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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-12
W9nEk'S COLLEGES
ADOPT DRY PLANS
Prohibition Activity
Has Been Extended to Six tnstitu-
tions for Women In South Carolina.

Columbia. s. G., Jan. 11.-Activities
of the college prohibition movement
for the first time. during the past
month, have been extended to wo-
mems college.
At six important South Carolina
colleges. gunder the inspiration and
supervision Of the State Intercollegi-
ate Prohibition Association. prohibi-
ton leagues or special temperance
department in affiliated student or
carnations have been established AT
two other colleges plans for uniting
local temperance organizations win
the State movement are being consid-
cred. The eight women's colleges
where students are taking unusual
interest In the new movement, under
distinctive student organization, are
Chicora and Columbia at Columbia,
Greenville Women's College. Lander.
Limestone. Womens College of Due
West. Converse and Anderson,
First Definite Work.
; This Is the first definite work by
the college prohibition movement
among womeus colleges: heretofore
its activities have been limited to CO.
educational institutions, where men
ana women have been members on
equal terms and to mems colleges.
This development is result of ae-
lion taken by the State convention of
the South Carolina intercollegiate
Prohibition Association at Woodford
College last May. Several delegates
were present from women's colleges.
where local temperance clubs We're
found these expressed desire 10
be connected with the student pro-
hibition movement of the State. At
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-18
REYNOLDS

A large number from here attended
the funeral of William Riddell in
Aledo Thursday.
Mrs. Frank Clark is home from q
Moline hospital where she recovered
nicely from recent operation.
Mrs. Harry Millett visited with her
daughter, Mrs. Morse, west of the vii
lage, Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Gauley and Miss
Mary Johnston arrived here from Cal
ifornia Wednesday.
Sam Vickers was an Aledo caller
Thursday.
The senior class of the Rock Island
high school is going to put on play.
Contrary Mary" at the opera house
a week from Saturday night and it is
hoped they will have a large attend
ance.
Miss Ruby Bridgford is suffering
from an attack of the measles.
Miss Emma Haskell entertained a
large number of friends at her homo
Saturday.
John Hartman. John Nichols. A. N.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-18
TAYLOR RIDGE.

Miss Hattie Carothers spent last
week with Mrs. Will Mack
Miss Rachael Johnston has returned
TO her home after spending the past
few weeks with Mrs. Elizabeth Schnei-
ders.
Julia Hintermeister Of Presumption
spent Saturday at home.
Mrs. Henry Jackson and son Eugene
spent Tuesday at the home of James
Miller.
The Ladies' Aid society held it's
monthly meeting at the home of Mrs.
Anna Hintermeister Thursday after
noon.
Miss Miriam Dunlap is recovering
from an operation performed on her
throat Saturday
Mrs. E. Collins and daughter Mil
dred of Muscatine, spent the past week
at the home of Mrs. Elmer Patterson.
John Flaherty and family spent Sun
day with Charles Bognars of Blue
Grass, Iowa.
Marlyn Hayes Of Muscatine spent
the past week with his father, ]. C.
Hayes.
Mrs. John Hintermeister and son
Samuel are visiting at the home of the
formers mother Mrs. Mary Goods of
Andalusia.
Little Margaret Carothers is spend
ing the week with the Misses Bess and
Grace Westphaf
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-18
PUZZLE ever QUESTION OF
MEXICO CASE
Continued From Page One.)

Continued From Page One.)
probable result Of the continued hos
tility. 1t was minated, however,
that even without this new incident,
General Pershing might have thought
it necessary to call the department s
attention to the situation very fully
and to await further instructions. 1t
was thought probable that he would
avoid any possibility Of further clash
es until he was advised as to the
wishes of President Wilson.
Pershing Submits Report.
General Pershing's reports on what
transpired at Parral have been
transmitted to Special Agent Rogers
at Mexico City to be communicated to
General Carranza as a matter of in
formation. They are at variance with
the version communicated to Secre-
tary Lansing by the Mexican embassy
here.
In his dispatches General Carranza
used the incident to support his ar
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-18
ROCK ISLAND HAS
MAN OF MYSTERY
Sets His Clothes on Fire in Police
station Cell and Puffs Cigaret
as He Watches Them Burn.
ATTEMPTS TO COMMIT SUICIDE
Wearing Only a Hat and a Necktie He
Starts Second Blaze in Pen and
Resents Interference.

Rock Island has q man of mystery.
Here is what the police say he did:
Threatened to commit suicide in
restaurant
Said he did not know his name or
where he is from.
Said he is going to erect an 1S-story
building in Spencer square.
Removed his clothes in police sta
ton cell and set them on fire.
Set a pile of paper on fire in cell
later.
In September Morn" attire tried to
beat down concrete wall and steel cell
door, decorating his body and hands
but showing no signs of pain.
Said a necktie is all the clothes any
man needs.
Late yesterday afternoon a we'll
dressed man entered the Park cafe on
Twentieth street between Second and
Third avenues. He appeared TO be So
years old. He engaged in conversation
with waiter jollied along, then made
the startling statement:
Guess I'll put up an 1S-story build
ing over in the park Think the city
will sell it to me?" he asked the waiter.
Might try" said the man with the
apron, becoming alarmed.
He changed the topic of CONVERSE
ton.
Just bought guy a dollar and a
half meal up the street. Only got a
nickel myself Beats all what fool
fellow is being a good fellow
Asks for Chief.
The waiter was silent.
Say, you, page the chief of police,
. will youo Guess I'll end it all here.
You don't care, do you?" he asked,
reaching for knife which the waiter
ierked from him.
"Ain't cha going to let me-" he said,
disappointed.
The police were called.
At the station. Desk Sergeant Flan-
igan asked him his name.
Don't know. Don't know where I'm
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-18
Home Corners

y TTENTI0N of Subscribers
"A Ii you know OF any former
resident of this city or county now
living elsewhere, outside Of "a
dius of 80 miles of Rock Island,
and will send the name and adj
dress Of each former resident to
The Argus, a copy OF this paper
will be sent gratis to the name and
address given, daily from May 10
to July ].
This proposition is made in or
der to afford the most extended
opportunity for the widest and full
est cooperation in making the Fort
Armstrong Celebration and Tri-
City Home Coming to be held in
the tri.cities June 18th TO oath in
elusive, happy as well as won.
derful historical event, and ii you
will send in the names of your
friends you will not only secure for
them a copy of daily paper from
the home town for the period men,
toned, but will be likewise con-
tributing to the making of the cele-
bratiOn the most successful event
ever held in the Mississippi valley.
Address Home Coming Commit
tee. Fort Armstrong Centennial
Celebration, care of The Rock Is
land Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-18
Miners to Return to Work.

Charlestown, ". Va, April IS
Preparatinos were being made today
by miners in the Cabin Creek and Coal
river districts to return to work fol-
lowing a referendum vote yesterday
which resulted in the men ratifying
the wage scale made between opera
tors and officials of the mine workers
organization of West Virginia and
approving the taking over control of
the local union by the United Nine
workers OF America.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-18
Village Watchman Slain.

Medina, Ohio, April 1S.-John Gates,
60 years old. village night Waterman,
was murdered here this morning by
an unknown assassin and officials are
searching for Henry Blakeslee, 48,
village marshal and special night
Waterman in the hope that he can
throw some light on the crime.
Blakeslee's uniform with two load
ed shotgun shells in the pocket was
found in the basement of a clothing
store where he changed his, clothes
each day after finishing his hours on
duty. Two similar shells were found
on the street near the scene Of the
shooting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-18

Phillips, Emerson Crabs, VIII Butcher.
Jesse Cooper. K, NJ. Bateman, Percy
and Charles Crabs. Robert Millett, A.
{. Haexter. Harry Fetters. Kalona
Davis. Andrew Anderson and Fred An
derson attended Odd Fellows lodge in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-18
Easter apparel displays, presenting the very
newest modes sanctioned tSfashionst%I. moment

We're prepared for the Easter rush with apparel designed
for the smart dressers-offerng the modes of the moment
in the newest weaves, fabrics and colorngs variety
and originality of design the Easter coat suit and dress
displays go beyond the bounds of description.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-18

from, either. Never had a name In
the first place and never had home.
Funny guy, amt II"
He was placed In a large cell and
police winked at each other. They
thought he was drunk.
A half hour later fire was scented.
An odor of burning rubber and cloth
permeated the air. The sergeant and
reserves rushed about the building
seeking the origin of the smoke. All
finally reached one place, the cell.
The man of mystery was singing
campfire songs. He wore nothing but
his hat and bright red necktie All
his other clothes had been removed,
He was putting cigaret and watching
his garments burn. Police turned on a
hydrant in the corridor of the ceF
on his clothes. The man of mystery
Jumped into the stream and danced
gleefully as the water struck his body.
When the police turned the water off
he was sorry. He became angry when
he saw his clothes were no longer
burning.
Police took the matches from him
and left. A half hour later smoke
again was detected coming from the
cell room. A pile of paper was burn
ing in the middle of the pen. The man
of mystery was watching it.
The hose was again used to eXtin-
guish the fire. The pyromaniac be-
came irate when he saw the blaze
splutter and then so out. Adding to
his anger came the turning off OF all
lights in the cell. Left in darkness he
rovnd
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-18
Open AN EXHIBIT
IN SCHOOL ROOMS
Observance of Shakespeare Tercenten'
airy Under Auspices Of Teachers
and Students Begun.
PRESENT PLAY THURSDAY NIGHT
Tom Thumb Wedding Is to BE Staged
This Evening by Little Folks OF
the kemble Building.

The sale of tickets for the "Mer-
chant of Venice" the Shakespearean
play to be given April 20 by cast
picked from the English students OF
the local high school, is now pro-
crossing rapidly, and it is urged that
those who expect to attend be prompt
in reserving their seats. The tickets
may be procured from 12:45 to l:5O
and from o'clock TO 4:3O at the
school by calling Will McCulloch. The
prices are % and so cents.
The Shakespearean exhibit opened
this afternoon at 8 o'clock, and it is
expected that a large number OF Wis
itors will be attracted to the school
by it. The exhibit is being held in
all of the English rooms of the school
and consists of all sorts of pictures
and models of the time of Shakespeare.
1t will continue throughout the week.
The first Tom Thumb" wedding to
be given under the auspices of a pub
lie school organization will take place
this evening at o'clock when the
Parent Teachers association OF KEN
bic school will present one in the
local high school auditorium. The
cast is composed Of children Of the
members Of this association and all
| of them will be under eight years old.
The program will consist of an en-
tire mock wedding, and costumes ap-
propriate to each character will be
worn, the men" being furnished with
dress suits and the young ladies with
suitable dresses.
! Cast of Characters.
The cast Of characters is as fol
| lows:
! Bride ............ Elizabeth Soekely
| Groom .......... Charles Nogele
Maid Of honor ........ Evelyn Walker
| Best man ............... Jack Volb
: Minister .......... Bernard Connolly
Father and mother of bride. .....
Glen Osborn and Mary Olmsted
Sister Of bride ........ Lucille Elliott
Grandfather and grandmother Of the
/ pride.
Henry Silverman and Thelma Graf
Ushers. Dick Pollard and Will Stuart
| There will also be a large number
of pink and blue maids of honor. flow
er girls, mattresses, old maids. colleg.
girls. guests, and bachelors. The
| playlet is expected to be a complete
success and a large attendance is an
I al
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-18

Moline Monday night.
Bonnie Bacon Is suffering from a
broken rib.
John Dings was In AlStb Thursday,
Verde Miller of Rock Island called
on friends here Wednesday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-18
Placed in New Cell.

Finally police decided to put him
into a concrete cell. In his new quar-
tiers he ran the full length of the cell
and threw his body violently against
the steel doors. He would attack it
with his fists at other times, and final
" after hours he became exhausted.
He lay down, bleeding from a score of
cuts.
Authorities of Watertown hospital
were called to the station. Police
thought perhaps he might have es-
capped from the state institution, but
the officials said they had had never
had custody of him.
He talked continuously OF botany,
astronomy and other sciences and said
that a person not well versed in
astronomy is a 'hoosier."
Today he gave list of names to
police. They booked him under the
name of William Hirkin, GAINESVILLE,
S. D. He was arraigned in police
court on a charge Of disorderly con-
duct and the case was continued 10
DAYS. Police plan to investigate into
his identity in the meantime and if
they can learn nothing regarding who
he is they will have him sent TO
WATERFOWL.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-18
Shin Owner Dead.

Glasgow, Scotland, April Is, (ll'e2
Il. m.)-James A Allen, formerly one
of the chief partners Of the Alan
steamship line. died last night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-18
RumOr Still Unc0nfirmed.

The failure of the Mexican officials
here and in Juarez to obtain any con-
firmation in two days of the reported
discovery of the body of Villa has al
most extinguished hopes here Of the
report being true. While neither Con-
sui Garcia nor General Gavira are
willing to abandon hope other Mexi-
cans well informed have gone over to
the pessimists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-18
39cp

E K C e llent quality
silk fiber hose, plain
colors and two col
or effects, the want
ed shades to match
the n e W Easter
shoes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-18
69cpr.

Full fashioned real
silk hosiery for wo-
men, all first quail
ity, double sole, toes
a n d high spliced
heels, the wanted
colors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-18
$3.50 and $5.9S

Short silk gloves,
entirely new with
fancy ruffled tops
backs embroidered
with fancy colors,
double finger tips.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-18
of satin and taffeta

Fancy crepe de
chine and chiffon
boudoir caps, en-
tirely new and
no V e ! effects
neatly trimmed
in fine laces.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-04
Waists at
Sale Prices

A table of slightly soiled wolfe, linene and
crepe Waists, lace and embroidery trimmed,
these sold before they became soiled at I.25
your unrestricted choice now at 2oc
Gym Boomers.
Ladies Gymnasium Boomers of galatea
or serge, navy and black, fine quality gar
ment, your choice only I.I9.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-04
Song leader-Hanning Oslund.
Moline First Lutheran.

Officers for the ensuing year were
elected at the annual meeting of the
First Swedish Lutheran church, Mo-
line as follows:
Deac0ns-Oscar Brissman, reflect
ed; A. G. Eden, reelected; c. H. john
son.
Trustees-C. NJ Carlstedt, reelected f;
Martin Anderson. reelected: Clark An
derson.
Organist and choir leader-WilhI.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-04
His Contribution.

Every performer is going to con-
tribute little to our show. The
strong man is going to give some ex-
hibitions OF his strength"
Il see. He too. will contribute his
might."-Balttmore American.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-04

Temperance committee - Martin
Johnson, Alfred Swanson, Andrew Pc
terson, August Brissman, Martin
Erickson.
After election the meeting adjourned
to Wednesday, Jan. ~
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-04
East Moline May Get Factory.

According TO statement made to-
day by an officer Of the Illinois Oil
company, prospects of East Moline
landing the new s250.00O wax factory
of the company are very favorable at
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-04

present. He said the directors had
been offered tract of land easily ac-
cessible to the railroads and this, he
declared. was a big advantage.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-04
nina Wistrand.
Janitor-John Nelson.

Janitor-John Nelson.
Collector and financial secretary-
Oscar Bohman.
Auditing committee-John Go1ehn
Mauritz johnson, Harold Engstrom.
Delegates to the district mission a.
Trinity church in Moline this month
G. w. johnson, Andrew Peterson, al
ternate.
Delegate 10 Chicago conference in
April-John Godehn; Alfred Erickson,
alternate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-04
Special From
Subway Section
for the Big
Clearing Sale

One lot of China, consisting
Of Cream Pitchers, Plates,
Open Vegetable Dishes, Plat
ter, Baking Dishes, etc,
values to &c. your 10r
choice at, each. .... wv
One lot of Decorated Carl
Dishes, Platters, open vege-
table dishes, Individual But
tiers, Sugar and Cream Sets,
Salad Bowls, worth to S5c
each at, Or
your choice ........6oS
Decorated China in large as
sortment Of pieces, your
choice at, IN.
each
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-04

Superintendent-Carl Bergstedt.
Assistant secretary-Emil Swanson.
Cashier-Victor johnson.
Organist-Edna Johnson.
Song leader-Alrik Johnson.
officers of the Bethany mission Sun
day school;
Superintendent-M A. J. Freeman.
Assistant uperintendent-Flo
A. Swanson.
Secretary-Elmer Nelson.
Treasurer. r. Nelson.
Organist-Ruth Nelson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-04

of the congregation. Other officers
elected
Vice chairman-C. r. Lawson
Secretary-Julius Peterson
Assistant secretary-Carl Beck
strom.
Financial secretary-Hanning Os-
lund.
Treasurer Lang.
Trustee, three years-L. Westerberg.
Organ;st-Ethel Becker.
Those who Will serve in the Sunday
school:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-04

Children's Bonnets now
reduced during Clearing
Sale, 80 1870.
Flowers in two big lots
at 15c and 1oc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-04

Auto Caps reduced dur
ing Clearing Sale, e5%o.
Angora Skating Scarfs
and Caps-all the rage
now, 900 Discount.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-04
20 t050p>

Opening with it's customary enthusiasm our
January Clearing Sale with Discounts ranging
from 2Oa6 to sou on wanted merchandise has
proved the attraction all Young & McComb's Sales
achieve
livery Department in our great store offers ex-
ceptional savings.
All goods are priced regularly, except such
items are listed here and which are reduced for
a quick clear-away. Goods which carry Dis
count Saving purchased at regular prices, then
THE DISCOUNT is TAKEN FROM THE
TOTAL OF YOUR BILL.
On most all lines you SAVE ONE-FIFTH 81
worth for SOC, 81 worth for LOO, S. worth for
81, etc., etc.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-05
FORDHAM BACKS
DEVELOP ATTACK
IN FAST DRILL
Practice New Plays for Use
Against Maryland Team
in Coming Game.

After hammering ut the line FOR two
days the Fordham football coaches de-
voted most Of their attention yesterday
afternoon TO developing an attack for
Saturdays game with Western Mary
land at Fordham Field.
Following the opening puntlng ana
tackling drills, Coach Gargan put the
varsity eleven through a long signal
drill, while Assistant Coach Moriarty
sent the scrub team through its PAGES.
A number of new plays involving the
forward pass were tried out, as well as
several varieties of end runs.
After the signal practice both eleyens
received a drill in defensive tactics, and
then a twenty-minute scrimmage was
ordered. The first team flashed It's new
plays and scored two touchdowns
against the scrubs. After the varsity
had gradually forced, the ball down TO
the fifteen-yard mark Dempsey tore
around end for a touchdown.
Cantwcll signalized his first workout
Of the week by contributing touch
down. He received a low fifteen-yard
hurl from Dempsey and crossed the
line. Mcnamara, Mulcahy and Nor
caldi were unable TO do any work on
account OF minor injuries. All three,
however, are expected to get into Sat
urday's game.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-05
BIG ENTRY LISTS FOR
PIPING ROCK RACES

Two days of racing will be con-
Quoted by the Piping Rock Racing AS
ISOLATION ct its beautiful Locust Val
ley course. Saturday and the following
Thursday, will bring the sport TO an
end about New York for 1916. IL is
probable that next year the big Long
Island tracks will conduct fail meet
ings, but for this year 1t remained for
the amateur sportsmen 20 entertain
the lovers OF the horse.
For the racing Saturday one OF the
revived features is the Heyday Plate,
e private sweepstakes of 800 each for
two-year-olds, maidens at the time Of
entry. This was closed during August
and some entered at that time are since
winners, but under the conditions they
remain eligible. There are twelve sc
ceptances, making the stake worth
81 200 TO the winner, while Joseph (.
Davis has also added handsome piece
Of gold plate.
An idea OF the manner in which the
other races filed is had in the fact
that the Oak Ridge Cup, a steeplechase
to which Thomas Fortune Ryan do
mated a trophy, received sixteen en-
tries; the Messenger Plate, of a mile
and a furlong on the fat, received
thirteen, including Sharpshooter, who
is now the property of Robert L. Gerry
and who is being taught to jump. The
Northwood Steeplechase, a race through
the field for three-year- and trial
for the Harbor Hill, 20 be run the Sec
ond day of the meeting, has twelve
named.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-05
COACHES SHAKE
UP NAVY ELEVEN
WITH RESULTS
Ends Shifted, While Ingram
Makes 60-Yard Run for
touchdown.

Annapolis, Oct. 4.-Navy's coaching
squad gave the varsity lineup a de-
cided shake-up to-day, taking Captain
Ward from his new posi- tion at end and
placing him in the tackle job, while
Won Heimberg, who played the other
wing position against Dickinson in the
opening game last Saturday, was
dropped. The two end positions were
covered by Jackson and Johnson, both
subs Of last year The work proved a
decided encouragement to the sailor
hackers.
Ingram, who was put in at one OF the
halfback positions, again proved
tower Of strength. Time after time he
tore through the second team line for
substantial gains, his best performance
being a sO-yard dash for touchdown.
Another feature was the dropping OF
Perry from the line and the very thor
ough drilling the coaches gave speedy
little Roberts in punting. The young
Colgate star of last year is developing
very we'll in this department, and may,
before the season is over, best Ferry $
phenomenal booting.
From now on every effort is to be de-
voted to getting ready for Georgetown
on Saturday.