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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-04

delegation from Peoria arrived this
afternoon, and Pekin, Calena. Nation
and Decatur all furnished their quotas.
Elgiu is yet TO be heard from. but a
good sized squadron has promised to
be on hand.
POLITICS WARNS Up.
The political situation is waxing
more intense. This morning everyone
was buttonholed and lined up if pos
sible. The presidential Office is the
center of the heat wave. Three men
are out for this honor, but the Dan
Vile Elk is running the strongest of
the three. The candidates are Howard
A. Swallow of Danville, DR.. A. R. Da
Costa, Jr., of Bloomington, and DR.. /.
E. Lumpkin of Mattoon. Hotels and
other public stamping grounds Of the
herd are literally swamped with cam
paign literature of a decidedly breezy
character. Various lodges have been
lined up for the most part, but there
is still battle to land the holdouts.
Two men are looming strong on the
secretary horizon, Rev. V. II. Webb OF
Monmouth, who is up for reelection
and James a. Powers of Joliet. Rev
Mir. Webb Is one of the grand old men
OF the state and has a big following
although his younger opponent is
making q mighty aggressive campaign
Powers this morning expressed him
self as confident of winning the fight
and claimed to have won over II
/ lodges solid, and all without personal
/ solicitation. The Joliet squad is out
enforce boosting for Swallow.
AFTER CONVENTION.
} a four-coruered fight has developed
! in the effort TO land the state conven
/ ton in 1914. although this campaign
is being carried on via the urdes
ground route for the most part. Spring
/ field has made an open bid for tho
convention. Decatur. Danville anC
/ Eas. ST. Louis are all about to oper
tup new homes, ard although none o.
the trio has spoken above whisper
/ it is generally conceded that they
would all like to land the 1914 conVen
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-04
COLONEL BAKER
ARRIVES IN CITY
Oldest Elk in State of Illinois
Arrives This Morning from i,
Taylorville.
FRIEND OF "ABE" LINCOLN
Presents Local Lodge and Mayor
With Historic Relics at the
Morning Session.

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Ia A strong breeze from
N{7AE the south blew into
HNGA town this morning,
E la bringing with it the
AA&A<S dean of the Illinois
~ Bills" Colonel W. T.
Baker of Tayloryille
The colonel is the oldest member of
the state association, and 81 summers
have frosted his hair, although they
have made no impression on his eter-
nal youth. Colonel Baker was a per-
sonal friend of the martyred president,
Abraham Lincoln, and this morning at
the opening of the convention sprung
a surprise By presenting to Rock Is
land lodge and to Mayor H. NJ Schri.
yer, each, a gavel made from a bit OF
a walnut tree. And thereby hangs a
tale.
A LITTLE HISTORY.
Away back in 1856 the Illinois rail
splitter, his cousin, John Hanks, and
Colonel Baker loaded the Lincoln fiat
boat with corn and bacon and embark
ed on the Father of Waters. When a
point was reached opposite the Baker
homestead the craft was stranded
four days and four nights, and Honest
Abe with his own hands made the fat
boat fast to the old walnut tree, neal
the mill dam. 1t is from this Identical
tree that the two gavels were manu-
| featured. One of them will have 6
place of honor in the local lodge
rooms. The speech of acceptance, II
behalf of $780, was made by Exalted
Ruler Sam Ryerson.
Mayor H. NJ. Schriver, in accepting
his gavel, said: Words fail of expires
sion in case like this. l can merel!
say that ! appreciate this historic reli'
more than if it were solid gold.
! thank you
/. Colonel Bakers father, James Bak
er, and Abraham Lincoln were mess
mates in the Black Hawk war, ant
the colonel himself was personally &C
quainted with the rail splitter lonl
| before the memorable fiatboat trip OIL
the Mississippi and up until the tim
of his assassination in Booths theatre
GRAND OLD MAN.
Colonel Taylor is one Of the lives
Elks in the state. He has attends
every convention since the organizs
ton Of the Illinois association. Ever
year "Old Man" Baker has been
prominent figure in the parade, invar
ably mounted on fiery steed.
Two days ago the entertainment
committee received the following telt
gram: will come with delegates an
ride in procession if you srovide FRS
class saddlery. Baker.
The horse has been provided, an
all the Bills will tomorrow doff thei
hats to 1.-The grand old man of Illinoi
Elkdom."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-04
MODERN WOODMEN
INVITE THE ELkS

An invitation was. today extended
on behalf of Head Clerk c. w. Halves
of the Modern Woodmen to the visit
ing Elks to inspect the head Office.
The parlor and rest room at the Wood
men building were placed at the dis
posal of the visitors during their stay
in the city A committee of head Of
Zee employees was appointed to en-
terrain the Elks, who if unable to
como in a body at fixed time, were
asked to call as individuals any time
during the convention.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-04
WILL TAKE PICTURES OF
CROWD BEFORE PARADE

Just before the Elks' parade, which
takes place at / o'clock tomorrow az
ternoon, the Advance Motion Picture
company's representatives now in the
city will take series of views of the
crowds On Second avenue between
Seventeenth and Ninteenth streets.
Later in the day Exposition park will
be visited and pictures taken of the
aeroplane fight and races. This
morning the entire city fire depart.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-04
KNIGHTS POSTPONE
THEIR MEETING DATE

Owing to the fact that the Elks'
convention is taking place in the city,
the meeting of the local Knights of
Columbus which was to have been
held last night was postponed until
June IL At that time a big entertain.
ment will be given and all the tri-city
knights invited to attend.
The members of the order are also
planning big excursion on the steam.
er Sidney for Aug. Z. 1t is further
planned to hold big field day at the
Watch Tower, but the date for this
affair has not been arranged thus far
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-04
CHICAGO DELEGATE
AFTER HIGH OFFICE

Charles A. White, past exalted ruler
of Chicago lodge No. 4, is on the
ground and has launched, a boom for
the grand treasurership. His campaign
leaders from the Windy city are de
cidedly active in his behalf. The ma
tional convention will this year be
held at Rochester, n. Y, in July. Be
sides Mr.. White there are three other
candidates for the treasurership, i. e.,
Will Evans of St. Joseph, Mo, George
Lock of Rogers, Ark, and P. j. Bun
nam of Dennison, Texas. Mr. White
is confident of landing the Office and
this morning said: ITS a cinch !
will get it on the first ballot"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-04

ment turned out and made run up
Third avenue from west of the court
house to Sixteent., street, pictures be-
ing taken from 2oint opposite the
Woodmen Office. Yesterday afternoon
each hose company was photographed
in the act of leaving quarters for a
run. Numerous other pictures are be-
ing taken. The films, Manager Joseph
Quinn states, will be shown for the
first time at the Majestic theatre next
Sunday night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-04

ton, at which time they would dedl-
cate their new quarters.
FORMALLY OPENS.
This morning the convention was
formally opened. This afternoon the
delegates and their ladies are being
entertained at Exposition park, where
a racing card is being staged. To
night the meeting at the Illinois thea
ire will be addressed by Randall Par
IRISH, and to this the public is cordially
invited. State President Charles H.
Williamson of Quincy will preside sad
will also make an address.
It had been planned to have Sena-
tor L. Y Sherman on the program. but
important legislative matters at the
present time require his presence else
where.
When the program at the Illinois
theatre has been concluded this even
ing, there will be a fish pole parade
through the downtown streets. The
local lodge has bought up every fish
ing pole in the tri-cities. The bamboos
have been sawed in twain, and to the
top of these will be attached lighted
Chinese lanterns. Rock Island Elks
and visitors who are to participate
are requested to secure their para
phernalia at the Illinois theatre stage
door Immediately at the conclusion OF
| the speaking. An additional feature
of this evening will be a stag athletic
entertainment at the Family theatre
which will be free to all Elks.
TOMoRRoW's DOINGS.
| Tomorrow is the, big day and fully
5000 visitors are expected. The big
parade will form at Courthouse square
promptly at / o'clock, and will be I'm
der the direction of W. A. Rosenfield
marshal of the day, assisted by his
staff of aides. Davenport will head
the procession, $50 strong, and viii
| bring with them a brass band of 81
pieces. The procession will be the
largest ever witnessed in Rock Island
Prizes have Keen offered by Rock Is
land Elks to the lodge having the larg
est band, the lodge having the great
est mileage, the lodge having the larg
est number in the parade, the Lodge
presenting the best appearance, ant
for the best decorated automobile.
All traffic will be suspended on Sec
ond avenue from Fifteenth to Twenti
eth streets while the parade is march
ing. Motion picture men will be Oh
the line of march and will grab film
of the professional. COMMISSIONS
hoe 70
policemen to exclude from the. mail
thoroughfare every vehicle of an.
sort, nature or description. Eyel
street cars will be banished. Tn
cross street intersections will be ror
ed off and policeman will be sta
toned at each corner. Traffic will al
SO be closed in Elks' court tomorrow
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
Tomorrow morning will occur tn
business meeting, at which time wi
take place the all-important electio
of officers, and the selection of
meeting place for the 1914 convention
: An automobile squad from Galesbur
will arrive about II o'clock and wi
be escorted by Rock Island Elks fror
Milan to the club rooms. Band col
certs will be continuous. Followin
the parade delegates will embark o
} Mississippi river excursion via tn
. steamer st. Paul a meeting of tn
=, executive and advisory committees {
the state association being schedule
on board. In, the evening big socis
session in the\club rooms and a gran
ball in Elks' hall will conclude the fe
tivites.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-04

DR.. ]. NJ. Evey of Monmouth is the
district deputy of the Elks and has
supervision of all the lodges in this
part of the state. DR.. Evey is prac-
ticing dentist and stands high in his
profession. He is captain of Company
H., l. N. G., and is secretary of the
Monmouth Baseball club in the Cen
trail association.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-04
WHISKY SELLERS HELD
FOR FEDERAL OFFICER

". NJ. Keister and Abe Olson, ar
rested for peddling whisky from bas-
kets in the street. are still held at the
police station. Probably their case
will be turned over to the federal au-
thorities. Chief Brinn has notified the
federal court at Peoria and a marshal
is expected to come after the prison
ers in day or two.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-04
ELKS' LADIES WILL TAKE
PART IN THE BIG PARADE

Elks' Ladies will participate in tne
big parade tomorrow and will be IN
the line of march seated in luxurious
touring cars. These will be provided
by Rock Island citizens, who are re-
quested to bring cars to the Rock Is
land club tomorrow morning for dec
Grafton. Automobiles are also needed
for the state and national officers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-04
Active Candidates Stick Up
Lightning Rods for Posi-
tions Of Honor.
CHICAGO IN THE MORNING
Windy City Bills VIII Arrive on spe-
eiaI Train With Second Real-
ment Band.
Calendar of the EIks
Convention.

TONIGHT.
Z p. m.-Band concert in Elks'
court. Stroehle's band.
p. m.-Pubho address by Randall
Parrish. Illinois theatre.
9:30-Social session at the Elks'
club.
Band concert, Watch Tower park
Iowa State Regimental band. Sing
ers and solojsts.
Dancing at Watch Tower pavilion.
TOMORROW.
MORNING
s a. m.-Meeting of exalted rulers
and secretaries in lodge rooms.
9 a. m.-Business meeting of the
convention.
Presidents address by Charles H.
Williamson, president state associa-
ton.
Remarks for the good of the order.
Election of officers.
Selection of meeting place for the
1914 convention.
a. m. to II m.-Arrival of visiting
lodges. All trains will be met by
bands and escorted to the Hotel
Harms for registration.
IL a. m.-Arrival OF Galesburg lodge
In automobiles. Escort by Rock Is
land Elks from Milan to Elks' club.
Concerts by visiting bands.
AFTERNOON.
l p. m.-Grand annual parade of the
association. Moving pictures of the
parade will be taken for exhibition
later throughout the state
3 p. m.-Steamboat excursion on the
Mississippi river, on steamer st. Paul
Admission free to all visiting Elks
and ladies. Refreshments may be OBJ
tanned on the boat
1880 y. m.-Meeting of executive
and advisory committee of the state
association aboard steamer st. Paul.
EVENING.
S p. m.-Smoker and social session
In Elks' club rooms
Band concert in Elks' court
Stroehle's band.
8 .. m.-Dance. Els hall.
Athletic exhibition. Family theatre.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-04
Attention Rock Island EIks!

Attention Rock Island EIks!
All members of the Rock Island
lodge of Elks will assemble on the
west side Of court house on Thursday,
at 1890 to participate in the parade.
Be prompt.
w. A. ROSENFIELD, Marshal.
-(Adv.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-04

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Ia All roads lead to
49, G1s93S Rock Island With
~ AGW nearly 500 visiting
e4 ~ Elks already on the
AMAtY ground, and every
S%af| train unloading fresh
recruits, 1t is a fore
gone conclusion that as far as at
tendance is concerned the Rock
Island meeting will far surpass
any similar gathering of the II,
linois Elks' association. Last night
hotels were crowded to the
guards, and fire escapes would have
been welcome. Hundreds of visitors
have sought quarters with private fam
lilies. The local committee is provid
ing places for the delegates as fast as
they arrive. and the visitors are unani
nous I'm their praise of the hospitality
shown. No $50 has done the affair W
brown and the Rock Island convention
will go down in the annals of Illinois
Elkdom as the bann ! conclave OF the
organization.
STILL THEN CONE.
Tomorrow morning Chicago dele
gates. $50 strong. will arrive on a spe
cial train, accompanied by the Second
Regiment band. Twenty-Five Windy
City men are here. and are dabblinf
actively in the political situation.
Joliet will do itself proud The pen
itentiary birds are slated to arrive to
morrow morning at O'Clock on &
special train. and the invaders vii
number at least ESQ. They intend L
bring with them a brass band of Il
pieces, the Joliet Elks' quartet. the
Joliet Elks' drill team and an ell sta
aggregation Of entertainers. A larg,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-04

open arms. In closing we will say:
More Power, Shorty"
If those EIks perform few more
stunts on the streets they will have
that Augustana delegation of wild
eyed amusement fiends backed into
the also-ran class.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-04

R. A. Savill, past member of the ex-
eeutive committee, and an active mem
ner of Canton lodge. is with us. Sa-
will is now residing in Aurora and is
wearing that same old grin.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-04

Last evening in the local lodge
rooms, Exalted Ruler Sam Ryerson
gave an address of welcome to the
visitors, which was replied to by Dis
trict Deputy Ralph NJ Hamburger,
Chicago, No. 4. An exemplification of
the ritual was made by the local off.
GERS, six candidates being initiated.
A social session followed.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-12-18
WOODROW SCHOOLHOUSE.

There were about 20 at Cypress Valley Monday. They voted 19 to l for the people to clean off the grave yard, as has been done in the past.
 Collie Snow made business trip to Conway last week.
 On account of inclement weather very few were present at preaching here Sunday.
 School will close here Friday for the holidays, and the 'recess" will last until Monday, December 29.
 J. w. White, who recently moved here from Guy, says he is we'll pleased.
 MT. McNew's daughter will arrive here from Oklahoma about January to make her home.
 As we will not write again until next year, we wish all merry Christ mas and happy New Year,
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-12-18
UNION VALLEY.

The majority of the farmers are in better condition financially than they have been in quite while.
 The newly married couple, Henry Joslin and wife, were visiting rela- tives in this section Sunday
 Vernon Woods has moved to Aunt Jane Lisle's place. at Union Valley church
 Miss Louisa Hoggard attended the Pleasant Valley literary society Fri day night
 The county Farmers Union meet ling was held at Union Valley church che past week, with delegates from seven locals. An open session was held one night. We are still having mild weather for this season of the year, with season every few days. John Morris has moved to his home he bought of Elisha Sanders.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-12-18
HOLLAND.

Our school opened for it's seven- month term. with three teachers and an enrolment of 147, and is progress ing nicely. The teachers are Prof w. E. Doke, principal; Miss Blanche Will son, intermediate, and Jabus Hoggard, primary.
 The school at this place has organ ized literary society and have named it David O. Dodd."
 We are preparing for Christmas tree here on Christmas Eve. Every body come and bring presents and we will have nice time.
 F. H. McCarty is visiting his sister, Mrs. Wilmoth, at Ozark.
 Rev. J. T. Gossett filled his regular
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-12-18

MT. Leach tried it in Oklahoma last year, but he says Arkansas is good enough for him.
 S. E. Fulton is talking of putting in d saw mill on the Garfield Browning place in the near future.
 Rev. James s. Moore passed through here en route to Center Point, where he will preach
 H. H. Bennett went to Conway on business last week.
 We are glad to note that Mrs. s. E. Fulton is improving. She has been in very bad health for some time.
 Miss Bertha Hill and brother visit ed under the mountain at H. F. Mer- .cer's last Friday.
 Cleveland Tackett will move on the Plant place, which he has rented for next year.
 December 17.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-12-18
SALTILLO.

T. w. Walls made business trip to Conway Monday.
 The young son of Mr. and Mrs. c. w. Strickland happened to the painful accident of having his arm broken Sunday.
 s. D. Landers has nearly completed his new barn. He will move to Saltil- 10 in the near future.
 NJ. M. Kelly has moved to J. M. Bergman farm
 Rev. Otto Wilmington of Conway is going to preach at Oak Bowery church Thursday, Friday and Satur- day nights of this week.
 R. l.. George of Conway has been visiting relatives at Saltillo the past few days.
 George Riggin and family are nov ing to White county this week.
 Lester Campbell spent Saturday and Sunday with homefolks at Nay Tor.
 Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Bunyan Pearson, boy.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-12-18
MAYFLOWER.

Mrs. Emma Mcintyre made a trip to Little Rock one day the past week. John Winkler and wife of Mt. Pis- gah visited here one day the past week
 Mrs. Lida Thompson visited at Con- way last week.
 Sam Bunch, wife and daughter, Vir- gie, made trip to Conway last week.
 Dr. Summers made trip to Little Rock Friday
 Miss Pearl Duke visited at Conway Saturday and Sunday.
 Miss Essie Taylor visited relatives at Conway Sunday.
 Mrs. Bera Berry of Tank Lake wis ited relatives here Sunday.
 w. J. Tate has gone to Oklahoma, where he will spend Christmas.
 B. T. Henry and family were. ir Conway Friday.
 Mrs. Miller of Plumerville visited friends here Monday.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-12-18
PLINY AND BRANNON.

We wish everybody happy Christ mas.
 w o. Brannon is still on the sick list.
 R. E. Henry and wife have returned to Texas, after a weeks visit to rela- tives and friends.
 w. M. McCandess of Enders has put in week on his hog pen and just got it ready for the rafters. 1 think it will be completed by 1914.
 Born, to Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Now ell, pound boy.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-12-18
MALETTowN.
December IT.

After an absence of several weeks, we are back again.
 Health is good in our community = at this time.
 Ed Martin, Esrom Mallett and Ben Mallett. Jr.. made trip to Morrilton Wednesday.
 Sallie Smith and Master Link were in our neighborhood last Friday
 Born, to Steve Hill and wife last Monday, boy. Miss Laura Autrey and Glennie Barton from Cedar Creek visited at this place Friday to Sunday.
 Miss Maud Kennamer of Green brier visited at Will Mallett's the past week
 Misses Susie Mallett and Laura Autrey were the guests of Misses Cal lie and Lizzie Mallett Sunday. l.. E. Jordan and wife from Green brier visited at Steve Hills the past week Ben Mallett, Jr., will leave for Lit tie Rock January 1, where he will make his home.
 Erwin Mallett went to Mayfower Sunday.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-12-18

appointment at Oakland Saturday night and Sunday.
 Moving is the order of the day up here and candy-breaking is the order of the night. There were six candy breaking entertainments in this neigh borhood last week.
 We have new postmaster, W. w. Gavil. He says this is new trade, but he thinks he will like it after he has little practice.
 MT. and Mrs. C. M. Spruce are vis- iting the mother of Mrs. Spruce, who lives in Tennessee.
 December IT.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-12-18
UNDER.
December 17.

Health is very good here at this time.
 Our school is doing nicely
 Most of the people are done gather ing.
 J. M Miller was in Conway Fri day J. B. Abrams and wife went to Lit tie Rock Saturday. Mrs. Abrams is in bad health, and has gone to be treated for stomach trouble.
 Mathis Mills is building new house Uncle Caspar Abrams has bought Lon Loveless' property at Linder.
 Luther Loveless will move to Con- way in the near future. He will work for the Conway waterworks system.
 John T. Benton went to Conway Friday. Lon Loveless went to Conway Mon- | day after load of lumber. 7 Uncle Caspar Abrams went to Con- way Monday
 Uncle Sam Hester, our postmaster was in Conway Monday
 Newt Lea went to Conway Tues day
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-12-18
MIR. HUSBAND AND BREAD
 WINNER.

Would you not like to know how you could invest few dollars each year, so that if you were suddenly taken away, your family would re- ceive your salary just the same as if you were with them? Christmas would be lonesome without papa, but the monthly check would be welcome for the necessities of life The cost would not be much and the benefits would be very great. See
 dtf J. D. DUNAWAY