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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-30

TO the new conditions. From a
sparsely peopled country, We have
grown to be a great nation of nearly
lOO,OOO,OOO people; thickly settled,
at least in parts, and with great and
rapidly growing cities; from a race
of people. each TO a great extent act
ing and living independently Of the
others, to a complex whole; from Il
nation of compare tive poverty TO a
nation of great wealth: from ma
tion OF individuals TO highly cooper
alive forms of society, to a form Of
society where modern invention and
means of production tend 10 create
classes amongst men and give great
power for good or i'll over their fell
lows
1T is for MS to accept the laws and
institutions heretofore so well adapt
ed 10 the more simple conditions Of
our forefathers TO the new conditions
that have arisen and are rapidly aris-
ing in our midst. And to bend our
selves 10 the great task before US in
the same spirit Of determination and
loyalty, and devotion 20 the cause
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-30

Continued from Page Five
and I nothing; it comes through the
self sacrifice OF those who have gone
before, the small and fast decreasing
remnant we have u.!:h us TO-DAY and
their departed comrades who peace
fully lie in the lnnumerabie resting
places OF the dead. We can best show
our appreciation Of what they did for
us. by defeating ourselves more
firmly 10 the performance Of our duty
as citizens. We are not called on, and
God grant that we may never be, to
20 forth 10 battle as they did; TO pass
the lonely vigil. TO undergo the IA
tigue, privation and hunger and suf-
ferings, the woes OF hospital life, the
terrors of prison life. or the disease
and wounds and deaths they did. But
from their deeds we should get fresh
inspiration TO do our uty, whatever
It may be.
They preserved 70 us Just govern.
ment 20 be modelled by us as will be
most conducive 20 our welfare.
Our material and industrial ad-
vancement has been most marvellous
without precedent in the history OF
the world. I sometimes fear that II
IS so rapid as 10 outrun our capacit!
t. adjust our government and its laws
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-30

ly style. Remarks were also made by
Rev. A. W. Edwins of China and DR.. S.
g. Youngert of the seminary, who is
soon to leave for his new charge at
Hartford, Conn. DR.. c. E. Lindberg
presided Music was furnished by the
Wennerberg chorus, and a violin quar-
tet composed of Helene Forsberg, Will
It's Weld. Hjalmar Fryxell and Charles
Olson.
Following the addresses and the mu-
sic ]. A. Landin gave the valedictory.
He was chosen TO be the ranking mem
Der in his class a short time ago The
graduates:
George Nathaniel Anderson, John
Edwin Chester, Carl Nelson Clemens,
Martin Waldemar Gustafson. Mats
Waldemar Henrickson, Thure Abra,
ham HoImer. John August Johns. 10.
han A. S. Landin. John Edor Larson
Anton Under. Nels Lundgren, Ernst
William Magnusson, F. Edward Olson,
GOttfrid Olson. Claes Thunberg, lvar
Fredrik Whiting
oSpitants-Eric Herman Carlson
I A. G. Fjellman, Mauritz y. Hanson, ]
/ W. Lindbeck, F. Edward Olsen, An
drew c. Rylander, c. E. Sholander
-! Victor Sternherz
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-30
At High School

The members of the G. A. R., the
Spanish War Veterans, Woman's Re-
lief corps and Company A are cor
daily invited to attend the Memorial
day exercises at the high school to-
morrow afternoon at 1870 o'clock. The
program for the occasion:
Orchestra-Wa Songs of the Boys
ir Blue.
Reading, Memories of the War
Helen Pollard
Octette, Brave Hearts Forever
Still"
Oration-HarOld Peterson
Octette. They Died Fighting"
Song, America"
The octette, which has been prac-
ticing daily for the past week, is COM
posed of Irving Wright, John Kittil-
sen, Arno Tremann, Dale Newland,
Glen Reid, Raymond Walker, Harry
Behnaman and Leroy Klove.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-30
MANNERCHOR TO GIVE
A CONCERT PROGRAM

The Rock Island Mannerchor
society has arranged an at,
uaCtive concert program TO be
given this evening in Turner hall.
The program is as follows:
Part |.
overture ..-.....---... selection
Bleuers Orchestra.
SOilemanns Lied ......... Giebel.
Rock Island Mannerchor.
a. O schone Zeit
b. A Dream
Miss n Fuller.
Accompanied by Miss A. Geiger.
WenE der Scnea ven den AlEen Ned
ertaut
Sa. JOseph's Singing society, Davenport
Solo-Wiliiam Ehmke.
Part II.
HCimhcET q. Rock Island NannerchoT.
Duet Either and Vioin-Albert Fair
ner and Ernest Otto.
Auf, der NolEeTfruhling naht.....
.'-.....'--.' ..'.-...- N. hleSeIllIS
Toward Singing society.
Quartct-Joseph Huber, Louis Scholze
Emil Jacobsen and Otto Patting.
GrUsse an die HeImat-United Singers
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-30

Know Thyself," which he presented
i'll scholarly manner. Following is
list of graduates:
Bachelor of Arts-Agnes Winifred
Abrahamson, Carl Gustaf Anderson,
Carl Emanuel Backman, Sigfrid Luz
Their Blomgren. Gustaf Hjalmar Blom-
sren, Mary Pauline Crissman, Mar
tina Olivia Foss, Olof Bernhard Han
son, Edward August kallstrom, Os-
sian Leonard Karlstrom, Victor Jo-
hannes Lind, Robert Wilhelm Lin.
den, Nels Oscar Montan. Arvid Emil
Nelson, Albin Oscar Olson, Harold
Allen Speidel, Ernest Arthur Sund,
berg, Adolph Benjamin Swanson
Signe Dorothea Swendson, Wilhelm
Arthur Swenson, David Wilhelm Vik
ner. Mary DTUsilla Wilson.
Master of Arts.-Nels Anton Nelson
Erik Thor Waldemar Norberg, Emil
Ferdinand Bergren, Marcus Skarstedf
At seminary commencement exer
cises at Augustana last night 10 We're
given the 3. d. degree and eight hos
plants recommended for ordination
Rev. J. F. Seedoff of Rockford gave ths
principal address. His theme was The
Pastor and His Duties to His Congre
CATION" which he outlined in a master
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-30

manifested by those we do honor to
today.
I'VE must strive to the end that our
people may attain the same spirit of
mallinCss and independence that has
been so characteristic Of the American
people: that the great benefits accru-
ing from the new, cooperative forms
OF industry and minute divisions of
labor will aCrue in equal measure to
all, and not to too great advantage
Of the few. that conditions viii be
created and maintained so that power
~ and distress will be unknown in our
land; that the burdens of government
will not be carried by those least able
10 bear them; that our laws will be so
made and administered that equality
of all men before the law will be a re-
atty and not a myth; that OUT indus
tnal, social and legal conditions will
be so just aud equitable that our sOy-
eminent will merit and receive
the respectful homage and arouse
the patriotism of all the people: that
the door of opportunity will be kept
wide open to all men. In short, that
conditions will be maintained in our
land that will continue to develop a
good. happy, prosperous and enlighten-
ed people-the true aim of all just
government
IF we. each, in our own particular
sphere in life, do our part, the great
sacrifices made by the men and women
of 'G1 to 'G5 will not have been made
in vain, but this land will remain as it
ever has been. the land Of the free
and the home of the brave"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-30
CAMP Is TO REPEAT HIS
LECTURE ON D. |, MOODY

A lecture on ID. l.. Moody and MS
work among the prisoners will be
given this evening at the First Metho-
dist church by Norman H. Camp The
stereopticon will be used in connection
with the talk, which is being repeated
by request, Mr.. Camp having given it
at Central Presbyterian church last
Sunday evening. There will be no
admission charge, but an Offering will
be received to be used toward the
prison work. The hour is O'Clock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-30
TAFT SEEKS CONTROL OF
TIE CHIC CONVENTION

washington, May 30.-With the
Presidents influence and all the Taft
political advisers back of him, Sena-
tor Burton will leave Washington
Saturday to take up the fight for
control by the Taft forces of the
Ohio republican state convention.
scheduled next week. Although
Roosevelt won a victory at the Ohio
primaries the Taft managers are con-
fident he can dominate the conven-
zion and add Ohio's six delegates-at-
large TO the Taft column.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-30
Is Shot by Intruder.

Freeport, May 30.-Awakened in the
night by strange noise, John Eberle,
who recently moved to the city from
the east, was met in the hall of his
home by a stranger, with the demand,
Are you the boss of the house "
On replying that he was, Eberle was
fired upon by the intruder and wound.
ed in the breast. The injured man is
in a hospital here, in a serious con,
dition. The stranger escaped and the
police have no clue to his identity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-30
River Riplets

The Morning Star took ont an eX-
sursion to Aiuscatine this afternoon al
2:i5. A large crowd was on board.
The Grandpa took a pleasure party
down the river this morning
Thursday night, June 6, the Rock
Island high school students will take
the Wv. w" for moonlight excursion,
and on the next night a similar trip
will be made by the American theatre
employees.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-30
DIPRTHERlA GETS
HOLD IN MUSCATINE

Muscatine has something of an cpl
demic of diphtheria. Yesterday after
neon the health authorities quaran-
tined 81 homes because of the disease,
all these cases, it is said originating
from a single source of infection, the
physicians having neglected to report.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-30

Rock Island yesterday, and the further
fact that among those who accompan-
led him on his hurried tour through
the business section were repre-
sentatives OF both parties, is said
to have caused Fred Rinck of Rock Is
land and Springfield, who issued the
invitations to Judge Grier's reception
at the New Harper, to do a double
handspring.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-30
Personal Points

OSCAR Schmidt is in New York on
business.
Major and Mrs. c. w. Halves de-
parted last night tor Clearfield, 5. D.,
home of their son.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-30

A touch of rheumatism, or twings
Of neuralgia, whatever the trouble is
Chamberlain's Liniment drives away
the pain at once and cures the COM
plant quickly. First application gives
relief Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-30
Campaign Notes

y good many republicans, as well
as the democrats, see the justice of
voting for Judge George A Cooke,
June 3. BY returning him to the sU-
preme bench they VIII send an eXper-
fenced servant back to Springfield,
and help keep the supreme court more
evenly balanced.
The most powerful politicians be
hind the candidacy of Judge Robert
J. Grier are the Chipperfields. They
are the persons who directly, and
indirectly, are circulating false re-
ports in reference to Justice Cooke
Many of the juTists On the supreme
bench, according to Springfield papers,
are doing what they can to aid JUS
tice George A. Cooke in his campaign
for reelection. The Chicago Record,
Herald says that his work has won
the admiration and respect of all his
associates without respect TO party
With two exceptions all the supreme
Reports from Quincy are, that scores
of prominent business men, who do not
ordinarily take any part in politics
have volunteered their services 70
Justice George a. Cooke in any capac
ity possible. Many of them have ex
pressed their willingness 10 work al
the polls, and by personal effort tC
do everything possible to make his
reelection certain. Justice Cooke has
personality that makes his friends
love him, and their zeal in his behalf
is one of the real developments Of
the campaign.
The greeting which Justice George
4. Cooke received on every hand from
reulabIicans as we'll as democrats il
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-30

Chicago, May 3O-Richard Hard
ing Davis, author, playwright and war
correspondent, was sued for divorce
in the superior court by Mrs. Cecilia
Davis, who alleges desertion Mrs.
Davis. daughter of j. NJ. Clark of
Chicago, was married to Mr.. Davis
April 4, 1899, at Marion, Mass, after
a courtship under romantic circum-
stances. She recently arrived here
prepared to bring the suit.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-30

turns on money invested in his en-
terprise. 1t is alleged that he got
$4,000 lire from Cardinal Del Val.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-30

Rome-Charged Win swindling
leading members of the Roman no
hility, Cardinal Merry Del Val and
high members of the papal household,
Count OTsi was arrested Wednesday.
II was alleged that he represented
himself as a partner of John ID.
Rockefeller and promised great re-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-30
ROCK ISLAND OFFICIALS
MAKING AN INSPECTION

4 party OF Rock Island road officials,
including II. L. Nudge, d. G. Reed,
chairman Of the board OF directors;
Vice Presidents J. L. German, A c.
Ridgway and John Sebastian, E. s.
Moore and General Manager W NJ.
Wilton, passed through Rock Island
this morning in the presidents special
car On an inspection trip Of the road.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-30

New York-The InterborOugh AS
sociation of Women Teachers is to
present to Miss Grace c. Strachan, its
president, a gift of money, which will
probably amount to $4,000. Mrs.
Strachan led the fight for the law
that gives women teachers the same
pay as men teachers, and 1000 wo-
men teachers will donate to the fund.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-30

Fresno. Cal.-D. H. Avorkian. a
0eanyt yendeT who died here recent
ly. leaving fortune OF $50, 900. con-
fessed, in diary found with his will
that much Of his money had been OBJ
tanned hy theft and fraud and dirac.ad
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-30
r. II. Davis Sued.

that such funds be returned to his
victims.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-30

The greeting which Justice George
A Cooke received on every hand from
republicans as well as democrats in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-30
HON. C. J.SEARLE'S SPEECH
DELIVERED THIS MORNING

lcontLnned from .Page ~
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-10-03

ington, D. G., and various points il
Pennsylvania. on a two weeks vacation
R r. Shepard of the freight auditors
office will spend a few days this week
with relatives in Wichita.
f. E. Firner of the freight claim de-
partment will leave shortly for a vaca-
ton trip of two weeks at Chicago and
other points in the east.
W. j.: Metty of the ticket auditors OF >
flee will spend Sunday with relatives in
Wichita.
H. E. Grove of the freight claim de-
partment and Mrs. Grove will spend
few days next week with friends in KAN
sas City.
E. H. Kingman of the freight auditor )
office and Mrs. Kingman will spend part
of next week in Kansas City.
j. N. Rice of the auditor of disburse
ments' office will leave within a few days
for Chicago on business for a few days
Mrs. St. John and daughter wife ana
daughter of H J. st. John of the freight
claim department will spend the week
end in Kansas City shopping.
Miss Dassa Denhan of the car account
ants office will spend Sunday with
friends in Kansas City.
w. c. Meeker of the North Topeka
Presbyterian church conducted the noon
hour service today in the machine shops
instead of Rev. J. w. Waldron.
H. j. CorWine was a guest Tuesday
evening at dinner of the membership
committee of the r. r. Y. NJ. c. A.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-10-03
TO EASE MIND

Washington, Oct. 3.-After giving per-
sonaI attention to the letter of De-
corah, Iowa, man who desires to ease
his mind by paying the United States
two cents, Secretary of the Treasury
MacVeagh today removed the mini
mum limit of five cents on conscience
fund contributions. The letter reads
.Onkel Sam, United States Treasury:
thereby i send you 2 cents which j
owe you hi mistake. were sendine
a little article with the mail and put
a slip of writin in with. after sum
time thought i did not do right and
regret So excuse me-"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-10-03
China, Glass and Granite

China Sets-composed of cups and and din
ner plates decorated semi from
beautiful Havand pattern The set of IL pieces-Frday
for 49,
Other pieces of this ware priced in proportion.
APIECE Dinner of Meakins genuine English
all plain white, with neatly embossed edges. Special
Friday, set 1.9S
Star-cut Tumbers of clear fine glass; straight bell
shape Value 81 Friday special 6 for 49@
17-qt Dish Pans-first quality enameed ware all white
inside Made by Volrath Limited to a
toner. Friday special .A3e
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-10-03
Women's and Misses Wear

soc Union Suits for women well made fleeced cotton
suits, medium fall weight-Frday special 39$
Heavy Union Suits for women-the "Bodygard" brand
fleeced cotton $125 quality Friday special. S9e
Misses Union Suits-Bodygard" brand-heavily feeced
sizes to 16-extra good value-Friday special 40
Misses Union Suits of medium weight for fall white
silver All Sizes worth 5Oc-Friday special. $50
WOmens and Misses Sweaters-good heavy sweaters
with shaped waist, and two pockets. White
Friday special Observation-Disclosures. .......... .49e
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-10-03
Chances Baseball stock Sold.

Cincinnati, oct. 3.-F'rank Chances
stock in the Chicago club has been
purchased by Harry Ackerland, presi-
dent of the Fleishmann DistiIling COM
pany of Pittsburg. The purchase price
is not revealed. The sale was effected
several days ago. Ackerland is fond
of all outdoor sports, is very wealthy
and a royal baseball bug. He is about
As. years old and is a friend of Barney
Dreyfuss. Ackerland is brother-in-law
of formerly Mayor Julius F1eischmann
of this city and Col. Max c. Fleisch-
mann.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-10-03

November 1, Friday evening is the date
set for the B. of L. F. and E. annual ball
to be given at MeRae's hall.
T ]. Brennan. stenographer in tie
store department. will spend the week
end with friends in Lawrence.
W. L. Jones of the freight claim de-
partment will spend few days next
week in Kansas City with friends.
Harold Garrett left Tuesday evening
for Chicago to attend the national con-
vention of Y. NJ. c. A. men.
w H. Leyburn, pastor of the Seward
Avenue Baptist church, conducted the
Bible class Tuesday morning in the new
mill.
H. L. Grice of the store department.,
Mrs Grice and their children will leave
within short time for Chicago WASH
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-10-03

North Topeka is practically de-
serted today, as the majority of resi-
dents are attending the Indian Creek
Grange fair, which began this morn
ing two days session of the fifth an
nual fair at the Grange hall. four
miles north of Topeka on the Central
avenue road.
The baby show and the handsome
woman contest are features of the pro-
gram today. Games have been ar
ranged for the Indian Creek West In
dianOla and Kiro teams J. N. DolIey,
state bank commissioner, will speak
tom OrrOW afternoon
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-10-03
Notes and Personals.

A farewell party was given at the
home of Mrs. ]. d. Pratt Wednesday
afternoon in honor of Mrs. Elizabeth
Norris, who will leave soon to make
her home in Salina. Mrs. Pratt was
a charming hostess and a most en-
Joyable time was reported. Those
present included; Mrs. G. E. Allen,
Mrs. w. A. Adams, Mrs. w. E. Adams
Mrs T. D. Joseph, Mrs. ]. M. Camp
bell, Mrs. Charles Haywood, Mrs.
Arthur Small, Mrs. Dudley Pratt, Mrs
J. J. King. Mrs E. NJ. Reckard. Mrs.
Ruth Steele, Mrs. Sarah Suit, Mrs. j.
H. Skinner, Mrs. Fred Morns. Mrs.
VIM. Ward and Mrs. Eliza beth Nor
ris. Mr.. Dudley Pratt and Mrs. John
Johnson.
The funeral of Mrs. Lille Bell
Boast, wife of VIM. Boast, who died
at St Francis hospital Tuesday night,
Baptist church at 1 o'clock Friday af-
ternoon. The body will be buried in
the Prairie Home cemetery.
The Arts and Craft Embroidery
club will hold the first meeting of the
season at the home of Mrs. J. ]. King,
1926 North Topeka avenue.
Wilbur T. Sherrod went to Kansas
City today for a short visit.
Miss Maude Doering. who has been
manager of the Union Pacific tele-
graph Office for several years, has left
for New York. She will sail from
New York October 25 for Africa and
will visit relatives in Capetown' and
at other points in the continent.
P J. Williams has moved from
Havensville to 927 North Harrison
street
Mrs ]. H Minnich of Holyrood is
visiting at the home of Mrs. ]. c.
Snediker, 924 North Jackson street.
Mr. and Mrs. L. c. Betz have re-
turned from a visit in Ohio and other
eastern states.
Mrs. Arthur Gabriel has returned to
her home in Denison after visit with
North side relatives.
Mrs A. 7. Davis of Kansas City is
visiting her sister, Mrs. John Havens.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-10-03
Mems and Boys Wear

Mems Union Suits-Cooper Spring needle make regula
81 rs values in heavy ribbed union susFrday special 80
Mems Velastic Shirts and Drawers Excellent quality
very heavily feeced garments in line of sizes up to AZ
Sold for 75c in places priced here at 43f
Boys Shirts-fa weight, SOC shirts with collar attache
special lot offered Friday at. ...........2 20
Boys and Youths OveraIls with bib-extra quality strip
ed denim-al sizes-Friday special Observation-Disclosures 80
Boys Sweater Coats in heavy sweaters worth SO
Sizes rs to 34-Frday Special .................3 80
$3.50 SAFETY RAZOR SETS in neat
leatherette cases-cOntaining safety razor, six
blades, Williams Shaving Stick in nickle case,
badger brush with nickle handle, and 0Qn
strOpper. Special Friday ........... Jul
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-10-03
Notions and Toilet Goods

Cotton Thread 1OOyd. spoos 6-cord thread
for hand machine sewing Limit at the sale price dozen
spools to customer-29e dOz spOOls-(or 215c spool)
Black Sewing SiIk-5c value, 1OO-yd. spoos "a" and
"B" Friday specialize spool ...............3 $50 dOz
Invisible Hair Nets of good quality with without elias
tic, all shades, Friday special for Toe
1Oc Nail Brushes-good quality brstes polished backs,
several shapes-Friday special .................5 Sc
1Oc Tacum quality powder in variety of pleasing
odors. Friday special-can .................... Sc