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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-07-03
People of Portland Hope to
Make Convention a
Record Breaker.
(By sllad O. Knntz)

PORTLAND. Ore. July s.-Atten-
ton of great part of the country is
now centered upon Portland. where
the Benevolent and Protective Order
of EllSs will begin its annual grand
lodge eonvention Monday July s.
Every oae OF Ponlande 275, 900
residents has shared in the work of
preparing for the invasion of the
city by the Elss. Not only have the
membei 81 jhe Portland lodge. who
have the arrangements in immediate
change. given their time and at.eh-
tion to the task but the business men
and private citizens have assisted
them materially.
Portland has raised an entertain
ment fund of Sr26. 900. OF which
$4,000 was contributed by the local
lodge, the balance by merchants and
individuals, This will be spent in
dIspsrsing characteristic western
Hospitality to the city's guests.
Probably the greatest crowd that
ARer attelided a national conclave OF
LIS will assemble in Portland. This
IS true for several reasons. One is
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-07-03
en- fRT AILMENTS
! GAL ORE FOR ELkS

the fast that this will be the first
time the blks have held their con-
TventlOn in the northwest. The north
west has numerous attractions. The
Portland Elks are preparing to show
their guests many of them.
From the time the first delegate
arrives until the last one departs.
JOY and aOod fellowship will reign
supreme. Every entertainment fea-
ture planned by the Portland lodge
will be free to all visiting Elks and
menbecs Of their families. The
weeks festivities really will open
sunday, July Z, with trolley trips and
|autem0bile rides to various points NJ
scenic delight in and near Portland.
Monday win be devoted to the
'ormal reception of the visitors and
the opening OF the grand lodge ses-
sicIs Ny an elaborate musical and or
atorical program in the Immense Ar
mory of the Oregon national guards.
The remainder OF the week will he
occupied with a series OF unique at
fractions that will keep the whole
city on the alert.
An event OF Tuesday will be a spec
tarular electrical parade consisting
OF II brightly Illuminated floats,
some of them sy7mbolical OF Elkdom
and others typifying life in various
of the worlds leading nations. This
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-07-03
BISHOP MCCOY
Will Preach in the Methodist
Episcopal Church, South,
This Evening.

The REV. ]. III. Mccoy, D. D.,
one Of the bishops of the Methodist
Episcopal church. South. will preach
in st. Paul's church this evening at
s o'clock. Bishop Mccoy is a typ
ical southerner, a splendid Christian
character, a delightful speaker, and
it is hoped, this being his first visit
to this part Of the state, that large
audience will greet him and hear his
message. The general public is
most cordially invited.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-07-03
NAMED
Are Three Men as Commits
sfonerS on Uniform
State Laws.

CHARLESTON. July 3.-GovernOr
GlasscOck has appointed Hon
Charles w. Dillon, OF Fayetteville;
Edgar B. Stewart, of Mongantown;
and Hon. W. w. Brannon. OF Weston,
as commissioners from West Virgin.
ia on the national conference oE un-
form state laws. The appointments
are 'or a term of three years. The
date and the place for the meeting
OF the commission this year have
not yet been fixed.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-07-03
CIRCUS HOTEL
Feeds More Than 1000 Per
sons Three Times Every
Day of Show Season.

In the canvas hotel on the grounds
OF the Barnum and Bailey circus
LOO people can eat, at one time.
There are 1920 regular boarders and
they eat three meals a day there. All
provisions are bought in the towns
visited.
The circus will be here Thursday,
July IL.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-13
N@@s@8nsnai LOVE- VI coSouiRs ;9zSHS1SSs@nN

have 1? I was passing in cab, and
caught q glimpse of you above the
wall. l would know the turn OF your
head anywhere, if 1 saw it for a mo-
ment."
His tone changed now to one she
knew so well, that made the pulses
hammer in her ears. You can't be
angry 18th me for stop ng instantly
and coming in, Just for a word with
you-oue look from your eyes-Mil-
dred."
She grew steadier and raised her
eyes to give him one look, though not
the look he craved, but when she met
his eyes, deep-blue, so near to hers,
so eloquent, her lids dropped again,
and when once more they were raised,
her eyes were overlooking with tears.
She only looked at him, at his
clean-cut, masterful face, his fne
shoulders, his perfect clothes, his
| strong, well-kept han and again
his eyes. He was talking to her,
| beautiful solicitous words, showing
how well he understood women, but
she did not answer.
You are tired out, beloved. from
shopping" he said. ct am going to
take you home
! Unresisting Mildred let him take
her away, Gimly conscious that every
woman on the terrace was noting his
perfect chivalry OF manner, feeling
that she wished she hated 1t.
He put her into the cab, swung in
to place beside her, and as the vehicle
started off on it's usual jog, he drew
one of her hands into his and held 1t
there. low so that no one could see.
Billy looked straight ahead, for ne
was not one to exhibit love-making
in a conspicuous place, in the day
light, but he held er hand in clasp
that seemed to make an electric cir
cult of their two arms.
Say that you ,ove me. Mildred. =
he said
Twice she tried to answer him. but
her voice broke and she could not
She had known the happy triumph
of conquest, the sweetness of surren-
der, but until now she had not known
/ the weakness, the helplessness OF
/ love-
I With quiverfng fps. she said: ''l
love you, Billy"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-13

great chorus of $500 st. Louis school
children, accompanied by the Dam
rosch symphony orchestra, sang with
great success selections from classical
compositions and music of the high
est character. Several orchestra
choral concerts have been given
Jointly with the St Louis symphony
orchestra, the vocal pieces being di-
vided equally among three chOruses
Of about 400 children each. Among
the composers represented in the rep
ertoire of the st. Louis school child
rem are Wagner, Offenbach. Beethov-
en-, Mendelssohn, Gounod, Verdi,
Grieg and Costa.
The supervisor of music instruction
in the st. Louis public schools said:
AS early as the seventh grade child
rem are given selections from the
easier arrangements of oratorios and
grand operas, and from music of a
like character and training in such
choruses is continued through the
high school. In this way we inoculate
love and understanding of CLASH
cal music with such good effect that
among the $4,000 school children of
81. Louis there are few advanced
pupils who would not much rather
sing fine music than Tag-time. How
ever, we shall not be satisfied till
the children are Brought 10 the point
where they will understand and enjoy
symphony music, a training in which
is very nearly the ultima Thule of
the music lovers education. At the
present rate of progress, the child
rem ought to reach this stage of mus
iC culture in five years"
ANY child can be taught to sing,
said E L. Coburn, supervisor of music,
IF the teacher will simply play or
sing the strain often enough in com
pany with him. That is the basic
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-13

him with one who wouldn't make any
escort proud.
81 tell you, Billy is a born capti-
vator of the ladiesi He knew he
could do all he said. I'd bet within
an ace OF all possess that this SYRIA
cuse girl is a dashing young woman.
I'd trust Billy to pick out one for
mel"
Syracuse girl. is she?" the second
man asked. I'm sorry for her. l
never did think much of Billy, and
after what you've told me 1 consid-
er him the most cold-blooded. con-
ceited, full-fedged cad"
20, pshaw," the first exclaimed
with the same easy laugh of enjoy
ment. IT'S a question what any girl
who gets Billy will be the envy of
her tribe. He'll stick to her, you
know. There isn't serious fault
in his makeup"
81 disagree with you," said the
other man.
| Mildred heard their chairs pushed
back from the table. heard their re-
treating footsteps, heard, last of all.
the pleasant, diminishing laugh of
the bachelor who had endeavored to
persuade Billy not to follow his ex-
ample.
The waiter had removed the con-
somme. which mademoiselle had evil
IDENTIFY only cared to taste; and the
rest of the light repast she had or
dered was still before her. She tried
for appearances sake to eat, but the
effort of swallowing was too hard.
So that had been Billy's determine
ton, which he, had carried out
, openly discussed among his friends
men, She wondered in a dull, pain
. full way If all men knew the sordid
tendencies of each other, which girl
even nearest and dearest, never sus
pected
> Mildred's cheeks had grown white
all their pretty color fled to the hear
! that seemed surcharged. There wer,
t drawn lines under eyes and at thu
S corners of her mouth.
t Billy had picked her out as neares
/ to his ideal, among the money ones
y and had won her-won her! 1t wa
/ bitter. And all of 1t was GOSSIP
!, among his friends. They were evel
e ready to 10y wagers upon her quail
v fications.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-13

that the potential musical ability of the
American people is practically as
great as is that of any other nation,
requiring nothing more than training
TO bring it out The absence of
general forward movement in musical
education among the schools of this
country has been a matter of concern
to this bureau, which therefore wei
cor S all the more cordially the ex-
cellent work done in the ST. Louis
schools. That the arts directed to
the ear make a deeper emotional ap-
peal than do those directed solely to
the eye can hardly be questioned,
and there is no disputing the conclu-
sion that our children must be trained
TO love music, to crave it, and to pro-
duce it, if they are to arrive at a
fully rounded maturity
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-13

don't your"
II don't know just what you're
driving at" was the response.
Mildred heard one of their chairs
moved probably to a more comforta-
bic position. Mechanically, she be-
gan TO taste her consomme. her ears
intent upon hearing every sound.
Why, everybody knows. He new
er made 1t secret Billy was out to
marry money. That is, money wasn't
to be the whole thing, but a certain
amount of II was to be an absolute
condition.
81 said to him one day: Billy,
why don't you get married? You've
been friskfng around long enough.
The man who waits until he is an old
bachelor before he marries is pretty
sure to get the worst Of the deal.
Young, pretty, charming girls aren't
looking for old bachelors-anyway,
aren't loving them, any more than
your kind are looking for old maids.
You ought TO get married
We'll, We had quite a talk on the
subject. Billy had it all figured out,
what he could do and what he was
| going to do. He said his income was
only large enough to support himself
/ III bHS Slyie 10 WHICH ne ldu become
| accustomed; that a little more in
! come would mean a little more style
so to speak, because he had no In.
tention of stinting himself in the va.
rious perqutsites and luxuries of q
| gentleman, as he viewed them; that
he didn't see how he was ever goine
to be able to support a wife and fam.
lily in the way he considered desir.
able for his wife and family, and thai
the girl he blessed with his name
would have to be able to maintain
herself, her children and the menagt
without drawing on him"
Excellent" said the second man
How manly of him not to plan TO
his maintenance at her expense, too.
20, that's Billy" said the first
laughing again. HE had a system
of ethics all his own. And dom
think for a moment that Billy wa
going to pursue any petticoat tina
was fringed with gold pieces. He sal
there were lovely women with none
J as well as without it, and it woul
be only one of these for him. LORD
Billy Is too much of an artist to liv
!. with homely woman. l never say
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-13

principle on which we work-the child
is started to singing by singing to him,
not making him learn the scale. In
the end, technique comes to him east
ly, almost unconsciously, with the re-
suit that the new method of teaching
singing by singing actually develops
more sight-readers Of music than did
the old method of teaching singing by
practicing the scale
The work which is being done in
music in the St. Louis schools may
be regarded as of wide importance, -
said James c. Boykin, the editor of
the United States bureau of education,
'by reason of the fact that it is a
conspicuous example of the truth
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-13

With a swift realization that her
condition was becoming almost hys-
terical and therefore noticeable, she
made a tremendous effort to be calm,
and with trembling fingers pulled
on her gloves.
preaching the table, probably the
waiter bringing change-Mildred had
nearly forgotten to pay her bill. The
person stood beside her. but she did
not look UP. knowing that her eyes
were blinded with tears. One does
not have to look at a waiter.
Mildred" said a voice, deep and
beautiful to her ear as the music OF
a low chord.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-13
"B1LLYs A RATHER CHARMING FELLOW YOU KNOW"

iced consomme. Mildred picked up
her spoon, but presently put it down
again. What was the determination
that the man had spoken of?
AS if in echo of her thought, she
heard the question behind her:
You haven't explained the de-
termination you mentioned. Did he
have to win the girl away from some
other man? Teach her to love him ?''
NO" said the first man. "She was
like the others-willing to learn.
But" his voice carried a note of
surprise-"you know about Billy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-13
Grand Opera in Schools

AS a result of the instruction in
music given in the public schools of
st. Louis. each graduate of the high
schools of that city is familiar with
so grand opera choruses or selections
from oratorios, ia addition TO a wide
range OF less pretentious songs of
merit. This work, which is observed
with interest by officials of the United
States bureau of education. has been
carried on In its present form for five
years. In the course of this time a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-13

opinion of himself?" the first retort-
ed. Hes a fine looking fellow, fas-
cinating talker, attractive personali-
ty, and a pretty good business man,
too. The things that other men
struggle for have always come easily
to him. I've known Billy since the
kindergarten age-almost; and he
has always been about the same,
easy-going, witty, good-humored
charming. His mother did Ter best
to spoil him. and didn't quite sue
cs-h - Jc.:cE- ue was too popular
.or h.s own good. And with the la
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-13

II Andrew Carnegie had not re-
Tired there might be some signifi-
canoe IN the fact that under the d.
recuon, of the institution which he
endowed. the earth is to be for the
nrst time measured accurately. II
is stated, however, that he is not in
tending to buy it. and is not plan
ming to plat any part of the globe,
Dr. Louis A Bauer is the scientist
In charge of the work of measuring
the earth for the Carnegie Institution.
he has Just returned to Washington
after spending nearly two and one
half years travelling around the globe
on board the famous non-magnetic
ship, the Carnegie" The absence
OF magnetic metals on board the ship
makes possible the extremely accu-
rate observations which will be Used
when completed to rectify error3 on
the mariners chart
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-13

there is as clear an instance Of
man making up his mind to a pur-
pose and accomplishing 1t as any
have ever known"
Opposition in the family" the
second suggested.
20, no, ! imagine everyone con-
nected with the affair is pretty well
pleased. Billy's a rather charming
fellow, you know"
NO; I don't know" the other said
stiffly. BILLY never made a great hit
with me. He has too good an opinion
of himself"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-13

desc, the way that Billy capti-
Yates the ladies,"
The speaker laughed as If in great
enjoyment Of some recollections
I've always thought there must be
good deal of character in Billy that
he survived his early training. 1t
was enough to make a cad OF the av-
erage young man."
The silence Of the second man
seemed to intimate that he was not
sure Billy had survived the training;
and Mildred's cheeks grew hot with
loyal resentment.
The waiter approached with an
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-13
JUST the Otli0 Way.

Il suppose" observed the envious
person. that when you go to Europe
the whole continent tips up"
Not at all" said the experienced
traveller. when | go to Europe usu-
ally have to tip the whole continent"-
Chicago Tribune.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-13

Her hands dropped nervousIy into
her lap.
The man seated himself opposite
her and leaned across the table.
Mildred, dear" he said. what is
the matter? Look at me-
What is the mItter?" she felt
herself answering, though the words
never left her throat. You are base.
l know you, and l despise you"
My dear girl" he was saying, in
a tone OF concern. Are you i'll? You
look all in. Do speak to me.
haven't offended you by coming in,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-13

sense OF accomplishments that less
ened fatigue. she felt especially de-
serving of the refreshment OF a dain-
t. luncheon.
She drew OF her gloves and amused
herself by watching the heads OF peo-
pie. just visible through the lower
part OF the box-hedge as they passed
in the avenue below; and the sudden
thought that Billy" might just pos
sibly pass among them unconscious
" brought soft color to her cheeks
and a smile to her lips.
The waiter was pleasantly slow IN
bringing her order. The passing
heads grew less interesting. Mildred
leaned back in her chair with a sigh
OF content and observed the people
around her.
She was mentally commenting upon
the amusing difference between the
hats OF two handsomely gowned WON
en- at a distant table, one hat being
large enough TO throw a shadow over
the table. and the other consisting OF
n twist OF straw and an aigrette that
extended some 20 inches into the air,
when the words OF a man behind her
called her attention nearer home.
Well" he was saying cheerfully,
81 suppose you know that Billy has
done it,"
Yes" said his companion. 81 saw
the announcement this morning"
There was a pause during which
Mildred heard only the tinkle o: fee
In glasses. In spite OF the certainty
that they could not be men of her &C.
quaintance, she would have sacri.
need the most delectable luncheon for
the privilege OF turning around. SC
instant was her conviction that they
were talking of her Billy.
You know" said the first man
meditatively turning his glass
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-13
Dies AS Home Burns.

Keokuk, Iowa, April 13.-Mrs. Fred
erick Mrillin, wife of Hancock cOun-
ty, Illinois, farmer, rushed into her
blazing home to save some papers and
was burned to death.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-13

Washington-The interstate COM
merce commissions order requiring all
railways in the middle west to cancel
their proposed advances of SO 1-3 per
cent in the rates on stock cattle, or
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-13

Prompt relief in all cases of throat
and lung trouble If you use Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy Pleasant to
take, soothing and healing in effect
Sold By all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-13
Iowa Evangelist Is MISSING.

Agency, Iowa, April 19.-J. NJ. Boil
lander we'll known evangelist of this
section, is missing. Friends are search
ing for him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-13
j. j. Hill To Retire.

Chicago, April 13.-James ]. Hill,
chairman of the Great Northern. will
retire in a few weeks, according to
the Chicago Evening Post.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-13
Edward c. Harvey Dead.

Elgin, April 13.-Edward G. Har-
vey Of La Fox, "a town near here,
prominent Illinois democrat, died from
diphtheria
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-13
An Offset.

did you lend that forgetful friend
OF ours the book he asked for?''
Yes But took care to borrow his
umbrella the same day."-washingto
Star.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-13

Wheeling-Because his wife refus-
ed to move to Morganstown, w. Va,
Anthony Madura, aged 40, chased
her into the street and fatally stabbed
her with a shoemaker's knife. He
then stabbed himself to deate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-13

Trenton, n. J.-Justice Kalisch of
the New Jersey supreme court rem
dered an opinion holding that the con-
stitution of New Jersey does not give
women the right to vote.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-13
WIRE SPARKS

Berlin-The Prussian government
has decided to prolong the entire $780,
100000 of short term per cent
treasury notes payable in July, large
amount of which was placed in Amer
lea during the crisis of 1911.
MEGA series of Franco-British
festivities signifying, according to the
French press, another powerful demon
stration of the vitality of the friend
ship between the two countries, began
here Friday, when an imposing monu-
ment was dedicated TO the late
Queen Victoria
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-13

Strassburg, Sask.-Joseph Hamil,
who came here from Kansas one year
ago, is dead at his home here. Wind
blew shut the door of a barn as he
was entering with a shotgun, which
was discharged. The shot drove the
ing death Instantly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-13

Milwaukee-Claude r. Ellis, a news
paper man, was appointed private
secretary to Mayor-Elect Gerhard A.
Bading.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-13

feeders by April 10, was modified
today by making the order effective
May 10.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-13
BY WILL SEAT.

4DRED had been shop
ping all morning, at
tending to some last
little purchases for
her trousseau, and
now as she sat at a
table. on what the
management OF this
small but quietly
fashionable cafe was
pleased to call its ter
racp-Rnrden with a
Montpelier examiner., 1912-10-11
DRESDEN IDEAS COME BACK WITH THE pARsIAN SANCTION
Revival Is a Natural Result of the
Fad That Calls for the Pan
nIer Draperies.

With the revival of the pannier
draperies comes back a decided en-
phasis on dresden silks, with all the
exquisite colorings that we associate
with the Dresden shepherdesses. Pinks
and blue, yellows and pale green are
the backgrounds on which are
sprinkled fascinating bouquets, gar
lands and even baskets of flowers.
The dresden silks and satins are
particularly adapted to suit the
coates that are incorporated OH after
noon and evening frocks for summer.
They are not SO striking In contrast
with plain, thin fabric and there is
great scope for color combinations and
flower effects.
The rose season, SO noticeable in
fashions for the summer, is a timely
one for lowered mulls. organdies, mus
Inns. voiles and chiffons with which the
dresden silks effectively combine.
Hats covered with dresden taffeta
are decidedly chic. Bridesmaids now
are favoring hats of this type to. con-
tinue the idea of the dresden coatee
thrown over simple and usable frocks
of white or plain colors.
Little dresden silk slippers for the
rest hour add new touch to the
negligee set, especially If bindings or
trimmings of dresden silk be used on
the gown.
Dresden sashes, with an extra line
of the ribbon quilting trailing in and
out among the lunches of flowers. are
accepted by womankind as an idea
that makes the assurance of beauty
doubly sure.
1t is undeniable that the dresden col
orings In designs that are varied and
inexpensive are factor in the general
beauty of summer styles. Are you
using them?