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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-16
ALEDO

/ Mrs. Guy NJ. Rutherford of Arpee
spent THURSDAY here with her parents,
: Mr.. and Mrs. W. II. Barr.
Mrs. c. Leslie of Clinton, Iowa, who
has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Guy
Lord. Nent to Rock Island Saturday TO
spend INV days with friends before
returning hcile.
Mrs. F. =. Nslch and two children
who have been visiting at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Waich. returned to
their home in Rock Island Saturday.
Mrs. ID. l.. Wilson went to Hopewell
Saturday to spend few days with her
children. Mrs. Ralston and w. ID. Viii
son and families.
DR.. and Mrs. Ohnver went to Chicago
Thursday TO spend few days.
The Columbian club met Wednesday
afternoon with Mrs. Carroll, leader.
Three interesting papers were read,
"Germany's Idolized Queen, Louise
by Mrs. ]. NJ. Wright: German Opera"
by Mrs. Ray. and "Wagnerian Festival
at Beyreuth.' by Mrs. Crapnell. After
the program a business meeting was
held at which an executive committee
consisting Of Mrs. Morgan, Mrs. Nc
Arthur and Mrs. McRoberts, was APP
pointed. Mrs. Vernon was elected cor
responding secretary to take the place
OF Miss Sponsler. who could not serve.
-Four members of the club, Miss Guth-
rie. Mrs. Gregory, Mrs. Werts and Mrs.
Winger have received appointments on
the committees OF the General Fedora
ton OF Women's clubs to be held in
Chicago in June.
T. \. Vernon was a business visit
or IN Galesburg Wednesday.
Miss Dorothy FOrsythe of Fort Madi-
son. Iowa. arrived here Saturday TO
visit her cousin. Miss Bessie Finley
and other relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. W. Allison and
daughter. Miss Anna, went 10 Rock
Island Saturday to visit friends.
Mrs. \. r. Wycoff OF Keithsburg and
daughter. Mrs. II a. Wallace OF Bould-
er. Colo. we're guests at the home Of
Mr. and Mrs. Alvah Jay Thursday.
Mrs. John Napes was called to West
Point. Iowa, the first OF the week. on
account OF the serious Illness OF her
Mrs. W. J. Wilson.
w b. Cook spent Thursday in Gales
burg on business
Mrs. J. 4. Wells and little daughter.
Rowena, spent Thursday with friends
in Rock Island.
Alexander Boyle. an old and highly
citizen OF Hamlet. H.. pass
ed away at his home near that city
april 4. Mr. Boyle was born near
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-16

Carlson entertained the Sunbonnet
club at the home of Mrs. Downey
Tuesday afternoon. A large number
OF ladies were present and enjoyed the
afternoon.
Mrs. NJ. J. Merryman and niece,
Miss Edna Merryman, arrived home
Thursday from an extended visit with
relatives in Los Angeles and Long
Beach, Calf.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-16

Santo Domi1gO-ProvisiOn Presi-
dent Jose BOrdas Valdez. az the head
OF a large force OF Dominican troops.
completed a march through Mosa, san
tiago and Monte Crisu without meet
ing any IMPOSITION from the rebels.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-29
THE YELLOW PERIL.
japanese Warnings.

The Japanese early sought for the
truth, and their earliest knowledge was
the principle that their strength depend
ed on a healthy stomach. They eat very
little and practice Jiu-Jitsu''-muscular
exercise from youth up. The stomach is
the center of the body from which radi-
ates our vitality, strenuosity, our fighting
strength. \ healthy stomach turns the
food we eat into nourishment for the
blood stream and the nerves. DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery refreshes and
tones up the stomach walls. Removes
the poisonous gases from the system.
The first day you start to take this
reliable medicine, impure germs and ac-
cumulations begin to separate in the
blood and are then expelled through the
Liver, Bowels and Kidneys.
In place of the impurities, the arteries
and veins gradually get fresh vitalized
blood and the action Of this good blood
on the skin means that pimples. boils,
carbuncles, eczema, rash, acne, and all
skin blemishes will disappear. Then you
must remember that when the blood is
right, the liver, stomach, bowels, and kid
neys become healthy, active, and vigor-
GUS, and you will have no more trouble
with indigestion. backache, headache and
constipation.
Get DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
covery today at any medicine dealers;
it is a powerful blood purifier, so pen
etrating that it even gets at the impure
deposits in the joints and carries them
out of the system.
1t is not a secret remedy for its in
gradients are printed on wrapper.
For free advice or free booklet on blood.
write DR.. v. NJ. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
Free. DR.. Pierce's Common Sense Med
icaI Adviser is seat free on receipt OF 81
one-cent stamps to pay expense Of wrap
ping and mailing only.-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-29
G. A. R. TO MEET
HERE NEXT FALL
Arrangements for 1915 En-
campment in Capital Will
Be Made Tuesday.
DATE NOT DECIDED YET
Gathering Will Be Largest Ever
Held-Many Side Excursions
Suggested.
DATE NOT DECIDED YET

Arrangements for the 1915 encamp-
ment of the Grand Army Of the Repub-
lie, which will be held here next Sep
tember or October-the date not hav-
ing been definitely decided-will be
discussed at a meeting in the Board
of Trade rooms next Tuesday after
noon. An invitation has been extended
to the veterans, and in all probability
the reunion will be held here.
Acting in compliance with the re-
quest of District G. A. r. posts and cit
izens generally. the meeting Tuesday
has been called by w. II. Singleton.
president of the Board Of Trade. At
the meeting officers and members OF
the full arrangements committee Will
be elected. The plans of the committee
will be presented to the commander
in-cbief Of the G. A. r.. and his stan.
when they attend the encampment OF
the District Civil War Veterans Febru-
airy 2.
Date Not Settled Yet.
The national encampment is to be held
either next September or October the
date not having been agreed upon. IL
will be the largest reunion of the old
soldiers which will ever be held, not only
because the percentage is growing larger
of those who are answering their hnal
roll call, but because Of desire among
them to meet at the National Capital
especially upon the semi-centennial ami
versary OF peace.
Washington is the logical geographical
location, it is pointed out. Within
radius Of seventy-five miles OF the capital
were fought some Of the greatest batues
of the war. Although there will be some
5000 people at the reunion, it is believed
sufficient railroad accommodations can
be had to run excursions to the more
famous battlehelds-Frederick Get
tysburg and such memorable places as
Shenandoah Valley.
Among those being mentioned for chair
manship OF the encampment committee
are NJ. N. Parker, Cuno II. Rudolph,
BENJAMIN Guy, w. F. GUIDE, ]. ]. Edison.
w. H. Singleton, John Andrews, and X.
p Andrews.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-29
MANN BILL PROVIDES
FOR A TARIFF BOARD
Measure to Be Introduced Today by
Minority Leader Creates Body to
Conduct Important Investigations.

A bill dealing with the tariff that
will have the support OF practically
all Republicans in Congress will be
presented in the House today by Rep
resentative Mann. OF Illinois, minority
leader. The bill provides for the
creation of a tariff board of five mem
bers, a board that is charged with the
duty Of making inquiries and reports
to Congress on the subject OF the
revenue laws.
The Mann bill proposes the creation
OF a board of five members, one mem
Der to he chosen by the President. The
other four members are to be named
by the Senate Finance Committee and
the Ways and Means Committee OF
the House, each party representation
on these committees to name one
member. Members Of the board each
will be paid a salary of 10000 year.
The bill also provides for a secretary,
who shall be paid $4,000 a year.
The bill instructs the board to make
inquiries to determine the difference
in the cost OF labor and the cost OF
raw materials in the United states
and foreign countries. and to report
the results from time TO time as they
may be called for by tn" PRESIDENT or
either house of Congress. The board
is to be an Independent body. and Is
to report facts and conditions only.
having no authority TO make recon-
mendationS II is empowered to sum-
mu witnesses and to enforce the
production of books and papers. It
is expressly provided that the board
shall not disclose to the public con-
fidential business secrets COmmuniCat-
ed by any individual firm, corporation
or partnership.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-29
| Hobby Riders Make Resolutions
ALL PREPARE FOR NEW YEAR
Will Push Their Pet Plans

With the advent Of the New Year,
Washington lobbyists have resolved.
The National Capital has all sorts Of
lobbyists. and their resolutions are as
varied and as unique as are the species
to which the authors belong.
Prohibition, woman suffrage. big bust
ness. police Yiligance. spiritual uplift,
civic mprovement-these are only few of
the hobbies of persons prominent in
Washington life. Janus-like. the hobby
lists have stood tiptoe on the misty
threshold OF the New Year. glancins
back over the accomplishments of the
dead twelye-month. resolving that the
newborn year shall bo one fuller Of
''hobbyisticar' realizations.
Here are the resolutions of some of
these famous lobbyists:
DIR. Harvey w. wiley, Pure Food Elk
pert:
Better babies. purer food happier
homes and healthier citizens-this l shall
strive for. This was my program for
1914, and 1t will be my program for the
newborn year l am too old. you know,
TO start on any new lines OF endeavor.
My aim in 1915 will be TO do everything
did in 1914 for the betterment of my
fellow-beings, but to do II a little better
II possible
DIR. Andrew Wilson, President Dis
trict Anti-SaIoon League:
Il am resolved that Washington shall
be a drier city at the end OF 1915 than
It Is now. This is a righteous resolution
for more reasons than one-it will make
the city better. the people happier and
more respectable. and will enable many
New Year resolves to keep the dry
pledges made at the nSlivity Of the New
Year"
r. r. Andrews, President Retail Mer-
chants Association:
My resolution is to make 1915 the big
gest and most prosperous business year
in the entire history OF the trade Of
Washington. 1t is bound to happen
Why, don't you know. It just can't be
otherwise"
Maj. Richard Sylvester. Superinten
dent of Police:
My resolve is to do better by Others
than I do by myself. This will be my
guiding principle. OF course, / shall do
all in my power to make this year see
the most efficient police force the city
ever had"
The Washington herald., 1914-12-29
HAD TOO MUCH MONEY
TO GO TO CONGRESS
John L. Sullivan Tells Why He
Failed to Become Law
maker.

John L. Sullivan. q Boston, former champion
heavyweight Of the world. who spsnt few hours
in Washington yesterday. on the way from Virginia
70 his bome. took 4 glsRce A. the CApitol. and re
marked 10 friends he met in the New Willard
lCbby = few minutes later: Il could have come to
CongTes too. hut had too much mooey.'
John La memory probably was barking hack to
the days when John MoutSey. also champion heavy
wright Of his day, occupied sat in the House q
Representatives
Il bad too much money" Continued the former
CHAMPION And. Say. I kept it in circulation.
There's no use keeplng your money until you die
for there's pocket in the shrUud. I've made =
heap a cOin in my time. and I'm sin good for
some l have farm up near Boston. and 1t brings
in some mOney.
Il has been twenty two years since Sullivan Gl-
Teared in q lnE battle, but he declared he a.
Vigorous ssSr, phyacAlly, and wAs not afraid 0
anybody.
Il am hfty-SiI years old" he said. and eITe-
10 live to Ne 100. There's re1sln Why 4 man
shouldn't live century II there i nothing uCgani-
cally wrong with him. Although have lived Only
hfty-siT year, l have sen much as a nan
ordinarily would in Is years- l have Eune
through 1t all End kept my health. Ten yeAs ASO !
cut out drinking and have not touched drUp Of
anything alcoholic dncc. But l not a prOhih-
tionSt becIuss think Truhiblton Is Wruug in TEin-
ciple It doesn't go AnyWhere because It cannot b
enforced, and 1t makes hSbruakeTs-
The Washington herald., 1914-12-29
WILSON OBSERVES BIRTHDAY.
President Passes Fifty-eiGhth Mile
stone Quietly Mt White House.

President Wilson celebrated his fifty
eighth birthday at the White House yes
terday, and received a shower OF con-
gratulatory messages from all over the
world. Members of the Cabinet paid the
President a visit last evening to con-
gratulate him.
This was the first birthday Mr.. Wilson
has observed at the White House. Last
year he and his family were at Pass
Christian. Miss, where they spent the
Christmas holidays.
There was no particular Observance OF
the day at the White House Mr.. Wilson
had many messages from admirers who
have named children after him. Repre-
sentative Underwood was the only official
caller. He had an appointment iwth the
President in the morning. and conferred
for half an hour with the President re-
garding the Mussels Shoals project for
the Tennessee River.
Mr.. Wilson transacted no other busi-
ness, but spent the day with his family.
Senator Vardaman, an infrequent caller
at the White House, visited President
Wilson to extend congratulations.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-29
Suparintanden,

Rev. r. J. Lukens, Superintendent
Central Union Mission:
"'For Others'-this will be the motive
to guide us in our efforts. Better equip
ment now being installed win make II
possible TO cheer-the hearts OF more un-
fortunates than ever has been done in
the past"
walter $. Unord, Secretary Associated
Charities:
My New Years wish is for a colony
for the local feeble-minded. a new mu-
nicipaI lodging house, a falling death
rate, and the abolition of poverty. II Is
a fulsome wish. and hardly capable OF
entire realization. but my resolution is
to work increasingly with these goals IN
view. Our efforts certainly Will not be
without their fruits
Secretary of State Bryan,
Il haven't any New Years resolution.
You know, II | made such a resolution
1t would include an endless number OF
things. / would hate 10 lay all the en-
phasis on any one desire.
sechetATy of Commerce Redheld.
II don't have time to make New Years
resolutions. / am so busy doing that 1
don't find a moment in which to resolve
with respect to what / am going TO do
Mrs. Ellis Logan, President Fedora
tion of Women's Clubs:
MY sincerest wish for the New Year
is that the half-and-half financial plan
Of the District shall be continued. As
citizen Of the United States and as
resident OF Washington, II is my fore
most desire that the National Capital
shall be the most beautiful city in the
world It cannot be unless the Federal
government lends II financial support.
My resolution il to use all my influence
in opposition to any proposed abrogation
nf tha orRanir act of lSls.
Miss Alice Paul. Chairman Congress
sional Union for Woman Suffrage:
MY resolution is to work harder than
ever in the interest OF nationwide SUI
frage. 1 intend to do lobbying such as
never was done to get Congress to sub
nit to the States for ratification Con-
stitutional amendment for woman sut-
frage. | look forward with interest to
the convention OF women voters to be
held in August at the Panama-Pacihc
Exposition at San Francisco. The year >
outlook for suffrage gains is extremely
bright"
The Washington herald., 1914-12-29
NAVAL OFFICER TELLS
OF BATTLE AT SEA
Eyewitness Describes Sinking of One
of Emden's Golfers by
British Cruiser.
BY BERNARD BELANCoCRT.

BY BERNARD BELANCOJRT.
Rotterdam, Dec. ga graphic descrip-
tion OF the sinking Of the Markomannia,
one Of the supply ships Of the German
cruiser Emden, is contained in a letter
just received from a Dutch naval officer
in East India:
To-day had the day watch. Shortly
after o'clock l saw smoke on the hori-
zon. The previous night our wireless
man had picked up code messages ad-
dressed to Singapore. so 1 surmised the
smoke came from a British cruiser. Close
by our torpedo boat destroyer, two ships.
one Greek and one German, both colliers
OF the Emden, were lying at anchor. The
two colliers soon recognized their dan
ger and set out for territorial waters,
but they were too late. Behind them the
British cruiser, which turned out to be
the Dartmouth, was racing after them.
Minute by minute the distance be-
tween the battleship and the colliers grew
The Washington herald., 1914-12-29
John T. CaIlaghan Has Fall.

John T. Callaghan, an employe of the
Postofice Department, fractured his left
shoulder blade and dislocated the should
er joint, when he slipped and fell on the
snow at 9 street and Connecticut ave-
nue. northwest, last night. He was as
sisted to the office of DR.. F. o. Roman.
in r street. where he received surgical
attention. He afterwards returned to his
apartment in the Cumberland.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-29
MISS SYLVIA SAKS MARRIES.
WashinEtOnIan Welded to Leon Z
Meyer, of Birmingham, Ala.

Miss Sylvia Saks. only daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. Samuel Saks. of this city. was
married at the Powhatan Hotel, at 7:3O
o'clock last evening, to Leon L. Meyer,
Of Birmingham, Ala
Rev. DR.. Abram Simon. rabbi OF the
Washington Hebrew Congregation, per-
formed the ceremony. Miss Edna Saks.
of Baltimore. was bridesmaid, and Nor
ris Meyer, of Galveston. Tex. brother
of the bridegroom. was best man.
Mrs. A. Meyer. mother of Mr.. Meyer.
and Leopold and Herman Meyer, all OF
Galveston. Tex, were among the out-of-
town guests.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-29
JONES PREDICTS DRY CITY.
Senator from Washington Says Con-
rreu Fayors Local Prohibition.

Prohibition for the District would be
approved by both houses of Congress II
put to a vote, according to Senator Jones'
of Washington. The failure OF the ex-
else board to do its duty. he said, will
give impetus to the prohibition move
ment.
prohibition for the District will be
urged strongly this session." said Sen
ator Jones. Undoubtedly prohibition
bill for the District would pass both
houses IL brought to a vote"
Senator Jones said the excise board has
failed to enforce the law. He expressed
the opinion that the bill can be taken out
Of committee in the Senate. Even If 1t
Is blocked in the House, he said test
can be forced as was done when the
excise law was enacted.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-29
EMPEROR THANKS AMERICANS.
Francis Joseph Says Half Million
Gifts Are Being Distributed.

Emperor Francis Joseph Of Austria,
through American Ambassador Penfield
at Vienna, has expressed his thanks to
Americans for gifts sent to war orphans
on the, Christmas ship Jason.
Ambassador Penfield sent the follow
ing message to the State Department:
Emperor Francis Joseph today COM
municated to me his grateful thanks to
sympathetic friends in America who sent
gifts to war orphans by the ship Jason.
Half million gifts being distributed this
week throughout stro-Hungary. En-
peror thanks every donor and person
taking part in the work of sending
Christmas cheer to his suffering people"
The Washington herald., 1914-12-29

less. The Greek ship, realizing her help
lessness. dropped back and hoisted her
flag.
a shot from the Dartmouth caused a
column of spray to splash skyward be-
hind the racing Markomannia. Only 1000
yards more and the collier would be safe.
Another shot rang out, then another, and
another. The Markomannia hoIsted her
German flag and hove to. A shot carried
away the flag stan. Another set her on
fire. The collier started to settle by her
bows and soon she disappeared"
The Washington herald., 1914-12-29
Dvnamiters Busy in West.

Hymera, Ind. De-. &.-Dynamitcrs
early today wrecked three buildings and
damaged a fourth in a mysterious at
tack by setting bombs. The police at
once began hunting enemies of Walker
Wilson, a saIoonkeeper, who owned one
of the wrecked buildings. The damage
exceeds $4,000.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-29
UNCLE SAM DIDN'T EAT EN-.
Won't Pay Farmer Barnes for
Melons Militia Took.

Farmer Clifield Barnes, of Virginia
Beach, won't get his $SO-the amount
Of damage he says was done by District
militiamen on his melon patch during the
encampment last summer-from the gov
eminent
Comptroller OF the Treasury Downey
decided yesterday that, as the govern
ment did not order the guardsmen to go
south with the melons, and that their
removal from home and friends was the
act OF individuals, and not OF q military
organization as such, the government
can't pay the damage done.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-29
URGES FOUR DREADNoUGHTs.
stephens Also Wants Sixteen Sub
marines and Two Cruisers.

Four Dreadnoughts and two battle
cruisers will be recommended in a reso-
luton TO be offered by Representative
Stephens, of California, in the House
Naval Committee. Mr.. Stephens also
favors the construction Of sixteen sub
marines instead of the eight recommended
by Secretary of the Navy Daniels.
II believe we should have more ves-
sells of each important type in the navy"
said Mr. Stephens yesterday. Il am not
only in favor of four new battleships and
two battle cruisers, along with an ade-
ouate number of destroyers and sub
marines, but I believe we should have
liberal provision for auxiliaries."
The Washington herald., 1914-12-29
UNDECIDED ON NAMES.
Members of Federal Trade COmmis-
sion Not Selected Yet.

1t was said authoritativeIy last night
that the Presidents mind still was un-
settled with respect to several of the five
appointments TO be made to the Federal
Trade Commission. As a result OF this
Information, it was anticipated the nomi-
nations under consideration will not be
made until after January L
It has been known for some time that
Commissioner Of Corporations Joseph E
Davies had been decided upon. George
Foster Peabody. of New York, was re-
parded as the likeliest choice besides Mr..
Davies. Other names mentioned as un-
der consideration are: Albert D. Nortoni,
former Progressive candidate for COVER
nor of Missouri: President Harry ]:
Waters, Of the Kansas State Agricultural
College: Edwin n. Hurley, president Of
the Illinois Manufacturers Association;
Thomas S Fielder. former attorney gen.
eral Of Georgia; former Gov. Ansel, OF
South Carolina; Gov. West, Of Oregon,
and Gov. Hodges, OF Kansas
The Washington herald., 1914-12-29
C. C. Frost Reported Better.

c. {. Frost. who is i'll with pneumonia
at Georgetown University Hospital. was
reported as improving at the institution
last night. Mr.. Frost is well known pO-
liticalIy through his service as secretary
of the Democratic campaign committee
of the District in 1872.