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Francis Morgan. descendant OF Str Hen
= Morgan. historic buccaneer, decides 20
pass up activities Of city life for a while
sac plans q fishing trip. 70 Thomas
Torress South American, who announces
be has q tip on the location of treasure
hurled by Morgan in the old pirate days
slYouag Morgan sails for South America
IN pursuit Of the treasure. Upon landing
q encounters strange young woman who
appears 20 mistake him for some one else
lie 10 fred upon by three natives and
seeks safety aboard his vessel the
francis learns he and Henry. the mys-
tsrious islander. are both descendants Of
Francis discovers his resemblance to
FFeeting upon FIRST landing on South
american territory. Francis encounters
Iprres again. Francis Is saved from death
- gallows and Henry Is arrested In his
place. Isoncia finds her fancy has stray
g from Henry to FraneiH- The Wo-plot
e save Henry.
enemies and 90 aboard Francis' vessel
he Angelique il pursued down the coast
Francis and his party decideto go ashore
q elude their pursuera. They came upon
md themselves pursued and former bat
ues with foes 70 enable others TO escape
All members OF the party are captured.
Henry and Jeffe descend into pit to play
q strange game. Francis finds custodian
- pirate treasure. They fan into a trap
Old Priests Chant fails 70 bring key to
On exploration Of pit One OF party falls
death Henry goes for help. The
The drink Of death Help comes from the
They meet the Queen, who informs
ne one OF the party must become her
Husband. Torres comes to life again.
Francis and party return to the coast
Erancis marries the QQueen. Francis
lakes his bride TO his home in New
Parker nodded, arose, and let her
- the telephone.
First of all" he instructed, you
vii speak to the slave"
s The instant you take this down
and put it to you ear the slave will
Eespond. It is the slaves invari-
able way OF saying: Number
Sometimes she says it, Number
And sometimes she is very irritable.
when the slave. has said, Mum
Der, then do you say. +'Eddystone
1892 whereupon the slave will say,
flsddystone 1892? and then you
.R7ill say, Yes, please
TO slave shall say, 'please'7'
BE interrupted.
= AC6s AududALAf IOE IneSe slaves or
dhe flying speech are peculiar
slaves that one never sees. am
not a young man. yet have new
or seen a Central in all my life.
Thus, next. after a moment, another
slave, a woman, who is miles away
erom the first one, will say to you.
This is Eddystone 1892 and you
Rrill say, 1 am Mrs. Morgan.
wish to speak with Mr.. Morgan.
who is, think. in Mr.. Baseom's
private office And then you wait.
maybe for half a minute, or for a
ninuteSNand then Mr.. Morgan will
pegin TO talk to you"
From miles and miles away?"
a. Yes, madam-just as IL he were
n the next room. And when Mr..
morgan says, 'good-by,' you will
say, 'good-by,' and hang up as you
nave seen me do"
= And all that Parker had told her
came to pass as she carried out his
instructions. The two different
slaves obeyed the magic of the
number she gave them. and Fran
SIS talked and laughed with her.
begged her not to be lonely. and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-08
Presents Organ Program.

Mrs. Oletha B. McCommins dis
played no little amount of musical
talent and ability in the playing
and Interpretation of the program
she presented last evening at Au-
gustana college chapel for gradua-
ton from the organ depar tment of
the conservatory. Mrs. McCommins
is a pupil of J. Frank Frysinger,
head of the department, and her
playing reflected the careful train
ing that has been given. Her
technic is good and ample and her
understanding of the compositions
she interprets is very satisfactory,
and she presented a really beauti-
full program
Her big number on tho program
was Guilmant's Sonata in D Mi
nor, playing the three movements
with genuine art. The second
number, Tschaikowsky's Andante
from Sixth Symphony, was especi-
ally well given as was "Gethsema-
me-" the work of Mr.. Frysinger, in
both of which she displayed her
fine knowledge of her instrument.
Other numbers on the program in
cluded Prelude and Fugue, A mi
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-08

bred Rock Island and Moline boys,
who were entrained for Fort Rose
Grams, Cal, April B, 1918, and was
the first unit in this city to be Civ
en- an organized farewell. Several
bands were on hand and the crowd
proved one of the largest gathered
to bid the boys goodbye.
VIII Get Welcome.
Mr.. Franks has arranged to have
a band at the Milwaukee station
when the Fort Rosecrans boys ar
rive. 1t is thought that the special
train will pull in about 1915 Mon
uay night. An agreement has been
made with Camp Grant officials to
notify Mr.. Franks as to the correct
time when the boys will arrive.
F. The Fifty-fourth will be tho
first group of Rock Island men to
receive a city welcome. and the
plans will be carried out unless
officials at Camp Grant return the
boys in groups Of five or six and AT
different times.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-08
Community Club Program.

The members of the Community
club of Rock Island were given a
splendid treat at the weekly meet
ing Held last evening. An excep-
tionally good program was carried
out. Miss Alice Beardsley played
in her usual charming manner and
the selections by the mandolin club
were good. The character imper-
sonations given by Miss Gertrude
Smith were greatly appreciated.
The following is the program as
carried out last evening:
Community singing-T. P. Rat
cliff.
Piano solo-Miss Alice Beardsley.
Observation-Disclosures club.
(a)-"Pickwick Two-Step."
Cb)-'Missouri Waltz"
(c)-"Brooklyn Bells"
(d)-"Til1 We Meet Again"
(e)-'rEliZa Jane"
Direction of F. A. Phillips. Dav-
export.
MandoIins: F. A. Phillips, Mrs. L.
DTowndeIl, W. H. Hoffman. P.
Brown.
Guitar-Louie Browndell.
Character reading-Hiss Ger
trude Smith.
Movie-Elsie Ferguson in "The
Lie"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-08
Aid With Mrs. Schnftzer.

Mrs. F. C. Schnitzer, 532 Thir-
tieth street, was the hostess yes
terday afternoon to the Ladies' Aid
society of the Grace Lutheran
church. The regular order of bus
mess was carried out. The at
tendance yesterday was exception
ally good. 1t was decided that the
society would take charge of serv-
ing the dinner at the fathers and
sons banquet to be held some time
the latter part of this month at
the church. Committee number
two is to make the arrangements,
and they Will be assisted by all
the members of the society.
Refreshments were served at the
close of the afternoon. The so
ciety will meet again April at
the home of Mrs. William Henke,
1882 Firty-first street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-08
Celebrate s4th Anniversary.

Yesterday was the 34th wedding
anniversary of William Popp, Dav-
export, foreman of the = lite
Yards, and Mrs. Popp. and a fam
lily reunion is being held today at
their home, zoos Sturtevant street,
when children and grandchildren
gathered to celebrate the anniver-
sary.
An out-of-town guest is Mrs. Dan
Antwerp of Cedar Rapids, a niece
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Popp, who came
especially for the weekend jolliff-
cation.
Mr.. and Mrs. POpp were married
in Germany. but came to America
on their wedding tour and have
made their home in Davenport for
the past many years. Their nine
children are Mrs. Jesse Figg, Mrs.
Joseph Gubser, Mrs. Fritz Zornig.
Mrs Emil Mortier, Arthur Popp. all
Of Davenport, and Emil. Annetta,
Mildred and Irwin at home.
There are also eight grand-chil-
dren. Between 25 and 80 guests
were present at the family we'd
ding dinner of this evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-08
Organize Campfire Club.

Eighteen girls of the Spencer
Memorial Methodist church gath
cred at the home of Mrs. Clarence
Lancaster, 538 Thirty-ninth street,
yesterday for the purpose of organ
izing a campfire club. The or
gaDization is to be known as the
"Stememe" camp and the girls Sc
lected Monday night as the time Of
meetings. They will be held
weekly. Mrs. Lancaster was Sc
lected guardian Of the club.
At the business meeting the girls
elected officers as follows:
President-Bertha Evans.
Vice president-Ora Roberts.
Secretary-Hazel Miller.
Treasurer Blanche Williams.
Mrs. Lancaster explained to the
girls the system of honors of the
organization and the duties of
campfire girls. After the business
session a social hour was enjoyed.
Miss Birdie Larson gave several
readings, and piano and victrola
music was enjoyed. Refreshments
were served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-08
Mems Glass Elects Officers.

The mems class of the Evangeli-
cal Church of Peace held a special
meeting last evening for the or
ganization and election of officers
for the class. Twenty-Five charter
members were present and the fol-
lowing men were elected:
Presidential. S. Jordan.
Vice presidential Hammerfch.
Secretary-H. c. Kruger.
Treasurer-Carl Schmidt
The Evangelical men are going
to break the record of Sunday
school classes, as far as members
are concerned. The officers have
confidence that they will have the
cooperation of all the members to
go over the top. Rev. F. J. Rolf
is very much pleased in the willing
response of the men
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-08
Missionary Society Meeting.

Mrs. J. l.. Hickey at her home,
S07 Eleventh street, was the host
ess yesterday afternoon to the
members of the Woman's Mission
airy society of the First Baptist
church. Mrs. Edward Brien was
the leader for the afternoon, and
the subject was broadening
Horizon" Papers were read by
Mrs. A J. Bullock, Mrs. J. T. Bauer
and Mrs. Bert Plogh, and most
profitable afternoon was enjoyed.
At the business meeting the So
ciety decided to hold a prayer,
praise and thanksgiving meeting at
the home of Mrs. r. G. Summers,
1916 Sixth avenue, next Friday aft
ernoon. Little Miss Marian Plogh
delighted with several readings,
and a social hour was enjoyed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-08
Barbara FrfetehIe NTeeting.

Barbara Frietchie tent No. 81,
Daughters of Veterans. met Friday
evening in Memorial hall Six new
applications for membership were
received, and it was decided to take
these members in, together with
three who had made application at
The last meeting, at an initiation
which will be put on during tha
early part of April
Plans were also discussed for the
bazar which is to be held some time
n the future. Eighteen pairs of
embroidered pillow slips have al
ready been secured for the sale by
the committee. of which Mrs. Selma
Ransom is chairman. The tent will
also sponsor a bakery sale soon in
one of the downtown stores.
Invitations were accepted from
Camp No. 26 OF Moline for a card
party to be given on March II, and
from Helen Gould auxiliary for
coffee to be given Thursday after
noon at the home of Mrs. Made
Bromley, 1900 Fourteenth-and-a-
half street.
An aIl-day meeting of the service
star and sewing circle will be held
at the hall next Friday. A picnic
dinner will be served at noon.
Quilt blocks will be made and a
comfort tied. Each member is ask
ed to bring some article to be used
in the kitchen or dining room, as
the meeting is to be turned into
kitchen shower.
The new dishes which were re
Gently purchased will be delivered
at this time and will be placed in
the new cupboards. The question
of purchasing a new gas range for
the kitchen was discussed, but no
decision was reached and the mat
ter was laid on the table until 9TH
er organizations take some action
on the matter also.
It was decided to give The sum
of IS to the Golden Glory flag fund
and the same amount to the Wigers
fund.
The Sewing circle is to hold an
aII-day meeting Monday afternoon,
March II, at the home of Mrs. Bes-
sic Barth Richardson, 606 Fifteenth
street. All the members and friends
are invited to attend A picnic din
ner will be served at noon, and
there will be carpet rags and quilt
blocks TO work on.
New rituals have been ordered |
and will be used in putting on the
jnitiatory work in April
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-08
Discussed Bazaar Plans.

The social committee of Arsenal
lodge No. 1886, Mystic Workers held
a meeting yesterday afternoon at
the home of Mrs. Frances Halves,
1928 Fifth avenue, at which plans
for the annual bazar were discuss
ed and which will be completed and
made public in a short time.
After the business session the
hours were spent with music and
cards. Three tables of 500 were
played in which the favors went to
Mrs. Bertha Balm and Mrs. A Hall
wood. The committee will meet
with Mrs. Carrie Wright, AIT
fourth avenue in two weeks. This
will be an all day sewing meeting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-08

night with other discharged men
who have registered with the Rock
Island Red Cross chapter since the
last soldiers banquet, will be
guests at the third welcome home
banquet and entertainment TO be
given at the Masonic temple during
the third week of March.
Definite date for the affair has
not been set, but plans for the serv-
ing of dinner are being made by
the canteen committee of the Rock
Island chapter, Red Cross. w. l..
Franks, chairman OF the welcome
home committee, announced today.
At the banquet given Monday, Feb.
"a, members of the Eastern Star
acted as hostesses.
The program will include vocal
and instrumental selections and
talks by discharge men and
civilians
Fort ROsecrans Boys.
Included in the Fifty-fourth am
rnunition train are some three hun
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-08
PMt-nuntial for Connie.

The members of the Berean bible
class of the Cleland Presbyterian
church last evening carried out a
delightful post-nuptial party on
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Fitzpatrick.
who were married Wednesday af-
ternoon, when they gathered at the
home of the brides parents, Mr..
and Mrs. William Westeriield, 1916
Eighth street, taking the bride and
groom completely by surprise.
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Fitzpatrick
are members of the class. The
evening was spent with. games and
music, and Just before the re-
freshments were served, Mrs. Ellen
Bo1lman, on behalf of the class,
presented the couple with a hand
some cut glass bowl
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-08
Realize SIS from Party.

The ladies' auxiliary to the
Eagles realized SIS from a card
party held last evening at the
Eagles hall. There was a splendid
attendance of members and friends.
Eleven tables of 500 were played
and five tables of cinch. Prizes in
500 games were taken by Mrs. Roll
land Berry, Mrs. Lattig, Joe Grote-
gut, Mrs. Edward Wendell, Mrs.
Kinney and Mrs. Lee Bald. The
cinch prizes were taken by Mrs.
Holland, Mrs. Minnie Birkham, Mrs
Arthur Johnson and Fred Johnston.
The auxiliary will sponsor another
party at the hall March 81.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-08
SEND IN ALARM.

An alarm from the Fifth avenue
and tventy-eighth street fire box
at 7:10 last evening took the de-
partment on a wild goose chase as
no blaze could be found. Today
Chief August Schmidt lays the
blame on some men who just want
ed to have some fun"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-08
Spend Day Quilting.

Sixteen members of the Ladies'
AiG society of the First United
Presbyterian church spent yester-
day at the home of Mrs. Charles f.
Bryan, 1925 Tenth avenue, at an all
day quilting.
The ladies came early in the
morning, and put in a busy day. At
noon the company was served din
ner. A large amount of work was
accomplished.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-08
Silver Cross Circle Session.

The March meeting of the Silver
Cross circle of Kings Daughters
vas held yesterday afternoon at
the home Of Mrs. A. T. Huesing,
2503 Nineteenth street. The mem
bers reported $50 cleared at the
party given last Saturday at the
Rock Island club. The time was
spent sewing for the Red Cross,
and a delightful time of sociabi1ity
was enjoyed after the work had
been laid aside and the hostess
served refreshments. The April
meeting will be held with Mrs.
Simon Mosenfelder, 915 Twentieth
street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-08
To Present PLAY at ArsenaI.

The play, Mrs. Tubbs Does Her
Bit" which was presented last
week by the Young Peoples society
of the Central Presbyterian church
before some six hundred people
and which made such a hit, is to
be presented Monday evening at
the arsenal Y hut for the soldiers
stationed at the arsenal.
The local society displayed such
exceptional talent in putting on the
performance that it was immedi-
ately decided to present it again in
the near future at the Franklin
school. The date for the perform
ance has not been set
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-08
Meet With Mrs. Snnra.

3 Mrs. Guy W. Spore, 1888 Twelfth
street, entertained the members of
the Ladies Aid society of the Cen
trail Presbyterian church at the
regular meeting yesterday. The aft
ernon was spent sewing carpet
rags. At the business session the
ladies decided to hold a tea at the
home of Mrs. T. A Thomas, 618
Eighteenth street, April 4. Friends
of the society will be invited to
attend.
After the business meeting a
dainty lunch was servide by a COM
mittee composed of Mesdames Dick
son, Downing and Galbraith.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-08
Methodist Aid Meeting.

The Ladies' Aid society of the
First Methodist church was enter
tanned yesterday afternoon by the
Misses Ella and Jennie Taylor, 1714
Ninth avenue. Routine business
was transacted, as there was an
unusually small attendance at the
meeting. Mrs. P. H. Wells, 1909
Thirteenth avenue, will entertain
the society at the next regular
meeting, April 4.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-08
Social Announcements.


The meeting of the Loyal Daugh-
tiers of the Fifteenth Avenue
Christian church which was to
have been held Tuesday, has been
postponed to March Is, to be held at
the home of Miss Gladys Kinsman,
500 Eighteenth avenue, Moline
PIottdeutschen Schwestern of
Rock Island, will entertain at a
card party Thursday afternoon.
March 10 at Maths hall. The games
will start at $3.50. Friends of the
members are invited to attend.
The Vestment guild of Trinity
Episcopal church is to meet at 2:30
Monday afternoon at the parish
house.
The Queen Esther's guild of the
Memorial Christian church will be
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-08

entertained at the annual birthday
meeting at the home of Mrs. F. L.
Patterson, 1900 Fourteenth street,
Monday night Each member is
asked to bring a penny for each
year of her life.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-08
ENDORSE HNRICHS

The candidacy of H. C. Hinrichs
as commissioner for Rock Island
has been endorsed by the Rock Is
land Street Railway organization
No. 313. Mr.. Hinrichs has been a
member of that branch of the or
ganization since 1902.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-08
Che6uut.KaIocfa.

The marriage OF Miss Agnes Ka-
locia and Omer B. Chestnut, both
Of Davenport, took place at 10
o'clock Friday evening at the par
sonage of the First Baptist church.
Rev. J. c. Granger performed the
ceremony, using the single ring
service. The couple was attended
by A Fenenger and Mrs. A Gre
vuger, both of Davenport.
Mr.. Chestnut is an inspector. The
new home will be in Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-08
SOCIAL EVENTS
o, L G. Meeting.

Seventeen members of the o. I
G. club of the Y. W. c. A at
tended the meeting of the club last
evening. Supper WAS served at 6
O'Clock.
Miss Barbara Jordan, the recent
~ elected president of the club,
rendered her resignation last eve
ming. No one was elected to take
her place.
The club win not hold any
meetings for a few weeks An
nouncement of the next meeting
will be made before the session.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-08

First vice president-Mrs. c. j.
Searle
Second vice president - Mrs.
Ralph Haverstick.
Third vice president-Mrs- Fred
Titterington-
Secretary-Mrs. E. A Anderson.
Treasurer-Mrs- A. D. Walker.
The reports of the committees
for the past year were given, and
plans discussed for the work to be
carried out through the new year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-08
ARRANGE THIRD
SOLDIER PARTY
Members of Fifty-FOurth Ammuni-
ton Train Among Guests at
Banquet in March.
EXPECT BOYS MONDAY NIGHT
Canteen Committee to Serve We'll
come Home Dinner at the
Masonic Temple.

Rock Island boys of the Fifty
fourth ammunition train, now at
Camp Grant and who probably will
arrive in this city at 1915 Monday
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-08

nor by Bach; Morning Serenade"
Gin Californian by Lemare; Toe
cata in A by Frysinger and Finale
in B, fat by Wolstenhoime.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-08
Chapman-Buck.


At 3 o'clock this afternoon Miss
lola NJ. Buck, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. George Buck of Moline. be-
came the bride of Jesse H. Chap
man, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Chapman of Plymouth, Ill. The
ceremony took place at the home
of the groom's brother, Lawrence
Chapman, 1109 Twenty-sixth street.
Miss Buck wore a lovely brown
broadcloth suit in a late spring
style, a dainty white blouse and a
small suit hat. She wore a cor
sage bouquet of lilies of the valley.
Mrs. Lawrence Chapman, her maid
OF honor, was dress in a dark blue
serge spring suit with hat and
blouse to match. She wore a cor
sage of yellow daffodils Lawrence
Chapman served the groom as best
man.
The ceremony was performed in
the living room by Rev. w. G..
OgIevee, pastor of the South Park
Presbyterian church, before a COM
apny of immediate relatives. Miss
Dorothy Smith OF Davenport play
ed Mendelssohn's wedding march
as the bridal party descended the
stairs and entered the living room.
During the ceremony she played a
program of nuptial music.
The brides chosen colors, yell
low and white, were carried out in
the decorations of the house and
the dining table, where a two
course wedding supper was served
70 a company of u after the cere-
mOny, was lovely in its decorations.
The centerpiece was a white basket
filled with yellow daffodils.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chapman will go to
housekeeping in a new home on
Forty-fourth street and Seven
teenth avenue about March Is. The
groom is employed at the Moline
Flow company and the bride has
been employed at Young and Nc
Combs for the past three years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-08
Rev. Caroline Crane Coming.

Rev. Caroline Bartlett-Crane of
kalamazoo, Mich, an ordained min
lister, state chairman of the wom-
ems committee, council of national
defense of Michigan, and one of the
most prominent women workers in
the country, will be the speaker at
the March meeting of the city well
fare department of the Rock Island
woman's club next Friday after
noon at o'clock at Masonic temple.
This is to be an open meeting and
members of the club and others in
terested are invited to attend Mrs.
Crane will speak on some phase of
city welfare work on which she is
an authority. The board of the de-
partment is very anxious to have a
large attendance present on this
occasion.
Mrs. Crane was to have been the.
speaker at the February meeting
OF the department, but was pre-
vented from keeping her appoint
ment because of serious illness in
her family.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-08
Entertains Society at Luncheon.

Mrs. Frank MiXter, 734 Twentieth
street, entertained the members of
the Ladies' Aid society of the
Broadway Presbyterian church at
luncheon at her home yesterday. A
delicious two course menu was
served at 1 o'clock in the dining
room, where cut flowers were used
on the tables. There were AZ mem
bers and two visitors present. Cut
flowers were used in the other
rooms also.
Mrs. Mixter has served the So
ciety as president for the past
five years, and yesterday retired
from the office.
After luncheon the annual meet
ing of the society was held, includ-
ing the election of officers to serve
for the new year and who are as
follows:
President-Miss Carrie Gregg.