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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-09
Do You Know

That the intent of the law
providing for the commission
form of municipal government
is to give better public service
to return TO the people more
than they have been receiving
for the money invested in local
government. In attaining tn :
end faCtionalism, a. represented
by party lines and seCtiOnaIism,
a. marked by ward boundaries,
are wiped out. and barriers have
been erected with the object of
keeping machine methods out of
campaigns. Bear these facts in
mind when you vote at the pr
Inaries and at the election to
follow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-09
SLEIGHING PARTY.

A GROUP OF YOUNG PEOPLE OF
Rock Island were entertained last
night at the home of Mrs. A. A. Tin
dali south Of Milan. The party rode
out in bob sleighs. II was a Jolly
good natured crowd. who took the trip
but the greatest part OF the evenings
pleasure came at the hospitable home
of the hostess. where the party sat
down TO a substantial and well served
lunch. Mr.. Tindal who is a we'll
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-09
GUEST OF MISS SIMON.

MISS ELSA SIMON OF THIS
city will entertain during her stay in
the city Mrs. Fannie Bloomfield
Zeisler of Chicago, the pianist who
will appear in recital at the Grand,
Davenport, Saturday evening. Mrs
Zeisler will arrive at noon Saturday
and may remain over Sunday, in
which case Miss Elizabeth Mott. who
is bringing her here, will entertain
at a tea Sunday in her honor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-09
ENTERTAIN AT COFFEE.

MRS. A. G. ANDERSON AND
Mrs. d. W. Dahlsten at the home of
the former, 1908 Eighth avenue,
yesterday afternoon entertained
at a coffee party for Mrs. A.
J. Lindstrom of Cedar Rapids, Neb.,
and Mrs. J. p. Magnusson, brides OF
last month. Thirty-five ladies spent
very pleasant afternoon together
in an informal social way and the
hostess served a delicious course
luncheon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-09
o. o. 3. CLUB.

THE o. o. B. CLUB OF GIRLS
gave a sleighing party for members
and six friends last evening. After
a three hours ride about the cities
the merry company stopped at the
home of the Misses Mildred and
Ruth Wiley, III Nineteenth street.
where lunch was served by the club
members. Mrs. Floyd 3. Liggett and
Miss Elizabeth Wiley acted as chap
erons of the company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-09
ROSE BRASS is BURIED
MarshaIltown. Iowa, Young Woman
Inferred at Chippiannock.

Funeral services for Miss Rose
BRASS Of Marshalltpwn. Iowa. who
died I'm rooming house al 4O9 Tween
ty-third street. were conducted by
DR.. II. w. Reed. pastor Of the First
Baptist church. at o'clock this af-
ternoon at the Knox undertaking
rooms. Burial was IN Chippiannock
cemetery.
Mrs. T. r. Mcbride, who conducts
the rOoming house AT f09 Twenty
third street. requested The Argus 20
PRINT the following statement:
when the young woman came To
my house she was accompanied by
ono Simon Brandle. Both claimed
they were married Brandle remain
ed with the young women until she
died. did not know that they were
not married until I read the story
ia The Argus OF last evening"
All the news all the time-Tho
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-09
H0STETTER'S
STOMACH BITTERS

first of all; you'll not need any other.
It is excellent in cases Of Poor APP
petite, FIatulency, Sick Headache.
Indigestion. dyspepsia. ChilIs and
Malaria
"YOu are as well as your stomach"
HOSTETTER.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-09
OH. THE ONIONS.
YOU ARE SAFE

when you buy HOstetter's Bitters-
because-its So years record has
proven it be a reliable remedy for
ordinary family ills and its record
of cures proves If to be the safest
and best stomach remedy you can
buy. Therefore. get
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-09
MAKE KEEPERS OF
SALOONS KEEP LAW
iowa BID Suspends Those Guilty of
Irregularities for Five
Years.

Des Moines, Iowa, Feb. 9-A
liquor bill presented in the senate to-
day provides saloonkeepers convicted
of the Illegal sale of liquors shall
not be permitted to reengage in bus
mess until five years have elapsed.
Delegates from practically every
city in Iowa met here today to OPP
pose the Sammis bill providing for
a state public utilities commission
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-09
new STYLE CARS
A SUCCESS HERE
Sixty Per Cent of Patrons on
Lines Where Old Ones Are
Used Have Fares Ready.
EARLY ADOPT THE CUSTOM
Unpleasant Experiences Met With In
Other Localities Not Noted in
Rock Island

Few cities have as readily taken to
the pay-as-you-enter car innovation as
has Rock Island. In other communi-
ties traction companies have experience
ed considerable embarrassment and
loss Of business in their efforts 10 place
in commission the modern car which
eventually will be universally adopted.
In view OF the experiences elsewhere
naturally there was some misgiving
among officials OF the local company
when the newly arranged cars were
offered for the approval OF the public.
But the exception has proved the rule
here, due TO the fact that the public
had been educated in advance and
was prepared 10 receive them kindly.
After two months trial the Of
hcers OF the company report that the
pay-as-you-enters are more easily
handled than are the cars OF the less
modern type. Conductors on the old
cars report that fully GO per cent OF the
passengers, already accustomed 20
the idea of having their fares ready.
hand over their nickles when they
reach the step Of the cars on the Third
~'~ANNs ~ IL 'hAN'NH AsbAAA WV " avn
Tower and Bridge lines. none OF which
has yet been equipped with the pay
as-you-enters. At present the new
type cars are operated only on the
Fourth avenue line But the announce
ment is made that another consign-
ment Of the new cars Is ready 10 DO
placed in service Saturday or Sun.
day. Third avenue will be so equipped
and then the Bridge line and Daven-
port, the company feeling that II is
best TO equip an entire division at one
time
An EXPERIMENT PLANNED.
In this connection the company is
planning an experiment in transform
ing one of the 200 double-truck class
cars into a pay-as-you-enter. n it
turns out TO be a success other cars
Of the same class will be treated 20 a
similar change at once The small
cars of the 25O class on the Long View
and Elm street lines may readily be
20 answer 10 the pay-as-
you-enter requirements by making YES
open at both sides instead OF
only one side. as now. and placing a
portable rail around the conductors
station.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-09
COUNTY BOARD TO MEET
To Be Asked to Approve of New FL
nanciaI Arrangements.

a special meeting Of the Rock Is
land county board OF supervisors has
been called for Feb. Il at the request
of the finance committee. The com
mittee at that time will ask approval
of ARRANGEMENTS it has effected with
local bankers for the borrowing OF
such sums OF money as the county is
in immediate need of 70 meet salaries
of the employees. witness fees and
other urgent obligations
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-09
HAVE BOB RIDE.

A COMPANY OF "a YOUNG PEG
pie from Rock Island and Moline en-
joyed a bobsled ride last evening
After several hours ride the party
had lunch at the home of the Misses
Nelson, 4405 Sixth avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-09
SOCIAL EVENING AT CLUB.

THE SECOND OF THE MID-WEEK
social evenings al the Rock Island
Club was held last evening at the club
rooms. Fifty of the club members
took dinner together and then spent
the evening with cards, billiards, pool,
etc
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-09
VALENTINE PARTY.

A VALENTINE DANCING PARTY
Will be given by the Rodamo Social
club at Elks' hall Tuesday evening,
Feb. IA. Wrixon's orchestra will
furnish the dance program.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-09
WATERMAN DYKE.

A MARRIAGE LICENSE WAS IS
sued in Chicago yesterday TO Henry
Walter, aged 25. of Coal Valley, and
Miss Bessie Van Dyke, %, of Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-09
M RlaksIee 70 LAX.

George c. BlaksIee has been secur
ed by the Young Mems Bible class OF
the First Baptist church to deliver an
address Sunday morning at $3.50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-09
paNIioht Saloon all.

Pierre, S. D., Feb. 9.-The state sen
ate yesterday passed the daylight sa-
loon bill as an emergency Law. 1t
will go into effect after receiving the
governors signature tomorrow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-09
CULINARY TESTS
DRAW SENS FIRE
And Now Pretty Lassies at
Augustana College Must
Practice on Others.
SPUD FUMES PENETRATE
Waiting From Ladies' Hall Become
MonotonOus and Executive
Interference Is Invited.

Some of the pretty lassies of
Augustana college are in a dilemma.
Just as everything was going on so
nicely their pet plans were nipped
in the bud and then to think il was
all on account of fried potatoes and
apple sauce. This is how it happen
ed. OF course a bright and petite
Iassie isn't safe anywhere from the
wiles of cupid but especially so al a
place where sens" abound. Now
all of these lassies were OF that kind.
When the SENS" especially the
third year ones, began to adoTn quite
frequently the furniture of the recep-
ton parlOr of the ladies' hall, strange
TO say, cooking thoughts began to in
fest the minds of the petite ones.
But what of it? Augustana hasn't a
school attached and the stu
dents won't stand for any dabbIing
in the dining hall kitchen. Where
TO turn? A bright idea struck them.
Why not practice the culinary art on
OH! THE ONIONS.
It was during the early part of this
term that the fried spud fumes first
took possession of the ladies hall
They tried other things, too, such as
onions, fapjacks, pancakes, etc, but
as these things needed the skilled
hand Of a real food artist 10 turn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-09
DIvORCEE FACES
PERJURY CHARGE
Judge Graves Sets Aside De-
cree Granted Mrs. Lena
Enfield.
HUSBAND IN CROSS BILL
Latter Alleges Wife Swore Falsely
When She Stated She Had Been
True to Vows.

Charges of perjury are TO be prefer
ed against Mrs. Lena Enfield OF South
Rock Island, who secured a divorce
from her husband. Theodore J. Enfield.
last week in the circuit court What
is more, the decree OF divorce and the
accompanying order for the payment
of alimony, have both been set aside
and permission has been granted MIR.
Enfield to file a bill in answer to the
one by which Mrs. Enfield secured her
release. When the matter came up
before Judge f. c. Graves this morn
ing he examined the affidavit of the
defendant and granted the prayer of
the petitioner, after which he notified
Connolly and Connolly. attorneys, who
appeared for Mr.. Enfield. that he
would expect them to take the matter
before the next grand jury.
Judge Graves said the court did not
intend to be imposed upon as he felt
sure it had in the Enfield case. Mr..
Connolly promised to bring the perjury
charge before the grand jury.
FALSE STATEMENTS ALLEGED.
1t is alleged that Mrs. Enfield. while
on the witness stand in her own be-
half, made statements which she knew
to be false Through Attorney VIII
liam McEniry, she applied for divorce
from her husband on the grounds that
he had deserted her in 1908 within
few months after their marriage. Her
husband was not present at the trial
and he now states that he did not know
of the filing of the suit. Judge Graves
questioned the woman while she was
on the stand and among other ques-
lions he asked her if she had been true
to her marriage VOWS. TO which she
replied she had, and she further stat
ed that there was no occasion for her
husbands desertion of her. Alimony
amounting to S25 a month was allow
ed her in addition to the decree of
divorce. Upon learning this Mr.. En-
field at once employed counsel and de-
termined TO fight the divorce and the
payment of this alimony.
CITES CRIMINAL RECORD.
In his affidavit, he claimed
that he had been deserted
by his wife who. he charged,
had gone to live with another man.
She was arrested on that charge and
the record of her plea of guilty is in
the county court, the affidavit alleges.
This occurred in 1906 Regardless of
this alleged fact, Mrs Enfield repre-
scented under oath to the judge that
she had been deserted and that she
had been true to her marriage vows.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-09
MASQUERADE PARTY.

THE BROTHERHOOD OF AMERI-
can Yeoman, 1921, will give a mas
queade party at Beselin's hall Friday
evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-09
URGE LIFE CERTIFICATE
Davenport Teachers TO Send Commit
tee 20 Des Moines.


Davenport public school teachers
have appointed a committee 20 urge
the legislature TO pass the life GER
tificate bill now pending. The plan
provides that teachers who pass ex-
aminstions will not be required 70
take further examinations.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-09
NEWLYWEDS SILVER
AT DIVORCE HUNCH
GaIesburg Couple Hear Inferred Adj
vice Immediately After They
Are Married.

Charles f. Burch and Miss Dolly
Guenther, both of Gslesburg, exper-
fenced a strange feeling indeed yester-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-09

them into tasty morsels. fried po-
tatoes had to be resorted to for sus-
tenance. After some little practice
apple sauce was also added 70 the
daily repertory.
As far as the fumes went all Of
The inmates of the hall shared
equally. The spud fumes even pene-
trated the reception room. IL pleas
ed the SENS" at first, but even a
good thing becomes monotonous. The
non-cooking jewellers of the hall were
losing patience. They were forced TO
undergo all the suffering without Re
ceiying any of the benefits.
PRESIDENT CALLS 4 HALT.
In some mysterious manner the
prexy got wind of the spud-apple
sauce affair. He said il was against
the rules 10 practice the culinary art
in the ladies' hall. The petite ones
are now forced to wait till next sum-
mer to continue further dabbling in
the sought for art. II is rumored
that one or two have made arrange
ments elsewhere to continue their
studies in this line as they say they
can't wait till summer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-09

All the news All the ume-1ho
Argus.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-05

Announcement was made yesterday that during next week, which is Holy week. there will be held at the Church of the Advent daily mid-da services for business men.
 It has been arranged to have in Bir- mingham speakers from other cities. The service and the daily discourse will take up only 30 minutes, beginning at noon and ending at 12:3O o'clock. The first speaker, Monday will be Bishop Nelson. of Atlanta He is widely known in religious circles and is ac- counted one of the most distinguished dignitaries of the Episcopal church. On Tuesday Rev. MT. w P. Witsell of Meridian will make the noon-day talk. Wednesday Rev. J. c. Morris, dean of the Memphis cathedral. vii deliver the noon address. On Thursday Rev. W. R.. Capes of the Columbia institute, Co., lumbia, Tenn, will make the noon talk. Rev J. J. Lanier of Woodlawn will deliver the talk Friday, while the ser vices will be closed Saturday with ~an address by Rev. W. E. Evans of the Church of the Advent
 The services will be held under the auspices of the Brotherhood of St. An drew, and 1t is hoped there will be fine attendance. The general express
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-05
JUDGE STOKELY WILL
 RESIGN FROM BENCH
Will Resume Practice of Law Be- cause of MT. Weatherly's
 Appointment

The resignation of Judge J. T. Stokely from the bench of the city court will re- suit from the appointment of James G. Weatherly, his law partner, to place on the Birmingham commission.
 Judge Stokely was recently appointed to fill the unexpired term of Judge c. A. Senn in the second division of the city court and during the short period he has presided with much ability and with sat- isfaction to all parties whose cases he tried.
 Judge Stokely stated last night that MT. Weatherly's appointment as commissioner means that he will necessarily retire from the practice of law and devote his time exclusively to his duties with municipal affairs. The working out of the commis- sion form of government will no doubt be beset with many problems that will en- gage the time of the commissioners.
 q will resign as judge pro tenn of the city court next Saturday," said Judge Stokely, when I shall have finished with the docket for the week and cer- tain motions pending before the court. l have consulted the other judges and de- cided on this course. On account of the resignation of MT. Weatherly I will have to resume practice in the firm in justice to the clientele we served"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-05
CRAWFORD LONG
 HAS DISAPPEARED We'll Known Young Man Has Not Been Home
 Since March 25

Crawford Long, one of the best-known young men in Birmingham, has disap- peared, and despite the utmost efforts of his family, friends and corps of de- tectives no trace of him has been secured. His brother Dr. J. H. Long, who is car rying out a dragnet search for him, said last night that not a trace had been found, and that his strange failure to re- turn home is alarming to the members of the family.
 He has been missing since Saturday, March 25. He attended a dinner given by friend here Friday, March "A, ac- companied his friend home and remained with him all night. He borrowed a suit of business garments from the friend, ex- changing for it fulldress suit worn the evening before.
 MT. Long went to his office the follow ing Saturday after the dinner, and then completely disappeared. He is said to have possessed considerable money, but this cannot be confirmed by his relatives
 Dr. Long said he had reported the dis appearance of his brother to the police officials several days ago, but they had been unable to throw any light upon the case. He has now engaged private inves- tigators, and tidngs are hourly expected of the missing youth.
 He is a member of one of the best known families in this city, and is him. self widely known. .-s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-05
JEWELS OF MUCH
 VALUE ARE STOLEN
Chauffeur Is Suspected of Theft at Ensley Home
 on Highlands

k. F. Enslen, cashier of the Jefferson County Savings bank, reported to the police yesterday morning that diamonds, pearls, and other jewelry value at $10c0 had been stolen from his daughters, Mrs. Benjamin Kidd and Miss Gladys Enslen, yesterday morning. The theft occurred at their home on South Highlands, 2737 Highland avenue, and suspicion points to a negro chauffeur, who has mysteri- ously disappeared. Chief Bodeker imme- diately placed the matter in the hands of detectives and men were put to work on the case.
 The robbery was discovered yesterday morning by Mrs. Kidd, who states that she experienced feeling that something was wrong. She was sewing downstairs at the time and immediately went to her suite to investigate. She found her jewel box missing and that of Miss Enslen riff fled and the jewels gone.
 Mrs Kidd was unable to state to the police the exact amount of jewelry that has been stolen. She is positive, how ever of diamond brooch and a pearl necklace, string of pearls, and two gold bracelets
 Detectives Justin and Zeigler, who are working on the case state that suspicion points to the chauffeur who left suddenly yesterday morning. They expect to have him under arrest and the jewels recovered within the next 24 hours.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-05
RECORD OF DAMN
 THE COUNTY COURTS
Suit Against the City Is on Trial. The Grand Jury Is Hard
 at Work

The suit for $96o9Ss of E. M. Lisle x Co. against the city of Birmingham for ai- legged breach of contract was in hearing before Judge C. c. Nesmith in the first division of the city court during yester- day. In the bill of complaint it is claimed by the plaintiff that the company was prohibited from completing work being contract and the amount involved in the suit covers the work done and the profits estimated on the job as completed
 A verdict for $500 damages was award the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company In Judge A. o. Lane S division of the circuit court yesterday.
 A verdict for $175 was awarded F. J. Light and Power company in Judge J. T. Stokeley's division of the city court.
 The April grand jury of Jefferson coun7 ty begun work yesterday morning at thing like 2o0 cases ahead for their inves- tigaton. Many witnesses have been sum- moned to appear before the body and the courthouse halls were in state of con Monday. with J. L. Yielding as foreman, by Judge Samuel Weaver, who delivered the charge
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-05
SAYS THE SANITARY
 CONDITIONS ARE GOOD
County Sanitary Engineer Salter Re- ports Soon to Board of
 Revenue

The Board of Revenue was in confer ence yesterday with l.. H. Salter, coun- conditions prevailing during the month of March. The county officer went only into a partial verbal report on account of the absence of several members of the board, but he will make full account of his work as soon as possible.
 Inspector Salter stated last night that the sanitary conditions in the county were generally improved. He has com pleted his report on the septic tanks to be built at Ensley and the Board of Rev. enue will probably ask for bids on their construction at an early date The cost of the tanks is estimated at about s5o,- mo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-05
Will Return Escaped Convict

Montgomery, April 4--(Special.) )-Chiei Clerk D. G. Trawick of the beard of inspectors of convicts has gone to New Orleans to take into custody Wesley Gil christ, an egro convict who escaped from the state prison in September, 19os Gill christ was sent up from Montgomery county to serve eight years for embez- element and made his escape after he had served little over year. A few Jays ago the state authorities were notified that the convict had been captured in New Orleans, and Deputy Trawick vas at once sent with the proper requisi- ton papers to bring the prisoner back. to Alabama. Gilchrist will probably be put to work at one of the lumber camps on his return to this state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-05
CRAY GOES WITH
 THE HILL SYSTEM Senior Vice President of the Frisco Heads Lines of
 Great Northern

The announcement was made in this vice president of the Frisco lines, has been offered and accepted the presidency of the Spokane, Portland Seattle rail- road, and the Astoria and Columbia River railroad, effective May 1. The lines to be operated by Mr. Gray are among the J. J. Hill holdings and allied with the Great Northern system. He was off, fered the position by MT. Hill and ac- cepted after considering the proposition for some time
 Tn addition to the resignation of MT. Gray, other very important changes are made on the Frisco. It is announced that w. C. Nixon, vice president and general manager, will become senior vice president in charge of operations and traffic. He will be succeeded by w. T. Tyler. heretofore general superintendent of the first district. F. D. Levy. su- perintendent of transportation, will be made assistant general manager, with headouarters in Springfield, Mo J. A. Frates, general superintendent of the third district, will have his territory extended over the first and will succeed Mr. Tyler in that respect J. E.. Hutch inson of the second district will have his territory extended over the third dis trict, relieving MT. Frates.
 It is expected that other changes will be brought about by the shake up, but these have not been outlined by the of ficials.
 All of the officials affected by the change are well known in Birmingham, where they have been visiting once a month for several years. However, of the entire list Vice President Gray is the best known He often came here and has manifested the deepest interest in the progress and welfare of this district.