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Evening journal., 1914-04-13
New News Of Yesterday
President Arthur'S Kind
ness Toward Children.
By HOLLAND.

One hot afternoon In midsummer
of 1884, a day when Washington was
sweltering in fierce heat, / went 20
Jackson Square in the hope that be-
meath the trees Of that resort a
breeze might temper. the fierce glow
Of the sun.
/ had been there perhaps half an
hour when / saw a gentleman enter
the Square from the Pennsylvania
avenue side and walk slowly and yet
with firm step along the central path.
y recognized him at once as Presi-
dent Arthur He had come from
the White House to take an after
noon stroll and was also in search Of
a cool spot
Seeing me seated there he turned
aside and after greeting me asked II
] would tell him anything that was
interesting which had come under my
observation at the Republican Ma
tional Convention which 1 had at
tended at Chicago few days earlier
While we were chatting, a child,
perhaps six or seven years Of age,
came uncOncernedly along the path,
evidently having strayed from a
nurse who sat upon a bench and who
had a younger child I'm charge.
President Arthur took heed Of the
little one and, holding out his hands,
said: Wont you come and shake
hands with me and tell me what your
name is?H
The President was fond of children
and they always had an intuitive
sense of his kindness Of heart for
them.
The child approached him little
shyly and the President, observing
that, said:
Don't you want to shake hands
with the President? If you shake
hands with me now, you can remem-
Der as long as you live that one day
you shook hands with the President
of the United States?"
The little boy looked curiously at
the President for a moment or two.
He had heard of the President To
him It means something wonderful.
He went with a happy smile 10 Pres
ident Arthur, who, STOPPING over,
took his hand and asked his name.
! Then the nurse perceived that the
little one had strayed from her and
was talking with man whom in a
moment or two she recognized as the
President of the United States. She
| became confused, but President
Arthur led the little one gently 10
her and delivered him over to her.
On returning, the President said
"With American children, as Will
American adults. It is not the man
but it is the office OF President that
makes the profound impression. OF
course. IL was a little different in the
case of General Grant, for he haC
gained great renown as the com
mander of the Union armies. But II
the case of a civilian who has beer
elected President it Is the office anC
not the man that appeals. Childrer
who have shaken hands with a Presi
dent will I'm after years say, When
was child. / shook hands with th'
President of the United States
zone of the pleasantest of my ex
Deriences I'm the White House hai
been the sense OF qualification whicl
I am able to give as President L
children who come to the Whit
House TO shake hands with me. Ant
have often taken the hand of
little one who was led by a nurse a
public reception at the Whit
House and felt a warmer greetinl
than any that / have obtained iron
those who we're Of adult years"
Evening journal., 1914-04-13

law compelling saoonkeepers to send nebriates
home in taxcabs Is demanded by the W. C. T. u. of
Cincinnati. In other words all that who wishes
free taxcab ride will have 20 do under that plan is
TO get drunk to feign drunkenness. Il is fully
practical many other things which being ad
vocated in these days by certain social financial and
political reformers whose sole redeeming qualities
their honesty and earnestness of purpose
Evening journal., 1914-04-13

In connection with the above in
teresting and hitherto unpublished bit
Of history Of the Civil War and the
cruelties and hardships resulting
therefrom. this extract from Girards
column in the Philadelphia Public
Ledger not only reveals the horrors
of one Of the Confederate prisons re-
ferred TO above, but also shows the
patriotic spirit which animated many
of the prisoners:
Alexander NJ. Appel, who spent
many months I'm Andersonville prison,
was telling us what men will do out
of sheer patriotism.
cover $4,000 men we're confined in
that horrible pen, all of whom were
offered freedom on one condition.
that they would forswear allegiance
to the United States, although not TO
Evening journal., 1914-04-13

1T took 100000 years to make anthracite coal"
scientist There is little that for the
who is compelled TO buy ton two every week
or two AS he views IT, Nature would have served the
ends OF mankind better had she given coal quicker
creative and slower oonsumptive qualities.
Evening journal., 1914-04-13

Bishop lee, representing the sani-
tary commission. called on the general,
asking the privilege of sending medi-
cines and food stuifs 10 the Union pris-
oners Of war, imprisoned at Libby and
Andersonville.
During the carly summer OF 1906, only
nine months prior the bishops death, the
writer met Bishop c. c. McCabe Of the
Methodist Episcopal Church. on train
going TO Philadelphia. At that time
the subject Of erecting a monument, by
the South. to the memory of the notOri-
Gus Captain Wirz, who had charge of
Andersonville prison at Camp Sumpter.
Ga. was discussed. As was well
known the bishop, more popularly
known as Chaplain McCabe, had for
years lectured the country over on his
we'll known subject; "The Bright Side
of Life at Libby Prison;" the bishop
would speak as one having experience
for he was prisoner In Libby Prison
at Richmond for some weary months
experiencing the horrors TO which the
unfortunate Union prisoners of war
were subjected.
Remembering all of the heartless and
horrible events of these two pest holes,
IL seemed but natural that the bishop
should unsparingly condemn the very
thought of perpetuating the memory of
the cruel Swiss commander whose mem
ory has since been enshrined in the
southland In the form of handsome
bronze monument, erected at Atlanta,
Ca.
Bishop McCabe spoke feelingly on the
unhappy events of those bloody days
and said while he had heartily concur
red in Lincoln's and Grants policy Of
peace and clemency and had done all
. within his power TO restore good feel
ing between the two sections of the
country. yet he fully endorsed the de-
csion of the government TO exempt
Wirz IRON the rule laid down and that
he richly deserved the fate Of hanging
TO which he was subjected after due
trial.
In the face of the knowledge Of the
years of extreme wanton uncaled for
cruel treatment by Wirz toward the
prisoners. he thought it most execrably
bad taste on the part Of the south TO
perpetuate the memory of this inhuman
monster by erecting O monument 70
him.
After some moments of reflection the
bishop resumed and said; Il viii tell
You something you are not at liberty
TO divulge SO long as ] am alive; Bishop
Evening journal., 1914-04-13

"The time viii come soon when the only women who
will be guilty Of marrying will be the nhrm and the
idiotic" says prominent New York sufragst Well
when that time comes. she viii have her golden matr
monial opportunity.
Evening journal., 1914-04-13
SENATOR SALISBURY HERE.

United States Senator Willard
Salisbury spent Easter Sunday at his
home IN this city. The Senator
motored up from Washington In his
car to spend the holiday with his
family
Evening journal., 1914-04-13

When a judge goes TO sleep on the bench 1t usually
the fault Of something dir city In front of him and
about eight ten feet away. For producing somno-
lence there few things better than bromide law
yers.
Evening journal., 1914-04-13

With Sir Edward Carson. Of Ulster, and Mrs. Emma
line Pankhurst Of London both grasping the tail of
the British lion and twisting it mercilessy. that
doubtable animal is having uncomfortable time Of It.
Evening journal., 1914-04-13

who engages himself to girl borrows $50
from her, marries another girl and the $50 to
defray the expenses Of the honeymoon is to say the
least dscourteous.
Evening journal., 1914-04-13

Men are known by their work." says an exchange.
n that be true we know men here in Whining
ton who might walk around town for ten years with
out being able to speak 70 a soul.
Evening journal., 1914-04-13

Count Zeppelin has invented and demonstrated a
noseless military airship Now. If he will make It
invisible It may be reasonably safe for the Kaiser to
turn his attention once more to perhdious Albion
Evening journal., 1914-04-13

The Asquith ministry knows how a man feels
when he finds himself "'etween the devil and the
deep blue sea-"
Evening journal., 1914-04-13

You'll find auto o, -ners and pfospec
tive owners who will take quick advsn
tage of deals offered through the
Wants.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1914-04-13

Tomorrow Mr.. Edwards will tell Of
"The Feat Capt. Marryatt Pronounc-
ed Impossible"
Evening journal., 1914-04-13

The Hon. John Lind might reent to the extent Of
trying the deaf-and-dumb alphabet on the American
people
Evening journal., 1914-04-13
OUR SYMPATHY FOR REPRESENTATIVE
BROCKSON

u tPRESBNTATIVE FRANKLIN BROCKsoN, Of Del
N aware, who supported Speaker Champ Clark In
his fight against the Wilson Panama Canal toll ex-
emption repeater has our sympathy now that he is
being scored roundly by the friends Of the Presi
dent because Of his refusal to take orders from the
White House.
Mr.. Brocksons behalf It should be said that the
Democratic National Convention In Baltimore in
structed him to stand firmly for toll exemption for
American coastwise ships. He decided to do It. His
Excellency Woodrow Wilson, Democratic President Of
the United States, then along and insisted that
he vote agai st exemption. In other words Mr. Brock
placed in a position in which he scarcely knew
what to do-between the upper and the neither mill
stones The predcamont in which he found himself on
the toll exemption question reminds us Of the plant
that obiigng Italian who tried to celebrate St. Pat
rics Day to the satisfaction of the Irish It goes
follows.
Evening journal., 1914-04-13
DISEASED?
THEN ACT QUICKLY

From the blood an the solid tissues take
their food and oxygen. Unless the poison
is checked 10 will soon affect the entire
body. II you have dry, rough skin, pim-
pies on the face, swollen tonsils, sore
throat and voice husky. II tho joints be.
come swollen and stiff. II you have ca
tarrh and feel all stuffed up. II you can
not eat right, work right-don't delay.
Write at once 20 DR.. Brown, 935 Arch st.,
Philadelphia. the Blood Specialist. or send
for q bottle Of
BROWNS BLOOD TREATMENT, So
enough 20 last q month. For sale in Will
mington only at Eckerd's cut rate medicine
store No. sos Market street.
Evening journal., 1914-04-13

Copyright, 1914. by Z. J. Edwards,
All rights reserved.
Evening journal., 1914-04-13
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Try. Tho Ascocia-
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in The Arsocistion Of Amor-
GlllAl lean Advertiser has OK
N@W amined and certified %
- the circulation Of this pub
ication. The figures Of circulation
uontnined in the Assseiation's ~
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Evening journal., 1914-04-13

Irish man he make me seeck,
He is got excite 80 queeck,
An so qoeeck for hghtin. too.
An, besides, you never know
How you're goin TO please hiIn, SO
wot de Hale you goin' to do?
] was wurk In tranch one day;
Irish boss cum, an he say:
Everyone in deesa tranch.
no care II he IS French,
English, Irish, Dago, what
Everyone he musta got
A little piece OF green to show
For the San Patrico,
Deesa Irish feesta day
Go an get some green!" he say.
So / get sum green TO show
For the San Patricio
Bime-by nudder Irishman
He is comm where I'm stan,
An he look at me say:
What for you wear dat hey?
Green is for good rshman.
No for dam Italian.
Take it on" he say, an my
He punoha mea in de eye.
lrishman he make me seeck
lie is got excite queeck
An Queeck for lighting. too.
An besides. you never know
How you're goin' TO please him. so
Wot the Hale you going to dog
We also imagine that there are many other Demo
Evening journal., 1914-04-13

We also imagine that there many other Demo-
cratic members Of Congress besides Representative
Brockson who feel about that poor Italian did
that memorable st. Patrcks Day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-30
sUUOICK AGREES
CHOICE WAS O. K.
Letter &c Commission Says
Worthington Pump Is
Suitable.
TANKS FOR PAYING 1897
,,,,ul,ins Engineer states That He
y,s No Fault 20 Find With
oisressrd Of His Advice.
TANKS FOR PAYING 1897

r,s-les Burdick. OF the firm OF Al
= & Bu-dick. Chicago. whom the
-,e;I employed as consulting engt
- 10 advise them in the purchase
7 ne hump Tor the waterworks.
80 his o. K. on the choice the
-rcl made in a letter which was
..,sived by City Clerk Martin T..
--s-ren this morning
,Thoueh Mr.. Burdick in his report
---,ioued the Worthington pump as
- .f.fh best adapted 10 the needs OF
!. civ. in his letter acknowledging
!. receipt OF 1897 for his services he
- no; take the council 20 task in
- Least for the slight He thanks
=. commission for prompt payment
aso,her notable feature about Mr.
s--siek's letter Is that he urges the
Dg,cn 10 place the present Snow
,-ri-e IN first class condition. so that
: IN care for most of the city's
v11ping needs
Text Of Letter.
Toloziug j. the text of the epistle:
I have yours OF the 2sth at hand.
- hank you for the check covering
~ blL ! believe you have selected
=. roper type OF pumping equipment
- have no fault 10 find with your
,sscuon Of the wOrthington PROPOSE
~. There were half a dozen bids
= no-e very nearly equal in price
4. merit
7 rust that you viii use the oppor-
z-l-y as soon as the new pump is in
rausd to place the Snow pump in
A, class condition. for. as ] stated IN
II Recommendation. there Is no rea-
q WY Il shouldn't pump for most
( Jour wants"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-30
WESTMINSTER CIRCLE PARTY.

Miss Gertrude Kerr at her nome On
~, ,rbirtv-eighth street road, South
ROCK Island. entertained the members
nj the Westminster circle OF South
park PRESBYTERIAN church last even
ing at a Halloween party. The mousse
was beautifully decorated with va
riety of flowers, pumpkins, autumn
leaves and novelties appropriate 10
the Halloween season. a two course
dinner was served in the dining room
with covers laid for II girls. The
table had as a centerpiece a large
cut glass bowl filled with the fortunes
of each of the girls, yellow ribbons
extending from the bowl TO each plate.
These were drawn after the dinner
and the girls read their fortunes. Hal
lowe'en favors were given as souven-
irs OF the evening. Three contests
we're played. the first one being to
make the most words from the word
Halloween. and the prize was won by
Miss Lily Eihl. and Miss Elizabeth Og-
Ieyee. consolation. In dressing ghosts
the first prize was won by Miss Dor
othy Johnson, Miss Hazel Spaulding
taking the second favor. In guessing
the kernels on an ear of corn, the first
prize was won by Miss Airline Hatch
and the consolation by Miss Iona Zeis
The girls enjoyed a delightful evening
and were chaperoned by Mrs. w. C.
Oglevee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-30
NELSON-B ERG.

Miss Augusta Berg of Chicago and
Rev. c. G. Nelson of Saltwater, Mimi,
were united in marriage yesterday aft
ernoon at 4 o'clock at the home of the
brides sister, Mrs. ]. L. Sergstrom,
1416 Thirty-second street, this city.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
c. ]. Carlson, pastor of the First
Swedish Methodist church, Moline.
and a company of relatives witnessed
the service. The bridal couple was
unattended. The bride wore a dress
of white lace and she cas'ied pink
carnations. a wedding supper was
served after the ceremony. chrysan-
themums and carnations being used to
trim the table and the rooms. Rev.
and Mrs. Nelson left last evening for
saltwater where they will reside and
where Rev. Mr.. Nelson is tsstor of
the Swedish Methodist church.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-30
JUNIORS ENTERTAINED IN DAv-
EXPORT.

St. Mary's guild of Trinity cathed-
raj, Davenport, of which Miss Adah
Wright is director, entertained the
Junior association of Trinity Episco-
pal church OF this city last evening in
Trinity hall at Halloween party.
Mrs. C. H. Sherwood of this city and
Mrs. Marmaduke Hare were the spe-
cial guests of the afternoon and later
they were Joined by Rev. G. H. Sher-
wood and Dean Hare. Fifteen of the
young people from this city attended
and enjoyed the Halloween frolic that
had been provided. Music was given
by a pumpkin head quartet, STUNTS and
games were played and refreshments
were served Miss Wright was assist
ed by Miss Lorraine Byrnes and Miss
Mildred Adams.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-30
o z. s. ENTERTAINED IN GENE
SEQ.

Fiftv-one members of the ROCK Is
land chapter. Order of the Easerh
star. went to Geneseo yesterday after
noon and we're there entertained oy
the Geneseo chapter at banquet
The members of the Atkinson chapter
were also the guests of the evening.
the affair being given as courtesy for
Mrs Nellie Humphrey of Atkinson, as
sociate grand matrOn. two course
dinner was served at O'Clock with
covers laid for about 200 guests. Fol-
lowing the serving Of supper the Gen
eseo chapter put on the work OF initi-
alton of two candidates. The affair
was beautifully carried out in every
respect. and the local ladies are unan-
imous in the words of praise for the
entertainment accorded them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-30
TO CELEBRATE BIRTHDAY.

Mrs. Martha Hampton was the host
ess yesterday at a delightful party
given at her home, 2425 Eighth-and-a-
half avenue. in celebration of her
birthday anniversary. Thirty-five
ladies were her guests and they spent
the afternoon playing cards. The
house was very prettily decorated
with autumn leaves. flowers and Hal
lowe'en novelties as jack o'lanterns,
etc. In the games the prizes fell to
Mrs. J. NJ McCarron. Mrs. George
Cardall and Mrs. Z. F. Helpenstell, the
consolation going to Mrs. Conway OF
Reynolds. At O'Clock the hostess
served a delicious chicken dinner, a
feature of which was the baked ice
cream. the making of which Miss Peet
demonstrated at The Argus cooking
school. The evening hours after din
ner was passed in very pleasant way
and the hostess was left with many
pretty gifts in remembrance of the
day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-30
ENTERTAIN AT HALLOWEEN
COFFEE

The Young Ladies' class of the Cen
trail Presbyterian sunday school en-
tertained at a Halloween coffee last
evening in the church dining room.
The rooms were trimmed in pumpkins,
autumn leaves and yellow and black
paepr. A program was given. and
consisted of a piano solo by Clyde
Downing. a violin solo by MISS Erae'
Farrar. a reading by Mrs. w q. Mur-
phy. a local solo by Miss Esther Main
rose and readings by Rev. d. A. Jonn-
son Refreshments were served after
the program and the time spent IN
very pleasant social way.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-30
Social
PROGRAM ST. CECILIA QUARTET.

PROGRAM ST. CECILIA QUARTET.
he program TO be given at the New
E1rDsr BY the st. Cecilia quartet be
~. the Rock Island Musical club
rsr Tuesday afternoon has been an
sog-ced. and Is here given:
To Phyllis" ........ II. A. Matthews
The st. Cecilia Quartet.
Zehsrstti- .... fIdomeneoD Mozart
Miss Manierre.
Les roses d'hiver 1890 Fontenailles
-ThTirodiz' -.....--..- Holmes
Miss Huntley.
20 Blade Of Grass" ..............
.......... Wilhelm Friedman Bach
Annie Laurie 800. (Old Scotch Air.
The St. Cecilia Quartet.
Sleep. Why Dost Thou Leave Me-"
-------------.--.-- hahuei
-Noc.urne" ......... r. l. Hermann
Mrs. Gale.
-Ancalusian Song ... Paul Pugtt
Mss Manierre and Miss Huntley.
The Old Lady OF France" The Old
Person Of skye" ...............
-.......... Margaret RUthven Lang
The Snow Storm" .--. James Rogers
Ny Lady Chloe" Clough-Leigh
The St. Cecilia Quartet
Cal Ne No More -...---. .Cadman
-Elizabeth's Prayer" CTannhauser)
----.--.....-.----.- Wagner
Mrs Arendt.
The Rims Maidens" CGotterdam-
nerungJ ----.--.---.-.-- Wagner
Nrs- Arendt. Mrs. Gale. Miss Huntley.
he Ssnc-Man' Gmpressions) 800
..----..... Gustave Ferrars
The St. Cecilia Quartet.
he personnel Of the quartet is: Miss
Ialis Marierre. first soprano; Mrs.
Use Harthan-Arendt, second soprano;
Yrs. Paemslia Gale, first contralto;
Mss Huntley. second contralto. with
Mss Tina Mae Haines at the piano.
he program viii begin az 2:3O O'Clock
and members OF the club will be Hd-
Fitted upon the presentation of their
.enbership tickets. Those outside
y he club desiring TO attend may do
= On the payment OF a small admis-
l0n fee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-30
ATTIC HALLOWEEN PARTY.

"A merry company of young people
enjoyed a Halloween party last even
ing given by Miss Blanche Glockhoh
at her home in South Rock Island.
The affair was held in the attic at the
home. and this was decorated with
quantities OF corn stalks. pumpkins
and autumn leaves and Halloween
novelties. As the 16 guests appeared
they were met by ghost and escorted
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-30

Washington, ID. c.. Oct. Occurring
the extended Mexican trouble the
burden of border duty has fallen on
the shoulders of Major-GeneraI Hugh
l. Scott. There is an impression that
for his services in that capacity he
may be rewarded by being made chief
OF stan of the army. II SO. he will
take up his new duties on Nov. %,
when General Wotherspoon, the pres
ent chief of stan, retires.
General Scott is known as an au-
thority on Indian sign language. This
knowledge proved OF great value TO
him in dealing with the Mexican lead
ers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-30

the church. many attending and enjoy
ing the evening. A musical program
was given with selections by Miss
Bernice Wood. Fal Wood, ]. w. Hol-
der. Miss Hamp and Mr.. WEIGH. Each
o: the ladies of the class related in
verse her experience in raising one
dollar, with the result that some anus
ing poetry was read. Decorations in
the rooms were in keeping with the
season, as were the refreshments that
were served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-30

and prizes in the contest were won by
Miss Una Kali, head, and Leonard Geb-
hart, consolation. A luncheon was
served in the late evening. The com
pany was composed of Misses Pearl
Trenkenschuh, Mildred Schieberl, Una
Kali, Leona Wang, Irene Hussy, Jose
phine McNellis and Ruth Gebhart and
Ross Kelsay, Joseph Smith, Wilbert
Nelson, Roy Barker Clearance Kruse,
Claude Barnhart and Leonard Geb-
hart
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-30
ENTERTAIN DEPARTMENT MEM
BERS

Mr. and Mrs. M. T. Stevens at her
home, 1901 Twentieth street, last eve
ming entertained the members OF the
bookkeeping department of the Mod
ern Woodmen head office of which Mr.
Stevens is CHIEF A luncheon was
served at o'clock and the rooms and
table were decorated to carry out the
Halloween idea. Games in keeping
with the season were played, the whole
proving a most delightful affair.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-30

ems giving it a real Halloween ap-
pearance. The young women came
dressed in costume and this afforded
lots of fun. Music was enjoyed and
games appropriate to the season were
played and later in the evening a huge
bonfire was lighted in the yard and
around IL the girls gathered and toast
ed marshmallows. A lunch was serv-
ed. carrying out the Halloween idea
in the courses.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-30

to the attic. Games appropriate 10
the season were played, and favors
in the contests were won by MISS
Vera McBurney and Miss Alma san
derson. In the small hours of the
night an appetizing supper was served
carving out the Halloween idea in
the courses.