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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-27
Harper's Book Of Little PLAYS.

Harper's Book OF Little Plays.
Uncle Remus and the Little Boy.
c. Harris.
Betty in Canada-Mrs. E. A. B. Nc
Donald.
Boris in Russia. NH.
Fritz in Germany.
Gerda in Sweden
How to Build a 20-Foot Biplane
Glider-A. p. Morgan.
Story of the Grail and the Passing
of Arthur-HOWard Pyle.
Hero Tales of the Far NORTH. a.
Riis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-27

ance club of Grace Lutheran church
were entertained last evening at the
home of C. E. Nelson, $40 Forty-second
street. Plans for the coming year were
club donate 500 10 the church during
the coming year Committees were ap-
pointed TO plan for the coming meet
ings. The business session was fol
lowed by a very pleasant social hour,
and refreshments were served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-27
HAS BIRTHDAY PARTY.

MARION, SON OF REV. AND
Mrs. Marion Humphreys, celebrated
his sixth birthday anniversary yes
terday with a party for his young
friends, including pupils at the
Broadway kindergarten, at his home
on Fourteenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-27
D. o 7. 500 CLUB.

MR.. AND MRS. GEORGE NJ.
Townsend entertained the members of
the D. 0. T. 500 club Wednesday eve
ming at their new home on Eleventh
street Sears. Five hundred was play
ed at three tables and the prizes were
won by Mr.. and Mrs. John Kimbell and
a. n. Mcneil took the consolation
favor. A delicious chicken pie supper
was served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-27
FIRE MARSHAL AS AN
AID TO THE CITIES
Mutual Insurance Men Don't Believe
He Would Be Amy Help to
the Farmers.

Members of the Illinois association
of mutual insurance companies be-
lieve the Office of state fire marshal IS
a protection to city property and to
old line insurance companies, but they
doubt whether such an office does mu-
tual companies, composed mostly of
farmers, any good.
Opinions that the farmers organiza-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-27
ANDERSON-HAUCK.

AT THE HOME OF MR.. AND
Mrs. John NJ. Hauck of Black Hawk
occurred a pretty wedding last We'd
nesday noon when their daughter,
Harriet M. was married to Herbert
Anderson of Aledo. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. A. c. Wood
of Taylor Ridge in the presence Of
about 60 relatives. friends and
neighbors. The couple were attend
ed by Miss Nellie Kerr Of Orion and
Frank Anderson of Aledo, the
groom's brother. Promptly at -
o'clock the bridal party took their
places in the parlor which was ap-
propriately decorated for the occa-
sion while Miss Grace Vickers played
the wedding march. The ring cere-
mony was used. The bride and her
attendant were tastefully dressed in
white and carried bouquets of
brides roses and carnations re-
spectively. After the ceremony a
wedding luncheon was served by the
brides mother. The couple received
many useful and beautiful presents.
The bride is well known in the vi
cinity in which she resides. Mr.. and
Mrs. Anderson will begin housekeep-
ing about March 1 on a farm north
west of Reynolds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-27

Chamberlain Cough Remedy is
not a common, every day cough mix
ture. 1t is meritorious remedy for
all the troublesome and dangerous
complications resulting from cold In
the head, throat, chest or lungs.
Sold by all druggists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-27

years, and has been connected with
the Tri-City Fruit and Commission
company, and is a well known young
business man of the city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-27
ENTERTAINs FOR VISITOR.

MISS MARTHA BREDAR AT HER
home, 2723 Sixth avenue was the host
ess 10 members of the Art club last
evening at party in honor of her cou-
sin Mrs. John Schmid of Albany, Wis,
who before her marriage was Miss
Josephine Wirig. A very enjoyable
evening was passed music and games
contributing TO the pleasure of the eve
ming. The hostess served a nice
luncheon during the evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-27
At Davenport Coliseum.

Moonlight masquerade Saturday
night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-27
CARD PARTY AND APRON SALE

CARD PARTY AND APRON SALE.
THE ALTAR SOCIETY OF SAC
red Heart Catholic church gave a very
successful and enjoyable card party
and apron sale last evening at Sacred
Heart hall. Twenty tables were play
ed in the card games and the ladies
prizes were won by Mrs. Dan McKin-
nev. first, a cut glass dish, Mrs. Strupp
second, an afternoon tea pot. Mr..
CooImyer took the gentlemen's first
prize. a haviland china plate and Frank
Meenan. Jr,- the second prize, also
a plate. From the sale of aprons The
ladies realized s23. A very pleasant
social time was enjoyed and refresh
ments were served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-27

All the news all the time-Thc
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-27
RELIANCE CLUB.

THE MEMBERS OF THE REu-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-27

Malaga Grapes, Florida Grape
Fruit. Fancy Navel Oranges,
Fine Box Apples, Bananas, Turk
ish Figs, and Fancy Dates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-02
ROBS BANK FOR YEARS:
STOPS Of OWN ACCORD
Career Of Immigrant Who
Arose to Power by In
dividuaI Exerti0nS.

WESTFIELD. Mass, January 2-The
rise of Velvenus Wagon Crowson treas
urer of the Westfield Savings Bank,
whose arrest yesterday followed the dis
covery of a shortage Of 10000, was
meteoric. Crowson is being dubbed 1.-The
man who stopped stealing as, accord
ing to the authorities. he confessed TAX
ing the banks money for twenty-four
years, but said he discontinued his pecu-
lations eleven years ago. Until yester-
day he was one of Westfeld's most high
ly respected citizens. member of the
church, standing high in the MASONIC
order and identified with various civic
and commercial undertakings.
He was born in England in 1874 and
came to the United States poor i'm
migrant boy. He drifted into Westfeld
and by unexpected good fortune pro-
cured a position as clerk in the West
field Savings Bank, which was organized
in 1853. Three years later. at the age of
twenty, he was made treasurer of the
bank He was the youngest savings
bank treasurer ever appointed in Massa-
chusetts, and only in three instances
has the length of his term of service
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-02
AMERICAN METHODS BEST.
Revolution in Management of Gov.
eminent Railways in Australia.

American railway methods have
revolutionized the management of the
government railways of the state of
Victoria, Australia, and have put them
upon a profitable basis. a report to
the State Department from Consul John
j. Jewell. stationed at Melbourne. says
that an American railway man in seven
years has secured substantial profits to
the state, in place OF the deficits that
4reviously existed.
Expenses were reduced. economies eff
fected in many ways, transportation
conditions were made uniform, and
freight and passenger traffic was in
crea sed. When an American took hold
in 1908, as chairman of the railway
commission fer the state Of Victoria.
there was deficit of s9,304.9S2. Dur
ing the succeeding seven years a surplus
of S4,55S.577 was piled up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-02
FOR OFFICERS IN ARMY.
Large Class of West Point Candidates
to Re Examined

AS one means of meeting the demands
of the army for more officers. Congress
last year authorized the appointment of
cadets at the West Point Military Acade-
my from each congressional district, the
candidate from which had served three
years in the Military Academy, instead of
at tie end of the full four-year course. AS
a result there will be an examination on
the 10th instant, at the academy and at
various military posts. Of an unusually
large number of applicants, the present
estimate being about $40.
Based on the records of previous ex-
aminations about 160 of these young men
will be found fitted for admission and
they will join the new fourth class which
begins it's work next Junr.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-02

Crowson early identified himself with
the best interests in Westfield. and never
until yesterday lost his hold. When he
went into the cotton waste business he
had no funds of his own and financed
the undertaking with other peoples
money.
In 1900 the big waste plant was de-
stroyed by fire. Westfield business men
could hardly believe the statement that
the astute Crowson, whose first question
to the applicant for a mortgage was
lis your property insured?' could have
been caught mapping in such a vital par
ticular himself. Such was the case, and
the real explanation of the greater part
of the 100000 shortage may be that it
literally went up in smoke.
Crowson says he took no money after
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-02
TESTS NEW FORAGE RATIONS.
Will Save Space and Weight, It Is
Claimed.

Now that considerable success has been
made in perfecting compressed ration
for the men of the army. and in pur-
suance of the automatic policy of tighten
ing the burdens Of moving troops. the
War Department is experimenting with a
compressed forage ration.
Lieut.. Nathan c. Shiverick of the Sd
Cavalry at Fort Wingate. New Mexico,
is the inventor of the process and, on
behalf of the government, has been con-
Quoting important tests. A sample of
the ration has been received at the War
Department. together with report of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-02
STATION SHIP NEEDS REPAIRS.
Regarded as Probable the Scorpion
Will Be Withdrawn from Service.

The L. s. S. Scorpion, station ship at
Constantinople. is reported to be in need
OF general overhauling and extensive
alterations. 1t has been intimated that
the ship is in no condition to be brought
home or even taken to a British dock
yard, as contemplated.
The ship has lately been at Trieste
where it was examined at the dockyard
OF an Austrian firm. The estimate of re-
pairs calls for the expenditure of a large
amount of money.
1t is possible that the Navy Department
will decide TO sell the Scorpion on the for
eign station and send out another vessel
for service at Constantinople.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-02
For Constipation
A Medicine That Does Not
Cost Anything Unless
1t Cures.

The active medicinal Ingredients of ReSall
Orderlies. which odorless tasteless and col
oriess, is an entirely dis every. Combined
with other extremely valuable ingredients il
forms perfect bowel regulator. intestinal in
vigorator and strengthened. Raxan Orderlies
are eaten like candy and notable for their
agreeableness 10 the palate and gentleness of
action They do not gripping or any dis
agreeable effect or Inconvenience.
Unlike other preparations for a like purpose
they do not habit. but instead they
overcome the of habit acquired through
the Use of ordinary laxatives, eathartics and
taTsn physic, and permanently remove the
cause of constipation irregular bowel action
We will refund your money without argument
II they do not do say they will. Two
sizes, Doc and Zoe. Sold only our stores,
The Rexall Stores. O'Donnelrs Pharmacies, 9O4
81. nv, Wis. and NJ st. NV. I'd ST.
End Pa. ave. Sc, Wis. ave. and st. n.ws
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-02

the experiments made in New Mexico.
Lieut.. Shiverick claims that ten pounds
of this ration are equivalent to twelve
pounds of oats and that it can be packed
for transportation so as to save much
in space and weight. Further tests OF
the forage ration will be made by the
horses of two troops of cavalry in the
United States and two troops i'm the
Philippines. At the same time an in
vestigation will be made to determine
the Keeping qualities of the material.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-02
Moves in Highest Circles.

forty-six years-been exceeded in t
state.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-02
GOOD DINNER FOR SOLDIERS.
Boys in Khaki Fared SumptuouslJ
Last Christmas Day.

Army officers on duty in Washington are
taking much comfort from the incoming
mails from various distant military posts
bringing copies of the bills of fare of the
Christmas dinners Of the boys in khaki.
Their interest was due to attacks that
have recently appeared in print upon the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-02
kind and quantity of food furnished to
the enlisted man.

the enlisted man.
The 10th Infantry at Fort Benjamin
Harrison, Indianapolis, appears to have
had a particularly luxurious table, the
menu beginning with oysters and running
through to turkey. fish, roasts and
elaborate desserts to coffee and cheese.
with all Of the detail that characterizes
the best work Of the great New York
chefs. The menu cards were beautifully
printed by the post printers. and the
army officers point with pride to the fact
that every article on the elaborate bill
OF fare was prepared by company cooks
and Kitchen police" as a labor Of love. :
Thanks to the cold storage equipment
on most warships. the bluejackets of the
navy Jared almost as we'll as their breth-
rem ashore, as is evident by the neat and
tastefully printed menu cards that are
coming to Washington from the various
ships.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-02

opening Of business tomorrow 70 dissuade
alarmed depositors from hasty action.
The trustees Of the bank will also be on
hand to answer questions.
In addition. arrangements have been
made to pay in cash any depositors who
have doubts as to the banks ability to
meet it's obligations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-02

Louis Dielman. one of the most widely
known citizens of Carroll county Md
died at his home in New Windsor from
the infirmitieS of age Saturday night
Mr.. Dielman was born in the free city of
Frankfort-on-the-Ma Main. Germany, having
descended from a family distinguished in
sculpture. painting and music.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-02
Another Flagg Drawing.

The next Sunday Magazine OF The Sun
day Star contains one of those popular
double-page drawings by James Mont
gomery .F'Iagg, the celebrated painter and
illustrator. This one is entitled "Vioiets
or Supper
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-02
Shortage Announced.

Arthur B. Chaplin, savings bank COM
missioner Immediately placed Crowson
under surveillance, but he waited until
yesterday to make the shortage public.
In st. Mary's and Holy Trinity churches
yesterday members of the congregations
having deposits in the bank were urged
by the pastors not to withdraw their &C
counts. Both will be at the bank at the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-02

If you want work read the want col
umns of The Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-02
1899, and examination of the banks books

anu DIRK
seemingly bears out his statement. His
absolute management of the "one-man
bank. as it came to be called, was never
questioned. At times there was upward
of 100000 in uninvested funds in the
bank, but Crowson's reputation for hon.
esty was sufficient assurance to the trus-
plete audit of the bank in CrOwsOn's
regime was made last week. Evidences
of the shortage were quickly discovered.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-27
Liquor Made In 1911
 Breaks All Records
Internal Revenue Report Shows 249,279,346 Gallons Ripen-
 ing in Warehouses
OPIUM VICE IS SPREADING
Commissioners Cabell Says Double System of Taxing Oleomargarine COrrupts GrOcers and Leads
 to Fraud.

Washington, Nov. Z-The annual re- port of Royal E. Cabell, commissioner of internal revenue, just given out here, shows that all records were broken in the past fiscal year in the production of alcoholic liquor.
 The smoking of opium is a wide spread vice in this country and opium joints" exist in every city of ,consid- erable size
 The double system of taxing oleo- margarine is corrupting grocers, and gross frauds are being perpetrated on the butter-buying public
 The internal revenue receipts last year show frauds are being perpe- trated on the buttory of the govern ment.
 Corporations making returns under the new corporation tax law number ed 270,202 with an aggregate capital of 1886. ,519. The aggregate net income to the stockholders was $3,- 360, 250,6
 The years production of distilled spirits amounted to 175, 402, 1895 gallons, nearly 7,00O,0 1000 gallons more than in the previous banner year, 1907. The production of beer, ale, &c., amounted to 63,216.851 barrels, nearly, 4,000, 900 barrels more than in the previous rec ord year, 1910.
 The amount of liquor held in bond ed warehouses. for rfpening now reaches the enormous total of PAS, ,279,- 346 gallons
 To remedy the oleomargarine situa- tioh, MT. Cabell suggests that fraud would be wiped out if a single stan- dard of taxation for the coIored and uncolored product be established, and If the manufacturers be required to put their product in small sealed pack ages instead of selling it in bulk.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-27
TRENCHES IGNORE JOHN PAUL. GERAGHTY
Have Not Answered His Invitation to
 Thanksgiving Dinner.

Newport, R. l., Nov. 27.-Although he declares it is a matter of no per- sonal concern to him whether or not the French family forgives him and his wife, who was Julia French, John Paul Edward Gerag admits that he has held out the olive branch to them in the form of an invitation for all to sit at his board on Thanks giving Day. He said he was waiting still for a reply, even a refusal, but it had not been received. W '"The members of my wife's family have been invited to have their Thanksgiving dinner with us,'' he said, "but whether they will accept or not is unknown to us, but as long as the pumpkin pie is there and it tastes good, am satisfied
 Since MT. and Mrs. Geraghty re- turned from Springfield the French family has remained aloof, so the re- suit of the invitation is awaited with some anxiety. Geraghty said, how ever, that he had a business deal un- der way that will make him inde- pendent in every way.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-27
A Reasonable Plea
 For The Stomach
If Your Stomach Is Lacking in Dfees. tive Power, Why Not Help the Stomach Do Its WOrk-Es-
 pecially When It Costs
 Nothing to Try?

Not with drugs. but with a rein forcement of digestive agents, such as are naturally at work in the stomach ? Scientific analysis shows that diges- tion requires pepsin, nitrogenous fer ments. and the secretion of hydro chloric acid. When your food fails to digest. it is proof positice that some of these agents are lacking in your digestive apparatus.
 Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets contain nothing but these natural clements necessary to digestion and when plac- ed at work in the weak stomach and small inteStineS, supply what these organs need. They stimulate the gas- tric glands and gradually bring the di- gestive organs back to their normal condition.
 Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets have been subjected to critical chemical tests at home and abroad and are found to contain nothing but natural digeStives.
 Chemical Laboratory. Photographic address, "Diffindo," London. Telephone No. 11029 Central. 20 Cullum St., Fenchurch St., E.. c.
 London, 9th Aug, 1905.
 have analysed most carefully a box of Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets (which I bought myself at a city chemists shop flor the purpose), man. ufactured by the F. A. Stuart Co, S6 Clerkenwell Road, London, B. C.. and have to report that I cannot find any trace of vegetable or miner al poisons Knowing the ingredients of the tab lets, I am of opinion that they are admirably adaptable for the purpose for which they are intended. (Signed)
 John R. Brooke, F. I. C., F. c. S.
 There is no secret in the prepara- ton of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. Their composition is commonly known among physicians, as is shown by the recommend dations of 10000 licensed physicians in the United States and Canada. They are the most popular of all remedies for indigestion, dys- pepsia, water brash, insomnia, loss of appetite, melancholia, constipation, dysentery and kindred diseases orig mating from improper dissolution and assimilation of foods, because they are thoroughly reliable and harmless to man or child.
 Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are at once a safe and a powerful remedy, one grain of these tablets being strong enough (by test) to digest 5000 grains of steak, eggs and other foods. Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets will digest your food for you when your stomach can't Ask your druggist for a fifty cent boy or send to us direct for a free trial sample package and you will be surprised at the result. F. A. Stuart Co.,, 150 Stuart Bldg, Marshall, Mich
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-27
LOCAL FOOTBALL NOTES

The Lakeview Jrs. were not feeling very good over the game with the Rosebuds yesterday. They sent in the following.
 ''The Lakeview Jrs. were defeated by the Rosebuds to 0 Sunday at Wheeler's lot. Although the Jrs. play ed rings around their opponents it was due to a misjudge of a drop kick by the referee The spectators on the side lines said it was three feet out side the goal posts. Another article, when a forward pass is thrown and the man on the opposing team catches and recovers the ball before their own man touches the ball which side should be allowed to receive the ball?
 If the ball did not first touch the ground the player who caught it is en- titled to possession.
 The Superbas and LakevieW JrS. will clash Thursday afternoon at Wheeler's lot at 2:3O. The Superbas will practice tomorrow night and all members are requested to be present.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-27
BRIDGEPORT CLERICUS
 MEETS THIS EVENING

Members of Bridgeport Clericus, the organization of ministers of the Epis- copal church, will hold their monthly meeting this evening in St. Paurs parish house. The Bridgeport clericus is organized to foster fellowship and good feeling among the Episcopal churches of Bridgeport, and to discuss the various problems of church work which confront ministers of that faith. Rev. William H.. Lewis, ID. D., is chairman and Rev. W. H. Jepson, B. D., is secretary Business of import ance is to come before the meeting this evening, and a full attendance is desired
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-27
AND TIGER
 JUNIORS PLAY TIE GAME

The football game yesterady after noon between the Tiger Juniors and the All-Fairfield team was good sample of the style of games that the town has been getting during the grid iron season.
 After fighting to work the ball up and down the field for an hour by both teams, the game finally resulted in a no score game. One of the largest crowds that was ever seen orI the field was on hand, there being about 800 present. The game was hard fought all the way through and although no score was made, the ball was within a few feet of both goals, many times during the contest. The
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-27

playing of Mosher and Sierup for the home team was a noted feature while Wetstein and McCoughlin showed class for the visitors. The lineup was: ALL-FAIRFIELD. TIGER, JRS. MOSher ..................... Spain
 Right End. H. Anderson ...... O'Brien
 Right Tackle. J. Murphy .... ..........-........... Rise
 Right Guard. Dunsmore ..................... Stleinet
 Center. G. Murphy Dolan
 Left Guard. T. Anderson ................. Connors
 left Tackle. J .Curran .........-........ B1SSette
 Left End. Schulte ......... Farrell (Capt)
 Quarterback Soxomeyer ......... McCoughlin
 Right Halfback. Fabryk (Capt.) ................ Dutch
 Left sHalfback.
 Fullback Referee, E. Vonholtz; umpire, Me- Garry; linesmen, Gleason and Flynn; substitutes for Fairfield, O. Kelley, J. Murphy, T. Curran; for Tigers, Moore and Jordon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-27
(Signed)
LYNCH SURPRISED

At his home at 6s9 Iranistan ave- nue, last evening, Patrolman P. J. Lynch was visited by large number of friends, including many members of the Courtland club, who gave him surprise party in honor of his 39th birthday. He was presented with a handsome cut glass water set and many other gifts.