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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-22
MOLINES CLASS HAS
ACROWDED PROGRAM

Announcement was made yesterday
that the Moline high schools COM
mencement-at which largest class in
the schools history will be graduated
will come June 2. Exercises will be
held in the school auditorium. Speaker
will be named within the next week,
it is understood.
Baccalaureate sermon will also be
preached in the auditorium, May 2S
being the date. Glass day exercises
will be held Friday evening, May 26.
Announcement of minister who will
preach final sermon to the graduates
will be made after vote is taken on
the matter by members of the class.
Decision has been reached to wear
caps and gowns at both the sermon
and commencement. They will not be
worn during class day exercises, how
ever.
"The Green Stockings" annual SEN
ior class play, will be given two even
ings, Friday and Saturday, April 7 and
8. This Is the first time more than
one performance has been given.
Nine weeks remain in the present
school year after this one.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-22
To Consider Fireworks.
TRADE MEN IN
MEETING AT HARPER

The annual meeting and banquet of
the Tri-City Automobile Trade asso-
citation was held last night at the New
Harper. The following officers were
chosen for the ensuing year:
President-G. F. Burmeister, DAY.
export.
Vice PRESIDENT G. Don, Rock Is
land.
ry-treasurer-R E. Beedee,
Davenport
Board of directors-E. G. Don, Rock
Island; F. W. Rank and A. ]. Ostlund,
Moline, and G. F. Burmeister and r,
E. Beedee, Davenport.
Partial report Of the committee in
charge of the recent auto show in
Davenport showed that the affair was
financial success for the first time.
It. also indicated that the Coliseum in
Davenport is not large enough for
show purposes in the future, as more
floor space will be needed. Resolu-
lions Of sympathy were passed on the
death of H. c. Monahan, who was a
member of the association.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-22
DRIVER IS ARRESTED
FOR ABUSING HORSE

S. Lefstein, junk dealer residing
In Rock Island, is to be tried in Mo-
line police court next Saturday on q
charge of mistreating horse. LET
stein was driving a decrepit animal
past the Washington school yester-
day, when it slipped and fell down.
Teachers and high school pupils wit
messed the accident, and according to
some of them, Lefstein attempted to
get the horse to its feet by kicking it
on the head.
When a policeman arrived, Lefstein
had the horse on it's feet, and as there
were no marks indicating it had been
cruelty treated, he told Lefstein to go
on. High school pupils objected, how
ever, and as they said they would ap-
pear against Lefstein in police court,
he was arrested on a charge Of cru
city to mammals.
He was arraigned for a hearing at
yesterday afternoon and R. Clause,
a high school student, appeared
against him. He pleaded not guilty.
AS other witnesses were needed, Mag
istrate Gustafson continued the case
until Saturday in order that students
might be present to testify.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-22
JITBUSSES FORCED TO
DOUBLE CHARGES

c. ]. Beatty, secretary-treasurer Of
Tri-City Chauffeurs' local, No. 1868,
today called a meeting of all mem
bers, to be held at a. m. Friday Of
this week in Industrial hail, Rock
Island, to act on the doubling Of
prices. His prediction is that the in
crease in tariff will be ordered, and
that it will be effective Saturday
morning of this week.
IF we continue to charge only 5
cents as fare between Moline and
Rock Island we will go broke and be
compelled to retire from business. If
we increase the fare to 10 cents and
the people will not ride with us we
will have to go out of business. We
can't continue under the present fare
and so we must double prices and find
out whether the people think the SER
vice worth the price"
This is the statement made by Mr..
Beatty in explanation Of the meeting
1--WE are now paying 81 to % cents
a gallon for gasoline" he said. "This
same gasoline cost US eight and nine
cents gallon last summer. Cost of
tires has advanced rs per cent, oil is
higher, and so are all repair parts.
We have no desire to hold up the pub
lie, but we have only two courses
open to us, to boost prices or go out
of business. That rates will be ad-
vanced there is no question"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-22
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Buy a home or Reidy Bros.

Buy home or Reidy Bros.
Tri-City Towel Supply company.
For express call William Trefz.
If you have family washing to do
try the Twin-City Wet Wash laundry.
Phone TT.
Black Hawk Court of Honor No. 523,
will entertain at card party tomor-
row evening in Maths hall. The game
Of 500 will be played and the public is
welcome.
We do 80 pounds of laundry for Coo.
Twin-City Wet Wash laundry. Phone
III.
Friends here will be interested in
learning that Milton W. Ohaver, for
merly of Rock Island, who has been
travelling for the American Radiator
company with headquarters at Water
loo, has purchased half interest in
the Fraser Drug company. one of the
largest concerns of its kind in Cedar
Rapids.
Meeting of the efficiency club Of the
Horst & Strieter company was held
last evening at the garage, Rock Is
land. Among the speakers were c. E
Winchell, Davenport; Miss Goldman
and Messrs. Luby and Gilman, all dis
cussing topics of interest to the men,
bers. after which NJ. E. Strieter con-
Quoted a quiz.
New shipment of beautiful silk
petticoats in all the wanted shades
the new wide flaring styles-the soon
er you come the better-sale at $2.95
at the M. & X.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-22
IS DAYS MARRIED
LIFE SUFFICIENT
Mrs. Lucille Nymann, Rock Island,
Files Suit for Divorce Against
Her Husband.

Four years ago Clarence Nymann
and Miss Lucille Thompson were uni
ted in marriage by P. H. Wells, Rock
Island, then justice Of the peace. After
the knot had been tied in the most ap-
proved and modern fashion, the
judge casually remarked:
IF either Of you ever want a d.
vorce. look me up"
Laughingly the Nymanns left and
all trace of them had been lost by
Mr.. Wells until yesterday, when Mrs.
Nymann called at his office and told
him she wanted divorce.
According to the declaration which
was filed this afternoon in circuit
court, the marriage took place June 1,
1912 and June Is, just 16 days after,
the plaintiff was compelled to leave
the defendant because of i'll treatment.
Bill charged that for several years
after the marriage defendant lived
with one Edith" in Davenport, pas
sing the latter as his wife, which was
not the case. Defendant now resides in
Gary, Ind. Plaintiff asks for the re-
sumption of her maiden name.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-22
ILLINOIS GUARDS
CALLED TO FIGHT
All Are Ordered to Report for Instruc-
tions-Fifth Cavalry Starts on
Trip to Mexico.

Springfield, Ill, March cit was
learned here today that quartermas-
tiers and commissary officers Of the
Illinois National Guard have been in
formed that it would be well for them
to report as soon as possible to the
United States army depot quarter
masters, either in st. Louis or Chi
cago, for instructions in event of mo-
bilization Of the national guard.
Few Of the quartermasters in the
national guard, it is said, have any
idea of the number Of railroad cars
they would need for their respective
regiments in case Of mobilization or
the exact tonnage Of the equipage
to be transported.
Chicago, March 22.AThe first squad
ron 5th cavalry left Fort Sheridan to-
day for the Mexican border in two
trains. The destination Of the troops
is Columbus, n. NJ.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-22
BURNED TRYING TO
FIX KEROSENE LAMP

Jim Willis, colored, who lives In a
shantyboat near the Twenty-fourth
street viaduct, Rock Island, was bad
ly burned about the legs this after
noon while attempting to fix a kero-
sene lamp. Willis walked from the
river bank to Alexenburg's restaurant
at 1921 Third avenue, where the am
bulance was summoned He was taken
10 St. Anthony's hospital and his in
juries dressed.
According to the story told by VIII
lis the wick In the lamp had become
fastened. He unscrewed the brass
part without extinguishing the light
He tilted the lamp slightly and the
oil ran down onto his trousers and
caught fire. The burns extend from
the knee to the ankle on both legs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-22
EAST MOLINE LINES
UP IN CITY CONTEST

East Moline is to have a city beau
tiful contest The committee pro-
noting the contest will have the sup
port OF East Moline factories, the
women's civic league, and other or
CARNATIONS. Cash prizes amounting
10 $40 will be posted, the highest
prize TO be s25. The judges, selected
from outside Of East Moline, in award
ing the prizes, will take into consid-
GRAFTON the general appearance Of the
places entered. Judging will be on a
basis of improvement rather than
upon appearance at the end OF the
season.
Several honor prizes are also to be
awarded. The factory, church and
school, appearance Of which under
goes the greatest improvement dur
ing the summer, will be given recog-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-22
STAIRWAY IN HOUSE
CONSUMED BY BLAZE

A fire at o'clock this afternoon did
damage amounting to $3.50 at the home
of Alphonse Pate. 1414 Forty-second
street, Rock Island. The blaze started
in closet under the stairway in the
rear, leading to the attic. and had a
good start before 1t was discovered.
One line Of hose was laid by the fire.
men and the flames were subdued, hit
not until the stairway had been burned
out. There was also some water loss.
The structure is owned by Oscar APP
pie. The loss is covered by insurance.
The cause Of the fire IL not known.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-22
MINOR DAMAGE DONE
TO WIRES BY STORM

Wire communication between Rock
Island and points in all directions was
crippled for several hours this morn
ing following a wind and snow storm.
The velocity Of the wind was 80 miles
and two inches Of snow fell. Long
distance telephone cables suffered
minor damage. Trolley wires Of the
street car company were down in
some parts Of the city, but were quick
ly repaired. Glass in several doors
was shattered.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-22
OUTLOOK BRIGHT
FOR The EXPERT
ENCOURAGING Reports on County Agri-
culturist Plan Are Made at
Meeting.
DIR. COFFEE MAKES ADDRESS
Says Applicant for Work Must Be APP
proved by University Com
mittee OF Three.
DIR. COFFEE MAKES ADDRESS

Outlook for the employment Of
crop expert in Rock Island county
looks exceedingly bright. At a meet
ing Of the executive committee of the
Rock Island County Agricultural
league. held yesterday afternoon at
the supervisors room in the court
house, the proposition was fully con-
sidered and encouraging reports were
made.
It was announced that the sum of
s2,400 was in sight for the hiring of
crop expert and that $50 members had
signed for three years. which would
annually produce the sum Of $3.50.
1t was shown that in Rural, Andalusia,
Bowling and Black Hawk townships
little canvass for members had been
made.
Feature Of the meeting was an ad
dress by DR.. George n. Coffey, assist
ant state leader of the county agricul-
turists and federal deputy for the de-
partment of agriculture and the state
university.
Will Cost $1,000.
He stated that county expert could
not be secured for under $4,000 to
$4,000, which sum would be sufficient
for all the expenses of his office. The
government he said would be willing
to donate the sum OF $1,000 for the
work. He said three conditions for
successful work were necessary: To-
cal league, guarantee for three-year
membership and the election of crop
expert approved by the state university
committee of three, composed Of Pro-
fessor Frank H. Rankin, DR.. c. G. Hop
kins and Professor H. W. Mundorf.
The committee requires that the eX-
pert have actual farm experience; that
he be a graduate Of recognized agri-
cultural school or its equivalent, and
have spent five years in dealing with
farm problems. Twenty-Five counties
of the state are now organized and u
more are considering it. Provisions
of the Smith-Clever law, under which
appropriations for this work are made,
were explained. This year the sum of
$36,2S2 is spent in Illinois, but by 1922
the sum will automatically become
$4,000.
Dr. Coffey speaks tonight in Mon
mouth and tomorrow night in Ma
comb.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-22
No store in any of the "Tri-Cities' carr,
such fashionable selection of Spring ap-
pare1 for the larger women than Lundt's
VERY SPECIAL ATTENTION TO THE LARGER FIGURES"

In other words, the figure that is
a little different gets a style
that is distinctly fashionable and
yet exactly suited to the individ-
ual woman's lines "a specially
Of ours-advising a woman what
styles are most appropriate to
her figure and personality-what
colors most become her - what
def little distinction is needed to
transform her from a we'll dress
ed woman to all eXquisitely
styled woman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-22
Centennial WILL
ATTRACT OUTSIDE
Extensive Publicity Campaign to Stir
Interest in June Event Here Be.
Ing Outlined.
GLAD HAND FOR ALL VISITORS
Those Who Have Lived in Tri-Cities
in Years Gone by to Be Invited
to Renew Friendships.

President Irving c. Norwood and
Director George D. Benson of the Fort
Armstrong Centennial association
spent almost the entire day yesterday
comforting with various committees
and seeking location for building the
floats. They spent several hours in
Moline and Rock Island and announced
upon their return to centennial head
quarters that a great deal had been
accomplished through the day.
A meeting of the publicity commit
tee was held in Moline with Chairman
P. S. McGlynn and a number of details
relative to the advertising Of the cele-
bration during the week Of June 1924
were arranged. Orders have been
placed for $4,000 circulars which the
business men and manufacturers Of
the tri-cities will enclose in their corr
respondence to customers. Designs
are also being drawn for an official
poster to be used in advertising the
centennial and already several articles
have been submitted to newspapers
throughout the country for free publ
cation.
The homecoming committee also
met yesterday with Chairman E. E.
Morgan Of Moline and discussed the
various plans by which former resi-
dents of the tri-cities are to be ap-
prised of the plans for their reception
during centennial week.
The weekly meeting of the directors
Of the centennial association will be
held at noon Thursday at the Rock Is
land club when Mr.. Benson will speak
on the preliminary arrangements
which have been made. A discussion
of the various concessions privileges
and tentative plans for the celebration
will be held and Mr.. Benson is expect
etd to tell exactly what he expects to
present.
To Consider Fireworks.
Representatives of fireworks con-
Germs will also probably appear at this
meeting with scenarios of programs
they are prepared to display. Details
of the entire program will receive the
consideration of the directors and the
various committees instructed as to
their duties. President Norwood ex-
poets the meeting to be the most inter
esting since the organization was
formed and hopes to have the plans
week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-22
LOCAL WOMAN HURT
IN DAVENPORT FALL

Mrs. Alvin Dick, 1929 Second ave-
nue., Rock Island, was seriously in
jured this noon on Second street In
Davenport, when she slipped and fell
on an icy walk, fracturing a rib in her
side. She was also badly bruised
about the head. She was carried into
one of the stores nearby where a ply
stefan treated her injuries and later
removed to her home In this city in the
Davenport city ambulance. Mrs Dick
went to Davenport to shop.
Five hundred lovely lingerie waists
In the dainty new materials, $1.50
values on sale at CSC. NJ. & X.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-22
PERSONAL POINTS
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Wagner are at

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Wagner are at
Excelsior Springs, Mo.
Mrs. ]. W. Tremann, TAI Twenty
third street, has returned from a
months visit in Hammond and New
Orleans. La.
K. w. Olmsted is spending the day
in Maquoketa, Iowa, on legal business.
Mrs. A. Lyons and Mrs. s. Sulger
returned last night from visit in st.
Louis with Mr.. Hugonot, son of Mrs.
Sulger.
States Attorney F. f. Thompson
Will go to Milan this evening where
he viii be the principal speaker at a
smoker of the Knights of Pythias. He
is member of st. Georges lodge, Mo-
line.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-22
Pin,ples Disappear

There is one remedy that seldom fails
to clear away all pimples, black heads
and skin eruptions and that makes the
skin soft, clear and healthy.
Any druggist can supply you with semo'
which generally overcomes all skin DIS
eases. Acne, eczema, itch, pimples,
rashes, black heads in most cases give
way to zemo. Frequently. minor blem'
ishes disappear overnight. Itching usu'
ally stops instantly. Zemo is safe, clean,
easy to use and dependable. 1t costs onl!
25c; an extra large bottle, S1W y
will not stain, is not greasy or sticky ano
is positively safe for tender, sensiti"
SAinS' Zemo. Cleveland.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-22
Funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Sem.

Funeral services for Mrs Elizabeth
Sem were held this afternoon at 2
o'clock at the home of Charles Gull
denzopf, 2132 Ninth street, Rock Is
land, Rev. F. j. Rolf, pastor of the
German Evangelical church officiat-
ing. Burial was in Chippiannock ceme-
terry.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-22

milton. Interest in the contest is keen
among residents Of East Moline. The
plan has endorsement of municipal
authorities.
It is asked that entries in the con-
test be sent to the committees head
quarters in the Ross building, Sew
enth street, as soon as possible. The
contest will officially open not later
than April /.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-22

A special point with us is to car
ny a very large and varied stock
of extra size" suits and dresses,
to satisfy every possible demand.
We are not satisfied merely to
''fit'' well developed women, we
insist upon giving them the best
to be had in the latest and most
fashionable garments, with only
such variations as are advisable
to harmonic with their individ-
ual personality.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-22
Rev. Morgan Accents Invitation

Rev. Charles l.. Morgan, former pas
tor of the First Congregational church
OF Moline, now Of Elgin, ILL.,, has ac-
cepted an invitation extended by the
deacons of the church to come to Mo,
line to preach at the farewell service
in the old church next Sunday after
noon. Rev. Mr.. Morgan has a warm
place in the hearts of long time mem
bers OF the First church. He was
pastor there for the 10 years between
1881 and 1891. He has visited Moline
number of times since closing his
pastorate in that city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-22
Obituary
Funeral of Ernest bearing.

The funeral of Ernest bearing was
held this afternoon at o'clock at the
home, 632 Second street, Rock Island.
Rev. F. ]. Rolf was in charge of the
services. Interment was in Chippian-
mock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-22

First office in the court house to be
provided with suitable sign to aiding
the public in finding 1t, is the probate
clerks, which today blossomed out
with an attractive glass sign. 1t is
probable that this plan may be fol-
lowed throughout the building and
that a directory board will be placed
on the lobby, which has long been
needed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-22

Assessment roll for two sidewalk
projects in Rock Island were filed in
county court this morning and Judge
N. A. Larson set April as date for
hearing. One was for walks ON Thirty
eighth, Thirty-ninth, Fortieth, Forty
first and Forty-second streets and on
Fifteenth and Eighteenth avenue, esti-
mated cost s2,344.S0 and the other was
for walks on west side Of Thirty eighth
street, Fourteenth to Eighteenth ave-
nues Estimated cost is $4,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-22
Women's stylish Stout" ti s Smartest ''' '1ss

The moment you y on any of the suits dresses
there be question to whether you will buy-the
styles unusually attractive and theyr smart to very
marked degree.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-22
COURT HOUSE NEWS

Probate clerks Office this afternoon
at the court house is closed because of
the funeral of H. N. Williams, Moline
lawyer.
County Clerk H. B. Hubbard has no.
titled Justice F. C. Entriken, Moline, to
take charge Of the books and papers
Of the late H. n Williams and continue
his business.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-08-16

'Tomorrow never comes Who letters on the
way must Pay-and dearly When we shirk our
work we firt with failure, The time to do is today
The glory Of our past achievements cast no gold
en- halo around the dongs Of today or the dreams OF
future here What is to be remains to be accomp-
lishcd We must be up and doing or inactivity will
be our undong Time is money-or money lesS-aS
we choose to make it, Tomorrow nevorcomcs
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-08-16
Letter from Gotham



Wilson and Railroad Strike.
The efforts Of the government med
iators to settle the railroad contro-
versy and avert a general strike, in
yolylng probably 100000 men and
over 200 railroads, having failed,
President Wilson has taken a hand
and will endcavor to prevent this ca
Iamity. Not only has Mr. Wilson
been appealed to by business men and
producers from all over the country,
but he realizes that it is highly i'm
portant TO prevent strike because
it would be the climax to the long
series Of labor difficulties which have
marked his administration Regard
ing the Presidents request that they
do not call a strike until they have
conferred with him as command,
the labor leaders agreed to go
to Washington for a conference be
fore they took action Those famil-
lar with the situation grayely regret
that the administration no longer
has at its command the services Of
Charles =. Ncill who was labor com
missioner under Roosevelt and Taft
and who had greater success in set
Ting labor difficulties than any other
man in the country, probably in the
world.