Som
tag. Frank Flick. Henry Harbeck, Ben
Bleuer and Claus Koepke.
Members Auditing Committee
Frank Flick. Chester Schaeffer and
Harry Sander.
Members Examining Committee
Claus Koepke. Ernest Otto and Frank
Flick.
Delegates to Tri-City Federation Of
Labor-C. r Jahns, John Bauman,
George Stroehie. Charles Mangold,
Frank Flick. Burt Hurlbut.
Delegates to Industrial Home OF
DavenpoEt-John Peshinski, Edward
Geest and Burt Hurlbut.
Delegates TO Industrial Home of
Rock Island-Joe Stroehle. A K.
wrixon and Carlyle Evans.
Delegates to Industrial Home OF Mo-
iine-C. r. Jahns. Charles Mangold
and Carl Lage.
Delegates 10 the American Fedora
tion of Musicians Convention-Clar-
ence ]. Schroeder and Albert Fahrner.
Aiternates-George Stroehle and
Charles Mangold.
Delegates 20 Iowa State Federation
of Labor-Burt HurlbuL Alternate
Frank Flick
Rock Island Argus., 1915-03-02
DELINQUENT LIST
LARGE THIS YEAR
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT NO LARG-
ER IN 1915 THAN 1915 BUT
RATIO SAME.
Amount Collected Is Proportionately
Heavy-Property With Unpaid Tax
viii re Sold in June.

There remains but a few days for
Rock Island property owners to pay
their special assessments and within
a short zine the delinquency special
assessment list will be started. Com
pleted. it viii be filed with Frank j.
Clendenin. county treasurer.
After being placed in his hands
there is still n chance for the property
owner to make good. having over a
month In which TO call and have the
property taken from the delinquency
list.
on the second Monday In June, how
ever. in the event that the special as
sessment has not, been drawn up, the
property viii be sold for the taxes
This sale is n general tax sale. Other
properties in the delinquent general
tax list will be disposed of at that
time also. The general tax list is that
being attended to at present by the
township tax collector and in the
event that taxes are not paid on this
property also. il is sold.
Will Be Large.
The special assessments are on
property for public improvements in
this city. under tie classification of
paving. watermains and sewer.
The sums collected thus far on spe-
cisl assessments greatly exceed those
OF last year and the per centage OF de-
linquency TO the amount collected for
1915 Is no greater than for 1914.
Rock Island Argus., 1915-03-02
Y.M.C.A. COLLEGE
HEAD GUEST HERE
!. e. BROWN, CHICAGO. coNFERs
WITH FIVE YOUNG MEN WHO
EXPECT TO ENTER WORK.
Guest at Luncheon Last Evening
When He Explained Growth of In
stitution He Represents

l. E Brown of the Y. NJ. c. A col
lege. Chicago. spent yesterday in Rock
Island as the guest of the local asso-
citation. While here he held confer
ences with five young men who are
considering association work as a life
undertaking.
Rock Island has had a num-
ber of young men looking forward to
Y. NJ. C. A work and during the years
that the work has been organized here
more than thirty men have entered
y NJ. c. A work
The Y. NJ. c. A. college is at the
present time erecting a group of build
ings that will cost S425. 900 on a lot in
the heart of the south side. Chicago.
This equipment will be ready for use
at the time of opening of the school
work this tall. Students from this col
lege are 10 be found in every country
on the globe and q recent study OF
its graduates shows that 81 per cent
are still in the work. while of the men
who have entered association work
without special training. only 25 pei
cent are still in the work.
Guest at Luncheon.
Mr.. Brown was the guest of the en-
ployed officers of the local ''Y'' last
night at a luncheon. At that time he
spoke of the beginning of the work of
the training school at Lake Geneva
August u. 1856, and of the starting of
the college course at Chicago in 1890.
Less than one hundred attended the
first summer school at Lake Geneva
and only eight students were in the
Chicago college the first year. How
the work has developed can be seen
when he said that last year about six
hundred students enrolled at Lake
Geneva and there are nov 10 students
at the college in Chicago.
Mr.. Brown left this morning for Mo
line and Galesburg where he is to
meet other young men looking forward
TO entering Y. NJ. c. a. work.
Interest Increases.
Interest in the class in show card
writing at the Y. VI. c. A. has increas-
ed 10 the extent that it is necessary for
the instructor to hold another session
tonight for those who desire to take
the course. This is for the benefit of
those who did not enroll before. The
work tonight will be the first lesson
and on Thursday night at 1880 OF this
week the entire class will meet for the
second lesson.
Life Study Class.
on Thursday night of this week the
regular sessions OF the Life Study Bi-
BILE class and the Dormitory mems
class viii be held at $50; the men
meeting for supper and the class i'm
mediately following. Any senior mem
Der of the gymnasium classes may join
the Life Study club and the residents
Of the dormitories are invited TO the
special class arranged for them. Rev.
J. l. Vance will be the speaker.
Rock Island Argus., 1915-03-02
RESIDENT FOR so
YEARS is CALLED
IAcos sRUcHmEHS. AGED s5. AN
swERs FINAL SUMMONS AT
SOUTH ROCK ISLAND HOME.
Bern IN Germany IN 1s2s ard Came 90
Rse< island az age ef 23-Truek
Gardener All 90 Life

TIE death % Jacob BrDehnana. 50
vs1-s old. a retired truck gardener os
ss1ra Rock Island. ard resident of
ta.f ely for over 90 years. occurred a.
2 ~ iast alEat al his home. Thirty
srtta street and Nineteenth avenue.
arar an Illness of eight days with
pra1ulria. Ills condition had been
critical Tor several days Up until
la-- week be had enjoyed the best OF
Laa.lh.
Hr Brucamann. one % Rock Islands
rIllsar settlers. was born Dec IS.
1890. i- Eleinblrhoim. Grand DUchy
O. rssn-Larmstadt Germany At
t.e aae % 20 years be- sailed for Amer
l-l landing at New Oriears and com
ir- TO the Mlssissiprl river direct 20
F1cl Island. arriving here April 10.
I--r be- was united 10 marriage 20
1fr Christina schcrcr in this city
g.r %. 1883 She died % years ago.
So BrIrlmauu had been a truck gar
da1e- al of his life and vas at one
tur road commissioner and tax col
rscs5- .u south Rock Island
Deacon 20 Years.
He was also one OF the oldest mem
t-r of tho German Lutheran church.
l1.l.rs .n 1855. and had served az dea-
con % the church for over 90 years
fe var weI known among the older
residents % the city
Those left ro mourn his passing are
seven cliidrens Philip. F'red. Charles
aEd william % this city. Margaret a.
H--ra. M~H r..rrfrn rF0--~.-4 Es9aF~-f-
Tezar. and Mrs. 4. Horouy. 81. james.
W1. one brother. John. I41s Angeles.
Rock Island Argus., 1915-03-02
ROTARiANS TO ATTEND
DAVENPORT JOINT MEET

The weekly luncheon of the Rock
Island Rotary club was held this noon
There was no set program for the
meeting, routine business being dis
posed Of March 10. the Rock Island
meeting with the Davenport club at
its new home in the Black Hawk hotel
in Davenport. The session will be
held in the evening March % the
club VIII make an inspection trip to
the Manual Arts building on Twenty
first street and Sixth avenue
Rock Island Argus., 1915-03-02
- sr.nsohiIsres aad seven great


- sr.nsohnsres aad seven great
grandchildren.
Ola q. roinnoera.
Ola p. Holmberg died yesterday aft
ernoou AZ ] O'Clock at his home In
Hampton. death being due to heart a.
sease and lnhrmities OF age. He was
born IN Sweden so years ago and came
% Hampton IN 1870. He was married
twice. His hrst wife died n 1857 and
IN 1850 he was married 20 Mrs. Anna
Johnson Four children and two step
children survive. besides the widow.
Hs vas q retired farmer. Ills farm
was bounded BY the Hampton CEN
stery.
Funeral services will be held az .
Thursday afternoon in the home Bur
iai wili be in the cemetery at Hamp-
ton
Funeral % Oliver Olsen
The funeral Of oliver Olsen. lifelong
resident OF this city and former city
attorney. was held at 2 O'Clock this
afternoon from the home OF William
Volk. 1913 Fifth avenue The Rock
Island Bar association had charge OF
the services with Rev. Granville Sber-
NuA4 olueAalAuA A4N+ElAruL was IN
Chippiannock cemetery.
Tho pailbearers were: william Mc-
Eniry. J. ? Witfer. e. l. Walker.
Charles Montgomery. James p. Eek
hart and !. J. Roberts The first three
named as members of the Bar associa-
tlOn and the last three are MasOns.
Funeral Of meOonsid infans.
The funeral % Rose Mary. 7-mOntns-
old daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. John Nc
Donald. sIs TwentysecOnd street. was
held AZ O'Clock this afternoon from
the home Dean J. J. Quinn had
charge OF the services. with inteTment
Ia Calvary csmetery.
Funeral of William Pratt.
The funeral OF William J. Pratt vet
erau arsenal empIoye. will be held to
MORROW afternoon az 2:3O O'Clock from
the late home. 24Is Eleventh street.
Inferment win be In ChippiannOck
cemetery
Rock Island Argus., 1915-03-02
ORDERS NICHOLS
TO PAY S58 BILL
CO-OEFENDANT WITH YOUNG &
McOMeS MUST SETTLE WITH
DAVENPORT COMPANY.

Judge Nels a. Larson in county court
yesterday afternoon instructed the
jury in the case of Lagomarcino-Grupe
company VS.. Young & McCombs to find
a verdict for the department store but
insofar as J. Nichols, co-defendant in
She case was concerned to bring YER
dict against him of $3.50.
The case was over a bill of goods
sold by the Davenport fruit concern
and after the evidence was concluded
Rock Island Argus., 1915-03-02

My business record of II
years I'm your city Will be
speak my qualifications for
position desired. As to my
moral requirements / can re-
fer YOU 20 my business asso-
ciates ne we'll rs numerous
friends and acquaiutances.
Rock Island Argus., 1915-03-02
SINGLE FIREMAN PUTS
OUT SMALL ROOF FIRE

One OF the rrernen AZ the Central
station looked out OF the window at
i2:s5 thi. afternoon 10 see n small FIRE
Rock Island Argus., 1915-03-02
So CHILDREN ARE
AT BETHANY HOME
TWENTY OF NUMBER ARE
CHARGES OF COUNTY. FIVE RE-
CEVEO LAST MONTH.

Bethany home has SO children in its
care at present. according to the report
OF the matron, Miss Josie Rounds,
WHICH was read at the meeting of the
board at the New Harper. last night.
Five youngsters had been received
during February. homes had been
found for two and one was returned to
is parents. The average age of the
children Is about six and one-half
years. OF the total number. 20 are the
charges OF Rock Island county.
Donations for February were as fol-
lows:
Dispatch Publishing Co. bill. $500.
Young 4 McCombs, sample table
cloths.
Mrs. F. Il. Birnbaum Of Rock Is
land. clothing.
Mrs Fry. Twentieth street. Rock Is
land. twelve packages oatmeal.
Moline Dorcas Circle OF King
Daughters. quilt.
Mrs. Louise n. Copp. room-size rug.
Green River circle, Mrs. Hoppy. sec
retary. S40O.
ROYAL Arch Masons. Rock Island.
biscuits. milk. butter. pickles salad.
pies. onions. ice cream and meat
Kings Daughters. quilt
School Of domestic arts OF Moline.
Mrs. c. ". Gleason, superintendent.
one large quilt and a large box OF so
garments. such as aprons. dresses.
etc. for the children.
Rock Island Argus., 1915-03-02
HUNTER SECURES
FINER QUARTERS
PHoTOGRAPHER
OPENS UP KODAK SHOP AT
1919 SECOND AVENUE.

Robert L. Hunter. well kno~n com
merciaI photographer. moved into his
nev kodak shop yesterday at 1919 Sec
Ond avenue The store formerly oc-
cupied BY Johnny Jones has been
thoroughly altered. redccoFated and
painted throughout. In fact the kodak
shop Is one Of the most attractive Of
its kind in the state. Fixtures are OF
funed oak. with wall panels and parti-
tious 70 match. Above the panels the
walls are frsscoed. with a steel ceiling.
The fixtures are dark brown IN color.
and the walls and ceiling tinged IN
orange and tan The indirect lighting
system has been installed with an at
tractive system OF side lights along
the sail. and latest system Of ventila-
ton
An attractive inscription running
along the length OF the room with Mr..
Hunter motto. We teach you how TO
use the kodak you buy" has been
placed in tho rear. lie carries a full
line % Photographic supplies Of all
kinds lie stated that II Eastman
made 10. he has it"
Mr.. Hunter has not moved from the
old location az 1906 Second avenue
but viii carry on his commercial work
at this place. operating two Second
avenue stores. devoted exclusively 20
photo work The large room In the
rear Of his 1900 Block store viii be
used exclusively for amateur develop
ing. printing and cularEing. Mr. Hunt
er has a iar<e mail order business OF
this Kind from every state In the IA
iou. and needs all OF the space he can
get. The very --latest type OF machin-
cry and other appliances. many OF
them inventions % his own. will be in
stalled 10 this work shop soon
The Pacific ocean - said 20 be more
favorable for long distance wireless
transmission than tho Atlantic
Rock Island Argus., 1915-03-02

The name or Earl Greenwoou VINO
has announced himsel. candidate for
commissioner, is the 18th on the list.
He has announced as his policy and
platform clean government, law en-
forcement. and efficiency and economy
in the affairs of the city He pledges
himself if elected TO carry out these
principles in his official work He
urges all his friends to place an X in
the square opposite the 18th name on
the ballot and give him their support.
He is capable, honest and his record
is clean. He Will make an efficient
and conscientious official
Rock Island Argus., 1915-03-02

Telephone troubles in the tropics
are largely due TO the wire becoming
covered with air plants.
Rock Island Argus., 1915-03-02

POLITICAL ADVERTISING.
Rock Island Argus., 1915-03-02

The Pacific ocean - said 20 be more
favorable for long distance wireless
transmission than tho Atlantic
All the news an the tims-The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus., 1915-03-02
EDWARD H. KRELL
For Commissioner

My interests and pride in
Rock Island are sufficient
guarantee that / will strive
to make it a most desirable
and attractive city and to in
crease its commercial pros
perity. The city of our
homes and our children
should be such. Boost for
Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus., 1915-03-02

All the news all the time-The
Bisbee daily review., 1915-02-05
CANADIAN PARLIAMENT OPENS WITH NO OVERT ACTIONS

OTTAWA, Feb. 4-The parliament of Canada was opened by the goyer. nor general Duke of Connaught. to- day Elaborate preparations had been made to prevent attempts of any hostile action and there was no unusual incident Ia a speech from the throne he declared that since the outbreak of the war. the people of Canada have given most abundant and convincing evidence Of their loy- alty and that more than 30.O0O Can adians have been dispatched across the Atlantic to. complete training. lt is anticipated that the force will very shortly take it's place in the field of action Large additional forces have been organized from which further contingents are ready 10 Doe dispatched
 The government has given notice of its intention of asking parliament to vote S100.O0oO0O to be raised by a loan and applied upon the naval and military operations and for in. surance or indemnity against war risk if necessary. The house ad- iourned until Monday.
Bisbee daily review., 1915-02-05
DRASTIC BILL
tContlnued rom rago onel

(Contnued from Page One)
 vote of 15 to 8. and the bin remains as 1t was originally presented. pro- viding that the board shall consist of the governor auditor and state treasurer, who shall appoint pur- chasing agent
 Application has been made Co Gov ernor Hunt by Q representative of the Chicago police authorities for the eNtradition of E. s Osborne a we'll known mining man of Parker. Arizo- ma The proper requisition papers were filed carrying the certification .of the governor Of Illinois.
 The charge against Osborne is ob- taining money under false pretenses. although it is understood a charge of embezzlement may later be made. The amount of his alleged specula. tions totals S2,SOO His operations were confined to the city of Chicago where he maintained am office in 1914 dealing in mining stocks. Os- borne is president of the Zimbo King Milling Co.,. which owns group Of claims near Parker said Co be yalu- able II will resist bis extradiuon and has been granted a hearing by Governor Hunt He is now under arrest at Parker on a fugitive from justice warrant
 A point against the county seat re- moval bin was made today when Webb questioned the right of the leg islaure to mako the required mum Der of sieners for election one third of the total registered vote. when the constitution says fifteen per cent of the vote cast for governor shah be the maximum required. Even if Ia petition is addressed to the super yisors and the entire proceeding is not a part of the direct legislation scheme Webb contends 1t is required the s ignors must not be over fifteen per cent Attorney General Jones has been asked for an opinion. pend ing which. consideration of the bill has been postponed
Bisbee daily review., 1915-02-05
DR. HOLMES ID VISIT
 ARIZONGS MINES

TUCSON, Feb 4 For the purpose Of making an inspection tour of the mines of Arizona, sDr J. A Holmes, director of the Emitted States bureau of mines arrived in the city from Che east ycstetday and win remain in the state for several months going from place to place by automobile,
 Dr Holmes is one of the most noted mining men in the United States, and his present visit will mean great deal for the state in the present cam paign of mining men for re-awak- eued interest in the principal indus try of Arizona He win fit out for Phoenix. and make that city his head quarters going first to the west, then 10 the north an deast and later back to Tucson
 He will have au automobile com pletely equipped for camping pur- poses and will make the trip one for rccreRions and pleasure as welr ss business.
 Dr Holmes believes that the bill for IA mining experiment stations at var ious points in the country which came up for consideration in the house yes terday Is almost certain to become a
Bisbee daily review., 1915-02-05
MARKETS
lBy L J 0Ncrlock ]

AAff Afs 70 VI A.I iNN hs
 BOSTON. Feb. 4 Stocks held steady around yesterdays closing pricesN Steel Comman crossed 4l and looks like rallying further Am erican Sugar was the weak feature selling off three points to 1OS 84 Canadian Pacific was also under pressure losing over a point Bos ton coppers continued in good de-. mand some of the specialues SCOT ing sharp advances Mohawk. Allou- ez, Copper Range and Butte Super for beme the leaders The buying of Lake coppers inaugurated a few days ago seems to be gaining momen- tum, with all the operating compan- ies recording fractional to substan- tial gains With copper metal firm at 14 3-4. we still adhere to the opin- ion that the securities Of the good producing companies win advance materially from present levels.
 Paine. Webber G Co.,
Bisbee daily review., 1915-02-05

SA FRANCISCO. Feb A. (SpeciaU
 Sonora E G de Riveros. beautiful wife fthe former governor of inc Mexican state of Sinaloa and her eDarkling eyed and equally comely sister, Senorita Fanny GaMola. are in San Francisco happy in the belief that trouble which has pursued them for weeks it at an end
 They arrived on the Pacific NaH liner City of Para fugitives from the wrath of the Carranzistas. who turned their political euns against Governor E. C. deBiveros, snce the young women set out for Mazauan and safety they have undergone a series O fulfilling experiences.
 They rode for several days oyer the tortuous trails Finally they reached Mazatlan and boarded inc City of Para arriving a few days ago in this city But their troubles were not over Because she was under age and not accompanied by parents or legal guardian Senorita Gayicla was taken to the immigration station at Angel Island for formal examiua- tion Not comprehending the move. both young woEen begged the of hcials not to separate them. but their tears and pleas alike were futile.
 Uncle sam considered the case for fourteen hours after which he per  mitte dthe younger woman to rejoin her sisted
 The women will go to Los Angeles. Sonora de Riveros to join her hrs- bands political svmpathizers there, and her sister to enter school.
Bisbee daily review., 1915-02-05
FINANCIAL MINISTER'S
 MEET IN FRENCH CAPITAL

PARIS lFrday) Feb 4.- Their nancial ministers Of Great Britain. France and Russia have met in Paris to examine into financial questions growing out of the war Jt is stated the three powers resolved Co uAte their financial as well as military re- sources to carry on the way to vic- tory says an official statement.
 With that idea trey decided to propose to their respective govern ments that they share equally in the advances made or to be made to countries now fighting with them or which take the field shortly for Che common cause. The amount of these advances will be covered both by special resources of the three DOW CTS and by the issue of loan in the name of the three powers lt the prop CT time
 "Thc question of the relations to be established between the issuing banks of the three countries has been the object of special agreement The ministers arc to make in com cert all purchases for their countries from neutral nations
 They have taken the necessary n- uancial measures to facilitate Rus, sian export trade and to restore. as far as possible the parity of exchange between Russia and the Allied na- tions They also decided to meet again as circumstances require The next conference will be held in Lon don"
Bisbee daily review., 1915-02-05
GERMAN FORCES LEAVE AFRICAN PROVINCES

LISBON. Feb IA sem cTictaI note announced the German forces evacuated Angola, in Porugese west Africa. The natives on both banks of the Kunene river revolted and pill aged the houses of Europeans and killed Che administrator Of Nissende. his wife and sons The governor of Angola is organizing a punitive ex- petition
Bisbee daily review., 1915-02-05

law, as its advantages are SO ew dent that the bill has the support of so many mining men.
 Dr. Holmes is the guest of Courto nay de Kalb Last evening he was the guest of honor at a dinner given by Prof Willis. The other guests were Courtenay de Kalb Dr. Chas. H. Clapp and E. R. Ladd
 He will remain in the city for sey- eral days before going 10 Phoenix to begin his trip
Bisbee daily review., 1915-02-05

Wosld's Simplest Corn-cure. Never Fails.
 nothing like it ever known Some folks, to this day butter around with bandages, sticky tape thick plasters, corn puHines" saues gouee coms out with knives, snip them with scls- sors, make them bleed and then howl because they cant get rid of sore corns Use "GETSIT". There's noth- ing to do but apply 2 drops The work Is done "GETSIT" does the rest No pain. no fussing. no changing shoes no limping lt never fails. Try it tQi night for any corn, cQlus, wart or bun ion De sure that you get "GETSIT and nothing else.
 GETS TIT" is sold by druggists everywhere, 25c a bottle or sent di- rect by E. Lawrence & Co., Chicago Sold in Bisbee and recommended as the worlds best corn cure oy Phelps. Dode Mercantile Co.
Bisbee daily review., 1915-02-05
CORN MAD :? USE
 "GETS-IT" ITS SURE

Mikes corns Vanish Like Magi,l
 A hard cap Of skin makes up every corn. When you put drops of GETS IT, on it it shrivels up and ccmes right off-and there's your corn
 gone by thunrer! Simple as taking eff ycur hat, That's why corn-mil- lions have gone wild over "GETslT."