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The Washington herald., 1914-04-24
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATED.
SpauIdinE Council, Il. of C.. 0Ive
SuccessfuI Entertainment.

War was forgotten and peace reigned
supreme at the fifteenth anniversary ceIe-
bration of Spalding Council. Knights OF
Columbus. at Rauscher's last night
The affair was one OF the most sue
cessful in the history of the council Ad-
dresses were made by Grand knight
Francis ]. p. Cleary and Representative
Joseph \. Goulden, of New York. and
an entertainment program was partici-
pated in by Arthur B. Pierce, Louis
Thompson. George II. 'Connor. W. 8
Shelby. Marguerite Howard, and Dolan's
Orchestra
The Washington herald., 1914-04-24
LOCAL MENTION.

Sharer's New Store. 900 l4th st-Adv.
Lunch-IO0s Pm. Aye.-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-24
Temperatures I'm Other Cities.

Temperatures in other cities. together with IN.
smount Of rainfall for the twenty-four hours ended
at p N. yesterday. are Is follows:
The Washington herald., 1914-04-24

Philadelphia has s.5ss factories, en-
ploying SSS.-ls persons and paying
ss0o.933.65s in salaries and wages.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-24
SPREE ENDS IN SUICIDE.

1t was the first spree for Lewis F.
Mankin in thirty years. Early yesterday
The Washington herald., 1914-04-24

The will OF Thomas W. Wright. filed
yesterday. leaves the house at s16 Twen-
tleth street northwest. 10 his widow.
Ellen R.. for life. and after her death
to his children. The SONS, John r. and
James c.. also are given $50 cash each
and the remainder OF the cash goes to
the daughter. Edith E. Wright. Several
grandchildren also are given cash be-
quests. The household effects are divided
between the widow and daughter.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-24

An effort is being made in Germany Il
unity the forty systems of stenography
now made use of In that country
The Washington herald., 1914-04-24
In the District Courts.

Alleging that her husband beat and
chOked her, Mrs. Margaret Lucille Pettys
filed suit for a limited divorce from
Vernon Carpenter Pettys yesterday in the
District Supreme Court. The wife also
asks alimony and counsel fee. They
were married in 1876. and separated last
February when, the complainant alleges.
the defendant deserted her. E l. Gies
and NJ. c. O'Brien are the wife's attor-
neys.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-24

Austria has 74,257 miles of high
way. In 1910 the government expend-
ed $685. go on roadway maintenance.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-24

CONTINUED FROM PAGE THREE.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-24
Rotations with villa.

embargo on arms going into Mexico. in
cluding OF course. the northern border
| as we'll az Vera Cruz
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-30
STILL SEND CASH
To HELP COUNTRY
Local Greeks Continue to Con-
tribute for Relief of War
Victims.

Greeks in this vicinity are still
sending such of their savings as they
feel able to spare to relieve the suffer-
ing and restitution in their native
land which has resulted from the long
period of war. The money is collected
in voluntary offerings by Rev. So
phronios Karapipperias, the local
priest, who forwards the. cash
through the agency of the Atlantis,
the national Geek daily, published in
New York.
One of those who have been contri.
buting said today his native land is in
shocking state as a result Of the
series of wars which have involved it.
In contrast to the course of Bulgaria.
which is appealing to the world to
help it in its poverty, the Greeks are
asking help from only men and women
OF their own nationality who are living
in other lands
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-30
which Foot Wake Easter?

II you will take a pavement that is
clear. so that there Will be no inter
ference. and walk briskly in the cen
ter. you will find that before you have
gone fifty yards you have veered very
much TO one side. You must not make
any effort. of course. to keep in the
center. but IL you Will think OF some
thing and endeavor to walk naturally
you cannot keep a direct line. The ex-
PLANTATION OF this lies in the propensity
of one foot to walk faster than the
other. or one leg takes longer stride
than the other. causing one to walk
to one side. You can try an expert
ment in this way by placing two sticks
about eight feet apart. then stand OF
about sixty feet. blindfold yourself
and endeavor TO walk between them
You will find it almost impossible.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-30
GALESBURG ODD FELLOWS
TO SEE BUILDINGS HERE

Representatives of the two Odd Eel
low lodges at Galesburg will visit Mo
line and Rock Island the latter part
of next week to inspect the buildingE
erected by the other here. They have
decided to have a home of their ON n
at Galesburg and ideas for it are being
sought The visitors will be guests of
Swedish Olive lodge the evening of
Feb. Z, when work in all three degrees
will be put on in the presence of mem
bers OF the order from other lodges in
this --icinity.
Captain y. z. Munson has just re-
turned from Galesburg after an inspec-
ton of the canton there. He acted
under instructions from Major General
Joseph Fairhall OF Danville. and re-
ports the Galesburg canton in fine con-
dition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-30
LEADERS IN The
MOVE ARE COMING
Founder of Anti Saloon League
and Other Notab1es Speak
Here Feb. 5.

Leaders in the anti-saloon fight the
CT untry over are to speak at the mass
meeting staged at the Moline theatre
the evening of Thursday. Feb. 5. under
the auspices of the local organization.
One will be John c. woolley. candi-
date for president on the prohibition
ticket in 1900 and now a resident of
Chicago. He formerly prscticed law
at Paris. Ill. and has been engaged in
Iecturing since 1883.
Or. Howard II. Russell, founder of
the Anti-Saloon league. will be another
speaker. He comes from Mount Au-
burn. y. Y. but is former Davenport
man, having been educated in that
city. At the time he started the
league in 1898 he was filling a pulpit
in Ohio. Until 1902 he was superin-
tendant OF the organization and
since that year he has been chairman
of the executive committee OF the
An erican Anti-Saloon league and SUI
perintendent of the New York d.
vision.
F. S. Mcbride. superintendent OF the
Illinois Anti-Saloon league, will be the
other speaker. C. W. Wood, who has
charge OF the fight in this city for the
coming campaign, will preside.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-30
Boosting a Stock.

Stocks are valuable in keeping with
the demand for theni.' said a Wall
street man. land the demand is often
created by queer methods. a few years
ago man who is well known in the
street was overloaded with certain
stock. He told his wife there was
money in 1t and that 1t would soon
have a big rise. Next day the good
woman gave the tip to the woman who
came daily TO massage her. The latter
had many wealthy clients, to whom
she gave the get-rich-quick tip. The
stock became popular. the man sold
out. and the masseuse who set the bah
in motion never knew why she receiv-
ed a present OF extraordinary value at
Christmas time from her client"
From which oneT'
why. from the one who said 1t was
a good thing CT course. The others
probably discharged her."-New York
Tribune.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-30
REAL ESTATE LEASES.
Origin of the Custom of Making Rent
ais For 90 or se9 Years.


Whence originated the use of the
odd term in leases, 80 or 999 years?
In other days lessees and mortgages
I'm possession of real estate for 100 or
1000 years demised the same at an an
nual rental. retaining a reversion for
the last year of the original term. The
object of this proceeding was to be
found in the unwillingness of the I'M
der tenant to become bound to the per-
Torrance of the covenant contained in
the original grant and also in the i'm
portance TO the lessor of reversionary
interest. without which. under the old
English practice, he could not recover
his rent by distraint.
Sometimes this reSersion was for
only three days or even for only one
day. but usually in long terms the last
year was retained. Out of this came
the popular notion that the law pro-
vided this distraint, and hence leases
We're made for 90 or 900 years. when
there was no reason whatever for any
such odd period of time.
In England there was. in special
cases a restraint on corporations or
ecclesiastical persons prohibiting the
demise of lands belonging to them to
the impoverishment of their successors
for a, term beyond 100 years and such
leases were accordingly made for 90
years.-Harper's Weekly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-30
WOMEN TOLD HOW
BALLOT IS USED
L. M. Magill Speaks on Fran.
chise Law at a Meeting of
the SilviJ Club.

L. NJ. Magill of Moline was the chief
speaker this afternoon at the meeting
of the Silvis Woman's club at the
Methodist church in that village. He
explained the law governing the reg
istration of women as a requirement
preliminary to voting, and gave other
information Of use to the members in
connection with their first participa-
ton in a general election. Mrs. ]. r.
Kimball of Rock Island gave a paper
on the work of the Illinois State Fed
Grafton of Woman's Clubs. Mrs. Kim
ball was a delegate at the last meeting
of the state organization. The Slivis
club has applied for membership.
other numbers on the program in
Guided a piano solo by Mrs. L. M.
Thompson and a violin solo by Mrs.
Lester, accompanied by Miss Mary
Shepard.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-30
C. NJ. G.ENDORSES
100000 BOND
Central Association Represen-
tatives to Confer With
Committee.

Phil Mitchell, president of the Rock
Islani Co,hty Highway Improvement
association at the MONDAY luncheon of
the Create Moline Committee today
suggested the plan of submitting to the
people at the next general election, the
proposition for s1,000.0O0 bond issue
to be used for the Improvement of
roads in this county. The scheme re-
ceived the unanimous endorsement of
the committee. as il did when present
ed before the Rock Island club yester-
day. Mr.. Mitchell gave his reasons
for promoting the plan and succeeded
in convincing his hearers that it would
be the best thing that has ever been
proposed along similar lines.
NJ. Z. Justice, president of the Cent
raj association, A. F. Lawrence of Mus
catine and Belden Hill of Cedar Rap
ids, constituting the location commit
tee will be in Moline tomorrow to con-
fer with a committee from the
G. NJ. c. regarding the ques-
ton of Moline being represented in the
circuit. The committee is composed
of c. II. Kerns, L. r. Blackman and
Robert Rank.
II. A. Gripp, chairman of the COM
mittee in charge of the railway service
reported that on next
Monday, John II. Huntoon, superin-
tendent of the Tri-City Railway COM
pany. would come here TO meet per- /
sons interested in the project of ex-
tending the system.
o. F. Anderson. head of the commit |
ZEE to promulgate the plan for a county !
to replace the board of
supervisors and thus do away with |
township government. stated that the |
from the Rock Island club /
and the Moline Commercial club had |
been named and that a joint meeting 1
would be held in the near future
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-30

There is nothing more satisfactory.
especially at this time of the year and
a little later. than a plain dress of
serge. ratine or other dark. durable
Usteriai- BY way of trimming. a bit
of contrasting material. few colored
buttons or a frili of net OF chiffon is
all that is needed.
In No. 1928 a dull blue hard finish
serge is smartly relieved by trimming
bands of dark green cotton duvetyn.
This cotton duvetyn is a velvety look
ing fabric. somewhat higher priced
than most cottons. but rich appearing.
and one gets the impression that IT viii
wear very well.
To copy this dress in size IS It re-
quires 5h yards of SO inch serge or
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-30
TEACHERS OF DIVISION
NO. 3 TO MEET AT SILVIS

Miss Lou Harris, county superin-
tendent of schools, will conduct a
round table discussion at the meeting
of the teachers of division No. at
Silvis Saturday. Miss Frances Beck
er viii be chairman of the meeting.
The program for the meeting is as
follows:
Geography.
Chapters Q and 10-AIiss Ruth Lowe.
Chapters II, IL and 13-Miss Lulu
Mickey.
Chapters II, 10 an d16-SIiss Adelia
Leonard.
Chapters IT and 1s-AIiss Mary
Ryan.
eadinG-Second grade.
Song. in costume-Second grade.
Rural Economics, Chapter 3.
Parts 1 and Justin Washburn.
Part 3-Miss Anna May Daxson.
Parts and Sd. B. Hoffman.
THE Man Without a Country"
Reading-Fourth grade.
Folk song and dance-Fourth grade
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-30
STOCK UP AND RESUME
BUSINESS AFTER FIRE

Lundholm Ss Thorngren. whose stock
was damaged in the fire in the Eagles
building last Sunday morning. reopened
for business today. They have Install
ed new billiard tables to replace the
ones ruined and have added some new
stock which will be handled while the
old is being closed out. II has not yet
been decided whether the bowling al
leys. which were completely destroyed.
shall be rebuilt
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-30
Hyderabad.

The state OF Hyderabad. located
about midway between Madras and
Bombay. I'm the south central part or
India. with n population about equal
TO that OF New York and Massachu-
sets combined and with an area OF
SECS square miles Dust about the
same area as Kansasl is. generally
speaking. the most important native
state In India in population. wealth
and potential resources. IL has many
wild creatures. including tigers. and
Isopards in abundance and occasionally
bison and elephants. There are also
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-30
OLD TIME PORTRAITS.
Does There Exist Reliable Paistins
of the Poet Burns?

Does There Exist Reliable Paistin3
of the Poet Burns?
Was this the face that launched thou
sand ships
And burnt the topless towers OF Ilium?
asks Marlowe, writing of the vision of
golden Helen. A similar question has
been asked In regard to the diverging
portraits of Mary Stuart. Was this
the face that turned so many heads
some $50 years ago? The queen of
Scots was assuredly bewitching. Knox
admits 1t; knollys asserts it; Ruthven
lost his heart to her in Lochleven cas-
tie; whoever saw her desired her. Yet
not one OF Mary's portraits represents
her as beautiful. Romney has suffi-
GENTLY explained the fascination of
Lady Hamilton for Nelson. But Mary
Stuart's charm remains unexplained
by her portraits.
And what about Burns? The point
wish to make Is that old portrait paint
ers are not to be depended on for strict
fidelity to their originals. The mere
fact that they differ so much in their
representations OF the same subject is
enough to prove it In regard TO
Burns, the question bears a twofold
aspect. Not only do the portraits of
the poet disagree with one another.
but even that which by its frequent
reproduction has tacitly been accept
ed as the truest representation cannot
have been exactly like him when 1t was
done. l refer, of course. to the famil-
lar Nasmyth head and bust, painted in
1877, when Burns was carrying all be-
fore him on his first visit to Edin-
burgh.-J. Cuthbert MADDEN in Scrib-
nar,o
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-30
w.,eomes a Whistle.

''It may be ag'in tn statoots. s'A
big Barney" O'Toole as he ioieu :"
the assembly room OF police stauon
but whin I'm pouudin' tn paseins1'
after midnight there's nothin ! 20.
better 10 hear ont + la-ad 'nah
good healthy whistle. A ia-ad "Das,
pipin' tune about his love OF ~
Blue Ridge mountns o Virginia IL p
dom mp ( amy diyiltry. Win esv,,
has souierlin' on his mind he am -
vertisin' himself so We can loosen
grip on tn locust when ye hears !.
la-ad wit tn whistle he's yer IN Du
New York Tribune.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-30
EAST MOLINE WRESTLING
FANS TO SEE A PROGRAM

East Moline will have wrestling
program at Northwest hall Saturday
night when Gus Stamos of that city
and Gust Faust of Moline will head the
bill with a finish bout. Gully Erick-
son and Albert Francis will be two of
the other contestants and Aleck Bean
will appear in one of the preliminaries.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-30
Exclusive to the Last.

Al instance of exclusiveness main
tanned under difficulties is reported
from the ladies' cabin of an Atlantic
liner. All were sick except one lady
and a cat. which wandered uneasily
about. The lady ventured to stroke
the cat. remarking. Poor pussy" The
cat was inclined to respond and elevat-
ed its tail in token OF good will. when
from a Deighboring berth came in
choking tones the words. Excuse me-
.,,c. a. nrivsts ratr'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-30
FIFTEEN TRYING TO GET
ON THE DEBATING TEAM

There are now about Is men in the
debating contest at the high school
to determine who shall represent the
school in the final Big Eight contests
TO be held March 20. The first elimi-
nation trial will take place next Mon
day evening. when each contestant
will be expected TO speak for 10 min
utes on one side or the other of the
proposed question. Six will be selected
from the squad TO represent Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-30

other fabric. Serge may be purchase
in good quality from rs cents to $50
a yard
In 1858 silk poplin makes Up very eff
fectively. charmingly relieved by high
Medici collar OF white organdy. Ths
color is an olive green bordering on me
yellow. A feature of this frock Is ths
collar; the wired Medici effect %
back extends into broad. softly drap-
ed fichu in front. which is graceful and
becoming.
This design may be copied in size y
with AZ yards of 80 inch material.
Silk poplin may be purchased from -
cents up.
No. REISSUES "a TO AZ.
No. 765S-sizes 81 to ~.
Each pattern IS cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-30
TRIBUTE PAID TO
BURNS BY SCOTS
Hundred from Three Cities AMI
Vicinity Celebrate Birthday
of the Bard.
SPEAKERS LAUD HIS WORK
Songs. Reeitstions, Banquet and Dane
ing Included in Program, at the
Industrial Hall.

Scots OF the three cities and sur
rounding towns to the number of loo
took part in the celebration OF the
18th anniversary OF tie birth OF Rob
ert Burns held at the Moline Indus
trial hall last evening. The largest
visiting delegation came from Mather-
Vile. where there are many Scotch
Americans. As a result OF the meeting
Il Is likely that Californian club will
be formed here. There is one in Dav-
export, but it is said a large portion OF
the members trace their ancestry to
other countries than Scotland.
II has been long since there has been
a general gathering of Scots here and
this meeting was greatly enjoyed. 1t
opened at o'clock with J. Sutherland
OF Davenport presiding. Mr.. Suther-
land gave a brief eulogy on the great
Scotch poet and introduced l.. NJ. Ma
gill OF Moline who spoke at some
length in appreciation OF the famous
bard. Burns, he said. stands next to
Shakespeare as the greatest poet OF
all time and his popularity is greater
than that of the Englishman because
thousands annually visit his tomb.
where only hundreds go to Stratford-
on-Avon-
Give National Songs.
Scotch songs and recitations then
followed. those taking part in the pro-
gram being Mrs Thomas McKearnie.
John Hold and r. Dorward of Moline;
J. Sutherland. T. VI. Small and l.. Kolls
of Davenport and Sam waldron of
Matherville.
From 10 to II a banquet was served.
finana haddie, the favorite Scotch
FISH. having a leading place on the
menu. Other national dishes were
prominent. also. From IL o'clock till
3 there was dancing. music being fur
nished by an orchestra from Daven-
port made up OF Scotch musicians.
The committee which arranged for |
the celebration was composed OF Mr.. !
and Mrs. Charles Morrison of Moline. !
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Kerr OF Rock Is /
land and Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. Ogg of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-30
Dismiss Bio Suit

Notice has been received by the de-
PENDANTS that the suit for $4,000, filed
some time ago by the Swanson broth
ers of Moline against DIR. \. II. Arp
and J. F. Rose. former coroner. has
been dismissed Cause for action was
alleged to have grown out of a post
norton examination made by the de-
PENDANTS on the body of the brother Of
the plaintiffs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-30
HEARING FOR DIRECTORS
East Moline Paving Project Up at
Meeting Monday.

Monday morning at $3.50 the East
Moline board of local improvements
will hold hearing for property own
ers Directing to the paving of Ninth
and Tenth streets and Factory avenue,
each for distance of block. The es-
timated cost is $4,000. II the objec-
tons are not of serious nature the
council will be asked to Immediately
adopt an ordinance for the improve
ment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-30
NOT "TIcKLED PINK" OVER
RETURN TO FIRE WHISTLE

Resumption Of the use OF the fire
whistle will not please officers OF the
Central Union Telephone company.
who say that the moment the whistle
sounds hundreds OF lights flash ON the
switchboard. half the subscribers in
stanily taking down their receivers TO
ask where the fire is located. For FIVE
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-30
HIGHEST SCORE OF YEAR
IN A BASKETBALL GAME

Piling up a big score. the Pillow City
basketball team thoroughly trounced
the East End five last evening at the
Mckinley school gymnasium. The
score was 100 to 81. Widerquist. play
ing center for the victors, scored Il
OF the points. The score is the largest
made by any team locally this season.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-30
Fire Loss $1,000.

Insurance adjusters have decided
the sum of $500 will cover the dam
age 10 the bowling alleys. billiard par
lors and the cigar stand at the Eagles
home caused by fire last Sunday morn
ing. A check for this amount will &C
cordingly be paid to the lessees.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-30

from Greece. The Stasenos-Cuiels
wedding will take place at the home
Of the groom at Fifteenth avenue and
Eighth street at 10 o'clock In the
morning. y large number OF the
Greek residents OF the city have been
invited 10 attend the two ceremonies.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-30
Respond to an Alarm.

Burning out of chimney at the
home of Robert Quick, 1884 Twenty
fourth avenue. resulted in an alarm
icing turned in this morning at 6:25.
There was no damage.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-30
PORT BYRON PASTOR QUITS
Rev. J. c. Stoddard Leaves to Take
Place at Atkinson.

Rev. ]. c. StOddard, pastor OF the
Port Byron Congregational church, has
resigned 70 assume charge of the
church at Atkinson. His successor
has not been selected.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-30
He Still Had 1t.

"Look here. you Swindler" roared
the owner of the suburban property TO
the real estate man when you sold
me this house. didn't yon say that ir
three months I wouldn't part With u
for S10.O0o:"
Certainly said the real estate
dealer calmly. and you haven't. have
you?"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-30
INVITE MANY TO WEDDINGS

5rlocS IN ceremonies came Recently
from Geneseo.
Big preparations are being made for
two weddings in East Moline Sunday.
FEB. s. The principals are George
Stssenos and Tasia Cutels and An
drew Treantos anI Athunasea Ka-
pcrite- In both cases the grooms have
been here for years. Mr.. StasenOs be-
in now engaged in conducting a groc-
cry store on Fifteenth avenue. while
the brides came here but recently
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-30

All the news all the time The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-30

Wild hogs. antelope. hyenas, wolves.
iackals and bears.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-30
MOLINE'S SECTION OF THE ARGUS
sNevsHu hRox HHmdS City

minutes after general fire alarms 1t is
impossible to maintain the regular SER
vice