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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-15
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gowns and lots Of them will be dis
played by Miss La Var, who is re-
ferred to in the leading theatrical jour-
nails as "a veritable elf of grace and
motion" The latest developments in
the dance line will be offered. The
balance of the bill is of equal merit
and includes the Variety Five, COM
bination of three men and two women
in smart vaudeville bits. Bunth and
Rudd, in their unique oddly entitled
From the Old World" are sure to be
popular, and Miss Claudio Burns, "The
Girl With the Irresistible Smile" is in
a class all by herself Merritt and
Love, in songs and dances, offer a de-
lightful combination of entertainment
of unusual merit.
An entirely new program will open
next Thursday, including the famous
comedian and singer, AL Wolhman,
who has established an enviable rep
utation. He is a regular looking fell
low, we'll dressed and dapper and that
he will prove a favorite is foregone
conclusion. Miss Georgia Granger, a
commedienne of unusual attainments,
will be seen here for the first time in a
collection of song numbers. Other acts
will be Reed st. John Trio, in "a Mus
ical Bouquet" offering the best in the
musical line; Barrett and Opp, in a
comedy novelty, and the Three Waites
whip crackers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-15
AT THE MAJESTIC,

The Triangle program for the com.
ing week at the Majestic is one OF
unusual strength and undoubted draw
ingpower. Perhaps the big star of the
week will be Lillian Gish, who played
Elsie Stoneman in The Birth of Ma
ton" David Griffith has produced
wonderful picture in "The Lily ana
Gish together with Rozsika Dolly and
Frank Borzage at the Majestic on
Wednesday and Thursday In addition
Charles Murray will be seen in a
Keystone comedy, THE Great Vacuum
Robbery" on the same program. In
this double feature Miss Dolly will be
seen in some of the dancing which
made her Broadway star during the
past two years. On Monday and Tues
day the Tiangle double feature will
consist of aloha De" (FarewelD, in
which Willard Mack and Enid Marley
will start. This is phenomenal story
OF the South Sea islands and is un
doubtedly one of the premier produc-
lions of tn Triangl program in a ser
les of brilliant and artistic offerings.
In the comedy end of the program,
| Raymond Hitchcock, Roscoe Fatty
Arbuckle and Flora Zabelle, Mrs.
Hitchcock. will appear in the rural
scream, 1.-THE Village Scandal" In all
| the Keystone series Mack Sennett new
er produced funnier comedy. Hazel
Dawn in "The Masqueraders" on Fri
day, and Marguerite Snow, in Rose
mary for Remembrance" on Sunday
will also be noteworthy attractions
Tonight Blanche Ring, the brilliant
coincidence, will be seen in THE Yam
kee Girl" story of plucky Ameri-
can woman who does wonders through
the exercise Of a little nerve and
American ingenuity. Sundays picture
will be THE House of Tears" with
stars of no less a reputation thar
Emily Stevens and Henri Bergman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-15

Will move here to take charge. Mr..
Adams will take up the practice of
law.
Jan. ia certificate was filed Sat-
urday OF the increase OF the capital
stock of the Rock Island Building as
ISOLATION from $l,5OO,OOO to $4,000, 900.
Messrs. Paulsen and Blochlinger now
have forces at work gathering the
first ice harvest of the winter.
Jan. 13-The grand jury made its
report to the circuit court this after
noon, returning % true bills.
Rock Island is looked upon as a
prospective member of a new base
ball league to be organized in Burling-
ton, Iowa.
Jan. l4-Many Second avenue prop
erty holders are urging the city coun-
| Gil TO take up the matter Of paving
Market square.
samuel S. Johnson OF Presumption
and Miss Anna NJ. Ba.leY were united
IN marriage last night 1T the home Of
the brides parents in Rural
Jan. l6-Private George Heller o
the ordnance detachment al the Rocl
island arsenal committed suicide
shortly before noon today by shooting
himself through the head with a re
lVolyer at the barracks
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-15
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO
From The Argus Files of 1901

Jan. 9-At the regular meeting last
night the Rock Island Citizens I'M
prcvement association adopted resolu-
lions thanking Ben T. Cable for the
donation for new filter plant at the
waterworks, to be erected as a memo
rial to his father.
The winter meeting of the Iowa and
Illinois Central District Medical asso-
citation was held last night in Daven-
port. Drs. G. L. Eyster and G. G.
Craig Of this city read papers.
Four Rock Islands youths, Gabriel
Mosenfelder, George Martin, Duncan
Mcfarland and Henry Weiland, were
injured in a coasting accident on
Twentieth street hill yesterday after
noon when their sled collided with a
pole. Weiland's leg was badly frac-
tured and Gabriel Mosenfelder sus-
tanned cuts about the face
Phil Wilcher is acting in the place
of Conductor Simser of the Rock Is
land and Milan street railway, the lat
ter being called out Of the city by the
death Of a relative
Jan. 10-Head Clerk c. W. Halves Of
the NJ. W. A. today stated that tia
Modern Woodmen," new publica-
ton for the order, would make its ap-
pearance this month.
]. c. Adams today disposed OF a half
interest in the Adams Wallpaper COM
pany to W, J. Woodruff. Chicago, VINO
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-15
DEBATING TEAMS AT
AUGUSTANA CHOSEN

Announcement is made today of the
personnel of the Augustana debating
teams which are to participate in the
triangular contest with Monmouth and
Illinois colleges. A preliminary con-
test was held Thursday evening and
the selections were based on the show
ing made at that time. The Monroe
doctrine is to be the question consid-
cred, having been presented by Au-
gustana. Members of the team are:
Affirmative team to meet Illinois
here: Miss Gladys Dunleavy, leader;
Leonard Kendall, Joseph Faust and
Glenn Trevor, alternate.
Negative team to meet Monmouth
there: Truman Searle, leader; Bert
Metcalf, Roy Peel, and Alexander Elm
blad, alternate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-15
CARBON CLIFF

Miss Eunice Ramsey of Minnesota
spent holiday week at the home of
Mrs. William Milton.
c. Cox Of Rock Island was a bust
ness caller here Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs. John Cats. who bava
spent the past two months at the home
of their daughter, Mrs. Christ Hutton,
left here on Saturday enroute for their
home at Boisdarc, Mo-, stopping off at
st. Louis, Mo-, to visit another daueh-
ter, Mrs. A. F. Camp.
William Hutton of Hillsdale and
Mrs. Henry Rhode and daughter Agnes
of Sherrard visited a few DAYS at the
home of Mrs. Rhodes brother, Crist
Hutton
Mrs. Henry Weinbeck and daughter
Mrs. Addie Grey of East Moline, were
entertained by Mrs. Sarah Milton Mon
day
Mrs. C. F. Holland visited Saturday
and Sunday with her sister, Miss Car
RE Lambert, at Milan.
Miss Ella Milton visited with her
sister, Mrs Steven Adams, at East
Moline, Tuesday
| Mr. and Mrs O. f. Holland visited
al Colona Monday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-15

You Like 1t We Do It." The act comes
highly recommended from the east
and was secured the last minute. They
were on their way to the coast but
were wired to stop off four days in
Davenport to break the jump. The
Bettemly troupe will offer what they
term "A New Admixture of Aerialism."
The troupe works fast and do many
difficult and hair raising tricks. Cen
evieve Cliff and Company, in "The
Breath of Old Virginia." will be the
feature act for the last part of the
week. Coming next week is the $500
musical comedy production, "The Jun
ior Follies of 1915" There are 90 chill
dren in the company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-15
SPENCER SQUARE,

Today-Mlle. Diane and Charles
Trowbridge in THE Sirens Song"
two good comedies.
Sunday-Pearl White in 'The Kings
Came" Ruth Roland and Frank Mayo
in The Red Circle"
Monday-Bessie Bariscale in "The
Painted SOUL" Aubrey Smith in John
Glade's Honor"
Wednesday - Edith Storey in "The
Isle of Regeneration.
Thursday and William Fox
presents Theda' Bara in OBSTRUCTION.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-15

The story is my Lady's Slipper"
written by Rev. Cyrus Townsend
Brady, who has supplied numerous
screen successes. In the story the
william hopes to compromise the her
oine by stealing one Of her slippers.
The hero procures it from him and
wins the girls love for himself.
In the characters which the picture
shows are Benjamin Franklin, por-
trayed with splendid authenticity by
Charles Chapman; and Marie Anton
cite, who ruled over France at that
period. The film is one of the most
seen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-15
MAJESTIC.

Tonight-Blanche Ring in The Yam,
kee Girl"
-Sunday-Emily Stevens and Henri
Bergman in 1.-THE House of Tears"
Monday and Tuesday-Willard Mack
in Aloha De-" and Raymond Hitch
cock in The Village Scandal"
Wednesday and Thursday-Lillian
Gish and Rozsika Dolly in THE Lily
and the Rose" and Charles Murray in
The Great Vacuum Robbery"
Friday-Hazel Dawn in The Mas.
queraders." Also feature comedy.
Saturday - Pauline Frederick in
Sold" Paramount.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-15

Edith Storey, whose versatility
makes her one of the most attractive
and valuable film stars, is working IN
der the direction of George D. Baker,
with Antonio Moreno, in scenes that
require both of them to represent
tough" characters. They do dance
in a cabaret scene that alone is worth
the price Of admission, and it is diff
cult to realize that both Edith and
Tony have won numerous cups for up
to-date dancing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-15
Annette Eeilerman Mermaid Again.

Annette Kellerman, William E.
Shay, little Jane Lee and her sister.
Florence Deshon, and four score
bathing girls, picked from the flower
Of New York's swimming beauties,
who will appear as mermaids, and
some fifteen hundred others are work
ing on what will be known as The
Million Dollar Picture" The scenes
and action are being filmed at King
ston, Jamaica, British West Indies,
under the direction of Herbert Bren
nom
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-15
AT THE EMPIRE.

The bill at the Empire opening to-
morrow is announced as another COM
bination of well known variety stars
who will be seen in this part of the
country for the first time. The dane
ing La Vars, direct from the Palace
theatre i'll New York city, are said to
be unequaled in their demonstration
of the art Of terpsichore. Dashing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-15
Rita JOlivet in Historical Drama.

A feature Of the Big-U drama, THE
Honor to Die" is the fact that it is an
Italian drama, really made in Italy.
Miss Rita Jolivet, the charming star
OF the legitimate stage, who has seen
her name in the electric lights of
Broadway, is the heroine of this SEN
sational war picture.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-15
Increase Miners Wages

Duluth, Mimi, Jan. 15.-Mining COM
panies operating in the Minnesota and
Michigan iron ranges today announc-
ed a wage increase of approximately
10 per cent for all miners. The in
crease, which becomes effective Feb
1, will benefit about $4,000 men.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-15
NEMSNOTBSS 1MpQIELAND
S 6YDAISYDEA 0B

Clara Kimball Young, the World
Film star, will go to Cuba as soon as
she finishes the new Russian picture
now being produced at Fort Lee I'M
the tropics Miss Young and her sup
porting company will prepare big
picture adapted from a noted French
novel, the name of which is being kept
secret for the present
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-15
AT SPENCER SOUARE.

The Spencer Square has secured the
first booking in the state outside Chi
cago OF Madame x" which will be
presented at the local house Jan. rs
and 26. Dorothy Donnelly and the
cast appearing in the original produc-
ton few years ago, when the play
proved wonderful box office success.
Will be seen here. Toaights feature
at the Spencer Square is The SIRENS
Song"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-15

Anita Stewart and Earle Williams,
the Vitagraph stars, are soon to be
seen in a feature film of unusual
beauty and interest. They are g:rbed
in costumes of the Naponeonic time,
with wigs and silken hose, which be-
comes them both. The film was made
at the Brightwaters studio of the
Vitagraph by Ralph Ince.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-15

Pana, Ill.-Mrs. Kate Gerhaman,
aged 70; George Overlot, 65; John Ell
mer, a Civil war veteran, rs; Franz
Elan, GA, and Mrs. John Endris, 65,
are dead here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-15
Anita Stewart.

Although she won't be q for sew
eral weeks, Anita Stewart of the Vita
graph company has worldwide
popularity. Since entering the films
more than three years ago she has
appeared in a great number Of fea
lures. In private life she is the sis
ter-in-law of Ralph 1nce, the noted
film producer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-15
COLUMBIA.

Vaudeville Davenport. Two per-
formances daily, at 2:45 and S:15.
Three Saturday and Sunday, at 2:45,
1880 and 8 o'clock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-15

'Life's Whirlpool" the new World
Film feature with Holbrook Blinn star
ring, ranges in scenic variety from a
San Francisco dye to the heights of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-15
BLACK HAWK.

Saturday-"To Cherish and Pro-
tect," Fun at the Ball Game"
Sunday-"The Mystery of Room No.
49," athletic Ambition"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-15

Clara Kimball Young is the beautiful
and fascinating star Of the World pro-
duction, Camille" one of the most
popular of the current photoplays and,
according to competent critics, one of
the greatest films ever produced. Miss
Young has been favorite with film
fans for several years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-15
BEST.

Saturday-"A Life at Stake" with j
Warren Kerrigan; two comedies.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-15
COLONIAL.

Saturday-"The Inner Chamber,
and Chaplin comedy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-15
On the Contrary.

Street musicians lead lazy life"
Not so. 1t is one long daily grind
American.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-15
Actress Gets Early Start.

Vivian Martin, who is starring ii
the William Fox production Of Mere
~ Mary Anne" now being filmed I'M
der the direction of John G. Adolf
began her stage career when she was,
six years old, appearing with Richard
Mansfield in "Cyrano de Bergerac"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-15
EMPIRE,

Vaudeville Performance daily at
2:45 and SIS; three shows on Sunday
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-15

the Rockies and the alkaline wastes
of Death Valley.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-15

The first vehicle for the starring OF
Bessie Barriscale on her return from
her rest is a domestic drama by
James Montgomery, who has but re-
Gently joined the scenario staff at Ince-
vile. The play is said to give Miss
Barriscale unusual opportunities for
the display of her artistry. She will
be supported by William Desmond
and Franklin Richie. Miss Barriscale
is feeling fit after her holiday and is
ready for more strenuous work.
The most expensive gowns ever or
dered for motion pictures appearance
alone are those to be worn by Kitty
Gordon in the forthcoming World Film
feature "As in Looking Glass"
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-04-14

and elsewhere along the border. bnt
without demonstrations from the
large Mexican population al III Paeo.
some excitement followed an attempt
BY III Iaso authorities to extradite a
Mexican charged with conspiracy 70
Juarez. but Collector Cobb prevailed
upon the city officials 10 defer action.
one of the new a0-horse power
Curtiss bipianes, tested today at New
port News has been accepted and L.
on iis way TO the border for the use
Of General Pershing. The tests were
50 successful that 1t had been de !ded
u hnye three other Curtiss machines
shipped direct from the factory with.
ont being subjected e. the usual in
spctiion tests.
secretary Baker ana Major General.
Bliss remained az war department un-
III midnight waiting yainly for fur
thef Information from General Fun
ston The departments telegraph
room was Kept open. but only few
messages Of routine character came
IN
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-04-14
DUTCH ALARMED OVER
JAPANESE AMBITIONS

Amsterdam. Netherlands March 30.
| An article by the former minister Of
education in Japan, Yusaburo Take
koshi which is said to have gone the
rounds of the Japanese press. has
caused d stir in the Netherlands BY
reason Of the fact that the japanese
publicist discusses IN q very outspokcn
manner the advantage that il would
be TO Japan to occupy the Dutch East
indian islands Of Java and Sumatra
In the translated form In which his
remarks have reached Holland. he
says.
We japanese must devote our at
tention To the islands OF the Pacific
oar fleet has. in consequence OF the
war with Germany, taken possession
Of ISLAND groups like the Caroline and
Marshall Islands. But these are mere
rocks We cannot be proud Of our
possessions in the Pacific until we
have Java and Sumatta.
The Sundra strait that separates
those Islands is a natural fortress. IL
a great power were TO build forts
there and We're in possession OF a
number Of submarines belonging To
powerful fleet, no other fleet. hoWeV-
err strong. would be able TO pass. II
Japan taxes possession Of these two
islands ana fortifies and protects the
strait with its fleet then no European
fleet win lac in a position Ia force "A
way into the Asiatic seas. We should
therefore, submit occupy these is
lands in the first place from a strate-
gical standpoint
The writer argues that il is a dan
ger for Japan 10 have such weakly de-
fcnded countries In its neighborhood
as Java aud sumatra unable to main
tain their neutrality in case Of war.
IF, he adds, "Hullanders cannot
improve the manner NJ life of the ma
lives, and are not in position to
maintain peace and order among
Them, then Java aud sumatra consti-
Iute a threat for the neighbofing /!
countries, and We are justified in tax |
ing possession Of them"
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-04-14
FUNSTON DENIES
STATEMENTS Of
SENATOR FALL


san Antonio. Ten. April ia
great injustice TO the officers and
men Of the Thirteenth cavalry" was
the way General Funston char
aoterized the recent declarations Of
senator Fan in a report he sent to-
day 10 the adlutant general al Wash
ingtan General Funstons report to
the adjutant general was in effect
reply 10 criticism that senator Fail
made OF the conduct of the troops at
Columbus. when that town was raided
"a month ago BY villa.
General Funston explained his re-
ioinder ny SAYING that Colonel Sloeum
now was far IN the interior of Mexico
and unable TO reply for himself lie
declared that almost every statement
In Senator FAILS declarations was
false. He declared that after the
FIRST shot of the sentry the remainder
OF the garrison was ia action in about
rive minutes. He denied that the res
idenis Of Columbus had aided mater
tally M the defense of the town styl.
ing Senator Fails assertion that they
mad done So ms rubbish, Instead Of
losing leo horses. he said the actual
number was forty five. large part
or which have been recovered.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-04-14

CARRtNZA'S REQUEST
BEARS SOMI EMPHASIS

Mexico city. April 1.-THE Mcx,-
ran government has sent TO its am
bassador IN Washington note to be
delivered at % a m today 10 Score
tary Lansing asking that the Ameri-
can troops be withdrawn from Mexi-
can territory and that the pursuit Of
villa be LEFT 20 the Mexican const-
nationalist army.
The Mexican note contains about
five thousand words In il the dc fac
to government OF Mexico contends
that, ~ the American troops crossed
into Mexico without permission. they
should be Withdrawn until a proper
formation pact can he entered into
between The two governments.
II * insistently affirmed that the
previous notes Of the Mexican gov
ornmeut especially emphasized the
fact that permission for reciprocal
crossing Of the frontier would be
granted only in the event Of the repe-
tition OF a raid similar 90 that made
by villa at Columbus, n NJ
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-04-14
BEAUTY SECRETS.

good cold cream and "a bottle Of
almond cream are indispcnsah Ole e
beauty seekers. Immediately after
washing, while the skin Is still glowing
from the brisk drying. rub into the
face and hands little cold cream
working IT well into the pores A bit
OF absorbent cotton passed lightly
over the surface viii remove all su-
perfluous cream and a little powder
busted on viii take away all the shine
and the greasy look. Just before 20
ing out YOU 50 ould always rub IN a
little cold cream. for ii will protect
the skin in the best way
II your hands begin to feel little
rough. start treatment at once. Rub
plenty of almond cream well into The
SKIN Just before retiring az night and
then slip on . pair II old loose gloves
and Keep them on all night. II this
does not remove all chap tand il u.s.
VIII saccumb
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-04-14
CHAVES COUNTY GRAND
JURY NOW IN SESSION


Roswell. y, NJ. April 13.-This is
the opening week of the April term Of
court in Chaves county The grand
Jury has been in session for two DAYS
investigating number OF minor cases
and it Is probable their investigation
will continue the greater part of the
week. only routine business has been
transacted by the court this week
Three citizens received their natur-
alization papers today John Schef-
fers. native Of Holland: Frederick
Hoppe. native Of Germany. and
Thomas Long. native of England, all
received their papers
At meeting of the Chaves County
Bar association this afternoon resolu-
ton Of respect TO the late James NJ.
Dye were adopted. Mr. Dye came to
the Pecos valley in 1907. going to
Carlsbad first He was mayor Of