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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-02
~" Girls Return From Psla,l

Miss Martha Chickering Of Il,
national board OF the Y.WCl
has arrived home after a year.
work in Poland asfhead of the M.
lish Gray Samaritans.
Nothing finer was done oyerss,,
than the work of these 80 br,,s
young Polish-American girls VIM
went over with me Aug. 1. 1917
sent by the Y. W.. "A. to helm Pa,
land. They supervised the distrk
button Of clothing and food durin,
the winter to starving men, women
and children Miss Chickssiur
said.
"Over. $4,000 suits Of clothe,
went through their hands and thev
were responsible for food for 800.
600 children daily.
Because means Of communiea.
ton were cut, these girls had Ia
visit the communities to see thu
they were getting the proper sun.
plies. am not exaggerating Wiz,
I say that in the first three months
they visited every town and villse,
in all Poland"
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-02
, Mfi,. Mayis svir;donoyTna,, noted

MN. Masis spiridonovna, notsd
wuuasn rsvolutionary leader. and
Ter years active in Russia against
the czar's regime, is one Of the
leaders Of the Russian peasant re-
volt against The regime Of Tr0txky
and Lenine, according to recent ca
Bile dispatches. 1t seems that the
peasants have proclaimed . new
gu1ernment. ass
Il was but . few years ago that
Mile. Spiridonovna was released
from prison in Siberia. She was
sentenced to death. but the sem
tence was changed to 20 years. Inn
prisonment, for killing the chief
Of police OF Tambov in 1905. While
in Jail It was reported she was ter
ribly tortured by two police on
GERS, who kicked her back and
forth across the cell for IL hours.
tore her hair, and burned her flesh
with lighted cigarets. Both Of her
tofturers were afterwards murder
ed. Mile. Spiridonovna is the
daughter OF . Russian general.
Woman Admitted to Bar In China.
Mrs. McCauley. wife Of Lieutenant
Commander Cleveland McCauley Of
the United States navy. now sta
toned in Chinese waters, has been
admitted to practice law at Shang-
hal, China according to q letter re-
ceived by Z friend Of hers. She is
the first woman to be admitted to
the practice Of law in the far east,
It is thought.
Mrs. McCauley received her law
degree at the University Of Texas.
She was graduated from there a
few years ago. Her home was in
San Antonio. Following her COL
lege days she went to Tampico,
Mexico, where she taught in an
American school. From there she
went to Honolulu, where she con-
tinued her career as a teacher.
H-was in Honolulu she met Lieu
tenant Commander McCauley, who
was stationed there with the YES
sells Of the navy's Pacific fleet.
After their marriage they went to
Shanghai. How she broke down
the barrier of prejudice there is
not stated,
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-02
fhIs Titled Woman Editor Has II
-sSs. e-4 = EaSy.

Many women fill journalistic jobs
in Europe, but Lady Diana Duff
Cooper DIANA Manners), the young
est daughter Of the duke of Rut-
land, is in a class by herself. She
accepted the editorship Of the Eng
lish edition of the French women's
magazine. Femina, at what in news
paper circles is considered a fabu-
lous sum. She contributes a short,
chatty editorial about plays and the
theatre and current events and al
lows her photograph to be freely
used by the advertising department.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-02
Oakleaf Camp Elects.

Inc e1octlOn Oh OWC0fS lOT tnd
coming year was the principal bus
mess 1t the meeting Of Qakleal
camp, No.. 1895, Royal Neighbors Of
America. held last evening n Wood
men hall At Center Station. Ofncera
were elected ~ follows:
Oracle-Mrs. Mae Alberry.
Vice oracle-Mrs. Louise Schafer.
Past oracle-Mrs. Nellie Wheeler
Chancellor-Mrs. Suzanne Funk.
enstein.
Recordef-Mrs. Elizabeth Bau.
mann.
Receiver--Mrs. Charlotte Heckert,
Marshal-Mrs. Louise Gordon.
Inner sentinel - Mrs. Minnie
Lewis.
Outer seutinel-Mrs. Nellie Gale.
Manager-Mrs. Nellie !. Sieghart-
ner.
Pianist-Mrs. Edna Rounds.
Arrangements were made for the
Royal Neighbor play, DAY After
Tomorrow" to be held Dec. 8 at the
Franklin school. The play will be
directed BY Mrs. Edna Rounds.
Splendid Meeting Endowment So.
cioty.
Mrs. L. G. Abrahamson and her
daughter, Mrs. Edward T. Ander-
son, were hostesses yesterday aft
ernoon to the members of the Au-
Iustana Endowment Find sociotv
at the Abrahamson home, 3449
Seventh avenue. There were so
members and guests present. and
after q short business session q
program was carried out.
Miss Mary E. Adkins, general
secretary Of the local Y. W. C. A.,
gave an interesting talk on "The
~. w. c. A. as a Constructive
Force" She reviewed the work of
the association. how it aims to de-
velop the spirit. mind and body.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-02
Luncheon for Ideal Art Cluh.

Mrs. David r. Hoover entertained
the members Of the Ideal Art club
at prettily appointed luncheon at
her home, 2218 Fifth avenue, Mo-
line, yesterday noon. All the men,
bers and two visitors, Mrs. Hugh
Harris and Mrs. c. Brown, were
present, covers being laid for IA.
A delicious Three course luncheon
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-02
Wilson AppOints Woman.

Miss Nelly E. Rodabaugh was n.
Gently appointed by President vii.
son to be receiver OF public moaeyi
at Vernal, Utah.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-02
Mrs. Bleuer Hestese.

Mrs. Florence Bleuer of 27l0
Fifth avenue entertained a company
OF friends yesterday afternoon at
her home at cards. She was also
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-02
Blackhawk Court Card Party.

Blackhawk court, No. 523, Court
OF Honor. sponsored card psrty
yesterday afternoon at the home OF
Mrs. Fred Hauerwas, 1872. Thirty
eighth street. There we're six ia
bles surrounded at games of Ave
hundred. and prizes for high score
were awarded to Mrs. Alice Schaum,,
Mrs. F. J. Schenebricker, Mrs. N. L.
sutherland and John Fry. Mrs.
Maud Heverling won the all-cut..
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-02
Mr.. Peterson Contest Judge.

Albert Peterson, violinst, with
the TRICKY Symphony orchestra, lie
to be one OF the judges in the violin
contest Tor young professional mu-
sicians tebe held tomorrow In Grin
nell, during the convention Of the
Iowa Federation Of Music clubs.
Davenport has no contestants en-
tered for the violin, though 1t hopes
to have several in the piano and
voice contest. The winners in the
state contest appear before the dis
trict contest in which their respec-
tive states are located and the win
ners, In turn. there will appear be-
fore the national biennial to be held
here nett June. =
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-02
To Elect Officers,

The annual election of officers
will take place at the meeting Of
the woman's missionary society Of
the First Baptist church, to- be held
tomorrow afternoon in the annex.
All members are asked to attend
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-02

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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-02

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EnSa GAFneid Meets.
Eliza Garfield tent No. =. Daugh-
ters OF veterans, met IN regular
session Yesterday afternoon. Final
arrangements were made for the
oazar, Wnicn the tent IS TO sponsor
saturday afternoon, Dec. II, at l4lO
FIT navenue. Moline. All membera
are asked to contribute something
In the way OF canned Iruit, bakery
soods, Or lancy WORK the tent
also maze plans 10 celeprate lts
nintn Dlrtnoay anniversary Dec. ID,
II wmcn time an interesting pro-
gram VIII De glven ana refresh
menus viii oe served. UQe comfade
was obligated, ana two comrades
wer" reported to be i'll. MRS. VIII
nam Drlees gave q very interesting
talk IN regard 70 the recreational
insaitution winch u 70 pc neid IN
Monne' Zee. 70 ~. Al the con-
ciuslon OF the business. omcers
we're elected Tor the coming year
a ioliows:
fresiaent-mrs. Gteiia Soren-
sen.
SeHf6K V1CA nfA&ln0nS MR1
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-02
niaenas Years Work.

The members OF Margaret Giles
circle, Kings Daughters. discussed
plans for the years work at the
meeting held yesterday afternoon
at the home of Mrs. C. A. Dunn, 7l3
Twenty-third street. There were
is present, two visitors helping
to make up this number. A social
hour was enjoyed following the
business session, and the hostess
served delicious refreshments. The
next meeting will be held Jan. 5.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-02
Clear Some S2Oo ut Baxar.
Hold All Day SEWING.

The ladies' aid society Of the Fiji
teenth Avenue Christian church
held an all day sewing yesterday
at the church. A picnic luncheon
was served at noon. The society
will meet next Wednesday after
noon to finish working for the
bazaar which they are to sponsor
Thursday.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-02
Entertains Hospital Circle.

Mrs. l.. p. Nelson entertained the
fTwin-City Lutheran Hospital circle
ut her home, 739 Third street A.
Moline, yesterday afternoon. All the
members and few friends were
present. 1t was a special meeting
|and no business was transacted. De,
licious fefreshments we're served
land Q social time was enjoyed. The
NEXT meeting will be held Jan. 2S.
|At the hhme OF Mrs. Ben Benson.
|16l6 Eighth avenue.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-02

- -
~ hona 1Ae EVENING" hDaSs uuro
spcnt with seciability. 11eeeal oat
~ toWu enAete were special eu1oss
q ~ aEair1.
civee KaFewel Ra911.
leioo 0erda Carlson eatortsined
last evening ct a.fAfewsll party ct
the home Of her sister, lrrs. Philip
Peterson, 173s Ninstee1kh street,
for ~. and Mrs.. Simon Flood, who
lseve Saturday for the est a the
frst laprof the 5oarnsy b Sweden.
Twenty-four guests. ~ffiends Of the
hop0red couple. enjoyed the evening
together. There wsfe games and
later In the evening . two course
luncheon wes served in the dining
ROOM. Decorations were in yellow
and blue. the ceutsrpiece being .
miniature boat from which 0oatcd
m American and . Swedish nag.
Prinafy to Give PEelEnn.
The primary depaxtment q the
South Park Presbytefian church II
sponsoring am enteftainment and
sale ct the church tomorrow eve
ningL to which ali members and
friends Of the congregation are in
vited. A program Of exercises and
songs BY the department pupils
and . Pilgrim play will constitute
the program. and Afterwards will
be held the sale. Fancy goods and
candy will be sold, and the pro-
ceeds from the booths will be used
for purchasing materials needed for
the department work.
1. H. Club Entertained.
The L. H. club was entertained
yesterday afternoon At the home Of
Mrs. Clayton Simpson, 1917 Twenty
third street A, Moline. The mem
bers spent the hours sewing and
cfocheting. A delicious luncheon
was served by the hostess. Christ
mas decorations were used through
out the house. Mrs. Henry
Schroeder will entertain the club
at her home, 1704 Seventh street,
at the next meeting. I
Important Resume Meeting.
Each grade school Girl Reserve
is asked to bring q small note book
with her tomorrow afternoon ut the
regular meeting of all the grade
school Girl Reserves to be held at
1880 O'Clock at the Y. w. c. A. The
note books are to be used for
hcnors. Every Girl Reserve in the
city who is attending the grade
schools is invited to be present.
Clear Some $eOe ut Bazaar. ~
Over $500 was taken In at the
bazar sponsored by the woman's re-
lief corps yesterday from II to s
O'Clock in Memorial hall at the
court house and the members are
vary enthusiastic over the success
Of the affair." A variety Of articles
were on sale during the afternoon
and the parcel post sale was .
great success. A delicious picnic
dinner was served at noon and
luncheon was served during the
afternoon. At the next meeting,
Dec. & election Of officers will be
held and every member Is urged to
be present.
Hold All Day Sewing.
The ladies' aid society of the Fiji
teenth Avenue Christian church
held an all day sewing yesterday
at the church. A picnic luncheon
was served at noon. The society
will meet next Wednesday altar
noon to finish working for the
bazaar which they are to sponsor
Thursday.
Luncheon for Ideal Art Club.
Mrs. David r. Hoover entertained
the members Of the Ideal Art. club
at q prettily appointed luncheon at
her home, 2218 Fifth avenue, Mo-
line, yesterday noon. All the men,
bers and two visitors, Mrs. Hugh
Harris and Mrs. G. Brown. were
present, covers being laid for IA.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-02
Elects Offers for Year.

Prosperity camp, No. 1881, Royal
Neighbors, elected the following Of
icers at q meeting held last even
ing in Moose hall:
Oracle-Dr. Hada M. Carlson.
Vice oracle-Mrs. Lillian Rounds.
Past oracle-Mrs. Martha Mason,
ChAncellor-Mrs. Vera Patterson.
Recorder-Mrs. Mae Stroshle.
Receiver-Mrs. Marie Yerbury.
Marshal-Mrs. Lydia Conner
Inner sentinel-Mrs. Bertha Balm
Outer sentinel-Mrs. Sadie Sam
sci.
Msnagers-Miss Edith Lucken-
bfhl and Miss Elsie Harder.
Following the election the mem
bers adjourned to the home Of Mrs
Rounds, where they enjoyed . so
cial hour and refreshments.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-02
Rrocknsnn.E Erickson,

ANNOUNCEMENT is made today Of
the marriage Of Miss Edith Erick-
son OF COS Myrtle street, Davenport
to John d. Brockmann, Jr., son
of Mr.. and Mrs. J. d. Brockmann Of
1043 West Fifth street, Davenport
which was . quiet ceremony oil
Tuesday, Nov. %. In Dss Moines
The ceremony was performed It the
parsonage Of the Presbyterian
church. Following q short wedding
trip the bridal couple returned to
Davenport and are at present max
Ing their home at COS Myrtle street
Mr.. Brockmann Is employed 1t the
Consumers Service Station in thia
city. &,
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-02
EIkS DaHco on Doc, 10,

The committee in charge Of the
plans for the third Of the series of
dancing parties to be sponsored by
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-02
Post.Nuptial for Mrs.. Metsalf.

AwUtsIvoYtsOs I'VE NIL MnUCSAAAs
Mrs. Ufi Metcalf Of 604 Twenty
third street. formerly Miss Grace
Smith. bride Of October, was
pleasantly surprised Tuesday eve
ming when the members of the
Royal Daughters class Of the FIJI
teenth Avenue Christian church
called. The evening was Informally
spent. Refreshments were served
provided by the self-invited guests
There will be no December meet.
Ing OF the Loyal Daughters. The
next meeting will be in January
when Miss Alice Lubnow Of 41o7h
fourteenth avenue, Rock Island
will entertain.
SOCIETY
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-02
Trinity Guild eMets,

Miss Clara Whitman and Mrs.
fRalph Dart were hostesses at the
3regulas meeting Of the Trinity guild
Iof Trinity Episcopal church held
yesterday afternoon at the parish
I0usA Final arrangements were
nade for the sale which is to be
I'D next Wednesday. A chicken
le dinner will be served at IL
o'clock. and In the afternoon there
fWill be a sale Of fancy work. candy
md aprons. After the business SEES
ton. delicious refreshments were
'oerved BY the hostess,
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-02

The regular meeting Of the ladies'
aid society Of the Emmanuel Luth-
eran church was. held yesterday aft
ernoon at the building, with Mrs.
Louis Stremmel and Mrs. Otto Seid-
litz as hostesses. Regular business
was transacted and money was dis
tributed for the Christmas baskets.
Delicious refreshments were served
following the business session. The
next meeting will be held Jan. s,
with Mrs. Matilda Bleuer and Mrs.
Conrad Baer as hostesBes.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-02

FythlAA Ssoto1Y Cafu F0Sy.
A large number Of women from
Rock Island attended the card
party sponsored By tho pythian
Sisters or Moline last evening ct
Turner hall in Moline. Fiftsen
tables were surrounded 1t the
games. and prizes were awarded TO
Mrs. George Sprague, Mrs. Warren
Hodeett and Vincent Bond. Delic-
ious refreshments were se(ved
after the games.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-02
L. H. Club Entertained.
Tmnortant Resune Meetanr.

Each grade school Girl Reserve
is asked to bring q small note book
with her tomorrow afternoon ut the
regular meeting Of all the grade
school Girl Reserves to be held at
4 80 o'clock at the Y. w. C. "A. The
note books are to be used for
hcnors. Every Girl Reserve in the
city who is attending the grade
schools is invited to be present
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-02
New Gym 0sss for Matrons.

A new gymnasium class for ma
fons Is to start tomorrow morn
d from 10 to II O'Clock at the Y.
M. 6. A. Anyone interested In the
gymnasium work IL urged to be
present tomorrow morning at the
Examination Of the class, Miss
Dorothy Rogers. physical secretary
TIE !. ". c. A. viii y IN cAarxe
New Britain herald., 1920-12-22
TOWN EMBEZZLER
 SENT TO PRISON
Two to Four Year Term for Lootcr of S193,O0O Greenwich Funds.
 Who Pleads Guilty.

Greenwich, Conn. Dec. 22.-Louis Lang, former town bookkeeper, plead ed guilty of embezzling s193,OO0 town funds and of forgery at Bridgeport yesterday. He was sentenced by Judge Hnman not less than two or more than four years in States prison.
 Lanz's forgery was committed while public accountants were auditing the town books. During a prolonged illness of Town Treasurer Avery he h . stolen s193.0OO. and forged Avery's nama to checks
 The stolen funds were invested in tho ocean Leather Company, c fish skin concern. in which Lang and other Greenwich men held stock. F. C. Luthi of New York agreed seven months ago to purchase Lanz's stock in the company for $500, ,0oO. and pay the town s10.000 each month. This was seven months ago and only s20.- 900 has been refunded.
 Lang has a wife and small children. He lived in luxury. with a salary of S2,000 a year.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-22
GENERAL ASSEMBLY CAUCUSES CALLED
Republicans Will Nominate
 Officials on January 4

The call for the republican legisla- tive caucuses to be held at the Capitol Tuesday evening. January 4. on the eve of the convening of the General Assembly. was sent yesterday by Secretary John Buckley of the re- publican state central committee to republican members of the incoming legislature.
 Immediately after the county cau- cuses will be the nomination of the republican candidates for speaker of the House of Representatives and president pro tenn. of the Senate.
 Simultaneously with a caucus of re- publican senators-elect in the Senate chamber at T:30 o'clock. flor the nomination of candidates for pres ident, pro tenn. clerk. messengers and county caucuses of tho republican representattves-elect, flor tho endorsement of candidates for messengers and doorkeepers and. if desired. by candidates for other of- fees of the House of Representatives. and the nomination of a member of tho committee on permanent organi- sation." will be held in the following rooms:-
 Hartford couty. room B. 3rd floor. west.
 New Haven county. Room 21. End floor. cast.
 New London county. room 66. 4th lcor. cast.
 Fairfield county, Room 61. 9th floor. east.
 windham county. room 62. 4th floor. east.
 Litchheld county. room 70, 9th floor, east.
 Middlcsex county. room 65, 4th floor, east.
 Holland county. room CT. 9th floor cast.
 Immediately after this county eau
New Britain herald., 1920-12-22
HELD IN PIERCE KILLING.
Philadelphia Jury Names NJ. A.
 Elliott. Still Being Sought.

Philadelphia, Dec. 22. -- Peter D. Treadway, Joseph Archie" Moss and Marie Phillips Rogers are held with out bail for the action of the Grand Jury in connection with the killing and robbery of Henry T. Pierce on Nov. 2l.
 The jury's verdict also named Marion A. Elliott principal in the case. Elliott also known as "Af' Smith. has not yet been found by the police.
 The Coroner's jury found that Peirce had come to his death from 'injuriesto the headand gas poison ing" Coroner's Physician Wadsworth testified that there were more than twenty wounds such as could have been inflicted by a blackjack, gun butt and heavy wrench. Examination Of the body. the Coroner's physician testi- fled, showed that death had been caused partly by Illuminating gas poisoning.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-22

cuses. at o'clock, the republican representatives-elect will gather in the hall of the house flor the nomi- nation of candidates for speaker, clerk, assistant clerk, messengers and doorkeepers,55 and in appointment of a committee on permanent organiza- tion.
 Representative Frederick w. Hulk ford of Stamford appears to be lead ing the field of candidates for the nomination for speaker. Other candi- dates are, l.. ]. Nickerson of Corn wall and Secretary of the State Frederick l.. Perry.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-22
BOYS FIGHT FATAL.
Youngsters Battle to the Death For
 Ownership of Dog.

New York, Dec. 22.-Fighting with a playmate for possession of a stray dog, Frank Verillo, 10, was stabbed, probably fatally here last night.
 James Romanello. 9, with a dirty little terrier at his heels, walked into a police station and surrendered him. self
 I'm sorry. He wanted to take the dog away from me. I didn't mean to hurt him." he sobbed.
 James was given into the custody of Children's Society officers.
 The terrier, its tail between it.; legs scurried away.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-22
DAKOTA BANK CASHIER
 CHARGED WITH ENTERTAINMENT

TowneI. x. D., Dec. 22.-H. H. E. 8ergh. cashier of the First National Bank of Towner. was arrested today on charge of embezzlement. The bank was examined yesterdayby Fred bank was examined yesterday by Fred eraI Reserve Bank of the 9th District temporarily in charge fo total between $4G.0o0 and $5G.oO0