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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-24
OUT AS STOREKEEPER
FOR ROCK ISLAND ROAD

Dan kavanaugh. general storekeep-
er for the Rock Island road at Silyis.
has presented mis- resignation 70 take
effect the first OF the year. His fu-
rure plans are nor announced MI.
KavanaugI. whose home i in Moline.
has been with the Rock Island road
for more than 20 years. entering its
service at Chicago when he was a boy.
lie came here in 1904 when the gen
cral stores were removed from Chi
cago 10 Silvis. II is understood that
&. II. Rost. now stationer AT Chicago
Will take the vacancy at Silyis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-24

conservative development of the coal
lands of the west are made
1T is certainly not for the public in
teTest." the reBor- says, that cur coal
deposits shall be opened rapidly and
ruthlessly. ! can not feel, however.
that we should sacrifice any present
need for fuel to willingly surrender
ourselves to a demand for exorbitant
prices because of a fear that some day
the coal supply may be exhausted"
Suggestions are offered as to the
development of petroleum, phosphate
and potash. Secretary Lanes idea is
that such deposits ought to be devel-
oped under the leasing system, as in
the case of coal, the government re-
serving necessary supplies
Secretary Lane expresses frankly
his dissatisfaction with the operation
of the homestead law as to the timber
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-24
AGAIN FAILS TO
Get A FRANCHISE
Tri- City Automatic Home Tele-
phone Company Loses in
East Moline.

Prospects are not bright for the
Tri-City Home Automatic Telephone
company TO secure a franchise in East
Moline before the first of the year.
Though Promoter L. NJ. Stanton last
evening offered to cut the rates down
as low as Sl99 per month, bargain
price which was calculated TO carry
an irresistible appeal in the holiday
season. the city council failed TO take
any action The point was raised
that there was no quorum present.
Mr.. Stanton's figures were lower.
it was claimed. than those offered
Silvis. where a franchise was voted
several days ago. The S199 per
month he said would be the average
rate during the % years of the fran
chise the company desired 70 obtain.
He would guarantee that this figure
would not be exceeded. The total
rentals from phones divided by the
number of instruments in the city
would be used as the basis of compu-
tation. Receipts from tolls and other
revenues aside from rentals would not
be included.
MIR. stanton made it clear that his
idea in urging haste was TO get q
phone or TWO in working order be-
tween East Moline and Silvis before
the first of the year. thus giving
ground for the contention that the
company had actually started opera
tons before the first of the year. ii
operating then the public utilities COM
mission act would not apply.
Aldermen were not inclined to act
hastily. they said, in giving the city
two telephone systems. Some of
them claimed they would like to have
more time TO canvass the business
men and learn their wishes. Finally
the contention that there was no
quorum was raised and sustained by
the chair.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-24
GOLD SEXAPH0NE Is
GIVEN TO DlETERICH

where the men were assembled a. B.
Dieterich, assistant superintendent of
the Marseilles plant in East Moline
was yesterday presented on behalf of
those working under him with a beau
tiful gold lined saxaphone valued at
over 500. He found voice to make a
fitting response. Mr. Dieterich was
summoned from his Office by a mes
senGer who assured him that a prize
fight was in progress in one of the
shops and in hurrying to restore order
he rushed into a roomful of men
gathered to witness the presentation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-24
BISHOP HARTzELL COMING
Former Moline Man Reaches New
York City from Africa.

Mrs. Margaret :. Holt. $50 Fifteenth
street. has been advised OF :he arrival
in New York % her brother. Bishop J..
G. Hlrtzeu OF the Methodist church.
Tic has Just returned from central
Africa. where he spent eight months
ia the discharge OF official duties. He
is expected 10 visit Moline shortly
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-24
Passes Examination.

Miss Dolly Renfro has been notified
that she has passed The civil service
CNamluatlOI as hOusekeeper at state
institutions She has for two years
discharged the duties Of housekeepcr
~ the WATERFOWL hospital
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-24
PLANS FOR CONVENTION
OF EAGLES PROGRESSING

Five candidates were initiated at the
meeting OF Moline aerie OF Eagles las
evening aad eight applications were
approved. Progress Was reported by
the committee arranging for the state
convention 10 be held here next June,
bur none OF the details were given out
4, vas announced that the aerie will
give a New Years entertainment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-24

Patriarch-H. s Tom.
High Priest-W. d. Brookman.
Senior Warden-Jacob Jordan.
Junior Northumberland Marlald.
Scribe-R. A Fuller.
TreaSurer-A. L. BersholtZ.
TrusJees-W. d. Brookman. Rich
ard Marland. George STANCE, Jacob
Miller, Fred Schlueter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-24

equip it as rapidly as possible Santa
Claus. in the person OF Harry NJ Olde-
fest today brought them a set Of box
ing gloves 70 become the nucleus for
the outfit and the officers are being di-
vided into classes according TO weight
with a view OF ultimately settling the
various championships.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-24
FOR TEMPERANCE MEETING
South Moline "Drys" Announce Ses-
sion Tuesday Evening.

Next Tuesday evening, Dec. 80, the
temperance forces OF the township OF
South Moline will rally Plymouth
Congregational church 10 organize for
he spring campaign. Pastors OF local
churches viii take leading parts in
-he program and some outside speaker
WI ibe on hand for an address.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-24
AID ALL TO FEEL
CHRISTMASCHEER
Philanthropic Agencies of City
Are More Active Than Ever
Before.
SANTA Is WELL PROVIDED
Factories Observe Holiday and Bust
ness Will Be Completely
Suspended.

Christmas tomorrow will mean as
While there may be little more pow
erty than usual and few more men
out of work than Is customary at this
wrok is the philanthropic department
cieS are eXerting themselves as never
before TO reach all those who would
otherwise be missed in the rounds of
Santa Taking a leading part in this
work is the philanthropir department
of the Woman's club, which will dis
tribute baskets with the essentials of
a Christmas feast to 125 families.
All the big factories in Moline, East
Moline and Silvis will be closed for
the day and most of them till next
Monday. Wages due the men in most
cases were paid this afternoon, there
by putting s125.OO0 or more into cir
culation in the purchasing of Christ
mas goods.
Services in Churches.
Churches will hold services as is
customary on Christmas day. while
the young penn, will have Christmas
trees and be visited by Santa at diff
ferent times. some tonight, some to-
morrow, others Friday or Saturday
and in a few instances these exercises
will be postponed till next week.
Business houses will generally be
open this evening and closed all day
tomorrow. Merchants report that the
holiday trade has been up to expecta-
tons and stocks of Christmas goods
are pretty we'll sold out.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-24
Pillow City Wins.

The Pillow City basketball team Won
from Inc Moline Indians last evening
at the Northwestern hall floor by a
score OF 81 to y. The winners had
advantage in having
more experienced players.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-24

East Moline encampment No -. T.
o. %. F.. has elected the following Off
GERS
Deputy. c Mcdowell.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-24
NUCLEUS FOR GYM OUTFIT
Moline Police Get Boxing Gloves as a
Christmas Gft-

Moline police are 10 have Cymnas-
ium in the new city hail They Will
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-24
LIVING AFTER 20
| MINUTE BATH IN
| THE ICY WATERS
Jonas Johnson Falls Over Bank
Into River in Avoiding a
Train.
MAYOR AS READY RESCUER
Carlson Answers Midnight Call and
Helps Fish Man Out and Re
store Circulation.

That Jonas Johnson, 81 Seven
teenth street. il alive today j. due L"
q favorable combination OF circun-
s-auces and his robust physique. For
20 minutes he swan or chung 10 a rope
IL keen on the surface OF the slough
last night while half a dozen men
tere rushing madly about trying 20
lind skfff 10 rescue him The Watei
was a. the freezing point. while ice
noss bumped against him from time
20 time. He was finally taken out on
the verge OF collapse and Is now in the
CITY hospital with good prospects OF
recovery.
Johnson was able today 20 explain
nov he came into his desperate pre-
dicament He said he was walking
west on the Milwaukee racks above
the Fifteenth street bridge just before
midnight when ne heard train ap-
preaching. He stepped OF the right
OF way on the river side and the next
instant found himself 10 the water
At frs he supposed someone had
pushed him I'm. but later he realized
that in the darkness he had gone too
near the steep edge OF The bank ana
had slipped in
Waterman Hears Him.
John Holt. watchma1 for the NIL
waukes road near the bridge. was The
first 10 hear JOhnson's cries As soon
as he realized what had occurred he
shouted 20 John Gamble. guard at the
bridge ana the latter ran mp town N
search OF aid
The alarm spread and someone
brought a rope the end Of ~ nich was
thrown 10 Johnson. who was pretty
we'll exhausted by his efforts in keep
ing afoat When he E-asped u hs
advised the rescuers that his strength .
was too FAR gone for him 20 cling 10 .
II while being drawn mp the steep
bank and 50 there was nothing 10 be .
dou. bit wait Tor 2 boat 30 reach him .
About this time Gamble returned .
with Mavor " u. Carlson and Officer
Jake Wigers vino had been found two .
locks away and came in the mayors
automobile. The officer and three
DINERS found a boat some distance be- .
los the bridge and they hastily Put
ont and rOwed 20 the aid Of the drown
Ing man. They reached him before +
his strength gave out
Even then the difficulties had not .
been all overcome. johnson could
help hut little and 80 required great F.
effort 20 get him up the bank. Then
he was placed IN the mayors automo-
JIe ard .-rried 20 the ~ s.ston. .
Did Not Collapse.
Johnson did no, collapse. bur suffer
ID g srccessi0n OF chius VII tIs
clothing vas removed bis body WAS
apparently as cold as Tie water from
which r. had been taken. S-imulGnts
were administered and after "A viSor-
Gus rubbing had been given the man
was sent 20 the hospital under orders
from Dr. a. T. Leopold. who has been
called.
Johnson Is g. Years % age and s.
employed a. grinder al the Barnard d
I-eas shops. 81, was on His way home
when the accident happeIel
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-24

One of the most popular little chill
dren in moving pictures is Clara Hor-
ton, who is also known as the "Eclair
Kid" My, | love pictures best in
the world" says Miss Clara. Il do so
enjoy my work. | have private
teacher who comes to my house every
morning, and | take ballet lessons too.
Mother has hopes of making wonder
ful dancer OF me some day. Oh. | sure
ly hope she won't be disappointed
I'm truly going to do my best"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-24

Paris-AleXandre Tirman, the new
ly appointed commissioner general for
France of the San Francisco exposi-
ton. has opened headquarters at the
ministry OF commerce. He is very
active in organizing committees, MAX
ing personal visits to possible exhib-
itors and setting afoot propaganda
throughout France TO make the ex-
position known
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-24

Georgetown. British GIiana-The
loss caused by Mondays fire here has
been estimated at S2.OOO,O0O. Six
blocks OF business houses and tene-
Inents were destroyed. The total of
known dead is IS, many more are
missing and large number were in
jured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-24

Jefferson City, Mo.-Attorney Gen
eral Barker has received notice that
service has been obtained in all the
suits which he ordered filed in var
ious parts Of the state against Il
railroads 10 recover for the people ex-
cess passenger and freight charges
collected while the Missouri rate laws
were in Litigation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-24

Special Christmas Dinner, 81 90
Gnlntttal Nntrl
Rock Island
Served from IL 100 NJ. to 10 P. M.
...Mrtl1...
Oyster Cocktail
Celery Olives India Chutney
Consomne Sultane
Cream of Chicken. CorvaeHa
FHet of Founder blanchard De Vim
Potato Chips
Chow Main
Sucking Pig, ,AHemande
Grab Meat, Maryland
Roast Prime Ribs of Beet Au Jus
Roast Tennessee Goose. with Apple Sauce
Roast Vermont Turkey, French Dressing,
Cranberry Sauce
Coupes, Edna May
Mashed Potatoes, Drowned Sweet Potatoes
CauLifower, Polanaise
Asparagus, HoHandaise
FIageoletS Green Peas
Imported Port
California Head Lettuce,
Thousand Island Dressing
1913 Xmas Pudding Hard Sauce
Mince Pie Apple Pie
Ice Cream Cake
RoQuefort Cheese Waters
Coffee Afei VinaH Minis
Special Carte De TOure Menu served at
same hours. Make reservations early.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-24

Leavenworth. Han.-Fred Robinson,
convict in the federal penitentiary
here, who gained notoriety when he
took part III a prison mutiny at the
institution in 1901. in which he and
% other prisoners escaped, has ap-
piled TO President Wilson for elem
ency lie asks to be given his lib.
erty next year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-24
Did Not Collapse.

Johnson Is g. years % age and IS
employed a. grinder al the Barnard q
Leas shops. 81, was on His way home
when the accident happe-e..
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-01-10
Church of the Redeemer.

| Rev. EdW. FulenWlder, Pastor).
Nothing preventing, the following
will be the program of divine services
at the Lutheran Church of the Re-
deemer next Sunday:
II a. m-The regular morning Sc
vice. The pastor will preach on the
subject: Some Fine Requisites Of a
Good Church Member" These will be
drawn from the Epistle lesson for u
day Rom. 12:1-5. Whatever may be
said, it is absolutely true that the
advancement of the cause Of God in
the world depends upon the members
of the Christian churches. The lives
of such members should stand for
something; they should recognize the
demands of God as reasonable; they
should be able to distinguish between
1.-THE world and the church; they sh
be willing to work together in harmony
in His church, etc. Some interesting
and very practical thoughts will be
presented in the sermon. There will be
good music. The choir has attracted
considerable attention by it's splendid
singing.
7.30 p. m.-The Vesper service. The
pastor will preach short sermon on
the subject. "The Lost Christ" How
He may be lost and how He may be
found will be some of the thoughts
presented.
p. m.-The Sunday school meets.
There are classes and teachers for all
who attend.
The public is cordially invited to all
services.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-01-10
RECTOR CALLED
By EPlSC0PALIANS
Rev. Sanders II. Guignard, formerly
OF Anderson, to be Rector OF Lau-
rens and NeWberry Churches.
Laurens Advertiser, Sth.

I-aurens Advertiser, Sth.
Rev. Sanders R. Guignard, until re-
Gently pastor of the Episcopal church
at Anderson, has received call from
the Episcopal church here and at New
berry and has accepted the call He
I held the first services here Sunday
morning the cation turning out
in full force to extend him welcome.
He preached a very able sermon and
made distinct impression upon his
hearers. Be sides having very force
! full manner, Mr.. Guignard has a pc
culiarly cordial and affable manner
which will doubtless, make him num-
erous friends outside of his own con-
gregation.
Concerning Rev. Mr.. Guignard, the
Anderson Daily Mail had the follow
ing to say in announcing his depart
ure:
REV. Sanders R. Guignard, who has
been rector Of Grace Episcopal church
here for the past three years, has re
signed to become rector Of the Epis
copal churches at Laurens and New
berry. He has already taken up his
work there, but will continue to re-
side here for the next two or three
weeks-until arrangements have been
made for his removal to Laurens.
"Mr. Guignard is son Of Capt. John
G. Guignard of Columbia, and attend
ed the South Carolina college, gradu
ating in the class of 1888. Subsequent
ly he attended the Virginia Seminary
at Alexandria and was admitted to
priesthood in the Protestant Episcopal
church. He came to Anderson from
Greensboro, N. C and has labored here
for three years.
"Mr. Guignard has taken deep in
terest in the upbuilding of Anderson
and has been very much interested in
every public enterprise in the city. He
was for while president of the local
ministerial union, and he organized
and was president of the alumni of the
South Carolina University. He is
generally regarded as a high type of
man and fine citizen.
Friends in Anderson wish for Mr..
Guignard much success in his new
field of labor"
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-01-10
WARM TIMES IN GOLDVILLE.
D. L. Boozer Goes On the War-Path
and Gives the Town a Little lndl-
Cation of Western Life.
additional particulars in Laurens Ad-
Vertiser).

additional particulars in Laurens Ad-
vertiser).
Sheriff Owens received word Fri
day morning that one D. L: Boozer, OF
GoldvilIe, had declared war down in
that community and was shooting up
the town. The sheriff, with Messrs.
Reid and Sullivan, got into an auto
mobile at once and marched upon the
scene to put stop to the hostllltles.
They arrived in Goldville, where they
found considerable excitement but
few people, Boozer being in almost
complete pos session of the strong
hold. Policeman Abrams however, had
succeeded in slipping up behind and
disarming him after quite a struggle,
but his capture did not allay the eX-
citement very much, When the sheriff
arrived on the scene Boozer declared
he would not submit to the arrest, but
the sheriff told him that he intended
bringing him to Laurens at any cost
and that ended the argument. He was
brought up and carried before Magis-
trate Crews where he gave bail and
was allowed, to return.
1t appears that Boozer and L. w. c..
Blalock had falling out over some
negro hands. Boozer procured his gun
and began to shoot up the town, which
is largely owned by Mr.. Blalock and
associates The house OF Mr. Blalock
was hit by bullets in number of
places and his store and the post Of
fee we're considerably damaged. It
is thought that the man was suffering
from temporary ALTERATION. 1t is
reported that he has been acting
Strangely several times since It's
shooting fair.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-01-10

The Herald and News is all o, K. or
the compulsory education question
and always has been. The editor OF
that paper, we believe, introduced the
first bill of that kind in the legiSla-
ture. We do not criticise The Herald
and News for lack of earnestness in
behalf of compulsory education, but be-
cause of it's unwillingness to come out
and say that the governor is: wrong in
his views on the same question. We
know that The Herald and News and
Governor Blease differ on compulsory
education, but we woulo like to see
The Herald and News come out and
say so. Maybe The Herald and News
would have some influence with the
governor along that line.-Laurens
Advertiser.
Why should we say the governor is
wrong? The Herald and News stated
its position clearly and strongly and
there was no occasion for Us to say
any one is wrong. Gov. Blease knows
the position of The Herald and News
on this. question, and has known it for
a long time There are many phases
of the educational problem demanding
attention.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-01-10
The Servant in the House.

"The Servant in the House" the
most widely discussed play presented
on the American stage in the past de-
cade, is, to be presented at the opera
house on Jan. Is. Merle H. Norton is
sending the greatest cast of players,
headed by Victor E. Lambert ever
seen in a play of this character, and
lovers of fine acting and fine drama
are thus assured of theatrical event
of unusual importance.
"The Servant in the House" has been
acclaimed by critics from ocean to
ocean as being one of the most remark
able and intensely human plays 'ever
written in the English language. It's
central character, strange man at
tired in Oriental garb who acts as a
butler to an English Vicar, and whose
subtle influence changes the lives OF
all with whom he comes in contact, is
intended as an embodiment Of che
Christ spirit if not as a reincarnatIon
of the Saviour of man himself, and the
message which the play brings to
those who are thoughtful enough to
care for messages is that the finest
thing in the world is the love of ones
brother.
For those who care not for lessons
and who may desire to interpret the
symbolism with which the play
abounds there is a surface story OF
interest, full to the brim and over
flowing with keen observations of life,
delicious, satire, delicate humor, heart
gripping pathos and containing not a
few moments of soul-strring and dy-
manic power.
There is no question but that "The
Servant in the House" will prove
the greatest play ever seen at the New
berry Opera house.
The large number of early inquiries
regarding the engagement of The
Servant in the House" indicates that
the reputation of this wonderful play
has proceeded it i'll this city. 'The
Servant in the House" will be at the
Newberry Opera House on Jan. 18th,
and it will be seen here exactly as
presented in New York when 1t Great
ed a sensation and was pronounced
the greatest dramatic novelty Of the
age. The company headed by Vic
tor E. Lambert will be the greatest
ever sent into this part Of the country.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-01-10
AVTHE THEATRE.
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FreckleS.

| State (IrentOn, y. 81 GaaZette.
Complete with a strong cast and
superb stage settings, "Freckles,'' Neil
Twomey's dramatization of Gene STRAIT
ton-Porters novel Of the same title,
/ began two days engagement at the
Trent theatre last evening before
good sized audiences. Inc play was
greatly enjoyed and accorded consider
able applause.
In the abstract, strong stories fire.
quently fail to make strong plays but
with "Freckles" there is undoubtedly
an exception, as it seems to have made
stronger play than it was a story,
and to be just as gripping to the thea
tre-goer as it was to the novel reader.
Mr. Twomey has followed closely TO
the text OF the Stratton novel in
transferring it for stage purposes.
Freckles, the leading character with
his ready wit and humor, his sweet
songs and his battles with Black Jack,
and the remainder of the "timDer
thieves" give. TO the play yari-ly OF
incidents, that are strong dramatically
and strangely interesting. His love
scenes with Angel also win the ad-
miration Of an audience.
AS stated before, A. G. Delamater
the producer, has provided a capable
cast, including Perry Golden, as
Freckles; Bernard Johnson, as Black
Jack; Miriam Gaspers,as Angel; AL
fred J. Fox, Charles w. NARROW, James
S. Kits, Delaney Barclay, Bryce Des-
mond, Cecile Yeomans and Helen G.
Judson. Both MIR. Golden and
Miss Gaspers give finished interpre-
tations of the leading roles, and both
deserved the applause rendered them
last evening.
"Freckles" will be repeated at the
Trent theatre this afternoon and even
ing, and there is little doubt but that it
will be greeted by large audiences.
This play will be seen at the city
Opera House in the near future.