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Rock Island Argus., 1915-01-12
JOLIET WANTS A GAME
WITH THE MOLINE FIVE

Joliet high school wants a game
with the Moline basketball five this
season, letter from the manager
having been received here 1t is not
likely. however. that contest will
be arranged as Moline already has
about all the games listed that IL cares
TO play. The only dates when a
meeting with Joliet would be possible
are in March. An effort is to be made
10 meet the alumni team which was
TO have been played here Saturday
afternoon either Jan. % or Jan. 80.
Rock Island Argus., 1915-01-12

amounted to more than $500 Sick
benefits paid out totaled s420 and
there is now $1,000 in the treasury.
Officers for the year were elected as
follows:
President-Edward Coryn.
Vice president-Peter Pauwels.
Recording secretary.-Jerome y.
Venas
Financial secretary - Alphonse
Bruynooghe.
Treasurer-Camiel Vermeuien.
Doorkeeper-Gusta Vermeulen.
Standard bearer-Bernhard Rog-
iers.
Trustees-Oscar Bauwens, Rene
Staes and Adolph DePoorter.
Rock Island Argus., 1915-01-12
MASS AND RECEPTION
FOR SILVER WEDDING

Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Sonneville, 1915
Eighteenth avenue, viii celebrate
their silver wedding anniversary in a
unique manner next Thursday \
committee pf friends is arranging for
the AFFAIR. IN the morning at 9
O'Clock they and their friends viii
attend solemn high mass at Sacred
Heart church conducted by Father J.
B. Culemans. In the evening there
will be a reception at Turner hall, be
ginning at s O'Clock and afterwards re-
freshments will be served and there
will be dancing.
Rock Island Argus., 1915-01-12
FALLS ON CAR TRACKS;
REPORTED MAN RUN OVER

William p. Teas. civil war veteran,
who lives at 3S3 Forty-fourth street,
slipped and fel on the slippery pave
ment at Fifteenth street and Ninth
avenue this morning. The accident
created great deal of excitement, as
he went down on the car track just
in the rear of a car and il was at first
thought that he had been run over.
No bones were broken and the man
was able to proceed home unassisted.
Rock Island Argus., 1915-01-12
Three Names Omitted.

In the obituary notice of Gottlieb
Marke, printed yesterday, the names
of two children and a sister among
the survivors were inadvertently
omitted They are a son. Adolph Of
Coal Valley, a daughter. Mrs. Wesley
Greenwood. also Of Coal Valley, and
Mrs. Elizabeth Knorr Of Nebraska,
who is a sister
Rock Island Argus., 1915-01-12
FIFTY MEMBERS ADDED
TO UNION DURING YEAR

Fifty members have been added 20
the Moline Belgian workmen's union
during the last year. Il was shown at
the annual meeting. held Sunday. On
" one member was lost through
death and receipts for the year
Rock Island Argus., 1915-01-12
Get SIS Cents.

The princely sum of 50 cents was
the reward of burglars who entered
the shoe store OF Kandras Brothers of
East Moline some time last night Aft
er forcing the rear door. the intruders
dem7ushed the cash register and made
their escape with the two bits and a
nickel The store is located at Ninth
street and Fifteenth avenue.
Rock Island Argus., 1915-01-12
Army VIII Move

After being established in Moline
for Is months, the Salvation Army has
decided to move elsewhere. During
the period the army has carried on
work here receipts amounted 70
$1,000, but at the end Of the last year
an inventory showed but 81 in the
treasury.
Rock Island Argus., 1915-01-12
START PETITIONS
TO CHANGE FORM
Opponents of Commission RuIe
Will Endeavor to Force
an Election.
HOLD 4-YEAR PERIOD ENDED
Claim They Are Meeting Eneourao..
n,ent and That the People Are
Generally with Them.

Circulation of petitions for the r.
call of the commission form of govern.
ment in Moline was begun TODAY
There had been rumors that such an
effort would be made, but many doubt.
ed that those hacking the movement
would ever actually inaugurate II
Those who are actively engaged in the
work say that they are meeting with
much encouragement and that a ma.
jority of the voters they approach are
signing for an election on the aues.
ton
Under the law providing for the com.
mission form of government IT is
specified that the change cannot be
made till after the plan has been In
operation for four years. As inter.
preted by many this means that II
will not be lawful to hold an election
in this city till after the terms OF the
present commissioners, elected four
years ago next April, expire BY that
time a new set of commissioners win
have been elected and this probably
would be considered an expression OF
the popular viii which would operate
to keep the present form for another
four-year term.
Take Other View.
However, certain attorneys have
given an opinion that the trial period
may be construed as ending four years
from the date on which the election
was held instituting the commission
form. This election took place early
in January in 1911 and the four years
accordingly have passed, looking al
the matter from this point of view.
which is the one that those have IN.
themselves in the movement
for the recall of the commission form
have chosen to take.
Friends of the commission form ex-
press confidence that the people win
sustain the present government They
doubt that the petitions viii receive
enough signatures to necessitate the
holding of an election.
In the petitions circulated today. Fl
is charged that under the commission
form the will of the people is not car.
ried out as faithfully as under the al.
iermanic system; that sessions OF the
do not permit the public
10 know all that is going on. and that
expense Of government is higher.
Rock Island Argus., 1915-01-12
MURDER PLANNED
IN LITTLE ITALY
Hopes Of Apprehending siayers
of Afonanso PetTone Are
Growing Less.
LIVED NEAR DEATH CORNER
siayers Probably saeE Under Protee'
tion q CsuntrJmsn-0sy Have
Used sz~ss-On Snotsgr-

Those gunty a. the Staying % Afon-
anao Petrone. the young italian Filied
near the interlrlau tracks iu S.ltIa
SATURDAY risght may never 1e brought
90 Justice become more a-d more a
likelihood a. the ofHcer5 Who are IN
veaslzatine the crime follow up the
few eluea which they have % work
1paa Dr. Ir roa regarded az a prae-
deal certalnty thar ere murder vas
planned Orb the Little Italy quarter
Of ChfcaEo. possibly a. a seqgei 20 pre-
vious crimes. and that 10 was executed
~ emissaries sent out from mere
The guilty ones without doubt already
have returned Co. that place. where
they are certain % the protection %
their c0untryusn-
Tho police learned today that tvo
weeks teforc BIS death Petr11e vas
livinr within a block % she death
conner IA the italian district % Chi
easo. AZ THE spot nearly a score ~
Italians have been killed during TIE
last three years. and the police have
yet 90 secure q single conviction of
n murderer. Many Of the murder
have been committed ln broad DAY.
light Ia fuu View % scores OF people.
and yet it has always been impossible
20 secure evidence that VIII lead 90
the punishment OF the sr ity oneE-
The rcopfs. there believe tlaf punish
ruent Ter Affairs % tGir kind rests
with the vendetta. and so one crime
leads 90 another
Used Gun Here3
Usually murder is done there with
a sawedon shotgun. which seldom
fails at close range to do Us uorh.
Examination or tine body cf Petrore
Indicate that this Weapon may have
been employed 90 bring about his de-
structiou. The fact that there are SIX
bullets In bis head. all hret from the
rear. seems ro point 90 the use of q
shotgun The wounds i1 the body are
believed 90 have been made with an
automatic revolver. 1t is possible.
also. that after Petronc fell the mur
dercr may have deliberately emptied
the contents or q revolver into the
back of his head The facts on this
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-26
PIONEER CACHE CREEK
 MINER KILLS SELF

Frank Turner an old-timer in the Cache creek country and well known here. is reported to have blown his heod of with Q Colts 45-calibre re- volver Mir Turner was trapping and had not been feeling very well for some time past. AS be failed to show up for several days a neighbor went to his cabin and found him dead Iudge Van Slylse. Of susltna, has gone to the scene of the shooting and will hold an Inquest No particulars have been received other than that Turner had been found dead as stated (Knik News)
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-26
WRANGELL ASKS FOR
 PETERSBURG'S AID

Wrangen. Feb. 16.-Editor Peters burg Report; ! notice in Q recent is- sue of the Alaska Daily Empire that YOU are authority for tho statement that the people of Petersburgh are talk ing steps to oppose to project to Dry Straits, as advocated by the Wrange!l 1 Chamber of Commerce We regret ! to see Petersburg assume this attitude on a question that affects the whole of Southeastern Alaska A broader md larger view might indicate that this is not merely. proposition to ex- ploit Wrangel at the expense of. Pet orsburg ships passing through Dry Straits would touch at your port with as much facility as those going by the present WTangell Narrows route, The location of your docks might have to be changed to face Frederick sound. but th's concerns only o minority of the people. This is sman matter in comparison with the increased traffic and better rates to be expected by the employment of larger vessels, under conditions of ordinary marine hazard not depending on the tides
 We have the endorsement of the principle steamboat companies oper. ating in th's section. who should be impartial and competent judges as to the feasibility of Dry Straits, and have received support from other iniluen. tial sources.
 We would like now to take this up direct with Petersburg, or talk it oves with their representatives, in order to explain our stand more fully and try to find some common ground on which
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-26
ERICKSON IS WARDEN.

coRD0yA, Feb 20.-Peter Brick son has received the appointment as game warden for the MeCarthy-Chi- sana district from Gov J. F. 4. Strong. Erickson is one of the oldest residents of this section and the Governor has shown good Judgment in appointing him 4 man better acquainted with the country and the people would be hard to 1nd. (cordoya Times)
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-26
EAGLES MAY STOP
 SUBDIVISIONS

4 movement .s on foot among that branch of Che Thllngets who are mem. bers of the Eagle order or tribe to do away with thelm many sebdiyis- ions For instance, the Eegiea, one oi the two great branches Of Thin gets, the other branch being Che Ra- vens Is composed Of many subdivis- ions These include the Ka-gwon-tons, the Bears, Wolves, Threshers, Divers, Sharks. etc. The plan. which is being considered by the nat.vea at Douglas and Juneau is to form the Native Or der Of Eagles, D comprise members oi on of the separate branches Of tho Eagle trlde or ordar and to oblllerato the sub-branches.
 Tho movement is said to loo gener- ally supported.
 So far as known no movement has been started to organize the Ravens into one branch. The Raven like the Eagles, have their sub-branches, which Include the Whales, Frogs. Sen Lions, Crancesi Moons, Suns, etc
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-26
vALgNrlNE oN srAN0.

Emery Valentine. defendant in the suit took the witness stand this after noon in tho trial of the Quaokinbush vs Valentine suit for S5.oOO The case will likely ho over tomorrow.
 Counsel for Mir Valentine contends that he was overcharged by Quackin- bush, in the construction Of a build ing here two years ago. Counsel for Mr. Quacklnbush contends that the defendant evaded bis obligations
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-26
BERNHosER CONCERT WAS
 WELL ATTENDED SUCCESS

DOUGLAS. Feb. 26.-The concert given at the Lyric theatre by Miss Mary Berahoier was q great success from both an artistic and financial standpoint Tho idea that Douglas does not care for high class music was proven to be erroneous by the large attendance and the enthusiastic applause which followed the rendition or each number on the program. The Jewel Song" from Faust was easily the most appreciated Of Miss Bern hofer's efforts Iast night as it showed to advantage her aetlog ability as well as being excelelntly sung. The songs that were sung with Q violin obllgato by Willis E. Noweii received their share of applause. and Che piano solos Of Mss Kempthorne were up Co their usual high standard.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-26
COVER INVENT HAY
 APPEAL LAND CASE

lndlcatlns ibat the government may appeal rom Che decision ol Judge Fred M. Brown. which decided the suit an- titled United States va ,. 2. Maiony ct ae In favor of Che defendants, Judge jonaings today granted the goy. enment ninety days in which to llo g b'll of exceptions.
 'rhe question ol appeal is wholly up to the Department of Juatice % United States Attorney Reagan said this afternoon. The suit involved title 10 the land known as Che Golden Belt tract
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-26
WESTERN ROADS PROBE
 POSTPONED UNTIL MARCH

CHICAGO. Feb. 26.-The investiga- ton by the Interstate Commerce Com mission into the reasonableness of increased rates filed by railroads in the Western classification territory, which was to have been begun in chicago Feb. l5, has been postponed until March 4 The Western lines are nog asking for fiat advance, but are raising rates by varying amounts, md work Of preparing exhibits for the hearing necessitated delay.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-26
MR. AND MRS. JAMES
 HOGAN AT NASsHFlELo

Mr. and Mrs. Jemes Hogan. Of lu neat. are at Marshaeld Ore, and nay locate in that section of the country according to information received in the last mail However. they expect 70 return 10 Juneau sometime during the sumner
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-26
ANDERSON FAIRY TALE
 AZ HE LYRIc TONIGHT

DOUGLAS. Feb. 2s.-"The Sleeping Beauty one of the most interesting fairy tales ever written by Hnns Chris tian Anderson. has been played for the camera man. and will be presented at the Lyric theatre tonight Tho pie ture Is Warner feature nj three reels and Is said Go have some or the finest transformation scenes ever
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-26

we can act together for the adequate development Of the Inside Passage by overcoming or setting aside the ser lous barrier to navigation now un- questionably encountered In Wrangell Narrows. Any business that develops in or on account of Dry Straits will benefit Petersburg equally with the city Of Wrangen. Let us therefore get together w,ta a common cause as ad- joining towns should. We would rath- ar hsve you with us than against us.
 Hoping Petersburg will meet ms in the same spirit, and that you will kind. iv see that this reaches the proper parties through your valuable col umns. ] remain,
 Yours Very Truly.
 F. MATHEHON,
 Chairman Dry Straits Committee.
 WrangelT Chamber Of Commerce.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-26
KILLS BEAR WHILE
HlieERNATlNe IN DEN

c0RDovA, Feb. 2O.-A native came nto town yesterday with an extreme ly handsome black bear skin, the own CT of which he had recently killed in on musual manner While out hunt ing his dog discovered the den where in Mir Bruln was quietly sleeping his long winter sleep, and notwithstanding the noise Of the canine the bear slept on and the native shot h,m where he lay The skin is very heavily furred and in prime condition. (Cordoya Times)
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-26
OREGON NEwspApER WOMAN
IS VIsITlNe ALAsKA

Mrs. T.. R. Stinson, Q newspaper woman of Salem. Oregon, was an ar rival on the Jefferson today, Mrs. Stin. son has made application for Q clerk ship with Che Alaska Legislature. Mrs. Stinson brought letter from Albert Tozier- formerly president Of the Ma tional Ed .torial Association and bro ther of Leroy Tozier Of Fairbanks, commenting her to the newspaper craft
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-26
BURNSIDE STILL BUSY
 ON DISABLED cABLE

The United States cableship Burn side is still working on the disabled cable between Juneau aud Sitka. She was at Whale bay this afternoon be- tween Cape Ommaney and Sitka on the west coast Of Baranolg island.
 The break at Cape Ommaney was mended this morning, and then it was discovered that there was a fault be- tween that place and sitl,a.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-26
WILL HOLD MASS
 AT TaANs SUNDAY

The Roy. Father Geo. M. Bailey. s. I.. wiA celebrate the holy sacr'hce or the mass in the school house at 4hane next Sunday. Feb 2S, at s:So 8. m
 Those who Intend to take tnis oppor' tunity to mako their Easter duties are requested to come at 9;eo o'clock, Confessions win be heard in English Flemish. French German and Croa- aan. The subject 10 the sermon. dur. Ing mass. will be "The Power or For. giving Sins" Non-catholies who de- sire to hear Calhohc sermon. are cordially invited to attend.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-26
PaYehoIoaY.

I notice a great change in your little boy
 "As to how?'
 "5e used to dawdle and lag when you sent hm 10 the morning to the store. Now he's or like the wind.'
 He's Q boy scout now with a mes. sage to Rain.inthe-Face. the grocerp -(Louisville courler-Journal)
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-26
ENLISTED MEN GO UP
euees TO ASSAY
IN BROAD PASS

IN BROAD PASS
 SEWARD. Feb. 17.-That Che Gug- genheims were really the purchasers. through Tom Aitken. Of the property of the Wells boys in Broad Pass and that they sent over an assaying out it this morning to begin testing the ores are facts which are new perfect ly well established. John Re.chart left this morning with some of the assaying outfit which is consigned to Eneinoer w. D Dunkle, who is now at Knik and who represents the Gug- genheims. MT. Reiohart left Seward about ten o'clock this morning and It was reported that he was about to return 10 Seward and go into the Broad Pass country and this report caused many to believe that he h,m. geif had purchased the property of the Wells but Mfr Altken is gone to the Interior by way Of skagway and thit fact coupled with tho knowledge that he never saw Broad Pass, con- frmed the belief that the Guggenheims were the actual purchasers in the deal made between the Wells and Aitken. The assaylng outfit taken out from Seward this morning for Dunkle win he taken to Broad Pass Immediately
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-26
DR. ELLIS WILL CONE
 NORTH NEXT MoNTs

Dr. R. V Ellis. formerly located at Douglas and Treadwsn and who has been made assistant surgeon for the Treadweil company. s at Saiem, Ore. and win leave for tho North Che latter part of March
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-26
FEDERAL COURTS MAY
 GET JACK JoHHsoN

CHICAGO, Feb. 25.-conspiracy in. dictments agtinst Jack Johnson that val conform to the Superme Courts recent Mann net ruling may be sought by the foyerlment as substitute for itg present. plan to lddnap the negro
 pugllist when he fights at Jnarez. Mex leo By having hbn indicted on con
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-26
SUBSCRTBFR

Answers: (D Yes (2l No. @ He must leave them at the first postoflce after leaving Juneau unless the boat has a mail agent on board. and then he can deliver them to che mail agent tD No.-Editor)
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-26
BENNINGTON Ao.Nl- -4EaE-

T 4. Burnot. representing the Rem lnston Typewriter Co, is -raehnred as tho Now Cain. He is maldnr his first
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-26
..EYERYTHING FOR EYERYBODY''

and the rool, in Broad Pass will be tested carefully during the summer It B stated that the Wells received 9 fine cash payment on the deal
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-26
K OF c NOTICE.

The Knights of Columbus win meet in Moose hall A special ferry leov- Ing Thone at 7:S0 this evening will stop at Douglas and Treadweil. (lt
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-26
posroFEIcE RuLEs.

JUNEAU, Feb. 25.-To setto an ar- eument pease mswer the following questions: (fl Can 9 man carry let. ters from Juneau for delivery at Sc, ottle that have no stamps on them? (2j Can he do it for pay2 (S) Can be do ,t if they have stamps on them? lN For pay?
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-26

FOR sALE-Berry's entire transfer outfit at a bargain, which includes the following rigs and harness: covered S.udebaker drop bed wagon; heavy studebaker wagon; 1 Handy tow truck; 1 carriage; l No. sleigh: No. 9 sleigh; set harness; chains, ropes, blocks. etc. and team Of horses. 2-S.tf.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-26

VOGUE sPEclAL-
 Some choice ready made switches. is of; special blonde shades. s1g Sew ard st. (2-24-st)
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-26

TRE8DwELL. Feb. 26-There win be Q meeting of the rreadweii gun clpb next Monday nisht at tAe ire hall. The traps for the club arrived today on the Jefferson and the range wlil probably be located on the beach below the "Soor milL The schedule win be arranged at Mondays meet.ng.
 The committee on finances for the miusuels state that there are a few bills stil outstanding and it is ther wish that Che bills be presented as they wish to make final report
 The Treadweu Ire department will hold the.r regular semi-monthly meet ing at Che fire han tonight
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-26

DOUGLAS. Feb. 2s. The Eagles. will hold their regular meeting toniSht at their hall. A areo attendance is requested as there win be initiation
 George James $ expected back rom ,he south on the Mariposa tomorrow.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-26

The Empire circulation leads. Try advertising in it.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-26

FOR Thoroughbred Airedale II weeks old. Very fine spec. imens. Apply Empire office aG once. -(2.26-tf)-
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-26

staged. The show win conclude with Soiax comedy entitled Romeo n Paianas.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-26

FOR sALE-Sixteen rnons exceIl- enC new furniture. Rooms all rented. Long lease. A money maker, cheap, for cash; addresg < The Empire. - -2.2t-ft
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-26

FOR sALE.-16O acres good prairie land .n Saskatchewan. Alberta. C.. Sands, Eureka Bakery. 2-20ltf
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-26

SELLS FRACTION OF LOT.
 Anthony Kelling today deeded to Jack Harrington a parcel of land on an alley between Ninth and Tenth streets sor S100.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-26

For Rent-Three-room apartments with bath. s2O. Apply s2o Seward st. or phone 274. 2.S-1m.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-26

FOR RENT y Modern flat. four rooms and bath. Also 7-room flat furnished completely. Goldstein. l1-21.tf.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-26

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The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-26
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The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-26

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The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-26
J VUIa N0Tl NI WIl .
 F. MATHEHON

Chairman Dry Straits Committee,
 WrangelI Chamber Of Commerce
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-26

bSsshar popular l0e dance 'TJEe oaY ldarah 2d ?. m. Mesla by larog apmpfc orohcstga.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-26

skatlHu every 1l1hi axcent Mena1y Imd sFlsay-EVERHoDY 25 conls
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-07-09
Scene from care You a Mason?" a
the Bonita Today.

A very pleasing program will be
offered the patrons of the Isis theatre
today the headliner being "The Chill
dren of the Sea-" a drama of the sea-
shore and in two parts. ''The Ulster
Lad will also be a very attractive
feature in which Gene Gauntier and
Jack Clark are featured in the leads
in this two-part Bison.
The Mutual Weekly No. Is viii also
delight the patrons with It's interest
ing news from all parts of the globe.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-07-09
Charlie Chaplain at the Bonita.

The funniest comedian in the world,
Charlie Chaplin, will appear again
tomorrow at the Bonita in the two
reel Essanay laugh producer, '"The
Night Out" 1t is one of the best
comedies ever made and it has the
distinction in its favor that has never
been shown in Pensacola before. Mr..
Chaplin is now with theEssanay COM
pany and the pictures made by this
company are the only ones available
showing the great comedian. The
Bonita has the exclusive right to show
these latest Chaplin comedies. Com
ing Wednesday, July 14th, Charlie
Chaplin will appear in the two-reel
Essanay comedy feature, "Work, /"
also at the Bonita.