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The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-02-10

Washington. Feb, lO-W. Morgan
Shuster. of this city was selected to-
day To become treasurer general of
Persia upon the recommendation of
the state department, Shuster is the
hrst Of five Americans to be selected
To undertake the rehabilitation of
Persian finances. He was formerly
secretary of public instruction in the
Philippines,
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-02-10

Chicago. Feb. 10.-There seems TO-
be rush on the part of American
sportsmen to go abroad TO test their
skill. Calvin Demlrcst. the billiard
star, is the latest to go abroad to seek
more fame and money The youth
full cue wlelder recently completed ar
rangements for a three months en-
gagement in Paris and has sailed to
fulfil it. 1t is likely that Demarest
during his stay abroad will meet VIII
lie Hoppe, who sails for Paris this
month.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-02-10

Dover. Feb lo-Tugs have been sent
from this port to aid in eXtinguish-
ing a fire in the miscellaneous cargo
hold of the Russian steamer Lituania,
which signalcd for assistance, The
steamer was enrmlte from Baltimore
To Lihau. 1t is not believed she car
rios more than a dozen passengers
ON This "trip.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-02-10

Chicago Feb. 1O-Minneapolis select
ed FOR 1912 general conference Of
Methodist church if low railroad
rates are secured DesMoines. Ia, and
Saratoga Springs, y. y. second and
third choice
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-02-10

Philadelphia, Feb, 1.--Fears for the
condition of Archbishop Ryan were
aroused again today, The doctors is'
sued this bulletin this afternoon:
"The archbishop's condition show.
no further Improvement today His
general debility still gives much. CON
..vu."
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-02-10

Chattanooga, Tenn, Feb. lO.-Geo
Dcnlca, Of brooklyn who, after a
bout at lhe Auditorium with Jack
Abel the local lightweight, collapsed
from drinking too much Ice water Is
i'm critical condition at Erlanger
hospital. His father George W.
Dcnlea, of Brooklyn, New York, has
been telegraphed for
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-02-10

About 100000 penguin eggs are
gathered from nearby islands and sold
for food in Cape Colony each year
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-02-10
***s** *****
WIRE FLASHES.

Philadelphia, Pa, Feb. 1O-Turther
improvement in the condition of Arch
bishop Ryan was reported by the ply
sicians today
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-02-10

Chattanooga. Ten, Feb. 1O.-Thc
postonicc inspectors in this city have
been notified that the safe of the post
office at Ashwood, Maury county, was
dynamited last night and robbed Of
its contents
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-02-10

London Feb. 10.--A despatch from
Viborg. Finland, says that the ice
breaking vessels returned there today
from an unsuccessful search for 800
fishermen who drafted away ON an
ice aoe several days ago. The men
are believed To- have drowned. one
hundred others Of the party were res
cued when the Zoe broke away but
,he reminder refused To quite the
uuc thinking they were iu no danger
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-02-10

Washington, Feb 1O.--A cut in the
working time of railway mail clerks
from g - to "a hours per day Is
reported TO have been ordered TO-DAY
by the postonicc department, follow
ing "a conference between officials and
representatives. of the clerks.
1t is suggested that the concession
as To hours viii be used in an effort
10 compromise the general complaints
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-02-10

Columbus, o., Feb. 1O.-objection
IN LOBBYISTS on the floor of the house
calling members from their seats
during the session was voiced Friday
morning by Representative Foliinger
of Cuyahoga, and the speaker IN
structed the sergeant-at-arms to en-
force the rules which, however allow
any member to ask friend in during
the session. The objection was aim
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-02-10

Washington, Feb. 10.-Senator Gal
lngcr. Republican, OF New Hamp-
hire. today presented the first peti-
tion in favor Of reciprocity with Can
ada, received by the senate. It came
from the Republican progressive club
of keene, New Hampshire.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-25
Social Events
OLSON SWARD.

THIS MORNING AT 70 O'CLOCK
took place the marriage Of Miss Ger
trudc 4. Sward, daughter Of Mr.. aud
Mrs. .. \. Sward. 1923 Ninth street.
Moline to Walter Olson, son Of Mr.
and Mrs. A. Olson. 1851 Sixteenth street
Moline. The ceremony was performed
at the home of the bride by Rev. A. f.
Bergstrom pastor of the Swedish ILL
therau church Moline. The bridal
couple was unattended and a small
company OF friends was present at
the service. II was "A chrysauthemum
wedding, the colors yellow and white
being used in the decorations OF the
home. The ceremony took place in the
living room where had been erected
q bower of chrysan ID emums. palms
and ferns The bride wore
a beautiful gown OF white meteor over
white silk trimmed in Irish lace. She
wore the foil length ulIe veil ORA ped with
ne hood effect and she carried q show
ar bouquet OF brides roses. A wed
ding luncheon was served following
the ceremony, covers being laid for
IS. The table decorations were done
IN yellow chrysanthemums and the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-25
ALUMNAE IN CONVENTION.

THE ANNUAL CONVENTION OF
the Association OF Collegiate Alumuae
opened Monday III New York city and
VII, continue through this week WO-
men college graduates are gathering
there from all over. Should the Cur
riculum Of Woman's Colleges Be Modi-
dede" is expected TO be The principle
topic for discussion. Social events
viii be q feature. Leading educators
gill address the delegates on The
Education Demanded by Modern Life"
ar q banquet Friday evening All day
excursions TO Nassar and Bryn Mawr
have been arranged for Saturday, the
closing day OF the convention.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-25
PRENUPTIAL PARTY.

THE EMPLOYEES OF THE LAGO-
marclne-Grupe Fruit company were en-
tertatned last evening at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs Fred Irtner sol Twenty
Lrst street al prenuptial party in
honor Of Miss Ellen Muckel of Daven-
port aud John Schroeder whose mar
ria2e takes place the middle of next
month. The house was decorated IN
HahoWee en- symbols and d fortune tel
Ter afforded the entertainment for the
evening In the contests the prizes
were won by Miss Margaret McKibben.
John Schroeder and Miss Barnholdt. A
supper was served covers being laid
for -. The marriage of Miss MuCkel
and Mr.. Schroeder will take place at
Fejervary park inn and Rev. Frank
Cole of St. JoEas Methodist church
viii Oficiate. The new home will be
az 1905 Harrison street, Davenport
Miss Muckel is employed BY the Lago-
marcine-Grupe company and Mr.
Schroeder is foreman of the Wahle Ma
ehjnery company OF Davenport
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-25
M,RAIN.LININGsTON.

CLYDE aiBaI(. son or Mr.. AND
Ms. Alec tIc3aiu Of Eorty-trst street
Moline. and Miss Emma Livingston Of
Milford. Iowa, were united in marriage
al 100 Monday evening al the McBain
home. Rev Frank Anderson Of Ridge
.iew Congregational church was the
officiating clergyman Attending were
Miss Helen McBain. sister OF the bride
groom. and Albert Carlson Fifteen
relatives were assembled and witness
cd the ceremony. The bride wore a
pretty gown Of white silk aud she car
Ticd bride roses. and her bridesmaid
wore blue silk. The home was decora-
ted in the brides chosen coIors. blue
and white. Following the season Of
congratulations d delicious wedding
supper vas served. Mir and Mrs Nc
Balm Will make their home with The
bridegroom 5 parents for the present
going later TO a farm near Spirit Lake
Iowa. The bride is a daughter OF Mr.
and Mrs. John Livingston OF Milford,
iowa. Mr. McBain assists his parents
i'm the grocery business.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-25
DINNER PARTY

MRS. T. Il. PAUL, OF MOLINE. EN-
terrained party OF ladies At a dinner
Yesterday noon. Covers laid for twelve
81 the table were frightened b. DAN.
las and greeuery. After q most eu-
joyaole dinner. the ladies busted them
selves with their sewing and delight
tuL afternoon was spent The out-oI-
town guests we're the NeSdamss Mary
iced OF Denver. Colo. Anna WHARF
ham OF Davenport and Fannie HotcE-
Hiss Of Rock Island. the rest OF the
guests being mem beers OF the Woman :
Relief Ccrrs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-25
PREPARING FULL
CHARITY REPORT
Executive Officers of Associat-
ed Charities Have Inter
esting Statistics.
CONCERNING WORK DONE
Writ Taylor Making Good" a. Cen
eraI Notwithstanding
Committees Named.
CONCERNING WORK DONE


ne executive ofaeers o. me Ass'
'Ia'rd 'Aarl'ie~ ar" nara Il. "oFf Oh
me preparation OF -le animal F'IoL. o.
'3ia- organization. ms i3pot.- WINK IN
"a ~ Izs'''.i s,loi ~ - ~ "
'''-,i IN ~
~ PC
''1'i ." ei'0' = anu d" - -
There "ll be included. IN l-1llicH
70 The regular atis-ieai reports. d
message from the president, extracts
from the constitution, and statement
oi some OF The most interesting cases
'1at have been handled OF la.e- FROM
1e advance sheets az he report, ii
may ne safely predicted that II VIII De-
when pu1iIshea- very readable am
instructive soi- o. production.
TEACH SELF SUPPORT.
Secretary Writ TAYLOR is taking hold
Of his duties iu a characteristic way
and is meeting with gratifying success.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-25
SLOWER FOR MISS sPlLeER.

MRS l. C. BEALE AT HER HOME.
1904 Seventh avenue last evening en-
ro--siael at a linen shower n homer
81 Miss Ja.ia Spiiger whose marriage
70 Edwin Peterson CT Moline is a.
event OF this fall The house was pref
.--E and eiaboTate!y decorated II au-
---7- fcveTs auc toiia=e- The diver
sion o. THE evening vas hearts IN
..G che prizes Uerc won by Miss
t..-a--r1 8e.te anC ivr- iJtae. \
.- was served ags.r- -.z exc
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-25
Three Ordinances to
be Voted on Oct. 81

An ordinance permitting the
Union Electric Telephone & Tele-
graph company TO sell to the Cen
trail MON Telephone company IN
ted in the ordinance.
An ordinance permitting fhe
TrI-Gify Automatic Home Teie-
phone company to operate in Rock
I~laad for - period of 80 years.
IN ordinance to increase the
saloon license in tho city of Rock
mum.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-25

place cards we're brides roses on hand
tainted cards NJ. and Mrs. Olson
lett At noon for Chicago for q short
Wedding trip. the brides travelling
dress being of dark blue. tailored with
which she wore a hat Of the same col
or. After Nov. they will be al home
al 1923 Ninth street Mr. Olson IS
register c3erk n the Moline postoMcs,
Ills bride has been employed as man
ager Of the lace department Of l.. 5.
McCabe Co, department store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-25
GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY DINNER.

GOGDEN PiN.NiN = 7S6FY Dime Z.
POSTMASTER AND MRS. ALONZO
Bryson, who celebrated their golden
Wedding anniversary yesterday at their
home on fremont avenue, Davenport
entertained al an Informal family din
ner at noon. Those present were:
Miss Pearl Bryson, Mr.. and Mrs Rob
eFt Bryson and son Harold of Indian
apolis. Ind: Mrs. May Bryson-Duny of
Chicago, and Mrs. Hattie Bryson of
Omaha, Neb. The table was done in
yellow, with chrysanthemums. These
shaggy golden blossoms were massed
as large centerpiece. and formed
pretty decorations done in watercolors
on the dainty place cards that bore the
dates in gold Of the wedding and the
anniversary. Friends were invited to
call during the afternoon and evening
hours. and many people welcomed the
opportunity of extending their good
wishes and congratulations
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-25
HEAR REPORT OF CONVENTION

THE FIRST MEETING OF THE
fall Of the WOmsn's Christian Temper
alce union was held YESTERDAY AFTER
noon at the home OF Mrs II 3. Car
Penfer. IL Nineteenth street Mrs "
r. -iJteu the recently elected prss!-
dent presided at the meeting Asrs p
c. summer who attended th9 state
cont encion held ~ Pontiac save a
c-r9 reLe--I.e reForI Of IHa eoaven-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-25
ALTAR SOCIETY MEETS.

THE ALTAR SOCIETY or GRACE
Lutheran ch1rcJ Nas entertained a.
,hc home ri Re-, aud Mrs. T. 0. Moth
stein. 81 FCrfFiArth street. last even
ing. Plans were completed for a DUx
sociable to be Ayen at Zion chapel
Nov. Is. Following the business SEES
sion refTe hmentst we're served and
Games were pia.odl
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-25
DGREN.PALMER

CRTE% LINDGREN, SC% OF Mr.
ana Ars. August LinfgrsH Of %cster.
Cal, until .azl year residents Of NO
line, and Bliss Hazel Palmer Of Kan
sas City. we're married Saturday after
noon at Kansas City. sir Lindgren is
at present connected with the Rock
Island Fiow company. travelling over
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-25

ton in an interesting talk. The fnau-
clal report of the union was read and
showed creditabIe condition OF the
society A social hour followed the
program and business session.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-25
TO GIVE HALLOWEEN PARTY

THE YOUNG PEOPLES SOCIETY
'of the German Lutheran church viii
give Halloween party next Tuesday
evening at their club house. There
viii be a program and refreshments.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-25

Eiks' hall Thursday evening Nov. 2 The
Criterion orchestra viii give the pro
gram OF dance music The committee.
James ". aiirlield. Harry J. Laskin,
Robert ~ Adams, James MaucHer. J.
c. Barringer. Lee Ksupke, Louis Tile
never
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-25

the state Of Oklahoma. With headquar
tiers in Okla hoTna City. lie attended
the local s'aOols here. later attend
ing Augusta. business college. The
new home will' be in Oklahoma city
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-25

ming, wish bone cards marking the
guests places. As a centre piece on The
dining room table was a wishing Wei
made OF autumn leaves from which the
bride 70 be drew her shower gifts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-25
ETupE NLus MEETING.

THE REGULAR STUDY MEETING
Of the Etude club will be held LomOr-
row afternoon at the home OF Miss
Selma BrguiEg. 1898 Ripley street,
Davenport
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-25

Johns Methodist church yesterday
afternoon. Rev. Frank Cole. the pastor.
officiating. They we're accompanied by
Mr.. Earn OF Springfield, Mo. d brother
OF the bride. The home viii be in this
city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-25
CROTH.ZARN.
MISS MARY

MISS MARY EARN OF DAVEN-
port and Villain Groth Of this city
g exc married 81 the paT- oaa=e OF ST.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-25
ELks DANCING PARTY.

ROCK ISLAND LODGE. $50 3. p. @.
Elss announces dancing parts at
The Washington times., 1911-06-18
WANTS A PATRIOTIC
CELEBRATION OF FOURTH

To the Editor of THE TIMES:
For the past two years Washington
has celebrated the Glorious Fourth of
July in a safe and sane manner. There
have been very good displays Of fire.
works, also the illumination Of Pennsyl-
vania avenue, orations, and parades.
All these things have been furnished
by popular subscription, and the cite
zens of Washington have heretofore.
and are still showing their hearty ap-
proval of the sane Fourth by liberal
contributions.
Nav, Mr.. Editor. inasmuch as the
Fourth Is the greatest OF our national
HOLIDAYS. the day in which we celebrate
our independence, Washington, which
is. In fact, an exposition city, the Capt.
tai of this Republic. the greatest the
world has ever seen, do you not think
the Fourth should be more patrtottcally
observed in the District of Columbia
than in any other part OF the country!
Do you not think we should have
great display Of fireworks both IN the
day and at night? Should We not have
splendid parades on land and on the his
toric Potomac; huge sham battles. In
which are reproduced, as far as pos
sible. the memorial events Of that
great revolution-for instance. the sur
render of CORVALLIS at Yorktown
Now. a scene Of this kind would bring
to- the boiling point, the blood OF the
patriot onlooker, who is unable to par
take in the festivities.
Let the day be observed In such way
that thousa nds from the surrounding
country will hock into washington or
The Washington times., 1911-06-18
In the Mail Bag =

the Fourth, instead of thousands leay-
ing the city and seeking recreation and
seclusion in the country.
OF course great displays of fireworks,
etc, will cost a large sum Of money,
and the question arises from what
source is this to be obtained: by popu-
lar subscription? Partially; the rest, say
$4,000, by Congressional aid. II Con-
gress would appropriate annually a
few thousand dollars toward worthy
cause. and most assuredly this Is a
worthy one, to be placed at the dis
posal of some honorable committee,
such as the one which has now the
matter in charge. II would serve not
only to the safe and sane Fourth a
greater success, thereby eliminating the
many fatalities which result in the use
of high explosive cannon crackers,
when the old order Of things ruled the
day, but would serve TO keep afiame In
the youth and coming generations. that
spark Of patriotism which burns eternal
in the proud and patriotoc breast OF all
Americans.
1t Is too late to secure this aid for
the approaching Fourth. but cannot
steps be taken in this direction for the
future7 HARRY w. BRlME2'
The Washington times., 1911-06-18
tion. There are others in which it is
big enough to give a shock, at least.
VIRGINIA DIVORCES FOR
WASHINGTONIANS.

The Times presents elsewhere in this
issue remarkable statement of con-
ditions which have grown out of the
stringency of the District laws and the
inadequacy of the Virginia laws on di-
vorce. The statement shows that it is
possible for a Washington man to es-
tablish residence in Virginia without
living there, file suit, for divorce, prose-
cute his case, and get his decree with
out allowing his wife to know anything
of what was going on until it is all
over. Furthermore, it shows that this
sort of thing frequently happens.
1t is further shown that man and
woman living in Washington who,
without any reason except desire to
90 back to single life, want to be di-
vorced, can get what they want in
Virginia merely by living apart in
Washington and making an arrange
ment by which one or the other. estab-
fishes a fake residence in the Old Do
minion and goes through the perfume
tory formalities which surround the
easy business of getting a decree.
In Virginia a person becomes citi-
zen after one years Residence, but resi-
dence may consist of renting room,
leaving a trunk in it, and sleeping in
il once or twice a month. In Virginia
the plaintiff in divorce case may serve
notice of suit on the defendant by
tacking a piece of paper on the court
house door. In Virginia, if the defend
ant doesn't appear-if he lives in
Washington and hasn't happened to
visit the Virginia courthouse and read
the notice posted on it's door-no ques-
tions are asked the plaintiff. His af-
fidavit that he is resident is accepted
without proof. His evidence in sup
port of his allegations is not chal,
lenged. There is nobody to protest, no
body to inquire whether he is entitled
to decree. He wins his case practical
ly by default.
More than one divorce of that char
acter has been granted. The divorce
business, in fact, is a thriving industry
in Alexandria, in Alexandria county
and in Fairfax county. The number OF
divorces in those communities has in
creased from $50 to 500 per cent in The
past decade.
That Virginia will permit such abuse
of her laws to continue is unthinkable
Her legislature meets this winter. The
pride of its members in the Old Do
minion. not to mention their consider
alton for the District of Columbia
should be sufficient to cause thor
ough revision of her statutes on di
vorce.
The Washington times., 1911-06-18
Would Be for Cities What
Secretary Wilson Is to
the Farmer.
BESTLAWYERS SAY
1T IS CONSTITUTIONAL
Hopes Democrats Will Make Act
Part of Thsir
Program.

soil. or how to avoid the ravages of an
epidemic among their livestock; II we
even justify ourselves for the rnainte-
nance of the Weather Bureau at Fed
eral expense because Of the value Of the
service to the farmers of the country,
why, l ask, are we not also justified In
ascertaining a few vital facts for the
taxpayer who dweIls In the cities, and
who has an equal clai mupon the Gen
eral Government for aid in his emerKen-
cy? 1t seems to me that the logic of
the situation upholds me at every point,
and am supported in this belief by the
life in Washington.
The returns of the scientific experts
OF the Department Of Agriculture are
accepted without question in all por-
ed about an almost infinite number Of
matters pertaining to the business of
farming. In the South the Federal ex-
perts have been showing the one-muis
farmer. In the West the Federal Gov
ernment has used its money to AID the
farmer in reclaimtng the desert. In the
North farmers today are sending to the
department for an expert to come and
tell them how to administer ten-acre
tract Of timber to the best advantage,
and the department has the experts 10
send for that very purpose. What, then:
is there incompatible IN the proposal
TO have the Government employ the
highest authorities to be found TO as
certain information of incalculable val
ue to the people OF the various cities?
| IF any other method Of procedure
suggested itself to me / should not ask
for the creation of another Federal COM
mission. But manifestly there Is no
other wav to provide means to get Tn
questionable information regarding the
public utilities Of the cities. A compe-
tent Federal commission can do II, and
for that reason am urging sucn COM
mission The benefits from Vt will run
TO every city, and, in fact, since the ex-
tension of the trolley roads. to villages
and even to townships. and to all au-
thorities holding the power to grant
franchises.
Il am not advocating this as an argu-
ment in favor of municipal ownership
of public utilities If a city desires to
extend a franchise, it may call upon
this commission to decide what terms
would he reasonable and Just. Or II II
wants to buy a utility, it may agree
with the seller to make use Of the Fed
eral commission as an unbiased Jury to
fix q reasonable price. It rs to be q
commission to provide facts upon which
all may depend, and which will be pro-
cured with such care as to make them
irrefutahle- The various municipalities
may then make such use of the facts
as they desire"