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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-04
To Give Recital.

Miss Anne Shaw Saulkner of Chi
cago will give recital at the Con-
gregational church of Moline Monday
evening. The recital is one of the
winter series arranged by the school
teachers of Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-04
Farewen to Predecessor Reese.

A complimentary farewell celebra-
ton was given at the Rock Island
Turner hall Tuesday evening in honor
of Theo Rud Reese of Davenport, who
leaves shortly for Omaha to make his
future home. The event was a fitting
tribute to Mr.. Reese's % years of labor
in this locality in the interests of the
various German singing societies. The
three cities of Davenport, Rock Island
and Moline were well represented in
the gathering. The Davenport Turn
gemeinde presented Professor Reese
with a handsome gold watch charm,
the Davenport Maennerchor diploma
OF honorary membership, and the Rock
Island society remembered him with
a beautiful pearl handle umbrella.
There were speeches and songs, and
in his farewell address Papa" Reese
expressed the hope that the tri-cities
would be we'll represented at the
Omaha saengerfest next year, of which
he has been chosen director.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-04
Broadway Ladies, Aid.

The Ladies' Aid society of the
Broadway Presbyterian church will
meet in the church tomorrow after
noon at ESQ O'Clock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-04
ASKED TO join
A STATE LEAGUE
Augusrann May Become Mem
Der Northern Illinois Ora
tortcal Association.
TO EMBRACE SEVEN TEAMS
Annual Conresxs Proposed, the Win
ner 60 Tako Part in the Inter-
state Event.

An invitation was received yester-
day by Augustana college from the
Northern Illinois Oratorical associa-
ton to become a member of the asso-
citation and participate in the annual
oratorical contests which are held un-
der its auspices. The invitation came
from the president of the association
at Wheaton college and was address
ed to Miss Iva Pearce, instructor of
dramatic art at Augustana The ques-
ton will be taken up Immediately by
the college league.
Seven Colleges Included.
The letter stated that the associa-
ton had decided to invite two col
leges in northern Illinois to Join in
the league, the two institutions chosen
being Augustana and Eureka colleges.
The association is composed Of seven
colleges. Annual oratorical contests
are held between the colleges of the
association, the winner OF the contest
being chosen to represent the state of
Illinois In the interstate oratorical
contest.
Lombard Wants Debate.
~ lSNlCA AGAo oISO UGH 1CCSANCo OJ
DR.. Andreen from DR.. Lewis B. Fisher,
president of Lombard college, Gales
burg, asking for a debate with Angus
tana. The letter states that an inter
collegiate debating society has been
organized at Lombard this year and
they are anxious to meet Augustana.
Augustana has already one debate on
its hands with Bethany college this
year. and is negotiating for the for
nation Of a triangular debating league
with neighborfng colleges. In case the
leaue is organized it is improbable
that a debate can be held before next
year, in which event Augustana may
accept the invitation from Lombard TO
debate this year in addition to the
Bethany debate. There is plenty Of
good material at the college to turn
out two debating teams.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-04
THE ELITE.

Eighteenth street. between First and
Second avenues. Vaudeville at 8, 8 Nad
OII5 D. m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-04

1.-THE Wolff This Evening. - "The
Wolf" the powerful play of the Hud-
son Bay fur country by Eugene Wal
ter, which the Messrs. Shubert will
present at the Illinois this evening
with an all star cast, comes here from
brilliant successes at the Lyric the
alter in New York and at the Grand
opera house, Chicago. and a return
engagement in New York this season.
This drama, which is in three acts and
three scenes, possesses many novel
ties, end is fraught with intense hui
man interest. 1t is a story of the far
north. The treatment of the theme
the attempt of an American railway
engineer to betray the daughter OF a
Scotch settler with whom a young
F'rench-Canadian is in love--is han
died boldly yet skilfully by Mr. Wal
ter, VINO has provided at least one eli
max that takes rank with the most
thrilli2g ever devised for the American
stage. 1t is the duel in the dark, in
which the victor is only distinguished
by the glimmer of a match. The
Messrs. Shuhert have provided an all
star cast, each of the six characters
being ideally cast.
"Bu1co In Arizona."-Love, pathos,
treachery and retribution, with a final
happy outcome, are the main elements
of "Bunco in Arizona" a breezy COM
edy drama of the far southwest which
will appear at the Illinois next Satur-
day, matinee and night. The story IS
one of absorbing interest, interpreted,
by Miss Nae St. Clair as the star, sup-
ported by a first class company, with
realistic stage settings and mechanical
effects. The play is in four acts and
comprises a bright sunny afternoon at
Black Creek, Ariz., with a typical
western saloon, with miners, cowboys
and Indians; and exterior of a mine,
with machinery at the shaft in the
midst of the Rockies approached by Il
wooden bridge across a deep ravine,
a mountain pass of forestry and an In
dian camp and a fac smile OF typi-
cal ranch house.
Eleanor Robson in "The Dawn of To-
religion need not be sombre, unat-
ITaCIlVS SOTI OF IuiuS, is uOSL eIISCt-
lively demonstrated in Mrs. Burnett's
tine Dawn of Tomorrow the play N
which Eleanor Robson has scored her
biggest success at the Grand opera
house, Chicago. 1t has been claimed
by almost every conceivable sect OF
creed, old or new. established or mill
tant, as expressing most ideally the
principles upon which teach partic-
ular creed or sect--rests it's very foun-
dalton. And when it comes to a ques-
ton of analysis. one finds that those
underlying principles, claimed and &C
knowledged by all, consist of an I'M
bounded optimism. founded in faith.
not necessarily faith in specific God
and a Redeemer. but faith in a great
Primal and Creative Force. The voice
of this universal Truth as revealed n
this remarkable play, and seemingly
recognized as such by all. speaks
through the soul of a rude. unculturel
little wreck OF humanity. napeless
waif cf the London slums. IN the
chara scerization Of this embodiment
of untLtored optimism. the authoress
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-04
THE FAMTLY.

Second avenue, cast of Nineteenth
street. Vaudeville at 3. s and 0.15 .. m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-04
Latest Motion Pictures.

Friday matinee. Special ladies'
day. Saturday matinee, children's
day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-04
New York Stocks.

New York, Nov. 4.-Folowing are
the quotations on the stock market to
daV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-11
d 81

Regularly lcc I'D.
Despite the recent
advance in the price
of meats. we offer the
well known Armour's
Shield" Brand Hams
tomorrow at 12i2c a
pound. Fresh from
the 6 m o X g h o U s G.
Young corn-fed pigs
and extra sweet and
tender.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-10

knew they must play fair They elected
him year after year to fight their battles
Keefe is CLOSE to- most of the big
shippers Of the country. Not long ago he
was a guest at an important banquet OF
the Lake Carriers Association. which
controls the bulk Of the shipping Of the
Great Lakes.
Things have changed around here in
the last few years." he said that evening,
with a smile 1T wasn't 50 very long
ago that you couldn't shove a note from
the longshoremen under the door Of a
lake carriers banquet-rOom."
Keefe was the only one OF the vice
presidents OF the American Federation OF
Labor 20 oppose the pro-Bryan pro
gramme OF President Gompers. He did
not hesitate TO voice his opposition. The
Republicans made much OF this against
the attacks upon the labor record Of Mr..
Taft. Il was charged that Keefe was TO
receive a reward frOT the administration
for his support Of T 1T This Keefe de-
MED in some epigrammatic letters that
were little less vigorous than those issued
from higher sources
7 am a Republican. said Keefe 7
have been a Republican all my life
Every one that knows me knows that I
{ail 10 see why I should change my party
connection al this time"
His recent appointment has recalled
the campaign charge Those who know
Dan Keefe. however. do not believe that
the best gift the administration could Of
fer would tempt him 10 depart from his
own conviction
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-10
How Diamond. Burn.

Fru1n the Los Angeles Tines.
The jeweler at closing time was put
ting his diamonds in a huge safe But
why do you bother to do that, when two
watchmen walk the shop all night long,"
on account OF fire." the jeweler re-
piled. Diamonds are nothing but coal
carbon-they burn beautifully. Their
hardness makes Us think them inde-
structible, but as matter Of fact fire OF
diamonds would be the briskest, prettiest
thing in the world. Put handful Of dis-
monds on 4 plate and set a light TO them.
They will burn with a hard. gem-like
flame Till nothing is left. There viii be
no smoke. no SCOT, and at the end the
plate viii be as clean as though Just
washed-not the slightest particle even
OF ash VIII remain"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-10
AS 10 Fog.

From Judge
The Cape Cod man and the Londoner
we're travelling on the same train together
from Liverpool to the capital
Yes, said the Yankee, we DO have
considerable fog out our way. I've seen
it so thick that the landladies Of our sum
mer bOardin' houses could ladie II out
and Use 1t instead o whipped egg for the
heavy part of the foatin island"
We ave EN-. too. In London" said
his travelling companion. but our eli
mate IS 100 dirty TO permit Of our eatin'
IT, We burn so much soft coal. you see.
the fog gets packed full Of SCOT The only
thing We really can do with it is 10 cut it
up into blocks and use It instead Of peat
when we want a quick fire"
And the Yankee took out the little
American flag he wore in his button hole
and put il away IN his wallet
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-10
FAR-SIGHTED POLICY.
Pennsy Makes Provisions to Retire
Per Cent Collateral Notes.

Pennsy Makes Provisions to Retire
. Per Cent Collateral Notes.
The decision Of the management Of the
Pennsylvania Railroad to make early
provision for the retirement OF the com
pany's 5 per cent three-year collateral
notes. amounting to s6e,0O00o0, is favor
ably commented upon in local financial
circles.
The wisdom Of this policy is evident
from two points Of view Il viii enable
the company to reduce its fixed charges
and it viii, furthermore, clear the fnan-
cial field from the largest single out
standing short-term security now on the
long list OF that class The funded debt
Of thR Pennsylvania at the end Of 1857
was S270,S74.645. After the S68,c00.000 Of
notes shah have been taken up with the
bonds the net increase in authorization
VIII be so. 600 above the figures given.
making S2S1, 600 in round numbers as
the funded debt Of the company.
This does not include the SO. 90 Of
per cent bonds sold in April last az S.
simultaneously in New York and London
Nor does il include the 100000 Of Phila-
deIphia, Baltimore and Washington IS
sold late in December These two later
issues bring the Pennsylvania funded
debt I'D 10 1896, o09.000.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-10

Edward j. Shine was born IN Mound
City, H., February 19, 1855, and received
his education in the public schools OF
New York City. learned the trade Of
printing pressman in Martin p. Browns
Office, afterWard went 10 Buffalo, where
he was employed for eight years with the
Mathews Northrup Art Printing works
leaving there to take charge Of P P
ELEPHANTS printing Office. Oswego, " Y
He remained in Mr.. ELEPHANTS employ for
five years. receiving an appointment from
there 10 the Government Printing Office,
where he has been employed for the past
fifteen years
He is a member Of Washington Lodge.
No j.. B P O EIks. having served as
exalted ruled and district deputy grand
Nexalted ruler for the District OF Colum-
bia and the States Of Maryland and Della
ware.
Mr.. Shine is member Of Printing
Pressman's Union. No. ], representing
same as delegate 20 the Internal onaI
convention in Mobile. Ala, June. 1905.
Miss Caroline c. Josten reported for
duty Monday morning IN the monOtype
section as an emergency keyboard oD-
orator.
Evan J. Fuge has been appointed a
temporary keyboard operator in the
monotype section.
John n. Barr and Jacob Il. Stout re-
ported Tuesday morning for temporary
duty as keyboard operators IN the mono
type section
The Intermediary detail organized on
Monday n the DAY document section.
with hours from 70 a. ID. until $50 .. m.
is composed Of the following Desk
man. T. c. Saltzman: makers-up. Frank
" Lloyd and William II. Sweeney; i'm
poser. William McFarlane. compositions.
Philip CTossfeld, James 2. Small. Charles
A. Lucas. r G. Roberts. a J. McLauEh-
lin. Joseph Q. GaUlden, and Hugh p
Griffin. helper. George y. Lyons, and
labOrer. James z Ennis. Lunch hour,
20 80 p II.
John ". Watts has been appointed cas-
ter helper in the monotype section
Mr.. Scott Young. OF the monotype sec
ton, IS on the sick list.
Robert y PIymire reported for duty in
the usonotype section on Wednesday as
& compositor on the temporary roll
George P. Nichols president Of Bald-
more typographical Union and agent Of
the Union Printers Home, who recently
resigned from the Baltimore sun after
thirty years OF service on that paper 70
accept the management Of one Of the best
printing houses in the Monumental City.
was a visitor in Washington on Thursday.
Nick" is enthusiastic over the oppor-
tuuities Of his new field Of endeavOr, and
all who know him feel confident OF his
success.
Tom Franklin got the skiGdo vote Tor
president Of the Pressmen's Union at the
recent election-23
The old age pension fund OF the Inter
national Typographical Union. now IN The
hands Of Secretary Treasurer Brentwood,
exceeds considerably 10000
William c. Krause received 4 temporary
appointment as compositor last week. and
reported for duty in The monotype sec
ton.
Miss Mary L. knight has received
temporary appointment as keyboard
operator in the monotype section and re-
ported for duty Saturday morning
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-10

contains difficult passages such as are
found in coal mines There are also vaTi-
Gus Instructions similar 10 what would be
found in a mine after II had been wreck
ed by an explosion; also. dummies weigh
ing 80 10 200 pounds. representing asphyx-
lated miners. This room is filled with
deadly gas and a rescue corps Of men
who are being trained in the work enter
daily, clad in helmets which supply them
with oxygen while they work The men
remain in this chamber for two hours.
removing distractions, picking UP the
dummies. placing them on stretchers, and
carrying them away.
Registered by Machine.
There IS also in the room machine
which records the amount Of work man
may be expected to do while wearing one
Of those helmets. One-half Of the large
building in which this rescue room Is To-
Gated is used as an auditorium and sew
eral hundred miners and operatives have
watched the rescue drill through the
large glass windows which separate the
auditorium from the gas-filled chamber.
Although there has been but little oppor-
tUnity so far for the rescue corps 20
demonstrate its efficiency at the mines,
still il has done some good work
Once the helmeted men, while fighting
a mine FIRE, succeeded in bringing an IN
conscious man TO a place Of safety, where
he was given oxygen treatment and re-
covered his senses in a short time
It is not the intention Of the United
States government 10 furnish rescue
corps whenever there is a disaster. The
present corps was organized with the
idea Of encouraging the mine owners and
miners themselves 10 form such organI-
cations. Invitations have been Issued to
operators throughout the country to send
picked men TO the experiment station,
where they may watch the government
rescuers at work AID later so through
the same trimming themselves, In order
that they may gain the necessary con-
hdence in the use Of these helmets.
Already a number OF the large mining
companies have taken advantage Of this
invitation and are organizing rescue corps
at their mines, fully equipped with oxy-
gen helmets
In 1907 more than 5.12s men were killed
in the coal mines OF the country-a death
rate Of $50 for every loo men employed.
This IS from three to four times as many
men per Loo as are killed in any coal
producing country Of Europe.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-10
BEST HEIGHT FOR A NURSE.
Tall Ones More DiEnifed, but Plump
Ones Good Natured.

From the New 1Crk Pres
Whether hospital nurses should be tall
OF short is agitating such part Of the
medical profession as caters to the whims
OF society women Absurd though rhe
question seems, Il Is discussed in all seri-
business The head Of one institution
where young women are trained as nurses
reports she never has had a nurse sent
back by a patient as being too short in
tjmating objection has been made to tall
nurses. Yet she adds:
Sonnet ,n-es our patrons stipulate that
TIE nurses we send shall be tail and
strong. but that request invariably de-
ponds on the patients they are to attend.
There IS general impression that tall
nurses are the stronger but It by no
means follows that this IS so Experience
las often proved to our satisfaction that
The short nurse-Say about five feet two
inches-ls quite as strong as, If not
stronger. than her taller sister. 4 nurse
undoubtedly requires a fair amount Of
strength for lifting patients. but her
height nas really nothing 10 do with her
Capa bi;it5es for her profession What she
needs is good health as well as prof.
cheney In her work More often than not
the shorter woman enjoys better health
than the taller one. We are not likely TO
enforce any standard Of height for our
nurses. for the simple reason that It
would be unwise as well as unnecessary"
Most practitioners, especially so-called
society doctors" says a well-known New
York physician. favor the nures Of aver
age height rather than the tall one for
private patients. For hospital work my
personal view is that tall nurses have
the advantage because their height gives
them q certain amount Of dignity, which
stands them in good stead with certain
classes of patients On the other hand.
the plump little nurse is often physically
the stronger, and somehow she manages
to inspire more affection. This is because
as a rule she Is more cheerful end opti-
mistic. She is also very good-natured,
and, on the whole. gets on much better
when nursing patients in private ~fami-
ices. When it comes TO q question Of
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-10
Evidently Exaggerated.
Frum the e. -.

TON ne hoya Magazl0e
Among the begging letters recently re-
ceived st the Office Of benevolent so
eieJy was one running thus:
This unfortunate young man Is the
only son OF a widow, who died childIess.
and his earnings maintain his aged
father and infant brothers, whose sole
support he is
The secretary OF the society wrote on
the margin OF the epistle the following
note:
The circumstances Of the case are
evidently exaggerated
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-10
ron the Cleveland Plain Dealer.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer
These wells the women folks are wear
ing, all nailed down tight under their
chins. are a great boon for US. all right.
all right" said an East End grocer
Women. you know. are the greatest
people On earth to come in and sample
things They'll take a taste Of this and
q taste of that while you're wrapping I'd
something for them, and the first thing
you know they've eaten up about a
neckel's worth OF stuff
We can't say anything TO a woman.
particularly those that are good Gus
toners. Now we don't have to- I
haven't seen a woman taste anything in
the store for month OF so. Those wells
are put on so tight that the only way
they can sample anything would BE 10
take it through a straw
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-10

skill, however. Il would be idle 70 pre-
tend that height made any difference
Some hospital surgeons hold the view
that the tall nurses are disposed to take
their profession more seriously than the
short ones. but I think il is more a ques-
ton OF temperament than anything else 80
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-10
Japan's Feast of the Dolls.
From the Bohemian Magazine.


In Japan the famous Feast Of Dolls &C
ours on the third day Of the third month
the year. The festival lasts three days.
and all the treasured dolls Of each family
are brought forth for exhibition to in
vited guests. after which they are re-
turned to their customary resting place
amid the stored valuables in a fireproof
vault.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-10
Clearly Not.

From the Chicaso Tribune.
Physician-What are your habits as re-
CARDS outdoor recreation2
Haggard Caller-I haven't time for that.
doctor You see, I have to ride two hours
every day on one Of the interurban rails
way lines and
Physician Chastity interruptingl-H a
II isn't exercise you need. anyhow.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-06-22

provements of no value to authorize
public opinion anywhere to reject ex-
merit Judgment on the projects of ILL
advised enthusiasm. The judgment OF
the department must be taken also as
to the probable cost of proposed works.
They may not know precisely, but no
body knows any better.
the interests of trade demand or would
make use of a given Improvement, we
must look to the general sense of the
people and the special foresight OF
statesmen. The fact that the railroads
have been able to take trade away from
imperfectly developed water courses
does not justly make the remnant
measure for the demand for improve
ment.
The whole commerce that might
make it's way through its various trl-
butaries and finally down the Missls-
sippi is to be taken into account, rather
than that which now follows the OBJ
structed channel. The United States
cannot be so different from other coun-
| tries that slow and heavy traffic will
continue to follow railroads when a
cheaper and easier water route is open
ed to it.
With increasing population and con-
gestion of railroads, waterways will
become an absolute necessity of traffic,
as the keenest railroad men In the
country perceived a few years ago. 1t
is high time to construct them for the
future if not for the present.