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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-08
TENTH TRI-CITY
|. 0. 0. F. PICNIC
Arrangements Completed for
Thursdays Outing at Pros
pect Park, Moline.
BALL GAME Is FEATURE
Speeches by Rec. II. 5. Haney and
Judge {. J. SearIe-To Spend
Evening in Dancing.

Thursday Of this week will see the
10Th annual tri-city picnic of the Odd
Fellow lodges at Prospect park. Mo
line, when the members Of the l. o. o.
F, together with their families, will
forsake business care to indulge in the
outing. Arrangements for the days
fun have been completed by the officers
and committeeman in charge. J A.
Reid and s. K. Wright Of Rock Island
ere president and secretary, respect
ively, Of the picnic organization, while
W. Z. Yapp of Moline will handle the
money. There will be sports OF all
sorts, the principal feature Of which
will be the ball game between the mar
ried and single men. The players will
battle for a box of smokes. Prizes for
other events have been posted
There are to be speeches by Rev. r.
Z. Haney of Moline and Judge {. ].
Searle OF Rock Island.
REMODEL DANCE HALL.
There is TO be dancing in the even.
ing. and the Prospect park pavilion is
being remodeled in order 10 accommo-
date the piCnickers. The committees
in charge OF the affair and the events
thus far arranged are as follows:
MOLINE.
Moline Lodge 133-W. z. Yapp, Al.
fred Johnson. Fred Weise.
Swedish Olive Lodge $50. A
Johnson. E. A. Erickson, c. A. Sea
holm.
Manufacturers Lodge 4s5 - William
Hunter, George McQuaig. A. M Paul.
ROCK ISLAND.
Rock Island Lodge No. IS-J. A.
Reid. o. e Supple, A. L. Loring.
Ucal Lodge Co.'s. r. Wright. Thorn.
as Mclean. w. c. Dale.
EAST MOLINE.
Auto Lodge No. 934-J. c. Mcdowell
w. u. Ingersoll. Herket Toner
COMMITTEES ON SPORTS.
Entertainment Committee. c. Nc
Dowell. A. l.. Loring. r A. Erickson.
Sports Committee - William Hun
ter. e. A. Erickson, w f. Yapp.
TranspOrtation-J. G. Mcdowell, c,
A. Seaholm, William Hunter, Thoma,
Mclean. o. e. sipple
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-08
CROWDED TO THE DOORS
At the Public Sale of the Priester-
Hickey Shoe Stock.

Saturday was the opening day Of
the public sale OF the Priester-
Hickey shoe stock. All day long the
store was crowded with enthusiastic
shoppers, many OF them carried away
with them some OF the fruits the sale
offered them; others who could NOT
be waited upon but said they would
be back Monday as il was the great
est shoe sale they had ever attende Z
because ii offered footwear for the
whole family at such low prices.
The above firm wishes 10 apollo
gize 10 the people who could not be
waited upon Saturday, but will say
for the benefit OF those and others
that the bargains are still plentiful
and advise early buying as the sizes
may not last.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-08

day from o'clock until IL o'clock.
The young people will meet Thurs
day evening at o'clock at the church.
The Willing Helpers will meet Sat
urday afternoon with Madeline Swan
son, 9l7 Third avenue.
The Young Peoples society will give
a boat excursion Aug. l.
The Rock Island district Of the Luth.
H.. beginning Tuesday evening and
continuing all day Wednesday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-08

ciety will meet with Mrs. Henry
Bowes, 900 Forty-fourth street, Thurs
day.
First Methodist.-The regular pray
er meeting will be held Wednesday
evening.
The Women's Home Missionary soci-
ETY., Womens Foreign Missionary so
ciety, The Queen Esther circle OF
Kings Daughters and the Daughters of
the Covenant will hold a joint meet
ing at the home of Mrs. Battles, at Oak
Knoll on the Watch Tower line Thurs
day afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Zion lutheran.-The church trustees
Will meet this evening at the book con
Germ for their regular meeting
The committees from the various
churches in charge of the recent mid.
summer day meeting at Long View
park will meet at the home of Rev. A.
F. BergsTom In Moline tonight to de-
eide what disposition shall be made of
I the funds which were left over from
/ the meeting.
/ The Ladies' Aid society will meet
Thursday afternoon at 2:30 O'Clock at
/ the home of Mrs. Andreen, 731 Thirty
4 fifth street. Mrs. Westling and Mrs
Gidell will assist the hostess
Grace Lutheran.-The Forward So
ciety will meet this evening with Ida
Hildebrandt, 539 Thirty-ninth street.
The Luther league will hold a bust
ness and social meeting at the parson-
/ age Friday evening.
First Swedish Lutheran.-The extra
confirmation class will meet Monday,
Thursday and Saturday evening at the
/ parsonage.
The Ladies' society will meet Thurs
day afternoon at 2:30 O'Clock at the
home Of Mrs. Axel Swanson. Fifth
street near Fifth avenue.
/ The committee in charge of the Sun
Gay school picnic at Long View park On
[ the Fourth of July will meet Friday
evening at s o'clock at the home Of
Emil Petersen, 1921 Fourteenth street.
/ The Parochial school will continue
for five more weeks, meeting every
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-08
Cured by a Native Herb.

On board a vessel bound for In
dia recently a man was bitten by a
poisonous reptile; both the ship
doctor and a famous surgeon failed
to control the poison, fast spreading
through his system.
In a day the vessel reached port.
An Indian medicine man was sent
for. who produced a native herb
which quickly allayed the poison and
the mans life was saved.
Roots and herbs are natures cure
for disease. That great remedy for
female ills, Lydia T. Pinkhan' s
Vegetable Compound had it's origin
in the roots and herbs of the field.
tons of which are now consumed
yearly in making it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-08
Sisters OF p ope Plus 4.
Chr mrrk in tl1p City Glr1rrlrra
meet after the prayer service.

meet after the prayer service.
First saptist.-The prayer meeting
will be held Wednesday evening.
The Ladies' Aid society will have an
all day meeting at the church Friday.
South Park ChapeI.-The Juniors
will meet Tuesday afternoon at 4
O'Clock.
The regular Tuesday evening prayer
meeting Tuesday evening at 1880
O'Clock.
r Broadway Presbyterian.-The board
of trustees will meet tonight in the
west parlor.
Ruth's band meets Wednesday after
noon at 3 o'clock at the home Of Mrs.
I T A. Murphy on Thirtieth street. Tea
/ will be served at . o'clock.
I Memorial Christian. - The Busy
Workers will meet Tuesday evening at
! 1880 O'Clock at Long View park for
| their meeting.
The regular mid-week prayer service
will be held "Wednesday evening.
Thursday afternoon the Ladies' Aid
society will meet at Long View.
The c. W. d. VI. will meet with Mrs.
Schaum, SIG Twelfth street Friday
evening at o'clock.
Spencer Memorisl.-The Epworth
league will hold its first business meet
7 ing Of the new fiscal year this evening.
There III be no meeting OF the BIZ
! BILE class Tuesday evening.
( The prayer meeting will be held
I Wednesday evening.
Choir practice will be held Friday
evening as usual.
( The Sunday school picnic will be
+ held Wednesday, July II at Long View
/ park and committees have been ap-
. pointed 10 make arrangements for
games and other amusements for the
children.
The Women's Home Missionary so
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-08
Rheumatism Relieved IN rev Hours

n. B. Langley. Madison. Wis. says:
Il was almost helpless with rheuma.
tism for about five months. Had II In
my neck so , could not turn my head,
and all through my body. tried three
doctors and many remedies without
any relief whatever until ! procured
DR.. Detchon's Relief Tor Rheumatism
In a few hours the pain was relieved
and in three days the rheumatism was
completely cured and l was at work"
Sold by Otto Grotjsn. 1901 Second ave
rue. Rock Island; Gust Schlegel & Son,
z2O West Second street. Davenport
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-08
FIRST DAY OF SALE
WAS GRAND SUCCESS
Haege Tailoring Company Had Ban.
her Day Saturday at Special
Offer Sale.

Haege Tailoring Company Had Ban.
her Day Saturday at Special
Offer Sale.
Commencing last Saturday and
continuing all this week the Haege
Tailoring company, opposite the
Harper house will give away abso-
lutely free any So pair of pants that
you may select with every $15 suit
order. T. II. Hoege, proprietor of
the Haege Tailoring company. stat :
ed this morning that on account of
the cold, backward season, tho
wooden mills are overloaded with
woolens and must sell them regard
less of cost. Mr.. Haege has taken
advantage of this and bought several
hundred patterns at less than actual
cost Of manufacturing. These pat
terms include the latest spring and
summer styles We are going to
keep our motto good stated Mr..
Haege. "A large business on a
small profit"
II you are ready to step into
new suit, MIR. Haege believes that he
has your kind of clothes and wants
you to see EN-. The majority OF
lockers" come back to buy. II you
are not ready to buy come in and
make your selection and he will save
the goods until you are ready to have
it made up.
This special offer sale will last IN
til all the suit patterns are sold Don't
| wait
What Makes a Woman7
One hundred and twenty pounds,
more or less, of bone and muscle
don't make woman. It's a good
foundation. Put into 1t health and
strength and she may rule a king
dom. But that's just what Electric
Bitters give her. Thousands bless
them for overcoming fainting and
dizzy spells and for dispelling weak
ness, nervousness, baCkache and tir-
/ ed, listless, worn out feeling. "Elec-
! trio Bitters have done me a world OF
good" writes Eliza Pool, Depew,
| Okla, "and | thank you, with all my
! heart, for making such a good medi-
dine" Only 80 cents. Guaranteed
! by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-08

central PreSpJIerldn.-ln ne regular
Wednesday evening prayer meeting
will be held.
The Pastors Aid society will meet
Thursday morning at 10 O'Clock at the
church for an all day sew. The cos
tunes for the play Hiawatha will be
made and all of the ladies are request
ed TO be present Luncheon will be
served at noon.
United Presbyterian. - Tuesday
evening the Missionary society will
take supper in Long View park. Sup
per will be served at $50 o'clock.
The Mems brotherhood meets Wed
nesday evening at 1880 o'clock at the
church.
The Women's Missionary society
will meet Wednesday evening at 1880
O'Clock at the home Of E. B. McKown,
1876 Sixteenth street.
The Young Peoples Christian En-
deavor society will give . social at the
home of B. H. Andrews. S11 Fifteenth
street, Thursday evening.
the church Friday afternoon. The lad
les are requested to come prepared TO
work
The Young Peoples Christian En-
deavor society will hold their regular
business and social meeting at the
church Friday evening at O'Clock at
the home Of z. c. McI4ane, 1902 Seven
teenth street,
Aiken Street ChapeI.-The Ladies'
Sewing society will meet Wednesday
afternoon at 2:30 O'Clock IA the home
OF Mrs. L. Haverthur, 1900 Tenth
street.
German Methodist.-The Ladies'
Aid society will meet with Mrs. E.
Ramser, SCI Thirtieth street, on
Thursday afternoon at 2:15 O'Clock.
The mid-week prayer meeting will
be on Thursday evening at 1870
o'clock. The Sunday school board will
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-08

Soreness Of the muscles, whether In.
duced by violent exercise or injury, is
quickly relieved by the free applica.
ton of Chamberlains Liniment. This
liniment is equally valuable for mus.
cular rheumatism, and always affords
quick relief. Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-08

Tuesday evening the Alumni of
Browns Business college of Rock Is
land and Moline will hold their annual
moonlight excursion on the big steam
er st. Paul, leaving Rock Island at p.
m
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-08

The Frontenac and barge Mississip-
pi departed this morning for Clinton,
after engineering several excursions
here during the regatta. The big boat
will work up stream TO St. Paul.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-08

The Browns Business college Alum
nj excursion will be the last excursion
OF the season on the big steamer st.
Paul, as that will be her farewell trip
in the excursion business at the tr1-
cities, The boat is on its way 10 st.
Louis where it will be entered in the st.
Louis-St Paul service, and when she
returns TO the tri-cities it will be as
one OF the through packets.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-08

The steamer Quincy arrived Sunday
afternoon at p. m. from St Paul and
departed at 3 p. m. for st. Louis with
a large list OF passengers and a good
cargo of freight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-08

All the news all cne ume-Ths
Argu..
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-08

Tuesday morning the ST. Paul will
take a family excursion to Muscatine
leaving Rock Island at 9 a. m. and re-
turning at p. IN.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-08
River Riplets

The big excursion steamer st. Paul
OF the Streckfus line. returned to the
tri-cities today TO fill three excursion
dates today and tomorrow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-08

This evening the telephone opera
tors of the Central Union Telephone
company will hold their annual moon
light excursion on the steamer St
Paul, leaving Rock Island at S p. m
and Davenport at Sis p. m
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-08
Goods charged at discounts

Persons worthy of credit may have goods charged dur
ing this sale at the discounts to be paid for August
AS discount sales heretofore have always been
strictly cash believe this will be much appreciated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-08

self or for members of your family
you should by all means buy now.
When you consider the amount it
is possible to save, together with the
advantage of being permitted to
choose virtually anything, surely it is
wise economy to buy now.
If you can arrange it, shop during
the morning hours.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-08

ciety will meet with Mrs. Henry
Bowes, 900 Forty-fourth street, Thurs
day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-08

Aiken Street ChapeI.-The Ladies'
Sewing society will meet Wednesday
afternoon at 2:30 o'clock IA the home
0i Mrs. l. Haverthur, 1900 Tenth
street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-08
Goods at rs, 33A and 5O% oft

We giving the patrons of 20 per cent sale the
advantage of making larger savings Many
small lots and incomplete assortments which we desire
to close out have been reduced IA, "a and b.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-12-07
TO ROPE OFF FIRES.
Vehicles and Spectators Will Hereaf-
ter Have TO Stay Farther of.

The fire department has been
equipped with three hundred feet Of
rope and will hereafter rope off all
fires in order to keep vehicles and
spectators far enough away from the
fire 10 preVent their hindering the
firemen in their work. Hereafter au-
tomobiles, hacks and other vehicles
had best be careful how they ap-
proach the fires as they may collide
with this rope and damage result.
AT the fire Wednesday night the
department experienced some diff
Guilty in getting TO the fire and in
spreading out their line Of hose be-
cause the way was blocked by people
and vehicles. 1t is the aim Of the
department in future to prevent this
from happening.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-12-07
THE GOVERNORS CONFER.
ENCE."
States Chief Executives k'oim Perma-
nent OrganizatiOn--Obje

Richmond, Va, Dec. 4.-Permanent
various states of the United States, in
an Association to be known as the
Governors Conference, was effected
here tonight at the annual meeting
It's members will embrace the Gov
ernors and Governors-elect of the We
rious States. Ex-Governors will be
admitted to the Conference as nom
Orary members with all privileges Of
the organization except the right to
vote.
Colorado Springs, Col, was selected
as the place of meeting for the Con-
meeting, which probably will be earl
ier than December will be decided
upon later.
In announcing the formation Of a
permanent Association the Governors
attending the meeting here made pub
lice the following statement concern
ing the purpose Of the Conference:
1.-The functions Of the Governors
Conference shall be to meet yearly for
an exchange Of views and experiences
on subjects Of general importance to
the people of the several States, the
promotion Of greater uniformity in
State legislation and the attainment
OF greater efficiency in State admins
tration.''
No permanent president is to head
the Conference. A temporary chair
man will be selected for each half
days session when the Conference
meets. The conference, however, will
have a permanent secretary-treasurer
who will receive an annual salary OF
$4,000 a year. An executive commit
tee is to guide the affairs of the Con-
ference.
A rule was adopted by the Confer
ence that persons not members shall
not be given the floor until all other
business is transacted and then only
by unanimous consent. Efforts have
been made to present the subject OF
woman's suffrage to the Governor
meeting.
The new executive committee of The
Conference named tonight, consists of
Governor McGoVcrn, OF Wisconsin,
Governor ONCal, Of Alabama, and
GoVcrnor-clect Ammons of Colorado.
It is understood that NJ G. Riley, of
Madison, Wis, Will hc elected sccrc-
tary-troasurcr of the Conference.
Each state was assessed $50 to-
ward the expenses of tho now orsani-
2ption.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-12-07
Or. ETHER|DGE STILL MISSING.
LEESVILLE BANK SITUATION RE.
MAINS UNCHANGED.
SO Far as Learned, 10 Clue Obtained
to Whereabouts of LccsyiIIe
Banks Missing President - His
Continued Absence May Cause Di-
rcctOrs to Start Proceedings i'm
COurts-Bank's Affairs Checked up
but no Statement Issued Yet.

Lexington, Dec. 4.-Information
received from Leesville over the long
distance telephone this afternoon is
to the effect that the directors Of the
Peoples Bank, which closed it's doors
a week ago today, are not yet ready
to make any official announcement.
Members of the board, it was stated.
went to Columbia today on business
connected with the affairs of the in
stitution, but if they succeeded in
finding anything new it has not been
made public.
DR.. r. j. Etheredge, who left Lees
vile several days before the bank
closed, is still missing and nothing
that would give any light on the prob
ability Of his present whereabouts has
been learned.
The directors, it is said, are still
waiting, with the hope that the
banks missing president may return
to Leesville and adjust his indebted
ness to the bank. However, in the
event that DR.. Etheredge does not re-
turn within the next few 'ays, it is
said, steps will be taken to have him
apprehended and brought back to
Leesville to face the charges which
will necessarily be brought against
him. Should he return and make
good his accounts at the bank, it is
said, the directors will not take any
action in the courts, and this they
hope he will do. Every member Of
the board, and also the majority Of
the stockholders, are in favor of Civ
Ing the man an opportunity to clear
his own skirts before pushing the
matter in the courts.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-12-07
PEACE NEGOTIATIONS.
Picnipotentiaries Representing Bull
garia, Servia. Montenegro and Tur-
key To Hold First Meeting.

sofia, Bulgaria, Dec. 4.-The peace
plenipotentiaries representing Tur-
Key, Bulgaria. Servia and Montcne-
gro will begin their work In London
Friday OF next week.
The armistice signed at O'Clock
last evening at the village Of Baghtche
took the revised form drafted by DR..
Daneff. speaker of the Bulgarian par
liamcnt. 1t contains the following
conditions:
l. The belligerent armies shall re-
main In the positions they at present
occupy.
2. The besieged Turkish fortresses
shall not be revictualed.
3. The revictualling OF the Bull
garian army in the field shall be car
ried out by way OF the Black sea and
Adrianople. commencing 10 days af-
ter the signature Of the armistice.
4. The negotiations for peace shall
begin In London December 13. 1t Is
officially announced that the Greek
plenipotentiaries at Baghtche did not
definitely reject the terms Of the ar
mistice but reserved their decision for
"a hours
Even In event OF her declining TO
approve the armistice protocol, Greece
Will participate in the peace negotia-
tions in London.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-12-07

Large Number of Visitors I'm Town for
the Dance.

The dance given Wednesday even
Ing by the Cotillion Club was a very
enjoyable social affair. az had been
expected. There was q large atten-
dance at the dance and the occasion
was one OF the greatest pleasure for
ALL A great many visitors were pres
ent with tn dancers OF the city to
add 70 the e joyment OF the affair.
Dancing commenced shortly before
10 o'clock and continued until two.
A delightful supper was served short
ly after midnight. which was much
enjoyed.
Among the out OF town guests
present were: Misses Annie Lee Nc
Neal and Roberta Williamson. Of
Florence: Miss Sadie FLUID. of State
burg. and Miss Frances Sanders, Of
claremont; Miss Halle Garrison, of
Camden. Miss O'Dohncll. OF Ander-
son: Messrs. Boncy. Lucas. Boyd.
Commander. Barringer and Brown.
OF Florence; Perry. GreenvIllc. Mob
ley OF Columbia; Ransom Richardson.
OF Pinewood. and Lovelarc Of Hagood.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-12-07
DEMOCRATS END MEETING,
ELECT OFFICERS AND APPOINT
COMMITTEE.
woodrow Wilson Chosen as One OF
honorary Presidents of National
BOdy-Perry Belmont Heads Or.
ganiZatiOn.

Washington, Dec. 4.-The National
league Of Democratic clubs concluded
Its sessions here today by the election
Of officers and the adoption of reso-
lutions recommending that the cere-
monies Of swearing in of the presi-
dent and the attendant pageant
should not be separated; favoring
but one term Of office for president
and declared as unjust and repre-
hensible the manner in which the
Panama canal zone was acquired.
The following officers were elected:
President Perry Belmont Of New
York; first vice president, Senator
Hoke Smith Of Georgia.; second vice
president, Frederick Lynch, Missouri;
third vice president, w. Plaisted,
Maine; fourth vice president, John
j. Lentz, Ohio; fifth vice president,
Chas. G. Heifner, Washington; Sec
retary and organizer William c. Lii
Ter, Indiana; treasurer, DR.. John w.
Cox, New York; sergeant-at-arr
Col. John 1. Martin, Missouri. 6
Honorary presidents Of tn, @ :.
were chosen as follows: p - nt-
elect, Woodrow Wilson; " resi-
dent-elect, Thomas r. Mai 4; Will
liam j. Bryan, Adlai L. Stevenson,
Senator John w. Kern of Indiana;
Speaker Champ Clark and Represen-
tative Oscar w. Underwood of Ala
pama. An executive board with a
membership representing practically
every State in the union was chosen.
A committee Of five, Of which former
Congressman Lafe Pence of Colorado,
was made chairman, was appointed
to arouse interest among the Demo-
cratic clubs of the country in the
Forthcoming Inauguration of Presi-
dent Wilson.
Among other resolutions adopted
was one deploring the agitation for
the compulsory purchase of "Monti-
| cello" the home Of Thomas Jeffer-
son. and another recommending that
no treaty should be entered between
the CnitrI States and Russia until
Russia recogized expatriation.