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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-04
The Sandman Story
ANOTHER TRAP.

Mr. Fox one night when he was up
at Mr.. Mans barn happened TO sec
hammock. ana as there WAS no hurry.
NJ. Dog being fast a5leep. he got In
ana had a swing.
This would he jus, the thing for
nc to take a nap In" thought M
foX. and it will make good bag as
.n.'r
So bad Mr.. Fox TOOK Ia. farmers
Hammock as Well as other things tina,
night and off he trottcl home
The next dag when tho sun was nice
and warm Mr.. Fox hung his hammock
between two big trees by tile pond IN
front OF his house. then he got in ana
went TO sleep.
l!e WAS dreaming Of fat geese and
turl.ei'S ana hens ana all such things
as :oXcS dream when what should hc
near, which woke him very rudely
from his sleep. but the yclping Of MIR
Dog on in the distance.
Nh FOX awoke with 4 start. and Nj.
Fox jumped. but his feet became en-
tangled. and instead OF getting out
- found ltiiuscli rolled up and twisted
so tightly in the network OF tho ham
mock he could not get out.
lie clawed and lie tugged. but il was
40 use: he was held fast. And nearer
and nearer came the cries OF Mr.. DOG
And then he saw him coming through
al up with him.
Mr.. Dog saw him and made jump.
but somehow the last tug Mr. FOX
gave twisted the hammock and out
ne went With a bump on the :round
that made him bound and over hr
went right into the pond.
Mr. Dog jumped. but his feet cau:n,
IN the hammock, and while he was
trying 10 kick himself free Ar. Fo\
swan for dear life TO the. other side
Of the pond and scrambled up tue
bank.
lie knew just where TO run. for he
had seen the day before a hole where
Mr. Badger lived. and without stop
rlnc to knock, in dashed Mr.. Fox up
setting MIR. Badger. who was Just cat
ing his MONDAY meal.
straight through Mr.. Badgers house
and out one o. his several doors. and
away over the hill he went. never
stopping until he was safe in a cave
under q rock.
Mir. Dog at last freed himself and
after MIR. Fox he few, but. OF course.
when ne reached Mr.. Badgers house
nc forgot all about Mr.: Fox.
But Mr. Badger will not leave his
home il he can help it and ne tousht
with teeth and claws until MI. DOC
THAT niant MIR. Fox went back to
his home. but he did not 90 hunting.
Instead he took down the hammicN
and dropped 1t into the pond.
1T is my belief" he said as ne TOOK
I down. That this thing is trap and
was intended to catch me-. MT Siaf
Is always getting up some sort OF
new trap TO make my lite Hlseraole.
but he will have to try again thouSn
must confess that was a very clever
onc.''-Copyrisht 1919.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-04
A.nki I. Kept nu...

Admirers OF Tsuru Asoki the clever
Nipponese actress. soon will be given
an opportunity to see her in her most
ancsc idyll. and will be billed as Tile
Breath of the Gods The Yellow Or
chard' will be tho title of the play that
will follow The Breath of the Gods
on the screen. Asoki. in the opinion
OF her countrymen. is the japanese
Bernhard. and, or course. is idoliZed
BY them. As the wife of SeSsuc Haya-
kawa she first became known III
screenland. but in recent months she
has earned q place for herself by the
forccfuiness of her acting and the
charm of her manner. Few know that
Sho was educated in a convent in this
country. and that her stage career
dates from her eighth year. She is :,
charming hostess and often entertains
in her Hollywood home in way that
i the envy OF her film associates
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-04
Expect Something Dazzling.

Ia Southern California. Where onIN
the bank clerks doubt that the stars
day noon, folks feel that the movies
arc going to step out and do some
thing dazzling. No one seems 10 know
hut every one is sure that the world
in general is going to demand some
thing radically new in the way OF
entertainment. The entertainments OF
war. cure the red. yellow and near
beer peris and soothe the national
nerves. There is going to be high.
vide and handsome change in the
movies, and it will start on the Pacific
Coast
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-04
With the Film Folks
STORIES OF SCREEN ACTORS
unt Error Cont. AZ, 900.

Robert Anderson, leading man for
Dorothy Phillips in Ambition. nov
being filmed. mixed hats in seNera
street scenes, wearing a straw hat when
his hcudgear should have been pro
sale derby, the result being that the
scenes had 10 be rctakcn at an extra
cost. as figured by the producing com
pany, Of So OOp. The mistake was dis
the protection room
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-04
Why Mary Ia u w,unsr.

Mary PiCkfOrl rchearScd u conlCuS
scene in Daddy Long Legs" twenty
five times before She gave tho order
for the camera TO begin grinding. Shc
told her director that she was not
satisfied with her work. and insisted
on the repeated rchcarsals until she
was convinced that tho part she was
acting was true to life. MY work
must be sincere" she said: Il want TO
live the part 1 am playing. must
get tho proper spirit into it,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-13
Girls Hi-Y Club Meeting.

The girls of the Hi-Y club met
yesterday afternoon at the Y. W. C..
A. A short program was carried
out, and a letter from Miss Mary
Ann Love. one of the advisors of
the club who is now at her home in
Erie, Pa, recuperating from a re-
cent illness, was read.
Plans were made for a hike,
which will be enjoyed Saturday
morning if the weather is favorable
The girls will meet at 1870 at the
association. Each girl will take her
lunch with her. A most interesting
report of the work of the service
committee was given by the chair
man, Miss Eudora Hunt. The girls
decided that they would take up
three lines of activity, going to
Bethany home certain afternoons
each week to amuse the children
there, reading to hospital patients
and shut-ins and making good
morning cards for the hospitals.
1t was announced that the Grin
nell college girls glee club concert
will probably be held in the high
school auditorium instead of at the
new recreation hall, as that build
ing will possibly not be done by
March %. The concert will start at
Sis. Tickets are already on sale,
and reservations can be made at the
Y. W. c. A.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-13
STOMACH TROUBLE AND
CONSTIPATION ENDED
Suffered So He Couldn't Work for
Year, But Mr.. Mccormick
Was Cured Promptly.

II had stomach trouble and con-
stpation for five years. One year
of this time l was unable to work
with some of the best physicians
also took many proprietary medi-
cines, but could not find permanent
relief. Finally a friend recommend
ed Mtlks Emulsion. The first few
doses relieved me greatly, and three
bottles of it effected a permanent
cure."-C. a. Mccormick, Anderson,
Ind.
Mr.. Mccormick is only one Of
many hundreds who have endured
torture for years and then found
that Milks Emulsion gives blessed
costs nothing to try-it is strongly
guaranteed.
Milks Emulsion is a pleasant, nu-
trltiVe food and a corrective medj-
cine. 1t restores healthy, natural
bowel action. doing away with all
need of pills and physics. 1t pro-
notes appetite and quickly puts the
digestive organs in shape to assim-
lIate FOOD AS a builder of flesh and
strength. Milks Emulsion is strong
ly recommended to rundown. ner-
vous people. and 1t has produced
amazing results in many cases Of
tuberculosis of the lungs Chronic
stomach trouble and constipation are
promptly relieved-usually in one
This is the only solid emulsion
made, and so palatable that it j.
eaten with a spoon like ice cream.
A truly wonderful medicine for weak.
sickly children.
No matter how severe your case.
you are urged to try MiIks Emulsion
under this guarantee-Take six bot
ties home with you, use it accordine.
to directions. and if not satisfied
with the results, your money will he
promptly refunded. Price Coo, ami
S1.20 per bottle. The MiIks Emulsion
Co, Terre Haute. Ind. Sold ami
commented by all leading drug
SisLS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-13

will be made to feel right at home
the minute the boat ties up said
one official.
The committee is a volunteer
body The governor sent hundreds
of invitations asking cooperation
in the project. Among the first ac-
ceptance was that of Judge Ebert
II. Gary. former Illinoisan, chair
man OF the United States Steel cor
poration i'll New York. He is
chairman OF the committee. Cecil
Page, New York, is vice chairman
and secretary.
There are three sections of the
welcome committee. The hospltal
and relief committee will visit the
sick, and look after their comfort
generally while in New York. The
hosts and hostesses committee Will
attend headquarters at stated
hours to visit with and advise the
men. The miscellaneous outside
work committee Will attend all gen
eral public functions given for the
boys; install suitable banners OF
welcome across streets through
which parades pass, and collect in
formation regarding movements OF
Illinois fighters in and about New
York city
The headquarters is given a
homelike atmosphere by display of
banners and remnants bearing
names of Illinois schools and col
leges and various clubs and other
organizations.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-13
Honor Miss Robson.

Miss Edna Robson of Davenport
whose work as a miniature artist
has won recognition from New
York and Chicago artists, as well as
locally, and who is spending some
time in New York city, where with
Mrs. Harry Evans she has a studio
apartment. has won honorable
mention in the life class at the
New York Art league. This is an
honor of the highest merit and the
many friend of this talented young
Davenport artist will rejoice in her
splendid success.
Miss Robson and Mrs. Evans have
been in the east for the past six
weeks and have a cosy apartment
in the Colonial studios on West
Sixty-ninth street. Both are working
hard and attending classes at the
Art league.
Miss Roberta Hostetler and her
sister. Miss Margaret, leave Monday
night to joint the Davenporters now
residing for more or less lengthy
periods in the great metropolis
Other Davenport girls who are fol-
lowing their especial line of WORK,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-13
STAGE ALL SET
IN NEW YORK TO
WELCOME YANKS

The stage is all set in New York
for welcoming Illinois boys home,
Governor Frank o. Lowden said in
discussing the activities of the Hi
nois welcome committee which he
recently appointed, and which has
opened headquarters at Is West
Forty-fifth street, New York.
Members of the Rainbow divis-
ion, to which the One Forty-ninth
field artillery from Illinois is at
tached, the Prairie division. con-
sisting almost entirely of Illinois
national guardsmen, and numer-
Gus other units are expected home
in the next few months.
"All Illinois soldiers returning
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-13

A short program will be given
at the mission benefit tea to be
sponsored by Ruth's band of Broad
way Presbyterian church at the
home of Mrs. H H. Cleaveland. sos
Nineteenth street. Monday after
noon. Musical numbers and read
ings will constitute the program.
The Ukelele girls have also been
secured for the afternoon.
Tea will be served between the
hours of and 6 O'Clock. The pro-
Ceeds will be used for a Sunday
school in Korea. At a recent meet
ing the band voted the sum of $50
a year for the support of small
Sunday school at what is known as
the Pigville mission, in which the
ate Miss Fanny Cleland was inter
ested, as a memorial to Miss Gle
land The proceeds from the tea
are to go toward this work. The
general public is invited to call dur
ing the hours.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-13
Pictures at Grant School.

Grant school will sponsor a NOV
ing picture entertainment tomorrow
evening at Franklin school, the af-
fair to begin promptly at 7:30
O'Clock. Three reels of pictures will
be shown, including "Alladin and
His Wonderful Lamp" and two one
reel comedies. An orchestra under
the direction OF Miss Ferol Essen
hart will open the program and a
ukelele club will furnish further
entertainment during the evening.
A similar entertainment was
planned for the latter part of De-
cember, but had to be cancelled be-
cause of the influenza epidemic pre-
valent at that time. A great many
tickets were sold at that time and
these will be honored at the per
fcrmance tomorrow evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-13
Spend Time Quilting.

The members of the Ladies' Aid
society of the Second Christian
church met yesterday at the home
of Mrs. ]. NJ. Brown, 1919 Seventh
street, and spent the afternoon
quilting. For those who did not
quilt there were carpet rags to sew
and large amount of work was
accomplished.
Mrs. Brown, assisted by Mrs. Pc
ter Smeaton, Mrs. Bert Yoh. Mrs.
Rose Cook, Mrs. Will Anderson and
Mrs. Walter Albery, served refresh
ments. Mrs. Fred Reddig will en-
terrain the society at the meeting
next week at her home, 1914 Eighth
avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-13

married at 2 o'clock yesterday aft
ernoon at the home of Mrs. Mich
OILS cousin, Mrs. William Fitzsim-
mons, 1885 Fourteenth street. The
ceremony was performed by DR..
John H Gibson, pastor of the First
United Presbyterian church.
The couple had no attendants.
The ring ceremony was used. I'm
mediately after the ceremony Mr..
and Mrs. Boot left for Wilton,
where the new home is TO be. The
groom is a business man in Will
ton
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-13
RUth'S Band Session.

Ruth's band of Broadway Presby-
terrain church met yesterday after
noon with Mrs. Drew Donaldson,
1915 Twenty-fifth street. The meet
ing was opened with a hymn, and
Miss Rosabeli Stewart, president
of the band, had charge OF the devo-
tionals. Mrs. Hilda c. Browner, the
delegate from the band to the New
Era convention held a few weeks
ago in Chicago, gave a most inter
esting account of what was ac-
complished and discussed at the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-13
Entertainment Tomorrow Evening.

A St. Patrick's day entertainment
will be given by the Sunday. school
of the First Methodist church Fri
day evening. The program is to be
an elaborate one, about twenty
classes of the school each having
prepared a number. Each stunt
is to be a surprise, none of the
classes having told what part of
the entertainment they will pro-
vide. Those in charge of the pro-
gram say the cards received indi-
cate that the entertainment will be
one of great variety and very at
tractive. A large audience is ex-
pected to attend.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-13

of Mrs. Katherine Burton 55s
Tventy-second avenue. There was
a large attendance at the meet
ing. a number of friends IN addi-
ton to members oelng present
The society planned to serve re-
freshments at the community So
cable which is to be held at the
church this evening. Plans were
also made for the annual congre-
gational supper to be held at the
church next Wednesday evening"
The ladies will serve supper.
The community sociable this
evening is to include short pro-
gram of instrumental and vocal
numbers, and four reels of NOV
ing pictures. There is to be two
reel film illustrating Longfeiiow s
s"The Children Hour" another
6Im entitled 1.-THE Brave Hunter"
and another entitled Indian JUS
fice"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-13

Quilt blocks are to be made, and
comfort tied. Each member IS
asked to bring some article which
can be used in the kitchen or din
ing room of the hall as the meet
ing is to be turned into a kitchen
shower.
Mrs. Charles Martin, 1928 Six
teenth street, will entertain the
members of the ladies' bible class OF
the Central Presbyterian church at
) o'clock Friday afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-13
Dance for Soldiers

The war camp community service
will sponsor dance Saturday
evening at the community league
rooms, for the soldiers stationed at
the Rock Island arsenal, and a spe-
cial invitation is issued all Rock
Island boys who have just returned
from the service, to attend this
dance.
The girls of the social league are
20 be present The evening will be
spent with informal dancing. Each
girl attending must present her
card at the door.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-13
William Hair Movie.

William s. Hart in The Narrow
Trail is to be shown tomorrow
evening at the entertainment at the
Community club rooms. AS Hart
MINIS are always popular a large
audience is expected. Miss Marie
Smith will give a vocal solo and
Mrs w. G. Murphy will read. Her
number will be keeping a Seat at
the Benefit"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-13

are Miss Elizabeth Mott, who has
been studying with one of New
York's big vocal teachers for a year
or more, and who is singing IN
churches and in recitals, and MISS
Helen Crawford, who is head of the
playground work at the Henry
street house, one of the settlement
centers of greater New York's for
eign residents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-13
SOCIAL EVENTS

conference. Mrs. E. c. Xander was
elected a delegate from the band
to the Presbyterian meeting which
it to be held April Is, in Geneso,
and Mrs. Robert T. Lee was ap-
pointed her alternate. The commit
tee on the memorial fund for Miss
Fannie CleIand announced that
there would be a tea at the home of
Mrs. H. H. Cleveland, 805 Nineteenth
street, Monday between the hours
of and 6.
A short business session was held
and the meeting closed with song
and the MiZpah.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-13
Good Crowd at Social.

There was a good crowd at the
community social given last even
ing at the Oak Grove United Pres
byterian church, under the aus
pices of the industrial department
of the Y. NJ. c. A. The program
consisted of songs, readings and d
moving picture.
After the picture the company
were served refreshments by Miss
Elizabeth Mcmillan and Mrs May
Kennedy. Everyone reported hav-
ing had d good time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-13
Bible Glass Meeting.

The members of the Covenant
Bible class of the First Methodist
church met yesterday with Mrs. A.
Franklin Sala, 300 Sala apart
ments. During the afternoon the
members made articles for the Wis
iting nurse, and also sewed for an
orphon whom the class has been
assisting.
After the meeting Mrs Sala, as
sisted by Mrs. Ruth Martin, served
a dainty luncheon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-13
viii Entertain Soldiers.

Mrs. Gertrude Smith, reader, OF
this city, Mrs. H. E. Vedder' So
urano, Mrs. S. Burich, pianist, and
Mrs. Aimee Soyster, violin, OF
davenport, will compose the group
who will leave Tuesday for Camp
hodge. where they will give daily
for the soldiers at
the base hospital and huts at the
cantonment.
Mrs. Vedder ard Mrs. Burlch,
who appeared at the hospital some
time ago. have been requested TO
return with this group.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-13
Mrs. Scott Hostess,

Mrs. c. w. Scott, 1915 Thirteenth
avenue, Moline. was the hostess yes
terday afternoon to the members of
the Tri-City Embroidery club.
There were Is members and five
guests present.
The time was pleasantly passed
with visiting and sewing. each lady
having brought her fancy work.
Late in the afternoon Mrs. Scott, as
sisted by Mrs Rob Mckee and Miss
Violet Nordquist, served refresh
ElentS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-13
Prepare Work for Meeting.

A number of members of the Oak
Grove United Presbyterian church
met yesterday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. Ed B. Garretson to
cut out quilt blocks and prepare
work for the all day meeting of the
society which is to be held at the
home of Mrs. Garretson next We'd
nesday
The time was spent working, and
refreshments were served. At the
meeting next Wednesday a picnic
dinner is to be served at noon, by
the committee of which Mrs. George
Glockhoff is chairman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-13
Jnncbeon for Mrs. Grove.

Mrs. V. R. Stevens and Mrs. B. F.
Weir entertained a company of six
Yesterday at a l o'clock luncheon,
at the home of Mrs weir, 1zIf
Fourteenth and-a-half street. IN
honor of Mrs. Martha b. Grove, VINO
is to leave the early part OF April
10 make her home on her ranch IN
western Colorado.
A delicious two-course luncheon
was served at a table prettily deco
rated with flowers. The afternoon
Sas spent in sociability.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-13
SamnC hsn-Gnbert.

Miss Florence Gilbert, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. J. G. Gilbert, 621
Thirty-eight street and Harold
Samuelson, son of Mr.. and Mrs. A.
A. Samuelson. of Moline, were
married yesterday afternoon at the
parsonage of ST. Johns Methodist
church, Davenport, Rev. Frank Cole
officiating.
The bridal couple were attend
ed by Miss Sophia Hoffman, and
John Clavert. The new home will be
in Moline, where the groom is en-
ployed as a clerk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-13
Hold All Day Meeting.

The Margaret Giles circle, Kings
Daughters met yesterday at the
home of Mrs. Sam P. SwitZer, 1928
Thirteenth street in an all day ses-
sion. The members worked on caps
and aprons, in preparation for an
Easter sale which is to be held next
month.
At noon the members were served
to a delicious picnic dinner, and the
afternoon was spent sewing. One
new member was received. The
place of the next meeting has not
yet been announced
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-13

of the young men. who were serv-
ed to an s o'clock dinner. The aft
erdinner hours were spent inform
ally with music, and the two
guests of honor told of their exper-
fences.
Mr. Jones was wagner and
had been in France about a year.
Mr.. Webbing received his discharge
from the service at Camp Grant.
Tuesday. He was a member of the
Fifty-fourth ammunition train.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-13
Dance Successful Affair.

There were 100 couples at the
18th annual charity bali given by
the Daughters of Israel at the Ma
sonic temple last evening. me
affair was as great a success this
year as it has been IN the past.
Whites orchestra had been Sc
curad for the evening, and it gave
a splendid program Oh aance 'iiu-
sic.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-13
Soldiers HOnOred,

Mrs. George Jones, sos Tenth
street, entertained at her home
Tuesday evening for her son, John
Jones, and her nephew. Henry
Webbing, both soldiers who have
just returned from overseas SER
vice.
The company included so friends
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-13
VIM Celebrate Anniversary.

Rock Island chapter No. 269, Or
der of the Eastern Star held a meet
ing last evening at which plans
were made for a SPECIAL work ses-
sion to be held some time during the
month. Mrs. Edward Strate is chair
man of the committee which will
put on a special program.
April Is is the 25th birthday Of
the chapter, and it will be celebrat-
ed by a special program. Grand
officers will be here for the evening.
The meeting will open at 4 O'Clock,
and a dinner will be served at 8
O'Clock to the members and out of
town guests. During the evening an
entertainment will be given. The
committee in charge of the affair
is composed of Mrs. Myra Arnold,
Mrs. George Richmond, Mrs. Harry
Slater. Alba G. Hill and Henry
Kramer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-13
Social Announcements,

The sewing committee and the
Service Star unit of Barbara
Frietchie tent, Daughters of Vet
Grams. will hold an all-day meeting
at Memorial hall tomorrow. A pic
Tic dinner is to be served at noon.