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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-20
DAZZLING SOCIETY BALL.
Goldfish Caught by Guests and Song
Birds Marble at Dsbutante's Debut.

Goidnsh Taught by Guests and Song
Birds MARBLE at Dsbutante's Debut.
With loosed song birds fiuttering
about in the rare exotic foliage and
shimmering goldfish swimming in real
pools, Miss Dorothy Randolph of Phil
adelphia, one of the most feted and
petted debutantes of the season, made
her debut the other night at ball Civ
en- at the Bellevue Stratford hotel in
Philadelphia by her father, Philip S. p.
Randolph. says the New York Ameri-
can.
Conservative estimates place the cost
of the affair at S150,O0O, far above any
thing of the kind that has gone before,
exceeding the famous butterfly ball of
Miss Paul by about $4,000. The scene
was beautiful woodland, with rustic
bridges over real pools and imitation
ones of mirrors, surrounded by won
derful plants and flowers. Fountains
were flowing, canaries warbling In the
foliage and all kinds Of goldfish swim
ming in the miniature ponds and
streams. Twelve hundred guests were
unanimous in the opinion that the
whole thing was exquisite"
Departing from precedent in some
other affairs of the kind, the little sing
ers were carefully attended to.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-20

Il never will forget the day saw
him starting down to the river with
the old fellow l thought possibly
Fred was going for a swim, and had
taken Rover along to watch his
clothes. But | soon discovered my
mistake, for, though l was quite a
good distance away, l could see the
boy stop and pick up a big rock.
II wondered what was going on. l
knew it must be something unusual,
so | watched.
Il saw Fred Wilson stoop and tie
a rope around Rover's neck. On
the end of the rope was the rock.
And then saw the boy start TO push
the dog off. l couldn't see the rope
slip from the dogs neck and tangle
around Fred's leg, but saw boy and
brute go over the bridge together
and sink In the rapidly running
current, and I made for the scene
of the disaster as fast as l could.
Neither boy nor dog were drown
ed. Nor can l ever forget what
Fred Wilson told his father that
evening, when asked why Rover
hadn't been made away with.
Papa said he. 4 tied the rope
| around Rover's neck, but when 1
! went to push him off it got tangled
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-20

left over 5000 Light 5.15@4.42, mix
ed and butchers 4.10@4.50. good heavy
4I0Q45G, rough heavy 4.20G425.
Cattle market opened steady, Toe
Tower.
Sheep market opened steady.
Hogs at Omaha 5000. cattle 1900.
Hogs at Kansas City $4,000, cattle H.
009.
Hog market closed active at early
prices. Light 4.15d4.45. mixed and
butchers 4,2564.55. good heavy 42O0
4.55, rough heavy 4.20@4.25.
Cattle market closed weak. Beeves
3.G5 GG20. cows and heifers 1.40@4.G5,
stockers and feeders 2.5G@4.65.
Sheep market closed steady.
Northwestern receipts-Minneapoli
today 600. last week 453, last year 800
Duluth, today 81, last week 81, last
year 50.
Liverpool opening cables-Wheat 1
Il. TO 1la d. lower. corn 4 lower.
liverpool closed-Wheat / SLOWER,
corn Il to lower.
Visible supply of grain-Wheat. de-
crease G55,00o, corn increase $4,000,
oats increase 100000.
Export clearances-Wheat and flour,
250 ,000; corn, 1900.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-20

A census of the bird population is
badly wanted by the United States
biological survey, and it is quite likely
one will be attempted, says Wash
ington correspondent of the New York
Globe. Almost every other kind of
United States, but thus far there has
never been count of the robins. the
swallows, the sparrows, the bluejays
and other pathological varieties.
Nobody has the faintest idea how
many birds are in the United States or
what kind of birds are the most numer-
GUS. There are various substantial
reasons, as the officials of the biolog-
ical survey say. why bird census
should be taken, and 1t is expected the
necessary authority and whatever
money is needed for the task will be
asked of congress when the regular
appropriation for the agricultural de-
partment, of which the biological sur
vey is part. is made up.
Protection of the birds of the coun-
try in much more effective fashion
than is now afforded is the object back
of the proposed bird census. Now,
there is little means of knowing what
is happening to the birds of different
species, whether one is increasing or
diminishing in numbers Nor can 1t be
reckoned whether certain species are
as numerous as is economically advan-
tageous
Many birds are of value to the farm
er and to humankind generally. and
scientists who make study of the
subject are able to say about how
many there should be per acre or to
any given stretch of territory for the
purpose of doing the most good and
the least injury. If there is to be bet
ter protection for birds, it will be
worth while to know all possible about
the number there are in the country of
different varieties.
Already a start has been made to-
ward enumeration of the birds 1t has
been made in Indiana. under the direc-
ton of Professor Forbes, well known
In biological circles. 1t has to be done
by observation from one end of the
state to the other, seeing for them
selves how numerous relatively are
the different varieties and consulting
with residents freely as to the number
of birds observed about farmhouses
and other residences, the number OIL
mating pairs and the like.
The different states are doing a great
deal for bird protection, but there still
bers are ruthlessly slaughtered. One o.
the chief instrumentalities for killins
Off birds are the italian colonies Ia.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-20

will be held in the church at 7:30, fol-
lowed by a meeting of the Sunday
school teachers
The choir will meet for rehearsal
Thursday evening
Saturday afternoon at 1 the confirm
alton class will meet in the church.
First Methodist.-This evening there
will be an entertainment in the church
given by the blues" to the reds at
6 O'Clock The reds" will meet at the
home of Mrs. ]. F. Robinson at and
go in body to the church. All men,
bers of the Sunday school will be adj
mitted free, but non-members will be
charged a small admission fee. The
reds" were victorious in a recent Sum
day school contest and are given the
reception by the blues"
f.. Prayer services will be held Tuesday
and Wednesday evenings at 1880. Fol.
lowing the Wednesday evening serv.
ice r. H. Rober will organize a chorus
and all singers will be welcome to join
| this chorus.
Thursday evening at 1880 evangelis
tic services will be begun by E. d
Smith of Chicago and will continue in
definitely. Mr.. Smith assisted in the
recent convention of the Y. NJ. C. A
in this city and was member of the
lquartet that assisted in the services
He will be assisted by R. H. Rober as
,singer.
The Ladies' Aid society will hold
coffee at the home OF Mrs NJ. E
Sweeney, sol Twentieth street, Frida,
afternoon at 8.
Zion Lutheran This evening tn,
Young Peoples society will meet a
the home of A. G. Anderson, $50,
Eighth avenue
Wednesday evening at 7:45 services
will be held in the church
Thursday evening DR.. S. G. Young
ert will deliver an address in tn,
church on his trip to Sweden. Tn,
Svea chorus and quartet viii sing.
Saturday afternoon the confirmation
class will meet in the church.
Grace lutheran.-The Acme societ,
will meet this evening at the home O
Miss Leona Westman, 81 Fourth ave
nue., Moline
Tomorrow evening at 7:30 the annua
congregational meeting will be held II
the church.
:. Friday evening prayer services vii
be held in the church at s.
United Presbyterian.-The Ladies
Mission society will meet this evenin
| with Mrs. c. E. Bryan, 1925 Ninth ave
nue..
The Kate Hill Mission society wi
5 meet tomorrow evening at the HON
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-20

"All right" responded Uncle. 9TH
tell you about Fred Wilson's Rover.
When Fred Wilson reached three
years of age, his father brought
home as a birthday present a little
black Newfoundland puppy to which
the name Rove. was given. Boy and
dog were practically, what you
might call, raised together. And,
though the dog grew more rapidly
than Fred, and before so very long
was large enough to ride on, the
time came when the boy began to
and Rover became inseparable play
mates. If the boy went fishing or
swimming. Rover went along. If
Fred's mother sent him to market,
the dog carried the basket. When
Fred played fire engine, Rover pull
ed the wagon. In fact, there was
| very little any dog could do, even
| to standing abuse, that that Wilson
| Newfoundland didn't 60 through in
/ the course of his young and middle
| aged experience.
"But,-and here's the dirty part
| of it,-dogs as well as men have
| to get DID, the only difference be-
| ing that the poor old dog hasn't got
! any money in the bank, and Is to-
tally dependent upon humans,
, whose faithful friend he has been,
for too often his quite hazardous
support.
| Well. anyhow, Wilson's Rover
| got old. He got the mango. He
was rapidly growing blind. Alto
gether he was pretty nearly all in,
when one day Fred's father told him
to put the old fellow out of his mis-
cry. And, because hiss father told
him SO to do, Fred thought 1t right
and proper; although his heart
thumped when he considered the
best and most painless plan of get
ting rid of old Rover, his playmate
for many years. Long he thought
1t over; and finally, because he had
heard that drowning is the easiest
death. decided he would drown the
dog.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-20
New York Stecke.

New York. Jan. 90 Following are
the quotations on the market today:
Gas S6h, L. p. 12GH. U. S. Steel
preferred 93%, L. S. Steel common
3O9s, Reading 1oS5s, Rock Island pre-
ferred 2712. Rock Island common 1872,
Southern Pacific 1873, n Y Central
100h. Missouri Pacific 1874. L. & n.
l0015. Smelters 65k, C. F. /. 21A,
Canadian Pacific 15O1a, Illinois Central
1872. Penna 115%, Erie 15A. c. & o.
3112, B. R. T. 46. B. & o. S91s, Atchi-
son 70, Locomotive 1885. Sugar 1871,
St. Paul 116, Copper Sly, Republic
Steel preferred 70as, Republic Steel
common 1874, Southern Ry. 10h,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-20
Dogs Wonderful
Fidelity Even Though
Mistreated for His Devotion.

BILE. The dog slept behind the stove.
1t was bitter winter.
"One particularly cold day my
friend was called to the city; the
cause of his call necessitating a stay
overnight. 1t fell to my lot to look aft
er things. When it came time to retire
l had banked the fire and done as
many things as l could remember
having seen him do. But, this par
ticular night was so particularly cold
l purposelys neglected closing the
door between studio and bedroom
81 don't know what time 1t was
when l was awakened. l didn't stop
to look at my watch. was too
much taken up with the cause and
manner of my awakening. For, with
the covers partly pulled off my right
shoulder in the dim light Of the
low-turned lamp | perceived the dog
Juggling at my sleeve. Lightly, mind
you; no fuss or noise about it at
all. 1t was more like what I have
| always imagined an Indian still
| alarm to be.
Realizing there must be some po-
| tent cause for such action on the St.
| Demands part, l gathered my wits
| as quickly as possible, and, turn
ing up the lamp, followed the dog
| into the studio, where the cause
for alarm was soon plainly visible.
| Mr.. Wild Cat had almost broke Jail.
A corner of the wire netting was
| loosened and bent over to nearly
sufficient extent to allow him to es-
cape. And, despite the interrupt
ing presence of me and the light, he
seemed fully disposed to continue
in his efforts to get out and mix up
with anything or anybody"
| What did you do, Uncle Joe?'
asked George. Jr., anxiously.
Il stuck the poker deep into the
banked fire and let 1t get red hot
while the dog stood guard at the
cage. While the poker was heating
II hunted up hammer and staples
and after Mr.. Wild Cat had had &
dose OF hot poker down his throat
repaired the break and took the
faithful dog with me into the bed
room and closed the door. For, al
though l didn't care how much an!
of the stuffed models were cheweC
up, l didn't think it would be fail
to a fine Barry, st. Bernard to b,
subjected to the strain of figh
in the dark with an escaped wilt
cat"
Please, go on, Uncle Joe! Dom
stop there" pleaded George, Jr.'
Tell US another one.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-20
~" ELL us some dog Stories"
pleaded George, Jr., whose
interest had been greatly

k<" ELL us some dog stories,
pleaded George, Jr., whose
III interest had been greatly
excited by the fact that
Uncle Joe had hurt his hand in de-
Tense of a mistreated dog.
II could tell you many" respond
ed Uncle; "for, a dog is the most
faithful friend of man. III treated
and abused though he may be. his
affection lasts till death of dog or
master. And somehow or other, l
always seemed to like dogs And,
somehow or 't'other,' dogs always
seemed to like me.
Many authentic instances there
are OF dogs having been found dead
through starvation, caused by con-
slant watching at a masters grave.
Il knew of one such instance. A
variety performer had trick dog
which was his main stock in trade.
The man drank, and sometimes his
dates were cancelled on account of
the poor grade of performance he
provided as entertainment for the
audience. And, invariably the man
blamed it on the dog. On all such
occasions he beat the poor animal
numerically. Still the dog chung
to him. And when the last final
spree came and left a corpse in it's
wake, those members of the theatre
cal profession, playing in Denver at
the time, who made up the contribu-
tfon to bury the body of the de-
ceased master, noticed a dog follow
ing the hearse to the cemetery. But
no one noticed the same dog coming
back. He didn't come back. He
stayed. He was later found dead on
the performers grave.
"As an incident to illustrate the
Intelligence and fidelity of the ST.
Bernard i will tell you of what hap
pened to me not so very many years
ago. l was stopping for the time
being with An artist friend of mine
whose speciality was animal paint
ing. He occupied two rooms, using
the larger as a studio and the small
er as bedroom; and, at the time,
among his living models was q mag
nif1cent st. Bernard, of the Barry
strain, and a Gagged wildcat, which,
though young, was the largest l have
before or since see That cat was
certainly a mangiiicent specimen of
Felis rufa; with a spread of Jaws
enormous, and as wicked a looking
forepaw and claws as can we'll be
imagined. His quarters consisted
of dry goods box, it's one open side
Melted with stout wire mesh, and
reposing on an infrequently used ia
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-20
THE MARKETS..

Chicago, Jan. 20.-Following are the
market quotations today:
Wheat.
May. 1919, 1O25s, 1915, 1925.
July, 973s, $685., 97A, SO.
September. 94h, 95A, 941s, 80.
Corn.
May, 60, cog, 597s, COZ.
July. 5Ss4, 59H, 5S5s, 591s.
September, 5S%, 5Szs, 5S3s, 5S%.
Oats.
May, 5S7s, 54H. 81, 54H.
July, Al, 47as, AZ, 47A.
September, 1855, 39A, 1915, SO.
Pork.
January, closed 1885.
May. 1880, f3,42, 1880, 1887.
Lard.
January. 772, IT'S, 7.72, 7.75.
May, 500, sos. 500. SOP.
Ribs.
January. closed 6.S2.
May, 7.07, 7.12. 7.05, 7.12.
Receipts today-Wheat "a, corn 727
oats PIP, hogs $4,000, cattle $4,000
sheep $4,000.
Estimated receipts Tuesday-Whea
4G. corn 500. oats 243. hogs 10000.
Hog market opened strong. Hog
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-20

CONTINUED From Page Flve.)
hold a business and social meeting in
the lecture room of the church.
Wednesday evening prayer services
will be held in the church. The pas
tor, Rev. Marion Humphreys, Will De
gin series of bible readings on the
book of Revelations.
Friday afternoon the Woman Home
and Foreign Mission society VIII meet
with Mrs. Hoppe, 1880 Fourth avenue
First Swedish Lutneran.-There will
be a mission meeting in the First
Swedish church, Moline tonight.
Tuesday the Willing Helpers will
meet with Miss Selma Rosene, 52l
Eighth street.
Wednesday evening prayer services
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-20
FROM THE ANTILLES.

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Bene.
fits City Councilman at
Kingston, Jamaica.
w. O'Reilly Fogarty, who is mem,
Der of the city council at Kingston,
Jamaica, West Indies, writes as fol
lows: "One bottle of Chamberlain S
Cough Remedy had good effect on a
cough that wac giving me trouble and
l think should have been more quick
ly relieved if had continued the rem
edy. That it was beneficial and quick
in relieving me there is no doubt and
it is my intention to obtain another
bottle" For sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-20
BLOWS FROM "THE BIG STICK
How the President Welded 1t In Day
at the White House.

Entirely as matter of interest in
President Roosevet's activities it is
pointed out that in the five letters he
wrote on Jan. 4 he has rebuked and
praised a greater aggregation of per-
sons than would be supposed from a
cursory reading, says Washington
correspondent of the New York Her
aid. In all he wrote two cpistles to
the secretary of the navy and one each
to the secretary of war, the chief of
staff and the house committee on mil
itary affairs.
Here is n partial list of those indi-
Gated in acroStic form:
alebearers m the army.
II orses in the army.
E xaggerators of facts in both.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-20
LOCAL MARKET CONDITIONS.

Today's Quotations on Provisions, Live
Stock Feed and Fuel.
Rock Island, Jan. 20.-Following are
the wholesale quotations on the market
today:
Provisions and Produce.
Eggs-Fresh, 23c
Live Poultry - Spring chickens, Sc
per pound; hens, per pound. &c: ducks,
per pound, &c to Sc; turkeys per pound
15c; geese per pound &c to 81.
Butter-Dairy, 23c to 24c.
Lard-10c
Vegetables = Potatoes, Soc; onions,
75c.
Live Stock.
Hogs-s4-o0 to $40.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-20

of Mrs. Amanda Henderson, 1925 First
street,
The Ladies' Sewing society will
meet with Mrs. c. Keller, 100 First
avenue, Friday afternoon
Wednesday and Friday evenings
evangelistic services will be conducted
in the church by Rev. ]. L. Vance.
Spencer Memorial Methodist The
bible class will meet in the church
tomorrow evening
| Wednesday evening prayer services
will be followed by a meeting of the
Sunday school teachers.
| Tuesday evening the bi-monthly meet
ling OF the young mems class will be
held in the church. 1t will be followed
by social hour, and refreshments will
be served. All young men of the com
munity are welcome.
Friday cottage prayer service viii
be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs
Nv. C. Peck, 1902 Fortieth street.
Trinity Episcopal.-Trinity guild viii
meet with Mrs. r. II. Dart, 141 Twenty
lsecond street Wednesday afternoon a
1880.
The bible class will meet in the
choir room Friday evening at 7:45.
+ Edgewood Baptist.-Prayer meeting
will be held Thursday evening at 100
Friday evening the ladies of the churcl
will give an oyster supper which vii
be open to the public.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-20
Airship to Carry Hundred.

Count Zeppelin intends shortly to
construct an airship capable Of carry
ing 100 passengers, says special Der
lin cable dispatch to the New York
Times. His last airship. 1877 yards long
and Is yards In. diameter, carried
IL passengers and $500 pounds of
ballast The new airship will have to
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-20

w. C. T. U. Meetng-1ne monthly
meeting of the Woman's Christian
Temperance Union will be held tonror-
row afternoon at the home of Mrs. S.
]. Woodin, 922 First avenue. The topic
for the afternoon discussion will be
"The Rights of Children.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-20

around my leg and I went over with
him, and when / came up l found
we were both in the whirlpool just
below the bridge. The rock was aw-
fully heavy and / believe 1 would
have drowned If it hadn't been for
Rover helping me to one of the
bridge supports, to which ] chung
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-20

with his assistance until 1 could I'M
tangle the rope and let the rock
sink. He saved my life, papa. Can't we
keep him until he dies, and then
bury him right?'"
What did Mr.. Wilson say?" ask
ed George Jr.
what could he say?" answered
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-20

be only twentysix yards longer and
three yards greater in diameter for his
carrying capacity to be increased suf-
ticiently to carry 100 persons.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-20

D esk warriors who love ease.
o Ulcers who agitate.
w riters who make fun of riders.
N avail bureaus that quarrel.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-20

c commander of the Solace.
o Ulcers too fat to ride.
NJ agazines that exaggerate.
E xperts who disagree.
8 ailors who grated prize money.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-20
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s hips that are faulty.
7 roops that are lacking.
/ nformers that are "mendacious,"
c liques that are numerous.
K ickers that abound.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-20
<~

B rownson, who was Childish"
/ Interiors who don't obey.
G enerals who don't Cooperate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-20

In Honor of Birthday.-A company of
16 girl friends surprised Miss Augusta
Webb at her home in South Rock ISL
and Saturday afternoon in honor of her
ninth birthday anniversary. The chill
dren had a merry afternoon playing
games and supper was served. The
little hostess was remembered with
many pretty gifts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-20
Successful Coffee for vilIa.-The VI

Successful Coffee for ViIIa.-The Viz
la guild Saturday afternoon gave a
coffee at the home of Mrs. T. H. Dolly,
931 Twentieth street from . to 6. The
affair was largely attended and most
successful in every particular. The
proceeds will be applied to the fund
for the furnishing of the new Villa par
lors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-20

ris-Race.-Dr. R. B. Williams yes
terday afternoon at o'clock at the
parsonage of the First Methodist
church officiated at the marriage of
Harry c. Norris and Mildred Race both
of this city. Mr. Norris is an electri-
clan employed by the Peoples Power
company. They, will make their home
|on Fifth avenue and Twenty-third
street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-20
SOCIAL AFFAIRS.

[Society news, written or telephoned
to the society editor of The Argus, will
be gladly received and published. But
in either case the identity of the sender
must be made known, to, insure relia-
bility. Written notices must bear sig
nature and address
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-20

Please, go on, Uncle Joe! DON
stop there" pleaded George, Jr.
Tell US another one.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-20
IN THE CHU 'cHEs.

(continued From Page Five)
The national prohibitionist. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1907-1911, 1908-06-11
The Cumberland Church Affirms Prohibition

CoRs1cANA, TEXAS, May 25-(Special CORE
spondence)- 1.-The Cumberland Presbyterian Gen
eral Assembly, in session here, has adopted the
1--WE view with much pleasure the onward and
we report to this General Assembly the fact that
the cause of temperance in every quarter of our
nation is advancing. Oklahoma, Georgia, Ala
bama, Mississippi and other states have lately
taken their stand upon the side of Prohibition,
and the question of Prohibition is now being
agitateu in Kentucky, Tennessee, Texas and
other states. We submit that our Cumberland
Presbyterian people throughout these United
States valiant soldiers in the army of Pro-
hibition and that they at all times and under
all conditions give their most hearty support to
the of temperance and Prohibition"