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The Monte Vista journal., 1914-09-26

Miss Eva James. The home was
prettily decorated with cut flowers,
potted plants and autumn leaves.
The afternoon was spent in guess
ing contests, races" and other
amusements. A dainty luncheon
was served to the following guests
Mesdames Wyland, Wstzler, Hart,
Klingla, Lindenmeyer, James, Wright,
Holdeman, Eagan, Ginders, Pridmore,
Reed, Wheeler, Meadows and Miss Rose
Mackey.
Mrs, VIM. s. Miles WAS very
pleasantly surprised on her birth
day Monday afternoon. After a
bounteous 5 o'clock dinner all left
wishing Mrs, Miles many more
anniversary days of this kind.
Those present:
Mesdames F. Goad, C. f. Hart, Prid-
more, Popejoy, G. Robb, Farnsworth,
Tearhorse and Bahr; John and Virginia
Miles.
The Monte Vista journal., 1914-09-26
HIGH SCHOOL RECEPTION

Last Friday evening the old
members of the high school gave a
reception in honor of the new
members. The assembly room was
tastefully decorated. Pennants of
various colleges and the pennants
of the local school societies adorned
the walls and bouquets of flowers
were in every available position.
The following program WAS given
Welcome Address Charles Baird
Response Mr.. +. p Hunt
Clarionet Solo Norman Chapman
Vocal Duet -. Hazel Trapp Faye Mingus
Piano Solo Irene Sims
Reading . Jennie Corlett
Ethel Robb, Berenice Hawkins
Refreshments of pineapple sher
bet and cake were served and games
were enjoyed. High scoool stu
dents and teachers were brought
together in social way and learned
to know each other better. A
number OF guests we're present.
The Monte Vista journal., 1914-09-26

Mr.. and Mrs, Ward barley and
children, from the Terrace district
spent Monday in Monte Vista, tax
ing dinner with Mr.. and Mrs. w.
Il. White.
The Monte Vista journal., 1914-09-26

We are glad to announce that
we have accepted the agency for
the Palmer perfume line and will
be able to supply those products
to you from now on. Rose leaves
perfume, toilet water, etc. The
famous line. Fuller Drug Co.
There is only one Peerless coal.
Get it from Akers.
The Monte Vista journal., 1914-09-26
No. 1928.
REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF

The First National Bank, at Monte Vista. in
the State of Colorado, at the close OF ofbusiness.
Sept. 18th, 1914.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-19
BIBLE TRUTHS IN
MOVING PICTURES
Much Public Interest Being
Awakened by Drama of
Creation at Family.

The photo-drama of Creation being
shown at the Family theatre is an eX-
cellent presentation ca Biblical truth.
as well as secular history. With ref.
ere1ce to it's presentation of secular
history, or from the time of Christ
until today, there are many views well
known to all students of history, and
which have a bearing on the history
OF eccliasticism. Part four being
shown today and tomorrow at and s
p. m. depicts this period of the worlds
history. period of intense interest TO
those who have read the history of the
church, and for those who have not
had the opportunity or inclination to
receive historical instruction. the mo-
ton pictures and slides OF the photo
drama comprise an education in one
short session OF two hours.
A view OF the gorgeous coliseum at
Rome, drawn by a celebrated artist,
the Original OF which has been de-
stroyed, is shown on the screen, and
depicts the time of the persecution of
the Christians by the Roman Emperor
Nero and others. The spirit which
these martyrs have shown by giving
their lives rather than to give up the
sacred principles Of truth, IS most
touching. and is the same spirit OF the
whom they served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-19
OPEN VERDICT is
BY JURY
Evidence of Witnesses Conflicts
Regarding Davenport Au-
tomobile Accident.

An inquest was held last evening at
S o'clock over the remains of 5-year-old
John Brownlee, son of j. L. Brownlee.
cashier of the Bettendorf Savings
bank, who was killed by an automobile
driven by DR.. Vollstedt, Thursday
night on Main street, between Second
and Third, Davenport. Coroner Ru-
dolph conducted the inquest, which
was held at the Office of Phil Daum.
After hearing about 10 witnesses the
jury returned an open verdict.
The evidence of the majority of the
witnesses was not clear. Some claim
ed the doctors car was going only
six miles an hour, while others
thought the auto was going at least
Is miles an hour at the time of the &C
cident DR. VolIstedtS stated that he
stopped on Second street, and was
moving in low gear at the time and that
1t was impossible for the car to go Is
miles an hour in low gear. DR.. Voll-
stedts testimony in regard to stopping
on Second street just before turning
up main. was substantiated by one of
the other witnesses.
The father of the unfortunate lad
was on the stand and he testified that
the doctors auto was going at least
Is miles an hour.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-19
MODELS DISPLAY
LATEST FASHIONS

One of the most charming openings
OF the tri-city style season was held
at the Young & McCombs store yes
terday afternoon at >: 80.
An innovation was presented in the
idea of having the several models APP
pear masked This mysterious ele-
ment created great deal of interest
ing comment and proved popular with
the 500 or more tri-city society wom-
en- who had come TO the store for the
exhibition.
Not only were suits, coats, wraps
and party frocks shown by the models.
but also hats and such dress acces-
series as the latest Parisienne bits of
Jewelry. party boxes, etc, and the
newest fads in leather bags for street
usage.
The shoes worn by the models were
all chosen with particular care from
the shoe department, so that with
each change of costume appeared the
proper footwear.
The store was artistically decorated
for the occasion in festoons of autumn
foliage. while tastefully placed tables
about the ready-to-wear and millinery
sections held beautiful vases filled
with American Beauty roses.
The display lasted nearly two hours
and it's success was evident when re-
quests were made by many of those
present that certain evening gowns
be shown again by the masked models.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-19
FRESHIES FEAST
At WATCH TOWER
Augustana Sophs, Unaware of
Coup, Say Rules Were
Broken.

While the two leading literary so
cieties of Augustana were in session
last evening, and the sophomores were
listening to we'll prepared speeches
and beautiful music, the members OF
the freshman class stole away to the
Watch Tower for a spread. Their
plans worked out even better than
they had anticipated, and no one offer
ed TO interfere with their feast.
This morning the freshmen are Jubi-
liant over the success of the affair. al
though the sophomores are loath to
concede the first year men a victory.
since they hold that the unwritten law
prohibits class affairs on Friday or Sat
urday evenings. Last year an unwrit-
ten agreement was made between the
lower classmen eliminating all class
affairs during the week end. The
sophomores maintain that they would
have frustrated the plans of last even
ing but for the aforementioned ruling.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-19
LAY CORNERSTONE
FOR EAGLES HOME
Ceremonies for New Building
Will Take Place Tomor-
row Afternoon.
JUDGE OLSON TO BE HEARD
Grand Worthy Secretary, j. s. Parry,
Will Give Principal Address
Open TO the Public.

Ceremonies will be held tomorrow
afternoon marking the laying OF the
cornerstone for the handsome new
Eagles lodge building, now in course
of construction at the corner OF Twen-
ty-first street and Fourth avenue. The
home when completed, will cost in the
neighborhood Of 100000 and viii be
one of the most attractive in this
vicinity.
w. c. Maucker Will be the master
of ceremonies and John G. Barry.
grand worthy secretary, of Kansas
City. will be present TO give the prin-
Opal address. Ex-Mayor Andrew Oh
son of Moline is also scheduled TO
speak Bleuer's band has been en-
gagged for the occasion and musical
program will be rendered in connec-
ton with the program. The public
has been invited to attend. The pro-
gram VIII commence at 2 o'clock
The home is to be three stories in
height and constructed OF brick. The
first floor will be used for business
purposes. the second story for club
rooms and the third story for hall and
lodge purposes. The interior finish
and furnishings will be OF the latest
type and the Eagles of this city may
well be proud of the handsome monu-
ment to their efforts.
The Program.
The program for tomorrow follows:
Master of ceremonies-W. c.
MauCker.
election-Bleuer' band.
Prayer-Rev. F. ]. Rolf.
Song-Olive Male chorus of Moline.
Address-Judge Andrew Olson OF
Moline.
election-Bleuer's band
Laying of cornerstone.
Address-Grand Worthy Secretary
John S. Parry of Kansas City.
Song-Olive Male chorus.
Selection-Bleuers band.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-19
PERSONAL POINTS

Hon. z. w. Hurst and Mrs. Hurst
have returned from their summer so
journ at the seashore.
Bernard Ingram leaves tomorrow
night for Northwestern University at
Evanston where he enters on his sec,
ond year.
The Misses Grace and Florence III
lemeyer. 1907 Nineteenth street, have
returned from a months visit at Au-
rora and Chicago.
Mrs. Gus Blank of walcott. Iowa.
arrived in the city this morning TO
spend the day at the home of her sis
ter-inlaw. Mrs. John Schwack. 1854
Fifth avenue.
Fred Burt, assistant head clerk of
the Modern Woodmen Of America. has
gone to PittsheId. Wis. where he will
spend the next week on a business mis-
sion.
Miss Eleanore Scott, 1917 Eleventh
avenue. who has been visiting at Nash
vile, Tenn, and recuperating in the
mountains OF the south during the
summer. returned home today.
Miss Amy Henderson departed last
evening for Dallas, Tex. where she
will take up her duties as Instructor
in a kindergarten. Miss Henderson
spent the last few months as guest
OF her brother, John Henderson, 1914
Twentieth street.
Mrs. y. Elmstedt, OF Lansing, Mich,
who was called here by the illness and
death OF her father, the late II. c.
Harris. departed this morning for her
home. She was accompanied 10 Ian
sing by her niece, Miss Beulah Z.
Harris. who next week enters the NJ.
c. A. college as freshman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-19
TO
ARRIVE THURSDAY

Theodore Roosevelt, former presi-
dent Of the United States, will arrive
in Rock Island on a special car at
tached to the Burlington passenger
train. which will arrive I'm Rock island
about $50 next Thursday morning.
He will come from Des Moines.
whether or not the big Moose" will
make a speech in this city is not
known, but he will be here for three
hours. leaving later in the morning
for Aledo and Galesburg. over the
Rock Island Southern.
The local committee will attempt to
secure an address from the former
president. but does not promise that
he Will respond. He will hold a recep-
ton in one OF the hostelries here, at
any rate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-19
JUDGE SENDS TWO
BOYS TO SCHOOL

William Leroy Collins. aged Ii, and
Ralph Collins, aged Is. sons OF L. q.
Collins, Moline, were this morning In
county court declared delinquent by
Judge %. =. Bell and ordered TO 81.
Charles Edward Thielke, East Mo
line. was released on probation and
Mrs. Rose Salisbury was named guard
ian. The lad is 10 remain at the home
Of his grandmother. Mrs. 81. A. Swan
son.
These three lads, together with Art
Whitsell. Moline. were implicated In
the recent burglary OF tho Abraham
Candy company. Whitsell and the two
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-19
HEAVY WORK FOR
TERM EXPECTED
Much Legal Business Is Await
ing Disposition in the
Circuit Court.

An unusually large amount of busI-
ness is scheduled TO be transacted at
the September term OF circuit court
which is to open Monday afternoon at
: O'Clock. Judge Robert w. Olmsted
Will be on the bench.
The grand jury. which is to meet at
the same time. will have several i'm
poTtant cases brought to its attention.
Among the men bound over are Orlie
Gordon. Harry Mccoy and Ben Hamil-
ton, who are held In connection with
the murder OF the late John D. Schoes-
sci and Brooks Johnson, colored. and
Henry Sanford. charged with attempt
ing to burglarize the safe Of the Peo-
Pies Power company IN this city.
The members OF the grand jury are:
Cordova-w. E. Heaney.
Coe-C. 7. Golden.
Canoe Creek-H. Fl. Palmer,
Zuma-Ambrose Searle.
Port Byron-F. B. Shelton.
MISREPRESENTATION Filbert. Sr.
South Noline-Charles A Larson.
Moline-H. H. Kuehl. Frank b.
Walker. George Z. Swans
Rock Island. r. Brooks. Valen-
tine Mold, R. a Cox. James Knisley.
South Rock Island-Thomas Daugh-
erty.
Black Hawk-William Kale
Coal Valley-John McGimpsey.
Rural-H. T. Sayers.
BOwling-Samuel Mof1tt
dgington-Robert McIntire.
Andalusle-D. l.. Parmenter
Buffalo Prairie-Valentine Vetter.
Drury-PhiIlip Nussbaum.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-19

iheir snahelike heads together to &C
eomplish the destruction OF their
kinsly and loyal subjects.
VIII Pay Dividends.
SO for the practical person that
wants to get his moneys worth out
OF everything. the Christmas shin of.
fers the biggest dividend paying prop
osition of all time. America Is given
It's opportunity. May IL arise TO f. as
one man and send the children's
Christmas ship as the entering wedge
to n campaign of universal peace.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-19
RECENT PRIMARY
COST S4,288.75

Every vote that was cast for sheriff
at the recent primary cost the county
CO.. cents. according to figures given
cut today by County Clerk II. B. Hub
bard. The total expense for the elect
ton was S4,2SS.75. and the total vote
cast for sheriff. in all parties, was
G,731.
The expense was divided as follows:
Ballots, $7G3.50.
Supplies, $G5O25.
Clerks and judges salaries, S2,225.10.
Polling places. $430.
Posting notices, SEQ.
Advertising color of ballots, SIS.
Miscellaneous, S76.40.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-19
GIVE CONCERT MONDAY
IF THE WEATHER PERMITS

The first of the Rosenfield memorial
band concerts to be held this season
in the business section of the city
will take place Monday evening, pro-
viding st doesn't rain" The concert
has been postponed twice, owing TO
adverse weather conditions. 1t is an
nounced that Hugo Toll of Davenport
Will appear with Bleuer's band on this
occasion. Mr.. Toll Is a cornet soloist,
and he will render Shuberts's "Seren-
ade" as a special attraction
The following program will be car
ried out:
March-"Our High School, Ernst Otto
"Humoresque .......... Dvorak
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-19

Collins were bound over to the grand
jury. On account of the age OF the
Collins boys. it was thought best to
send them to st. Charles. Whitsell
will have to stand trial, and it is pos
sible he will go 10 Pontiac reformatory.
Judge Bell allowed this morning the
first application which has been made
by a colored person for a mothers
pension. Mrs. Grace Harper, 2G15
Fifth avenue, was allowed $50 a month.
She has six children, ranging in age
from / years to months. The father
is dead.
Mrs. Mary Harder, $40 Twenty-sev-
enth street. was allowed SIS a month
mothers pension. Her husband is
dead, and she has four children
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-19

Selection from the Goddess of
Liberty" Observation-Disclosures. Howard
Serenade, Eleanor .... Doppen
Overture, "Orpheus" ...... Often bach
Selection from THE FREELY" :. Friml
Serenade-Shubert 1890. Hugo Toll
Ca) "Traumerie" ...... Schumann
CD 1.-The Rosary" .......... Nevin
Waltz, "Danseuse" .......... Miles
Medley, "On My Way to Mandalay"
Star Spangled Banner" .... Scott
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-19
BUNS Regular Excursion.

The steamer Helen Blair will make
It's usual excursion trip to Hampton
through the Moline locks tomorrow
afternoon. The Helen Blair IS the on
" packet running in these parts now,
as most of the other craft have locked
for the winter
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-19
CREDITORS OF MAIL
WILL MEET OCT.

Announcement is made today that
the first meeting of creditors of the
Moline Mail will be held at the city
hall, Moline, Oct. 8. The following
day E. U. Henry, referee in bankrupt
cy, will be in this city to attend a
meeting of creditors of N. A. Nierel.
who formerly operated a jewelry store
in the New Harper house.
All the news all the time The Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-19
OBITUARY
Funeral OF Mrs. Woodworth.

The remains of Mrs. Ellen l. Wood
worth were sent TO her former home
in Mt. Pleasant, Mich. last night at II
O'Clock. Funeral services VIII be con-
Quoted there Sunday afternoon at ?
O'Clock. Burial will be made in GENE
terry at that place
The Monte Vista journal., 1914-04-25

Representatives twenty cents mile
for travelling to and from the capi-
tai. The mode of locomotion has
changed, but the mileage has re-
mained at the same figure. OF
course everyone knows that it does
not cost twenty cents mile to
travel any more, and when the
committee suggested that hereafter
members be reimbursed for the ac-
tual travelling expenses of them
selves and families it seemed de-
sirable and proper change. 1t was
bitterly opposed, however, and on
one vote was stricken from the bill,
but was restored on roll call in
the House.
Personally l believe members of
Congress should be paid fixed
salary and that all perquisites like
mileage, clerk hire and stationery
allowances should be eliminated.
This system would protect mem
bers against unjust charges of
grating and would enable the peo-
pie to know the exact amount they
are paying their servants.
In this connection it is only just
to say that the work of member
of Congress has grown enormously
in recent years. | do not know an
active member on either side of the
House who does not spend more
than the amount allowed him for
clerk hire and stationery. The sal
ary of members, however, should
be sufficient to meet these demands
and should not be supplemented
by indirect allowances. The peo-
pie are not disposed to be penuri-
GUS in their dealings with their
representatives, but they have a
right to demand that the terms of
employment and the amount of the
compensation to be received shall
be clearly stated.
The Monte Vista journal., 1914-04-25
Found a Cure for Rheumatism

81 suffered with rheumatism for two
years and could not get my right hand
to my mouth for that length Of tune,
writes Lee l.. Chapman, Mapletou, Iowa.
IL suffered terrible pain 80 could not
sleep or lie still at night Five years ago
l began using Cbambcrlains Liniment t
and in two months ! was well and have
not suffered with rheumatism since" "
For sale by all dealers.
The Monte Vista journal., 1914-04-25
EDWARD
KEATlNC
Congressman from
Colorado
Save the Babies" the
More Important Question

lar period of peace by any other
nation in the history of the world.
This is an appalling record and l
think we should beheartily ashamed
of it.
do not believe the American
people would stand for it if they
were in possession of all the facts.
Unfortunately, not one man in ten
has the slightest conception of the
kings ransoms which we are pour
ing every year into this rat hole of
militarism | find that even mem
bers of Congress have not stopped
to study the figures.
SAVING THE BABIES.
Some of the men who are fore
most among the champions of a
big navy and a large army threw
up their hands in horror the other
day when some of us insisted on
increasing the appropriation for
the children's bureau. They said
we were looting the treasury"
This bureau was organized two
years ago and charged with the
duty of Investigating and report
ing on all matters pertaining to the
welfare of children and child life
That is pretty big contract and
Miss Julia Lathrop, the chief of
the bureau, was given $25, $40 with
which to execute it. This sum
WAS Just sufficient to meet the pay
roll of the Washington Office of the
bureau and it left nothing for field
work, the employment of experts,
travelling expenses, etc. A few
weeks ago Miss Lathrop went be-
fore the appropriations committee
with a comprehensive program for
the coming year and asked for an
increase of $4,000 in her appro-
priation.
Among other things, she pointed
out that 100000 babies less than
one year old die in this country
every year, and she showed by the
testimony of experts that half of
these deaths were directly tracea-
ble to preventable causes. She
pleaded to be permitted to enter
upon this work of saving the inno-
cents, but the committee turned
her down and decreed that she
should continue to sit in her Wash
ington Office for two years more
with little to do except draw her
salary.
The committee made the mistake
of Understanding Miss Lathrop's
fighting ability. She appealed to
the individual members of the
House and the result was one of
the prettiest fights | have seen in
Washington.
1t is not an easy matter to over
throw the powerful committee on
appropriations, but we did it, and
in the doing we smashed party
lines beyond all possibility of rec
ognition. We gave Miss Lathrop
every doller she ssked for, and if
she makes the record we all be-
lieve she will make we will give
her more next time. If there is
any way to save some of those
100000 babies we want her to find
it, and we know the American peo-
pie will cheerfully foot the bill.
THE MILEAGE GRAFT.
While we were reforming we
knocked out the members mileage
graft. This is hoary. headed old
fake which has withstood many as.
saults, Away back there when
the republic was in knickerbockers
and we did not have any railroads
The Monte Vista journal., 1914-04-25

0'o'ic party IN the Baltimore plat
form denounced Republican ex-
travagance and promised the peo-
Pile economical expenditure of pub
lie funds.
What did we mean by that OK.
preston, economical expendi-
ture| For several days we have
been threshing out that question
in the House and the roll calls will
show how the various memb bers
answered it. [ have no disposition
to criticise the position taken by
any OF my colleagues. In these re-
ports | merel y endeavor to give an
accounting of my own steward
ship.
| have voted to increase some
appropriations and to reduce 9TH
ers. | believe the government
should spend money freely for
those things which make for the
conservation of human life and for
the promotion and wider diffusion
of human happiness. Therefore |
voted for large appropriations for
the work of the children's bureau,
for the study and prevention of oc-
cupational diseases, for the adjust.
ment of industrial disputes, for the
preparation and distribution of in
formation on topics related to agri-
culture, horticulture and stock rails
ing, for the prevention of accidents
in mining and other industrial oc-
cupations, for the construction of
good roads and for many other
governmental activities which, to
my mind, had for their object the
betterment of the condition of man.
kind.
On the other hand, | have fa-
vored curtailing the expenditures
for those things which might be
described as "the gold lace of gov
ernment"-an enlarged army, a
top-heavy navy, increases in the
number of fat jobs in the executive
departments and additions to the
perquisites allowed members of
Congress.
WHO PAYS THE BILL?
A few illustrations will perhaps
prove of interest to my readers
who may not be familiar with the
way their representatives are spend
ing their money. Right here it
might be well to emphasize the
point that the dollars disbursed by
Uncle Sam do not grow on trees
and are not raiued from heaven
like the mama which fell on the
famishing Israelites. Every cent
comes out of the pockets of the
people and in the very nature Of
things cannot come from any other
source.
In round figures it costs about
S70O,0OO000 to run the national
government one year. This is ex-
elusive of the post Office depart
ment, which is self-supporting,
OF this sum approximately $3.50
100000, or over 40 per cent, goes
to the army and navy. Pensions
take SlS0,000,0OO more. The sum
of S230,000,000 is left for all civil
purposes. The tax on whiskey,
beer and tobacco takes care of the
civil list, while the receipts from
the tariff and income tax are just
about sufficient to meet the expen-
ditures for the army and navy pen.
sions.
We spend more money for our
army and navy than any other
nnnniru In tho world excent Enc.