davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-14
REGULAR MUSICAL COMEDY
MII.L SpI.II l.NnH..S 1..t.r,I.

The opening Of the summer Season
OF vaudeville VII he made memorable
ms week with - pleasant surprise
which Manager Charles w Rex has
prepared for patrons of the lyric,
Giit-edHc vaudeville will divide tho
week with first class production OF
musical comedy. The latter attraction
~ not the ordinary musical comedy
act. nut complete entertainment,
which will exclude from the bill dur
ing the latter half of the week the
usual vaudeville offerings
The week Will open with one OF the
strongest vaudeville shows seen here
since the reopening of the thcater.
II is Ia he An ail-feature bill Promi :
nent place Is given to the musical CT :
travaSanza. "On the veranda," in
which the talents Of six people are en- :
ployed. There is bit OF romance and
coolies OF farcica! fun i'll the story OF
the piece. Numerous specialties are
interpolated to enliven the action.
Something out OF the conventional
is the act of Hubert Dyer and Peter
.Ilvia. a pair of daring aerial continues.
who promise n laugh for every second
Of time while they arc performing
hazardous and difficult stunts on the
FLYING Roman rings.
lack Symonds. the Man Of Ease" is
new type OF monologs,. His ma :
terial and his manner of delivery are
aIikc unique Symonds has collec-
:. ion OF new songs and stories which he
puts over in his own original style.
Bayonne Whipple and Walter Hus-
ton who follow. will present fantas-
tic skIt entitled "Spooks." weirdly
comic conceit, which comes highly
recommended. Bayonne Whipple will
- recalled as being with several ,lra-
aStic companies appearing here in re-
-,nt seasons. 'Spooks'' will be pre-
n-nted with special scenery. II is one
~I tho most prctentious offerings from
the dramatic viewpoint given to the
Vaudeville stage in a long time.
\ laughing act that has scored hcav-
ily on the big time" but is new 10
(this section OF tho country will he
the contribution of Jack Anthony and
Tom Mcclure. Anthony is capital
Italian dialect comedian and Mcclure
has long been recognized as an
Irish character comedian of cxcep-
tIonal capacity. The dialogue between
the two is said 10 he overwhelmingly
funny.
"The Sunny Side Of Broadway" Max
Eloom's big scenic production Of mu-
,cai comedy, heretofore presented only
In the musical and dramatic theaters.
will hold the stage tho remaining three
days Of the week. The Sunny Side Of
Broadway is an deliberately staged
production. with cast of twenty five
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-14

farm. much as thrcshing machine is
moved, 50 that the lupiuc grown on
each estate can be handled there with
out any transportation difficulties AZ
ter the thread material has been cX-
tracted from the stalk tho remainder
is available as straw for bedding. etc
AS further advantage. the two
kinds OF lupinc prevailing in Germany
Will grow in almost amy kind Of soil.
but especially in sandy, dry places.
such as abound in the eastern part Of
Germany. and which can be used for
hardly anything else. Beside the
thread material from the stalk. the
plants seeds yield oil, and it's roots
nitrogen.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-14
BRITISH CRADLES EMPTY

LONDON, May l3.-Apropos OF the
widespread alarm caused by the rcvel-
alton that Eueland'S birthrate is tho
lowest in its history, Father Bernard
Vaughan, noted Jesuit. and pastor ~
one Of the most fashionable parishes
in London. delivered recently a stirring
sermon.
81 see everywhere" he said. ION the
arteries OF our mammoth metropolis
women bcfurred and bcjcwe!cd. III the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-14
COAL RATES REDUCED

WASHINGTON. May I;.-Ratcs on
hituminous coal from the Black Noun
tain section OF Virginia to Atlanta Nv
way OF the Louisville and Nashville and
southern hallway were ordered reduced
to-day by tho Interstate Commerce
Commission from Sl.a5 to $40 per ton.
The commission also ordered a reduc-
ZION on coal from this district to Nor
folk for delivery tn steamship from
sl.T+ ncr gross ton to Sl5i
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-14
Weekly Calendar

ACADEMY or MUSIC.
NJ the week. with mntinces Wcdncs-
d"H and Saturdny-Thc Price Players,
/" "undcr Cover"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-14
SUBSTITUTE FOR THREAD
German Discovery Leads TO utiIiHuti IN
OF stalks of Lupinc, of Al
fnlfn EnnlilH.

BERLIN, May 13.-Thread and fla
ment of practical, disable kind can
he made from the stalks of The COM
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-14
I.,niC rII,:Ar,:,,.

NJ the week. with daily matinee.
i"d change of hill on NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
lar vaudeville.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-04
ASPHALT EXPERTS
STILL ON STAND
Indications Are Moline Paving Case
VIII Continue All Through
Next Week.

Asphalt experts were still on the
stand in circuit court in the case of
city of Moline against the Barber As
phalt company and the National Sure
ty company, when court was adjourned
today at noon until Monday afternoon
at 2 o'clock. Indications are that the
case will take most of next week to
try.
New petit jury has been summoned
to report Monday, March IS at
o'clock as follows:
Edgington-Arthur Mclaughlin.
Yuma - Nicholas Koch, William
klebe.
Cordova-William Wilsonholm.
Black Hawk-M. ]. Norton.
South Moline - c. A. Shallberg, F
Baker.
South Rock Island-Robert Nelson
Anton Pardon, Fred Engelbrech.
Moline-G. c. Hepburn, Elmer Cam
eron, W. J. Ball, A. C. Stouffer, ]. A
McGrath, J. c. Lund, E. P Seerin, W. E
Snyder, Fulton F. Martin, A. L. Peter
son, A. ". Peterson, Clarence A. Ban
lister, George s. FitzGibbons.
Rock 1sland-H. A. Heimbeck, Her
man Hensen, Ira Buffum, Henry Hoist
J. S. Mcbride, W. H. Healey, George
Gregg, Oscar Apple, August Engle
John Swanson, F. A. Murrin, H. W
Cozad, Adam klotz, John H., D
Hathaway.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-04
FARMERS GUESTS OF
PLOW COMPANY HERE

Eighty-six Rock Island county FAR
mers were guests today of the Rock
Island Pillow company at dinner at
the Rock Island club. Andrew Roth
well. sales manager of the company,
was host. After the repast the far
mers were shown over the factory, Sc
lected their new spring implements
and watched demonstration of the
work Of the Heider tractor which the
pillow company Is now manufacturing
here. All of the guests of the company
are patrons Of Rathbun Bros. OF Mi
Ian, who sell the pillow company i'm
plements.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-04
PERSONAL POINTS

C. D. McLane spent yesterday at
Galesburg.
Mrs. Ernest Seidlitz of Ell Paso,
Texas, is visiting her parents at 724
Twelfth street.
Eli Mosenfelder returned this af-
ternoon from New York city, where he
had been on business trip.
Mrs. John W. Schwack, 1884 Fifth
avenue, returned last evening from
Walcott, Iowa, where she spent the
day with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs,
Ferdinand Blank.
Mrs. ]. A. Seaver Of Fargo, S. D., Is
spending a month at the home of her
sister, Mrs. Oscar L. Bruner, 1116
Twenty-ffst street.
Mr.. and Mrs Fred Bruchmann, Jr.
Thirty-eighth street and Nineteenth
avenue, are the parents of son born
Wednesday,.
Mrs. Roberts, widow of the late j
c. Roberts of Ogden, Utah, is visiting
her sisters, Mrs. W. A. ,Martindale
and Mrs. Julia Rains and other rela-
tives in this city.
Dr. E. F. Bartholomew, TAI Thirty
fourth street, went to Chicago today
and will deliver the address at Has,
selquist memorial service in the Irv.
ing Park Lutheran church, Rev
Joshua Oden, pastor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-04
FLORAL MEETING
TO ATTRACT 400.
State Convention In Moline Next
Tuesday and Wednesday to Be
Largely Attended.
TURNER HALL SCENE OF SHOW
Public to be Admitted Free to Fine
Display Which VIII be Made Of
Locally Grown Horticulture.

There is every indication that the
state florists convention to be held in
Moline Tuesday and Wednesday,
March rs, will be one Of the biggest
and most successful meetings in the
history of the Illinois association.
More than 400 delegates are expected
to attend, and arrangements have
been made by the Moline committee
to entertain the visitors in fine style.
The Chicago Florists club will be
represented by a big delegation. ar
rangements having been made by the
florists of that city to make the trip
to Moline in a special coach. They
will leave Chicago at 10 Tuesday
morning and are due to arrive in Mo-
line at :53 in the afternoon, which
will give them ample time In which
to go to the rooms of the Moline COM
mercial club, where the business ses-
sion will convene at p. IN.
A feature CT the convention will be
a horticulture show, which will take
place in Turner hall On Tuesday
evening the show will be open to the
public free Of charge from Z to 10, and
on Wednesday from l in the afternoon
until 10 at night. Ali available space
has been purchased by wholesale deal
ers for advertising purposes and al
ready number of exhibits have ar
rived.
The visiting delegates will be enter
tanned Tuesday evening at banquet in
the Moline club rooms. After the
feast officers are to be elected. The
Svea Male chorus will provide thirty
singers and John Stack will furnish
an orchestra for the occasion.
Arrange Automobile Tour.
Wednesday it is planned to take the
delegates on an automobile tour of
the three cities. The committee has
prepared two routes, one for good
weather and another to be taken in
event the roads are in bad shape DAY.
export will be visited first, stops to be
made at the Davis greenhouse and
VanderVeer park. Returning to Rock
Island the party will spin through the
business district and thence to Ludwig
Stapp's place on the Watch Tower line
where the visitors will be served with
luncheon. Enroute to Moline the au-
tomobilists will pass through Long
View park and then stop at Overlook
in Moline, going from there to the
STACK greenhouses. A reception will
be rendered the delegates by Mr.. and
Mrs. Julius STACK in their home. Mr.
STACK is the oldest florist in Moline
and there are many of the visitors who
are eager to meet him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-04
REYNOLDS
Mrs. Frank Clark has been ill.

Mrs. Frank Clark has been i'll,
Mrs. Fred Carpenter and children
are guests at the home of Mrs. Emily
Marston
Miss Ethel Bonynge is a guest of her
aunt, Mrs. Eta Johnson, south of town.
Mrs. Bert Vanatta was in Rock Is
land Thursday.
Work on the Baptist church is pro-
crossing nicely.
Mrs. Gardner of Straw, Mont, has
been visiting her sister, Mrs. Eugene
Swartout. in this village
Miss Mary Millett Of Reynolds and
Charles Morse of New Boston were
united in marriage at the First Baptist
church parsonage in Rock Island We'd
nesday at high noon by Rev. H. W.
Reed. The young couple were attend
ed by Robert Millett and Ferne May
hew.
Mrs. Thorpe and daughter, OF Ell
Paso, have been guests several days
at the Methodist parsonage.
Mrs. Vance Sherrard and daughter,
Mabel of Sherrard visited Thursday
with Mrs. John Memling.
Mrs. Sadie Mayalt has been i'll.
Mrs. Emma Wentz and family have
moved their household goods to their
new home in this village
Lewis Galloway and Kansas has
been a guest this week at the Haefele
and Davis homes.
Miss Myra Johnston OF Aledo is Wis
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-04
MOLINE SCHOOL BOY
SWALLOWS A PENCIL

Richard Evans, 13-year-old son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Evans, 2914 Fifteenth
street, Moline, was this afternoon OPP
Grated upon at the Moline city hospi-
tai for the removal of a three-inch
lead pencil from his stomach.
The lad swallowed the pencil while
at school week ago. The same even
ing he told his parents of the occur
renee, but as he complained of no
! pains at the time they made light of
)fhe accident. However, last night he
Twas seized with severe pains and re-
moved TO the hospital. 1t was found
that the pencil had penetrated the in
testines. The condition of the lad is
serious and he may not live.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-04
OFFER ACCEPTED
IN 0'bRIEN DEATH
Williams, White s Co. Settle for $4,000
With Estate of Workman Killed
Last January.
AGREEMENT OUTSIDE OF COURT
Concern Elects to Be Fair With Fam.
lily of Victim Of Accident in
Moline Plant.

A settlement was today reached by
Williams, White & Co., of Moline, and
attorneys representing the estate OF
Thomas O'Brien, who died In jan
uary Of this year as result of injuf>
les incurred while employed at the
Williams, White & Co. plant, and the
case, which was to have been tried
next week in the Moline city court,
was dismissed.
Because Williams, White & Co.
elected not to operate under the Illi-
nois workmen's compensation act, the
estate of Thomas O'Brien is richer
today by approximately $1,000.
1t is optional with manufacturers
whether or not they shall operate IN
der the compensation act, and VIII
liams, White & Co. and the Moline
Forging & Manufacturing company
which is practically subsidiary to the
Williams. White concern, chose not
TO operate under it.
AS result, after O'Brien's death at
torneys for the estate brought suit
against the two concerns in the Mo-
line city court.
The case was settled for a lump
sum of $4,000, together with court
costs, doctor and hospital bills. Had
the matter been heard by board of
arbitration under the compensation
act the largest amount possible for
the estate to obtain would have been
between $4,000 and $4,000.
Had the case gone to trial, how
ever, there is no way of knowing
what sum the jury would have award
ed the complainant. Fairness of the
concern towards its employees is there
fore partly responsible for the larger
sum obtained by the estate.
Hit By COgWheel.
Thomas OBrien was hurt Jan. IA
while at work, when a cogwheel
struck him as result of the breaking
OF line shaft. He died Jan. "A as re-
suit of his injuries.
Through Dietz & Sinnett, Ellen
O'Brien, administrative of the estate,
filed suit in the Moline city court OF
Judge G. o. Dietz. Attorney George
Wood represented the company. The
case was set for trial next week, but
the company decided to settle out OF
court.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-04
MATERIAL Is SCARCE:
CAR SHOPS TO CLOSE

Announcement was made in Betten-
dorf today that the Bettendorf car
shops would be closed May l because
Of inability Of the company to get ma
terial, especially steel. The officials
Of the company claim that it is not so
much the price of steel as its scarcity,
and 1t can hardly be secured at any
price. 1t is predicted that other tri-
city manufacturers who rely largely
on steel for material will have to fol-
low a similar course.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-04
GypSies and Death.

The custom Of placing the property
of the dead in their graves has always
been followed by the true Romany
gypsies. 1t is due to some old tradi.
ton of i'll luck attending the posses
sion OF an article whose former own
er is gone, and much valuable prop
erty Is buried in this belief There is
also sentiment among gypsies
against the possession of anything that
has belonged to dead person. because
it serves to remind the living Of the
departed and inspire in them a dread
OF death. The custom of burying their
property with gypsy dead dates from
the earliest history of the Romany
tribes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-04
FUNK REAPPOINTED
ON UTILITIES BODY

Springfield, ILL.,, March 4.-Frank H.
Funk of Bloomington was reappoint-
ed yesterday by Governor Dunno to be
a member of the public utilities COM
mission. Commissioner Funk origin
ally was appointed for two years, but
the new appointment is for a six-year
term. The salary is $4,000 annually.
The appointment of John Knis Of
Breese, Ill, to be member of the
state board of mine examiners is an
nounced,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-04
SHOT BROTHER OVER
ESTATE OF FATHER

Scranton, Pa, March 4.-Gustave C.
Brenneman of this city was shot and
MORALLY wounded by his brother,
Charles D. Brenneman of Factoryville
Pa, near here, in a quarrel at the
law Office Of Charles Soper today.
The brothers have been at logger
heads for some time concerning the
$4,000 estate of their father. Daniel
Brenneman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-04
A Baby Buggy Guides Them.

London, March 3.-The baby carriage
has been put to a new use in some of
the east coast towns. The lighting
regulations make 1t misdemeanor to
use flash lamp in the streets during
these nights of precaution against Yep
pelin attacks, but at the same time the
law insists that perambulator must
carry lamp. Some ingenious indi-
viduals have hit upon the idea Of push
ing baby carriages around at night to
light their way, and still keep within
the law.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-04
WILL INVESTIGATE
CARRANZA CHARGES

Washington, March Amy charges
made by the Carranza government
concerning alleged unneutral activ-
tiles Of Francisco De La Barra, who
recently arrived in New York from
Europe, will be investigated by the de-
partment of justice.
The state department is still with
out evidence that Felix Diaz has re-
entered Mexico.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-04
ORGANIZING HUGE
ELECTRIC CONCERN

Humboldt, Iowa, March 4.-Forma-
ton Of an electric power syndicate
second in size only to that which
operates the power plant at Keokuk,
Iowa, was announced today by Off
GERS of the new concern. According
to the statement the company will be
known as the Northern Iowa Gas and
Electric company and its formation
will involve expenditures Of several
millions of dollars. Eastern capital,
it was said, is behind the project.
With the big power plant of the
Northern Iowa Power company at
Humboldt as nucleus, plants will be
established in Is towns.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-04
SAYS HE WAS HIRED
BY UNION FOR JOB"

New York, March 4.-William Sher-
wood, arrested for shooting Bonnie
Weinstein, guard employed by l.
Kaplan & Sons, shirtwaist manufac-
turers, confessed today that he was
employed to do the shooting by a
shirtwaist makers union, the mem,
bers of which are now on strike, and
was offered contract" by the union
under which he was to receive 500
and be put on the pay roll at $25 a
week. Sherwood admitted he had
hired other men to aid him in his
contract"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-04

Richard Metcalf of Omaha and Luke
E. Wright.
A stronger Americanism seemed to
be the theme Of all the addresses, the
speakers urging that there must be no
half way ground. The name of Presi-
dent Wilson was vociferously applaud
ed, as was that OF Theodore Roosevelt.
Mr. Metcalf, who has for years been a
personal and political associate of
William J. Bryan, criticized him and
Henry Ford for their stand against
preparedness.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-04
Buy a house Of Reidy Bros.

Buy a house Of Reidy Bros.
Tri-City Towel Supply company.
For express, call William Trefz.
Sam and Charles Raymond, aged Is
and IL respectively, and sons of Sam
Raymond. were declared delinquents
in county court this morning and Or
dered to st. Charles. Information was
filed against the father charging him
with contributing to the delinquency
Of the boys and Judge N. A. Larson
remanded him to county jail for hear
ing.
julie and Flotilde Carter, colored
children, were declared dependents
and Mrs. Margaret Schroeder was
named guardian.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-04
Notice.

Bids will be received by Oscar Lift
at Peoples National bank, Rock Island,
for concessions within Rock Island
Three-Eye league ball park for season
of 1916. Also for sign space rights in
side and outside ball park for season
1916.
Bids must be in hands Of the above
before Thursday, March 8, at 8 90 p m.
The right to reject any or all bids is
reserved. A certified check for $50
must accompany each bid.
ROCK ISLAND BASEBALL ASSN.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-04

iting with her aunt, Miss Emma John
ston.
A number from Rock Island attend
ed the organ recital given at the M. E.
church Monday evening.
Mrs. Anna Hoexter of Peoria is visit
ing with her son. Albert and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. ". j. McEntire were
in Rock Island Thursday.
DR.. and Mrs. Spare have moved into
E. ]. Gaunt's residence.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-04
MANY NOTABLES AT
DEFENSE MEETING

st. Louis, Mo-, March About one
thousand persons attended the mass
meeting last night held in connection
with the national defense conference
of mayors, which convened here yes
terday.
The speakers were Cornelius Van
derbilt. Robert Bacon Of Boston. Mayor
John p. Mitchell of New York. Owen
Littleton, Owen Miller OF st. Louis,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-04
American Steamer Released.

London, March 4. - The American
steamship Canine, which was detain-
ed by the admiralty for examination
has been released. Suspicious enter
tanned against the vessel apparently
have been explained satisfactorily.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-04
Hundred Laid Off at Silyis.

One hundred employees were laid off
last night at the Silvis shops. The
reduction of the force Is part of the
retrenchment policy, and it is not
known how long 1t will be before the
plant can again be operated at the
former scale. Present appropriations,
it is said, made reduction of the force
necessary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-04

from New England and northern New
York to point west of Pittsburgh and
Buffalo, east of the Mississippi and
north of the Ohio river were approved
today by the interstate commerce
commission. A rate of 20 cents hum
dred pounds was pronounced reason
able.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-04
Berlin Has Leatherless Shoes.

Berlin, March "a new type of
"leatherless shoe" is being widely ad-
vertised in the German newspapers.
The uppers are made Of gray or black
waterproof linen sailcloth, while the
soles are built of thin layers of wood
glued together with waterproof glue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-04
KILLED BY SHOCK IN
TAKING HER BATH

Toledo, Ohio, March 4.--Mrs. Bert
ram Bellows, %, wife Of a local real
estate dealer and daughter of furni-
ture merchant, was killed by electric
ity in her bathtub this morning when
she tried to remove portable electric
lamp which had fallen into the tub.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-04
BIackmailed Lad Ends Life.

Chicago. March 4.-Vernon Rapp, IS
years old, committed suicide at his
parents home here today. In a note
to his mother he declared he ended his
life because some one had been de-
handing money from him every week
to keep his mouth shut"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-04
Vashh In Finals,

Bloomington, Ill, March 4.-Wes-
leyan and William and Vashti will
play tonight for the championship of
the little eighteen"
Morning results: Millikin 81.
Charleston Normal 10; Bradley 27,
State Normal 10.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-04
Cardinal Mercier Home.

Paris. March 4.-Cardinal Mercier
has arrived at Malines. the Belgian
city OF which he is archbishop, on his
return from his trip to Rome, accord
ing to a dispatch from the latter city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-04
LincOln's Volunteer Dead.

Chicago, March 4.-David Campbell.
SO years old, a member of the first
volunteer regiment to go from Chicago
in response to President Lincoln's call
for troops in the Civil war, died at his
home here today.