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THE ROCK ISHAND ARGUS. I SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1912. omrr encMc nt oiiii I ouliil ur FIGHT TO CAPITAL Arsenal Workmen Decide Meeting Last Night to Await Report. at FROM THE CONGRESSMEN I'mployes Kxpect H to II Favorable More Time Cards Are Given Out Today. city. Funeral arrangements hare not been completed. The federated .Rock Island arsenal employes met last night and after a lengthy discussion cf the situation as It now exists on the Island decided to fchift the ecene of their battle against the Introduction of the dread Taylor system of shop management from this ity to Washington. Their Interna tional organizers instead of coming to Rock Inland will accordingly go to Washington, -where they will keep In touch with the congressional commit tee which is to report to congress March 10 as to the merits of the sys tem and whether or not in their opin ion it should be introduced into gov ernment arsenals. TO II K (AMrtlGX 1HIE. The men were firm last night in their stand against the system and i-ald that if necessary they will make the matter one of national Issue in the coming presidential campaign. They say they look for a report from the committee which will be favora ble to their cause and when the report 'orae8 up before congress for accept ance or rejfction, representatives of the men will be on hand to plead their side. A record will be kept of those who vote against the men and It will w. used against them when they again become candidates. Also the book published on the Taylor sys tem will be republished by the men fend spread broadcast previous to the Jiational campaign. The men say that the book itself as written ' by the founder of the system Is the strong est argument against the system. MO UK CARDS Gil EX OCT. The tnt-n at the arsenal have gained the impresi.ion that Colonel Burr has pro mined not to introduce any more cards until nfter March 10, and one of them stated this morning that an effort would be made to bold him to this supposed promie. Colonel Burr, however, today denied that he bad made such a promise. "On the con trary." he said, T will continue to give out the cards in increasing num bers though the introduction will nec ssari!y go slow. I expect to give out three or four more before the day Is over. I cannot wait until after March lo to begin the installation of the ir.rd system. My orders were not to that effect. I expect that it will take a year to install the system." HARRIS. John William Harris, aged six months, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. John Harris, 1920 Ninth street. South Rock Island, died last night at ? o'clock of bronchial pneumonia after an illness of two days. The funeral will be held from the home Sunday morning at 10 o'clock. Rev. Marion Humphreys officiating. Burial will take place at Chippiannock cemetery. MRS. AMT VAXSESTE. Mrs. Amy Vanneste, 2329 Fourth avenue, died at the Moline city hos pital at 8 o'clock this morning after a brief illness. She was 27 years of age and had lived in Rock Island sev eral years. Funeral arrangements have not been completed. Kl.lft KlAKltAI. The funeral of Anton J. Kline, who died yesterday morning, will be held from the home, 1229 Twelfth street, Monday morning at 9 o'clock. Rev. Marion Humphreys officiating. Burial will tske place at Chippiannock cemetery. HARPER POSES AS ATTORNEYATLAW Claims That He Has No Peer iii That Branch of the Profession. TRIES TO HOOK STOGIES Sees His Brand of Seegars on the Counter and Takes Advantage of Clerk. HAVE EVENTFUL TRIP BACK HOME easy reach on the counter. He was Just aoout to hook a handful when the clerk turned. Not wishing to prosecute the old man, he was simply ordered him out of the place. It is sate to say that John continued to pester in other circles. Two heads of departments of Rock Island, Chief James Brinn of police and Chief George Newberry of fire, returned home at an early hour this returned home at an early hour this morning from Chicago, where they spent considerable part of the last few days in look ing at automobile trucks and equip ment for city departments on display at the auto show. They came down over the Milwau kee's Southwest limited train and ar rived in Rock Island nearly three hours behind schedule time. The en gineer of the train was struck on the head by someone as the train was leaving the Chicago yards and was barely able to stick to his post. Chief Brinn says that he fainted several times. Then It was necessary be cause of weather conditions to change engines no less than five times during the run, each delay setting the train back considerable in the run. John Harper, the veteran of the con federate armies who has seen the in ner regions of scores of jails through the country, was released from St. An thony's hospital a few days ago and immediately proceeded to make the rounds of several of his old haunts again. He is expected to appear in police court within a very short time, Thus far he has kept away from the place. Yesterday afternoon he pes tered several customers in a local cigar store and insisted to them that he is the best criminal lawyer in the country and that there is none bet ter than he. He tackled everyone who entered the place, whether they had a criminal look or not, and in sisted on orating on his wonderful talent. Had his beard been less stained w-ith coal dust and his clothes a little cleaner, he might have gotten away with his story, but as it was he failed to glean as much as a cop per cent with his oratory. SEES FAVORITE STOGIES. Finally, after every patron had left the place, the clerk went to the rear of the store to attend to something and while he was there, John spied hi6 favorite brand of stogies within CAKE WALK WINNERS ARE NOT RELATED Mr. and Mrs. Johnson are not re lated. That is, the Mr. and Mrs. John son who won the cake walk prize at the bartenders masquerade ball at Industrial hall Thursday night are not kin to each other. Both are married, but, unfortunately, not to each other. The lady is Mrs. Helen Johnson and the gentleman is "Tup" Johnson. Such are the troubles of a reporter. When told that "William Johnson and Mrs. Johnson won the first prize," a Sherlock Holmes line of deduction caused said reporter to believe that "William Johnson and Mrs. Johnson might more correctly be written Mr. and Mrs. William Johnson. Wrong again. They refute the allegation. But nevertheless they hang on to the prizes they won. AMMONIA TANK BURSTS IN STORE Pungent Fumes of Gas Clear Young & McCombs' of Customers. Business at Standstill for Over Two Hours Clerks Haxe Unex pected Vacation. Obituary WILLIAM I.YWW. William Lynn, aged 72 years, died at the home of his step-daughter, Mrs. J. I. Llndnuist. 514 Third street, this noon at 12 o'clock, death being due to disease of the kidneys. Mr. Lynn wax taken sick two days after Christ mas. He was born in Sweden, Feb. 2, 1SW, coining to America and settling ;ii Jefferson county, Iowa, la 18C6. In 1 he removed to this city and had teen a resident ever since. Mr. Lynn was married to Mrs. Carrie Larson in '., bis wife preceding him in death five years ago. He is survived by a stepdaughter, Mrs. J. P. Lindquist of WAIVES A HEARING; IS HELD UNDER BOND C C. Clifton, through his attorney P. H. Wells, waived examination this morning before Magistrate C. J. Smith on an embezzlement charge and wa held to the grand jury under $500 bonds. It is alleged that Clifton embezzled collections he had made for the Independent Jobbing company of Davenport, by whom he is em ployed. The amount ranges over J2U0. HARRY CHANEY HELD ON LARCENY CHARGE Wanted on a charge of larceny that was preferred against him Sept, 1 by John Dunbar of Moline, Harry Chaney was placed under arrest this morning and lodged in the police station by Officer Kinsley. Dunbar alleges that Chaney entered his room and took away a gold watch valued at $25, gold ring with opal setting valued at $15 and $45 in money. He suspected Chaney and swore out the warrant at once. Chaney had skipped town and only came back three days ago. DAMAGE SOON REPAIRED Fumes from a bursted ammonia tank made it necessary to shut down the Young & McCombs department store shortly after 3 o'clock yesterday after noon and clear the building of every one except those who were at work to repair the damage. It was at 3 o'clock that the tank broke and at that time the store was well filled with customers. The first fumes caused just a little sniffling. In a few min utes the eyes of those who remained filled with tears and there was a hur ried rush for the exits. Some rushed out, leaving their shopping incom plete. As soon as the management of the store realized what and where the trouble was tbey informed the clerks of the shutdown and sent them home. LEAKAGE REPAIRED. It took only a short time to repair the leakage and to have the plant working in good order again. The building was opened wide and aired as thoroughly as possible and was ready for occupancy this morning. Mr. and Mrs. McMullin will their home in Moline. make JOHN MINOS DRAWS LONG TERM IN JAIL John .Minos was fined $15) and costs for disorderly conduct this morn ing and sentenced to 30 days in the county JaiL He was arrested several days ago by Special Agents T. Peter son and James Reynolds of the Rock Island road. He plead not guilty to the charge. Road employes state that they ordered him out of a car occu pied by section workmen and that he refused to leave and made dire threats against anyone who would seek to force him to leave. That particular offense was overlooked as far a pros ecution w as concerned, but Magistrate Smith reprimanded him and advised him against further making of threats. They Make Good who keep themselves in fine physical condition. Regular bowels, active kidneys and liver, good digestion, end a greater natural vigor follow the timely use of the reliable BEECHAIVi'S PILLS Personal Points Mrs. J. L Freeman, 9ns Twenty second street, left yesterday morning for an extended visit at Portland, Ore. Funeral of Miss Palmer. The funeral of Miss Joeanna Fal mer. colored, who died Thursday night, will be held from the home, 732 Fourteenth-and-a-half street, to morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. Mr. Dewltt officiating. Burial will take place at Chippiannock cemetery. . 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' I Present at this office sis imiistlil Dictionary coupons mad thm mi. 98c: t HT1STU1 ctta mi X' 'MT bmdias - whica U im llloiBtraSca half teata. DICTIONAJIV ll I t . :vi I T Z i IMU. ma 81c Am Baak ky MaO. Z2 Extra far Fa.Ua Tk S2.00 ' in Plua ciatfe bind- T-maBm 9 and black: Baa Mieey Naw caper, aama illutra- a llla.au ataa boo. Cut au MCnONAIY t the t 1- I Fajaaa. or a ptrrri i m ,m t it ttn cnarts arc ami tied. aiA I48ct i soc ANNUAL PRAISE SERVICE. THE MISSIONARY SOCIETY OF Central Presbyterian church held the annual praise service yesterday after noon at the chapel, Twelfth street and Eleventh avenue. Because of illness in the family of Mrs. Marion Humph reys, the president, Mrs. J. G. Haz zard presided and after the singing of a hymn MiS3 Kelly read the scrip tures and Mrs. Hazard led in prayer. Mrs. A. E. Siemon sang and messages for foreign sisters were given by ladles in costume, based on the study of "Western Women in Eastern Lands." Native Christians were rep resented in costume by the following ladies: Rukhmabai of India Mrs. E. G. Schurig. Halideh Sahih of Turkey Mrs. C. C. Babbitt. Princess Chert Chome of Siam Mrs. P. C. Simmon. Emily Hsu of China Miss Annie Montgomery. Irincess Aisha of Cairo Mrs. Mar tin. Mrs. Yajima of Japan Mrs. E. E. BulTum. Esther Pak of Korea Mrs. L. Ken nedy. Introduction of Mrs. Doremus Mrs H. J. Dawson. Mrs. E. G. Schurig followed with a vocal solo, a hymn was sung and Mrs. Hazard led in prayer, dosing the set program. The ladies then enjoyed a social hour and were served to re freshments. SHOWER FOR MISS REESER. MRS. ALBERT SIMMON OF Rural entertained 20 ladies from 1 until 5 o'clock Thursday afternoon at a miscellaneous shower in honor of Miss Delia Reeser, a bride of the com ing week. The rooms were tastefully decorated in yellow and white, the bride's chosen colors. In the guessing contest Miss Florence Allen won first prize and Miss Delia Reeser the con solation, and in the peanut contest Mrs. Frank Zeimer won first favor and Miss Florence Allen consolation. The bride-elect was seated at a table over which was suspended a heart Clled with rice and while she was un wrapping the gifts the rice was show ered over her. A dainty luncheon was served by the hostess, the place cards being hearts tied with yellow ribbon and with the bride's and groom's names 'and date of the wed ding engraved in gold script. SURPRISES THREE MEMBERS. AT THE REGULAR MEETING OF Court of Honor, No. 31, the members perpetrated a triple surprise on three of the members. Mrs. M. A. Staassen, the local deputy, was presented with a beautiful shawl; Mrs. H. Sward, chairman of the visiting committee,, was presented witn a table cloth, and Mrs. Grace Reinhart, the captain of the drill tm, a presented -with a rockiDg chair. Much amusement was caused by each lady thinking the sur prise was on the other. The evening was rounded out with supper, games and music. Mrs. H. Barth presented a cake decorated with the emblems and initials of the order, and Mrs. Henry ETY Gaethje gave a profusion of beautiful flowers. PLEASANTS-THODE. THE MARRIAGE OF MISS DORA Thode, daughter of Mrs. Augusta Thode of 2308 West Fourth street, Davenport, and George B. Pleasants, son of the late Judge and Mrs. George Pleasants of this city, took piace Wednesday. Owing to the illness of the bride's mother the wedding was attended by members of the family only. Mr. and Mrs. Pleasants have gone on a several weeks' wedding trip and upon their return will make their home in Davenport. Mr. Pleasants 1b traveling salesman for a Minneapolis flour company. Mrs. Pleasants is prominent in tri-city musical circles, being a member of the Etude club. She was for a number of years so prano soloist at Grace cathedral, Davenport. M'MULLIN-GREENWOOD. MISS LILLIAN MAY GREEN wood, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Greenwood of Coal Valley, and William McMullin of Moline were married Wednesday afternoon at the rectory of Christ Episcopal church, Moline, by Rev. A. G. Musson. Mr. and Mrs. Roeschmann, the latter the sister of the bride, and H. L. Long were the attendants. The bride wore a dress of white satin with trimmings o Irish crochet lace and 6he carried bride roses. Following the ceremony the bridal party went to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roeschmann in Silvis where a wedding supper was served. ZION LADIES MEET. THE LADIES' SOCIETY OF ZION Lutheran church met yesterday after noon with Mrs. Nyquist. At the busi ness session plans were made for a special mission meeting to be held the first Sunday in March. Services will be held on that Sunday in the various Lutheran churches of the two cities, the collections to be devoted to the home and foreign mission so cieties. A pleasant social time fol lowed and the hostess served lunch Mrs. Edla Lund, Mrs. O. P. Olson and Mrs. Andrew Olson will be hostesses at the next meeting of the society. LUTHER LEAGUE MEETING. MR. AND MRS. JOHN HAUBERG entertained the Luther league of Grace Lutheran church last evening at their beautiful home on Twenty-third street and Eleventh avenue. There was a good attendance of members and they enjoyed a very pleasant evening. At the business session plans were made for a pie sociable to be held at the church next Tuesday evening. Stand ing committees reported for the month just ended. Musical numbers were given by various members and during the evening lunch was served. LYNCH-KELLS. ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE MAR- riage of Miss Ida McDonald Kells to Frank T. Lynch will come as a sur prise to their friends in the city. The ceremony took place at Sterling, 111., Jan. 9, and was performed by Rev. Charles Stevens at his home. Mr. and Mrs. Lynch kept their marriage a se cret until today, when the news leaked out. Mr. Lynch is electrician at the Totten Auto compaany, and his bride is employed as stenographer and book keeper at the Schocker Paper company They are making their home for the present with the bride's mother at 520 Sixth street. Reduced Prices on Tailor Made Suits Sale ends February 15 $35 suits to order $30. $30 suits to order $25. $25 suits to order $20. Note Our spring and summer woolens have ar rived. . ILLINOIS THEATER BUILCHKCV ST. VALENTINE WEDDING. EDWIN M. DELA PORTE OF MO line and Miss Charlotte Stapf of Dun kirk. N. Y.. will be married at the home of the bride-elect in Dunkirk on the morning of St. Valentine's day. Feb. 14. The couple will come at once to Moline, where they will make their home at 1128 Fifteenth street. Mr. Delaporte is interested in a jewel ry store at 408 Fifteenth street, Mo line. REBEKAH MASK BALL. THE REBEKAH MASK BALL LAST evening at Odd Fellows hall was well at tended. Prizes for best costumes were won by Mrs. C. T. Meanor and Theodore Olson. For comical makeup Miss Rose Kuiffer and Otto Fiebig took the prizes. SOCIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS. The house committee of Bethany home has arranged to give a card party for the benefit of the home at the New Harper Monday, Feb. 19, Bridge, euchre and 500 will be the games played and six prizes will be offered. Refreshments will be served, and the charge will be very small. The regular meeting of the Rock Island County Humane society will be held next Monday evening at the Association house, 637 Seventeenth street. Court of Honor, No. 523, will give a card party and dance at Beselin's hall Monday evening. C-B Ma Spirite Corsets AS EVERY THINKING WOMAN KNOWS her personal appearance has a great deal to do with many things. When she looks well and knows she looks well, she has a very comfortable assurance that will carry her through many difficult situations. No woman was ever at her best when she looked her worst. The pleasant part of this it that she can help her self; she may do much to improve her appearance. One way is to wear the right corset; the very foundation of beauty and correct dress is the corset. Choose a corset suited to your figi-re and be sure to have It fitted by an ex pert. A beautiful form can be kept youthful and graceful only by proper corsetry. THE C-B ALA SPIRITE CORSETS are In great favor among fashlonabe women. Wa show several of these C-B Models, which are wonderful form cor rectors. Let our experts show them to you, Prices range from sg.ou to si.uu ana neanj -tw, price In between. Most women knew that C-B Ala Spirite Corsets are the - very highest corset excellence obtainable. To those who do not know we wish to present the positive evidence) of actual wear. The C-B Company have allowed to us 25 dosen corsets made to. sell for $1.25 but which we have sold at tl.OO.T his time we are allowed to sell them at 69c each. No such corset at the price will be offered again this season. Monday and Tuesday Then on Monday and Tuesday there will be all tises of a handsome $3.50 fancy C-B Corset, Take your sixe tor Just $2.89; and a beautiful fancy shadow stripe $2.00 C-B corset for theese two days at $1.25. C-B Ala is ta CB-A"S"" We repeat; Spirite Corsets. to throughly advertise theae $1.25 values for 69 $3.50 values for $2-39 $2.00 values for gl-25 Our allotment for this sale. of these special corsets is limited to us Rock Island, 111. Quick Relief for Rheumatism. George W. Koons, Lawton, Mich., says: "Dr. Detchon's Relief for Rheumatism has given my wife won derful benefit for rheumatism. She could not lift hand or foot; had to be lifted for two months. She began the use of the remedy and improved rap idly. On Monday she could not move and on Wednesday she got up, dressed herself and walked out for breakfast." Sold by Otto Grotjan, 1501 Second ave nue. Rock Island; Gust Schlegel Son, 220 West Second street, Daven port. i I HUHHHHHI BEFORE PAVING MODE Look through catalogues of CENTURY EDITION AND Mckinley edition Everything in these editions, containing over 3,500 selections tor piano, voice, mandolin and gui tar, violin and piano, etc., only 10c per copy, no matter what the price may be marked. THE CABLE MUSIC HOUSE Safety Building Rock Island, III. Phone 1665. UA M M M M M ll Trunk and Baggage Service Rates Per city, 1.00 trunk or grip anywhere in the For one or three trunks or grips anywhere in Davenport or Moline. For each additional piece. Per passenger on trunk truck. Totten Auto Co. 1708 Third Ave. Phone 191 ' Auto Cab Service 1 I