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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-02
ROYAL CIsfH CLUB WITH MRS.
RAEER

Mrs. c. ". Baker at her home. 2598
Sixth avenue, entertained the mem
bers Of the Royal Cinch club yester-
day afternoon at the fortnightiy ses-
sion C1nch was played at three ia
bles and the fayors were given 10 Mrs.
f. Betke. Mrs. Reticker and Mrs Wal
ter Grotegut a lunch was served at
the small tables at the conclusion Of
the games. and the ladies' were in
vited to hold their next session with
3lrs. Betke. 1924 Sixth avenue, ia two
weeks
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-02
ORANGE HONEY.

Remove the skins from one small
pony basket Of blue grapes. Boil for
10 minutes and strain Add three
oranges, one of them peeled, grourj
through the food chopper. Add three
pounds of sugar TO grapes and or
anges and cook until it thickeus.
Then add one-half pound Of English
walnuts broken into small piecea.
Pour in jelly glasses.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-02
TDLFWYLF GLUE OTTIYC.

Members Of the Idylwyle club en-
joyed an outing yesterday at Camp
bells island, the ladies taking provis-
sicns for a bountiful lunch that was
served at noon at SHADY Rock" the
summer home Of o. c. Paul They
spent the afternoon boating and had
a fine time. The next outing win be
at Wander Veer park in Davenport in
Two weeks
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-02
Clue At TEA Rooms

Mrs ChaTIes Gantert Of ms city en-
tertained members of the Ivy Card
club yesterday afternoon in the tea
room at the Boston store In Daven-
port The game Of 500 was played
and the prizes were awarded to the
winners. A lunch was served after
the games, and the ladies enjoyed q
delightful afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-02
ENDOWMENT FINp SOCIETY.

The September meeting OF the Az
gustana Endowment Fund society was
held yesterday afternoon. Mrs. c. z.
Johnson and Mrs. NeIs Swanson act
ing as Joint hostesses at the home of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-02
RrIIisa Steamer SUM-

London, Sept. 2-The British steam
Ct SaFona, 1,IS0 tons gross. and owned
~ Lelth, mas been sunk. Three mem
beFs OF her crew are missing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-02

maIly and very pleasantly with their
needle work and in visiting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-02
POLICE NEWS

Raymond Bramlett, 5211s Twenty
second street, reported 10 the police
that his bicycle was stolen last night
from in front Of the y NJ. c. A. build
ing. Desk Sergeant ". H. Brough re-
covered it this morning near the en-
trance Of an alley on Third avenue
between Fifteenth and Sixteenth
streets. The thief Is not known to the
police.
Ellis Wallace and Ben Stephens. ar
rested by the police yesterday after
noon on charge of having burglar
lied the old Sears cotton mill on Rock
river, were released without trial
Since they had not taken any OF the
contents and had only removed a win
Cow, no prosecution vas thought nee
essary.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-21
APPALLING CONDITIONS
NOW PREVAIL IN SERBIA
More Than 1000 Sick and Wounded
Soldiers I'm American Red
Cross Hospital.
HUNDREDS ARE DYING DAILY
Doctors Say Half Population OF Coun-
try VIII Not Be Left in Three
Months-Seems Neither Proven
ton nor Cure for Dreaded Typhus.

Especial Cable to The Times Dispatch
LONDON. March 2o.-Appalling wore
the conditions on tho Serbian bnttlo
field. witnessed by Sir Thomas Upton
and his Rod Cross party on the yacht
Erin. G. G. Askew, photographer with
the Upton expedition. writes:
we visited an American Red Cross
hospital on the Serbian frontier. It
was formerly a factory, but now flnds
shelter for more than 1000 siok and
wounded soldiers. There are no beds.
and the poor fellows huddie together
for warmth. Many were dead. and no
ono had time to move them for out OF
the fourteen nurses and eight doctors,
only eight nurses and four doctors are
left alive, owing to tho scourge of
typhus. There seems neither proven
tion nor cure, as many of tho soldiers
have not Ind their clothes or for eight
months.
"Nish. with r. normal population OF
10000, averages 14o deaths a day, and
one day while we were there the
deaths reached 2s0. Tho doctors say
not half the population of Serbia will
be left in three months. One has TO
buy sealed bottles OF water for wash
ing. as all the wells arc contaminated.
and food is scaroe and dear.
One English nurse came to us dis
tracted just before leaving. She told
us che was the only nurae left to look
after 2t0 patients. All tho other nurses
and doctors had died.
After stopping there throe days, we
went on to Belgrade-fourteen hours
! travel. about 14o miles-and the second
day OF our arrival we were In tho
thick OF tho bombardment. Sir Thomas
was paying visit to Prince Paul I
had just got them out, and was taking
their photos with tho shells whistling
overhead. house was struck $50
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-21
EVIDENCE TO CLEAR FRANK
Detective In San Francisco Claims to
Have Neccssnry Proof.

Especial to The Times Dispatch1
SAN FRANCISCO. March 2o.-Evi-
dence which 1t is claimed Will clear
Leo NJ, Frank OF the charge Of murder
ing little Mary Phagan in Atlanta. ca,
on April &c, 1918. is in possession of
Dan Lchon, New Orleans detective,
now In San Francisco. Lehon. who
was instrumental In the discovery of
faults in the States case against
Frank, was indicted in Atlanta for his
activity In obtaining afndavits from
witnesses ready to confess to perjury
in the Frank trial, but was acquitted
later.
'One of the most startling bits In
the chain OF evidence which the State
wove about Frank was n strand of hair
found on the second floor Of the fac
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-21
rule G., AND ELSIE JANIS
STRANDS DIG FEATURES

On Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday
the Strand presents what Is said to be
the grentest railroad scene production
ever produced. entitled Rule q. IL
haB been approved by prominent rail-
road heads. who actually posed In the
photograph.
rule G" Is the MIN adaptation of
Ruff. Steele's story, Keeping John
Barleycorn on the Track" which ap-
peared In the Saturday Evening Post.
and among tho wonderfully realistic
scenes are the wrecking OF tho club
house with a Wild engine. and the mar
row escape Of the occupants OF the
building; chop accidents Involving
journal lathe and a six-ton steam ham
mer; the demo lit!on at crossing or
wagon containing a farmer and his
wife: the saving OF two passenger
trains by tho automatic action OF tho
block signal the flight OF Myra on tho
lincmans speedcr. and the pursuit. by
the men on the handcar. who have
close call for their lives: the mob
scene, in which hundreds OF men are
half drowned and driven out OF the
gates by four determined men using a
locomotive in way that Is thrilling
and marvellous to behold.
The machine shop. roundhouse. yard
and mob scenes were made at the West
Oakland yards OF railroad company.
with the untiring aid OF Assistant Mas
ter Mechanic John Kclker. Most OF the
road scenes were made on the San jose
Almaden branch. and most of the depot
sccneg at the West San Jose station.
The clubhouse scenes were made at
Tracy and Roseville. The interiors were
done in the Blazon studio In Berkeley.
For Thursday. Friday and Saturday
comes Elsie Janis In a photoplay. Elsie
Janis on the stage is brilliant: on the
screen she Is said to be the superlative
Of that. She will be seen at the Strand
In Tho Caprices of Kitty"
This Is the first appearance on tho
screen OF this star. It is another feather
in her cap 70 add to her popularity. The
camera catches her at overy graceful
curve, and while tho magnet OF her
voice IL lost. 30 expressive are her eyes
and her wondroug smile that she speaks
from the screen with magic ciearness
and clovernesB. Her appearance here
will be hailed by amusement seekers
with keen enjoyment.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-21
THOSE SOCIETY MINSTRELs
SHOW EARLY IN APRIL

Headed b. that eminent singer.
dancer. comedian and blackface artist
extraordinary, Henry Hotchkiss. the re-
organized. refreshed. revamped. culled,
enhanced, pruned and enlarged organi-
zation known 10 fame rs the Society
MinstrelH" will ndorn the stage and
elevate humor by appearing again be-
fore tho delighted populace on April S,
. and 10, at the Academy OF Music. This
series Of brilliant and utterly irresisti-
BILE performances will be presented for
the beneft OF the Belle Bryan Day
Nursery, charity OF practical and wide
appeal undertaken and supported by
young girls and matrons OF Richmond
Following the minstrel performance,
which VIII consist OF regulation first
part, olio and after-piece, there Will be
presented a comedy sketch or playlet.
which VIII serve TO Introduce q scene
at the Country Club and-what is much
moro to the point-many of Richmonds
prott!est girls, who will bedeck the pic
tured lawn and add color and charm to
the performance.
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yards away. I wanted to rush OFF for
n snap. but the prince would not al
low us.
I'VE were bundled into our carriages
and sent to where we were stopping.
On our way n she'll struck house just
across the way. and In second not II
brick was left on top OF another.
We were taken to the fortress,
where we saw the whole of tho battle.
Senlis IL only two miles across the
river. We saw shells dropping into
tho town. and doing frightful damage.
Tho Austrinns answered with eleven
inch shells, which came screaming over
our heads and burst behind the fortress.
They say 800 were killed in Senlis
that day. and the Serbians lost many
killed and wounded"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-21
PANAMA CANAL EARNS
e2,128.S32 IN SIX MONTHS

PANAMA. March so.-During tho
FIRST six months OF operation the Pan
anna Canal earned n total Of s2,12s,s33.
tho period ending February Is. 1915.
In tho same period there was trans-
ported through the waterway total
OF 2.s67.244 tons of freight. OF which
slightly moro than II per cent was
cargo handled between ports Of tho
United States. chiefly carried in Ameri-
can bottoms.
Prior to August 10. when tho canal
was opened to traffic. freight was
handled through the waterway on
barges. and from this source 31l.8lo
was collected. which. added to the tolls
collected from ships, makes the total
revenue OF the canal to date $2,138442
More than 500 oceangoing craft or ali
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-21
STORY BY JACQUES FUTRELLD
At SUPERIOR THREE DAYS

For tho hrst half of this week, be-
ginning to-morrow. this Superior an
nounces the stirling photoplny. The
High Hand" adapted from the story by
the late jacques Futrelle, wno lost his
NO in the Titanic disaster, and who
for several years worried Cor a Rich
mond newspaper. The picture. in which
Carlyle Blackwell fs featured, tells the
story OF labor leader who makos
successful fight against intrenched
graft and wins the girl OF his choice
from his dishonest opponent Although
tho story Ia OF meiodramatic interest
I. 10 free from straining after unnatural
effoots, and, with it's plausible love In
tsrest. It's welldirected, straightfor-
ward narrative. holds the unfaltering
heauties OF the Offering lies In its
atmosphere, created by we'll chose
backgrounds and perfectly arranged
settings, while the artistic photography
displayed adds to the merit OF the
whole.
One of the most distinguished
,ragedisnnes Of the American stage
will appear at the Superior for the
last three days OF the week in the
pictured person OF Dorothy Donnelly.
who Will be seen in the title role OF
Henri Bernstein's famous drama, THE
Thief" now adapted to screen purposes
Tho play itself has been seen in Rich.
mond a number OF times, SO tie plot
will be recalled from a very brief de-
seription. The heroine, a,young woman
OF wohk character. has conferred her
affections upon man OF high social
position. Without beauty or wealth,
she hos no means OF attracting his at
tention, and SO, In order to make her
self desirable in his eyes, she steals
iarge sums OF money from her friends,
in order to buy beautiful clothes
When her petulations are discovered
and attributed to the son OF tho house,
he remains client. in order to shield
her However, her great love exalts
and ennobles her character, and, In a.
tremendously dramatic ,sosne, che. con-
fesses her guilt. Ths part OPPOSITE
that Of; Miss Donnelly Is portrayed BY
Richard Butler, who Created such a
favorable impression In Richmond by
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his performance In ben Hur" at tho
Academy OF Music some years ago.
THREE ATTRACTIVE PROGRAMS
PROMISED FOR COLONIAL

The Colonial Theater has gathered
together for the week an assortment
OF feature photoplays that are sure
10 please the patrons OF that thcater
The hve-part photOplay. THE Deep
Purple" In which Clara Klmban Young
is starred, is based on the drama OF
the same name by Paul Armstrun;. and
Wilson Miner. and will be seen Mon
day and TuDcsday. AS the heroine OF tho
drama, Clara EimbaI Young ma, tn
traverse the Gnmut OF many varied
emotions. An unsophisticated country
girl. shc suddenly finds herself funu
Into the turmoil OF New York's under.
world life: she IS the yuilcless tool of
nm unscrupulous band OF crooks. to
whom cheating, deception. robbery
even murder mean nothing
Howard lIstabrook and barbara Ten
nant In "M'Liss" Will be the Offering
on Wednesday and Thursday. Tho
photoplay is an adaptation or tho
story or the same name by Bret Harte
On this graceful foundation the di
rector OF the World Film Corporation
has based photodrama Of striking
interest. From Nevada no conveys the
action TO Southern California, and this
gives him the opportunity OF introduc-
ing many beautiful scenes and group
ings. There the climax Of affairs Is
reached. Tor n "greaser" has robbed
a. I.iss. and he meets violent death
before Justice is metcd out.
On Friday and Saturday George
Kleine viii present THE Woman Who
Dared" big hve-part fllm production
which affords its featured player
Francesca Bcrtini. splendid opportuni-
ties TO display her talents. and It Is
said that she overlooks none OF them.
The scennrio requirea her TO give
startling exhibitions OF equestrian
ability. TO take part in a thrilling race
between m automobile and train, TO
engage I'm n hand 60 hand struggle
with an Infatuated gypsy and 10 face
the attack OF a fear-maddened diplo-
matte spy. The Woman Who Dared"
however. contains number OF emo
tional scenes. which are Mlss Berilni's
forte.
Little Mary Pickford viii he seen In
new one-rcel dramas In addition TO the
regular feature. thus completing three
OF the best programs ever offered at
the Colonial
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DRESDEN'S CREW DETAINED
Men Reach valparaiso on Two Chilean
CruiserH.

VALPA r Also March 20.-The
Chilean cruisers Esmeralda and Min
istro Zenteno arrived here to-day from
Juan Fernandez Island with tho crew
of tho German cruiser Dresden, de-
stroyed In action with British warships
on March H. The sailors Will be de-
tained here on board the German
steamer York.
No official announcement has been
made on the result OF Chile's investi-
cation into the naval fight. The
Chilean schooner Argentina, however.
has arrived from the battle scene,
where she was damaged by shells. and
her sailors confirm the German version
OF the encounter. that the Dresden was
attacked IN Chilean waters. being at
anchor In Cumberland Bay, on the
north side OF the island.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-21
SHIP SHORT OF FUEL AT SEA
Greek Steamer Vagliano Report
PIiGhA OF the NefeiI.
Reports

CHARLESTON. S. c.. March oo-The
Greek steamer PaIaghi Nagllano,
which arrived here to-day from Shields
via Las Palmas. reported that on March
l2. in latitude s2:20 north. longitude
$3.50 west, she spoke TO the Greek
steamer Nefeli, at a standstill and short
OF fuel The Nefeli asked to be lowed
TO Bermuda. the Vagliano's captain
said. but he was unable TO comply.
The Vasliano stood by. he added. until
1t was ascertained the Nefeli was in no
immediate danger.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-21
PASSPORT CREDENTIALS
French Regulations Require Greater
Caution Thnn Heretofore.

WASHINGTON, March 2O-Details OF
new French passport regulations, eff
feotive April \. which require for
eigners entering France to be provld ed
with special credentials Issued by
French oonsuls. were received at the
State Department to-day from Am
bassador Sharp. They require the
credentials to show the evidence upon
which the passport was Issued. tho oity
In France to be Visited and tho pur-
pose OF the visit, and also photograph
OF the bearer.
Great care IN issuing passports has
been enjoined upon consuls to prevent
thsm from reaching citizens Of Ger
many or Austria or naturalized citizens
OF those nations living in neutral coun-
tries.
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Tie B175epChxMZrG2 0f11792he1Z
The children
belgian people They
while their mother
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kinds used thu canal since It WAS
opened, Of which <oe were merchap,
vessels. other carrying cargo or IN
ballast.
OF the trahic through the canal. tn.
coastw!se shipping furnished ss2.Ili
tons OF cargo. the remainder Of ,hr
total tonnage being divided between
the other chief trade routes throuri,
the canal
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Death OF Dn MEL OMEN.

SOMERSET MASS, March 20
Daniel ONeil, said to be the last sur
vivor Of the small group which escaped
from tho frigate Cumberland when
sunk by the Confederate ironclad Mer-
rlmac. died here to-day.
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tory" said Lef,on to-day. Il am pre-
pared to provo that the lock OF hair
was placed on tho handle Of a latho by
newspaper reporter for the sake OF
sensa tional scoop"
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ADJUSTMENTS
INTERESTING ACTS BOOKED
FOR LYRICS DOUBLE HILL


oeorsS Ado plnylet: a little girl
prodigy impersonnting famous char
actors; George Felix and his company,
Including Lydia Barry, and Castcllane.
the reckless bicyclist. who loops tho
loop. are among tho attractions Man
ager Rex is bringing this week to the
Lyric. The array IL nm inviting one
certainly.
The AIDE playlct. which Will be
feature OF the bill for the first half
"f the week, was written for F.. J.
H"rd, who with his supporting company
VIII present Tho Mayor and the Mani
cure" hero for the nrst time since the
act left the "big time" Keith houses.
The story tells of the attempt OF
clever adventuress to blacknail a prac-
teal politician, who Is q candidate for
Governor. The politician foils her and
saves not only his own good name. but
that OF his son well. The Mayor
and tho Manicure" Is one OF tho very
few short comedies tho American
humorist has contributed to the vaude-
vllle stage.
On tho Same bill will he seen Smith
and Kaufman. two singing comedians.
who have laughable line of patter
and funny pranks to enliren the mo-
mcnts between their SONG numbers.
Little Rite Redfeld, Juvenile impcr-
senator, Is another interesting feature
OF tho same show. The Lnnsdons. a
comedian and n pretty woman. are all
round entertainers, whose act embraces
dozen different forms OF theatrical
diversion. and then thcro IL Daniel
Josephus tho clown seal who waB an
nounced for last week but apparently
missed his train, the only comic actor
among the performing amphhians be-
fore the public.
George Felix and Those Barry Girls
come the latter half OF the week. Lydia
Barry has boon a favorite with vaudc-
villes followers for many seasons. and
until fow months ngo appeared only
AS an Individual feature. The act In
which they are appearing gives Mr..
Felix opportunities TO display the pc
culiar comedy talents that nre his. nnd
affords the Barry Girls chance to sing.
dance. chatter and look their prettiest
Daredevil Castcllane. the comedy
tramp, frst amuses with his grotesGue
character portrayal. then startles his
audiences By his sensational feats on
the wheel. He Is the only performer
throwing backward and forward somer-
saults with bicycle racing at fuil
speed.
The Acme Four Is q comedy quar-
tet giving a diversity Of entertainment
and featuring their singing and comedy.
Stoddard and 1Iymcs Will be seen In
variety musical act. With liberal In
terpolations Of an amusing nature, they
present an net designed chiefly TO dis
play their versatile proficiency as In
s,rumentalists. Frank Mullane. come
dian and recontcur goes IT alone on the
bill He has q budget OF songs and
stories largely of his own concoot!on.
Recent pictures Of the operations In
tho European war zones and the usual
flrn comedies will be given with each
@. the vaudeville shows.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-12-16

Standard Diaries, 1916, at G. R.
Fogg's.
Big reduction on Fall and Winter
Millinery at Curtis. 2w49
A visit to Phlbrick's jewelry store
will solve your Christmas gift prob
lens
In the silver and cut glass of end
less variety, at Philbrick's store. you
cannot fail to chose satisfactory
gift
Opening for young woman. Is years
or older. 10 learn the profession OF
nursing at the Somerset Hospital
Apply at once
The latest products OF the silver
smiths art. with cut glass and allied
goods Of every variety. are offered 10
Christmas shoppers at rhtbfrk's
JeNclry store
The second in the series al enter
ianmonts under the auspices - the
Skowhogan liish school occur to.
morrow evening IN the Opera Uouse
when the Royal Male Quatl,u- ap-
pear IN a concert program Is. .anes
solos, readings and orchestr# s,lre-
iions
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Skowhegan Local News

At the next regular meeting of the
Priscilla Rebekah Lodge to be held on
Tuesday evening, officers for the en-
suing year will be elected.
Mrs. A. P Libby and daughter, Miss
Helen Libby of Fort Fairfield have
been guests this week of Mrs. Helen
L. Pulsifer and her son, Libby Pull
sifer.
On Friday evening occurred the an
nual inspection of the Pythian Sis
terhood. Mrs. Hemenway of Water
vile, district deputy acting as in
speeding officer During the evening
a fine banquet was served. Mrs.
Hemenway was entertained while in
town at the home of Mrs. Flora A.
Dealey.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Beaulieu en-
tertained a few of their friends at
their home on North Avenue on the
evening of December II. The af-
fair was arranged as a joint celebra-
ton of their birthdays, Mrs. Beau
lieu's having occurred on the 18th
and Mr. Beaulieu's on the 18th. Re-
freshments were served and the oc-
casion was a very enjoyable one.
October twenty-eighth, we received
twenty-five pairs of mittens, for boys,
all knit within the past year by Mrs.
Hannah Page of Norridgewock, Maine.
We say "all knit within the past
year" as though the knitting of SO
many mittens were a big task in
twelve months, and we know that
some people might knit that number
without special comment. But Mrs
Page knit these for boys at Good Will
showing that she has interests and
sympathies beyond her own home and
Mrs Page is ninety-seven years old
Good viii has young friends and is
happy in the fact; she has old friends
and in this too she is fortunate Mrs
Hannah Page has lived ninety-seven
years; she is still young in sympa-
thies, but she has been a friend of
Good VIII long enough to be counted
amound our old friends-Good Will
Record
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Bicknell's Pictures at Fogg's.

Bicknell's Pictures at Foggs.
Maine Farmers and Hicks Alma
macs at G. r. Foggs
Hair Goods and Embroideries at
Miss Townes, Merrill Block, Room g.
Gifts from the least expensive to
the most elaborate, all in perfect
taste, may be found at Philbrick S
Jewelry Store.
Utility and beauty combined are
desirable in any gift. These condi-
tions are natural qualities of the
goods at Philbrick's Jewelry Store.