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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-04
MOTORCYCLE COP
IS BADLY INJURED
Crashes Into Team at Rear of
Police Station-Is Taken
to His Home.

Riding On the police department
motorcycle, Officer Charles Ginnane
yesterday afternoon crashed into a
team of horses in the alley at the rear
of the Woodman Publication build
ing. He was hurled to the pavement,
wrenched the right knee cap and was
badly bruised. The injured man was
taken to his home, and is now under
the doctors care.
Ginnane had just started out to make
call. He mounted the machine at
the rear of police headquarters, and
turning east into the alley found the
team directly on him before he could
change his course and avert the col
Ision. He will be unable to assume
active duty for several days.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-04
GOLF HONORS co
TO IOWA LADIES

Women golfers of the tri-cities yes
terday played the first matches in the
annual championship contest on the
Rock Island arsenal golf links, eight
being entered. Miss Elizabeth Allen
of Davenport defeated Mrs. F. w.
Bahnsen of Rock Island, 8 up, Z to
play; Mrs. Charles H. Wilson of Dav-
export won from Miss Mabel Lardner
of Davenport by default; Miss Helen
Vincent of Davenport defeated Mrs.
George Watson French of Davenport,
4 up, 2 to play and Miss Elizabeth
Mott of Davenport defeated Mrs Rich
ard Hosford of Moline, up 4 to play.
The play of yesterday eliminates
Rock Island from the running, leaving
four Davenport ladies to decide the
championship.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-04
[;(!I;]a;LY;; l' W
A Csc Sale in the Bargain Basement

A 25c Sale in the Bargain Basement
Ten bars of sws Pride Laundry Soap Usually sells
DC the bar bars for Soc Choice Friday Saturday
limit bars to the customer, 10 bars for 25c
Nine yards Sheer 10c Lawns
at 25c
Pretty sheer Lawns in floral patterns regularly else
where at 1oc the yard Friday Saturday yards 25c
Pair Mems 1Oc Socks at Csc
The good qualities Rockford Hose for men, are
so well known to that hardly necessary
say here that they well made, shaped full size
strong and durable All mems sizes Regularly sold 1oc
the pair, choice Friday and Saturday. pair for 25c
Mems Regular 15c Hose, Pair for 25c
bargain extraordinary! Come at tomorrow and buy
three pair of good 15c Hose mens szes for only Csc for
the pair. Bargain Basement.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-04
BAPTIST ASSOCIATION WILL
CLOSE SESSION TONIGHT

This evening the three days con-
venticn of the ock Island Baptist as
sociation in session at Orion will close
with service conducted by the Bap-
fist Young Peoples union. The ses-
sions began Tuesday with Sunday
school institute, Wednesday was given
over to the Woman's Mission So
cieties and an address b. Miss Bis
singer, a returned missionary from
the Philippines, was a feature Of the
day. This afternoon the annual bust
ness meeting of the B. Y. P. U. was
held and this evening a speaker prom
inent in the church will give an ad-
dress. Delegates from the local church
are in attendance and they hope to
retain the banner awarded them last
year for the greatest milage repre-
scented by the delegates. Churches in
the following towns are represented
at the meeting:
Alpha, Aledo, Andalusia, Annawan.
Antioc, Pert Byron, Cambridge, Cor
doya, Enon, Geneseo. Moline, Orion,
Foster, Reynolds. Rock Island FRS:
church and Edgewood church, Silvis,
Moline and East Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-04
ORION

Leona, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Streed, is quite sick with ty-
phoid fever.
Mr.. and Mrs. Anton Exstadt spent
Sunday with Mr.. Exstadts brother
Charley in Alpha.
The following were among those
who attended the soldiers reunion at
New Windsor last week: Comrades
Byron Jordan, Nat Hammer, DR.. Tom
1inson and L. R. Boutwell,
Rev. Mr.. Brink gave an address at
the reunion
Miss Mildred Streed went to New
Windsor to give several readings to
the boys of the 102nd Illinois.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. Streed, son Ivan
and daughter Mildred returned Sunday
from attending the chautauqua at
Woodruff While there they were the
guests of their uncle, Mayer Kirkland.
Mr.. Bells of Moline spent the week
end with Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Both
well, returning home Monday.
DR.. Bailey was a Geneseo visitor
Friday.
Nat Hammer spent Thursday even
ing with Comrade L. r. Boutwell, and
attended the open air concert given by
the Orion Symphony orchestra and
Glee club. 1t is said over 5000 we're
present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elwood Boutwell, spent
Sunday in Reynolds.
John Samuelson and daughter Esther
are visiting their son and brother at
Grand Lake, Iowa.
While l.. L. Anderson, one of the
A. A. A. merchants, with his little son.
Dale, was delivering groceries, the
harness broke and frightened the
horse, causing it to run away. Mr..
Anderson grabbed his little son In his
arms and jumped, spraining his ankle.
The horse was soon stopped and no
damage was done.
School opened Monday with the fol-
lowing corps Of teachers: Principal,
Mr.. Nolan; assistant principal. Miss
Condor; grammar teacher. Miss Ode
man; intermediate teacher, Miss
Mayme Peterson; primary teacher,
Miss Alice Galloway.
All the news all the time - The
| Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-04
AT THE ILLINOIS.

Not in years or since Madam Sher-
ry' startled the world with it's fag-
cinating and tuneful melodies, it is
claimed, has musical comedy cap
tured the hearts of the music lovers
as Sheehan & Beck's pretty Partisan
concoction, 1.-THE Girl from Mumms,"
by Lacy and Bonnhorst, which comes
to the Illinois Saturday, Sept. 6,
matinee and night. Every Little
Movement" and MY Hero" made
Madame Sherry" and 1.-THE Chocolate
Soldier" famous, and held the music
loving theatre-goers in ecstacy for
three consecutive seasons. THE
Girl from Mumms' does not rely upon
any one particular musical number to
uphold the show, but boasts of moro
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-04

but heard of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound through friends and
now praise it because it has cured my
daughter. Mrs. F. NJ. ELsToN, r. D.
No. 8, Burlington, Iowa.
Case of Another Girl.
Scanlon, MINI. -. I used to be both
cred with nervous spells, and would cry
If anyone was cross to ne. / got aw-
full weak spells especially in the morn
ing, and my appetite was poor. / also
had tender place in my right side
which panied when T did any hard
work. / took Lydia z. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound and my symptoms all
changed, and l am certainly feeling
fine. recommend it to every suffering
woman or girl. You may use this let
ter for the good of others. Miss Ella
Olson. III 5th ST., Virginia, Man.
Young Girls, Heed This Advice.
Girls who are troubled with painful or
irregular periods, backaehe, headache,
oragging-down sensations, faintin e
spells or Indigestion, should immediately
seek restoration TO health by taking Ly-
dia E Pinkhsm's Vegetable Compound
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-04

my d au gh t er OF
weakness. She was
troubled almost a
ar with it and
complained of back
ache, so tn a t L
thought she would
be an invalid. She
was en- tir ely run
down, pale, nervous
and without appe-
lite. I W a 8 very
m u h discouraged
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-04

hits than any musical comedy sub
mitted for public approval in the pas;
ten years. There's, a Reason" is. one
of the popular musical compositions
and bids well 70 become the rage
of the season. Among other pretty,
catchy and tuneful musical compost
tons are Teach Me-, Captivating
Cleo, "On the Road to Philadelphia"
The Girl Of Mumms and Nine" etc
etc. Sixteen distinct hits, the kind
you hum and whistle for months aft
erwards. The cast engaged to inter
pref THE Girl from Mumms", is head
ed by Miss Olive Vail, a prominent
comedienne and musical comedy star
Other members of the cast are Walter
Ware, Jackson Barry, John E. Frank
Francis McKena, Miss Nellie Waters
Miss Erin Lacy, Miss Marie Dow and
Miss Hazel Regan.
Harold Bell Wright, the popular
American novelist, with the assistance
of Elsbury w. Reynolds, has drama
tized his most widely read novel "The
Shepherd of the Hills !" The, first 10
cal presentation of this dramatiza
ton will take place at the Illinois
theatre Sunday. It is a. heart-stirfinG
and wholesome story and one that
breathes the simple life of the noun
tains and the pasture, but yet set;
forth human passions, ambitious en-
deavors, failures and successes.
story that should be even greater al
a drama than as a novel.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-04
,e@tle'1g@
ILLINOIS.

Sept. 6-"The Girl from Mumm's, +"
With Olive Vail, matinee and night.
Sept. 1.-THE Shepherd of the
Hills"
Set. 9-W. B. Patton I'm Lazy
Bill"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-04

rheumatism Relieved In a Few Hours.
n. B. Langley, Madison, Wis, says:
Il was almost helpless with rheuma-
tism for about five months. Had 1t In
Uy neck so l could not turn my head.
and all through my body. | tried
three doctors anG many remedies
without any relief whatever until |
procured DR.. Detchon's Relief for
Rheumatism. In a few hourE the
pain was relieved and in three days
the rheumatism was completely cured
and / was at work" Sold by Otto
Grotjap, 1901 Second avenue. Rock
Island; Gust Schlegel & Son, 220
West Second street. Davenport :
tAdv.i
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-04
FANCY
GOODS

Just received! Complete dinner and dining of Ma
deira hand embroidery sizes &C. A.
and 70 inches prices from SIS 90 up to $4,000.
Scarfs in sizes 1885, 2ox54 18x54 prices from SIS
up to $4,000
27piece lunch sets at $500, Napkins
prices from $685. $500 per dozen
work all these sets is beautiful large of
patterns
Battenburg centerpiece and 27 inches values
6oc and 75c. For Friday, your choice only 25c.
Mexican drawn work squares, assorted
sizes, $1.25 values for Friday only Toe
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-04
EMPIRE.

Observation-Disclosures daily (ex-
cept Wednesday and Sunday at 2:45
and S:15 p. m. Wednesday and Sun
day-Performance at 2:45, 1880 and
5:15 p. m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-04
GIRLS WHO ARE
PALE, NERVOUS
May Find Help in Mrs. e.
ston's Letter About
Her Daughter.

Burlington, Iowa. =" Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound has cured
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-04
Grew Cotton Blankets

RXony Fleece double weight cotton Blanket, sole
IN color with black stripe border.
|ch $275 quality $3.50 inch s225 quality . 1s
|ch, $3.50 quality 21e 64x76 inch $75 quality So IA
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-04
EVERY BLANKET LOWERED
he Blanket and Bedding Sal


he Blanket and Bedding Sale
The prices are hard to believe-when the Blankets
'ou need Blankets Cor probably soon wiLI), and we
them this week at very low coStS-thousands of
Below are few items-just suggestion of.what
1iH find.
5ot one carried over from last season, all brighr,
wool fresh from the loom.
Fine All Wool Plaid Blankets
Bodily assortment OF the serviceabe grey and tan
and the more dainty pink blue and lavender pat
TO select from.
ch, s1O5O quality nch $825 quality m ESQ
3 - % quality ni so5 !oxSo inch 500 quality $50
* Tan Cotton Blankets
uble weight cotton Blankets with blue and pink
in various sizes:
'R $3.50 % s5!S , - sszs0 $50
Grey Cotton Blankets
'aXony Fleece double weight cotton Blanket solid
n color with black stripe border. ..t,
; 5S qualify qualify ssIs s R SIZE quality quality ss s
White Cotton Blankets
are showing these pure white, full sized cotton
inch quality ..s1,ss inch, s75 quality ... 14s
Silk and Sateen Comforters
R lied with select down, lambs wool and fine grade
ton, many artistic and delicate patterns in pink
GLOW and lavender Prices rang from $4.e5 to SIS
IaCquered ComforterS and Bath Blankets
most beautiful line of these dainty patterns with
blue, rose, pale green, fawn and grey tints, in
YEN Material is of heavy, fine quality of cotton
i'll wash beautifully, complete with cord and trim
to- make up at from $s.75 to $500.
AL Wool Indian and Steamer Blankets
any patterns in these can not be told from the
he Navajo blankets, Just what you need for the
your auto during the chilly evening rides Being
OIL, they of good warmth and great durability.
from $500 to $3.50.
Our Regular Line of Comforts
OF good quality-Silkolene covering filled with
ptton, either knotted or quilted
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-04
White Cotton Blankets

e are Showing these pure White, full size
cts in two qualities:
inch, s225 quality .s1.ss 72x8O inch. S1.75 quail
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-04
Tan Cotton Blankets

'uble weight cotton Blankets with blue and pink
in various sizes:
ch quality 70xs2 inch s275 quality $500 gag
ch $3.50 quality inch $3.50 quality $50 PIG
6ixSO inch, quality 49,. 11a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-04
Roundup Sale!
)1e of Americas Foremost
Fur Experts
Is NOW In This Store

-oared to give you the advantage of his knowledge
ting and altering Furs.
addition he brought with him a Fur collection
p twenty thousand dollars which he will sell tomor-
nd Saturday at remarkably low prices, their quality
dered. Second Floor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-04

All the news all the time - The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-04
Genuine CHARTERED Oak
Polish Finish Buffet

Top 22x40, mirror 10x34, two
small drawers, one large linen
drawer with double compartment
for dishes, $21.5O value, ~ En
Friday and Saturday ....1U,CU
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-04
Fine All Wool P laid Blankets

ODDLY assortment OF the serviceable g
and the more dainty pink, blue and /
10 select from.
Evening star., 1913-06-22
Gffirienrp of
Missionarp 5ofieties :
Both Northern and Southern .
Baptist Conventions Take Up .
Effort to Increase It. .

~ 9TH northern and southern Bap-
SDA tist conventions. acting without
- concert, have just taken action
looking to increased efficiency in their
missionary societies. and creating execu-
tive commissions similar in scope of work
to commissions of Presbyterians.
Their courses, it is pointed out, are in
line of far closer general supervision,
and away from the absolute independence
of the individual congregation.
In the northern body the combined
women's boards, one east and the other
west. figure with five other boards on a
committee of six to coordinate the work
of the various societies and prevent over
tapping and overlooking.
The executive committee or commission
is given access to records of all organi-
Zations, enjoined to study methods OBJ
tanning in Baptist and all other bodies.
and through the convention once year
report what plans and methods will in
sure greater results at less cost. There
has been created a Baptist day each
year, when preachers are instructed to
tell congregations. and especially young
people, what Baptists believe and aim at,
what they have accomplished and what
forces are at work to further Christ 8
cause.
Especially Is the new commission to
dete rhine, as far as possible, what ought
to he TIE standard Of efficiency In work
and eifts Of individual congregations
Baptists north are aiming at Sc, 500 600 a
year tC benevclence alone.
Evening star., 1913-06-22
Ministers CONSIDERING
Question of Gugsnlfs.
All Phases of Situation Being
Discussed by Clergy Of Vari-
our Denominations.

~CGENICS comes in at the end of the
kDN church's working season and pre-
~ vents ministers by the hundreds
from starting on summer vacations. The
subject is in the legislatures, is up in
Monday ministers meetings, and hardly
speech on any topic is complete just
now unless it contain some reference TO
health marriages. Dean Sumner of Chi
cago Is talked about everywhere.
The subject got into the minds Of the
ministers in whirlwind speed. A few
ministers chiefly the high-saaried ones
in great cities are bold enough to sail
for Europe and let people. well or Ill. get
married If they can. Almost all other
ministers are debating the topic.
Curiously. ministers Of some religious
bodies are following leaders who favor
the eugenic marriage certificate while
those OF other bodies are one and all call
ing the crusade hysterical. The Episco-
pal. Congregational, Universalist and
other UNCONVENTIONAL ministers are de-
cIaring for the health certificate, or ask
ing for open minds. that the matter may
be further studied.
Ministers cf many religious bodies are
almost daily announcing that they Will
marry no more couples unless and until
they produce certificates.
Some conservatives are decrying the re-
sponsibllty thrown upon the church ana
them, an6 saying the state should act
a lone 4 few others dsprecate what may
make getting married more difficult.
Realizing how suddenly the eugenic cru
sade came up. some ministers are asking
II it IS to go down and be forgotten in
relatively short time.
Evening star., 1913-06-22
Tote to Combine
@itb presbpterians
Reformed Church Leaders to
Join in Movement for New
Sunday School Lesson Com
ments.

~ its annual general synod. just
~ held. the Reformed Church in
~ America went into the Sunday
school lesson controversy expressing
some of the same dissatisfaction with
joint lesson comments heretofore used in
it's schools as did Presbyterians at
Atlanta.
1t was voted to enter the combinat ton
with Presbyterians for a new comment
series that will be, as the debaters in
synod phrased it. more religious and less
ethical: more Bible and less about 1t.
Adopting report Of the commission, the
synod voted to strengthen much Its
publication board, and to put into 1t Sun
day school and young peoples work A
secretary, comparable IN standing and
work with missionary secretaries. was
authorized to head the strengthened and
enlarged board.
There was a stiff discussion over
curious requirement put upon Reformed
chism presents ffty-two sections, one for
each Sunday Of the year. The old rule
was that Reformed ministers must go
through the entire teaching each twelve
heightened to four years. and this was
the regulation put into the Few constitu-
ton.
Tho controversy at synod vas whether
tho foi1r-yeaP limit was to be adhered to,
and also whether ministers must take the
exact catechism question as text, or
IL they might take the substance Of the
question without referring to the cate
chism.
Doctrinai sermons wore discouraged and
the plea for larger discretion by minis
ters was sought. Steps were taken to-
ward securing a permanent headquarters
building In New York. larger than the
present one. That Ia. a committee was
named to consider such a proposition
Evening star., 1913-06-22

particles of native silver in the ore 1t
sucks the silver into itself and, when it
is drawn off, it has the greater part of
the silver and gold from the mud or
crushed ore. The quicksilver is then put
into furnace and evaporated, the silver
itself remaining in the furnace.
AS l saw the mules trotting around in
these big watts of silver mud / remarked
upon their sorry appearance. and was
told that only the oldest and poorest OF
stock were used for the purpose The
reason is the quicksilver and vitriol rots
off the hOofs, and after year or SO the
animals have to be killed.
l am told that a great deal of silver
and gold is stolen by the Mexican min
ers. The average Aztec has but little
idea of property rights, and he takes
what he can find as a gift from God In
some of the mines the workers are
searched by three different sets of men.
The poems will conceal the metal under
their arms. under their toes. in their
ears and, in fact, in every other conceiv-
able place. They are barefooted and
barelegged. and in many cases work al
most naked, wearing little more than a
breech-clOth. In some of the old native
mines they carry the ore out upon lad
ders. In many places they sort the ore
before it is crushed or treated with quick
silver.
Of the 5000 mines counted by Hum
boldt in 1900, not one was worked scien-
Il1lcaly, ana large part OI lne lnCreaSeu
product of the country today comes from
the modern mining methods introduced
by the foreigners.
/ have received many inquiries as to
the mining laws of Mexico. They are
simple and practical. Every camp has its
board which looks after the interests of
the miners: and foreigners have the same
rights as natives i'm denouncing a claim.
The ordinary mining claim is called a
pertenancia. 1t contains about 100 square
meters or about two and one-half acres
and it can be held by taking out the
proper papers and paying at the rate OF
six dollars. Mexican currency, for each
twenty five claims per year. The titles oi
the claims are recorded in the depart
ment of Fomento. and patents for them
are issued by the general government
The mining laws are more liberal than
ours and claims can be held whether
worked or not, so long as the taxes are
paid.
Mexico is now producing goodly
amount of pearls and also of precious
stones used in the aT.s. The pearls come
from the Gulf of California, the oysters
being found on both sides of the penin-
sula by native divers and also being cul-
tivated on farms. The fishing is under
concessions from the Mexican govern
ment. and one company, which has the
Evening star., 1913-06-22

largest pearl farm in the world, is now
employing in the harvesting season more
than one thousand hands The oysters
are planted, the eggs being placed in arti-
fetal channels. where the young can be
protected from their natural enemies. AS
they grow they are taken into deeper wa
ter and kept in large boxes or cages and
there left to develop The harvest Is
ready al the end of two years, at which
time ii is said that the shells are at their
best and contain the bes; pearls II is
also said that the pearls disappear after
that age.
Three kinds of pearls. yellow. white.
and black, are now being found. The yell
low ones are of the least value. the white
ones come next. being worth about S2,o
cara, and the most valuable are the
black pearls which are worth $500 Q
carat and upward
One of the biggest pearls ever found
here was three-fourths of an inch in
diameter. 1t was taken to Paris and
sold to the Emperor OF Austria for $1,000
A black pearl from this region valued at
$4,000 went first to Madrid. and was
given by Spain to Napoleon III. Another
famous Mexican pearl was OF rose color.
1t was found about 20 years ago and
was sold in Europe for $4,000.
Mexico has mines of fine stones. includ.
ing emeralds, topazes. garnets and ame-
thysts. The most profitable are those
which produce turquoises ard opals. The
turquoises come mainly from Zacatecas.
and the opals are found near Queretaro.
where I once stopped on my way to Mex
leo City. / saw there hundreds of peas
ants at work in the mines. The opal veins
lie in strata. scattered through a matrix
so hard that dynamite Is used to dis
lodge it. The country is SO rich that
traces of the minerals can be seen in the
stones used for building purposes.
Some of the opals are stolen and sold
by the workmen. Peddlers have them for
sale at the stations. and even on the
streets OF Mexico City. The peddlers
wrap the stones in black velvet or black
paper. and when they show them il Is
under the rays of the sun. which bring
out the full bri lancy of the gem at first
glance. One has to be very careful in
buying opals, for many of the stones are
cracked. and the cracks concealed by
soaking them for night or so in olive
OIL The finest stones go 20 Mexico city,
and some of the best are sent to Europe
and the United States. They bring all
kinds of prices, from a few cents 10 hum
dreds Of dollars. according 10 their size,
color and the briliancy Of their opales-
cence. FRANK G. CARPENTER.