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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-08
Casts for Comedies.

The Epworth league of the Metho-
dist church at Milan will give two
comedies at the town hall next Fri
day evening at o'clock. The pro-
ceeds are to be paid on a pledge
made toward the church expenses for
the year.
The Wrong Box" is a story of
several girls who open a box not
intended for them and their maneu-
vers and difficulties make quite an
interesting tale. There are two acts
in this play, and the cast is as fol-
lows:
Madam Primley, seminary precep-
tress ... Mrs. Bertha David
Alethea Roberts . Katherine White
Julia Cavandish =. Irene Saupaugh
Harriet Rankin ..... Elma Smith
Vera Garland .... Ruth Ruge
Maude Ferguson 49,. Florence Hull
Louise Reed ... Edith Guldenzopf
Sara O'Brien ....... Faye HOugh
DIR. Hipp, the HypnOtizern is
farce in one act. The doctors mis-
fortunes and the surprising eXper-
fences of his two servants. Birdie
and Felix, produce considerable fun
at their expense. The following
characters are included in this play:
DR.. Imp .............. Allen Eddy
Felix. a s"rvan: " Alfred Mosher
Birdie. a servant .... Ruth Ruge
John Jellytish. COuntryman ....
..... Robert Nichols
Mary Ann Mullins, mother-in-law
BerniCe Hull
Angelina Antique. old maid
............. Florence Hull
Tom Footlights. an actor .......
.......... ...... Joel NlchoIs
BronchO Ben. cowboy ..........
.. Stanley Wilson
Policeman . Warren Caldwell
The pianist for the evening is Miss
Grace Holcomb and Mrs. c. l.. Lutes
of this city is the director.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-08
TORONTO DOES NOT
LIKE P. A. Y. E. CARS
Mob Violence Result of Company's
Using inadequate Rolling
stock.

Toronto. Dec. S.-SerioVs riotinE oc-
CURED last night following a mass
meeting of protest against the intro.
ductiOU Of pay-as-r ou-entcr cars by the
street railway company. \ car install
ID on the principal lines two weeks
ago caused general dissatisfaction be-
cause tho company failed 20 provide
proper cars. \ mass meeting call was
issued by the board Of control through
Mayor Gcary. and was intended %
voice lawful protest against the iuuo-
yaiion. Many fiery speeches were
made. and OH leaving the building the
audience became q mob.
They wrecked a dozen cars. and
dragged off conductors and motormcn.
Police were unable 10 control the situ-
alton
Mayor Gcary personally appealed 10
the mob. but his advice was iguSrod
until a late hour. when the crowd tircd
out.
Twelve cars were demolished AMI
the windows i'm 100 others we're
smashed Eighteen persons were in
jured. more seriously.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-08
SoUlc-DUtCher.

The marriage OF Dr.. Earle \. Soule
Of this city &c Miss Laney NJ butcher
daug.ter of Mr.. and Mrs Jerome
butcher Of White Sulpher Spring, Lin
wood. took place yesterday morning
ar 10 O'CLOCK at the nome of the bride,
Rev. J L. Vance os Tho United Presby-
terrain church officiating. The bride
wore 4 handsome gown Of cream white
French novelty cloth. made in one
piece effect, with yoi,= and sleeves
of Irish poin, lace, and trimmed with
the Irish lace. while she carried brides
roses. There were no attendants. The
music announcing the coming of the
bridal couple was played by Miss Ma
rlie Waruecke Of Davenport and
PARTY Of relatives and friends witness
ed the ceremony. After the wedding
there was an elaborate breakfast
served by Mrs. Herman Meyer at the
LinVoc1 inn, where the large dining
room had been profusely decorated for
the occasion with the Christmas reds
and e. Gems. Boughs Of evergreen
from the LinwOod trees were used
with the colOrs while the breakfast ia
BILE decoration, the ices and cOnfec-
tons carried out the brides chosen
colors of white and pink, Covers were
laid ICr IS.
Dr. and Mrs. Soule left on the noon
train for wedding trip in the east
The going away dress of the bride
was Of navy blue cloth tailored, with
which she wore a blue beaver hat
trimmed with gold and plumes.
DR.. Soule and his bride will be at
home after Jan. Is. at 1911 Four
teentn street The bride is a popular
young woman of a we'll known family
in Linwood. while DR.. Soule is one of
the FracticinS physicians of Rock Is
land.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-08
DIETZ DEFENSE IN A ROW
President OF Committee Admits split
Over DRrrow's Services.
Milwaukee,

Milwaukee, Dec. y. - George
Schhtcs, president Of the D.etz de-
tense fund committee, admits there is
a serious breach in the ranks Of the
committee. The primary cause OF the
rupture, he SAYS. was over securing
ClarslCe barrow to defend Dietz. Dar-
row. according TO Schultcs. refused to
appear in the case unless he was paid
$4,000 in cash in advance for his ser
vices. Schuitcs also ascribes the re-
puted break between D.etz and his al
torne o the activity OF certain mem
bers of the committee who are now i'm
Hayward. Miss Elmyra DictZ, with
her Srothers. Clarence and Leslie, left
Hayward Tuesday night for MilwaG-
kee, Int have stopped at Madison.
where they are to confer with the at
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-08
WORK WEAKENS THE
KIDNEYS.
Doan's Kidney Pills Have Done Great
Service for People Who Work
in Rock Island.

Most Rock Island people work ev-
cry day in some strained, unnatural
bending constantly over
desk-riding on jolting wagons or
cars-doing labortOus housework;
lifting, reaching or pulling, or try
ing the back in a hundred and one
other ways. All these strains tend to
wear, weaken and injure the kid
neys until they fall behind in their
work of filtering the poisons from
the blood. Doan's Kidney Pills cure
sick kidneys. put new strength in
bad backs. Rock Island cures prove
it.
Mrs. E. Vandeburgh. 500 First
avenue. PIX Island, -. says.
"Doan's Kidney Pills have been used
in my household on several occa-
sions with the. best of results. Re-
Gently a member of the family suf-
fered from a weak back and pains
in the kidneys, the trouble no doubt
being caused by heavy lifting.
Doan's Kidney Pills were procured
at the Harper House Pharmacy and
it required but few doses to bring
relief. [ know that this remedy lives
up to the claims made for it"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the Unit
ed States.
Remember the name = Doans -
and take no other.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-08
Her SOth Birthday.

Mrs. Sarah A. zimmerman, 1910
Sixth avenue, Moline, celebrated her
S0th birthday anniversary Tuesday
and was one of the happiest women
in Moline when letters and cards of
congratulations poured in and
friends came to wish her many more
happy birthday anniversaries and to
extend their congratulations. These
letters and cards came from all over
the United States and from many
friends. During the afternoon
group of ladies, members of the
Ladies Aid society of the FIRST Meth
odist church of which Mrs. Ammer-
man is a member, called on her and
enjoyed a social time and tea. Rev.
ID. 5. NcCown, pastor of the church,
was among the callers of the day. a
family reunion was one of the hap
piest gatherings of the day when
a Z o'clock dinner was served. Those
who gathered included Mrs. Ammer-
mans children and grand children.
Those who gathered for the occa-
sion were: Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Am
norman of Moline: W. P. Ammer-
man of Rock Island, his wife and
and Mrs. \. Il. zimmerman and Miss
Mary Calhoun. a friend, of Cam
bridge, c. r. zimmerman and Miss
NJ. Z. zimmerman of Moline. y hand
some birthday cake on which was de-
signed in candied cherries the figure
so" and which held two rows OF
burning candles. so in number. was
a delightful surprise TO Mrs. Ammer-
man and added TO the attractiveness
of the prettily decorated table. Mrs.
zimmerman, although she has reach
cd q venerable age. is very active and
she enjoys remarkably good health.
She will leave with her daughter,
Miss zimmerman. for the south fol-
lowing the holidays. going TO spend
the winter with friends n Pensa-
cola. Fla.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-08
MIDDLEMAN is
GIVEN BLAME
Secretary Wilson Exonerates
Farmer in Connection With
High Prices.
HE GETS BUT ABOUT HALF
Proper Method of Decrease Cost of
Living Is to Buy and Sell on
Cooperative Plan.

Washington. Dec S.--A solution of
the high cost of living problem is of
fered in the annual report of Secretary
of Agriculture Wilson, made public
today.
Secretary Wilson says it is the mid
dleman who is responsible for high
prices, and he adduces figures to sup
port his claim Elimination of the
middleman. he adds. by means of farm
ers' cooperative selling organizations
and consumers cooperative buying as
sociations working in harmony will not
only reduce prices the consumer has
to pay, but increase farmers profits
and equalize prices all over the coun-
try so that producers everywhere will
get a fair share of profit.
Prices Stay Up.
In the face of the fact that prices for
produce of all kinds were generally
regarded as extortionately high this
year. the secretary points out that
farm crops were the largest in the his
tory of the country Their toal value
reached the stupendous figure of near
ly $4,000, GoOC0o
The official figures on the various
crops are as follows:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-08
is BUT ONE INDICTMENT
Mercer County Grand Jury Holds
Colored Woman fer Shooting.

Aledo. ILL.,. Dec. s (SpeciaD The
Mercer county grand jury. which be-
gan it's sessions Monday, made a re-
port yesterday afternoon, one indict-
ment being made public. That was
against Miss Edna Murray. colored.
CT the charge of attempted murder
The woman is accused of shooting a
negro man with whom she was liv-
ing at Gilchrist She had been lock
ed in the jail here since the affair
which took place early in the fall.
The victim has recovered.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-08
Hold Ceremonial.

WnlJe Shrine, order of the Eastern
Star held the second ceremonial at
Masonic temple yesterday afternoon
and evening, the class numbering 23.
Members of the order were present
from Atkinson. Clinton, Moline, Aledo.
and Andalusia. The business meet
ing began Yesterday afternoon at 4
O'Clock and from to 6 a reception was
held and from $50 to 100 there was
a banquet at which 175 were served.
The wOrl, of the order was put on in
the evening. The work was rendered
the more impressive by the singing of
ma Rains.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-08
Friend-siIverstein NupdaIs.

Announcement is made of the APP
prodlning marriage Of Miss Sue Sill
vers+ein to Maurice Friend of Chica-
go. The ceremony to take place at the
homo If H. Horblit, 1925 Fourteenth
street, Jan. s. The wedding will be a
quiet home affair and will be witness
ed ~ members of the immediate fam
lilies and near relatives. DR.. Almond
of the Tithereth IsreaI congregation
will perform the ceremony. Miss Sill
verstein has many tri-city friends, she
is president of the Merry Bachelor
Girls club and popular in her circle of
friends \ number of prenuptial part
les are being arranged in her honor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-08
and killed William Dillon, aged II.
and stabbed and fatally wounded the
boys father, John Dillon.
VASHON is TO SPEAK HERE
Promoter in Illinois OF CoIored Lib
erty League.

A mass meeting of colored men. 10
be addressed by George b. Nashon Of
Peoria. promoter OF the United States
Cologed Rational Liberty league in IL
linos. will be held at Rock Island
Turner hail Thursday evening, Dec.
-. Tn league is organizing 10 fight
the enactment Of prohibition legisla-
zion. 1t is proposed 10 organize a
brancl of the league in this city
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-08
Hay Ahead of Cotton,

The hay crop was worth $720,000,-
600; cotton, $4,000 100000; sugar beets,
$5I. 100000: sugar cane, S2S,OO0,OGO:
tobacco, $50, OOO, 900; rice, s16,OOO,OCO.
An investigation of the distribution
of this crop shows who gets the profits.
Experts from the department of agri-
culture made study of distribution in
rs American cities. They found that
of the toal price paid by consumers to
retailers the farmer, who assumed the
risk and performed the toll of produc-
ton, got 80 per cent, the railroads
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-08
Hostess at Gard Party.

The ladies auxiliary to the Order
of Railway Conductors was enter
tanned yesterday afternoon by Mrs.
A. Small and Mrs. d. Wolfe at the
home of the former on Fifteenth
street in Silvis. Cards were played
and Mrs. A Curtis of this city and
Mrs Moriarity of Silvis took the
prizes Following the games refresh
ments were served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-08

The December meeting of the Angus
tana Endowment Fund society was
held yesterday afternoon at the home
of Mrs. julius Johnson, 1417 Tenth
street, Moline, 30 of the members be-
ing in attendance The committee
on constitution changes reported and
the changes recommended were
adopted by unanimous vote. Commit
tee work occupied the remainder of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-08
+ arn1crS
Share. Pet
Profit Declines With Qnnntitr.

These figures relate 10 articles bought
in quantities about as large as are pur-
chased by the average consumer from
the grocer. The rule seems to be that
the smaller the retail quantity the
smaller the farmers share of the con
sumers' price.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-08

the business session. Miss Dina Ram
ser, Rock Island police matron, gave a
very Interesting talk on the subject,
Some Things the Women Could do
for Ihs Community" and she told of
the things that women can and do &C
compish in the community Refresh
ments were served and social hour
enjoyed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-08
the rest, or about As per cent
NIiddIeman's Risk small.

The risk assumed by the middlemen.
the report points out. is not nearly so
great as that of the farmer-hardly
more than that of the railroad, in fact
and the labor entailed in retailing
will not compare with the labor of pro
ducing.
The following table shows the farm
ers' share of the price paid by consum-
ers to retailers on number of spe-
cifc al ticles:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-08
Fatal Fight over Corn Crop.

Springfield. Ohio. Dec S.-Fol-
lowing quarrel over a division CT
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-08

torncy general on the reduction Of
Dieils bail. Schultes believes. al
though lie has received no word from
them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-08
Flax 80. $500. 15.05O.O0O 3
Rye go. $50. 32,OSS.OOO >

100000
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-08

A serviceable, popular Christmas present.
This set includes ebony handled buffer, large
box nail polish. pumie stone, six emery board
and orange stick. Very special To-
for just Friday ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. AOO
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1910-11-10
JORDAN'S ADDRESS
ON COUNTY OPTION
PENNSYLVANIA SPEAKER PRE-.
SCENTED PHASES OF THE COUN-
TY OPTION TO AUDIENCE
OF MEN.

An audience of 500 men heard the
county option address delivered by
DR.. G. III. Jordan at the city hall Sun
day afternoon, the meeting being
presided over by DR.. j. S. Hoagland.
DR.. Jordan spoke along the line of
giving a square deal in relation to
the county option proposition. He
mentioned the instance that is oft
presented that of county option re-
suited IN a county being dry that it
would be impossible to enforce the
law. He declared that men with
backbone would see that the law was
enforced. He cited a number Of
states with a large territory, where
he said the law was being enforced
very successfully. He referred espe-
cially to Kansas where he has been
recently and said that the prohibi-
ton vas being lived up to in a re-
markable manner.
DR.. Jordan said that the general
opinion of the business men was that
county option was a good thing for
the state to have. in that it would
give dry territory. He declared that
all that was needed in this state to
make county option win was to have
some enthusiasm and the measure
would become a law ,by a vote of the
people.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1910-11-10
WHEN He
FELL FROM TRAIN
J. j. BURNS FELL FROM PASSEN.
GER TRAIN AT WOONSOCKET
AND WAS INSTANTLY
KILLED.

j. ]. Burns, whose home is at Len
noN, was instantly killed at Woon-
socket Friday when he fell from the
passenger train at the station and
rolled beneath the moving wheels of
a freight train on the sidetrack and
was cut in two at the waist.
Mr.. Burns was in company with a
man and two women, and were on
their way home from Lennon. Con-
duetor Fargo, who was on the pas
senger train when 1t reached here
about noon, state that after the train
left Woonsocket the man left on the
train asked if he saw the other party
the train any place. The conduc-
tor stated that he had been through
the train and he was not to be sen.
Burns, the party stated, had got up
from his seat while the train was
standing at Woonsocket, and walked
to the read end of the coach, but the
party did moi know that Burns got
eff. Surprising that Burns got left
at Woonsocket and came on to this
city.
A telegram was received by Con-
ductor Fargo to return to Woonsock-
ct on the afternoon train and identi-
fly the remains at the coroner's in
quest.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1910-11-10
MRS. S. {. YOUNG
DIED IN PLANK|NT0N
WIFE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
OF IHE STATE TRAINING
SCHOOL PASSED AWAY SAT-
URDAY MORNING.

P%lankinton, S. D.-Mrs. Emma S.
Young, wife of S. E. Young, superin-
tendent of the state reform school,
died Saturday morning at 1O:45 at
the age of 63 years. The cause of her
death was an acute stomach trouble.
Mrs. Young was born in Medina
county, Ohio, and has been a resi-
dent of South Dakota since 1881. She
has been a teacher in the Sioux Falls
high school and in the Sioux Falls
college and a member OF the princi-
pal charitable organizations of the
state. She was a graduate of Ober-
lin college.
Mrs. Young's death will be mourn
ed by a large number of friends all
over the state who knew and loved
her for her many good qualities, but
she is chiefly known to the people of
South Dakota for the wonderful work
she has done at the state reform
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1910-11-10
A PARTY.

One Of the pleasing Halloween
parties Of the first of the week was
given by Mrs. Clarence, W. Leekly at
her home 8O2 Fourth Avenue east,
ven twenty Of her lady friends as
sembled at her delightful home, and
were entertained In a royal way by
the young hostess. The skits that
the hostess arranged were numerous
and provoked a great deal of amuse-
ment. The decorations were highly
appropriate for the occasion. The
dining room contained the most at
tractive Of the decorations, in which
numerous black cats, witches, Jack O.
lanterns, Japanese laterns and elfins
were strung around the room so as
to make an enticing and bewitching
picture. In the centre of the table
a plateau with a jack o. lantern
in the center, surrounded with small
white and yellow chrysanthemums.
At each end of the table were placed
candlesticks with colored shades,
which gave an added charm to the
surroundings.
The guests on entering the front
door we're greeted by a witch who
them to an adjoining room,
where the wraps were removed
which was followed by the various
tests Of Halloween. The broom
stick was brought into play on which
each one rode through a dark cav
looking closet into another
room, where they we're met by a
ghost, who b%lindfolded the guests and
then initiated them into many of the
Of Halloween. The guests
were conducted to q gypsy's tent and
their fortunes were told. The lady
In the gypsy costume made the for
tunes bright and attractive. and the
wish was prevalent that they would
come true. The fortune teller pre-
sented lch with q picture Of the hus-
band or afinity. al the case might
tie. There were numerous games
that we're Of ! Halloween nature.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1910-11-10
M|7CHEL,S SCORE
LARGE At FOOTBALL
MITCHELL RAN AWAY WITH
l..4.-AELD'S HIGH SCHOOL
TEAM SATURDAY AFTER
NOON BY SCORE OF IS
TO O.

With a very small crowd in at
tendance, the game between Mitchell
High School and Redfield High School
which was plaed Saturday, began
with the locals defending the east
goal. With a series of spectacular
end runs, the ball was carried into
Redfeld's territory. Both teams
played even for about ten minutes.
lhen Mitchell taking a brace, fairly
rushed the Rcdfield players off their
fest, and Gordon Smith scored the
first touchdown by a wide end run.
At the end of the first quarter the
score stood Mitchell s., Redfield 0.
In the second quarter, Gordon
Smith made two more touchdowns on
end runs, and Wheaton smashed over
the third touchdown. One goal was
kicked by Wheaton and the first half
ended with a score of 21-O in favor
OF Mitchell.
The next two quarters were a repe-
tition of the first two. The final score
being $50.
Touchdowns were scored by the
following; Gordon Smith, 2; Berry, 2;
Wheaton, L; Dudley Smith, 1; Earl
Cook. 1. Mitchel's line held ad-
mirably well. Kelly at center, han
died his man with ease and broke
through hibe and again. Ross Smith,
at left tackle, broke up several of
the opponents plays and blocked one
punt, recovered the ball and ran 40
yards for a touchdown.
Mitchell made a long series of for
ward passes and got long gains with
every one. Pehrson's work at end
vas brilliant and he recovered many
fumbles made by the visitors. Earl
Cooks line smashing vas out of the
ordinary for a man of his weight.
Gordon Smiths forward passing was
very accurate.
On one Of Mitchell's punts Dud-
ley Smith recovered the ball and ran
so yards for a touchdown.
Capt. Medley and regular Fnllback
Derr e unable to play on ac-
count of injuries.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1910-11-10
CLUB IN POVERTY PARTY.

The Art Club, while going through
with the regular lesion last Monday
evening ~digressed from the routine
of work for an enjoyable hour or two,
on account of the spirit of the Hal
lowe'en season. The club met at the
home of Mrs. John w. Shelby, and a
very unique entertainment was pro-
yided for the delectation of the
guests, and which proved all the more
interesting because all were drawn
into the affair. 1t was strictly a pow
erty party, in which the hostess was
assisted by Mrs. Frank H. Winsor.
The members had previously been
instructed to light their way to the
residence with jack O. lanterns and
that their wardrobe should be in ac-
cord with the spirit of hard times,
and from the grewsome lot of look
ing people the injunction was obeyed
quite literally. On arriving at the
Shelby home the members were greet
ed at the front door by ghosts, while
mysterious voices fell on the ear that
caused a chill to creep over one.
The lesson for the evening, which
was on Wadsworth, and the study on
.1ntimations of Immortality" was
lead by the hostess.
With the lesson concluded the
guests we're invited into the dining
room, where the furnishings. not In
Guiding the lunch, were in accord with
the costumes worn by the guests. The
refreshments were partaken of with
a relish. The rest of the evening was
spent in fortune telling, tricks and
games of the olden time, and dances,
all of which was in keeping with the
spirit of Halloween. An inspection
of the costumes caused more or less
merriinent, and the prizes which were
arranged for the worst best costume,
were awarded to Mrs. Oney Sweet and
Mrs. Virgil Boyles. The pleasures
lasted until a late hour. and it was
with some reluctance that the guests
took their departure.