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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-24
Murray-Sweeney.

The marriage of Miss Frances M.
Sweeney, daughter of Mrs. Anna Swee-
ney of 1880 Scott street, Davenport. to
rank y. Murray OF Clinton, took place
yesterday morning in ST. Mark s
church, Chicago. Rev. Father Mcclure
officiating. Mr.. Murray is son Of Mr..
and Mrs. o. G. Murray of SIS LeClaire
street, Davenport, and has for the past
year been in the employ Of the North
western railroad at Clinton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-24
In Honor of Guest.

Mrs. Frank Bahnsen at her home,
1913 Twentieth street, last evening
entertained at a bridge party for her
sister, Mrs. E. K. Cherrill of Mont
Clair, N. J. Three tables were play
ed and a lunch followed the games.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-24
Visitation Guild Coffee.

A coffee under the auspices of the
ladies of the Visitation guild will be
held at the home of Mrs. G. w. John
son. 4424 Eighth avenue, next Friday
afternoon from to o'clock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-24
Losers Give Sociable.

The whites" losers in the con-
test among the Endeavorers of the
Memorial Christian church with the
Reds will give the contest sociable
at which the winners will be guests
at the church next Monday evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-24
Dauehters of Isabella Party.

The Daughters of Isabella will
give a card party at x. C. hall next
Thursday evening. Cinch will be
the game and play will begin at 8
o'clock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-24

4 Physical Director Gilman is working
0on special class that Is to be organ
lied for business college students.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-24

The following Sunday is to be OBJ
served as Daily Bible club" day, and
it is to be the time for starting the
work of bible study among the boys
for the winter. There will be special
bible study talk and enrollments will
be taken for the classes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-24

senior class will start regular work the
first week in October.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-24

Saloon Local.
Chicken lunch tonight at Al. Gregg's,
1921 Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-24
AT THE Y. M. C. A.

Sunday afternoon at the B. G. NJ.
the boys of the Y. NJ c. A. will enjoy
an address by I. ]. Green, principal of
Browns Business college, on the sub
ject, Things a Boy Needs for Sue
cess"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-24

The gymnasium classes for the boys
have been organized during the past
week, with an exceptionally large en-
rollment for the early season. The
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1910-08-19
The DEADLY CURTAIN CALL
Times When 1t Completely spoiIs the
Dramatic Effect Of the Scene
Preceding Il.

One of the American dramatic crit
cs has discovered that it is not the
automobile that is wholly responsible
or the New Workers. apathy toward
,heater-going; one has to reckon, he
says, with what he calls the deadly
curtain call" He objects especially
% the call that is taken on the open
stage, arguing that it completely spoils
he dramatic effect of the scene pre-
;eding it. With regard to serious
lrama we are bound to admit that
)ur own actors and actresses are ill
advised as to their appearance on the
stage at the end of the last act. The
ncongrIity of the thing cannot but
ar TO some extent. One American
critic supports this view by quoting
he middle act of a successful play, in
which the heroine outwits the lunacy
commissioners who come to her board
ng house in order to commit her to
an asylum. She is smuggled out in
line, and when the officials arrive by
another door, too late, the curtain
alls on the effective line, Il think she
1as gone to Jersey" Instantly, In re-
;ponse to applause from the audience,
he curtain is again raised to show
he "baff1ed commissioners" and the
star, Sinking and smiling in ac-
xnowledgment of the call" That is as
good an example as any of the some
lines injudicious policy. Nobody sug-
sests that the call generally should go.
in musical comedy. for instance, it
rather adds to the entertainment But
we feel that atmosphere In tragedy,
created often so laboriously, is delib-
srately sacrificed by the practise.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1910-08-19
s aa5s sgss, T dss Thompson's Eye Water


A search for a child's short story.
THE Griffin and the Minor Canon"
In volume all by itself revealed to a
persistent city shopper the thought
and money that are expended on the
furnishing of dolls houses. Book
stores had not the story in a single
volume, but in a department store
one young woman interviewed had re-
Gently been transferred from the toy
department and was able to contribute
a helpful hint
Il think" she said, you can find it
in one of the dolls houses downstairs"
Curiosity had by that time become
a sauce to literature, SO the shopper
hurried downstairs to inspect the doll
houses. Three of the most expensive
houses contained libraries consisting
of a score of diminutive books and
each book contained a child's story
complete. One of them was "The
Griffin and the Minor Canon"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1910-08-19
WHATEVER is WORN is RIGHT
Fad of Clothes Is Still in Its Prime
and Gives Promise to Re-
main So.

OF all the fads that have interested
his blase world there is but one that
IS eternal, and that one is closely as
ISOLATED with the eternal feminine. In
he days of the Pharaohs it was in
nigh favor. and its popularity has not
diminished with the succeeding ages.
Today 1t is still in it's prime, and gives
promise to remain so until the end of
lime. This fad is clothes. All women
nave it. At an early age they mount
his hobby horse and go galloping
away in mad steeplechase whose
destination they do not know, or care
20 know And very pleasant is this
sternal fad to onlookers as we'll as to
is devotees. Art contains nothing
more lovely than a pretty girl, and
ler beauty is doubled when she wears
1 wide, fiower-crowned hat and a
graceful, ripping gown.
In this fad 1t is difficult not to ex-
eel. The motto seems to be: What.
ever is worn is right" So no matter
what size your hat or what shape
your sleeves. be tranquil, for every
hing is accepted, and If you can man
age to concoct a pattern never seen
before, so much the better. Your sis
Ter faddists will look on with envy,
and exclaimed, How original! "-Bos.
ION Traveller.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1910-08-19
Racinu in Enoland.

Racing in England is a very differ
INT affair from what 1t was when
Queen Anne, most sporting of English
queens instituted Ascot races, just 199
years ago, and ran her famous horses,
Mustard, Pepper and Star. Horses in
tended for racing were always kept
tightly grit, with the idea that it rem.
1ered them more swift; and as for
feeding, the old-time trainer believed
IN giving them a liberal amount OF
soaked bread, supplemented day OF
two before the race with fresh eggs
And the jockeys, instead of sporting
light silk jackets, were incased in full
suits of the stiffest tat'eta. while. as
if the applause of the crowd were not
considered sufficient, drums ard trum
pets greeted the winner.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1910-08-19
Another tradition Exploded.

Two Englishmen were resting at the
Red Horse Inn" at Stratford-on-Avon
One of them discovered a print pic
turing low tumbling building under
meath which was printed: THE House
in Which Shakespeare Was Born"
Turning to his friend in mild surprise
he pointed to the print. His friend ex-
hibited equal surprise, and called a
waiter, who assured them of the &C
euracy of the inscription.
Pom my word" said the observ-
ing Englishman, shaking his head du-
biously, II thought he was born in a
manger success Magazine.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1910-08-19

to-day well woman. Mrs. WILLIAM
AHRENs, 9S8 w. 2lst St., Chicago, III II
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com.
pound, made from native roots and
herbs, contains no narcotics or harm
full drugs, and today holds the record
for the largest number of actual cnres
Of female diseases of any similar medi'
cine in the country, and thousands Of
voluntary testimonials are on file in
the Pinkham laboratory at Lynn
Mass, from women who have been
cured from almost every form Of
female complaints, Inflammation nj
ceration, displacements, fibroid tumorg
Irregularities, periodic pains, backache
Indigestion and nervous prostration'
Every such suffering woman owes it to
herself to give Lydia E. Pinkhau's
vegetable Compound a trial.
LII you would like special advice
about your case write a confiden-
tial letter to Mrs. Pinkham, at
Lynn, Mass. Her advice is free.
and always helpful.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1910-08-19
One Side ENOUGH.

Senator William Alden Smith tells
of an Irish justice of the peace out
in Michigan. In a trial the evidence
was all in and the plaintiffs attorney
had made long and very eloquent
argument, when the lawyer acting for
the defense arose.
What are you doing?" asked the
justice, as the lawyer began.
Going to present our side of the
case"
Il don't want to hear both sides ar
gued. 1t has a tindency to confuse
the coort. "-Washingtonian
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1910-08-19
WEBS A JAP WAR ADMIRAL

Miss Florence NJ, Roche, the only daughter of
the late James jeffrey Roche. the famous poet
and author. was recently married in Boston to
Read Admiral Henry Walton Grinen formerly
the Yankee admiral of the Japanese navy and
they are now touring Europe Tney have been
friends for years. The admiral was friend of
the young woman's father while he was editor
of the Pilot During last winter the two were
brought together a great deal at St Augustine
and their long friendship strengthened by con-
slant association, led to their engagement
Miss Roche is about % years old and has lived
in Boston virtually all her life up to the time that
her father was appointed consul to Genoa by
President Roosevelt in 1906 when she gave I'D
her work and joined him. Mr. Roche died two
Il entered the United States navy at an early age
lutenant
s,Japanesc war Japan asked for an American naval
up and organize it's navy. Grinell was made the
He was given the rank of rear admiral by the
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1910-08-19
II No Substitute Be Found.

Mrs Dorkins (calling from top OF
stairway)--John, have you locked all
the rubber shoes in the safe?
Mr. Dorkins-Yes.
Mrs. Dorkins-Well. tie the dog neal
the rubber plant and turn out the
light.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1910-08-19
Apprehensions.

you object to a government censor
ship of the theater?"
"Emphatically," replied the strug
Cling author. It's hard enough to gel
a play under way without imposing
the additional requirement OF po
littcal pull."-W Washington Star.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1910-08-19
Rioht in Order.

let me lose my money, and all my
friends would desert me-"
"That would be the only course Ief
for them"
You mean"
"Desert is always the last course.
st. Louis Star.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1910-08-19
CARDINAL GIBBONS AT 76

James. Cardinal Gibbons, who recently ceIe-
brated the seventysixth anniversary of mis- BIRTH
Is noted among churchmen and is head of the Ro-
man Catholic hierarchy in the United States
He was born in Baltimore, but at an early age
was taken by his parents to their former home
in Ireland where his education began. Upon
returning to the United States he lived for a
while in New Orleans. He studied first at ST.
Charles college and later at st. Mary's seminary
III Baltimore, and in 1861 he was ordained to the
priesthood. In short time he was made private
secretary to Archbishop Spalding and chancellor
of the archdiocese. In 1863 he was raised to the
episcopate and in 1877 created coadjutor
archbishop of Baltimore. A few months later he
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1910-08-19
Effective Threat.

Mother Tin the railway earriage)-
Now, sit still. Johnny, or you'll have
TO be punished when we get home.
Young Hopeful-Mamma, If you pun
ish me / shall tell my real age, then
YOU viii have to pay full fare.-Stray
Stories
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1910-08-19
WILL GIVE AWAY MILLIONS

With the announcement that John D. Rookie
Teller, Jr. has resigned from the directorate of
the Standard Oil company and has relinquished
other large business interests to assume charge
of the work of giving away his fathers vast for
tune, new public interest in this young man has
arisen. Now thrty-three years DID, he has been
looked upon for many years as the heir apparent
of the elder Rockefeller's habits of acquisitve-
ness and frugality. His talks to his Sunday
school class have been keenly watched and re-
ported in the newspapers, and their tone has
been considered, by a good part Of the public at
least, that of unctuous, selfsatisded piety But
now everything is changed; both the father and
the son preparing to demonstrate their belief
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1910-08-19

invested with
the third national council of the church held Baltimore
written pamphlets
liable
the
subject
The evils
interview in which he also urged enter politics.
whole civilization itself
unity OF the family When attack the family
itself And
its statutes the of
he time
should understand
MONTH lifetime
and oba The husband
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1910-08-19
PARKED.

A mother of four daughters, ons OF
whom had recently married, cornered
an eligible young man In the drawing
room.
And which of my girls do you most
admire, might l ask?"
.aFhe married one, was the prompi
reply. -Scrape
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1910-08-19

of
shall be al
1901 Rockefeller
of Senator Nelson W. drich Of Rhode Island The
to Mr. andM
fellow He has advised against living
Sinking humble
assoc
nothing original
sincere conventional
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1910-08-19

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big physically emotional
thougn
HIS
go politics
nave he has
states educational institutions appreciates
began his political
So4 ne became chairman the Republican
Tor He
use the ongdstance telephone
had phone
satisfied with the result letter. he
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1910-08-19
GovERNOR STUBRs OF KANSAS

Governor Walter Roscoe Stubbs who was re-
nominated at the Republican primaries of the
state, has had short career in politics. compared
with most leaders. 1t is only seven years since
he began to interest himself at all actively in
public affairs and now the governors ambition is
to succeed Senator Charles Curtis whose term
expires in March. 1913, and whose successor will
be chosen two years hence.
Stubs is red headed. like that other insurgent
leader of Kansas Republicans, Victor Murdoch
Red hair means energy. Oddly enough he comes
of Quaker stock. His parents, who lived in Rich
mond Ind, when he was born, were very poor
Now fifty-two years DID, the governor is wealthy
as result of many years of hard work as con!
tractor, mostly in railroad building Thus he has
car,e, scat ,s.r n
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1910-08-19

tors said l could not
get well unless T
had an operation
/ knew I could not
stand the strain of
one, so I wrote In
you sometime ago
about my health
and you told ma
what to do. After
ia king Lydia r.
P1nkham's Vegeta.
Bile Compound and
Blood Purifier
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1910-08-19
OWES
HER
LIFE TO
Lydia e. PinkElam's
Vegetable Compound

Chicago, Ill-"I was troubled Will,
falling and Inflammation oDd a. YIN
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1910-02-19
Detroit CARMEN TO
GRASP OPPORTUNITY
TO FORCE DEMANDS

Detroit, Mich. Feb. 18.-That they
hold the balance of power in the
coming fight for municipal ownership
of the city's street railways, is the
claim today Of the employees Of the
Detroit United Railways who are con-
sidering submitting to the COMMITTEES,
demands for raise in wages of a fiat
so cents per hour, and fewer hours.
A strike at this time, they say,
just before the municipal ownership
fight is precipitated, and with the
Detroit United Railways harassed by
the recent expiration of their fran
chises and subsequent temporary ar
rangement, would be more than the
company could stand
At the spring election several char
ter amendments will be submitted,
and the advocates of municipal own
ership are trying to make that issue
one Of them.
A public discussion of the proposed
amendment will be held next Thurs
day, by which time it is thought the
attitude of the street railway en-.
ployes will have an important effect.
The men have held several mass
meetings lately to discuss their griev-
ances and now declare the whole
matter is up to the officers, who will
not recede.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1910-02-19
TRADES ASSEMBLY MEETS,

The regular meeting of the Federat-
ed Trades Assembly was held Fri
day night, Feb. II. The meeting was
called to order at o'clock. All Of
,1cers were present, except Trustee
James Walsh and Sergeant-at-Arns
Thomas O'Meara.
Delegates reported conditions of
trades as follows: Plumbers, Eng1-
I neers, Team Drivers, Label League,
good; Blacksmiths, fair; Cigarmakers.
Painters, Tailors, Tugmen, Typo
graphical, dull; Switchmen, on strike.
The minutes of last meeting was
read and approved. The following
credentials were received: Phil Acker.
Leather Workers.; Andrew Nylon,
Tailors.
Bills were allowed as follows: w.
M. Prindle, hall rent, IS.
Communications were read as fol-
lows: From the Electrical Workers
notifying the assembly of their with
drawal from the central body Their
action request was approved; from
Switchmen's Union thanking the as
sembly for $263.75 net receipts Of
benefit dance; from Steam Engineers,
notifying the assembly that the En-
gineers for the Duluth Brewing &
Mailing company were not in good
standing or members of the Engi-
neers' Union.
A committee of three were appoint
ed by the assembly to investigate the
matter. A communication was read
from the American Federation of La
Dor which stated that the Steel cor
! poration was discouraging organized
labor movements. No action was
taken. It was ordered fled Presi-
dent Phillips of the committee on
the Switchmen's dance, reported the
receipts to date as $26l.75, which was
turned over to the Switchmen.
A motion was made that vote of
thanks be rendered the Musicians
Union, and John McNickol, prompter,
for their services at the Switchmen's
dance, also to the theaters that flash
ed the advertisement of the dance on
their canvas every hour free of
charge.
A motion was made to adjourn at
$3.50. Attendance a.
r. S: MGREGOR,
Seretary
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1910-02-19

A number of the leather workers
in reply to advertisements inserted in
foreign papers arrived in Ottawa,
Canada, but Immediately on learning
that there was a strike on, they join
ed the International union of Leather
Workers;
The formation of union label Sec
ton has been authorized by the Bos-
ton Central Labor union. The Sec
ton will be formed along lines of the
American Federation of Labor build
ing department. It's main purpose
will be to promote the use of the
union label.
The membership Of the Interna-
tional Typographical Union now
stands at the highest figure in its
history. December Is the total mem
hcrship recorded was 4S,417, a steady
increase in the membership of the
organization having occurred durinz
the past year. .a' a.. : :
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1910-02-19
WOMAN AUXILIARIES OF
N. Y. IN THICK OF FIGHT

New York, Feb. 1S.-That the wives
and sweethearts of. the union men of
this city do not propose to stand idly
by while the 'breadwinners are battl-
ing for the economic rights is evil
denced by the activity of the council
of women's auxiliaries of Greater
New York
The movement has been under con-
siderable Roadway in Brooklyn for a
couple of years, and now is making
considerable progress in other sections
Of the metropolis. Through an ener~
getic campaign for union label bread
recently conducted by the Bronx aux
iliary, three boss bakers were COM
PEELED to unionize their bakeshops lin
order to maintain their business.
The women are active in securing
union label products, of all kinds
shirts, neckties, suspenders, ETC., for
their husbands; brooms, bread. etc.,
for the home, and shirtwaists, shoes,
etc, for themselves and the children.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1910-02-19
TEACH CARE OF BABES
IN COLLEGE COURSES

1t is as important that college wom-
en- should be taught the scientific care
of infants as that college men should
study agricultural problems, in the
opinion of DR.. Edna D. Day, pro-
lessor of Home Economics in the Uni
verslty of Missouri. She has planned
Tor the women students an elective
course in the raising of babies.
Forty women in DR.. Days depart
ment, practically the entire number.
have expressed their desire to begin
work at once.
Dr. Day will lecture while a nurse
bathes baby. Such subjects as the
temperature Of the water, when and
how often soap should be used, what
kind of towels are most sanitary, and
what kind of clothing must be used
to keep the baby's skin from being
lrritated will be discussed DR.. Day
believes that the university should
run nursery, where women of Co.
lumbia could leave their babies dur
ing the day.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1910-02-19
PLAN AMALGAMAT|ON
Of ALL Carpenters
UNIONS IN AMERICA

Pittsburg, Feb. 1S.-Within the
next six months there will be but one
union carpenters organization in the
United States.
William D. Huber, general president
of the United Brotherhood of Carpen-
tiers and Joiners, passed through Pitts.
burg en- route from Washington, %
indianapolis, after meeting of the
executive council of the American
Federation of Labor, at which that
body decided that the committee rep
resenting the United Brotherhood and
the Amalgamated Society of Carpen-
tiers should meet on Or before June I
next to formulate plan by which the
Amalgamated Society will be absorbed
by the Brotherhood.
The Amalgamated Society, an Eng
ish organization, has a membership
of about 5000 in the United States.
There is a branch in Pittsburg, whose
members, it is understood, are not op-
posed to the proposed amalgamatiop.
The United Brotherhood of Car
penters and Joiners have a member
ship of about $4,000, Of which there
are about $4,000 in the Pittsburg dis
trict.
President Huber also stated that the
500 members of the National Wood
Workers of New York had been taken
into the Brotherhood and that the
national organization is now confined
to ChicagO
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1910-02-19
NO CAR SHORTAGE NOW;
RAILROAD WANTS COAL

Indianapolis, Ind, Feb. 1S.-The
$1,000 coal miners of Indiana, ex-
elusive of the 1000 employed in the
block fields Of Clay county, are now
working full time and the railroads.
except the Southern Indiana, 50 far,
have provided cars
The Big Four, for week or ten
days, has taken care of its mines and
also has accepted coal delivered to
1t by other roads. Much of this coal,
however, the Big Four is storing.
The outlook is that the miners Of
Indiana will get in bigger pays for
the months of February and March
than In any two months in the history
of coal mining in the state
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1910-02-19

New York, Feb. *18-The Central
Federated Union has again gone on
record in favor Of an Independent La
Dor party. 5 as.$i q i Z: :-..T \. So +
In adopting resolution denouncinx
the decision in the Danbury Hatters.
case on amendment was adopted CALI
ing on President Gompers to urge the
n noidl ing. OF Of con ference Of all inte.
national ilft' 70 residents for the purpose of
lannc hing an indep labor party.