davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-14
Mysterious Accident.

James Scott, local Rock Island
Southern section boss, was found Sat-
urday on the r. A. Hebel farm, north
east of the city, under a large tree
with both legs and two ribs broken
and a fearfully bruised neck. He had
been missing since Friday noon, at
which time he had left the section
gang working east of the city, pre-
sumably for his home, stating that he
was i'll. Not returning home Friday
night his family became overweight
with anxiety, and early Saturday
morning a search was instituted. Two
members of the searching party came
upon the unconscious form of the man
underneath a large tree, situated about
one hundred rods northeast of the farm
house occupied by Charles Hobbs, just
northeast of the city limits. The sup
position is that Scott had either fallen
from the tree or had plunged volun-
tarilv therefrom. 1t is thought that
worry over the work upon the Aledo
branch of the Rock Island Southern
railway of which he had charge of the
section work caused Mr.. Scott to be-
come slightly mentally unbalanced.
Upon the discovery of the injured one,
DR.. Walker was summoned to the
scene, and it was deemed best by the
physician to remove the man to Mercy
hospital Davenport. Consequently
Dr. Walker accompanied Scott to the
hospital At last reports from Daven-
port Scott was seemingly resting easy,
and chances for recovery are bright.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-14
TUESDAY.

Spencer Square-Kathlyn Williams
in The Ne'er-Do-Wel"; Burton
Holmes travel pictures.
Majestic-Charles Ray and Rita
Stanwood in "The Deserter"; Fatty"
ArbuckIe in THE Walters Ball"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-14

Liverpool. Aug. 14.-Wheat-No. l
Manitoba las, Cd No. . red western
winter 14s, 4d
Corn-American mixed los, 612d.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-14
Park Service.

Park Service.
DIR. Agnew, field solicitor of Hedding
college, delivered the so@mon at the
union church service in Cetnral park
last night. His talk was very well re-
ceived by the large crowd present.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-14
The Theatre
IN THE MOVIES.

Spencer Square-Donald Brian in
The Smugglers"; 18th episode of The
Iron Claw"
Majestic-J Warren Kerrigan in "A
Son of an Immortal; also a comedy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-14
FAvORITE SHARES
DOMINATE MARKET
Peading BY STEADY Advance Through
ont Morning Session Becomes
Center Of Attraction.

New York. Aug. 14.-Reading be-
-.n1e the central feature of the fore
Toor on its advance on two and one
hsIf points TO 1043s Buying of the
stock according 10 gossip of the board
-oor1 was o. the most substantial
character and stimulated other active
;ssues. some of which had shown de-
~idAd irregulsrIty. This was particu-
larlv true Of metals. equipments and
~ Mexican group. Attention contin-
nad 70 center largely upon Washing
ron in expectation Of some definite
news respecting the course of the con-
fArencas at the White House. Bond
dealings. aside from international Is
sues. were nominal. United States of
Mexico SIS advanced five points.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-14
WEATHER CONDITIONS.
DAILY RIVER BULLETIN.

T. ]. CHANCELLOR,
Official temporarily in charge
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-14

Ivy Close Likes the American Sun.
Ivy Close, who is now busily en-
gagged at Jacksonville, Fla, as Kali
EN- star, confesses to being unusually
enthusiastic following her first ex-
perience with American picture pro-
ducing methods i admire your energy
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-14

T. J. CHANCELLOR,
Official temporarily in charge
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-14
Peoria Grain

Peoria, Ill, Aug. 14.-Corn No.
white 85c; No. , yellow soc; No. :
mixed S5c
Oats No. 2 white 4212c; standard
421ac.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-14
NEMSNOTESE@NpQI
N 6DDAISY DEAN KY
6DDAISYDEAN

What has become of the old desk
which we discovered held the papers
so important to the fortunes OF the pic
ture heroine?" asks the Paramount
Picture corporation.
And the oracle. with the wisdom OF
oracles, answers with a question.
When" it chants, will we see no
more library drawer that always
contain a revolver; the shawl in lieu
Of coat that indicates dire poverty;
the man who always has the neces-
sary amount of money in his pocket,
no matter what the sum: the taxicab
that is always at hand the player who
packs his suitcase in full view of the
audience; the leading lady of 30 who
wears her hair in curls; the leading
man with the sport shirt; the tele-
phone girl who chews gum, and the
stenographer who cannot typewrite?
When you have abolished these
kept-on-the-shelf-f or-every-day-use in
congruities,' continues the oracle,
"the mysterious hiding place of the
old desk will be revealed, for they will
have to be supplied by brains. more at
tention to detail, and, better yet, a
study of human nature and every day
life"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-14

London Silver.
London. Aug. 14.-Bar silver 31Ad
per ounce. Money 4A per cent
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-14
But Sensations Still Get Results.

So sayeth the oracle,
Yet the poster that displays a wom-
an almost ungarbed. railroad wreck,
a fire, gun play, a horse falling over
cliff, or countless other spine
tinglers is a greater magnet for lur-
ing people into picture theaters than
any amount of perfect acting in pref
ty and wholesome comedy-drama or a
straight drama of life.
Perhaps makers of the higher form
of screen entertainment land you, Mr.
Intelligent Photo Playgoers, know who
they are without mentioning names
are ahead of the times, but there must
be an advancement and there must be
pioneers, and it is your duty to defend
and uphold them.
What are your thoughts and COM
ments?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-14
LOCAL MARKETS.

Aug. 14.-Following are the whole
sale quotations on the Iocaf markets
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-14

Busch, as trustee until the youngest
of the four children becomes of age.
The property. is then to be divided into
five equal shares. Clara Busch is ap-
pointed eXecutrix.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-14

mittee for the detailing of mounted
policemen but those present favored
the plan and 1t Will doubtless be pro-
posed at the next council meeting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-14

Notice of -Chancery.
State of Illinois, Rock Island county
SIS.
In the circuit court, September term,
1916.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-17
POstmasters League to Meet

The Alabama division of the National Postmasters league will be called to order this morning at 9 o'clock in the Chamber of Commerce auditorium, and will be welcomed to Birmingham by Commissioner George B. Ward and Post master R. E. Smyer.
 One of the principal addresses of the day will be that on the postoffice de- partment by H. B. Rails, postmaster at Piedmont, who will impersonate Uncle Sam. State Secretary L. H. Read of Deer Park will deliver an address on parcel post"
 President J. A. Carney of Carney, will preside. The league will elect officers for the ensuing year this afternoon, and vii! name delegates to the national con vention of the league which meets next fall. Many delegates to the convention arrived in the city and more are ex- pected to get here on early trains this morning. It is expected there will be more than 100 present, representing as many different postoffices throughout the state. The postmasters league is made up of postmasters of the third and fourth class only
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-17

brances of the Methodist denominations but continues the negotiations for re- union
 "The points of agreement are many the points of disagreement are lew Bishop Hendrix said.
 It is generally believed that the ob- stacIes in the way of the unification have been overcome and that two years hence the general conference of the Methodist Church South, will accept the plan Tor reunion which the northern church hopes to bring to fina fulfillment at its gen. eral conference in 1920
 After the unifcation programme. the delegates took up for a second time the report of the Episcopacy committee on the number of new bishops to be chosen.
 Three bishops have died and two have been retired on account of age since the Minneapolis conference of 1912. The Epls- copacy committee presented a report yes terday recommending the election of seven bishops or general superintendents, enc of whom would have supervision over the work in Corea. f
 Considerable opposition developed inn rnedately, but the conference finally sus- tained the committee by proportionate vote of about three to two and adopted the report.
 After voting to accept a report pre- scented yesterday calling for the election of the missionary bishops for Africa the conference took the first ballot for bishops.
 The tellers were pledged not to di- vuge the result before it's official pre- sentation to the conference tomorrow. It was reported by conference officials that none of the candidates had obtained the necessary two-thrds majority, but that Dr. Thomas Nicholson, secretary of the board of education, boiled the largest vote,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-17
VETS ENTERTAINED BY ELKS OF ENSLEY High School Students to Present Annual Concert M ASONS TO MEET Ball Game Saturday on Tennessee Company Diamond-Musical Com
 edy to Be Presented by the
 Pythian Sisters
MAS SONS TO MEET

The members of Camp Pat Cleburne. United Confederate Veterans of Ensley are having a grand time attending the reunion in Birmingham, and practically all of them have met with an old com rade and have him home as their guest during the reunion. Mrs. l.. H. Hollings- worth, who has been made sponsor for life of the local camp, has named as her maids for the reunion Miss Kitty Havis and Miss Mary Lee Burks. Mrs Dunlap has been appointed chaperon.
 Miss Beulah Hummer has been chosen sponsor for Camp Robert E. Lee United Sons of Confederate Veterans of Ensley. She will have as her maids Miss Norman Hickman, Miss Nell Broadnax, Miss FL len Dupuy, Miss Lucille Smith Miss Sue jette Cochran and Miss Marie Broadnax The chaprons are Mrs. c. P Burks and Mrs. R. L. Daniels.
 Twenty-Five Confederate veterans are at the Ensley Elks' Home and are being Loyalty entertained, besides being well Ted and provided with sleeping quarters Perhaps the most interesting guest of the Ensley Elks is D. G. Traynham of South Boston, Va, who served under General Lee. Mr' Traynham has a walking stick which he himself carved which was cut off a tree in front of the Appomattox courthouse. The cane has images of dogs horses, deer and birds carved all over It and is very fine specimen of wood craft He also has a watch fob cut from a peach seed which grew on the farm on which Martha Washington was born. The stick is attracting much attention and Is perhaps the finest piece of wood work ever seen in this district l.
 LYRIC CLUB
 The members of the Lyric club of inc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-17

Ensley High school are making prepara- tions to present their sixth annual concert in the auditorium of the school on Tues day evening, May 30. beginning at S:30 o'clock They will present "Tannhauser' in concert form, with the assistance of Erin Farley, baritone soloist and the en- tertainment promises to be above the average. The concerts given by the Lyric club have always proven very enjoyable.
 The four literary societies of the Ensley High school are planning to present Shakespeare Twelfth Night at the High school auditorium Wednesday night, May 24, beginning at S;30 o'clock. The two boys societies are the Delphian and Shakespearean and the two girls societies are the Thalian and Argonran, which compose practically the entire stu dent body of the high school. Rehearsals are being held regularly and the play promises to be among the best ever held at the school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-17
FURTHER PROGRESS
 TOWARD MERGER IF
 METHODIST CHURCH
General Conference Adopts Committee Report by
 Unanimous Vote

Saratoga Springs, N. Y, May 16.-The unificaton of American Methodism was advanced another step toward consum- nation today when by vote that was virtually unanimous the SS0 delegates to the general conference of the Methodist Episcopal church adopted the report of the special committee on unification, paving the way to an amagamation with the Methodist Episcopal church. south, and the Methodist Protestant church.
 The adoption of the report, which was the most important and far reaching leg islation that has been enacted by Meth odist general conference in many years, was attended by a tremendous demon stration of enthusiasm. The great audi torium rang with cheers and applause as the aged Bishop Earl Cranston, who pre- sided while the action was taken, and Bishop E. R. Hendrix senior member of the board of bishops of the southern church, clasped hands upon the platform and wept with emotion
 This is the supreme moment of my life!" cried Bishop Cranston.
 "A marvellous result has been achieved" Bishop Hendrix said. 1T pray that the whole Methodist body throughout the world may, more and more, see, eye-to- eye, dllu DlSHOp 0TduSlOH dHu ulySelL may live to stand jointly over the united general conference of united Methodism in America.''
 A terrific outburst of applau quickly gave way to song as the delegates joined in the hymn, Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow and then took up the strains, %Blest Be the Tie That Binds"
 On the platform with Bishop Cranston o,,A oIo, who attended the historic general con- ference of 1S44 at New York, the last in which the southern church was repre- sented before Methodism was split over the question of slavery. He is the Rev. Dr. Thompson H. Landon of Borden town, N. J.
 Today's action does not unite the two
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-17

game on their home grounds, and will try to keep up their record next Satur- day. The first game will begin about O clock.
 pr w. D. Fonville has returned from Louisville, Ky.
 The regular meeting of the Woman's s Missionary society of the Fairfield Meth odist church has been postponed from Thursday of this week to May 9, owing to the Confederate Veterans reunion.
 All those taking part in the musical comedy. "Titania, Queen of the Butter flies" which is to be presented at the Elks' Home on Friday evening, May l9, under the auspicies of Purity temple No. g. Pythian Sisters, are requested to meet in the old Knights of Pythias hall this afternoon at o'clock for practice.
 The regular meeting of the Ensley club, which was to have been held last night, was postponed owing to the Confederate Veterans reunion, and the majority of the members being unable to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-17
H|PPODROME BALL CLOSES SUCCESSFUL DAY FOR VETERANS
More Than 2OOO Attend and Many Periods of Fashion Are Represented in
 Costumes

One of the most brilliant spectacles of the reunion thus far was the ball given by the Sons of Confederate Vet erans at the Hippodrome skating rink last night, which was attended by more than 200O persons. and which did not end until the break of day.
 Gov. Charles Henderson and the first lady of Alabama. and Gov. Nat Harris and the first lady of Georgia led the grand march last night promptly at 10 o'clock immediately following the ses- sions of the veterans at the Bijou thea tre. where Irwin S Cobb delivered the principal address. ,a
 To care for the crowds it was neces- sary to construct temporary accommo- dations across Seventeenth street be- tween Second alley and Third avenue and still there was not room for all who desired to dance. Many beauti- full girls, and moody escorts were wall flowers perforce for time last night but the length of the evening made it possible for every one to enjoy several sets.
 Every man and woman present at the ball carried a 'rattle.'' and each of the rdLIleS was III continual OperdIIon l ne music was drowned and only by the sounding of the huge bass drum of both the bands present could the dancers know when a set was about to begin and when it ended Bells were very much in evidence. and added their quota to the general din. Not n "grouch' was present, ard every one spent and enjoyable evening. The old veterans showed their gameness of spirit by remaining on the floor until the last note was sounded from the bands, and they gave the younger fel lows a run for. their every dance.
 Costumes representing every period of fashion from the sos up to the latest short skirt of 1916 were in evidence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-17
A Light Comedian

From the Saturday Journal.
 Two washerwomen were one day tell ing of the progress made by their vari- ous lads in their chosen work.
 "Tell me, Mrs. Casey" asked Mrs, Clancy, whats your son John doing now?"
 Johns on the stage-hes a light comedian answered Mrs. Casey.
 "Ye don't tell me" exclaimed Mrs. Clancey. An would ye moind tellin' me what flight comedian is?"
 Well" explained Mrs. Casey, "fn me sons case it is this: He plays a silent part behind a black curtain with his mouth to a hole and in front is a can de, and when Alkali Ike shoots at the candle John blows it out"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-17
NARROW ESCAPE

The life of little Elsie Seaburg, the S. year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. w. L..
 Seaburg, of Fourth street. Pratt City, was probably saved by the quick action of Motorman J. M. Thorne, on the Pratt Ensley car line, Monday afternoon when
 he applied the emergency brake and re- versed his car. The little girl darted across in front of the car as it neared Third street and was knocked down and the front part of the car passed over her body without injuring her other than few scratches and bruises, and shock from fright. Motorman Thorne quickly reversed his car and applied the emer- gency brakes and stopped the car with one revolution of the wheels. The lit- tie girl was picked up and rushed to the Carraway infirmary where it was found she was only slightly injured. It Is stated that the car had just been overhauled and the motor and brakes were in perfect condition, which prob ably accounts for the child not being seri- ously injured. Motorman Thorne is being congratulated on his skillful management of the brakes on his car by the officials of the company, and number of friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-17
Infallible Sign

From Pearson's Weekly.
 It was in slum school and the teacher was calling over the names of her schol- sprs in order to ascertain which of them were likely to leave shortly
 Please, sir,' spoke up one ragged, barefooted urehin, T think I shall leave soon."
 "oh, and how's that. Johnny?' asked the kindly schoolmaster.
 :Well, sir, yer see, it's this way I thinks as ow we're a-goin CT leave our 'ouse, cos mothers burned up the coal ,ouse door, an sold the cupboard door, an farver's busy a-choppn' down the stairs this mornin Well, sir we allus leaves after we've burned the stairs"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-17

The Confederate colors predominated, with here and there a fair sprinkling of maids dressed in the red, white and blue. Varicolored paper caps covered the heads of many of the men in the party and towards morning confetti was scattered plentifully about the throng.
 Tonight at the Hippodrome the veterans ball will be held. Ample provisions have been made to prevent any congestion and the grand march will begin promptly at o'clock. Suit able entrances have been provided for the sponsors and their escorts, and the event of this evening promises to be even more enjoyable than that of last night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-17
GENERAL NEWS

There will be a call meeting of the Globe lodge No. 7S1 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, in the Ensley Masonic temple this evening at 7:3O O clock. Work in all three degrees will be put on and all members are urged to be present.
 MT. and Mrs. Gus Nelson have re- turned from their wedding trip and are now at home at 2201 Park avenue Mrs Nelson was Miss Forest Hardy of this city prior to the marriage, and is well known in Ensley and is very popular The couple have a host of friends who wish, them a very happy married life.
 The Ensley High school baseball team will play a double header with the Co., lumbana High school team on Saturday afternoon on the T. C. I. diamond. The Columbana boys gave the local team a severe drubbing when they were in Co lumbiana last week, and the Ensley boys are determined to wipe out the defeat. The aEnsley team has not lost single
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-17
The Indians Invite You

The Cherokees, Choctaws and ChickasaWs settled the Indian Ter ritory in 1888 and by 1840 had build- ed the largest religious and educa- tional force west of the Mississippi. In 1861 General Albert Pike, explor- CT, soldier and statesman, made a treaty with these tribes by which they joined the Confederacy and according to their population sent more men into the army than any state in the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-17
LYRIC CHR

The members of the Lyric club of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-17
His Lucky Catch

From NBrowning's Magazine. "H1o, Jones. Hear you been fish ing"
 Yep"
 "When'd you go?" -Four thiray a. m. train, out" Any luck ?'
 Yep. Great" 'Whatd you catch?'' six thirty D. m. train, in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-17
TULSA BOASTS OF

The finest eproo steel and convention hall south opera chairs, containing 10 large committee sons equipped with $20000 pipe organ all owned by the absolutely free to the 1917 Confederate reunion. Tulsa will beautiful Indian 
  45O00
  
  oil st Southern spirit which wealth oil railway hotel fact 
  talty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-17
Flattered

From Judge.
 Ethel-Mama seems to like Jack-I wonder why?
 Fanny-He mistook her for you one night!
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-24

Rocker. mahog-
any go. ..87.26
Rocker. mahos-
any auto seat
for :. .....S0.76
Rocker, Fumed,
Iuto seat, 08.96
Rocker. Fumed.
Gather seat,
or go. ..S4.7B
T his beautiful
William and Mary
Chair and Rocker
to match. done In
fine tapestry
seats and backs,
each ...e27.6O
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-24

thing makes me tired it is to hear
people say: oh, the weather bureau
doesn't hit it half the time.
Anyone Can "Hit It." Sc.
Hit it! Why, some Of these jack
leg astronomers with no education
and less science can hit it OCCASION
ally. Anyone can hit it sometimes
by guessing. These long-distanc'
forecasters go back to year whel
the same planets we're in the ascen
dant during the same months as
they are this year, and then they
predict the same weather for this
year, taking, also, further safety pre-
cautions by making their predictions
extremely elastic and indefinite.
Now, what is the weather bureau
really for? D.. go
One of its important functions is to
give warning of big storms that would
endanger shipping or crops. And in
this department alone its economic i'm
portance is simply enormous.
THE Chicago Board of Trade esti-
mated that the money saved to ship.