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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-20

was undaunted. for he had nothing to
lose. He knew he had a fine work,
and he desired it seen and understood.
He was playing for higher stakes. The
anvil chorus rang with all that mellow
depth which is the true sound OF
Broadway and Forty-second street.
The plans for launching the big spec
tacle Were never altered. The great
est promotion campaign in the way Of
publicity and advertising New York
had ever seen for a show enterprise
went merrily ahead. Then came the
opening and the result Once more
Griffith was right. He had made an
outlet. He put his art on a par with
the best the highest priced theaters
afford. He rented a theater and as
Sumed all the risk. He worked as hard
to get it under way as he had in the
making of it. The people he had been
trying for so long to reach discovered
a new genius in the field. The man
had been compelled to climb out Of
the narrow rut and the trenches on to
a higher plane, and in doing it he
raised the tone and standing of the
cinematographic art with him. There
is to be no going back. Griffith proved
to his own satisfaction that it could
be done He looks ahead now with a
clearer vision. for he knows that the
| best is none too good for the world if
you have an opportunity of letting the
people know.
THE Birth of Nation has had the
most phenomenal run New York has
ever seen - 725 consecutive perform
ances. If you would have a compare
| tive idea of what this means look at
some of the records. 1t is the only
81 attraction which stretched through
| the summer from last season without
a break. 1t has played to nearly 70O,-
| 900 persons in New York 1t is tour
| ing the country in the first class the
aters. and old line attractions are
changing their routes to get away
| from its opposition. 1t is estimated
that more than 100000 persons have
seen the production in this country.
| 1t cost 100000 to make and launch
| this success. That money has been
earned twice over. and those who
financed it originally are possessors Of
an Eldorado the like of which was
never dreamed of in the theatrical
world before
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-20
Humble Beginnings of Great Film
Stars.

William Farnum was boy cor
nettist of Buckport, Me. Claire
Whitney, before she became an
actress on top of the stage, as we
say, worked in a hat shop in New
York. Stuart Holmes, the prominent
villain, worked in a drug store in
Chicago. Valeska Suratt once was a
milliner at Terre Haute, Ind. An
nette Kellerman used to do a diving
stunt at summer parks for a weekly
wage of SIS. James Marcus was a
newspaper cartoonist, and not very
good one, at Davenport, Iowa.
Miss Edna Mayo of Essanay for
some reason or other has done away
with her former becoming style of
hair dressing and is now going about
her business with her hair combed
slicked back from her forehead a la
do the family washing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-20
POLICE CONTINUE
BURGLAR PURSUIT
Prnwlers Break Into Two Dwellings
On Tenth Street, Rock Island,
During Saturday Night.
AUTOMOBILE Is TAKEN BY GANG
&. 4. Bowen Leaves Machine Stand
ing in Front of Church and
Later Finds ii Gone.

Rock Island police today continued
TO search for burglars who early Sat
urday night perpetrated two
house burglaries at home on Tenth
street. The residences OF Charles
Lindley. 1872 Tenth street, and Dwight
Olney 1915 Tenth street, were en-
tered.
The Lindley family had left their
home early in the evening. When they
returned at $50 o'clock they discov-
cred that the house had been robbed.
Two watches, three rings, one fash
light and revolver were stolen. En-
trance was gained, police think,
through the aid of q pass key.
No member of the Olney family
was home between the hours of 8
O'Clock in the afternoon and 10 Sat
urday night. A suit of clothes and 20
buffalo nickels were stolen. Indica-
tons were that entrance was gained
with a pass key.
c. A. Bowen, 1929 Thirtieth street,
drove his family to the First Meth
odist church, Fifth avenue and Nine
teenth street, Rock Island, in his auto
mobile last night When the services
were over he found that the machine
had been stolen. 1t was found on
Fourth avenue between Twenty-sixth
and Twenty-seventh street this morn
ing by woman residing near there.
She reported to the police that a
car had been abandoned. The speed
Ometer or the machine showed that
the thieves had ridden 80 miles in the
auto before deserving it. Police be-
lieye that the theft is traceable to a
gang of youth which has been taking
cars for 10y rides" during the last
year.
Victim OF Pickpockets.
c. A. Haberthur, 1900 Tenth street
Rock Island. is minus $40 He has not
reported the case to the police. He
thinks he is either the victim of pick
pockets or that burglars visited his
home Friday night. He had the sun
in bill book in his trousers Friday
and was in the business section of the
city that night. He hung the trousers
on a chair near the window in his
room when retiring. Saturday morn
ing he discovered the money gone.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-20
AT THE COLrMRIA.

The Earl and the Girl" delight
iul one act musical comedy in which
clever comedians and pretty lassies
are featured, is making the big hit
with patrons Of the Columbia theatre,
Davenport, this week. Loring Smith
as the earl and Eddie Buzzell as Gin
ger Lee. the bell hop. are especially
good and pull most of the laughs. Miss
charlotte Taylor as Miss Daisy Green,
who is looking for title. is surely
good to look upon and has n voice
as clear as a bell. Miss Peggy Par
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-20

Mrs. Wigs Of the Cabbage Patch"
A season of success in London fol-
lowed. She has gained much fame by
her ability and charming personality
in such picture dramas as THE Dew
H. The Cup Of Life THE Reward
The Mating and The Golden Claw"
Co-starred with Miss Barriscale in
Honor's Altar" are the well known
dramatic and photoplay stars Walter
Edwards and Lewis Stone.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-20
AT THE MAJESTIC.

Bessie Barriscale is to be at the
Majestic today and tomorrow in the
new lnce-Triangle play, "Honor's Al
tar" At the age OF Miss Barris-
Gale appeared with James A. Herne
in Shore Acres" Before her teens
she had played many child parts. but
her first serious role came TO her at
10 as Madgc in "In Old Kentucky"
She first gained prominence before the
metropolitan public as Loyey Mary in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-20
AT SPENCER SQUARE.

Little Mary Sunshine" which will
be seen at the Spencer Square thea
ire tonight, is production that will
be especially pleasing to children.
Little Marie Osborne is the star of
the picture. 1t may be said truth
fully that this little miss of three sum-
mers succeeds in keeping in the lime
light throughout the five reels of the
picture without undue effort. Henry
King and Marguerite Nichols and
other well known players figure in
the cast.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-20
SILVIS

utSudy AFTERNOON Mrs. Fred Ball
entertained the members and friends
of the Reading and Crescent Embroid-
cry club. The rooms and table were
very prettily decorated for the occa-
sion. Invited guests outside of the
club were Mrs. Loyal NJ. Thompson,
Mrs. Clark Corbin and Mrs Justin
Washburn. After some hours passed
quickly and pleasantly in sociability
and embroidery, and a literary and
musical program, nice luncheon
was served by the hostess.
La Moss Kline is i'll.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace Murray have
moved to Marley, Iowa, where Mr..
Murray has taken a position at the
railroad shops
Mr.. Snyder has moved to East Mo-
line.
Mrs. S. J. Bull continues very Ill.
Mr.. Hammond and family have NOV
ed to Twelfth street, Mr.. Larson hav-
ing purchased the Henderson prop
erty they formerly occupied.
Tuesday afternoon the home of Mrs.
Bert Wilson was frightened by pro-
fusion Of lovely dollhouse flowers and
other decorations appropriate to St.
Patrick's day. It was the occasion OF
the regular meeting of the Tuesday
Plate club. Games and general socia-
bflity preceded the serving of a very
elaborate luncheon by the hostess.
Prizes were won by Mrs. Fred Leper
and Bert Wilson, the favors being
hand-patnted plates. Mrs Wheatcroft
received the consolation favor. Mrs
Charles Thompson of 516 Twelfth
street will next entertain the club.
The next regular meeting Of the
Crescent Embroidery and Reading
club will be at the home Of Mrs. Lewis
Newton Tuesday afternoon.
There will be special meeting OF
the local Woman's Christian Temper
ance union at the Memorial Methodist
church here next Monday afternoon,
when large attendance is desired
The W. c. T, T. Of East Moline and
Watertown will be present.
Mrs. Lee Snyder entertained a num-
Der Of her friends at her home Sat-
urday afternoon.
The Royal Neighbors gave a dane
ing party at the Odd Fellows hall
Friday evening. 1t was we'll attend
ed and very pleasant social affair.
Mildred Dorman of Moline visited
with friends here last Sunday.
The Pioneer Birthday club was very
delightfully."- entertained at the home
Of Mrs. Stevens in Rock Island Sat-
urday afternoon. Mrs Ora Redman
and Mrs. Wier assisted the hostess In
serving a nice luncheon after some
time spent in contests and general So
ctability, following a musical and lit
erary program. Mrs. Paul Shepherd
OF Warsaw was present as an invited
guest. The home was very prettily
decorated for the affair.
Saturday evening the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Richard Walsh was the scene
Of very pleasant social affair. 1t was
the occasion OF very delightful sur
prise party In honor of Mrs Walsh
and daughter Marie. Games preceded
the serving Of a nice st. Patrick's
menu. Mrs. Thomas Crawford and
Morton Pennell received the prizes
The hostess received several pretty
and useful gifts
The children of Mr. and Mrs. Eaton
are Ill.
Ross Kirkpatrick, who has been very
III with pneumonia, has suffered re-
lapse.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-20
Winston ChurchilI's "The Crisis"
Filmed.

At the Selig studios in Chicago,
Director Colin Campbell has started
work on THE Crisis" a perturbation
of Winston Churchills we'll known
book.
George Fawcett and Lionel Atwell,
an English actor Of note, have been
engaged to take the leading parts in
support of Bessie Eyton and Thomas
Santschi.
William n. Selig will later escort
his company to St. Louis, Vicksburg,
Miss, and other places to film scenes
called for in the story.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-20
AT THE ILLINOIS.

Return engagement of the Griffith
picture, THE Birth of Nation"
opened at the Illinois yesterday with
matinee audience that almost filled
the house. The picture will remain
through Wednesday evening. There
will be matinee and night perform
ances each day. OF course, the spec
tacle is the same as when presented
here early in the season, including the
large special orchestra that fills so
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-20

an East Side Jew named Solomon. He
arrived at the recruiting Office almost
on the stroke of midnight on the last
day allowed for voluntary enlistment
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-20

Keep your eyes open for Ham and
Buds burlesque on war. Ham as
the commanding officer who carries
his drink-mixer to the front is sure
ly ludicrous figure.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-20
hS z&@Eh6eatre

important part in intensifying the
numerous thrills that go with the pro-
duction. If anything the picture, due
to stronger screen, is palmer than
On its first Rock Island presentation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-20
EMPIRE,
COLUMBIA,

Vaudeville DavenporD. Two per-
formances daily, at 2:45 and SIS.
Three Saturday and Sunday, at 2:45,
1880 and 8 o'clock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-20

jew Was Last British Recruit.
London.-The last voluntary recruit
among the single men in England was
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-20

She was last seen in "Life's
CrucibIe,' and will co-star with
Robert Warwick in Human Drift
wood which comes on the World
Film program early in April.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-20
TONIGHT IN THE MOVIES

Illinois-"The Birth of a Nation"
Majestic Bessie Barriscale IN
'Honor's Altar" and Keystone COM
edy, Poor F1do's Fate" featuring
Charles Murray.
Spencer Square-Baby Marie Os-
borne and Henry King in Little Mary
Sunshine"
Black Hawk-"The Devil in Chief
and 1.-THE Tale Of a Coat"
EMPIRE.
Waller Stock company in popular
plays. Performances daily at S:15
p. m.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-08-11
BRYAN REPLIES
TO c. 0. P. FOE
Former Secretary Admits Writ,
ing Deserving Democrats"
Letter Quoted by Hughes.

KANSAS CITY, Aug ll.-William
J. Bryan, former secretary OF state. in
statement issued here today replied
to the attacks upon his attitude toward
the civil service made by Charles f
Hughes republican presidential noml-
ness Mr Bryan maintained he hal
enforced the civil service to the let
ter"
The former secretary challenged the
republican nominee TO state whether
he had given appointments to- "deserv
ing republicans" while governor Of
New York
The statement was made in reply Ia
recent speeches OF Mr. Hughes which
quoted a letter Mr. Bryan had written
to Receiver OF Customs Wick in Santo
Domingo, inQuirlng as to what posi-.
tons could be obtained to reward de
serving democrats" Mr. Bryan admit
ted the letter as it had been quoted
.,ksam r' T. ned 8 t." tkeysta,e
ment rtao The letter was written tc
an appointlve officer whose office wa,
not under the civil service and the in
quiry was made IN regard to the Of
tiCcs which were not under the civil
service There was nothing in the let
ter to indicate a desire or intention &c
select men who were incompetent. Or
the contrary inquiry is made as tC
what is requisite
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-08-11
Session Lasting Nearly All
Night Fails to Bring Break
in Deadlock.
UNIONS REFUSE TO WAIT
VERY LONG FOR ACTION
Both Sides Determined, En-
pIOyeS on Demands and
Managers on Refusal.

NEW YORK. Aug ll-After de-
libcratnR the greater part OF the night.
the United States board OF mediation
and Cancellation was no nearer a solu-
ton today OF the deadlock" in the lii-
puts between the four railroad BROTH
erhoods of the country and their eri-
plOyers
The efforts Of the mediators 10
avert strike wcrr virtually at a hal.
due 10 the fact il was reported that
the railroads refuse TO grant any con-
ceSSion than arbitration while the men
insist in their stand for the uneQui-
vocal granting OF their demands ior
an eight -hour day and time and half
overtime.
Request for Delay.
A formal request for a twenty four
hour delay IN the negotiations was
made by the board to the union men
today when they assembled to receive
the mediators and 1t was reported tha.
unless there was an unexpected change
IN the situation in that time. the
board would suggest to President Will
son that he intervene.
Commissioner Hanger said the board
expected TO continue deliberations to-
day and might reach a decision by cye-
ming as to the time OF the next meet
ing with one or the other side
Will Not Wait Lone.
I'VE do not intend said w. 5,
Stone, chief of the brotherhood OF
Railroad Engineers, 80 wait very long
OF the medlators The temperament
OF the men is such that they would
not have waited a minute ii we had
not persuaded them to give the me
diatorS a chance Personally ! do not
care TO carry the strike vote around
IN my pocket for any extended period.
II is Ike a stick OF dynamite"
Roads Have New Plan.
One report current today was ,ha.
the railroad managers were ready III
propose a different form OF arbit alton
than that provided for under the New
lands act. which the brotherhood ob.
.jectS 10. This was that insteaI OF sis
arbltrators--two appointed by each I'D,
and two neu,rals-,he board consists o
four appointed by each side and foul
or six neutrals making a total mem
berShlp OF twelve or fourteen Thi,
would make it possible also for each o
the four brotherhoodS to have an arbi
traitor on the board
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-08-11
TEACHER EXPIRES
WHILE ON VISIT;
STROKE At BATH
Olive Chaplin, Principal at
Broken Bow, Dies on Eve
of Start for Home.

Olive Chaplin. p years old. wa,
''@'-'a wh,lc if Aathreom at fhc
home OF Mi and Mrs On, Kahn Sll
West Fifth street yesterday after.
noon at o o'clock and died a few hours
later at ST Anthouy's hospital Ccre-
bral hcmorrhagc was responsible tor
death
Miss Chapin arrived in Okahoma
City yesterday from Norman whrr,
she had been attending summer school.
on her way to Broken Row. where ne
is principal oi ward school She
was visiting Miss Toledo Kahn and
intended leaving for her home last
night.
The cerebral hemorthage affected
that portion Of the brain con,rol0v
speech and it was impossible ,o dis
cover from her where her relative,
lived Late this morning however. a
sister Mary Chapin, was located in
Chicago. She will Arrive here tomor
row morning and will ship the body tn
Chicago for burial
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-08-11
No Parasols for Traffic
Cops Without Wrist Watch
And Po.Uder Puff, They Say

Local traffic policemen are ap-
parently not in frenzy TO have
sheltcring parasols provided for
them while on duty at the Swelter-
ing downtown street intersections,
Faced this morning with inior-
nation from other cities which CON
template providing this comfort for
the traffic cops" the local traffic
men referred the matter to Officer
J, NJ Smith, the Beau Brummel of
the squad, who stands daily in the
busiest spo, OF the shopping dis
trict He also stands six feet and
is handsome.
mo paraSol for me" warned OF
f,cer Smith, unless they also pro-
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-08-11

vide a powder puff and wrist
watch"
Most of the local traffic men
have been cowmen and pioneer of
ficcrs for years, and they are Spar
tans who will scott at anything that
suggests ease or luxury while be
ing paid for handling traffic,
The only use know OF Tor an
umbrella" said another, us for Ia.
dies to shoe away ca,,l. and man.
eating tigers, And the jungles are
not wild enough here for that"
Indications from the city hall
were that no parasot provision will
be made locally until the volume Of
traffic requires men to be on con
stant "street-corner" duty through
out the day,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-08-11
Woman Wins
For Husband
Mrs. Henry Ragon Of POteau
Takes III Companions
Campaign Duties.

Mrs Henry Ragon Of Potcau won
the democratic nomination for tax as
SCISSOR Of lie Florc county Tor her hus-
band She stepped into his campaign
shoes when he collapsed from nervous
exhaustion. delivered speeches srumped
the county and carried victory through
at the polls This advice arrived to-
day in Oklahoma City where Mrs.
Ragon formerly lived and has many
friends
Ragon was campaigning hard.
Twelve days before the primary he was
speaking at a country picnic when he
lust caved in" He could not even
finish his speech His wife was mott
fled and she rushed twenty-five milcS
in an automobile to the picnic grounds
sent her husband home in a physician
care and finished his speech. From
that moment, she campaigncd like Z
political whirlwind, travelling all owe
the county. attending meetings, making
many speeches, handling all the detail.
of a canvass like veteran. She wor
! Ragon's nomination.
Ragon has served one term as taN
assessor and, with his wife's assistance
/ expects TO serve a second
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-08-11
St. Louis Milk
Strike May Spread

ST LOUIS. Aug Striking and
locked out milk wagon drivers threat
cncd today TO extend the strike tc
bakeries and ice plants. Striking
milk drivers warned grocers and hak
crs that II they continue to return
milk bought from the dalrics they viii
be unable by Saturday to get brcaC
or ice. ]
CLEVELAND, Ohio Aug. ll-As
result OF the strike OF milk Wagon
drivers of the Telling Vernon
company, largest milk dealers in III,
city 100000 Clevclandcrs were with
out their usual supply today.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-08-11
Women Investigate
Border Conditions

LAREDO, ,cxas, Aug. II. - Mrs.
Seth Barton French of New York. said
TO he representative OF Secretary Of
War Baker arrived hero today to in
vestigatc conditions in the border mil
itary camps.
Miss Alice Mckay Kelly, field Secre-
tary OF the national patriotic relief or
ganilation OF New York is also here in
vestigatiHg conditions.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-08-11
President Virtually Decides to
Cross Continent in Cam
paign Tour.
WHITE HOUSE FLOODED
" WITH MANY INVITATIONS
Journey to Pacific Coast Pfap-
ned if Congress AdlournS
at Expected Time.

WASHINGTON, Aug IL President
Wilson virtually has decided to make
speaking trip across the continent
No details OF the tour have been ar
ranged but it is understood that hi,
itinerary viii be worked out within the
next few weeks
Advised to Make Speeches
The presidents advisers have been
uSglng him to make many speeches but
he has b-en wi'AolJlng a decision until
the work Of cxgres, had progressed
further 1t was kgawn definitely to.
day however, that if present plans arc
carried out, the president will go 10
the Pacific coast. 1t was said no d.ii-
mite plans will be made for at least two
weeks.
Has Many Invitations.
Invitations from cities in all parts OF
the country are before the president but
none will be accepted before they ar,
gone carefully over by Nanc McCdr.
mick, chairman OF the democratic ma
uonal committee
The president will do much campaign
ing at his summer home at Lon.
Branch, n ], where he will r.ceiv
| delegations
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-08-11
Death Penalty for
Mexican Strikers

Ell PASO, Texas, Aug II. - The
text of decree wherein First Chief
Carranza invoked the death penalty
against the strikers who paralyzed
Mexico City through a general electric
strike appears in copies arriving here
today OF Fl Pueblo, a daily published
in the capital
The paper said the strike was as
sisted by North American syndicates
and that it stopped work in the arms
and munitions factories, which wa,
construed as treachery to the de facto
government
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-08-11
America May Aid
Dutch Shipping

LONDON, Aug. l0-(Delayed.) -
American shippers TO Holland are bonn
harding the British government with
protests as result of detentions OF
cargoeS consigned 10 Netherlands
Overseas Trust II is understood hero
the protest may be backed by diplo-
matte action at Washington.
American shippers have complained
that Great Britain has not adhered TO
her outlined policy