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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-22
BAPTISTS REPORT
CONVERSION LOSS
Condition of Church in State
Given to Convention Meet
ing at Chicago.

Chicago, Oct. 22.-There are nearly
100000 church communicates in
Illinois population OF approximately
6, 000. 900, and there are 1914 church
organizations guiding their religious
activities.
This most recent of Illinois statis-
tics regarding the church was read
Monday in a report of a committee
on the state of religion at the Baptist
state convention which held its open
ing session at the First Baptist church.
The report, read by F. e r. Miller
of Galesburg, also stated that protes-
tantism had $40 per cent Of the
church-going public, and of this mum.
Der Methodists lead with 1921 per
cent, Lutherans second with 9.S per
cent and Baptists third with IA per
cent.
"One of the startling facts with re
spect to the Baptist standing" says
the report, lis that for several years
Baptists each year have been making
and baptiSing fewer converts. In
1912 there were 492 fewer baptisms
than in 1911"
Extraordinary evangelistic cam
paigns of large churches were one OF
the causes to which the decrease in
baptisms was attributed. AS a sign
of revival and progress the report
stated that in the missionary churches
the proportion of baptisms was foul
times greater than in all the other
churches.
/ Rev, A. F. Purkiss OF Elgin, who
/ led in a devotional service, called the
convention to order early in the after
noon. Following reports of many
committees the following officers were
elected: w. G. Crimson of Englewood
president, and Rev. D. o. Hopkins O.
Champaign, secretary
Pastors were blamed by laymer
for the fact that there are 10000 Bap
lists in Illinois who are listed as non
resident church members Mr.. Brim
son, the newly elected president, WHIT
4 is a railroad employee. asserted tina
nonresident members should joiI
the church nearest at hand or go t
heaven" Laymen participated in
lively discussion upon this point fol
lowing the report of a committee OF
nonresident members read by Rev. G
NJ. Shot of Urbana.
Rev. B. E. Allen of Neponset ad
dressed the convention on 1.-The Prot
lem of the Rural Church" He crit
icised the country church and said j
was ministering 40 years behind tn
times. He decried the fact that tn
country pastor was classed as inferio
to the city pastor
Rev. ]. F. Mills of Decatur urge
the necessity for undergraduates an
scientific church management. Re,
j. v. Whiting of Canton .addresse
the convention on THE Ministry G
Religious Authority" and Rev. ]. /
Jackson of Bloomington spoke O
THE Ministry of Human Sympathy.
The conference was presided owe
by A. A. Curry.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-22

The continuous cry is for Come
thing new. .'s0msthlng different" so
we have plaids this season combined
with plain stuffs for froeks and suits.
Outlines the entire suit is of plaid
with plain trimmings: then. again, the
jacket Is plain and skirt OF paid or a
smart little plaid blouse accompanies
plain skirt Touches Of the brighter
OF these piAids afford extremely smart
trimmings for plain dark suits and
dresses.
Typical tartans are used. blue and
sreen being one Of the favorite com
binations. Velour checks are smart
also. and there are numerous fetching
black and white combinations. Two of
the most striking Of Poirets tailored
models were checked-one. black and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-22
HEKpT aa0Q
HG1N1E
ppeBLIN1Sl
YRS ELIzABIrH TueMPsoN

Dear Mrs. Thompson: I have long
md quite heavy hair. but there seems
20 be a good many short 4nds, that is,
when braid it they stick out all up
and down and some are split and the
braid is quite small at the end. did
wear a wire roll, but wear hair one
Tow.
do not have dandruff very bad, but
have some, and slight irritation OF the
scalp. ] do not shampoo as often as
some do, az ! have to do 1t myself;
Just often enough to keep Il clean.
ID What can | do TO make the ends
grow out?
CD How often is it necessary to
shampoo?
90 Do you think need hair tonic
ENQUIRER.
1)I would advise you to braid the
hair tightly. then take hot iron and
carefully SINCE the ends that stick out.
This should be done once a month. BE
careful not TO burn more than the
snds.
t2) Every three or four weeks is
usually often enough. Between sham
poos keep the hair well brushed with
o CLEAN brush. A little kerosene on
the brush once or twice a week viii
DO the hair good.
t3) No.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: My face and
neck are getting flabby and inclined
to wrinkle. VIII you please tell me
what ! can do? Is simple tincture Of
ben5oin good for such skin? II so
bow is 1t used?
ESTELLA.
Benzoin alone will not make flabbJ
skin firm. II simply closes up tn,
pores to some extent. Gentle massage
with a good cold cream will help some
Dash cold water-as cold as you car
stand It, over the face and throa
twice a day. Use cold water for bath
ing face and neck as much as possible
Deep breathing and outdoor exercises
will help to make your flesh firmer.
Dea- Mrs. Thompson: G) Are girl
of 10 and II too young TO have DO!
friends?
% Is there any harm In fiding hom'
with a boy friend from church?
go What kind of a dress would b.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-22

I commenced to use Peruna &C
cording TO your instructions and con-
tinued its use for about a year, and
Il has completely cured me. Your rem
edies do all that you claim for them
and even more. Catarrh cannot exist
where Perlina is taken according to
directions" (See Ills Of Life sent
free by the Peruaa Co., Columbus,
Ohio)
In a later letter dated January /.
1900, Mr.. Atkinson says. after five
years experience with Peruna: Il will
ever continue 20 speak a good word for
Peruna. In my rounds as travelling
man | am q walking advertisement
for ePruna. and have induced many
people during the past year to use Pc
runE with the most satisfactory re-
suits. am still free from catarrh."
Those who object to liquid medicines
osS now procure Peruna Tablets.-Adv,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-22
THANKSGIVING SALE.

AT A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
Ladies' society of Zion Lutheran
church held at the chapel yesterday,
it was decided to hold the annual
Thanksgiving sale and supper Thanks
giving day and evening. The ladies
had decided to give cash contribu-
ton instead of the sale, but this pan
vas found not feasible and the change
was then made. Committees were
appointed to perfect plans and they
will report at the next meeting of the
society.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-22
MISS OLIVER AS soLoIsT.

MISS MARY LINDSAY OLIVER,
pianiste of Moline will be the special
soloist with Shildkret's Hungarian or
chestra that will give a concert at
the Illinois. Thursday, Oct. %, at Sis
O'Clock Tho orchestra is under the
efficient leadership of Mr.. Schildkret
and the company includes as soloists,
a pianist, violinist and hutist, the
leader himself being one of the great
est flute soloists in the world. The fact
that Miss Oliver has been chosen as
the special soloist, testifies to her mu-
6icianship.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-22

white. had the edges bound with beige
leather: the other, a checked green and
yellow. was banded and trimmed with
green cloth.
Blue and green kisnet plaid with
trimming bands and vest of Russian
green cloth wobld be charming for
Tssl-Tss2. The blouse shows a long,
plain. set-in sleeve. The peg-top skirt
s-distlnguished by the smart cuff hem
and the yoke effect.
To copy this design in size 80 Il
needs "a yards Of 3s inch material
with 3 yard OF contrasting material
for 1891; 1892 requires for size "a az
yards OF IS Inch material.
No. 73st-sizes/ "a TO A.
No. 7992--sizes % to %.
Each pattern is Is cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-22
CHICKEN PIE SUPPER

DIVISION NO. l OF THE LADIES'
Aid society of Spencer Memorial
Methodist church, of which Mrs. Elva
Whiteside is the chairman, will serve
a chicken pie supper at the church
tomorrow evening, beginning at $3.50
O'Clock and continuing as long as there
is any one to serve. The Y. L. A. viii
have in connection with the supper a
sale Of housewives articles. such as
work aprons, iron holders. dust cloths.
etc, and also homemade candies.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-22
Manueps Wife Reioins Him.

Munich, Bavaria. Oct. 22.-Princess
Augustine Victoria of HohenSollern.
wife of former King Manuel of Portu-
gal, left the hospital where she has
been under treatment for several
weeks and departed with her husband
today for Sigmaringen. Physicians at
the hospital emphatically denied var
ious rumors as to the nature of the
princess illness and declared her i'll
health to be due exclusively to the
presence OF intestinal bacteria.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-22
PERSONAL POINTS
REPRESENTATIVE E. L. Werts
)ouawka was in the city today.

Representative E. l.. Werts OF
Oquawka was in the city today.
Clinton Searle, formerly of Geneseo,
has located in Rock Island for the
practice of law.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Berger arrived In
the city from Chicago last evening, and
will spend the winter here.
Miss Elsa Hartman Of South Rock
Island has returned from four
weeks visit with relatives at Edging-
ton.
Mr. and Mrs. William Normoyle,
1923 Seventh avenue, have returned
from a trip to Washington, D. c., and
New York.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-22
PARTY FOR MRS. LAPoRTE

MR.. AND MRS. SIDNEY PEAR
son entertained a company of so
friends last evening at their home.
1905 Fifth and a half avenue at a
farewell party for their daughter,
Mrs. NJ. c. LaPorte, who will return
soon to her home in Seattle. TIA
evening was devoted to music and So
liability. Music was rendered by Mr..
Chaplin of the Colonial theatre and vo-
cal solos were given by Bert Colling
and company. A two course luncheon
was served and at the close of the
evening Mrs. LaPorte was presented
with a beautiful cut glass fern dish.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-22
eRIsWOLp RECITAL.

THE RESERVATION OF SEATS
for the Putnam Griswold song recital
TO be given at the Moline theatre, Oct
30, will be held at the Moline theatre
tomorrow morning. Reservation will
not be made at the places where tic
kets have been placed on sale. The
recital is given under the auspices of
the music department of the Moline
Woman's club.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-22

VIII be of more advanced nature
than that of the other two classes.
Newspaper reading and work of a SIM
liar sort viii be undertaken in the near
future by the two students, who are
under the instruction of T. B. Myers.
A. Q. Larson and Ellsworth F.
Burch are in charge of the largest
class in the night school, the students
enrolled in their classes being taught
in arithmetic. spelling and penman-
ship There are Ia in the class Mr.
Burch also teaches two students In
typewriting. A. G. Hill is at TIE head
OF class in mechanical drawing, with
six enrolled, while L. L. Karnes has
charge of the class of 10 in woodwork
ing.
A number of people have expressed
their desire for other classes to be
organized, and it is probable that in
the near future class in German,
AMI also one in physical training for
men, will be arranged for the stu
dents OF the night school, under the
plan of Principal Burton, 10 people
making class. In speaking to a rep
resentative of The Argus this morn
ing, Principal Burton, who is in charge
of the night school, said that he ex-
pected the number enrolled to be great
ly increased in the next few nights.
The night school will be in session
two nights every week throughout the
rest of the school year, the students
to be at the school building on Tues
day and Thursday nights.
The Princeton game. scheduled for
next Saturday, is to begin at 2 o'clock
in the afternoon. The contest was
scheduled for 3 o'clock, but on account
of the change in schedule of the Rock
Island road, it was found that il would
be impossible for the visitors to re
turn home before Sunday morning, I'M
less the team could catch the sos
train for Bureau. For this reason the
change in time was made.
| Professor E. L. Philbrook, head Of
the department of chorus work at the
local high school, recently made ar
/ rangements for cantata, to be giver
/ by one of his chorus classes at sons
date before the end of the first hal
of the school year. The name of tbs
production which he has selected +
King Rene's Daughter" The piece IL
to be given by the third period class a
the high school auditorium and will b'
presented entirely by women. All o
the solo parts will be taken by stu
dents Solos. duets, trios. quartets AM
choruses will be rendered
This is the first year that choru
work has been undertaken at the higl
school, and the success Of the neV
study has been marked from the be
ginning of the year. A large numbe
of high school students enrolled i
the work as soon as it became know
that chorus work would be part G
the high school course. The cantat
which is to be presented by the elias
in chorus work is the first of its kin
ever attempted at high school, but
will be followed in short time by a
operetta. The members of the frs
period will compose the cast.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-22
RECEIVES ON BIRTHDAY.

YESTERDAY WAS THE BIRTH
day anniversary Of Mrs. ]. Hassel.
quist and during the afternoon she
kept open house at her home 3427
Ninth and half avenue, receiving
20 ladies who came to wish her many
more birthdays. The hostess served
refreshments and the ladies spent a
delightful afternoon in general socia-
bility.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-22
JOLLY 10 CLUB.

MRS. PETER DE CLERK, AT HER
home, 12S Sixteenth avenue, Moline,
was the hostess to the members of
the Jolly 10 Cinch club yesterday af-
ternoon. Mrs. Alex Donald of Moline
took the first prize in the games, Mrs.
Herman Lage was given the second,
Mrs. George Woeber of this city won
the all-cut favor, and the low favor
went to Mrs. Caroline Stolz. Lunch
was served in the dining room, where
yellow and white were used as dec
orative scheme and Halloween favors
were given each guest. Mrs. Charles
Hintz will be the hostess in two weeks
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-22
LICENSED TO WE'D
Is SLIGHTLY improved.

Harold Eastman, who fell down the
elevator shaft at the Reliance building
Sunday, is slightly improved today
and it is believed that he will es-
cape threatened attack of pneumo-
mai. However, he continues 10 be
completely paralyzed from the waist
down.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-22
BROTHERHOOD OPEN MEETING.

BROTHERHOOD OPEN NEE tiNS-
THE BROTHERHOOD OF THE
South Park Presbyterian church held
an open meeting at the church audi
torium last evening, to which they had
invited the church membership and
friends. C. T. Fuller, the president OF
the Brotherhood. presided, and after
the singing of America by the audi
ence, a program was carried cut,
which consisted of piano SOLO Dy
Miss Edith Hermann, a violin ana
piano duet by the Misses Starofsky OF
Moline. song by Mr.. Corbett a piano
solo by Miss Evelyn Mills, and songs
by the ". o. W. quartet At the close
of the program F. c. Mccall gave
most interesting talk on Japan, which
was illustrated by Mrs. Mccall with
beautiful stereopticon views. The an
nouncement was made that the next
meeting in two weeks will also be an
open one, at which time Hon. Thomas
Campbell will speak.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-22
o. z. S. AT TEMPLE

THE o. E. S. SEWING CIRCLE
held meeting at Masonic temple yes
terday afternoon and 20 Of the mem
bers were in attendance. The hostess
es, were Mrs. J. ]. Ingram and Mrs.
H. b.. Hubbard and the afternoon was
spent in sociability and refreshments
were served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-22
Paws Heirs to Let Him Wed.

Ottawa, Ill, Oct. 22.-J. ]. Carter.
aged 20, wealthy farmer of Grand
Ridge, got q license<in Chicago to
marry Clara Atkins, Aged 81 years, of
that city. His children objected to
his marriage and filed a petition to
have conserystor. appointed A set
Element was effected when Carter
decided his children five-sixths OF bis
property yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-22

church gathered at the church at 6: 80
last evening, and after being served
with supper they took up~the study of
the subject, THE Substantial Value of
Woman's Vote" with Dr. W. e. Mar
tin as the leader. A general discus
sion followed the presentation of the
subject. The club will meet again in
two weeks, at which time A. l.. Bru-
ner will tell of the ''Fryless City"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-22
SOCIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.

oAKLEAF CAMP, 1895 ROYAL
Neighbors of South Rock Island will
entertain at a dancing party at Wood
men hall Friday evening to which
they invite their friends.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-22
Seattle-Laurenee Duke

Seattle-Laurenee Duke, son OF
Brodie Duke, tobacco manufacturer.
was formally. charged with mans.augh-
ter in an information filed by the
prosecuting attorney. An automobile
driven by Duke struck and killed
Henry n. Farr and Thomas G. Sim
mon last week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-22

The ladies' auxiliary to the Eagles
will give card party at the home of
Mrs. W. NJ. Burgess, 1103 Eighth ave
nue. tomorrow afternoon. Cineh will
be the game and pay will begin at
$3.50 O'Clock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-22

To obtain either pattern illustrated IN
out this coupon and enclose IS cents In
stamps or coin. Be sure TO state number
OF pattern and size. measpring over the
fullest part Of the bust Address Pattern
! pepartHisnt care Of this paper
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-22

served at the family residence for the
bridal party and a small company OF
friends and relatives. The young coe
pie will be at home in New Orleans
after Dec 20, following their return
from an eastern and southern honey
moon trip.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-22
Free from Catarrh

Mr.. John o.
Atkinson. y o.
1859 North EN-
poria Ave, WITCH
tia. Kas.. writes
under date OF
Jan. 10. 1897:
Il wrote you
about my case G
catarrh, which
had been Of TWEEN.
ty-five ear s
stan din &. Al
times | was al.
most past going
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-22
SOCIAL sERVlcE CLUB.

THE MEMBERS OF THE SOCIAL
Service club OF the First Methodist
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1913-10-10
GOOD USE FOR WASTE
Conservation Of All the Products
Raised on Farm.
Department Of Agriculture Devotes
Much Time Toward Solving Prob
lem of Much Importance for
Farmer and Fruit Grower.

For several years the United States
department of agriculture has been
devoting a great deal of time toward
solving one of the most important
questions before the American farmer
and fruit grower today This is the
conservation OF all products on the
farm, letting nothing go to waste.
Special trains with leading govern
ment experts in charge have been sent
out through the country to demon
strate and lecture on the various ways
by which the enormous waste Of this
country can be turned into profit.
While many subjects of great interest
were discussed there was, perhaps,
nothing of greater Importance than
the subject of caring for the millions
of dollars worth Of fruits and vege-
tables that go to waste every year, by
the canning process.
The adWsability of canning the sur
plus at home or on the farm, where
produced, was explained by these ex-
perts and steam canning outfits were
shown so that the farmers and their
wives could see how easily this work
can be done. AS the heat OF boiling
water is not sufficient to properly
sterilize such foods as vegetables,
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1913-10-10
q 2FAllARoUND
&||yDsfIOUSE.

Thin cotton blankets are most prac-
tical for summer, because they can be
easily laundered. II hung double over
the line they will need no ironing.
One way of making the guest cham
ber appear homelike is to have vase
of fresh flowers on the desk and an.
other on the bureau.
1t is good idea to put the freshly
laundered sheets at the bottom of the
pile In the linen closet. This makes
1t possible to give the sheets equal
wear.
When closing the house for vaca
tion don't forget to leave the fires
ready laid for lighting. Don't forget
the cat, and don't lock 1t in.
There is economy in buying some OF
the household supplies in bulk-bluing
soap and starch, for instance, will all
keep. Soap really improves with age.
When the fire is running low and q
quick oven is wanted, open the oven
door, filing 1t with cool, fresh air
Then close the oven door. It will heat
more quickly.
To bread veal, dredge it with flour,
then dip 1t In egg and bread crumbs
and brown in hot fat. Then cover
with milk and cook in very slow oven
until tender.
White straws are best cleaned with
q cut lemon dipped in sulphur and
rubbed on the hat. This should be al
lowed to dry and when 1t Is rubbed of
the straw will have regained It's white
ness,
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1913-10-10
Fine Remedy
For Eczema
Also for Salt Rheuri1, Tet-
ter, Psoriasis, Lupus,
and All Skin
Affections.

All skin troubles should be attacked
from within by giving the blood circular
tion good daily bath. This Is accom-
plished with s. S. S., the best known and
most highly recommended blood purifier
ever discovered. It's action is very rapid.
Its vegetable nature is such that it nat
urally goes right into the blood, saturates
the entire circulation, bathes the tissues
with an influence that enables the skin
to heal quickly. The action Of s. s. s. is
that Of an antidote, and this fact has
been demonstrated time and time again
In the most severe forms Of weeping
eczema.
Its influence in the tissues where the
tiny arteries transfer the red blood for
the worn out blood to the veins is quite
remarkable and goes on constantly with
every tick Of the clock-the beat Of the
heart
And new skin is thus caused to form
while the germs of irritating Influences
that cause eczema are scattered and their
harmful nature entirely suspended.
s. S. s. has a wonderful tonic influence
in the blood because 1t contains no
"dope," Is not physic, is entirely free Of
any mineral drugs or any other drugs,
except the remarkable medicinal effect OF
the pure vegetable products of which IL
is made.
Few people realize how harmful are
many Of the strong crude ointments that
used to be In favor before they learned
that s. 8. s. is safe, speedy and sure
Ask at any drug store for a bottle OF
s. s. s. Give it good trial and you win
soon see decided Improvement in any
form Of skin trouble. Write to The Swift
Specific Co., 100 Swift Bldg, Atlanta. Ga.
for special free advice on eczema and any
other form Of skin or blood trouble.
Do not allow anyone to palm of cheap
substitute for S. S. S. You will be
grievously disappointed If you do. There
is nothing else "just as good'' as s. s. 8.