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Rock Island Argus., 1913-04-16
REPORT MADE ON
WOODMENS SOCIETY
Insurance Commissioners of
Three States Tell Results of
Their Investigation.

The results of the recent examine
tion of the Modern Woodmen of Amer
ioa, conducted by representatives Of
the insurance departments Of Illinois,
Minnesota and Wisconsin, have been
made public The report is compli-
mentary to the officers of the society
and shows conclusively that the or
sanitation is in good financial con
Gition though il intimates without
saying so in direct words. that the sur
!. us is steadily decreasing each year
and that before many years have
y. sed the rates viii have to be raised
70 mee- liabilities.
Iuc.den-ly the report shows that the
death loss in Illinois is much greater
than in the other states Of the Turis-
diCtiOn and that the amount paid out
in death benefits is considerably great
or han the amount taken in by as
sessment. This means that other
states are aiding in paying the death
losses IN this state.
The report, which IS very lengthy,
contains the following excerpts:
"Sirs: We have the honor to re-
port tnat in pursuance TO your instruc.
items We have made an examination of
the books, records. files. vouchers, as.
sets and liabilities, showing the con.
ditiou and affairs of the Modern Wood.
mon of America. at its principal office
in the CRY of Rock Island, H.
This examination covered its trans
actions for the period Of two years
. closing with Dec. 81, 1912. and was
participated in by representatives
from your departments-two from Hi
nois. cne from Minnesota, and three
from Wisconsin.
A previous examination was made
by the examiners of the Illinois anC
Virginia departments. and a complet,
report made of its transactions and al
fairs up 10 and including Dec. 81. 1915
We. therefore, began with Jan. l, 1911
Rock Island Argus., 1913-04-16
HOBO IS ELECTED
FROM HOSTELRY
Clerk Believes Man Penniless-
Pocketbook Contains Over
S40O in Paper Money.

A drunken tramp who was thrown
out of the Commercial hotel this morn
ing because the clerk did not believe
he ha dthe price of a room, created a
mild sensation at the police station
when a search Of his pocketbook re.
yealed the presence Of four 800 bills
and two cents. The inebriate was in.
mediateiy treated with marked consid.
Grafton and was politely escorted 10
the bull pen. where he was informed
that he could sleep off his jag unmo
Tested b. prying hotel clerks and stony
hearted landlords. The man gave his
name as John Bower
As Mister Hobo was making a pre-
Cipitate and flying exit via the front
door, Officer Kell happened along and
took him 10 the station. Bowers head
Rock Island Argus., 1913-04-16
EMERSON DRAWS
SCENERY CHANGE
Leaves White Cot in Hospital
for Commodious Cell in the
County Jail.
WIFE ACCOMPANIES HIM
Dubuque outcasts Garry on Filtration
in Public Park and Are
Arrested.

After lying in the hospital for near
y two months, as the result of wounds
inflicted upon his person in a cutting
affray Feb, %, Fred Emerson was per
mltted but a brief period of liberty,
and was this morning sentenced to the
county jail for a period of 40 days
on a disorderly conduct charge. The
m!ssus accompanied Mr.. Emerson on
his visit TO Brunerville. Mr. and Mrs
Emerson, Ethel Bartels and Thomas
Burke were enjoying the fresh air
ana sunshine in Spencer square yes
terday afternoon when an officer of
the law swooped down upon the quar-
tet and escorted them TO the station.
Their Incarceration was ordered by
Commissioner Archie Hart.
PARK A JINN.
Mrs. Emerson and the Bartels wo,
man were both carrying on extensive
Imitation operations in the local park
according to the police. and were
openly soliciting the attentions of men
/ They were entertained al the home OF
Burt DuPrez. Mrs. Emerson was ac
lively interested in the game wher
the DuPrez restaurant was operating
and is alleged by the authorities Il
have acted as a "capper" to attrac
men into the place All four have {
pc.ice record in Dubuque and were or
deTed out of that town Burke. The
police aIlege, has been in Rock IslanC
Emerson, who has been compelled tC
obtain his spring atmosphere via tht
hospital windows. will for the next +,
days have to content himself with tn,
Inhalation of the blossom ladeI
brs ezes which are waited through tn,
grated bars of the county Jail
Rock Island Argus., 1913-04-16
SOPHOMORES WIN
INTERCLASS RUN
Earl Chalk, IA, Skaters School
Record, Taking First Place
in 11:47.
TWENTY-FIVE MEN IN RACE
Juniors Land Second Place, Only 10
Points From the Victorious
Team.

By meagre 10 points. the sopho-
more class Of the high school won the
annual inter-class cross country run
last evening. Juniors took second
place with total Of lO5 points, fresh
men third with 81 points. and the
proud seniors brought up the rear with
a scant - points.
The winning class, 1915, Won the
race through mere force Of numbers
The seniors evinced but little interest
in the important athletic event. and
consequently were satisfied with the
meaRer helping Of points which was ac-
corded them.
Ear Chalk, class Of 1914 besides
winning first place with ease. shatter-
ID the school record for the two mile
event Dreasting the tape in Il min
u'es and a. seconds. The previous
time for this event was l2:OS. Craw-
ford Carter, Is. ran a spectacular race,
passing four men in the last two
blocks and .aNng second place with
case. Vivian Thomas and Burts VII
fon. freshmen, finished well. taking
ht.'A eh+ 4DNl 90 I4dtFS res It'LlNtlN.
The contestants finished in the fol
lowing order Earl Chalk. Crawford
carter. Vivian Thomas. Burtis Wilson.
Willis Whistler, Louis Dripps, John
Iro.sfat John Robb. Roy Barker
Frank Miller. VIII Gleason. Louis
Windsor. Israel Goldman. Abe Morris.
Edward Feuwick. Louis Kohu Ray
NcMuI'su. John Potter, Paul Bose1.
bury Russel Thompson. William Wi
lis. Harry Davis. Don Jones. Marian
Robbins and John Morrison
CLASS MEET SATURDAY,.
The annual intor-class track mee'
viii ne held ar Reservoir park Satur
day Last evening, + NJ. Starr anC
Al'r" Harmon Of the faculty yisitec
fh' park and laid out quarter NIL,
Track. Practice will be held on IN,
Dam this year instead OF ar Exposition
par, as previously contemplated
Rock Island Argus., 1913-04-16

Newest New York millinery
styles first shown at the N. &
K, Rock Island. You will be
charmed with the smart new
poke" shapes-the wide vari-
ETY. of Ribbon and Flower trim
med Feather and Ostrich effects
in the most fetching and favor
ed Leghorns, Panamas, Milans,
Hemp and Braid Attractively
priced. S4s5 to s25. Special at
tention is directed 10 the sale
OF beautiful new $3.50 and SO
millinery at 1896 and So hats at
S295. Also the great showing
of stylish hats at $795.
D.-sE,z -b- hnvf--+ybgvg arrar- ~
Rock Island Argus., 1913-04-16
THREE COLLEGES TO
MEET IN A DEBATE

The first test OF strength iu the 4aw
triangular debating league between
Augustaua college, Northwest -ru col
'nE. and Carol college will take
place Friday night when simultaneous
debates viii be- held al ali three in
ufu.i.rH The question 20 be- dis.
'Iss'd is. Resolved. that the 20 icy
Uf fixing minimum wage by state
board IS desirable" The question is
% IH. and timely one, owing To- the
r,.,. .. agitation for d minimum scale
far women. resulting from the Hi
ruis Hta-e vice probe.
Alrg-rana will uphold the amrma.
t... against Carol college here and
will send negative team 20 Naper.
r'Ir against Northwestern North.
western vii. e nd "a negative team
III. Naukesha. Wis. against Carol
'n, home .oam iu each Instance will
maintain the affirmative.
Swan Anderson. Oscar Pearson and
Leo belong Will represent Augus'ana
.n fHr forensic contest here Friday
lteH' while Carol will b, defaudss
Uy Itnhlrjah Davis. Mooshta RgrJl
w'u and George G.. SghmId The
Judges viii be Professor r. P. Sible,
az Lake Forest college Rev Tar.sl
Ia~tm.a Of Moody Bible institute
,u.. To- and Dr. Charles r. Hender
son oI 'ne University OF Chicago
o.. ewing the deba.e banquet vii
ho a.y,g for tine debaters and tn,
Rock Island Argus., 1913-04-16

and verified the income items with
original remittance papers and cash
entries"
1t appears that the greater mum
Der of the officials reside at points dis
tant from Rock Island where the head
Office is located, bue the head camp
has repeatedly refused TO direct that
the head officials of the society should
reside al Rock Island.
1T is the opinion Of your examiners
that the business of the society could
be facili ated if the head camp should
require that the principal executive
officers should reside in Rock Island
during their torn of office"
1T would seem to be advisable
through possible action of the head
camp that the authority Of The board
of auditors be so extended as to pro-
vide for periodical audits at least year
l. by recognized pubic accountants
who should pass upon the correctness
of all bills and see that items of ex-
pense incurred by any official or en-
ploye be accompanied by receipted
bills if expenditures exceeded S1.00
(unlss incurred while travelling on rail
reads. when the established rates
could be ascertaiued). and that such
audits be made only in the years that
no examinations are made by the IL
nois insurance department. A system
of this kind would be in line with Gus
tOmary business rules, and an improve,
. ment upon the present meJhCd, and
would aid the board of directors in
drawing warrants for the proper
amount due"
/ The examiners made note of all the
/ charges drought to their attention.
F against the management of the so,
/ ciety. These charges have all beer
/ carefully Investigated, and the results
/ have been stated in the foregoing re
port. The examination has also in
/ Guided all matters that appeared il
any way TO affect the financial trans
actions of the society, and your exam
iners find no just cause for criticism
but on the contrary We find that The
manner in which the officers and man
agemen- have conducted its affair!
has been in conformity with its con
stitution and bylaws, and that th'
funds of the society have been prop
erly conserved and accounted for"
Rock Island Argus., 1913-04-16

orn at Naperville is composed Of E.
mer Nicholson. Werner Swanson and
r. a. Peterson
Tho annual cCnc.rr Of the Won.
neroe.g chorus viii be given al the
college -cmcrrcw evening. The chor
us viii b. assisted by Prof -ssCr can
.c-6g~y. Mss Helene Forsberg, Miss
Florence Spauidiur and Miss Lily
"c-yiu. The new ladies chorus, re
Gently organized by Professor Can
ierbury. viii also render a number
Friday night rhe Wenuerberg will rem
der a oonCe-r At Peoria.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-04-16

struck the sidewalk in his fall. and his
entire face was covered with blood
from the harsh contact with the bricks.
Later a pleasant vision was blasted
when a more minute examination Of
the pocKetrCak disclosed the fact that
the 800 bits were only stage money,
Rock Island Argus., 1913-04-16
PUPILS TO PRESENT
PLAY ONCE MORE

The Courtship Of Miles Standish.
as given Friday Of last week by pupils
Of Lincoln school, proved so good that
the play viii be presented again, this
time At the high school assembly roc--
FRIDAY night. April Is. Preceding the
pay. a musical program VIII be rem
dered There viii be an admission
charge, the proceeds 10 90 towards
paying for the new curtain a. ch= re-
Gently constructed stage IN the Lincoln
school assembly room
Ali the news al the time - The
argus
Rock Island Argus., 1913-04-16
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
MEET IN NEW QUARTERS

AuoUez council Of the Knights OF Co
lumbus held their first meeting in the
remodeled rooms last evening The
quarters are very attractive and make
an eN,ellen, home for the order A
stag banquet is being piarned. but the
date and other definite arrangements
have not been completed
Rock Island Argus., 1913-04-16
Besides the bewitching array O

millinery. styles in hosiery
shoes. emphasis the complete
So There's
place like " 4 pair Of the famous
silk hose every pair
Rock Island Argus., 1913-04-16

and that Bower's real wealth amounted
10 merely two cents. "he hotel clerk
had a pretty good hunch after all, say
the police.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-01-07
BAIL FIXED IN .'DYNAMIIE" CASE.
Some May Get Liberty Until Appeal
Disposed OF.

Chicago, Jan. 3.-Bonds aggregat-
ing $1,100000 must be given if the
thirty-two of the thirty-three labor
leaders convicted Of conspiracy to
transport dynamite are to take advan-
tage of the granting of writ OF su-
persedeas by the United States circuit
court Of appeals in this city today.
Judges Baker and Seaman heard the
arguments.
Whether this amount can be obtain
ed was admitted by counsel for the de-
PENDANTS to be a matter of doubt, but
they expressed the belief that at least
some of it could be procured-enough
to accomplish the liberty of President
Frank NJ. Ryan and a few others, until
decision has been reached oman appeal
for the fling of which the court al
lowed sixty days,
The decision involves only thirty-two
of the thirty-three men now in the
Leavenworth penitentiary, as Herbert
S. Hockin, designated among his fel-
low prisoners as the "informer," will
not appeal
Bail was based on the number Of
years which the prisoners have been
sentenced to serve-$10,O00 for each
year
Rufus Ryan's bail was fixed at $70,-
600. Those who received sentences of
six years must furnish 100000; four
years, $4,000, and so on down to $1O,-
900 for one year sentences.
The writ is issued largely on the
point raised by the defense, that the
iron workers were convicted Of a con-
tinuing offence, conspiracy to commit
offences continuously.
IN fixing the amount OF bail the
judges were impressed by the fact that
the offences charged against the de-
PENDANTS are not eXtraditable. For this
reason bail was fixed at amounts which
the court said would make it of in
terest to the sureties to see that the
defendants do not leave the jurisdic-
ton of the court
District Attorney Miller, of Indian
apolis, who represented the govern
ment at todya's proceedings stated
that the bonds Of surety companies
probably would be accepted, but that
the surety must schedule in property
twice the amount of the bond
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-01-07

tack upon those whom he belie1es to
be among the ietractors of Governor
Cole Blease, OF South Carolina.
In the last issue Of The Jeffersonian
he speaks Of professional lobbyist
of Georgia" whom he says has con-
fessed that he is afraid to go to South
Carolina. He says the trial Of Gov
ernor Blease was "loW comedy" and
reacted in favor Of the governor.
He next speaks of Governor Blease's
utterances in regard to lynching and
says THE Gods truth is that ninety
out of every hundred white men who
have red blood in their veins indorse
what Blease said
He then adds:
Il myself would no more hesitate
to help in lynching (for the crime
specifed) than l would hesitate to
shoot mad dog, a wolf or a rattle
snake
Speaking OF his trial on the charge
of sending obscene matter through the
mails, he says:
1T is my purpose to summon as wit
nesses Cardinal Gibbons, Anthony
Comstock, Joseph Tumuity, EX-PrieSt
L. c. King, Ex-Priest Soquin, Anthony
Matre and those three Augusta Knights
of Columbus, who published their
pledge to show to the Protestant
clergymen the oath which is taken by
the fourth degree members of that or
ganization, and who then broke their
pledge. 1t is entirely possible that |
will institute counter prosecution. "
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-01-07
The Hipp.Schumpert Wedding.

A pretty early-nlorning wedding was
solemnized at $50 o'clock on Tuesday
;aorning at the Church Of the Redeem
er when Miss Louise Hipp, daughter
of Mrs. Mary E. Hipp, of this city, and
Homer w. Schumpert were united in
marriage. No cards had been issued,
but there was quite a large gathering
of relatives and friends to witness the
simple but impressive ceremony, per-
formed by the pastor, Rev. Edward
Fulenwider. The decorations were all
in white a. green-ferns and luXurl-
ant tropical plants banking the chan
eel railing, graceful Southern snilax,
from which cleaned myriads OF white
taper:, draping the arch, and bowls
of fragrant white narcissus, effectively
arranged on the altar stands. A beau
tiful program of organ music by the
organist, Mrs J. w. HaltiWanger, was
brought to climax by the Bridal
Chorus" from Lohengrin, announcing
the approach of the bridal party, led
by the four ushers-Edward Hipp,
brother of the bride, c. c. Schumpert,
H. O. Fellers and H. C. Holloway. The
brides only attendant was her maid
of honor, her sister, Miss Edna Hlpp,
who entered alone, becomingly goWned
in a white serge suit, with black pic
ture hat; she carried an armful OF
white carnations and ferns. The groom
with his best man, Floyd Bradley, en-
tered from the vestry room and at
the chancel steps awaited the bride,
who came in with her brother, Earle
Hipp. She wore a stylish coat suit OF
gray, gray chiffon waist and hat
of matching shade, softened with
white wing, and carried al exquisite
bouquet of brides roses and ferns.
During the ceremony the orsanist
played softly, "A Melody OF Love, by
Engelman, and Mendelssohn' S Wed
ding March as rhe bridal party eft
the church.
Nr. and Mrs Schumpert, accompa-
MED by number Of friends, Yere
driven direct from the church to the
union station, where they took the 3
o'clock train over the Southern for d
short wedding trip to Atlanta and 9TH
er points.
The bride, who is the second daugh-
ter of Mrs Mary +. Hipp, is young
woman OF lovable character and is
popular with wide circle Of friends.
Mr. Schumpert, the son OF Mr.. J. Fred
Schumpert, OF this county, IS the sup
crintendent of the electric light and
water plant of this city.
Among the out-oftoWn guests were:
Mrs. Z. Vi. Ducas, Of GreenEille; Mis-.
Frank Webster OF AlaGta/ Ga. and
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-01-07
TELLS NEGROES TO OBEY.
Tuskegee Educator Makes Strong New
Year Talk on Organization and
Discipline.

Tuskegee, Ala, January Booker
e. Washington, principal and founder
OF Tuskegee institute, the famous
school for negroes, delivered char
acteristic address Sunday night in the
chapel of the school to nearly 1900
students, 200 teachers and several
hundred colored citizens from the town
of Tuskegee and the Greenwood set
tlement. Much interest was attached
to the address, because it was the last
talk to the student body and teach
ers for the old year and because 1t
WAS expected that the address would
touch upon future work for teachers
and students.
The address was delivered without
,.otes, :tenographically reported, and
it was characteristic of the practical
and helpful discourses DR.. Washing
ton delivers Sunday evenings to the
school.
Washington's address emphasized
two principles as applied to the negro;
the value of organization and the ne
cessity of obedience and discipline.
Summing up his arguments and stress
ing the need for respect of authority,
he said:
Zone of the fine results, satisfactory
results, following the mastery of that
lesson is that in any organization, a
school or what not, where people have
learned that great fundamental lesson
of respect for authority, obedience to
commands, there you will find order,
there you will find peace, there you
will find absence Of friction, there you
will find success.
"Now, let me repeat that one Of the
differences between ignorance and in
telligence. between crudeness and cul-
ture. consists in the fact that an indl-
yidual has learned obedience, respect
for authority and the other has not
learned it, and don't make the mlstake
that so many people make, often edu-
Gated people make, that to obey IS
sign of weakness, is a sign of degra-
dation; to obey is a sign of strength,
to obey is sign of all that which IN
dicates nobility of character. | want
you every day to get into your blood
and bones and practice it in every ave-
nue. of work here, the lesson that II
you want to be useful, even great
after you leave here, learn the lesson
of obedience; practice it here and
through all times.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-01-07
TABLET I THOMPSON.
School commissioners Grant PermiS-
sion for Program Planned.


Alumni of the old Thompson school,
who meet in Columbia during the corn
exposition, viii unveil bronze tablet
to Hugh Smith Thompson erected in
the Taylor school building on Laurel
street, which stands on the site Of
the Thompson institution. Permission
was granted Friday by the city school
commissioners for the erection Of the
tablet
The tablet is oblong in design and
besides a picture of the Columbia Male
academy and portrait OF Hugh Smith
Thompson in relief bears an inscrlp-
ton in the following words:
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-01-07
SOUTHERN RAILWAY.
Schedules Effective December 3, 1911.
Arrivals and Departures New
berry, 5. c.

IN. B.-These schedule figures are
shown as information only and are not
guaranteed)
1851 a. m.-No. Is, daily from Co
lumbia to Greenville. Pullman
sleeping car between Charleston
1850 a. m.-No. 18, daily, from Green
vile to Columbia. Arrives Colum-
hia 1:25 p. NJ, Augusta 8:35 p. m.
Charleston S:15 .. n
2:45 D. m.-No L. daily, from Colurn-
bia TO Greenville.
q.0l q n.=No. Is. daily. from Green
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-01-07

vile to Columbia. Pullman Sleep
ing car Greenvi1le to Charlesron.'
Arrives Charleston 8:15 a. m. Ar
rive Savannah Ais a. m. Jack-
sonville $3.50 a. N.
Four further information call on
ticket agents. or E. H. Coapman. y.
& G. 81, Washington, D. C.;V9.
Meek, A. G. P. A., Atlanta, Ga, 2eof D.
L. jenkins, T. P. A., Augusta, Ga.
Evening star., 1913-10-12
s9SkHr@nD saTSE

ARE YOUR HENS OVER THE MOLT? A
good tonic and invigorator will put them in con-
dition for you. DON'T let them loaf too long.
for II cold weather strikes before they get baek
to laying. likely they will be poor layers all win
ter. when eggs mean money. too. Improve the
appetite and digestion by putting a little OF
CONkEY'S Laying Tonic in the mash once q
day. Watch the improvement. Try this on Con
keys guarantee; your fowls will look better. act
better, do better in every way. 25c, Soc and 81
pkgs.; pals, 1.6O and 50. Health means profit.
LOOK OUT FOR ROUP. Better have Conkey's
Roup Remedy on hand now. 25c, Doc and 81
sizes. Use it at the first symptom. Better still
put little in the drinking water occasionally
as preventive. MONEY BACK guarantee.
Schultz's Seed Store, 3O5 10th st. NV.
+. w. Bolgiano & Co., 1909 st. NV.
A. Dernkas 3e10 Georgia ave.
D. +. Dumberth, 3422 NJ st. NV.
Richard L. Elliott. 17O6 7th st. NV.
p. Mann & Co., POT 7th st. N.Y..
w. ]. O'Donnell, cor NJ and Wis. ave.
c. L. Osborn. 5000 Georgia ave.
J. P. V. Ritter & Son, 7O6 0 st. NV.
Frank NJ Rupert. 1921 7th st. NV.
Edw. S. Schmid. 712 18th st. NV.
C. NJ. Wo0h & Co., zoos st. n.w.
ii. D. Seidenberg, 14th and w SITS. NV.
VIM. II. Lee, 2004 NJ st. NV.
N. Keyser, Benning, D. G.
I. E. Koontz Company, Anacostia.
C. c. CLANCY. Langdon.
w. f. Creighton Co., Alexandria, Va.
Ross & Pierce, Alexandria, Va.
Rossyn Milling Co., Rosslyn. Va.
Evening star., 1913-10-12

OIL FIELDS-Fortunes made in Texas oil fields
now, g,isher Just bought In near Howard's
Texas oil Company. deed to lot 50xl50. in
terest in we'll and ten shares of stock, par
value. 500. for So. Owner. Hotel Bellevue
city. l4s
Evening star., 1913-10-12
WATCHES. ETC.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

AN OYSTER BUSINESS and lunch; downtown
location; living rooms; price, $3.50.
Grocery. confectionery and notion store; rent
SIS; living roors asking $3.50
Grocery: receipts, SIS per day; auto de-
livery: high-class fixtures. rent. SIS.
Grocer, ne: living rooms: cheap rent; sac
rifce price at $500.
Also light grocery; rent. $13; $3.50.
Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1913-07-04

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