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Arizona republican., 1916-03-01

cleanliness of travelling m a closed car. This Overland coupe is indeed an in terestins traveling vehicle. It is a reg ular closed coupe car with drop win
 doWs. It has curtains, is electrically lighted from the dome. and contains mirrors. It is a regular model 19, and es.s ntially Woman's car, for the pur- pose of taking the place of an electric, but it has greater room and better long distance travelling facilities. It has bedcord upholstery, and great ingenuity
 is shown in the building of brass rour
 under the dash, and with straps in the dome of the top, which constitutes bed springs at night and which were raised and contained the bedding in the top of the car in tie daytime. At night the windows could be lifted. the cur ! tains drawn, electric light switched on ard fl it was cold charcoal heating
 arrangement to heat up the apartment and a beautiful sleeping or dressing room was the result. The berth when
 made up was slightly larger than that in a Pullman The car has a sur prisingly large amount of storage room. ] A capacity of about two cubic feet in the rear of the travellers seat car- res the eatables. cooking utensils and camping outfit.
 i Speaking of the Conderman wheel, ! Mir. Conderman explained that he had spent over 1000 defending the patents
 of the wheel, but the ferris wheel has
 made him wealthy. MT. Con1erman
 at present is the owner of the Julian
 theater in Chicago.
 While in Phoenix the car attracted
 much interest at the Huntsman- Hotch
 kiss Overland company salesrooms on
 North Central avenue.
Arizona republican., 1916-03-01
ANNOUNCE FIELD MEET Republican A. p. Leased Wire

= SAN DIEGO, Feb. 29.-W. H. Prin- gle, chairman of the recently author lzed San Diego branch of the Anna teur Athletic Union, received word to- day from Robert Weaver, A. A. U. rep- resentative at Los Angeles, that it had been decided to hold the annual South ern California track and field meet at the stadium here on April l5.
 It was also announced that the A. A. u state swimming championships will be here in September under the au- spices of the San Diego rowing club.
Arizona republican., 1916-03-01
DRESS REHEARSAL
 GREENLAND TONIGHT
Mammoth Production All Kcaiy for Stage at oIumbia-Scenery and
 Costumes to Be Elaborate.

The final, full-dress rehearsal of the musical comedy, "A Night in Dreamland.' will be held on the stage of the Columbia thedter tonight, where the production will be pre- scented tomorrow and Friday nights. for the benefit of the building fund of the Arizona Deaconess hospital Director Wellington announces that everything is ready for the rehearsal, which will really be a complete per iormance of the production-for all costumes properties, scenic and light effects, will be used at the rehearsal tonight.
 To present the production in Phoe-
Arizona republican., 1916-03-01
TENNIS TOURNAMENT
 0F COUNTRY CLUB
Championship Events to be Played Be-
 ginning March "A.

The Country club has issued it's calendar for March. Following are the list of events:
 Arizona championship tennis tourn- ament, March "A, 25 and 26.
 Saturday evening, March 25, 500 o'clock, dancing. Buffet supper [ to 12. Sunday afternoon, March 26, 400 o'clock, tea.
 Thursday evening, March 9, S:3O o'clock, cards.
 Tuesday evenings, informal dancing. Alternate Wednesdays Putting and Golf tournaments.
 Saturday afternoons, 2:30 o'clock. cards; 4:30 o'clock, tea
Arizona republican., 1916-03-01

r;x it was found that TO stage was large enough-and ats no small eX- pense the stage of the Columbia has been enlarged the addition having been built out over the first seven rows of seats.
 4 staff of decorators, electricians, carpenters and the properties com mittee have been busy all week get ting the mammoth stage setting ready for tonight's rehearsal. It is elaborate in the extreme. The big ''Dreamland" scene in which fully hundred advents take place, is q dream of artistic stage effect. In this setting alone wagon loads Of pepper boughs. palms. potted plants and other greenery, with 1000 pink and white chrysanthemums will be used The scene of pretty Phoenix girls in special gowns of latest mode who appear in this scene. will add not a little to the magnificent set ting.
 The reserved scat charts fo- both performances opened this morning at the Central Pharmacy and from the | big advance sale-a sell-out is certain ] for both nights.
 ] Among the principals is Mrs. w. H. : Sargent, who. with her group of eigh teen pretty flower maidens, will of i fer one of the classiest song hits of the production entitled, Tn My Pal ace of Dreams" Mrs. Sargent will be gowned in an elaborate creation of lavender silk and chiffon, wear i ing picture hat and bouquet of American Beauties. while her maid ems in pretty co,ored tarlton cos i tunes, as they scatter flowers over the heads of the audience wi make complete one of the prettiest scenes of the entire production.
 l Twas in the Time of Roses is the baritone number in which Mir. Elmer Johnson's splendid voice will be heard to good advantage.
 ; This number was used by the lead ing baritone in Bailey and Austin's big musical extravaganza. "The Too O the World in which director Wellington played leading part a 1 few seasons ago.
 "The Flower Song from Faust. is the leading tenor number. which MT. Ewing will present with the best ever heard in that part-and with dramatic effect that will grip and hold the entire audience
 Miss Helen Huberta Boyle will ap- pear in two .aimbers. the first is ''In the Garden of My Heart" with chorus of 90 voices. This number comes in the big ''Dreamland" scene. The second number her charming
 voice will be heard in. is one that Director Wellington speaks of as his | master piece-the American Beauty act called Rosebud" a chorus of r Phoenix beauties. Six girls as Pa-isian models. ten posing mod = els, and the throne girl. will present the closing scene of 'Dreamland." which will express beautiful! thought long to he remem- bered. Fifteen other principals the score Of adults who appear in the garden party scene and the rollck- ing specialties and the hundred of little tots in the Riddles Dream land" will complete this mammoth home talent musical comedy. Pe- cause of the length of the show, it has been found necessary to ring UP promptly at o'clock. Patrons are urged to he seated by that hour. for the children's part opens the show. and the interruption of people he:ng seated during the kiddies' act world ] interfere greatly with the re:tl merit of the children's performance.
Arizona republican., 1916-03-01
SAYlOR IS IMPROVED IRepuhIicsn A. P. Leased Mir

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Feb. 29.-Mil- burn Saylor, the lightweight boxer, who has been critically ill with pneumonia at his home here, passed through the crisis of the attack today, and tonight was slowly improving. Physicians said the boxer probably would recover.
Arizona republican., 1916-03-01
WELLS IN DRAW
 WITH GRlEEITHS

COLUMBUS, O., Feb. 29.-Hon- OTIS were almost even in the 12 round bout between Matt Wells, lightweight champion of England, and Johnny Griffiths of Akron, O., here tonight. Neither had a de- cided advantage. but newspaper men gave Griffiths a shade.
Arizona republican., 1916-03-01
AUSTRIAN DEFEATED
Republican A. p. Leased Wire

NEW YORK, Feb. 29.-The first in- ternational match of the National Am ateur Billiard championship tourna- ment here resulted in the defeat of Jacob Klinger Of Austria, who holds the class B championship of Europe, by Edward Gardner of the Arion so- ciety of New York. The score was 400 to S55. the game being closely con- tested all through. Score:
 Gardner, 400; average, 931-41; high runs, 45, B. S2.
 Klinger, 355; average. 35-40; high runs, AZ. Al. S7.
Arizona republican., 1916-03-01

Mrs. Jays third hour beginning ste nography class has just completed Q months contest. The class was divided into two sections The losing section is to furnish treat to the winning section. Miss Erma Sutton led the Win ming side Miss Lula Wedgeworth re- ceived a box of candy for receiving :he highest grade for the month. The contest was very close, the winning side having an average grade of 90 2-7 per cent and the losing side 90 per cent.
Arizona republican., 1916-03-01
LOLA POWELL GOES
 INTO LEAD AGAIN
Standing of the Contestants

Miss Lola Powell stepped to the front again yesterday in the Moose Queens Contest with vote of 17.OOO This did not deter Miss Beauvois, who continued to pile up votes for herself and who promises another surprise before the contest is twenty four hours older. Miss Davis added substantially to her total yesterday. There is a pretty strong rumor that Miss Barber is go- ing to show strength tonight.
 This evening the candidates for queen will be the guests of Eddie Mitchell at the Elks theater at a box party This is the Redmond companys contribution to the success of the contest
 At the Carnival
 Down at the carnival grounds at the corner of Fourth and Washington de- spite the sudden fall in the tempera- ture, there was a really good crowd for the amusements and the fun that is so generally had at these attrac- tions. Prominent among the popular ones was the "49" camp, where the rattle and tinkle of the ancient lay outs is heard. The tent shows did d very good business last night. Early in the evening the band got busy and drew all the people from the streets 10 the gates.
Arizona republican., 1916-03-01

Coach Ceary said yesterday after noon that the prospects for a state championship team are brighter this year than ever before. Oh. you Uni versity week.
Arizona republican., 1916-03-01

The baseball team is in mighty fine condition for the big game Saturday with Tempe Normal, to be played on the P. H. s. campus
Arizona republican., 1916-03-01
BASEBALL DOPE RIGHT OFF BAT

Tine protested games played by teams in the Valley High School league were decided by the board of directors as follows:
 The game played at Tempe on Feb. 9th between Tempe and Phoenix pro- tested by P. H. & because Tempe play CTS, who were coaching on the third alase line. ran home with the runners.
Arizona republican., 1916-03-01

Junior play, ''Tne Private Secretary will he given in the high school audi torium on the evening of March 23rd.
Arizona republican., 1916-03-01

The P. H. s. band will be out on the big grandstand Saturday to furnish music for the Tempe Normal vs P U. H. S. ball game. This game will be called at 800 o'clock sharp.
Arizona republican., 1916-03-01
At the Carnival

Hire a little salesman at The Re publican office. A want Ad will see rove customers than you can
Arizona republican., 1916-03-01

Hire q little salesman at The Re- publican office. A want Ad will see more customers than you can.
Arizona republican., 1916-03-01

Manager Chick Edwards has ar ranged a big track meet with Mesa high, to be pulled off this month.
Arizona republican., 1916-03-01

Prince Albert can be purchased everywhere tobacco Is sold in toppy red bags, Sc; tidy red tins, l0c; handsome pound and helf-poand tin humidors and in that classy pound crystal-glass humidor with sponge-moistener top that keeps the tobacco in such bang-up condition!
Arizona republican., 1916-03-01

For Prince Albert has won its way on its meri Won-over men of all tastes-it's so universal in popularity; so good, and friendly, and satisfyin 1t will win you quick as flash!
 R. J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO COMPANY, Wnston.Salem, N
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-15
SOCIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.

The members of the study depart
ment of the Rock Island Woman's
club who expect to attend the meeting
Of the Moline study department Thurs
day afternoon are asked to meet at
Seventeenth street and Second ave-
nue. at 2 o'clock promptly, that they
may go together
The first dance sponsored by tent %,
Daughters of Veterans of Moline, will
be held Friday evening, March II, in
Moline. The committee in charge has
arranged for the old fashioned dances
as the Virginia reel, quadrille and
semi circle in addition to the waltz
and two-step. Murphys orchestra will
give the dance program. Souvenirs
will be given and all comrades will be
the honored guests Of the tent.
Rock Island lodge, No. $50, B. P. @.
Elks, has issued cards to a dancing
and card party to be held at the club
rooms, Tuesday March q, at $50,
The Criterion orchestra will give the
dance program and refreshments will
be served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-15
EDGINGTON,

The Mission circle of the Marston
Baptist church held its regular meet
ing at the home Of Mrs. John Eek
hardt
Fred Hofer moved Wednesday into
the house recently vacated by Wesley
Morehead.
Rev. Mr.. Parker of Marston called
on Rev A. G. Stewart Wednesday at
ternoon.
Melvin Bogner Of Blue Grass, Iowa,
is visiting with relatives in Edging-
ton
The implement sale held Saturday
by Mayberry G. Chambers was well at
tended.
The Misses Ida and Marie Hofer
spent the week END with friends in
Rock Island.
Mrs. Fred Lowe, accompanied by her
daughter Ethel spent Saturday night
with friends in Iowa.
Supervisor Titterington was in Rock
Island Tuesday on business.
Wesley Morehead and family moved
Tuesday onto the farm recently va
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-15
SOCIAL EVENTS

years and the Davenport school for
IA years work. He also said that the
taxes OF the city would be increased
greatly as the school board is pressed
now to the limit to meet school ex-
penses and teachers salaries. Mr..
flsher on the other hand maintained
mat the pupils should be given more
Ilme IN which to accomplish certain
work. that they should not be pressed
ana mat they should be given more
INDIVIDUAL attention. He said that par
ehts are compelled to work II months
IN the year. why not the children. The
last or the ten months, he said. should
oe spent in out door schoo' work.
pIantlng gardens, etc. He also main
talhed that property owners should
demand that their school propertv
should be used IL months of the wear.
that nine months use out of a prop
erty investment was poor business. He
advocated the use of school grounds
as athletic fields, play grounds, etc.
The program was opened with q
piano solo by Helen Bartz. The social
committee announced a sale of home
bakery goods for Wednesday, March
~, from to 6 at the school and asked
the patronage of the public. The as
sociatlon received one new member
bringing the roll to Al. The associa,
tlon also Joined the state Parent.
leacher association for mutual benefit
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-15
DISCUSSION OF SCHOOL TERM.

At the March meeting of the Audi
bon Parent-Teachers' association held
yesterday afternoon in the school
house, Harry Cleaveland of the school
board and Superintendent Z. c. Fisher
of the city schools, had debate On the
ten months school proposition, the
former opposing and the latter up
holding ten months school. Mr.. Cleave-
land maintained that at the end of
nine months of school the teacher and
the pupils are physically unfit for
longer work and require the full three
months to recuperate and build I'D
their bodies, the children's bodies
especially need overhauling by out
aoor life and exercise. He also main
tanned that the pupils in nine months
school work do just as efficient work
as pupils in ten months schools, citing
Moline and Davenport as examples.
Graduates of Rock Island high school
receive the same number of credits in
college for II years work as do the
pupils of the Moline school for 10
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-15
PROGRAM MORNING MUSICALE.

Miss Jean Knowlton of Freeport
wiIl present a splendid program
Thursday morning at the first of the
series of three morning musicales to
he given in the H. ". Cooper home
sor the enjoyment of those interested
IN the best in music Songs of the
9Th, 10th, 18th and 18th century are
featured and the program will be as
tpllows:
"Deo Gratias,' (15th century,
MY Lytell Pretty One" There
we're Three Ravens" With NV
Flocks," (16th century,
Have You Seen but a Whyte Lille. =
Drink to Me Only With Thine Eyes
"Spinnerliedchen," 9th century,
DANA. Danza, Fancuilla," Dur
uate): "Menuet d Extandet," 'Weig-
enlied," (Mozart); Faithful Johnnie. .
Beethoven 18th century,.
AIS die Alte Mutter," CDvorak.)
The Little Red Lark" stamford J
My Lovely Celia" (Monro).
Pastoral" Carey.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-15
BIG EIGHT CLUB ENTERTAINED,

The Big Eight Card club was en-
tertained last evening by Miss Anna
Dormany in East Moline, the usual
two tables of the game being played.
Miss Lucille Steenberg of Moline, Miss
Bess Colling of Rock Island and Miss
Helen Cecil We're winners of prizes
in the games. The hostess served a
lunch at II o'clock, the table decora-
lions carrying out the St. Patrick's
day idea. The club will be entertain
ed by Miss Helen Cecil, 902 Forty
third street, in two weeks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-15
SURPRISE Mr.. AND MRS. PFAFF,

a party of the week was that given
by 80 friends of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Pfaff, who went to their new home in
Woodlawn addition taking them by
surprise and helping at a house
warming. Cards were the evening d.
version with prizes falling to Mrs.
Walter Grotegut, ]. F. Grotegut, Mrs.
]. P. Siemon and ]. P. Siemon. Mrs.
Pfaff was presented with several
pieces of cut glass. Delicious refresh
ments were served and at the even
ing's close Mr.. Pfaff conveyed the en-
tire company home by machine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-15
RICHARD kNOTTS PLEASES TNRr.
CITAL.

Richard Knots, bass-baritone Of
Plttsburgh, Pa, in song recital at the
FIRST Methodist church annex last eve
ming delighted his hearers with a pro-
gram that was given a careful read
ing. Mr.. Knots has a big voice. of
good range and of a peculiar pleasing
quality which is never forced. His
tone is warm, full of color, and he
sings with excellent diction and
rhythm. His enunciation is perfect
not a word escaping his hearers. Mr.,
Knots was at his best in Leslie
Stuart's The Bandolero," and C. Cou-
chols' "Bolero,' singing also very
well viii O. the Wisp," by J. w,
CHERRY. He was warmly received by
his audience and was compelled to fol-
low each number with an encore sing
ing as such, Three for Jack" by W. II.
Squire; Mustard and Cress" bv Leh-
man, Skipper of St. Ives" by Roec-
KEEL, Banjo Song" by Homer, Rosary -
by Nevin, and THE Little Irish Girl
by Lohr.
Mr.. Knots has established a reputa-
ton for the splendid manner in which
he sings Nevin's Rosary, and his audi
ence was much delighted with the wav
he sang it last evening. His program;
Gloria (Buzzi-Peccia.)
THE Bandolero" Leslie Stuart)
Requiem" (Sidney Homer.)
The Dawn" Guy DHardelot.)
Wind Song" Games R, Rodgers.)
"Bolero" &c. Couchois.)
lntermission
BLOW, Blow, Thou Winter Winds"
81. Sarjeant.)
"Du Bist Vie Fine Blume" fRobert
Schumann)
"Sontag' johannes Brahms,)
Itch Grolle NIGHT" (Robert Schu-
mann.(
Summer Rain" Charles Willebv.)
My Jacqueminot" Herbert John
SON.
> AT Parting" ruth Troward.)
will o the Wisp" q. W. Cherrv.)
Miss Effie Johnson at the piano as
always, was perfect accompanies.
playing with keen understanding and
IN sympathy with the performer and
adding to the pleasure of the recital.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-15
MITCHEL.L0HRLAUT NUPTIALS
APRIL s.

Saturday, April s, has been chosen
as the day of the marriage of Miss
Marguerite Zohrlaut. daughter of Mr..
and Mrs Edward Zohrlaut of Mil
waukee and Robert c. Mitchell son of
Nr. and Mrs. Phil Mitchell, of this
city The wedding will be celebrated
in the evening at the Zohrlaut home
and will be followed by a reception.
Mr.. Mitchell and his bride will make
their home in Rock Island after the
ceremony.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-15

Mr.. Thorpe of Reynolds. Burial was
in Edgington cemetery,
The young people OF the Marston
BAPTIST church gave Z play entitled
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-15

Danville, Ill, March 15-The mail
fraud case against DR.. Logan Estes Of
Nation and J. c. Miller of Neoga.
H., went to the jury in the federal
court here today shortly after 10
o'clock
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-15

en- and the audience was large and an
preeiative. The proceeds were an,
| pied on the purchase OF piano for
! the Marston church.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-15

Herman Hofer of Taylor Ridge, We'd
nesday afternoon at ! o'clock. In the
illness of her pastor. Rev. A. G. Stew
art, the service was conducted by Rev.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-15

The Minister'S Honeymoon" at the
Edgington hall Thursday evening.
There were about twenty characters
in the cast The parts were we'll TAX
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-15

Gated by Caleb McLain
The funeral of Mrs William Baker,
formerly resident Of Edgington, was
held at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-03-31

FOR RENT-After April /, HOUSE No al
Shipwright st. Now occupied by Lieut.
Lind. Apply on premises after 10 a. IN
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-03-31

Spring is coming on and it is quite
time for us TO get busy and push the
agitation for good roads-for the best
roads in this whole section of the State
Nothing much viii be accomplished if
only few do the talking. 1t needs
general talkfest. with everybody
talking end demanding better roads at
the same time. When the noise gets
loud enough someone viii hear it and
then we viii get the road improve
ments We so greatly need.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-03-31

Located IN West River, on the uortherIv
SIDE thereof and on the westerly and south
cry SIDES or Cheston Point of the mouth
q CheSfon Greek, as shown on Published
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