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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-05
CHORUS ELECTS.

MEMBERS OF THE OLIVE MALE
chorus of Moline met Thursday even
ing and elected officers for the ensuing
year and discussed pans for making
the coming season the best in the his
tory of the popular mosical organlza-
tioh. At the present time the chorus
is in excellent financial condition and
il is in q position to add TO its popu-
larity. Colonel Hjalmar Kohler, who
has long been an enthusiastic "boos-
ter" for the Olive chorus, was re-
elected president. Others chosen:
vice president, Arvid Engstrom !;
corresponding secretary, Richard
Stromberg; financial secretary, Gil
bert Swanson; treasurer, Hans Nor
man; librarian, Axel Dunderberg;
trustees to fill vacancies, Charles
Carlmark, Peter Bjorkluhd; director,
Adolph Erickson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-05
no Danger Of Stomach Distress or
Indigestion If You Take DigeStit

other upsets-Digestit relieves quick
ly; almost Immediately after taking a
dose your stomach feels good as new.
DigeStit has brought relief to thous-
ands-why not you? Try it on our
guarantee. We are so confident it
will help you we will give back your
money II it fails. Get a package to-
day and try ii after eating. Just see
how 1t helps your tired overworked
stomach digest the food-no distress.
ADVERTISEMENT
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-05
EoR MRS. ROBINSON.

MRS. f. J. ROBINSON OF COUN-
Gil Bluffs, Iowa, who is visiting here.
has been the guest Of honor at sew
eral social gatherings. Mrs. John At
kinson entertained Wednesday after
noon at her home at Thirteenth ave
nue. and Thirtieth street, at an Eag.
lish dinner. The meal was served
In five courses. The table was set
with English china and flowers and
ferns used in the table decoration.
Autumn colors being used about the
dining room.
Thursday afternoon Mrs. F. Knox
entertained at luncheon at her home
100 Twenty-ninth street, pink and
green being used in the decorative
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-05
PLAN FALL WORK.

LADIES OF THE BROADWAY
Presbyterian church held their fall
rally meeting to plan work, at the
home of Mrs. A. H. McCandless, 9O3
Twenty-third street, yesterday after
noon. Forty-ive were present. 1t
was decided to give a bazar and sup
per Friday. Dec. 6. The bazar will
be unique ia that the seven ages of
women will be represented by as
many booths in which articles ap-
propriate 20 the various ages will be
for sale. Free organ concerts prob
ably will be given afternoon and even
ing, and the annual supper will be
served at 6 o'clock. Light refresh
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-05

Eat what you want and "Digestit."
Two or three tablets after eating pre-
vents that full uncomfortable feeling
1T digests all the food and makes
your stomach feel fine. Browns Di-
gestit is an aid to digestion, quick
certain relief for indigestion. and a
permanent remedy for stomach up
sets. II is perfectly harmless. fine for
children as well as grown-ups No
use to suffer the fortunes Of indiges-
ton, sour stomach, gas, belching or
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-05
HART md
HONE
PROBLEMS
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THOMPSON

| Dear Mrs. Thompson: Do you know
of anything that will keep my, nose
from looking greasy? l have tried all
kinds of powders, but none of them do
any good. KID.
Dab pure alcohol on the nose two or
three times a day.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: % We are
two handsome girls. one blond and one
brunette. How can We fix our hair?
1t is very thick and straight % What
will make hair curly? CD What makes
your face turn red when you are dane
ing? What is a good remedy? a. Is
II all right to go automobiling at night
alone? 90 One of US is fat What
will make her thin? 90 The other is
skinny What will make her fat? 90
II your fellow is away, why doesn't he
write oftener when he claims he loves
you? 81 II fellow takes you home
and says he loves you. why doesn't he
make a date with you?
MAMIE F. and SUSIE K.
% The simplest couture is the most
fashionable now. Part the hair in the
middle OF on the side. as most becom-
ing, and draw It loosely back, covering
the ears, into loose knot at the back
of the head and at the most becoming
angle. (2) You cannot make straight
hair curly. but II you will steep table.
spoon OF bruised ounce seed in a pint
of hot water, letting It stand for sew
seral hours, and thin the liquid with a
little toilet water. you will have a very
good curling fluid. Brush a little OF
rthe fluid into the hair before putting
hair on curriers' go The exercise
Nothing will prevent il. .
"a A nice girl will not think Of au
tomobiling by herself at night 90
Diet and exercise. 60 Eat a lot OF
nourishing food, drink plenty of mill
and water. 20 to bed early and sleeI
at least nine hours. (7) Most men arc
not very good letter writer's 90 He
nmay not have thought OF It al the time
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-05
SHOWER FOR MISS cARNEs.

FIFTEEN YOUNG LADIES AT
tended a miscellaneous shower for
Miss Mary Carnes. given at the home
Of Miss Winnie Buck, 1016 Twenty.
ninth street, yesterday. The decora-
tons were pink and white, with au-
tumn foliage figuring prominently
The bride-to-be was favored with
many pretty and useful gifts. Other
similar functions in her honor are
being planned. The wedding will
take place this month, at a date to
be announced. Richard Hartman of
this city is the prospective groom.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-05
GIVEN FAREWELL.

LAST EVENING A FAREWELL
sociable was given by the Young
Peoples society of the Emmanuel Ger
man Lutheran church at the organiza-
tons club rooms at Fifth avenue
and Twentieth street, for Ben Horn,
the retiring president. Mr.. Horn de-
parts tomorrow TO make his home in
Chicago. About 65 attended. Martin
Streiter, on behalf of the society, de-
livered an address to Mr.. Horn in
which he voiced the regret OF all at
the latter's departure from the city,
commending his work as had of tn
organization. Theodore Bleuer and
Carl Mangelsdorf gave several must
cal numbers. Light refreshments
were served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-05
KINGS DAUGHTERS.

THE IN HIS NAME CIRCLE OF
the Kings Daughters win be given
the proceeds of the days business at
the Colonial theatre, Friday, Oct. IS,
this arrangement having been made
possible through the liberality of the
management. Members of the circle
will sell tickets afternoon and even
ing and they are anxious to have their
friends turn out to swell the proceeds,
which will be used in charitable work.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-05
LARSON-TRACY

REV. w. B. SHAW, AT HIS RESI-
dence in Moline Wednesday evening
oniciated at the marriage of Alfred
b. Larson of this city and Miss Nellie
Tracy of Moline. The couple will
make their home in Moline, the groom
being employed by the Velie Carriage
company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-05
MEET WITH MRS. CAMPBELL

THE WOMAN'S MISSIONARY So
ciety Of the First Baptist church met
with Mrs. Sam Campbell yesterday
afternoon. Miss Young was the lead
er. Her topic was What the Chris
tans of Asia Think of Non-Christian
Religions" Miss Young had prepared
an excellent program which was very
interesting and instructive. There
were 40 members and visitors pres
ent. Refreshments were served by
the hostess and social hour enjoyed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-05

For "Unhappy"-Do not go with this
boy again by any means. or communi-
cate with him at all. You know he is
not fit company for girl who wants
to be good and you will only bring
further trouble upon yourself by writ
ing him. Your mother is right.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: l invited
girl friend for an automobile ride and
told her TO bring two of her girl friends
and | would have two fellows. We
drove TO another town and ordered
breakfast My girl friend and one of
the other fellows had an argument. He
told her if she ate breakfast she would
have to pay for it, She got angry and
with the other two girls went home
alone. love her dearly. DO you think
| did right to let them go home alone?
CONSTANT READER.
You should have furnished the break
fast for all, as they were your guests.
The other men would probably have
wanted to "whack up" the expense
with you. You did wrong to let the
girls go home alone.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: ID l am a
girl of 19 and my husband makes
S14.25 a week When we were mar
ried we had nothing to start with. 1t
will be two years this February, and
now we have furniture for five rooms.
Is that doing well? % My husband is
80 years old. / run the house on 81 a
week. Is that cheap or not? 90 l am
5 feet 4 inches, weighing 1875 pounds
Is that good weight? MRS. MARIE.
% You have done wonderfully we'll
manage on that sum. 90 Yes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-05
SHOWER FOR MISS PETERSON

MRS. c. o. JENSON OF 500
Twenty-first street, entertained 20 tri-
city ladies Thursday afternoon as a
prenuptial courtesy to Miss Matilda
Peterson, whose marriage to Warren
Anderson is to be an event of this
winter. In the contest of the after
noon, the prizes went to Mrs. E. John
son and Miss Fannie Peterson. The
bride-to-be was showered, during the
afternoon, with miscellaneous articles.
She received many gifts of linen,
china and granite. A dainty luncheon
was served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-05
II. 3. G. CLUB MEETS.

THE MEMBERS OF THE H. B. G.
Sewing club were entertained Thurs
day evening at the home of Charlotte
Etzel, I'LL Eighth avepue. Refresh
ments were served and 1 very pleasant
evening enjoyed. The next meeting
will be held at the home of Miss Grace
Clegg, 1916 Fifth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-05

cult court restraining the city from
forcing the widening of the street for
a space of several blocks, be made
permanent The decision is based on
the assumption that the property own
ers affected would suffer financial loss
through the widening, and that the
city, through having for years tacitly
admitted the existence of the street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-05

line as it now is by making walks and
the like, had lost the right to change
the lines even though such change
would make the street straight. The
report of the special master will go
back to the circuit court for approval.
The city has leave to file exceptions
to the decision, and this will undoubt-
eddy be taken advantage of by City
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-05
OPEN FALL DANCES

THE LADIES' AUXILIARY OF
the Eagles will resume their dances,
giving one each month at Elks' hall.
The opening number will be Oct. "a,
Bleuer's orchestra having been en-
gagged. The second dance will take
place Thanksgiving. Invitations may
be obtained by former patrons from
members of the committee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-05

Attorney ]. F. Witter. The matter is
the outgrowth of an ordinance adopt
ed by the city fixing the street lines of
Second street and ordering the re-
moval of several fences. The property
owners applied for and received a tenn
porary injunction, and the matter was
then referred by the court to Mr.. HUI
Der as special master in chancery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-05

scheme, and a delightful time being
had.
Mrs. a. Christensen was hostess
Saturday afternoon at her residence
at Eighth avenue and Twenty-seventh
street, Mrs. Robinson being the guest
of honor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-05
GAMMA ALPHA PI

THE GAMMA ALPHA Pr SOROR-
ity met at the home of Miss Erna Ro-
chow, 2l10 Fourth avenue, last even
ing. Miss Marguerite Foote was TAX
en- in as a new member. After the
business meeting, refreshments were
served and a social hour enjoyed. The
next meeting will be in two weeks at
the home of Miss Rose Karnes, 1893
Seventh avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-05
CITY DEFEATED IN
WIDENING OF STREET

Albert Huber, acting as special mas
ter in chancery in the much-mooted
Second street widening case, today
made public his report, and with it
was the recommendation that the tenn
porary injunction granted in the cir
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-05
LITTLE CHARITY WORKERS.

THE LITTLE CHARITY WORK
ers met yesterday afternoon with Miss
Mildred Hackett, 92O Fourteenth-and-
a-n7if street. Plans for work were
discussed. The next meeting. one
week hence, will be held with Miss
Goldie Sosna.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-05
HOLDING ANNUAL MEETING

THE HELPERS CIRCLE OF THE
Kings Daughters is meeting this af-
ternoon in annual session at the resi-
dence OF Mrs. c. l.. Walker, GIG
Twentieth street. Officers will be
elected and reports heard.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-05

Moline youth who is accused of steal
ing bicycle at Aledo. The boy will
be turned over to the Aledo authori-
ties.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-05
Bike Thief Arrested

On request of the police of Aledo.
deputies from the sheriff's Office today
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-05
You Are Sure of STYLE.
Service and Economy
Madame Savarie. whose trained
judgement has guided from Paris

the fashion of many of these exquisite models as
that they represent the very best that the
worlds master designers have evolved for fall.
The women of the tri- cities invited to at
tend this showing of exclusive models. Ours is the
only store in the three cities where you and
buy these celebrated suits, coats and skirts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-05

ments were served at yesterdays
meeting by the hostess.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-08-07
WHAT ONE CAR MAN
TOLD TO ANOTHER
Conductor Speed of FL Paso
Street Cars Stops To Tell
About Plant Juice.

II have not much time to spare right
now. But I just stopped long enough
to tell you that your Plant Juice is al
right" said J. F. Speed, a popular con
ductor on the FL Paso street railway
His home is at 1913 Myrtle avenue. Con
tinuing he said:
MY stomach and liver got so bad.
my liver particularly, that I would get
drowsy and sleepy not only after meals
but most any time. I think now my
catarrh made it all the worse Con
ductor Grimmett told me what the Plant
Juice had done for him in a similar
case and I got a bottle. It does all and
more than you recommend it to do
Seemed as though I was half sick all
the time. The Plant Juice has got rid,
it seems, of all the old waste material
and put in their place new vitality
and new strength"
Mr.. Speed has a host of friends in
FL Paso who will be interested in his
statement. Remember, you cannot cure
tics. Cathartics tear down and do not
build up. Plant Juice cleanses the liver.
and puts it in normal condition; this
is a long step toward proper regula-
ton of the bowels Plant Juice is pure
ly. vegetable-the juices of fresh medi-
cinaI herbs from many lands. 1t is the
greatest corrective, curative and tonic
of the age. Call at Kelly & Pollardfs
see the Plant Juice man and get a bot
tie of Plant Juice; try it and If not
benefited you can have your money
back.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-08-07

lowing the nominating speech OF Nj
Rendergazt. Jnao -ubSikseds Judge Lind
sey, of Denver. Colo, seconded the
nomination.
Lindsey Seconds Nomination
Judge Lindsey said;
1T is no disgrace to a great state to
confess that it has been one Of the VIC
tins of the diseases of government, but
it is disgrace if such a state should
fail to produce a citizenship that VIII
fearIessly fight diseases Of government
Though one of the victims, COLORADO
never has failed for q lack or cltlzen-
ship to wage unceaSing war against the
diseases which the parasites OF prlVl-
lege have inflicted upon us
Colorado like all her sister states
loves Theodore Roosevelt, not so mucn
because of the things he has sald as
because Of his matchless achleVeIteIl-s'
NOT only for the nation, but the ~erlo.
IN the fight against the Hatlnd
enemies his shots have hit and ms
blows have been cit We ask no Detter
proof of this estimate OF our leader thah
the proud fact that no man IN history
not even Lincoln. has been more hated
by the enemies of the people, and more
feared by the exploiters OF the people
They fear him, not because they believe
he is unjust, but because they kno" ne
And just in proportion as the bosses
of privilege hate him, so do the great
, common people love him. they want
him to finish the job he started, and he
is going to do it; the job that has fallen
into laundering hands
There can be only one lineup il this
country in this conflict for the rigAt OF
the people to rule. 1t must be between
1 the ProgressfVes and the conservatives.
( It cannot be between the old parties, for
they are neither progressive nor con
servative The conflict is within them
Conditions Demand New Party.
The conditions. the times, the great
J changes going on in this country, de-
mand a new party. For this reason and
many others that will become clearer
/ as the campaign proceeds, as q Pro-
( acknowledgements Of yesterday, but a
| real Progressive of today, knowing as
4 do that the Democratic party is no freer
/ from the yoke of privilege than the Re
/ publican party; that the Democratic
! party offers no possible prospect or
| promise of permanent relief from the
/ injustices we tight than the Republican
party. I count il my duty as an Amer
( lean citizen to enlist under the banner
| and Join the fortunes of the new party
! of progress and to follow the leader
1 ship of the greatest champion OF pOpu-
( lar rights since Abraham Lincoln laid
/ down that burden with his life, when
isgO into the campaign TO support the
man. who is more than willing to give
| the same full measure of devotion to
his country-the next president of the
United States-Theodore Roosevelt"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-08-07
COLQUITT SAYS HE
WILLlGET 400 VOTES

Austin. Tex, Aug. 7.-Governor Col
quit today gave out a statement IN
which he declares positively that his
forces will control the convention at
san Antonio.
Prom returns reported to my head
quarters at Austin have carried about
two-thirds Of the counties in the prl-
mary election by majority vote" says
the governor, and reports to my head
quarters here OF the delegates from
counties and county conventions show
that in counties having about 500 votes
in the state convention my friends viii
control 377 votes with a number OF
votes uninstructed and with the unin-
structed delegates known to be for me,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-08-07
about the negro questinn =

about the negro question:
The colonel said he hoped conditions
might so improve in the south that at
future Progressive conventions those
states might send as delegates negroes
who would have the character and
standing of the negro delegates from
West Virginia. who. nc asserted, were
in those respects she equal of Their
white associates.
The report of the credentials commit
tee, unanimously adopted, contained a
resolution recognizing the "consitu-
tional and inherent right of each and
every state to determine the, qualitl-
cations and manner of election of its
delegates to national conventions
In Republican national conventions
heretofore" said Col Roosevelt, there
has been a large representation OF col
ored men, all from the state that never
cast Republican electoral vote, that
never elected a cOlored man to ottice,
where largely owing to the action par
ticipated in for As years by the Repup-
lican party. the colored man has as a
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-08-07
PLUMP FOLKS AND THIN FOLKS
Samose VIII Make People Fat
ssHOney Back If 1t FaiIs' Says
Kelly & Pollard.


The line Of beauty is a curve Women
NAV be thin and graceful but not thin
and beautiful There is a vast num-
Der Of pale, thin. scrawny people who
are all brains and nerves, but without
the strength and health that accom-
panies the standard weight. Good flesh
and perfect health 90 together A
true flesh forming food like Samose
is absolutely necessary to many PEG
pie.
This remarkable discovery comes in
tablet form and when taken after
meals mingles with the food and helps
1t to assimilate so that II makes men
blood and pleasing plumpness-
Kelly & Pollard have so much con-
fidence in this remarkable flesh form
ing food and health restorer that they
are willing and glad to allow any Gus
toner to deposit SOC with them and
take home q box Of SamOse with the
understanding that If it does not give
a marked increase in good firm flesh
the money will be returned without
any questions
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-08-07

committee and they could do lots of
good 1t is the only way to arouse
president Taft and the departments to
action
Would Get the Facts.
J. H Bromberg, wholesale grain
dealer-The plan suggested by The
Herald is an excellent one, and think
it should be carried out. think it is
the only way in which the true facts
relative to the Mexican situatiQH can
be brought out.
Favors tbs sz5nferenee.
I. A Burch, .pEoprietor of the Texico
Transfer Company = The conference
suggesLeSS by The Herald is the only
WasXSrR which true knowledge Of the
Conditions in Mexico can be had With
Fthe true conditions known, I believe
/ that some good would result I am in
/ favor of having the conference held in
FL Paso. 1t is the place for it.
Would Get Facts Before Country.
| W. II. Cain, general contractor and
builder-The way things have been go
I ing on, something ought to be done.
/ Some move ought to be made. The
| plan suggested by The Herald, where
! by those persons in power in the coun-
/ try can be brought on the ground
| where they will be able to learn the
/ facts about the Mexican situation IS a
| good one. 1t is the only way that
/ can see which would get the Facts De
fore the country.
Get Facts First Hand.
| Q. S. Goen. attorney-It would be a
| great thing for FL Paso to get such a
| conference. This is the oppOrtune
time for such a meeting and I would
/ like TO see it come off. If the prom
J inent men were here it would be pos
/ sible to get at the whole matter first
hand
Thinks Agreement Possible.
D. d. Willis, claim agent of the E
| Paso & Southwestern-Tha is just my
| idea exactly, as I expressed 1t las
| week, but think that we should senc
| the secretary of war, the secretary o.
| state and two good representative bust
/ ness men from New York city to Mex
! leo City to reach an agreement WITT
| Madero, which could be ratified BY
! congress and by the Mexican congress
An agreement could be reached oS
| which the two countries could CO.
| operate as they did when Geronomt
| was raiding along the border and tbs
, United States troops invaded Mexic'
! to capture him.
/ Ignorant of True Conditions.
T. L Cobb, attorney am heartily
| in favor of the proposal to brinl
| American statesm en- to FL Paso so tina
they can see the situation on tn
[ ground as 1t really is. 1 think tn
! chief difficulty with the Taft admin
istration has been the ignorance Of th'
true conditions here
conference a Good Thing.
". c. Davis-We ought to have 1
and some action taken by congress Il
show our position in this matter. I
would be possible to find out the rea
! facts They could then be put befor'
congress as we understand them. I
will be a good thing to have the con
ference here
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-08-07
NEGRO DELEGATES
ARE REFUSED SEATS
Roosevelt Says There Is a
Good Representation of
Negroes from North.

Chicago, Ill. Aug. THE trouble of
the negro question, which for time
threatened dissension in the first con-
vention of the National Progressive
party, finally was disposed of yester-
day when the convention, without
discussion, adopted the report Of
the credentials committee unseating
both the white and negro delegates
from Florida and throwing out the Le-
gro delegates from Mississippi
Col Roosevelt, during his confession
of faith" al the convention Tuesday art
ernoon, was heclSled By spectator who
INTERRUPTED with the demand: ~ nat