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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-26
At the Spencer.

Now comes Theda Bara, the pop
uIar photoplay star, famous for
her portrayals of vampire roles, to
the Spencer Square theatre for
tour days beginning tonight with
a spectacular screen version of
"SaIdne" which promises 10 revive
all the sensation of seasons ago.
This newest of spectacular produc-
tions was made under the direction
of J. Gordon Edwards, who staged
the wonderful Theda Bara produc-
ton of Cleopatra" This is suf-
ficient guarantee that "Salome" has
been filmed with every detail
scrupuIously correct as to historic
precedents and due regard for
what might be termed the dramatic
decencies. No feature, IL IS prom
ised, has been dragged in merely
for sensational purposes, but every
episode is treated strictly with
view to the dramatic development
of the story, which is sufficiently
thrilling. Its climax is the startling
dance with which the siren, Sa-
lone, wins from the Mortified Her
cd the head of John the Baptist in
a charger.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-26
SELLS NO LIQUOR
ON HOGEBOOM FARM

Moline, nl.-Editor The Argus:
In your paper OF Monday evening
you published a statement to the
effect that l was conducting. or
about to establish, a five-gallon
house on my farm, known as the.
Hogeboom farm, rented by Oscar
Van Poke and located on the
Black Hawk road, one-half mile
west of Prospect park and one
fourth mile east of Seventh street.
1 want to state the truth to be
that l have never established or
thought of having a gallon house,
or to sell liquor in any form On my
premises, nor have had, nor have
now, any liquor on my premises
for sale or otherwise
don't know where you got your
information. but you have done nee
a great wrong in the eyes of the
public, and the least you can do is
to publish this denial from me and
give it the same prominence that
you gave the story that was untrue.
Yours truly,
OSCAR VAN POOKE.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-26
LOOK FOR MANY
TO Be PRESENT
Upwards of 1,500 Delegates Ex-
pected to Attend Methodist
Centenary Next Week.
SEVEN DISTRICTS INCLUDED
Program Opens on Tuesday Even-
ing and Closes Following Night
at First Church.

Complete arrangements for a
world program of the joint mission
airy centenary for the tri-cities at
the First Methodist Episcopal
church were announced today by
DR.. John T. Jones, superintendent
of the Rock Island district.
The program will begin Tuesday
evening, the opening address to be
delivered by DR.. John T! Jones and
DR.. James NJ. Taylor, a worldwide
missionary, will speak on ''The
Christian Crusade for World De.
mocracy."
Seven districts are represented at
the meetings. They are Rock Is
land. Davenport, Muscatine, Du-
buque, Joliet-Dixon, Galesburg and
Peoria. There are 500 churches
and 10000 Methodists In these seven
districts. 1t is very likely that
there will be upwards of 1900 dele
gates at the centenary.
The occasion is the Tooth ami
versary of the establishment of
Methodist missions. The church is
striving for new awakening and
quickening of its members to the
duties of the church at this present
reconstruction period. The world
program calls for $1,000 workers
and $11O,000,000. Already $4,000, 900
each year for five years has been
apportioned for war reconstruction
work at home and abroad.
Following is the personnel of the
national team to be in this city:
DIR. E. c. Hickman, the team leader
and presiding officer, associate ex-
ecutive secretary; DR.. Ralph Cush-
man, stewardship department.; DR..
James M. Taylor, noted missionary
and world traveller; DR.. ]. p. Jen-
kins of Dakota Wesleyan univer-
sity; A. L. Parker, prominent bust
ness man of Detroit and leader of
Methodist minute men; DR.. w. c.
Hanson of Chicago, regional d.
rector of Sunday schools; DR.. L.
W. Leseman of the life service de-
partment; DR.. v. w. ThralI, secre-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-26
tary of the Chicago districts; Ralph
Z. Differdorfer, New York.
TentafiVa Program

tary of the Chicago districts; Ralph
Z. Differdorfer, New York.
Tentative Program.
The tentative program is an
nounced as follows:
EVENING SESSION.
7:30-Opening song and praise
service-Local leader.
Open address-Dr. John T. Jones.
Stereopticon lecture. 1.-THE Chris
tan Crusade for World Democracy
DIR. James M. Tayler.
WEDNESDAY.
9:00-Opening service.
9:30-PresentatiQp of the home
survey.
1o:30-"The Financial Campaign"
DR.. ]. P. Jenkins.
IL: 30-Address, DR.. V. W. Thrall.
12:00-Noon luncheon.
2:00-"The Centenary Work and
Program.
Minute Men"+A. L. Parker.
"Stewardship"-Dr. Ralph Cash
man.
Sunday School"-Dr. Hanson.
Life Service"-Dr. L. w. Lese-
man.
"Over the Top'-Dr. E. C. Hick-
man.
6:O0-victory dinner for men,
members of team speaking.
6:00-Victory dinner for women,
members of team speaking.
All the news all the time-The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-26
At the Majestic,

The original story of The Win
ing Girl" was written by George
Weston and published in the Satur-
day Evening Post The scenario
was prepared by Will M. Ritchey.
FIR. Weston is known for numerous
pleasing stories while the work of
Mr.. Ritchey is well known. Shirley
Mason is the star of this Para
mount picture, which will be shown
at the Majestic theatre tonight. Mr..
Ritchey is an able scenario writer
and has been successful both in
feature plays and serials. He is,
incidentally. former newspaper
man.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-26

civic, labor and business organiza-
tons that they may have an oppor-
tunity to express their wishes to
their representatives in congress?
Prompt action is necessary"
IF congress repeats Ihe law it
is all right with me-" Mayor Nc
Conochie said further. Il believe
the congressman know what they
are doing. The daylight law new
er was met with any approval by
anyone 1 know of. The farmers
especially are opposed to a change
in the present time"
The law calls for setting the ma
tons time one hour ahead on the
night of March 80.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-26
7 II EAT r E
At the Fifth Avenue.

Her long experience before the
camera has given Mabel Normand
a chance to play almost every part
which falls to the lot of busy
star, yet there are two characters
she has never essayed. She has
never been seen in wedding finery
nor had she been a model until she
elected to star in Goldwyn's 1.-THE
Venus Model" scheduled to be
shown at the Fifth avenue theatre
today. Nor in this play can she be
said to be an out-and-out model.
Mabel Normand does much else as
well. In fact, SO many are her op-
portunities in 1.-THE Venus Model"
that she almost does what in vaude-
vile is called "a protean speciality"
First she is working girl, toiling
in a bathing suit mandatory.
Then she displays a garment of
her own designing and becomes a
star model. She is promoted to the
eminence of head designer, later
becoming manager of the firm. She
is allowed to perform circus stunt
by appearing in the window of a
fashionable shop as living demon
stration of the swimming toys she
has created. Later she becomes a
woman of fashion. Respondent in
smart attire, when she visits won
derfuI restaurant, ana in the end
she is changed into the plain, ev-
eryday sweetheart of the man she
loves.
Each change is distinct and each
presents a new and different Mabel
Normand 1t is no wonder the star
considers Kitty O'Brien in 1.-THE
Venus Model" her favorite part to
date. They all want to do as many
things as possible in one play, you
know.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-26
COUGHING SPELLS
BREAK YOUR REST
Put a stop to them with old
reliable Dr.. Kin9's New
Discovery

'7rat raw, hoarae throat raust Be
soothed. That phkEm-loaded chest
must be foosened. That cough must
be checked so you can sleep.
DR.. Kings New Discovery has been
relieving colds, and coughs for half a
century without ths least disagresabie
after-eEects.
Your druggist has It because il L
well-known and in big demand. 6Oc
and S1.20.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-26
TANK EXHIBITION
WILL BE HELD ON
ISLAND SATURDAY

Children of the Rock Island pub
lie schools will gather on Fort
Armstrong avenue at Rock Island
arsenal at o'clock Saturday at
ternoon for the purpose of viewing
the demonstration of the Mark VIII
tank.
The demonstration was to have
been held last Saturday. but inclem-
ent weather made necessary its
postponement. The exhibition will
be staged at the west end OF the is
land. Davenport school children
will also be present.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-26
At the Black Hawk.

Another triumph for the screen
has been attained in the powerful
drama, To-day" a perturbation OF
George Broadhurst's masterful
stage play Of the same name, which
will be shown at the Black Hawk
theatre tonight.
1t is a masterpiece in every sense
of the word and proves conclusive
ly that nothing is impossible, that
the most delicate subject is capa-
BILE of INSTALLATION on the screen,
that it is subject to discussion and
publicity.
To-day" presents a powerful YER
sion of that chapter of the moral
code which all are prone to ignore
in discussion, whether it be in word
or picture, but Ralph Ince, one of
the worlds foremost directors, by
producing this picture, shows the
falsity of this timidity-its shall
lowness. Its lesson is convincing,
it's story is human and its appeal
one that will strike all without in
turing one.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-26
MAYOR OPPOSES
DAYLIGHT LAWS
Pleased as He Is Notified Action
May Be Taken in Repeating
Present Statute.
REFUSES TO ISSUE PROTESTS
Saws Present Schedule of Time Is
Good Enough for People Who
Manage to Plug Along.

Declaring that the daylight saw
ing law is unnecessary and that
people have managed to plug
along on the present time sched-
uIe for many years, Mayor William
McConochie today refused TO pro
test against the repeating OF the
law
In fact he seemed pleased when
a telegram written by William B.
THOMPSON of New York, who is an
active worker for the establish
ment and keeping of the daylight
law. arrived and informed him that
the repeating of the law may soon
result.
Mayor McConochie was asked to
issue protests against any change
of the law in the telegram which
is appended:
IAN amendment to the agricul-
tural bill has been reported favor
ably by the senate committee or
agriculture repeating the daylight
saving law and a bill to the same
effect has been introduced in the
house of representatives.
"The law may be repealed at this
session of congress unless senti-
Inent favorable to daylight saving
is made known Immediately to
senator's and representatives. No
argument is necessary to show the
wonderful economic advantages
this law gives the American peo-
pie. 1t annually saves millions OF
tons of coal and billions of hours
of daylight.
"You had opportunities last sum-
mer to observe the benefits of the
law and know the disappointments
that will be felt by the entire ma
ton if the law is repealed. Mil
lions of city workers are benefited
by this additional hour of daylight
in recreation and other ways.
Urges Action.
"You may desire to telegraph
your senators and representative
at Washington a protest against
repeating this law. Do you not
think that this matter should be
called to the attention Of your
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-26
Piles Cured in 6 to II DAVIS

Druggists refund money if PAZO
OINTMENT fails to cure Itching,
Blind, Bleeding or Protruding
Piles. Stops Irritation; Soothes
and Heals. You can get restful
sleep after the first application
Price 60.-(Ady)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-26
Licensed to Wed
PATENT ON TRACTOR.

Especial to The Argus).
Washington, Feb. ga patent
was granted to Otto Szekely of
Rock Island for a tractor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-26

the singer and no quality, except
beauty forced itself on orc
Assisting on the program was
Signor Salvatore de Stafano, who
played two groups of harp selec-
lions as follows:
"Bourree'' Zach
Prelude" .........-... Scarlattl
| 1.-The Fountain" ....... Zabei
"Arabesque" NO. 1 ...... DebusCy
'Folksong -.......... GrandJany
''Notturno" ..-........... Renzi
Etude de Concert ....... DiZi
Signor de Stafano played with
faultless tone and musicianship,
though the selections demanded no
great display of technic, the num-
bers rather appealing to the ten
derer emotions. He was well liked
by his audience and was compelled
to give three encores, the last the
Tschaikowsli "SerenEde" being es-
pecially beautiful as played on the
harp.
The thanks of the public for the
privilege OF hearing the perform
ance of last evening, is due to the
enterprise of Miss Mary Lindsay
Jilk6T Vi NlOilues GuISI WuOSG III
rect management Madam GluclE
and company was brought here,
the Helping Hand and Harmony
choruses of Moline further spon-
sOTing the performance.
Every provision was made for
handling the enormous crowd anc
the concert passed off without
slip, in order and to the satisfac-
ton Of the audience which was
made up of tri-city people and
large numbers of visitors from the
surrounding community, many
coming from Orion, Geneseo, Mus
catine, etc. Augustana college
students acted as ushers and
handled the crowd efficiently.
Also under the concert direction
of Miss Oliver, Jascha Heifetz,
famous Russian violinist. who is
ranked as the foremost artist OF
the day. will appear in recital at
Augustana gymnasium on the
evening of Marcn IA.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-26
At the Fifth AYenne.

William S. Hart in 1.-THE Tiger
Man" is the attraction today at the
Fifth avenue theatre. But Luke
could of prayed all day an all
night, an the caravan would o.
stuck in tn sand eff Hawk hadn't a
come gallopin' by. Maybe it would
Cf been better fer the parson an
fer Ruth to have stayed in the des-
ert, rather than fall into Hawks
hands-still Tdunno-ye'll have to
see for yerself" Also comedy, See
ing Things"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-26
PARIS GREEN

The best molologist that ever
played here. A sure fire
comedian that lends class to
our program, an artist 10 his
finger tips and we are glad
% tell You so. A constant
flow OF good humor by the
master monologist and some
songs of quality and a reel
tation of great dramatic
ability.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-26
Try this for Constipation

Keep the bowels on schedule time
with Dr.. Kings New Life Pills, the
system freed from poisonous wastes.
she complexion clear, the stomach
sweet, the tongue uncoated, the breath
untainted. Mild yet positive. 25c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-26
Harold Lloyd Comedy
VAUDEVILLE
Five Acts of Ability, Talent
and Class
ENOS FRAZERE

The birdman on the flying
trapeze, whose skill and dar-
ing will quicken your pulse
and put your heart in your
mouth.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-08-14
MORGAN HORSES
AT STATE FAIR

The Vermont State Fair without a
good showing of Morgan horses would
be something like a circus without
any riding acts, and this year at
White River Junction, Sept. 8, 10, II
and II, there promises to be an extra
good exhibition of this breed. The
amount of premiums for all horses to-
tails $4,939.00 and five cups, the fair
association giving $4,000 of this
amount. Thus, all horses of whatever
breed are assured liberal money re-
cognition.
The Morgan Horse Club and 9TH
ers interested in the Morgan type are
offering premiums to the extent OF
/ 81, $4,000 and five cups.
Not only will the Morgan exhibit
be large, but the Standard Bred, the
heavy solid draft horses, Percherons
Belgains, Suffolk Punch and ponies
win be larger than at previous state
fairs. The Morgan, known as the
Vermont horse-for most Vermonters
/ consider the Morgan as par excellence
of all horse-fesh-is sure to give the
admiring sight-seer a full return fol
Wis presence at the fair.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-08-14
T0WNSHEND GETS
new TOWN HALL
AND PLAYGROUND
Both the Gift OF a Native OF
the Little Vermont
Town

TOWNSEND, Aug. 14-At spec
ial town meeting here today not only
for a new town hail assured as a ga.
from Mrs. Kate C. Dutton of Gaines
vile, Fla, but provision was made
for a public playground, which wa
not in contemplation when Mrs. Dut-
ton offefed to give q modern town
hall to replace the one burned last
year If the town would furnish an en-
larged site.
Much interest has been manifested
in Mrs. buttons proposition, and APP
probation of her generosity was
shown by a large attendance at The
special town meeting, the school
room being filled.
The land is conviently located anC
will provide one of the best small
town Fairgrounds in the state.
Work on the new town hall will be
begun as soon os possible. As re
Gently stated, it is to be the gift O
Townsend native, whose husband
the late Henry F. Dutton, was at ONT
time an instructor in Leland anC
Gray seminary and was lieutenan
colonel of the Eighth Vermont regi
ment il the Civil war.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-08-14
PEACHAM
GOODRICH-ABBOTT

A very pretty wedding took place
ut the home of Mr.. and Mrs. w. /.
Abbott last Wednesday, August 6,
when their eldest daughter, Inez
Priscilla, was united in marriage to
Wendall Ira Goodrich. The double
ring service was used and Rev. Z. G..
French of Danville performed the
ceremony. Just before the ceremony
Mrs. f. G.. French of Danville, rem
dere a very appropriate vocal solo
and Immediately after the bridal
party marched in, to the strains OF
X. de Koven's wedding march, which
was played by the brides aunt, Mrs
Arthur Read. The bride was attend
ed by her sister, Miss Hazel Abbott
and Harold Dwinell of Calais was
best man. The room was exceeding
ly pretty, being decorated with ropS
of evergreen and one corner being
banked with evergreen, maiden-hal
ferns and pond lilies. The brida.
party stood on rug of evergreen
beneath a white wedding bell during
the ceremony. The bride wore white
brocaded crepe de chene trimmed
with white catin, and carried ponc
lilies, her attendant wore pale blue
china silk.
There were 81 guests present
Those from out of town were; Mrs
La Cross and son Stanley of Spring
ella Tho o,,.oo >, nat bo,. op1 hrOt hnr
Mr.. and Mrs. Aura Clarke of Bos-
ton. Mrs. Clarke is a sister of the
groom. Mr.. and Mrs. ID. B. Dwinell
and son, Ralph, of Calais, friends OF
the groom. Mr.. and Mrs. C. A. Bad
ger and Mr.. and Mrs. John Badger
also Mrs. Marshall Lamson from
East Montpelier, Mr. and Mrs. Chas
Badger Of Barre, Mr.. and Mrs. Har-
old Keller of Morrisville, Mrs. Ed
win Peaks of Orange, Miss Louise
Abbott of Plainfield, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Harvey Libby of Hardwick all
relatives of the bride. Mr.. and Mrs
J. A. Hoadly and Mrs. Mae Ben
son of Brattleboro, friends of the
bride.
After the ceremony there was an
informal reception and ice cream and
cakes were served. Then the bride
cut the wedding cake which rested on
table cloth that was spun and wo-
ven by the BRIDES great grandmother
Read, the flax being raised by hel
great-grandfather Read.
There were many gifts of gold, cut
glass, china, paintings, silver, cleo
trio toaster, chatting dish, aluminium
ware, serving tray, thermos bottle,
linen, rugs, and hand work.
Mrs. Goodrich is a graduate from
Hardwick Academy and worked in
the Caledonia National bank until
last May. Mr.. Goodrich is gradu-
ate from the Vail school of agricul-
turc and during the war was in the
State of Washington with the Avi-
alton section signal corps. Since his
return he has worked for H. c. Davis.
They will be in their new home at
Mansonville, P. O., after September
first where they will both be in the
employment foMr. Davis.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-08-14
REGULAR ARMY LED
Complete Casualty Figures Show "a
Men for Every 1000
Were Killed

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14-An an
alysis of the final report received
from the central record Office IN
France shows that the battle deaths
among the American enlisted men
averaged eight per thousand; among
the emergency officers eleven, and
among the American regular army IA
of every thousand officers landed IN
France $50 were killed or wounded.
The deaths in battle were 81 per
thousand for West Point graduates
rs against Is per thousand for non
graduates.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-08-14
Vented His Privilege.

Robert did not want to have his
bobbed hair cut off. He made a great
fuss, He consented after his mother
tcld him that with short hair he would
look like "A big boy. At the usual bed
time his mother told him to go to bed,
and he sadly said: 81 wish l didn't
have my hair cut. What is the use Of
looking Ike big boy L have to "a
to bed the same time as the baby
bONS?"
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-08-14
WEEPING ECZEMA
SOON RELIEVED
A Perfect Treatment For This
Distressing Complaint

w ASlNts
ST had an attack of Weeping
Eczema; so bad that my clothes
would be wet through at times.
Suffered terribly. l could get no
relief until i tried 'Fruit-a-tiycs Tor
F,Wt Li0cr IGdlct) and SCOTIA
Saliva. The first treatment gave nae
relief. Altogether, have used three
boxes Of SCOTIA Saliva and two of
'Fruit-a,tivea' and am entirely well''.
G. w. HALL.
Both these remedies are sold by
dealers at zoe. box, 6 for $3.50, or
sent by FRUIr-A-TIVES Limited,
OGDENSBURG, nv.
"Fruit-a-tives" is also rut up II q
trial size which sells for 25G.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-08-14
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

BARGAIN-1916 Chevrolet four
ninety, good tires, just overhauled,
fine shape, $3.50. Write or call any
time before Monday. Clyde Daven-
port, West Danville, Vt.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-08-14
WomSn's Superiority.

Mems tailors frequently fail to fit
thcir customers, because, as someone
has said, tailors do not perform mira
cles. But womcn's tailors have better
luck, for in their case the women per-
form the Observation-Disclosures City Star
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-08-14
NapoIeon's Temper.

Defeat was so distasteful to Ma
poleon that, so it is recorded, when ne
found an opponent ut chess getting
the better of him he would with q
quick movement sweep board anc
pieccs off the table to the ground.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-08-14

CO.-duN.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Hardy and son
Paul, who are at their summer home
on Caspian Lake, called on their
friends Thursday. Mr.. Hardy has the
proud record of having had all hi.
four sons in the service and one OF
them, Lieut.. Donald Hardy, has re
Gently been transferred from thC
Army of Occupation in Coblenz tC
MI. Hoover's administration and is
now stationed at Riga in Russia.
"Open Your Eyes," the photoplaS
prepared under the supervision of tho
United States Public Health Service
as part of a campaign for clean ma
ton and country. made safe fol-
Fposterity, is shown again today at the
Globe Theatre. This picture has at
tracted wide attention, and created 9
veritable sensation among educators
and public officials in every city
where it has been shown. In addition
to telling a throbbing, living story OF
love betrayed, Is picture with
purpose.
Visitors to Canada's Great Exhibi
ton, Sherbrooke, will experience nc
difficulty annoyance or delay in
crossing the border into Canada al
any of the regular points of entry
Ma passports are required this year
and in every respect entry into Can
ada will be found to be the same SIM
pie matter that it was in pre-Wal
days. This will appeal especially tc
motorists of the New England states
aud New York who will take advah-
tage of the big Exhibition august
23rd to 30) to visit Sherbrooke. See
particulars of program elsewhere in
this issue.