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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-07

wanted 10 say a word when he had
finished. The vote was unanimous.
ENTERTAINED AT PENTTENTIARY.
The special train which carried the
Rock Island boosters TO Joliet over
the Rock Island road was made up of
buffet. chair and observation cars. II
arrived in Joliet before 10 O'Clock and
Immediately the local boosters parad-
ed 70 the registration office. registered.
and then paraded some more The
delegation was headed by Stroehle's
band of lG pieces. Keith Collins was
the leader The trip TO the state
after the conducting OF the locals
through the place DR.. Joseph DeSilva
arrived and completed arrangements
for the entertainment at luncheon.
Through the efforts of the local mem
Der of the board of commissioners OF
the penitentiary, a fine meal, much
different than that which had just
been served TO the 1852 prisoners, was
( spread. Dr. DeSilva later conducted
/ the visitors through the apartments
of the prison which are used by the
commissioners and those who guard
/ the institution
/ NEARLY LAND ANOTHER PRIZE.
I Al l:30 the boosters. attired in linen
busters. topped with high hats and car
/ rying pennanted canes, joined in the
big parade of the day The member
ship of the Rock Island lodge was just
a little below that OF the Chicago
Heights lodge, and through the lack of
| Is more boosters Rock Island lost the
prize for the largest delegation in the
parade. But with the capital prize of
the convention safely slowed away.
the Islanders were in no wise disap-
pointed
RETURN TRIP AT 10.
After the parade the Eiks were free
TO find entertainment according 10
| their desire. At 10 O'Clock the Island.
ers assembled at the depot. Most Of
them returned TO Rock Island and the
remainder boarded trains bound for
Chicago. On the return trip, some of
the boosters, not content with the
miles OF marching over the streets of
Toilet. formed several little parades
'"Eh the train, much 10 the dis.
.'.'' -"f for the beneft-of those
who slep, he train pulled into this
city at LIS this morning. and worn
and weary, much satisfied band OF
boosters filed out 10 complete the long
day by walking home.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-07
CITY MARKET OPENS
AT GA. M. TOMORROW

Tomorrow morning at o'clock Rock
Islands new city market will open at
Third avenue and Sixteenth street, with
Louis Funkenstein in charge as mar
ketmaster. From the number of pro-
duCers who have indicated an inten-
ticn Of having wares there to sell, a
good business is anticipated from the
start Undoubtedly the smarket will
be as popular here as it has proven in
other cities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-07
ELK CONVENTION
TO BRING 10000
TO ROCK ISLAND
Local Bills" Confronted With
Big Task in Entertainment
of State Organization.
HAVE NO OPPOSITION
City Well Advertised by Local Dele
gatiOD-EntertAined at the
Penitentiary.

Rock Island lodge OF Elks No $50.
through its attainment of the 1918
state convention OF Elks, will bring 70
ROCK Island in the coming June a
host of the antlered ones from all cor
ners OF the state Of Illinois and thous-
ands OF the friends Of the order. The
convention which closed Yesterday in
Joliet attracted over 10000 visitors 10
the Stone city. and Rock Island. locat-
ID as IL is and with its railroad facili-
lies. likely will see as large a number
here in the coming year With the
task Of handling one Of the biggest
conventions in years before II, the
local lodge Of Bills will begin at
once TO prepare for the entertainment
of the EIks and their friends in 1913.
CITY WELL ADVERTISED.
Through the efficient work OF the 10
cal delegates 70 'he convention. Rock
Island not only secured the 1913 con-
vention without -r..a 70 the meet
ms. but secured aG. er'isiug a plenty.
u there was anybody in Joliet during
the time OF the convention. and especi-
ally yesterday. who did not hear OF
Rock Island and secure proper impress
sions Of this city. IT was only because
their hearing was impaired Every
available object in the Stone city was
placarded with Rock Island advertis-
ing. Hundreds were wearing Rock Is
land banners, and during the parade
in the afternoon. the Rock Island
boosters more than 100 strong. were
greeted with cheers all along the line
OF march
No OPPOSITION AT ALL.
Because Of the enterprise Of the Is
landers in securing the convention
the Elks from over the state will senc
large delegations. for the hustling activ
itv OF the local delegation gave assur
ance Of the best kind Of entertainment
The aforesaid enterprise was first II
evidence Tuesday morning. and by
Wednesday night all other cities which
we're bidding for the convention de
c,ded that the race was too uneven Il
be- continued Yesterday when the Sc
lection Of the city was up. not a muir
mur was heard from any one but Rocl
and end Sam Ryersou made RocI
Island bid so strong that no on,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-07
Summer Term Browns Business Col.
leoe, Rock Island.

Browns Business college will con.
tinue in session all summer. New term
opens June II High school graduates
and teachers should take advantage Of
this opportunity to learn shorthand and
typewriting during the summer months
Our study hall is cool and airy and OR
new building affords every comfort and
convenience Of modern times. Browns
Business college. Horst building. oppo.
site court house. N. B. Dewey, princi,
pal Phone west 1874
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-07
EUGENE FIELD SCHOOL
SILL LEADS In SAVINGS

The Eugene Field school building
still leads in savings, those collected
by the stare bank June 6, closing the
school year. being as follows:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-07

Buffalo-Arthur Hammond, an ac-
tor, q years old. while in a delirious
condition in hospital here, plunged
headforemost from the foot of the
bed TO the floor, fracturing his skull
and breaking his neck.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-07

Mrs. a. ". Nolls, sustained a broken
leg and her husband also was injured
dow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-07
River Riplets

Tonight the W. W will take the
American theatre employees on a moon
/ light excursion. Tomorrow afternoon
the Moline high school students will
board the boat for a trip to Musca-
tine
The L. S. Elinor came up from the
south yesterday enroute TO Dubuque
The L S. boats, Grace of Keokuk.
Henry Bosse and Ruth. port of Rock
Island. yesterday took a complete fleet
consisting of dredge boat. quarters and
supply boats and barges. 10 Dubuque.
where work will be inaugurated for
the Improvement of the channel at
that point.
/ The Francis A was kept busy yes
tsrday hauling provisions to Subur-
ban island for the Elks' bohemian pic
mic
The Morning Star arrived at the
local harbor from St Paul this after
noon at ? O'Clock. leaving again al
2:30 with a crowd of delegates TO the
B Elks' convention at Davenport.
The Helen Blair. SUNDAY. will begin
a regular series OF excursions 70 Mus
catine, which will be continued
throughout the summer The boat will
leave Rock Island al p. m. return
ing az 1890.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-07
Union suits at S.

We call particular attention to great showing of
mer underwear for men-see the perfect fitting union
suts-an styes-specal values 81; also suits
in all sizes at 81 to SIS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-07

Cobalt, Ont.-Losses estimated at
$4,000 resulted from a fire that
started from an explosion of an oil
stove behind the scenes OF the Lyric
theatre. The audience filed out in
good order.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-07
HSAREGULAR CIRCUS

It S a regular circus to
buy at this store.
Something doing every
minute.
A big display of wide
awake styles and values.
Featuring all the new out
ing tOgs-suits, shirts,
hats, underwear.
Suits, plain gray mo-
hairs, blue serges, neat
gray homespuns, gray in
patterns, or neat effects
in black and white, SIS to
S25.
Outing trousers. Gray
fiannels. white flannels,
gray, neat effects In pat
tern, SIS to $3.50.
Shirts. soft shirts, col
lars and cuffs attached,
soc to $500
Soft shirts. collars to
match, 81 to $3.50.
Underwear, athletic
knee drawers, short
sleeves.
A splendid value SOC.
Better grades, too.
B. V. D, Porosknit and
Cooper union suits.
A straw hats the thing.
How about that spring
suit?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-07
B e K straw hats

the ghtest coolest cassest straws Split straws Sen
nets, Mans, Mackinaws and Bangkoks, great showing
and great vaues. SIS to $40.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-07
Wash ties Csc and SOC

new shipment of wash ties the latest hit in New York
colors and patterns to match every shirt Csc
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-07
Notice to Naval Reserves.

All members of the Rock Island
Naval Reserves are hereby ordered
10 appear at the Armory Tuesday
evening, June II, for inspection.
{. r. J. CLOCGH, Ensign.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-07

be from Il to 40 feet below sea lev
Ell and will cost $4,000, 900
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-07

Newton, y. J.-Nr and Mrs.
Charles E. Edgerton OF Brooklyn, y.
Y. we're burned TO death in a fire
which destroyed their summer home
at Budd's lake. Their daughter,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-07
Licensed to Wed.

Licensed to Wed.
Homer Harris ....... Mathersville, Ill
Miss May Velly .......Coal Valley. Ill
Harry F. Knox ........ Rock Island
Miss Anna E. Peaters HOrnell, \. Y.
Thomas J. Balmer 10000 Newton. Ia.
Miss Flora NJ. Pager .... Sievers, la.
Frank Emil Monneck Chicago.
Miss Selma Freda Benson Chicago.
George I. Davis $500. Rock Island.
Miss Catherine Robson Rock Island.
John Eif1er NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Moline
Mrs Clara f. Maves . Moline.
Oscar F chatham .... Hector. MINI.
Miss Esther f. Ekstam w Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-07
Wire Sparks

Hamburg-The German aviator,
Gottlieb Rost, was injured fatally
while making an aeroplane fight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-07

Eli the news all the time-.The Argus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-07

Venice. Itsly-The problem of
communication between the city and
the mainland is about to be solved
By the construction of a tunnel IN
der the lagoon, with openings at St.
Marks square and il the islands Of
Giudecca and Lide. The tube will
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-07

Washington-Oscar Wenderoth If
the firm Of Carrere & Hastings Of
New York was selected by Secretary
MacVeagh as supervising architect Of
the treasury department 10 succeed
James Knox Taylor, resigned. The
new official will assume his duties
July Is.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-07

London-The estate of Sir julius
Charles Wernher, late head of the
De Beers Diamond syndicate, was
Professionally sworn at $4,000, 900.
About s2,500.c00 is left 10 chart
ties OF this 81 ESQ 900 is given to
South Africa for the esta blishment
Of university at Grooteschurr, near
Cape Town.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-07

Wheeling, W Va.-Sumner New
ton Of this city is suffering from q
broken back, William Stewart has a
fractured leg and Clarence Scott and
Louis Hays We're cut and bruised by
the oyerturning of their automobile.
Newton was crushed by the steering
wheel
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-07
Edwin Clapp shoes
Florshein shoes
Commonwealth shoes

Mems canvas shoes and oxfords. $3.50
Canvas shoes with elk soles $1.75
Mems goodyear welt barefoot sandals,
finest willow calf stock ....S2.5o
Mems white canvas goodyear welt
oxfords ........... $500
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-07

Paris-The aerial navigation
group of the chamber of deputies
adoupted a resolution OF sympathy Oh
the death of Wilbur Wright.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-07
C1Othcraft suits at SIS

special purchase of the celebrated Clothcraft
guaranteed all-wool clothes. Choose from these
stylish suits for men and young men-$2O values
at SIS. Ask to see our ClOthCraft blue serge
special No. 5l3O-a $40 true blue serge SIS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-07

the death of Wilbur Wright.
Shanghai-Panic reigns in the To-
cal opium market, the stocks in the
hands of the merchants having de-
preciated in value 100000 since
May /. The dealers, overburdened
with supplies, declare that the cult
walton of peoples in China is unabat-
ed. in violation OF the International
agreement.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-07
Phoenix silk hose SOC

Phoenix pure silk hose all the latest shades
navy, maroon gray, lavender box four pair So
pair SOC.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-05-19

On account Of the above occasion
the Southern railway will sell round
trip tickets from Brunswick to Okla
homa City at the very low rate Of
1885. Tickets will be on sale May
l0-l4 inclusive and will be GOOD re-
turning to reach Brunswick before
midnight Of May 81. For further in
formation including schedules and
Pullman reservations call on or ad-
dress Z. l.. McGougan. General Agt.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-05-19

Mrs. j. II. Tinrey, Waynesboro Ga,
suffered for years with rheumatism
and kidney and bladder trouble. II
have taken several different kinds of
medicine, but get 10 relief until I
took Foley Kidney Pills. which have
cured me. think them the best
remedy for kidney and bladder trou-
bic and for rheumatism. For sale
at Roberts Fharm~o
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-05-19

FOR sALE-ON Easy PAYMENT
PLAN, SPLENDID LOT CORNER
ELLIS AND J STREETS. SMALL
CASH PAYMENT, BALANCE IN
SMALL MONTHLY PAYMENTS.
ALSO LOT ON LEE STREET
NEAR H, SAME TERMS. MAX
ISAAC. tt
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-05-19

Now is the time to get rid Of your
rheumatism You yin find Chamber
la.ns Liniment wonderfully effective
One application will convince YOU OF
rs merits. Try IT, For sale " al
dealers.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-05-19

Phone ". w. FIndey. No. "a, for
the Famous Standard Horse Feed.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-05-19

Comng-"Nck Carter" in three
reels, "Chinese Instruction" and
Tracked by Bioodhoun6s." a world
of features for this week.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-05-19

"Superba" at the Grand Monday is
an act entirely out of the ordinary
and also entirely new. Nothing like
it has ever been in our city before
This beautiful woman, known as
The Electrical Dancing Queen, has
been making wonderful hits and
breaking all house records throughout
all the large theatres of the South
and Brunswick's theatregCers should
certainly count themselves fortunate
in being able to witness this wonder
full fete of electric extravaganza This
will also be a record-breaker ot fea-
lures. On Thursday night "The Life
and Adventures of Nick Carter" the
famous detective. Friday night THE
Oh lase Insurrection" and Saturday
that very thrilling drama in two
reels entitled Tracked by Blood
hounds
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-05-19

ST. Si'ncns New Hotel anticipates
the wants of their guests. elf
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-05-19

Spend Sunday at st. Simons New
Hotel. 614
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-05-19
Personal
Mention

A. w. Atkinson of Atlanta, spent
yesterday in the city.
E. S. Powell of Waycross, is spend
ing few days in the city.
2. w. Hutchinson of Athens, is
spending few days in the city.
oren Gray of Waycross, was among
the visitors to the city yesterday.
w. NJ. Mash of the A.. B. & A..
fitzgerald, is in the city for a few
days.
Alderman j. H. Hopkins, who has
been quite i'll for the past several
days, was reported somewhat improy-
ed yesterday.
Col. w. E. Kay, assistant general
counsel of the Atlantic Coast Line,
with headquarters in Jacksonville, is
spending few days in the city.
DO 1T NOW-JOIN THE WOOD.
MEN OF THE WORLD.
Spend Sunday at st. Simons New
Hotel. 6.t4
--------------1-------
ST. Si'nens New Hotel anticipates
the wants of their guests. 6-11
DO 1T NOW-JOIN THE WOOD
MEN OF THE WORLD.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-05-19

DO 1T NOW-JOIN THE WOOD
MEN OF THE WORLD.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-05-19

DO 1T NOW-JOIN THE WOOD.
MEN OF THE WORLD.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-05-19
All The Difference
Possible

"Pss piss"-but difference there il In
drugs drugs. there's a dfferenc
drugs than
The drugs buy for looks
vs. buy them particularly action-and we In
sis that they proper action, demand proof Of
it, They fresh They full Of
healing virtue They exactly results ex-
o them.
Then these drugs handled right eqpment
facility, knowledge, training, 90 to make every
prescription complete, correct, worthy
bestm methods bestre results
to be had
Andrews
REXALL
4and37
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-05-19

Concert Today-The First Regiment
band VIII give one of their delight
full concerts in Hanover park this
afternoon beginning at 4 O'Clock. An
unusually interesting program has
been arranged by Leader Baumgart-
ner
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-05-19

Leave Tuesday. THE local Canton,
together with large number Of 9TH
er Odd Fellows, will leave Tuesday
for Gainesville, where they go to at
tend the annual meeting of the Grand
Lodge. The Canton will participate
in the prize drill Ito be held Wednes-
day.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-05-19
The Grand and
Pastlme Theatres

I II E. GR a D.
Vaudeville and Moving Pictures.
NJ o N D A Y.
IS U P E2 r A.
The Electrical Dancing Queen.
Pictures.
His Side Pard."
His Musical Soul"
Admission ... -. ...1oc and zoe
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-05-19
A Day s Doing
Briefly Told

The Weather.-Forecast for today
in Georgia: Increasing cloudiness;
probably local showers.
Sunday school Picnic.-The ANIMAL
picnic of the Sunday-schoo of the
First Baptist church was held yester-
day OF st. Simon. A large number
Il o----dien and others spent the day
on the island and enjoyed the occas-
ion.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-05-19

oren Gray of Waycross, was among
lie visitors to the city yesterday.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-05-19

W. NJ. Mash of the A., B. & A.,
fitzgerald, is in the city for a few
days.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-05-19

p. W. Hutchinson of Athens, is
spending few days in the city.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-01-03

100000 miles from the sun; July
3-you remember how hot it was
them We were 100000 miles
distant.
At this tremendous speed of
683 miles an hour we would 90
smash! bangL right into the &C.
lestial confagration in 1927.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-01-03

in the world, and ]. Pierpont
Morgan wouldn't be able to swap
all his bank trusts and railroads
for a palm leaf fan.
IF this old planet keeps up her
slantlng slide towards the sun.
But don't worry. Mother Earth
already has decided that 91,OOO,-
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-01-03

But long before then we would
all be roasted to a good dark
brown; oceans would be dried up,
a thinbleful of ice would be
worth more than all the diamonds
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-06-02
NO MORE SEATS
IN WAGON.
WENTWORTH
ROOSEVELT SUPPORTER SAYS
THE MUSIC FROM THE LAT
TER's WAGON SOUNDS GOOD
TO THE oFFIcEHoL DERs, BUT
ALAS. THERE 10 NO MORE
ROOM.

This music from the Roosevelt band
wagon sounds good to the southern
Republican officeholders. but un-
fortunately for them the wagon Il
already full and no more seats are to
be had"
Thus spoke Geo. p. wentworth,
Roosevelt supporter and one of the
delegates recently selected to the
Chicago convention, when asked for
his opinion as to the probable nominee
and general POLITICAL conditions in his
party in the south.
Mr.. Wentworth, as well as others,
will leave this week for Chicago,
where the national committee will
take up the Florida contests and de-
eide which of the delegations shall
be seated. The Roosevelt men de-
clare regulars held an illegal con-
vention and therefore theirN delegates
should be seated.
Il think Roosevelt will undoubtedly
be nominated" continued Mr.. Went
worth. las those states which usually
cast their electoral votes for a Re-
publican for president have spoken in
no uncertain tones. Taft cannot be
elected II he should be nominated.
The vote in every state where there
has been a preferential primary has
clearly demonstrated this. Roosevelt
can be elected and he will be nomin-
ated In the Chicago convention.
The Democrats would like nothing
better than to SEQ Taft the nominee
OF the Republican party, and are
hoping he will get the nomination. but
! don't think the Republicans will care
to be defeated and will 60 for Roose-
velt."
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-06-02

Furnished by the local once. wealth
er bureau, United States department
of agriculture, under the direction ot
Willis L. Moore. chief Of bureau. Wash
ington, D.. G. t.e
Pensacola's Temperature Data.
Highest on record for June. 101 de-
grees-
Lowest on record for Tune, IS do
grees.
Average Of the highest daily tenn
peratures for June. 80 degrees
Average OF the lowest daily temper
atures for June, rs degrees.
Highest temperature yesterday, SO
degrees.
Lowest temperature yesterday morn
Ing. rs degrees.
Pensacola's Rainfall Data.
Normal rainfall for the month Of
June. 4.S7 inches.
Total rainfall this June to D. m.
0 inches.
Total excess january 1st 70 May
31st, 1885 inches.