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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-15

Of the Scots guards he went through
the Egyptian war in 1882, taking
part in the action of Mahuta and the
battle of Tel-el-kemir, for which he
was awarded the medal with clasp
and the khedive's star. Three years
later he accompanied the Scots
guards in the expedition to the Sou
dan and took part in the engage
ments at Hasheen and Temal.
During the Transvaal war Wis
count Coke, as he was then, ofFiciated
as commander at Orange river, and
took part in several fierce engage
ments, in which he was mentioned in
dispatches and received the c. NJ G.
He married Lord Annaly's daughter
in 1879, and has three sons and two
daughters.
! Quite the most interesting of re-
Gently announced engagements is
that Of John Richard Lowndes
French. eldest son Of Field Marshal
Sir John French, the renowned com
mander Of the British forces on the
western front.
He is to marry Miss Olivia Mary
John, youngest daughter Of the late
/ Major General John, and the adopted
child OF the Countess of Charlemont,
whose noble husband. Viscount
/ Charlemont, went in for munitions
making few months ago, but over
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-15
KING CARED NOT
FOR LITERATURE

Belgrade-(Correspondence of the
Associated Press. European poll
tics did not greatly interest the Ser
bian kings before Peter, if the contents
of the royal library can be regarded
as throwing light on the studies of
the Kingdoms rulers No books of
Importance on political subjects were
acquired before Peters accession, but
a very respectable number were add
ed to the library in the u years of
| his reign.
| Another department of the library
| dating from his time is looked upon
| by the German and Austro-Hungarian
conquerors of the city as significant.
| 1t is devoted to catalogues and works
Of general information concerning
great arms factories of the world in
Guiding Putiloff, Creusot, Armstrong,
and Krupp. Many excellent pictures
are included in this department,
Most of the treasures and furnish
ings of the Konak (royal palace were
removed when the royal family left
the city, but the library was left be-
hind. A Vienna librarian, for the last
Is years in charge of the oriental Ian
guage department Of the Vienna royal
! library, has been entrusted with the
cataloguing of the Serbian royal Ii
brary. He told the Associated Press
representative some interesting de-
tails about the collection.
The Oldest book in the library
which is neither of great extent nor
great worth, dates from 1880, and is
in German Few old Serbian books
were found The books acquired be-
fore the reign of Alexander are chief
ly of the sort found in any middle
class family's library. They are chief
ly in French. The books added during
Alexander's reign are mainly fiction
No books of political importance were
acquired by him.
An interesting collection dating
from this period comprises vast num-
bers of amatory poems written by wo'
men and children in praise of Queen
Draga, who appears to have beer
greatly beloved by the common peo'
pie. In the same department are many
musical compositions, chiefly military
marches, dedicated to King Alexan
der Many of these, according to the
librarian, were rather triumphs o
musical mnemonics than original com
positions of worth.
A visitors register kept by the Ser
bian royal librarian shows that thu
great majority of visitors consisted o
British students of the Balkan ques
ton. They appear to have made ex
tended use of the books available.
All political books have been sen
to Vienna, where they will be studied
4 for any matter of Importance to thu
/ conquerors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-15
QUIET ON FRONT
. Will Be BROKEN

London-(C Correspondence of The
Associated Press.)-The comparative
quiet which has reigned on the west
ern front ever since the British often
sive of September, is soon to be brok-
en- according to the prophecies Of all
military experts. by an elaborate Ger
man offensive along the whole front
All reports from Belgium concur in
announcing that the German attack
is being planned for January. During
the past few days, long conveys Of
ammunitions have been pouring to-
ward the advanced German positions
troops from the eastern front are
constantly recorded. According to the
stories which are current, Emperor
William himself will be on hand to
superintend operations.
A correspondent at the British
front states that the preliminaries for
the great offensive are already under
/ way, and that noticeable change has
I come over the whole front. Heavy
German guns are again in action, and
there is a distinct difference in the
/ character of the German troops which
are manning the front trenches. In
stead of the new recruits which have
/ been stationed for some time in these
positions, veteran soldiers from PO-
| land have now appeared and have
made their presence know by creep
! ing up to the barbed wire entangle-
Z ments where they left a placard in
| English which read: I'VE have come
! back from Warsaw to give you HE'LL
There can constantly be heard from
| behind the German lines the tumult
of trains bringing up men and NUM-
| tons, the rumble of heavy artillery
and the tramping of constantly arriv-
/ ing battalions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-15
Obituary
Mrs. Fred Oh!ert.

Mrs. Fred Ohlert, 81 years of age,
died at 8 o'clock last night at her
home, Az Fourth street. following a
short illness with pneumonia. She
was born in Schleswig- Holstein, Ger
many She was married in Germany,
May II, 1883. to Fred Ohlert. her maid
en- name being Madaline K. Woest.
She came to America in 1891, settling
in Iowa. where the family resided up
until 1905. when she came to Rock Is
land, and she had made her home here
since. She is survived by her husband
and one daughter, Laura, at home, a
brother in Iowa and sister in Ger
many. Funeral services will be held
at the home Monday afternoon al 2
O'Clock, Rev. Phi. Wilhelm officiating.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-15

London, Jan. 10 1t would be high
ly interesting to see complete list
of the exalted danes and damsels
who, instead of playing bridge, motor
ing, and skating at Princes, "as US
ual," are now in France and working
at the various canteens, litchens, rec
reation huts, and other institution sfor
the benefit of Tommy Atkins which
have been opened by the Y. NJ. c. A.
which has justified its existence in
the present crisis if it ever has be-
fore.
The latest aristocratic worker in
this line is Lady Bridget Coke,
youngest daughter of the Earl of
Leisester. who has just gone to
France to work in a Y NJ C. A. re-
freshment booth. A pretty, vivacious
girl. Lady Bridget has been active in
war work for some time, and mean
while her three brothers are serving
their king in the army and navy
Lady Bridget is a soldiers daugh-
ter and a member of an exceptional
ly interesting family. Her mother,
whose good looks she inherits. was a
daughter Of the second Lord Annaly,
and has the reputation of being one
of the most accomplished skaters in
England.
Lady Bridget's father, the third
Earl of Lancaster, is among the
wealthiest OF mobiles, and previous to
his retirement from the service saw
lot of hard fighting. AS a member
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-15

contract. In a justice court verdict
was found for the defendant and APP
peal was taken to the city court, Judge
Dietz ruling for the plaintiff, and Lau-
rem was forced to yacate the property.
Attorney Eagle does not question
the ruling of Judge Dietz, but he saw
where the law might be faulty and his
idea is to have this made test case,
so that the question of jurisdiction
will be settled there for all time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-15

did it and was ordered by his doctor
to quit. Miss John is a pretty and
clever girl who is a favorite in So
ciety.
Lady Cad0gan at Front.
a handsome society woman who is
vitality interested in all the war serv-
ice is Lady Theodosia Cadogan,
whose husband, the Hon. Alexander
Cadogan, is the seventh child OF the
late peer of that title. She herself
is a daughter Of the fourth Earl Of
Gosford, and previous to her mar
riage in 1912 was Lady Theodosa
Acheson.
Her>husband is distinguished
member Of the diplomatic service.
! Her elder brother, Viscount Acheson,
is in the COldstream guards and was
recently mentioned in dispatches, and
her younger brother, the Hon. Pat
rick Acheson, is a lieutenant in the
navy.
Lady Theodosia in peace times is
reckoned one Of the best golfers in
society. Sargent's portrait of her
self and her two sisters under an
| orange tree was, q few years ago
one of the successes of the summer
exhibition at the Royal academy
The Earl of Gosford, Lady Theo-
dosias father, is an Irish nobleman
whose years today number IS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-15
REYNOLDS

Cyrus Wait is making an extended
tour through the south.
A large crowd attended the home
talent play given at the opera house
recently. Miss Kathleen Moiston fur
nished the music.
Miss Mary Wayne has returned home
after nice visit with her aunt at Du,
luth, MINI.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Riddell of Aledo
have been guests at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Give Minteer and Mr.. ano
Mrs. Earl Martin.
4 large traction engine has been
unloaded in the village. 1t was pur.
chased by Eugene Swartout.
Mrs. Charles Keel and daughter Cora
were Rock Island visitors Friday.
Mrs. Ella Nudge is very i'll with
pneumonia A trained nurse is caring
for her.
Aaron Millett of Monmouth was a
business caller in this village Thurs
day.
Miss Doris Richards has returned
from long visit with her parents a,
Milton, Iowa.
Mrs. E. l.. Cooper has been visiting
with her daughter, Mrs. Gusta Beal-
er in Black Hawk.
The schools OF the village have
been closed because it has not been
possible to heat the rooms
The new pipe organ will be installed
IN the VI. E. church about March /.
Mrs. Charles Crab is making an ex
tended stay with her father. who is
very i'll, near Taylor Ridge.
Harold McEntire has returned tC
his school duties at Hettinger, n. D.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-15
BIG ESTATE LEFT
BY swan LARSON
Instrument Dispesing of $4,000 Is.
tate OF Moline Saloon Keeper is
Filed for Probate.
LEAVES $1,000 TO CITY HOSPITAL
Swedish Olive Lodge, /. q. q. F., One
of Principal Beneficiaries
Under the viii.

An estate valued at about $4,000 Is
disposed OF under the terms of the
Will of the late Swan Larson, Moline
saloon keeper. which was filed for pro-
bate today by j. B. & ]. l.. Oakleaf,
counsel for the testator.
MIR. Larson never married. Under
the terms OF his will, made Nov. 8,
1912. Mr.. Larson leaves $1,000 to the
Moline City hospital; $1,000 to Swed-
ish Olive lodge No. $50, l. 0. 0. F.;
81 900 each to his employees, William
Runge, Edward Peterson, James Green
and Mrs. Andrew Anderson, and $500
10 Christ Terkelson, another employe,
and $1,000 each to j. Victor Holster,
John ". Johnson, Theodore Carlberg
and Albert Nelson, all of whom are
members Of Swedish Olive lodge.
The sum beQueathed to the hospital
is to be used in assisting poor and IN
digent inmates of the institution, and
the fund given to the lodge is to be
expended in fitting up club rooms.
Bank is Trustee.
The will provides that all Of the es-
tate be turned over to the State saw
ings Bank & Trust company, Moline
in trust, and that the real estate be
sold and converted into cash and the
proceeds be disposed, in addition to
the requests already mentioned, as
follows:
Five hundred dollars for a lot IN
Riverside cemetery and monument; to
brother. Peter Larson, East Moline,
500: to sister, Anna Olson, Moline
800: to brother, Ola Larson, Nelan
Sweden, 500: to sister. Bengta Lar
son, Ullstorp, Sweden, 800; to sister
Ingrid Svensson. Vannverga, Sweden
500: to sister, Sigrid Johanson, Sven
storp, Sweden, 800; to nephews ant
Dieces. Nels Larson, Louis Larson, Al
bert Larson, Elmer Larson, Oliver OIL
son. Elmo Olson and Anna Larson, S5ot
each: to Florence Anderson and hel
sister, Anna Anderson, Moline, Esther
Larson, Chicago, and Alma Nelson
Rock Island, the last two being cous
ms of the Anderson girls, $500 each
all Of the residue of estate to be di
vided share and share alike between
sisters and brothers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-15
WILSON ENDORSED BY
CENTRAL COMMITTEE

Chicago, Jan. 15.-Democratic state
central committeeman who Yesterday
endorsed President Wilson for reelec-
ton and commended the Illinois state
administration, left today.
The call for the state convention to
be held at Springfield April p. will not
be issued for several days by Arthur
Charles of Carmi, chairman of the
committee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-15
Lane Supported nv CaIiforpians

San Francisco, Jan. IA telegram
was sent TO Washington today notify
ing President Wilson that the San
francisco Bar association had en-
uorsed Franklin X. Lane, secretary of
the interior, for the vacancy in the
united States supreme court and urg,
ing his appointment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-15
No Politics in Navy. Says Daniels.

New York, Jan. 15.-There is not
and can be no politics in the navy,
said Secretary Daniels, speaking be-
fore the National Democratic club to-
day, On the subject of national pre-
paredness. The secretary of the navy,
he said had no patronage at his dis
posal, as the chiefs of bureaus were
selected from the trained men of the
navy for their efficiency and their in
tegrity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-15
Air Raid on SaINniki.

Paris, Jan. ia Havas dispatch
from Athens says that on Wednesday
a squadron of German aeroplanes
from the direction of Uskup, made
another raid over the camp of the al.
lies at Saloniki. Bombs were dropped
on the French positions, but did nc
damage, according to the dispatch
which adds that French aeroplanes
drove the raiders Off.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-15

r. L. Mallette has been i'll for sew
eral days.
Mrs. Mary Timm and children are
living in Mrs. Lantry's tenant house.
Harry Millett, Jr., was down from
Moline, Sunday.
Rev. Mr.. Potter of the Baptist church
preached in the NJ. E. church pulph
Sunday evening
James Burns has been very i'll fol-
several weeks
G. +. Mayhem and family attended
the funeral of David Mayhem in Aledo
Wednesday.
The new windows in the Baptis.
church have been put in place.
Miss Mary Millette has nicely re,
covered from a recent illness.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-15
GyB110fS

Buy a home Of Reidy Bros.
Tri-City Towel Supply company.
For express, call William Trefz
Afternoon and evening china classes.
China and Art shop, 1862 Second
avenue.
The annual district convention of
the knights of Pythias will be held in
Davenport next Tuesday. Members OF
St. Paul lodge Of this city have been
invited to attend and many of them
expect to be present.
In an attempt to regain possession
Of a seven-passenger automobile, Iowa
Auto & Tire company, filed in circuit
court today, affidavit for replevin
against D. J. Cleland, constable. AL
bert Huber is counsel for the COM
pany.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-15
SPANISH WAR VETS
ENCAMPMENT IN JUNE

Elgin, Ill, Jan. 15.-The 10 encamp-
ments of the United Spanish War Vet
Grams will be held in Chicago June 16.
II and Is.
The announcement of the date of the
|encampment was made today by Mar
tin Sipple, department adjutant of the
organization.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-15
]. Bowman, John Peterson, Charles
Carlson and Gust Troop.
Mrs. Rachel En0cb.

Death called Mrs Rachel Enoch
from the home OF her son, William.
1921 Sixteenth street. Moline, at 2:30
yesterday afternoon. The end came
after an Illness OF nine days, following
stroke of paralysis.
She was born in Huntsville, Mo,
Aug. 3, 1855. She grew to woman
hood in her native state and was mar
ried in Macon, Mo, 40 years ago. Mrs.
Enoch had been a resident Of Moline
for three and one-half years. She
leaves to mourn three sons, William
of Moline, Charles of Rock Island, and
| Cicero Of Macon, Mo.
| Short services were held at the VIII
liam Enoch home at 3 this afternoon.
Remains will be sent to Macon this
evening and funeral will be held there
at Sunday afternoon. Burial will be
| in the cemetery there.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-15
Miss Frieda Panther.

Miss f'rieda Panther, 81 years of age,
died at 2;30 this morning at St. An
thongs hospital, following a lingering
illness with cancer. She had been con-
fined at the hospital since Christmas.
The remains were removed to Wheel
ans undertaking parlors. Miss Panth-
er came to Rock Island three years
ago from Mendoza, H., and had beeen
making her home at 606 Third avenue.
There are no surviving relatives.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-15
Made Passenger Agent of Wabash.

st. Louis, Jan. 15.-J. Daniel Nc
Namara, general passenger agent of
the Wabash railroad has been ap-
pointed passenger traffic manager, it
was announced today.
He began his railway career as a
ucRet checker on the Chicago, Burling-
ton & Quincy at keokuk, Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-15

Funeral OF c. A. Swanson. former
Moline man, was held from the j. X.
Nelson home, 1902 Fifth avenue. Rock
Island, al yesterday afternoon. Rev.
A. f. Berestrom OF the Swedish
Lutheran church officiating. Burial
was in Riverside cemetery, pallbear-
ers were c. J. Johnson, Gust Lyon, {.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-15
Duane Hartman.

Duane Hartman. son of MIR and
Mrs. Clarence c. Hartman, 1914
Twelfth street, died at $3.50 this morn
ing at his home following an illness of
complication of ailments. He was
born in Clinton, Iowa, May 10, 1909,
and one year later the family moved
to this city.
Funeral services will be held Mon
day afternoon at $50 at the home.
Rev O. T. Dwinell officiating, with
burial in Chippiannock cemetery.
Duane attended the Irving school
and was one Of the brightest pupils
in his class.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-15
f. I. Williams.

E. T. Williams. director of the bu-
reau of eastern affairs. has been deco
rated with the order of CHA Ho by
the Chinese emperor. This is the gov
ernment's official honor for distin-
guished men OF letters.
Mr., Williams was formerly Chinese
secretary g. the American legation at
feking and later first secretary and
charge daffaires in the Chinese CAPT
tai, besides serving in several consul
lar posts in the orient. He has writ
ten number of books on Chinese
laws. religion and institutions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-15
PERSONAL POINTS

L. ]. Sexton, who for some time has
been in the employ of the Walsh Con-
struction company of Davenport in
Cleveland, Ohio, returned here yester-
day for a visit with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. NJ. H. Sexton, 1109 Twenty
first street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-15
Henry Schmidt,

Funeral of Henry Schmidt will be
held from the Henry Mengel home,
1926 Fifth avenue, Moline, at 2 O'Clock
Sunday afternoon. Rev. A. F. Berg
strom of the Swedish Lutheran church
will ofticiate and burial will be in Fair
mount cemetery, Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-15
SUCCESS OF NEW
HICRWAyASSUREN
Rock Island Division Of gvri;,..
Way Gaining in Popularity, Com.
mittee Says.
FUNDS INCREASING IN On.
Farmers Who Own Property ,,..
Road to Be Improved Awakenln,
to Possibilities Of Project

That the SUCCESS Of the Rock I.l..,
division Of the Burlington wav -
new good roads movement being =.
NOTED by Rock Island men, is now ;,
sured, is statement which eoma.
from the local committee TODAY Ma.
bers said that it is now only ops.
ton Of time and work among bo,...
highway boosters TO bring to a,,as
ton the object Of their campaiyr
Following is the statement issnaa
"The good roads committee Of u.
Rock Island division OF the Rnrl,r-
ton way held a meeting in the s.o,.
bank building yesterday and Ar.
pleased to report that they are MAJ.
ing with every encouragement in thai,
canvass for funds, The people real
ize that they have been handicannaA
for years on account of the bad eondI
ton of roads leading into Rock Island
from the south. In view of this fac+
it is earnestly hoped that every nub,,.
spirited citizen will interest himself IL
the extent of cooperating with tbo
committee, and members of which .-.
unselfishly devoting their time IN ,ho
good roads movement.
Want Farmers Interest
I'VE feel now that the success n
| the Rock Island division is only !,
question Of time. As soon as we IN.
crease the funds to a larger amouu,
we will have accomplished the bigger
part of our task. With this money IN
show our good faith, We will be ahle
to better secure the cooperation Of the
farmer in front of whose property the
highway leads.
The present committee will be in.
creased in number in the near future
and this will mean that we will hay,
an active bunch Of men with the
shoulders to the wheel pushing tn
project along in an industrious way
so tLat we will soon see the results O
our labors."
The directors stated that the con
templated improvement is daily gain
ing more friends and that the farmer
are awakening to the possibilities
holds in store for them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-15
Funeral of Edward tonnprt.

The funeral of Edward Connert will
be held tomorrow afternoon at 2:30
at O'Malley's undertaking parlors and
at O'Clock at St. Paul's church. Faith
er P. Holvoet will be in charge of the
services with burial in Calvary Gene
terry
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-15

Dixon, HE. L. Bailey, for the last
four years general secretary of the
Dixon Y. NJ. c, A, has resigned and
will go TO Jackson, Mich. to take up
work there as general secretary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-15
-Four Paving Jobs Approved.

Moline board Of locat improVeili.1s
today voted to recommend the ~
paving projects recently Institutes. -
jour jobs will mean an estihia'e0 '
penditure Of S67 ,l02.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-15
Cotton Workers Oct Increase.

New Bedford, Mass. Jan. Thir-
ly-two thousand operatives in cotton
mills OF this city were notified today
OF wage advance OF } per cent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-15
Walter L. Schilling.

Walter E., three-weeks-old son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Schilling, Seven
teenth street and Eight avenue, East
Moline, died at Sis yesterday after
noon. Funeral services will be held
tomorrow afternoon at o'clock, Rev.
Cady officiating. Burial will be in
Riverside cemetery, Moline.