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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-14
BROADWAY MEN WILL
HEAR BEDEAUX SPEAK

Charles E. BedeauX of Grand Rap
ids, Mich, who is to speak before the
Broadway Presbyterian Mems club on
Friday evening on Industry, War and
Man. is a man whose experience
gives him a right to speak with au-
thority on this theme.
Mr.. Bedeaux is a native of France,
born at Paris, and received his educa-
ton as civil engineer partly in his
native land, and partly in America,
where he is a naturalized citizen. He
was led some years ago into his pres
ent line Of work as a production engi-
neer, work which involves reQrganiza-
ton of factories and large business es-
adjustments in the interests of eff
cheney. In this work, he has been en-
ployed all over Europe as well as in
America.
At the outbreak of the present war,
he was engaged in the reorganization
of some of the largest industries in
Belgium. Here he had to face the
problem of finding out whether he
should return to America, taking
refuge in his citizenship, or go to
France and enlist to fight for the pro-
lection of his people, side by side with
his French kinsmen, two of his broth
ers being officers in the French army.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-14
PERSONAL POINTS

A son was born Saturday to Mr.. and
Mrs. Jacob Ramser, 1851 Twenty
fourth street.
Clarence E. Morse, 1902 Eighth ave-
nue., who has been confined to his
home for two weeks with grippe, was
able to be out of doors again yester-
day.
George Gregory, who for the past
year has been connected with the
reportorial staff of local paper, takes
up his duties with the Moline Plow
company today.
Cecil Koch, alumnus of the local
high school and literary "R l." winner,
now a student at the Milliken univers-
ity at Decatur, is making his mark at
that school as a debater. Koch, in a
recent contest was the colleague Of
Miss Louise Bradford in debate on
the question Resolved, That the state
should not permit the organization Of
teachers into unions affiliated with the
Federation of Labor" The contest,
which was for a prize of $25, was won
by Miss Bradford from three mascu-
line speakers. Cecil Koch, who was
prominent at the.local school on &C
count of his ability as an orator, was
accorded honorable mention.
Mrs. c. A. Ristrom and Miss Lou
Johnson returned to their homes in
Stratford, Iowa, after a weeks visit
with friends in the city.
Rev. N. j. Lohre of Grand Forks, N.
D., president the -Synodical Luz
theran Missionary society and secre-
tary of the Hauge Lutheran synod, Wis
tied at Augustana today At chapel he
gave an earnest talk to the students.
( Henry Pratt, 1905 Sixth avenue, re-
turned to his work today after a two
weeks illness.
/ Mrs. N. B. Henderson, Tacoma,
| Wash, arrived in the city yesterday
for a visit at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. W. G. Xander, Payne apartments.
! Nh. and Mrs. L. J. Sexton returned
today to their home at Cleveland, Ohio,
after visit with the formers parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. M. H. Sexton, 11O9 Tween
| ty-f1rst street.
Mrs. T. E. Ames of Shelbyville, H.,
arrived in the city this morning for a
two weeks visit with her son, DR.. E.
P. Ames.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. J. Kahlke. 529
Twelfth street. are the parents of a
slx-pound son, who arrived Sat
urday morning. Mrs. Kahlke was for
merly Miss Margaret Bos, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore Bos.
Mrs. Fred Suss of the NJ. & X. has
returned from a purchasing trip in
the east
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-14
SILVIS

Mrs. L. Forester of Wyoming was a
guest at the home of Mrs Susan Shop
herd.
Edna Plemons has recovered from
an illness with pneumonia.
Oscar Johnson has recovered from
a severe attack of the grippe.
Mr.. Slover's class, called the Loyal
Sons and Daughters club, had a class
meeting Thursday evening.
K. Dye of Kansas has taken a DO
sition at the shops here and is resid-
ing at the Smith home.
Word has been received here by
relatives Of the death of Mrs. Francis
of Trenton, Mo.
Mrs. Leroy Smith entertained a
number of her friends at her
home at thimble party Friday after
noon. The home was very prettily
decorated for the occasion. After
some hours which passed all too quick
ly in needlework and general sociabil-
ity, nice luncheon was served by the
hostess. 1t was a very pleasant social
affair.
Tuesday afternoon Mrs. Thomas W.
Crawford threw open her home for
the entertainment of the members and
friends of the Reading and Crescent
Embroidery club. The table and rooms
were very artistically decorated for
the event. The time passed quickly
and pleasantly in embroidering. Gen
eral sociability prevailed. A literary
and musical program preceded the
serving Of an elaborate luncheon by
the hostess.
Saturday afternoon the home of Mr..
and Mrs. E. Apple was the scene of a
very pleasant social gathering, when
the Country club was entertained.
Games, music and conversation were
followed by delicious refreshments.
Roses and pink and white carnations
formed the decorations.
Mrs. Harry Hough of Eleventh street
was hostess to the members and
friends of the Semper Fidelis class
Thursday.
The dance given by the Silvis club
Thursday evening was well attended.
A number from Silvis went to the
tri-cities Tuesday to see President
Woodrow Wilson.
Wednesday evening the pupils of
the seventh grade of the Mckinley
school enjoyed a delightful bobsled
ride through Silvis and the tri-cities.
Miss Lowe, their teacher, accompanied
them. They stopped in Moline at her
home and her mother served lunch.
The Scotch Highland Heath club
met for the regular monthly session
at the home of Mrs. James Mcintosh
on Nineteenth street, Moline The fol-
lowing officers for 1916 were elected !:
President. Mrs Robert Fulton. Silvis
vice president, Mrs. Charles Hood, Mo
line; secretary and treasurer, Mrs A.
FRAZER, Moline. The hours following
the routine of business were devoted
10 needlework and sociabillty. Later
q nice luncheon was served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-14
COASTINC VICTIM
MAY NOT SURVIVE

1t is not thought that Emile COM
serere, 9-year-old Silvis boy, who was
injured in coasting accident FRIDAY
afternoon, will recover. DR.. L. "
Barding, attending physician, opera
ted yesterday afternoon in an efort &c
save the lads life. but injuries are IN
ternal and it is not known whether 'hN
surgical aid will be of benefit
The lad was struck by bob sieo
Friday afternoon. Eight persons WEI.
riding on the sled, which had saihee
great speed at the time il straes
young Comserere, The lad was hts =
the abdomen and Was thrown mum,
Der of feet. When picked up ne N@e
unconscious. He was taken 10 NV
Moline city hospital. An opeFatio"
was postponed till yesterday IN oiue'
that he might gain strength enough -
undergo it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-14
NO Secretary IS
YET APPOINTED

Washington, Feb. 14.-President
Wilson reached no decision on whom
to appoint secretary of war while he
was on his weekend trip down the
Potomac, and a successor to former
Secretary Garrison may not be an
nounced for several days.
Former Mayor Carter Harrison OF
Chicago was suggested to President
Wilson today by Representative SABBATH
of Illinois for secretary of war. Mr..
Wilson promised to give the name Sc
rious consideration and said he expect
ed to reach decision soon.
Indications were growing that Presi-
dent Wilson probably would not take
the new secretary of waS, from his
present cabinet, but that if he decided
to do so, he might name Secretary
Houston.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-14
fosterdaughter, Mrs. A. H. Odds of
Albany.
HEAVY FEEDERS
MAKE BIG RISKS

New York, Feb. 14.--Insurance sta
tistics show that the man who over
eats as well as the man who INDUCES
in alcoholic drinks is a bad risk, &C
cording to Arthur Hunter, life in
surance actuary. Mr.. Hunter delivered
a warning against over Indulgence in
an address to Young Mems Chris
tian association last night He said
that the heavy diner as we'll as the
heavy drinker was sure OF a short
life but seldom merry one because
the conditions under which he lived
precluded the full enjoyment of either
mental or physical we'll being. But at
the top OF the list OF life shortening
habits he placed the use of alcoholic
liquors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-14

hypodermic syringes in the toilet
room prior to the discovery of the
syringes, he was arrested.
At the time he appeared to be under
the influence of drugs, but after As
hours in Jail he had fully recovered
and police had become convinced that
he was loaded with whisky and not
with drugs In police court this morn
ing he declared he had never used
drugs, but did use whiskey to excess.
He denied all knowledge of the
syringes and said he was a travelling
man from Waterloo, Iowa. He was re-
leased. Dr.. Oakley has identified the
three syringes as his. No trace has as
vet been found of the 80 tubes contain
ing various sorts of soluble tablets for
hypodermic use.
Sent Back to Muscatine.
Frank Smith of Muscatine journeyed
to Moline Saturday for the purpose of
getting drunk. He said so himself in
Moline police court this morning. Po-
lice. incidentally, said he succeeded
wonderfully in carrying out his in
tention. The visitor from the dry town
was informed by Magistrate Frank
Gustafson that Moline does not care
to entertain visitors who come there
with the avowed purpose of getting
intoxicated, and was about to impose
a Jail sentence when police informed
him that during his celebration Smith
had injured his knee SO severely that
if he were Jailed the city would I'M
doubtedly have to get a doctor for
him. So Smith was released on con-
dition he return to Muscatine and hire
his own doctor.
Theodore Magnuson of Moline was
dismissed for a similar reason. He had
injured has hand.
Emil Johnson of Moline, George
Williams of Sheffield and Ed. Keefe of
Keokuk, Iowa, all charged with disor-
derby conduct, were dismissed under
suspended fines.
Three excited calls from the east emo
late last night and early this morning
prompted Moline police to believe mo,
mentarily that a bold burglar was al
work in that district, but at 1875 this
morning they arrested John Marsha
as he was attempting to enter house
I and the burglary alarm died nat
ural death. Moline police are well ac,
! quainted with John. Whenever he i'm
bibes too freely of the juice thai
cheers and also dazes, he abandons
all effort to find his own home and tries
| to get into the first house he comes
/ to. John paid $3.50 before Magistrate
Frank Gustafson in police court. He /:
resident of East Moline.
Florence Settles.
! Florence Joyce of Rock Island, who
/ came to Moline in a taxicab last Fri
day night and who was arrested wheI
she failed to pay the driver and be
came involved in a noisy dispute with
him, succeeded in obtaining money
| Sunday with which to pay the $11.S(
! fine assessed by Magistrate Frank Gus
tafson Saturday morning. She was re
leased on payment Of the fine. Charge
against her was disorderly conduct.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-14
TWO MOLINE men
TOUCHED BY DIPS
Pickpockets Relieve Oscar '. Edens-
ward of His Pay Check and Cash
Carl Faust Also a Victim.

Two men, both of Moline, were
made victims of pickpockets Saturday
night They made complaint to the
police of Moline, their report being
the first of its kind to be received by
the authorities of that city in months.
A pay check for $23.75 and $12 in
cash was lost by Oscar V. Edensward,
Sixteenth street. He is employed in
Davenport and was on his way home
to Moline when he was robbed.
The pickpockets, he now believes,
got his pocketbook while he was on a
bridge line car about 80 in the eve
ming. He remembers having been
jostled, but did not miss his pocket
book until it was too late to get the
dips"
Carl Faust, the second victim, was
robbed in the downtown district Of
Moline, while he was boarding a
Stephens park car, he believes. There
was a crowd waiting for the car and
he was jostled as he climbed aboard.
The dips" got SIS in cash.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-14
AL TEARNEY HERE TO
MEET BASEBALL MEN

President A. R. Tearney of the
Three-Eye league arrived in Rock
Island at o'clock this afternoon and
went to the New Harper, where he
was met by a delegation from the
Rock Island Three-Eye Baseball as
ISOLATION. Mr.. Tearney's purpose in
visiting Rock Island. he stated, was
to get first hand information on the
baseball situation.
The Davenport Three-Eye baseball
club announces it has scheduled an
exhibition game for April with the
Rock Island team. The Blue SoN
will play the first team Of the Chicago
White Sox the following day and Min
neapolis on April II. The White Sox
play in Moline April 10.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-14
BO|LS AND
P|MPLES DANGEROUS
S. S. S. Your Remedy.

Modern science has proven that boils
and carbuncles pimples and unsightly
skin blotches are signals of diseased
blood. ScAly skin and itching of Ecze-
ma, Scrofula, rashes-all skin diseases
are aggravated by bad blood-it's the
infected blood that's dangerous. Don't
wait for the boils. II you have pimples
and Hotches. take instant action. PIN
pies tell you that your blood is filled
with impurities. You must wash out
your blood. aDd stimulate 1t to healthy
action with Natures own blood tonic,
S. s. 3. 1t Is the standard blood puri-
fer of the world. Don't use drugs, oint-
ments. salves. S. s. s. reaches the blood.
drives out the impurities. It makes
healthy perspiration-the poison Is lit
orally sweated out through the skin.
Boils. blotches. Eczema and the scrofula
indications disappear. II does what
salves and lotions can never dot
goes to the root of the trouble by
reaching the blood. Your skin becomes
clear and you soon feel the v!gor OF
perfect health. s 8. s. is purely veg
etable- You can get II any druggists
Write for book Of facts. What the
Mirror Tells" II yours is a long stand
Ing case, write for expert advice to
Swift Specific Co. Atlanta, Ca.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-14
AGED MAN,|N BAD
HEALTH, SUICIDES
Joseph Smith Shoots Self With Rifle
in Home in Albany During Alb.
sence OF Wife.
Especial to The Argus.)

Albany, H.. Feb. 14.-Joseph Smith,
aged "A, respondent because of fail
ing health, shot himself with rife,
while in the basement Of his home
here, about o'clock Sunday after
noon.
Mrs. Smith, who had been on a visit
to the home of a neighbor, discovered
the body when she returned.
Coroner Eyre of Morrison set the
inquest for this afternoon.
Mr.. Smith had been resident of
Albany for many years and had a
wide acquaintance in this vicinity.
Surviving him are the widow and a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-14
MESSAGE FROM HERE
PREPAREDNESS TEST

Washington, D. c., Feb. IA dem
onstration of radio preparedness will
be given by the $4,000 amateur licensed
operators in the United States begin
ming Monday night, Feb. q, at IL
o'clock, central time. At that hour a
message in keeping with the spirit of
the following day. the anniversary of
the birth of George Washington, will be
flashed from station near Rock Is
land arsenal, Illinois, probably Kar-
loWa's station, on the Best building) for
relay throughout the United States,
A copy of the message will be hand
ed personally to each governor and tn
mayors of the larger cities.
In working out the plan officers OF
the wireless associations have pointed
to radio communication as the quick
est means of arousing the country in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-14

time Of danger. They contrast their
work with the performance of Paul Re-
we're, who used the best means then
available to spread an order for mob
ilization--a horse.
The message will be read at Lexing-
ton. Mass. and Mount Vernon, Va. Ge
home of Washington, with appropriate
ceremonies, under the auspices OF the
boy scout organizations.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-14
woman HELD FOR
SELLING LIQUOR
Mrs. Lucy De Grande Pleads Not
Guilty in Moline Court TO Charge
of Blind Plugging.
POLICE RECEIVE COMPLAINTS
Neighbors Charge That Home on First
Street Has Been Generously
Patr0nized.

Mrs. Lucy De Grande, 250 First
street, Moline, was arrested by Moline
police this morning and arraigned be-
fore Magistrate Frank Gustafson in
police court on a charge of operating
a blind pig. She pleaded not guilty
and asked for a continuance until to-
morrow afternoon. which was granted.
While Mrs. De Grande was arrested
this morning the alleged offene ; which
Is technically that Of selling liquor
without a license, was committed yes
terday.
For several weeks complaints have
been receiveFat the police station from
neighbors of the De Grande family
that a large amount of liquor was
delivered there and that there ap
peared to be a very large number Of
visitors at the house, especially on
Sundays.
Sunday police officers entered the
house and say they found several peo-
pie drinking. Mrs DeGrande declares
that the liquor belonged to her room
ers. This is a regular plea made by
roomir house proprietors when they
are charged with running blind pig.
De Grande was not arrested because
he was not at home yesterday when
the police called.
Feet Stick Out Too Far.
But for their feet two men who en-
60 oil Grh JrIa NV
night on the sidewalk near Fourth ave-
nue. and Thirteenth street, Moline,
mis- hit have escaped arrest. Protrusion
of heir feet from beneath bed proved
their undoing.
T olice arrived in the midst Of the
bat lie and three men were quickly COL
lar ed. A number Of others got away,
Wilde two dashed into the house in
fir ont of which the fight occurred. The
building is large rooming house.
( When the police entered the halls
were deserted. They entered a room
and it also appeared to be deserted. AS
they were about to leave, however,
one of them saw feet protruding from
under the bed and a moment later the
two scrappers were hauled ignomini-
ously from their hiding place.
All were released on bail and were
given hearings before Magistrate
Frank Gustafson in police court late
this afternoon. Their names were
Erick Carlsted, Warner Oberg, John
Carlson, Gust Strand and Herbert
Carlson Other arrests may be made in
connection with the affair.
Moses Is Released.
4 man who gave his name as Fl
Moses was arrested in a local saloo1
Saturday afternoon and turned over tt
Moline authorities. It was though
that he was one of the men who broke
into the offices of DR.. R. W. Oakley or
Fifteenth street, Moline, last week. HI
was released this morning, however
when all efforts failed to connect hin
with the burglary. The three hypo
dermic syringes that were stolen from
the doctors office were recovered
however, and it is said several Other
men are now being kept under sur
veillance. Moses was arrested sooI
after porter, employed in the Dia
mond saloon, this city. had found three
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-14
A sale of rugs unparalleled in the
history of rug selling-a mill pur-
chase-a11 first qualities Spring designs

With soaring kwar the general run retail stores have
withheld spring manufacturers OF
themselves with great surplus stocks
DESTROYS reducing stock shipped Fifty Bales OF Rugs at remark
sell special prices and assist IN dis
posing lot will placed sale tomorrow
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-14
an immediate response on your part is nee
essary the best brightest and freshest designs 60

Genuine wool and fiber rugs, pat
terms that are reversible, can be
used either side up-rugs especial
ly appropriate for bed roms or hv-
ing rooms, colorings to harm onize
with almost any kind of interior
decoration.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-14
(ftYB1TGfJ
Buy a home of Reidy Bros.
Tri-City Towel Supply company.
For express, call William Trefz

Members of Trio lodge, No. 81, A. F.
q A. NJ, will go to Coal Valley Fri
day evening where a class will be
given the third degree.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-08
Understood that Friends of Delegate Fail To Secure Control of
 the Convention.
FOR SENATOR
Ketchikan Man WilI Be Republican Leader
 in the First
 Division.

It is conceded today that the friends Of Delegate James Wicker sham will not be able to secure an endorsement for him at the Republi can Divisional convention which will melt in Juneau tomorrow. The convention will nominate straight Republican legislative ticket, and Delegate Wickersham will in due course of time announce his candi- dacy for Delegate to Congress as an Independent
 Whether or not there will be a nomination for Delegate Co Congress by ,h Republican nominating com. mittee is not known lt Is believed by many that there will not be. and that the Republicans will 90 be- fore the people with q candidate for Attorney-General and a legislative ticket only.
 Heekman For Senator
 It is said that the Republican Leg islatlve ticket in the First Division will include the name of Representa- tive James R. Heckman. Of Ketchi. kan for Senator Mir. Heckman was elected Representative two years ago as a non-partisan, but he always has been a Republican. In the days of the past he has opposed the political ambitions of Delegate Wickersham.
 Held to be Renomlnated
 It is said by those who have can yassed the situation today that John G. Held will probably be nominated for Representative and that the re- mainder Of the ticket will be made by the nomination of Jack Wilson and Monte Benson. of Douglas Island, and P. C. Mccormack. of Wrangen However Judge Grover C. Vim. of Juneau. Peter Johnson, of Douglas, Representative A. G. Shoup of Sitka, and J. G. Grant of Wrangell, have been mentioned for places on the ticket. It is said on what appears to be good authority that Mir. Shoup and Judge Grover c. Winn do not de- sire the nominations It is also known that Mr. Grant and Mir. Me. Cormick are politically close and that only one of them will be can dldate.
 Convention at City Hall
 The Republican Divisional conven- ton will convene tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock at the City Hall Most of the delegates are now In the city, and everything is set for the rapid transaction of such business as may come before the meeting. The con ventlon will be called to order by George Irving. of the Territorial com mittee, and a permanent chairman and secretary will then be elected. The committees on credentials plat
 (Contlnucd on Page Eight
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-08
NOMINEE OF
 PROHIS TOLD
 OF SELECTION

INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. s.-Former Governor ]. Frank HanIy, candidate for the Presidency on the National Prohibition ticket, was formally noti- fled of his nomination here this af- ternoon.
 Mir. HanIy, in replylng' stated that he had been asked many times when the campaign would start. "our campaign opened the mltute the con- ventlon adjourned," he said. "We have s1,oOO,ooO campaign fund which is more than twice as much as has ever been epent before.
 "The cause of prohibition cannot fail. The liquor traffic Is doomed. The United States ls bound to take the lead of the great foreign nations engaged In conflict which saw that to abolish alcohol wac the first and necessary atep 10 victory"
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-08
KOENIG TO RESCUE.

New York, Aug. 8.-The Ameri- can in special edition published an article that the Bremen sunk 200 miles off the Atlantic coast on account of trouble to her ma chinery. The American states that the Bremen reported through various wireless channels to Capt. Paul Koenig that trouble was being had with the machinery and that aid was wanted immediately. This is what caused Capt. Koenig to make his dash. The Deutschland arrived at the location the Bremen was re- ported and took her captain and crew off safely.