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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-16

OF church work. such as home and
foreign missions, boards have been or
ganized 10 handle the business con
nected with these various interests.
For many years these boards have
held annual conventions simultaneous
ly and at the same place. and this
gathering is called The International
Convention Of the Disciples of Christ"
The first Of these was held in Cincin-
natl in 1879.
For many years these were attend
ed by only those who were personally
connected with the work of the vari-
Gus boards The first convention that
attracted what might be termed a
large number of people was at Indian
apOis IN 1897.
Since that time the attendance has
been so great that it is recognized as
enc Of the most notable gatherings Of
religious people in the United States.
Three years ago the convention was
held at Pittsburgh. This was called the
Jubilee Convention, being the Tooth
anniversary Of the Declaration and
Address" Tbout $4,000 people jour
neyed to Pittsburgh 10 attend this cell
ebratiOn.
This convention will be held this
year in Louisville, Ky. October 1922.
II is expected that more than 10000
Disciples will be in attendance.
Louisville is very near the geograph-
ical center of the strength OF this PEG
pie. Starting IN western Pennsylva-
mia, Virginia and Kentucky, the church
has grown to great strength in the
states whose pioneers came from these
states. Since many Of the states where
this church is strong were settled in
the early day by the hardy pioneers
from Kentucky, and have also enjoyed
a continued immigration from the
mother states this occasion appeals 70
them az q Homecoming
II will be a great occasion. rich in
interest and sentiment, as well as al
important milestone in the history OF
this body Of religious people.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-16

The break in the Hennepin canal al
Mineral is peculiarly unfortunate Just
a. this time, though not in the slight
est discouraging TO the revival OF the
inland commerce from the lakes 70
the Mississippi by means Of the water
course across the state Just now the
second OF the Morton feet Of barges
laden with salt. seven car loads in all
on It's way from Chicago 20 Rock Is
land. The damage 70 the Haurep!u
may hold mp the barses. ana viii sure
ly stay their progress, but the renewal
~ tuis means o. transportation is
fixed. the thanks 10 tho determined
efforts Of the canal commission, and
10 Joy Morton OF the Morton Salt
company Of Chicago. And the more
general becomes the use OF tho canal
the less liability for accidents be-
cause the cause % mere apt TO be
discovered and remedies applied be-
fore il is too late
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-16

enterprise 10 the state Of Illinois
which controls il. During the time il
has been in operation It has not only
cleared itself Of debt, taken up its
bonds and paid its way, but has
turned into the treasury Of Illinois
$4,000 in net profits.
Il requires just such tour Of in
spection rs has just been compiatet
10 produce the convincing evidence
that the canal Is an indispensable
means of transportation for such com
,uodities as may be carried in that
way, and that 70 further ignore its use
fulness and utility IS q gross NEGLECT
on the part OF The state OF Illinois. II
has been conclgsiyeIy demonstrated
that through freight from Chicago 70
Mississippi points may be carried
with no greater loss Of time Via the
canal than b rail, and with a saving
Of three r-tf ton mile. Thence
tie impe-.--.- ---lands. not only for
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-16
FOR THE NECK
AND SHOULDERS
A Free Prescription That instantly Re-
moves 5emishes, Tan. FreckIes
and the Wrinkles and Marks
Left by High Collars.

The Dutch neck and the evening gown
too often expose the disco'oratiou and
h.srlishDs OF high collars Dr 'he ELECTS
vs tai and FREE kl,s 10 IS easy 90 over
come these conditions and make the
neck beautiful and white and soft and
swn,tt."tn remove. 800 other words. rv-
.ry hlemisH and To max, Jnr Dutch col
Tar t- attractive % is comforts bile.
This prescription can also be used ON
'.' shoulders. and ~ IS uIryeloGsiy rf-
itrtlEe fn hs-Itify the hands and arms
i you want Co Try e.. 90 20 your
urGEEis' get an empty 'wo-oIucC bot
'.'. also ugr-UIuc~ bottle ~ N..4N
compound Pour the entire bottle of
NsluN into the two ounce bottle. add
quarter an ounce ~ witch hazel. then
i. with water TrvIar" thfs at your
own home and then sou know what
you have. one application viii astontsh
yuu 10 Is delic'pu=ly cool and soothing
and IS not affected 10y Precipitation. !;
VIII not rub ~
II YOU WI pgt 10 on one hand only.
or on one side ~ the neck ana note the
diferyu 40, Won viii see the wonderful
change 10 makes instantly The results
gre permanent and continued Use %
this prescription viii result iu q skin ls
Eoff and smooth as . childs. a skin
from which redress and rouEhnyss and
f...A.es have been entirely removed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-16
THE MENk:G OF RABIES.
Shut Up Your Dog When These Symp
toms Begin to Show.

Shut Up Your Dog When These symp-
toms Begin to Show.
The first striking symptom in Il rabid
dog is almost invariably a decided
change in its disposition. II either be
comes more cross, irritable and suIky
or shows unusual friendlineSs and
wants TO be continually petted. OBJ.
yiously in the latter state it is a most
dangerous menace TO its owner, who
easily may be infected through a
scratch on the hand or by a bite dur
ing unusual playfulness. In either case
the dog soon becomes extremely rest
less. lying down. then almost immedi-
ately getting up 10 run around nerv.
ouSly for few seconds and again ly.
ing down. This rotation IL keeps up
without interruption for some time
The dog is easily startled. growls and
barks II the least provOcatiOn- The
owner or keeper who knows its diSpO-
sition will easily discern this change
aud by simply shutting UP the dog So
curely for observation will ouviate all
further danger
The Pasteur treatment has been
proved beyond peradveuture To Ice a
specific prUphyiactic against rabies. II
vii. prevent the development Of the
disease II administered properly and
IL used IN J.me. The report Of tile
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-16

The people known as Christians or
Disciples of Christ first appeared as a
distinct people In America IN the early
part Of the 10Th century. They sprang
I'D almost simultaneously in various
parts Of the country and in various
denominations Rev James O'Kelly,
a member Of the Methodist Episcopal
General Conference. Of Virginia, sew
cred connections with his church over
doctrinal points. and about the same
time in 1850 Rev Abncr Jones, a
Baptist minister of Vermont. sCpar-
ated himself from his church ahilia-
lions. holding about the same views.
Barton W. Stone Of Lexington, Ky,
a Presbyterian minister. embraced the
same views in 1903.
The real starting point. however. is
generally regarded by the followers of
this movement TO be in 1909, when
Thomas Campbell. a Presbyterian min
lister OF Washington, Penn, issued
what In commonly known as the
Declaration and Address" in which
he ably set forth the doctrines and
practices which have been since that
day the common faith OF that people
and which is usually referred to by
them as "our plea"
For a number Of Years this new
band OF rcllgionists whose plea was
for Christian union seemed 10 have
contributed 10 much the opposite
cause. Many stirring debates were
held aud partisan feeling among
church people was extremely strong.
With the coming Of a broader con
ceprion OF religious ideas and service
however. among all the churches, thit
Cowwnion finally won a place for it
self Haul II today ranks fourth among
Tho Protestant bodies OF the Anglo
Saxon race IN America. and sixth
among all religious peoples 1t is IA
In advance. numerically. OF any othe
AmeriCan-born religious denomination
The organization and government II
congregational In form. and no highe
human authority is recognized. A
they have been active along all line
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-16

The canal traverses one of the most
beautiful sections Of Illinois Il is a
60-mile panorama of sCeaiC beauty.
and the traveller wonders that il is not
utilized more by owners Of motor
boats.
The present revenue of the canal
from tolls is about $4,000 a year. most
OF it coming from pleasure craft, the
toll for which is five cents mile.
BEAUTIFUL. SCENERY
The most striking scenery along the
route is on the stretch between Otta-
wa and La Sale; this lies in the
heart of region rich in historical as,
sCciation. the site of the famous vii
lagos Of the Illinois Indians. a terri.
tory TO which La Sale. Joliet, Mar.
quette and Tonti devoted great atten
4 ton.
At Utica yesterday morning the par
/ ty disembarked and went across the
valley to Starved Rock, on the suamit
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-16

the practical rehabilitation of the Il
linois and Michigan canal but the
putting into use OF the Hennepin canal
TO the success of which the restoration
of the water way from Henery on to
Chicago is essential
Thus the Illinois and Michigan can
al possesses latent possibilities that
are just being discovered by shippers.
Navigation experts declare that the
old canal even in its present shape is
the equal Of many a water route in
Europe that carries heavy traffic, and
that by the expenditure of less than
million dollars il could be developed
into an artery of commerce as good
as 40 per cent of the the European
water ways.
The s2O,GO0,OnO deep water way pro-
jecJ has developed in the last two
years into { state water power propo-
sition, while the new movement to re-
ceiye the use of the 1. & NJ. is differ
ent. 1t is a plan 70 conserve an exist
! Ing water way. Four years ago, when
/ suggestions were made that the old
canal was worth development, they
were scofSed ct by the 1akes-to-the-
gulf'' water way boomers.
\ CHANGE N SENTIMENT.
The same suggestions now meet with
a different reception; an Indication OF
the substantial nature OF the new cam
raisn is seen in the announcement by
leon Mcdonald, canal superintendent.
that one Chicago shipping interest
alone, the Morton Salt company, is
ready to spend S250oo0 IN the con.
sTUctior Of Z feet Of steel barges as
scCn as tn state manifests its read
ness 10 enlarge the present locks and
10 dr-dga az certain points. Boa;
builder &-G marine engine makers il
the party of shippers and navigation
experts that flashed its trip down III.
canal are busy designing a type c.
vessel that will best fit conditions OF
the Old l. < NJ II now appears tina
the tyne most favored is d Nat bottom
barge propelled 10y an o.d-fashicnet
Sem Wheo. with small paddles. II is
- B. u'5.& with a gasoline engine anC
+. Iii h@g Cat bottom barges Of lgh
aTa- but large capacity for conveys.
4 nip down the old canal from
loli't 10 la Sale is indeed a revela
riCn. TIL" canal has a six-foot dept
and siXtyfoot width all The way t
| Ottawa. From there to La Sale i
is shai.oW'r in few places
The scvafil~s are rarely less thai
/ five feet. !cH Yer. The canal official
| d"cl2r- 'ha; q mile or two of dredging
| would gF" q minimum depth OF 81
feet from one end to the other.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-16

Of which La Sale and Tonti establish
ed Fort St Louis and on which lat-r.
about 1910. the Illinois Indians made
their last stand.
The state has recently established
a state park at Starved Rock. On n
nearby bluff the American Film Nov
ing Picture company has encampei
with a large retinue and is taking
films of historical productions s'as ~
on historic ground.
Once back On the barge. the water
way men began TO reduce the propose
ton of canal development to tang
bic figures. They pointed out that the
canal has paid the state SS5G,0Go more
than it has cost the state and that il
could be turned into a revenue pro,
Queer at a cost Of $4,000. AS to
where the money is coming from in
case the legislature fails to appropri
ate, they point cut that the Tight OF
way OF the abandoned stretch Of cana
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-16
Aliens In Old London.

Here is II curious report OF the aliens
In London in the year 1861: There
being great increase OF foreigners in
tnc city. her majesty ordered the lord
mayor TO take the name. quality and
profession of all strangers residing
within the city of London" The list
was headed by the item. Scots. 40"
Other nations were represented by
French. 1913: Spanards and Portu-
guese. ~: Italians. 40: Dutch. 2.O30:
Burgundians. Al: Danes. 2: Iiegeois, l."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-16

between Chicago and Lockport could
be sold.
HAD FINE TRIP.
Whsn the party left the barge at La
Sale last night all were enthusiastic
over the trip and the revelations that
had been produced, They praised
President Roserfeld and Commission
ers Sackett and Anderson for the new
life they are nutting into the canal as
3 proposition. and also handed a few
bouquets 20 the representatives. of the
Merton Salt company. r. K. Warren.
superiDte ndsnt, r. V. McCloskey, traf-
fic manager. and Daniel Peterkin. treas
urer. fer the kindly attention they had
given to the comfort and enjoyment of
he tourists. AS members of the party
! they coo?sratcd with the commission
and its staff in making the journey one
so delightful in all respects that all
/ Joined in expressions of regret when
the tour was over.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-16

has not been an c1Curg'on boat in ke-
Ckuk waters later than Sept. - in the
past three years. The Blair line, run
Mig a packet between KeOkuk and
Burlington, made no protest what.
ever. A number of letters were re-
Ceived from interested parties, both
pro and con. The hearing did not &C.
cupy more than two or three hours Of
tine, and it is practically assured that
the Dies Moines rapids canal will be
closed Sept. Is.
1t is also believed that inasmuch as
the claim of the Tabcr people is a
just and valid one. that the power com
pany will award them damages.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-16

The trip down the Illinois and Mich
igan canal from Joliet 20 la Sale, OF
shippers and newspaper representa-
tiyes under the auspices OF President
Rosenfield and his associate cODmis-
sioners OF the canal commission, and
which ended last evening, has dem
C-straJed that the old canal with its
connecting link with the Mississippi
will again be utilized 20 its fullest eX-
tent and capacity, especially if the
obstacles that stand IN the way OF the
improvements that are unquesriona bly,
essential 70 the practical operation Of
the Illinois and Michigan canal are
removed and the needed improve
ments are made possible by the prop
er legal procedure.
HAS BEEN PAYING ENTERPRISE.
The Illinois and Michigan canal
even without the advantage II now
4 possesses through the medium OF the
Hennepin canal, has proven a paying
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-16

which recently decided to make use
Of the canal is now on its way to the
three cities. The barges have not yet
reached the break. They will be com
PEELED 10 retraCe their course, anu it is
likely that an attempt will be made
to divert the shipment by way of the
Illinois river. All the water between
locks 22 and % has run out, and a
big force OF men is now engaged in
repairing the damage.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-16

Marie" asked the star OF her maid.
gazing pcrplcycdly at her reflection IN
the mirror. "what was | about to do
step into the bathtub or 90 on the
Stagc?"
Marie shrugged b"v shoulders How
can tell? Mademoiselle is dressed
for eithcr"-.Iudgc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-16

Pasteur institute OF Paris (AnGaieS de
rInSttUt PaSt"url states rhat during
the past ten years $50 persons have
been treated. OF whom only twenty.
one have died fro!I an causes, Il NOR
tally of IS per cent: The record in
this country is almost as Sood.-Wal-
ter Pect III Iar.rG, weekly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-16
River Riplets

Last evening the big excursion
steamer Sidney of the Streckfus line,
closed a three days series OF excur-
s.ons at the tri-cities by taking out
moonlight excursion under the aus
picos of the Western Catholic Union
branches of the tri-cities, and large
crowd attended from both sides of
the river, the trip being one Of the
largest of the season.
The steamer Sidney left for down
river points this morning, and tOmo--
row the excursion steamer w. W OF
the StreCgfus line will come to the
tri-cities for a three days series Of
excursions.
Saturday afternoon the steamer ".
w. will take an afternoon excursion
10 Muscatine, under the auspices OF
the Young Peoples association Of
Broadway Presbyterian church OF
Rock Island The boat Will leave
Davenport at 2:3O and Rock Island at
3 p. m, returning at 1890 in the even
ing.
Sunday the w W. will take an all
day excursion TO Muscatine under the
auspices of Sylvan lodge Of Steel
Workers. The excursion will start
from Moline at a. m, and will land
at Davenport at 9:45 a. m, and leave
Rock Island last at 10 a. m. Three
hours will be given the excursionists
at Muscatine, and a base ball game
will be the feature attraction at Mus
catine. Miadkes orchestra will fur
nish the music for dancing and the
boat will return about s p. III.
On Monday evening the Merry
Makers" a social organization Of Rock
Island will hold their annual moon
light excursion on the W. ". leaving
Rock Island at 500 aud Davenport
at Sis p. m, returning at 1870 .. II.
The big Diamond 10 steamers Ouin.
cy and ST. Paul both arrived ahead
Cf schedule yesterday and lay at Rock
Island for about three hours waiting
for time. while the passengers were
sightseeing around the three cities.
The Quincy left at 1870 p. N. for ST
Louis, and the St Paul left at ? D. m.
for ST. Paul. Each boat had a large
passenger list, and about 60 passen
gers boarded the boats at Rock Is
land and Davenport for St. Paul and
ST. Louis They viii meet here again
next Tuesday going in opposite direc
tons.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-16

Ono Was Answered Before and the
Other After Marriage.

OAFGT cISGT w dI tla5Cs
\ si'vcry summer moon shone sweet
~ on the likewise Silvery sands
The summer swecthea-tS sat ia 81
lence. She was gazing up at the dim
blue vault over them. where the little
stars twinkled III q million tiny points
of flame lie was gazing at her as if
he'd like 10 eat her.
"Dearie. what makes the stars shine
SO dimly tontght:" she .-,~',.ca.
They are outshorr hg the glorious
light Of your eyes. my darling. he
whispered foolishly. and 50 they pale
in their sp.cnGor and-er- and
He didn't know how To go on. so he
kissed her instead. And she was quite
satisfied. perfectly content and glad.
And a solemn silence enwrapped the
summer night
Same moon, same sands. same poo
ple-ouly they are married now.
Il wonder how many telegraph
poles" she !nurmured thOughtfu!ly. 1t
would take TO reach from here 20 the
moon
lie locked at Ter is if he'd like to
bite her.
"One. if it W., .ne enough" ne
snapped. Don't ask suon silly ques
tons"
And a solemn silence enwrapDed the
summer night-Loudon Answers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-16

All the news ail the time - The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-16

The steamer Sidney left for down
river points this morning, and tomor-
row the excursion steamer w. ". OF
the Strecgfus line will come to the
tri-cities for a three days series of
excursions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-16

On Monday evening the Merry
Makers a social organization Of Rock
Island will hold their annual moon
light excursion on the W ". leaving
Rock Island at 500 and Davenport
at Sis p. m, returning at 1870 =. II.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-16
CANAL LITTLE TSEl

According to local rivermen, there
The Lexington advertiser., 1912-12-06
Real Estate Transfers.

Real estate transfers reported by
The Holmes County Abstract & Title
Guaranty Company. Lexington. Miss.
Louis Anderson to Florence Walters
part of lot 40 in East Pckens
Nathan Applebaum ct al to j. j..
Baker lots and of block 2 of Ca
sey's Subdivision to Lexington.
w. 4. Ellison to j. w. Sally set of
sw4 and 10 acres in WI of sw4 of set
of sec. 25; so acres in nw4 of net of
see. 96, all in twp: 10, range east.
j. A. Brown to Winston Polk 10
acres in ea of nw4 of sw1 of sec. "a !;
eA of sw4 of sec. "a, all in twp. Is,
range east.
G. r. Porter to J. B. Scott 81 of se4
of sci of sec. 10, twp. u. range east.
j. j. Lamb to W. G. Sheehy lot 2
less VIZ of VIZ; 1906 acres in cd of lot
! of sec. H.; e3 of nw4 and nw4 of nw4
and sw4 of net and 2l.80 acres in nw3
of ne4 of sec. l3, all in twp. Is, range
2 east
The Lexington advertiser., 1912-12-06

Judge j. b. Boothe will act as sU--
perintendent of the Methodist SUNDAY
school next Sunday. Parham Williams
oeing absent az delegate to the annual
conference at Greenwood.
J. B; Bradley and 4. X. Frost. ar
Brozville, were business visitors heye.
Saturday rllfBl
Prof. J. I. Parkinson, of Coxbure
was here Monday and Tuesday. atteuS
ing the monthly meeting of the Board
of Supervisors. rf-I ~
Give your orders to Baxter VIII
son. They will be filled.
Miss Bette Brooke visited friends at
Greenwood Sunday.
j. b. Williamson, Of McMiIlan,s.
looked after business matters here
Saturday.
Wilson Elmore, of West Hill. was
dlscerned among the business visitors
here Saturday.
The Lexington advertiser., 1912-12-06

J. K. Young. W. L. Walton, L. N.
White, W. B. White. Baxter Wilson.
f. V. Ashley, j. B. Mclean, w. G.
Pope. A. M, Pepper. j. A. Stansbury,
A. X, Harvey. John Kier, Parham
Williams, o. +. Hosea, DR.. and Mrs.
0. d. Hooker, Mrs. K. f. Wilburn.
w. |. Pickens, Mrs. Bette jenkins,
Miss Halle Barbour, r. l.. Barbour.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. w. Gulledge attended
the funeral of the late w. A. Sample,
at Franklin, Sunday.
d. E. Mclean. of Cruger, attended
to business before the Board of Super.
visors Monday.
Squire J A. Long and j. H. Davis,
of Mathena, were among the many
visitors here Monday.
Home made meal, chops and
crushed corn at my store to swap
or sell. M. M. RaVner.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. V Thornton, of
Pluto, came over Sunday on visit to
W. c. Herring and family.
Hon. j. H. Fuqua made profession
al visit to Jackson Tuesday.
W. l.. Jordan went to GreenviIle on
Thursday of last week to file some
important papers in the cases of the
State VS.. Lewis Bridgforth and w. 5.
Gordon, in which change of venue
was secured to Washington county.
The Lexington advertiser., 1912-12-06
Home Brevities.

J. t. Parkinson, of Hoffman, spent
Monday in Lexington.
Erastus Ingold was up from Frank
lin Monday.
D. r. McCluskey, of Goodman, look
ed after matters of business in Lex
ngton Monday.
j. C. Byrd, of Brozville, favored the
Advertiser office with pleasant call
Monday.
Murph Melton, c. W. Melton and
Ethel Melton, of Hoffman, were here
Monday on business.
You who love pure coffee buy
Folger's Golden Gate Coffee from
Baxter Wilson. Made In Arabia.
None better in America.
GIL. Robertson was over from Tchu-
la Monday on a business and social
visit.
w. J. HolIum, of Richland, ex-
changed greetings with friends in the
city Monday.
Pickens & Fincher shipped carload
of nice beef cattle to st. Louis Satur-
day, and have another carload ready
TO shin
The Lexington advertiser., 1912-12-06
IB. B. wilkes on Monday purchased

lB. B. Wilkes on Monday purchased
st commissioners sale. the r. w. Dom
aid land north of Durant, which was
sold to effect division among the
heirs of the estate. Mr.. Wilkes is a
strong believer in Holmes county land
ia a gradually adding to his already
extensive possessions.
w. F. Farr, of Emory, spent Tues
day on our busy streets.
Masters John Stewart Watson, Raj
ford Watson and Sessions Povall spent
Saturday very pleasantly as guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Herbert, at Eulo-
gy. They made the trip in Mr.. Wat
sons car, with Willie Nix as chauffeur.
Parham Williams left Wednesday
morning for Greenwood to attend the
annual conference of the M. E. Church.
being one of the four delegatse from
the Durant district.