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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-20
The Il 0Sary
CAS- an aid to happiness.)

a song that sings your heart to rest
And makes your weary soul feel best; ..s
A song that rings throughout the ages-blesst
The Rosary The Rosary
Some things on Earth will stand this test -
And add to life wondrous zest,
That makes each home neater, cozy nest.
1ust read and see Just read and see.
The t'bluest" day will turn to gold
And every hour will seem to hold
More sweet moments than have been told
To therein be- To therein be.
"A Wash Machine will stand this test
And add to life that wondrous zest
That makes each home heater, coy nest,
Than used to be Than used to be.
Voss Brothers built this Wash Machine,
Its different styles now be seen;
And every detail can be made to mean
So much to you- SO much to you
Stop in and learn about it now, i4a;
And you will make Christmas vow: y
To buy just one-and will show you how
Much it will mean to you-Much it will mean to you.
When you've been here and had your say, a..
Your Yuletide spirit will be gay;
A Voss Machine you'll have Christmas Day,
To make HER glad To Make HER glad.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-20
Cradle Roll Party.

Yesterday afternoon the Christ
mas party for the cradle roll OF the
Evangelistic Church Of Peace was
held in the church. There we're
more than eighty mothers and ba-
bies present. and the Sunday school
room was gaily decorated in Christ
mas colors. A large Christmas tree
held gifts and candy for all the ba-
bies. Mrs. G.. J. Knorr, superin-
tendent Of the cradle roll, gave an
Introductory talk. Robert Rolf sang
a song, and Miss Mabel Knorr gave
a reading Rev. F. J. Rolf gave an
interesting address to the mothers,
and some Of the babies were pre-
scented with their certificates into
the primary department. Refresh
ments were served and both moth
ers and babies enjoyed the entire
afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-20
Aid Society With Mrs. Reddig.

Mrs. G. w. Reddig entertained
the Ladies' Aid society of the Unit
ed Presbyterian church yesterday
afternoon at her home, 1917 Ninth
avenue. Most Of the ladies brought
their own Christmas sewing and
only routine business was brought
up, in the business session. Mrs.
Reddig was assisted In serving re-
freshments by the Mesdames D. ].
Witt, NJ. Inglehart. F. o. Reddig.
and B. H. Metcalf. The time and
place Of the next meeting will be
announced later.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-20
Embroidery Club Entertained.

Members Of the A. B. Embro.d-
cry club were entertained by Miss
Berna Eldred at her camp near
Milan. 1t was an all-day party, a
two-course dinner being served At
noon and . lunch in the afternoon.
The camp was attractively deco
rated In Christmas colors. Eas h
guest brought q Christmas present
and in the afternoon these were
redistributed. so-.that each received
a gift, from some one. The next
meeting Of the club will be Dec. 70
with Mrs. Charles Eldred.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-09-29
GOMPERS GIVES HIS SIDE

WASHINGTON, Sept, % For three hours late Saturday afternoon, Samuel Gompers testified before the Senate committee Investigating the steel strike. Mir. Gompers said the paramount issue was tke right of em- ployces and also to have some voice in determining conditions under which they work.
 Mir. Gompcrs said the Steel corpor- ation strongly opposed the attempt of the men to associate or organize and that men were discharged for merely talking of organizing. The company'S detectives dogged the men, said Mr. Gompers and brutally prevented them from meeting. He said the men were in such a frame of mind they could not postpone the strike until after the Wilson labor conference as the Presi- dent had requested.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-09-29

LONDON, Sept, 29- The railway systems of the whole country, with the exception of Ireland. iS 't a Non- plcte standstjll. The great London ter minalS are deserted with the gates closed.
 There is a not, worthy absence of disorder due Co the efforts Of tho strike leaders Co preserve peace.
 The railway stoppage has begun 70 effect other industries and several mines and other industrial establish mcntS closed today.
 The effect of tine strike on business is disastrous. shops and offices are being operated only by partial forces \ shortage of coal promises to cause wholesale closing of factories. The system of food distribution by mail has been disorranized but the goyern- ment hopes to have the system operat- ing soon.
 In view of the v ideSpread effect oS
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-09-29
M'PherSOn For Traffic
 Manager Tor Railroad

past six months Mir. McPherSon has bccn in Washington preparing esti- and also aiding in legislation for the railroad. Mr.. McPherSon's position would be for the purpose of encourag- ing traffic over the railroad and to de- lr,opc the nearby country.
 According to the same dispatch, 1t is rumorcd he John F.. Ballaine wants to take charge of the navy depart mouts' million dollars for the develop mont of the coal mines.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-09-29
WILSON ID
 TAKE REST

WASHINGTON, Sept, % PreSi dent Wilson reached home yesterday and is apparently on the road to re- covery from nervous exhaustion which ended the speaking tour D., Grayson says the President -iS doing as well as expected but all engage ments for the near future have been cancelled, the physicians insisted on a complete vacation.
 President Wilson will not receive the King and Queen of Belgium until they return from the tour of the Unit ed States.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-09-29
CIVIL WAR
 IN ITALY

PARIS, Sept. % Alarming rc- ports are current here that a civil waI is imminent in Italy between Social istS, NationaljStS and MilitariSts. It i' reported several generals are plan
 ming heading the miHtariStS as thcy believe the governments weakness was caused by the recent deadlock, It is understood the militariStS are ir league with D'Annunzio. It is also TO ported the navy is dissatisfied witt the lacl; of consideration of their Ang lo-Frcnch colleagues who act as Il they were masters of the Adriatic.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-09-29

According to an Associated Press djsnatch received by the Gateway to- day. the Seattle Times yesterday Said L |. lIcPhcrson, manager of the Alas r,a Bureau of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce, is being strongly consider cd for the appointment of Develop
 mcnt and Traffic Manager of the gov cnmcut railroad in Alaska. Mir. Me Phcrson returned to Seattle last Sat urdav from Washington. During the
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-09-29
CALLS THE PRESIDENT
 A MENACE

NEW, YORK, Sept, 29- Senator Miles Pointdexter, of the state of Washington, speaking to the Repub- licans of Long Island City Saturday night, characterized the President as the worlds greatest menace and the greatest pro-German in the Country.
 "The Reds of the world regard him as leader. His theories and suggeS- tions regarding characterization of in- dustry is encouraging the Radicals to seek dictatorship of the proletariat," said Senator Poindexter.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-09-29
s ! I(IKL l.

PITTSBURGH, Sept, 29- The en- p'oycrs and the labor unions are mar shalling forces for determined ef- fort to reopen many mills. The strike directors are trying to rally more workers to their flag and effect a vir. tual paralysis of the industry and the steel corporation is cndeavoring to get more men to return to work.
 There were no disorders in the steel centcrs yesterday or up to noon today.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-09-29
KOREAN POLICE FORCE
 INCREASED BY JAPANESE

SEOUL. Sept, % It is announced that the police force of Japan in Ko- req is to be increased from 12,OOO to 10000 One Korean has been arrested for throwing a bomb recently at Gov ernor Saito. Five alleged accomplices are held.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-09-29
TWO MEN KILLED WHEN
 TRAIN GOES INTO GULLY

SEATTLE, Sept, % Two men were killed and two dozen seriously injured when logging train at Coal field, a mining town near here. ran away and vaulted an embankment, rolling down into gully. The accident was due to wet rails.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-09-29
INVITES THE COMMITTEE

PITTSBURGH, Sept, % The Ma tional Steel Workers committee has telegraphed to Senator Kenyon asking the Senate labor committee to come here and investigate conditions the strikers complain of.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-09-29

ROME, Sept, % Stefani ha, a"ain Semi-officially denied that Pres idont Wilson has demanded D'Annun- zio bc expelled from Plume, or even Italy. Stcsani says President Wilson threatened an economic blockade o' has sent two dispatches each without menace, saying a modification of the Plume situation is possible if the baS- ic principles arc Safeguarded.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-09-29

BETHLEHEM. Sept, % The strike against the Bethlehem company was in effect today. There has been no disturbance and the company says no employees are missing.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-09-29
FARMEBS OPPOSE UNIONIZING
 OF POLICE

KANSAS CITY, Sept, % The In ternational Farm Congress has passed a resolution deploring strikes except in a grave emergency. The congress went on record as strongly opposed to the unionizing of police.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-09-29
DEMOCRATS ID
 60 AFTER THE
 WOMEN'S VOTE

ATLANTIC CITY, Sept, % The National Democratic Legislation com mittee adjourned Saturday night after a discussion of plans as to how best to reach the 14,OOO,OOO women who may vote at the next Presidential election.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-09-29

OMAHA. Sept, % William Brown 2 negro was dragged from the three story county jail at II o'clock last night and hung Co an electric light pole in front of the building.
 This hanging followed nine hour struggle by an immense mob to secure Brown.
 The Sheriff and his deputies held the fort on the top story of the court house building, where the jail is Io. catcd, until the building was fired by the mob. Then the mob rushed up. stairs. seized the negro, dragged him down stairs and quickly swung nm up to an electric light pole.
 The building soon became a soothing mass of flames and it was half an hour afterwards before tho fire Was brought under control.
 The police were powarless to pro serve order and 2OOO soldiers from tn" nearby forts were rushed here but did not arrive until o'clock this morning.
 The mob committed many dcDrcdo- tions footing over twenty shops in the hopes of finding firearms with which to use on the negro population.
 During the riot, Mayor Ed P. Smith narrowly escaped lynching because he ! demanded that the mob diSperse and
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-09-29
BLAME PEOPLE FOR THE HIGH
 LIVING COSTS

SEATTLE, Sept, % The Federal Grand Jury has reported disappearing complaints of profiteering and hoard ing and sad much of the high cost O. living is due to the wreckless eXtrava- gant buying of the public which insists upon having the best quality of every thing.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-09-29
TO WELCOME KING ALBERT

WASHINGTON, Sept, % As
 sistant Secretary of State Long will welcome King Albert at New York, upon his arrival Brand Whitlock and his wife will accompany the Belgian party on the tour of the United States,
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-09-29
HIRAM JOHNSON URGED
 TO SUPPORT TREATY
 BY FORMER MANAGER

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept, % Chester Powell, former chairman of the Republican state committee, and one of Johnson" campaign managers, has sent wire to Senator Hiram Johnson urging him to support the treaty,
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-09-29
ANTI-STRIkE LAW
 Is UP IN ALABAMA

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Sept, 29 - The Alabama legislature has passed the anti-strike law prOvid- mg for fine of SlOOO and a pris- on term. The bill now goes to the governor for his signature.
 ssr~ sssr .
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-09-29

PARIS, Sept, % It is under stood here this afternoon the Italian Chamber of Deputies has gone on TO cord demanding that Plume be mad" an Italian city. The city is guarded to- day by troops, a dispatch saying Rome is virtually under martial law.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-09-29
PROMINENT JAPANESE IS
 COMING TO ATTEND THE
 CONFERENCE ABOUT LABOR

TOXIC, Sept, % Eikichi Kama da. President of the Keid University, has been named Chief of the Japanese to the International Labor Congress at We shington, Ten advisors and Q party of 100 other officials will ac- company Kamada to the United Stat
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-09-29
LAPS ID CO
 INTO AIR

TOKYO, Sept, % The JapaneSa navy is planning extensive maneuverS during October under the Emperor's personal supervision. It is understood Japan is planning to Spend $125,O0O,- 900 on four year aviation program.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-09-29
PREMIER MYTH GIVEN
 A VOTE OF CONFIDENCE

ROME, Sept, % Premier Nitti was today given a vote of confidence by the Chamber of Deputies govern ment receiving POS votes.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-09-29
STOP TRAFFIC
 IN ENGLAND

,rc strike. the leading newspapers like the Time, C,clarcS it more than a strike and calls il "class war again st the government itself"
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-09-29

LONDON. Sep, 29- Six hundred thousand railwaymeu of the London systems have struck. The government is to carry mails by arcoplaneS,
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-09-29

PITTSBURGH, Sept, % The unions report the strike has complete. ly crippled the Bethlehem plants. The power plant is closed. The unions claim 45,OOO men are effected by the strike order.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-09-29
NEW YORK CITY THEN BOSTON

WASHINGTON, Sept, % It iS announced that after his arrival at Few York City, King Albert and his party will visit Boston.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-09-29
BRITISH QUIT ARCHANGEL

LONDON, Sept, % The British evacuation of Archangel was complet- ed today when 200 HighlanderS left
 England. S8IsEF
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-09-29

WASHINGTON, Sept, % Comp CTS says he predicts a victory for the steel strikers.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-09-29

LONDON. Sept, 29- The railways are to be brought under government management Parliament may be call- ed to the aid of the ministry to solve the strike trouble.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-09-29
SENSATIONAL
 RIOT OCCURS

% home. The mob had put a rope around the Mayors neck but he was rescued by police reserves and taken unconscious to q hospital.
 Brown, the negro Iynched by the mob, was charged with assaulting white girl. It is said he confessed to the crime.
 Today the mayors condition is crit caI. he not having recovered conSci' ousncss until eight o'clock this morn ing.
 The city is quiet troops patrolling the streets.
 Besides lynching the negro, the mob killed an unidentified man and in- jurcd many persons. OMAHA, Sept, % Fereral and City Attorneys are planning to investi- gate and prosecute the men reSponSi. bic for last nights riot. The police Of ficials are afraid of repition of the Iiot tonight
 General Wood, commander of the Central Department is expected here tonight with more troops
 It is estimated fifty were injured ! in the riot last night According to variolS reports, negro prisoners in the county jail surrender cd Brown to tho mob.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-09-29

LONDON, Sept, % Motor trucks are bringing food to London, Miss FL eanor Hoowuod is directing the dis t,ibutiou of the food.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-09-29

LONDON, Sept. % Ninety pc' rcrt of the Scotch railway worker have struck.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-09

artistic libraries in this city. l took mandarin skirt of gorgeous Chlnese embroidery and worked out the. deslsh for the lamp shade with this lovely ma terial; the lining harmonized with tne oriental embroidery and it was reaLy very beautiful Many lamps wnicn are pretty to look at by the daY nght arc very much changed. by the lignting process; this is especially true Of the new parchment shades they are maue of the real sheepskin, you knows when the lining of silk is placed in them anu the lighting process installed the tone is absolutely different-indeed, the very color itself t-. .... ,
 My work is a perfect joy to me- Mrs. Portis said, "and we have spien I did clientele: the most fashionable anu the most artistic women in this com munity-those who appreciate exciu- sive designs and unique work-delignt in having some one plan and execute good work for them are our patrons. Boudoirs, libraries, drawing rooms, dim ing halls we have decorated by the score and with all the newest light ing processes at our beck and call we can accomplish anything in color that iS desired"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-09
RANDOM NOTES

Mir. Earl G. Burwell, who has spent the holidays in the city with relatives, will return to Caster, Wyo.. tomorrow, accompanied by his wife and littls daughter.
 Mrs. Hattie Sheppard received a tel. 'agram few days ago from her son. Lieut.. Everett Sheppard, telling of his safe arrival in New York. Lieutenant Sheppard was wounded at the front and has spent the past two months in a hospital in France and is rapidly re- covering. He is in hospital in New York and hopes to be able to leave Tor Birmingham probably within two weeks.
 Friends of Mrs Dewitt Lightner will be glad to learn that she is im- proving following an attack of influ- enza and has been carried to her home from St. Vincent's hospital. MT. Light ner continues ill at St. vincents.
 Mrs. Gerty Golightly, who was called to Tuscaloosa on account of the illness of her daughter, has return ed home.
 Mrs w. D. Samuels has returned to her home in Tuscaloosa after visit to friends in the city 
 Lovely Miss Kate Mae Samuel. ons of Tuscaloosa's most attractive debu- tantes, has returned from Birmingham where she was a feted visitor at all of the beautiful Yuletide dances While in Birmin gham Miss Samuel was the guest of Dr. and Mrs. Seay.-Tusca- loosa News.
 Mrs. Luther Davis. after a. visit to l.. IA,, ia ppn 1,D 70 turned to Tuscaloosa. Miss Dorothy Davis is i'll at her home with influenza.
 Mrs Lillie Prescott is improving, ! following an illness at the Birmingham | infirmary.
 Mrs John A. Prescott and little son,
 John. Jr, who have spent the holidays 1 in the city as the guests of Mrs. Prcs- l cott's parents. MT. and Mrs J. T. Pal | mer, have returned to their home ill i Kansas City.
 | MT J. S. Palmer. of Greenville, s. C.. and Mrs M. D. Palmer of New Orleans who have been the holiday guests oi | MT. and Mrs J. T. Palmer, have return
 ed home.
 ] Mrs. F. T. Price is improving follow 1 ing an attack of inflUenza. | s* - I Sergt William Cosby. Jr.. who ha. been oversea for the past three months l has returned to the states and is now | at Camp Gordon.
 Mrs Mason Dillard and daughter l Mrs. Ebert Jemison. left a few days ago for New Orleans. where they vii | spend a few days with Ensign Masor ] billiard. who leaves shortly for cruise
 Mrs R. D. Johnston. who has made
 her home in Virginia for the past few years, is visiting in the city and is
 now at the Boys Industrial school al East Lake for few days
 Mrs Oscar Hundley expects to leave this week for visit to North Caro- lima En route she will stop fer
 days in Huntsville at the guest of Mrs
 John Ragland and will leave her littt
 daughter. Margaret. there until her re turn home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-09
CHILLS, COLDS,
 FEVERISHNESS Black-Draught Is Used By Virginia Lady for Colds, Fever and Other
 Troubles With
 Fine Results

Rocky Mount, Va.-Miss Mae Chit yood, of this place, recently stated: T ave used Black-Draught for colds and stomach trouble and certainly have found it very satisfactory.
 When I would feel bad and feverish, as though I was taking fresh cold. I would make good cup of Black Draught tea and it would soon set me all right.
 I can recommend it as a splendid laxative and gladly do so. You may pub fish my statement"
 When you feel chilly, tired, feverish headachy and fear that you are taking cold, take a good dose of the old, relia- ble, liver medicine you have heard SC much habout-Thedford's Black-Draught It is made from purely vegetable in- gradients, acts in gentle, natural way and by helping to drive out poisonous waste matter from your system, it will often, if taken in time, prevent a chil from developing into cold.
 Thousands of people during the past 70 years, have found Black Draught oi benefit in such cases.
 Try it. the next time you chill oi sneeze.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-09
Mrs. Annette Portis Is One of Brminghams Best Assets Her Successful Career As Artistic Designer
 And Maker of Decorative Lamp Shades And
 Other Accessories Entitling Her to the Position
Ry DOLLY DALRYMPLE.


 C1 EVERAL years ago a very clever N woman came to Birmingham de- termined to win one of the big prizes of business; she had the equip ment one is familiar with as belonging to the business woman of the mo- ment; that alert glance the quick step, the ready, genial word and the attrac- tive mien; the manner best described by men who say, she looks as if she could take care of herself" which de- scribes the Heading lady, in my story. Mrs Annette Portis, who is one of Bir- mingham's best assets, her successful career as artistic designer and maker of decorative lamp shades and other ac- cessories entitling her to the position she so eminently occupies.
 Mrs Portis, like many other women, found herself with undeveloped talents when the day came for her to look to her laurels and she laughingly tells you that her first venture was in mil linery''-which after all isn such long, long way to making decorative lamp shades, because both require the same artistic touch, the same eye for color, and the same call for originality.
 Any time you happen to be passing the S. M. Bernheim Electric company you'll see Mrs. Portis sitting near the big show window'-you can get real glimpse of her there-SeWing, stitch ing, hemming, tucking, matching this bit of gorgeous oriental embroidery with some shade which blends; putting together this bit of gold or silver lace with dainty band of embroidery, and from early morn until dewy eve she works and ponders, designs and makes the most exquisite lamp shades, of all kinds and descriptions.
 In this framing-surrounded by beau- tiful lamps and electric fixtures of eV- cry variety-fDor lamps, boudoir lamps, library lamps, piano lamps and lamps for every imaginable purpose Mrs. Portis has the chance to develop her rare taste and carry out the mar velous designs which emanate from her wonderful brain
 How did you happen to fall into this?" you ask Mrs. Portis as she picks up thread of gold and runs it through a bit of dainty Japanese silk. With a smile that is always cordial she re- plies:
 You do not fall into such things; you climb: It has been hard work and l have studied and planned and woven into my work more devices than you can imagine; indeed, when I first start ed-well, I can't tell you the story, of course, without starting at the begin ming.
 "Ive told you that I went into the millinery business" Mrs. Portis said ! and only remained in it long enough