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Evening journal., 1914-04-29

Through the courtesy OF the Pittsburgh Press Club
we have received copy OF a handsome volume en-
titled prominent Men of Pittsburgh and Vicinity,
Members Of the Pittsburgh Press Club" 1t is an inter-
esting book, compiled under the supervision of wmot
Company, and is valuable addition to our refer
ence library. The work speaks well for the enter
prise of the newspaper mems organization that faith
cred IL and which has among It's members many men
OF prominence, including Andrew Carnegie Victor Her
bert, John Moit Kennedy. George Frederick Muller,
Col. ]. NJ Schoonmaker, James l. Buchanan, Albert
]. Logan Taylor Allderdice Henry c. Frck and George
~ oliver.
Evening journal., 1914-04-29
Editorial Opinion
srRAus A CANDIDATE.

From the Snow Hill Messenger.
Former Attorney Isaac Lobe
Straus has announced that he win be a
candidate in the primaries for the nomi-
nation Of United States senator this
fall in opposition to Senator John Wal
ter Smith. If our memory serves us
correctly, the Hon. Isaac Lobe made a
similar announcement last year, and
that he also went on q stumping tour.
the most interesting feature of which
tour was the more he talked the less
headway he made Same with Marbury
Like Mr.. Straus, his boom last year died
'bornin'.
Evening journal., 1914-04-29
HE KNFW.

In small town on the outskirts
of Boston, Mass. a patriotic Hebrew
had amassed a small fortune by SELL
ing framed pictures, after that weh
known revolutionary painting. "The
Spirit of '76." That picture depicts
two Continentals beating drums, while
a third Continental. with bandaged
head. marches with them
While on a business trip in Boston
one day the Hebrew met an old
friend who had just heard of the He
brew's good fortune. and the follow
ing dialogue took place:
"Helloudare. Abram."
"Hello, Isaac"
"Dey have just told me dot
you have made lots of monies SELL
ing pictures"
"Nell. I guess dots right
Say. vat kind of pictures are you
sellng2'
"Ny. ] don't know. only dot one
feliar has a drum another one has
cot a drum while de odder fellar has
headache National Monthly.
Evening journal., 1914-04-29
Dull, SPLITTING
Sick Headache
DIR. James Headache Powders Clear
Your Head and Stop Neuralgia Pain
at Onee-1O Cents Package.

You take a DR.. James Headache
Powder and in just a few moments
your head clears and all neuralgia
and distress vanishes. It's the quick
est and surest relief for headache,
whether dull, throbbing, splitting or
nerve-racking. Send someone to the
drug store and get a dime package
now. Quit suffering-it's so needless
Be sure you get DR.. James Headache
Powders-then there will be no disap-
pointment.
Evening journal., 1914-04-29
A eREAT uPLIfrING roRcE.

+ ROM Walter s. Watson. secretary of the Boys De-
partment Of the Young Mems Christian Association
we have received the Following
We truly appreciate the editorial in the issue of
April 25 We only wish that parents would take
the same attitude you. Allow to thank you i'm
behalf of the Boys Work Committee for the fine CO.
operation which you have given us this
We fail to see how any rght-thinking Wimingtonian
fail to give moral and material support the local
y. NJ. G. A. It stands for the good Of the community
and for the spiritual moral mental and physical up
lift OF our young men and boys. Il makes for good
citizenship and the safety of society.
Evening journal., 1914-04-29

The Historical Society OF Delaware is an organi-
zation with mission that should appeal to all Della
It's efforts to obtain new and suitable
quarters are deserving Of encouragement Nor should
that encouragement solely from wilmingtonians.
The work of the society bears with equal Importance
upon the history OF the rural sections OF State
and they should contribute cheerfully to the fund
needed to enable the organization carry It's pre-
servative enterprises in a suitable manner.
Evening journal., 1914-04-29
IEWEs TRADE BOARD ACTIVE.
nom the Lewes Pllot.

From the Lewes Pilot.
We are again pleased to see that
our Board of Trade have become ac-
tive once more and hope that they
will keep up the good work. Last
week they held a special meeting to
make final plans for entertaining the
Sons OF Delaware who will visit
Lewes on Saturday, May 2, for their
annual shad dinner. They have al
ready made great preparations for
entertaining them and we know that
nothing will be left undone to give
the visitors the best there is to be had
In Lewes.
Evening journal., 1914-04-29

The fight President Wilson's bill to repeal that
portion Of the Panama canal which exempts from
the payment OF toll American coastwise ships using
the canal soon will open the floor of the United
States Senate The Canals Committee has closed its
hearings and the work of framing majority and mi-
nority reports is i'm progress The bill should be be-
fore the Senate for consideration sometime this week
early next week Then the fight will be on and Il
promises to be spirited one with party lines down
in both the debate and the vote
Evening journal., 1914-04-29

Great Britain may be depended upon TO punish
adequately those Chinese pirates who seized the Brit
sh steamship Talon, inflicted outrages upon her pas
sengers, murdered her and burned her to the
waters edge In view Of the past experience of Chinese
pirates in their encounters with British warshps in East
waters, it is surprising that they invited sinister
prisals by such enormous crime they committed
in the OF the Talon
Evening journal., 1914-04-29

The Smyrna Times suggests that the Democratic
Levy Court in Kent buy ditching machine TO
the county money on road work That is too much to
expect. If would come along with
chine designed TO lose the county money, no doubt
the commissioners would buy it, if a bond issue
should be essential to the consummation of the deal
Evening journal., 1914-04-29

When it is known that its
power to strengthen the sys-
tenn
and build up the body is why
Father Johns Medicine
relives colds,
1t will be understood why it is
so valuable as a tonic and for
driving the impurities
out Of the system.
II feeds the tissues and
makes strength; not a
patent medicine;
pure and wholesome
SO years in use.
Evening journal., 1914-04-29

Japan has decided to participate in the Panama
Pacific Exhibition in San Francisco and il is safe to
predict that the exhibit of the Land the Rising sun
will be in keeping with the genius of the leading
tion the Asatic continent
Evening journal., 1914-04-29
Just a Moment
DAILY STRENGTH AND CHEER.

Compiled by John G. Juinius, The
Sunshine Man,
The dashing inward Of Thy light
Giveth the darkened vision sight.
L. A. Fletcher-"To Faith" Sd ST.,
lines, 4 and 5.
There is fable told about an Egyp-
tian who had nice little garden Of
leeks; but he was discontented at
having to toll for his daily bread. His
good genius came to his aid, and
made him owner Of a villa, with slaves
to wait on him. He was delighted
with the statues and fountains. The
nothing more IL was not long before
he coveted the neighboring garden.
with the statutes and fountains. The
garden was given him, and then he
wanted teh meadow beyond. The mea-
low was given him, and then he
wanted the park on the further side. of
It. The park was bestowed on him,
and then, like Ahab, he wanted to rob
a poor man Of his little vinyardl
Open the door to one discomfort and
you don't know how many will follow.
Thus contentment is priceless
iewel-Unknown.
The bird cares nothing for the
tangled briars. the mud roads, the
morass, the hills, valleys, precipices,
It has a path of its own up above all
these, and speeds onward singing and
joyous, while the wingless animal
tugs and founders amid endless diff
culties Happy are the winged souls !;
and there are in every age some such
souls. These are the spirits that lead
the world in great reforms.-The
Homiletic Review.
love it, the beautiful, dear old Book,
AS it lies on the stand in my study
nook.
With its promises sweet and its Wis
ions grand,
The beautiful. dear "Old Book on the
Stand"
'Tis my mothers Bible-this Book so
dear
On its leaves are traces Of many a
tear.
'Tis worn with use, and tits yellow
with age.
But every page is a sacred page.
For her own dear hands turned them
to and fro.
In the far-off years of the long ago.
Precious indeed is that Book divine,
And precious memories round it twine.
And tho it covers are broken and
worn,
And its pages soiled, and defaoed, and
torn,
It has done its work for a hundred
years,
IL has lifted our sorrows, and calmed
our fears.
And the Chart by which mother
sailed out to sea.
II certainly is good enough for mel
Sailed out to sea with the sails all
set,
And the light on her face, L can see
il yeti
Radiant and sweet-as she sailed
away
To the harbor safe of Eternal Day!
DO you wonder l touch with reverent
hand
The beautiful. dear. "old Book on the
Standg'
j. Austin Shaw, in Christian Herald.
Evening journal., 1914-04-29

II the sufragists carried the election in
skagway Alaska, by supplying free lunch to the men
voters what could the in Delaware do by Civ
ing dinner?
Evening journal., 1914-04-29

Nine foreign missionaries have been consecrated
in Texas. Now, wouldn't It be wen for that state to
consecrate few for domestic purposes?
Evening journal., 1914-04-29

Huerta may get cut OF Mexico. but in doing it he
will have satisfied his longing to get in history and to
occupy permanent place therein.
Evening journal., 1914-04-29

''-'''''l~1@7-s"'-'7''''
IN The Association Of Auer-
felllA lean Advertisers has ox-
WSW amfned and certified e.
the circulation Of thls pub
llcation. The figures Of cireulation
ooniained In the Assoeintion's ~
port only are guaranteed. ~
Association Of Americas Advertisers
Na 4iH WhlishsIl BLDG. n 7. ci,y
Evening journal., 1914-04-29
The Association Of

The Aeaoclaflon Of
American Advcrtis.
crs ~ composed OF
all the great advcr-
iisers Of this coun-
try. The Associa4
tion endorses only
such papers as sub.
NIT 70 its examina!
tion at any moment,
and positive proof
must be submitted
Tho accompanying
certificate. No. fi51,
has been issued 70
this paper.
Evening journal., 1914-04-29

MANHOOD The quality which rules
the world today. My friend. there never
was q time I'm the history Of the human
race when real. sturdy manhood, manly
viror and manly courage counted for as
much as they do now, this very minute.
No matter what your years, whether you
are 20 or 80, you must be either entirely
In the race or entirely out Of 10. II Is
invariably the fellow who proves up the
strongest in this human strength that
FORCES 20 the front. while weaklings stand
aside; it Is he also who is in most do.
mand and most sought after By women
and men Of his community simply because
ne radlates that marvellous magnetic in
huence which only an abundant vleor
and rugged manly health can radiate. I
believe any man can hope 70 complotelv
daNnlnn or rn.lnrn Ihl. .nrnn .innr -
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-04

Alice NJ. Jordison, teacher of mando- lin. guitar and banjo; studio 5 and 6 Garside building, or enquire Juneau Music Store. 24-d.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-04
JUNEAU ELKS MEET
 DEFEAT AT TREADWELL

The Douglas Island Elks' bowling team won a decisive victory over the horned tribe of Juneau last night on the Treadwell club alley. The score was: Douglas, 229S; Juneau, 2OS5. Douglas lead in each of the three games played.
 M. A. Snow, of Treadwell, made the high score, 1SS, and the high average, 1751.3. Carmein made the high score, 16O, and the high average. 15S 2-S, for Juneau.
 About fifteen Juneauites went over with their team, and they found an equal number of Elks over there.
 After the game, the Douglas Island Elks gave the visitors feed. and at that. the evidence is conclusive, the Juneauites were easily victorious. They could eat all around the Island boys.
 The next game. like that last night will be played at Treadwell. Joe Snow borrowed a dollar from John McLaugh- lin and matched one of the Douglas Elks for the privilege of naming the place the next contest will take place. The Douglas man won. (McLaughlin, it is said, got his dollar back)
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-04

FOR RENT-steam heated rooms. Reasonable. Phone SSO5. 24-4t.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-04
MARINE NOTES

The Princess Maquinna left Wrang' ell last night at o'clock and is ex' pected here this evening.
 The Admiral Sampson will leave se- attle for the North and Westward via Juneau tomorrow morning.
 The Delhi will come over from Treadwell tonight and unload coal for Juneau.
 The Spokane will sail from Seattle for Southeastern Alaska at 10 o'clock tomorrow night and should arrive here February g.
 The Al.Ki, sailing from Seattle Feb ruary 9, should arrive in Juneau Feb. I13.
 The Northwestern sails from Seat, tie February 10.
 The MaripOsa should return from the Westward Feb. Il.
 The Georgia arrived from sitka to- day.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-04
oRPHEUM.

The orpheum theatre last evening opened the program with "Pirate's Gold" a good dramatic sea story and picture by the Biograph company.
 Desperate Chances" is first class dramatic picture by the Kalem com pany, presenting exciting scenes of railroad life and girl operator for a heroine.
 Pooling Their Wives" a Lubin comedy, wherein the husbands started a joke and the wives finished 1t. It is one good laugh.
 Mas Apron Strings" a vitagraph comedy, with John Bunny, Kate Price and Harry Mercy and Dorothy Kelly, create bunch of fun in a rural dis trict.
 Good show. repeated this evening. Save your coupons.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-04

WANTED-Reliable Japanese boy for chamber work, about four hours each day. Good pay. Must furnish reference. Add. P. o. Box 1OS, Juneau. -1.29.tf.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-04
A LOT OF HARD WORK

ALoT OF HARD WORK is necessary to keep up the high stan dard of groceries handled here. We are kept pretty busy in selecting the good qualities from the many inferior grades so temptlngly offered us. Our reward lies in your continuous satis. faction with the groceries you pur- chase here. How great that satisfac- tion is you can determine by giving us a trial order today.
 GROCERY DEPT.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-04
pRERYrsRIAN LAplEs ro MEEr

The president of the Presbyterian Ladies' Aid Society has called a spe- cial meeting to be held tomorrow, Thursday, afternoon at 2:3O o'clock at the home of Mrs. J. H. King. All the members are urged to be present.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-04
FIRST DANCING CLUB AFFAIR
 TO BE HELD THIS EVENING

DOUGLAS, Feb. 4,-The first of the Wednesday Night Dancing Club dances will take place at the Tread well club tonight. The Wednesday Night Dancing Club was formed at a meeting held at Treadwell last Fri day evening. The club proposes to give dances on Wednesday evenings and everyone will be welcomed to them. ".u
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-04

Carpenters tool chests. S5,5O. just in. More steel cape" chisels and "key to steel square" GAsTINEAU HARDWARE. 2-4.tf.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-04
NEW PROGRAM AT
 THE LYRIC TONIGHT

DOUGLAS, Feb .4.-There will be complete change at the Lyric thea tre tonight, as fololws:
 Artist, Girl and Dog," a drama that is very good.
 Another Mans Wife" a society drama, surely interesting.
 Joe's Reward" Reliance. pleasing drama.
 "An Came Out in the Wash" a com ical comedy. Save your coupons for prize night.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-04
DOUGLAS NEWS NOTES

DOUGLAS, Feb. 4.-The registration books will be open, starting from to- day for the next city election at the of flee of John Henson and Co.
 The Eagles will hold a regular meet ing this evening.
 The Eagles will give a grand ball February l1th, at the Douglas roller rink. It is the S6th anniversary ball. An admission will be charged and re- treatments served.
 The game of basketball scheduled for tomorrow evening at Treadwell should be a lively one. It is to be be- tween the machine shop and the store teams.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-15
MEMS SOCIETY HEARS PROGRAM

The Mems society of Zion Lutheran
church was entertained last evening
by a. E. Johanson, 1924 Thirty-eighth
street. large number of the members
attending and enjoying the program
that was given Mr.. Hass of Daven-
port entertained with two recitations,
Hugo Gibson, accompanied by Miss
Esther Fryxell. played a flute solo, and
Ralph Lindstrom gave two plano
numbers. At the business session
plans were made for the annual ban
quet which will be held at Zion chapel
Oct Is to which the club will invite
its friends. The proceeds will be used
for the benefit of the church.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-15
ROCK ISLANDERS
ARE AT KEWANEE
Many Attend Methodist Confer
ence, Which Continues
Over Monday.

The preliminary session of the Hi
nois conference of the Rock Island dis
trict OF the Methodist church opened
today at Kewanee with the examina-
ton OF candidates tor ordination to the
ministry. This evening a reception 10
the conference will be held. together
with an anniversary service conducted
BY the board OF foreign missions. The
conference sessions proper will begin
tomorrow. with Bishop William F. Nc
DowcH presiding. Rev. J. +. Conner
Of Moline will preach the annual mis-
sionaIy sermon. Programs will be
held each day. morning, afternoon and
evening through next Monday
The program has been arranged by
rev Alexander Smith. DR.. J. W. Ed
wards and W. J. Ames.
Rev. T. +. Newland Of the First
church and Rev w. II. TOpe of Spen-
Ger Memorial church lef: today for
Kewanee During the week Mrs. New
land and Mrs. Mary Robinson will at
tend the sessions as guests Of Mrs.
Alexander Smith, formerly Of this city.
s. F. Mattison. II. K. Walker. F. K.
Rhoads. and {. T.. Adams will attend
the laymel's conference in session at
Kewanee during the week. leaving the
latter part OF the week for that city.
Appointment Will be made at the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-15
Social
DAUGHTERS OF COVENANT OFF,
GERS,

Miss Ina Stone. 1910 Twenty-third
street, acted as the hostess last even
ing to the Daughters of the Covenant
of the First Methodist church at their
annual business meeting and election
Of officers. Reports from the various
officers of the years work were re-
ceived. The election of officers resulted
in the following being chosen:
President-Miss Violet Doney.
First Vice President-Mrs. Franklin
Sala.
Second Vice President-Mrs. Charles
Myers.
Secretary-Miss Bessie Noftsker.
Treasurer-Mrs. Joseph Cook.
Corresponding Secretary-Mrs. Ed
win Dice.
During a delightful social hour a
nice lunch was served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-15
BECK LANDS The
SEARS CONTRACT
Moline Man Is Successful in
Six Bidders for Job of
Drilling Well.

William Beck of Moline was awarded
the contract for drilling the well for
the village of Sears, when the village
board met in an adjourned session at
the town hall last evening.
The Moline man was successful
among six bidders. The contract for
the work will provide for the starting
of the hole at eight inches in diameter
and he will be paid SO per depth foot
for this width. AS the hole is reduced
in size, he will be paid s2.75 per depth
foot at a seven-inch and $1.75 per foot
at six-inch diameter.
The contract calls for the hole to
be not less than six inches in width
and for the completion of the job with
in six weeks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-15
PARTIES FOR MISS HuNTooN.

Miss Helen Huntoon of Moline,
whose marriage to Harry Steinbreder
of St. Louis is an event of the week,
is a much feted bride-to-be. every day
OF the week up to the time of the mar
rage being occupied with pre-nuptial
parties and attentions. Yesterday
Mrs. Dick r. Lane of Davenport enter
tanned at a bridge party in honor of
Miss Huntoon. at her home, 329 Mis-
sissippi avenue. Eight tables of bridge
were played, and favors were given at
each table. Killarney roses and Eas-
ter lilies were used to trim the house
and following the games luncheon was
served at the small tables.
Mrs. c. c. Sloan of Moline entertains
today at her home, Ninth avenue aid
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-15
Twenty-sixth street, for the bride

Twenty-sixth street, for the bride
elect
Mrs. George f. Huntoon will be the
hostess at a party for Miss HuntooH
tomorrow afternoon, and in the eve
ming Mr.. and Mrs. F. G. Allen and Mr..
and Mrs Otto Seiffert will give din
ner-dance at Allendale. Moline, for
Miss Huntoon and Mr.. Steinbreder.
Friday evening Mr.. and Mrs. G. A.
Stephens entertain the bridal party at
a dinner at Seven Acres. Moline.
The wedding ceremony will take
place Saturday morning at 10 o'clock
at the old STEPHENS homestead, Nine
teenth street and Sixteenth avenue,
where her mother and sisters have
been married. Rev. c. a. Lincoln o.
Lowell. Mass. formerly pastor of the
First Congregational church will Off
ciate. Miss Dorothy Stephens, cous-
in of the bride, will be maid of honor
and Alex Skinker of st. Louis will be
the groom'S best man.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-15
PRESENT PRESIDENT WITH RE-
MEMBRANCE

Thirty-six members of the Young
Peoples society OF South Park Pres
byterian church were entertained last
evening at the home of the president.
Miss Mary Willis. Eleventh avenue
and Seventeenth street Following
the opening services and the business
meeting musical numbers were given
b. 49, Ai skSnv md the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-15
BETHANY SEWING SOCIETY.

The weather yesterday prevented
many of the members of the Bethany
Home Sewing society from attending
the meeting at the home of Mrs. ]. H.
Kirsch. 10 Eighteenth street Those
that did brave the storm spent a pleas
ant afternoon with the sewing and the
hostess served them with refresh
ments. The October meeting was an
nounced TO be held with Mrs. ]. w.
Quinlan
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-15

company sang THE Star Spangied
Banner" Arthur Colburn. in behalf
of the society. presented Miss Willis
with a crescent pin set with pearls, a
beautiful gift, as an appreciation of
her services as president of the So
ciety for the past two years. Miss
Willis responded with a few happy
words and expressed her thanks for
the gift. An hour was devoted to
games and the hostess then served de-
licious refreshments
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-15

and social meetings that are to be
held during the year. A company of
25 gathered and spent a delightful and
profitable evening planning for the fu-
ture welfare of the church and per-
fecting the organization. An Informal
social time was passed and refresh
ments were served before the even
ing's close. Similar meetings will be
held the second Monday of each
month.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-15
Cars Are Derailed.

Two box cars were derailed in the
Milwaukee yards at the foot of Seven
teenth at 1915 this morning. A switch
engine was pushing a string of cars
and making a flying switch at the time
of the accident. A brake beam dropped
from one of the cars, derailing it and
the car following. Forty minutes was
required to replace them on the track
again. No damage was done.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-15

The damage done in Michigan by
the army worm is estimated at $10,-
900, 900. Moreover, the pest does not
seem to have been checked, and it
has been feared that only half the
damage has been done. Appeals for
remedies have been received by huh
dreds at the state agricultural col
lege.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-15
SOCIETY MEETS AT CHURCH.

An unusually large number OF the
members of the Young Peoples soci-
ETY. of the German Evangelical church
gathered at the church last evening for
the monthly business and social meet
ing. The time was passed in a social
way and light refreshments were
served by the committee in charge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-15
ENTERTAIN TEACHERS AND
- - OEElCERS.

Rev. and Mrs d. A Johnson at their
home. 1887 Fourteenth street, last
evening entertained the teachers and
officers of Central Presbyterian church
at the first of the monthly business