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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-06
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Dear Mrs. Thompson: Last spring
a young civil engineer came TO our
town to do some work on a building
here. ] met him through friend. We
were together a great deal during his
short stay. and when he left he asked
me TO write to him We have been
corresponding ever since He has
written splendid letters and have ths
highest opinion of him. Now he writes
asking me to marry him. really love
this young man. But before met
him had made vow that | would not
marry a man whom ] had no. known
intimately for long time But YOU
see | can't really get so very well ac
quainted with him because he lives III
a distant city. Please tell me what
answer | shall make 70 his letter. but
don't tell me l mus: give him sIp.
ANXIOUS.
My dear girl: Acquaintance is not
measured by weeks. Some people |
have known for years and have never
been acquainted with them. Others
have felt were never strangers The
question is. do YOU love the young mau?
IL you do. you are safe in engaging
yourself to him. | should think | /
would want rather long engagement !
OF course lie will visi: ym. and that 1
will enable you to know him better /
before the marriage takes place
Dear Mrs. Thompson: % | am Just |
l6 and junior in high school. Ought
to go out with my boy friends? I |
think there is plenty of time when |
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-06
BROADWAY Y. p. A. SELECTS
PRESIDENT.

At a special meeting of the Young
Peoples association of Broadway
Presbyterian church held last evening
in the Sunday school rooms, Miss
Beryl Titterington was selected pres
ident OF the association TO succeed
Howard Morse. resigned. Plans were
discussed for the coming years work
and means of financing the society. A
social hour was enjoyed after the bus
mess was disposed of.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-06
BIRTHDAY SURPRISE PARTY.

Mr. and Mrs. J. Hill. 9Ig Seventeenth
street. entertained a company OF %
young people last evening in ceIebra-
tion Of the 18th birthday anniversary
Of their son Herman. plans for the af-
fair having been kept secret from the
host until the company arrived at the
home The house was decorated with
bowls OF pink roses. Supper was serv-
ed in four courses at a table lovely
with its decorations of pink roses.
BRASS candle sticks and pink shaded
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-06
MEET FOR SOCIAL HOUR.

Forty members of the B'Nai la Kive
society held a meeting last evening at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. r. Rudman,
1915 Fifth avenue. They spent an en-
joyable evening with songs, games
and general sociability and before the
evenings close refreshments were
served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-06
CLUB TICKETS ARE READY

Miss Clara Whitman. registrar Of
the Woman's Club of Rock Island will
be at the public library Thursday and
Saturday afternoons from l to 3
o'clock and members OF the club may
get their membership tickets upon
payment of the annual dues. The first
meeting of the club will be held Oct.
II and members desiring to attend this
meeting must procure their tickets in
advance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-06

know this is the right place. think
III look in the door and see what's
the matter He blew softly through
the screen and into the living-room.
Instantly dainty musical chime was
heard-a chime as cool and sweet as
the sound ice fairies make when they
frohc and sing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-06
SOCIAL EVENTS

division OF women's clubs which
meets next week in Maquoketa, Iowa
The next meeting will be held Oct.
10 with Miss Gertrude Brantgan. Ala
Pleasant street, Davenport, and Mod
ern French music will be studied.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-06

Dear Mrs. Thompson: Please give
me recipe for curry and rice.
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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-25

Girls' Club to Entertain.
An Interesting prog ram OF illustrated
songs will be given at the William Fox
School on Friday evening at o'clock
under patronage of the Girls Club of
Grove Avenue Baptist Church.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-25

my Of Music on February 12. IL and III.
Richard Ill.," Merry Wives OF Wind
sor." King Henry "" and Tho Mer-
chant Of Venice" V. r. Benson. nrt
director and leading man. is gradu
ate of oxford. and was given the degree
OF doctor of laws by McGill University,
Montreal, with Sir Gilbert Parker, in
october.
Girls' Club to Entertain.
An interesting progr ram OF illustrated
songs will be given at the William Fox
School OH Friday evening at o'clock.
under patronage of the Gir!s' Club OF
Grove Avenue Baptist Church.
New Dill at Colonial.
The lovers of minstrelly in this city
will learn with keen delight that John
Healy has been booked to appear dur
Ing the fret half OF this week at the
Colonial. cHaly has a host of warm
friends here who will turn out In full
force to welcome him. For several
years he was principal comedian with
the AL. G. Fields Greater Minstrels,
and II was his excellent work on the
end. and in the oito with that organi-
cation that made him famous through
out this country as black face
comedian. The Cullud Parson" is the
title Of the skt Ecaly did in the olio
with tho Ministries, and Will be offered
by him at the Colonial His reputa-
ton as comedian is so well known
to local thcatregoers, that high
sounding words of praise In his behalf
are unnecessary.
George Fredo and Miss Anita Prim-
rose Will offer n high-class musical
comedy and character study act that
should win favor here. Fredo is
comedian of much versatility, while
Miss Primrose is quite as we'll known
for her character representations.
a dainty and pleasing singing and
dancing act will be presented by
Taber and Clair, two girls Their
songs are said to be new. and have
been written to 1T their particular
requirements
The Darlings will be seen in
comedy revolving ladder act that Will
amuse and thrill alike.
The feature specially engaged for
tho LITTLE folks is Margos Manikns,
and, whilo the act was designed cspe-
cially for them, older people will en-
10y it quito as much. The alSilful
manipulation of the fingers is always
Il thing of inter-.: 10 vauds' lie fairs.
There Viii be three reels IF hrst-run
not;on pictures to complete the bill.
THURSDAY Will bring a complete
change In the program. when new
vaudeville acts and motion pictures
will be shown
Ono of the most laughable events
OF the week Is the Country store" OH
Wednesday night at both performances
This feature is also attracting record
breaking crowds
The matinee is ut o'clock. and tho
evening performances at 7:l5 and
o'clock
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-25

demanded wero uttle short of stag
gerins.
There Is scarcely city of any size
in the United States or Canada that
has not put in bid for these artists.
and II has been an exceedingly dill
cult matter 10 arrange an itinerary
without emitting many Of the prnci-
pal cities. That Richmond has been
included In tho list OF favored musi-
cal centres is due entirely TO the in
defatigable efforts OF single local
enthusiast. whose name has not been
announced.
Frances Aida Concert.
Nine, Frances Aida, prima donna
soprano Of the Metropolitan Opera
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-25

woman whose husband has contracted
the club habit. MICS Kyle was former
Is member of the well-known vaude-
vile trio. O'Brlen. Havel & Kyle
richards has appeared in many musical
comedies, and was AT one time n very
successful single in vaudeville
\ pretty little romance OF college
lie, entitled "a College Proposition"
IS presented by Eta Bryan and Roy
Sumner and company Mr. Sumner
plays the part OF a young college stu
dent who marries during his college
course much against his fathers
wishes. Tho play works out to q
happy climax, but there are times dur
ing the act when the audience IS In
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-25

Company. assisted by C;utia Cassini.
cellist. und Frank la Forge, pianist,
VIII give concert ct the City Audi
torium on February & for the Shell
tering Arms Hospital. Members of the
Sheltering Arms Circle Of Kings
Daughters in charge of the concert
are:
Mrs. Malvern c. Patterson, Mrs. 4.
H. Barr. Mrs. NJ. 4. Thomas, Mrs.
Thomas Adkins. Mrs. Evan Chesterman.
Mrs. Edward Evans, Miss Hattie Scott.
Miss Kate Blankenship Miss Phoebe
warwick. Miss y. Fl. Sands, Miss Belle
Johnson. Miss W. w. Tomplins.
Big Shakespeare Revival.
The Stratford- Upon-Avon Players.
from the Memorial Theatre, Stratford :
on Avon, will appear ut the Acade-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-25
LYRIC THEATRE.
Keith vaudeville all the week, NUT
inccs daily.
COLONIAL THEATRE.
Vaudeville.
Yiddi.h Play To-siorro,v.

Tho Hub Theatre Company, direct
from Boston, headed by Nine. Bessie
Thomasheshsky. Will present the Yid-
dish play The Green Boy" at the
Academy OF Music tomorrow night
There is an all-star cast, and the pro-
duction promises to be unique in Yid-
dish theatricals.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-25

ACADEMY OF MUSIC.
Monday niEht-"The Green BOY" In
Yiddish.
BIJoU THEATRE.

Grnyce scott Company. In "Sherlock
JiOimes" all the week, matinees Tues
day, Thursday ind Saturday.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-25

doubt as to the ultimate result.
Van brothers have comedy must
cal act that is really different from
any Of its kind on the vaudeville stage
to-day. Their comedy ~ really funny,
and their playing on the either and
saXophone is masterful
Andy Rice Is monologist who is
different He Is n Hebrew dialect
comedian, but works without any
makeup. whiskers or grotesque cos
tunes. a dapper young man. nattily
dressed. pleasing appearance. pleasant
voice, and with n fund of stories and
PAROLES, Rice comes to Richmond for
the first time to offer his original mon
oioguc.
~ novelty from the Orient will be tho
lshikawa Brothers, Japan's noted hand
equilibrists. These are four very
supple little sons OF Japan. exception
ally strong and agile. Their hand to :
hand balancing Is marvellous.
Count Beaumont * Company, with
their elaborate stage setting and para
phernalia, present an act Of magic and
illusion. which is very entertaining
and mystifying
The Pathe Weekly pictures. showing
current events in motion pictures, will
rs usual be one of tho features.
Kubelik and McIba.
AS might have been expected, the
announcement of joint concert in
this city by Nine. Melba and Kubelill
has aroused the greatest enthusiasm.
not only locally. but throughout the
State
Nine. Melba is conceded 70 be one
of the very greatest operate sopranos
OF all time, and Kubclik holds tho
same eminent position among violin
lists
Hundreds of inquiries and requests
for ticket reservations have flowed in,
despite the fact that the tickets will
not go on sale until February 9 Tho
remarkable interest manifested so far
In advance of the concert iilustrat ties
the enthusiasm which is being awak-
encd in the local appearance of these
celebts ted artists at tho City Audi
torium on February I6. The joint tour
of Melba and Kubclik has been called
the most extraordinary and daring
concert venture of recent years. To
make the financial arrangements nee
essary to bring them to America was
Of itself an achievement. for the
amounts that these artists individually
Evening journal., 1914-08-28
new CITY CHARTER FOR
ST. Louis Government

ST LOUIS. Aug 2S-At midnight
tonight st. Louis will pass from her
old form Of city government into a
new code providing for the initiative,
referendum and recall; public owner
ship of public utilities. civil service
ana one house assembly. When the
new city charter was adopted two
months ago it was provided that the
change should be made August 30,
except as II affects certain branches.
Under the terms of the new char
ter. Mayor Kicl tomorrow will ap-
point the following new" city oni-
cials four directors of Board Of Pub
lie Service. three directors OF Enici-
ency Board, three members OF Com
plant Board. without salary The
remaining appointments will be made
from the present city officials or em-
ployes as provided in the charter
Mayor Kiol will hold ONCE until
April, 1917. when the FIRST new char
ter mayOralty election will be held.
The present house OF delegates and
City Council will be abolished the
first Tuesday in April. 1916. when a
new Charter Board of Aldermen, con-
siGting of 2S men. one from each
ward, and a president of this board
will be elected All other present
ohiclals will hold Office until 1917
when the mayor will have the ap-
pointment Of all such officers who are
now elected. The only exception is
the comptroller who will be elected
in 1917. The present comptroller
will hold Office until then.
Evening journal., 1914-08-28
CORRECTED LIST
OF THE DEMOCRATS
Seeking OFFICE

Since the list of Democratic candi-
dates filed was printed in these col
umns on Tuesday. some changes and
additions have been made. The com
plete list of candidates was announced
by County Chairman Chauncey p. Hol-
comb today as follows, all others be-
ing printed having been incorrect, he
says
For recorder Of deeds-Joseph H.
Hossinger.
For register Of wills--Artemas
Smith.
For clerk of Orphans Court and
register in chancery-Lewis Sasse.
For coroner-Harry Crossan.
For Sheriff.. Amos Collins.
For Representative In the General
Assembly.
First district-Harry G. Buckmas-
ter.
Wilbur L. Adams.
Third-LOuis j. Gibbons.
Fourth-John l.. Malone, George W.
Bader.
Fifth-Daniel X. McKenney. Sam
uel +. Elliott, Richard +. Pietsch,
Thomas f. MCCARTHY.
dbnNhn L. AAahhsf NAAAlaAi %
Husbands, Frank stephens.
Seventh-Paul Il. Wilson.
Eighth-Ferris ]. Yearsley.
Ninth-W. Truxton Boyce.
Tenth-James p. McGrory, George
+. Duncan.
Eleventh-John NJ. Downs.
Twelfth--John B. Mahoney.
hirteenth-Walter s. Letherbury.
FOurteenth-JOhn ID. Stradley, +.
Bayard Schwatka.
William l.. Reynolds,
Walter e. Donovan.
For Levy Court Commissioner.
Second district Charles w. Good
ing.
Fourth-John Nevin.
Sixth--Charles II. Salmon, Elmer e.
Bender.
For State Senator.
First district-James f. Casperson.
Third--John Frederick.
Fifth-John T. Hayes
For County Assessor.
First Representative district-Wil-
liam J. Meaney. John A. MCGOWAN.
Second-Eugene A. Smith.
Third-Charles A. Schneider.
Fourth-Edward d. Carr, Neal NJ
Kennedy.
Fifth-James j. Devlin, Martin f.
Mealey.
Sixth-Ira +. Sharpley.
Seventh-Harold @. Stanley.
Eightb-Philip p. Pierson.
Ninth-John X. Mote.
Tenth-Frederick Klingmeyer
Charles Il. Lancaster.
Eleyenth-John r. Robinson.
Twelfth-Frank X. Irons
Thirteenth-Charles K Deakyne
Fourteenth-Walter Lee. George T.
Slant
Fifteenth-William L. Derrickson,
William A. Watson, Jr
Evening journal., 1914-08-28
YACHT
TO RESCUE FRIEND
Former Delawarean'S Dash
to Italy Cancelled at
Last Minute
MILLIONAIRE CABLED
WHEN HELD UP ABROAD

SMYRNA, Del. Aug. 2S.-Mr. and
Mrs. Joseph T. Hoffecker had an un-
expected visit from their son-in-law,
Herman s. Davis, which was the out
come of an unusual business transac-
tion, which was brought about by the
present European war.
Mr. Davis is private secretary OF
the President of the Gulf Oil Company,
large concern, occupying the entire
18th floor Of the Frick Building. Pitts
burgh, Pa.
Mr. Mellon, a large stockholder Of
the Gulf Oil Company. was marooned
in Naples. Italy, by the interrupted
steamship travel. He was accompan-
led by his wife, two children and SER
wants, in all numbering nine persons.
He was also anxious to get back to the
United States, and cabled the COM
pany TO charter a private yacht and
come after him. Mr.. Williams pri-
vate secretary declined the job, and
Mr.. Davis, a native of Delaware, was
assigned the task.
On Saturday Of last week. with full
power to plan and carry out the res
cue. he began his work. Sunday
evening he appeared in Washington.
and. after securing passports, went
to New York City. arriving there on
Monday evening On Tuesday he
chartered a sea-going yacht. equipped
with SS men, for one month. He then
began stocking the yacht with provi-
sions, at a cost of about $4,000.
After herculean work, Mr.. Davis
had about completed his plans and
was really TO start on his journey on
Wednesday morning, when he receiv-
ed a cablegram, forwarded from
Pittsburgh, stating that Mr. Mellon
had secured passage home and call
ed everything Off His first instruc-
tions had been fulfilled to the extent
Of about $4,000, which will be paid by
Mr.. Mellon.
Mr.. Davis went to Dover after a
sea trip to Norfolk, and spent "a hours
in Dover with Mr.. and Mrs. Hoffecker
Evening journal., 1914-08-28
Close TO death
WHEN TRAIN HITS
New Castle Auto Driver Has
Narrow Escape at Old
Battery Crossing
STREET MATERIAL
FOR TOWN ARRIVES

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL
NEW CASTLE, Aug. 2S.-Wilhur
Meredith had narrow escape from
serious injury yesterday morning. He
had been out for a ride in his antonio
bile, and as he approached the Battery
line OF the Delaware Railroad he
slackened his speed He listened at
tenuvely as he came near the tracks,
because the line was hidden from view
by number OF freight cars. Just as
the front Of his automobile passed the
end of the freight cars, a shifting en-
gine came along. The auto was slack
ened and the engine stopped. but not
before 1t struck Mr. Merediths auto
mobile.
The attention OF City Council will be
called TO the crossing and the railroad
will be asked to place watchman
there. while the shifting engines are
working on the Battery tracks.
The stands at Ocean Beach we're
broken into early yesterday morning
and a considerable quantity Of cigars,
cigarettes, candy and other articles
stolen. Waterman Steele had been at
the park all night and shortly before
going off duty he stopped TO converse
with one of the stand owners.
The Wilmington Southern Traction
Company has a force of men at work
putting in new ties along the line from
Sixth and South streets.
The first car load of broken stone
for the streets has arrived
Three gangs of men are at work
setting curbs along the streets.
The ButtOnwood Giants will play
Rosedale at Kirkwood Park, Whining
ton. tomorrow.
The battery for the ButtOnwoOds
Giants is White and Matthews.
The Giants have won fifteen of
twenty-four games There will be a
splendid game at Ocean Beach Park
tomorrow between the New Castle A.
G.. and Clayton. Manager McDevitt
said last night that Chase will not be
in the game as he will play with
the Wilmington Traction Club.
The Presbyterian Sunday school
spent a delightful day al Riverside
Park yesterday when the annual pic
mic was held. The young people en-
ioyed the automobile rides between
the park and New Castle
The general committee in charge
of the lawn fete to be held az Fifth
and Delaware streets is working
hard to make the affair a success.
There will be twenty young women
in charge OF the tables and booths
and much interest centers in the
contests for the gold coins and bther
prizes There will also be fishing
pond.
John Gibson, 200 Cherry street. i.
home on a fuTlough. He enlisted IN
the navy last April and has been
stationed at Norfolk navy yard.
Evening journal., 1914-08-28
news notes ALONG
The STATE Line
special to THE EVENING JOURNAL,

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
BOOTH CORNER. Pa, Aug. 2S
Grover c. Handy owner OF Cedar
Knoll farm, is having a silo of im-
mense capacity erected as an addi-
tion to his barn.
The annual reunion Of the zebley
family will be held at Vernons Grove,
Claymont, on Labor Day.
The work of reconstructing and re-
modelling ChesteEBethel Methodist
Church. which was severely damaged
by gale in the early spring, has
been completed.
Mrs. owen T. zebley sustained Sc
we're injuries by a fall at the home OF
her sister. near Boothwyn. Pa. The
fall resulted in a dislocated ankle
bone and a severe sprain Of the mus
cles.
This section was well represented
at the reunion of the Peters family.
held at Granogue. on Saturday. A
number of the descendants live in
this locality
During the recent thunderstorm,
the house OF John Oskin was struck
with lightning, which tore a large
strip of shingles from the roof and ig-
nited the building. The flames. how
ever were quickly subdued by the
heavy downpour of rain
The public schools of The rural dis
triot on the Pennsylvania side. will re-
open next Monday, with the following
teachers: No. ]. Miss Henuig; No. 2,
Miss Edith Seifert: No. 3, Miss Ali
son. No 4, Miss Ruth Harris.
Lewis o. Foulk is substituting as
rural carrier on Route No. /, from
Boothwyn Postoffice, while John
Prince Galbroath is on his annual va
cation.
Miss Elizabeth and Miss Jean Cal
yer will move 10 Park Place, Ches-
ter. The Calyer farm has been sold to
William w. Knowles, of Wilmington.
The Rev and Mrs. j. 5. TOmlinson
have returned to Sloan parsonage af-
ter pleasant vacation spent IN var
ious points in Pennsylvania
Mrs. Jesse Shellmire. of Mantan. n.
j., is spending a couple Of weeks with
relatives here.
William p. zebley, Sr, is improving
after an attack of illness.
A party was given Walter fcrWOOd
Monday night at his home in honor Of
his birthday anniversary.
Miss Laura Poole has been spend
ing several days with her aunt, Mrs.
William II Talley, in Chester.
Mrs. William SimcoX has returned
home after a visit with relatives in
Philadelphia.
Mrs. Alfred Banks, Sr.. is under
treatment of Dr. Woods, of Montchan-
in.
Evening journal., 1914-08-28
RED MEMS CARNIVAL.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
MIDDLETOWN, Del. Aug. 2S.-
There will be a Red Mems Carnival
by Toghwogh Tribe, No. 169 Of Mas
sey, Md. on Saturday, at Massey.
There will be a parade and tourna-
ment, game of baseball between the
teams Of Niddletown and Millington,
Md. and music by the Centreville
band. There will be speaking by
DR.. J. c. Littleton. of Baltimore, and
ether prominent Red Men, and an
address by the Hon. w. Scott Beck.
Of Chestertown. A fish supper will
be served on the lawn and music and
dancing will be enjoyed in the even
ing.
Evening journal., 1914-08-28

fessor Charles Cooper, president; r..
Howard Johnson. vice-president;
George w. Jackson. treasurer; Sam
uel E. Clark. secretary and superin-
tendent Thomas Snyder sold the
highest numDer Of tickets and won
the scarf pin.
Evening journal., 1914-08-28
Mr. cALYARY EXcrRsI0N.

The young men and pupils of tho
Mt. Calvary Club and Sunday School
gave their eighth annual excursion on
Monday to Seaside Park, n. J. The
committee cleared 1925 from shc out
ing The committee comprised Pro-
Evening journal., 1914-08-28
MUSICAL AND DANCE.

Delaware Lodge, No. I, 1. o. o. f.,
will hold a musical and dance in the
new Odd Fellows Building, Tenth and
King, on Friday evening, september g.,
1914 The talent will be furnished by
\. Snellenbmg & Co. Tickets now on
sale II 25c."
Evening journal., 1914-08-28
ROBINSON. .WALMSLFY-

Miss Georgia W. Walnsley and Julian
p. Robinson OF Cecil county. Nd, were
married az ) O'Clock Wednesday after
noon at Brandywine NJ +. Church par
sonase by the Rev. +. +. Carpenter.
Evening journal., 1914-08-28
SMYRNA VISITORS.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
SMYRNA. Del, Aug. 2S.-Mrs. Ed
ward S. Dwight has returned home
from a visit Of several weeks to her
mother. Mrs. +. c Marshall, at Mill
vile, Virginia. Rossie Buttery,
of Wilmington, spent Sunday with her
parents here. Mr. and Mrs. John But
tery.-Miss Hazel Lundun, Of New
York, is visiting Mrs. Buttery.-Miss
May Janvier. of Philadelphia, is the
guest of her aunt here. Mrs. Mary
L. BOyd,-Pierson and George Hill.
sons of Mrs. W. G. Hill, of Smyrna.
will enter the Friends School at VIII
mingtOn, in September.
II you have something 20 sell. con-
centrate your energy in a Want Ad
and there will be no waste OF time OF
engrgv-Adv.