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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-10
Almon Speaks on Temperance

Florence, March 9.-(Special) Judge Charles Almon delivered an ad- dress to the men of the Baraca class on yesterday morning at 930 o'clock in the Baraca room of the First Meth odist Episcopal church. As it was the Worlds Temperance Day. his subject was onl temperance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-10

cent on the money the state would be re- duired to spend in building dams, to en- able the development of power at any
 site, should charge maximum royalty not to exceed s2 DO per each 10-hour horse power developed and disposed of by such person, firm or corporation. In all cases where persons. firms or corporations now or hereafter develop power sites them selves at their own expense the states should provide for the collection of d revelation of s1 for every 10-hour horse power developed and disposed of at all plants developing more than 500-horse power. No one concern should be allowed to develop more than three state power sites without first being authorized by the legislature of the state. All power sites on navigable and nonnavigabe rivers not capable of developing more than 10000 horse power to be developed by persons or firms authorized by the state, sub ject to all rules and regulations of the state, including the right of the state to charge $1 per horse power at all power sites capable of developing more than 500- horse power. This charge is made for the use of the natural resources of the state
 Revenue Available
 ''If a law of this kind was enacted by the state the state would reap a revenue from the development of power at Dam F on the Coosa river of about $75O00 per year, being S1 for every 10-hour horse power developed at that site. At Daugh- erty's works on the Tallapoosa river about 5000 per year. and from our company on the Warrior about s15,000 per year. Other power sites on the Coosa, Talapoosa. Muscle shoals on the Tennessee river would net the state something like S750 600 per year. should the state develop the sites before leasing them. Of course, all this could not be done at once, or in two or three years. It would take 10 or 15 years before these rivers could be de- veloped to their full capacity. But at any rate it would be a great revenue pro- ducer to the state for the use and enjoy ment of its natural resources.
 The same thing would apply to the states of Georgia and Tennessee. which also have large power possibilities There are great many in operation now One dollar per horse power on tke power de Veloped in Georgia would amount to more than $1O0,000 per year at the present time This would only be a charge for the en- joyment and use of it's natural resources, and is source of revenue which belongs to the states. It would amount to more than $100000 per year to the state of Ten nessee at the present time saying noth- ing of the future development. One of the greatest markets for electric power Is the production of nitrogen to make fer tilizer and the day is not far distant when the great nitrogen plants will come to the south. States will have little trouble in getting their power sites developed as everybody would prefer dealing with the state than the federal government"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-10
At the Majestic

The first venture of the local Chamber of Commerce into the broad field of mo- tion pictures is proving a success. It was estimated last night that upwards of 2ooo persons had attended the first days show ing of "A Fortunate Accident" which is being exhibited all of this week at the Maiestice theatre by the Chamber of Com merce The film was made in Birming- ham and the principal characters were portrayed by some of Birmingham's most prominent society people.
 Last night there were numerous box parties, Miss Mary Munger, Ed Crawford, A. H. Ford, Mrs. Sidney Bowie R.. D. Burnett, R. w. Massey an1 others having boxes. The showing of the picture it seems, is to be made something of social event and society Is patronizing the the atre in large numbers. The boxes have not been engaged for the week and are on sale at the box office at the theatre.
 During the afternoon and night of yes terday the theatre was crowded con staatly and Secretary Radcliffe urges that the morning hours are more comfort able" t is believed that tie end of the woslS will find healthy balance on the be oks of the Chamber of Commerce.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-10

bolt. Piano duet Miss Gertrude Ser meth and Miss Lola Loir1. Declamation, Herbert Smithson. Depate, Resolved, Who Is Responsible for Extreme Fash ions. the Women Who Wear Them or the Men Who Like Them?' Miss Bes- sic Maddox and Miss Alice Vines repre- scented the negative and Miss Beryl Pin ner and Owen Draper the affirmative The negative won.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-10

At the regular meeting of Camp Wi- liam Rose McAdory. cnited Confederate veterans, the death of Commander Will liam F. Hanby was announced. and a able resolutions on his death, and the camp then proceeded 10 elect his sue cessor. Professor I. W. McAdory was unanimously named for the place. and took charge of the meeting. A number of important matters were brought be- fore the camp for discussion, among them being the trip to Jacksonville for the annual reunion in April.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-10
Extra Dividend Declared

New York, March 9-The Ligget and Myers Tobacco company today declared an extra dividend of 4 per cent or com mon stock and recommended the issue of SS7c.1oo additional per cent cumulative preferred stock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-10
Maximum Royalty

That when any person, firm or corpora ton wishing to develop a power site as- sures and satisfies the governor of the state of its ability to dispose of the pow CT, and guarantees to pay the government "a minimum royalty of not less than per
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-10
At the Orpheum

The vaudeville bill at the Orpheum the atre this week lives up to the claims made in advance for it. There isn't a weak number on the bill, and there are ,nree that are exceptionally strong, including Cora Youngblood Corson's band of lady musicians.
 Those who delight in excellent brass music will enjoy this act. and those who like just any kind of music will find it a delight. The act Is essentially differ ent from any other that Birmingham has seen. The stage settings are series of pictures, unfolding themselves one after another wit Inappropriate lighting effects, and the costumng is beautiful and strk ing. Miss Corson is a solost of merit, playing several instruments With ease. The feature of the act is the class and the wisdom used in selecting the various numbers on the programme.
 The Gray Trio is also an excellent act There are two ladies and one man in the act, and eac his vocalist of excellent training and good voice. Miss Norma Gray, in addition to singing in the trio renders the sextette from Lucia" as d solo in excellent voice, and plays the piano well.
 A great deal of farce comedy and not little burlesue is offered by MaGrath and Yeoman, a man and woman billing themselves as the Kill Rare Kouple." |" Miss Yeoman has a voice of unusual sweetness, and it seems pity that it Is not used to better purpose than burlesGue. MT McGrath, as the escaped lunatic. of fers some eccentric comedy that is en- joyable, and afterward the two make hit in their farce grand opera.
 Joe Kelley returns with some new songs and stories, and as usual he was good. His crap game Is song and his prayer to the bones to come seven and come 'leven was excellent and brought rounds of ap- plause.
 Madame and Montgomery, singing and comedy team, open the show this week and the lady did some dancing that was not tango but which the old timers and the audiences liked immensely. As an eccentric messenger boy, singing parodies, her partner was clever and amusing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-10

William c. Cunningham, who for the past 20 years has been connected with the Woodward Iron company, but who recently resigned his position with that company to accept the position of cash fer of the Bessemer State bank, was presented with a handsome solid gold third degree Masonic emblem by his friends and co-workers. A. H. Wood ward also presented Mir Cunningham with a handsome solid silver tea set He and his family will remove to Bes- semer and will live On Dartmouth ave- nue. where he has purchased the home of William H. Dennis.
 Everything is in readiness for the fofty-two party, which will be given tomorrow evening at the Elks hall on Nineteenth street by lhe local chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy for the benefit of several old veterans who are in need. Prizes will be awarded to the winners and refreshments will be served al the conclusion of the games.
 The following officers and members of the chapter will receive: Mrs. F. l.. Huey. Mrs. W. F. Cunningham, Mrs. l.. A. Spencer, Mrs. L. D. McCullom, rMs. J. W Rarden, Mrs. L. B. Bradley. Mrs. ". T. Wilson, Mrs. J. E. McAdory, Mrs w. " Hollingsworth, rMs T. T. Huey, Mrs. M. P. Benton and Mrs. Sam Lefk0VitZ.
 Special convocation of Bessemer chap ter No. 110. Royal Arch Masons. will be held tomorrow night at o'clock. Mat ters will be discussed concerning the third annual York rite reunion which will be held in April. The committee in charge of the reunion is composed of the following members: Sam Stein, chairman; J. W. Leggett, John T. Me- Eniry and George E. Whitley.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-30
WOULD HAVE CITY
ADOPT A SLOGAN
G.. H. Bryant of ~Vehe Motor
Vehicle Company Discusses
the Question.

That Moline should adopt a slogan,
is the opinion of G. II. Bryant, public
ity manager of the Velie Motor-Ve-
hicle company. who spoke yesterday to
the business men of the Commercial
club on the subject of Municipal Ad-
vertising" AS an illustration of his
point and in order to show the success
some cities have attained through
proper slogans. Mr.. Bryant named De-
troit. Cleveland, Boston, New York
and Chicago.
He said that Detroit accomplished
its success through it's automobile in
dustry and now carries an appropriate
slogan known to almost every one,
whether a resident of that city or not.
cleveland" continued Mr.. Bryant,
has a slogan, Cleveland. 100000 in
1915 OF course the city will not
have a population like that but the
slogan has done a whole lot to in
crease its population"
Moline is one of the manufacturing
centers of the United States, contain
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-30
FORCES NAME OF AN EAST
MOLINE PRIEST TO CHECK

Forging the name OF Father Leon
Van Stappen, a Catholic priest OF East
Moline. to a check for 5000, Fred
Eitel. an East Moline machinist. went
to the store of Alphonse De Scheppers.
where he purchased a hat for IS and
received the balance of the sum in
cash. Being suspicious of the mans
actions. De Scheppers notified the po-
lice and Eitel was arrested. II was
found that the check was no good
Eitel told the police that he was in
toxicated last night and did not re-
member anything about the transac-
ton. The case is being heard in the
Moline police court this afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-30
STATION PLANS
ARE COMPLETED
City Commission Adopts Work
of Architects for New
$4,000 Structure.

Plans for Moline's new $4,000 fire
station in the BLUM district have been
completed and were adopted at an in
formal meeting OF the commission
held yesterday afternoon. The plans
were drawn up by Ecklund & De Ar
ment, local architects.
A new feature not previously men
toned is a comfort station for women,
similar TO that now in the city hall,
with the outside entrance on Fifteenth
street
The other feature OF the new build
ing is ornamental. consisting of con-
crete basin fountain. similar TO that
in the old city hall park. II will be
located at the south OF the new station
and forms a part OF the scheme to
beautify the grounds.
Every modern convenience for the
fremen will be provided on the second
floor. the plans including a recreation
room. shower baths. dormitories and
lockers. A balcony will be built over
looking Fifteenth street
From the poorest equipped fire sta
ton in the city. the firemen of the bluff
district will soon move into the best
equipped.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-30
WOULD SEND MAN TO
1916 OLYMPIC MEET

Members OF the publicity committee
Of the Greater Moline committee have
been discussing the ACCESSIBILITY OF
finding a local athlete OF sufficient
merit to go 20 the Olympic meet ut
Berlin. Germany. IN 1916. as a repre-
sentative OF this city. Whether or not
the city can produce a man OF sufficient
calibre TO attend the meet. Is not
known. but efforts will probably be
made TO ind a good track TrG1.
Elmer Gripp OF the hign school Is a
considerable star ON the track and
field. and with two years 20 train for
the events he would enter. II seems
probable that he could make a credit
able showing. He is a good athlete.
OF good habits. and already holds some
exceptionally good track records. The
matter will be taken up at a future
meeting Of the committee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-30
ATHLETES GETTING READY.
Local Stars Of the Track Prepare for
Big Eight Meet at oaIesburs.

Coach Burroughs OF the local high
school has selected a list OF 20 high
school athletes. who are now prepar-
ing for the annual Big Eight track
meet az Galesburg next Saturday. or
this number about 10 will make the
trip, those who show up the best be-
ing taken.
Following are the local high school
entries:
Fifty yard dash-Ludwick. Peterson.
Gripp. Harrab.
IOO-yard dash-Harrah, Wharton.
Ludwick. Peterson.
22O-yard dash-Harrah. Wharton. !
Ludwick, Peterson.
44O-yard run-Wharton. Thompson.
Welch. Harrah.
Half mile run--Weatherhead, Fryx-
Ell. ". Knowles. WEIGH.
Mile run-Smarsty. Buelow, Wealth
srhear. Fryxell. II
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-30
FLOYD TlLS0N PLANS TO
TAKE UP WESTERN CLAIM

Floyd Tilson of this city, who has
been employed here for some time as
a butcher by his brother, Robert Til
son, has gone to Utah, where he has
secured a government tract. He Sc
cured this land in a distribution made
last January. and intends to improve
and develop it into first class farm
He has 800 acres, and must live on the
land seven months of each year for
certain period in order 70 secure a I'll
tie to IL from the government.
Mr.. Tilson plans 20 build a house
upon his arrival. and vii later send
for his family, where they will make
their future home. He is we'll known
here. having worked in the butcher
shop for the past Is years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-30
LECTURE On AGRICULTURE
FEATURES ANNUAL BAZAAR

a lecture on agriculture at the an
nual bazaar and fair Of the Syea Male
chorus featured last nights amuse-
ments and judging from the interest
taken IN the talk By those present the
back 20 the land" movement is not a
thing OF the past The lecturer por-
trayed the advantage OF farm life and
Iikened # to city life. urging his listen
ers TO join the national movement
back 20 the soil Last nights attend
auce was the largest yet
The Svea Male chorus furnishes
some splendid music every evening and
many are turning out TO the fair for
the sole purpose Of hearing it, The
bazaar is being held in Turner hall and
will close Saturday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-30
TRACK MEET is PLANNED
FOR THE YOUNGER BOYS

Members OF the advisory committee
Of the Sunday School Athletic fedora
ton. in charge OF the local Y. NJ. c. A.
held a meeting last night with Physi-
cal Director F. f. Pierson, and by a
unanimous vote decided to hold track
meet in the near future for the young
er boys of the Sunday schools. Boys
between the ages of II and 16 years
will compete at Browning field Satur-
day. May 10.
Many of the younger athletes are ex-
ceptionally good on the track, and
some good records will doubtless be
made. The meet viii consist of every
event of the regular meets for the
high school and colleges. and the boys
will be divided into three groups, each
10 be divided by weight of the con-
testant.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-30
MOLINE SHRINERS WILL
ATTEND ANNUAL MEETING

That a large number OF Moline mem
bers OF the Mystic Shrine will attend
the annual convention OF the lodge in
Atlanta, Ga. May 13 and Il, was
learned today. This session will be
one OF the largest fraternal conven-
tons ever held IN the south and IL Is
expected that some 10000 members of
the order. including delegates. visitors
and officers. will attend. and the city
Is making preparations for a royal
welcome.
An old time barbecue IS TO be pre-
scented for those present and promises
TO be one Of the big features OF the
convention; It will be given in true
southern fashion A large building is
being erected as q temporary conyen-
ton hall
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-30
RED MEN BASEBALL TEAM
SECURES LEASE ON PARK

The Red Mems lodge of this city has
succeeded in landing a three-year lease
on the cady-Skinner property IN the
east end OF the city. and will trans
form It Immediately into a first class
baseball park to be used by the lodges
ball. This deal has been hanging fire
for some time and negotiations have
just been completed. The diamond
will at once be prepared.
Manager George Kemmerling of the
Red Men hopes TO have the park ready
by the early part OF June. Three
games are scheduled for the team dur
ing May and will be played at Brown
ing field. but after that all contests
will be staged at the new athletic park
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-30
FOUR PAGE FOLDER FOR
ADVERTISING THE CITY

A four page folder of pocket size
for advertising the city of Moline. has
been adopted by the Greater Moline
committee and will be printed at once
and distributed. The advantages of
the city as a residence. business and
manufacturing center, together with
many views, will be set forth between
the covers of the new book
The present intention is to have the
folder ready for distribution when the
Illinois Mothers Congress and the
association convenes
here next week.
This is only the beginning OF a cam
paign in Moline of municipal advertis-
ing. Other plans are now in the max
ing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-30
MOTTNE,S SECTION OF THE ARGUS J

ing the largest factories for the manu-
featuring of agriculture implements in
the world In addition to that 1t has
a motor car company which makes a
car almost as well known as any
made in Detroit. and Nj Bryant is of
the opinion that the Moline CONNER.
cial club should adopt proper adver-
Using slogan. have it printed on all
business stationery, and advertised
throughout the country.
The regular Wednesday noon lunch.
con of the club will not be held next
week owing to the fact that the club
rooms have been promised to the Hi
nois Mothers association, which viii
be in session here that day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-30
GEORGE M. COULD
SEEKS ELECTION
Rumor Has It About City Tod.
That Former Clerk Womb
Be Sheriff.

Rumor has it about the city .os,-
with report that George NJ. Gon,.
former Moline township clerk, Is sss,
ing the nomination for the Office !,
Rock Island county sheriff, but a.
truth of the rumor can not be ~
fed. The story is that Mr.. cors
would accept the republican no,n,,s.
ton if it were offered to him y.
Could has also been talked o. =. Z.
possible candidate for mayer ns,-
spring, and as has always served IS.
city faithfully during his political =.
reer. many claim that he would ssr--.
good support.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-30

The program 90 be carried out dur.
ing the Illinois Mothers congress and
the Parent-Teachers' association meet
fng here next week. has just been
completed and 4 as follows:
Wednesday Afternoon.
Invocation-Rev. r : Haney-
Addresses % Welcome NJ
r. Carlson. for the city OF Moline:
Mrs. John McEniry. for the Women's
club. Mrs. c. r. Skinner. for the
Kings Daughters. Mrs {. G Sloa1.
for the Fortnizhtly club: and Mrs. A
VI. Beal. for the Home Study club
Response-HIrs L. ID. Doty OF Chi
caEo. president OF the Mothers con
gress.
Music-AIoIine high school chorus.
Address--SOcial Life OF the High
School. a Modern Problem" by Miss
Eula Deaton. dean OF the girls at Aus
tin high school. Chicago
Wednesday Evening.
wednesday evening the child well
fare banquet will he held at the rooms
OF the Moline Commercial club. the
ladies OF the First congregational
church serving the banquet at 81 per
plate. The program OF this meeting
promises 20 be OF especial interest and
those DESTROYS OF hearing it are urged
by those in charge 10 order their seats
reserved at once as only a limited
number can attend. Tickets may be
secured from Mrs. Harry Ainsworth,
Mrs. S II. Garst or Mrs. George
Chase.
The following program will be car
ried out after the banquet:
Symposium, responsibility.
Address-"What the State Owes TO /
the Child" Mrs. George Huntoon-
Address - Obligation of the
Schools" Charles II. Manson
Address-'Where the Home Fails 4
Mrs. b. F. Langworthy of River For
est.
Address-"The Relation of the .
School TO the Community" Charles 3
". French OF Chicago.
Address-"Why a Parent-Teachers'
Association and Mothers Congress-"
Mrs. Orville T. Bright OF Chicago.
Congratulate Club.
Members OF the Moline Woman's
club are receiving many congratula-
ions over having secured the conven-
ion for this city II will he the big
zest convention held here for years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-30
CHORUS TO OBSERVE DAY.
Members Of Olive Male Chorus Plan
Sunday Dinner and Celebration.

Members of the Olive Male chorus
are planning TO observe May day next
Sunday by trip TO the GUSTAV Adolph
camp on Rock river, where big feast
and banquet will be enjoyed. This is
an event OF interest which is looked
forward TO every year by the men,
bers OF the chorus.
One of the features of the big din
ner Is the serving of fish. Ernest Carl
mark having been detailed to secure
them he and his assistants are work
ing day and night with rod and line in
an effort to secure a SUFFICIENT number
OF the finny tribe to satisfy the raw
enous appetites OF tho chorus men.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-30

Shotput-Peterson, Person. VIII
liams.
Discus throw-Sorling. Peterson
Woodyatt-
Pole vauIt-weatherhea Peterson.
Peterson. Williams.
Low hurdles-Peterson. Toline, Har-
rah.
Running broad jump-Weatherhead.
ShaIIberg. Gripp. Hanson.
Running high jump-Denson. Shall
berg, Gripp.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-30
Fund is Still Growing.

BY recent added small sums to the
fund now being raised by the Greater
Moline committee for the city beauti-
full contest, the sum has now reached
SPAS, and only about $50 more is need
ed to complete it. The campaign has
already started and substantial prizes
are to be awarded the best gardeners
and those who maintain the most beau
tiful lawns, in the opinion of the
iudPeS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-30
Monthly Report Issued.

Fourteen members admitted in
April "a total membership of $50 to
date, and s40S2S on hand April 80 is
shown in the monthly report of George
L. Boomer, secretary of the Velie En-
ployes' Aid association, just compiled
and issued for publication.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-30
LODGE NOTES.

The Olive Male chorus has engaged
rooms at the West Hotel in Mime
apolis for 80 of its members. and they
will leave this city June to attend
the national convention of Swedish
singers in that city. The saengerfest
opens June and will continue for one
week
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-30
Grant school Continues to win.

Grant school yesterday afternoon
added another victory 10 its string In
the interschooI captain ball contests.
by taking willard school into camp by
the count OF % 10 8. The game was
played on the grounds OF the latter
school and was an Interesting contest
The girls OF the Grant
school have an exceptionally good
team and have not ye: lost a game.