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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-04
ENGLISH PEACE
ADVOCATES FEW
Numbers OF Harmony Supporters in
Great Britain Said to Have
Dwindled Lately.

Landon. Nov %. Correspondence Of
The Associate Press All observers
agree that the peace advocates in
Great Britain have dwindled in Mum
bers The labor element, that at one
time was inclined to be lukewarm in
the support OF the war, is now cred
tied with being among its most out
spoken adherents, labor leaders having
thrown themselves eagerly into hack
ing Lord Derby in his recruiting cam
paisn
It is admitted on every hand that
the fortune Of war does not at present
favor the allies. The Dardanelles
campaign, particularly the landing at
5uvla bay, is a tremendous disappoint-
nent, the advance at Loos has been
followed by the general belief that. as
at Neuye Chappelle a brilliant OPP
portunity to make the most of 4 prom
loss of the Serbian territory and the
preearious position Of the army that
landed at SaIoniki are not under-esti-
mated; the attitude of Greece and Ru-
mania, the disagreements in the cahi-
net and other disturbing factors are
Il =, weighed on the balance and contri-
hate to general apprehension that
things are not as well as Mr., Church
Ill expressed in his apology. Still the
British are not dismayed and the uni
versal belief is that any ehancellery
which sounded" Downing street on
the possibility OF peace would End no
welcome. The men, munitions and
money" will win the war is the con
viction that no adversary has shaken.
With the British feet afoat and the
British army gaining strength week
by week, it is argued on all sides that
| London will not consider peace sng-
gestions from any source while Ger
many remains In Belgium.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-04
Left right Gale

Washington, Dec. I - Aroused by
what they regard as the extraordinary
gains made by the suffrage cause in
the east this year when they polled
more than a million votes. the leaders
of the National American Woman Suf-
frage association announce their in
tention Of turning the annual c0nven-
ton, to be held in Washington Dec IA
TO 10, into q study Of the psychology
lcal moment in the history of suf-
frage"
The phrase is Dr Anna Howard
shaw's, and it is intended to cover the
conviction of the women leaders that
the time is ripe for big advance both
in state campaigns and to the federal
amendment, and that the convention
must be prepared to review the pres
ent plans and methods and devise new
ones to meet the changing conditions.
Many of the discussions will be be-
hind closed doors
Dr. Shaw has herself accepted the
Craftsmanship of the program commit
tee, and. with its members, is work
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-04
SAN FRANCISCO FAIR
OFFICIALLY CLOSED

San Francisco. Dec, To-day was
the last day of the Panama-Pacific ex-
position. Expectations we're for rec
ord breaking crowd. Business
throughout the city was practically
suspended.
The exposition officials thought the
days attendance would reach 100000,
which would make the total attendance
during the 2sS days of the exposition
close TO 100000
A number OF state buildings at the
Panama Pacific exposition were auc-
toned off at very low prices. The II
linois building which cost $50 600, was
knocked down to a wrecking concern
for s1,730 and furniture valued at
sll 900 brought $4,000.
Iowas s2s,000 building sold for only
$500.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-04
LOCAL BOYS WINNER
PING PONG TOURNEY

The ping pong tournament held with
Moline al the local boys department
last night resulted in a victory for the
latter Rock Island boys won q total
Of Is sets 10 four for Moline. This
Kakes the SECOND time the locals have
defeated their rivals here at home.
Two weeks ago Moline won a match by
fAree games on home grounds. The
matches are creating LOT Of interest.
Over 200 saw last nights games. The
boys representing Rock Island were !;
Harry Clarke, Dick Copp, Arthur Bru-
Her Robert Pearce, Harrison Sperry,
Kenneth Vernon, Earl Arnold John
Dice, Russell Framing Arthur Allen,
Paul Wallace. Paul Garrison, Harold
Baker and Edward DeSmet.
The boys department will conduct
boys meeting at the Central Presby-
terrain church tomorrow afternoon at
aoclock, All boys in the church dis
tret are invited to attend r. c. Smed-
ley will be the main speaker and
stor talks viii also he given by other
rea and bows, e. Herlocker will lead
lhe singing and also sing solo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-04

ible to those of us who have been at it
long time. But there is no doubt
that an extraordinary change has come
over public opinion on this question.
and we are going to review systemat-
ically our present methods, our pres
ent literature. our organization
schemes. We are going to give our
whole propaganda an overhauling. It
will be a convention for suffragists
only; indeed, many Of the sessions will
be secret.
4 am not candidate for presidents
of the association At present nbbody
is, so far as l can see. At any rate.
the annual election. while il viii exact
and receive the best thought of the
convention, will probably take less
time and energy than it has in some
previous years.
THAT will leave US plenty of time
TO devote to the pressing problems of
our movement. II will be a good con-
vention for note books and sharp-end-
ed pencils"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-04
RaSiI Ele Fauw.

Basil De Fauw, 30 years of age, 1928
Twenty-sixth street, died a 1915 this
morning at st, Anthony's hospital fol
lowing a lingering illness of complied
tons, lie was born III Belgium, where
he grew to manhood He brought his
family TO America eight years ago, set
Ting in Rock Island, where he had
lived since. He was employed as la
borer by Deere & Co in Moline. Be
sides his wife, he IS survived by four
children He was an active member
of St paul's Catholic church
Funeral will he held Monday morn
ing at 3 o'clock from Wheelan's under
taking pariors, with services at .: 30 al
St Pauis church. Father 2. HolYoet Of
ficiating. Interment will be in Calvary
cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-04
ALED0 HIGH SCHOOL
JUNIORS GIVE PLAY
Especial to The Argus,l

AIedo. Dec. / - The iunior class of
TIE Aledo high school gave a play,
Fannie and the Servant Problem
Il the opera house last evening TO a
large audience The class rehearsed
under he direction Of Miss Annie
Ford and Professor II. *. Whittier, and
a,e quite commendable play artists.
The principal character, Fannie,
PLAYED by Miss Lucille Curtis, is
pretty au.ess who marries Lord Ban
toek. played by Frank Moffit The
easl OF the play follows;
Fannie -,............. Lucille Curtis
Vernon WetheraH, Lord Bantock
tber hnsbandl ......... Frank Motif,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-04
c0MpLETE PLANS
70 HIRE EXPERT
..msrs to BE Given 0pperfunii, ts
Express Themselves on foHni,
Crop Matter

.nother step was taken this after
..o, toward the hiring Of crop ex-
- for farmers OF Rock Island eoun-
nhep al conference in Moline
-,.rs we're completed for monster
r.stipg Of farmers Of this vicinity and
,,,izsns Of Rock Island and Moline.
zine Of the meeting was the most i'm
s.,.ant matter 10 be disposed Of al
,tls afternoons session which was at
,.nded hy members OF the executive
sr,,nitrce 0l the Farmers Protective
.ssociatfon. George McMaster and E.
Ismisou. Intention was to name
,,rs for the meeting which will not
oonalct with the Rock island county
srners institute which is to be held
a. Goal Valley this month. The meet
~ in Moline win be attended by
farmers Of This vicinity only Farm
e,s' organizations in the lower and
sDper ends NJ the county however, are
aIso assisting in promoting the plan
in their respective districts.
first thing 30 he done at the mass
Meeting i'm Moline ia 70 find out wheth-
sr the farmers want crop expert. II
tsAv do. aim is to then organize with
400 farmers and have them subscribe
az wear each toward his salary. At
Ter the rural districts have been can
.sssed. intentions are to call on per-
sons IN the cities and raise enough
money to make up the amount neces-
ssry to pay tine salary OF an expert
md expenses of his Office
It's thought the salary will be about
$4,000 year
According to provisions Of bill re
Gently passed by the Illinois legisla-
ture the state will contribute $1,000 a
year toward the salary Of a county
crop expert in event an organization
Is formed aud remainder of the money
Is raised ny the county.
A speaker familiar with the duties
Of crop expert will be engaged for
the meeting here. Probably Mr.. Eek
hardt, crop expert of La Sale county.
Who spoke a the Edgington eommun-
hy fair last week, will be present TO
give facts and figures In support OF
sorth Of the plan to educate farmers
along lines Of intensive farming.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-04
CLARKE CHOSEN
TO HEAD SENATE.
Democratic Wrangle Is Finally Settled
by the denomination of the
Arkansan.

Washington, Dec. with the fight
over the presidency pro-tempore Of
the senate settled by the denomination
.of Senator Clarke of Arkansas, demo-
Gratis Of the senate in caucus again
turned their attention to cloture.
The contest over the selection Of a
president pro-tempore, which lasted
for FIVE days, came to a harmonious
ending late yesterday Senator Clarke
was chosen over his opponent, Sena-
tor Pomerene of Ohio, by a vote of %
TO %.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-04
p. LADIES PLAN Lunch.

A largely attended meeting of the
Ladies' Aid society of the United Pres
byterian church was hald yesterday
in the home OF Mrs. u. j. Witt, zoos
Fourteenth avenue. The ladies decid-
ed to hold noon day jitney lunch at
the church Thursday, Dec, IS. from
1850 10 l.3o o'clock and serve ar
tieles Of food at jitney apiece. The
afternoon WAS spent working in the in
terest of the church and during a So
eial half hour refreshments we're
served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-04
NONAGFNARTAN DIES
IN MERCER COUNTY
Especial 10 The Argus

Aledo, Ill, Dec john Petrie, an
aged and highly esteemed resident OF
Mercer county. died at the home of
his daughter Mrs. William Cook, near
Hamlet yesterday. If be had lived I'M
til April he would have been 4 years
old Funeral services viii be held TO-
morrow morning and the body viii be
taken to Swed6na for burial.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-04
('..f!.tXRIofc
Buy a home Of Reidy Bros.

BUY nome OF Heidy Bros.
For express, call William Trefz.
Tri-City Towel Supply company.
The Cardinal basketball team of
Rock Island last night defeated the
Princeton quintet on the latter's floor
by score of "a to H. The home team
was completely outclassed by the
lightning team work of the locals.
Captain During. Dempsey and K. Nc
Mullin starred for the Islanders.
Games with the Cardinals can he ar.
ranged by calling Manager Miller. r.
T. 455S-X.
National Defense day will be OBJ
served in the United States Monday, at
which time congress is scheduled to
convene The day will be observed in.
Rock Island as municipal day, Mayor
McConochie some time ago in a proela-
nation having urged all people to sus-
pend the American emblem from their
homes and from business houses.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-04

day that he vas not in any way re-
sponsible for the activities of Samuel
White. recently arrested in New York,
charged with writing insulting let
ters to Mrs. Edith B. Gait, President
Wilson's fiaucee.
White told the police he wrote the
FIRST letter for Samuel Osborne Of Chi
cago. who today said he did not know
the man. had never seen him and was
in no way respQnsihle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-04
Collision Sinks Schooner.

New York, Dec 4-The American
schooner Linah G. kamenski was sunk
off Cape Hateras today in a collision
with the Spanish steamer Condo Will
fredo, according TO wireless message
from the Spanish steamship transmit
ted TO the Marconi wireless station at
Miami, Fla. The sehooner's crew was
saved
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-04

grades. Writing paper. envelopes, oil
ed paper used on printing presses,
sand paper and drawing paper share
in the rise. White paper also is af-T
fected by the advance, it is aDnounc-
ed. No satisfactory substitute for inn
ported dye is given as the cause for
the rise.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-04

The funeral of Mrs. Annie Boehms
was held this afternoon at 2:30 at the
home of her daughter. Mrs. Minnie
Fues, 723 Third street. Rev. f. ].
Rolf. pastor Of the German Evangeii-
cal church, was in charge Of the SER
vices Interment was in Chippiannocs
cemetery
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-04
SOCIAL
INTERMEDIATES SOCIAL sEssI0,

The first business and social meet
ing of the recently organized Inter
mediate Young Peoples association of
the United Presbyterian church, was
held last evening in the home of Rev.
and Mrs. J. L. Vance, 1924 Fourteenth
and-a-half street After brief bust
ness meeting time of sociability WINS
enjoyed with games and music and the
serving of refreshments
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-04

San Francisco. Dec : Activities OF
federal agents and Investigators who
are collecting evidence to present TO
the grand jury next Monday in con-
nection with the alleged German dyna-
mite plots to destroy munjtion plants
and ships have brought into the inyes-
tigation, It became known, Baron
George Wilhelm Won Brincken attache
of the German consulate in this city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-04
PAPER ADVANCES AT
LACK OF DYESTUFFS

New York, Dec, Paper iobhers
here received announcements from
leading paper manufacturers today
that the price of colored papers has
been advanced from half cent to four
cents pound, according to the grade
The greatest advance is in coarse
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-04
Rank Reserve Less.

New York, Dec. 4. The statement Of
the actual condition OF clearing house
banks and trust companies for the
week shows that they hold sl7s,3io.030
reserve in excess of legal require
ments. This is a decrease of S4,167,S10
from last week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-04
WhitIock 10 Return to Belgium.

Washington, Dec. American Min
lister Whitlock is to return TO Brus-
sells, Belgium, when he sails from the
United States Dec %, on the steamer
Rotterdam, it was stated officially at
the state department today
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-04

Funeral services Tor Mrs Oscar Ora
ham were held at the home. 4l5 EIev-
enth street. Moline. at o'clock this
afternoon. Rev } f. Conner otticia
ted Remains were semi to Manila,
Iowa, her former home. for burial late
this afternoon
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-04
MRS. EDGAR ENTERTAINS FOR DIR.
SHERRARD,

Mrs. John Edgar, $50 Thirtieth street,
entertained during the week for her
nephew, DR. b. H. Sherrard. who will
leave soon to take up his work with
the dental corps OF the United States
army. TO which position he was re-
Gently appointed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-04
pIush Ceats At Saving Prices.

The NJ. Il X. in their Xmas sales
are offering the latest New York styles
in plush coats at saving prices.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-04
Standard Oil Advances,

New York, Dee 4-The Standard Oil
company of New York today announ-
ced an advance of one cent gallon
on all grades and packages OF gaso
line for export 10 take effect at once
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-04
Omen In Tnnr Life.

BY euItivating our natural gifts we
add to them: by neglect We lose them.
Seed that is never put into the soil
will never produce a plant. The life
that remains closed will never produce
q man.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-04
Obi t|11dIsY
Pearl Angeline.

Pearl. 2-year-old daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. @ R. Angelina, died at 430
this morning at the home in Water
town The family moved to Water
town only three weeks ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-04
guy Plush Goats Now.

You have an opportunity to select
coats from the latest New York crea-
tons at reduced prices al the NJ. & X.
Christmas sales
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-04
II PAYS to Trade at N. 4 L.

In the II. & K. Christmas sales you
can save money by visiting their la
dies department Monday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-04
English Services at German Church.

English services will be held at the
German Evangelical church tomorrow
evening at 7:3o O'Clock. conducted by
the pastor, Rev F. J. Rolf.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-04
At the VI. 4 X. Monday.

You can buy coats and suits at saw
ing prices. Better call early and get
the best selections.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-04
COURT HOUSE NEWS

Hearing of the claim of Mrs. Flora
Sheehan. Administrative of the estate
of her husband John B. Sheehan. de-
ceased. VINO WAS killed in mine ex-
plosion while being employed as a shot
.firer al Ellisvilie, Ill, by the Spoon
River Coal Co., Of which w A. Shaef-
fer OF this city is receiver, was heard
today before Robert Eadel, member of
the Industrial Board OF Illinois in
Memorial hall, court house. The acci-
dent occurred last September, T. A.
Sheehan, Chicago lawyer, and brother
/ of the deceased, appeared for the
claimant and Judge r. W Olmsted
for the company, Mr.. Eadel took the
matter under advisement
Those indicted for felonies by the
grand jury yesterday will be arraign-
ed Monday morning at 10 O'Clock in
circuit court, Capiases were issued to-
day in county court for those held for
misdeamenors. Bond in the sum of
$500 in each case was fixed by Judge
| n. A Larson. Arrangement will take
place Monday morning.
Suit for divorce was fled in circuit
court this morning by Mrs Hazel East
man Of this city against her husband,
/ Clarence Eastman. Drunkenness and
extreme and repeated cruelty are
charged. The custody of a nine
months-old baby is asked, f. NJ Nc
i Caskrin is the attorney.
! Witnesses for the proponents in the
LLOYD will case were still on the stand
when circuit court adjourned yester-
+ day afternoon, Judge W. T. Church
dismissed the jury until Monday at
! ternoon at > O'Clock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-04
The VI. & n. Xmas Sales.

The M, g. X. is the Christmas store.
BE sure to be on hand promptly Mon
day morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-04
a,gerien Sunk Without Warning.

Paris. Dec. 4, 7:5b a. m.-"Furthsr
particulars of the sinking OF the
French steamship Aigerien on Nov. 25
show that the vessel was tnrpedoed
without warning by submarine fly
ing the Austrian flag, the Rome cor
respondent OF the Journal telegraphs.
THE submarine also fred shells, one
of which killed the captain.
1.-THE crew lowered boats. One OF
them picked up the captains body but
this boat was then attacked and sunk
by the submarine.
Denies knowing insaiier OF Mrs. Gait.
Chicago, Dec Samuel c, Osborne,
a Chicago manufacturer, stated to-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-04

The N. & K. Plush Coat Sale.
II you haven't attended this sale, dc
SO Monday.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-09-27

Il don't believe | shall ever again
have that mad moment OF absolute
bliss that | had when Chadwick Hat
ton crushed me in his arms and
kissed me. II seemed TO catch me
by the throat. lnstinctively.
clasped my hands across my breast
to keep It within my soul. guess
such Joy is too great TO last, for al
though was heartbroken for a
time after he had gone, yet eventu.
ally ceased to have that mad
pumping at my heart. Every time
heard Chadwick's name spoken my
heart grew calm and cold again, and
I came to know that this tumult we
called love, and vowed was eternal.
would have nothing to do with max
ing life with him happiness. or even
worthiness.
81 knew II was only the call OF
that old match maker nature, who
after we have answered with tremb-
ling limbs and eager lips. pays no
care whether we are happily mar
ried or not. as long as we are mated.
Indeed, she does not even care IL
we are properly mated.
Natures sole business Is to mate.
and having done so, her work is
done.
at is left for us poor human be-
ings TO cover this sordid fact with
romance and ideality and to hug to
our souls the pleasing lie that the
great JOY will last
81 tell you. Margie. this romantic
education we are giving our girls Is
all wrong. We are educating them
neither for sweethearts nor wives"
"Mollie!" I exclaimed in horror.
Where have you learned all this7'
From you" she answered. calmly.
why, Mollie Waverly. what in the
world are you talking about Never
in my widest moods of interspectlon
and retrospection. analysis and phil
osophy, have ! ever gone so far as
To voice any OF the radical ideas
YOU have been saying to me-"
But you have told me. just the
same" she affirmed with earnest.
ness.
when, how and where?"
well, I'll tell you"
(To Be Continued
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-09-27
The Confessions OF a Wife
Mollie Surprises Me Greatly

Yes, | have been thinking of mar
rage a lot lately" repeated Mollie.
but truly. Margie. | believe that ar.
ter a girl has passed through such
an experience as | did with Chad
wick Hatton, she will always stop.
look and listen when another man
asks her to marry him. | was great
ly surprised when Jim Edie asked
me to marry him the other night"
WAS II the night he brought you
to the Symones?' I asked
Yes; why did you Ask" she an.
swered
We'll. you had that rather excit-
ed. triumphant look that a woman
always has when a man has been
making love TO her: besides. no
tlced you were keeping Jim guess.
ing. He never took his eyes of you
the whole evening He did not even
ask me to dance, and you know Jim
loves to dance with me better than
anyone olse.''
"Oh. he does. does he; I'll have
TO look out for you n I decide TO
marry him."
What do you suppose made old
Jim, whom I have known and loved
In a sisterly fashion, ever since I
could talk. all at once decide that
he was In love with me?" she added.
rather wistfully.
We'll, my dear. I believe II is be-
cause he thinks you are like your
Aunt Mary--he told me a long time
ago that he would be afraid to
marry for fear he would wake up
some bright morning and see to-
tally different woman from the one
he married. across the breakfast ia
BILE"
II don't believe could stand the
shock" he whimsically affirmed.
Mollie's eyes danced with mis-
chief as she said:
How dreadful II would be, II
let him marry me with that idea.
and then should grow to be like
mother You know mother bores
him 10 DEATH
Some wey seem to feel that
good old Jim would be a good man
TO tie TO. He IL good deal older
than l, OF course. but since my
school days I have never cared
much for boys. However, Margie.
do you think would be perfectly
content TO Jog along without any or
the thrills that come 10 woman
when a man ceases 10 make desper-
ate love to herr