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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-01

ficers by the pastor, Rev. L. Hada-
way. This was followed with a so
cial hour of games and contests and
refreshments were served. Prompt
ly at 11:30 a service of prayer was
begun and lasted until u o'clock
GrottO Watch Night Dance.
The annual New Years eve dane
ing party given by Amoo grotto at
the Masonic temple last evening
was a huge success. There were
over five hundred people in attend
ance and Whites orchestra furnish
ed the music for the dancing from
8 until IL O'Clock. From IL to y
o'clock a vaudeville entertainment
was given. At II O'Clock, the hour
of the new year, the entire COM
pany was seated at supper. The
tables and hall were deliberately
and attractively decorated especial
iy for the occasion with holiday
sestoons of red and green and huge
red and white paper peoples and
Chrysanthemums. The places az
The table were marked with New
Year horns and souvenirs.
After the supper dancing and
cards, which were also a diversion
of the evening, were resumed and
lasted well into the wee small hours
of the New Year.
MyerS-Bird.
Miss Mary l.. Bird of Creston,
Iowa, and Wilbur NJ Myers, also of
Creston, son of Mrs. NJ. Myers, of
Rock Island, were united in mar
rage Monday at the manse Of the
First Presbyterian church of Dav-
export, Rev. Leroy NJ. Coffman Of
ficiating. The attendants were DR..
and Mrs. o. NJ. Myers of this city.
The bride was attired in a suit of
dark brown and her flowers were a
cOrsage of pink roses. Her hat
was a small model of tan velvet.
Following the ceremony, Mr.. and
Mrs. Myers left for short wedding
trip to Chicago, where the new
home probably will be- The groom
is in the coal business and both
have many friends in the tri-cities.
Social Announcements.
The regular meeting OF Barbara
Frietchie tent No. 81, ID. o. ". viii
be held Friday evening at Memorial
hall There is important business
to be transacted and plans will be
made for the installation OF ofic-
ers. II Is important that all MEM
bers, officers especially, be present
There will be services prepara-
tory to communion for Sunday,
Thursday and Friday NIGHTS AFT
7:45 at Gloria Del Presbyterian
church. Rev. Mr.. Clark of Moline
will assist the pastor, Rev. G. G.
Thursday night. An invita-
ton is extended to every one and
the members are urged to be pres
ent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-01
ReynOIds.SteeIe,

Mrs. Anna D. Steele and Elmer
E. Reynolds, both of this city, were
united in marriage at 6 o'clock last
night at the Office of Judge Nels A
Larson, the Judge officiating. There
were no attendants. Following the
ceremony they went to the home Of
MIR. and Mrs. L. F. Robinson, 174S
Twentieth avenue, where dinner was
served and the evening spent The
groom was formerly deputy sheriff
and later was in the express BUSH
ness, but is now retired. Mr. and
Mrs. Reynolds will reside in this
city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-01
<. Of G. Dance and Gard Party.

Two hundred sixty-five couples
attended the second New Years eve
celebration and the opening of the
new club rooms given by Allouez
council No. 65S, K of C., at their
new club rooms last night Several
vaudeville acts were given during
the evening, and songs by Joseph
McGinnis, accompanied by Mrs.
Rogers, and John Naab, accompan-
led by William Sterbinsky, were
big hits of the evening. Five hun
dred was played at % tables in the
lodge hall, the prizes being awarded
as follows: Ladies', Mrs. George
Stauduhar first, Mrs. H. E Wells
second, Mrs Jack Mckinley third,
and Mrs. Lawrence Murphy fourth;
mems, A. B. Render first, William
Toal second, ]. T. Marion third, and
J. H. Doyle fourth.
Dancing was another diversion,
and refreshments were served con-
tinuously during the evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-01
Oak Grove Election and Watch
Service.

Members of the Christian En-
deavor society of Oak Grove United
Presbyterian church were hosts at
a watch night party and service
last night at the church. The even
ing was spent n playing games IN
til IL o'clock when a business
meeting was held and officers for
the year elected as follows:
President-AIss Marguerite Kin
ney.
Vice PresideIt-Fred 1JcMillen.
Secretary-Miss Mary Kinney.
Treasurer-AIiss Dorothy Schaf-
er.
After the business had been tran
sacted. q watch night service was
held.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-01
Gloria Del Watch Party.

A watch party was held last
evening at Gloria Del Presbyterian
church and a good time was en-
joyed by all The meeting was
well attended. The regular We'd
nesday night prayer service was
held during the first hour and a
prayer and praise service the last
10 minutes of the old year. The
intervening time was spent with
games and music. A novel feature
Of the social was the hit and miss
lunch which was greatly enjoyed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-01
Endowment Fund Meet Changed.

Since announcement was made Of
the meeting of the Augustana En-
dowment Fund society, which was
to have been held tomorrow after
noon at o'clock at the home of
Mrs. Frank Bengston, a case of in
fuenza has developed in the family
of Mrs. Bengston. The meeting
will therefore be with Mrs. c. w.
Foss, 3SOS Eighth avenue, with Miss
Martha FOss as assistant hostess.
The meeting will be called at the
same time as announced.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-01
Miles KehOe.

Miles Kehoe.
Miles Kehoe, IS years old, passed
away at his home in Milan at 6:45
this morning following an illness
Of three months.
Deceased was born in Ireland
Nov. IL, 1888, and came to this
country when but a young man.
Surviving are three daughters:
Mrs. Thomas Conway Of Aledo, Mrs.
John Mack Of Viola and a daugh-
ter Of Corning, Iowa; also three
sons: James and Michael at home
and a son in Michigan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-01
Obituary


Ds u DdNIS.
D. C. Davis, 20 years of age, died
at o'clock yesterday afternoon at
the home at Milan following a long
illness of complications.
Deceased was born at Leadville,
Pa, June IA, 1S48. Surviving is
one brother, John, in California, and
one sister, Edith, at home.
Funeral services will be held at
the home tomorrow morning at
1880. Interment will be in Chip
piannock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-01
SOCIAL EVENTS

and the installation of the new Of
f1cers by the pastor, Rev. L. Hada-
way. This was followed with a So
cial hour of games and contests and
refreshments were served. Prompt
ly at 11:30 a service of prayer was
begun and lasted until II o'clock
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-05
ASKED BERNSTORFF'S
MONEY FOR O'LEARY
Witness Swears That Counts
Aid Was Sought to Finance
Magazine
By the Associated Press

New York, Feb. 5.-Testimony that
the aid CT Count Won Bernstorff had been
sought to provide funds for the establish
ment Of jeremiah A. OLeary's maga-
zine, Bull, was offered here at the trial
In the Federal Court Of OLeary and
three Of his associates on charges OF Vio-
iating the espionage act.
Rudolph Cronau, an American citizen
Of German birth, testified OLeary ap-
preached him in 1914 with proposal
for the establishment of n periodical to
put before the American people the true
principles of Americanism." OLeary.
he swore, suggested that Bernstorn
might assist with funds.
Cronau said eventually he visited
Bernstorff and sought financial aid FOR
the publication and later reported TO
OLeary that Bernstorff had turned the
matter ever to DR.. Bernhard Dernbers.
who decided adversely. The witness said
he could not recall whether or not he
asked Bernstorff for $4,000 or s25.OOO.
On cross-examination, Cronau said
that O'Leary had never suggested any
thing un-American."
Arthur weiner. a German now de-
tained by the Federal authorities on Ellis
Island, testified he had met O'Leary
twice and that O'Leary had expressed
the belief the American press was not
giving the public the proper viewpoint
of the war.
Counsel for OLeary read into the rec
ord extracts from newspapers through
the country in an effort to prove that
articles appearing in Bull were no more
seditious than articles which appeared
in papers whose patriotism mad never
been questioned.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-05
TEACHERS PAY BILL
PROVIDES Big RISE
Increase Of Twenty-Five Per
Cent Proposed by Measure
Offered in Senate

Harrisburg. Feb. 5.---Twenty million
dollars would be set aside during the
next two years to meet n horizontal in
crease of 25 per cent in the pay Of
school teachers in provision of bill
offered in the Senate by Mr.. Weaver, of
westmoreland County. Half of the
money would be available each year. and
school boards that reduce the rate OF
pay in effect during 1918 would be cut
of from any benefits of the act
The bill seeks to carry into effect the
campaign that has been waged
throughout the State for two years or
more and It's horizontal provision was
specifically opposed in the inaugural ad-
dress of Governor Sproul, who declared
that the increases should go 20 the poor
~ paid teachers OF the remote rural
districts. with provision from communi-
ties able to meet conditions OF living one
of their own taxing authority.
The Weaver bill provides the 25 per
cent increase for "all principals, teach
ers. supervisors and directors OF special
subjects" Each school district would
receive from the State 25 per cent In ad-
dition to the amount indicated on Its
1918 payroll.
As State Senator. W. W. Merkle
again offered his bill regulating traffic on
the highways. His bill would require all
vehicles to carry at least white light
between sunset and sunrise, prevent the
parking of vehicles in the middle of the
road, require slow-moving vehicles to
keep TO the right Of the road and pro-
hibit the operation of vehicle on the
right side of trolley car while it is
discharging passengers.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-05
FLED ENEMY PRISON
BY PEPPERED TRAIL
Lieutenant Isaacs, Only u. S.
Navy Officer Captured in
War, Describes Escape

Pepper sent by tire Red Cross into the
German prison camp where he was be-
Ing held as the only United States naval
prisoner Of war enabled Lieutenant
Victor Isaacs. U. s.. N, to make his
escape by throwing German bloodhounds
of his trail.
Lieutenant Isaacs. who Is in this city.
said today that he had made eight at
tempts to escape before he finally sue
ceeded. The Lieutenant was one Of the
officers aboard the President Lincoln
when the U-so torpedoed that vessel 500
miles of the coast Of France. He was
taken aboard the U-boat and ultimately
placed In prison camp a Karlsruhe.
Il was In the submarine for twelve
days" said the Lieutenant, "and the
longest period spent under the surface
was twelve hours when we were making
our way through the mine fields off the
Shetland Islands. I was treated very
nicely by the German officers and was al
lowed the freedom of the submarine with
the exception Of the torpedo room. !
could look at the charts and watch the
course of the vessel all the way to its
home harbor.
II realized from what I had thus
learned that It was my duty to make
my plans for escape as soon as DC ssible.
1 learned where the mines were and
the course the U-boats took in return
ing to Germany, and I felt that II I
could convey that Information to my
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-05
MOORE NEXT FLOOR LEADER
Boom Launched Among Others a,
c. 0. P. Reception

Washington, Feb. 5.-Leading Sena-
tors and Representatives in Congress
promoted speakership booms and dis
cussed committee chairmanships and
policies 10 be adopted by the Re-
publicans at the next session at a re-
ception to the members of the
Pennsylvania delegation by Representa-
tive Henry w. Watson at his home, 1928
Massachusetts, avenue, All the Repub-
lican Senator's and Representatives. were
invited.
The gathering included James r.
Mann, Frederick II. Gillette, Nicholas
Longworth. Simeon d. Fess and all of
the other actual hopeful candidates for
Speaker, all Of them active, but none
with enough votes in sight to insure con-
fidence over the action Of the coming
Republican caucus
Representative J. Hampton Moore. OF
Philadelphia, was greeted as the next
chairman Of the Ways and Means Com
mittee and Republican floor leader OF the
House. At least three presidential pos,
slbilities appeared, Senator Philandei
Chase Knox, who was hailed as Penn
sylvania's candidate: Senator Warrer
G. Harding, for whom a boom has beer
started by Ohio Republicans, and Sena
tor James L. Watson. who may b,
brought to the front by his supporters IL
| Indiana.
Miss Jeanette Rankin, the onl,
woman member of Congress. was tn
one woman there. Miss Rankin by he
presence in a throng of men politician
broke another record, as she Is the onl
woman who has attended Va dinner O
| the Gridiron Club.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-05
TO RESTORE NATIONAL GUARD
Senator Reed Wants State Bodies
Kept Intact After War

Washington, Feb, 5,-A bill designed
to continue guard organizations after
their discharge from the army has been
introduced by Senator Reed. OF Missouri,
and referred to the Military Affairs
Committee.
Senator Reed said the measure was
designed as an amendment to the army
appropriation bill now in the House.
and that Its purpose was the 'preser-
vation of the National Guard system"
He explained II was drafted by National
Guard officers to meet the situation Gre
ated by War Department orders, which,
he said, would result in disintegration of
Nationa, Guard units upon their de-
mobilization.
Tho principal provision in the bill
requires that within sixty days after
discharge from the army National Guard
units, which are certified by Governors
Of States as being recruited up to so
per cent OF their original list Of their
strength when called 10 the colors. shall
remain as State units.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-05
BILL AIMED At NINE
CAVE.INS is PROPOSED

HarrisburE, Feb. 5.-Followlng a con-
ference between Governor Sproul and a
delegation of prominent citizens from
Scranton. announcement was made that
4 bill regulating the anthracite coal min
ing Industry IN the State. and aimed
particularly at the cave-in conditions
that exist In Scranton and Lackawanna
County. will be introduced In the SEN
ate by Senator Albert Davis. OF Lacka-
wanna County. Tho bill carries with II
= paximum penalty of $4,000 In fines
and one years imprisonment.
Tho bill Is wide in its scope. taking
in any possible damage that can be done
by surface subsistence caused by min
ing operations According TO the pro-
visions Of the bill. IL Is unlawful for
coal companies 10 carry on mining opera
tfons that will cause the caying In or
collapse Of any structure used as a habi-
tation. assembly halls churches, schools.
kospttsls. Industrial and mercantile es-
tshiishments. dwellings. public buildings
and railroad stations 1t is also olassed
~ unlawful to undertake mining that
WIN damage streets. pipes. conduits or
ether means OF conveying water, gas.
steam or electricity or sewage under
meath public highways. Railroad tracks,
RAILROAD stations. roadbeds and street
<allways are also protected, as are cem-
stsrtss.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-05
HINES IS INSISTENT.
ON R. R. CONTROL
Pomerene Objects to Turn.
ing Roads Over for Five.
Year Term
DIRECTOR WANTS TIME
Federal Rule Of Interim Ma.
ture Would Stabilize Con.
ditions, He Thinks

Washington. Feb. 5.--Out Of a COL
loquy between Director General Hines
and Senator Pomerene. OF Ohio, at a
hearing today before the Senate Inter-
state Commerce Committee. developed a
clarifcation of diverging Views on the
question OF extending government con-
troll OF railroads.
Senator Pomerene. speaking as a lesis-
lator. said he could not undersand why
the director general should ask Congress
to turn over to him for five years the
management Of tremendously valuable
properties In order to permit him to work
out some plan of reorganization not yet
fully formulated. He did not understand
why Congress should tie its hands for
such period. He suggested Il might
be better to turn the railroads back to
private owners, have the government
compelled consultations, and get the
benefit Of private initiative pending a
final solution Of the entire railroad ques.
ton.
Time For Reform Plan Wanted
Mr. Hines. in reply, explained he was
not advocating a five-year extension as
a means Of working out permanent so.
luton. but only to give time in which
Congress might develop comprehensive
reform plan. The railroad administra-
ton, he said, had no authority to
! reorganize the railroads along those
lines and he suggested the continued
government control would be of an in.
terim nature, intended to stabilize con.
ditions pending a final solution.
Senator Pomerene said he did not be.
lieve the railroad question could be KEEP,
out of the presidential election under any
circumstances. Mr.. Hines agreed bu,
argued that the harmful agitation result.
ing in hampering physical operations OF
the railroads would be less IL the enc
! of government control did not impent
so nearly. He agreed. also, that Congress.
would be able to work out Legislation
with the roads under private manage
ment, although perhaps not so well a.
under government control, and for thi.
reason advocated relinquishing the prop
critics at an early date II the fve-yeai
extension were not allowed.
Mr. Hines expressed the opinion q
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-05
Charles Warren Merrill

Charles Warren Merrill, member or
family long prominent SGns in .bn insurance Pans,
Apartments. last night after a long III
ness. Mr.. Merrill was In his sew
entieth year, and was born in Manches-
ter, n. H. He retired ten years ago
from the position of assistant secretary
of the Fire Insurance Company. He
was a son of the late Edward B. and
Laura Ann Merrill. His father was
a member of the Board OF Underwriters.
Charles Warren Merrill was n member
OF the Sons of the Revolution, Colonial
Society, Founders and Patriots OF Amer
lea. New England Society and the So
ciety of the War OF 1912. He also was
OF the Incarnation for the last sixteen
years.
Mr.. Merrill Is survived by widow,
Mrs Julia II. Merrill, his two step-sons
Walter F. Peet and Edward d. Peet,
are the heads OF the Peet Brothers. Com
pany. manufacturers OF hooks and eyes
A brother, Edwin F. Merrill retired six
years ago from the Girard Fire Insur-
ance Company, OF which he was secre-
tary many years.
n. Maris Company. druggist sundries. b2s
Arch street. died yesterday in Augusta, Ca.
where he was Spending part OF the winter
was graduated from the University Of Penn.
sylvania In 1862; His widow. before her
marriage. was Miss Susan Bryson. He. was
1
Society of Colonial Wars
Mrs. Cecilia Nolen. widow OF John Noien.
well-known contractor. died yesterday al
the home OF her daughter. Mrs Annie
Mosn oSIs was s's Eass pySs Sr
one Of the Oldest residents of oermantown
and attended the FIRST mass said In 81,
Nineents Catholic Church. Germantown
sy two sons, James r Noien and John J,
Shaughnessy. Mrs. Cecilia Beatty and Mrs
Annie Moore. The funeral will be held or
Friday from the residence Of her daughter
Mrs. Moore.
Harry T. Mara. U. 8. N. r. F.. who died
at the United States air station. Easi
Leigh: England. on January II. will b
buried Saturday afternoon at o'clock from
yesterday. Mara was the son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph 7. Mara, OF 1909 Ritner street
He was twenty-four years old. He was Z
P. A.. and a member OF the Mems Bibl,
| Class and Sunday school OF the Third Bap
tist Church. Before he enlisted In th'
navy he was associated with the Philadel
phia Life Insurance Company.
Mrs. Agnes Rae. widow OF James Rae
died yesterday at the residence OF hsi
daushter, Miss A. Rae. 1881 Spruce street
after a long illness. Mrs. Rae was born II
MSs she ea$s 10
her home with her daughter. she is sur
viysd by son, now in British Columbia
ssr A.s nsr on aissess Sssy ysSsasrs s ,Tysss M
will be made at Mount Moriah Cemetery.
Mrs. Lillian Lamor smith died at hsi
home boii Chester avenue, Yesterday. Mrs
Smith was the wife Of bidney e. Smith. q
the. Land Tiiis Buiidlns - FSnsrai services
q , ?. m. Intermsat van BE- priv.ss.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-05

permanent solution could not be found
without n reorganization OF railroad
companies on the basis OF invested
capital or without consultations to
eliminate the wide difference between
the strength of various roads. II TINS
was not done, he said, one road wouid
make excess profits with the same pre-
scribed rates on which a weaker line
would starve. The public and labor, ne
feared, would always feel suspicious OF
"watered capital II this reorganization
was not effected.
In this connection Mr.. Hines said the
question OF capitalization and true
valuation was likely to become an Issue
In future applications for higher wages.
IL think present railroad wage levels
are reasonable" he said, "and Will be
considered SO by the public. This Is only
temporary however, and we may have
demands for other wage increases In
the future"
$4,000, 900 Saved
ApproximateIy 50, ,000, 900 was saved in
operating expenses Of the railroads In
the southwestern region during the year
Just closed by the unifcation of ter
minals, consolidation Of repair facili-
ties, a system of interchange switching
and elimination of unnecessary mileage,
according to the annual report of b.
f. Bush, southwestern director for the
United States railroad administration,
made public today
"The southwestern region, with its
many cantonments and army camps, was
called upon to meet unusual passenger
train conditions the report says.
Competitive passenger trains were
eliminated In some instances and con-
soiidated IN others. Schedules of
through trains were heightened and To-
cal work added in order to eliminate To-
cal trains. Under this arrangement q
total Of 4,411,244 miles was conserved
In passenger train service, effecting a
curtailment in passenger train expenses
Of $3,661.333.
In the handling of freight great saw.
ings were effected by elimination of up
necessary freight mileage. This resulted
largely from the discontinuance of com.
petition among the roads which permit.
ted carload traffic to be moved over the
most direct routes.
"In passenger and freight depart.
ments $2.600.000 was saved by the clos.
ing of competitive offices and reductions
in the clerical force"
An incomplete summary of railroad
earnings reports for December, made
public by the Interstate Commerce Com
mission, indicates that receipts from par
senger and freight traffic for that month
exceeded the November figures, but that
expenses also advanced.