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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-31
TWICE BORN MEN'' SPEAK AT BRIDGEPORT
 CHRISTIAN UNION

If the walls of the little cramped office and chapel of Bridgeport Chris tian Union, ''the little Bank street Hghthouse,'' could talk there would be stories of real life, stranger and more Interesting than fiction, told dlese1y Stories of human weakness and mis- fortune, men gone wrong through a. multitude of causes, and incidents of how more than a few have ''come back"
 From the endless scream of human wreckage passing through the insti- tuition. driftwood of the sluIns, incl dents may be gleaned representing all quarters of the civilized world. Some Of the most powerfui Of sermons are heard in the little chapel, not from the pulpit, but from those coming for ward. All walks of life are repre- sented, there being numerous ir1- stances where physicians, lawyers and once prosperiods business man, have avai1ed themselves of the shelter of the institution while getting a grip" on themselves.
 Many of these stories will be re- peated in Bridgeport churches the sec ODd Sunday in February when spe- cia1 services will be held in behalf of the institution. Some of the best speakers in the country have already agreed to. attend. The real meaning of Twice Born Men, the motto Of the occasion, VIII be shown.
 One of the notable examples Of the institution'e work is John M Larkin. In the little chapel he took a fresh hold, secured work, showed his ability to lead men and is now assistant su- perintendent of the institution. Be- lieving- in his work and realizing from experience the obstacles confronting the down and outs are two ca uses of his success.
 Graphically he tells how he hap New York with a, companion who also believed in just getting by'i and that 9, bottle of booze was the remedy for all ills. Suspicious of the world and each other, nevertheless they were held i'll a common pond of sympathy and misfortune At last there came a sort of a vague feeling that all was not as it should be- He suspected that he had been wrong. was wrong and bade fair to continue being E'in wrong
 It was about this. time that the two drifted into Bridgeport on an aiTnless ,travellings about the country and, without homes, food or prospects of securing them, wandered in through the doors of the Union, attracted by the prospects of shelter and the sound of music. It was then that MT. Lar kin started on the path and. has been it since. During six months of this year he tooz a special course if the Mount Hermon school. but is now back working in the little insti- tuition that means so much to him and the class of men that once includ- ed him.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-31
Looped the Loop
 From Second Story;
 Sustains Little Injury

Falling from the second story Of the Grown Corset Company's plant on Railroad avenue this morning while engaged in cleaning windows, August Jacobs of 94 State street, did a "dom- bIe loop" in the air and landed square 'Iy on his. feet, His left ankle was fractured and he was taken to st. Vincent's hospital in the emergency hospital ambulance. Dr. W. H. Cur ley, ambulance surgeon, reported that it was one, of the strangest escapes from serious injury noted during wide experience
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-31
BIG CHECKER GAME

St. Louis,l Dec. 31-To play fifty games of checkers simultaneously is the task set for William BowIes, of Farnnin gton, la, here tomorrow. Re- gently Bowles played 49 games at the same time, winning 40, losing 1 and drawing 8.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-31

A costly automobile robe. believed to have been stolen, was turned over to the police today to await a claim ant. Max Doyle, chauffeur for Presi dent F. w. Smith of the Smith & Egge Manufacturing Co.,, met man the fered him the robe for $2.50. He happened to have lost one recently, it looked like his and he paid the money. Upon reaching home he dis covered that it looked somewhat the same but was not the missing one.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-31
CoWLEs SOLID AT LAKEVIEW

Charity commissioners deny that there is anything to the story to the effect that Merle c. CoWles will not be reelected superintendent of Lake view and that James Stone, former member of the Charities board, will be his successor. They point out that the annual requisition calls for an in- crease of s1OO in superintendent CowIes' salary
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-31

There will be special detail of a sergeant and IS men on duty to- night in connection with the New Years eve celebration at the municipal Christmas tree.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-31
BRIEF ITEMS OF
 LOCAL INTEREST

Suffering from an attack of acute mania, Mrs. Hamburg, 34 years old. was taken from Sixth street and Stratford avenue early today, and transferred to Lakeview for observa- tion.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-31

Rev. and Mrs. John MacLaren Rich ardson are opening their home on New Years Day from 4 until g. in honor of the fifth year of MT. Richardson s pastorate in this city. No formal in vitationss have been issued, but their friends both within and without the church, are invited to. call
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-31

Rome.-Pope Plus x. is in excellent health, despite reports which have been circulated He received the Dip Iomattc Corps accredited to the Vati- can. who presented greetings for the new year.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-31
TERRY ELECTED
ROAD PREsIDENr

City Engineer A. H. Terry, of this city, who was chosen president of the Association of Connecticut Road oR- ficia1s, at the annual meeting of the association in Hartford recently, is in Europe.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-31
Bryan Back In Capital

Washington, Dec. 31-Secretary Bryan and Mrs. Bryan returned today from Miami, Fla, where they spent Christmas.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-31

Among the rumors current at po- lice headquarters in connection with the proposed police charges is that Lieutenant J. A. Hazel, advanced re- cently from a sergeancy, is slated to succeed Captain George H. Arnoi1d in charge of the detective bureau.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-31

While playing in the streets near her home yesterday, six-year-oId Rosie Mauritz of 349 Willard street, was hit in the face by a stone One stitch was taken at the emergency hospital.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-31

Charleston, W. Va~-Thonas Ellis accused of killing wife while asleep by setting off blasting powder.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-31

Newark, N J-Mayor HaussIinr says he probably will appoint a woman
 to Board of Education.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-31

Mrs Elizabeth Coburn died at her home in Guys Mile, Pa. aged 100 years.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-31

The F>redonia Valley Bank at Ere donia, ky, was robbed of. $7.ooo cash.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-31

Pineville, Ky.-SoIomon Jackson and Tate Souders killed each other in pistol duel.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-31

Binghamton, NY-C. J. Banta, far. mer. killed by anthrax. rare cattle
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-31

The salvation Army collected SfO, 900 in "chimneys'' in New York city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-31

ChanteIoup, the French aviator. Icoped the loop several times at Hen don, England.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-31

A resident of Berlin gave $1, ,250 900 to endow a forest school for boys.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-31

 SOCIAL PERSONAL
ELIzABETH SETON GUILD
 BALL A SPLENDID SUCCESS

The Elizabeth Seton Guild ball which was held in yne Stratfield last evening was a splendid success so- cia1Iy and financially. Several hun dred young people were present and despite the fact that only the good fashioned waltz, two-step and Paul Jones constituted the pro- gram, there was no diminishing of the enjoy yableness of the affair and the last dance was over just as the clock struck one this morning.
 The proceeds of the ball will be used for charitable purposes.
 Christian association, 1,087 Broad street, will resume their work after January 1, at which time the vaca- tion season edds. Miss Grace C1arks class in elocution will meet on Friday evening" January 2, at the usual time.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-31

Miss Helen Joyce Of 27 Tom Thurnl street is a member of a house part, for the week at the home of D. L Gillette, Roxbury, Conn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-31
A GOOD NEW YEARS
 RESOLUTION

Resolved, I will trade at Klihe's this coming year, having heard so much from my friends and neighbors about their saw ing on every purchase they make. Besides get ting stamps, which is an additional inducement be- cause I pay cash.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-08

gard to a "CrokinoIe tournament"
March Manager Griffith of the
tri-city telephone exchange had a con-
ference with the mayor and fire and
water committee this morning concern
ing the putting in Of a combined po-
lice and fire alarm telephone system,
with the distribution Of telephones at
different locations throughout the city
accessible to use at all times for this
purpose. Such an arrangement would
add 10 the efficiency of both depart
ments. and is worth investigation.
While Mrs. f. G. Frazer of this city.
with her little daughter, was sitting
in a carriage in front of the Moline
PIow company's Office in Moline last
evening, a runaway horse dashed into
the rear of the vehicle in which Mrs
Frazer was seated, overturning # and
throwing the occupants to the ground
In endeavoring to save her child, Mrs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-08
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO

keep UP its reputation by going out
like a snake-bitten hyena with it's tail
between its legs. There are no lion
and lamb this month unless the lamb
is inside the lion. and the latter is I'M
able to stir out of the house.
Attorneys Jackson and McEniry are
'rassling" over hedge case up at Os-
borne today The fight was commenc-
ed yesterday
The police horse remains in a crit
cal condition ana the police are still
riding afoot. much to their discount.
ture.
March 5-Rock Island has a novel
strike in progress today. This time ii
is young America that has caught the
prevailing idea. The schOolboys a.
building No. / have recently felt ag
grieved at Principal Perry for cutting
short, as they claim, their afternoon
recess. and failing TO secure q remedy
for their grievance by appeal. deter
mined 10 take the matter into theil
own hands. Accordingly they held 6
secret but largely attended meeting
Saturday in barn, and it. was unani
nously resolved that they should
strike this afternoon for longer inter
mission. About 100 OF the youthful
knights met this afternoon, and mar
shaled by Willie Kelley, Freddie Ash
baugh, Tommy Yates and others, car
rying q number Of black flags, march
ed in solid phalanx to the school, ant
gave formal notice that II things wer'
not arranged satisfactorily they wo'Et
strike. It is said that Principal Pei
~ settled the affair. and there will b.
no more strikes in that building.
March all mem bers OF the Y. NJ
c. a. who are interested in "Crokinole
are requested to meet a. the rooms oil
Thursday evening 10 take action In re
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-08
REFERRED TO PRESS AGENT.

tGeneseo News
At the Majestic theatre in Peoria
one evening last week, Miss Valeska
Suratt, an actress famed the country
over as the queen OF beauty" pulled
of little stunt that, IL it is adopted
generally by the beauties of the stage
will make every man in the country
that is, nearly every one-wish he
were bald headed and that will create
demand for seats in the bald-head-
row AZ the opera houses never before
known. And what q scramble there
will be for aisle seats,
It was in the last act Of the play and
the charming Valeska, beautifully
gowned in scarlet, with skirt more or
less abbreviated, principally more. had
sure made hit with the audience be
fore her, when all at once she vaulted
over the fOotlights and down into the
auditorium, and before anybody knew
what was happening, the lovely Wales
ka, bathed in the lurid rays OF the
spotlight, put her lily-white arms
around the neck OF bald-headed gen
tleman and pressed her ruby lips to
the very middle OF the bald spot with
smack that could be heard all over
the house. Then quick as a fash, al.
most. she was back on the stage again.
singing vociterously. as if nothing a.
all had happened.
The victim OF the joke was Henry
Herget Of Pekin. vice president OF the
Herget bank and a deacon in the Re
formed church. He IS a good fellow
and took the incident with admirable
good humor. He never knew until he
got home that ne carried with him The
print Of Valeska's lovely lips in per
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-08
MEDICAL COLLEGE
TAKEN BY STATE
Physicians and Surgeons Ceases
to Exist, Succeeded by
University Branch.

Chicago. March s.-The College OF
PhyeiciauS and Surgeons ceased to
exist yesterday afternoon az $40
O'Clock and Immediately the college
Of medicine OF the University OF nli-
NOS came into being.
The state institution absorbed the
college whole-faculty, students, build
Ing. friendship, good VIII. and the stan
dards that made the college what Il
vas
When DIR. W. Z. Quine, dean OF the
medical school handed over the col
lege and all It represented to W. L.
Abbott, president OF the board Of uni
versity trustees. cheering lasted two
minutes. The ceremonial was held in
Assembly hall OF the medical college
building, HonOre and Congress streets,
before a gathering Of alumni. univer-
sity officials and students
The College OF Physicians and Sur
geOns Is a gift TO the state institu.
ton. Every share OF stock In the med.
lcal school was purchased or secured
by the Illinois alumni and presented
10 the board OF trustees OF their alma
mater. The stock issue OF the cor,
poration which has controlled the
school for the 40 years since its foun.
dalton bears the face value OF S217 900
For Is years prior TO last June the
property was leased by the university
Then the state Legislature failed 10
appropriate for the medical college
and II was closed
The alumni then got together" and
asked the trustees whether they would
be willing to accept the property and
reopen the medical college. The trus
tees voted to accept the property ii
case the alumni and other friends Of
medical education should present the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-08

department, and / am appealing to
you to urge that this appropriation be
granted.
IF the legislature will grant the
fund We ask We shall set the require
ments for admission TO what is COM
ing TO be accepted as the proper
point-completion OF at least the first
two years OF the curriculum Of stand
ard American college
I'VE shall organize the work OF the
first two years in the fundamental
sciences OF medicine, anatomy, pathoF
ogy, etc, on a thoroughly scientltc
basis with adequately equipped and
properly manned laboratories-each
one a center OF scientific research as
we'll as efficient teaching.
We shall further proceed as far as
possible with the reorganization OF the
clinical work-not resting until each
student shall have ample opportunity
for thorough dispensary and hospital
instruction under the most capable
clinical instructors and until, instead
Of appointing men TO university posi-
tions because they have hospital con-
nections. hospital boards will select
men for their medical STAFF because
they are on the medical faculty.
I'VE shall furthermore organize a
hygienic laboratory where practicing
physicians may obtain the special ad-
ditlonal instruction necessary TO pre-
pare them TO perform efficiently the
duties OF public health officers and
thus lay the foundations for a reason
able and effective policy of public san
itation and preventive medicine.
The university if given adequate
funds will undertake TO provide for
the youth OF this commonwealth IA
cilities for medical study which will
be the equal of the facilities offered
anywhere else in the world, so that
our youth will not be obliged TO go &c
New York or Philadelphia or Boston
OF London or Berlin or Paris or vi
emma in order to prepare themselves
properly for their work as servants Of
the public health of the people Of this
great commonwealth.
Let US all resolve that we will keeI
advanced the standard of medica
, training and research until the repu
tation OF Chicago and Illinois in the
, field OF medical education shall riva
p that of the oldest and best centers o
| learning in Europe or America"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-08
A REAL CASH CUSTOMER
fPOrt Byron GlObeD

- OAA DgIO blbbtsI
G. G.. Halter of Blair. Neb. came 70
the Globe Office last Saturday to make
us a pleasant call and also to advance
his subscription another year. We
found on looking up his date that he
was paid 10 1914, and then he called
to mind the fact that last year instead
OF paying q year in advance he wrote
US that he would go us "one better
and pay for two years. But Mr. Hal
Ter thought that he had better pay for
a year before he returned home so he
said. We'll. ! will go you one better,
again" and paid his subscription to
1915 Mr. Halter says Nebraska is
good enough for him-crops where he
lives have been good and the climate
suits him He returns TO this section
occasionally TO visit with old friends
and relatives and enjoys every minute
OF the time while here He returned
TO his home Monday afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-08
fectly good grease paint right on top

fectly good grease paint right on top
of his head.
Now, there are whole lot Of bald
headed fellows in Geneseo who Wiz
give Valeska royal welcome if she
will bring her show to one of the local
opera houses, and we-they-wil all
be in the front row OF seats where We
-they-will be right handy when 1t
comes time for her to pull off her little
stunt. The queen of beauty will
please take this as an invitation from
the bald-headed men of Geneseo TO
bring her show TO town as soon, as pos
sible. for at least a weeks engage
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-08

entire stock in a block on or before
Feb. l. 1913.
The stock was acquired. either by
donation or by purchase and was Of
fe-ed 70 the trustees Jan. 81, 1913.
The trustees then authorized the pres
ident of the university to reopen the
medical school in the building thus
provided.
Among speakers at the ceremonial
meeting were Edmund James, Pm. D.,
IL. D.. president Of the university;
d. a X. Steele, v. D., LII. D., presi-
dent OF the College OF Physicians and
Surgeons; ". /. Abbott, DR.. ". E.
Quine, Dr. Arthur Dean Bevan. DR..
James presided.
We are here" ne said. ito cele.
hrste a unique occasion. The Univer.
sity OF Illinois has suffered, like other
universities. periods Of slow growths
% stEgnatioh q. some departments Al
Zines. perhaps OF actual decline
though our history as q whole has been
one Of an almost unexampled rate OF
speed.
In the field Of medical education
however. We have not as vet many vic
tories to our score. though l believe
ne are today laying the foundation fol
a now policy and new era which
promises much so- the people OF The
commonwealth
at was Governor John p AltgelC
who urged that the university should
establish medical department by TAX
ing over the College oS Physicians anC
Surgeons After long consideration &
contract OF utilization as made witt
the college and a medical department
in the city OF Chicago was opened II
cooperation with this institution il
1897 The immediate results Of thii
combination we're so satisfactory Il
both parties that a permanent con
tract was made in 1900.
But the idea Of those days as Il
medical education was still a yer,
primitive zone Il was thought tina
the business Of medical education
could be made a profitable enterprise
II was the theory that an adequat
medical school could be maintaine,
from the fees Of students alone Tn
idea was entirely erroneous.
The trustees have decided to as
the Legislature for 100000 per ar
mum for the support of the medica
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-08
ONE on MOTHER.
STARK County News.

One of our most popular young la
dies played a cruel joke on her moth
or, and this is how It happened. She
accidentally found a love letter that
her father had written to her mother
in their halcyon days OF courtship. She
read the letter to her mother, substi-
tuting her own name and that Of her
lover. The mother rayed with anger
and stamped ner foot in disgust, for
bidding her daughter 10 have anything
TO do with man VINO could write
such nonsensical stun 10 a girl. The
girl then gave the letter to her mother
to read and the home suddenly became
so quiet that she could hear the snow,
flakes falling in the back yard
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-08
Quick Relic. tor rheumatism

George W. Rooms. Lawton. Mich,
says Ut. Detchon's Relief for
Rheumatism has given my wife woh-
derful benefit for rheumatism. She
could not lift hand or foot; had to be
lifted for two months. She began the
use of the remedy and improved rap.
idly. On Monday she could not move
and on Wednesday she got up, dressed
herself and walked out for breakfast"
Sold by Otto Grotjan. 1901 Second ave.
nue.. Rock Island; Gust Schlegel &
Son, 22O West Second street. DaVen.
-(Advertisementl
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-08
&WS

presence Of a child. No heart is lone
ly that is full of father and mother
love. To watch the growth of a child
and see it develop, day by day, is the
greatest pleasure accorded to mortals
This pleasure has just fallen to the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs Leo Carroll who
are rejoicing at the arrival of bright
baby girl at their home, born Satur.
day morning, Feb. l. Mother and child
are doing nicely.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-08
No NAMES MENTIONED.
tHjllsdale PoPstl

Even a little sparrow will fight
nightly for its nest, no matter where
it be located. And yet every day we
hear some OF the HilIsdale citizens
finding fault with their home town, or
some of its people. The old adage,
When you work the devil won't be
bothering you" is fine one for many
so get busy. But then, if some PEG
pies tongues would get as tired as
their bodies, we would soon think we
had no faults.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-08

(From The Argus Files Of 1881
March 2-There is no time when
the services Of Rock Islands street
commissioner could be of greater ben
eft to the public than the present. The
street crossings are in most deplor-
able condition with mud. TO say moth
ing of the streets, which are such as
any crossroads town ought tc be
ashamed Of
March 3-March came in Ii Ike a
crestfallen dodo or some other out
lsndish animal and will doubtless
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-08
OUGHT TO BE EASY.
CElmwood Gazette.)

J. T. Murdoch Of Streator who died
last week, Smade a strange stipulation
in his will Before his heirs can have
any portion Of his estate, they must
appear before the probate clerk and
make oath that for period of two
years they have not smoked or chewed
tobacco, or used intoxicating liquors
as beverage. The properties amount
20 100000. in which the heirs, two
daughters and one son, are given a
life interest
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-08
y. VI. ITEMS.
CSherrard Bulletin.

TSheTTa7d BUIIetin.I
Our ex-postmatser, A. J. Temple
said he shoveled a path from his
house 10 Milwards, almost so rods,
Thursday morning. How is that for
bull mooser?
Clarence Shelton says he never knew
what 1t was 10 have the wind whistle
through ones whiskers until Satur-
day. He says it sounded 10 him like
the bleat Of a young bull moose.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-08
DOC 4 DISAPPOINTMENT.
CGirard, H., Gazette

(Girard, Ill, Gazette
Director Robertson discovered Doc
Thompson. surrounded by a bevy OF
ladies during the program and the in
spiration came TO him that it would be
a good time for Doc 10 give his 'WO
man Suffergist" speech and he there
fore called on him. We are sorry, &c
state that Doc failed to respond, much
TO the disappointment Of the followers
of the great question.