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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-02
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supporting parties at regularly calcu-
lated intervals, it was possible to
transport enough food to sustain the
final party on their dash to the Pole
and back, and to sustain the relay.
parties also on their return.
He tells of the last days of his
northward journey and of the plant
ing of the Stars and Stripes at the
North Pole, and gives his scientific
proofs to substantiate his claims.
Peary has made these complicated
matters as simple and clear as it is
possible for words to make them.
Until you read his story in HAMPTON s
you cannot hope to understand the
Polar matter. But as you read these
instruments beginning with June you
will reach the inevitable conclusion
that the claim that any one explorer
with two Eskimos reached the North
Pole is fundamentally absurd and on
the face of it untrue.
The hundreds of thousands who
have been following Peary's story
in HAMPFoN's MAGAZINE of the
preliminary work of the successful
Arctic expedition of 10000 will not
need to be urged to read the climax
to the story of his great achievement.
Those who have not read the story
so far should begin by reading the
June instalment in HAMPTON MAG
AzINE now on the newsstands.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-02

The vital part of Pearys Own Story
of the Discovery of the North Pole
the part that will be most eagerly
looked forward to by the whole ma
tion-the part which broOes Peary's
claims-is now beginning IN the June
number of HAMPTON MAGAZINE. 1t
will be amplihed in all its scientific
and popular details in the July and
August numbers. No bers0n Wh0
reads these articles mil haze The
slightest doubt not only that Peary
really reachea' the Pole bit also that
no other man, not similarly equipped,
could POSSIBLY haze reachea 1-ana
returned to tell the tale.
Beginning with the June number
of HAMPToN's MAGAZINE Peary tells
the story of his journey over the
moving ice foes and across the open
rivers of water of the Polar Sea.
He outlines his system, the care
fully calculated plan by which he was
able to do that which Arctic explorers
in the past have been unable to &C
complish The theory and practice
of travelling on the Polar ice is thor
oughly explained. He tells of his
system Of relay parties, advance and
supporting parties); how it was pos
sible for a large party Of white men
and Eskimos to go forward, stage by
stage, over the wide expanse Of the
Polar Sea; how by sending back the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-02
RIVr-. RIPLETS

A large crowd attended the excursion
on the steamer w. w, given by the
class of 1911 to the 1910 graduates of
the Rock Island high school The
crowd on board was made Of the high
school pupils of the three cities. Ev-
cry one on board had a good TING.
The main diversion of the evening was
dan icing. the music being furnished by
the Criterion orchestra. A regular pro
gram of dances was given. Refresh.
ments were served on the barge by
the members of the junior class. The
members of the junior class. who had
charge of the excursion. we're John
Kittilsen, Will Woodin. Harry Mosen-
fielder, Gladys Mcnamara, Natalie
Ash and Gladys Turner.
The steamer Helen Blair arrived In
Rock Island at o'clock this after
noon with a party of excursionists
from New Boston. The excursion Is
given by the NJ w. A. of New Boston.
The boat will leave al 6 o'clock this
evening on the return trip.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-02
REMOVAL OF R. N. A.
Is BLOW TO PEORIA
Rock Island Congratulated on Ac-
QUESTION of Orders Head
quarters.

The following is from the Peoria
Star:
AS evidence of what Peoria missed
when the headquarters of the Royal
Neighbors of America were removed
from this city may be cited the work
the organisation is now doing in that
city. The citizens presented the or
ganization a lot which cost $4,000,
and now the organization has pur
chased the adjoining lot for $13,500.
The headquarters building will be en-
larged and remodeled and put in
shape to accommodate the rapidly
growing business of the organization.
The last issue of the official organ
of the Woodmen contains the follow
ing:
The Royal Neighbors of America
now have home of their own. At
the Chicago supreme camp in 1908
the citizens of Rock Island, ILL.,, offer
ed the society a $4,000 lot on which
to erect a new supreme Office build
ing, provided the society would con-
solidate it's headquarters in Rock ISL
and This offer was accepted by the
delegates, and the Office of supreme
recorder was consolidated with the
Office of beneficiary recorder, and the
supreme Office removed from Peoria
TO Rock Island. In April the supreme
board of managers closed a deal by
which the society also became the
owner of the Rock Island club grounds
and BUILDING. splendid lot adjoining
the lot presented to the society by
the citizens of Rock Island. This gives
the society one of the best locations
in the city, and with very little re-
modelling the large brick building now
on the lot will make excellent head
quarters for the society, and 1t has all
been secured at less than one-third
the sum appropriated for the supreme
Office building.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-02
GAS COMPANY WINS FIGHT
Suit of Lacrosse for = Per Cent Earn
ings Tax Denied by Court.

Suit of Lacrosse for = Per Cent Earn
ings Tax Denied by Court.
La Crosse. Wis, June Fudge E.
c.. Higbee in the circuit court yester-
day decided against the city it's suit
against the La Crosse Gas and Elec-
trio company to enforce payment of 2
per cent gross earnings tax for fran
chise privileges. The company's sue
cessful defense was that it is now
operating under an indeterminate per-
nit of the state rate commission, is
under regulation by that commission,
and has surrendered its municipal
franchise. City Attorney Doherty says
the case will be taken to the supreme
court, and that if it is lost there new
ordinance will be passed under which
the company will DC forced to pay dhe
> per cent operating tax.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-02
Program at sherrard.

The following program will be Civ
en- at the Sherrard Congregational
church this evening by Miss Icey
Lenore Teel, reader. Hamilton Wiley,
pianist, and Miss Esther Peterson.
soprano:
(a) Prelude Opus % $50. CHOPIN
(b) Second movement from Son
alta Opus 10 ............ Chopin
Polonaise Opus 50 .... Chopin
Hamilton Wiley.
The Sign of the Cross .....
Wilson Barrett
Scene from King John Shakespeare
Character sketches ........
. Popular authors
Miss Teel.
10 Serenata ......... Tostf
Oh, Had I Jubals Tyre 49,. Handel
The Throstle =. Alice Valerie White
Miss Esther Peterson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-02
Lachner-Kelley.

DIR. B. ]. Lachner of this city and
Miss Anna Elizabeth Kelley of Phil
adelphia were married at high noon
yesterday at the Cathedral of Phil
adelphia, Archbishop Riley perform
ing the ceremony. The wedding was
elaborate in its details. DR.. Lach-
ner and his bride will tour the east
ern states before their return to
Rock Island to reside. They will
be at home to their friends after
Aug. 1 at 190111 Second avenue. DR..
Lachner came to Rock Island about
four years ago from Baker City, Ore,
and is recognized as one of the lead
ing physicians of the city and is we'll
liked by all who know him. His
bride has an excellent musical educa-
ton and is a singer of prominence.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-02
Junior Day at Villa.

Yesterday was junior day at the
Villa de Chantal and the juniors gave
a dinner for the seniors at o'clock,
followed by dancing in the libraries
from Z to 10. The tables were beau
tifully decorated in gold and green,
the senior colors, green ferns and
yellow electric light bulbs being eff
fectively used. During the dancing
punch was served in the library. Dur
ing the course of the evening the
seniors presented the juniors with
a large and very pretty pennant in
the junior colors lavender and gold
Petersen's band furnished the music
for the dancing and during the din
ner.
Next Monday afternoon Miss Ma
omi Johnson, piano and Miss Marie
Cain, reader. will give a recital at
the Villa, the following being the
program:
Ca) Nogleln Greig
(b) Auf den Fruhling $500. Greig
(c) Venetienne ... GODDARD
Miss Johnson.
Monologue, "A Pleasant Half Hour
on the Beach"
Miss Cain.
Ca) Traumer1e Strauss
OBJ Hexentanz .... Mcdowell
Miss Johnson.
(a) Pictures of Memory"
........... Alice Carey
(b) THE Child Musician"
Austin Dobson
Co "One, Two, Three"
H. c. Bunney
Miss Cain.
Etude de Concert go. Chaminade
Miss Johnson.
Monologue ....... NJ. Benton Cook
Miss Cain.
Prelude in c Minor . Rachmaninoff
Miss Johnson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-02

meeting of the executive committee,
when also the chairmen of commit
tees will be appointed.
The programs for the coming year
were submitted to vote and were &C
copied as presented:
Oct American women compos-
ers Miss Williams.
Oct. 25-Ensemble program, Miss
Williams.
Nov. 15-Sacred recital at Broad
way Presbyterian church. Miss Gest.
Dec 6 Miscellaneous evening
meeting. Mrs. Lindorff, chairman.
Holiday recess.
Jan. 3-Music of the seasons. Mrs.
Reidy.
Jan. 24-Music for children, old
and young. Mrs. Reidy.
Feb. l4-Chorus program. Miss
Steck.
Feb. 2S-students' program. Miss
Gest.
March miscellaneous (evening)
Mrs. Reynolds, chairman.
March 2S-American Indian mu-
sic. Miss Steck.
April 4-Ensemble program. Miss
Housed.
April 25-Old English, old Scotch
and old Irish. At residence of Mrs.
Robinson. Miss Housed in charge.
May 6-Miscellaneous (evening)
Mrs. Clarkson, chairman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-02
sunshine Girls Entertainment.

The Sunshine Girls club of the
Second Christian church of which
class Miss Violet Strupp is the teach
er, will give an entertainment this
evening at the chapel, Thirteenth
avenue and Sixth street, when the
following program will be given:
Duet-Ivy Beck and Erma Borell.
Dialogue, School Girls"
Margaret Cook.
Vocal solo, selected Marie Smith.
Violin solo-Gabriel Gernaey.
Illustrated reading, Little Gret-
chen''-Mrs. Harry Miller.
Vocal solo-Ruth Huntley.
Pantomime, Tit for Tat"-Nine
girls.
Vocal solo-Rosalind Miller.
Piano duet-Nellie Wood and
Irene Kruger.
Tableau.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-02
a Woman's Great Idea

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But, without health, it is hard for her
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A weak, sickly woman will be nervous
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eruptions and a wretched complexion
But Electric Bitters always prove a
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stomach, liver and kidneys, purify the
blood; give strong nerves, bright eyes,
pure breath, smooth, 'velvety skin,
lovely complexion, coed health. Try
them. Fifty cents atgall druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-02
HOWen-Bein.

The marriage of Miss Elizabeth
Bein, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. F.
H. Bein, 426 Forty-third street, and
Warden White Howell of North Yak
ina, Wash, took place yesterday
afternoon at 4 o'clock at the home
of the brides parents, Rev. E. G..
Brown. pastor of the Unitarian
church, Moline, performing the GER
emory, which was witnessed by a
small company of friends. They
were attended by Miss Elsie Howell
of Woodruff, Ill, sister of the
groom, and Walter Bein, brother of
the bride. The ceremony took place
in the living room which was elab-
orately decorated in smilax, ferns,
roses and carnations. Miss Effie John
son at the piano played Lohengrin's
wedding march as the bridal party
entered and during the ceremony
played Simple Confession" The
brides gown was of white silk with
trimmings of lace and embroidered
bands, made entrain. Her flowers
were lilies of the valley. The maid
wore pink chiffon and carried white
sweet peas. A wedding dinner and
reception followed the ceremony. Mr..
Howell is a son of Mr.. and Mrs. S.
w. Howell of Woodruff and is con-
nected with the Valley Hardware
company of North Yakima. His
bride has many friends in the city
She is a graduate of the local high
school. Mr.. and Mrs. Howell left
last evening for North Yakima, stop
ping enroute at Vancouver and Sc
attic. They will spend the summer
months camping in the mountains
and will then go to housekeeping at
North Yakima where a home has
been prepared.
From out of town the guests were:
Mr.. and Mrs. Curtiss Burgess, Mr.
and Mrs. S. w. Howell Miss Elsie
Howell and Paul Howell of Wood
hull, ILL.,, G.. c. Shaw of Clinton and
Miss Henrietta Wunder of Blue
Grass, Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-02
WILL DEDICATE
PYTHIANS' HOME
Local Lodges to Be Represent
ed at Ceremonies at De-
catur June g.
BUILDING COSTS $4,000
Is to Be Turned Over to Order Free
of Debt-Goyernor Deneen
Speaker at Exercises.

Members of st. Paul lodge, this city,
and st. George lodge, Moline. will be
present at the elaborate ceremonies
to mark the dedication of the $150,000
state home erected at Decatur by the
Knights of Pythias of Illinois. The
exercises will be held June 8. The
home is to be for aged members of
the order and for orphaned children of
members.
Completion of the home, one of the
most imposing of its kind in the
United States. comes as the culmina-
ton of agitation for such a structure
extending over "a period of years. Eac/
year prior to 1905 the subject was dis
cussed at the annual meetings of the
grand lodge, but in that year, formal
action was taken looking to construc-
ton. In 1906 the grand lodge formal
ly accepted the report of the commit
tee on location, Decatur offering the
strongest inducements. The commit
tee was headed by Grand Chancellor
L. c. Hays of Bloomington, and the
corner stone laying was presided over
by the Bloomington man. He has
motors of the enterprise since the
work of construction commenced in
1907
VIII Accommodate 400.
The building is four stories in height,
brick and stone being used in the con-
struction, and it is fireproof through
out. An auditorium on the main floor
will accommodate 400 people. One
hundred fifty inmates can be taken
care of. and the board will construct
as needed should the number of in
mates exceed the capacity of the main
building
The structure is complete in every
detail A vacuum system has been in
stalled in each room by which all dirt
is drawn through tubes into the en-
CINE room. Particular attention has
been paid to sanitation and Lure air
and the structure is regarded as model
in every feature.
Governor Chief Speaker.
The dedicatory ceremony, it is ex-
pected, will attract 10000 members of
the order and each lodge in the state
will be represented. Governor Charles
S. Deneen, who is member of knights
of Pythias lodge of Chicago, will de-
liver the prin cipal address Other
speakers will be Supreme Chancellor
Henry P. Brown of Cleburne. Texas,
and Grand Chancellor Albert Watson
of Mount Vernon, III. All visiting
knights will wear the uniform of the
order, and a regimental drill by the
uniform rank will be a feature of the
preliminary exercises.
Each of the delegations from the
larger cities will be accompanied by a
band, and it is planned to make the
parade one of the largest, numerically,
in the history of the order. Elaborate
preparations are under way for the
event which is to mark an epoch
among the Knights of Pythias of Hi
nois. The building when dedicated
will be free from debt.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-02
Annual of Musical Club.

At the annual business meeting
md election of officers of the active
members of the Rock Island Musical
club at Odd Fellows hall the former
officers were elected with the excep
ton of the treasurer, Miss Gest, who
resigned because of press of work,
the roster being:
President-Mrs. F. w. Reimers.
First vice president-Mrs. A. E.
Williams.
Second vice president-Mrs. ]. R.
Kimball.
Recording secretary-Mrs. ]. r.
Tuckis.
Corresponding secretary - Miss
Bessie Noftsker.
Treasurer-Mrs. F. X. Rhoads.
Members of the music committee
Miss Katherine Gest, Mrs. T. B.
Reidy, Miss Notavena Steck, Miss
Gertrude Housed and Miss Mary
Alice Williams.
In the absence of Mrs. Reimers
her report was read and showed a
most encouraging condition of the
club. 1t has been through her I'M
firing efforts that the club has been
put on a firm basis. The treasurer's
report showed that during the year
$500 has been collected of which
amount there is now in the treasury
500 as a nucleus for next years
fund, $125 was used for organiza-
ton. During the year the club
brought to the city the Steindel trio
and this was complimentary to club
members. The first years expenses
were necessarily heavy and succeed
ing years will show reduction in
the running expenses. Reports from
all officers and chairmen of commit
tees were received and were most
encouraging in their nature. Study
programs have been given each
month and in addition a number of
miscellaneous programs have been
given which have been open to mem
bers and their friends and which in
addition to excellent programs have
taken the form of social gatherings.
There was some discussion as to
the advisability of continuing the
ladies' chorus which has necessarily
been an expensive branch of the
club, and because of the seeming
lack of interest displayed by some
of the members during the past few
WEEKS. II was u0Clu0u " COAIluuS
the chorus, however, and a perma-
nent organization will in all prob
ability be formed with the opening
of the years work next October when
officers will be chosen for the pro-
melting of the work of the chorus.
The future welfare of the club
will depend largely upon the re-
Spouse of the associate members in
renewing their membership cards,
and it is sincerely hoped by the Of
ficers who have labored so faithfully
for the advancement of music in
Rock Island, that the public will
come to their assistance and give the
support that such an organization
deserves. Cards have been sent to
each member of the club asking for
a renewal of their own membership
and soliciting new members with the
aid of the former members, that an
accurate number may be on file as to
the number of tickets to be issued
next year The officers desire that
all members respond Immediately to
the cards that they may be filed for
future reference. 1t is the hope of
the officers that some especially at
tractive numbers may be secured
for the coming year, that some ar
lists of acknowledged merit may be
brought to the city. Plans are not
yet mature for these extra numbers
but will be completed at an early
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-02
CHURCH LOSING GROUND
Preacher Warns; United Presbyter-
ians Urge Workers to Action.

Philadelphia, June 2.-Industrial
conditions were condemned and reso-
buttons urging that the church take
steps to improve the conditions Of the
working classes were adopted at the
closing session of the general assembly
of the United Presbyterian church
held here yesterday.
At the morning session the revised
edition of the Book of Psalms was
adopted after a spirited discussion.
Rev Charles W. Stelzle. president
of the Presbyterian labor reform move
ment, declared that the church is slow
" but surely losing ground among the
laboring classes and that steps should
be taken by TIE church to show its
sympathy with the workers.
Washington. Pa. was chosen as the
meeting place for the next general as
sembly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-02

tana college and Theological semin-
airy were prepared by Mrs. A. r. Ger
vim and read by Mrs. Noyd and Mrs.
G. A. ,Esbjorn and read by mrs.
Joshua Hasselquist. Both papers
contained much that was interesting
and told of the early experiences of
women in the history of the school.
A delightful social hour followed and
were served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-02
SncinhIe Fashioned.

The sociable to have been held at
Long View park this afternoon and
evening under the auspices of the
WCman's National Progressive
league has been postponed indefinite
ly. Another date will be set at the
next re gular meeting of the organ
ization, which will be held at the
home of Mrs. Anna Block June 1G.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-02

fell through the thin ice. The mothers
of the missing young people are pros
trated by the long wait and worry.
Although the marriage of the couple
was opposed on the ground of their
youth. it is known that all would be
forgiven if the parents could only hear
of their safety.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-02
Winners of Eagles Prizes.

The winners of prizes in the card
party given yesterday afternoon by
the ladies' auxiliary of the Eagles
at the home on Twenty-first street
and Fourth avenue. are Mrs. August
Webbing. first; Mrs. Furlong, second;
Mrs Droney, third and Mrs. Upton,
fourth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-02

If you are not satisfied after using
according to directions two-thirds of a
bottle of Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets, you can have your mon
ey back. The tablets cleanse and in
vigorate the stomach, improve the di-
gestion. regulate the bowels. Give
them a trial and get well. Sold by all
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-02
Endowment Fund Society.

The Endowment Fund society of
Augustana college was entertained
yesterday afternoon at the home of
Miss Josephine Peetz, 62S Eigh-
teenth street. The attendance was
not large but the meeting was one
of the pleasantest of the year Two
papers on "reminiscences by pioneer
women of the early days of Angus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-02
Do You Feel Like This?

Does your head ache or simply feel
heavy and uncomfortable? Does your
back ache? Does your side ache? Do
you feel ragged out? The tonic Iaxa-
tive herb tea known as Lanes Family
Medicine will clear your head, remove
the pain in side or back and restore
your strength. Nothing else is so good
FOR the stomach and bowels. At drug
yists' and dealers. 25 cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-02
MOURN MISSING COUPLE
Mothers at Bellevue. Iowa, Are Pros
trated by Long Wait.

Bellevue. Iowa. June 2.-The con-
tinuel absence OF Marion Enrhardt
and Alvina Frerichs, who disappeared
Jan. 16, strengthens the fear that they
tried to cross the river 10 Illinois and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-02
Broadway Ladies Society.

The Ladies Aid society of Broad
way Presbyterian church will meet
tomorrow afternoon with Mrs. Frank
Harrington. Tenth avenue and Twen-
ty-first street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-02
Quick Relief forfRneumatism.

George w. KoonS Lawton, Mich.
says: DIR. Detchon's Relief for
Rheumatism has gifen my wife won
derful benefit for rheumatism. She
could not lift hand br foot. had to 5s
lifted for two months. She began the
use of the remedy and improved rapid
ly. On Monday she could not move
and on Wednesday she got up and
dressed herself and walked out for
her breakfast Sold by Otto Grct-
jan. 1901 Second avenue. Rock Island;
Gust Scnlegel G. Son. 220 Vast Second
street. Davenport
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