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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-06
STANDARD BEARERS MEET.

THE STANDARD BEARERS OF
Spencer Memorial Methodist church
met last evening in monthly business
session at the home of Miss Pearl Sa-
vile, 3432 Sixth avenue. Only bust
ness of routine nature was trans
acted and reports prepared for sub
mission to the national body. 1t was
decided to change the time of meet
ing from the first Monday in the
month to the first Saturday after
noon in the month.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-06
MUSIC CLUB OPEN PROGRAM.

THE ANNUAL OPEN MEETING
and organ recital of the Rock Island
Musical club was held yesterday af-
ternoon at Broadway Presbyterian
church, the seating capacity of the
auditorium being well filled with
members and invited friends. The
program was of a very high order
and each number was splendidly Civ
en-. Mrs. Murrel Lindorff opened the
program with two well rendered or
gan solos, Prelude from Sonata in
C Minor" by Guilmant and "Andante
in A" by Smart. Mrs. T. B. Reidy
sang THE Publican" by Van de Wa
ter, with Miss Lille Cervin at the
organ as accompanist, and she was
never in better voice. God Is Our
Guide" by Schubert was sung by an
octet composed of Miss Alice Quin-
Ian, Mrs. Gertrude Applequist, Mrs.
J. X. Scott, Mrs. William Ullemeyer,
Mrs. A. Z. Williams, Mrs. Daniel
Hayes, Mrs. r. r. Reynolds and Mrs.
| ] r. Kimball Miss Cervin played
toccata and fugue in ID minor by
Bach with good understanding of her
score and Mrs. Reidy sang Come
Unto Him" from The Messiah" by
Handel. which gave good opportun-
ity TO display the splendid qualities
OF beautiful and sympathetic voice
Miss Katherine Gest played two or
gan numbers, 'Intermezzo" by Rog-
ers and I'm Summer" by Stebbins
beautifully and artistically. The oc-
tet closed the program with a very
good rendition of Ave Maria" BY
Brahms.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-06
WILL MEET TO TALK
STREET IMPROVING

Twentieth street property owners
will meet tomorrow afternoon at 4
O'Clock at the city council chamber
to give their views and opinions re-
garding the contemplated improve
ment of the thoroughfare by repay
ing and the laying of watermains and
storm drains. Every interested prop
erty owner Is urged to be present SO
that the matter may be brought to a
head, thereby permitting the i'm
provement to get under way.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-06
PARTY FOR INTERMEDIATES.

THE MEMBERS OF THE INTER
mediate Christian Endeavor society of
the Memorial Christian church were
entertained last evening in the church
parlors by Miss Henrietta Beselin and
Harry Shiffer, superintendent of the
department. Thirty of the young peo-
pie attended and enjoyed an evening
spent with playig games. Light re-
freshments were served before the
young people went home.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-06
pELMAR CLUB DANCE.

THE DELMAR CLUB, a TRI-CITY
social organization, gave very enjoy
able dancing party at the Rock Island
club last evening, at which 20 couples
were present. The Criterion orches.
ira furnished the music for dancing
Frappe was served during the evening
Misses Abraham of st. Louis and
Henry Waterman of Geneseo were out
of town guests.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-06
HOSTESS AT DINNER PARTY.

MISS LILLIAN NELSON, 527
Eleventh street, last evening entertain
ed at o'clock dinner party. Gov
ers were laid for IA at a prettily dec
GRATED table. Miss Nelson and her
mother, Mrs. U. P. Nelson, will leave
next week for several months visit
in Mexico and other points in the
south
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-06
HARp TIMES DANCE,

A HARD TIMES DANCING PARTY
was given at Woodman hall in South
Rock Island last evening by Arno Ire
mann, Charles Wheelan and Willard
Larkin. Twenty couples were in at
tendance and the evening proved a
most enjoyable one Wrixon's orches-
ira gave the musical numbers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-06
ANTI-SAL00N LEAGUE
MEMBERS HOLD MEETING

A dozen or more adherents of the
Anti-Saloon league of this city met
this morning at the Y. NJ. c. A. and
discussed informally the situation as
It now appears relative to state poll
tics. The league does not aim to 10
cal option other than to aid in Sc
curing the election of state legislat-
ure which will vote county option
law. Nothing was done at the meet
ing this morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-06
swAsTIKA CLUB ENTERTAINED.

MRS. FRED GALL, 2424 SEVENTH
avenue, was hostess to members of
the Swastika club yesterday afternoon.
The organization is a thimble club and
they meet to sew and visit, and the usual
delightful afternoon was spent Mrs.
Page of Peoria, Mrs. Stewart of De-
catur, Mrs. Dooley and Miss Belle
WATSON of Peoria were visitors. At
O. clock the hostess served very nice
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-06
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT.

MR.. AND MRS. JOSEPH FLEISCH-
mann of 1I41 Brady street, Dav-
export, announce the engagement of
their daughter, Miss Fannie Fleisch-
man, to Harry d. Block of
this city, son of Mr. and Mrs. D.
Block of Olean, y. Y. No date for the
wedding is announced.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-06

Twenty-first street, decided to give
St Patrick's day tea at the home Of
Miss Laura Marquis, 726 Twenty-third
street, Saturday afternoon, March 16.
The proceeds will be used in the char
ity work carried on by the Daughters.
The Ladies' Aid society of Broad
way Presbyterian church will meet
at the church tomorrow afternoon at
2 o'clock to do some special work.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-06
CELEBRATES 81 BIRTHDAY.

YESTERDAY WAS THE 81 BIRTH
day anniversary of Mrs. Eugene Ram
ser and the occasion was fittingly OBJ
her home, S31 Thirtieth street, last eve
ming. Only members of her family
were present at the celebration and it
was very informal and pleasant in ma
ture
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-06
Sparks Start Blaze.

Sparks from the chimney set fire
to one or two shingles on the roof OF
the John Schmidt residence, Sixth
street and Ninth avenue, last night at
500. The department was called but
the blaze had been extinguished before
they arrived. There was no damage.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-06
woopMEN OF WORLD DANCE.

EIGHTY COUPLES ATTENDED
the dancing party given at Eiks hall
last evening by Camp IS, Woodmen OF
the World The music for dancing
was furnished By BIeuer's orchestra.
The next dancing party win be given
April IL at Elks' hall.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-06
W. c. c. GIRLS MEET.

THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
". C. C. girls was held last evening at
she home of Miss Elizabeth Hammer
lex. The girls were occupied with
their sewing, and most delightful
evening was enjoyed by all. A very
dainty luncheon was served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-06
Divorce Decree Issued.

Judge F. D. Ramsay last evening
granted a divorce to George w.
Holmes of Moline who petitioned for
a decree on the grounds that his wife
Margaret Holmes had deserted him.
Oakleaf and Oakleaf represented the
complainant.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-06
SOCIAL ANNOUNCEMENT.

THE SILVER CROSS CIRCLE OF
Kings Daughters, at meeting at the
home Of Mrs. Frank North, 1907
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-06

members of the jury have been Sc
lected to date who suit both the city
and the defense.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-06

course lunch. The club will meet In
two weeks with Mrs. Kaupke, Tenth
avenue and Seventeenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-06

give a reception for the newly weds
next Saturday at their home near
Crestop.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-06
Dunham=Arabic

These are new high pile tufted
rugs in deep solid colors, as well
as range of Khiva and Bokhara
effects. So closely do they re-
semble the rare Oriental patterns
that persons not thoroughly ia
miliar with rugs can scarcely tell
the difference. 9x12 size, $40.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-06
Peerless Brussels

These are fine five-frame loop
pile rugs, made for hard service.
Soft, pleasing colors in beautiful
combinations make them special
~ desirable for dining room or
library rugs. The colors are abso-
lutely fast and will give years Of
wear. 9x12 size, 500. Fourth Floor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-06

the hostesses served an elaborate
luncheon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-06
TO VISIT BETHANY HOME.

After a short address by George w
Gamble relative to Bethany home. the
board decided to meet at the home
Thursday afternoon and make an in
speotion OF that institution to see Just
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-06
An9lo=Persian

These are rare Oriental designs,
several of which are entirely new
this spring. Large Kermanshah,
Gorevan and B elu k patterns as
well as small all-over Persian eff
fects. A linen fringe helps to car
ry out the Oriental effect. 9x12
size, $50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-06

OF Oriental weaves.
whittall's are made of exactly the
same sorts of woods as are used
in the rugs Of Palestine, Persia
and Arabia The range of colors
and shadings Is of the widest
Among Whittall rugs you will find
something for every purpose, liv-
ing room, dining room, sleeping
room, library, parlor, hall and din
ing room. New designs of unus-
ual beauty are to be seen in our
new shipments. AS charming as
others have been, we believe these
to be the prettiest they have ever
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-07-05
lpem,lIohnl Lam,n,I,a.

A couple of old wicker-coyered
demijohns are going to do duty this
summer in seashore bungalow as
the bases of lamps. One Of them re-
ceiyed only thorough cleaning be-
fore being pressed into service, the
other was treated to a coat of brown
enamel paint. On the light one has
been fitted spreading wicker shade,
and ON the brown one a Japanese
openwork shade lined with yellow
lowered chintz. The latter win stand
in the family sitting room, which is
done In brown and bun, and the
former win illumine the veranda from
wicker table at the window, to
which the electric light cord can be
extended. Both demijohns. Of course.
win be weighted so that they cannot
topple over easily.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-07-05
Babes and 4Ine Weather.

A young mother whose baby rarely
is Ill, ascribes this fact to her habit
of never taking her child anywhere I'M
less accompanied by a storm blanket
Of fiannel-lined rubberized silk. This
she keeps under the mat Of the per-
ambulator, where it can be quickly
reached in case q sudden shower
oyertakes them, and in less time than
it takes to tell it. has it tucked so
snugly about her offspring that not a
drop Of rain can wet it. The mate
rial is the same as that used for rain
coats Of the finest class, for the blank
ct was contrived from the remnants
5 OF one Of those garments and is a
nice shade of dark red silk, matching
the ribbons attached to each corner
and these, when run through rings
sewed to the uphoistering Of the per-
ambulator, keep the storm blanket
from slipping out Of position.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-07-05
ITCHING ECZEMA ON HANDS

Eczema began on the second joint
of my thumb on my left hand Sew
eral blisters came which soon broke
and water oozed from them. Then
the terrible itching began, and the &C.
zema came in blotches on both hands.
. Sometimes the skin would seem to
break. and gave the appearance Of
being cut, and blood came out of them.
1t was very bad when consulted q
physician was treated for several
months, but grew worse all the time.
Then it came in my face. suf-
fered more than could describe from
the itching and burning. became
nearly wreck physically. Then /
consulted another physician and was
treated by him for some time when
he finally advised the Cuticura Rem
edies. began improving after the
first treatment and was cured after
taking the Resolvent and using the
Cuticura Soap and Ointment. That
was fifteen years ago, and have
never been troubled with it since
Il owe my cure to the Cuticura
Remedies and would be thankful to
impart any help to others. have just
advised a lady friend who is suffering
with eczema on her face and neck, to
try the Cuticura Remedies. She has
been treated by physician for some
time without relief" (Signed) Mrs.
L. G. Warmer, Lincoln, Del, Dec. Is.
1910. Although Cuticura Soap and
Ointment are sold everywhere, sam
pie Of each, with 32-page book, will
be mailed free on application to
"Cuticura," Dept. L, Boston.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-07-05
Getting things without paying for
them is some mems idea of economy.
No Real Roads IL The konoo.

Outside of Stanley's old road from
Matado to Stanley Pool, now rarely
used. and the lately constructed roads
In the Katanga connecting the differ
emit mines, there are no roads in the
Kongo. Native trails, waterways and
railroads furnish the only facilities of
transportation. Over the trails native
porters carry loads averaging sixty
pounds on their heads. There are no
native industries in Belgian Kongo. In
former days, before the state required
so much of the natives time to gather
rubber and prepare food, and before
traders had introduced manufactured
goods, the natives woye grass cloth
and mats, made baskets. metal spears,
implements and ornaments. Now,
even though the rubber days are
past, the new generation knows little
of the native arts and the young men
are usually found In the service Of the
state as soldiers or workmen.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-07-05
NEWEST FANCY FOR EVENING.
Lizard Gown Has Become Exceeding
Iy Popular In Paris and Really
Has Much Merit.

Just as savage woman seeks to dec
ocate herself in semblance Of the
birds and the beasts in her use of
feathers, skins and war paint, so the
Partisan woman of fashion initiates
the scales Of the fish, the wings of
the butterfly and the tail of the lizard
in her ballroom fancies. The lizard
tail evening gown is the newest fancy,
and it bids fair to implant graceful
style in the American drawing-room.
The first model to appear in Chica-
go Is a vase colored messaline, with
black satin "tail' tunic, and waistband
encrusted with black pearls. Black
pearl clusters are worn on the cir
cular black silk hair ornament that
goes with it. The effect is one Of
sinuous grace, and it will add height
to the short and the overly plump.
The style could be carried out even
more suggestively in two shades Of
green, or of brown, or green and
bronze.
Where the gowns cling, as In the
extreme of the seasons modes. the eff
feet, the designers say. would be most
undignified were the scantiness
about the ankles not counterbalanced
by a mass Of trailing drapery. as
there is a semblance of both mass and
color in the best gowns Chicago
Inter Ocean.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-07-05
VALUE or LAUREL WREATH


Time was when q laurel wreath
meant to the winner Of an event more
than a diamond-studded belt and a
100000 purse. and the classics give
US no hint OF any fakes In those
days, says the New York Telegram.
1t is curious what an important part
laurels have played in the develop
ment of man, and to win ones
laurels'' ia a phrase in common use, az
signifying the attainment Of honors Of
one sort or another.
Gerard tells us that the laurel us
well respected for the beauty Of its
leaves and their continual greenness,
and these leaves are remarkable for
the fragrant though dangerous odor
they give forth. Indeed, the leaves
were at one time much used in cook
cry to impart the flavor of almond, for
both contain the acid which goes to
form prussic poison But so danger
GUS is the shrub in this respect shat
its use has almost disappeared from
modern cookery, though the sweet bay
which is another form Of laurel--is
much used up to the present time, as
it is harmless unless taken in large
quantities.
This form, the bay, It was that
probably became the pride Of the
victors in the Pythian games held in
honor Of Apollo in ancient Greece.
For 1t was by means of the purifica-
ton the god obtained In the sacred
groves Of Tempe, from the blood of
the python, that he was enabled to
purity others, and the laurel held a
close connection with Apollo in an
Client Greece, the legend of the beauti-
full woman who was changed into a
laurel being the origin of the modern
name Daphne, which has been be-
slowed upon the two native species Of
laurel In this country.
1t was only the winners Of the con-
tests in the Pythian games who were
crowned with the laurel, the Olympian
winners receiving crowns of olive
leaves, and the Nemean and Ismian
winners receiving crowns of pine and
parsley respectively, but the use Of
the laurel afterward spread into
Rome where the victors in war were
crowned with laurel, and the leaves
were much used in the triumphal
entry into Rome Of the. conqueror
after battle.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-07-05
WASN'T A FIVE O'CLOCK TEA
Glass One Of Chess Fanatics Properly
Objected TO GarruIousness Of
His Opponent.

Two elderly chess fanatics were alb
Ecrbed In game at the Mechanics
institute in San Francisco recently.
Both were experts and rigid follow
Brn OF all the rules of the game. writ
ten and otherwise. For nearly I'VE
hours neither had spoken q word
Backward and forward, moving and
countermoving, the game swung, with
NO perceptible advantage to either
player. Finally one of the old fell
lows made a fatal break. Quick as a
alash his opponent moved his knight
into position and softly murmured.
Check"
The other player, making no effort
10 conceal his displeasure, rose from
the game.
What's the natter? demanded his
friend Going to Quit?"
Il certainly am. I'll be hanged If !
can play chess with a darned old chat
terbox! Saturday Evening Post.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-07-05

White wolfe has found lasting favor
with women Of all ages. 1t is mate
rial which muses. little and does not
require constant thought of pressing.
1t has to large extent taken the
place of less practical fabrics for sum.
mer gowns.
Null. too. is as much in evidence as
ever and as with wolfe, can be made
into enchanting evening frocks. With
the gown cut little low in the neck,
preferably in v shape, one can drape
It with fichu Of sheerest net edged
with valenciennes lace about two
inches wide. The fichus are some
what wider on the shoulders than In
the back or front Harper's Bazaar.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-07-05
Spiral presa.

Despite reports to the contrary the
slender silhouette still finds favor in
the eyes Of the well-dressed woman.
The spiral" drsAs is the latest ar
rival; an alluring phase of it showed
q skirt Of black satin draped with
white crepe de chine The impression
given was that awidth OF; crepe de
chine no attempt was made to con-
ceal the selvedge edged with black
fringe was simply wound round the
figure. Here and there In unexpected
places glimpses Of black satin were
seen-in the vicinity of the ankles, at
the waist line and then one-half of
the corsage was OF black satin.
A large white picture hat embel-
Iished with superb osprey gave q
charming finish to the ensemble.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-07-05
DUBIOUS
About Whist Her Husband Would say.

A Mich. woman tried Postum be-
cause coffee disagreed with her and
her husband Tea is just as harm
full as coffee because it contains cat
feline the same drug found In cot
Zee. She writes:
my husband was sick for three
years with catarrh Of the bladder, and
palpitation OF the heart, caused by
coffee. Was unable to work at all
and In bed part Of the time.
II had stomach trouble, was weak
and fretful so I could not attend to
my housework- both Of Us using cot
fee all the time and not realizing it
was harmful.
zone morning the grocer's wife
said she believed coffee was the cause
OF our trouble and advised Postum.
took 1t home rather dubious what my
husband would say--he was fond Of
coffee.
''Bzt took coffee right on the table
and we haven't used cup Of it since
You should have seen the change in
us, and now my husband never com
plains OF heart palpitation any more,
NY stomach trouble went away in two
weeks after began Postum. My chill
dren love it, and 1t does them good,
which can't. be said Of coffee
"a lady visited us who was usually
half sick. / told her I'd make her a
cup OF Postum. She said it was taste
less stun. but she watched me make
It, boiling it thoroughly for Is minutes
and when done. she said it was spIen'
did. Long boiling brings out the IA
vor and food quality" Name given by
Postum Co, Battle Greek. Mich.
Look In pkgs for the famous little
book. 1.-THE Road to WeIlviIle."
Ever read the above letterg A new
aFe genuine, txnes ana fula Of huunn
1nte4egt.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-07-05
odd coat For Girl.

Among the younger set there are
always q few ready to take up an odd
fad in clothes. A new one is being
shown which will perhaps appeal to
these girls. This is of cretonne, in Inn
mense wreath pattern. The length Of
the coat is three-quarters. and It is
semi-fitting, finished with fiat satin
collar and patent leather belt. 1t viii
appeal more to those who like odd
things than to those who seek the
beautiful.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-07-05
Rather an open Secret

A very important citizen was drawn
on jury, week or two ago. and |
met him after he had been discharged
He seemed to think that he was en-
titled to be on the bench. at the very
least.
/" What was your verdict in that
case r. asked.
g The defendant was unanimously
acquitted on the first ballot
Indeed? And how did you vote?
" That, sir, is one Of the sacred Sc
crets of the juryroom.' - Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-07-05
IDEA FOR Al VISITING DRESS
Any Of the Better Quality Of Wooden
or SILK Materials May Be
Used for This.

A style such as this would look
well in any dressy wooden or silk ma
terial; it has a trained skirt, and at
back and sides tunic edged with a
band Of embroidered net; a piece of
this is taken across front; buttons and
loops trim part OF sides Of tunic.
The bodice opens in front and has q
large sailor collar edged with inser.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-07-05

There are wide plaitings Of silk
fringed at the edges, used to cover
wide crowns also, on hats OF the more
substantial braids. Narrower frills of
plated silk are fashioned with FUZZY
rosettes and are used with flowers as
part Of the trimming OF lingerie or
silk braid hats.
For midsummer nothing is prettier
for little girls than the hat Of lace or
embroidery made on wide frame
and trimmed with ribbon and flowers,
and no style is prettier than the hat
with soft puffed crown and dropping
frills about the face. It reappears
each summer, varying D little IL size,
but remaining the same in general out
lines and as a general thing in choice
Of colors.
JULIA HoTToMLEY.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-07-05

A woman can easily win in any
kind Of an argument with a man If
she knows just when to turn on the
briny fow
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-07-05
il Checked Raby's pysenteryI

We found Kopp's Baby's Friend an ex-
eellent remedy during -teething and for
bowel troubles, writes Mrs. r. b. Des
Ermia, jerome, Mich. Sold by druggists,
iOc, Csc. and &c.,, or sent direct by
Kopp,s Baby's Friend Co., York, Pa,
Free sample sent on request.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-07-05
Astonishing Experience.

The whale. after parting with Jo-
nah, was gazing after his retreating
form.
IF any one had told me- murmur-
ed the great mammal, bitterly, that
would find man ready to jump down
my throat, / never would have swal-
lowed 1t whole 4