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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-20

INIp U ID IA1DIIOh AS eXclus-
 sively predicted in my preevius
 dispatches, the plan of campain of the Trpple Ententy ..os been carved out in evvery detail and the Gurman Army air now Tn full retreet. Generel Joffreys-no relaslon to James J. Jeffries-of the Frinch Gennerel Staff and numbur of us millitery expurts, now agree that. if the Gurmans continew to fall back for week or two longur that the situasion rum a millitery standpoint will be vastly i'm proved and much moor sannitery. The large influx of visiting Gurmans thro' Belgium into Franse during the past munth has had deeteriorating effect upon the gennerel helth and prosperity of the peepul, and a depressing to say deemorallizing effect upon the prise of reel estate. Menny fine old Frinch Chattaus and Villers hitherto only within reech of Forrain Nobullmen of corrupt ex- tractsion, but Married in America,' have been robbed of theere priseess treasurs and bare depressed and discouraged ap- peerence. Until bizness picks up plain Americon citizen who has only a few mil lyun dollars could afford to live in perfect dlscumfort in one of theese hstorick old phases now, for few weeks enny how, and then cum home and brag about having
 
 slept in the same room onse occupied by the favvorite poodul of Ann of Austryar.
 It IS going to take d long time for the Uropean scenery to recuvver it's chick and debonair apperanse. The war has sertain- ly been ruff on the scenery. Still theese air wunderful peepul ovver heer and they can show us Yankees lots of tricks-we have much to Tern rum them While theere scenery has been rudely disturbed, and will have to go in to dock for repairs, they air now forming syndicates for the maintaining of fair prise for war relicks. When this crewel war is ovver they will have battlefield that will make Chicka- mauga look like a wart trying to compeet with Pike's Peek. In the United States now they air kicking about war tax which the pressidint thro' the necessities of the Treasury has asked the peepul to pay. That war tax is meer bag-o o-sheels In comparison to the good reel mummy Americons air going to contribute for war relicks. This war is being fynansed by our Breakfast food manufacturers, only they don't know it. As soon as peese is full recuvvered it's smiling fase-and speed the day-Americcns with an overdose of mummy, and a cramp in the brains depart ment will be ovver heer towering ovver the pattlefeelds buying bullets, bayonets but tuns, dum-dums, ding-dongs, boot-straps worn by the Elnperer, eppilets off the coat of Gennerel Paw, or Vorl- Immick, or T.v- man, which cost theese eiiterprizing peepul ten cents pound in tllc oper- market, for two dollars an ounse.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-20

T7a cause things don't go right? Does
 the way look dark ahead? Are you impatient for the light? Then let your mental vision travel far across the seas, where the skies are black with warfare, and famine, and disease
 Is your heart hot with complaint because the times seem very hard, and when you try to go ahead there's something to re- tard?
 Think of nations at standstill. Can't you see them from afaf, Checked in in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-10
EMPIRE TO SHOW
ONE BILL A WEEK
Depression in Amusement Bust
ness Prompts Manager
in Making Change.

/ Following a test of four weeks,
Manager Dolly of the Empire theatre
has discovered that poor business con-
ditions throughout the country have
also affected Rock Island to the extent
that he will be able to put on but one
bill a week hereafter. this to start
on Thursday afternoon and to run
through Sunday night. The first half
of the week bill has been big money
loser and rather than cut down and
give his patrons one poor bill and one
good one Manager Dolly has chosen
the alternative of giving one very hign
class show a week for the last four
days.
THE proposition is simple enough, -
said Manager Dolly. My first half of
the week bill running Sunday, Mon
day. Tuesday and Wednesday has lost
me money to such an extent that | am
unwilling to go on with it. | could,
of course, cut down and give cheap
acts. but rather than do this | will
spend more money on my last half
bill and give the people a big show
for the same prices they have been
accustomed to paying. | realize that
business conditions are poor just now
and have decided to dispense with
vaudeville the first three days. But the
people will make up for ii on the last
four days. BY so doing We can make
the thing turn out satisfactory to all"
In order to keep the house open and
keep people in the habit of coming to
the Empire, Manager Dolly has decid-
ed to give two reels of motion pictures
free on Mondays. Tuesdays and We'd
nesdays. There will be music and a
comfortable seat for all. There is to
be no charge whatever. Manager Dolly
explaining that he dislikes to close the
house.
The new policy viii be remembered
as one adopted during a period of bust
ness depression some years ago 1t is
being followed again this year in many
eastern houses where the first half of
the week has failed to hold up.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-10
KINSLEY HEADS
CAR men AGAIN
Ticket Lead by President of
Union No. 313 Is Reelected
by Members.
SECRETARY'S CLOSE SHAVE
J. F. McCabe Gets Through With But
Two Votes to Spare-Death
Benefit Plan Endorsed.

James c. Kinsley was reelected pres
ident of Street Railway Employees
union No. 313 at the annual election
system was used. polls being open at
the Rock Island barn from 1880 a. m.
to S p. m. and at the East Moline barn
from > to a. m.
The entire ticket. headed by Mr.
Kinsley. was chosen and only two of
the insurgent group landed office. the
exception being for federation of labor
delegates. where six were named and
each ticket had but four candidates.
J. F. McCabe was elected secretary
by the narrow margin of two votes.
On the two special propositions the
plan of raising money for sick benefit
by entertainment instead of assess
ment was favored. as was the scheme
to levy an assessment of 30 cents from
each member for the death of the wife
OF a member and % cents each for the
death OF a members child. The latter
plan is proposed to apply to Daven-
port division No. 312 and a vote will
be taken there Monday.
Successful Ticket.
The men elected were:
President-James c. Kinsley.
Vice President-P. W. Walker.
Secretary. r. McCabe
Treasurer. o. Reddig
Conductor-Ralph Corder.
Warden-E. 5. Allen.
Sentinel-P. !. Swanson.
Executive Board. c. Kinsley. p.
w. Walker. John McHugh. ]. Harper.
G. l.. Weaver. 4. c. Carlson, Gust Pet
erson. F. o. Reddig. Casey Jones.
Correspondent to Motorman and
Conductor-W. +. Mcbride
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-10
REALTY CHANGES

Albert Z. McInnis and wife and
Archie McInnis and wife TO Nellie Oh
sen. Lot ;. McInnis Bros LIST add.
Rock Island. 81.
Moline. East Moline and WATERFOWL
Ry Co. 70 Susan p. Pierce. Lot >,
Campbell Park on Campbell island.
1925.
Kate Schneider and husband 10
William Teros. East Y lot 10, all lot
20. blk 1ss. East Moline. sl,4OO.
Roy p. Williams TO CaleD POrsen.
Lot ,. blk. 8, Forrest Hill End add
Moline. $3.50.
Marinus Horstkamp and wife TO
Frederick L. Sherman 10 Peter Kill
lard. Lot :, blk. 2. Sherman heights.
Moline. $500.
Adolph AIday 10 Joseph L. Haas.
West 20 #. lot s. blk. 2, Alday's 3rd
add. Moline 81.
John Murphy TO =. L. Driver. One
third undivided interest ne sel4.
sec. 10. 40 acres; ntz, 81. sec. Il.
so acres. and e1a. swH. swh. sec. Il.
90 acres: swi4. swi4. all in township
I6-5w. $1,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-10
fine FOR RHEUMATISM!
Musterolc Loosens up Those Stiff
Joints-Drives Out Pain

You'll know why thousands use MUS
TEROLE once you experience the glad
relief II gives.
Get a Jar at once from the nearest
drug store. Il is a clean, white ONT
rnent made with the oil of mustard. Bet
ter than mustard plaster and does not
blister. Brings ease and comfort while
II IS being rubbed onl
MUSTEROLE IS recommended by
doctors and nurses. Millions of jars are
used annually for Bronchitis, Group,
Stiff Neck, Asthma, Neuralgia. Conges-
ton, Pleurisy. Rheumatism. Lumbago.
Pains and Aches of the Back or Joints,
Sprains. Sore Muscles. Bruises, Chill
biains, Frosted Fee, Colds of the Chest
(it often prevents Pneumonia).
AT your druggists, in Z5c and SOC jars.
and special large hospital size for $50.
Be sure you get the genuine MUS
TEROLE. Refuse innitations-get what
you ask for. The MusterOle Company.
Cleveland. Ohio.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-10
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.

The Ben Greet PLAYERS. composed
Of nine men and five women. who are
famous for their excellent presenta-
lions Of Shakespelre's plays without
the usual scenery, Just as plays we're
presented in his time. viii appear at
the high school auditorium Dec. p
when they will present Shakespeare .
Twelfth Night" On the nigh: be
fore. Dec. Il. they are booked al tn,
Burtis theatre I'm Davenport. They
have been secured az a great expense
by the local high school authorities.
but on account Of the large attend
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-10
SILVIS

The regular meeting OF the Royal
Neighbors of Silvis took place Thurs
day evening at the Masonic hall.
Friday evening at the SIvis Memo
rial Methodist church the young peo-
pie entertained those who recently
united with the church The boys
furnished popcorn peppers ana the
girls popcorn, which they popped on
the gas stove in the basement Next
Friday they viii meet again
Friday afternoon the Woman's club
of Silvis had a business meeting in
the town hall. 1t was the occasion of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-10
their regular monthly meeting and

their regular monthly meeting and
they made plans of work for the com
ing year.
Mrs. G.. Smith arrived home last
week from a visit with relatives at
Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
George Pike, who spent part of las
week at the home of his parents here
returned to the state university at
Champaign to resume his studies.
Wednesday afternoon the members
and friends of the Friendship Neigh
borhood club met at the home of Mrs.
Mary Phelpson, Sixth street. 1t was
also the occasion of a surprise party
in honor of her daughter, Mrs. James
Rasmussen, who has just returned
home from an extended visit in Iowa
An elaborate supper was served from
the wefl filed baskets the guests
brought with them and the guest of
honor received some pretty gifts as
Yellow and white chrysanthemums
formed the decorations.
Tuesday afternoon in the Masonic
hall the Royal Neighbors had a special
meeting. One new member was taken
into the lodge. Later lunch was pre-
ceded by some time spent in general
sociability.
Richard Nicer was paid a visit by
his mother of Rock Island.
William F. Crist and family have
arrived home from visit in Indiana
Friday evening at the Mckinley
school house the Parent Teachers as
sociatiOn had very interesting meet
ing which was well attended by the
parents. After unique program re-
freshments were served.
The B. y. p. L. will have a meeting
at the church Sunday evening.
Mrs. Covalt has recovered from a
recent illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. A. Jones and chill
dren spent Sunday at the home of S.
a. Warren at East Moline.
Frank Bull was successfully oper-
ated on for appendicitis at the Moline
city hospital at 3 o'clock Friday after
noon. His many friends in the vicin-
ity hope for his speady recovery
The Suvis Shops Glee Club which
gave the home talent play The Chap
erone of CampbelIs Island" in Moline
last month and which appeared so
successfully will repeat the play in
Geneseo Friday evening, December
18th. One new character will appear
in the person of Miss Marie Walsh
who will take the part made vacant
by the resignation of Mrs. Wade HUI
cite. 1t is expected quite large mum
Der from Silvis Will attend.
The b. Y. p. u. met at the church
evening.
The rite of baptism was administ-
cred at the Methodist church in the
and at the Baptist church in
The evening.
Stewart Bull of Ladora, Iowa is Wis !
ting relatives here
Last Tuesday Mrs. Simmons en- |
ertained the Cottage Prayer circle at
ler home on Fifth street
The members and friends of the /
Baptist Ladies Aid society will meet /
" Wednesday afternoon at the home of ]
Mrs. Oscar johnson.
Christmas exercises are being plan /
led al both churches. The exercises |
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-10

week, when the college and seminary
clash decide the championship.
In the first game the college won
over the academy with ease, although
little team work was displayed on
either side. The college started of
with a rush, but the academy soon put
an end TO their scoring.
Summary-Field baskets-Berg. A.;
Anderson. ,; Swedberg. ,: SamuelsOn,
2; Valentine, c. w. Anderson. Hult-
krans. Poison. Free throws-Bers, 3
out of :: Z. Anderson. out of Z. Ref
eree-Will RObb. Time of halyes-20
and Is minutes.
Larson a Star.
For while during the second game
the commercials and seminarians
were nip and tuck, the commercials
leading for a time. In the second half.
however, the SENS had things pretty
much their own way. Tillberg, Eng
strand and Larson taking turns toss
ing in the ball. The team work of the
SENS was a feature. Larson was cas-
ily the star of the evening.
Summary-Field baskets-TillberG.
II: Larson. 6: Danielson. ,; Eng
strand. (; +. Anderson, ,; Nelson.
Duncan. Free throws-Danielson :
out of s; Engstrand. , out of 4; Lar
son. ! out of ?. Time OF halves-2O
and Is minutes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-10
ARMY
WILL HELP POOR
To Give Baskets to the Needy
and Have Christmas Tree
at the Y. M. G. A.

Under the direction of Captain John
Hess, the Salvation Army Of Dave9
port is making active preparations to
assist the worthy poor of Rock Island
at Christmas time. large number
ofe well filled baskets will be distrib-
uted among needy families in the city.
Christmas kettles will soon be placei
by the Army men on Second avenue
and the cooperation of the public is
desired in this undertaking. Any
amount, no matter how small, will DO
some good.
The Salvation Army will also have
Christmas tree at the y. NJ. {. a. Tor
the poor children, as was the plan last
year. The event at the Y will De
held on the evening of Dec. % at
o'clock In 1913 this plan was de-
cided success, more than $50 childres
being entertained.
Captain Hess warns the puohc
against imposters. who are reported
to have made collections for the sal
walton Army without authority. Il IN
doubt when a solicitor calls Captain
Hess suggests that the Army head
quarters in Davenport, phone Daven-
Port 1855, be called.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-10
Basketball Tournament at Au-
gustana Is Beginning to
Get Exciting.
SEMINARY TEAM HAS WALK
Robert Poison Struck on Left Leg
During Contest and Blood
Vessel Is Broker.
BASKETBALL STANDING.

Last evening the second series OF
the inter-department games were
played at Augustana. the college team
winning over the Academy, 22-13. and
the Seminary over the Commercials.
1924. Robert Poison was struck on
the left leg in the former game.
and although he finished the contest.
II appeared later on in the evening
that blood vessel had heen broken,
and he was at once taken 20 St An
thongs hospital for an operation. This
morning he was reported as resting
easy
Finals on Thursday.
The final contest OF the tournament
will be held Friday evening Of tf>5
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-10

ais your feet
or what under
the sun you've
tried without
getting relief.
just use TIL"
"TIZ'' draws
out all the poi
sonous exuda-
tions which puff
up the feet;
"TIZ" is mag
ical; "TIZ" is
grand : "TIZ''
will cure your
foot troubles so
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-10
oeoroe w Henry is 30.

Today Is George W. Henry's birth
day. He has lived his four-score and
he doesn't look j. By a long shot Mr..
Henry has been a resident Of Rock
Island since 1888. His first work in
the county was in opening a coal mine
az Carbon Clin. He shipped the first
carload of coal into the state of Iowa
in 1873 Mr. Henry today Is as ac-
tive as many men of 80. lie expects
70 live TO be 100. Here's hoping that
he does
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-10

ance expected, the admission fee will
be small compared to what is usually
charged. If there is any surplus. il
will be divided among the various So
cieties of the high school, according
to Ellsworth F. Burch of the Athletic
association of the school, which is
back of this venture.
The inter-class basketball tourna-
ment of the local high school will be-
gin next Wednesday after school
when the senior boys will play the
Junior boys. while the sophomore
girl team will meet the freshmen five.
According 10 Coach II. \. Roe, two
contests will take place every We'd
nesday until the winners be deter
mined. Both boy and girl teams OF
the different classes have been prac-
ticing regularly and much rivalry is
already being displayed among the
Classmen
The two first teams of the school
are practicing every night, and much
form Is being displayed by the regu-
Srs. Butler is showing up very well
at center position, while Farmer"
Reeves, at forward, is a feature. Glea-
son, Rinck and James at guard, ana
Morris and Hinkley at forward, are
exhibiting mid-season form. Roe
states that the Islanders will have
championship five this season, and
he is greatly pleased by their showing
thus far.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-10

you'll never limp or draw up your race
in pain. Your shoes won't seem tlgnV
and your feet viii never, never hurt or
get sore, swollen or tired.
Get % cent box at any drug OF
department store, and get relief.
LARGER Rouse Pnarmacy.-iA0V'J
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-10
LICENSED TO WED
CITY CHAT
tAdvertisements.)

Buy a home of Reidy Bros.
For express, call William Trefz.
Tri-City Towel Supply company
Independent Express & Storage.
r. /. 9S1.
Wear a So (union made> hat Mems
Fashion Shop. Harper house block.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-10
Sarcastic.

He-Look at this Internal bill You
know | cant afford H. Now. I'm go
ing TO give you piece of my mind.
She-Are You quite sure YOU can al
ford that, papa. dear?-Lundon Opin-
ion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-10

It's Great for eaIky Bowels and Stom-
achs.
We want all people who have chron-
&c stomach trouble or constipation. no
matter of how long standing, 10 try
one dose Of Mayr's Wonderful Stom-
ach Remedy-one dose viii convince
you. This is the medicine so many Of
our local people have been taking with
surprising results. The most thorough
system cleanser We ever sold. Mayrs
Wonderful Stomach Remedy is now
scld here by all ruggists.-tAdv.j
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-10
"TI" FOR TIRED
SORE, ACHING FEET

An! what relief. No more tired feet
no more burning feet, swollen, bad smell
ing, sweaty feet. No more pain in eorns
callouses or bunions. No matter what
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-10

will take place at the Baptist church
Sunday evening, Dec. 20. Each room
at the Mckinley school Will also nave
a Christmas entertainment
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-10
Our Policy

Is very simple Buying and selling for cash only We
are in position undersell all competitors and we solicit
comparson Only quality merchandise IS sold and
all goods sold with an IRONCLAD GUARANTEE.
Your patronage will be appreciated
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-10

TTT IT ETEI
Evening star., 1914-12-20

dare poke my in anywhere with such stuff that
The children would in their wrath and set bear
trap for me, if try to palm off any such truck
that them, and if they caught Newell I'd look
like anemic White Hope after the thrty-seventh
round with a chocolate Hercules. And as for the
grown-ups, my Lord Man!-why, remember your dear
mothers delight when Christmas morning came back
in your childhood days and she found little bookmark
made of perforated cardboard embroidered and nged
with rainbow oss-and in secret-by your sickly little
SELF among her Christmas presents. Her eyes fairly
filled with tears of joy, and heard her say aterward
that she would rather have that funny little bit of oss
with all it meant to her. than the handsomest set of
sabes string of pearls that made for
Queen. But today! My Heavens! the weeping, and
waing, and gnashing of teeth if the Christmas table
doesn't pan out like jewelers. window, brica-brac
shop furrers display Your children of today and
your grown-ups well, aren't Irritable any more
They've lost the capacity be pleased: they aren't
Evening star., 1914-12-20

susceptible the kind of sensation that made the old
time Christmas thing fit for the poets best nspira
tion I've gone out of fashion I've become sort of
Victorian curio to be stuffed and put show at
bad taste exhibition for the delectaton of rreverent
cynics and the whole business has got counting
room basis that has fairly knocked me out!"
THE old man sighed hugging his misery, sumped down
in his chair, and gazed mournfuly into the fire;
and let him alone for few minutes-aone with his
grief while monkeyed with the slides and shades of my
newly devised panpictoria. l don't know
whether the reader is aware of it not, but 1 am
something of inventor; that is, invent all of
things for my amusement, but never patent any
thing. For long time have eased off the monotony
of my regular occupation by experiments looking toward
the perfection of the application of Xray principles to
the odfashioned obscura that used to take
such joy in in public PARKS and it only on the
day before Santa Caus's visit that had at last got
my apparatus developed to such point that it would
Evening star., 1914-12-20

ouettng to and fro, marching and countermarching,
whng, twirng in the pleasures of the light fantastic
toe latterly grown fantastic and less light than
But here in the soft green light of the conser
edge of plashing fountain the mother of the
children She played with the gems of diamond chain
that several times round her neck and shoulders
At her side of the hangers-on of society-a
sort of professional week-ender, handsome debonair
constituencies social sponge, living the picngs of
Crosus table, and fixed forever because his handsome
face and daringy careless ways had earned for him
certain privileges that were-wel social secrets
always negotiable. AS the panpictora flashed this
picture of the couple upon my table the man
leaned forward seized the lady by the hand, and-I
switched the thing off. There are some scenes better
not recorded. The point merely that with the
father the club and the mother in the conservatory
it was perhaps not surprising that the boy and girl
home with their governesses, and ackeys and buffers
first and second, eugencaly incapable of appre-
Evening star., 1914-12-20
By JOHN KENDRICK BANGS

throw picture of any of action, indoors or out
within radius of fifty miles of my den, upon the SMOOTH
white surface of canvas table.
Later on hope to give to the public account of
what strange things have that surface;
though shall never, for profit let the world into
the secret of my invention, since device that
trude upon the privacy of any individual, in any and
all circumstances despite any conceivable obstacle
the whm of the OPERATOR is too dangerous weapon of
espionage to intrust to those who might it for i'm
proper purposes For the present let it suffice say
that after manipulation of its slides, lenses shades
and what-not secured direct pictorial connection
with the interior of nursery in the home of prominent
fnancer dwelling about three miles from my head
quarters.
Il suppose this is the sort of thing you mean" said
l. when had the picture focused with cean-cut clarity
upon my table.
Santa Claus rose from his chair and coming to the
side of my nvas-covered table gazed long and