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Rock Island Argus., 1911-01-20

is active in the ranks of the union
movement.
For these reasons we take up the
cause of the postal employees who at
present are agitating for a closed post
Office on Sunday. Not more than six
days a week and no more than eight
hours day is one of the goals of or
ganized labor-and the humanitarian
also.
Whereas, Our attention has been
called to the fact that the postal en-
ployes in the tri-cities are compelled
TO work seven days in the week; and.
Whereas. We, the Tri-City Fedora
ton of Labor, believe It to be to the
best interest of not only the postal
employees, but of all concerned, that
Rock Island Argus., 1911-01-20

Russian Imperial ballet and or
chestra, which is to appear at the
Grand opera house, Davenport. Jan.
2S. Before the management of this
well-known aggregation would sign
the contract he imposed a heavy
guarantee, which the society final
ly agreed TO assume. In addition to
this, the contract provides for and
the management insisted upon us
doing heavy advertising, covering a
period of several weeks in the tri-
cities and placing upon us all adj
tional expenses of the performance.
The total expense of bring this COM
pany here, including this guarantee,
will be, it is estimated, over $4,000.
Those who have had to do with such
entertainments in the tri-cities know
that it is only with the hardest work
and under the most favorable condl-
tions that we can expect to secure
patronage enough TO meet this
amount They also know that il Is
an impossible task, depending upon
any one of the three cities, moline,
Rock Island or Davenport and that
we must draw from all three of
them in order to hope to come out
whole. This wass understood be-
tween the Harmonic society and the
management of the Russian Imper-
the contract calls for several weeks
of advertising, it being understood
that each of the three cities should
be covered.
FIELD Is LIMITED.
Now, after we have made il pos
sible for the Russian Imperial bal
let and orchestra TO come here at
all. comes the astounding announce
ment that il has closed contract
with Cort, Kindt G Harrington for
its appearance at the Illinois theatre
in the city of Rock Island, thus
taking advantage of our guarantee
and the advertising we have done,
10 reap a harvest for themselves.
Not only that. but they limit the
fl cid from which we had expected to
draw and il will not be their fault
If we are not compelled to make /
good a heavy deficit.
The Harmonic society does not
these entertainments for .
profit and if the theatrical managers
would furnish such entertainments .
il would not be necessary for the I
Harmonic society and other like or
10 go into this business. .
But desiring to bring art and talent
to our locality, and believing that
our people are entitled to it, and f
believing. also, that we were dealing
with honorable people. We assumed
this staggering obligation, only tG
find that our credulity has been TAX
au advantage of.
This statement IS authorized by
the Harmonic society and We, its
officers, are asked TO solicit the pat
ronage of lovers of music and art
in Rock Island, Davenport and Mo-
line, in order that our undertaking
assumed unselfshly and for the ben
EFT of US all, may not fail.
Yours.
MRS. HILDA NJ. MATTHEY. h
President
MISS META LERCH.
Secretary"
DENIES ANY BLAME HERE
Its TO De regretted that the Har-
Rock Island Argus., 1911-01-20
FUR FLYING OVER
BALLET DANCERS
Harmonic Society Charges the
Management of Company
With Dealing Doubly.
TROUPE Is BOOKED HERE
TO Play Illinois Two Nights After
appearance at Davenport Where
Big Guarantee Is Given.

The following statement was given
TO the press of the tri-cities this
morning by the Harmonic society of
Davenport:
The Harmonic society of the city
Of Davenport feels that il is the
victim of a breach of confidence and
good faith, and it desires to set the
facts before the lovers of music and
art OF the tri-cities. At great finan-
cial risk, and after long negotiations
it finally secured for the tri-cities the
Rock Island Argus., 1911-01-20

six days per week shall constitute a
weeks work. Therefore, be II
Resolved, That we. the TrtCity
Federation of Labor, In meeting as
sembled. heartily approve of the sen
timent to close the postofiice on Sun
day. with the exception of special dc.
livery department. and that we will do
all in our power 10 bring about such
results"
Rock Island Argus., 1911-01-20
NO NEUTRAL GROUND
IN RESPONSIBILITY
DIR. II. o. Breeder. in Sermon. Holds
Christ Cannot Be
Avoided.

Another splendid congregation as
sembled last evening at Memorial
Christian church to attend the special
evangelistic meeting in progress in
that church, which will continue till
the middle of next week. The meet
ing was opened with a duet, They Are
Nailed TO the Cross" by the Limit
Rock Island Argus., 1911-01-20
FRIENDS TO BURY
STRANGE WOMAN
Collection Taken to Defray tbs
Funeral Expenses of Miss
Dortha Dexter.
NO NAMES ARE REVEALED
Advices Sent TO DeceaSed's Former
Home in Philadelphia Fail to
Receive Response.

Two women called at the Wheelan
undertaking rooms last night and left
S3s with instructions that ii be used
IN defraying the burial expenses of
Miss Dortha Dexter, the stranger who
died last Saturday afternoon at ST.
Anthony's hospital. The women did
not want a receipt for the money;
neither did they desire that they be
known in connection with the contri-
button. They explained that the funds
had been subscribed by some girls in
the city
Tuesday the face OF the dead woman
was photographed. and the picture for
warded to the chief of police at Phila-
delphia, where il said she formerly re-
sided, and where she has a sister, but
thus far no answer has been received.
MYSTERIOUS PHONE CALLS.
Dortha Dexter-the name is believed
TO be fictitious-was % years of age.
She arrived in Rock Island Thursday
of last week coming here, she stated,
from Peoria. She registered at
the Commercial hotel on Market
square. During the day she re-
ceived several telephone calls from a
woman who said she was a sister-in-
law. The person who called for the
woman at the hotel addressed her as
Mrs. Gus. Michaels. Friday Miss Dex-
ter was taken desperately i'll, and she
was hurried to the hospital. An au.
topsy showed that her death was due
10 an affection of the liver. Before the
requested that Gus. Miohaels, at Peo-
ia, be summoned TO her bedside Mi
Chaels responded, but he reached the
city several hours after the woman had
expired.
Michaels said that he knew Miss
Dexter simply as a friend. He is en-
pioyed by livery company in Peoria.
He II was who gave the information
that the woman had a sister in Phila-
delphia and a brother in the employ of
the government in the Philippines
RELATIVE NOT HERE
1t was explained that Miss Dexter
had come to Rock Island TO visit
sister-in-law. but the woman told the
physicians at the hospital that after
her arrival here she learned that her
relative was no longer resident of
Rock Island. The woman who tele-
phoned her at the hotel has not since
been heard from.
1t is understood that Miss Dexter
was member of a respectable family
in Philadelphia, and that disappoint-
ment in a love affair caused her to
leave that city and become a wan
derer
The funeral OF Miss Dexter will be
held tomorrow morning az 10 o'clock
from the Wheelan undertaking rooms
Rev. William Cleary. assistant pastor
of St. Joseph's church, will conduct
the services.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-01-20
Notice to Public

After Jan. 21st. Sitig & Stahmer.
corner of Seventh avenue and Seven.
teenth street will be located al 5lj
Seventeenth street with full line OF
fine groceries and delicatessan. Two
phones, West 80 and West 70.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-01-20
HELD FOR ASSAULT
Charles Mathney Strikes G. w.
Cole Over Head With
Rolling Pin.
COMES NEAR BEING FATAL
Blow if a Little Harder Might Have
Made Murderer of Assailant.
Who Was in His Cups.

Charles Mathney was held under
bonds of $500 to the grand jury this
morning by Police Magistrate c. ].
Smith upon charges of assault with a
deadly weapon preferred against him
by c. w. Cole of the firm of Cole &
Bower, secondhand dealers. 1t was al
legged that Mathney went 10 the store
of the firm and started a fuss with Mr..
Bower, who ordered him out. Math-
ney, who seemed to have been drinking
heavily, thereupon picked up a rolling
pin which was lying in the store and
went after the partners. He reached
Cole first and struck him over the
head. Had the blow been a little hard
er or differently placed, it would prob
ably have killed the victim of the at
tack. Mathney was arrested and Cole
swore to the warrant against him.
DRUNK Is FINED.
Joe MCClusky was arrested last
night when ne was found on the streets
in fighting humOr. He was arraign-
ed before the police magistrate this
morning charged with being drunk and
disorderly. He was assessed a fine of
So and costs, which he paid.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-01-20
SATURDAY SPECIAL
Attend Big Sale at Boin Bros

We offer to the public for Saturday
only. the regular 2Oc per h., genuine
chewing taffy at 10c per H. 1t is fresh
and delicious. made before the eyes of
the public in our front window. Coin
Bros
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-09
nAnton Jeff this morning for a tour of

Benton left this morning for tour or Canada with Mrs Meadows party. Mike Matthews was summoned to At lanta. Ga tonight by the illness Of ms mother, Mrs. Caroline Matthews who was seriously injured by a fall while boarding a trolley car in that city yesterday.
 Mir. E. M. Lewis and children of Green vile arrived tonight to be the guests of pr. and Mrs. R. P McTyeire at their home.
 Miss Ethel Johnston left this morning for A visit of several weeks to relatives in Montgomery and Selma, later joining the house party to be given by Miss Llda Jones at her home at Autaugavllle, Ala.
 Miss Olga Lunden of Providence, k. l., is the guest of Miss Lottie Hurd at the home of her parents, MT. and Mrs. w. d. 1urd. -
 Misses Jewell and Gladys Taylor Will leave tomorrow for Wilsonville, Ala, to spend the remainder of the summer Wlth relatives.
 John Phelps, who has been very III In consequence of a mosquito sting, is recov- ering and expects to be out again soon.
 William. the little son of MT. and Mrs. w. IT. Dennis, left this morning for Hop kinsville. Ky, to visit relatives.
 Mrs. Florence Krause of Birmingham arrived today to remain with her sister Mrs F. L. Thornburg, until Wednesday, when they will both leave for stay or several weeks at Savannah.
 John T. McEniry returned this after noon from a visit to Washington, D. C., on political business.
 Vernon Lee will leave tomorrow after noon for Tuscaloosa to join his father, L., w. Lee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-09
GOMEZ RESIGNS
 JOB AS SECRETARY Has Had a More Difficult Task Than Any of the
 Ministers

Mexico City, July s.-Emiio vasquez Gomez will resign in a few days as secre- tary of the interior. according to a state ment made tonight by Francisco I. Ma Aero.
 Since Senor Gomez took charge of the portfolio of the interior he has a task more difficult perhaps than any of the ministers. Upon him has fallen the re- sponsibility of restoring normal condi- tions in the various states and his failure to do this promptly has given faction of the Maderists an opportunity to de- mand his removal. It is also charged by this faction that the secretary of the in- terior has been too lax in permitting ad- herents of the old regime, or "Cientifi- ooS," to continue to draw government sas- aries. Rapidly this opposition in the ranks of Francisco I. Madero is growing
 That pr. Vasquez Gomez will cease soon to hold the portfolio of the depart ment of education is rumored. This week he resumed the practice of medicine. He was Madero's running mate in the presi- dential campaign this year and it has been assumed that he would be on the same ticket as candidate for vice pres ident this fall Madero tonight insisted that his relations with the Vasquez broth CTS was as friendly as ever.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-09
IMPORTED ARMS IN
 BARRELS OF WINE
Dr. Dardano COnfesses to Conspiracy Against Re-
 public of Salvador

San Salvador, Republic of Salvador July S.--Dr. Carlos Francisco Dardano who was arrested July 1 on a charge of conspiracy against the government, has confessed that he brought arms into the country in barrels of wine. In Dardano's house at the time of his arrest supplies of ammunition, arms and materials for making bombs were found.
 In his confession pr. Dardano said he had attempted to bring about a revolution with the aid of former Pres ident Alfaro. The movement original ly was directed against Fernando Fig uero, who preceded pr. Manuel Araujo as President of the republic. He was not able to land arms conveniently at that time. Later although he secured arms and munitions, that his efforts in fomenting 8 rising against President Araujo were useless and he then gave up the idea and devoted himself to his profession.
 The examination of the alleged rev. olutionist will be continued.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-09
SPECIAL 4SLEEPER" FOR b|G BALLOON Trap Door Arrangement in the Aerial Racer, Kan
 sas City"

Kansas City, July S,--The balloon Kansas City" which will start, piloted by Capt H. F. Honeywell, in the na- tional balloon race here next Monday will be fitted with a basket in which the occupants, one at a time, can lie down and sleep.
 Heretofore the passengers In all rac- ing craft have been forced to sleep huddled up in the baskets.
 Honeywell's balloon is fitted with trap door in one side of the basket. When one of the passengers desires to take a nap the door will be lowered and his feet stuck through the open ing. Then his body can lie at full length on the seat In the basket. The door drops but half way down and Honeywell says he may place a pillow on it's and try sailing through the air with his head resting on the pillow. The hole in the basket is small enough so the entire body of a balloonist may not slip through it.
 The finishing touches were put on the aviation field today. Three of the seven pilots who are entered in the race are here. The others will arrive tomor- row the race officials were informed tonight. All the balloons are here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-09
GLOWING WELCOME FOR JAMES ]. REGAIN National President of ni- bernians Will Be in Bir-
 mingham Wednesday

James J. Rsls of St. Paul, national president of the Ancient Order of Hiber- nians, will meet ,s.sh a rousing welcome when he visits Birmingham wednesday. Among other entertainments in his honor will be grand outing and dance at Ger
 mania park.
 MT. Began Is not only the executive head of the Tibernians in America, but he Is very prominent in the social and poiti-
 cal life of Minnesota. In speaking of the
 national president yesterday State Pres
 ident M. E. Linnehan said:
 His leadership has been a great ln- spiraton to the Irish people The Diamond
 Jubilee, that is-to say, the seventy-ffth anniversary of the Ancient Order of H.
 bernians in this country, will occur next February and our national president is laboring indefatigably to make the occa-
 sion memorable. He is travelling over
 the United States in order to meet offs rcers and members of the order, and his
 animating speeches will surely quicken the organized branches of the order. His efforts up to this time have been wonder fully successful. His journey indeed, has been like grand triumphal tour. He has been received with high honors every where, and so he will be in Birmingham MT. Began is a man of splendid char
 acter, great sincerity of purpose and rug ged honesty As an orator he is eloquent and fprceful."
 1 The following committee will assist the state president in entertaining Mr. Began during his visit here: William McGrail,
 chairman; Hugh McGeever, past state
 president; William J. O'Brlen, county
 president; Thomas J. Martin, presiden Dl-
 vision No g. Birmingham; Charley Val lely, president Division No. 1, Pratt City;
 Eugene Meehan, county secretary; John | Flanigan, secretary of committee. The Ladies auxiliary are assisting the
 members in every way to make the re- ception to the national president a bril- liant event. Mrs. James T. Van Arsdale I will be absent, owing to the illness of her mother, and Mrs. Mamie Carney, past
 state president, has been appointed to
 act in her place.
 Mrs. George H. Bodeker president of Division No. g. Ladies' auxiliary, and her able corps of assistants, will, it is said, | leave nothing undone to enhance the
 social side of the reception The ladies will serve a chicken dinner on the
 grounds at Germania park for MT. Regan
 and the committee
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-09
SELMA RAISES TO
 SECURE ORPHANAGE

Selma. July S.--tSpecial)-A com mittee of the most influential and pro fessional men of Selma this morning began the work Of raising s65O0 by which it Is believed the Alabama Methodist orphanage, which is to be moved from its present location at Summerfield, will be brought to Selma During the day the committee was most successful and the remainder of the amount needed will be secured Mon- day.
 The appointing Of the committee to raise the $650O was the outcome of q mass meeting of citizens of Selma which was held at tine courthouse Fri day night under the auspices of the Selma Chamber of Commerce. The board of trustees of the Alabama Methodist orphanage has decided 10 move that institution from its present location and from benevolent as well as commercial viewpoint the res idents of Selma want it located here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-09
Tom Thumb Wedding

E Marion, July S.--tspecial.) lone of the most unique and amusing affairs of the summer season was given at Judson audi torium last evening under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid society of Siloam Baptist church. A From Thumb" wedding, In which more than 25 little tots and two "marriageable'' couples took part
 The brides were little Virgie Moore and Ruth Haley; the grooms Taswell Mirel and T. D. Kemp, Jr. Robert Irby was the officiating officer" and his injunetlons 10 the contracting parties as well as his blessing was received with continued ap- plause The most inspiring part of the programme was the Hove songs" rem dered by four little "primadonas,' who distinguished themselves by the grace and ease with which they sang their songs.
 The audience was large for the occasion and the performance thoroughly enjoyed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-09
WILL DECIDE RAWN
 CASE IN SEPTEMBER

Jefferson City, Mo, July S.--The right of Mrs. Florence Rawn to sue for insurance carried by her husband, the late Ira c. Rawn oi Chicago in the Missouri courts will be determined by the supreme court in September.
 The supreme court today directed a temporary writ of prohibition return able September against Judge Grimm of St. Louis to restrain him from pro- ceeding to the trial of her suit against one insurance company for $14,o00 on a policy,
 Mrs. Rawn- filed 10 other suits against other companies in the circuit court at St. Louis and the settlement the matters in others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-09
GAME
 LAW IS COPIED

Montgomery, July .-(Special)-State Fish and Game Commissioner John H. Wallace, Jr., expresses pleasure over the action of Georgia legislator in introduc- ing in toto the fish and game laws of Alabama in the Georgia legislature. Since the preservation laws of this state were placed in the statutes they have been ire quently copied throughout the United States notably in California, New Jersey Oklahoma and numerous other states of the union. They are declared to be among the best ever written, 9 tribute which MT. Wallace, as the author of the law keenly appreciates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-09
BURIAL SERVICE IS VERY IMPRESSIVE Eastern Star Ceremony in
 Bessemer Yesterday MRS. MARTINS DEATH Young Man Cut by Glass During
 Quarrel at Waiting Station.
 General News of Interest in Bessemer

Bessemer, July S-(Special)- the first time since the organization oi the local chapter, the Order of Eastern Star recited it's impressive burial cere- monies this afternoon at Hopeweii cem- etery. The occasion was the interment of Mrs. George Martin of Jonesboro who died yesterday after lingering illness of several months.
 The funeral services were held at the Jonesboro Baptist church In the pres ence of a large gathering of relatives and friends. as the deceased was great 1v beloved in the community. Rev. R. w. Carlisle and Rev. l.. F. Parrish officiated. After the church services the cortege drove to the Hopewell cem- etery The pallbearers were John Smithson, J. A. Whisinant, J. R. Hous- ton, Professor Morgan, J. F. McAdory and R. S Moon.
 Worthy Matron Mrs. J. r. Carle of Birmingham was in charge pronounced the last rites and placed cluster of beautiful Easter lilies on the coffin. The feature of the ceremony most in- dicative of the fraternity among wom- en that the oruef represents was '"o individual verbal and floral tribute paid their deceased sister by the dec orated officers present.
 Each officer wore a large bow of ribbon in one of the Ave colors, white, yellow, pink, purple and green, on her left shoulder, the worthy matron, by virtue of her position entitled to the purple. The fern, lily of the valley, yellow jessamine, red rose, pansy and Easter lily were placed In turn on the casket with an appropriate expression of the meaning of this emblem and reverent reference to the life of Mrs. Martin.
 Mrs Martin died in her forty eighth year at her home at Jonesboro, and Is survived by a father, F. T. Keen of Cottondale; sister several brotheres, husband and two children, Griffin and Lulu aged 12 and 10 years respect lively.
 J. F. Carle acted as worthy patron pro tenn in the absence of Patron John Y McInery from the city and Mrs. L. II. Salter organizer of the Bessemer chapter and prominent member of the Birmingham chapter, was present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-09
WILL DEFINE WHAT A TEACHERS JOB IS Task of National Educators . Convention COUNCIL IN SESSION Reyes Says Standard of Efficiency Is
 Not Fully Maintained as Yet.
 Physicians Bring
 Greetings

San Francisco, July s.-The National Educational associtaoin, If 1t does noth . ing else at this convention which opens formally here on Monday, is likely to take big steps in determining Just what the teaching profession amounts to- That little Is known on this sub- feet, except for an amazing mass or con gIomerated information, Is conced- ed frankly by educators now here. These men and women, in many 1h- stances, are insistent in demands for systematic investigation to learn what constitutes efficiency, how much effi- ciency exists and whether more eff ciency can be secured.
 A discussion of this subject marked today's work of the national council of education, meeting in advance of the larger bodys formal sessions. Presl- dent Charles H. Reyes of the eoun- oil, in his address, said that 8 begin ming only had been made in attain ing a standard of educational eHi- ciency and he pointed out that the pro- fession was unique in this undesirable respect. The council voted to appoint a committee to investigate.
 Another angle was touched later by Harlan Updegraff, specialist in school administration of the bureau of edu- cation at Washington, who expressed doubts of the efficiency of various 1n- ducements held out to improve teach- ing service in city schools
 Little Accurate Data
 Like other speakers MT. Updegraff admitted he had not much in the way of accurate data at his command and recommended an investigation.
 The address of President Nicholas Butler of Columbia university, New York, on educational tendencies of the year. scheduled for delivery at to- nights meeting of the council. was not given. pr. Butler being detained by illness in his family.
 At A joint session with the Religious Educational association, Prof. George A. Coe of the Union Theological sem mary of New York and President Da- vid Starr Jordan of Leland Stanford university, delivered addresses. St. Paul. Minn and Chicago have started booms for the next convention.
 A delegation of physicians appoint ed by the American Medical association arrived today to bring greetings ana to confer with educators on the safe- guarding of the health of school chil- dren.