The Rock Island Argus from Rock Island, Illinois • 16

ay THE ROGK ISLAND ARGUS april 58. ioir. IB SATUltD PLANS COMPLETED FOR PROGRESSIVE MIXER AT SCHOOL CatsbUh4 IS TO By L. B. klcCab PASTORS' FUND IS GIVEN A BIG LIFT GENERAL ONCE HJ CHARGE OF LOCAL POSTMAYRETURU 4Sor R0CK.I5LAND.

IhUnhCT The progressive mixer to be held at the Rock Island high school tonight under the auspices of the Hart, Ciceronian and Theadelphic literary, socie-I ties will provide a wide variety of at- tractions. It will begin at 7 o'clock 1 continue until 10. To add an in- formal touch to it. among the various things which will be for sale are candy, The committee in charge has not given out the full details of the attrac- Very Attractive Spring Coats itions which will be offered, but it Is '(known that many new and novel ideas Macnile, 'w Ketlred, Pmhahlr fn I hff at Irmr Engineers In (Ttj. HESIDED 1IEKE FOR IS TEAKS! Ke ported He Is to Succeed 3Iajor 31.

Hoffman, Mho I Ordered lo Training Camp. Instruction came to the United States ensrineers office in this rity laie today to turn oer all rworda and charse of the ofnee to IVIldurr Willing of St, Loui. Whether or not the in-frtnjctlons will haTe the effect to mean (ieneral Mackenzie will not be ent here, was not stated In the orders which wer very brief. "Major Willing: Is mn officer of the enzineerinsr corps In charce of the district below Hannibal, Mo. Our assortments of popular priced Coats are unusually varied, and even the most inexpensive models are smart and attractive.

Coats at $9.75 Women's and misses' coats in mixtures and serges, ia navy, copen, gold, black and plaids. Belted models, normal and' high waistlines, cloth and sillc over-lay coliars, smart pockets. Coats at $13.75 Of wool jersey, poplins and velours in apple green, red, navy black and checks, many styles particularly' suited to misses. Coats for both s'ports and street wear are among this group at $13.75. Coats at $1.7.50 Belted and shirred styles, with smart tailored pockets, convertible collars.

They are of jersey, gabardine, sierge and mixtures, colors are chartreuse, beige, Chinese blue, navy and black. Some half-lined. in view of the excellent service shs has given as head of the conference organization. Mrs. Christenson is a former Rockford girl, a daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. S. A. Johnson. 406 Kish-waukee street.

-The complete slate of officers chosen was as follows: President Mrs. Carl Christenson, Chicago. Vice president Mrs. L'ma Bersell. Rock Island.

Recording secretary Mrs. L. M. Nelson, Chicago. Corresponding secretary Mrs.

i. Anderson. Chicago. Treasurer Mrs. C.

Bergeson, Aus-ton. Secretary Junior work Mrs. A. G. Carlson.

Moline. Secretary Jubilee work Mrs. C. O. Helmer, Chicago.

Membership secretary Mrs. A. P. Fors. Chicago.

Much of the session was devoted to a consideration of activities for the coming year, including jubilee work and missions. The society is planning to raise a fund of $10,000 by the time of the Jubilee celebration is at hand next June. The money is to be utilized for the establishment of a school for girls in China and a home for widows in India. A campaign to increase the membership of the society to 10,000 has been launched and an effort also will be made to swell the subscribers to the society's paper to the 70,000 mark. toferPtilPit AdTOcatcs Teaching of Spanish In School.

Rock Island, 111., April 23. Editor The Argus: I desire to publicly express my opinion of the excellent manner in which the public schools of this city are conducted, and which must be a source of gratification to citizens of Rock Island. I am of the opinion that by teaching the Spanish language in the high school, it would make the educational system second to none, as there is a demand for high school graduates conversant with the Spanish language. Readers of the great metropolitan newspapers will recall the numerous articles advocating the opening up of business with Mexico, and South Americas. A perusal of the government's civil service bulletin shows that examinations requiring the Spanish language pay from $2,500 and up, while the positions requiring the English language, which our graduates of the high school are qualified.

'A I In addition, there will be other things Major General Alexander Mackenz tn antJ The Uudenls who from 1ST3 until lS9o was chiefwijj be asked to take advantage of the of the corps' of engineers- in charge; "submarine" tour through the base-Tst the improvement of the upper Mis-J merit. It promises to be full of thrills nave Deen put into tne evenings pro-j gram. The features to attract the iinost attention will be the continuous performance of the play, "Modesty, in the assembly hall under the direction of Miss Hazel Healy, the "Hall of Freaks" in the gymnasium under the direction of Kirk Journy and Carl Erh-stein, the "Novel Movie" in room 10. which will compare very favorably with any of the evening's shows in the city, and the "closing attraction of the evening at in the assembly hall. Miss Marguerite Thompson has been carefully training 20 girls for several weeks in a minstrel show ea- i titled "The Dark Town Comedy." The general admission has been fixed at three cents and tickets at a penny each will be offered.

for pale on both floors in order to give entrance to the features. Some of the amusements will, be free and the pennies charged aremcrely to insure the over- t' ti i chHrpiia an1 if nnecihla i a a doUarg 5n the treasury to-pay for thJ cuU Qf the KocieUeg jn ihe. high school Vear book. rh Thor.aini.i,. Ttrn jH the (chairman of' the committee and Francl, 1)unn i3 to be general super- Intendent of the evening.

CALL FOR MEETING AT TOWER IS GIVEif William Rudolph Benkert of Dav enport, chairman of the committee of 1', A. Teterson of Roekford Starts Swedish Lutheran Movement With 5,000. FLAX TO HALF 3IILLI0 For Support of Aged and Retired Ministers of Church Mrs. Bersell Honored. (Special to The Argus.) Rockford, I1U April 28.

P. A. Peterson of this ciiy gave the Swedish Lutheran pastors' pension fund a pleasant start yesterday afternoon when he announced a contribution of $5,000 to the fund, the first gift of any magnitude lo the $500,000 that it is proposed raise to aid aged and retired pastors within the Augustana synod. The pension fund idea developed during the course of the conference session Thursday afternoon. At yesterday's conference session the conference board of charities for the ensuing year was named, consisting of Rev.

C. Hoffsten, Rev. A. P. Fors and C.

Lindstedt. A publicity committee, which will have charge of preparing advance features for publication previous to nest year's conference, was named, consisting of Revs. C. E. Hoffstcin.

G. A. Elliott and Joshua Oden. all of Chicago. It was also voted to publish the minutes of the conference in both English add Swedish.

The movement for a pension fund for aged pastors was given an; impetus by N. A. Nelson of Chicago, who said the synod can easily raise for tins purpose in five years. Mr. Nelson suggested that the fund could raised each communicant the founder and first pastor of the Flrt church of this city.

Rev. Frank Johnson, president of the Augustana Book Concern, presented a report, explaining that prices had to be raised and commissions to the churches eliminated as the result of the great advance in the price of print paper during the last year. Dr. Gustav Andreen, president of 400th anniversary of the birth of the Reformation which is to be held un der synodical auspices at Rock Island this summer. Dr.

Andreen announced that he had received word from Bishop A. Lonegren of Sweden, that he would be unable to be present at this celebration as expected on account of the war. Election of officers feature yesterday morning's session of the Women's Home and Foreign Missionary society of the Illinois conference of the Swedish Lutheran church at Luther hall. Mrs. Carl Christenson was reelected president, a most fitting honor ower II ri raw affair has fallen upon the committee on cent a week "..4.

Francis Dunn and Hugh Law-Jwaa to lhe conference. It was gon of fh Lillian Gross, orcifized Februarv by Rev-It Arnell and Katherine Hnok- TndreeJ" mem gtaedt of th0 Hart, and Victoria Wii- fih5ri alreadv. Rev. Andreen is Pretty New Printed Voiles Wonderful Range of Styles and Colors Printed voiles are proving the season's favored wash fabrics and our summer assortments of these crisp, sheer materials is most complete probably 200 styles in all, both colored and white grounds in stripes, floral patterns, odd futurist designs, Dresden figures and conventional patterns all double width, at 25c, 29c and 35c per yard. 1 1 1 wnaiii ixauunf 4Im monB niiua son or Kev.

A. Anareen. wno wa Matchless Values in Women's Smart the National Christian party, today Augustana "college, urged a large at-Issued the appended call for the 11a-i tendance at the celebration of the lyJ- AO Spring Suits at $18.75 With All the Style Touches and Fashion Features of the Higher Priced Models tional convention which is to be held at the Watch Tower Tuesday; All people who long to see the end of war, and who will co-operate in lifting up the Lord's national standard higher to the bleeding nations, for universal peace to His glory and for the good of humanity, are invited to take part In the fathering in His name at the -Watch Tower in. Rock Island. May 1, to confer with one another and to help, fulfill Isaiah 5S 19, in accord with Matthew 24:14 and Revelations 10.JL A special invitation lo the women and to all followers of the Lamb, in love and In His name." Where These srarments show surorisinplv fine tailorinir.

InrlndrA are graded up to $1,800. Now. I believe I that the board of education of the city should consider this question and install the teaching of the Spanish language as one of the optional studies in the high school. This would add one more qualification for employment by the young men end women who graduate and commence 1 ta take up life's work- Respectfully submitted, ED. U.

CATION. "NOTICE. Sealed proposals will be received at the mayor office in the city of Rock island, until 10 a ro. Apru 2s, 1917, for auditing accounts of all city officers who receive and disburse city funds. WILLIAM McCONOCHIE, Mayor ORE POWER at less cost is insured by the Republic's sturdy con the Need a the Way arc hti i'Y belted and plaited styles with shirred waist-lines, fancy pockets and large and small collars.

They are of fine serges, por.lins and in navy, biege, gray, gold, apple green, burgundy, copen, black, and checks. There are many styles in this group from which to choose. These garments, in many cases look as if they should be priced at double the cost. till aiiitiaiii ics iueaa 11 New Jersey Silks IT All the, bright new sports colors are here in this fashionable silk fabric including Emerald, Coral, Chinese Blue, Plum, Navy, Ivory and Black. The quality, made by the Kayser Silk Glove is exceptional, is a yard wide, at the yard $2.25.

struction and the Republic-Torbensen Internal Gear Drive. Long stroke truck eisaippi I i CI 1.4 iJV Itock Island, probably will return here within a short -'time. He is retired and living in Washington. According to plana which it ia understood have as yet not been fully matpr'aiiiml he is to be placed In charge of the engineers directing tne improvement of the fratlier of ater from Hannibal. to the head of the, tew cava uenmte miormauuu muwiu- ing the matter will be available General Mackenzie during the lb years ne -was tiou widely known tnrougnoui tnis community.

He has a iarge circle of friends in the tri-citles who would be rejoiced to welcome him back. He is one of the most lovable men who has served in the army corps in this city. He was born in Wisconsin May 25, 1S44. He became a lieutenant in the engineering corps June 13, 1864. On March 7, 1S67, he was made captain and 15 years late, on April 5, 1SS2.

he became a major. ie was a major during the time he was in Rock Island and when he left here, Feb. 3. IS'jo, he became a lieutenant colonel. He went from here to Washington to the headquarters of the chief of engineers.

On May 3, 1301, he was pro- moied to colonel and four years later, on Jan. 23, 1904. he became chief of the army engineers, with the rank of brigadier general. Four years later. May 25.

1908, he was retired with rank of maior general. His coming here, if present plans 1 in tf rn a nrA with the policy of the government to piac3i the vouncer officers of the army in charge of training tamps and as much a3 possible place retired officers in the positions left vacant. Major G. M. Hoffman, who has been chief of engineers here for the last three and one-half years, yesterday was ordered to report at once at Fort Benjamin Harridon at Indianapolis, where there is a training camp.

He left last evening. Colonel ISdwln F. Glenn. 18th in fantry, will be In -command or tne camp, as was announced in The Argus yesterday. Cntil the time that a new chief of engineers arrives here Colonel C.

W. Durham, principal assistant engineer; George W. Ackley. chief clerk, and J. B.

Bassett. assistant engineer, will be in charge of the headquarters here. "Nicholson Gets Command. The Argus announced also yesterday that Colonel William J. Nicholson, 11th cavalry, had been appointed in command of the training camp at Fort Sheridan.

Colonel Nicholson was at Rock Island arsenal for more than a year, on the board of army officers who considered changes in the saddle equipment of the cavalry. He was tailed from here to join the regular army forces on the Mexican border, shortly over a year ago. 1 0 Court House News I Harry Kohl, alias Harry Bronson, who plead guilty to forgery, was released on probation by Judge W. T. Church in circuit court this morning.

He passed a bum check for $20 on Nor. 9. 1916, using the name of George Carpentier. Objection to the confirmation of the assessment roll for paving on Fortv-first street from Railroad avenue to Flack Bean's addition, filed by Hugo J. Bloom, were heard by Judge N.

A. Larson in county court today. J. F. Murphy appeared for the objector and J.

K. Scott for the city. The matter was continued until next Saturday. Oscar Sansale and William Range, both of Moline, were given hearings in county court this morning. Judge N.

A. Larson declaring the former a dependent and the latter a delinquent. Mrs. Rose Salisbury being named guardian of both. Julian Runge, who was also picked with the other two.

has already been declared a delinquent and has been sentenced to St. Charles. The boys are charged with breaking into a store. FIRST CLASS JP ARTY HELD BY FRESHMEN The Manual Arts building at the Rock Island high school was the tcene of a jolly party when the freshmen had their first social affair last Right. freshman orchestra furnished the music to the satisfaction of everybody.

It may be interesting to note that the orchestra Is made up entirely of freshmen and that this is the first class that has succeeded In getting an orchestra from its own class. Alter the dancing games were played. stream. i wa etoicu t. rt.t WAWi nKiw odav that -while no definite un hadas et been reie ing the comlnjg of General Mackenzie was persistently reported that Pi.Mabel tor his com ng are rapidly iirnurhi to a iipad ana inai- wnuiii armored type radi-the liberal use of motor ators- nickel steel are features not surpassed at any price.

i At the epub lie's Lovely Dresses of All-White Materials Suitable for Graduation, A fter-noon and Street Wear Charming gowns white crepes de chine, organdies and nets, some very simple and girlish in design, others as elaborate as you would wish. You will see among these dtcsscs of white, many in the new silhouette efects while other's have over-skirts and panel drapes, lace" and ribbon trimmed. There are plaited and shirred effects with white and colored ribbon sashes and belts. Sleeves both short snd long. New, among the intermediate styles, for the growing miss, are dainty -'Baby Doll" frocks of sheer white organdy combined with net.

These are quite the loveliest little garments we have ever seen as we are sure you will agree when vou see them. Trices ranee from $7.95 to Men's Night Shirts and Pajamas A big shipment of night shirts and pajamas bought on early contracts are just in Prices are away below present values. MEN'S muslin night shirts, braid trimmed, all flies, in large models, priced at 50V MEN'S fine cambric night shirts, full cizes, sl'fc braid trimmed, pearl buttons, choice MEN'S night shirts of long cloth, cambric and ma-lin, er.pecially good values at il.ZZ. $1.00 and. pajamas in plain -white, tan.

blue and helio-tiope percales, choice per suit SI. 00 PAJAMAS of mercerized roisette in white and colors, extra values, at the su5t PAJAMAS of fancy striped madras and percales, it-trative colors, away umi.r value. $1.95 Low Prices Five Republic sizes meet the need of every business whether one truck or a fleet. Republic Dispatch, 1500 furnished complete with express body, canopy top, wind shield, side curtains, electric lights and horn $795 With solid panel body $820 1-ton, with stake or express body For Welfare and Adornment Almost everything you could wish for baby is here awaiting your choosing. Our Infants' Wear Department was never- more replete than now with necessities and novelties ior tiny tots.

end bow top $1,195 $1375 tf-ton chassis I 2-ton chassis $1,785 3H-ton dreadnaught, chassis $2,675 Distributors Noack Motor Company Phone 1013 Third Ave. Kock Island Kaprting Republic Motor Truck Inc. Alma, Michigan Station in Ow tOO Principal CM Cunning little coats of white wool Bedford cord at $1.98 to $3.50. White cashmere coats, beautifully embroidered, for ages 6 months' to 3 years, at $3.50 to $6.00. Dainty little handmade dresses, caps and bibs in charming A generous assortment of amusing tovs and novelties.

'Vanta Wear," so well and favorably known, in complete assortments of the various garments. A splendid line of hand-embroidered pillow cases. Knit sweaters, bootees, quilts carriage robes, baby baskets, rubber goods, etc. '4 i 1 I Internal I 2 "dJ rA Gear Drive All the News All the Time The Argus.