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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-07
BAPTISTS To MEET
State Conference to Be Held a
Galesburg Oct. 18 to
Oct. ri.
PROGRAM Is ANNOUNCED
different Bodies of the Church Hav,
Work UutIined-StrOng
Speakers Secured.

The program for the Illinois Bap-
list state convention, which meets
With the First Baptist church of Gales
)urg, Oct. Is to 81, is completed. The
convention will open Monday evening
1t which time Dr. Donald ID. Mac.
Laurin of Chicago will preach the an
lual sermon before the Pastoral union
This will be followed by an address
by James X. Shields, state superin
tendent of the Anti-SaloOn league
Tuesday morning the Pastoral union
will consider such topics as "Menta
Healing and It's Relation to Pastorll
Work." and THE Apportionment.
Herr Buchler, the great German music
specialist, will give his lecture at :!
o'clock Tuesday morning on Music
in Church"
Call to Order at Il. VI.
At 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon tho
convention will be called to order BY
\. J. Scrogin, the president. After c
short business session and words OF
welcome from the local pastor the
State Young Peoples union will have
charge. Missionary education ant
Christian stewardship are the two gen
eral themes for discussion. An infor
nal luncheon of the workers and dele.
gates of the societies will be held 1T
$50
The Women's Baptist Missionary so
eieties will hold two separate sessions
Turing the convention, one Tuesday
afternoon and the other THURSDAY
afternoon. Tuesday evening the state
secretary will give his annual report
and Rev A. H. Hartley. state evan
gelist. and DR. e p Brand will speak
Wednesday morning new pastors who
nave come into the state during the
last year will be introduced and the
state missionaries will speak of their
work.
Sunday school Session.
The Sunday school session is held
Wednesday afternoon. Addresses by
DR.. Tralle of st. Louis on MEMS
Bible Glasses" and by Mrs. Antoinette
A. Lamoreaux of Chicago on THE
Sunday School and the Problems IF
the Kingdom will command a large
hearing. Other speakers of the after
noon will be Hon. Frances w. Parker
If Chicago, the president OF the Ma
tional Baptist Brotherhood. Rev. Z. 3.
Rogers, d. D., of Champaign, H.
The annual sermon will be preached
Wednesday evening by Rev. DR.. S. =.
Drum of Cairo and he viii be fol-
lowed by DR.. Charles r. Henderson
of the University of Chicago whose
theme will be THE Duty of the Hour
of a Christian People"
Thursday morning will be given TO
business and at II o'clock the women
have charge. Miss Inga Peterson If
Japan and DR.. Howard Wayne Smith
of Philadelphia are the special SPEAK
ers of the morning. The Laymen's
session is Thursday afternoon Adj
dresses will be made by Dr. Austin +.
DeBlois of Chicago, Dr. w. H. Geist-
welt of Peoria, Rev. R. B. Davidson of
Rockford and President Harry Pratt
,Judson of the University of Chicago,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-07
n Emergency" There were loo
Goddesses ON Roads.

guests.
GOddcsses on Roads,
The collection which was shown
is {. very fine one and from the il
Illustrated lecture which was given, the
guests were able to gain a fair idei
of the life of the natives of India
In the collection is an Indian god
dess which is made of stone Tnest
goddesse5 are placed along the road
sides and the traveller worslIips by
the way. Whenever a child is sick
il is taken to goddess by the par
ents and priest. The latter pourf
melted butter over the head of tho
goddess and this is supposed to mel
the stone heart and cure the child
The Mohammedan dress consists OF
three pieces and the Hindoo dress
generally consists of but two pieces
This latter consists of one piece
which is seven yards long and thcr,
is not a stitch in it, 1t is woumC
about the body. The tamasha wreath
is put around the neck of some per
son of prominence. 1t is made up OF
maIigolds when they can be obtained
and at other times is made up O.
camphor balls. A wedding present
wtich is very popular is a wooden
comb. 1t is impossible for an Amer.
lean to use it. but the natives arc
able to put their hair up with them
In the homes OF the poorer people
there are smaller idols than those
seen along the roadside.
Ringing of Temple Bells.
There are two temple bells which
are used during tie religious ser
vices. Their tones are very fine. The
bell is rung and a prayer is said and
this is continued through the service
A sandal box of sandal wood is also
in the collection. a miniature waite
jug made of brass gives one an ide:
of the way in which the richer class
carries their water. Miniature
household utensils and jewelry of all
descriptions give a fair idea of tho
household conveniences. The hats
worn by the natives are very thick
and are made of Il light pithy sub
stance. The rosary of the Hindoos
consists of Il string of amber beads
For paper, the Hindoos use the palm
leaf. y book, which corresponds tC
the bible of the Protestant religion
and a doctors prescription book
form the library of the Foss collec-
tiuD. The Hindoos decorate their
tables with colored rice and the eff
feet is as pretty as an American cen
-elpicCe.
Beech Nuts FaVOrite Treat.
After each meal, the natives chew
beech nuts wrapped in the leaves {
the tree. This is a very helpful
habit, as the nuts contain a certain
amount of pepsin. The saliva which
IS produced by chewing, looks very
much like blood and for a foreigner
10 see it along the streets is to thinl
hat every one is bleeding to death
This nut chew is the only thini
which is offered to any one as a treat
at reception given in honor of the
Foss party. 100 ladies were inviteG
TO attend. Fruits, and candy were
served by the hostess in little wiCke'
baskets. No liquid was served. The
weaver bird makes a nest of fiber
and some in the collection contain
swings on which one of the bird.
swings while its mate is in the nest
The next meeting of the society
will be held on Nov. 3 at the home
IF Mrs. Fl. Kronstedt, COZ Fifth ave
nue., in Moline. The topic for the
meeting is The Woman in Art. -
Miss Irma Kohn will deliver the ad
lrpSS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-07
Double In Year.

The fall and winter months are ex-
pected 10 average higher still. This is
remarkable record. The total trans
fers for 1908 were $7,150.03S. hence
1909 will show at least double that OF
1908.
There are now under construction at
Houston buildings which mean an ex-
penditure amounting to more than ten
million dollars. This is for public Of
fee buildings, hotel improvements.
railroad terminals. schools. church
buildings. and city improvements.
The contract wa lcs some time ago
for the causeway across Galveston bay.
TO cost $1,500,0O9, connecting Calves
ton wit hthe mainland, and a shell road
connecting Galveston and Houston will
be completed simultaneously with the
completion of the causeway. One of
the finest interurban systems In the
country viii be completed at the same
time. giving an hourly service between
Houston and Galveston.
Plans are being rapidly pushed for
matchmaking a great highway be-
tween New Orleans and San Antonio.
through Houston. This roadway will
be over 500 miles long. Harris county.
in which Houston is located, recently
voted a bond issue of $5OO,0OO for road
improvements in the county. In
short time Houston will have the finest
system of roads leading in every direc-
ton of any part of the south and equal
to any section of the north.
Such improvements, together with
fertile farm lands and unlimited ship.
ping facilities, are working together to
make great city of Houston.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-07
New Eagles Hall.

Bids are being received by the
local aerie of Eagles for an addition
which is TO be built on the present
home of the lodge. The addition will
be of brick and will be one story high.
1t will be built on the south side uf
the home and will be 30x4S feet in Iii
mansions. The work will be started
next week and will be rushed. The
new wing will be used for pool room
and a meeting hall.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-07
In Police Court.

Robert Robertson and Henry Rass-
mussen were arrested last night ioi
fast driving. The pair were driving
along Second avenue at furious gate
Magistrate G. J. Smith fined each VI
them SIS and costs this morning.
William TrevoTs was sentenced II
20 days in the county bastile this morn
ing by Magistrate c. ]. Smith for dis
orderly conduct.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-07
Excursion en- Columbia.

The steamer Columbia, which has
been laid up in the Davenport port for
the past three weeks undergoing re-
pairs and improvements, took out a
private excursion, given by the Masone
of Davenport for the visiting MasOns
who are attending the school of in
struction in that city. The boat left
the Davenport shore at o'clock this
afternoon and returns at $50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-07

leeehes that live off the fallen women
VINO haunt the back rooms of the ga
loon dens
Lowest Types of Humanity.
These latter are the lowest type that
can infest any city, and they should
be driven from the sight of the re-
spectacle people of the city without
delay. As has been said before by
Inc Argus, the gamblers who flocked
mere when they supposed that they
were to have free hand. have been
hanging on in the hope that they would
be allowed to resume operations as
soon as the agitation against them has
dled away There is gambling con-
Quoted on the quiet above one or more
OF the saloons of the city today. if The
Argus has been rightly informed, AND
1t believes that it has
Rock Island is too good a city to be
menaced by the evils spoken of. and
1t is hoped that the officials will lose
no time in performing their duty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-07
Do You Feel Like This?

Does your head ache or simply feel
heavy and uncom fortable2 Does your
back ache? Does your side ache? Do
you feel tagged out? The tonic laxa-
tive herb tea known as L.ane's Family
Medicine will clear your head, remove
your strength Nothing else is so good
for the stomach and bowels. At drug
Gists' and dealers, 20 cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-07
CATCHES CHICAGO FANCY
Earl BOwlby COmpOses New Son;
Which Is Immensely Popular.

Earl Bowlby of this city. since L.
turning TO Chicago university where
he is student, has composed a new
song entitled Chicago" which s
rapidly winning popularity in colleg1
and musical circles at the metropolis
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-07
STUDENT Killed hv Train.

Miss Winnifred Bailey, aged IS.
seminary student. was run down and
killed by Rock Island passenger
train at Washington. Iowa, this morn
ing.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-30
EDDY INDORSES PLAN
Secretary FavOrS Opening Of
Rock Creek Park.
DEPLoRES PRESENT SITUATION
Movement InauEurated by The
Washington Herald Commended by
r tIway COmmissiOner-FOu Lay
Out Athletic Fields 20 BE Governed
by Responsible Organization.

Greater interest In the movement In
augurated by The Washington Herald
10 open up and popularize Rock Creek
Park Is being manifested daily II is a
significant fact, and one which demon
strates the trend OF public opinion in the
matter. that all who have been questioned
or who have volunteered an opinion with
regard to the project have expressed
themselves as being decidedly In favor OF
It. Suggestions for the better carrying
out OF the plan are being received daily.
Secretary and Executive officer II. c.
Eddy, OF the District electric railway
commission. said yesterday that The
Washington Herald's design to make
Rock Creek Park better known and more
used by the citizens Of Washington was
q most praiseworthy one
"A city" he said. cannot have too
many parks, and the construction and
opening OF them should be encouraged
II only for hygienic reasons. Certainly
Washington has not a sufficient number
Of parks OF the 'usable type or those
which the citizens cannot only use 20
rest in. but for athletic sports.
Predicts Success
This Is apparent 10 any one who has
lived IN the city. I have long thought
that Rock Creek Park would make an
ideal place OF this sort. and It Is almost
certain. such Is the public feeling in re-
gard to the matter that the movement
viii geach the successful conclusion that
1t deArves.
In connection with the building OF
tennis courts, baseball diamonds. and the
like the destruction Of any Of the natural
scenery Of the park should be avoided.
There are numbers OF wide, level. and
clear spaces that VIII serve the purpose
OF athletic fields admirably without fell
Ing trees.
Il think. too. that the different fields
should be In charge OF reputable athletic
organizations Of the city who would be
responsible for the manner In which thet
were kept, and would keep of any Of the
rowdy element, although the park is
admirably policed.
The 'wagOnette' system, which was
mentioned in The Washington Herald OF
q few days ago. whereby, for cents. a
visitor could ride through the entire park,
would also be most desirable"
The Washington herald., 1909-07-30
REPORT ON HOUSE BILLS.
Commissioners submit Opinion on
Legislation Affecting District.


The Board OF Commissioners yesterday
transmitted to Congress. IN response 20
references from the House. a bill TO pro-
vide legislation requiring employers OF
female clerks IN the District 20 provide
them with chairs or stools. In this case
the Commissioners said that the present
law is sufficient TO cover the case. but
that no objection would be raised to the
proposed amendment OF the law II the
House committee saw fit
Another bill under consideration and
sent 10 the Commissioners for report Is
20 transfer jurisdiction OF part OF the
Washington AQueduct 10 the Commis-
sioners. The Commissioners proposed
legislation invite attention to a report
made by them May % IQ0s. on House
bin 1891. Sixtieth Congress. first ses-
sion, having the same title. and renew
their recommendation Of unfavorable
action IN the matter.
The other bill under consideration IS 70
provide for the further publication OF the
water supply Of the District. The report
Of the Commissioners says that their
views on this bill are the same as those
contained IN a report made By them
March 30. 1896, and House bin 1881, Fifty
ninth Congress. first session. having the
same object IN view.
The Commissioners favor the bill, and
desire 20 see the water supply OF the
District purified as far as possible.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-30
RATE WAR REoPENED.
Carriers Place Tariff on File with
Interstnte Commission.

Carriers Place Tariff on File with
Interstate Commission.
The war among the trunk lines in the
East over import freight rates. begun on
March 4 by the Boston and Maine, IN re-
ducing It's rates on import traffic destined
TO Chicago and the Middle West, 10 the
same rates as those from Baltimore 70
the same points. notwithstanding the diff
ference IN haul. and which slumbered a
while, has been reopened.
Carriers engaged IN traffic from New
port News TO Chicago and the Middle
West placed on file with the Interstate
Commerce Commission tariffs showing
cuts In the six classes. IN which certain
freight is divided OF from l TO 4 cents a
hundred pounds. and in commodities rate
Of a little more than 1 cent a hundred
pounds.
This cut was made 20 meet one made
by the Boston and Maine. In order that
the import trade Of New York, Philadel-
phia. and Baltimore with the Middle West
may be protected. the trunk lines will
have 20 meet this cut, so as 20 retain the
differential rates that now exist Infor-
nation has reached the commission that
II is the intention OF the carriers TO DO so,
and that they VIII file their tariffs on
Saturday
The Washington herald., 1909-07-30
PLAYS
DIED.

ALEXANDER At Colorado Springs,
Colo, $. REESE. eldest son OF Rev.
William c. Alexander, d. D., and
Mary Q. Alexander.
InteTment at EaStOn. Pa, Monday aft
ernOOn.
CHAMBERS-On Thursday. July @. 1909.
at her residence, 1905 D street north
east Mrs. ELIZA ANNE CHAMBERS,
aged eighty-stX years
Funeral from her late residence Satur-
day. July 81, az 2 2. N.
DUGANNE-On Thursday. July @. at l:SO
a. m. EMMA E, mother Of Charles
G., Austin D.. Alfred @. and Mrs. II.
S KOOntz.
Funeral services from Lees chapel Fri
day, July 50. al p m Interment pri-
vate- Savannah, Ga, papers please
copy)
.SCHERMERHORN-On Thursday. July
O. 1873. at 2. m. at her residence, g
X street northwest, CATHERINE,
widow OF George Schermerhorn.
Funeral Saturday, July 81, at $50 q. m.
Requiem mass at st. AlOysius' Church
ct 3 O'Clock. Relatives and friends in
vited 20 attend
vOIGT-On Wednesday, July % 1909 at
u:l5 p. m, at his residence, Wisconsin
avenue Tennallytown, WILLIAM, be
loved husband Of Sophia Voigt, IN the
slXty-ninth year Of his age
Funeral (private) from his late resi-
dence Friday. July so. at 3 D. 10.
WARREN-On Thursday. July o. 1909.
at 1875 ?. m, CHARLES NJ. beloved
husband OF airline IL. Warren (nea
Sweeney and son OF Kate N. and
the late Capt. Z. X. Warren.
Funeral notice hereafter.
WINLOCK-On Wednesday, July % isos
az Atlantic City. y. J., ALICE BROOM
WlNLOCk, widow Of William Gran
FORD Winlocks aged siXty-hve years.
Funeral services az 81. PauTs Church,
Twenty-third street, Friday, July 80
at 10 g. m. IntsrInent private
The Washington herald., 1909-07-30

Shooters HIN. Eve miles away. az the end
Of the course. ahe nearer one could be
seen fairly distinctly. and at times the
other showed dimly against the cloudy
sky.
In an afternoon devoid Of interesting
occurrences the Signal Corps men in
charge Of the nearer balloon distinguished
themselves by letting II get away from
them. II broke from its moorings, went
up 20 an altitude OF a couple Of thou
sand feet. and scared Off In q north
easterly direction.
A crowd had gathered on Shooters
Hill IN expectation Of the flight, but was
disappointed as II had been Wednesday
afternoon. The atmospheric disturbance
was greater there than it was at Fort
Myer
While the biplane was standing ready
for flight at Fort Myer a report was
received over the telephone from the
other end OF the line that a very gusty
squal was going on there although at
that time everything was fairly quiet
at the fort AS Wilbur Wright explained
II. the flyer seemed 10 be beneath about
the center OF disturbance, and the clouds
that were causing the trouble were re-
volving about the parade ground as an
orbit
The aeronnutical board held q meeting
last night, at which the Wright brothers
were present TO discuss the Gdvlsabnlty
OF trying to fly at dawn this morning
The records OF the anemometer. or wind
gauge. show that in the last twenty days
there have been fifteen practically calm
mornings
It was finally decided however. that
there should be no morning flight II
conditions are all right this afternoon the
speed test will be attempted
The Washington herald., 1909-07-30

Rev John ]. Fitzgerald, Of New York,
expressed the opinion yesterday that the
Democrats win control the next House
Of Representatives. The Republicans. he
said, are in a demoraIized condition on
the tariff question, and probably four
Republican members win vote against
the conference report.
The Democrats should awaken 70 their
present advantageous position" he said.
THE Republicans are completely demOr-
allied. The belated attempts OF Presi-
dent Taft to compel some pretense TO be
made Of keeping the uneQuivocal pledges
made during the campaign for substantial
downward revision have resulted in Bit
ter contentious and violent controversies
among the Republicans.
THE insistent public demand that there
shall be substantial reductions on wooden
and cotton goods. hosiery. gloves. lum-
ber, print paper, earthen and china ware.
farm implements and innumerable other
articles OF every day use, cannot be sat
ished by free hides and oil and slight re-
ductions on iron ore, which may help en-
rich the manufactures, but result IN no
perceptible benefit TO the consumer.
LAS a result OF a careful canvass.
which I have been quietly making dur
ing the present week, am convinced that
at least forty Republican Representatives
viii refuse TO vote for the conference re-
port IN the only shape which II seems
possible 70 have II made.
Representatives Indignant.
Numerous conferences have been held
at the White House this week. Il has
been widely heralded that the President
was laboring 10 bring about substantial
reductions in many schedules. The real
truth Is that he has been plainly and
forcibly informed by indignat Represents
tives that the reductions which he has
been willing 70 accept are wholly made
quate, and that unless real and substan-
tial reductions are made in many sched-
ules the House would not agree 70 the
conference report
"All that Is necessary to create a situa-
ton which VIII surely result IN a bill
which will contain some real relief for
the consuming public IS that Democrats
shall stand firm and be present and vote
against the conference report The dis
sentions among the Republicans are so
marked that no attempt IS now made 20
conceal or 70 deny them.
positive action by the Democrats VIII
surely result IN q Democratic House. 20
be followed by a Democratic President.
and then real tariff revision in the IN
terest Of the people rather than for the
benefit OF the trusts
NO question Of personal comfort nor
any desire 70 finish the session quickly
should deter Democrats from remaining
here to be recorded against the confer
enCe report. A firm and aggressive stand
against the bill VIII complete the de-
mOralization OF the Republicans. will be
OF immense advantage 20 thu Democratic
party and. moro important than every
thing else, viii result IN substantial re-
ductions OF rates on many articles OF CON-
mon use. 20 the beneft OF all the people"
The Washington herald., 1909-07-30
Somerset Expresses Gratitude.

A petition containing the signatures Of
many citizens OF Somerset, Nd. received
by the Commissioners yesterday, ex-
presses the thanks and appreciation OF
the citizens OF that town for the valuable
assistance rendered by the District Of
Columbia Fire Department on July q. on
the occasion OF the burning Of the resi-
dence OF Or. Sutlife. The Tennallytown
engine company responded to the alarm.
Private G. S. Bishop is specially com
mended
The Washington herald., 1909-07-30
FLORISTS ENJOY PICNIC.
Washington Club Members Spend
Day at Great Falls.

Day at Great Fails.
The flower stores Of Washington were
closed yesterday in honor of the third
annual outing OF the Florist Club. which
was held at Great Falls. The club has
more than 800 members IN the District OF
Columbia, and almost the entire member
ship, which includes nearly all OF the
prominent flower dealers OF the city. at
tended
Three special cars. provided for the ac-
commodation Of the pleasure seekers,
were decorated with flags and cut flowers.
and were the objects of much comment
along the way.
The entertainment committee. composed
Of George Shader, chairman F. II. Kra-
meT, z. s. Schmid, and James ". Car
berry, was extremely busy attending to
its manifold duties. which were performed
% the satisfaction OF all concerned.
The programme consisted largely of ath-
letic events. including 50 and 100-yard
dashes for boys and girls. sack races. pO-
tato races, obstacle races. ouoit compett-
lions, a tug OF war. and otner sports
Prizes were awarded 70 the winners in
each.
The excursionists piCnicked under the
trees, where an excellent dinner was pro-
vided by the entertainment committee.