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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-30

mailer would soon make his APP
pearance.
The lad returned to the police
station and later to the Postal Of
fee. MOI long after a telephone
call was sent in that asked that the
package secured by the messenger
boy be taken to HOPE West Third
street. The lad once again started
on his journey. Arriving at the ad-
dress he entered the hallway of
the place and the suitcase was
snatched from his land by a man.
who, he said. was not the one who
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-30

Although Mr. Bettendorf refused
to speak on the blackmail matter. it
was learned that the suitcase con-
tanned nothing more than old news
papers and not cent in cash
On Dec. % Mr.. Bettendorf receiv-
ed a letter written in an amateur
ish way that gave the instructions
as to how he was to proceed in Civ
ing the $4,000 or his life. He did
not notify the police. but gave the
work Of finding the blackmailers to
the Pinkerton agency.
1t is the belief of the authorities
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-30
Community Club Dance

dancing party was given Satur-
s.y night at the Community club
~ The members. There were 500
na,ple in attendance and a very
s1lsvable evening was spent Dur
ing the course OF the evening a pro
ram that had been arranged by
wiss Irma KOhn. chairman of the
Committee. was given. and proved
vsrr delightful. Misses Ruth and
psbeI Weidner gave three numbers
hefore the program that made de-
rSed hit. The program consisted
Il several piano selections by Miss
ueien Gobble Of Davenport. sew
s-sI character readings by Miss Icy
Teel of Davenport and several vo-
al numbers by Miss Esther Malm-
rose Of this city accompanied at the
niano by Miss Nellie Swanson.
Plans are under way for another
rarty to be given next Saturday
night at the club. but no arrange
nents have been announced.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-30
LiBdeeu-N eIS0n.

Announcement is made of the
marriage of Miss Hilma Nelson OF
Moline. daughter Of Mrs. A. n West
Of Aiedo, 10 John Linden of Gales
burg, which took place Saturday
evening. Dee. 81 at the home OF
the brides mother in Aledo. Rev.
C. Mattson of the Swedish Luth-
eran church officiated, and there
we're no attendants. The bride
wore a simple frock of white georg-
cite with q corsage of pink roses.
Following the ceremony. a three
course wedding supper was served
By the brides sister, Mrs. Wilfred
BioFkman, Mrs. Violet Brown and
Miss Minnie Johnson. The table
was attractiYely decorated with
pink and white cut flowers and
ferns. An impressive feature OF
the occasion was a tribute paid to
the brides brother, Sergeant Major
VIII Nelson. who is now serving
overseas. Mrs. Harry Evans pre-
serted the bride with single pink
rose bud and she in turn presented
Il to her mother in remembrance
Of the absent soldier son and broth
ef
The bride has spent much Of her
lie in Moline. where she is a popu-
las member of Here and There
circle Of the Kings Daughters and
3 member Of the Trinity Lutheran
church. She has recently been en-
ployed al the Peoples National
bank Of this city. The groom is at
present employed at the Rock Is
land arsenal and the new home
will be in this city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-30

When sugar is so hard to get, for
icing a cake go to the nearest candy
store and get 25 or 30 cents worth
OF chocolate drops. Put them in
double boiler and boil until they
are all melted, then heat all to-
gether and you will have fine choc-
olate icing for your cake.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-30
DEMOCRAT TO RUN
IN RACE SOON AS
JUDGE CANDIDATE
Especial to The Argus)

Springfield, ILL.,. Dec. 90
Charles w. Vail. clerk OF the Illi-
nois supreme court, today sent TO
Governor Lowden the official no
tice OF the vacancy existing in the
Fifth judicial district by the resig-
nation of Justice George A. Cooke,
of Aledo. Governor Lowden will
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-30
Social Announcements.

The Mystic Workers, No. 1885,
will hold the regular meeting New
Years night at ODD Fellows hall.
The business session will be fol-
lowed by music anu dancing All
members and their friends are in
Vited,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-30

that more than one blackmaller is
implicated. this being proven by the
messenger who stated that he was
paid by one man and another TOOK
the suitcase.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-30
Webstar-Robins son.

Ms. Bertha Robinson and Albert
webster, both Of Moline, were unit
al ID marriage Saturday afternoon
Al : o'clock at the office Of Justice
of the Peace D. J. Clelaud, the JUS
ice officiating. There were no at
trndsnts The new home will be in
Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-30
kichOls-Jenks.


1 Wedding that will come as a
happy surprise TO the hosts Of
trends of the young people, took
place Saturday night at the home
Of Mr.. and Mrs. g. q. jerks. 2726
Eighth and half avenue, when
their daughter, Eeya Myrtle jerks.
became the bride Of Lieutenant
Joel Nichols, United States marine,
son Of Supervisor and Mrs W. f.
Nichols of Milan. III. The cere-
noRy marked by its simplicity due
70 recent bereavement in the fam
lily was read by Rev. l. Hadaway,
pastor of the Memorial Christian
church, and was witnessed only by
Toe immediate relatives OF both
young people. MIR. and Mrs. Ar
aar W. Salzmann attended the
ondal couple as best man and mat
foh OF honor, pectiyely. The
9ide was gowned in a charming
Rock Of turquoise blue georgette
aaa wore q corsage OF Aaron Ward
roses. Following the ceremony a
ioof-course dinner was served, COW
efs being laid for "A. The table
vas beautiful in its appointments.
Both Lieutenant and Mrs. Nichols
fs well-known in The tri-cities.
iae wedding Saturday was the cul-
hiaation Of school romance
Talch began at the local high
Senool, Mrs Nichols beings gradu-
sied in the class Of 1915 and Lieu
eehaat Nichols finishing his course
a 1915. During his school course
Lieutenant Nichols was prominent
"a athletic activities and was elect
q captain Of the football team in
4sle. When war was declared he
eaisted in the marine corps and
sss Stationed at Norfolk, Va, for Is
months when he entered the Off
oefa training school al Quantico
eao from which ne received his
commission in December. He will
l-1Fe tomorrow for Cuba. where
he Eill be stationed for the coming
NO years.
Afs Nichols will reside at home
w he present and join her hus-
esna in the spring. Upon the com
p,ehon of Lieutenant Nichols term
!. service, the young people will re-
81 to Rock Island 70 make their
'e'are home.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-30
Bargains on the bird Floor:

Extra large strictly all wool $3.50
blankets, choice of any now on hand:
S14.85 pair.
Full sized fancy figured sill ko lie n e
comforts, fluffy sanitary cotton filing:
choice $3.50 EACH
Plain gray or tan good quality wool
finish blankets, 72x82 inches, "sec-
onds" of the regular $3.50 kind; choice
S4.98 pair.
Three pound 72x90 cotton bats, one
enough for comfort: 98c each.
Small cotton bats, 4 for 25c.
Coco door mats, 75c each.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-30
Junior League Bob Party.
w, q. w. New Years Party.

Camp No. So. Woodmen OF the
World, will give a dancing party
New Years night ae the Odd Fell
lows hall. Whites orchestra will
furnish the program of dance mu-
sir
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-30
SOCIAL EVENTS

who gave a very interesting talk on
her experience while in Russia,
having returned from that country
recently. Her husband is still
there doing y. NJ. c. A. work Tho
next meeting of the chapter will
be held Jan. %. but the place has
not yet been decided upon and will
be announced later.
Junior League Bob Party.
The Junior league of the First
Methodist Sunday school will give
sleighing party Wednesday even
ing. New Years night Two hobs
have been ordered and arrange
ments made for so people All
those who expect to attend are
asked to meet at 1880 at the home
of Mrs. j. l. Freeman, 1921 For
tieth street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-30
D. A. r. With Mrs. NcCabe.

p4fs L. S McCabe entertained
~ !. Armstrong chapter. Daughters
ne American Revolution Satur-
~. 1ternoOn at her home, 1920
80. avenue There was an ex-
n,sklonaily large attendance. The
I, acpsl speaker Of the afternoon
- Mrs. r G. Head Of Moline
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-30

VIZ @AN4A
Americas Cup" coffee,
SAGE lb.
Fresh California or
anes, 5Oc dozen.
Fresh sweet potatoes;
5 lbs. for use.
Caiiforn la seedless
raisins, 2 pkgs. for 35c.
California English wal
nuts, soc lib.
Fresh soda crackers, 2
lbs. for soc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-30
Sheetings and Pillow Tubing:

Specials in Candy Tuesday for New
Years:
Fine assorted chocolates in fancy pound boxes, CSC.
Assorted chocolates, per Id. 33c.
Mixed candies, per pound, 29c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-30

Fresh pork sausages
link sausages). SOC Ib.
Meat loaf, sliced, soc
Ib.
LOnghorn cheese, 421zc
ID.
Peanut butter, 29c Ib.
Ripe olives, zoe can.
Black raspberry jam,
40c jar.
"Crisco" fer shorten
ing: 3 Ib. can. 9Sc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-30
Groceries, Tuesday:

Dressed chickens, average about 4
pounds to each, 33c ID.
Fresh Baltimore oysters, solid meats,
no LOater, shipped sealed direct to us;
Evening star., 1918-01-26
lITTILE@oRlEs
%bEDTlME
BY THORNTON w. BURGESS.
Copyright. 1918, by 7. ". Burgess.)
Bully Catches a Tartar.

~, ro, know what it means to eaten
r.rt.re Go ask Bully the English
c,.rrow Bully knows. He knows all
.hout it. 1t means to attack some one
who surprises you by proving more
tbon a match for you. You remember
NV Rully the English Sparrow with
tho aid of Mrs. Bully drove the Rob-
~. away from the food that morning
whom they were so weak with hunger
and cold. and how Welcome and Mrs.
pohin might have perished If Sammy
Tow hadn't seen what was going on
and driven Bully and Mrs. Bully away.
= made Bully SO angry that he sulked
al, the rest Of that day. 1t wasn't that
Ru,lv and Mrs. Bully needed that food.
rhev didn't. They were fat and well
fad. Every day they impudently helped
themselves to all they wanted from
the food of the hens and pigeons. 1t
was lust Bully's natural meanness that
made him snlk
That night Welcome and Mrs. Robin
snent in the carriage shed, and most
co,,,fortable place they found 1t. Early
the next morning Farmer Browns Boy
noked his head in to see IL they were
there, and the minute he saw them he
withdrew. for he wanted them to feel
anits at home and not in the least uneasy.
Right In front OF the carriage house he
acattered crumbs and seeds Just as he
hnd done the day before. Hardly WAS his
hack turned when Bully and Mrs. Bully
dew down from the roof Of the barn, Wn-
don The roof Of which thsx had = s-'n-
Evening star., 1918-01-26

especially the PatuXent, will be free from
ice Their special interest in a. clear river
is, found in desire to duplicate the No
nemoer oyster roast they enjoyed a,
Some members of the club will be dis.
appointed at not being able to indulge
IN piscatorfa1 effort on the river, but
the early season. will furnish no such
sport. They will visit Benedict again in
the spring. however, when perch and
hardheads appear, and fish to their
hearts content.
so successful was the late fall roast
at Emmett Bresnahan's that members
of the party had Donohoe arrange for a
repetition of it. A date was fixed, but
along came the snow and ice and caused
residents of Benedict cut ice from the
river and tongued some of the oyters for
which that place is noted.
Reports from various points on nearby
rivers tell of the large number Of ducks
and geese that still are in evidence Sew
erai sportsmen have improvised blinds
on the ice by covering themselves with
sheets or other bedding, occupied places
near an opening in the ice and killed a
number of ducks
A number of ducks were killed on
West river a few days ago and brousht
TO this city to be sold. They were so
buy them. Some ducks in fairly good
condition have been received from the
lower Potomac and tributaries. but
many others were not fit for food.
me season for shooting ducks and
geese closes February /, when the rab-
DIT shooting in nearby states also
closes. Under the law. the possession
OF quail until March Is is permitted
and, 1T is stated, ''pothunters" in nearby
states probably will assist in the work
OF supplying the market demands.
John E. Buckingham, one of the vat
eran sportsmen, authority on things
piscatorial and a successful angler Is
one OF the vast number of anglers con-
ndent that the approaching season will
De an interesting one.
Cant do any fishing now he
marked, as he emerged from q eoyarn
ment once where he paid a war tax OF
% on his boat. but wait until Tie ica
moves out of the way. .ee
Ihen. he added, I'VE will be altar
Ti me wnopping big Mississippi catfish,
ihere are some of them in the river a :
big as man. and we ara pnt.sxssfs ~ y
make try for them" ~
Unable to obtain permission from 4be
Ieoerai government to particinate In the
o1 1Vo.,ns ~ OF ducks along the Virginia side
oI tne river some distance below the rail
road bridge. Detective Edward Wesdnn
gunner and angler. Is preparing to stors
mer. Aoi Inc sum-
ducks are exceptionally plentiful
across a. the river" he said. "They come
ns ,ae r.s '!ocks TO the open places as sooI
water ASo anu IN the
AND they come so close to those ub-
Ieeo them," he added, that IL ia a,nas,
possible to grab them "''''os
Evening star., 1918-01-26
SPORT CHATTER.

PITCHER Ray Fisher. formerly or +h.
Yankees twirling staff, is the cen+ar
and coach of the Fort slocu,, h..,-e.
ball team.
Hfck King. the Australian middle
weight now in California. announo..
,hat he is fit and willing to meet any,
OF our scrappers in his class.
charles Peterson of st. Louis ,,a
famada, the Japanese wizard ana
members of Willie Hoppe's hi,1isrS
troupe this season. The three cua e.
to coast. VII eoast
Nea hanion, manager of the old Rail
brooklyn Superbas. is mentioned az .ne .
iikely candidate for the presidenca, "a q
the International League. w
PITCHER George Smith of tho
LOOK part IN fourteen games Iasf saa
SON. pitching one complete contast
beginning or ending the other fhir,aana aaa
manager Connie Mack saws he MI,
nave anout twenty pastimers in his
party of athletics at the .JscLsain,iis ~ ms
training camp. Heretofore ths nIs
men have carried thirty to FORT noi-
curing the training trip. men
New York fans are PLANNING +
Larry Doyle swell reception wh sive
returns to- the Polo Grounds nart ne
son. From the day he first played seias sga.
tne Siants down to the time he n wea
favorite with Gotham bugs great
The year 1913 showed the
OF entries for the open golf chs ust
snip IN the history of the JJritad u ION M
COLI association. That year Iss aes a.es
were received. as against eiava.r .ries
ie'o' tue nrst year the open was held IA
Evening star., 1918-01-26
BILLY SUNDAY FROM
ANOTHER ANGLE

These are strenuous times for Will
liam Sunday.
He took tea with Col. Roosevelt yes
terday and then went to the Tabernacle
and separated himself from sermon
on Samson.
Tea isn't much of an incentive to
make a man wax Samsonesque. but
then, as we intimated, Roosevelt hasn't
skidded much since 1905.
Besides Billy Sunday doesn't need any
printing. Even in cold weather he's a
self starter.
He can go farther on one Bible power
than some preachers on a McAdoo linz
tied He is a complete set of religious
calories, all by himself.
Last night Mr.. Sunday spoke to Tab
ernacle-load Of students. Billy mapped
out a dandy road for the student and
a rocky one for the stewdant.
Billy has no use Tor the drunkard-
which makes 1t mutual.
He said it is as much use to plead with
a prairie fire as to fight booze. Also
that it's q good hunch to see what's be-
ing kicked out the back door Of sa-
loon before vanishing in the front door.
hi BiIly erooved them over the plate re-
peatedly. His fast one had hop to 1t.
"a they said when he was a ball player.
According to his doctrine. patches are
more honorable than pawn tickets and
he received the acclaim Of a knowing
multitude.
! Homer Rodeheaver is Bil1y's sergeant
major. He forms the brigade and then
turns 1t over to Billy to be reformed.
Rodeheaver is principally HEAVIER. He
plays the slide trombone. sings and tells
the unenlightened what is Tabernacle
etiquette.
Some in the Tabernacle go to eccff
They are the ones Billy means when he
says. ':Scme endure, then pity, then en-
brace-religion."
Bflly's got Washington thinking Of
religion. and aa q, man thinks he acts.
Evening star., 1918-01-26
SHIPPING EXPERTS RESIGN.
Six of Staff Of Emergency Fleet
Board Quit in Protest.

Following the resignation yesterday
of Theodore E. Ferris, chief ship de-
signer of the Emergency Fleet Corpo-
ration, six members Of tho technical
staff of the corporation have handed in
their designations They are quitting
in protest against what they deem the
unfair treatment accorded Mr.. Ferris
They are said to insist that he was not
afforded proper opportunity to defend
himself against charges.
The retiring experts are: H. II. Thay.
er of Philadelphia, assistant to ths
naval architect: A. ]. c. Robertson Of
New York, assistant to the naval archi-
tect; James r. Harrison Of New York.
chief constructor: Charles H Miller Of
New York. chief clerk; Hugh Wilson OF
New London. chief Of the design
draughtsmen. and Harold b. Billings Of
New York. hull draughtsman. So
Chairman Edward N. Hurley OF thA
shipping board, commenting on tha
resignation of Mr.. Ferria praised the
retiring designer and said that it was
due to Mr.. Ferris misunderstanding OF
of princdples involved In
working for the government and un-
with professional practices
as a federal employe.
Evening star., 1918-01-26
ROD AND GUN

Rsalising the continued cold weather,
Potomac and other nearby rivers, made
1t impossible for wild ducks and geese
to get proper feed, many gunners have
concluded to do no more shooting this
season. They have laid away their
shooting paraphernalia and are engaged
in getting their fishing outfits in con-
dition for the spring season.
Great are their expectations" COM
mented Pink Bowie. and rightfuIly SO,
unless all signs fail. Anglers always
have experienced splendid spring fish
ing after a severe spell of winter
weather"
Reports from all sections tell of the
bright prospects for an especially good
spring season. 1t has been impossible
for fishermen to operate seines or nets
season. according to reports from places
along the river, and when the ice leaves
the river 1t 10 expected there will be
Q rush Of dsh from southern waters.
Sportsmen who enjoy fishing in the
Patuxent at Benedict were surprised
this week when Emmett Bresnahan.
8onnie Henderson and Tobe Shorter OF
the Maryland town paid them visit.
They came over the icy and snow
their fishing friends when they dis
played thirty rockfish that weighed
ninety pounds.
sCafching rocknsh through the ice
Was great sport" one of the Maryland
ers told Clarence Donohoe. explaining
that the. ice was from ten to. fifteen
inches thick.
just how the catch was made was not
stated. but the Warrington friend of
the sportsman said he was satisfied
they were caught in a net.
TT was an attractive display" he
added, -and shows the fish are there"
IF they are there" commented John
Hurley. why can't they be caught with
Hurley says he is willing to make the
st@t as soon as the ice clears from the
PAxuxent.
Tuesday morning. while the snow was
falling 30 fast that it was almost impos-
Ahle for one to recognize his best friend a
Jew feet distant. Capt Jake Faunce. Capt.
J. II. Chive1l. Capt. George Trader and
other persons interested in spring fishing
gathered about a stove in a business place
ON the river front and discussed the pros
pects for the approaching spring fisheries.
It was agreed by the fish experts that a
long. hard freeze, such as the one being
experienced. is invariably followed by a
good catch af fish. and they expressed the
belief that such will be the case this sea-
son
TO see plenty Of fish on this market
again. they concluded. will be we'll worth
the present discomfort experienced by
reason OF the ice on the river and zero
weather. 4
Clarence Donohoe and numerous other
East Washington residents are anxious
for the time to arrive when nearby rivers
Evening star., 1918-01-26
UNITED MINE WORKERS :
FACE IMPORTANT ISSUES
Must Adopt Plan Of Action in Cases
Decided Adversely to the
Union. A 4.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. January z6-
Before the expected final adjournment
of the convention of the United Nine
Workers late today. the delegates plan
to adopt policy to meet the issues
presented in two important suits that
have been decided adversely to. the
union. The formulation of this policy
was intrusted to special committee
of nine district presidents.
Besides adopting plan Of action. the,
union must raise $500. 900 as an appeal
bond to secure the payment Of judg-
ment of 100000 won by the Coronado
Coal Company and others against the
organization for. alleged violation OF
the Sherman antitrust laws in
Arkansas. The suit was for $4,000. .00o.
and a verdict of 100000 was returned.
which, under the law. was trebled.
The other case in which the union II
involved Is that Of the Hitchman Coal
and Coke Company of West Virginia
Joined from soliciting the company's
men to join the United Mine Workers.
and the officers have been cited to ap-
pear before the Supreme Court OF the
should not be adjudged in contempt
for alleged violation Of the Injunction
A special committee Of the union has
made a report in favor of establishing
an old age pension system instead OF
founding a home for old or disabled
miners. It is expected the pension
question will be referred to another
committee to report to the next cons
vention before steps are taken to -,
tablish a system.
After expelling Industrial Workers
of the World from membership in the
organization, il there are any. the con-
vention yesterday went on record A.
favoring the taking over of the coal
mines by the government on condition
the union men had the right to make
collective bargains. They asked no spe-
ciaI privileges in the operation Of the
selective draft; opposed conscription Of
labor and adopted war resolution
declaring the coal diggers to be in full
accord with President Wilson's an.
nouncement to make the world safe for
and demanding the 'unre-
stricted right of working men and
women to organize and deal collectively
with their employers"
The delegates take great pride in the
service flag, containing 1926 stars,
hanging over their heads in the hall.
and some of the resolutions brought
out the fact of the great number OF
mine workers now in the military
service.