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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-03

and 1899 numerous enjoyable camp
fires, teas and anniversary suppers
were given at the homes of the vari-
GUS members. With the beginning Of
1899 Mrs. James NJ Buford was chosen
regent to succeed Mrs. Kimball. At
this time the chapter accepted from
Mrs. T. ]. Buford a silver mounted
gavel made from wood taken from
one of the block houses at Fort Arm
strong. Later a silver mounted and
inscribed block made of wood from
the same source was presented, sup
Elementary to the gavel The carna-
ton was chosen as the chapter flower.
The organization was hOnored at this
time by the addition Of a real daugh-
ter in the person of Mrs. Margaret
Simington Montgomery, the daughter
of Robert Simington, who served I'M
der Colonies Kerr and Miller in 1777-
1880. She was born Aug. II, 1909,
and died April 20. 1900.
Z Mrs. Frank Mixter was chosen re-
/ gent with the new year of 1900. The
/ year was marked by meetings of a
/ high order and a number Of very de-
/ lightful social gatherings. The hand
of death this year took from the cir
B Gle the first Of the charter members,
Mrs S. S. Guyer, who died July 26.
/ 1900. The project was preached in
the spring of this year by Mrs. T. J.
Buford for the erection of a tablet TO
mark the site Of the fort from which
the chapter derived its name. Al
I though the project seemed of great
magnitude. Mrs. c. c. Carter, Mrs. T.
]. Buford, and Mrs. ]. r. Kimball as
chairman, were appointed 10 consti-
tute a committee 70 formulate plans,
which, however, were not at once put
into operation. in May, 1901, plans
were again taken up looking 10 the
erection of a suitable monument at
Fort Armstrong. The consent Of the
proper authorities was received and
Mrs. Frank Nixter Mrs y. NJ. BufOrd.
Mrs. T. J. Buford. Mrs. Henry Curtis,
Mrs. {. c. Carter and Mrs. j. r. Kim.
ball were members of the committee
in charge of building the memorial
The cornerstone was laid Nov 2G
1901, with simple ceremonies and the
monument was completed and I'M
J yelled Dec. 90. 1901. Addresses were
delivered by E. H. Guyer. Major Stan
hope E. Blunt, then commandant al
Rock Island arsenal, and Mrs. Frank
- Mixter. Miss Craig and Miss Mixtel
P unveiled the tablet which was dedi
Gated free of all debt The monument
= which is built Of granite block sur
mounted by cannon balls, and bear
ing a bronze inscribed tablet, mark.
the site Of a blockhouse erected il
1916 and named Fort Armstrong il
= honor of a former secretary OF war
This blockhouse, which was built part
) ly of wood and partly Of stone, stood
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-03
QUARTET WILL TAKE
UP CONCERT WORK

H. z. Ransom, who for the past
ten months has been acting as man
ager of the Lyric, and who few
days ago resigned his position, left
yesterday for Seattle, Wash, accom-
panied by his brother, J. H. Ransom,
Joseph +. Villim and Miss Rosalie
Villim. The quartet has a very IA
vorable offer to play concerts on the
coast under the auspices of prom
inent lyceum bureau and will imp
mediately enter upon their new work
on their arrival at Seattle.
Mr.. Villim, who is an accomplish
ed violinist, and Miss Villim, whose
piano playing has been the source OF
much favorable comment, have both
been identified with the Lyric the
atre and will assist materially in
making their concert work a success.
| Mr.. Ransom is possessed OF an ex-
cellent baritone voice, while his jun
| Tor brother has received favorable
| notices from the press throughout
the country, as a bass soloist. The
quartet expects to visit in Los An
geles and San Francisco for a brief
period before entering upon their
concert work. Friends of these tai
ented people in this city, although
they regret their departure, will be
pleased to learn of the excellent fu-
ture which is undoubtedly in store
for them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-03

secretary-Mrs. William ]. Sweeney.

Secretary-MTs. William J. Sweeney.
Registrar-Mrs. j. p Comegys.
Treasurer-Mrs. NJ. l. Henderson.
Historian-NIrs. E. G. Frazer.
A feature of the year just ended
was a colonial loan exhibit held in
October at the home of Mrs. ]. r.
Kimball in the interest of patriotic
education. Many interesting and val
liable curios were gathered together
airy meeting will be musicale with
songs OF the Rebellion as the feature
of the program. In March the chap
ter will entertain Mrs. George A. Law
renee, state regent, on the occasion
of her annual visit to the local chap
ter. Birds" will be the topic for the
April meeting; in May a breakfast
will be held and reports of the ma
tional congress will be given. June
IA flag day picnic will be held.
Meetings of Fort Armstrong chap
ter are held the last Saturday of each
month, from October to May inclu-
sive, at the homes of the members.
The meetings are opened with the
singing of national songs, the response
to the roll call is made with patriotic
quotations, the transaction of business
and the program follow. The pro-
grams are of q very high order, deal
( ing with subjects of a historical and
educational nature, and have covered
every place of local interest especial
| ly.
The chapter has given literally to-
wards the Continental hall in Wash
ington, D. c., to furnish and sustain
the Illinois room, it has given valua-
BILE additions to the local high school,
/ library and Fort Massac.
The present membership is Al,
\ seven nonresident members and one
honorary member. The national or
\ ganization, of which Fort Armstrong
| chapter is a branch, has it's headquar-
tiers at Memorial Continental hall,
Washington. Mrs. Matthew T. Scott
is president general, Mrs. w. F. Be
mis- is corresponding secretary gen
eral, Mrs. G. NJ. Brumbaugh is regis
trar general, and Mrs. William d
Hoover is treasurer general. The
state officers are:
Regent-Mrs. G. A. Lawrence
Galesburg.
Vice Regent-Mrs. Luther Derwent
Rockford
Secretary-Mrs. Thomas White
Oak Park.
Treasurer-Mrs. John W. Roncliffe
Peoria.
Historian-Mrs. E. L. Pegram, De
catur.
The membership of the chapter fol
lows:
Miss Ellen H. Andrews, Mrs F. w
Bahnsen, Mrs. George c. Blakslee
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-03
Life Saved at Deaths Door.

81 never felt so near my grave, "
writes w. R. Patterson of Yelling
ton, Texas, as when a frightful
cough and lung trouble pulled me
down to 100 pounds in spite of doc
tors treatment for two years. My
father, mother and two sisters died
OF consumption and that I am alive
today is due solely to DR.. Kings New
Discovery, which completely cured
me. Now 1 weigh 1877 pounds and
have been well and strong for years. -
Quick, safe, sure, it's the best rem
edy on earth for coughs, cold, grip
asthma, Group, and all throat and
lung troubles, SO cents and 81. Tria,
bottle free. Guaranteed by all drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-03
KITCHEN SHOWER.

MISS MARIE WEINBERG AT HER
home, 1900 Fifth-and-a-half avenue,
last evening entertained at a very
pretty shower for Miss Madge Gott-
hardt, bride of the month. The af-
fair took the form of kitchen shower
and large clothes hamper filled with
the articles tied with pink and white
was given to the bride-to-be. The
house was decorated with pink and
white bells and crepe paper, carrying
out the chosen wedding colors. There
were games of various kinds and in
a musical guessing contest Miss Agnes
Lamp took the first prize and Miss
Ethel Smalley was given the consola-
ton favor. Piano duets were played
by Misses Agnes Lamp and Marie Lar
son. and the evening proved very
enjoyable one. The hostess served a
lunch after the games, the corrections
carrying out the colors, pink and
white.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-03
THE ROCK ISLAND ARGUS. SATURDAY FEBRUARY s. 1912

Mrs. NJ. NJ Briggs, Mrs. H. S. Cable,
Mrs. c. c. Carter, Miss Mary L. Car
ter. Mrs. H. E. Casteel, Mrs. ]. P.
Comegys, Mrs. B. D. Connolly, Mrs.
l. NJ. Copp, Miss Elenore Craig, Mrs.
G. G. Craig, Mrs. ]. S. Dart, Miss Au-
Mrs. Cora l. Eastman, Mrs. E. G..
Frazer, Mrs G. P Frysinger, Miss Car
RE W. Gregg, Mrs. H. B. Hayden, Mrs,
F. w. Head, Mrs. NJ. L. Henderson,
Miss Amy E Henderson, Mrs. E. w
Hurst, Mrs. B. E. Jones, Mrs. ]. r,
Kimball. Mrs. L. S. McCabe, Mrs. A
H. McCandless, Mrs. Joe McCrory
Mrs. C. B. McLane. Mrs. Phil Mitchell
Mrs. Frank Mixter, Mrs. J. NJ. Mont
gomery, Miss Louise Montgomery
Miss Bessie G. Noftsker. Mrs. AdaiI
Peasants, Miss Grace Stafford, Mrs
H. B. Sudlow, Mrs. G. H. Sherwood
Miss Millicent Spencer, Mrs M. E
Sweeney, Mrs. W. ]. Sweeney. Mrs
C. L. Walker, Miss Clara Whitman
Mrs. J. H. Wilson.
Nonresident members are: Mis-!
Helen Loosely, Moline; Mrs. Charlie;
McHugh, Chicago; Mrs. Edward Pope
Lake Forest; Mrs. Fred Stevens
| Milan; Mrs. A A. Stevenson, Ard
more, Pa; Mrs. F. B. Wells, New
York City. Miss Katherine Blunt o
Springfield. Mass, is the only honor
ary member.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-03
BAPTIST MISSION SOCIETY.

THE MISSIONARY SOCIETY OF
the First Baptist church met yester-
day afternoon with Mrs. S. ]. Woodin,
S22 First avenue, 20 Of the members
attending. Miss Alwilda Young con.
Quoted the devotionals and Mrs. Phil
Wagner was the leader of the after
noon. Mrs. Wagner introduced the
study of the new mission book, 'The
Light of the World with paper on
Hindooism. Miss Young gave paper
on "Hindoo Gods-Popular Hindoo-
ISM" Mrs. H. w. Reed told Of 1.-THE
Fruits of Christian Science and The
osophy in India" and Mrs. Wagner
read a paper on christian Contact"
Mrs. R. H. Hoffman read paper on
"Hindooism and Christianity Con-
trasted." The program was most in
teresting and helpful. At business
session the ladies decided to organize
baby and helpers bands as part
of the society's work. Refreshments
were served by Mrs. Downing, who
was to have entertained the society,
but was unable to do so on account
of sickness in her family.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-03

MISS MARGUERITE MERRIMAN,
who leaves Monday for Europe, and
Mr. and Mrs. Will Peirret and Mr..
and Mrs. Henning Oslund, the latter
four newlyweds, were the guests of
honor at a party given last night by
the Moline Dispatch force. The af-
fair was held at Turner hall and
proved a very delightful party. The
hall was decorated with hearts, cupids
and red and white carnations and
flags. The table centerpiece was a
mirror plateau on which were three
boats decorated with flags. There
was an orchestra and those that cared
to danced, others played cards and
visited together. Miss Merriman, who
has been connected with the Dispatch
as society editor, will leave Monday
for New York and will sail Feb. 10
for Hamburg Germany, where she
will spend the summer. Mrs. Oslund
was formerly connected with the Dis
patch as stenographer and Mr.. Peirret
Is a linotype operator. Miss Merri.
man was presented with a kodak, Mrs.
Oslund and Mrs. PeirTet were given
table linen and a plateau and table
vases.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-03
SILVER CROSS CIRCLE,

THE SILVER CROSS CIRCLE OF
Kings Daughters was entertained yes
terday afternoon at the home of Miss
Laura Marquis, 726 Twenty-third
street. There was good attendance
of members and plans were discussed
for an entertainment to be given next
month.
The Rock Island lodge, No. $50, B.
P. o. Elks, will give a dancing party
at Elks' hall Thursday evening, Feb.
8.
The Cubs will give a private dane
ing party at Elks' hall Tuesday even
ing, Feb. 10. Raymond Fullerton,
George McKibben and Arthur Bleuer
comprise the committee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-03

Torrance with a social time, when
lunch was served. The club will meet
every two weeks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-03

less making the presentation. Flag
day this year was observed with a
luncheon served at Fejervary park.
Davenport. Lectures of a special ma
ture were given by Dr. c. w. Foss on
My Trip Abroad" by Phil Mitchell
on Starved Rock" and by Mrs. Kim
ball, Mrs. Mary Wadsworth, Miss
Chamberlin and Mrs. E. w. Hurst or
their travels during the year. In
February, 1910, a banquet was given
in the New Harper in honor of Mrs.
John c. Ames, state regent. Mrs. Nc
Candless presided as toastmistress and
toasts were given by Mrs. c. c. Car
ter, Mrs. Frank Mixter, Mrs. ]. R.
Kimball and Mrs. G. G. Craig. Mrs.
Ames gave an address on Patriotic
Education for the Youth of Our Land ="
arousing such enthusiasm that Mrs.
F. W. Bahnsen was appointed chair
man of a committee to further the
cause Of patriotic education. At the
beginning of the year the chapter sus-
tanned loss in the death of Mrs. T. ].
Buford, one of the charter members.
The chapter was also bereaved by the
death of Mrs. D. I. Robinson. another
charter member, during the fall lust
passed Mrs. c. c. Carter served as
regent during the year just closed and
she, together with the other officers
was reelected at the annual meeting
held last Saturday. The personnel OF
the Office now is:
Regent-Mrs. c. c. Carter.
First Vice Regent-Mrs. Cora L
Eastman.
Second Vice Regent - Miss Clar:
| Whitman
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-03
MISSION STUDY CLASS.

MRS. p. c, SUMMON, 1929 FOUR
teenth-and-a-half street. was the host
ess to the Mission Study class OF the
Central Presbyterian church yesterday
afternoon. The ladies studied 'Wom-
an Under Ethnic Religion" with Mrs.
Marion Humphreys as the leader.
They planned for the annual praise
service to be held next Friday after
noon. The attendance was unusually
large at the meeting yesterday. The
hostess served a nice lunch.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-03

interest for a new Young Women's
Christian association building at the
his mother, provided citizens of the
state would give $4,000 more. Rev.
w. H. Stedman of Champaign was ap-
pointed financial agent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-03
PUT ON PLAY.
CLUB COMPOSED

A DRAMATIC CLUB COMPOSED.
of ten high school girls put on their
first dramatic performance this after
noon at the home of Miss Margaret
Anderson, 917 Nineteenth street
Misses Elizabeth Bryan, Hazel Willis
and Margaret Anderson gave "a Sharp
Business Man." and followed the per-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-03
Offers Y. w. c. A. ss5. 900 Fund.

Champaign, Feb. 3.-William B.
Mckinley of Champaign, representa-
tive in congress, announced he would
give $4,000 and lend $4,000 without
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-21
THE TITANIC
Sunk April IS, 1912

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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-21
.SENATEPAvESW WAY
N =
FOR CO-OPERATI
Advises President It Will Favor
Treaties With Maritime
Nations.
REGULATE e OCEAN TRAFFIC
Rsyners Attack on Ismay Is Not
Approved by Senator
McCumber.
REGULATE OCEAN TRAFFIC

Washington, April Gothic Senate
paved tho way to-day for interna-
tional cooperation In moro complete
regulation of ocean trafIlc. BY nnani-
NOUS vote tho senate agreed to the
MARITIME resolution. advisins the PrsB-
sdent that the Senate Would favor
treaties with other maritime govern
merts to regulate lanes OF ocean traf-
nc. the speed. l!feboats. wireless.
eearehlisht and other equipment OF
passenger craft.
In tho House a number OF bills de-
signed TO accomplBb the Same end
vero introduced.
Senator McCumber. of North Dakota,
Committee. condemned the speech
made yesterday by Senator Rayner
ccnsuring J. Bruce Ismay, managing
director of the White star Line.
Approving the iIartine resolution.
Mr. McCumber said:
Yesterday one man connected with
the Titanic disaster was tried, con-
rictcd. sentenced and executed here In
tho Senate OF the United States. and
as Senator and n citizen. J. desire TO
register my protest against tic trial
OF any ono connected with the run
ming OF the boat without fair. honest
and full A2nsidcration. The Lord
knows that the habit OF condemnins
public men without Gearing is bad
enough, but it is not fraught with SO
much danger as our condemnation in
q crisis when public feeling Is
wrought up and demands victim.
AT such ttmo we certainly should
suspend Judgment"
Mr.. Mcfcumber declared the Am6ri-
- - 4, ay,"i
any one else for the Titanic catas-
troph6. we conduct every enterprise
in the spirit OF eport, and constantly
demand IN Increase OF size and speed
IN our boats" ne said. -<'When tho
Lus.tania made her record we ap-
rlauded regardless of the fact that
her course may have been the Same
es that OF the Titanic and her equip
ment no better"
Senator Lodge said that the law had
hecn largely responsible for the TIL
tanio accident, and that tho proposed
treaties would encourage better laws.
Senator MARITIME, OF Sew Jernoy. nu-
thor of tho reHolution characterized
es barharous tho practice OF supply
ing oceansotns vessels with only ono
fourth OF the lifeboats necessary 10
Accommodate tho people aboard.
K The Alexander resolution calling up
on the President to invite the mari
time nations of tho world TO an In
tcrnational conference to establish
snip lanes in the North Atlantic Ocean
was fayorabIy reported by the House
Committee on Merchant Marine to-
day,
THAT tho danger from fog and Ice
to vessels has becn known. and that
1T Is desirable to lay down routes by
international agreement and make
them compulsory for swift Hteamers.
has long been regarded as necessary
TO the safety of lilo and property att
sea-" the report says.
The report iof the Joommittee on
ship lanes OF this conference urged
uniformity OF travel and pointed out
tho necessity harmonious action by
the ship lines OF the various countries
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-21
SECRETARY MEYER
TO INvEST|G ATE
Commanders Of Cruisers Are
Told to Produce Their
Log Books.
tSpecial to The Tima,- nIsnatoh ]

Especial to Tho Times-DIspatoh.J
Washington. April 2o.-The log
books OF the scout cruisers Salem and
Chcster. the ships dispatched by
President Taft to get the official re-
port of the sinking OF the Titanic from
the CarPathia. and which failed In
their mission. tonight were ordered
sent here for examination by Secretary
Of Navy Meyer. Operators of the Cum
ard Line have stated that there was
failure because the navy operators
were inefficient
Commander Decker, OF the Chester.
reported to Washington that the Car
pathia refused him the Information
wanted by President Taft. and would
not acknowledge his calls. although he
was within easy speaking distance.
Officials OF the Carpathia declared that
the naval wireless men were unfa-
miliar with tho European MarconI
code, were slow and seriously inter
fercd with the sending of important
messages from the survivors to their
anxious relatives and friends ashore
Secretary Meyer denied that tho
declared that he would sift the matter
TO tho bottom. A complete invcstiga-
tion was ordered. Commanders Deck
er and Chandler have been asked Tor
complete reports. and their log books
Will DO examined in an effort to find
the discrepancy.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-21

were bought for them and they arc
apparently happy. Tho older has been
christened Louis, and the chubby.
younger one Lump" He Is all that
MS name implies. for he weighs al
most ms much as his brother.
Their pretty new mama" has PRO
vided them with new suits and white
SHOES, and their real mama could not
KISS them more. Miss Hays has
grown to love them. 1t Is believed
the children boarded tho Titanic at
CherbourE, and that the father. per-
maps q widower, was bringing them
to friends or relatives in America.
Unless tho childrcn's relatives are
found, thsy will be adopted BY man
and his wife who live In Canada, and
who were passengers oil the Titanic.
The couple saw the children on the
Carpa thia and wanted to take them
with them, but it was thought best
TO allow tho children to remain Tere
for % while In the hope that their
relatives might appear.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-21
MURDER MOST FOUL.
CRUEL AND TERRIBLE
Mrs Harris, Widow of Lost Theatrical Pro
Queer, Declares She Will Tell Titanic Story,
as Perhaps No One Else Knows.

received while still on board the IT,
tania Il
II had watched tho women got into
the boats,e Mrs. Harris said, land
finally had to, so, too. They said
tt was my only chanco OF being saved.
I asked my husband the time, and he
took out his watch. 1t was exactly
twenty minutes past 2.
Two were standing alongside of Ma
jor Butt We had besn helping him to
put people into the boats. Major Butt
was the real leader In all that rescue
work. lie mado the man stand back
and helped the women and children in.
aIe was never rough. as has been said.
lio was simply authoritative, in the
most courteous manner I havo ever
seen. He was surely ono of Gods
noblemen.
AS L was lowered in the boat. az
ter had kissed my husband that last
terrible good-oy. I watched the ma
TOR as no stood by Mr. Harris. Io
was motion,css. without a trace OF
fear In his eyes.
Just ten minutes later I watched
the waves wash over them-my hus-
hand and the ma1or-as they stood ut
attention like tho heroes that they
were.
Major Butt never nred a shot. as
has been said: he acted tho part of
the greatest hero. tile real hero, whose
heart Is az tender as his soul Is
brave" #
Mrs. Harriss declaration that sho
knows tho truth about tho sinking OF
the Titanic, as perhaps no ono clso
knows. comes as a complete sur
prise.
It had not hoen generally known
that she was The last woman TO be
lifted from the death-rldden decks of
the Titanic. This was because, until
late Saturday, she has been too III
to talk. and even now she can go but
little into detail.
ut was Just plain murder--down-
right and terrible. she repeats to her
sisters over and over again. "And 1
viii provo 1t to tho world tho min
ute l can gather the strength to tell
OF It ALL"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-21

away from the Inflated Titanic Sun
day night, wftitc-faced man rushed
TO tn Grail. tossing the youngsters into
the boat. His eyes frightened as he
saw the children were being Rugged
to the breasts OF two women passeng-
ers.
The children were taken aboard the
carpathia- and although the seas
were comhed In the vicinity of the
scene OF the disaster by tho crow OF
the rescue ship. no trace of their
papa" was found. Passengers FUR
nished clothing TO the little fellows,
who mad boarded the Iifeboat almost
naked
a little black Pom dog, which
Miss Hays was bringing homo from
Paris, attracted the childrcn's atten-
ton. They played with It. and Miss
Hays took a fancy 10 tnem When tho
Carpathia locked Thursday night and
the ,Titanic's survivors landed. Miss
Hays. with both children. came ashore.
She took them to her home. Toys