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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-27
DATE FOR LAYING
OF CORNERSTONE
New Y. M. G. A. Building to Be
Dedicated at Ceremonies
December 8.

The date for the corner stone lay
ing for the new Y. NJ. c. A. building
has been set for Dec. g. A meeting of
the board of directors was held last
night, at which State Secretary K. A
Shumaker of Chicago was present, and
plans were discussed for handling
tie matter. A special committee to
have charge of arranging the program
was appointed, consisting Of H. B.
Hayden, G. c. Blakslee and w. E. Mar
till. This committee will arrange for
the brief and simple ceremony with
which the stone will be put in place.
Progress on the work of the new
building is such as to make it easily
possible to have all in readiness for
for the stone at the date named. With
today's work, the task of pouring the
foundations will be practically COM
pleted. The walls of the big swimming
pool have been put in, and a short
strip along the west side of the build,
ing is all that remains to be finished
of the foundation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-27
Obituary
MRS. MARY j. w. MATTHEW'S

Funeral services for the late Mrs
Mary ]. w. Matthews who died at her
home in Milan at Z o'clock Monday
evening will be held from the home
stead in Milan at 10 o'clock Friday
morning, Rev. Marion Humphreys
pastor of the Central Presbyterian
church IN Rock Island officiating.
Mrs. Matthews was one of the best
known and most beloved women in
the section in which she had resided
for many years. Born in Washing
ton county, Pa, Aug. IS, 1929, she
was married there to DR.. ]. s. Mat
thews in 1S47, the couple removing
to Presumption, Mercer county in the
fall of 1853. There they lived until
1865, when they located in Milan,
which had been the family home since.
DR.. Matthews died there in 1865. Mrs.
Matthews is survived by two sons
Wilson Matthews and D. w. Mat.
thews, now residents of Cheyenne
Wells, Colo. The latter with his wife
has been visiting at the old home
stead in Milan for a month and was
present at the passing of his mother.
The other son is On his way from Colo
RADIO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-27
SKIN TENDER
OR lRRITATED?
USE POSLAM SOAP

If you have not tried Poslam Soap,
delightful experience awaits you
This new produce has been called
The Aristocrat OF Soaps because OF
its refinement. richness and other su-
perlor qualities. But il has far more
10 commend il in the beneficial effects
is enabled TO exert upon the skin be
cause indicated with Poslam, the IA
nous skin remedy.
Its. use improves the color and quail
ity of the skin. soothes il If tender.
softens the hands, beau. ifies the com
plexion and protects against infection
and possible disease.
Poslam Soap il of inestimable bene-
fit to all whose skin is subject TO erup-
tional troubles. II is ideal for baby's
bath, never initiates. and every mother
NAV rely upon its absolute purity. II
is the best shampoo for dandruff and
an active aid in Graduating scaln diff
iculties. The cake Is unusually large
and lasting: price. q cents: for sale
nv A. J. Reiss y. w Steiner Fl. o
Rolls and all druggists. For free sam
Dle of POslam Sosn. write II tho Fr,o-
igancv ] laboratories. % Twenty 18th
street, New York City.-(Advertise
ment)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-27
ORRlNE FOR DRINK HABIT
TRY 1T AT OUR EXPENSE

We are in earnest when we ask you
tc give ORRINE a trial. You have
nothing to risk and everything to gain,
for your money will be returned if
after trial you fail to get results
from ORRINE. This offer gives the
wives and mothers of those who drink
to excess an opportunity to try the
ORRINE treatment. 1t is a very sim
pie treatment, can be given in the
home without publicity or loss of time
from business, and at a small price.
ORRINE is prepared in two forms:
No. l, secret treatment, a powder;
ONRlNE No. 2, in pill form, for those
who desire to take voluntary treat
EIen'. Costs only $1OO a box Come
in and talk over the matter with u.s.
ASK for booklet.
Harper House Pharmacy, H. o.
Rolls, proprietor-(A ADVERTISEMENT
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-27

| father, and was witnessed by a COM
pany of so guests. Seymour and Page
Ballard of Chicago were the grooms-
men and they stretched white satin
ribbons to form an aisle through
which the bridal party entered. The
Misses Sarah and Dorothy Ainsworth,
sisters Of the bride were the brides
maids. They wore light green satin
gowns with over dress of white chif-
fon and carried arm bouquets of white
roses. Miss Harriet Cooper was the
maid of honor and she was dressed in a
white satin gown draped in emerald
green chiffon and trimmed in crystal or
naments and she carried an arm bou-
quet of white roses. The bride wore
gown of white brocaded charmeuse
trimmed in real val lace which had
trimmed her grandmother's gown. She
wore tulle veil and carried a bou-
quet of white roses and a shower OF
lilies of the valley. The groom's gift
to the bride was a diamond pendant
set in platinum. The brides mother
wore light green brocaded' satin trim
med in Florentine and duchess lace
Mrs. Harry Getz wore black and white
stripped velvet trimmed in black lace.
Following the ceremony a reception
was held and a wedding supper serv-
ed at small tables. The brides table
had as a center piece crystal basket
filled with lilies of the valley. The
decorations of the house were carried
out in green and white, southern smi-
lax and chrysanthemums being used
Mr.. and Mrs. Getz left last night for
Clinton from where they will 90 to
French Lick Springs and after Christ
mas will 90 to Florida to spend the
winter. The bride wore a navy blue
broadcloth suit with a velvet hat and
shaded plume. Mr. Getz is manager
OF SQUAD farm at Holland. Mich,
where the new home will be. He is a
graduate Of the Chicago university.
His bride attended the Moline high
school and also was a student at ODER
lin college. She has been the honorec
at large number of parties given in
the past few weeks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-27

the second piano gave an excellent
rendering of Mozart's concerto in D
minor and the double quartet closed
the program with "Carmena" by Will
son. Each number was especially
W ell rendered and enjoyed.
The club year books were given out
yesterday. The active members num-
Der 4S, the student members %. In
the list of associate members there
are 210 With a total membership in
the club of PSI. A list of the special
programs since the organization of
the club is given together with the
officers, committees, club program, etc.
The next meeting of the club will
be an open one to be held at the First
Methodist church Dec. 10, when the
program will be given by Mrs. ]. F.
Robinson, Mrs. A. E. Williams, Miss
Bessie Noftsker, Mrs. Gertrude Housed
Frykman, Mrs. William Ullemeyer and
the ladies' double quartet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-27
am invited because 1 don't like "kisi

am invited because don't like kiss
ing games" Also, l consider myself
too young to have gentleman callers
and don't make dates" 1 do speak
with all the young men l know when
meet them, but they think am stuck
up. OLD MAID.
% Make a bet with yourself that
you won't get out of temper or say an
unkind word the next time. Make the
bet something you don't want to do or
something you don't want to give up.
Then, if you lose, force yourself TO
pay it. 1t will make you remember
better next time. (2) Just laugh, and
people will soon stop teasing you.
(3) Don't use powder at your age,
my dear A young girls fresh, clean
skin is the prettiest thing In the
world. Drink a good deal of milk, eat
plenty of fruits and vegetables, and
your skin will lose the yellowish tint
Also, dress in becoming -colors-tan,
reddish brown, shades of yellow and
red. which will harmonic with your
complexion.
(4) Battle the face in buttermilk
quite often. 1t will not keep the freck-
les entirely away, but they will not be
noticed so much.
go You are a very sensible girl and
some day you will make a splendid
wife for the right man. Be friendly
with the boys, but don't be cheap. You
need not be stuck up"-just be good
and sweet and modest, with a pleasant
smile and kind words for everybody.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-27
CANAL CLAIM IS
BACKED BY ALAW

At the request of several shippers
the Illinois canal commissioners have
made public their authority for the re-
cent statements that unfair railroad
competition, which has heretofore put
tie canal boats out of business, is at
an end. The authority is the inter-
state commerce act, known as an act
to regulate commerce, section 4, para
graph 2, which reads as follows:
Whenever a carrier by railroad
shall in competition with a water route
or routes reduce the rates on the
carriage of any species of freight to or
from competitive points, it shall not
be permitted to increase such rates
unless after hearing by the interstate
commerce commission it shall be
found that such proposed increase
rests upon changed conditions other
than the elimination of water COM
petition"
This portion Of the act to regulate
commerce has recently been thorough
ly tested out and upheld by the inter.
state commerce commission and The
courts. 1t is also true that in Illinois
ard Iowa and several other states
the railroad and warehouse commits
sions have adopted this same atti.
tude toward unfair railroad competi.
ton.
The railroads in Illinois probably
would not attempt to kill the water.
way traffic even if this law did not ex
list. Their lines are now operating tc
their fullest capacity. and at the sea
son of the year when the canal boats
would be most used, there is always
a tremendous car shortage. Then
+ toe shippers have begun to realize
that the waterway commodities are
| bulk commodities. The railroads are
glad that they are taking this view
| for this throws the high class and per
/ ishable goods to the railroads anC
saves them the trouble of hauling Low
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-27
LoNeFELLoW CARD CLUB.

THE MEMBERS OF THE LONG
fellow card club were entertained yes
terday afternoon at the home of Mrs.
NJ. Verhale, 1902 Fourteenth avenue.
In the games the prizes were won by
Mrs. George Ullemeyer of this city,
first, Mrs. Henry Beck, second and
Mrs. Ely, third. The hostess served
a very nice lunch following the games,
the center piece or the dining table
being of white chrysanthemums. Mrs.
George Ohlweiler will be the hostess
in two weeks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-27
CLUB STUDIES DANCE FORM.

AT THE MEETING OF THE ROCK
Island Musical club yesterday after
noon at the New Harper the dance
fern was studied and an unusually
good program was given. Miss Millie
Beck opened the program singing
The Kiss" by Arditi and the double
qlartet followed with Drink to Ne
Only With Thine Eyes" by Vogrich.
Miss Grace Griswold played "A La
Bien Aimee" by Schultz, and Mrs. ].
X Scott sang "Nymphs and Fauns"
by Bemberg. Miss Elsa Simon at the
first piano and Miss Mae Smith at
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-27
KATE HILL MISSION SOCIETY.

MISS MILDRED WARNOCK, 42S
Second street, was the hostess yester-
day evening to the members of the
Kate Hill Mission society of the
United Presbyterian church. The de-
votional services were in charge of
Miss Minnie Toenniges and the pro-
gram was in charge of Miss Emma
Moller. The fifth chapter Non Chris
tian Religions in America" of the text
book The Conservation of National
Ideals" was taken up and discussed.
A short business meeting was held,
and social hour was enjoyed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-27
GETZ-AINsW oRRTH.

THE MARRIAGE OF MISS CARO-
'yn Ainsworth, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Ainsworth of Moline and
Harry William Getz. Jr., of Holland,
Mich, took place last evening at $50
o'clock at the home of the bride
Braeface. The ceremony was perform
ed by Rev. z, P. Harker. d. d. OF
Geneseo, retired Congregational min
lister and old time friend Of the brides
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-27

grade freights in cars which could
just as well be used for freights of
high class at rates several times as
high as could be charged for the bulk
commodities.
Two of the biggest railroad men In
the country have openly stated that
they believe in a revival of the use
of waterways, on the ground that this
would be help to the railroads. These
men are B. f. Yoakum of the Frisco
lines and ]. j. Hill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-27
HART and
HONE
PROBLEMS
EdlNAhETH
TEOARSCN

Dear Mrs. Thompson: u I am a
girl of 10 and engaged to a man IL
years my senior, whom / love. Is there
too much difference In our ages? (2)
He respects me in every way and
seems to love me and wants TO have
a home ready for me when we are mar
ried, so we set the day about a year
from now. Is our engagement too long?
81 ! am staying at home. Papa's faith
er It there. too. He insists on kissing
me, and that is not all He also in
sists on fooling around. Shall l tell
my parents, or what shall | do?
BDUE-EYED MARION.
~ II you love each other sincere
ly, you ought to be happy in spite of
the years between you. (2) You will
be at a better age for marriage a year
from now. But don't wait any longer
C3) Keep out Of his way He is prob
ably just a childish old man. But II
he is too troublesome or dangerous,
tell your father it will be best for you
10 live somewhere else until you are
married, unless ne can put the man in
some other place.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: | am 16 years
OF age and have some serious faults.
would appreciate your help. o. What
can I do TO cure my temper and out
spokeness? They have been the cause
OF many unhappy hours. My temper
is aroused very easily. ~ / am cas-
lily teased. Is there any remedy for
that? 81 My complexion is dark and
my face has a sort Of yellow color. Is
there much harm in my using powder?
(4) ! have a lot of freckles during
the summer 60 l am/called and con-
sidered an "old maid" by the girls and
boys Of our neighborhood, because
do not attend any Of the parties where
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-27
QUEEN ESTHER CIRCLE

THE QUEEN ESTHER CIRCLE OF
the First Methodist church met at the
home Of the Misses Skallberg, 1909
Twenty-eighth street, last night. At
the business session plans were dis
cussed for sending a box to Tucson,
Ariz., the young ladies working to-
wards that end. A social time follow
ed when lunch was served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-27
M, M. CLUB MEETS.

THE n. NJ CLUB WAS ENTER
tanned last evening at the home of Miss
Cherle Paulsen, 1901 Twelfth street
Games of various kinds were enjoyed.
and in the contests the prizes were
won by Misses Mildred and Evelyn
Hudson. Refreshments were served
by the hostess late in the evening.
The club viii meet Dec. 10 with Miss
Charlotte Kennedy, 500 Twelfth street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-27
GIVE ENTERTAINMENT.

THE YOUNG LADIES' SOCIETY
Of the Emmanuel's German Lutheran
church gave an entertainment in the
club rooms last evening. good pro-
gram, consisting of musical selections.
two playlets entitled The Suppression
Of Slang" and The Photographer, 5"
readings, etc, was given by the men,
bers. The affair was a very success
full one.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-27
ZION LADIES MEET.

THE LADIES' CIRCLE OF ZION
Lutheran church met with Mrs. John
Nelson, 615R Forty fourth street last
evening. All business matters were
put over till the next meeting and the
evening was devoted to the reading
of a mission paper.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-27
swAsTlkA CLUB ENTERTAINED.

THE MEMBERS OF THE SWAS-
tika club were delightfully."- entertained
yesterday afternoon at an old-fashion-
ed Thanksgiving party at the home of
Mrs. William McConochie, 2513 Sew
enth avenue. The hostess had issued
her invitations in the name of Sa-
mantha Allen and her guests came in
costume to represent some character.
The hostess received her guests in the
living room which has been transform
ed into an old fashioned sitting room
with old fashioned furniture, rugs, pic
lures, pumpkins and autumn flowers
and which made a splendid setting for
the party. The ladies impersonated
these characters: Mrs. Quayle, the
little old lady from Dickens Bleak
House; Mrs. Bollman, Madame WINS
low, a Plymouth lady; Mrs. Lockhart.
Pocohontas; Mrs. Lundahl, Madame
Carver, wife Of the first governor of
Plymouth; Mrs. c. H. Dooley, Little
Red Riding Hood; Mrs. E. H. Philips,
the book Lavender and Old Lace;
Mrs. H. L. Dooley, the goddess of lib
erty; Mrs. Sarah Norris, Barbara
Fritchie; Mrs. Stewart, Martha Wash
ington; Mrs. David Thompson, Mrs.
Wigs Of the Cabbage Patch; Mrs.
William Hansgen, Annabella Lee,
from Tennyson's poem; Mrs. J. w.
Crandall, Topsy; Mrs. Hollingsworth,
Polly from Louise Alcott's "Old
Fashioned Girl; Miss Florence Nc
Conochie, Priscilla and Master Ebert
Hollingsworth was Little Boy Blue;
JOHN Hollingsworth was Hiawatha
and William McConochie, Jr., Black
Hawk. Mrs ]. w. Crandall was award
ed the first prize for the best costume
and for enacting her part in the most
natural way. Mrs. David Thompson
was given a prize for guessing the
most characters represented. A course
supper was served late in the after
noon, the menu consisting of ole fash
Toned dishes. The centerpiece of the
table was a huge pumpkin filled with
fruits and vegetables and pretty place
cards with the names of the charac-
tiers represented marked each place.
The favors were little roast turkeys.
The affair was original and prettily
carried out and the ladies enjoyed a
delightful time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-27

were served and the balance of the
evening enjoyed socially.
Camp No. 50, w. o. w, also held
a meeting anu several applications
were received for the w. 0. w.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-27
GROcERS TO CLOSE.

All grocers will be closed tomorrow
on account of Thanksgiving. Stores
will be open this evening.-(Adver
tisement.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-27
Lodge Notes

Walnut Grove No. 81 held class
initiation last night at Maths hall
Many visiting mefbers from Gene
SEQ and Davenport were present and
after the ceremonies, refreshments
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-27

This evening gown is developed in
combination of chiffon and satin.
The chiffon is draped over the sides
II the bodice and poined TO epauletto
sections. trimmed with straps of vel
yet. The short sleeves are of bell
ype The girdle is of velvet, with a
-osette at the front. and a sash end
~ the back. The chiffon is mounted
double tunic effect on the skirt
over the plain foundation OF satin.
nee plastron on the bodice.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-27
SOCIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.

The ladies auxiliary to the Eagles
will give a dancing party this evening
at Elks' hail
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-27

Many of the smartest and most ar
tistic waists and gowns seen this sea
son were accordion or knife pleated
here. Our work is the height of per-
lection. Prices the lowest Always
iompt. All styles and widths of
pleating in side, knife and accordion.
Work done by famous Chandler ma
chimes. Buttons covered from scraps
of goods TO match your suit or gown
in all the latest styles. sizes and col
ored Ivory rims, made for 10c dozen
ard up, according to size. etc
Send for descriptive circulars.
G.. II. GRABBE,
Ladies' Tailor and Dressmaker,
South Putnam Building, Davenport.
Telephone N. 733 Est. 1902
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-27

All the news all the time.-The Argus.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-27
A Paryenu Among Fossils

Fossils seem sometimes almost mirac- ulously preserved. A Siberian mammoth though the mammoth must be regarded as the veriest parvenu among fossils, was well enough preserved in ice to afford meat for some of the dogs owned by na- tives who first worked the find; and besides the remains of giant sloth In South America. so fresh that Sir Thomas Holdich and Mir. Hospeth Prichard seem to have entertained hopes of finding that the animal was not extinct after all, there was a fragment of Dinosaur skin found last year and described by MT. R. Lydek- ker which must have belonged to some animal existing before the dawn of man kind In these cases peculiar cireum- stances were Joined to preserve the re- mains. The mammoth. for example, ap- parently stumbled into a pit and was frozen to death. But an equally remark able instance of unusual preservation in the outskirts of Los Angeles is now to be exploited by the University of Califor- mia. The fossil beds of the Rancho La Brea are in an oil-bearing district Oil has oozed to the surface and in the tar pools so formed animals became mired and lost their lives but their skeletons, even to the most fragile portions, have been preserved The work of eXcavating these fossil beds has just begun under Dr. l. c. Merriam.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-27
ROGUES' GALLERY
 IN HOTEL L0BB|ES
Sylvester Plans to Protect Crowds Attending the
 Inauguration

Washington, December 26.-Miniature roeues' galleries in hotel Hobbies. railroad and steamship stations and other places
 where the Inauguration crowds will be | heaviest are the latest innovations to be proposed by Major Richard Sylvester, chief of the Washington police, as a means of protecting inauguration visitors against thieves and confidence men March 1.
 Major Sylvester proposes to secure gallery of about 800 pictures of pickpockets and other criminals recently arrested in different sections of the country.
 The photographs will be reproduced so that complete galleries may be maintained at many different points where the pub lie can study the features of question able persons who may be mingling in the big crowds that gather for President Wilson's induction into office.
 The idea of displaying the rogues gal lery to the public has not been tried be- fore at inauguration times. Copies or the pictures will be posted on cards and hung where visitors are most apt to as- semble. Quite a number of business houses already have consented to the use of wall space for these displays Major Sylvester is in correspondence with chiefs of police of many cities from whom pictures will be received continuously up to the time of the indignation. The public rogues gallery will be supplemented during the week of additional services of outside detectives from large cities who are familiar with the conferences Of criminals of their own territories and who will aid the Washington police In preventing outbreaks of petit crimes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-27
PRESIDENT TAFT
 AND PARTY LEAVE
 THE CANAL ZONE
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 guarded by line of police from the station to the National theatre.
 While President Taft was at the dance an explosion occurred at De Les sepes Plaza, in front of the Hotel IT. coli, and blew up the fruit stand al the hotel corner the dispatch says te the legation. "The cause Is believed to have been revenge and jealousy be- tween two Spanish rivals in business
 Minister Valdez gave out at the le- gation here official reports from his government stating that the minister of foreign affairs had reported the mat ter to President Taft, who was con vinced that the explosion, while pug zling, had been in nowise connected with his presence in the district.
 It was understood before the President left for Panama that the only element of uncertainty in the appointment of Colonel Goethals to be governor of the canal strip was the consent of that officer him. self. the salary of the new office being s5000 less than the compensation he Is now receiving as head of the canal commis-