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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-09-23
SYRIAN GIRL, FLEEING
TURKS, COMES TO INDIANA

ANDERSON. Ind, Sept. 23.-Miss
Salema Shama, II years old. who
passed through the war in Syria and
witnessed the Turkish cruelty to Syr-
ians and Armenians. has arrived here
to live with her brother, William
Shama, after So days journey from
Derminas, Syria. Early in the war
Miss Shama was kept hidden in a
dugout for six months by her mother
to prevent her capture by Turkish SOL
diers. She related many vivid ex-
periences during the dark days in
Syria, and said all property at home
was taken by the Turks in their
raids. Miss Shama says that Turks.
after capturing some of their prison
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-09-23
Eixhty-Ycnr-oId Soldier Writes

w. H. Clough, Co. E. Ward &. Soldiers
Home. Cal, writes: II have been trou-
bled with constipation for years. |
have found Foley Cathartic Tablets
keep me in a better and natural shape
than any medicine I have ever taken
1 am almost eighty years old and 1 am
pleased to tell you of the value I have
received" Foley Cathartic Tablets
cause no pain, nausea nor gripping. They
relieve indigestion. sick headache bill
iousnes and sour stomach. For sale by
A. G. Luken & Co., $50 Main St.-Adver-
tiSement.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-09-23
SONS OF VETERANS
Open ENCAMPMENT
AT STATE CAPITAL

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. Sept. %
The first business session of the 18th
annual encampment of the Sons OF
Veterans opened at the Hotel SEVERN
in Indianapolis, at o'clock Wednes-
day. Daniel M. Hall, commander in
chief Of the G. A. R., made the address
marking the formal opening OF the
convention.
with the exception OF the Grand
Army of the Republic" said Com.
mander Hall. Il respect and admire
the Sons of Veterans more than any
other organization. Partly because
your members are our sons, but mainly
because l know that every one of the
members of the younger order are 100
per cent Americans. l know that,
when we are gone, your efforts will
perpetuate the original patriotic spirit
! of the nation.
Outlines Organizations Work.
Probably another ten years will
mark the end OF the G. A. r. as huge
organization. Actual count shows that
only 100000 of the great armies that
marched and fought sixty years ago
are alive today. For that reason, we
bequeath to you the work which we
have done during the period that the
G. A. r. has been in existence.
1.-THE work, in part, is to curb the
actions Of such men as those who as
sassinated three of our Presidents.
Men like those are abroad in the coun-
| try today. True, they are deported.
but how? They are sent abroad in
good ships and are we'll taken care of.
1t is no punishment to send them
home. 1t Is your duty to see that
such laws are passed that yill, instead
Of sending them home. allot them a
section Of ground in this countryside
fet long, two feet wide and four Deep
Ex-Governor Frank B. Willis, of
Ohio, who nominated Senator Warren
G. Harding for the presidency at the
Republican convention, declared that
an ambiguity in the constitution
caused the civil war and that the
avoidance of an issue by the founders
of the nation had caused a war in
which thousands of lives were sacri-
feed.
| Asks Study Of League.
| eft is our duty said he, ito see that
no such antiquities occur again. Eigh-
ty per cent of the persons who read
1t fail to understand the League of
Nations. A failure to understand such
an issue on Nov. might mean another
great war which would result in the
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-09-23
INVESTIGATE SAMOA

WASHINGTON, Sept. % Investi-
cation of the naval government Of the
Pacific island Of Somoa was authorized
today by the navy department. 1t will
be conducted by court of inquiry at
the head of which will be Rear Adj
miral Charles S. Hughes.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-09-23

That old reliable herb remedy, DR.
Burkharts Vegetable Compound. hal
proven a God-send to sufferers Of
Liver Stomach Troubles and Constipa'
ton, and to prove to the 10000. 900 SUI.
ferers from these dread maladies sths
merits of his great medicine, send q
postal to DR.. Burkhart. Cin'ti. o.. and
he will send you a trial treatment so.
day treatment Csc. 10 days. Soc AL
druggists.-Advertis ement.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-09-23
AlRPLANE AIDS coMPERs.

ROCHESTER, N. Y, Sept. 23-Miss-
ing his train at Buffalo. Samuel Com
pers, president Of the American Fed
Grafton of Labor. came here Wednes
day by airplane He addressed the
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-09-23

quadrennial convention of the Amer
lean Association of Machinists Thurs
day morning. He appeared before tht
convention Wednesday afternoon ant
was given an enthusiastic reception.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-09-23

ers, cut particles of flesh from their
body and then compelled them to eat
1t.
Rock Island Argus., 1920-02-06
~ sseiabls Huss ssessss.

S6ny geciabls Muee Gucssss.
Theep were over two hundred
on ~ - friends at the annual
nnys soc3nhIe and frolic given
Is syening by the members Of the
1efmediato Christian Endeayor
ciety Of the Broadway Presbyter-
a church Il the church. The af-
". which will be repeated ton
1ght. proved . big attraction.
D0rs will open at 1880 promptly.
! Included among the attractions
& be visited by the guests are .
tpriosity shop. country store. ami
al show, 6sh pond, telegraph
both, moving picture show. cupid's
IT gallery, . popcorn stand. hot
4pg" wagon. q candy stand, and
tto comedy plays. One comedy Is
&lie6 "How We Cot the American
lIAge and the other, wild Kate.
tIe Pet Of the Place" A cake was
eold. which was purchased by Mrs
n +. Curtis. At 9:45 all the side
ah0ws are closed and a vaudeville
u staged. There are four acts on
the bill, one by the ukulele girls. a
comedy, q tongue twister." and a
sketch presented by Friar McCol-
inter. William Stewart and Miss
Nell Elwell. The entire affair is
vary novel and good sum will be
cleared.
Rock Island Argus., 1920-02-06
Circle Has Meeting.

Eliza J. Humes circle, No. 351,
Women Of Mooseheart Legion, met
for a business session yesterday
afternoon in Maths hall. Two ap-
plications for membership were re-
ceived and eight names balloted
upon. 1t was decided to hold the
next and all subsequent meetings
in the evening. Thursday evening.
Feb. 10, is the date for the next
session.
Rock Island Argus., 1920-02-06
Miss Leasure Entertains.

Miss Margaret Leasure Of 1910
TWenty-second street entertained
tie members OF her Sunday school
clAss Of which Mrs. Emmett Burr is
tAAcher of the Central Presbyterian
chureh last evening, the affair be-
ing in the nature Of a Valentine
party. Valentine decorations were
uted throughout the rooms. red
hearts and cupids forming the main
DECORATIONS.
In guessing contest which was
Suggestive of Valentine day, Miss
Martha Riddell took the favor.
Vctrola and piano music occupied
q part OF the hours, and delicious
refreshments were served in the
dining rooms, where the Valentine
idea was prettily carried out.
Dainty red bird place cards and
pencil souvenirs were found at
each place.
Rock Island Argus., 1920-02-06
Will Entertain for Students.

A farewell party will be held to-
morrow evening at the Y. NJ. C. A.
club rooms by the Young Mems
Hebrew association of this city, in
honor of the returning to the Uni
versity of Illinois Of the clubs
president, Max Morris.
John Verger, vice president, will
give the farewell speech on behalf
of the club. After the party, the
club as whole will march to the
station, from where Mr.. Morris will
leave for Urbana to resume his
studies at the university.
Rock Island Argus., 1920-02-06
Lady EikS Meet.

After the routine business meet
ing, the game of 500 was enjoyed by
those in attendance at the meeting
Of the Lady Elks yesterday after
noon. The ladies are furnishing a
room at st. Anthony's hospital, and
are accumulating the funds for this
by having card parties set dates.
The receipts Of the card party given
last week added a considerable
amount to this sum. Prizes in the
games were won yesterday by Mrs.
Frank Wich and Mrs. F. A. Ecker
man. Refreshments were served by
the committee composed Of Mrs.
Maude Eastland. Mrs. Frank Lar
son. Mrs. Walter Griffin and Mrs.
Henry Lemberg. The regular card
party will be held in two weeks at
Elks' hall.
Rock Island Argus., 1920-02-06
Deborah Class Elects.

The Deborah class of the Broad
way Presbyterian church had a
very pleasant meeting last evening
at the home Of Miss Mary Dopp,
3E41 Eleventh street. New officers
for the coming year were elected
rs follows:
President. Miss Agnes TWomey;
vice president, Mrs. b. l.. Burke;
secretary, Mrs. George H. King,
and treasurer, Miss Marion Moore.
Miss Evelyn Barchman was elected
as executive head. After the rou-
tine business refreshments were
served. Plans we're made for a
baZar to be held some time this
spring. The next meeting OF the
class will be held March 4, the
place to be announced later.
Rock Island Argus., 1920-02-06
Miss Hansen Entertained.

Miss Anita Hansen was honoree
ct charming tea given at the Out
ing club in Davenport yesterday
afternoon by Mrs. Bernard C. Muel-
ler and Mrs. Edward Voss. Bou-
quets of Russell roses and early
spring flowers were used in deco
ration. Miss Elsie Voss. violin, and
Miss Norma Wiese, piano, gave an
informal musical program during
the afternoon hours. A buffet
luncheon was served in the square
dining room, where a basket of
Russell roses, tied with pink and
blue tulle bows was the center
piece for the table. Assisting dur
ing the afternoon were the Misses
Elinor Mueller, Edna Hansen,
Laura McHarg, Villa Schmidt and
Edna Wiese.
Rock Island Argus., 1920-02-06
Missionary Meeting.

A very interesting program was
given yesterday at the meeting of
the woman's missionary society of
the Edgewood Baptist church. Miss
Elizabeth Ringle gave a recitation
and Mrs. Jones piano solo. Rev.
w. H. F. Jones gave a talk on
Missionary Inspiration" Refresh
ments were served by the commit
Rock Island Argus., 1920-02-06
GRANT REHEARNG
IN KELLER CASE
(Specjal TO The Argus. !

Springfield, ILL.,. Feb. 6.-The su-
preme court today allowed the pc
tition for a rehearing of Anna R.
Keller, in her case against the
State bank of Rock Island. In this
case the supreme court at the De-
cember term handed down an opin-
ion affirming the opinion of the ap-
pellate court, which had decided
that a check drawn by Pearl 1.
Hawley on the State bank of Rock
Island was genuine check.
Rock Island Argus., 1920-02-06
Home. Coming Is Success.

More than AZ persons attended
the homecoming party given la t
evening at the Second Avenue
CHRISTIAN church by the Christian
Endeavor society. Games were
played and a general social time
enjoyed. Prizes in the contests
were won by Miss Irene Atkinson
and Miss Dorothy Moore The In
termediate girls gave a clever mis-
s!nary playlet. Where Will l Hang
My Shingles?" Refreshments were
served by the social committee.
Rock Island Argus., 1920-02-06

xram - made ont for the year for
fhs various city parent-teAcher a1-
sociatjons, 70 that s0ms general
xood cad b accomplished and the
great amount Of work necessary In
drilling the children for the enter
tainments can be done away with.
More emphasis will be put on the
beneficial side Of the meetings than
the entertaining, as formerly. The
necessity Of simplicity in the chill
dren's dress, especially at gradua-
ton time, was discussed, The SAL
ary question Of the teachers was
also discussed.
Rock Island Argus., 1920-02-06
Social Announcements.

The meeting for the organization
of the Herald society Of the First
Baptist church which was to have
been held tomorrow afternoon at
the church, has been postponed.
Rock Island Argus., 1920-02-06
Engagement is Announced.

Mrs. Minnie Nichols of 244 South
Pine street, Davenport, announces
the engagement and approaching
marriage of her daughter. Miss
Dorothy Olga Nichols, to Carl Jen-
sen, formerly Of Davenport, now
Of Detroit, Mich. The wedding will
be a pretty morning ceremony of
Friday, Feb. 13, at the Episcopal
church in Detroit. Miss. Nichols
is a graduate of the Fillmore school
and is an active member of the
Trinity cathedral church school.
Mr.. Jensen is one of the original
members of Battery B, having en-
listed in Davenport and served with
the battery on the Mexican border.
He went with the battery to Camp
Cody with the 126th Field artillery,
where he was first sergeant. He
Rock Island Argus., 1920-02-06
Meeting Is POSTPONED.

The February meeting of the
Rock Island Musical club, which
was to have been held Tuesday aft
ernoon at the Rock Island club,
has been postponed until March 2,
when the regular recital program
is to be carried out. The postpone
ment of the meeting is necessitated
by the illness of many of the men,
bers
Rock Island Argus., 1920-02-06
Council Girls Plan Party.

Plans were made for the valen-
tine party which the council girls
of the Y. w. c. A. are to give in
stead of their next regular busi-
ness meeting, next Thursday even
ing, at last nights session. Sup
per was served at 6 o'clock and the
greater part of the evening was
given over to arranging for the
party, to which all the business
girls of the city are invited. There
were IS girls at last nights meet
ing.
Although Miss Alice McNulty.
the physical director, is able to be
at the association after her illness,
she is not yet able to conduct her
classes, but Miss Grasshorn has
been secur d to take charge of her
work for a few days, and the gym
nasium classes will be conducted
on the usual schedule.
Miss Mary Bolt, central field
worker. is to come to the city to
visit the local association over the
weekend. She will arrive tomor-
row, and will have charge of the
Sunday afternoon twilight hour
program at O'Clock.
Rock Island Argus., 1920-02-06
Thursday Club Entertained.

Mrs. Ed Shields and Mrs. A. Full
Ter entertained members Of the
Thursday club yesterday afternoon
at the Rock Island club. The hours
were spent in playing 500, prizes
in the games being awarded to Mrs.
Fuller and Mrs. Kehoe. Mrs. J.
Glass and Mrs. Russell, and the
all-cut favors to Mrs. Peter Weber
and Mrs. McGuckin. After the
games, a five-course dinner was
served. The club will meet in two
weeks, the hostess to be announced
later.
Rock Island Argus., 1920-02-06
Entertain Daughters Of Covenant.

Yesterday afternoon members of
the woman's foreign missionary So
ciety of the First Methodist church
entertained the Daughters of the
Covenant at the home of Mrs. J. F.
Robinson, 61S Twentieth street.
There was no program yesterday,
ard the meeting was mainly So
c!al one. The members decided to
support a French orphan this year.
and announcement was made that
two Of the Sunday school classes
were also to support child, and
the women were to take charge of
securing the name Of the proteges.
After the short business session the
time was spent socially, the mem
bers and guests having brought
their fancy work. A dainty lunch
was served late in the afternoon.
Rock Island Argus., 1920-02-06

lettuce and put on platea A.,
Spanish onion and sprinkle ~.
top. using vinegar, sugar anS III s..
to taste.
Cabbage Salad-(Swiss sty,..
One good sized head Of cabbass q.
in fine shreds. one onion cut a..
one tablespoon salt, one-half q.
spoon pepper, one tablesncc.
sugar.
Take a frying pan, put two st,;,.
bacon cut in cubes. fry until bro.s
take OF fire, add one cup yins,,. .
which has been reduced with ! ~
tie water, pour over cabbase. Is.i
stand ten minutes before -ssry;n,
Rock Island Argus., 1920-02-06
Tri.City Embroidery Club.

The tri-city embroidery club met
yesterday afternoon at the home of
Mrs. Fred Liedtkie, 1887 Thirty
sixth street. The afternoon was
spent with fancy work and a delic-
ious three coursed luncheon was
served by the hostess. The club
viii meet in two weeks at the home
of Mrs. NJ. A. Beckstrom, 1928
Forty-third street.
Rock Island Argus., 1920-02-06

Lind, IT'S Twenty-sixth street A.
Moline. The hours were spent In
4 social way and the next meeting
will Be held in two weeks, the hos
tess to be announced later.
Rock Island Argus., 1920-02-06
PIT. A. Council Makes Plans.


With the exception of two, all the
city parent-teacher associations of
the city were represented at the
parent teacher council meeting
held at the Y. W. C. A. yesterday.
Mrs. ]. w. Maucker presided. There
was an amendment to the bylaws,
changing the day of the council
meeting from Thursday to Satur-
day. The council meets three times
a year. and the next meeting will
be April 8. At this meeting there
will be election Of officers and an
nual reading of reports. Mrs. F. T.
Lindberg. chairman of the film COM
mittee, reported that all the desir-
ed films can be furnished by the
companies and will be shown at
the schools at announced dates in
the future. Two delegates were
chosen to be sent to the conven-
ton to be held in Charlestown in
May, their names to be given out
later. The conference of the par
ent-teacher associations of Rock
Island county and the seven coun-
ties in the near vicinity is to be
held in Rock Island in April. More
than rs associations will be repre-
sented. Mrs. J. S. Adams of Gales
burg will be in charge of the ses-
sions and some speaker of note is
to be secured for the event.
1t was recommended at the meet
ing yesterday that a uniform pro-
Rock Island Argus., 1920-02-06
VIII Hold Sale.

the star girl reserves are to have
a candy and popcorn sale at the
association Saturday noon and con-
tiuuing through the afternoon.
Rock Island Argus., 1920-02-06

The criminal records show that
the most cases Of murder occur in
January, June and August, and the
fewest in November, December and
February.
Rock Island Argus., 1920-02-06
SeasOnahle Deserts.

Mince Pie-Onh and two-thira.
cups crackers rolled fine Tor hr.ss
crumbs), one cup raisins chonnsS
fine, one cup raisins (whole, on
cup sugar, one cup molasses
two cups hot wateH ons
half cup butter or shortenifik tvos
thirds cups of vinegar (not too
strongl. two teaspoons cinnamor
one teaspoon cloves. Makes thre.
pies.
Chocolate Pudding One quar-
milk. one cup sugar, pinch Of salt
one-half package gelatin, one-h,l,
cup water. two ounces chocelate
one teaspoon vanilla. Put milk
chocolate, sugar and salt to cook in
a double boiler, ~
Dissolve gelatin in water and
add to milk after it has come TO
boil. Cook five minutes. stirring
frequently, then add vanilla.
Rock Island Argus., 1920-02-06
Entertain for Miss Dalton.

A group of nine young ladies
from the main Office of the Rock
Island arsenal entertained at a din
ner party last evening at the Hotel
Davenport. honoring Miss Pansy
Dalton, 1415 Tenth street, whose
engagement to Joseph Huber Of this
city has just been announced. The
wedding is to be an event of this
month.
A four course dinner was served
after which the company enjoyed a
theatre party. Another pre-nuptial
party is being given this evening
Tor Miss Dalton at the home of her
sister, Mrs. j. j. Suess, 3417 Ninth
aHd-a-half avenue.
Rock Island Argus., 1920-02-06

A man employed by a London
firm Of pencil-makers has worked
on the same machine for SO years.
Rock Island Argus., 1920-02-06

Remember the big shoe and cloth
ing sale at the Bengston corner.
Rock Island Argus., 1920-02-06
To Have Coffee.

The ladies' aid society of the
Broadway Presbyterian church will
have a coffee at the home OF Mrs.
c. E. Sharpe, 1911 Twenty-first
street, on the afternoon of Feb. 10.
The affair Is to start at 3 o'clock.
Rock Island Argus., 1920-02-06
Miss Lewis Is Hostess.

The Theta Beta Sigma sorority
held its regular meeting last eve
ming at the home OF Miss Gertrude
Lewis, 1924 Ninth avenue, when
plans were made for a Valentine
party to be given on Saturday eve
ming, Feb. IA A social hour was
enjoyed and the hostess served a
dainty luncheon. The next regular
meeting will be held at the home
of the Misses Bess and Ida SoonA,
2527 Twentieth avenue.
Rock Island Argus., 1920-02-06
VIII Have Joint Observance.

Helen Could auxiliary and Sib-
oney Bay camp will have joint
of Lincoln's and Wash
ington's birthdays at Memorial hall,
Thursday evening, Feb. 10. Plans
were discussed for the affair at the
meeting of Helen Gould auxiliary
held at Memorial hall last night.
Two new members were also elect
ed. The meeting was purely bus
Rock Island Argus., 1920-02-06

v.nt overress and returned n jan
usry With tho field artillery. The
bridal couple VIII mxke their home
IN Detroit, where Mr.. Jensen IL con-
nected With the Detroit Poultry 4
~ Co. Miss Nichols will leave
next Thursday morning for that
city, and will stop at the home OF
M. and Mrs. John Bochel, uncle
and aunt Of Mr.. Jensen.
A number Of >prenuptialt atten-
tions are being planned for the
bride-elect. Miss Minnie Nichols.
sister of the bride-to-be, entertain
ed IA girl friends Wednesday eve
ming at her home, 923 West Third
street. at a miscellaneous shower.
There were games and coptests and
a prize fell to Miss Elsie Moeller.
The supper table was pretty in its
decorations of lavender and white,
the wedding colors. The Misses
Beulah and Genevieve MCGEE will
be hostesses Monday evening at
their home, 1920 Brady street, Dav-
enport, and on Tuesday evening st.
Elizabeth's class Of Trinity cathe-
dral will entertain at supper at
the parish house.
Rock Island Argus., 1920-02-06
Mrs. Smith Is Hostess.

Mrs. T. s. Smith entertained
members of the Busy Bee sewing
circle yesterday afternoon at her
hnme, S07 Twenty-fourth street.
There was a good attendance and
a committee was appointed to make
plans for the treat to be given the
patients at the tuberculosis sanitar-
ium. The. committee is composed
of Mrs. J. Milton, Mrs. J. Bauer and
Mrs. Ernest Smith. After the short
business session, a social hour was
enjoyed and the hostess served re-
frehments. Mr.. Edwin F. Barker
Of Brooklyn, N. Y. was an out-0f-
town guest. The next meeting of
the society will be held in two
weeks at the home of Mrs. ]. l..
Ehman, 1914 Twenty-sixth street.
Rock Island Argus., 1920-02-06

tss composed OF Mrs. Fred Fruit
ger, Mrs. Philip Motzer and Mrs. h.
p. Mc1lanus. The next meeting Of
the society will be held Ut the
church on Feb. 20.
Student Department Program.
A good program has been AZ
ranged for the regular meeting OF
the student department Of the Rock
Island Musical club. which is to be
held Saturday afternoon at 2:30 at
the home OF Mrs. J. F. Robinson.
612 Twentieth street. A social hour
will follow the numbers. The pro-
gram includes the following selec-
tions:
In Autumn ............ .Gaibraithe
Miss Helen Swenson.
In the Merry May Time ........
............ Edward German
Boat Song ......... Harriet Ware
Miss Majorie Sala.
Dance OF Elves .......... .Geibel
Miss Beverley Bender.
Rock Island Argus., 1920-02-06
AN Society Meets,

The ladies' aid society Of the
First Swedish Lutheran church met
yesterday afternoon at the church.
Flans were made for the missionary
meeting and for the dinner to be
served the delegates Of the Rock
Island district missionary meeting
en- the evening Of Feb. Is. Father
and-son week is to be celebrated
with a banquet at the church on
the evening Of Feb. 20, when the
ladies will serve. Refreshments
were served by Mrs. Arthur Strom-
quist and Mrs. Allen Peterson. The
next meeting will be ! held on
March 4.
Rock Island Argus., 1920-02-06
Aid Society Meets.

The Ladies Aid society of the
Memorial Christian church, met
Yesterday at the home of Mrs. c. J.
Sim, 1927 Fourteenth street. The
afternoon was spent cutting carpet
rags and general socis,~.lity. Re
freshments were served by the hos
tess, assisted by Mrs. Harry Shift
fer. Plans were made for a Martha
Washington coffee to be held soon
at the home of Mrs. Frank Graves,
1900 Twelfth avenue.
Joyeaux Club Entertained.
The Joyeaux club met yesterday
afternoon at the home of Mrs. A. J.