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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-22
ANNUAL BANQUET.

7 THE YOUNG MEMS BIBLE
class of the First Baptist church held
its annual banquet last night in the
church parIors. After the banquet
President VIII woodin, took charge
ductory speech commenting most fav-
orably on the program thus far car
ried out; he also gave hearty toast
to the ladies who SO generously lent
their services to make 1t a success.
The president then introduced Rev. H.
W. Reed, Phi. D.. pastor of the church.
His remarks we're along the line Of
the valuable service the class had CIV
en- him and the great amount of work
which 1t could do in the future. The
next speaker, S. j. Woodin, superin-
tendent OF the Sunday school, said
that he considered 1t one of the high
est honors he could have to work in
the Sunday school and church. Nor
man Kerr gave a short outline of the
work the class is doing and the valua-
Bile points of the organized class TO
the church, the need Of giving these
young men something TO do in order
TO keep them in the church. The
president then called on the teacher
of the class. r. G. Summers. he high
" praised the class for the fine CO.
operation with him in building up the
class and he is expecting big results
from the banquet 8. W. Searle, as
chief speaker Of the evening began
his talk by showing the class that 1t
had one of the best examples of
manhood that could possibly be had,
right in the Baptist church, and that
man was Hon. Thomas Campbell; he
also mentioned some others who
were, he thought. excellent charac-
tiers. Mr.. Searle then gave a brief
history and a few anecdotes OF Ned
Lee Of Davenport, showing how a life
OF service for another was the only
real successful life and that there
was plenty OF room for every one in
this kind Of living as two-thirds Of
the population OF the United States
had no church home or any Christian
influence around them Mr.. Searle al
30 advised q greater social spirit in
young mems classes. He said IL he
was running it he would have base
ball teams, football and such outdoor
sports.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-22
ANNUAL OPEN MEETING.


meeting Of the Kate Hill Missionary
society of the United Presbyterian
church was held at the church last
evening. The program was opened
with short devotional service con-
Quoted by the president, Miss Mil
dred Warnock, a song by the choir
followed and then q letter was read
by the secretary, Miss Tillie Toen-
niges, from the missionary after
whom the society is named, Miss
Kate Hill, stationed at Sangla Hill,
India, the letter reaching the pres
ident in the last mail yesterday af-
ternoon and also contained a recent
photograph OF herself. Reports from
the secretary and treasurer were
read by Miss Minnie Toenniges and
Miss Emma Moller respectively. A
short memorial service for Miss Mary
". Moller, a member who died re-
Gently, was held and this was fol-
lowed by an address by Miss Lillian
Mcconnell, the program closing with
a song by the choir. Miss McCon-
nell, who is stationed at Lyallpur,
Punjab. India, Is neighbor 60 Miss
Hill and is now home on a furiough
of a year and a half, her home be-
ing at Lancaster. Ohio. She took as
her subject last evening, "a Days
Work in Lyallpur," and told in an
interesting way OF the duties each
dey of India missionaries. Glasses OF
Instruction in the gospels. sewing,
rsnding. etc, are conducted in many
stations. the missionaries going from
place to place living in different
provinces during the summer and
winter months.
In connection with the memorial
service for Miss Mary Nfolier, the
first OF the Kate Hill girls to be TAX
en- by death, a committee reported
that the society will establish a me
mortal for her. A fund collected
last night and amounting to $3.50
will be used as nucleus for
a memorial to which each girl
Will contribute as she is able.
It was at first thought advts-
able to build a cottage as the girls
school at Sangla Hill, but this plan is
abandoned and so the fund to which
the amount shall finally be given was
not designated.
The secretary's report was most
gratifying. Meetings have been held
twice a month during the year and
various mission works have been
studied, committees on visiting,
membership, scissors, temperance,
finance and social features have done
much good work, several outings
we're held. The society, with a fund
raised by self-denial of the members,
IS supporting Angelina Hazkael, the
daughter of Christian man at San
gle Hill, in q school at Sialkot, SIS
being contributed for her support.
Rugs have been sent TO the Column
bia hospital and rugs and curtains
to the girls school at Greenville,
Tenn, and q number OF useful ar
ticles have been sent to the teachers
home at Stanton, Ky. Three active
and ten honorary members have been
received into the society during the
year.
The treasurer's report showed
that SIG was raised for the support
OF four lady missionaries, which is
the special work OF the society, the
annual thank offering for the year
was 1872. and special offering for
the support OF an India girl s25.
making a total OF s1OO.74 raised fc<
mission purposes. the showing being
most creditable.
Miss Mcconnell during her stay
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-22
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-22
Observation-Disclosures.

AT THE PARSONAGE OF THE
Central Presbyterian church at 8
O'Clock this afternoon Rev. Marion
Humphreys officiating. was solemniz-
ed the marriage of Clarence C. VIII
merton Of this city and Miss Laura
II. Pritchsrd OF Sherrard. Roy W.
Wilmerton and Miss Mable Pritchard
were the attendants. The groom,
who for several years has managed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-22
w. c. 7. U. MEETING.

A MOTHERS MEETING OF THE
Woman's Christian Temperance I'M
ion was held yesterday afternoon at
the home of Miss Ella Taylor, 904
Nineteenth street. Mrs. NJ. NJ. Stur-
geon read a paper on Intellectual
and Moral Training of the Child"
DR.. Mabel Otis of Moline gave an adj
dress on THE Child and Social Re-
FORM" which was interesting and in
structive and much enjoyed by the
members. A social hour and refresh
ments followed, 81 ladies enjoying
the afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-22
kIlIa a Murderer.

A merciless murderer is appendi-
eitis with many victims. but DR..
Kings New 'fc Pills kill IL - pre-
vention. They gently stimulate stom-
ach, liver and bowels, preventing
that cIogging that invites appendi-
citis, curing constipation, headache.
chills. Twenty-Five cents
at all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-22
Z. n. ]. CLUB.

THE r. H. J. CLUB WAS ENTER
tanned last evening at the home Of
Miss Agnes Littig. 2600N Fifth ave-
nue.. In the games the prizes were
won by Miss Katherine McNelIis and
Miss Henrietta Flanagan. Refresh
ments were served during the even
ing. The club will meet next week
with Miss Lydia Olson, 27o5 Seventh
avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-22
CELEBRATE 10TH BIRTHDAY.

MRS. CHRIST kAUTZ OF BLUE
Grass, Iowa, yesterday celebrated her
10th birthday anniversary, a party in
her honor being given at the
home of her daughter, Mrs.
H. j. Frfck, 1910 Third avenue There
were present Mrs. Kauts' children.
grandchildren and one great-grand-
child, Harold Plat OF Blue Grass. Mrs
Kautz received many beautiful gifts as
mementoes Of the occasion
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-22
EVENING PARTY

MISS NAE STAPLETON ENTER
tanned a number Of friends at her
home. 2709 Sixth avenue, Monday
evening. The evening was pleasant
ly spent in games and music. a Pr
ano and violin duet being rendered
by Miss Mae Stapleton and Master
Roy Stapleton. Mrs. stapleton serv-
ed delicious lunch during the even
ing, the table being trimmed in pink
and white. Covers were laid for 10.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-22
ACME SOCIETY.

MISS EVA HAsSELQUIsT, AT
her home, 3427 Ninth-and-a-half
avenue, was the hostess to the mem
bers of the Acme society Of Grace Luth.
eran church Monday evening. Rout-
inc business occupied the business
hour and the remainder Of the even
ing was spent in sewing and in
social way, the hostess serving re-
freshments during the evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-22
LAST DANCING PARTY.

FRIDAY EVENING OF THIS
week. takes place the last dancing par
ty Of the winter series, under the aus
pices of Trio lodge, No. 81 and Rock
Island lodge No. 65s A. F. and A. IL.
The Criterion orchestra will furnish
the music.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-22
Notice 70 contraetors.

Bids viii be received at the once
Of the president Of the board Of local
improvements for constructing q six.
inch water main on Fifth avenue be-
tween Eleventh and Twelfth streets
at q m, March 27. 1911. Plans and
specifications on file at the once of
The city engineer. Contractor win file
certified check to a amount of 10 per
cent OF the bid. Contractors viii be
paid from next years appropriation
@. W. M'CAsKRIN,
President Board OF Local Improve
ments
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-22
COURT or HONOR PARTY.

COURT OF HONOR 81 WILL
give q card party tomorrow afternoon
at Maths hall. cinch to be the game
and play to begin At 2:3o.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-22
PimpleS Cured in Ten Days
OR YOUR MONEY BACK

Any one who has pimples. boils, black
heads, liver spots, open sores and erup-
tfons should know IL is because OF bad
blood. The circulation has become con-
taminated with matter that has diseas-
ed the blood which IS being forced out
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-22

the wi1rnerton farm at Presumption, Is
a son OF Mr.. and Mrs. W. w. wilmer
ton OF Rock Island. The bride Is q
member of one Of the wellk1aown fam
lilies OF Mercer county. The couple
Will reside in this city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-22

Chamberiain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets are safe. sure and reliable.
and have been praised by thousands
Of women who have been restored to
health through their gentle aid and
curative properties Sold by all
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-22
PUPILS IN aEcirAl.

FOURTEEN OF THE JUNIOR
violin pupils of Miss Mary Alice Will
Eams gave a most creditabIe recital
at the studio Of Miss Mary Lindsay
Oliver in Moline Monday evening, two
piano pupils and one voice pupil of
Miss Oliver assisting. The program
was given from memory and the
young people gave 1t in way that
reflected much credit on teacher and
pupil, showing the care and under
standing with which the numbers
were prepared. The studio was
crowded with friends of the young
people and each number was receiv-
ed by the auditors with much en-
thusiasm.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-22
GERMAN SISTERS PARTY.

THE GERMAN SISTERS WILL
give a card party at Beselin's hall.
tomorrow afternoon. Cinch will be
the game and the games will begin
at 1880
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-22
ETUDE CLUB.

THE ETUDE CLUB WILL BE EN-
tertained tomorrow afternoon ut the
home Of Mrs. Sieg, COS Main street,
Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-22
WHITE SHRINE OF JERUSALEM.

A MEETING OF vAsHTI SHRINE
will be held this evening at 1880 At
Masonic temple which will be fol-
lowed by an entertainment and
dance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-22

in the city is the guest of Miss Mil
dred Warnock.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-19
SUMMER SCHOOL
FACULTY NAMED
Leading Educators to Be at
University-Praise for Pro
fessor Alphonso Smith.
Especial to The Times Dispatch

lSpeciai TO The Tines-Dispatch.l
io'tesViilo February 1S.-
tured at the University of Virginia on
the Panama Canal The lecture was J
repetition of his Washington lecture.
ana was illustrated by the same NOV
ing pictures.
inc engineering department or the
university has announced a special
course In highway engineering In the
.hterest OF good roads for the State
ana better street paving. The lectures
VIII be supplemented by laboratory
tests OF materials.
The faculty for the next summer
school is announced this week. as fol.
lows: Agriculture Professors Davis
9Rutgers College). Hutcheson and
Lambeth domestic economy. Misses
Nhowles Gowa state College), Wear
lBaltimore). Porter and Graham. and
Professors Bird University OF yir-
glnia); manual training, Professors
hoshart public schools. Fort wayne.
ina.). and Cole Games Milliken Uni.
versity), and Miss Richards Charlton
School' i. Y.); drawing. Professor
blair (superintendent schools, VIII.
niinston, AZ @. Bement (Teachers'
College. New York;, and Grant iTIirb
school Of Commerce, New YORK, ana
Mss Shepherd tcity schools. New
1ofkl: astronomy. Professor Simpson
converse College); biology, Professor.
Iuftle and Kepner UNIVERSITY OF Viz
sihia); chemistry, Professor Bird ana
~. Mefz University of virginia);
geography. Professors Carney (Dent.
son University and ScheffeI Ga1yrance
College,; physics, Professors HoSton
and Guthrie University OF virginial.
physlology and hygiene, Professor
Lambeth university OF Virginia) ami
II allen freeman Estate Board Of
health. mathematics. Professors 7
Al: rage and Echols university az
virginia., Stone University Of Mithi-
Edn!, converse Baltimore Polytechnic
instllatel and Collier (superintcndent
schools, Decatur. Ala), and Mrs. Mof-
lett; history. Professors Hart. McCon-
neil Davidson College). and Il "
rage University OF yirginial ana
Mr.. Micou; English. Professors wan.
chopc University of South Carolinal.
tuition Davidson College,. Minis
conversely of North Carolina), Met
az lilchmond C~ollege). and Ken.
University of Virginia), and Mics
Andrews 81 Estate Female NormaI
school. Farmville): Greek and Tatin
Professors Montgomery civilian anI
aary), md Fitzhush UNIVERSITY OF
Virginfa). and Mr.. McLemoro Trniver-
SHY OF virginia.: German. Professor
Campbell fRandolph-AIacon Womnn,s
Iol'eso); French. Professor Towlcs
CONVERSELY OF North Carolina); edu-
cation. Professors Heci Cuniversi,v
OF Virslnia), Hart superintendent
SCHOOLS, R~oanoke). Hand University
OF south Carolina. Martin (Richmond
Woman's Collcge), and Woodley ipres-
ident State Normal school. Fa irnon
W. Va.l, and Misses Elizabeth Brown
and Kathryn Brown WASHINGTON, d
CD philosophy and psychology. PRO.
lessons Lefevre University OF viz
glnia). and Martin. and Mr.. Bali
university OF Virginia): school music,
professor Russell Normal School,
Irovidenca). and Miss Russell North
Providence).
"a missionary institute has been hold
by the Young Mems Christian Anso.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-19
Willy AMERICANS
OUTW|T EMPEROR
Clever Ruse by Which Presen-
tatioras at Court Are
Secured.
BIZ COUNT Won ELPHBERG.

Especial Cable to The Times-Dlspatch.I
Berlin, February 1s.-The Kaiser's
court officials have concluded that they
are no match for those willy Americans
VINO have ambitions to be presented"
Every year for decades several hun.
dreds of Americans have claimed this
privilege. Applications have been SC
numerous that the Kaiser announced
that he would not receive more than
twenty Americans in any one year and
these had either to be presented by
the American ambassador or prove
that they had been received at some
other European court. BY a Napoleontc
stratagem, several Americans who had
no. claim whatever. not even that ST
being multi-millionaires. have, shone
at court. This is the s~trutagem they
have followed:
They began long s by visiting the
minor German states like Anhalti Co
burg, Gotha n Oldenburg. where the
local sovereigns. having hardly ever
al American, received tho visitors
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-19
Interesting Reading for
Tubercular Invalids

The makers of cckrnan's Alternative
the medicine that is curing tubercu-
losis all over the country-will send
direct n pamphlet and other literature
that every consumptive should read.
1t tells in their own language the story
OF those whom Eckman's Alternative
has cured.
Such straight-from-the-hea cvi-
dcnce as this booklet holds Is con.
Vincing.
No matter II you have unfortunately
spent time n money experimenting
with nearly every cure" under the
Observation-Disclosures Eckman's Al
tcrative. II shown the heart-touching
amdavit OF a father whose only son
Alternative after all hope had been
abandoned, would il not carry some
weight with yon? 4 specimen:
us Cherry ST. Philn., Pa.
Gentlemen: I'm July, 1908. | first no.
ticed the conditions that showed I had
Consumption. ] lost weight rapidly:
had a hollow cough. h~cmorrhages II
very severe night sweats. My brother
recommended I!ckman's Alternative. in
this time | am perfectly well and ro-
bust. My appetite IS good and my
weight has increased from 10 to l40
pounds. Not a trace Of my old trouble
remains. I will gladly express the
merits OF this medicine to any one"
G EsiEsnsa? Altes n l ee eures Bon
Lung Affections. For sale by owens &
Minor Drug Co, and other leading
druggists. ASK for booklet Of cured
Eases and write to Eckman Laboratory
Philadelphia. Pa. for additional eVi.
0c0Cos
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-19

In the Internationale Wochenechrift
fur Wissenschaft und Technik in Ber-
lin. Professor Smith charactcrizes
Irving. Poe, Hawthorne and Bret
Harte as the four great American
short story writer's Poe's theory Of
the short story he calls easily tho
most important piece of critical
writing in American literature"
Among more recent short story.
writers Professor Smith praises espe-
ctally O. Henry.
The university Will shortly be fur
Their represented abroad by Professor
Watson, State Geologist and Professor.
Of Geology, who has been appointed.
by Secretary Knox a delegate to the
international Geographical Congress
TO be held Mt Rome next October. AS
the approaching Trade Conference TO
be held in the building OF the Pan
American Union in Washington the
university will be represented by Pro
lessor Thomas w. Page
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-19

With open arms. and asked no cues
tons about their positions. From these
thtrd-rate courts the Americans emil
grated 70 s~econd-rate courts. like those
OF stuttgart and Dresden. Here they
presented credentials from the third
rate courts. which they had lust LEFT.
and We're duly received and enter
They departed with their pockets
iuli or letters of introduction from
their hosts. lastly they descended upon
berlin; tlourished their imposing ere
dentisls from the se~cond-ciass courts.
and the Berlin court officials could not
refuse recognition OF these credentials
wltnout running the risk of offending
important German royalty. So the
Americans were duly received by the
Kaiser. while had they applied direct
70 Berlin neither the United States
ambassador nor the court officials
would have listened to their preten-
sions.
y profound sensation has been caused
by the publica tion of q Book By the
famous medical specialist. Professor p.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-19

citation OF the university. It was n
part Of the national student volunteer
movement. Such subjects were discuss
cd as City Missions "EvanEeliza-
ton" The Call Of the East THE
~Unoccupied Field" Missionary Activ.
tiles Among Students THE Qualihca-
lions Of n Student Volunteer" In
continuation OF this work Professor
bruce Payne is giving six lectures on
the negro: why Study the Negro
Qeustion?" The Economic Condition
OF the Negro" The Health and
Housing OF the Negro" The Educa-
ton OF the Negro" The Religious Life
OF tho Negro" The College Mans Re
iattonship to the Problem"
a lecture on South American Cities
for the Civic Club" has been given by
James Bardin. whose special subject
OF study is Spanish America.
Or Professor Alphonso Smiths lee
lures as Roosevelt professor in Ber-
lin. the most important are appearing
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-19

tol inc Pals manikins, but a fashion
able reality. Bond Street dressmak-
crs are advising these new effects for
dances. a young woman in the fash
ionablc crowd OF the Carleton Hotel
wore one OF pink silk, with q slit skirt.
so mat each movement OF the body
revealed dainty trousers Of pink SILK
bound at ths ankle with gold cord.
the trousers and tho rest OF the ,rock
We're trimmed with small SILK roses.
Genuine admiration in all CLASSES
Tor John Burns was considerably on
hanced anon the upper ten by a true
story circulated last week. II appcars
mat n certain society woman was con
fronted with the now usual demand
Inc mistress naturally asked the rea-
son.
Well, madam answered the maid.
I've been asked 10 dine with AIr. and
Mrs. John Burns, VIII are old friends
Of mine"
The mistress who is interested in
w: meteoric career Of the Rt. Hon.
jonn. replied with enthusiasm:
'of course, you can go. and you must
tell me all about the dinner when you
set back. You can have one Of my
W to wear"
10 this the maid replied colby.
"Ihank you, madam, but the people
one meets at the Burns's are hardly
worth dressing for
Roller Skating Craze AGAIN.
The roller skating craze has had a
democratic influence on society. Peers
and people stand side by SID al the
Olympia. the largest and best skatins
rink in London.
On Thursday night there was a gala
carnival in costume, and it brousll,
out an assortment OF classes. Many
prizes were distributed for the best
costumes. and scrutineers occupied an
upholstered dais in the centre Of the
ring, but ihe actual choice was let by
voting TO the oniookers. Among tbs
scrutinecrs we're Viscount Chighton.
Earl Eocksavase, Lord vivien, Wis,
count Newr5. Lord George Wellesley,
a brother Of the Duke of Wellington:
the Hon. Edward Stonor. of the royal
household Lord George C~hoImondeIey.
Joseph Coyne, the American actor. and
the following actresses: Gertie Miliar.
Jessie Bateman, Alexandra Carlysle,
Zena Dare and Olive May.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-19

J. Covaleski. entitled "Lunat!cs as
Monarchs, and Leaders Of Nations
The book was published under the
auspices of tho Medical Review of
Munich.
Covaleski ~pronounces the Russian
Ernperors. Peter the Third and Paul
the First insane, while there Is an
interesting chapter on King Louis the
Second OF Bavaria. The professor also
demonstrates that Nebuchadnezzar and
Saul were lunatics. He is preparing a
new volume to show the badness Of
Mohammed, Swedenborg, and Joan Of
Arc.
The current numbe of Sinplicis-
sinus. the daring illustrated paper
which systematically lampoons those
in authority, has been confiscatcd.
owing to two vivid cartons aimed
against the Berlin police One shows
z condemned murderer on a scaffold
rescued BY the police because he was
their friend. The other shows blood
stains on the police shield caused by
the brutal treatment Of peaceful
demonstrating crowds as revealed at
recent trials.