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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-20

way frst-the lady OF gentleman
4 WOULD-BE-
% Flowers and candy are consid-
cred the most suitable gifts from a
man 70 a woman who is not engaged
20 him A book OF verse by the best
poet or poets ought 10 be acceptable
- Never,
90 He precedes her down the stair
way and remains behind on the way
up
Dear Mrs. Thompson. - : am in
love with a boy one year my senior.
\ girl VINO lives IL my home town IS
very Jealous Of me and Is always tell
ing falsehoOdS 10 this gentleman. He
seems TO think a great deal Of me and
think very much Of him. What would
you advise me 20 do
- There j. another gentleman
friend Of mine I have always thought
q great deal OF He seems 10 have
so many other girl friends and does
not care FOR ne. Please advise me
how 10 attract his attention.
ANXIOUS
a. n the boy likes you he won't
pay any attention 10 what a jealous
gIrl says so don't do anything
~ II you are in love with one boy.
VEy do YOU want another on the
string Also. ! shouldn't think you
would want any particular attention
from a fellow who is divided among
50 many girls. Better center your ef
forts on one who thinks you are the
only girl II Won don't Try so hard
20 attract The popular boys attention
ne may tliua you more worth motto
ing.
For Reader ! cannot answer
yOur questions can only advise you
20 consult a good attorney and have
aim present your case before the
court
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-20
DANCING PARTIES A PLENTY.

The round OF entertainment ar
ranged for the tri-city younger social
set was inaugurated with the Friday
night dance AZ the Moline club when
80 couples enjoyed the program OF
dances arranged by the social com
mutee OF the club. Many OF the young
people from this city attended.
Kenneth Ebi Of Moline was hest AT
a dinner dance also last evening. At
o'clock dinner was served al his
home. 1l3l Ninth street. with covers
laid for ~ and later the company went
TO the Moline club where they en-
Joyed the dance program.
Christmas eve Herbert Snider Of
Davenport will entertain AT the Dav-
export Outing club al a dancing
party. Dec 20 Misses Marian Walker
and Pansy Jones viii entertain al a
dancing party Al the Rock Island club.
Dec. p. Mr. and Mrs W. II Velie Of
Moline will entertain at Villa Velie
for their daughter Marjory and son
Willard. Dec % Miss Anna Fries
Robinson will be hostess al dancing
party.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-20
SOCIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.

The men of the congregation of the
First Baptist church are asked TO meet
at the church tomorrow afternoon at
2:30 o'clock for the purpose of or
ganizing a fellowship club.
The meetings OF the Ladies Aid So
Ciety of the German Methodist church
VIII be postponed until after the holt
Gays.
The members OF the Sunday school
OF the German Methodist church are
asked 10 meet at the church tomorrow
afternoon al o'clock to rehearse for
the Christmas exercises TO he held
Christmas day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-20
PUPILS GIVE PROGRAM.

Tr- a-.- ,oaG md third grade Of
Kemble school yesterday entertained
..-.. patents and :r.eu.- w.'a two
par Program as follow.
FIRST PART PLAY OF HANSEI.
And GRETEr
Hans Wallace Bow uy
Gretel-t'usr.Cr. Don.
witch Gladys steele
Father Eugene I-remrssr
Srepmo.l.r ET.uUra Benson
PART TWO THE GYPSY CHRIST
MAS.
children Lost To- the Woods Nil
bred : muuu- Florence Lewis. Her
bert Lo0r.y. France MURRAY
Gyp-y Band EIgiu Naurart. VII
liam McC uuochie. Edna Weir. Theo.
dore Eckluud
Lost children John Pp-atrri Doro-
Thy Bsr'h
Princes Anita EysrS
Fair God Mother Dorothy Cam
cron
Red Riding Hood Elem WEIGH.
Jacs. the Giant Killer Charles
7NatEsr.
Golden Locks Ruth Grove.
Cinderella -gatl.riu. Custer.
lack Homer Thomas Nsd.I
Chris mas Cook Mildred Myers.
sand NaH-GeoTSe Gfeipeuzt-U
Santa claus Edgar Hanna
Man b. the Moon NirLoia Nsucus-
top . Ny Thumb Irma Gisp-rt
LATHE Mis- Mgifet Dorothy Arnold
Jack Erne-t Dorm
il Martha GelVick
30 Peep Helen Brown
Mother Hubbard Agatha N-dHl
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-20
MISS CONRAD IN RECITAL.
TO HONOR MRS. DAVIDSON.

Mrs = Davidson 81 Des Moines. who
Is visiting iu the city. was. the guest
% honor Thursday al = party given b.
Mrs. Y. TeueDom Of Davenport. mem
Bsr~ Of the Colonial Whist club be
iuE the guests. cards were The after
noon diversion and the prizes - ent 10
Mrs J. J. TsNmau. Mrs David Brady
and Mrs 4 WaNeuberg. the latter Of
Clinton To the guest OF honor was
given a pretty favor \ course sup
per followed and the table was made
very pretty with candeiabra with
pink shades Pink flowers were used
10 trim the table and the rooms Of
the house and the place cards were
in the form OF hearts
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-20

SCIENp
DEPARTMENT
EOkTTcTFD o. NfPS.AITCE CJtTCLENL xxx
Tuna Fish Salad
Olives


Coffee
Ice Cream. Cake
The success of either Of the above
menus is having two members Of tn"
party who understand the cha'inG dish
thoroughly. Everything should be on
the table ready for the hot dish. ana
With two making it the service is quick
and everything hot. to say nothing Of
the fun caused by the cooking being
done where everyone can see it and
all wanting 10 have hand in it.
Hot Cheese Dreams.
These are made by alicing bread
and cutting off the crusts. Butter two
medium slices and put them together
viii, slices OF American cheese well
sprinkled with paprika. Light the
lamp and put butter-a tablespoonful
into the blazer. When hot fry each
sandwich until nice brown, turn and
brown the other These are delicious
and may be toasted in the oven.
Tuna Fish Salad.
Material can tuna fish; Gel
cry, three sticks: grated onion, two
tablespoons, mayonnaisc. one-third
cup; whipped cream, Oue-lulTd cup.
salt and paprika.
Directions i have selected this fish
as ii is not nearly so rich as salmon.
Drain il well in the Colander and rinse
well with cold water and drain again.
Add the c.lery cup up fine, grated
onion a little salt and paprika Min
well together with the mayounaise ana
whipped cream. Serve on lettuce and
Sarnish with green and red sweet pep
DpTs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-20
SCHOOL Has PROGRAM.

Last evening at the South Heights
school where Misses Maud Graham.
Katherine Brabander and Louise zoe
mans are the teachers. the members
of the school presented a most credit
able program and cantata. Great pre-
parations had been made for the affair
and every one taking part did them
selves and their teachers much credit.
The program was opened with a short
address on the progress OF the school.
by the president Of the school board.
:. p. Burgess. a piano solo by Mary
Alexander was followed by recitations
BY Osborne Toby and Ruth Morgan
and two vocal numbers by four boys.
Donald Hartman. Fred Rueth, Daniel
Kinney and Andrew Fluege!. The pu-
pills then presented a cantata entitled
Santa Claus in Sunderland. The
dialogue parts were taken by Laura
Roberts. Carl Burgess. Lester Barr,
Kenneth Hartman. Elsie Burgess.
Martha Hussey. Lyle Lavender. Erwin
Jorgenson. Fred Rueth: the vocal
numbers by Mildred Schlueter Daniel
Kinney. Helen Lavender. Marguerite
Kinney. Ernest Bertelsen and Helen
Johnson: vocal duets were given by
Mary Kinney and William Lavender.
There were also choruses OF dream
ers. OF brownies. OF dollars. of wide
awakes and sleepy heads.
At the close OF the program Santa
Claus made his appearance and pre-
senJed TO each child a box OF candy.
The room was crowded with interested
parents and friends and they were
loud in their praises OF the efforts OF
the children.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-20
ELABORATE CHRISTMAS PARTY.

\ large and very OeautlIul IuIiS'-
mas dancing party was given las'
evening al the Rock Island club by
Harry Good and Joseph Dain. Jr. OF
Moline in honor Of Miss Marguerite
THOMPSON Of Minneapolis, MINI.
whose engagement 10 Harry Good vas
recently announced. Two hundred
tri-city people were the guests OF the
evening. The rooms OF the club
house were very deliberately decorat-
ed In the Christmas colOrs. Wreaths
of holly tied with scarlet ribbons,
poinsettias and mistletOe were every
where and the reds and greens massed
the stair and railing. In the ball
room. pink roses and decorations were
used and in the dining room where
collation. was served. were yiolets ana
roses The compssy was received By
Mr.. Good and Miss Thompson, MI
Dain and Miss Rich OF Red Wing.
Mimi, Miss Marguerite Young OF
Minneapolis. Miss Elizabeth Cook OF
Kansas City, Mo. Miss Marie Richard
son OF Minnea polls, Miss Narjory Lee
of Reno. New. and Miss Roberts Jen-
kins of Kansas City. Two orchestras,
one HlCdSOs iul AlSAAFu NiAN AAi A1'N
for the dancing 4 feature OF the
evening was the dancing OF profes-
sional dancers from Chicago who illus
trated the new dance steps and gave
special numbers. Frappe was
served just outside of the ball
room. Miss Thompson wore a gown
OF black lace over pink satin with
orchid embroideryp Miss Rich was in
pale green charmeuse brocaded in
silver. Miss Young wore white bead
ed tulle over white satin. Miss Cook
vas gOwned in white chiffon with a
beaded trimming Miss Richardson
wore white chiffon over white satin
embroidered in pearls. Miss Lee wore
white chiffon with beaded trimming
and Miss jenkins gown was OF white
brocaded charmeuse with a tunic or
tulle. The guests from out OF the city
are being entertained at the Good and
Dam homes in Moline and include a
number who made trip around the
world recently with Mr.. Good The
company was entertained at a buffet ,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-20
HADT ono
HOME
'ppeBLIMS
YRS Eli zAELTE TEzr1SEAr

Dear Nj Thompson Tie houses
around here are 50 close together that
there is practically no sun here what
ever.
~ Please give me the names Of
some flowers. shrubs and vines which
ETow fairly we'll with very little sun
How can I get tEem-by seeds. bulbs
or slips
~ have q claIIi- dress which is
slightly draped on tire side Would
this be suitable 20 wear 20 dancing
party2 J have no fancy party dress
and cannot arord one al present
90 Would long white silk gloves
b." suitable 10 wear with il. or are
I'D gloves necessary
90 What can ] do 20 remove the
dark lines beneath NV eyer. and also
10 stop them from Watering as soon
a. the cold air strikes rHem2
CIR
~ You will find all plants 81 the
beROu.a eaFI-ty growing veil JOB the
SHADE Ferns also do a. rIy We. in
the Shade Would advise raar YOU con
suit a seed merchant for fun iuf0rma-
tion. Ae can also furnish sou with
eed- or bulbs OF tell you where 10
get them
80 u would probably 20 al right.
Make IL dressy with lace IN the neck
and sleeves.
g., The silk gloves would be suit
able
90 Tie dark lines may come from
roor health. or not enough sleep II
90 remedy the conditions Battle the
eyes often With witch hazel II they
are very tired. dampsl cloth with
witch hazel lie down and place the
cloth over The eyes. leaving u there for
FIVE minutes. This viii strengthen a.
well a. rest the eye- 4 little mas
sage with cold cream. under the eyes.
with little Bit Of powder busted on.
will help appearance.
Dear Mr. Thompson ~ What f.
q suitable gifr for young lady whom
YOU know only fairly weI2 had
thought Of a boos. - proper. what
KIND 81 a book
90 When should man ask Won
ans age
80 Who goes Up and down a stair
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-20
CLOTHING IS NOT
WHAT TOTS LOOK
FOR FROM SANTA
Toys, Candy, Nuts and Fruit
Should Be Given for Christ
mas Stocking.
APPROPRIATE TO SEASON
Good Fellows Must Not Forget Their
Obligations as Some Have
Done in the Past

Those giving for The Argus Santa
Claus Fund must Lot forget that old
clothing. however serviceable. is not
/ appropriate as gifts for children al
! Christmas time. When a child opens
Z package from Santa Claus he eX-
poets something TO amuse him or
candy or other 6elicacy 10 please the
palate. No matter how ragged or i'll
protected against the winters cold he
may be he can scarcely be expected
10 be grateful 10 Santa for old cloth
ing. Cold he is probably accustomed
TO. Inability 70 enjoy the ordinary
comforts of life may be his daily por-
tion. but he does not look TO Santa for
shelter and food. If these things are
10 come. other charitable organiza-
tons are expected TO supply them.
So while gifts OF clothing cannot be
used with appropriateness in this cam
paign 10 bring Santa to the door OF
every family which would not other
wise be visited by him, the Associated
Charities can make use OF such
articles and will now. as always. be
glad to get them Clothing should
be sent to the Association house, 637
Seventeenth street.
Again a Reminder.
Again it is fe.t necessary TO i'm
press upon those assuming the Obliga-
tions OF Good Fellows the necessity of
living up TO the agreement. II should
be remembered that where names OF
children are thus given out RESPONSE
bility for looking after them rests
wholly with the one who takes them.
If he fails some little ones expecting
Santa will De disappointed. There Is
no way to prevent il. and any amends
that il is possible to make afterward'
II the neglect is discovered. can be
but a poor substitute. at best.
Experiences OF this kind in the past
prompt The Argus and those cooper
ating in the Santa C.aus campaign TO
take every possible precaution to
avoid anv such lamentable neglect
this year. If. in spite of all EFFORTS
anv should occur. it is likely that the
Good Fellow feature will be abah-
doned in future years. all gift giving
oe,ng entrusted to The Argus Santa
Claus Committee.
Donations Continue TO Come
Donations in the form Of money and
otherwise continue 10 come 10 Inc
Argus Santa Claus Fund. This morn
ing a check for So was received from
the Sylvan Court of Honor No 3Sl
the fund. number OF dolfar
bills came through the mail, the Don
ors not giving their names. Dr. A II.
and Fred Pollard onered
their automobiles and their services
in distributing gifts and every one
seems 10 have gotten the spirit or the
season and is trying TO make II a CIV
ing Christmas TO make the poor chill
dren happy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-20
ALTAR SOCIETY MEETS.

Miss Esther Johnson. 44I6 Sixth ave
nue., was the hostess last evening TO
the members of the Altar society OF
Grace Lutheran church. The routine
matters of the society being disposed
OF the evening was given over 20 a So
cial time and the serving of re
freshmentS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-20
INVITED TO HEAR MILLS

The civic department OF the Moline
Womans club has issued an invita-
ton 10 the civic department OF the
Woman's club OF Rock Island 10 hear
Enos A Mills OF Estes Park. Col. de
liver an address inathe parlors of the
Manufacturers hotel. Moline. Friday
evening. Jan. 3. at O'Clock Mr.
Mills il one OF the foremost natural
lists OF the United States and gives
most interesting talk. The depart
ment hopes TO make this get to-
sether session az the civic depart.
menrs OF both the Davenport and East
Moline clubs have also been invited
70 attend. The date OF the lecture
falls on the same day a. the regular
meeting OF the civic department Of the
local club and members are asked 10
keep this time open. that they NAV
attend both the afternoon meeting and
the evening address
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-20
WHO Gets the Medals?

Il understand that You have Il fine
track team here" said the visitor 10 the
guide who was showing him through
the college What individual holds
most Of the medals
The guide pondorcd. "Well. sir" he
said, 4 guess ii Is the pawnhrollcr
downtown Exchange.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-20
MISSION STUDY CLASS.

A meeting OF the Mission Study
class Of Central Pres byterian church
was held yesterday afternoon with
Mrs. Ray ROderick. IA Fifteenth
street Mrs. Clarence Schroeder gave
a review OF the second chapter in the
class text book Mexico Today" ana
an informal discussion followed. A
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-20
No MnnIAr-

"You are always talking about the
high cost Of living"
We'll. that's about all hear at
home"
From Your wife,
No. from my wife's father. We are
living with him. you know."-CIeve-
land Plain Dealer
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-20
SOUTH PARK MISSION SOCIETY

Mrs. .. p. Berger. 1928 Thirty
seventh street. entertained the mem
beers of the Woman's Missionary So
ciety of rle South Park Presbyterian
church. yesterday afternoon at the reg
u3ar meeting. The president, Mrs. {.
". HAYES was in charge Of the pro-
gram and lead the discussion on the
topics. The Mountaineers" and Syria
and Persia The next meeting Jan. >
viii be held At the home OF Mrs. II. {.
Spaulding.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-20
METHODIST LADIES MEET.

\ meeting OF the Ladies Aid society
Of the First Methodist church was
held yesterday at the church and the
entire time was devoted 10 sewing and
working in the church's interest
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-20
St-oru on Bills.

Winkle-My wife would make a good
congressman. Hinkle- Why Wrinkle
She's always introducing bills into
the houSe.-Judge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-20

dinner preceding the dance last even
ing at the Dain home and at noon to-
day Mrs. Dain entertained al luncheon
in their honor. This evening they
Will be guests OF honor II dinner al
the Good hcme.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-20
TEACHERS TEST TO
BE HELD NEXT MONTR

Rock Island teachers examination
will be held in the office Of County
superintendent Mis- Lou Harris on
Jan. > and g. These tests may be-
taken by anyone desiring 20 become q
teacher and some of the applicant
will be given schools for the next Sc
mester-
All the news all the time The Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-20

ernoon. Mrs. \ l.. Kiene. l322 Ihlr-
tieth street. acting az the hostess
Four tables OF cinch were played and
the bri5e winners were Mrs. Joe Par
I,er first. Mrs. +. Lorrain. second, and
Mrs Harry Rowe. consolation. The
ladies' will hold another party IN Two
" eek5 at the home of Mrs Nllliam
Scboedie-. 1913 Fourteenth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-20

pleasant social hour was enjoyed and
the hostess served lunch Mrs.
Schroeder will entertain the class
Jan. 3.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-20

server Of those who have erred.-Ju-
lien.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-20
Menus for Holiday Parties.

What are the young folks who are
home from school to do during the
Christmas week? There are many
of them from our high schools and
home from college and boarding
school besides the stay-at-homes and
the members employed in shops and
stores all clamoring for fun.
] care not whether it is a dancing
party or one of games or watching the
Old Year out and the New Year in,
there must be some kind of refresh
ments and these. too. of any kind
which will satisfy good healthy appe-
tites. If a large party, sandwiches of
several kinds may be made, and a
substantial fish or meat salad served
on one hot dish. such as creamed or
escallOped oysters with red cabbage
salad.
If the gathering is not too large
and part of the real entertaining Is in
the eating have 4 chatting dish supper.
Use at least two chafiug dishes, one
at each end of the table. The table
should be decorated according TO the
particular festivity which is taking
pIace 4 large bowl Of artificial pOin-
settias set in wreath OF holly, an
other at each end OF the table, with
and red candles burning,
are effective. Red shades may be used
il desired Then the fayors are Sc
iected always in keeping with the cen
ter note of color. Here are sugges-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-20


shall
Mother Goose Frances Wilkinson.
old Woman in tho Shoe Helen
Vale.
Christmas Bell -AraIaiue Wagstaff.
March Children Of First and Sec
end Grade.
SHOWER FOR MISS FORSsERG
Miss Helene FJrsberg Of this city.
whose marriage 20 Rev. Samuel Mil
Ter j. an event Of tine near future. was
the houoree al beautiful party given
al the home Of Mrs. l. Oakleaf in
Moline Yesterday afternoon. members
OF Trinity circle and the ladies OF
Trinity Lutheran church of Moline. Of
which Mr.. Miller j. pastor. being the
guests. Tine affair took the form Of a
linen shower and the bride To- be was
given many beautifully embroidered
and. hand made linen articles. tied in
the holiday colors with a spray OF
holly. The OakIeaf home was very
TrertiIy decorated in the Christmas
color red and green. poiusettias. car
nations and roses carrying out the
decorative scheme The afternoon
i.'Al No3 very p4"d~duliF passed ana
later a delicious collation. was served.
MISS CONRAD IN RECITAL.
Miss Agnes Conrad, Who because OF
Hines was unable 70 appear in the
recital given last month a. the Rock
lsland club. under thesau~ pieces Of the
silver Gross circle Of Kings Daugh-
ter. viii positively appear in two
The first recital viii be held at $50.
% clock and the second ~ $50 O'Clock.
and very attractive programs viii be
presented ANY one Who attended
tie Performance given BY local talent
under the circles auspices az that time
Is invited 20 attend these reCitais and
tickets held FOR the former recital will
be- Acknowledged az this time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-20
EAGLES CARD PARTY.

TIE ladies auxiliary to the Eagles
a card party yesterday aft
The Sentinel=record., 1913-03-04
DID CHARITY ACT;
 THEN TOOK POISON
CHARLEY coGkRILL OF ST. LOUIS FOUND DEAD IN HIS ROOM AT
 THE COIN HOUSE.
Had Just Finished Wrapping the Arm of a Fellow Boomer When He Went in His Room and
 Took Poison.

Charley Cockrel, of St. Louis, per formed kindly act for crippled old man rooming in the Cohn House on Central avenue, where he roomed, and then stepping into his own room, took some sort of poison, and was dead in a few minutes.
 There were no witnesses to the act Coroner Randolph was called and stated it was poison case, and order ed an inquest for this afternoon at the McCafferty morgue, where the body was taken.
 Letters found on the dead young man show him to be of good family and that bis father was at one time an active minister in the Baptist church
 Roomers in the Cohn house do not go far into the matter of introduc- tions before they are friendly. The old man for whom Cockrill had just performed friendly act didn't knoN the name of his benefacsor. cxcept that they had met about the place, and his arm was very sore and he was suffering and Cockrill made a splendid bandage from the fingers up to the elbow
 In the few conversationg Cockrill had with those about the promises it was surmised that he had been drinking and was suffering from melancholia. None knew that he had poison or that he anticipated self destruction
The Sentinel=record., 1913-03-04
zAPATIsTos ACTIVE.
Burn Public Records, Disarm Police
 and Loot City.

Mexico City, March 3.-Zapatistas encamped at Cuaiimalpa, in the fed eral district burned the public rec ords, disarmed the police and sacked many houses last night. They had become suspicious of the govern ments sincerity regarding the peace negotiations.
 Alarmed by reports that a junta Is being organized by Ernesto. Raoul and Emilio Madero and friends of the Madero family, the government is considering the question of their ex tradition on charge of being impli cated in various crimes
 Manuel Bonilla, former minister ot communications, has tbeen arrested at Manzanillo He will be brought to the capital to answer a charge oi having ordered the execution of Col Morelos iR the state of Simaloa al the time of the Madero revolution.