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World's cresset. [volume] (JAH-ville [Colony], Fowler, Mo.) 1891-19??, 1915-04-01

WRONG TEACHINGS ON THE
BIBLE, RIGHTED BY REV. L
s.. GARRETT. WITH THE
WORD OF GOD"
On June 10 1909, in New York
City, so called heretics accepted
and licensed ro preach by minis
ters, Hugh Black. Archibald
Black, Rev. Stein, and Rev.
Fitch, of the Presbyterian
church. We give a part Of the
examination. After the three
young men had refuted the Cal.
vim doctrine. the preachers said:
DO you believe that sin was
trans mitted to all mankind by
the passing of lhe apple from
Eve to Adam!' mo, we inter-
rpret that part of the scriptures
as entirely allegorical.' "Then
you do not believe literally tie
part of the scripture relating to
SIM" No, we believe that man
began with sim"
'''''. .....
We trust that there will be no
man think so little of the false
impression left upon the minds
Qtthe people by wrong teaching
Of men on the word Of God, as to
try to seize hold of some techni,
cal point, and try by it to cover
up the truth, which God gave to
man TO be a light to his pathway
For after reading the examina-
tion of those three young men,
by the great suppose to be
ministers of Gods word; but
were found deficient in their
knowledge, and to go and ordain
those three infdels to be
ministers or to make it more
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-01-18
HOLDS EXAMINATION
FOR EARLHAM P, 0.

Another attempt ID being made to
secure postmaster for Earlham col.
lege who will como under the civil
service rules.
The post office department has noti.
ned the Richmond Office that an ex.
animation will be held for an Earlham
postmaster to fill fourth-class office.
Feoruary. The same announcement
applicants. ~
Flniey Newlin now holds the place.
ne was appointed before fourth-class
olllces went under civil service. He
10 not eligible to take the examination
ior appointment because of the axe
limit in civil service rules
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-01-18

No more services win be held at the
County InfirnaTy by members Of the
Ministerial Association. Suerintend.
emit Frank Petro arranged to have mu
steal services conducted by people
from Centerville. The association q,
its last meeting voted to discontinue
the services.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-01-18

Denied or dismissed q IS
More Become Citizens
The only department under the
tcour which showed an increase was
the naturalization OF citizens. After the
war broke and preceding the election
the naturalization business grew at an
unusual pace. No one from France,
Holland, Belgium, Ireland or Scotland
was naturahzed or made applications
for first papers.
In the following table, the first col
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-01-18
Number of Cases for Year
Drops to Almost Half of
Totals of Offenses in
1913.
CIVIL TRIALS SLUMP
Divorces and Marriages Main
tain Ratio of One to Four
With Fewer Suits Entered
in 1914. .

Wayne county was a better county
In 1914 than in 1918, the annual court
records show. The report to the state
statistician has just been completed
and reveals some interesting facts.
Tho relation of divorces to mar.
riages Is one to four which is the same
'as 1913. There were ninety divorces
e: 1914 and 1853 marriages and and in
1913 there were 100 divorces and 4O1
marriages
The following were the divorces
granted and the causes:
1914 1913
To To To To
Wife Hush. Wife Hush.
Abandonment .27 8 20 10
Adultery ........ 6 6 z
Criminal convic-
ton ........7 1 -
Cruel treatment IT s "a 6
Drunkenness 80. 8 / IS 1
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-01-18
State of Indiana, Wayne County, IS.

Stated Indana
andfo
returned de-
added the
Of January L. SNOWMAN
Stateo Indian
wmb
of
CounyTr
until all lands and city lots parts thereof
this the LIST
L. BOWMAN Auditor Wayne County
A. NJ Treasure Of Wayne County
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-01-18

The civil business showed a decrease
from the preceding year:
1914 1918
Cases filed 34S AL
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-01-18

Disposed of ........... 337 Ala
Venued out .,..... Z
Venued here ......... 3
Juvenile cases .... 81 4S
Administration letters. 166 116
Guardianship ......... 81 46
Foreclosures .......... II s
Sheriff's sales .... 6 8
Adjudged insane .. 80 81
Marriage licenses 900. 1862 4O1
Hunting licenses ..... 1926 1889
Criminal Cases Decline.
There were less than half as many
criminal cases in circuit court in 1914
as In 1918.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-01-18

umn indicates declarations of inten-
lions and the second, final naturaliza-
ton papers:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-21

ROLLS RATIFIED
Judge Larson Confirms Levy
Lists on Big Paving Prof
ects in This City.

Two assessment rolls for big paving
projects in this city were finally con
firmed by Judge Nels a. Larson in
county court this morning
The first is one. the city engineers
estimate of which IS $2S.7OO. 1t al
fects 4 territory on Second street from
First avenue TO Thirteenth avenue
and on First street from Thirteenth
avenue to the Rock Island Manufac-
turing company. The material is
brick
The assessment roll for the Eighth
avenue paving Improvement also went
II is a SS.40O project and ex-
tends from Thirty-eighth to Forty-frst
street
The next step will be for the adver-
Using OF bids and the letting of the
contract by the board of local improve
ment
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-21
MASS MEETING is CALLED
TO DISCUSS CANDIDATES

One week from tonight there will
be held in the knights OF Columbus
hall IN this city mass meeting at
which time a list OF candidates for
commissioner and one of mayor viii
be presented for endorsement.
Backers of the mass meeting as far
as is known have not named their or
ganization but It is composed OF so or
90 men. mostly proprietors of business
houses here.
At a meeting held recently, w. n.
Phillips was made chairman of a CON-
nittee OF FIVE 10 start the work. This
committee viii name another of Is
who viii make out the slate which viii
be offered for the approval OF the vot-
srs At the mass meeting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-21
STUDENT HAS SMALLPOX;
SCHOOL is GUARANTEED

Miss Helen Parker Of Rock Island.
a student OF AuguEtana conservatory,
was yesterday quarantined for small
pcx. A. Miss Parker had taken les
son the day before on the pipe organ,
the school authorities. with the advice
or the health department OF the city.
decided that as precautionary meas
ure. that the building should be fumi-
gated. Accordingly. all classes after
4 D. m. were excused yesterday and
the building was thoroughly disin-
fected-
school opened this morning at the
usual hour. after the health officer
lad declared everything safe.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-21
FOUR STRICKEN WITH
PT0MAINE POISONING

Two DavenpOrters are in danger Of
their lives. and two have recovered
from the effects OF ptomaine poison
INK said TO have resulted from eating
fresh pork At dinner Wednesday eve
ming Those stiil 10 are \. G. Norris
ard Mrs. Dorothy Deutschman. Mrs.
Norris and Miss Geraldine Howe. are
those who have recovered from the
effects OF the poisoning They resids
az 1925 Sturdevant street. Davenport.
The family ate she evening meal
about p. m "wednesday II was
not until 1--WE hours later that the
first pauEs OF the poisoning we're felt
DR. Kruel vas Immediately summoned
but BY the time he arrived at the
home. all four were writing with
pain
An emetic vas administered by the
doctor and another physician called
% assist Gradually Mrs.. Norris and
Miss Howe recovered. and by noon to-
day were able 10 walk rbOut the
house.
Mrs. Deutschman and Mr.. Norris
we're still dangerously 81 and ply
sicians fear for their lives. DIT. Kruei
states that the poisoning resulted
from the fresh pork
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-21
BILLY SUNDAY CLUB is
FORMED At NJ. {. CHURCH

a Billy sunday club was organized
among the men o. the First Methodist
church at a melting held Tuesday eve
ming. having nov q membership OF -
with the prospects OF Increasing the
number % 200 by Sunday. Officers
we're chosen:
President. q. Witier
Vice president-H. X. Walker.
secretary-;rcasurer W. r Mar
tin.
The object OF the club Is 20 promote
Interest iu the coming 90 the commun-
is OF Billy Sunday. the evangelist II
Is probable that other churches in the
city will follow the lead % the Meth
odist men and create similar clubs,
the various organizations forming nj
tlmatsiy a federation
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-21
PICKS POCKET OF
DRIVER IN STORE
John Feldman Steals Purse
From Harry Young, EN-
ploye of Tea Company.

Jacob Feldman was bound over to
the grand jury tbs morning on lar
ceEy charge by Magistrate smith His
bonds were hzed at $500 Feldman was
arrested yesterday afternoon By OFF
Ger Sullivan on complaint Of Harry
Young, driver for the Reliable Tea
ca1nFany. Moline.
Young claimed that Feldman picked
his pocket in a shoe store at Thir-
teenth street and Third avenue. tax
ing pocket book containing $40.
When taken FeIdman had only a
little. over 81 left
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-21
PROMINENT MAN
CALLED BY DEATH
wilson MeCleIlsnd, Davenport
Manufacturer, Expires
From Apoplexy.

Wilson 1fcCIeliand. prominent man
rlacturer and business man OF Daveu-
port. died at 1880 this morning at the
home ~ lira. Hattie DeLecailie. POI
Niss.ssi poi avenue. from a stroke OF
abopi-Xy be had suffered last evening
Bis Death was unexpected and comes
az "a distinct shock 70 the entire com
niurlty
Yesterday Mr.. McC1ellaud was In
The best OF health. and last night at
tended party at the De LecaiIle
home. AftCr dinner. about 8 O'Clock
Do uas playing az cards vffh q party
% friends. When "a came his turn %
makr a play. he complained that he
cogid noe move his right arm. The
member was chafcd. but shortly later
lis elr.re side became paralyzed. AZ
fs'I lAis morning be suffered another
stroke cad his condition vas such that
ae c11id not be removed TO his home.
la spite Of the efforts OF the attend
inE pegalCiaus be Erew steadily weak
er until tlr end came this morning
Nr NcCtefland was a native OF Day
EXPORT and born there March Zs. 1864.
tie received his early education in the
public schools and later attended col
iese iu the east He became a civ1
engineer. bat soon associated With his
afaer iu the planinE mill OF McCIei-
land company and later became iis
pre- iferL He was united iu marriage
% Hiss Anna Richardson in Davcn-
port ia 1880. He was president and
Treasurer OF the r. w McCieliand j
eompury vice president Of the White I
. II
Ideal Lighting company. and Victor I
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-21
WORKMEN ESCAPE
EXPLOSION WHICH
SKATERS CLASS
Compressor IN Huesing Botting
Pant Bursts, Breaking Ev-
cry Window In Place.
EMPLOYEES NEAR MACHINE
~ were N Factory at Time but Hir.
segisgsiy Escaped Death or In
Igry a. Device Crashes.

without warning. the compressor OF
tla les machinery az the plant OF A
D. Hlealns Boiling company. -Four.
tseril street and FIRST avenue. ex.
p.0de1 with terrific force. SCATTERING
ever window in the building and bad
~ damaging the Zee plant itself.
Aifl1uEh ali OF the employees were
10 the plant az the time. and two OF
them .taudlus near the machine. no
ors vas injured. ali having miraculous
escape Damage caused amounted 10
1900.
Tie COMPRESSOR is constructed with
a series 90 heavy iron pipe and three
lengths Of this was broken BY the
force ~ tle explosion. the heavy metal
flying o. al directions. Some OF the
sils vas found across the street. Two
boards were ripped out Of the roof and
q cersiterubis amount Of piping torn
loose from che hangers in the ceiling.
Ammonia Out
Another fortunate fact was that no
ammonia vas In the compressor at the
time of lEe explosion The plant has
Been .r operation about seven months.
art tls Eorsmsu had overhauied the
machinery and was testing it out with
Is1 pounds % air.
fiat there been any ammonia IN the
CON 1-e.aor az the time. some OF tho
F1rtmel wouid have been overcome
bT tle fumes with fatal results Two
c'erls and Dir. Huesing were In the
ofce which is located Ga the south
aast corner % the building % the time
sf the explosion.
Neisnborhood Startled.
Iae entire ncighborhood was
startled by the crash and many imar-
aet that aomebody vas blasting in
De vicinity. After the explosion a
nrse crowd collected az the plant.
4r. Huesing was not prepared 10
stIu1fs the IOss incurred by the mis-
.ar. tat % viii probably amount 70
1000. The cause % the explosion
700 probably never be known
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-21

Presbyterian church. Davenport. last
evening. Those who heard aim are
loud in their praises OF his masterfUi
way of presenting things, speaking
of him as a man Of extraordinary dra-
matte abilities who tells the story o.
the reformed drunkard in manner
that captivates his hearers. He held
his audience to the closest attention
for an hour and a half and it is as
sured that those who fail TO hear
him this evening will miss real
tTeat.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-21
II CARS OF Pipe
ARRIVE IN CITY
Unloading Mains for Extension
Of Water System in Manu-
facturers' Addition.

Eleven carloads OF 10 and 12-inch
watermains were received in this city
and today are being unloaded and con
veyed TO the Manufacturers addition
10 the city. where they VIII be install
led in what will likely be the biggest
Waterman project OF the year in the
city.
Peter r. Trenkenscbuh has the con
tract for the job. the price being about
$4,000 in round numbers. When
completed the water system in the
vest will be. such as TO make that part
more attractive 20 Industrial concerns
which consider locating In this city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-21

Animatosraph company. He was a
member OF the Greater Davenport
committee, the Arsenal Golf club and
the Outing club. and for two years was
president OF the Davenport CONNER
ciai club he was also a director in
the FIRST National bank OF Davenport
Mr. AcCieiland resided At 1920 East
River street.
Besides his wife he survived by three
sons. Thomas Wilson. David Nelson
and Robert Richardson MccleIIand.
and one brother.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-21
PERSONAL POINTS

Arthur Harms. exalted ruler. and
Clarence IsaacsOn. secretary. OF Rock
Island lodge No. $50 Eks. left this aft
ernoon for Monmouth where they VIII
attend the meeting of the Elks OF the
western district this evening.
Leo Sullivan OF Tacoma. Wash. en-
route east on a purchasing trip. Is Wis
ting at the home of his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. John VI. Sullivan. 1902 First
avenue. Leo left Rock Island a few
wears ago for the west and Is now
manager OF the crockery and house
furnishing departments OF the Rhodes
Bros store. one OF the largest in Ia
coma
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-21
SWEDONA Man IS
NAMED PRESIDENT
Rev. Ufrik Ronnquist Selected
President Rock Island
District.
OF THE AUGUSTANa SYNOD
Rev. N. J. Forsbere Made Vice Presi-
dent-DeIesates Recommended
20 Conference.

The annual meeting and election OF
officers of the Rock Island district OF
the Augustana synod was held yester
dag at Grace Lutheran church. Forty.
fourth street and Seventh avenue. Rev
l. o. Nothstein. pastor The confer.
ence opened with two sermons Tues
day evening delivered by Rev. J. \.
Hemborg OF New Windsor and Rev. +.
W. Magnusson Of Geneseo. At the
business session yesterday morning
the following officers we're chosen for
the ensuing year:
President-Rev. Ulrik Ronnquist,
Swedona.
Vice President-Rev. y. ]. Forsberg.
Rock Island.
secretary-Rev. Edward Ekstrom.
Moline.
Treasurer-Rev. S. NJ Miller. Mo-
line
Members OF the district TO serve on
the Augustana hospital board were
chosen as follows: Rev. ]. A. Hem
borg. Rev. Z. w Magnusson. DR.. J. Z.
Westerlund. Cambridge and f. a.
Lundee. Moline.
The district recommends to the Hi
nois conference delegates 10 be chosen
by that body To the meeting of the
Augustana synod which couvenes at
Minneapolis In June. the conference
session 10 be held at Paxton. April "a.
Three pastors and four laymen with
their alternates were chosen TO be
recommended and are: Revs. y. ].
Forsberg. Edward Ekstrom and s. NJ
quist. Karl Nilsson and Z. W. Mag
nusson; and laymen. Gunnar J. John
son. Geneseo; G. L. Peterson. Moline;
Clark Swanson. Rock Island and An
drew Peterson. Moline. Alternates:
J. 4. Boberg. Cambridge; Sigfrid An
derson. New Windsor: John Charlie
son. Moline and Charles Ossian.
Ophiem.
Nine Vacancies.
There are In the district nine vacant
charges which were divided among
the various pastors who will take
charge OF the pastoral work as fol-
lows; Aledo. Rev. J. A. Hemborg;
New Bedford. Rev. L. W. Magnusson;
ProphetstoWn and Morrison. Rev. Ed
ward Ekstrom; Davenport. Rev. a w.
Emmanuel church. Mo-
line. DR.. G a Blomgren: New Era.
Rev. / o. Nothstein and Sherrard.
Rev. Karl Nilsson.
The time yesterday afternoon was
devoted TO a discussion OF a bible pas
age found I'm the 18th psalm and in
he evening a communion service was
Revs. r. Ekstrom and 5. 4
N Miller conducting the altar serv- I
ce. Rev. Mr. Miller preached the pre- I
iaratory sermon and Rev c. J. Beings 1
on the communion sermon. DIR. l. A. .
Johnston. OF Minneapolis. president Of .
he Augustana synod. was a guest OF
me afternoon and evening. The dele
.ates were entertained In the homes
4 the members and we're served with
Inner and supper in the church par
DTS by the ladies OF the church.
The next meeting OF the district will
q held in Salem church. Moline. Feb.
G-1T
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-21
NOTED PREACHER
WILL Be HEARD
Catch My Pal Patterson to Ad
dress Meeting at First
Methodist Church.

h-My-Pal-Patterson who speaks
at the First Methodist church at 1880
tonight in the interest of the Billy
Sunday campaign, addressed a very
largely attended meeting at the First
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-21

Danvine. Ill. Jan 21--Staggering
from hunger and fatigue. y. j. Van
ArSdaie. n baker. entered the police
station here and said be wished to
surrender. He said that he was work
ing for T. NJ Burgess at 81 Joseph
Mich. June Is last. when ne stole
registered letter belong to his en-
ployer containing So and fed Van
ArsdaIe said he had been wandering
over the country ever since.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-21
OBITUARY
euneral of Dennis w. Kelly.

FuncFai OF OeIHTs ". NtFIJ'
The funeral of Dennis ". Kelly, old
resident, was held at . o'clock this
morning FROM Sacred Heart church.
Father c. P. O'Neit had charge of the
services. with interment n Calvary
cemetery
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-21

The Girls Guides of England are
proving to be of much value to the
government. since they are making
quilts for the soldiers at the front
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-21

All the news all the time-Ths
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-21
HAN PERRY

HAN PERRY
is prepared 10 do all kinds of steam
and hot water and vacuum heating
work. Unioi labor employed. Or
fee at Rosenfieid & Cox's plum bling
shop. 2o25 Fourth avenue.
Phone r. l. 2703: Res R l. 1907.
The Washington times., 1915-08-19

he would be recognized. Many believe
that had Carranza taken a different
course he would have been recognized
by this time.
Control Big Factor.
The large measure Of control by the
Carranza troops in Mexico Is a big
factor in the existing situation. 1t
cannot be said that II is going to
lead to recognition OF Carranza, but
there is no question that unless Car
rama yields to the peace appeal. 1t
will be extremely embarrassing for
this Government and the Latin Amer
lean governments to get anywhere in
composing Mexican troubles and that.
short Of getting the various faction
alists to agree to a peace convention
or conference. there seems no present
solution Of the situation short of
Recognizing Carranza. OF course, 1t is
obvious that even II Carranza were
recognised there would not be peace
in Mexico unless Carranza should
The Washington times., 1915-08-19
Twenty Drown When.
Hotel Collapses In
Gulf of Mexico Storm

GALVESTON. Aug. ls.-Twenty per-
sons were drowned at Virginia Point.
opposite Galveston. In the collapse Of
the CaNsewsy Hotel with sixty guests.
according to reports reaching here to-
day. The life-saving station at Surf
Side. Tex. Is reported to have been
demolished.
Fire loss at Galveston is estimated
at $35o.00o. The greatest flood damage
in Galveston proer was along Sea Wall
boulevard. east Of fremont street.
where scores OF dwellings toppled over.
The wreck was complete from Eleventh
street to Nineteenth street. loss in that
district being estimated at not less
than SIS. .000,0 900, with the loss Of twenty
six lives, according to wireless advices
reaching here today.
The United Fruit Company. owners
Of the passenger steamer Marowijne,
missing for four days on her trip here
from Belize. will ask the Government
to send a revenue cutter In search OF
the vessel. The Marowijne carries
eighty-six persons. passengers and
crew.
The hurricane cost the entire South
$50 900 900. according to estimates based
on reports from various sections Of the
devastated area. The loss In damage
to buildings Is roughly estimated al
| so, ,000, COO. to cotton and other crops
$50 Oo0O 900 an dto oil fields $2,000.o0o.
The Washington times., 1915-08-19
Franks Body Reaches
Home, Unnoticed By All
: Except His Relatives

NEW YORK, Aug. 19.-The mutilated
body Of Leo NJ. Frank rested early today
in back room Of a Brooklyn undertake
ing establishment. where It was being
made presentable as possible before be-
ing taken to the home where the father
and mother waited.
Some time about noon .tha parents
were expected to have the body OF their
son home. No word TO this effect was
ments were made quietly for the pres
that time made II seem certain.
No kolice guard was necessary when
the train bringing the corpse reached
the Pennsylvania station at 6:2e, half
an hour late. Aside from a dozen Of
ficers and as many reporters. Frank 8
sister and her husband, Otto Stern, were
the only persons waiting
The scene between Mrs. Stern and
Mrs. Leo Frank. as the two black-
gowned women met in the great, almost
empty concourse Of the station, was
Affecting. Accompanying Mrs. Frank
were two attorneys who had helped de-
fend her husband. and two other
friends.
The body was placed in q motor con-
veyance and headed for the Stern home
In Brooklyn. so 1t was announced. for
the purpose of forestalling interference
or demonstrations al its real destina-
ton. the undertaking establishment
However. the precaution appeared un-
necessary. since a few small boys
formed the only crowd about the Brook
Ign home.