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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-05
O. f. s. Circle Card Party.

The o. L. S. Social circle sponsored
a delightful card party last evening in
Masonic temple when rs tables at
games of 500 we're surrounded. Prizes
for men and women were given at
groups OF tables and throughout the
had been frightened with decorations
evening punch was served The hall
in red, white and blue and the affair
was thoroughly delightful The COM
mittee in charge of arrangements for
the party was composed of: Mes
danes VIII Voss, chairman; Edward
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-05
Nile a Minute Club.

Members of the Mile a Minute club
spent the afternoon yesterday as
guests in the home of Mrs Adolph
Eflandt, 702 Railroad avenue. Moline,
celebrating their hostess birthday an
niversary. They passed the time knit
ting, sewing for the Red Cross and in
formal sociability and at o'clock
were served with a birthday dinner.
In the evening the husbands of the
members joined them for cards and
prizes we're given to the fortunate
ones. Mrs. Efflandt was left with ever
SO many lovely birhaday remem-
hrances The next regular meeting of
the club will be in two weeks with
Mrs. Will Myers in Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-05
Lanra Marnnls Circle Session.

largely attended aud excellent
meeting of the Laura Marquis circle
~ the Westminster guild of South
Park Presbyterian church was held
last evening In the home Of Mrs. W.
G. Oglevee, 1924 Thirtieth street.
While the girls talked over business
matters they worked at Red Cross
Knitting and sewing. There was a
short musical and devotional session
and each Of the young women gave
items Of interest on mission topics.
Miss Hazel Spaulding read a mission
airy story and Mrs. c. w Halves gave
an interesting account OF mission
school In the west which she recently
visited Refreshments were served in
the course OF the evening and a brief
business session was held
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-05
apollo Club Social Session.

Because OF the fact that so many
o, the members of the apollo Glee
club have been called TO the colors,
The club has discontinued practice aud
concert giving and in order to hold
together the few remaining members,
IS. they meet once month for So
liability aud 10 transact such bust
ness as may come before them The
members we're entertained last even
lng III the home Of Lawrence Ander-
son. 31l9 Tenth avenue, and spent a
fine time together. being served with
light refreshments before the close of
the evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-05
Mrs. Fee Club Hostess,

Mrs. Mile Fee was the hostess yes
terday to the members Of the Get To-
gether club entertaining in her home
270S Fifth avenue. The time passed
quickly and pleasantly with knitting
and sewing and in informal sociability
and Mrs. Fee served light refresh
ments. The club was invited to meet
for the next session the second Tues
day in January with Mrs. Henry Gro
the, 1881 Fourteenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-05
Z. 0. W. Club Entertained,

Mrs. C. c. Frank in her home, 995
Twenty1first street, was hostess yes
terday to the members\ef the e. @. W.
club, the ladies enjoying the after
noon together while they sewed and
knitted for the Red Cross. Refresh
ments were served in the course of
the afternoo nand the club was invited
to meet for the next session in two
weeks in the home of Mrs. James Gil
breath, $500 Twelfth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-05
Mrs, SWitzer Tea Hostess.

Mrs. sam p Switzer entertained al
a tea yesterday in her pretty new
home at 1928 Thirteenth avenue, for
the beneft of the Margaret Giles circle
OF Kings Daughters. During the aft
ernoou 50 ladies called and enjoyed the
charming hospitality Of their hostess
thrysauthemums in various shades
we're used to decorate the sun parlor
living room and dining room, and
throughout the afternoon tea and
cookies we're served Assisting Mrs
Switzer were Mrs. Morris Lister and
Mrs. Ben Koch.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-05
|
BURNS UP WOMAN'S
CLOTHES, PAYS $50

Harry Stark of this city was ar
raigned before Judge n A. Larson in
county court this morning and fined
SO and costs, amounting in all to
SOLO on a charge of malicious mis-
chief. Stark paid the fine. The COM
plainant, Miss Lizzie Robinson, claim
ed that Stark burned her clothes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-05
TWO MORE ARE SENT
TO TRAINING CAMP

Paul G, Brown and George 4. Carol
OF this city were sent this afternoon
to Camp Dodge by the Rock Island
exemption board The men are of the
few left to be sent under the old laws.
When the new laws go into effect the
men who have been notified 20 prepare
themselves for immediate service and
are not called before Dee Is. will
come under the new classification
laws and will be reeaamined and call
ed according TO class.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-05
villa Alnmnae Party.

-Four tables at games of 800 were
surrounded last evening by members
o' the tri-city chapter of the villa
AlumDae meeting in the home of Miss
Catherine Stauduhar. 1903 Twenty
irst treet Miss Elizabeth Maucker
won the FIRST prize in the games, to
Miss Agnes Maucker falling the conso-
lation favor, Lunch was served at the
small tables at conclusion Of play and
the club adjourned to meet Jan.
with Miss Elizabeth Roth, 1884
Twelfth street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-05
COUNTY WILL BURY
BODY OF STRANGER

The stranger who was found dead
Saturday behind the Cross Country
saloon, Is still unidentified and will
be buried tomorrow by the county.
Notices have been sent to authorities
III nearby cities. but no word has, as
yet, been received, The body has been
II knox's undertaking parlors since
Saturday
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-05

The annual dinnes-dance given I'M
der the direction of the alumnae of st.
Katharine's school, Davenport, will be
held at the new Trinity parish house
in that city, Friday evening. Dec. 81.
Mrs. Cyrus Dart is chairman of the
committee in charge and plans as out
lined will make the affair the usual
delightful affair.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-05
Una Voca Club Entertained.

Miss Clara Ackermann in her home,
ais Fourth street, was hostess last
evening to the members Of the Una
Nocs club the young women surround
ing two tables al the games OF 500
Miss Josephine Lerch and Miss kath-
crime Trefz were winners of prizes in
the games. Lunch was served at the
small tables and the usual delightful
lime was enjoyed. The next mestlHl
Ia two weeks will be with Miss Ethei
Sehmsle, 1929 TeRth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-05
Vashti Shrine Dancing Party.

Vashti shrine No. %, White Shrine
Of Jerusalem, will entertain at the
second OF series OF dancing parties
for the soldiers stationed at Rock Is
land arsenal, Saturday evening, Dec.
10. at Masonic temple. A. Ramsey of
Davenport is chairman of the commit
tee in charge. Tickets may be pro-
cured from members, but no tickets
viii be sold at the door unless recon
mended by some member Of the
shrine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-05

Albert J. Stiboit of the local United
States Engineers Office. today receiy-
ed telegram from his son. Carl B.,
stating that he has enlisteds in the
United States, navy at Brooklyn n,
7. Mr.. Stibolt has two sons IN the
service of their country. Arthur J. OF
this city being lieutenant stationed
at Rock Island arsenal in the ord
nance department.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-05
lesimenl Gnild Session.

The Vestment guild Of Trinity Epis-
copal church was entertained at the
weekly session yesterday in the home
Of Mrs. j. ". Houder, S32 Nineteenth
street. The usual work was taken
up and the business transacted. a
pleasant social hour following.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-05

Mrs. Maude Drein Bryant of Phila-
delphia, who has taken up her work
as instructor for the Tri-City Art
league, was guest of honor at an i'm
formal reception given yesterday even
ing in the league rooms at 222 1-3
Main street, Davenport. The commit
tee in charge, Mrs. Zen Gable. and
Mrs. II. Z. Curtis, has made the rooms
quite home like with rugs, draperies
brass baskets holding American beau
ty roses. candlesticks with lighted
tapers, etc, relieving she baroness OF
the studio. Pictures and sketches
the work of Mrs. Bryant. were hung
on the walls and were admired " the
company that gathered for the even.
ing. The reception committee was
composed of the officers and their
wives and were: MIR. and Mrs. J. c
Peek of Moline, Mr. and Mrs. II. II
Curtis, Mrs. Ben + Cable. Mr. and
Mrs. Fred G. Denkmann of Rock Is.
land Mr.. and Mrs Il. X. Putnam
Mrs. A. D. Ficke and Frank Weis
brook of Davenport Mrs. Phil Mitch
ell OF Rock Island poured at a table
frightened with silver candle sticks
and vases Of American beauty roses
and the affair was delightfully."- infor
NAL and pleasant. Several new mem
. bers were enrolled in the art classes
which are now being organized. The
board of the league has decided to in
| stall overhead white lights in order
| that evening classes may work witt
proper light
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-05
SOCIAL EVENTS

,hat purpose. She was quite taken by
surprise az she had no intimation that
me anair was in her honor, but found
fancy and useful aprons enough to last
her a long time TO each of the ap-
rons was attached a verse Of advice
ana these she read to the amusement
OF the company. Flashlight pictures
We're taken OF the merry company clos
ing the evenings pretty party.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-05
SMALL GARAGE FIRE.

A small blaze broke out in the boil
er room of the Totten garage on Third
avenue, this morning at 10:45 but the
prompt response Of the departments
confined the damage to a small
area.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-05
Edyewood Baxar Fine Success.

The Ladies' Aid society OF the Edge
WOOD Baptist church sponsored a very
successful bazaar and parcel post sale
Yesterday afternoon in the home 81
Mrs. W. l.. Schliemann at 1902 Sew
enth avenue. Throughout the after
noon and evening large numbers Of
people came 10 the home and patron.
ized the fancy work tables, the re-
RESENTMENT tables and the parcel posIt
oooth. There was an informal pro
gram given by Mrs. Horace Perry and
Mrs. Harry Anderson, the numbers
being thoroughly enjoyed The affair
as whole was successful and a sat
isfactory sum was realized for thC
church benefit.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-05
Srastika club With Mrs. Gall.

Fourteen members Of the Swastika
club we're guests OF Mrs. Fred Gall
Yesterday being entertained lip her
home al PAPA Seventh avenue Red
Cross knitting and sewing occupied the
time Of the guests and two course
lunch was served in the dining room
where yellow chrysanthemups were
used as table decorations. The place
Of meeting for the next session was
Undecided at this time, but will be IN
two weeks,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-05
Grant Parent Teacher Associatiou,

The regular December meeting OF
TIE Grant Parent-Teacher association
will be held at the school building
Thursday at $3.50. The school will
be in session until 3:15 and parents
are invited 70 90 early and visits the
pupils In their rooms Mrs. Joseph
Goldsmith will give readings on the
program. Miss May Burbach will give
a piano selection and the pupils from
Miss Counell's room will give folk
dance. Reports OF the recent picture
entertainment will be given and part
OF the months Red Cross work will
BE- on display.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-05
Post.Nuptial Shower for Mrs. Horst.

Miss Mildred Schieherl invited nine
members OF the I. II. Z. club to her
home at 1905 Thirtieth street last
evening to very pretty party given as
post-nuptial attention for MRS.
Teresa Barth-Horst whose marriage
was an. event OF last month. The young
women came dressed as boys and car
ried out stag party much to the mer-
riment Of every one Cards were 9 d.
version Of the evening and the prizes
were won by Miss Chsral PaulSen ana
Lillian Deisenroth. After the serving
Of a deliciousStwo course lunch at a
table beautifully bright with pink ana
white cut flowers and in which the
menu was carried out in pink ana
white which were the wedding eolors
Of Mrs. Horst. she was dressed in ap-
ron and cap. given basket centeinins
ever so many lovely aprons and toid
70 hang them on . line PROVIDED loF
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-05
Busy Bees Clear ss4 at Sale,

The Busy Bee Sewing circle con-
Quoted its annual bazaar yesterday aft
srnoon, Mrs j. A, Reid opening her
home at $50 Sixteenth street for the
affair from which was cleared $24.
There we're many fancy articles,
aprons, rugs, etc, on sale, and these
we're disposed Of Refreshments were
served In the course Of the afternoon
and the company attending enjoyed
the delightful hospitality of their host
ass and the circle members.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-05

Strate, Earl Cameron, S. Il. Davis,
Fred Strate, H. J. Pardon, =. G. Liu-
ter, Leroy Mace and Walter Oberg,
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-16
EDITORIAL OPINION

yielded. Thus the brotherhoods
gained supremacy over their EN-
ployers.
Soon after the railway brotherhoods
refused arbitration even by arbitra-
tors TO be appointed by the President
Of the United States. The President
did not assert the power of the Fed
eral Government as did Grover Cleve-
land, but shook his finger in the faces
OF the railroad presidents and strove
for settlement satisfactory to the
brotherhoods. Thus the brotherhoods
gained supremacy over the chief ex-
ecutive Of the nation.
With representative OF the rail-
way brotherhoods in their committee
rooms saying what would be and
what would not be satisfactory to
them, the Congress passed the Adam
son law. Thus the brotherhoods
gained supremacy over the legisla-
ture of tho nation.
The railway brotherhoods an
nounced that they would wait until
a certain date for the decision OF the
Supreme Court OF the United States.
Will the brotherhoods gain supremacy
over the judiciary Of the nation?
The brotherhoods announce that in
case of war they will not interfere
with the transportation necessary to
its conduct. Where is the line to be
I drawn between transportation neces-
sary to the conduct of war and that
/ not necessary? How would the ma
ton carry on war If its normal ac-
tivities we're paralyzed? Are the
railway brotherhoOds to determine
whether or not this nation is to carry
on war, and what shall be the meas
ure of its activity VIII the brother
hoods gain supremacy over the people
/ Of this nation?
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-16
MEETS WITH GENERAL FAVOR.

nUBLlC sentiment in Wilmington unquestionably is
strongly in favor Of smaller and more efficient
Board OF Education.
It also is behind the BILL now in Dover which
proposes TO substitute the municipal election next
June board OF Ave members for the board OF thr-
teen nembers which has citys educational
affairs in charge.
When that bill sent to Dover under the aus
pieces OF the Joint Committee Education opposition
developed because it provided that the I'VE commits
sioners should be elected at large and not by dis
tricts.
Those who opposed the atarge feature insisted that
two OF the commissioners should be elected from the
Republican districts north Of Eighth street; from
the Democratic districts south OF Eighth street. and
from the city at large.
Their opposition became effective that finally the
Joint Committee on Education has consented that the
bill be so amended.
There would seem to be therefore no valid reason
Why the Legislature should pass the bill in its
amended form. Practically all except few persons
who have remote interest in continuing the
present board favor the change proposed and think It
would inure to the benefit OF educational system
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-16
100 PERCENT. COUNTY
AGENT PROOF

From the Snow Hill People.
II is with great pleasure and salts
faction that we publish In this week S
issue the names Of the county agents
for the twenty-thrce counties of Mary
land. II is also gratifying to know
that Maryland Is the first State OF
any considerable size TO have a coun-
ty agent at work in every county. It
speaks well for Maryland's progress
sive policy along agricultural lines.
II was a great day when the Smith
Lever bill appropriating nine millions
for county agent work throughout the
country to pay one-half an agents
salary provided the State or county
paid the other half II was another
great day when the bill providing for
an appropriation Of 500 900 annually
was made a Maryland law, thus pro-
Vding for a uniform system of dem
onstration work throughout the State
and relieving the counties Of the bur
den OF paying their part Of the agents
salary.
With one Of the biggest agricul-
tural men In the country at the head
Of county agent work in Maryland in
the person of G. II. Afford, the pros
poets are indeed bright for better,
bigger and more intelligent agricul-
ture throughout the State.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-16
SECRET SERVICE MEN KNOW THEIR BUSINESS.

G. INCE the war started have heard much OF the
~ wonderful secret services maintained by the bell
ligerent countries, particularly Germany.
Many American writer's have thrown spasms over
the danger confronting this country through
nations OF German spies. While not minimizing the
possible danger from this source us not forget that
Uncle sam knows about this danger than any in
dividual writer possibly know. Also let us rest
assured that everything possible is being done TO con-
troll it, in all sections, including Delaware
The American secret service is one of the hest in
the world We say this without reserve or qualification
It's operatives have ferreed scores OF pos against
the government and people OF the United states and
many OF the plotters arc behind prison bars
The latest exploits OF the service was the ar
rest in Hoboken, n. j., OF bomb ploter and in New
York OF two men who planned an uprising in India.
But the greatest feat OF Uncle Sans shadow men"
the ntercepton Of the Zimmerman note suggest
ing alliance of Germany, Japan and Mexico against
the United States.
"a secure way was chosen to send these instruc-
tons" said zimmerman. But Uncle Sam got them
just the And when you outwit the German plot
/ ters you're "going some"
Il SIS an open secret in Washington that the secret
service has the OF hundreds OF German potters
| in the United States. Their activities are known and
| the plotters under constant surveillance
Undoubtedly there are many plotters who have NJ
TO now succeeded in avoiding suspicion
II war OF the devlltry which is beinI
planned will probably be accomplished
That the German Government expects these plotter
10 iuaugurate a reign OF terror in the United state.
| there can be no doubt.
But we have bunch that something entirely differ
cnt is going to happen. and that Uncle Sans secrs
service men will be responsible for it when it comes
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-16
WORTHY OF SERIOUS CoNsrDFRATON.

TO show the necessity for legislation which it has
pending in Dover affecting the service OF the Ju-
venile Court Of this city the Juvenile Court Association
has made public this week facts and figures setting
forth in a comprehensive way the great reform work
that has been done by that tribunal particularly during
the last year
The facts set forth are 30 conclusive IN many re-
specs that they command the attention OF all
the members OF the State Senate and House OF Repre-
sentatives, and the legislators should do everything
their power to assist the pubc-spirited men and wo-
who interested in Juvenile Court work IN car
rying out their benehcent purposes.
No read the facts and figures without being
profoundly impressed that the work being done
IS Of great importance TO community and
10 society large The fact that the court
as deterrent TO many boys and girls OF hayward ten
dency; the tribunal also a reform agent in
the cases OF boys and girls TO whom II does
rs a deterrent.
ANY instrument which serves 10 make bad boys and
ers good boys and girls, is certainly very valuable
public possession and whose benefits cannot be
measures.
M something that is good for the community the
Court is deserving OF legislative and execu
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-16
GAIL CONCRESS AT ONCE!

From the New York sun.
A correspondent telegraphing from
Berlin notes casually that the fact
that Congress is not called before
April 16. is looked upon there with
relief Much may happen in those
four weeks" say the Germans, some
OF whom are fatuous enough to be-
lieye that in that period the U-boat
campaign may have resulted on the
fatal weakening OF Great Britain.
One thing happened Monday. The
American steamship Algonquin was
attacked and sunk by shell fire with
out warning. She was loaded with
foodstuffs only. carryong no NUM-
tions. Her crew took refuge in open
boats, making their way TO land after
the German submarine had refused all
aid. Nearly all Of the men were
American citizens.
We have here an issue which the
Presiednt is important to handle in
the absehce OF Congress. The sink
ing OF this American ship is an overt
act directly within the definition he
has laid down. II constituted a de-
liberate act in flat defiance OF the sol
emn warning of the United States
as il was in arrogant violation Of the
laws Of nations and Of the provisions
Of our treaty with Germany.
But the President has no way OF
expressing condemnation OF the crime
or OF obtaining redress. Diplomatic
relations with Germany are severed.
Short Of declaration of war moth
ing can be done in resentment Of the
sinking of the Algonquin. War can
be declared only by the Congress,
and that body is not to meet for n
month. In the interval. according to
! the fervent wish Of Berlin, several
things Of this kind may happen.
The President can rectify an error
which the country has generally de-
plored by issuing new call for the
immediate assembling Of Congress.
The case of the destroyed algonquin
demands it,
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-16
THE 1e.HOUR LAW.
FrOm the Dover Delawarean.

HAUHl lut DONtl ltldWdItdH.
Of the proposed amendments TO the
present 10-hOur law for women. ask
ed by the Labor Commission in the
bill now before the House. the taking
away of the weekly 12-hour day has
probably reused the strongest oppo-
sition.
Much may be said on both sides OF
most questions. and this is no excep-
ton. Conditions are so very different
in different places and in various
lines OF work that It would seem inn
possible to make one law which
would be fair to all. For certain
kinds Of work twelve hours in any
one day is undoubtedly too much for
a woman-or even for q man.
There is, too. a strong point in the
statement that woman needs some
time for freedom. some chance to be
at home outside the hours required
for breakfast. supper and sleep. And
there is force in the argument that al
the end Of ten hours she is physically
unable to do more.