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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-23
T0day's Market Quotations
DEALERS PROFIT
AND LISTS DROP
ruIosdlng of Holdings for Realization
Of Gains Had Usual Effect On
the Market.

Neg York Dec, %. Profit taking
exercised the usual effect on stock
,rsdtng today but recoyerles were
rrompt. Mexican Petroleum extending
n gain to 1861 while smelling rose
almost point TO 1864 Steel was Of
fsred in large blocks, Que 5000 share
lot selling at 85as. New York Central
denoted further accumulation. adyanc-
Ing ga 10 1861, its top price in two
years,
Unusual activity was shown by Lake
rrie and Western Common and pre-
ferred and New York. Chicago and st.
Louis al substantial gains, but Fries
we're distinctly heavy. General Motors
fell 1914 to a794 and Bethlehem Steel
Ito 49,.
Coppers and oils were again the
leaders at The outset Of today's mod
ersteIy active stock market. Initial
gains Of substantial fractions to a full
point were recorded by American
smelling ah,Anaconda and Tonnes
see Coppers. Mexican Petroleum rose
point TO the new record of 1884.
United States Steel scored fractional
advance at the opening. soon adding to
itsJgain Such specialties as Crucible
Steel. Studebaker and American car
slso we're slightly higher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-23
PATIENTS SUFFER
IN HOSPITAL FIRE
Helpless Persons May Die From Shock
of Rescue In Muscatine
Conilagraion.

Muscatine, Ia, Dec. GAS the re-
suit of the shock when FIRE destroyed
Bellevue hospital yesterday afternoon,
three OF the 20 patients are expected
to die and several others are in a crit
ical condition.
All were carried out on stretchers
and taken into private homes near by.
Two of the patients had just been OPP
Grated on.
rescue work The fire had gained con-
siderable Roadway when it was dis
covered.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-23

STREET CAR NEARLY
CRASHES INTO POLE

The motorman on Watch Tower car
No. 2l7 had narrow escape from in
jury at $3.50 this morning when his
car jumped off the tracks at Sears sta
ton. narrowly missing a telegraph
pole near the right Of way. The car
ran considerable distance after leav-
ing the rails. Much difficulty was ex-
perieneed in replacing it and the SER
vice suffered accordingly. The car
was coming down the tower hill bound
for the city. On account of the Slip
perry rail the motorman was unable
to slow down for the curve.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-23
Prenare WATERWAYS Bill.

Washington. d. c.. Dec %. Despite
prospects of fight in congress over
revenue legislation and the pleas Of
party leaders for economics, Chair
man Sparkman OF the house rivers
and harbors commission, is planning
to report a general waterways bill
and there was talk today of the inten-
ton OF the house public buildings
committee, headed by Representative
Clark OF Florida. to report an omni-
bus buildings bill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-23
Murderer Hanged in Jail.

kalnloops, B. c., Dec. %. Albert l..
Ginger. convicted Of numbering Bur-
ton Smith. his partner, in order to rob
him. near here, last March. was hang
ed at the Jail here today. He was
screaming when brought from his cell
but soon became calm and in loud
voice babe goodbye to those about
him and walked with firm step to
the scaffoid.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-23

Yesterday the Illinois supreme
court handed down a decision in which
damages TO the extent Of s6.333 were
awarded to Mrs. Jennie Mahlsteadt for
the death eff her husband Daniel, in
her suit against the Ideal Lighting
company. The case was tried in cir
cult court here in February. 1913, and
jury gave damages in the above
amount to the widow. The case was
appealed to the appellate court and
when she was again given a favorable
decision it was taken to the highest
tribunal in the state and judgment
was affirmed. Mr. Mahlsteadt and a
daughter were killed in an explosion
OF an acetvlene lighting outfit at their
home in Yuma township. in May, 1911.
Suit for damages to the property is
still pending in court here. G. W.
Wood appeared for Mrs. Mahlsteadt
and Searle & Marshall for the com
panv.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-23

ed one in St Louis, according 10 an
nouncement by e. r. Parmele, one of
the trustees, yesterday. The letter de-
clining the cali was received a few
days ago, and the writer gives as his
reason, that the parish at st. Louis
requires a man who is able to speak
German, Italian and English, while
here such linguist is not necessary.
According to Mr.. Parmele, the salary
in st. Louis is lower than that offered
by the Davenport church. The con-
gregation here regrets losing Rev
Wettstein
Wants Si,000 For SANDER Claim
ing that the ensuing mental anguish
resultant from sIanderous tales re
garding her carried to the ear OF her
husband, Charles Harbeck, Minnie
Harbeck asks for balm to her wound
ed feelings $1,000 from Otto Harbeck
Allegations in the petition, which was
filed yesterday afternoon by Attorneys
Scott & Scott. are to the eifec; that
the defendant lied repeatedly to her
husband, regarding her actions, in the
absence Of her husband. Numerous
slanderous reports have been circu-
lated about the plaintiff, 50 she states
in her prayer for recompense. and
she accuses the defendant specifically
Obituary Record Carsten D.
Franck. foreman in Franck's foundry,
1925 West Second street. died at
Mercy hospital following an operation.
He was 80 years Of age. Mr.. Franck
was born in Davenport Sept. Is, 1885,
and was educated in the grammar
schools Of the city. lie was black
smith by trade and for several years
had been employed By his father as
foundry foreman On May 5, 1914. he
was married to Miss Ruth Inns Of
this city, who survives, besides a
daughter, Margaret For the past nine
years he had been a member OF the
local company of the Iowa National
Guard In addition to his wife and
child, MIR Franck is survived by his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. II. - Franck.
two sisters, Mrs. Helen Wiese Of
Reinbeck, Ia, and Miss Bertha
Franck, at home, and one brother,
Harry J. Franck, also of this city.
The funeral will be held at / o'clock
Friday afternoon from the home. 1921
Brown street, with burial in Oakdale
cemetery
Wilma C. u. Nagel, so years old.
died at the family residence, 1899
West Sixth street, after a long illness.
He was a butcher by trade. Born in
Heida, Dittmarschen, Germany, Jan.
is, 1855, he was married in 1882 to
Miss Emma Ruperty. and two years
later the couple came TO America and
to Davenport He is survived by his
wife; two children, John and Bertha
Nagei: two sisters, Mrs. Emma Bush
enhagen and Mrs. Bertha Steffen. and
one brother, Herman Nagel, all Of this
city. Funeral services will occur al
, O'Clock Friday afternoon at the Mis-
sen & Hartwing funeral parlors. with
intermentin Paramount cemetery.
John Schaffer, an old settler of
Princeton, died at the advanced age of
So years. Death was due TO the in
frmities of age. He had been confined
10 his bed for / days. this being the
only time in 81 years that he was not
able to be up and around.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-23
Steel Merger Assured,

New York. Dec. 23.-The proposed
merger of Cambria Steel Youngstown
Sheet and Tube company and two or
three other steel companies is now viz
tualiy assured, j. A. Campbell, presi-
dent Of the Youngstown company,
stated today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-23
WHEAT DEVELOPS
FRESH STRENGTH
Influenced by Liverpool Gable Reports
OF Continued Demand Prices
Register Rise.

Chicago, Dec. Wheat developed
fresh strength today. Influenced by
Liverpool reports Of continued urgent
European demands. Besides, predic-
lions were that worlds shipments this
week, other than from America, would
ba light
Assertions that New York interests
with French connections we're good
buyers led 10 a further apturn, the
market touching a new high price level
for the 1915 crop 1t was said export
siaes today would aggregate 1000. coo
bushels. The close was 2ta to 30 net
higher, with December at 124&s, and
May at 1255s.
After opening &c of torc up, with
December at I211a and May at 1880
l.24, the market underwent a moder-
ate sag. but the close was above yes
terday's close.
Corn hardened with wheat. Favor
able weather was offset by small re-
ceipts. Opening prices, which rang
ed from unchanged to "a Mc higher,
were followed by slight decline.
DESPITE heavy selling the market
went to top prices of the season. the
close d TO a407se net higher.
Oats were governed chiefly by the
action Of corn.
Scattered buying by commission
houses gave frmness to provisions
Weakness in the hog market was
largely ignored.
Chicago Grain.
r,...... - % a,
ao1l ~ "a. ~ -o5 ozaroe- -.
, hard ! 221< al q. No ? hard 1k1h@
119a,
Corn M - vo1,oo, o7d -7c. M 4
va1Iov, nom. eeaeatLc. NJ, u-b++o ,,e,,,
e-c
Oats. Nh . ,ybita A1t5019i<n.
standard 42Is04Ar
pvs. M 2 q -Tbfto a,1la4qct.. stand
ard 42lh0a4c
BvA N . eslLo. bar,ov 81 aeoc
timothy ) 0o0775. clover 10 oo0I9 90 !.
norl, 1e 05 lard a "a. rihs q 9701o %
CA,u.r. u..--,a,l.n
,'''1D ~ l7'""''
Dn'oas" Dec -'.-7u utter uAchaI'gea'
Isss. eeslp'9 400 Eases uhSe aai5 L.
@LslS -S4 12c' oFdiua[y AFsiS - e q
&c al marx cases lncluded Zza nc
Potatoes; higher receipts Is cars
alchigah ana Wisconsin Wilite oSla ~
,1 ~. anu p"No'@ ""''e lo2s 100
9o,,1tr,,, slira love- 80 foU,s III.
sprinrs 9l5c. turkeys 1sc
- ,a.,. nuo.,eioa
~. -, ' n '-'.,'s ~ y r i5'iVlS'
81. I'o 's De'' d. ''i'i' anu Out
's' ,, 1't(''' a1[ Ecu
-, VT p..,futoua
>,a,. W. NJ 40 49, 49,, ..,.5,..
-ooa,nt soq. n-oon,or, -, - 80, o13l
159sa, 80. 9e,l co., $50. ~ a. x
@2Sc
Eggs: weak. receiDts S.722. fresh
Gathered extra fine 2502ec. EXTRA
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-23

Betiendorf Case Is M0Fing Slowly
The So 100000 damage suit against
Joseph W. Bettendorf, ct al, OF Eliza
beth H. Bettendorf, is progressing
slowly. Mrs. Bettendorf was relieved
of the stand Tuesday and accountants
of the company were examined during
Yesterday. 4 number of other wit
uesses are still TO be examined. 1t is
probable that the case viii run over
Christmas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-23
Early Irish Kings.

Beginning from 4, D. 4. seven sue
cessive kings Of Ireland were slain,
four of them by their successors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-23
COURT HOUSE NEWS

Judge Frank D. Ramsay. who has
been holding court In Aiedo, Ia Rched-
uied TO preside In circuit court here
this afternoon. when arguments in the
case of f. G. Erickson ct al VS.. Lan-
dahl Fuel & Contracting company. Mo-
line. will be resumed Judge Ramsay
heard part Of the case in branch court
few weeks ago before going to Mer-
Ger county. Judge Church expects TO
leave for home this afternoon to re-
main until after the holidays, Judge
Ramsay will probably not be able TO
conclude the Lundahl matter until to-
morrow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-23
ILLINOIS NEWS

Duquoin, Ilf--Duquofn's first mn.
nieipal woodpile was given its initial
try-out Wednesday and is proving a
success. Two men were arrested for
misdemeanors and not being able to
pay their fines were taken to the wood
Pile to saw out their assessments
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-23
LOCAL MARKETS.

Dec. 23.-Following are the whole
Gale quoUtions % ras 5cca- markets
today:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-23
Christmas Sheppjpr.

] Best things at lowest prices are ad-
irertised in The Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-23
The Day i'm Davenport

Real Estate Transfers Following
are deeds fled al the court house
Pierce Burke to Louisa ]. Burke, lot
II and IS, A. c. Fulton's North Day-
export OTIS.
Henry Klindt, Sr, to Cecilia klindt,
northwest quarter Of the southwest
quarter of section Is, Hickory Grove
township.
Henry Klindt. Sr.. to Cecilia Klindt.
northwest quarter Of the southwest
quarter aud the southeast quarter Of
the southeast quarter of section Z,
Sheridan township.
Five Given Licenses Following are
the couples given marriage licenses
today from the office Of the clerk OF
district court: c. E. Powell and Mel
lie May Moore, both of Walcott, Iowa
julius Runge of Davenport and Alma
Hesse Of Donohue; Carl r. Meier and
Esther A. Nienstedt. both Of Daven-
port: Albert Rock Of Dixon, Iowa; and
Hilda Kahrengrog Of Donohue, and
Edward Palm of Chicago, and Dorothy
Vollmer of Davenport.
Seeks $1,000 for Hurts Sustained
Claiming that while in the employ OF
the defendant, he was ordered to do
labor that caused strain, which has
since resulted in permanent injury
HarryChicuros has filed suit for 81 ,O00
against the D. r. / & n. W. Ry. Chi
curos was ordered by his foreman to
cut weeds along the right Of way OF
the railroad at Bettendorf. and was
given a scythe. He was unfamiliar
with the instrument and its use re-
suited in a strain.
Asks Accounting for Harness shop
Claiming that he was persuaded to
give a bill Of sale for property valued
at between 81, 900 and 81 500 in consid
Grafton of the receiver going on his
bond. while he was held at the county
jail. Fl. B. David has filed suit against
Chris Kettelsen OF Walcott. asking an
accounting. II Is the contention OF
the plaintiff that he was the owner OF
a harness shop at Walcott, and that he
owed the defendant 5000. While he
was confined at the jail, he was ap-
proached. so he says. by the defendant
and urged to make over the shop to the
defendant in consideration that the
defendant sign his bond. This was
done. and plaintiff claims that since
then defendant has disposed Of the
property for $500 He asks that an
accounting be made by ketteisen and
all moneys derived from the sale, over
and above the amount due the defend
ant. be returned to himself.
Batiendorf Case Is M0Fing Slowly
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-23
Toledo Grain.

I0ted0 bfatn.
Toledo. Ohio, Dec 23.-Cloyer seed
prime cash and December 1890; Feb
ruary 1895; March 1915.
Alsike prime cash and December
1890; February 1850; March 1880,
Timothy prime cash and December
$50: February 3.S5; March $50,
Kansas Gity Provisions.
Kansas City. Dec 23.-Butter, eggs
and poultry unchanged.
Omaha Grain.
Omaha. Dec. 23-Wheat: No. hard
1146115.
Corn. No. white 64065c No. 3
yellow 66067c; No, 3, 65066c.
Oats: No white 4001ac.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-23

London Silver.
London, Dec 23.-Bar silver IS 49,
16d per ounce. Money 404i4 per cent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-23

Freeport, HIN revolver duel
fought in the dark at the home Of 1ohn
Miles Wednesday, Miles was shot to
death and Edward Fame was fatally
wounded. They quarreled over a small
sum Of money Fame lent Miles.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-23

Judge ". r. Church in circuit court
this morning rendered a decision in
favor of the plaintiff in the case OF
Sangamon Loan & Trust Co. VS., Peo-
pies Savings Bank and Trust Co The
case was appealed at once to the su-
preme court. Searle & Marshall and
Gillespie & Fitzgerald appeared for
the Trust Co. and Dietz & Sinnett for
the bank. Suit is the outgrowth of de-
p0sits which the Northern Life Insur-
anCe company made at the Moline
bank.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-23
New York Sugar.

NeW iOrE sugar,
New York, Dec. % Sugar: centtri-
'ugal 4S9, molasses Az; refined
tuiet
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-23

Cairo. Ili.-The city commission bv
unanimous vote has decided that the
Sunday closing law against saFoops
should be enforced beginning Jan. l.
The saloon license cost has been re-
duced from 1000 to $500.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-23
HOGS DECLINE AS
SHIPMENTSCROW
Heavy Supply Crowds Chicago Hog
Market and Prices in All Values
Weaken Accordingly.

Chicago. Dec z3.-Hog values de-
clined today because Of the largeness
of the supply, which included consid-
cradle left over from yesterday. Cat
tie, sheep and lambs we're compare
lively scarce
Omaha Live Stock.
Omaha, Dec. 23.-Hogs: Receipts
$4,000 lower; heavy, 6.20G6.35; light
.s1o@6.5o; pigs, 5,25@G20; bulk, SIS
@s.25.
Cattle: Receipts, 1900; steady
steers, 5.750925; cows and heifers
.5.25G675.
Sheep: Receipts, 200; slow; year
lings, 6.2547.55; wethers, 575@6.50;
lambs, S.409S.85.
ST. Louis Live Stock.
st. Louis, Dec. 23.-FIogs. Receipts,
14,500; lower; pigs and lights. $3.50
6.36 heavy. 6.50Q660.
Cattle: Receipts. 200; steady
steers, 750@1O.4O; COWS and heifers
5.50q1020; calves. 6.00@9.50.
Sheep: Receipts, 300; steady; year
lings, 6.50075o; lambs, 800@925
sheep, 5.500650,
Kansas City Live Stock.
Kansas City. Dec. 23-Hogs Re
ceipts, 1900; lower; bulk. 60066,40:
heavy. 6.300650; light, 59066.25;
pigs. 5.O0Q575.
Cattle: Receipts. 200: strong: steers
6.0009.75; cows and heifers, 4,000
600; calves, 600G9.00.
Sheep: Receipts, 2.200; steady;
lambs, 825G8S5; yearlings, 6.750
7.50; wethers, 5.75@6,50; ewes. $3.50
500.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-23
Four Kinds of PeopIe.

There are four kinds of people
(al Those who are grouchv at home
and pleasant everywhere else.
tbl Those who are pleasant at home
and grOuchy everywhere else.
Co Those who are pleasant both at
home and elsewhere.
ia Those who are grouchy every
where
Glass (a) are as the sands Of the
sea.
Glass Oh are rare.
Glass fc) are rarer.
Glass ID are public and private
nuisances.-Str Strickland Gillian in
Judge,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-23

Declines Gall 10 Davenport church
karl Wettstein. nov attending the
Dubuque college and seminary, has
declined the call to The Mt. Ida Pres
bvterian church here and has accept
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-23

Three wills were admitted TO pro-
bate by Judge g. s. Bell yesterday. In
the last testament of ]. II. Dowdey
Rock Island. made Nov. z, this year,
the following children we're given
$4,000 apiece; Mrs. Bessie jefferson.
Sioux City, Iowa; Harry Dowdey and
Charles Dowdey, Clara City, Mimi. /:
Guy and Roy -Dowdey. Hawarden.
Iowa TO Mrs. Fannie Terrence, 10ll
West Fifth street, Davenport, was
given all the real estate the testator
owned IN Rock Island and Geneseo;
and the rest OF the estate is left to Miss
Helen Palmer, Maquoketa, Iowa, a
niece, who is also named executrix.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-23

Before completing your Christmas
shopping consult The Argus aa,sstis.
Ing columns.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-23

All the news all the time-The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-23

Mrs. Lueie Luchmann. in her last
will. dated July 80. 1914. bequeathed
all Of her property to her sons, Fritz,
Henry, Emil and William. all Of whom
reside in this city and named Henry
and Fritz executors
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-23

Make Your Christmas List
at home by selecting gifts from. Argus
advertisers offers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-23

Under the terms of the last win of
William J. Davis. Moline. ali of the es-
tate is left to the widow, Mrs. Louise
NJ Davis, who is named eXecutriS, and
at her death it is TO go to the children.
The instrument was dated June Il,
1903.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-23
CHICAGO MARKETS.

I. N. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-10-23

More than . passing interest is be
ing shown In the Outdoor Circle Ca
den Fete which Is planned FOR Nc
MEMBER 7s and while the mothers are
busy helping to complete the plans
Iorithe affair the kiddies are asking.
Am I going to be q flower or a doll.
nnI1ass and Mother; may l be r.
In6f7'"
One Of the most interesting phases
81 the fete will be the nnseart n'ri
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-10-23
QUAINT STYLES
ARE REVIVED
FOR THIS FALL

The latest creations in fall wearing
apparel for women show a revival OF
many models which have created a
furore In years gone BY. The dainty
sheperdess gowns Of colonial days is
again playing an Important part h
setting the pace Another fancy Of
the designers has feen TO build OF.
tractiye gowns similar to siicbs as bal
lei dancers. Spanish costumes and
many other artistic fashions. n0duiat
ed to conform with advanced IDEAS.
Separate shirt waists are quite The
thing for street wsar and are shown
IN profusion OF chic designs and
colorful blends.
The Jeffs Fashion Shop. rooms 3h2-
303 Hawaiian Trust building. has inn
ported truly wonderful assortment
OF things to delight feminine eyes
and learts and invites the ladies OF
HonoIalu to call and enjoy the beau,
tifnl display ADJ,
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-10-23
MUCH INTEREST
IN ORIENTAL
WORKS ART

Mrs. L. w. Taylor. a resident Of the
Orient. who is spending several weeks
in the city. reports an unusual inter.
est displayed among the local society
" lmen in her exhibit Of Oriental art
goods. Her collection comprises
some rare tapestries and all manner
of hand-wrought embroidered articles.
Many articles are truly wonderful.
Her exhibit Is open to Inspection
every day at the Colonial Hotel. and
Mrs. Taylor extends a, cordial invita-
ton to interested parties 10 pay her
a aall.-Adv..