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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-02

The eve Of the big state convention
Of Illinois Elks is at hand, Tomorrow
hordes of Bills" will descend upon
the city, and the festivities will pro-
coed uninterruptedly for three days.
Hotel rooms have been reserved
weeks in advance and a lack Of suit
able accommodations for visitors is
apprehended. Seven and eight beds
are being placed in the larger rooms
in the hostelries and t is likely that
the hotels in Davenport and Moline as
we'll will be jammed to the roofs.
Final touches are being made on
the decorations, and Sc ,ond avenue
is now a riot of color. All delegates
will register at the Hotel Harms to-
morrow morning, there receiving
badges and coupon books There will
be a band concert in the Elks' court
b. Stroehle's band.
NEED AUTOS.
At 1 o'clock in the afternoon dele
gates will make a belt tour Of Daven.
port, Rock Island. Moline, Rock Island
arsenal, and the Watch Tower, ending
the jaunt with an inspection trip Of
the Rock Island Brewing company's
plant. Owing TO the fact that the
street car service Has been badly
crippled. because OF the destruction
OF the Fifth avenue car barn and the
various motors, there are not suffici-
ent vehicles to insure the belt tour
planned. The committee has conse-
quently decided to use automobiles ex-
clusively on this jaunt. All Rock Is
landers who own cars and can possibly
do so are earnestly requested TO re-
port with same at the Harms hotel to-
morrow afternoon at o'clock sharp.
where same will be placed at the dis.
posal of the visitors.
MIG SMOKER.
A large number Of autos will be re-
quired, and the committee will be un-
able to see machine owners personal.
". They therefore pray that the cars
report at the Harms hotel, without
further solicitation, in order to make
this trip a success. The cooperation
of all citizens is solicited.
In the evening there will be a meet
ing in the lodge rooms at 1880, where
the address of welcome will be deliv
cred by Exalted Ruler Sam Ryersor
OF the local lodge. There viii b.
prize exemplifcation of the rituCl b,
visiting lodges and this will be fol
lowed by a social session.
Both reception and information
committees VIII meet at the Hote
Harms tomorrow morning at
o'clock for Instructions. The ofscia
program for the three day session ant
the various officers and committee
follow:
PROGRAM.
Tuesday, June 3.
MORNING.
Arrival OF delegates.
Registration at Hotel Harms.
Reception of delegates and visitin
brother Elks at the club rooms. A
delegations will be escorted direct I
the Hotel Harms. where all will regi
ter and receive badges and coupe
books.
Band concert in Elks' cour
Stroehle's band.
AFTERNOON.
!. p. m.-Belt tour OF Rock IslanC
Moline, Davenport, Rock Island arsei
al and Black Hawks Watch Towe
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-02

The Young Peoples society will
meet Tuesday evening.
The choir will meet for rehearsal
Friday evening.
First Swedish Lutheran-This even
ing the board of trustees will meet at
the home of Frank W. Lindstrom, s13
Sixth avenue.
Wednesday evening prayer services
will be held at the schoolhouse.
Thursday afternoon the Ladies' Aid
society will meet with Mrs. Martin
Lundberg, sos Fourth avenue.
Thursday evening the Young Peo-
pies society will meet at the church.
The choir will meet for rehearsal
Friday evening.
! German Methodist-The Epworth
league will hold the monthly business
session at the church Tuesday evening
at o'clock.
The Ladies' Aid society will meet
with Mrs. Theodore Kies at the par
sonage Thursday afternoon at
O'Clock.
The weekly prayer meeting will be
held Thursday evening a 7:45.
Next Sunday Childrens day will be
observed. The sermon for the chill
dren will be preached in connection
with the program rendered by the
Sunday school.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-02

CITY IS READY
TO WELCOME THE
ELKS OF ILLINOIS
Final Preparations Being Made
for Biggest Gathering in
History.
CONVENTION ON TOMORROW
Streets Are Riot Of Purple and White
Delegates Arrive in the
Morning.
CONVENTION ON TOMORROW

" you have an automobile place
Il at the disposal of the Elks to-
morrow.
Owing to the street car disaster,
IL is needed.
Report at the Harms hotel at
o'clock.
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Iditarod pioneer., 1913-12-13
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PREMIER ASQUITH ORDERS
 UNI0NISTS ARMS SEIZED
(By Wireless to The PiOneer)

London Dec l2-The situation Ulster has become acute that Premier Asqu has last been compelled take steps fore stall the threatened revolution He has ordered the conhcaon of the large of and gathered by the Orange ete and it believed that wholesale for sedton will be made shortly.
 The Orange societies of Ulster their opposition to home rule for Ireland have made secret of their plans tor armed conflict months past they have been perfecng military organization and acquiring of and their leaders have openly advocated They have announced that the of the home rule bill by the house of after rejection by the hoe of ors by which becomes law will be the signal for the of Ulster spring and seize the government the province and defy the
 The attitude of the government allowing these warke prep aatons proceed without interference has called forth criticism from all partes and that the premier has moved the startling developments looked for.
Iditarod pioneer., 1913-12-13
THINKS NELCHINA
 PROMISING CAMP

William M Elliott known to the Nome tes as Billy the Horse" and recognized in he northern camp as one of the best miners who ever mined there, writes two letters from the Nelchina district to J. C, Fclman, his d-time friend, concerning the respects of the new camp. Information about 8 placer field coming from Elliott is not ony thoroughly reliable, but may be .ermed an expert opinion.
 Mir Holman kindly permits the Gateway Q reproduce in part, these letters, the last ne of which was dated October 4:
 q arrived here all right and found good pay on Albert creek, and there is surface gold on lots of other creeks not yet pros pected. The country looks good. It is round down better than any place I have been in Alaska-more so than at Nome. staked you No. above on Sleigh gulch and located No above for myself. It is 8 good looking creek, with coarse gold found on discovery. I also got gold on my claim. also staked 8 40acre group on bench that is an old channel of Crooked creek. It IS all gravel and think it will be winner.
 "I also located for you Mo- ? above dis covery on Chickamen creek, and for myself, No. 1 above.
 "On discovery on Flat creek, 8 tributary of Crooked, and on No. 5 above, the pay streak is over 660 feet wide-that is, it is apparently so, as the locators got coarse gold for that width. I stsked No. above for you.
 "No one has been to bedrock on any creek except Albert, but coarse gold is found on most of the creeks.
 "You can get prospects in this country in an area 30 miles long by 15 miles wide. The '0rmstion is mostly porphyry. I think it will be big camp. The gold is coarse, ranging, on the average, from a cent to 10 cents in value.
 "Hi.dreth and Wick of Seward are here" ," Seward Gateway
Iditarod pioneer., 1913-12-13
LOST ONES

Through the territorial governors otflce inquiries have been made for:
 James Scofeld, formerly of Jefferson Ohio. Last heard of five or six years ago when around Peavey and Fairbanks. He also spent some time at Nome Tanana and Circle City. Described as being six feet four inches tall rather slender, smooth face and dark brown hair. Relatives are anxious to hear from him.
 Bayard Taylor, who formerly lived at Winters, Cal, mysteriously disappeared June IA, l9l3 He was last seen at Ferry building Description is as follows Age 25 years; height, six feet two inches; weight 2lO pounds; blue eyes, light brown hair ; walks with free swing; has mole on cheek and stiff little finger. Believed to have gone to Alaska. Mother anxious to hear from him.
Iditarod pioneer., 1913-12-13
THANKSGIVING
 BALL AT RUBY
Ruby Record Citizen, Nov. 29l

Ruby Record Citizen, Nov 29l
 The Pavilion was scene of animated spiendor Thanksgiving eve. Ruby and her entire family turned out to attend the mas querade ball which, under the management of Ed Kelly and Harry Kinnel, was an as- sured success from the viewpoint of attend ance as well as affording 8 splendid good time to the dancers
 in interior Alaska artisticallv finished and the hoor-outside hr-second to none. Here 1t might be stated that to Mir n.nncn a good deal of praise is due for furnishing Ruby with bali that any city in Alaska or outside of Alaska might we'll feed proud of.
 Add to the bright new interior colorings of the building the glittering and ri-col- ored costumes of the masked dancers and you have, as aptly put by spectator, "a sight well worth witnessing"
 The attendance was good, and al seemed to enjoy themselves There were a number of very nice costumes worn by both ladies and gentlemen. The prize for the best dressed lady was won by Mrs. Dena Ache son, while Judge Widman carried of the prize for the best-dressed gentleman. Miss Bessie Kelly and Oscar Lundine carried of the prize waltz honors The German band' were awarded the prize for the best sus- taiBed characters Ia case of beer), which
Iditarod pioneer., 1913-12-13
CAMPERS WORN OUTSIDE IN CHINA American Article Adopted, but the Style of
 Wear Is Chinese

East Orange, N J., Nov 3O.-The Rev. Dr. Stanley White, secretary of the Pres byterian board of foreign missions, told the Presbytery of Morris and Orange, meeting here, that the Chinese had taken to Ameri- can garters, but, twisting the fashion, as the Chinese usually do when they adopt something from somebody else, they wear the garters on the outside instead of the inside of their trousers
 Dr. White is newly returned from trip around the world on which he spent much time in China.
 American sewing machines anad other labor-saving devices are in use commonly. even Tn the smallest villages in China" said Dr. White. 'The adoption of American customs has spread also to American cloth ing"
Iditarod pioneer., 1913-12-13
CREEK LOOKS LIKE WINNER

Tn letter received city by yesterdays mail the writer who Dskaket stated that he had just returned from rip to Cripple and Pooman country and has this to of the outlook in that part of the nnoko district:
 The Poorman looks good they have pay for several es People are busy building cabins and making preparations or taking out dumps and Poorman without doubt will be the largest amp of the nnoko.
 The Cripple camp looks pretty good several parties work on Colorado creek and are taking dumps Good lave been found Foger creek and also several of the tributaries of Fo!ger which only few miles from Cripple City"
Iditarod pioneer., 1913-12-13
HERMAN BARTHEL
 DEAD AT FAIRBANKS

Fairbanks Dec ll-Herman Barthe, welknown citizen of ths city, ed this morning from stroke of paray ysls
 Mr. Barthe had been resident of this city the fall of oO5. when he arrived here from Skaay and established the Fairbanks Brewing and Mating Company plant which has to be o the largest institutions of the kind the North He native of Germany and was about 56 years of age
 (Mr Bahe had wde circle of friends in this community, and had road two hs camp the last being early last when he shipped large of the product of his brewery
Iditarod pioneer., 1913-12-13
BIG MAIL IN FRIDAY

Charley Ray arrived in town shortly be- ilre o'clock last evening with limit load of mail, of which 132 pounds was hrst-class matter. Although he encountered some stretches of very heavy trail, he made 8 fast trip, having left Nulato on the morning of December 7. Captain Jack Worth, the steamboat master, piloted the mail from Dikeman.
Iditarod pioneer., 1913-12-13
PREPARATIONS MADE FOR
 NEW YEARS EVE MASK BALL

The committee in charge of the arrange ments for the grand mask ball to be given New Years eve under the auspices of the Arctic Brotherhood reports that good prog ress is being made, and that everything points to an evening of splendid entertain ment and amusement The idea of 8 "comic supplement- mask ball' is novel one, and seems to have struck the popular .a,lcy. Ihere will no doubt be some anus ing costumes on display on this occasion
 and fun will reign supreme as the jewellers lance the old year out and the new year in.
Iditarod pioneer., 1913-12-13

was-well, they took it home in the morn ing
 A feature of the evening was the arrival of the little German band" composed of the following ladies and gentlemen: MT. and Mrs Charles Strite, Mir and Mrs. Will jam Newman, Mrs J. A. SGppern, Mrs Jack Connolly, Dr. c. D. Carter, George Apple, Dr. A. s. Kinzer, Martin Sickinger, W. c. De Baum and M. V. Tyler The makeup and character acting of the Germans" were perfect, and served to nfuse life into the gathering of merry makers.
 Taken as 8 whole, the affair was 8 grand
Iditarod pioneer., 1913-12-13
COMMITTEE REPORT SUSTAlNS
 PRESIDENT WILSON'S CHARGEES
(Ry Wireless to The Pioneer

Washington Dec. l2-The house committee which has been holding extended investigation of the charges made by President ing undue influence on legislation made its report today The has held hearings for several months past and great deal of testimony of sensational secured involving bers of congress prominent politicians and the officers of the Ame Merchants and Manufacturers Association.
 The report substanates charges made by the President and submits the of evidence
Iditarod pioneer., 1913-12-13
ALASKA GABLE
 ALMOST REPAIRED

ue wireless station received tice yes :erday to resume regular rates and message count to all points, effective December g. This means that during the interruption to he Val;lez -Sitka cable business will be han le st tie usl al rate. though it will be
 ( ia wireless firm Cordova to Sitka
 he cable la; been in trouble since December ?. The good slip Burnside is "orking cn it at present.
 Valdez, Dec lt.-The cable ship Burn ;5e las the Val;.ez end of the cab,e buoyed. :. ectng to come o. K. by tomorrow.
Iditarod pioneer., 1913-12-13
PRESIDENT WILSON
 TALKS TO WOMEN

Washington, Dec. ll.-President Wilson, delivering a speech before 8 parade of woman suffragists yesterday, stated that he would not send special message to con gress urging the passage of bill granting tte franchise to women.
Iditarod pioneer., 1913-12-13
NEW HAVEN RAILROAD
 FAILS TO PAY DIVIDENDS

New York, Dec. l2-For the first time n 40 years the New York, New Haven & Hartford railroad today suspended payment f dividends The financial difficulties of he road are the result of mismanagement c@ur led with recent disastrous wrecks, caus- ing criticism and fierce raid on the securi- ie> cf the company on Wall street.
Iditarod pioneer., 1913-12-13
SOURDOUGH CLUB
 OF COLLEGE BOYS
(By Wireless to The Pioneer,

Seattle, Dec PA "Sourdough Club :s the latest addition to the social organiza- ions of the University of Washington. With he object in view of furnishing social rendezvous with truly Northern atmos-
 here, 35 Alaskans attending the university have joined in the movement. It promises become one of the most popular of the many student bodies.
Iditarod pioneer., 1913-12-13
(Ry Wireless To The Ploneer)

San Francisco, Dec. l2.-The fight be- tween Willie Ritchie and Harlem Tommy Murphy, scheduled for today, did not take lace on account of rain, and has been in definitely postponed. Ritckie submitted to an operation Tuesday for an abscess of the nose, but exI ressed himself as ready to fight.
Iditarod pioneer., 1913-12-13
FEARFUL BLIZZARDS
 BLOCKADE TRAFFIC
(By Wireless to The Pioneer

Denve T, Dec. l2-Lsst Saturday, Sun day and Monday the entire state of Colorado was in the throes of terrible blizzard Railroad traffic was at a standstill, and heavy losses are reported by stockmen. The weather is moderating.
Iditarod pioneer., 1913-12-13
KENNEL CLUB MEETING

There will be meeting of the Iditarod Kennel Club at the Telephone office this evening Saturday, November 13), at 8 o'clock, for the purpose of making the nec- ssary arrangements for the annual sweep takes race on January l, 1914. Al! mem bers are urgently requested to be on hand ct tt at hour BY THE PRESIDENT.
Iditarod pioneer., 1913-12-13
FRANK MANLEY
 MAKES INVESTMENT
(By Wireless to The Pioneer)

Seattle, Dec. PA deal was made in this city this week whereby Frank C. Man ley and associates purchased the James brothers' Chisana claims. The purchs sse price is said to be s500,000
Iditarod pioneer., 1913-12-13
TEMPERATURE TABLE
Reading, taken daily at the Budweiser orner of First and Richmond streets:
Above Below
Bleacher Repartee

Ain't those fans the saucy things? One >f them yesterday told Umpire Brennan that he ought to go to Youngstown and have his head examined by Bonesetter Reese "Bonesetter Reese nothing" chirped another fan Colonel Goethals is the only one who could handle such job"-New Work Press
Iditarod pioneer., 1913-12-13
HARRY THAW HELD
 FOR FEDERAL INQUIRY
(By Wireless to The Pioneer

Concord, N H.. Dec. l2.-Counsel for Harry Thaw has applied for his release on bail The state court has ruled that the fed eral court must pass on the question of Thaw's sanity.
Iditarod pioneer., 1913-12-13
PUGILISTIC
(By Wireless 10 The Pioneer)

Chicago, Dec l2.-"Packey' Mcfarland, she prizehghter, is making bid for new honors, and today burst forth into the lime light as candidate for the state legisla- ture. McF Farland is very popular in the stpckyarls district and it is believed he wi be elected.
Iditarod pioneer., 1913-12-13
BORAH DIDN'T
 NAME THE DATE

Washington, Dec. l2.-Senator Borsh Of Idaho, addressing delegates to convention having for its object the securing of con stituticnal amendment providing for nation wide prohibition. said that in his opinion ..atcn- wide prohibition was sure to come. He would not hazard prophecy as to when
 would be brought about.
Iditarod pioneer., 1913-12-13
OUR RAILROAD BILL BOBS UP DAILY
(By Wireless 10 The Pioneer

Washington Dec 2-The Alaska railroad bill. which ported house last week by Chairman Houston of the house committee territories the calendar unfinished bus aess and will up for discussion every day until disposed o forced aside by the currency bll
 Wasfihngton Dec l2-The currency bll before the house. IS expected to pass before the holidays
Iditarod pioneer., 1913-12-13
,lEW SUPERINTENDENT FOR
 CHlcACO'S PUBLIC SCHOOLS
(By Wireless to The Ptoneer)

Chicago, Dec. l1.-John D. Shoop, the wel-known educator of Illinois, has been se- lected as superintendent of the public schools of this city.
Iditarod pioneer., 1913-12-13
10 POTLATCH FOR
 SEATTLE NEXT YEAR

Seattle. Dec l2-Seattle's Golden Pot ]. oh committee has decided to eliminate he 1914 celebration and prepare great .-,uatic carnival for 1915, to commemorate the comp etion of the Lake Washlns ton canal
Iditarod pioneer., 1913-12-13
sIkYAL MILITIA WILL BE
 SUBJECT TO SERVICE
(By Wireless to The pioneer)

TBy W1ft1tss 10 me FTOnttr7
 We ,hington, Dec. 1.-The house today nassed the Padgett bill, which provides fo- al ing the naval militia into service under "avy regulations in time of war,
Iditarod pioneer., 1913-12-13
(By Wireless to The Ploneer)

Milwaukee, Dec. 12-In an interesting enround bout with Jimmy Britt, his old time enemy, Packey McF had shade the better of the milling and was awarded she decision.
Iditarod pioneer., 1913-12-13
BIG TEXAS FLOODS
 ARE NOW SUBSIDING
(By Wireless to The Pioneer

Houston, Texas Dec. l2.-ln the disas- trous floods which swept the central part of this state last week l65 persons were drowned. The property loss is estimated at S7,0oO,OO0
 The waters are subsding and the refugees -e being provided for.
Iditarod pioneer., 1913-12-13

One of the worlds largest church organs is an electrical instrument at Hamburg, which has l,3173 pipes, some of which are 37 feet long
Iditarod pioneer., 1913-12-13
RESIDENT WILSON
 SUFFERING FROM COLD

Washington, Dec l2-President Wilson >, confined to his bed with severe cold . lis lness is not regarded as serious, and no apprehension is felt.
Iditarod pioneer., 1913-12-13
JESSIE AND HUBBY
 ARRIVE IN ENGLAND
(By Wireless 10 The Ptoncer)

London, Dec. l2-Francis Sayre and bride. who was Miss Jessie Wilson, arrived here today. They are the guests of Am bassador and Mrs Walter Hines Page
Iditarod pioneer., 1913-12-13

The worlds supply of emery comes from Greek islands and from Asia Minor. Ex- portation has been lessened within the last year because of the Balkan trouble.
Iditarod pioneer., 1913-12-13

!.enton. Dee. l2.-Before the London ..,,.letic Cl,b tonight Geor.e Carpenter knocked out Bombardier We Is in the first round.
Iditarod pioneer., 1913-12-13
PANKHURST GIRLS
 AGAIN ON DECK
CBy Wireless to The pionee-)

Exeter, England, Dec. l2.-Miss Sylvia Pankhurst was arrested upon her arrival here today from the continent, under the 'cnt anad mouse" rule.
 The American woman who started hun ger strike in jail here has been released.
Iditarod pioneer., 1913-12-13
PRESIDENT STUDYING ON PUBLIC OWNERSHIP
(By Wireless 10 The Pioneer

Washington Dec l2-Covernment ownership of telegraph and eephone lines is subject which the President has been giving s consideration of ate and expected that he will transmit lessage to congress the sub bjec in the future.
Iditarod pioneer., 1913-12-13
John Bull Inhospitabte

{By Wirelcss 10 The PlOneerI
 London Dec. l2-Mrs Emmeline Plank hurst who arrived here from the United States recently, left for Paris today. Gov ernment officials make no effort to conceal their pleasure at her departure.
Iditarod pioneer., 1913-12-13

For cafe noir use Porter's Quality.
 Crowley < Porter.