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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-18
MONUMENT COMMITTEE
IS NOW AT WORK AGAIN

In the recent canvass for the So
diers' monument fund the amount col
Iected was SS76.5O. The canvass was
held up on account OF the recent cleo
ton. but the committee is now back
at work. and hope to collect the re
naming amount within a short time.
THOSE who have made pledges to the
fund are asked to pay up as soon as
possible. in order that the way may
be clear to let a contract July 1.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-18

stead on the property when purchased
can be turned into an emergency hos
pital and will accommodate from
eight to ten patients.
The county voted a bond issue Of
$4,000 for purchase of site and cree
ton of building. In addition the mill
tax available for the annual support of
the hospital will total 100000. Part
of this sum will be devoted to the fur
nishing and equipment of the hospital
this year
The building is in charge of the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-18

the various societies. She illustrated
her talk with a map to show the dis
tribution of benevolences contributed
by the children.
Mrs. Woodcock Gives Address.
Services OF Thursday evening were
opened with devotional services con-
Quoted by Rev. w. II. Tope. and the
first half hour was devoted to the
Queen Esther circle which service was
in charge of Mrs. c. l.. Lutes of Dav-
export. The members of the circle
formed in procession and singing a
hymn took seats together in the
front of the church. The choir of the
First Methodist church of this city
sang an anthem and the address of
the evening was given by Mrs. Wood
cock. She spoke of the general work
of the Woman's Missionary society
and it's needs as they exist in the
United States. Musical numbers were
given by Mrs. CowIey and Ed. Cowley
of Moline who sang a ouet and Miss
Ruth Johnson recited Missionary
Giving"
The church was beautifully deco
rated with flags, bunting, society ban
ners, large vases of Easter lilies and
pink and white carnations, these
flowers being sent at the close of the
meeting to the sick and shut-ins.
The local ladies had provided every
comfort for their guests and the latter
were unstinted in their praise of the
entertainment accorded them. The |
are considered the most |
ever held by the district |
society, both as regards attendance |
and interest manifested. Supper Thurs
day evening and dinner yesterday |
noon were served by the local ladies,
serving 65 at each meal.
Delegates to Conference.
Delegates to the convention are:
Misses Amy Cardiff, Eliza Levin.
Edith Brosius, Nellie McKanna, Julia
J. Murray, Mrs. j. Hayes, Mrs. Z. ].
Hall, Mrs. A. E. Baltimore all of
ialva; Miss Pearl Bordeux, Miss
Marie Kennich, Mrs. c. c. Farr, Mrs.
Alexander Smith, Rev. Alexander
smith, Mrs Hoffman of Kewanee, Mrs.
Anna Kinks, Miss Louise Jones, Mrs.
Amy r. Jones, Mrs. Thomas Hoadley
4 Lafayette, Mrs. o. l.. Dwinell OF
'eoria, Miss Louise Baxter, Mrs. j.
}. Bartle, Mrs. Charles w. Nesbitt,
Hiss May Denen, of Aledo; Mrs. L. A.
teepleton. Mrs. Oscar Little of Little
-ork; Mrs. b. r. Nesbitt, Miss Bertha /,
IcCreight of Viola, Mrs. Anna Wood
ock of Des Moines; Mrs. Flora T.
chafer and Miss Carrie McGovern, of
ort Byron; Mrs. o. Z. Mclaughlin,
IRIS. l.. j. Goldsmith of Milan; Mrs. {
!. +. Child, Mrs. j. G. Stewart, Mrs. i
! NJ. Dunleyy, Mrs. J. NJ. Wood, Mrs.
Iettie Cox, Mrs. +. b. McKeever, I
Irs. Julia f. Cowley OF Moline and
Irs. s. NJ Lidders, Carrie X. Lewis. 7
Iiss Jennie w. Taylor. Mrs. Naomie e
heney, Mrs. L. II. Beckwith, Mrs. w. e
. Darling OF the First church, this v
ty. 4
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-18
Orrine for Drink Habit
TRY IT AT OUR EXPENSE.


We are IN earnest when We ask you
10 give ORRINE a trial. You have
nothing TO risk and everything TO gain,
for your money will be returned II at
ter trial you fail 10 get results from
oRRINE. This offer gives the wives
and mothers Of those who drink TO ex-
cess an opportunity TO try the ORRINE
treatment. II is a very simple treat
nent, can be given in the home with
cut publicity OF loss OF time from bust
less. and at a small price.
ORRINE is prepared in two forms:
No. /, secret treatment, a powder; Or
RlNE No. 2, in pill form, for those who
desire 10 take voluntary treatment.
Costs only s1-O0 box. Come in and
talk over the matter with US. Ask for
booklet. Harper Houpse pharmacy
Adv.J
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-18

sentation OF members of committees on
order OF business. rules and resolu.
lions.
.. Recess until committees are
ready to report.
10. Report committee on order OF
business
IL Report committee on rules.
IL. Nominations and roll calls on
endorsement of Illinois candidates for
head Offices :
1S. Fixing place OF meeting of next
state camp.
II. Report OF committee on resolu-
lions.
10. Miscellaneous business or any1
16. Adjournment.
Will Give Successor GaveI.
As soon as the question OF creden-
uals is finally disposed OF, then nomi-
nations for state consul for the ensu-
ing term will be in order. II there is
more than one candidate. there will be
a roll call. As soon as the new con-
sui is elected. Mr.. Northcott will re-
tire from Office and turn the gavel over
to him and he will be the presiding Of
hcer for the remainder of the session.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-18
SPRING HAS EFFECT
ON SCHOOL SAVINGS

Spring has come. Even the school
savings deposits show the effect OF
spring fever. The collection for
yesterday made by the State Bank
of Rock Island. was lower than
it has been for some time. The result
follows
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-18
Notice.

Proposals for mattress lumber and
brush.-U. S. Engineer Office, Custom
house. st. Louis, Mo-, April Is. 1914.
Sealed proposals for furnishing mat
tress lumber and brush will be re-
ceived at this office until IL a. m, May
6. 1914, and then publicly opened. In
formation on application. C. Med.
Townsend, Col, Engrs.-(Adv.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-18
Three Months Free.

Subscriptions to Indian River Farm
er, for truckers. fruit growers. general
farmers and folks who want to know
about Florida. Address Indian River
Farmer. Vero. Fla--(Aov.e
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-18
LAYSDOWN RULES
TO GOVERN STATE
NJ. W. A. MEETING
" A Northcott, Who Will Pre-
side at Opening, Pleads for
Peace May 6.
PROMISES FAIR TREATMENT
Bell Call Guarantees on All Matters
and Will Turn Over GaVeI Soon
as Successor Is Chosen.

" A. Northcott, Springfield, state
.onsul Of the Modern woodmen OF
america. in letters to state camp dele
.s,ss has outlined the procedure OF
- coming camp in this city May g.
ne has made sixteen classifications OF
order OF business.
Mr.. Northcott urges peace at the
state camp. He says: There is no
raason why the state camp at Rock
Island should not be pleasure to the
delegates and a profit 10 the society.
Nc should show the world that the
Modern Woodmen can conduct its elec
ton Of officers on clean fraternal lines
and without malice or abuse
LET rs have a decent and fraternal
s,sta caup. Let US have a fair roll
rau on all questions. We will then go
n the head camp and carry out the
svrressed will OF the sovereign men,
bsrshi, OF the commonwealth OF Illi-
nois-"
Gives Order Of Business.
The following is the plan of the con-
vsution an designated by Mr.. North
colt:
/ Tho convention hall IS so arrang-
81 that tho delegates are seated tOgeth-
er BY congressional districts, Cook
county forming one district.
. At 6 a. m. the delegates all meet
With their proper districts in the con-
vention hall and by a majority vote
proceed to select a chairman and secre-
tarv OF the congressional delegation:
and one member each Of the commit
tee on credentials, order OF business,
rules and resolutions. The delegates
and alteruates to the head camp are
also selected in each congressional dis
triet BY majority vote. care being taken
10 apportion the delegates fairly
among the different counties according
10 the membership.
,. At 10 a. m the state camp is
called TO order by the state consul,
vas elected at the former state camp,
the old clerk acting as secretary.
4. Motion that the roll Of districts
b called and each district presents
the names Of the names Of the commit
Tee on credentials.
s II there are any contests, a recess
is taken while the credentials COMMIT
tee re;ires 10 prepare lis report.
8. Action upon report Of credentials !
committee.
:. Nominations and roll call for
election Of new state consul and state !
clerk.
6. Roll call Of districts for repre-
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1914-11-26
Have Powers at War Financial
Resources to Keep on Fighting?
Roger Babson Banker and Statstican and Student OF
International Economics, Says Allies Are Pretty Well
Fixed For Long War-Gernany Can Go On If She
Keeps the Enemy Out.

vast holdings of American securi.
ties, or at all events, they can be
turned into food and many other
necessities for carrying on war.
Moreover, her col onies, notably
Canada and India, would stand
between their mother country and
actual want.
FRANCE.
While not so fortunately stu
ated, France is still in a strong
financial position. That France
was not caught mapping is evi.
denced by the enormous gold re-
serves which she has built up and
which alone are now more than
double those of Germany. French
industry, to be sure, has suffered
severely, and her foreign trade
has never amounted to much; but
her people, like the English, have
vast snms invested in foreign Sc
curities. which may soon be used
to purchase foodstuffs and other
necessities of life. Moreover, the
sums of gold which have been
boarded by the French people
ever since the money scare caus-
ed by the Balkan crisis have ex-
cited worldwide comment. Ger.
ainly, in view of these facts, a
money famine in France cannot
soon be expected.
RUSSIA.
RUSSIA mas followed mucn the
same plan as France in her war
preparations, namely, she has
planned for long ''rainy day"
and has piled up gold reserves
which nearly equal those of the
French. Certainly the enormous
army which she has in the field
is a tremendous expense, but
there is very little danger of the
fighting being carried onto Rus
sian soil, so that she, like England
has great advantage in this re-
spect.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1914-11-26

N",lcP-The next regular
teachers examination will he
held Nov. 30th, Dec. 1st and 2nd,
for white applicants, and Dec.
Bird. 4th and 5th, colored. Ap-
pIIcants may apply for one of
the following certificates: Third
Grade-valid for one year, fee
81. Second Grade-valid for
three years, fee $3.50. First
Grade-valid for five years. fee
s. And Special High School,
valid for tive years, fee s..
d. H. Stringtield.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1914-11-26
Sheriff Sale.-No. 2539.
Union Bank in Liquidation
VS.
ProSpere Letchworth.

Notice is hereby given that by vlr-
tue of an order of seizure and sale
issued out of the 26th Judicial
District Court of La. in and for WASH
ington Parish, in above entitled cause,
and to me directed. I will proceed to
sell at public auction to the last and
highest bidder, on
Saturday, November %, 1914
at the principal front door of the court
house at Franklinton, La, between
the legal sale hours for judicial sales,
the following described property. to-
wit:
East half of nw4, Section 10 and sel
OF swi, Section II, Township south,
Range II east. st. Helena Meridian.
Terms of sale-Cash with benefit of
appraisement.
This goth day of October, 1914.
T. ]. Simmons, Sheriff.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1914-11-26
PROBLEM.

Before Germany can be defeat
ed she, too, must be starved out,
and the only way to starve her
is by destroying her means Of
self-support. The question,
therefore, in the case Of Germany,
is not how long her gold will hold
out; but how long her army can
keep the enemy out of her mines
and grain fields.
In general this came PROPOSE
ton applies to England, France,
Russia and the other nations. So
long as the fighting is confined,
as at present, all these nations
have sufficient financial resources
to provide any surplus which they
may need.
The difficulty will come when
the geographical location
changes.
At best, however, the resources
of all are fairly we'll balanced, fol-
the nations like Russia, which
has the least financial resources,
the are most self-supporting; while
those like England, which are moi
self-supporting. have the greatest
financial resources.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1914-11-26

Wanted-Sweet potatoes for
canning; yellow yam Type: 40c
per bushel, F. .. B. Covington.
st. Tammany Canning Con
| Covington, LIE.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1914-11-26

In nearly every war in modern
history, the banker has held po'
sition second to none. Not only
is it a problem for nations at war
to pay off huge debts after the
war is over, but greatest Of all is
the problem of RAISING, at the
moment, the vast sums which are
necessary to carry the contest to
a successful finish,
When we reflect that the cost
of the present war is over $780,
100000 every day-a cost more
than four times that Of the Russo
Japanese war, or double the
Franca-Prussian war-and that
if it continues for only 8 months,
the total cost will equal the civil
war, (which lasted four years, we
may we'll ask, how is this prodig :
ious sum to be raised and, most
important of all, which side will
be able to pay the longest.
The European nations have
realized the Importance of this
question and have been making
tremendous efforts to strengthen
their positions. The United
States, moreover, has been a
heavy contributor to this prepare
ton. Large shipments of gold
have been taken from this coun-
try during the past year, much of
which has cost the importers
dearly. The gold, supposedly,
was placed in the respective gov
eminent banks.
ENGLAND.
While England's bank reserves
are comparatively low, she has a
great source of supply in b er
South African mines and other
investments abroad. Her foreign
trade and industries are but very
little impaired. Little by little
the financial strain in this coun-
try is easing, so that before long
she may be able to realize on her
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1914-11-26
EFFICIENCY.

Not only are the people indus
trious, but the government like
wise is model of efficiency. The
total revenue has been only $40
per capita contrasted with Sis in
England and $40 in France;
while the German public debt
has been only SIS per capita COM
pared with 500 in England and
$3.50 in France. It has been es-
timated that Germany can raise
$4,000, 100000 and that this
would enable her to carry on the
war for over a year, but who can
estimate how long Germany, de-
Tending her own borders. could
hold out? Who: in 1861, i'm
agined that the South could hold
off three times her own numbers
for four years? Moreover, it was
not the lack of money which f.
nally defeated the South, but
rother the destruction of her crops
and property, she was starved
out.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1914-11-26
LlnlleNp.
GERMANY.

But what about the Germans?
Certainly it is not consistent with
their wonderfully scientific prepa.
ration for this war in every other
direction to think that thew
should nave failed to provide suf-
ficient financial resources to carry
it to q finish.
With a navy smaller than Eng
lands it must have been evident
to the most optimistic German
that Germany would be practical
ly cut off from foreign commerce
But Germany has one great
source of financial strength. It
lies in the character of the Ger.
man people, a people SO efficient
that, even in their small territory
they are capable of self.support.
Personally l believe that the
Germans consider this their great.
est financial resource. For all
internal purchases, only a small
proportion of actual gold will be
required for the people have good
reason to trust the credit of their
government. Therefore. so long
as Germany can live within her
self and does not bave to buy
from other nations, what does it
matter if her gold is short and
her currency infated?
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-26
M'AFEE'S WORK INCREASES
Report of the Secretary Of the Common.
wealth Shows His Department Is
More Than Self Sustaining

the biennial report of Robert Ne
Afee, Secretary of the Commonwealth.
Just submitted to the Governor. shows
remarkable increase of the volume OF
work in his department. II is report
made up mainly of departmental sta
tistics. and makes no Recommendation
for legislation. 1t covers the two years
ended November so, 1914.
Taking the four years of Secretary
NcAfee' commission under Governor
Tener il is found that he has collected
S412,101.96, an increase of $50, 600
over the preceding four years and just
s213,000 more than from 1890 to
1894. In the previous years the fees
were ali given TO the Secretary, but in
the last two administrations they nave
gone into the State Treasury and the
salary has been increased. The collee.
tion of these fees mas made the work of
tine department almost double what it
was when Secretary MeAfee first cook
office, and shows the department to be
more than self-sustaining. The fees and
bonuses collected during the last two
years amount in all TO S1.304.11O.57.
The fees on corporation work for
1918 amounted TO Sl23, ,S6090. and in
1914, s101, $3.50, making a total of
S225, ,44T.54. In 1913 the bonuses paid
in on capital stock and increases by the
corporations amounted to .S645.S63.52.
and in 1914. S432.7S9.71, making a to.
tai of $1.07S,663.23.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-26
DULLnESS ON final DAY or
week IN STOCK MARKET
Attendance Of Brokers on Exchange
Light and Outside Interest Appar-
'ently Lacking-Low Marks for u.
s. Steel and Southern Pacific
By Associated Press.

New York, Dee. 26.-(Wall Street)
-Record-breaking dullness attended
the post holiday resumption of the
stock market dealings to-day. Attend
anee of brokers ON the Exchange was
light and outside interest appeared to
be entirely lacking. The total overturn
of the first half hour was less than
1000 shares. U. S. Steel and South
ern Pacific, on 100 share offerings,
again touched the low marks under
which trading is not permitted, and st.
Paul declined to its low price, with
weakness in Amalgamated and West
ern Maryland Such unimportant shares
as Beet Sugar and Rock Island rose
slight fractions.
Pronounced Improvement was shown
in the final hour, when moderate de-
mand for some of the leaders resulted
in gains of one to two points, with the
coalers in the lead. Tie closing was
firm.
Opening with the lightest trading
and lower prices, to-day's brief session
soon recovered TO a level well above
Thursdays closing. Inquiry from the
short interest was the most potent fac
tor in bringing about readjustment
of values. Reading, Lehigh Valley,
Union Pacific, New York Central an.
Baltimore and Ohio We're features OF
the recovery. Bonds were steady.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-26

the front, meeting the point of the w
shaped neck, is of coral satin. y wide
band of this satin finishes the bottom of
the tunic and makes the lower skirt,i
The simplicity of the materials and de-
velopment make it especially becoming
to the young woman.
The military effect has kept the capes
strongly in evidence and the cape used
for evening wear in the illustration is
one made of Petrograd blue broadcloth
and lined with deep rich crimson. The
fur collar is made of kolinsky. Rus
sian mink which closely resembles sable.
Another evening frock of white faille
silk has a tulle tunic with band arounu
the bottom of white satin ribbon. This
tunic is but little shorter than the
satin underskirt, which is edged with
fringe of glass beads two inches wide.
The sailor hat is very smart, but is
changing a little in shape. Now the
right side is slightly narrower than the
left and the crown is shallower Some
of the small hats look like the hats of
an early Victorian period of seventy
years ago. Small and perched on the top
of head whose coiffure is pulled away
from the ears they are distinctly quaint.
Even the streamers are reappearing in
a modified way, and are to be seen on
small sailors and toqucs alike.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-26
MANY View DECORATIONS
Howard H Holstein Has Handsome
Christmas Display in His Home
Open to Public

The entire front room at the home
Of. Howard o. Ho,stoin, 1888 Green
street. is devoted 10 the beauties of
Christmas, the walls and ceiling being
covered with spruce and large plat
form takes up one end of the room. On
chis platform is every conceivable elec-
tric device. There are the big tunnel
and train with strong headlight. There
are airshipS, merry -go-rounds, fountain,
saw mill and many other electrical
amusements.
A mountain scene makes the back.
ground: on the crest of the mountain
can be seen a company of soldiers camp,
ing; miniature torrent gushes down
the mountain side and flows into a lit.
tie brook where gold fish and aucks are
swimming; on the mountain side near
the torrent cattle and sheep are grazing.
On the other side of the mountain top
IS n large country home surrounded by
q forest.
In the valley at the foot of the noun
tain is amusement park in which is a
regular bowling alley, shooting gallery,
air ships. merry go-rouRd and many
other devices to amuse the little pleas
ure-seekers that can be seen wondering
through the park. Aoout mile from
the park is a farm with real crops
growing on it. Everything about the
farm is so Hfelike that YOU can almost
hear the cows mooing and the rooSters
Growing.
On another part of the platform are
the tOilers; some are operating lathes,
Others kueading dough and Others
working in the saw mills. There are
hundreds of other objects of interest in
this little universe that are too numer.
Gus TO mention. The whole scene is
Illuminated by several hundred little
electric globes. twined among the spruce
on the walls and ceiling.
Mr.. HOlstein said this morning that
the more people that come to see the
display the better pleased ne will be,
as he arranged it for the entertainment
of the general pu6lic.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-26
DEATH HALTS FESTIVITIES
Sudden Demise of Mrs. Elizabeth Dan
iels Clouds Many Homes

Especial to the taa-Independentl
Berrysburg, Pa, Dee. 26.-The un.
expected death oil Mrs. Elizabeth Dan
iels, as years old, following an opera
flon which at the time was not thought
serious, brought to sudden termination
the Christmas festivities in the homes
of her IL children living here. her for
mer home, and in Philadelphia.
Plans had been made by her daugh-
ter, Mrs. William Taylor, 2425 Thomp-
son street, Philadelphia, for a visit
frcm her mother over the holidays.
when Mrs. Daniels was suddenly strick-
en- and an immediate operation made
necessary. Following her death late
Thursday night, kilograms called her
five sons from Berrysburg to Philadel-
phia yesterday morning, while her
seven daughters, who live in the latter
city, halted their Christmas celebration
and met in the home of Mrs. Taylor.
The Rev. J. w. Slack, pastor of Bethel
United Evangelical church, will con-
duet the funeral services TOMORROW
evening.