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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-19
w. c. T. L. Meets.

The Woman's Christian Temper
ance union held one of the most in
structive and interesting meetings of
the year yesterday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. r. c. Benson, 1902
Nineteenth street. Mrs. Fred Tit
lexington presided at the business
meeting and Mrs. Spencer Madison
was in charge of the program. At a
short business session preceding the
program it was decided to place the
book The White Tyrant," a treatise
on the evils of the cigaret, in the pub
lie library. Mrs. Titerington donated
the volume for that purpose.
The general topic for discussion
was Sabbath Observance. The pro
gram was opened with piano solo,
Songs Without Words" (Mendel-
ssohn) by Walter Taylor. Mrs. Will
liam Park gave a very instructive
reading on the subject Weekday
Versus Sunday ADJUSTMENTS" Among
other splendid quotations she gave
the following: There is no religion
without morality, and no morality
without a Sunday" Il hold it (Sun-
day. to be the most valuable blessing
ever conceded to man. 1t is the cor
ner stone of civilization; 20 1.-The Pa
risian Sunday requires 100000 sol
diers to keep order. 1t is a day of
sport, talk, toll and trade in distinc-
ton to the quiet Sunday of London,
twice as large and guarded by one
tenth the soldiers. This is one illus
tration out of many of the moral
curse of sabbathlessness."
This reading was followed by an
other paper on the subject, "Why We
Observe the Lords Day" given by
Miss -Awilda Young, which contained
many points of interest. A piano
solo, Boat Song" (MendeIssohn) by
Walter Taylor was followed by a pa
per on value of Sunday to the
Working Man" read by Mrs. Birken-
meyer. She quoted eff to any class
a Sabbath Of sacred rest is a price
less boon 1t is to the sons of toll If
to any class the destruction of its
sacredness would be a curse 1t would
be to them" Samuel Gompers in
writing to the secretary of the Fed
Grafton of Sunday Rest association
said: MAY / take the opportunity of
confessing to you my hearty common
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-19

dation of the principles and purposes
of the association which you repre-
sent. Not only am 1 personally in
hearty accord with any movement
which has for it's object the preser-
walton of one days rest in seven, but
the American Federation of Labor
representing over 100000 working
men and women has emphatically
declared itself in favor of the Sun
day rest day and it has done as much
is not more than any other organized
body of men and women to enforce
the observation of the Sunday rest
day" Every paper was splendidly
prepared and much interest was man.
ifest in the meeting. A social hour
followed the program.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-19

ing off his shoes sneaked up the back
way He listened at one of the doors
and heard the couple talking. Soon
afterwards the light was turned low
and Unruh broke in the door and
jumped into the room with a re-
volver in his hand. He found the
and a deadly hand to hand struggle
commenced.
Lawyer Beaten Beyond Recognition.
The lawyer, when he saw the gun
leaped at his assaiiant and succeeded
in getting his hand over the trigger.
In the meantime as the attorney chung
to the gun the husband pummeled
his face with his fist until it was
swollen beyond recognition. In the
scuffie Unruh succeeded in d1scharg-
ing the weapon point blank and the
bullet went clear through the law
yer's shoulder. He then picked the
attorney up and dropped him over
the railing Of the stairs and threw
his clothing after him.
Unruh tried to have the lawyer ar
rested, but was told that the only one
who could file charges against the
lawyer was his (the lawyer's) wife.
Unruh tried to have the lawyer ar
rest him for the assault but there
was nothing doing here.
The affair has caused profound
sensation in the city, as the lawyer is
we'll known. He is a Billy Sunday
convert and until recently wasa mem
Der of the First Baptist church. Dur
ing the recent liquor fight he took an
active part in the talk against the
Gallons
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-19
Fourth Number in Course.

The fourth number Of the Angus
given Friday evening when a joint
program will be given by Miss Iva
c. Pearce, instructor of dramatic art
at the college, and the chapel choir,
led by Mrs. Edla Lund. The pro-
gram promises to be an exceedingly
interesting one, Miss Pearce having
chosen "Silas Mariner" as her read
ing for the evening. The chapel choir
appears in three numbers. The pro-
gram in full follows:
(a) 1.-THE Son of the Winds" ..
............. Niedlinger
OBJ THE Red, Red Rose. Siemon
Chapel choir.
"Silar Mariner" .... Act 1.
Scene l. The quarrel.
Scene q The stolen money.
Scene 3. Silas appears at the Rain
bow.
Scene 4. Godfrey's confession.
Scene 5. New Years eve at Rave
loe. The child at Manners cot
tage. The New Years party at
the Red house.
Scene 6. Eppie's childhood.
(a) ave Maris Stella" 49,. Grieg
OBJ "Stemmung" Berger
(c) 81 Ungdomen" . Soderman
Chapel choir.
'Silar Mariner" ...... Act II.
Scene 1. Silas and Eppie after 6
years.
Scene 2. Godfrey's secret disclosed
Scene 3. Eppies decision.
Sunset ... Gade
Chapel choir.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-19
NEAR To TRAGEDY
Muscatine Husband Returns
Unexpectedly and Finds An
other With His Wife.
SHOT; KICKED INTO STREET
Visitor One of Prominent Lawyers OF
the City and One of Billy
Sundays Converts.

Breaking down the door of his res
idence, on the corner of Fifth and
Mulberry streets, in Muscatine, Will
liam Unruh found his wife in COM
pany with a prominent lawyer of that
city. A deadly struggle ensued in
which the furniture was broken, the
stove upset and the lawyer got bull
let through his right shoulder from
the irate husband. Unruh then car
ried the scantily clad exponent of
Blackstone to the top of the stairs
and kicked him, bruised and bleed
ing into the street.
The matter was hushed up at the
time and the lawyer was taken to his
home by friends. However, yester-
day the news of the occurrence leak
ed out and spread like wildf1re over
the city. The attorney is confined to
his bed at his home and although not
dangerously injured is suffering from
a mass of bruises and cuts admins
tered by Unruh.
Trip He Didn't Take.
Unruh, who is a button cutter,
stated last night that he had been
warned that the attorney was visit
ing his home during his absence.
Last Saturday evening his wife want
ed him to go to Davenport on some
preteXt, so he states, and he pur-
chased a ticket at the depot In her
presence. He boarded the train, but
got off before it started out and went
up near his home and waited.
Son the atternoy appeared and
went up the front way. Unruh, TAX
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-19
Reflect Officers.

The Ladies' Sewing society OF
Bethany home met at the home yes
terday afternoon for sewing. A bus
mess meeting was held and the fol-
lowing officers were reelected for the
coming year:
President-Mrs. Emma Kann.
Vice president--Mrs. z. E. Lamp.
Secretary-Mrs. Kate Reddig.
Treasurer-Mrs. J. w. Quinlan.
Arrangements were made for the
annual coffee to be held at the home
in the near future. the date not hav-
ing been definitely decided.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-19
GIRLS NEW DORMITORY
Holding College Celebrates Addition

Hedding College Celebrates Addition
Secured by Rev. w. p. McVey.
Hedding college. of which Rev. W.
P. McVey, formerly pastor of Spencer
Memorial Methodist church is presi-
dent. yesterday began two days cele-
bration of the completion of a girls
new dOrmitory and a central heating
plant The dormitory is to be known
as Nessie Boldgett hall and was made
possible by the gift of Thomas Blod-
gett of Wichita, Kan, a former stu
dent. Mr.. McVey is given credit for
securing the donation
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-19

There was a centerpiece of wedding
slippers filled with flowers which
were favors. Above the seat of the
bride-elect was suspended a large
wedding bell from which later there
was a shower of gifts from her
friends while before Der place there
was a miniature bridal party of dain-
tily dressed dolls. A delightfully."- in
formal social time was enjoyed by the
guests.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-19

evening was devoted to a social ses-
sion with a musical program as fol
lows:
Duet-Miss Nellie Fuller and Mas
ter William Kale
SOlo-Miss Amy Vermuelen, accom-
panied by Miss Bessie Barth.
Solo-Miss Catherine Fuller
Instrumental duet-Miss Edna Bee
mer and Miss Celia Burkhart
SOIa-AIrs. Mae Richards-Casey.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-19
Enjoy Ride and Dinner.

The girls of the sixth grade Of the
Eugene Field school enjoyed a bob
sled ride last evening. the party be-
ing treated to a ride about the two
cities. Misses Augusta Steinhauer
and Bessie Beeler chaperoned the
party. Later in the evening the com
pany had a delicious supper at the
home of Miss Edith Peterson, Fifth
avenue and Twenty-ninth street, one
of the members of the party.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-19
Party in Honor OF Guests.

Mrs. John Ohlweiler, Jr. entertain
ed a company of IL last evening at
o'clock dinner at the New Harper
in honor Of her sisters, Mrs. George
Hotchkiss of Chicago, and Miss Eta
Rohwedder of Wyoming, N. d. Fol-
lowing the dinner cards was the ev-
ening diversion, 500 being the game
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-19
Enjoy SLEIGH Ride

A sleighing party arranged by a
number of young ladies Of South
Heights was enjoyed last evening, the
merry company taking a drive about
the three cities. Those composing
the party were the Misses Minnie
Nowack, Alma Gottsch, Ella Fluegel,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-19
Tri.City Social Service Club.

C-AF A'pNiatA ~ NAtN NAADs
The Tri-City Social Service club
held a well attended and interesting
meeting last evening at the Young
& McCombs' grill room, 90 members
and friends being present at the din
ner. The president, Rev. f. K. At
kinsOn of Davenport, presided at the
meeting. Mrs. J. x. Scott, accom-
panied on the piano by Miss Notavena
Steck, sang two songs, both of which
called forth an encore. J. II. Haul
berg of Moline spoke of Social Prog
ress" and Rev. Mr.. Atkinson suggest
ed plans for a social Investigation in
the tri-citfes. 1t is suggested that
canvass of the three cities be made by
volunteer workers in order to estab-
lish the facts concerning the social
status of the cities, to determine the
kind of amusements that are patron
lied, the condition of the various es-
tablshed Fairgrounds, the social con-
dition of the various homes, the san
itary condition of people in their
homes, to get record also of the I'M
derpaid men and girls, and it is also
suggested that a canvass be made of
the public schools tC learn from the
children those who regularly attend
the ffve-and-ten-cent shows, and In
this way aid the social service work
ers in determining the training of
the youth of the cities. The next
will be held Feb. 5 in Dav-
export, and Graham Taylor of Chi
cagO will give an illustrated lecture
on some phase of social service work.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-19

chen utensils. The bride-elect was
given a line with fish hook and pole
and from the basket she f1shed the
gifts. The hostess was assisted by her
sister, Miss Hazel Shaw. The rooms
were decorated in the wedding col
ors, pink and green.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-19
Given Kitchen Shower.

Miss Pearl Shaw of Farnam street,
Davenport, last evening entertained
eight young ladies in honor of Miss
Bertha Karr of this city, whose mar
riage to A. R. Bergsten takes place
place this month. The ladies spent
the evening with sewing and after
lunch had been served the hostess
brought in a basket filed with kit
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-19
Sacred Heart Card Party.

The third of the series of card
parties given by the ladies of Sacred
Heart Catholic church will be held
tomorrow evening at Sacred Heart
hall. Those in charge of the arrange
ments are Mrs. Streckfus, Mrs. Stuad-
uhar, Mrs. Ginnian, Mrs. McNeIlis,
Mrs. Caufield and Mrs. Schultz.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-19
For Mics EIsa Petersen.

Mrs. Jacob Vpgler of East Eighth
street, Davenport. entertained at a
very pretty pre-nuptial luncheon at
the Commercial club Monday after
noon at O'Clock for Miss Elsa Peter
sen, who will be bride of the COM
ing month Of Phillip Sdnntag, some
Is girl friends being the guests of
the Afternoon The table was very
pretty in its red and white trimmings.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-19
Farewell Party.

The G. a. ShaHberg home, Moline,
was a festive place Monday night
when members of the Sevens and
their husbands and friends gathered
for farewell party to Miss Lima
Kennedy, a devoted member of the
Sevens, who goes to make her home
in the west. The affair was a total
surprise to Miss Kennedy. The even
ing was spent at 800" and refresh
ments were enjoyed. Miss Kennedy
leaves tomorrow nom for the west,
going direct to Idaho Falls.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-19
COLLINS ON WIRELESS
Treat in Store for Members of Broad
way Mems Club Friday Evening.

treat IN store Tor members OF Broad
way Mems Club Friday Evening.
One of the most interesting meet
ings in the history of the Broadway
Mems club is promised in connection
with the monthly dinner to be served
Friday evening in the parlors of the
church, on which occasion an address
by A Frederick Collins will be heard
on Wireless Telegraphy and Wire
less Telephony" Mr.. Collins is recog-
nized as one of the best posted men
in the country on his subject. He
comes here from the electrical show
in Chicago, which he is atten ing this
week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-19
Third Annual Dancing PARTY.

The brotherhood of Railway
Clerks, Tri-City lodge 16, held the
third annual ball last evening at In
dustrial hall About IS couples were
present and the party was one OF
the most enjoyable ever given by the
lodge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-19

Society circles in Washington, New
York and Youngstown, Ohio, are
deeply interested in the announce
ment that Miss Marie Louise Logan
is to become the bride Of NJ. Henri
de Smeay of Brussels, Belgium. Miss
Logan is a granddaughter of the late
General John A. Logan and a very
popular young woman. The date of
the wedding has not been announced.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-19
Century Club Dance.

The Century club will give the
third of its series of winter dancing
parties at Industrial hall tomorrow
evening. HUddle's orchestra will
furnish the music.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-19

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy new
er disappoints those who use It for
obstinate coughs, colds and irrita-
lions of the throat and lungs. II
stands unrivalled as a remedy for all
throat and lung diseases. Sold by
all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-19
70 TaIk 60 Character Club.

Rev. R. K Atkinson of Davenport
will speak to the members of the High
School Character club at the Y NJ. q
A. this evening. Supper will be served
at 6:15
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-19
Whan-SneH.

DR.. R. B. Williams at the parson-
age of the First Methodist church
last evening at o'clock officiated at
the marriage of Miss Florence Smell
of Cable and Roy Whan of Preemp-
ton, using the ring ceremony. They
were accompanied by Miss Clara Mus
Ter and Ben Blochlinger Of Rock Is
land. Mr.. and Mrs. Whan will make
their home on the groom's farm near
Presumption.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-19

Emma and Celia Schaffer, Agnes
Farrar, Elvina Van Dallesen, Henri
cite and Marie Bertelsen and Lester
Ferris, Otto Gottsch, Walter and AL
bert Fluegel. Ben Farrar. Ben Jor-
gensen. Eddie Bertelsen, Henry Hud-
son. Carl Bregger and Charles No
wack.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-12-17
new ENGLAND
COAST |SSTORM
SWEPT

(By United Press Leased Wire.)
BOSTON, Dec. 17.-New Eng
lands coast is being swept today
by a terrific storm that already
is believed to have caused many
deaths and enormous damage to
shipping. The storm began early
yesterday and continued apparent
ly undated today.
Two barges, the Binghamton and
the Scranton, foundered late last
evening. carrying seven men to
death, according to a report from
Marblehead.
The barge haywood foundered,
but her crew was rescued. The
cutter Gresham assisted several
distressed ships to. places of safety.
The schooner Abbie Cole of
Machias was stranded on Stone
Horse shoal off Monomy point. She
was succored by the Gresham.
The schooner Thomas B. Garland
is total wreck off Portsmouth,
N. H. Her crew was rescued by
lifesavers.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-12-17

WITH THEATER
MAGNATES

SEATTLE, Wash, Dec. IL
John Cort is back in Seattle today
after long and hard struggle with
the prevailing powers in the the
atrical world in New York. He
has been absent from the coast
for several months. Touching up
on the present status of the the
atrical syndicate and affairs in gen.
eral throughout the United States,
Cort said:
"All down through Texas, Col
orado. up to Salt Lake, Montana,
Winnipeg, Duluth, the worthy at
fractions are playing to capacity
houses. All of which cOnvinces
me there is nothing to these hard
times whisperings.
"There were differences on ques-
tions of booking relation existing
between the National Theater Own
ers' association and Charles Froh-
man and Klaw &Erlanger, which
have been adjusted without the ne
cessity of any written agreement.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-12-17
G O Min u E d
r o
p A G F. O N F.
TO PRISON

finally procured temporary re-
straining orders from Judge Gill
liam's court enjoining the people
from refusing to leave cars on not
paying fares.
INJUNCTION AIDED DOLLARS"
The Seattle Star criticised the
court for this action, stating that
whenever "men clashed with dol
lars" the usual practice was for
courts to aid collars" with the
injunction. The citations for con-
tempt of court followed, the court
holding that inasmuch as the in
functions had not been made per-
manent, the Duwamish cases were
pending and were not, under the
law, permitted to be criticised un-
til closed.
During the interval between the
citation of the editors and their
trial yesterday, The Star continued
daily, it's attacks on the use of the
injunction. Regarding the con-
tempt of court charge The Star ar
gued that only contempt shown in
open court should be punished, that
no court should punish a newspa-
per for publication of the truth, and
that II the articles were not true
the court already had remedy at
hand in the libel and criminal laws.
The cases against the editors and
The Star were all appealed. The
Star editors say the cases will be
carried to the highest court posi-
BILE in an endeavor to bring the
use of the injunction and contempt
of court into judicial disrepute, and
declare that The Star will not
cease its criticisms Of the meas,
ures.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-12-17
THIRD CHOICE
BALLOT TRIAL

Some sprprlse has been cre-
ated in tho result Of the SAM
Pile elections held at various
charter meetings under the
proposed preferential voting
plan. In one o. two sample
elections Aaron Burr ard
Benedict Arnold have either
been elected commissioners or
have been very close to cleo
ton. This is due to the fact
that the people voted for tho
men they preferred for the
first and second choices and
voted the balance Of tho ticket
for third choice. In this way
their desires as to first and
second choice Were nearly
swept aside by the indiscrimi-
nate use Of the third choice
ballot.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-12-17
AND MUDGETT
SMILES NOW

Police Commissioner Mud
gett felt a little thankful to
The Press this morning, al
though he did not just exactly
come out and say so. The rea-
son was that Commissioner
Mudgett found that his police
records are at last clear.
There is no one on the carpet,
or under suspension, and no
charges pending, and every
thing Is working smoothly un-
der the new chief.
So Mudgett smiled-some-
thing little out of the ordinary
for him in business matters,
and reported at IL bells to-
day "All's WELL"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-12-17
CONDEMN ACTION
ON SEWER DEAL

finish" was the slogan of the meet
ing.
The city hall. the city council
and the mayor, the proposed char
ter that cuts off The sewer referen-
dunn if it is adopted, jointly came
in for their share of the public dis.
pleasure, and the meeting was a
stirring session from start to fin.
ish. Between $50 to 200 voters
were present, all of whom agreed
to give their aid in the referendum
movement, physically and finan
cially.
Representatives of the improve
ment clubs in Hays Park, Cannon
dale and Monroe Park were pres
ent. A meeting Of the Cannondale
club will be held next Monday
night in the Carnondale school;
the North Hill Improvement club
will meet next Thursday night in
the Monroe Park Presbyterian
church; the Hays Park club will
meet next Thursday night in the
Hays park school and the Ken
wood club will meet again next
Friday night al the Hamilton
school.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-12-17
THE EXTRA GIRL
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bare comparison the voice Of the girl at the bsque doll counter
And she oh, patient about 1t ALL
why hair eyeahes demanded
redfaced of odd
shapes for
nine cents -
behind the These
WELL" SID said
in extenuation.
eyelashes too sputered the
with bundles don't want to show em to me-
floor walker all about It.
smiled little smleand then
the other side Of the
sockade that held forty-nine cent bsQue dolls.
All the abe glare the binding light overhead the harsh
hurried the unympahec of the floor
to dull the
throw of its accuse
Very ordinary scene?
10 printing
shop Nobody makes her
do it. do they?
girl the bsque doll counter hired
just for the Christmas rush.
mnd-thnk about It.
forgetting sfe the the binding
the the noses) wonderfully sweet
the soft winds through the naples and the
signing the coral strand
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-12-17
MASS MEETING TOMORROW
AGAINST NEW CHARTER

The newly organized Taxpayers
committee, formed to combat the
adoption of the proposed new city
charter, has called mass meeting
for the Auditorium theater at z
o'clock Sunday afternoon, al
which the Objectionable features in
the proposed charter will be dis
cussed by F. G. Robertson and
other speakers.
DR.. T. l.. Catterson is chairman
of the Taxpayers committee, w
A. Monroe is secretary and y. X
Culbertson is treasurer.
Circular letters have been freely
mailed over the city urging atten
dance at the meeting.