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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-15

an operation for appendicitis at the
Moline city hospital. The operation
was a success.
A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Abel Van Dorpe of Hillsdale for
merly of East Moline.
August Van Kurkelberghe was re-
moved to the Moline city hospital
where he underwent his second oper-
alton in two years. MIR. Van Kurkel-
berghe is a member of the Belgian
Workingmen's society.
Plans have been prepared for the
two-story brick store building to be
occupied by the Van Speybroeck
Clothing company. The contract will
be let in a day or two. The building
will be 30xS0 feet and up to date in
every respect The cost of the struc-
ture will be in the neighborhood of
$4,000.
A daughter was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
vi Tor Landuyt. Mother and daughter
a getting along nicely.
Jenny Isebaert has opened a bicy-
cia repair shop on the corner of
Twelfth street and Fifteenth avenue.
MIR. Asebaert is an expert. He will
carry a complete line of new bicycles.
Leon Vormezule has rented a farm
near Muscatine. He is one of the old
est members of the Belgian American
| band and his absence this year will be
loss.
/ The surveying of Eleventh street
has been completed in preparation of
paving The contract was let to a
! Rockford firm.
The Belgian Workingmen's society
is urging all Belgians who have been
| in the states five years and over to
become citizens and has offered its
services in assisting them in securing
their citizenship papers. A member
OF the organization made the state
ment that there were number who
/ had secured their first papers but had
failed to take out their second papers
Gumber brothers have launched in
the cement block business. They
have leased property on Fifteenth ave-
nue. near Eleventh street and have in
stalled machinery
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-15
BURNER NOT DONE
ON DATE DECIDED
City of Rock Island to Give Stacey.
Bates Company More Time to
Finish $4,000 IncineratOr.

Although the contract the city Of
Rock Island has with the Stacey-Bates
company Of Minneapolis requires that
the new $4,000 municipal incinerator
at the foot of Twentyfourth street be
completed today, the municipal COM
missioners do not plan to be unrea-
sonable and have given the company
further time in which to finish work
on the garbage burner.
1t was predicted two weeks ago that
work on the incinerator would be
completed at the time specified in the
contract, but there were unlocked for
delays which hindered labor on the
burner.
Commissioner Liedtke said today
that he expected that the incinerator
would be ready for test in another
week or so, by May 1 at the latest
Garbage hauling will not be started
until that time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-15

Totals s975,537.66 s1S,29512
List OF Collectors.
List of collectors and bond requir-
ed is as follows:
Cordova-Fred Reynolds, S23 400.
Coe-Joseph Bihlmeier, S29,400.
Canoe Creek-W. W. Donahoo, S13,-
700.
Zuma-S. E. Mumma, $1,000.
Port Byron-C. W. Sidlinger, S2l,-
zoo.
Hampton = Harry odendahl, sl13,-
400.
South Moline-H. H. Siebke, $l70,-
500.
Moline - Emma C. Anderson, $751;
100.
Rock Island-Ernest Russ, $S3S,900.
South Rock Island - John Weber,
$50 500.
Black Hawk-A. D. Mccartney, $780,
500.
Coal Valley-R A. Hass. $4,000.
RuraI-John Linn, $4,000.
Bowling -Sandy Bingham, $4,000.
Edgington-Carl Wayne, $43,300
Andalusia-J D. Kane, $4,000.
Buffalo Prairie-Orson A. Bowser,
s32,500
Drury-R. J. Ricketts,, $4,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-15
LOCALPASTORSAT
B|-DISTRICT MEET
DrS. Williams and Dwinell On Pro.
gram at knoxville Conference
April 24.25.

Methodist pastors and laymen of
Rock Island and Galesburg districts
of the Central Illinois conference are
interested in the annual bi-district
meeting to be held at Knoxville, Mon
day and Tuesday, April "a and %.
While the meeting is primarily for
the clergymen of the two districts, it
is understood the laymen will be well
coined at all of the sessions.
The program begins on Monday
morning and extends through to Tues
day afternoon. Monday forenoon DR.
0. 7. Dwinell Of this city will give the
sermon and DR.. r. B. Williams will
be in charge of devotional services and
of organization. The complete pro-
gram fOllsW:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-15
Special Assessment Notice.
General No. 1922

Notice is hereby given to all persons
interested that the city council Of Rock
Island, Ill, having ordered that the
Camden road (now known as Ninth
street,, from the northeast corner Of
the southeast quarter Of section 3,
township It, north range ?, west OF
the fourth P. NJ, in a southerly direc-
ton to a point approximately 200 feet
north of the north channel of Rock
river, be excavated, graded curbed,
and paved with brick blocks, and the
ordinance for the same being on file
in the office Of the city clerk of said
city, and said CITY, having applied to
the county court of Rock Island coun-
ty, Illinois, for an assessment or the
cost of said improvement according TO
benefits, said assessment being pay
able in 10 installments, each bearing
interest at the rate OF per cent per
annum, and an assessment therefore
having been made and returned to
said court, the final hearing thereon
will be had on the first day OF May
A. D. 1916, at the hour Of o'clock a.
m, or as soon thereafter as the busi-
ness of the court will permit
All persons desiring may file objec-
lions In said court before said day,
and may appear on the hearing and
make their defense.
Dated Rock Island. Ill. April II.
1915 JAMES W MAUCKER,
Commissioner Appointed to Make Said
Assessment.
John X. Scott, city attorney.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-15


1890 a. NJ, Devotional service and
ganization-R. B. Williams, D. D.
HOO a. m, Sermon-O. T. Dwinell
d. D.
Dinner II m.
AFTERNOON.
1:30 p. m, Devotional services-H.
T. Russell Theme-"The Minister"
The Minister'S Call"-H. W. Bell.
Discussion-G. W. Martin, D. D.
The Minister'S Preparation E.
Diffenbaugh.
Discussion-Sydney Guthrie.
The Minister'S Price of Success
G. H. Thorpe.
Discussion-W. H. CRANE, D. D.
Forecasts of General Conference
Legislation T. Pierce, d. D.
Discussion.
EVENING.
7:30, Devotional service-J. W.
Pruen.
Address, The Efficient Church
William J. Davidson, d. D., professor
of religious education, Garrett Bibli-
cal Institute.
Tuesday. April %.
FORENOON.
$50, Devotional service-E. R.
Horton. Theme, The Church in Ac-
ton"
In Community Interests-F. J. Gid
| dings, D. D.
Discussion-Abram Jaggers.
In Relation to Mems Leisure
| Hours J. 7. Jones, D. d.
Stanley Ward.
In College and Hospital"-W D
Agnew, D. D., D. S. McCown.
u m, educational banquet served
| by the ladies of the church. ". A
! Rankin OF Tarkio, Mo, guest Of honor
| honor.
AFTERNOON.
Theme-"Evangelism."
/ 1880 THE Theme Introduced"-J
! F. Robinson, D. D.
/ Sub-topic for general discussion.
Five minute speeches.
The Evangelistic Need"
The Evangelistic Motive"
THE Evangelistic Power"
THE Evangelistic Power"
The Evangelistic Message"
1.-THE Evangelstic Result"
$50, Just a Few Moments Of Eel
lowship"-C. F., W. Smith, D. D.
Adjournment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-15
Legal.
Executors Notice.

Estate of Harvey n. Williams, de.
ceased
The undersigned having been ap-
pointed eXecutrix of the last will and
testament of Harvey n. Williams. late
of the county of Rock Island, state of
Illinois, deceased, hereby gives notice
that she will appear before the Hon.
Benjamin Bell, judge of the probate
court of Rock Island county, at the
probate court room, in the city of
Rock Island, at the June term, on the
first Monday in June next, at which
time all persons having claims against
said estate, are notified and requested
to attend for the purpose of having the
same adjusted.
All persons indebted to said estate
are requested to make immediate paw
ment to the undersigned
Dated, 31st day of March, A. D. 1916.
HANNAH S. WILLIAMS,
Executrix.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-15
Nearer to Port.

Are you richer today than you were
yesterday? No? Then you are a little
poorer. Are you better today than you
were Yesterday? No? Then you are
little worse Are you nearer to your
port today than you were yesterday"
Yes: YOU must be little nearer to
some port or other. for since your ship
was first launched upon the sea OF life
YOU have never been still for Il single
moment. The sea is too deep: you
could not find anchorage il YOU would,
There can be no pause until you come
into Henry van Dyke.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-15
COST S18,295.12
TO GATHER TAXES
This Sum Is Paid Out to Township
Collectors Of County For Sc
curing S975.537.66.
LIST Is s345,277
John Linn. Rural. Makes Unique Rec
ord by Getting All OF Amount
Charged on Books.

1t cost the county of Rock Island
the sum of s1S,295.12 to collect $685.
537.66, this years taxes, according to
figures compiled today in the Office of
County Treasurer F. j. Clendenin. All
of the IS township collectors have re-
ported. and it is found that out of
81 ,3sO,S14.66, total charged, the Off
Gals were able to secure $685. 1886,
leaving $345,277 delinquent.
Record for the county is held by
John Linn, Rural, who was able to
collect 16,571.55, all of the amount Of
taxes charged in his township, leav-
ing no delinquent list. Highest amount
turned in was s3Ss,51492, by Mrs.
Emma Anderson, Moline, and lowest
by ]. d. Kane, Andalusia, who secur-
ed $4,403.
Township Summaries.
Summaries for each township in the
county, showing amount collected and
the commission, follow:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-15
Monday, April "a.
FORENOON,

FURENUUN.
1890 a. NJ, Devotional service and
rganiZation-R. B. Williams, d. d.
HOO a. m, Sermon-O. T. Dwinell,
d. D.
Dinner Il m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-15
EAST MOLINE

Jerome Van Derbeke of Detroit is
visiting with his brothers Rene and
Maurice.
Raymond Hoste of Castor, Iowa, is
visiting his family here.
Mrs. Gentiel De Volder underwent
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-15
SETS new RECORD
FOR COLLECTIONS
Ernest Russ Gathers s271,sS0.5I on
Real Estate and Personal Prop.
erty In Rock Island.
AMOUNT DELINQUENT s14s,41s.2e
Books Are Turned Over to County
Treasurer Clendenin and Pay
ments Must Be Made to Him,

Rock Island Township Collector
Ernest Russ turned his books over to
County Treasurer F. ], Clendenin yes
terday afternoon with a total delin-
ouen, list Of Sl4S,0677l. Mr.. Russ was
the last Of the collectors in the county
10 report, having kept his office open
longer than his contemporaries. Of
the total delinquent sum s135.O7O44 is
real estate and S12,997.27 personal
The total amount collected by Mr.. Russ
is s271,S50.51, which sets a new record
for the Rock Island township office.
breaking the mark made by himself
last year, when he took in about $685.
600. Following is the summarized to-
tai figures of his report for 1915:
Amount charged .........S419,41S.22
Delinquent ....'........... 14S,067.71
Collected ................ 271,350.51
Collectors commission go. 4,2S2.67
Balance .................. 267, 067.S4
Those who have not vet paid their
taxes will have to call at the court
house after today. Two hundred and
thirtv-fve dollars was collected for the
township in dog taxes. Mr.. Russ made
this splendid showing in spite of the
fact that several local factories, clubs
and large real estate owners failed to
pay in time. The close proximity of
the court house also makes taxes more
difficult to collect in this township.
IN the other parts of the county, where
a long trip is necessary to the court
house the majority Of the taxpayers
see that they have their assessments
settled before the books are closed.
Following is an itemized list of the
charged. delinquent, collected, COM
mission and balance accounts in per
sonal and real estate as prepared By
Mr. Russ:
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-04-21
Republication Wedding Is Quiet Home Ceremony.

Miss Mabsl Benton and Henry Pugh Bryan were married at 4:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon. at the home of the brides parents, Mr. and MS. B. B. Benton. 712 West Sixth avenue. Rev. C. c. Cline, pastor of the Firstt Chris ian church. officiating.
 Present to witness the ceremony were immediate relatives and very few intimate friends, among the guest party being Miss Fay Benton of Clarendon. cousin of the bride. Im- mediately after the ceremony, MT. and Mrs. Benton boarded g train for a short honeymoon. and they will be at home to their friends after May 1, at Moscow.
 The bride was most attractive in q travelling costume of champagne. with accessories in tone, and she wore a corsage boquet of orchids and lillies of the valley. She has made count less friends in Pine Bluff since coming here with her parents about four years ago from Clarendon, and is very popular in her circle. The g1 oom is a prosperous and progress sive young farmer, who is manager of plantation al Moscow which is owned by his mother, Mrs. M. B. Bryan
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-04-21
PERSONAL.

Perry Woods of Fort Branch, lnd, is here for visit with his sister, Mrs. A. West. 61O East Second avenue.
 Earl Miles has returned from Hot Springs, where he spent the past two months on visit with his brother
 J. R. Leopard is reported as pro gressing nicely. following a recent operation at the Clark sanitarium, for appendicitis.
 J. w. Powell of Sheridan was brought here and taken to the Davis hospital in ,Robinson's ambulance yes- terday,, .to undergo an operation for appendicitis.
 D. E. Grubb, general tie agent of the Iron Mountain, was here yester- day from his headquarters at St. Louis. on business for the road. Merlin Moore went to Camden yes terday.& to be in attendance at the athletic and musical conetest there today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-04-21
CHILDREN HATE
 PILLS, CALOnEL AND CASI|t)R OIL
If eross, feyerish, constipated. give
 ssCa,ifOrnia Syrup of Figs.''


 ''Ca,ifOrnia Syrup of Figs"
 Look back at sour ch ldhood days. Remember the "dcse" mother insisted on-castor oil calomel, cathartlcs How you hated them, how you fought against taking them.
 With our children it's different. Mothers who cling to the old form of physic simply don't real ze what tneF do. The children's revolt is we'll founded Their tender little ''insides are injured by them.
 If your child's stomach, liver and bowels need cleansing. give only de- licous California Syrup of Figs its action is positive. but gentle. Millions of mothers keep this harmless fruit laxative" handy; they know children love to take it; that it never fails to clean the liver and bowels and sweeten the stomach. and that a tea spoonful given today saves sick child tomorrow.
 Ask your druggist for 50-cent bot tie of "California Syrup of Figs, which has full directions for babies, children of all ages and for grown ups plainly on each bottle. Beware of count terfeits sold he.e. See that it is made by "California Fig Syrup Company. Refuse any other kind with contempt
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-04-21
WILL, CONTINUE "CLEAN|NG UP"
 THRU SUMMER
City Beautiful Club Intends to Assist in Anti Malaria
 Campaign.

Determined to carry on its 'clean up" campaign throughout the sum- mcr, and with the intention to make it even more strenuous than 1t has been, the City Beautiful club yester- day decided that each of the super yisors shall name an assistant flor each block in the city, the assistant to keep in close touch with sanitary conditions in her block, and to report on such conditions to her supervisor and to the club.
 The meeting of the City Beautiful club yesterday afternoon at the Hotei Pines was largely attended, and there was more than ordinary enthusiasm shown by the ladies, especially over the great results already achieved Ill their clean up campaign.
 Dr. Treadwell, of the United States public health service, made an inter- esting and instructive address, espe- cially stressing the need for an anti malaria campaign. He explained now the test campaign is being made al Crossett, where all tn cans are pe- ing removed. where all marshy lands are being drained and oiled. and where all persons suffering With ma laria will take two grains of qulnlne each day in May. This campalgn Will remove the breeding places of the ma larial mosquitoes, and will also cure those nersons now affected with the disease.
 The park committee, composed ol Mrs T. M. Elliott and Mrs. J. M Hightower, reported that they have arranged to transform into a small and attractive park, the vacant prop erty in Main street between Four teenth and Fifteenth avenues. The property is to be cleaned, donations of swings and benches are already in hand, and it is hoped the city will install the necessary lights.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-04-21
M. A. q. Club Has
 EnjOyable Session.

The M. A. G. club enjoyed a delight full session Wednesday afternoon. at the home of Miss Pearl Burks, in Walnut street, the business session being devoted to a discussion of plans for the picnic dance to be given Fri day, May 12. Delicious refreshments were served and the following pro- gram was carried out:
 Reading, Miss Kathleen Collier.
 Vocal solo. Miss Pauline Bennitt.
 Instrumental solo, Miss Marguerite Brewster.
 Reading. Miss Pearl ,Burks.
 Those present were Misses Dorothy Loving, Mary Wright, Pauline Wright Pauline Bennitt Lynne Koonce. Cor nelia Walker. Hughlett Coleman Martha Whelan. Frances Howell Frances Wooldridge, Kathleen Collier Mary Fox, Marguerite Brewster Florence Brewster and Virginia Crutcher.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-04-21
PtS>;#EN NFB1tCES.
Final 0f Sy&sau Htl Re leid SGHday
 Fye8ia@ at O'Clock.

The closing services of the Pass ovet. season will " held at the ]"#- iab telnrln 5prday evening Easier, af o'clock. and there W0l he special music. The eallr bouH Wae chosen, thai members of tho choir might later }he same eNeninG as-i&D &t Easter ser Yiros elsewhere in the city.
 Rabbi !osepb ,!asin stated yester= daY thai folloWjn& the services at the temple Sunday evening he will make his report on the recent pre- lininars conference of the JeWl6h Con9rss organization. which was re- centlv held at Philadelphia and which conference he attended during his recent trip north.
 Rabbi Jasin siatcd this repof Wlli be made after the regular services, and will be Independent in every fe- speci af the &cryics.
 The overseas News agency says Russian soldiers as Nikolayersk, gov ornment of Samara mntnea and Sc. fire to the barracks. TWentH-seNeh soldiers perishcd in the flames.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-04-21
ELEVEN ADDITIONS.
Revival at Hawley Memorial Church Is Bringing in Many New
 NTamhprS

Eleven more additions to the church were received yesterday as a result of the series of revival services being conducted by the pastor. Rev. H. F.: Buhler. at the Hawley Memorial Methodist church, making a total of S5 additions since the services start ed the beginning of the week. 1t is planned to make class of 100 new members, to be admitttd into the church at the Easter services Sun day morning.
 s'The' Lost Crowd" was the subject of the sermon preached last night by MT. Buhler to a congregation which more than filled the church. and the sermon had apparent effect. Tonight, Mir. Buhler will speak on "The Mas tery of Love-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-04-21
JINGLE SAM PREPARES.

New York. April 20A retired army officer made a statement today to the effect that practically every of- ficer recently retired. and all others who are not physically disabled. are being ordered to hold themselves ready for service.
 They probably will be ordered back to the service as leaders of the mill tia and volunteers, and promoted to higher ranks.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-04-21
District Convention
 Of Royal NeighbOrs.

With a large attendance of dele gates from each of the camps in the district, the annual district conven- ton of the Royal Neighbors of Amer ica was opened yesterday morning at Fraternity hall, several sessions be- ing held during the day and evening.
 Mrs. Grace l.. Morris of Dermott, district deputy. is presiding over the
 sessions, which will come to close this evening. A number of social d.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-04-21
Riverside $. l. X. In Social Session.

The Riverside School Improvement association held a daHghfu social session Wednesday afternoon, at the home of Mrs. James Bumpass, 2107 East Barraque sttreetttt, games being enjoyed and most enjoyable time being had. Delicious refreshment; s were served during the afternoon.
 The guests of the afternoon were Mrs. J. C. Bumpass, Mrs. Cliff Bum pass, Mrs. B. w. Lucke, Mrs. Ed Bumpass. and Miss Ida Bender. and the members present were Mrs. s. A. BluerocA, Ms. Paul Bluerock Mrs. Painter, Mrs. J. c. Cur!in, Mrs. Brooks Mrs. Galloway. Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Daniels. Mrs. Pattie Porter. Mrs. Jos. Cook, Mrs. George Shinall. Mrs. J. o. Thomas. Miss Selma Omcirk and Miss Oakley Thomas.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-04-21
ACCUSED COUPLE RELEASED.

Conway, April 2o.-Huie Wilson, accused of the murder of his nephew, Rolden Wilson, was released on bond of s2,500. Huie Wilson's wl1e' helo on a charge of accessory to murder, was released on bond of s1.OO0. They had been in jail since March Is.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-04-21
Plum Pudding Social
 Ali Hazel Street Church.

A plum pudding social will be given tonight by the Philathca class of the Hazel street Baptist church, at the home of the class teacher, Mrs. F. c. Harwell. at Seventeenth avenue and Palm street.
 Refreshments will be served during the evening. and the young women of the class have prepared for mos, enjoyable time.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-04-21
Daily Fashion Talks
 BY MAY MANI
A FASHIONABLE AFTERNOON GOWN
The Patterns for This Design Besides Allowing for All Seams, give the True Basting Line and show Diagrams for Cutting and Making.

Figured silks and plain are com hined in a great many attractive cos t,11nes. This one is novel and it gives the cape effect that makes such feature of the spring and also the dra- pery over the hips. The skirt IS a straight one laid in three vlIc tucks and the separate drapery is arranged over it, therefore, 1t Can be used without the drapery if something simpler is wanted The bodice con- sists of plain blouse with circular capes over the shoulders and an over bodice that is closed bcneath the left arm. Powered and plaln tatIctas seems to suit the design admirably well but there are various ways in which it can be treated. The drapery could be made to match the skirt with only the over-bodice, the capes and the cuffs of a contrasting material, or one could use plain taffeta in place of the lowered and with crepe de chine or Georgette crepe, or the M,th Oriental crepe that is iittle heavier than either and a little more iustrous of surface taking the place ot the plain taffeta. Dark blue or brown or grey treated in that way would made q very useful gown for it can be worn upon the street as we'll as within doors. For a more dressy effect, lighter coIors would be in demand. Champagne color would be charming or brighter blue with little steel embroidery and steel tassels trimming the drapery in place of the silk tassels shown here, for steel beads are much liked and serve the double purpose of finish and of weight. in such case, cut steel buttons would be used on the bodice and for the gown of one color it would
 be pretty to make the collar of white,
 either organdie or Georgettc crepe or
 some other dainty material.
 For the medium size the blouse as
 illustrated will require, yards of ma
 terial 36 inches wide, IS yards A
 for the blouse, 15s yards 3o or IA cuffs. For the skirt will be needed, 5 and for the drapery, "A of either width ce 5000 is cut in sizes from 34 to 42 bust sizes, small 24 or 26, medium 2S or 30 " will be mailed to any address by on receipt of ten cents for each
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-04-21
S . = \ E 'f Y

versions have been planned by the local camp for the entertainment of the visiting delegates, most of whom are guests in homes Of the local mem bers during their stay here.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-04-21

Mrs. J. II. Labry, who has been receiving medical treatment at the Davis hospital, has shown such rapid recovery that she has been removed to her home a 102 Ohio street.