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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-13
RAISE FUND TO
PENSION CLERGY
Council of Augustana Synod
Will Levy Assessment of
81 Per Head.
DECIDES AT DULUTH, MIMI.
Reports Read Include One of the
Presentation of Library to
College Here.

Duluth, Mimi, June 13.-In order
to create an endowment fund for
pensions for ministers of the Luth-
eran denomination, fund of $780,
600 will be raised by assessment of
a dollar per member throughout the
entire country. This decision was
reached today at the synodical coun-
ell of the Augustana synod of the
Swedish Lutheran churches of
America meeting here
REPORT ON LIBRARY.
Several interesting reports were
read at meetings. These included the
presentation of the library building
to Augustana college in Rock Island,
III. The building is valued at $780,
600. The college was reported in a
f1ourishfng condition as is the pub
fishing house of the synod.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-13
NJ HONOR OF BRIDE AND GROOM.

IN HONOR OF BRIDE AND GROOM.
MR.. AND MRS. W. L. FRANKS,
$50 Fifteenth street, last evening
were the hosts at a dinner party Civ
en- in honor of Mrs. Franks brother,
Ernest F. Johnson and his bride of
Sherman, Iowa, who are spending
their honeymoon az the home of Mr.
Johnson's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G.
E. Johnson. The decorations Of the
home were prettily carried out in
pink and green, garden flowers and
roses being used. In the dining
room garlands of ferns, smilax, roses
and carnations extended from the
chandelier to the corners of the
table and placed about the board
were bouquets Of the blossoms. Cow
ers were laid for II, the place cards
being hand-painted ones and the IA
vors were pink carnations. Toasts
to the bride and groom were part Of
the table program. Musical numbers
were enjoyed and the affair was very
pleasant Mr.. Johnson was married
at Sherman, Iowa, June z, his bride
being well-known young woman of
that city. He is well known in Rock
Island, where he was born and rear
ed and which has been his home I'M
til recently. He is now employed as
agent for the Rock Island at Sher-
man and after July ! Mr.. and Mrs
Johnson will be at home to their
friends in that city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-13
ROCK ISLAND COUNTY
GIRL WOULD SUICIDE
Miss Florence E. Assay Takes Poison
at Muscatine-Win Re-
cover.
Especial to The Argus-)

Muscatine, Iowa, June 13.-Miss
Florence e. Assay, a 17-year-old girl,
whose home is in Illinois about II
miles from here, was found uncon-
scious on a terrace on East Third
street last evening about o'clock.
Beside. her. lay an empty phial which
had contained carbolic acid. She left
a note bidding farewell TO her friends.
but did not give cause for her attempt
ed suicide. At Bellevue hospital, where
she was taken, it was given out that
she would recover.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-13
VETS REPORT FOR
JOLIET ENCAMPMENT
Forgive Members of G.. A. r.. and
Woman's Relief Corps Leave
in Special Car.

Forty-f1ve civil war veterans and
their wives left this city and Moline
this morning over the Rock Island
road for Joliet, where the annual
state encampment of the G. A. R. is
on. The road provided a special car
for the old soldiers and they were
greatly pleased with the accommoda-
tions given them. Their train left
here at 1885 with 25 from this city
on board. At Moline a score more
were picked up. The party arrived
in Joliet at noon. The encampment
is to last three days.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-13
SAVE CHINA FROM FAMINE
Object of Sending Expert Engineer
to Orient by Red Cross.

Washington, June 13.-Charles
Davis Johnson, expert engineer, once
head of the engineering department
of Iowa university, has been selected
by the Red Cross to proceed to China
and aid the Chinese government in
preventing the great periodical mum
dations which have resulted in
frightful famines. 1t is believed by
scientific engineering the river Hwai,
which causes the. greatest damage
through overflow, can be controlled.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-13
Luminous COMPASS.

It has been decided to adopt q lumi-
nous compass in the German army.
and 1t will ise used IN military maneu-
vers 50 as to allow the troops to find
their direction without trouble. Very
good results are expected from its use
The compass VIII have a dial prepared
with luminous paint, so that 1t may
be seen in the dark.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-13
A Dreadful Wound.

from a knife, gun, tin can, rusty nail
fireworks, or any other nature, de
mands prompt treatment with Buck
lens Arnica Salve to prevent blood
poison or gangrene. Its the quickest
surest healer for all such wounds as
also for burns, boils. sores. skin erup-
tions. eszema, chapped hands, corns
or piles. Csc at all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-13
Mabray Fusutlves Surrender.

Des Moines, June 13.-Tired of
being fugitives from justice, William
]. Connors and Irvie Dunn, indicted
in connection with the Mabray
swindlers, came to Des Moines yes
terday and gave themselves up to
the local authorities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-13
BREAKS HIS COLLAR
BONE IN COLLISION
William Woehile, Riding Motorcycle,
Clashes With Heavy Truck
in Davenport.

William Woehile, chief engineer for
the Tri-City Plate Ice company, while
riding a motorcycle, last night collided
with a motor truck at Third and Perry
streets, Davenport. Woehile's collar
bone was broken and he was removed
to st. Luke'sgh hospital. The motorcycle
was wrecked. S. B. Eldredge was driv-
ing the motor truck.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-13
DIG UP POOLE'S FARM
Authorities Order Search for Bodies
Where He Formerly Lived.

Fowler, Ind, June 13.-To clear
up the mystery of the disappearance
of Claude Witham, who is said once
to have been employed by John w.
Poole, the Benton county farmer
awaiting trial on the charge of MUIR
dering Joseph Kemper, an employe,
and burying the body on his farm,
the authorities have ordered a
search of one of Poole's farms in
Jasper county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-13
PRETENDER is CAPTURED
MuIai-EI-Zin Taken by French at Me-
quinez, Morocco.

Mequinez, Morocco, June 8, via
Tangier, June 13.-General Moin-
ier's column arrived here yesterday
after a long and arduous march from
Fee. The French troops had en-
gagements almost daily with the
Benz Mir tribesmen. The gates of
the city were opened after a slight
resistance, and the pretender, Mulai-
El-Zin, surrendered on receiving a
promise that he should not be
harmed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-13
HAD CHOLERA ON BOARD
German Liner, Berlin, Lost Passen-
ger on Way TO New York.

New York, June 13-The North Ger
man Lloyd liner Berlin, which reached
here today from Mediterranean ports,
reported at quarantine that a steerage
passenger was taken ill with cholera
four days after leaving Naples, and
died 80 hours later. This is the first
cholera case reported on an incoming
steamer in many months.
The Berlin was thoroughly disin-
fected The 386 steerage passen-
gers will be removed to Hoffman is
land and probably by tomorrow all
the 375 cabin passengers on the
steamer will be released from quar-
antine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-13
HEADS SCHOOL FOR BLIND
Robert w. GOOlstOn Is Appointed Su,
perintendent at Jacksonville.

Springfield, ILL.,, June 13.-Robert
w. Woolston, assistant superintend-
ent of the Illinois School for the
Blind at Jacksonville, ILL.,, was yes
terday appointed managing officer of
the institution. Mr.. Woolston was
a teacher at the school for a number
of years, and his record in this ca
pacity, as well as the recommends
tions given by prominent educators
of the blind. obtained the position
for MIN.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-13
UNDERTAKES ARE JOLLY
Three Hundred I'm Convention at Pc.
oria Poke Fun at Mayor

Peoria, H., June 13.-Three hun
dred undertakers and embalmers in
their state convention yesterday
heard a welcome to Peoria by Mayor
Woodruff. They poked fun at him
as a likely candidate for their pro-
fessional services, and further en-
barrassed the mayor by nominating
him for governor of "Ohio" because
OF his cordial address
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-13
SPANKED; GIVEN DIVORCE
Iowa Judge Grants Wife's Plea on
Charge Against Her Husband.

Des Moines, June 13.-Spanking
administered by a disgruntled hus-
band to his wife in the presence of
dinner guests constitutes sufficient
ground for divorce in this state, ac-
cording to Judge DeGraff of the Polk
county district court. The court
made this ruling yesterday when
Mrs. Christine Devine testified that
she was so chastised by her husband,
Reuben Deyine
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-13
If | Had Eczema

I'd wash it away with that mild,
soothing liquid, D. D. d. Trial bot
tie, % cents. Relieves all kinds of
skin trouble, cleansing up the COM
plexion as nothing else can.
Yes. If l had any kind of skin
trouble, I'd use D. d. d.
The Harper house pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-13
MOONLIGHT EXCURSION.

HUNDREDS OF TRI-CITY YOUNG
people attended the moonlight excur-
sion given last evening by the Al
ways Willing circle of Kings Daugh-
tiers of Moline on the steamer w. W.
The boat left the local harbor at S
O'Clock and during the trip there was
dancing. The circle cleared neat
sum which will be used for charitable
purposes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-13
RHIlArHEA CLASS MEETS.

THE PHILATHEA CLASS OF
the Memorial Christian church held
business meeting last evening at
the home OF Miss Geraldine Fernan-
des, 22OO Seventeenth street. Bust
ness matters concerning the class
were discussed and following the
business session refreshments and a
social time were enjoyed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-13
GIVEN SEVENTH DEGREE
German Ambassador Honored by L.
of q. at Commencement.

Chicago, June 13-German Amba5
sador Won Bernstorff, was a speaker
at the Convocation of University or
Chicago today, his subject being The
Foundation of the German Empire"
Following this the degree of L. l.. ID.
was conferred upon him, this being
the seventh such degree he has receiv-
ed in America
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-13
Iowa Labor Convention Opens.

Sioux City, June 13.-The convention
of the Iowa State Federation of Labor
opened here today. Mayor Smith de
livered an address.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-13
X, c. OUTING,

TRICITY COUNCILS OF THE
knights of Columbus will hold their
annual basket picnic at the Watch
Tower June 81. In the afternoon
there will be a baseball game and a
program of field events. In the even
ing there will be dancing at the inn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-13
Iowa Masons Meet.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, June 10
Nearly a thousand delegates were
present when the annual meeting OF
the grand lodge of Iowa Masons
opened here today. Grand Master
Craig OF Des Moines, presided.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-13
FairheId's Armory Dedicated.

Fairfield. Iowa, June 1.-the new
armory building erected by citizens
Of Fairfield and members of Com
pany 8, saith regiment, l. n. G., was
formally dedicated today with Gov
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-13
Woman. 123. Dies.

Bakersfield, Cal, June 13.-Mrs.
Mary Rodriguez, a native of Mexico,
died here yesterday at the reputed
age of 123 years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-13
FORWARD SOCIETY.

THE FORWARD SOCIETY OF
Grace Lutheran church was entertain
ed last evening at the home of Miss
Drucilla Hammer on Thirty-eiSbtn
street, South Rock Island. Following
short business session a social time
was enjoyed and refreshments 'T1re
served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-13
iowa Jewellers Meet.

Des Moines. Iowa, June 13.-The
annual convention of the Iowa Re-
tail Jewellers association opened
here today with several hundred del
egates present
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-13
RUTH's MISSION BAND.

ty-third street will entertain Rutk's
Mission band of Broadway Presbyter-
ian church tomorrow afternoon at
O'Clock
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-13
EAGLES CARD PARTY.

THE LADIES' AUXILIARY OF
the Eagles will give a card party to-
morrow afternoon at the Eagles
home. Cinch will be the game and
play will commence at 2:30.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-13
Ferry Boat Sinks: 30 Drown.

ST. Petersburg, June 13.-The
sinking of an overcrowded ferry boat
on the Volga, near Ugiitch, is re-
ported Thirty persons were drowned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-13
SHOWER FOR MISS UPTON.

THE EVER READY CIRCLE OF
the First Baptist church Iest evening
gave a miscellaneous shower fer Miss
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-13
On Last Stage of Race.

Rome, June 13.-Frey, the German
aviator, started at 6:55 this morning
on the last stage OF the Paris-Rome-
Turin aeroplane race.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-13

Of Charles w. Minard, principal of a
Chicago public school, according 20
the verdict OF the coroner's jury late
yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-13
IuIY SAYS Suicide.

Chicago, June 13.-Carbolic acid,
taken with suicidal intent, caused the
death of Mrs. Matte r. Minard, wife
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-13

Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets will brace up the nerves, ban
ish sick headache, prevent despon-
dency and invigorate the whole sys-
tenn, Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-13

Marguerite Upton of Moline at the
home of Miss Mildred Crandall, 1907
Twenty-fourth and half street. There
we're 20 girls present and they en-
joyed a delightful evening. The house
was beautifully decorated IN the we'd
ding colors lavender and white and
the color scheme was also carried out
in the refreshments which were serv-
ed. While wedding march was
played the young ladies filed past a
table where they deposited their gifts
in a basket which was then given 20
the bride-elect She received many
pretty and useful gifts. The marriage
of Miss Upton TO Walford Carlson is
an event of this month.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-13
PARTY FOR FRANK HUNTooN.

FRANK HUNTOON WAS THE
guest of honor at banquet given last
evening by his boy friends, as fare
well On the eve of his departure for
Annapolis where ne will enter the L.
S. naval academy. After the serving
of the banquet the boys wenr for auto
mobile rides into the country, the fol-
lowing enjoying the evening: Delmar
Dooley, Edwin Mcintyre, K. WEIGH.
Ernest MacManus, Frank Huntoon,
Walter Young, ]. Kieser, F. Wilcher,
Arno fireman, Jay McManus, Keith
Dooley, and Thadeus Taylor. The boys
gave Mr.. Huntoon a great send Of
with wishes for great success.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-13

ernor Carroll as the principal
speaker.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-12-28
PASTOR MUCH IN
TROUBLED STATE
Fx-Ouanah Minister Incens-
ed at Being Connected
With DYNAMITE Plot.

Kansas City. No. Dec. pa con-
gregation in Quanah Tex, was hear
ing the Rev. Charles ~ Brewer preach
a sermon on Practical Christianity at
the time of the blowing up of the gov
eminent bridge at Fort Riley, kans.,
in which the pastors name was i'm
plicated through q confession of prl-
vate Michael Quirk. according 70
statement made here today by the
Rev Mr. Brewer.
He passed through this city on his
way from Olustee, Okla. his home, 70
Fort Riley. where he viii investigate
the conditions leading up TO his arrest
He saiG he would demand an eNplana-
tiOn Of government officials
My sole mission in lie he said is
TO clear my name of this awful charge
made against me. Tt was absolutely
unwarranted. as the federal authorities
found out after they had Investigated
it, But that does not satisfy me I want
to know who was responsible Tor mix
Ing my name in the dynamite plot
The Rev Mr.. Brewers arrest fol-
lowed a confession by private Quirk
in which he stated that he had met
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-12-28
CITY WILL BUY
UP Old BONDS
Paving Matters Occupy At
tention Of Council-City
Using Much Water.

Thursday morning a resolution call
ing for the purchase Of $4,000 IN Sc
curities of the city from the Rio Grande
bank, to be deposited in the various
funds of the city. was placed on its nrst
reading by the city council. It viii be
taken up for adoption at the next
meeting.
A protest was filed against the paw
ing Of River street, which extends
only from Kansas to CampOeu street
The protest was referred to the street
and grade committee
A protest Of property owners on
North Virginia street between Missouri
and Arizona streets was denied because
the paving bond has been approved
and the contract let for this work.
The contract for paving North FL
PasO street between Franklin and CALI
fOrnia streets was approved work
The paving Of North Ochoa street
from Missouri to Rio Grande street was
also approved
the city waterworks showed the city
consuming an average Of 3,12O,OOO gal
Ions of water daily, and this winter
time and aSNoff period for garden lrrl-
cation
City health officer W H. Anderson
report for the week showed 70 oeaIns
of which IS were Americans, II Mex
cans two negroes; II births. of which
five were Americans. and six MeXicanS-
The cases Of contagious diseases exist
ing at the time OF LIle Ltpoit " 81 g
Ten Of smallpox, five scarlet fever, five
whOOping cough. nine chiekenpoX, three
humps. one typhoid fever.
Inspections were made including 24S
meat markets, 221 fruit and vegetable
stands. 100 fruit and VegeuaDle
wagons. los restaurants, 26S premises,
three bakeries, five rOOming houses,
five laundries. q slaughter houses, Is
meat wagons. so dairies. p milk
wagons Two hundred and two
cattle A calves 49 hogs and % sheep
were also inspected, two whole COW car
cases. $50 pounds Of meat and 10
pounds of fruit and vegetables were
condemned and destroyed
Fire marshal H. F. Reynaud reported
one fire during the week, caused by
sparks from a chimney
Sewer Work.
Sewer commissioner J. H. HadlOck' s
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-12-28

weekly report showed $50 feet Of
sewer laid in block 90 East FL Paso. 100
feet sewer in Sunset Heights to water
works house, eight plugged sewers
City electrician NJ p MalOney re-
ported S1l9.45 collected curing No
vember
City Uses Much Water.
Waterworks superintendent W. z.
Races November report showed net
earnings Of S1S47.23 for the month. The
cost per 1000 gallons for pumping was
-O161S and 93,6OO,0OO gallons were
pumped, an average Of 100000 per
Alderman 81cGhee recommended that
the taxes on S II. Kress and company's
$500.
]. r. Fisk representing property
owners on River street between kan
sas and Campbell street, said; We
protest against this paving because it
is only one block long" The protest
was referred to the street and grade
committee.
J. K. Prather objected to the paving
because sand washes down on the
A contract for the paving of North
0choa street, from Missouri street to
Rio Grande street with the Bitulithic
paving was approved by the council
The bid of the Petrolithic and Con-
strueuon company for the paving of
North FL PasO street from Franklin
street to California street was opened
and accepted. Work began on paving
this street before s o'clock Thursday
morning.
Virginia Street Paving.
Ine protest Of property owners
against the paving of North Virginia
street between Missouri and Arizona
streets was denied on motion of alder
man W. 5. Clayton, who said that the
contract AID bond for the paving had
already been approved and the protest
was made too late.
A resolution 70 purchase two securi-
ties of Nov %, 1911, Of the city from
the Rio Grande Valley Bank and Trust
company was placed on its first read
ing. these securities to be used for the
sewer extension and Improvement
bonds, series 2, fund; securities for
the school bonds series fund: 10 for
the city schools bonds fund: for the
city haH and fire department bonds
Iund; Tor the street paving bonds
Iund; Tor the street and alley i'm
proVement and grading bonds fund:
Tor the school bonds series fund:
Tor the sewer disposal bonds fund: /
Tor the garbage disposal bonds fund /:
Z Tor the city street Improvement
ponds fund for the city water works
bonds fund Each Of the securities is
Tor $1,000. and are to be purchased
from the sinking funds Of the various
bonds funds.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-12-28

and lower limbs. In about one week my
scalp was covered with scales which looked
like dandrIf but became worse each day
until at the end Of another week the scales
were as large as on q flsh. The itch in my
head was unbearable My hair was coming
out in cOm6fls until il looked 50 bad I was
ashamed TO go on the street.
used tar soap for a shampoo but Il
took no effect. AT the end OF three weeks
the back OF my head was completely bald
/ was a sight when ] decided to try the
Cuticura Ointment for the hair and when
/ saw the wonderful results decided TO try
the CutiCura Soap and Ointment on my BODY.
After taking six baths in hot water with
plenty Of Cutictra Soap, and using three
boxes Of Cuticura Ointment and one bottle
OF Cuticura Pills I was cured Ny hair has
grown more than an inch in length
Before using the Cuticura Soap and ONT
ment I lost all of my finger nails and my
hands were so sore I could not put them In
water. If / had tried them sooner would
have saved a few hundred dollars" (Signed)
Mrs. K. DetleisOn, 651 Knickerbocker Ave,
Brooklyn, n. Y. jan a, 1911
Cutcura Soap and Ointment are sold
throughout the world, but those who wish
to try them without charge may do so By
sending TO Potter Drug g. Chem. Corp.
Dept. 16A, Boston, for a liberal sample of
each, post-free, together with 32-p. book on
the skin and scalp.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-12-28
The Husband and the Stenographer
should the Injured Wife Assert HERSELF wred Black Decidedly Says es
By wINIFRED BLACK
llienating a mar

I she has no business alternating a man
I from his wife
The sort Of g woman who will encour-
age a man to do things she knows viii
make his wife unhappy will make that
very same man more than a trifle un-
happy when she gets q few Of his let
ters tucked tenderly away a her lave
yers
Serious2 Bless you, no; it isn't seri-
Gus yet It's your business to see that
il doesn't get serious Poor man, it
isn't fair to let him drift along straight
into serious trouble and never lift a
finger to help him.
All men are fools where women are
concerned Ten to one the little ste
nographer is making your husband think
he's sorry for her, and be feels noble
and generous and broad minded when
ever he buys her a bunch OF posies.
Don't let that helpless man Of yours
get so far away you can't lead him
back. He's drifting drifting. Look out
he don't get in deep water soon. and
maybe he can't swim Give him a rev
lessons in the art before he browns
before your very eyes.
The other woman What shall YOU
say to herr
Not one word, not one syllable. Smile
like the pleasantest kind OF a Cheshire
cat every time you meet her, 1t won't
be long before she'll begin TO know why
you smile.
Don't bother with her She can swim
all right, and dive, too, very prettily,
no doubt. or she wouldn't be wearing
such an attractive bathing suit do you
think2