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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-02-29
Members of Intermediate Classes En-
Joy Spread Last Night Fol-
lowed by Talk by Mr..
Sabin.
voLLE BALL LEAGUE
Opening Games TO be Played Tonight
Two Games for Next
Friday Evening
Also.

The banquet Of the intermediate
boys classes at the Y. NJ. G.. A. was a
big success. Supper was served at
6:15 o'clock and about sixty were at
the tables. After supper, music was
rendered by the Y quartette and tha
Y orchestra, and was greatly appre'
ciated by all present.
Mr. Sabin, the boys" man Of the
Scoville party, then held the boys un-
divided attention fur thirty minutes,
speaking about the need of effort on
the part of the young men Of keokuk
in connection with the fellows who
are getting loose in their habits and
who need to be helped to get into the
right field. The boys and young men
will make an effort to have 1000 in
line for the meeting at the tabernacle
Wednesday evening, when the crowd
will meet at the Y and march in a
body with their banners to the taber-
nacle. They will also give various
yells. which we're practiced at the
meeting last night.
After the talk by Mr.. Sebin, the
boys all enjoyed a good swim.
VoIley Ball League Tonight.
The eight team volley ball league
which has been creating SO much in
terest of late In the business mems
class, is to open tonight. At o:lo
o'clock, the high school will play the
Standard Oil team, and at 5:45 the
bankers will battle the lawyers. The
remaining four teams Of the league
will play Friday evening at SIS and
5:45. Business men VS.. employed OFF,
GERS of the Y. and teachers VS.. preach
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-02-29
WILLARD BEGINS HIS
NEW YORK TRAINING
Champion Opens Daily Stunts With
Long RambIe Through Gen.
trail Park.

United Press Leased Wire Service
NEW YORK. Feb. ga long ram
BILE through Central park with his
trainers opened the daily training
stunts Of Jess Willard today. Boxing.
wrestling and weight exercises were
carded for the afternoon show.
Jack Hemple and Walter Monahan,
the champions punching bags, are be-
ginning to show signs OF wear and
tear.
Battling Levinsky. the heavyweight
swat merchant, was billed to step
through his PAGES with Willard this
afternoon. Other vents at the Pion-
eer a. c.. are two short bouts by Will
lard with his sparring partners and
a little wrestling with Yussif Hussane.
Members Of the boxing commission
planned to view the champion in train.
ing today.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-02-29

on the fifteen mile front east of the
fortress.
IN the Woevre region" 1t was
stated, the Germans have passed
Dieppe (eight miles northeast of Yer
dun), Abacourt (nfne miles east,
northeast Of Verdun), BlanZee (eight
miles east Of Verdun), and have cap
tured Manheulles and Champion (near
Fresnes and about eleven miles south
east of ,Verdun). s ~
I'VE have captured in this region
1855 men and 22S officers, sixty
eight n and eighty-six machine
guns. East of the Mouse We captured
ia small armored work northwest OF
Fort Douaumont.
Northeast of Badonviller in the
Vosges region, we captured a portion
Of a French trench, taking some
prisoners"
The Germans, Berlin also reported,
have cleared a large forest district
northeast Of Warnonville and Baugi-
mont, Of French troops.
The French war Office reported a
continuation Of the heavy lombard
ment, particularly west of the Mouse,
but declared that all German attacks
against the northern front OF Verdun
have been repulsed.
East Of the Mouse, there have been
no new attacks against Cote Du Polvre
Pepper heights)," continued the
French statement, but severai violent
attacks against Douaumont, which is
entirely surrounded by French troops,
were repulsed.
active fighting developed IN the
Elk railroad station (seven miles east
Of Verdun) but the position remains
in our hands. The Germans succeeded
In capturing the village of Manhuelles
after heavy artillery preparation, but
our counter attack drove the enemy to
the west border Of the village, which
is now under our fire.
I'm the Champagne region, near
Navarin farm, the Germans penetrat-
ed several of Our first line trenches.
In Belgium our artillery bombarded
Steenstraete."
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-02-29
OH! MY BACK!
The Expression of Many a Kidney
Sufferer in keokuk.

A stubborn ~backache is cause to
suspect kidney trouble. When the
Kidneys are infamed and swollen,
STOPPING brings a sharp twinge in the
small Of the back, that almost takes
the breath away. Doan's Kidney Pills
revive sluggish kidneys-relieve ach-
ing backs. Here's keOkuk proof:
Richard Schouten. baker, 1902 High
St. Keokuk. says: MY kidneys We're
out of order and I had pains through
the small OF my back, especially in
bad weather. I used Doan's Kidney
Pills. procured from Engelhardt &
Co.'S Drug Store. and they strength
ened my back and put my kidneys in
good order. I have had no trouble
since"
Price soc, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr.. Schouten had. Foster-Mnburn Co.
Buffalo, n. 7.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-02-29
ADJUSTMENTS.
Triangle Plays at the Hippodrome
Tonioht,

otbtSIS
The third offering Of the famous
Triangle plays produced by Griffith
Ince and Sennett, the worlds greatest
directors of motion pictures, and now
being exhibited at the best theatres
throughout the United States, will be
presented at this theatre tonight.
The program offered for this even
ins's showing is indeed wonderful, as
two of the worlds most eminent stage
artists are featured in each OF the
two extraordinary plays h a COM
prise the program Of this evenings
showing.
Eddie Foy. renowned comedian. ably
assisted by the lever little Toys. Is
starred in "a Favorite Fool" the
latest two act Keystone comedy pro-
duced by Mack Sennett. "A Favor1te
Fool is in every respect as mirthful
a comedy as my Valet, the Mack
iSennett comedy shown at this theatre
last week.
TIE dramatic production that will
be shown with "a Favorite Fool Is
THE Coward" a s~tupendous six act
drama starring Americas greatest
character actor, Frank Kienan. 1.-THE
Coward" as proclaimed by critics, is
the most powerful photo drama yet re-
leased through the Triangle Pictures
coronation and was produced by the
famous director Thomas 1nce.
Even though this program OF I'M
usual merit and superior quality Is
eight reels in l~ength-almost twice as
long as other inferior programs pre-
scented at other theatres in this city
there will be no increase in prices OF
admission-main floor seats selling at
1Oc and balcony sc. First show starts
promptly at 7 p. M, second at $50
and last at 10 p. m.-Advertisement.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-02-29
Moran Trainino-

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.l
SARATOGA, n. Y. Feb. 29.-Frank
Moran today added ice boating to his
program at the White Sulphur Springs,
where he is training for his bout with
Willard. The Dig blonde has not
touched a glove since he arrived last
week. He devotes all his time to
outdoor sports.
To operate a Saratoga lake ice boat
requires nerve and endurance and
Moran startled the natives with his
amazing stunts. The challenger ex-
poets to put on the gloves tomorrow
and from that time serious work will
begin. He returns to New York early
next week.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-02-29
Doctors Agree On
Eczema Remedy
Confirm the Statements Abouf
D. d. d. Prescription

Geo. T. Richardson. NJ. d.: I'm my
opinion. D. D.. D.. should be applied In az
cases Of skin dlsease-an immediate rellef
to the itch. a calm to excited nerves, soft.
soothing, yet a powerful agent. a strength
TO the general system
DR.. Unna Holmes: sd. D.. D., IL as
near q specific for eczema and the dreaded
psoriasis as is Quiniae for malaria l con
FtnntIy prescribe d. D. D. also for salt
rheum, letter, BARRIERS itch, pimples. az
forms Of itching eruptions. scales, sores;
DR.. Ira T. Gabbsrt: II freely ADM.
that D. D. D.. reaches most cases OF
eczema and permanently cures tnem, IN.
of the best skin specialists in the state
Write and ask him about D: D: d; .,,,
Druggists are glad. to recommend tn5s
soothing. cooling liquid. 25c, o and - 90.
Come TO US and we Will tell you more about
this remarkable remedy. Your money pace
:,,Iess the first bottle relieves you. u. II: y
Soap keeps your skin healthy. Ask about IT.
Wilkinson & Co.
NcGrath Bros, Druggists
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-02-29
Mississippi Valley Power Boat Asso'
citation to Hold Meeting
on July 4, 5
and 8.
WAS AT KEOKUK IN 1913
DR.. F. C.. Smith Of This City, Promi-
nent Official-Prlze Money
Will be Doubled
This Year.

keokuk boatmen will be Interested
In the announcement that the annual
regatta of the Mississippi Valley POW
er Boat association will be held at st.
Paul on July 4, 5 and 6. The date
was decided ct a meeting OF the race
committee in ST. Paul on Saturday.
II will be remembered that the 1919
regatta of the association was here Ill
conjunction with the dedication OF
the power plant. Since that time
Keokuk boatmen have always been
well represented at the meetings n
in the races and they no doubt will be
again this year. DR.. F. c. Smith or
this city, is an official Of the assocla-
ton and one of the prominent mem
bers.
Complete details for the event were
outlined at the St. Paul meeting.
Indications are that the next meet
iny viii be the most successful of any
In the history OF he ASSOCIATION.
some of the most prominent residents
of the twin cities, 1t is stated, have
manifested much interest in b re-
satta. leading to the opinion that
nothing will be left undone in the way
of perfecting a most successful event
- Purses Doubled. "
One point supporting the assertion
that the coming regatta will
ell others held by the Mississippi Val
lev association lies in the announce
ment hat the purses will be doubled
this wear, a total of $500 to be given
in prizes. With healthy prizes listed.
expectations are that some OF the
fastest boats in the country will COM
peta in the races. Efforts will be
made to list the ~speediest boats IN the
various events.
An island in front Of the city VIII
serve as quarters for the visiting boat
men. A grand stand will be erected
near the scene of the races.
Accurate Measurements.
The race course was laid out on the
ice Saturday, thus assuring accurate
measurements for the events. WIN
the mapping out of the course and tne
completion OF other details for the
regatta, those in charge OF the annual
meeting are confident that the 81.
Paul event will exceed all others IN
every way. In addition to the sup
port of prominent business men IN
dividlally. the association, it Is I
has the backing of the Chamber or
Commerce. the Athletic club and the
Motor Boat club OF St. Paul.
Two boats Miss Minneapolis" and
miss ST. Paul. to be constructed az
a. cost of from $4,000 TO $l5'ooo aho
to rank among the speedlest IN tne
country. will be furnished by t~1n
city subscriptions.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-02-29
Reach Agreement.

CHICAGO, Feb. 29.-F1nal agree
ments between Roger Bresnahan. ex,
manager Of the Cubs and Cnarles
Weeghman, new owner of the ciup'
were expected to be signed today
B%resnahan was to receive a lump sun
in payment for cancellation OF MS
$4,000 a year contract which has
years to run.
The money is to be used by Bresns,
han in part payment for the Cleveiana
Spiders for transfer to Toledo.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-02-29
Need onIv One More Game.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.l
ST. PAUL. Mimi, Feb. 29.-St. Paul
Athletic club hockey players today
needed only one game with the Amer
lear 500 team Of Salt Ste Marie to-
night to win for them the champion.
ship of the Western Hockey league
and the McNaughton cup. The game
last night won by ST. Paul. 4 to 3.
in an extra period, was the first Of
q seri~.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-02-29

Malone at New York to give clear
ance papers.
Germany's Reply.
, WASHINGTON, Feb. 29.-Secretary
lansing today administered another
direct rebuke to Ambassador Bern
storff for what be regards as the I'LL
proner publicity of the ambassador.
He issued a formal statement an
uncing that reports Of the contents
of the German memorandum laid be
fore him yesterday by Bernstorrf a
not been made public by himself or
his department and further declared
no statements had been made express
ing his departments views regarding
the memorandum. Morning newspa
pers printed what purported to De a
paraphrase of the memorandum.
The exact terms of he German
memorandum obtained today by the
United Press follow:
THE imperial government reiterates
the pledges given on September l ana
October Is, 1915, and does not con-
slider that these assurances have been
modified by subsequent events. III
negotiations conducted between the
American and German governments
concerning the Lusitania incident new
err referred to armed merchantmen.
"On the contrary the note OF the
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-02-29
crones CAPTURED Again.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Serviceil
LEADyILLE, Colo. Feb. Us
man believed to be Jean Crones, inc
fugitive Chicago anarchist, was hela
here today awaiting advices from en-
cago police. The man fits the descrlp'
ton Of the Chicago soup poison ploi
ter.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-02-29
Rain Causes postponemen,

limited Press Leased Wire Service1
NEW ORLEANS, La, Feb. IS
Rain last night caused the postpohe
ment until next "wednesday OF .ns
twenty round bout between l~
Lewis and Harry Stona
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-02-29

| OHll6O TISbS ASdSou "AI0 CCA VlSC.l
OMAHA. Neb.. Feb. 29.-Butter.
1914 cents.
Chicago 1.-Two Stock.
Hunted Press Leased Wire Service.l
CHICAGO, Feb. 29.-The hog mar
ket closed slow and easy at the early
advance. Total receipts were 1,00e
less than estimates. $4,000 estimated
tomorrow.
Cattle closed steady at early de-
cline. Top was $500.
The sheep market closed weak at
the early decline. Top for sheep,
SS.65: lambs, S11.40.
Chicago Live Stock.
CHICAGO, Feb. 29.-Hog receipts
10000; market strong. 5@10c higher.
Mixed and butcheo, $S.5O@S.S5; good
heavy, $S.65QS.S0; rough heavy, $40
@S.55; light, $S.30@S.S0; pigs. $1,000
$40.
Cattle receipts $500; market weak,
100 lower. Beeves, s7.O0@960; COWS
and heifers, s3.25@S.30; stockers and
feeders, $5.7O@7.75; Texans, $3.50
100; calves. $S.25911.O0. q
Sheep receipts 10000; market
weak, 10c lower. Native, $S.00@8.35:
western, sS.OO@S.65; lambs, &9.25@
lilo; western, $9.50@11.40.
Chicago 1.-Two stoek-cIose.
Furnished by Long Commission Co.,
403 Main. Telephone No. 1901
CHICAGO. Feb. 29.-Hog receipts
10000; market sc higher. Mixed and
$8. 35@8.90; rough heavy, $8.35'@S.55;
1;oht oSmSQO
Cattle receipts 5000; market
steady; top $500.
Sheep receipts 10000; market
weak to 10c higher; top 1885. Lambs,
top s11.40,
St. Louis Live Stock.
EAST ST. LOUIS, Feb. 29.-Cattle
receipts $500; market steady. Texas
receipts 100: native beef steers, $3.50
@9.5O; yearling steers and heifers,
IS. 5O@9.5O cows. $5.O0@7.25; stock
ers and feeders, $5.5O@7.75; calves,
$6.OO011.25 Texas steers, $5.25@S.O0,
cows and heifers. $4.O0@6.O0.
Hog receipts 10000; market 5410c
higher. Mixed and butchers, 5000
$50; good to heavy, sS.85@S.90; rough
$S.1O6S.25; light, $s.65@S.S0; bulk,
$S.65@s.S5; pigs. $6.25@8.25.
Sheep receipts $500: market
steady. Ewes, s6.50@S.10; lambs,
s9.0o@11.4o; wethers, s8.oo@1o.oO.
Kansas City Live Stock.
KANSAS CITY, Feb. 29.-Cattle re-
ceipts 5000; market steady. Steers,
S6.50Wo.1o; cows and heifers. $4,000
$50; stockers ana feeders. $6.25Q
S.35; calves, S6.50911.00.
Hog receipts $4,000; market 10c
higher. Bulk, s3.25@S.55; heavy, SS.45
@8.65; medium. .,.o598.6O; light,
$S.10@s.45.
Sheep receipts 1900: market
steady, weak. Lambs, $10.60@11.10;
ewes, s7.25@s.o0; wethers, s5.5oW
1850.
Omaha Live Stock.
OMAHA, Feb. 29.-Cattle receipts
1000: market steady. Steers. $1,000
$50: cows and heifers. $4.25@7.25;
stockers and feeders, $7.4007.65;
calves. s7.25Q9.75; bulls and stays.
$5.O0@6.50.
Hog receipts 10000; market active,
100 higher. Bulk. $S.25@s.45: top,
1856.
Sheep receipts 10000: market
steady, lower. Yearlings, $9.25@9.75:
wethers, $7.25@S.oO; lambs. S1O.75@
HOO; ewes, s7.40@S.OO.
1 Chicago Produce.
CHICAGO, Feb. 29.-Butter-Extras
331Ac; frsts, .32@32hc: dairy extras,
2S@51c; dairy flrsts, 25@26c.
E~ggs-Firsts, 20A @21c; ordinary
firsts, 19h92Oc.
Cheese-Twins, 17A 91sc; Young
Americas, 1SA 019c.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-02-29
THE WEATHER.
IL. s. Department OF Agriculture,
Weather Bureau.l
Forecast.

For Keokuk and Vicinity: Probably
snow tonight and Wednesday. Colder
Wednesday.
For Iowa; Probably snow tonight
and Wednesday. Colder Wednesday
and northwest portion tonight.
For Missouri: Unsettled weather to-
night and Wednesday. Probably snow
or rain Wednesday. Warmer south
portion tonight. Colder northwest por-
ton Wednesday.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-02-29
80, 900 l. IN 80
TAKING FORT
Continued from page IL

WOun0Su.
Fort Douaumont, the dispatch said,
was bombarded for six hours before
it was finally wrecked. The French
occupants held their positions while
the fort was being blown down around
them and repulsed charge after charge
of the Brandenburgers, finally with
drawing, leaving heaps of German
dead in ron Of the forts.
French guns stationed near Bras,
destroyed more than forty German
field pieces which had been grouped
together in a heavy assault against
the French positions.
Attack is Shifted.
LONDON, Feb. 29.-SuddenIy shift
ing their attack, the Germans have
launched a heavy drive on Ferdun
from the eastward, aiming to squeeze
the French out of Verdun by a threat
of development.
The German war office this after
noon announced the capture Of the
villages Of ManheuIles and Champion,
eleven miles southeast of Verdun, and
the advance of the Whole German
front northeast, east and southeast of
Verdun and the capture Of about IT,
900 French prisoners.
me french war ONCE, reporting a
visible ~slackening Of the crown
princes onslaught north of Verdun,
admitted the loss Of Manheulles or
the verdun-Metz highway and con
firmed Berlin reports of heavy fight
ing in the Woevre region east of Yer
dun.
At the same time the Germans con-
tinue their Champagne Offensive.
The French war office admits that
French first line trenches have been
penetrated at several points.
10000 is German Loss.
LONDON, Feb. 29.-From Dutch
sources came reports today that 49,
600 Germans were killed in the front
al attacks upon Verdun fortress and
estimates tina the Germans have lost
at least $50 600 in killed and wounded
and missing since the smash began.
The frightful German losses Of life,
English military critics believe has
caused the kaiser to order a cessation
Of the massed assaults on the Verdun
forts and an attempt to take the fort
ress by a heavy attack from the east
The German official statement for
the first time revealed this afternoon
the extent Of the German operations
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Weather Conditions.

With an area OF high pressure NOV
ing from the British northwest in the
DakOtas, it is much colder from the
northern plains to the lakes. the
temperature falling to 10 below zero
at Bismarck and 6 below at st. Paul
last night.
The northwestern depression has
advanced to the central mountain re-
gion causing unsettled weather
throughout the west. and there has
been light snow in the northern and
rain in the southern districts from
the Rockies to the central valleys.
Local Observations.
Feb. Bar. Their. Wind Wth'r
% : p. NJ. 1884 2S Sc 1t Snow
% : a. nj. 5000 % s CTdy
Precipitation "a hours .O3 inches.
River stage, Z a. m. ! feet, 4 inches.
Change in "a hours, fall of 3 inches.
Mean temperature &c; highest, 20;
lowest. %: lowest last night, %.
FRED Z. GOSEWTSCH.
Observer.
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Chicago Seed Market
CHICAGO, Feb. 2S.-Rye-No. 2, soc.
Barley-62@7Oc.
Timothy-$4. 50@8.0 90.
Cover-$1. O0@20 90.
Omaha Butter Market.
limited Press Leased Wire Service
OMAHA. Neb, Feb. 29.-Butter,
1914 cents.
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Read The Daily Gate City.
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Read The Gate City Want Column
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MuIeS-WuIe meH dFe 6Ie"IJ =,
ccuraged over the way things turned
out the past week and shippers ars
better pleased with the returns the.
got. However, the situation does not
recommend plunging or careless spec
ulation, for conditions are a little un,
certain right at present and a gooa
liberal run is likely to overstock ths
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NO
DANGER FOR TRAVELLERS

fcontinued from page l.!
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Malone at New York to give clear
ance papers.
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Omaha Live Stock.

CHICAGO, Feb. 29.-Butter-Extras
32Mc; irsts, 32@32hc: dairy extras.
2S@51c; dairy f1rsts, 25@26c.
Eggs-Firsts, 20A gale; ordinary
firsts, 1917 92Oc.
Cheese-Twins, 17A@1sc; Young
Americas, 18A @19c.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-02-29

New York Money Market
NEW YORK, Feb. 29.--Money
CAL. TX percent
Six months, 3 percent
Mercantile paper, 3@31a percent
Bar silver London, 26 15-16d.
Bar silver New York, $3.50
Demand sterling, $4.76 ZIG.
Rock Island Argus., 1916-05-16
DANIEL \. CORkEN
IS LAID TO REST
St Mary's Church Filled With Sorrow
ing Friends 10 Pay Final Trib-
ute to Good Citizen.
CoRTEGE SEVERAL BLOCKS LONG
Rev. Peter kluck, Pastor. Speaks Fit
ting Eulogy to Life of Departed
Mrs. e. W. Shuey Called.

Seldom has a greater tribute been
paid to a citizen of Rock Island than
to the late Daniel H. Corken at the fu-
neral services held this morning at 8
O'Clock at St Mary's church The spa
cious house Of worship was filled with
SorTowing friends and relatives and
the Cortege was several blocks in
length. The floral tributes were beau
dful and numerous
Solemn high mass was said at the
church by Father Peter Kluck and he
was assisted by Father Kelly of St.
Mary's church of Moline and Father
Cleary Of St. Joseph's church Of Rock
Island.
Father kluck in his sermon spoke at
length on both the certainty of death
and the uncertainty as to when it would
occur, but that it was the duty of all
Christians to be prepared for the SOL
emn hour. A beautiful tribute was
paid to Mr.. Corken. the priest speak
ing Of him as a natural leader in his
community. He spoke of Mr.. Corken' S
life as an example and his good works
shown not only in his religious affilia-
tions but in his home, where he proved
a loving husband and father, and in his
everyday relations to life. Father
Kluck said that he could conceive no
finer tribute to Mr.. Corken than the at
tendance present, which was the larg-
est he had ever seen during his pasto-
rate at st. Mary's church.
The st. Mary's church choir sang.
Rock Island Argus., 1916-05-16

Burial was in Chippiannock cemetery.
The pallbearers were NJ. ]. McEniry,
David G. Thompson, C. J. Larkin, S. J.
Woodin, H. H. Robb and John F'lanni-
gan