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Rock Island Argus., 1916-05-31
CAMPS PLAN FOR
YEARLY SERVICES
Modern WOOdmen and Royal Neigh
bOrs Are to Honor Departed Menu
bers Next Sunday.
WILL DECORATE THE GRAVES
In the Afternoon Addresses Are to BE
Made by Rev. {. p. 0'Neill and
DIR, Carlson.

The Modern Woodmen and Royal
Neighbors of America camps of Rock
Island are to observe joint memoir
ial day. with appropriate exercises, at
Chippiannock cemetery, next Sunday.
Committees representing the associat-
ed camps met at the Modern Woodmen
of America head Office Monday night
and made the necessary arrange
ments. The services at the cemetery
will begin at 2:30 in the afternoon.
Adequate car service will be provided
so that all who wish to do so may at
tend the ceremonial which will be in
honor of the deceased members OF
both societies. Head Clerk Mcnamara
will act as master of ceremonies and
the program will include prayer by
Rev. ". H. Tope of Spencer Memorial
NJ. f. church; an address by Rev. c. p.
O'Neill of Sacred Heart Catholic church
and musical numbers by 80 little girls,
in white costumes. under the direc-
ton of Miss Minnie Graham. The
Royal Neighbors Of America will be
especially represented by an address
by Dr. Hada NJ. Carlson, the supreme
recorder Of the society.
To Decorate Graves.
The graves of deceased members
will be decorated by special COM
mittee and the afternoon services will
be commemorative and in harmony
with the spirit of the day. 1t is one of
the bylaws of both the Modern Wood
men and the Royal Neighbors of
America that the first Sunday in June
of each year shall be observed by its
local camps and members as memorial
Sunday, and practically every caml
will be carrying out programs on thii
day similar to that which will be OBJ
served here in the head Office city.
Rock Island Argus., 1916-05-31
CAPTAIN OF MANILA
POLICE VISITS OLD
ROCK ISLAND HOME

Anton Hohmann, a captain of police
in Manila, Philippine islands, is visit
ing in Rock Island, his old home.
Mr. HOhmann was employed as
clerk in local clothing store at the
outbreak of the Spanish-American
war, in which he volunteered for ser
vice as a soldier, After seizure of
Manila by the American naval forces
land troops were shipped to the island
to subjugate the rebellious natives
Mr.. Hohmann was one of these troop
ers. He was chosen as a member OF
the force to police the city of Manila
He has been in the police service OF
that city continuously since, rising to
the post OF captain.
Mr. Hohmann has done we'll in the
islands, likes the people and the eli
mate, and expects to spend his re-
naming days there, He is on an
eight-months' furlough.
Rock Island Argus., 1916-05-31

did not know where he intended going
or for what railroad station he had
left. Then the police were notified.
Merry came from Cedar Rapids a
week ago. He billed the town, adver-
tising the automobile races at the
park. He sent out 500 complimentary
tickets to automobile owners in the
tri-cities. He passed out free tickets
right and left and the recipients went
out and boosted the event, bringing in
more shekels for Merry.
Three motorcycle races were staged
and the winners were given their
money, Merry having turned over the
purses for each to Pete Petersen OF
Davenport, the official starter. Then
the five-mile automobile race was
pulled off The winners got their
cash. 500 split three ways.
Petersen found merry in the boS
office busy counting the money just
before the 25-mile race was started
The purse was $500. Petersen asked
Merry for the coin to pay off the win
ners and Merry told him he would be
I'D to the starters stand in few mo-
ments
Jim Walters, one of the drivers, had
some trouble with his car and in the
confusion it caused the purse for the
race was forgotten and the machines
were sent out over the course. They
sped around and around, and as they
swung recklessly past curves and
dashed down the stretches, Merry
was swinging around street corners
and down thoroughfares for his ho-
tel, uninterested in how the contest
was to come out.
The race lasted for 35 minutes and
Merry had good start. When the
contest was over, l. Dodge of Cedar
Rapids demanded his $500 for first
place. Jim Walters of Davenport want
ed his 500 for second place and Wal
ter Williams of Davenport sought his
$50 for third place. But the winners
lost There was no money there tC
pay them and the man who had the re-
ceipts of the day had disappeared.
Conduct Long Search.
Drivers and mechanicianS conduct.
ed a long search for Merry, but they
were unable to find him. The police
are looking for him, too, but they
have been unable to find him.
Merry is alleged to have stated il
the afternoon that he was in the hole
$500 on the race. He probably haC
that much in the cash box when he
left. 1t may have been more. No one
knows the amount of the money he
took with him.
Rock Island Argus., 1916-05-31
If You Wear Sheer Blouse.

Good taste demands the removal If ha;.
from under the arms. Observe wei" an,.ali ra'i
women everywhere. so"heo
The safest and most -won,apty..
eiSs0f1e the hair.-on face. lip n.ck is q
I'm bS applying some FL Rado, ths S.-it'.-
.naua u ~I4 T piece Of absorbent cotton or anal
pohs1. Inc har comes off In fe rno,ra1,. Ia,
wlth"ot injury To the skin. or incr..st,,an
.Sx seinx later growth, as is the caae ,,1i,b
shaving No disagreeabie odor Ms nae WIN WIN
s. 90 NJ Radoia sold al all toilet couuIer.
For sale In this city at l.. s. Nc
cabe d. Co., and the Riess Drug store
Rock Island Argus., 1916-05-31

81 wouldn't be seen with that old
cat"
Why. thought she was your dear
est friend"
That was last week. kansas CITY
Journal
Rock Island Argus., 1916-05-31

memoration of the ascension of the
SAVIOR into heaven after His resur-
rection. 1t is d holy day of obligation
in the Catholic church There will be
high mass celebrated at Sacred
Heart church Friday morning at 5
O'Clock.
Rock Island Argus., 1916-05-31
SenSitiypneSS.

To be unduly sensitive is to suffer
needless pain. Sensitiveness is a form
of fear greatly exaggerated by intro
spection. Like all negative emotions
sensltlVeness grows with Indulgence
and easily becomes a fixed habit of
thought and Nautilus.
Rock Island Argus., 1916-05-31

Masses at Sacred Heart Church.
Father G. 7. O'Neill announces
masses tomorrow at Sacred Heart
church at 6, 1880 and d. L.. in COM
Rock Island Argus., 1916-05-31

QuebrachO Wood.
Fence posts in Argentina are made
of quebracho wood. which is exceed
ingly hard. They last 40 years.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-08-07

MORGAN AND PREPAREDNESS.
When J. P. Morgan died he had to
leave behind him 1883 worth of
cigars, $44,743 worth of booze and
STA, $50 worth of watches. These
figures, revealed by the appraisal of
his estate, will give the ordinary man
better idea of how rich Morgan
was than the statement that his total
estate was valued at $78,149,024.
If Morgan could have taken all his
cigars with him, and had smoked one
nice fat cigar every evening after
dinner with Noah or some other fell
low, it would have taken him so
years to finish up the lot.
Did ]. P. believe in preparedness?
He did.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-08-07
NERVES?-VANITY!-The


girl sat next us in the car this morn
ing. And she fused and she fused
and she fused.
She settled herself three times,
hunched up her right shoulder, took
off her right glove and patted her
hair, pulled the back of her sailor
collar into shape, shrugged up her
left shoulder, pulled off her left glove
and patted her hair, pushed her hat
a little more to one side, and put on
both gloves, patted her hair and
crossed her right ankle over her left,
Cquared both shoulders and patted
her hair, settled herself in a new po-
Cition and pulled her coat down at
the waist, patted her hair, surveyed
her, nose in the tiny glass at the bot-J
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-08-07

tom Of her bag, and patted her hair,
pulled her hat a wee bit more to one
side, and reversed her ankles, then
began at the top Of her program and
repeated it.
Nervous? The girl hadn't a nerve
in her makeup. But we, persons
next her and across from her, had
nervous pTOstration by the time the
car reached the loop.
Appealing to her-and to scores
like her-tO let a man read his morn
ing war news in peace is perfectly
useless. So we are only going to tell
her that it is good form to finish
dressing in her own room, and that
fussing with ones clothes in public
is not good manners. Moreover it
detracts from her youthfulness.
And makes her look as if her
pumps hurt her.
Maybe they did.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-08-07
WHICH ONE, GOING OR COMING?

WHICH ONE, GUING OK COMING?
Mrs. L. E. Williams has returned
from Mulberry, where she has been
visitingCher husband. She was well
pleased with her trip.-Jacksonville,
Idaho, Metropolis.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-07
Administration
PROGRAM LOOMS
BIG IN CONGRESS

Washington, Feb. THE admins
tration's legislative program, particu-
1arIy national preparedness and the
iLa1sitania case, gave promise today OF
Occupying much Of President Wilson s
attention during the week
The President has engagements to
confer with many senators and rep
sresentatives in furtherance of his eff
forts to expedite the work of Con-
gress on the army and navy bills He
is anxious that these measures be dis
posed of as soon as possible so that
other legislation may be- taken up, in
Guiding the shipping bill, the tariff
commission bill and revenue legisla-
ton whether the President will make
another speech making tour in the in
terror on preparedness hinges on the
outcome of his conferences with con-
gressionaI leaders as well as the Lu-
xsitaniR affair. While the President
has been advised that he made a deep
Impression on his recent trip, he has
not yet learned whether it had a def
mite erect on Congress.
The. Philippine bill, already passed
by the Senate, was up for discussion
at a conference today between the
President and Chairman Jones. of the
HOUSE. iusI1lar COMMITTEES. It is said
that efforts will be made in the House
ito amend the bill. The measure is
said to have met the Presidents ap-
Sproval as it passed the Senate
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-07
Hearing On Suit
Against Militia
Captain Near End

The hearing on the $4,000 Islander
suit brought by Attorney Horace NJ.
Gray of Norwalk against Capt. Albert
M. AGossnan of the Sixth company,
Coast Artillery, will probably be I'm
ished tomorrow in the civil superior
court, where it has been on trial for
-four days before Judge eager and a
jury Captain Mossman has already
taken the stand to deny the alleged
slanderous letter had public circula-
! ton. He said the letter, which stated
that Attorney Gray had IAN unfor-
tunate personality was seen only by
few militia officers of high rank.
The next suit to be tried before the
jury T. Maude Wheeler and others
appeal from probate. This concerns
the estate of Ella Keppy, who died in
this city a few years ago.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-07
Socialists Move Their
Bureau From Brussels
70 Holland Capital

The Hague, Netherlands, Feb. T.
The great Socialist Internationa1e is
not dead but very much alive, Accord
ing to a statement made to a Con-
gress of the Dutch Socialist party at
Arnhen by M. Camille Huysmans, the
Belgian Secretary of the International
Socialist Bureau. whose seat was re-
moved from Brussels to The Hague
on the German occupation of the for
mer city. If the Socialists had been
at the head of the governments of
Europe, the war would never have
broken out, he believed, and he ex-
pressed the view that the lines of the
political movement were gradually
converging in direction which would
-esta blish the unity of the pro1e-
tariat@ throughout the world
He maintained that none of the OBJ
jects Of the war had been reached,
and pointed out that on July 81 next
some Al millions of dollars would have
been thrown away, and millions killed
and manned, as the result of an i'm
perialistic as opposed to the al1-re-
deeming Socialist policy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-07
German Rivers Yield
Thousands Of Pearls


Berlin, Feb. lit is not generally
known, but Germany has a not in
considerable pearl industry. and in the
last 100 years many thousands Of the
gems have been fished up out of the
waters of the various German rivers.
Bavaria has been the most produc-
tive portion of the Empire. A total
of 155, $50 pearls, it is estimated, were
found there between 1914 and 1857,
and the annual aggregate has only
decreased as the waters of Bavarian
rivers have been spoiled by various
Industrial projects.
The most productive river has al
ways been the B1ster in Saxony,
which for centuries has been rented
to one family by the state The year
in, year-out average has shown that
from three to four pearls can be OBJ
tanned from every 100 mussels fished
up, and that one out of every 1S pearls
is of special value.
About 500 pearls of value have
been taken from the Elster by the
family in question in the last decade,
the summer of 1915 being the most
productive. with At good examples.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-07
Trolley Victim
Hovers Between
Life and Death

Suffering from conclusion of the
brain and fracture Of the skull,
George Murphy, aged 40, said to be a
resident of this city, is between life
and death in the New Haven general
hospital as a result of being struck
by q trolley car near woodrnont yes
] terday afternoon
Murphy is unconscious and the au-
thorities at the hospital have been un-
able to find out his name or address
DIR. j. W. Ives, of Milford, who at
tended Murphy said that his name is
Murphy and that he worked in a local
cable factory.
Murphy was walking the tracks near
Woodmont and as he stepped from one
track to another he slipped on the
rails and fell in front of the oncoming
trolley car The car hurled him sew
eraI feet and he struck on his head.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-07
JOHN JosEPH McDONOUGH

The funeral of John Joseph McDon-
Ough, held from his late home, 20 Oak
street at $3.50 this morning and from
ST. Augustine's church at 9 o'clock this
morning, was one of the largest ever
held from that, church. The solemn
high mass of requiem was sung by
Rev James B. Mill, assisted by Rev.
Edward V. Murphy as deacon and
Rev. Robert-J. Bowen as sub-dea icon.
The choir, composed of Miss Aurelia
Berger, Miss May O'Rourke, J. j. Ken
needy and Prof. A. T. sBrisebois, sang
Schmidt's requiem mass. At the Of
fertory %Pie Jesu'' was sung and after
the mass, Miss O'Rourte sang Some
Sweet Day Delegations were pres
ent from the Bridgeport airie, F.. o. E.,
and from Court Pequonnock, F. of A.
A large number of friends from New
York city, Waterbury and Shelton,
were among the mourners at the flu
neral. Two autom obiIes of the cor
tege were filed with flowers The
bearers: Thomas Tierney, Michael J..
Brennan, Albert M. Church, Benjamin
R. Thorpe, James O'Rourke and Frank
Lee Rev, Father NihilI read the
committaI- service at the grave in St.
NdichaePs cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-07
ISAAC RISLEY.

In the death of Isaac Risleys which
occurred at an early hour Sunday
morning, at his late home, 584 Arctic
street, East Bridgeport loses one of it's
oldest Inhabitants and one of the pion-
Ger settlers of that section of the city.
He was a resident of that locality for
more than so years. He was a native
of Glastonbury, but moved to Bridge
port at an early age. When the Civil
was broke out in 1861, Mr.. Risley was
one Of the first to join the volunteer
forces, having enlisted in the Second
Connecticut Light Battery. He served
throughout the entire conflict. For
the last rs years, he had been en-
ployed by the Union Metallic Car
fridge Co., and within the last year
was placed on the retired list for long
and faithful service rendered in their
employ. Besides his wife, Margaret
RisIey, he is survived by one son,
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-07
Important Matters
Before Charity Board

Matters of considerable Importance
came before the board OF charities at
their meeting this afternoon A re-
port was received from the committee
appointed to Investigate conditions. at
Kakeview home
Aubrey BurIisons driver of the erner-
gency hospital ambulance, was brought
before the board to answer to charges
preferred against him by Presi dent
John A. Leonard ofsthe IRE board
President John A Leonard said to-
day that friends of Rurlison had ap-
preached him and asked him to be
Ienient when the charges are being
discussed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-07
Official
VIEWS OF
. or1d's w ar
GERMAN

Berlin. Feb. ARTILLERY engage
ments of terrific intensity have been in
progress in the sector between La
Bassee Canal and Arras in northern
France and south of the river Somme,
German army headquarters announced
today.
The statement says:
Western theatre of war: There
have been fierce artillery battles be-
tween La Bassee Canal and south of
the Sonrne.
1.-THE city of Lens has again been
vigorously bombarded by the enemy
during the last few days
eIn the Argonne, the French blew
up and occupied a crater on Hill No.
2s5, La File Morte, northeast of La
Chalade. They were driven out imnde-
diately by a counter-attack.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-07

dainty and delightful little waist of satistrpe
absolutely no decoration except its buttons.
Yet nine of every ten folks say involuntary How
pretty''l
It's very simplicity and richness its fabric made
impress with it's beauty
White, and gold and flesh and dainty blues-Inade
with two-n-one collartrim Of both fit and effectS2
A quartet of beautiful waists at $3.50!
Crepe de chine with fine pleating front around
low collar White and the rose tint.
Satin in unique two-color combination Body of one
color; collar and cuffs in contrast White with yellow,
flesh tint with white
Crepe tafeta collar beautifed by pretty
hemsttching Two-inone collar. White and flesh tint.
Crepe taffeta tucked pattern and ernbroid
cred in attractive figures $3.50
Second Aoor
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-07
EnoU1sE MCGUIRE MA1ARK<

The funeral of EIouise Mcclure
Malark was held from the home of
her uncle, John Mcclure, 279 Hough
avenue at $3.50 this morning and a
half hour later from st. NIarys church
where the mass of requiem was sung
by Rev. Thomas P. Mu1cahy At
the offertory Mrs. Frank Munich
sang Domino Jesu'', after the mass,
''Libera," and as the body was being
borne from the church, Nearer My
God to Thee The funeral was large
ly attended and the floral tributes
were of great beauty. The pail bear
ers were members of ST. Mary's Par
ochia1 school of which Miss Malark
was a graduate; John Mcclure, Daniel
Malone, Sidney Cavanaugh, William
and Edward Cop1ey and Edward Nc
Govern. The burial was in st. Mi
chaeIs cemetery where Father Null
cahy read the committa1 service.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-07
CHILD CONSOLES
MRS. MOHR, i'll
|. AFTER ACQUITTAL
Many Days Before She'll Be
Able To Leave Room, Say
Officials.

Providence, Feb. Mrs. Elizabeth
Frances Mohr. acquitted of the
charge of inst1gating the murder of
her. husband, DR.. c. Franklin Mohr.
is confined to her bed She collapsed
after reaching her home Saturday
night Attending physicians say it
will be days before she is able to
leave her room. M @
Her children, Charles, aged 10. and
Virginia, aged seven. are her con-
slant companions.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-07
WINHRED KEEFE.

Winifred Keefe, mother of James
Il. Cosgrove, newspaperman of this
city died at her sons home, SEA
Lafayette street. yesterday morning.
Mrs. Keefe formerly resided in Hart
ford but for the last five years has
made her home with Mr.. Cosgrove in
this city Besides Mr.. Cosgrove she
is survived by two daughters. Mrs.
Walter B. Williams of this city, and
Mrs. George N. Cowan of New York
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-07
JosEPHINE RICHARDs.

The funeral of Josephine, widow of
Silas F. Richards was held from her
late home, 947 Stratford avenue at
$40 this morning and half hour
later from st. Joseph's church where
the mass of requiem was sung by Rev.
Hubert Dahme. At the offertory,
Joseph Weller sang .tPie Jesu'' and
after the mass ssBeautiful Land on
High The bearers. William Scheibel.
Fred Brunman, Emmanuel Cave, and
Thomas Hart. Burial was in Noun
tain Grove cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-07

Black pop1in with yoke in graceful
pointed model, has two little and smart
pockets-$3.75.
Poplin cut in pane;ed effect and with
gathered back. Made in sizes up to
So waist. Black or navy pop1in-$5.75 rs.
F,ine-texture black serge made with
box pleats-$5.
Gored skirt of special width. It's
manly belt has loops even OF fine
black serge-$7.50.
Yoke skirt with side pockets trim
med in fancy fashion. Has effective
p1eats down front-$7.50.
Richly-1ustrous Chudda skirt. Fab
ric is of mohair family and CLEANS like
silver. Made with narrow gird1e and
wide box pleats@$1O.
Tafeta with circular tunic and sim
u1ated yoke. Black or navy-$12.
Any one. Of these skirts
the early-Spring wardrobe
sound right now!
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-07
JOHN r.. HENDERSON

The funeral of John r. Henderson
was held from the home of BENJAMIN
Evans, IA Ann street, at 2:3O this aft
ernoon and was largely attended by
friends of Mr.. Henderson Rev.
George NJ. Brown, pastor of the First
M E. church, conducted the services.
A delegation was present from the
Samuel Harris lodge T. o. o. F., which
exemplif1ed its ritual at the grave in
the Samuel Harris plot, Lakeview Gem
etery
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-07
EMILY M. SHELDON WILCOX.

Emily M. Sheldon, widow of Virgil
Lansing Wilcox, died this morning at
the home of her son-in-law, DR.. Frank
L. Smith, 2180 Main street, aged 80
years. Mrs. Wilcox was born in New
Marlb CROUCH, Mass, where her grand
father was the first white man to set
tie. She had been living in Bridge
port for many years with her daugh-
ter Mrs. Smith, who survives her.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-07
FREDERICK d. THOMPsON.

The funeral of Frederick D. Thornp-
son was held from the undertaking
parlors of Rourke & Boucher, 1925
Main street, yesterday afternoon at
2: 80 o'clock. Services were conducted
under the auspices of, the Loyal Order
Of Moose of this city. Prelate Henry
D. NeaIe of the order read the fu1f
Moose burial ritual Internent will
he in Lakeview cemetery, Wednesday,
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-07
GEORGE W. swINK.

George w. Swink died at the resi-
dence of his daughter, Mrs. Nathaniel
Splain, 148 Arson street, this morning.
Mr. Swink had been in i'll health for
some time but his great ambition kept
him up until the end came. He was
a lifelong resident of the South End,
where he was widely known and re-
spected. OF late be had been en-
ployed by the American Graphophone
Co. He was GA years of age. He is
survived by seven children: Mrs.
SpIain, Mrs. Edward Lee, Mrs. Charles
Provandie, Miss Ida Swink, William,
George, Jr., and Frederick Swink, and
a sister, Mrs. Frederick WittIe of Long
Island City, also several grandchil-
dren.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-07
IUCIUs HI. BRADLEY

Lucius H. Bradley died suddenly at
his home, 1911 Barnum avenue, yes
terday morning, aged AZ years. Mr..
Bradley was an eemploye of the Amer
lean Graphophone Co. and was well
known in the East End where he had
resided many years. His wife and a
step-d daughter survive him.