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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-24
ETUDE CLUB.

THE ETUDE CLUB HELD a
very interesting study meeting yester-
day afternoon at the home of Mrs. j.
NJ. Sherier, IS Glenwood avenue, Dav-
export. Old masters including sym
phony, were studied. The program
was in charge of Mrs. Sherier and
Mrs. Griggs and was we'll rendered.
Robert Macdonald by special request
gave fine piano number. At the con-
clusion of the program, the hostess
served refreshments and a social
time was enjoyed. The program:
Symphony No. (Adagio, mo non
tIOppOJ L1cA I'll
Miss Dennis and Mrs. Sherier
(a) ''Thow Art Like Unto Flow
OBJ The Asra'' .. Rubinstein
Mrs. Griggs.
Sonata (An6ante) ..... .Scarlatti
Miss Dennis.
Charming Marguerite" (Old FRENCH
Mrs. Griggs.
The Violet" ... Mozart-Kullak
Mrs. Sherier.
IaD L1nvito .-........N annacclnl
tbD Ridonaim ...-.....T osti
Mrs. Staulcup.
German Dances ........ Beethoven
Miss Dennis.
"Ah, Sad Indeed Ny Heart. ..:.
.............. Tschaikowsky
Mrs. Griggs.
AccOmpdniSt .........R. Macdonald
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-24
WASHINGTON DAY PARTY.

WILSON PAYNE, son OF MR..
and Mrs. Frank Payne Wednesday
was hostess to 10 of his little school
friends at a Washington day party, at
his home in the Payne fats. A course
dinner was served and the favOrs
were little hatchets. The table decor
ations were flags and the red, white
and blue colors. There were games
and contests enjoyed and the prizes
we're given to Edward DeSilva, CorneIia
A Comegys and Foster Perry. Mrs
Arthur Cunningham OF Barstow assist
ed the little hosts mother in enter
tanning the children
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-24
ROCK ISLAND ROAD
SECURES NEW LINE
Acquisition of st. Paul & Dies Moines
Gives Short Route From Kan
sas City TO st. Paul.

New York, Feb. 24.-It was an
nounced here yesterday that the Chi
cago, Rock Island and Pacific has as
sured itself of the shortest railway
line between Kansas City and St.
Paul. The st. Paul and Kansas City
short lines recently organized, under
the laws of Iowa, as a subsidiary OF
the Rock Island, has, it is announced
acquired substantially all the stocks
and bonds outstanding of the st. Paul
and Des MOines railroad, which oper-
ates a line from Des Moines to Mason
City, Iowa.
AT the latter point a connection is
made with the Chicago, St Paul line
of the Rock Island and il is proposed
to construct a new line from Alierton.
on the Chicago. Kansas City line OF
the Rock Island northerIy, to a point
near Des Moines. Also the road is
said 10 have obtained the right 10
operate from there into Des Moines
as a terminal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-24

Of the bridegroom, played the Mendeis-
sohn wedding music. The bride gown
was of cream lansdown, beauufuIy
trimmed in Venice lace, and she car
ried an immense bouquet of bride Dses
with satin streamers. The bridesmaid
wore a gown of pink silk and carried
pink roses The ringbearer wore
lingerie dress and she carried the ring
in a white lily. Mr.. and Mrs. Mckee
left yesterday for Chicago, where they
will visit. After their return they will
live on the Mckee farm, south of Rock
river, which Mr.. MceKe has managed
since the death of his father few
years ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-24
PLAN FOR mARoI eRAs.

THE SILVER CROSS CIRCLE OF
the Kings Daughters met at the home
of Miss Gertrude Don, 1918 Second
avenue. yesterday TO complete ar
rangements for a very unique enter
tainment which the circle is 10 give
for the benefit OF the Association
house on Shrove Tuesday, Feb. IS at
the home of Miss Blanche Mosenfel-
der SOS Twentieth street. The enter
tainment is in the nature of a mardi
gras festival. The house will be dec
GRATED in the nardi gras colors of
green. gold and purple, and from the
homes Of to various novel attrac-
tons will be offered. During the
course of the afternoon the queen Will
be crowned This is in itself de
cidedly original feature. The young
ladies' enclosed the list of names 10
Mrs. Taft and she has chosen the
queen from the following - Selma.
Gertrude. Nyra, Lille. FrIeda. Clare,
Fera. Harriet. Katharine. Annie,
Blanche. Julia. Florence, May Elsa,
Grace, MAY Theresa, Anna. Stina, Zoe
Marion and Martha. The circle is in re-
ceipt of a letter from Mrs. Taft. but
as yet the name Is profound secret
Everyone VIII be permitted 70 guess
the name during the afternoon, and
the fortunate one will be presented
with an original Rex souvenir" of the
1911 mardi gras in New Orleans. which
has been presented to the circle by
friends.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-24
FANCY DRESS PARTY.

Misses Dorothy Peasants and Hem
rietta Kinner who have been con-
Quoting private dancing school will
tomorrow afternoon give a fancy
dress party for the pupils and their
friends at Elks' hall beginning at
$3.50. A small admission fee will be
charged those not holding compli-
mentary tickets. There will be a
minuet, flower glide, fairy dance,
peasant dance and fancy dances will
be given by Miss Katherine Dolly and
Miss Dorothy Simpson. A violinist
will assist at the party.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-24
GUILD ELECTS OFFICERS.

THE WOMANS GUILD OF SOUTH
Park chapel was entertained yester-
day afternoon at the home of Mrs.
Baird, 1925 Tenth avenue and the an
nual election OF the officers was held,
the following being chosen:
President-Mrs. Quayle.
First vice president-Mrs. Swami.
Second vice president-Mrs. Beel-
err.
Third vice president-Mrs. Simmon.
Secretary-Mrs. Spaulding
Treasurer-Miss Mary Long.
The ladies remained for a social
hour following the business and the
hostess served lunch.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-24
M'KEEHiCKS.

MISS BERTHA PAULINE HICKS,
only daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. G. d.
Hicks. and Robert J. MceKe, son of
Mrs. Mary Mckee, 1926 Twenty-eighth
avenue, Moline. were married at 5
O'Clock Wednesday evening at the
home of the brides parents, 1880
Twenty-ninth avenue. Rev. r S. Han
ey, pastor of the Second Congregation
al church officiating in the presence
Of about 20 guests. Miss Eleanor Nc
Kee, sister of the bridegroom. and
James Dormau of Warner, cousin of
the bridegroom, attended as brides
maid and best man. while little Blanche
Hicks, a cousin of the bride, was ring
bearer. Miss Bessie Dorman, cousin
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-24
CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARY

MR.. AND MRS. FRANK WEST
bay, 1880 Fifteenth street. were
pleasantly surprised last evening by a
number of their immediate relatives
who took il upon themselves to see
that the oath anniversary of the mar
rage of the couple was f1ttingly remem-
bered. The evening was spent most
enjoyably. AS a remembrance of the
occasion, Mr. and Mrs Westbay were
presented with several beautiful
pieces of Haviland china
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-24
FEAST AT GENESEO.

AUGUSTANA FRESHIES INTRO
duced q new stunt last night by HE
ing to Gepeseo to hold a banquet
Sophomores attempted to Illustrate
their plans. and I'D succeed to the
extent Of taking captive four of the
freshies. VINO were provided dinner
at the Manufacturers hotel, Moline
The Geneeeo party was most happy
affair. Following was the program Of
tCasts:
The Boys"-Miss Adria Tittering
ton.
The Girls"-C. F. Anderson.
Glass Spirit-Miss Selma Martin.
Common nse'-Verner Swanson
Our Opponents -Yngve JoransOn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-24

McDougall, Beatrice McDougall, Nor
man Mcneil.
Patriotic School''-Helen Hudson
Beatrice james, Tony Campani, Hell
en- Tremann, Evelyn Wieglandl Su-
same Rinck. Frances Andelik, Helen
Gustafson. Herman Silv-rman, Will
son Payne.
Ballad of Betsy Ross"-Cornelia
Comegys.
A Little Red Stamp
Marshall.
"Our Flag'-Esther Pearce, Ma
RE HurzeIer, Francis Medill-
Flag exercise-Secondg grade.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-24
BACON-KELIER.

LAWRENCE E BACON OF
Putnam, H., and Miss Mary
P. Keller of Sarasota, Fla,
were married at o'clock Wed.
nesday afternoon at the parsonage of
the First Methodist church, Moline.
Rev d. S. 'McCown officiating. Mr.
and Mrs. Bacon left on the evening
train for Putnam, and after a short
visit at the home of the bridegroom S
parents, they will make their home on
4 farm near that place.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-24
RELIANCE CLUB

THE RELIANCE CLUB OF GRACE
Lutheran church met last evening
with Rev. /. o. Nothstein at the par
sonage. 627 Forty-fourth street. Fol
lowing the routine OF business the
club was addressed by H. Z. Van Du-
ger on The Organized Adult Bible
Glass Movement and this was fol-
lowed by a discussion by the mem
bers. Refreshments were served and
a social hour spent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-24

John Mitchell was given the choice o.
resigning from the employ OF the CiFif
Federation or being ousted from tho
United Mine Workers Of America OF
ganization.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-24
MINERS BACK MITCHELL
Illinois Convention Denounces Act ON
of the National Body.

Springfield. H.. Feb 24.--Two solid
hours of debate resulted in the over
whelming adoption by the state min
ers' convention yesterday by five reso-
lutions from various locals in the
state, condemnpg the action Of the
national convention of the United
Mine Workers Of America, In which
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-24

pepSla ana 1emais
troubles by your
IN e dicine. l had
been troubled with
both for fourteen
years and consulted
different doctors,
but failed to get any
relief. After using
Lydia I. PiIkham 5
Y c &c ia bic Com
pound and Blood
Purifier l can say 1
am a well woman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-24
ROWLERS DINE.

THE K. R. IT. S. BOWLING CLUB
of Davenport, last night held a stag
banquet at the Harms hotel. Covers
were laid for Il.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-24
Falls Victim 70 Thieves.

S. ". Bends OF Coal City, Ala.
has a justiicable grievance. Two
thieves stole his health for ? years
They were a liver and kidney trou-
bic. Then DR.. Kings New Life Pills
thro:tled them. He's well now. In
rivalled for constipation, malaria.
headache, dyspepsia, % cents. at all
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-24
MASTER PAINTERS BANQUET.

THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Of the Illinois Master Painters and
Decorators association, which was in
session yesterday at the Harms TO
make arrangements for the annual
meeting of the association to be held
In this city in August, last night, with
a number Of the local members of the
association, attended banquet at the
Harms Covers were laid for 80
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-24

their needle work 10 spend the aft
ernoon. The hostess had prepared
delightful entertainment for her guests
and served a course dinner
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-24
Iowa Bank Robbery.

Fort Dodge. Iowa. Feb ga Ron.
bers early today dynamited the bank
Of Calender md later ri1ed the post
office. They occurred little Of value.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-24
Your Candidates
Study Them

FOR MA Oh
C. r. Chamberlin.
John p. Dolly.
Edward n. Guyer.
James 3. Lidders.
w. n. ludewie.
George Washington McCaskrin.
Milton L. Morrill,.
Harry M. SchriVer.
John x. Scott.
Charles Nj. Souders.
FOR COMMISSIONERS.
Fred AppeIquist.
oscar {. Apple.
William L. Aster.
Jack c. Aud.
Jonas Bear.
{. c. Berry.
Frank n. Bertelsen.
Frank w. BIochIinger.
William n. Bolles.
Leon NJ. Bourdeau.
Edward n. Bowman.
p. J. Carlson.
c. L. Carpenter.
James W. CaVanaugh.
Ed Conert.
Richard Champion.
Frank L. Curnyn.
James r. DarneII.
J. Stuart Dart.
Alexander De SoIand.
Joseph J. Doering.
Peter Frey.
Henry J. Frick.
Charles Gantert.
Cyrus .. Gordon.
Charles e. Grove.
Archie Hart.
George w. Henry.
Orrin S. Holt.
John HoIzhammer.
A. o. Huff.
Hamlin n. Hull.
Albert w. Johnson.
G. Albert Johnson.
Nicolai E. JuhI.
S. Alexander LaVanwsy.
John G. Leaf.
Henry Lemburg.
Peter Loge.
j. +. c. LudoIph.
John Mayer.
Stephen Marshall.
Andrew Math.
Martin Medically.
Arthur NJ. McNeil.
William Mielke.
John A. Murrin.
Carl Naab.
George p. Nissen.
Harry Payne.
Louis c. Pfoh.
L. A. POLAND.
Eugene Y. Ramser.
Robert r. Reynolds.
A. j. Riess.
Bernard Rinck.
n. r.. Robb.
Benjamin {. Robb.
Martin T. Rudgren.
William Schaarmann.
John Schiemmer.
George L. Schmid.
Charles j. Smith.
John 7. Stephens.
George StroehIe.
Lawrence Q. Swanson.
Alfred w. Tanner.
Charles L. Thompson.
J. w. Van Arsdel.
John r. Warner.
Henry c. WehIing.
Frank Westbay.
Charles c. Wilson.
Samuel r. Wright.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-24
SCHOOL CELERRATEs-

FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS" WAS
observed by the pupils of KembIe
school today. Parents and friends
were invited to attend and enjoy the
program and many responded. The
exercises were held in room three,
which had been artisticaIly decorat-
ed for the occasion by the sixth
grade boys. The program was as
follows:
Fifth grade girls
Our Grand Old FIag'-Willard
Bchaeher.
Brown.
Grown Our Washington" -Nerine
Damon.
Working for Our Flag''-Earl
Arnold
Busy Boys of Uncle Sam''-Fifth
grade boys, Miss Ferry teacher.
Uncle Sans Reunion Sixth
grade.
Song-Louis Zeffern
Play, February Fairies Febru-
airy, Wilma Curtis; Teddy. LinwelI
Cox; Fairies, Madilen Brown, Mar
5orie Sala Margaret Arnold, Amy
Comegys, Raymond Redecker. Lee
land Assay. Harry FeItham. Marcellus
Hirkenmeyer. Mary Henemway. Ma
ne Voge!e Blanche Krell Emma
Franck. Myrtle Daebelliehn. Rosa
Eulp, Irene Ferkel, Richard Ben
nett
Favorite songs OF Lincoln and
1o0gfPII0w Anna Marie Van DUZeT.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-24

FAILED TO
HELP HER
Cured by Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound

Pound. Wis. 81 am glad to an
nounce that / have been cured of dvs-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-24

very successful coffee yesterday after
noon at the home of Mrs. B. d. Con-
nelly. 724 Nineteenth street. Aprons
homemade cakes and candies were
also placed on sale and the ladies
cleared nearly $50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-24
vEsTmENT GUILD COFFEE.

THE VESTMENT GUILD OF
Trinity Episcopal church conducted q /.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-24

All the news an the ume-The
Argus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-24
HOSTESS AT AFTERNOON PARTY

MRS. DON SAYRE YESTERDAY
afternoon at her home, 1401 Four
teenth and a-half street entertained a
company of ladies' who came with
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-03-24
UNUSUAL COLLECTION OF CANES
Walking Sticks of Varied Design and Material Owned by
Arthur F. Roberts-Collected by His Uncle.

caryes. The natural coloring OF the wood
Is oi the kind that attracts the eye. There
are n number OF sticks over which have
been drawn rattlesnake and water moccas'
in snakeskins These specimens give one
a creepy feeling rs one handles them. A
carved cane representing moving snake
is decidedly clever bit OF work and one
Is inclined 10 look twice To he certain II Is
artificial There is cane made from.
stick cut In Sltka, Alaska One oil the
really valuable sticks Is polished speci'
men Of that wood OF antiquity acacia
The stick was obtained from central Asia.
There are many specimens of blackthorns,
and pieces of oak and hickory that have
been fashioned into ianciful heads, There
il n cane Of light wood fashioned 10 rep
resent u stalk OF some tropical plant with
the dark green leaves lying along the
stalk. This is one Of the most llielike
representations of foliage 10 be found IN
the collection.
The collection contains one cane made
from piece OF wood taken from the First
Parish church OF Concord, Mass, which
stood near the historic old North Bridge.
II wears a silver band telling where u
came from. There are number OF canes
made from pieces OF thorn bushes, evi'
IDENTIFY the products OF foreign countries.
A deaths head OF solid ivory with tiny
toad near one of the staring sockets oil
the small skull is the adornment on the
head OF a cane of some kind of dark. pol
ished wood. In the matter OF polishes
their collection is a revelation. There are
canes in the collection OF doubtful age but
the finish is as perfect as the day II was
done, There Is n decided novelty in the
shape of a shred of whalebone the head OF
which Is fashioned like dolphin or some
such denizen of the deep. Many OF the
canes have heads made from stag horns
and there are two glass canes. One oil
Bohemian glass il work of art and Illus
trative OF the cunning Of the workers IN
this material.
There are n number OF hollow canes
into which have been fitted receptacles
for holding small objects. One of these
hollow affairs contains thin glass tube
about half an inch in diameter and about
10 inches in length. II is closed with
a silver screw top and is designed to carry
brandy or some similar remedy for snake
bites or malaria. An adder coiled about
one Of the canes is clever bit OF carving.
There are a number of foils or swords hid
den within canes and some OF these hol-
low sticks are constructed in such man
ner that it is puzzle to open them II one
has not been instructed In the trick. \
solid ivory cane weighing perhaps two
pounds or more and deliberately carved
Is striking specimen Of the collection:
While but few of the canes are labeled
il is known that there are sticks from
India, Japan, ireland, England, the Orient,
Alaska and many parts of this country.
Mr.. Roberts is very proud Of his gift from
his uncle's estate and will be glad to show
the collection to his friends
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-03-24

the Eureka slate quarry in North Poult.
sey by the prematurep, explosion, OF
blast. His body was hurled to the bot.
tom of the cut, 40 feet. below where he
was at work. Humphrey was an expert
steam drill operator. Hre leaves wire
and FIVE children.
Injuries received in am encounter at
an old.fashioned kitchens dance, held at
the home of a neighboit in Sandgate
Friday night, resulted "Wednesday IN
the death of Cyrus Moffa,t, 60. One Of
the participants, Fred Diupluiss, 30, is
wanted by the local authorities on the
charge of being responsibility for Motfat 8
death. Physicians state L that Moffat
suffered from fractured S kull and Jaw.
The final meeting of the state board
of registration for nurses ttook place IN
Burlington Monday, and al permanent
organization was perfectedh The Off
GERS elected are: Presidentv, DR.. g. =.
Hally of Burlington; SECRETARY, Miss
E. M. Miller of st. Johnsblury; treas
urer, DR.. G. A. Gale of RUTLAND. The
first examinations for Repatriation of
nurses will be conducted in Huntington
May IS.
Domestic animals on farms and
ranges in Vermont, accq,rdins to sta
; 7s5,f7s, .! valued s"s at sMsso,7so. This
number includes 43Q(,3l4 reported, as
neat cattle, valued at $ll,8SS,S92;
s07S1 horses, Valued at $S,591 1857 |;
429 mules, valued Eat $53540; ~ asses Use
and burros, valued at $2.O3S; 94,s2l
swine, valued Pat $974,779; 1881
sheep, valued Fat $539,09l; and 2o1
goats, valued fat $1,033.
The taxeeE from the savings banks
and trust Gompanies of the state, for
1910, pay9Hb on or before March last,
are now practically all in the hands OF
the static treasurer. They total the
handsc6me sum of $4S5, 760.7S against
$454,%30.99 in 1909. These savings nps
BANKS and trust companies pay TO the
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-03-24
Vermont NelUs.
Walls River Road Reorganized.

At the reorganization of the board OF
directors of the Montpelier & Wells
River Railroad company Saturday, the
Now Haven interests took charge OF
The directorate. The new directors
eiected we're c. s. Mellen Of New Ha'
ven. T. 3. Byrnes of Boston, H.. E. Fol.
som of Lyndon, w. B. G. Stickney OF
Rethel. and James W. Brock OF Mont
nelier. Mr.. Brock is the only old mem.
her of the board to remain. Mr.. Byrnes
was elected president and Mr.. Foisom
vice. president. W. A. StoweIl was
elected clerk and treasurer, Mr.. oto.
well was manager of the road for many
Years. but was dropped yea, aRU n
The traffic officers are the same. n. IT, =.
Fisher of Boston is made assistant cIerk
and 3. A. Ryder Of Boston ass,stans
treasurer and W. J. Hobbs OF boseoa
comptroller. The same directors anu
officers were chosen for the barre ran,
road and the Barre branch, when WIN
the. Montpelier & Wells RIVER roa ,i
comprise the three Sortwell roads soi u
recently to New Haven people; ~ an 40
expected that the auditing VIII pe pei, uo he
in Boston, and that the lines VIII De
~ eventually to the northern
S;y;sion NJ the Boston & Maine system.
The mill in Fair Haven owned Dy
tho Fair Haven Marble u Marble'zinH
Slate company was burned, to the
ground Friday morning. The loss IS es.
timated at $4,000. and 20 men are
thrown out Of employment.
Thin ice claimed another victim Mon,
dav when Almo Maberini, lO-year. on
lad was drowned in Stevens Branch
liver at Barre. He and several compan.
IONS were playing on the ice, when II
gave way beneath him. The oody was
recovered.
Fred L. Webster, who represented
swanton in the recent session OF tne
legislature, has been honored py Wv,
ernor Mead with an appoin!5m;e eat;+ a.
member Of the board of penal .nstitui
tions. to succeed John L. Lewis OF NorIF
Troy, resigned. III.
Arthur Bean, the 1S-year-old MAJ a,,
stone youth, who is believed to lI nav
Murdered his mother and sister na sn,
o has been held without bail foT ESQ Sp'
c;al GRAND Jury which will meet; ~ a Anr;
cnnntv the fourth Tuesday IN npi !,
Rean still maintains his invno'en'0
the crime. 4
John L. Humphrey Of rU pmnrm;no we
instantly killed Monday