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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-15
ISLANDERS WORK
ATSTATE CAPITAL
Delegation From Rock Island
and Moline Put in Licks for
Two Projects.

The delegation composed of H. z.
Casteel, G. H. Kingsbury, ]. Is. Bas-
set, NJ. S. Carlson, Jonas Bear, S. w.
Searle and H. P. Simpson OF Rock Is
land and w. A. Meese, w. s. Wood
cock and A. G. Abrahams of Moline,
which went to Springfield this week
in the interest OF pending measures
before the legislature put in two busy
days. Tuesday afternoon the dele
gates attended the convention of The
Illinois Highway Improvement asso-
citation, which body after approving
the lice bill with amendments de-
signed to meet all such objections as
have arisen in opposition to certain
phases of the measure, called in a
body upon The governor President
William G. Edens made a brief address
to the governor setting forth the OBJ
iect of the association to which Gov
ernor Dunno briefly replied.
That Illinois will be lifted out of the
mud. or at least that some move will
be made that will lead to that most
desirable end seems certain.
In the evening the delegation at
tended the night session of the legis-
lature and yesterday morning went
into the conference in behalf of the
Illinois and Michigan canal improve,
ment which made provision for proper
representation on the COMMITTEES
which in the afternoon went before
the appropriations committees of the
senate and house, before which appro,
priations are pending for two appro
priaticns of $500, 900 each for the i'm
provement of the canal so as to bring
il up to date and make it at all times
available for modern freight trans,
portation. Among those who spoke be
| fore the committees at separate ses
| sions in the afternoon were Commits
| sioners Sackett and Anderson of the
| canal commission, ]. B. Bassett ant
S. W. Scare of this city, w. A. Meese
| of Moline. attorney for the canal com
mission, Joy Morton Of Chicago anC
others of the big shippers of the STATE
and west
Laboring under the disadvantage o
an Injunction that prohibits the legisla
ture from making appropriations TO
the maintenance of the canal, sucl
help as is now rendered by the STAT
must be so allotted as to bring
within the stipulations of the cour
order, but the necessity of taking
such action as will not only save tn
Illinois and Michigan canal but in
prove it and bring it up to the stan
dard of the Hennepin canal as its con
Meeting feeder to the Mississippi river
was impressed upon the legislativ
committees with convincing force.
The represent ation of tae waterwa
improvement, 100 strong, was recei1
ed by Governor Dunno in the after
noon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-15
is not SMALLPOX;
ENDS QUARANTINE
City Physician Acts When State
Board Fails to Respond in
Bledsoe Case.

DR.. G. G. Craig, city physician, last
night raised the quarantine at 1910
Eighth avenue, where Frank Bledsoe
was supposed to be suffering with
smallpox. The diagnosis of the case
was originally made by Moline ply
stefan in the employ of the factory
where the patient worked and he tele.
graphed to the state board of health
for an inspector. DR.. Craig, though
convinced that the diagnosis was not
correct, established quarantine and
took the other usual precautions
while awaiting the arrival of the in.
spector. Now, no response having
been received from the state board
and nothing having developed to
change his original convictions, the
local commissioner of health has lift
ed the quarantine. Rock Island has
had but four cases of genuine small
pox this year, faring much better thar
the majority of cities OF its size. Nc
less than IS cases, however, have beer
submitted to the city physician a;
suspicious.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-15
HACkETT RETAINED
BY STATE KNIGHTS

At the closing session of the Illinois
state council of the Knights of Column
bus, held yesterday at the Auditorium
hotel, Chicago. Leroy Hackett was re-
elected state deputy. Mr. Hackett,
who has held the Office two years, is
native of Illinois. He is Chicago
lawyer.
The year just closed has been a
prosperous one for the knights of
Columbus in Illinois, more than 1000
insurance members having been add
ed to the membership. There are now
35, 900 members in Illinois. A fund OF
$4,000 mas been provided for the es-
Enlistment of an institution for home
finding for dependent Catholic chill
dren.
Other officers elected at the meeting
were Valentine A. Dieter of Naper-
Vile. state treasurer; NJ. E. Dalton Of
Chicago, state secretary. and William
D. Rose of Springfield, state warden.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-15
Each SoIoist an Artist.

OF the seven soloists carried by the
Minneapolis symphony orchestra,
Emil Oberhoffer conductor, on its pres
ent tour,two are women and five are
lists and three instrumentalists. An
agreeable feature of all these soioists
is the splendid comradeship which
exists among them. Each one is an
artist, knows that he is. as otherwise
he would not be travelling with the
Minneapolis Symphony orchestra; and
best of all, each one acknowledges
that the other fellow is an artist and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-15
MRS. OCHS TO BE
BURIED TOMORROW
Remains of Prominent Daven-
port Woman Brought Home
From Chicago.
HEART TROUBLE AILMENT
Funeral Services to Be Held at the
Northumberland Was
Born in 1857.

The remains of Mrs. Sarah Ochs OF
Davenport, whose sudden death at the
Hotel Sherman in Chicago Tuesday
evening came as such a sad shock to
countless friends in the tri-cities
reached Davenport last evening
Julius and Harold Ochs, sons of the
deceased, and Mr.. and Mrs. Meyer
Levi Of this city accompanied the
body. Heart trouble was the cause ci
death.
Monday noon, together with hel
sister, Mrs. Sol Hirsch of Moline, Mrs
Ochs left for a shopping trip to Chi
cago. On arriving at their destination
they registered at the Sherman hotel
Death occurred at 1870 o'clock in the
evening, while she was in her room
Word was Immediately sent to the
family in Davenport by her sister.
BORN IN DAVENPORT.
Mrs. Sarah Ochs was born in Dav
export Sc years ago. and has resided
in that city ever since. She was tn.
hohSAiN VI -Al anu WI AlCAASlul lCA
About 80 years ago she was marie,
to the late Joseph Ochs, who passe,
away last year.
She is survived by two sons, Juiiu
Ochs of the John Ochs Sons company
and Harold Ochs of the Ochs-krame
company. Five sisters, Mrs. H. +
Ochs. Mrs. l. Klein and Mrs. Simo
Moritz of Davenport, Mrs. Meyer Lev
of Rock Island. and Mrs. Sol Hirsc
of Moline, and two brothers, ]. Helms
! furter OF Moline and H. Fl. Heinsful
/ ter of Valista, Iowa, also survive.
Mrs. Ochs was quite we'll known Z
the three cities and in addition to III
! family leaves many friends.
THE FUNERAL.
The funeral will be held tomorro'
morning at 10 o'clock from the res
dence, 1909 Brady street. Rabbi Weir
| stein Is 10 officiate. Interment wi
/ be made at the city cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-15
LOCAL ELKS BOOM
BIC CONVENTION
Elaborate Red, White and Blue
Posters to Be Distributed
Broadcast.
TO UTILIZE BILLBOARDS
Automobile Squad Coming From
Gaiesbure-Moline Lodge Or
ders Parade Uniforms.

Bulletin No. 5, the last of a series
which the local Elks' committee has
been sending broadcast throughout the
state. advertising the convention to be
held June 8, 4 and 5, is now off the
press. The poster is an imposing af-
fair, 25x3S, done in red and blue ink
on white card board. Over 1000 copies
have been printed, and five of these
will be sent to every Elk lodge in the
state, one to be posted in the club
rooms and the others to be placed
conspicuously in hotels and other pub
lie places. Copies will also be circu-
lated throughout the tri-cities and in
the surrounding country. A bill post
ing campaign is also planned by the
| local committee.
THE POSTER.
| The poster bears the following in
scription: ''B. P. o. Elks' convention
Gigantic undertaking fully realized
| Three days of association, recreation
and jollification. See the gorgeous
street decorations-a veritable fairy
land, studded by thousands of electric
bulbs. Magnificent street parade, g
spectacle never before equaled The
court OF His Highness, the Elk
a bower of beauty, situated in from
of the Elk building. Continuous music
by several bands-at Rock Island. En-
JOY the great scenic belt tour of the
tri-Cities, Rock Island arsenal, Watcl
Tower and Campbells island. Steam
boat excursions on the Mississippi
Record breaking horse races at Exposi
ton park. Addresses by Senator L. Y
Sherman and Randall Parish. Socia
sessions and smokers at Elk building
Dances at Watch Tower, Campbell
island, Elks' hall. Prize exemplifica
ton of the ritual Prizes to the lodg,
having the best appearance in tn,
parade. to the one having the creates
mileage and to the one bringing tn
largest band"
AUTO SQUAD COMING.
The convention committee plans t
issue an artistic souvenir program
containing a complete schedule O
events and entertainment features
and these will be presented to al
delegates.
Moline Elks expect to have at Ieas
$50 men in the parade. Uniforms t
be worn consist of a white hat wit
purple band. white shirt with purpl
tie. white duck trousers with purpl
belt, white oxfords and purple sock.
; white cane with purple bow. Order
, for the uniforms have already bee
placed.
,! Big delegations are expected froI
Monmouth and Galesburg. "Bills" fror
the latter city expect to make the tri
by automobile, and some so machine
I are expected to make the run.
S To Canvass for Funds.
Arrangements for the observance {
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-15

ing Decoration day. The committee
]. Morgan Reimers, Frank Emory and
Henry Karwath.
For the afternoon services at Rock
Island arsenal, a special train will
leave the c., r. l. &. P. depot, Fifth
and Main street, at l o'clock the af-
ternoon of May 80. This train will
convey the patriotic organizations of
Davenport to Moline.
August Wentz Post No. 1, G. A. R,
in charge, and escorted by the R. H.
Graham post, No. 312, G. A. R. of Mo.
line, together with all patriotic organ
i.ations, will then march to the ma
tional cemetery, where the following
program will be observed:
Halt on bridge to strew flowers on
the water in honor of naval comrades
Salute by Moline Navel reserves.
Taps.
Resume march to National cemetery
Assembly.
Invocation.
Selection by Svea male quartet
Reading by Lincoln's Gettysburg ad
dress-Comrade Frank Smith.
Music by Orphans Home band.
Address by Hon. Guy A. Feeley o.
Waterloo.
Selection, Svea male quartet.
! Procession will reform and marcel
| into the cemetery.
! Ritual services, August Wentz post
/ No. /, G. A. R.
Placing of flags on graves by schoo
children.
Volley salute, Company 5, l. n. G
Taps.
| Benediction.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-15
WEE RUNAWAY BABY
CLAIMED BY PARENTS

The little 2-year-old wanderer, who
was found by a policeman yesterday
morning and placed in charge of the
matron, was not claimed until 1870 in
the afternoon II developed that the
girls parents were Italians, who re-
side at Fifteenth street and Fourth
avenue The wee baby strayed away
from the front yard and was toddling
along past the station, when officer
Kell made a virtual arrest. The par
ents missed the girl after the noon
day meal had been disposed of, and
then a frantic search revealed the
missing child at the Jail
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-15
Eaco Flour.

There's no cleaner food, no food
freer from decomposition in the In
testines than white bread made from
good -four. And more. they are very
few foods that, with good, fresh butter,
can supply so much energy. Eat less
meat and more good bread; bread
made from the Winged Horse Eaco
-four, the -four that contains the maxi
mum Of the right kind Of gluten. and
you'll feel less tired. Sold with a
positive guarantee by II. p. Battles
& Co., the quality grocer-(Adv.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-15
Notice.

Bids will be received at the mayors
office, city of Rock Island. until 10
a. m. May 81, for a combination auto
hose car and pump not less than $50
gallon capacity a minute. Specifica-
tons on file in the Office of Commits
sion Hart. Bids will also be received
at the same time and place for one
combination auto patrol and ambu-
lance Bidders to furnish their own
specifications.
H. NJ. SCHRIVER, Mayor.-(A dv.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-15
SPECIAL PILOT
is REQUIRED TO
HANDLESTEAMER
Morning Star Finds Unusually
Low Water Just Above Dam
at Keokuk.
TO BE THING OF THE PAST
Completion Of Big Project Will Wipe
Out Famous Rapids--st. Paul
Goes to Clinton.

The Morning Star returned this
morning at $3.50 from its second trip
TO the Keokuk dam. This excursion
ran into some pretty bad weather but.
taken as a whole, the trip was sue
cessful. The boat left here with the
staterooms occupied by some of tn 2
stockholders of the White Collar line.
On reaching the famous rapids, Just
above the dam, the captain found
the water was so low that a special
pilot was needed.
PILOTS FAMOUS.
These rapids form one of the most
famous sections of the river. In the
old days when the packet business
was good, there were pilots who did
nothing but take the boats through
this 10mHe stretch of fast water
These old pilots we're very famous in
their day and held great prestige
among river men. But since the
packet business has declined, there
have been fewer and fewer of the
rapids pilots, until today only one is
living.
TO WIPE OUT RAPIDS.
This man, Charles Ferros, is over
so years of age and has been plotting
on the rapids for more than 80 years
He learned this difficult piece of the
river from his father who piloted i
before him. Charles Ferros took tht
Morning Star through the rapids anC
was engaged to repeat the work oil
the next trip. But the old mans joI
is about over. for with the completion
of the dam the back water will wipt
the famous rapids from history. Car
you imagine the feelings of the las
old rapids pilot when he sees that thu
river, as he has known it all his life
is soon to be harnessed?
GOES TO CLINTON.
The ST. Paul was unable to take it
excursion last night owing TO the bal
weather. The boat left this mornini
for Clinton where it will make an eH
cursion tonight. On Friday, the boa
will return TO Rock Island and viii
take n trip down the river for tn
Boilermakers' union.
EXCURSION TONIGHT.
The Frontenac left here this morn
ing for Savannah where il will max
on excursion tonight. Tomorrow nigh
the boat makes an excursion out o
Clinton and then returns here TO
Saturday and Sunday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-15

is as happy when he makes a hit as II
it were himself. 1t is this esprit de
corps which adds to the success of
each concert and makes the nine
weeks tour a pleasure instead of
hardship or a mere matter of bust
ness. The orchestra will appear at
the Choral Union May festival at The
Moline, May 81.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-15
ODD FELLOWS WILL MEET
TOPLAN ANNUAL PICNIC

Definite plans for the annual picnic
of the Rock Island county Odd Eel
lows will be made at a meeting, to
be held in Moline, Friday evening,
May 30. The various committees from
all over the county will hold joint
meeting and complete plans for the
big affair which promises TO surpass
all former occasions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-15

owing to financial straits, the atten-
ton Of the State Colored Woman's
club has been directed to the case.
Yesterday an officer of the organiza-
ton visited Rock Island and took up
the matter with Police Matron Schroe-
der. The colored woman's club has
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-15
DAVENPORT MEMORIAL
DAY PROGRAM READY

The program for the Memorial day
exercises in Davenport this year, has
been completed by the committee in
charge. Irving Norwood is TO be the
speaker at the exercises at the Sol
diers' monument in the morning. DR..
John Wallace Cooper of me Unitarian
church will deliver the address al
Oakdale cemetery the Sunday proceed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-15

Memorial day here will soon be COM
pleted. The committee representing
the G. A. R. will next Monday call up
on business men for the annual sub
scriptions with which to defray the
expenses of the day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-15
COLOREO WOMAN'S CLUB
TO CARE FOR PlCKANINNN

Because of the newspaper publicity
given 20 the plight OF Mrs. Anna Mar
shall. a local colored woman who is
unable TO take care of an infant child,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-15
HOLDS ANNUAL ELECTION.
St. Joseph's Liebes Bund Chooses Of
ficers for Ensuing Year.

The sixty-seventh annual election OF St
Jo.enhs Liebes Bund. the oldest German
Catholic organization in Washington. was
held at st. Josephs Hall. corner of 9th
and. Il. street northwest. last night. II
resulted as follows: President, Gregor
Krarnm: vice president. Henry Nau;
financial secretary, Charles Specht; re-
cording secretary. Anton ostmann: treas
urer, John B. Geser; executive committee
Otto Rupert. Alphonse c. Hammer and
lawrence J. Mills; board OF directors
Albert Schulteis. Clemens Giebel and Jonr
n Rupert; janttor. Henry G. Hohmann
rhe report of the secretary was read
showing the association to be In good
financial condition. After q rising vote o.
thanks was rendered to the retiring treas
,Irer. Alexander Ebert. for his services
the president invited the association to
the banquet hall. where buffet lunch
was served
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-15

II you want work. read the want COL
umns Of Tho Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-15
STANLEY T. MILLIKEN SUED.
Wife Files Action for Absolute Di.
vorce and Names Correspondent.

Stanley T. Milliken is named defendant
in suit for absolute divorce filed In
the District Supreme Court by Mrs.
Elizabeth w. Miiiiken. A correspondent
Is named.
They were married at EllicOtt City.
Nd, November %, 1905. and have two
children. During the past FIVE years, the
wife charges. he has neglected her and
rendered her life wretched The wife
says she is penn.less and b receiving
no aid from her husband h,
She asks alimony and the custody OF
the children. Attorney James M. Proc
tor, former assistant United States at
torney represents the wife. * z -,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-15
Address by Prof. Coleman.

sThe Bible" was the subject of an ad-
dress delivered by Prof. William Macon
Coleman at meeting of the Washington
Secular League Sunday at the regular
meeting place Of the organization in the
Pythian Temple. 1t was incorrectly
stated in The Star that William Macon
Smith made the address.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-15
TO TALK TRACTION.
Mr.. Crosser Will Detail Cleveland's
Street Car Struggle.

The meeting to be held tomorrow
night under the auspices of the Study
Club in Economics, at Ingram Me-
mortal Church. 10th street and Massa-
chusetts avenue northeast. will be fea-
tured by an address on why the Peo-
pie Should Own the Street Car System
The address will be delivered by Rep
resentative Robert Crosser Of Cleve-
land. Ohio.
Mr. Crosser will detail the nine-year
struggle Tor municipal ownership OF
the street car lines in Cleveland dur
ing the Tom e. Johnson regime.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-15
|BREAqHE FREELY! Open N0SqRILS
and STUFFED HEAD END CATARRH

at any drug store This sweet, fra
grant balm dissolves- by the heat OF
the nostrils; penetrates and heals
the infamed, swollen membrane
which lines the nose, head and
throat; clears he air passages; stops
nasty, discharges and a feeling of
cleansing, soothing relief comes i'm
mediately.
Don't lie awake tonight strug-
Cling for breath, with mead stuffed;
nostrils closed. hawking and blow
ing. Catarrh or a cold. with its
running nose, foul mucous drop
ping into the. throat, and raw dry
ness is distressing but truly need
less. r
Put your faith-just once-in
"Ely's Cream Balm" and your cold
Of. .catarrh will surely disappear.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-15
Seventh Near F.
Observation-Disclosures echtS

lu71 E conduct store for all the people
iWI No matter how little or how much
|. you figure you can afford to. spend on
i-t your homefurnishings we can show
you more patterns and at greater savings than
any other store in w ashington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-15
Instant Relief When Nose and
Head are Clogged from a Cold.
Stops Nasty Catarrhal Dis
charges. Dull Headache Van
ishes.
Fry "Ely's Cream Balm. .

Get small bottle anyway. just. to
try it-Atply little in the nostrils
and instantly your clogged nose and
stopped-up air passages OF the. head
will open; you will breathe freely;
iullness and headache disappear. By
morning! the catarrh, cold-in-head
Or catarr- sore throat will be
gone.
End such misery now! Get the.
small bottle of "Ely's Cream Balmn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-15

b. c. Flourney was Reelected presi-
dent OF the Washington Architectural
Club at a meeting held last night al
Its quarters, 1917 H street northwest.
Other officers elected were A. L. Blakes.
Ice. vice president; w. B. Cash., score
tary, and N. F. Moore. treasurer. Bed
ford Brown was chosen director and
C. o. Stevens and r. s. Bubb auditors
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-15
District Socialists Meet.

The District socialist party met for the
first time in its new rooms. at 81 e
street northwest. last night. Plans to in
duce allied organizations to hold their
meetings In these quarters were d O.
cussed. 1t was announced that an ad-
journed meeting Of the District conven-
ton will be held In the headquarters Oc-
tober 20.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-15

TT EFT your homefurnishings~ from this
u big store. Don't pay cent DOWN.
TRY IT BEFORE YOU DECIDE.
We give you an opportunity to learn
OF the value OF your purchase before you buy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-15

I'm the division of dead letters changes
of method have been made which will re-
suit in greatly incrs ased efficiency at a
saving of about $1O0e annually The
former practice of sending to that div
son unbelievable posi- cards, tota ing be-
tween 100000 and 100000 each year
hs n lIs.rntiruei.
"Undel vered third and fourth class
mate, is NO ONE err forwarded to Wash
in ton for treatment. but is sen to thu
several division headquarters OF the rail
way mail service, which reform will r.
suit In an annual saving of SJOJOO in
transportation charges alone
"a complete modern index and fling
system has been Installed in the division
Of aead letters. which will insure imme-
late attention to complaints regard np
lost mail matter, as well as the prompt
return of such matter to the sen ers.
! sIn q report ION the sanitary and nv.
rienic cond tons OF the Post Office De-
partment. Surgeon General Rupert Blue
Of the public health service says; The
dead letter office has been overhauled.
partitions torn out and methods changed
Those in chargs are to be congratulated
on the improvements made in the san:
tary conditions OF the dead letter office.
these improvements In the, working
conditions and consolidation of various
branches that has been effected by Mr..
BiaksIee will result in an annual saving
Of nearly $3.50
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1913-10-31
CONVENTION CALL

Local Leavenworth Socialist Party
hereby calls a convention to be held
at the residence of McPhee Brothers
OF this city, on primary day, November
4, 1918, at Q o'clock, sharp.
The main object of this convention
is to nominate candidates to fill as
nearly as possible all city offices which
will become vacant this fall, and to at
tend to such other business as may le-
gally come before it.
Dated this 23rd day of October,
1918. Jean Haskins, Chairman.
Chas. Imbleau, Secretary.