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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-10
ITALIAN TRANSPORT
SUNK IN ADRIATIC

Rome, June 9 (via Paris, June 10,
3:55 a. m.)-The Italian transport
Principe Umberto has been torpedoed
and sunk in the lower Adriatic with
loss of a large number of soldiers
according to an official statement is
sued by the admiralty today.
The steamer, accompanied by two
other transports conveying troops and
war materials and escorted by de-
stroyers, was attacked by two Aus
trian submarines. The Principe I'm
berto sank a few moments after be-
ing struck, and although prompt help
was rendered by the other ships, it is
believed half the troops on board have
persisted. The exact loss has not yet
been established.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-10
W. G. T. [. JOINT PICNIC.

All branches of the Rock Island
Woman's Christian Temperance union
will gather for a picnic at Long View
park Tuesday afternoon, June IS, at 3
o'clock. There will be a program of
orchestra music, songs, recitations
which will be followed by picnic din
ner served at o'clock The central
branch will meet promptly at 3 O'Clock
for a short business session All mem
bers of the W. c. T. T. in the city are
invited to take part in the affair.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-10
CIVIC DEPARTMENT SOCIAL SEES.
SION.

Closing the seasons meetings the
civic department of the Rock Island
WOman'S club was entertained at
social session yesterday afternoon in
the parlors of the Masonic temple. A
brief business meeting preceded a de-
lightful program and reports were
given of the Fairgrounds work as out
lined for the year. The department
has under its direction four public
Fairgrounds, the East End park. Fifth
avenue, Long View and Denkmann
square. The grounds are open from
8 to y and from to 5 each day with
supervisors in charge Of each. At Long
View park the committee in charge is
composed of: Mesdames Paul Duffin,
George Saunders, Phil Wells, ". NJ
Walker and Miss Blanche Mosenfelder
with Miss Cordes of Davenport as sup
ervisor in charge. At Denkmann
square the committee in charge is:
Miss Lily Roth, Mrs Rudolph Nuessli,
Mrs. A. E. Lyford, Mrs. George Brown
and Mrs. George Crompton with Miss
Alice Ritzler as the supervisor. At
the Fifth avenue grounds the commit
tee in charge is: Mrs. Devore Simon
son, Mrs. f. S. Brough. Mrs. J. W.
Houder, Mrs. Ralph Dart and Miss
CAVITY with Miss Mabel Freistat, di-
rector, in charge and at the East End
park those in charge are: Miss
Martha t'oss, Mrs. S. S. Davis, Mrs.
Olof Cervin, Mrs. j. P Magnusson,
Miss Dina Ramser and Miss Marie
Koch with Miss Edith Durham as
supervisor. Mr. Musselman of the
high school faculty will supervise the
boys at the Fairgrounds, the East End
and Fifth avenue grounds in the morn
| ing and Denkmann square and Long
View in the afternoon and from to 8
each evening Mr. Yeager of Moline
supervise play of the older boys. Miss
| Celeste Comegys will act as assistant
supervisor in the grounds throughout
| the city. The department may place
a supervisor one day each week in the
| Audubon school grounds and it is
planned to have supervised play in
| the grounds each Sunday afternoon
although definite plans are not COM
plete.
A delightful program was given fol-
! lowing the business session when
Miss Sara Taxman accompanied by
Miss Mae Culton sang Dearest T.;
Il Love You Truly" and Love Song
Mrs. Faye Hough Mccarthy read
"Rathskeller and the Rose" 70 Henry
giving an encore selection and Anna
Marie VanDuzer and Linda Sool &C
companied by their teacher, Miss Mary
Alice Williams played a violin duet
| Shuberts Serenade. At the close OF
the program the ladies were invited tC
the temple dining room where the eX-
ecutive board served light refresh
ments, pink and white and red peonies
lending their beauty as table and room
decorations.
Meetings of the department will be
discontinued until the second Friday
in September.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-10
THIS CITY GIVEN
1917 MEETING OF
AUCUSTANASYNOD
Most Important Session Ever Held BY
Organization Won by Rock Is.
land in Warm Fight.
LUTHERAN QrADRI- CENTENNIAL
To Be Held June "a. and 1t Is Expect.
ed That 5000 Visitors viii Be
Attracted BY Ii.
By REV. f. +. RYDEN.
Special to The Argus.1

Galeshurg. Ill, June 10.-After the
most spirited debate of the present
convention. lasting more than two
hours. Augustana synod decided this
morning to hold the next annual meet
ing at Augustana college. Rock Island.
i vii! he the most memorable gather
ing in the history Of the church. 1917
being the quadri-Centennial of Luth-
eraH reformation in the 18th century.
There will be full representation
from the 1,203 congregations of the
synod, according to the plan at the
1910 jubilee of the synod One lay
delegate from each congregation. to-
getheT with $50 ministers of the synod,
Will make the total representation
ISIS delegates.
L Is believed that visitors will
bring The total up to 5000
The fight for the 1917 convention
was a four-cornered one. waged be-
tween Rock Island, Rockford, Chi
Cago, and jamestown, y. Y.
Override Council.
The SynOdical council had recon-
mended Jamestown. but the majority
Of the delegates felt that the 1917
meeting should be held at the very
heart Of the synod
The president of the synod was in
struCted to ask the king of Sweden to
send representative Of the church OF
Sweden, preferably Archbishop Ma
than Seederblom.
The time for the convention was
fixed at June "A, the anniversary of
the date Of the adoption Of the con-
fession. It is planned to have the new
college gymnasium completed in order
to hold the convention there
The synod authorized the writing of
cantata to be sung at the 1917 gath
ering T. W Olson of Rock Island
will write the words and Professor J
Victor Bergquist OF Augustana con-
servatory will compose the music
The cantata will be called "Justifica-
ton by Faith" 1t is planned to as
semble great chorus composed of a
quartet Of singers from each Of the
larger churches of the synod. A re-
union Of the famous Wennerberg cho-
rus will also be held.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-10
HOST TO
COURT OF HONOR
Supreme Council Will Be Held In the
Still City Three Days, Begin
ming June q.
CITY PREPARED TO ENTERTAIN
Two Hundred Delegates, Representing
% States, VIII Consider So
ciety's Business.

This locality will be well represent
ed at the supreme council of the Court
of Honor, which will be held al Peoria
June q, IS and 90 Preceding the
convention the district recorders and
deputies associations will hold their
conference. These take place Mon
day, June 26. Peoria has made ar
rangements for the entertainment OF
the visitors, of whom several thous-
and are expected to be in the city.
There will be 200 delegates repre-
senting % states in the main conven-
ton which will open at $50 Tuesday
morning. A. L. Hereford of Spring
field, supreme chancellor, will respond
to the address of welcome delivered
by Mayor Z. n. Woodruff of Peoria.
The complete program for the con-
vention follows:
Tuesday, June q.
$50 a. m:
Music-Rotary quartet
Address of welcome-E. \. Wood
ruff, mayor of Peoria
Vocal solo-Anna Dowdall.
Address-C. W. Dull, chairman con-
vention bureau
Reading-Evangeli Lovett.
Response to address of welcome
Supreme Chancellor A L. Hereford.
Address of welcome to visiting DEL
egates- I. Miller.
SeIection-Rotary quartet.
1870 p. m:
Regular order of business.
2:30 p. m:
Parantjnn to visiting Iadieq
p. m:
Exemplifcation of secret work Of the
Court of Honor, by special staff. Sc
lected from four district courts of Pc
oria, followed by grand ball.
Wednesday, June IS.
8 a. NJ:
| Regular order of business
| 1870 p. m:
Regular order of business.
! 8 p. NJ:
| Boat ride up the Illinois river.
| s p. M:
| Grand spectacular historic pageant.
Thursday, June 90.
| 8 a. m:
| Regular order of business, followed
by adjournment Of supreme court.
| 2 D. NJ:
! Automobile ride over city of Peoria.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-10
SURPRISE MRS. FRY ON BIRTHDAY

Friday evening "a group Of ladies
went to the home of Mrs. John Fry,
Twenty-ninth street and Thirteenth
avenue, carrying out surprise party
in honor of her birthday anniversary
During the evening games were en-
joyed and Miss Lillian Stevens rem
dered a number of piano selections.
At a late hour a delicious three course
luncheon which had been brought by
the guests, was served. In the center
of the serving table was huge bOu-
duet of white roses. Mrs. Fry was
left with mary happy birthday greet
ings and wishes for other ami
versaries equally as pleasant.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-10
Carl William Larson,

Carl William Larson died this morn
ing at o'clock at his home, 1913 For
ty-third street, Rock Island His death
was due to stomach trouble from
which he had suffered for some time.
He was born in Rock Island, Dec. %,
1891. and was the son of Mrs. Hannah
Larson. Beside the mother there sur
wives the following brothers and sis
tiers: Henry, Herman, Conrad, Leon
ard. Adolph, Raymond, Hilder and
Mable, all of Rock Island. Mr.. Larson
was employed as an Office man in the
storehouse at the Rock Island shops at
Silvis.
Funeral services will be held Mon
day at 2 o'clock at the home. Burial
will be made in Chippiannock Gene
terry.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-10

Baptist church was held Yesterday aft
ernoon in the home of Mrs, Anna Lee.
4125 Sixth avenue. A number of new
rules were adopted for the governing
of the society, report of the bakery
sale held last week showed that
S14.50 had been realized and the So
ciety was reported in a Furnishing and
prosperous condition with new mem
bers being added each meeting. The
hostess served light refreshments
and a time of sociability was enjoy
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-10

Detroit, Mich. June l9.-Compulsory
health insurance was discussed TODAY
by the American Academy of Medicine,
which opened its 4lst annual conven-
ton here yesterday. Speakers on the
three-day program include DR.. B. S.
Warren. of the federal health service.
Washington, D. c.; Rufus NJ Potts of
Springfield, Ill: DR.. John B. Andrews
of New York. secretary of the Amer
lean Association OF Labor Legislation
and DR.. George A. Hill Fresno. Cal.
president of the organization. Thomas
Mott Osborne of New York addressed
the convention last night Oh prison re-
form.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-10
BISHOP dunno TO
DELIVER ADDRESS
Head of Peoria Diocese Will speak to
Graduates Of Villa Next
Tuesday Morning.
COURSE COMPLETED By ELEVEN
Miss Ruth Rink Is SalUtat0rian of
Glass and Miss Della McDaniels
Is NaledictOrian.
COURSE COMPLETED BY ELEvE,

Arrangement Of the program OF COM
mencement morning, Villa de Chantal.
Tuesday. June IS. at 1880 o'clock will
be featured by an address by Right
Rev Edmund NJ Dunno d. D.. bishop
Of the Peoria diocese, and who will
later administer the rites OF confirma-
ton to number of supplicants Of the
academy. Bishop Dunno is a forceful
speaker and his message to the II
graduates Of the academy is expected
TO be Of great value. Miss Ruth Rink is
salutatOrian Of the class and the vale
dIctOrian. Miss Della MCDaniels' sub
tect is on Preparedness" Many out
Of town visitors, parents and clergy
are coming for the ceremonies, which
will take place in the school audito-
rum
The morning program is as follows:
Professional.
June .....................
Memories Observation-Disclosures
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Fearls
Chorus.
Sd.uldt0FE ....-....-.. ..-..-...-.-...
Ruth Rink.
Sonata tragica. motto allegro, vivace
Largo con MaestOsp .... MaCDOWell
Eyalyn Pierr.
FrulIugszeit .................B Becker
Della McDanieis.
Sonata Major ..............M Mozart
Jean Murphy.
Grleg accompaniment for second
piano ..-....., ,-.'............
Eyalyn Pierr.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-10
T.P. YOUNG PEOPLE MEET.

Young Peoples society of the United
church held the monthly
social and business session last even
ing in the home of Miss Mildred War
mock, 423 Second street, with a large
attendance of the members. There was
but little business to be transacted,
the remainder of the time being given
over to sociability and the serving of
refreshments
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-10
COFFEE DELIGHTFUL AFFAIR.

More than fifty members and friends
Of the Ladies' Aid society of Broadway
Presbyterian church enjoyed the hos
pitality of Mrs A. d. Walker yester-
day when she opened her home. Sl5
Twenty-second street, for the monthly
coffee. Mrs. Swan Nyquist delighted
with vocal numbers; victrola music
was likewise enjoyed and a committee
from the society served lunch. Lovely
roses, syringa and peonies decorated
the house and made il an attractive
and inviting place.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-10
Funeral of Charles inflow.

Hundreds of Borrowing friends paid
a final tribute to the late Charles Mi
low, at the funeral services held this
afternoon at . o'clock at the home, o2o
Fifteenth street, and at 2:30 at the
German Evangelical church. The ser
vices at the home were private and in
German. Rev. f. j. Rolf officiating.
Members of the fire department OF
Rock Island, Moline and Davenport at
tended the services in body, meeting
at the home. They marched before the
cortege to the church. From the
church the line of march was south to
Eighteenth avenue, and west to Ninth,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-10
LINGER LONGER CLUB.

Linger Longer club members enjoy
ed the evening yesterday as guests of
Miss Marie Behn, SO Fourteenth ave-
nue., most of the girls attending. One
new member was added to the club
and the evening was spent playing
games, with music and informal So
ciability, the hostess serving lunch in
the late evening. The club will be
entertained in two weeks by Miss
Alma Behn, 7S4 Eleventh avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-10
ROCK ISLAND POLICE
SEEKING VINTON MAN

William H. Campbell of Vinton,
Iowa, is being sought by Rock Island
police in compliance with telegram
received today from his wife. She
declares that he has left her and that
she believes he has located in Rock
Island. She advised police to inspect
hotel registers Campbell had not
been located this afternoon
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-10
MAY HAVE OUT OF
TOWN DICKS HERE
Detectives From Other Cities Will
Likely Assist Local Force Dur
ing Next Two Weeks.
LARGE CROWDS ARE EXPECTED
Problem of Proper Policing OF Rock
Island is Confronting Municipal
Authorities at Present.

How to properly police Rock Island
during the next two weeks is a prob
lem confronting municipal authorities.
Steps have already been taken to add
to the detective force.
The Eagles convention will bring a
large crowd to this city next week.
The centennial will bring thousands
here the week after Detectives Cox
and Sehnert are both capable men ana
have proven in the past that they are
particularly efficient in regarding to
picking out dips before they have a
chance to get their work in.
The crowds during the next two
weeks will be unusually large, how
ever and it will be practically impos-
sible for two detectives to handle
the amount of work. The crowds will
not be centered in one place during
the greater part of the time and this
is figured as another reason for addi-
tional detectives.
The aim at present is to secure de-
tectives from forces in other cities to
assist the local plain clothes men. The
chief of police of Peoria has been COM
municated with by Chief Miller and if
he can spare any men from his plain
clothes force he will likely give as
sistance to Rock Island. GalesburS
may also be appealed to. Detective
Cox has assisted the Galesburg force
in the past.
Is a Courtesy.
Exchange of detectives between cit
les is a courtesy that has existed IN
this section for some time. 1t is not
unusual for one city to secure the ser
vices of detectives from another dur
ing a time when big crowds are on
hand. With a large force Of detec-
tives from different cities, crooks
known to the out-of-town officers ami
perhaps strange to the local ones, are
often apprehended where otherwise
they might operate their games unnot-
iced.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-10
COURT HOUSE NEWS

Harry Wells, son of Edward Wells,
East Moline, was declared dependent
by Judge n. A. Larson in county court
this morning. A home was secured for
the lad and the father directed to pay
So a week for his support. The moth
er is dead.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-10

where ranks were broken. The men
returned to Eleventh street, where
they boarded cars for Chippiannock
cemetery, where burial took place.
Six members of the Rock Island fire
department acted as pallbearers. They
are Emil Schadt, Henry Hermann,
August Schmidt, Joseph Valentine,
Harvey Bloomquist and George Hoist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-10
Obituary
Funeral of Christian Hammerich.

Funeral services for Christian Ham
merich were held this afternoon at
2:30 at the home, 1929 Nineteenth ave-
nue., Rev. Mr.. Blomgren of Moline Off
ciating. Burial was in Chippiannock
cemetery The pallbearers were Jo-
seph Gross, John Bertelsen, Henry
Weisenberg, ]. o. Fossoe, Charles Car
stem and Arthur FitZ.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-10
TO HONOR MISS GRAVES.

Miss Grace Graves, a bride of the
month, was honored last evening
when Mrs. Violet Reddig entertained
in her home, 613 Thirteenth avenue.
having as her guests Is young women,
The game of hearts was played and
the first favor went to Miss Graves.
Mrs NJ. E. Chatley taking the second
prize with the consolation favor going
to Miss Julia Barnes. A delightful
lunch was served at the small tables
at the conclusion of the games. yellow
and white flowers decorating the
tables, the same color being used in
the courses of the menu. In the din
ing room as a center piece on the
serving table was a cut glass basket
filled with yellow roses, the handle
tied with a butterfly bow of yellow
tulle. Miss Grave was presented with
water color, a gift from the hostess.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-10
Excursion on Morning Star.

Tomorrow afternoon, through Mo-
line lock to the new canal at LeClaire
Leaves at $50. Returns $50 Forty
cents round trip.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-10

The remains of Mrs. Mary Framing,
former resident of Milan. arrived in
Rock Island this morning from Cleve-
land, Ohio. Funeral services were
held this afternoon at 80 at the Ger
man Lutheran church, Rev. Phi. Will
helm officiating. Burial was in Chip
piannOck cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-10
c. W. B. NJ. WITH MRS. KAUPkE.

Christian Woman's Board of Mis-
sions of the Memorial Christian church
gathered yesterday afternoon in the
home of Mrs. w F. kaupke, 1919
Tenth avenue, for the monthly study
and social session. Mrs. A. W. Tan
ner was in charge of the program of
mission topics and papers were given
by Mesdames R. Bollman and ]. W.
Wangelin. Refreshments we're served
during time of sociability following
the program.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-10
Naledictory. Preparedness for the
Battle of Life" .
Della McDaniels.
hight Rev. Edmund NJ. Dunno, d. d.
Bishop of Peoria diocese.
Class PLAY Monday

blcHpp vi eOTld diocese.
Class Play Monday.
The senior class play. shakespeare
"As You Like It." will be given Mon
day evening on the lawn commencing
at $50 o'clock. No expense or trouble
is being spared to make this presenta-
ton a centenary honor to its famous
author and all of the young women TAX
ing part have especial talent The
final rehearsals are showing verv sat
isfactory. Lange of Chicago is costum-
ing the play, which will be absolutely
true to the period. An attractive book
program has been gotten out, the work
OF Kramer, the Printer.
Ladies of the Villa guild are to serve
a delicious supper on the campus for
very nominal sum from o'clock till
the commencement of the play for the
convenience of those who desire to
come early or those who are coming
directly from business to attend the
evenings performance. A f1atterins
number of tickets already have been
disposed of and everything points to a
most beautiful rendition of the bard s
favorite and charming five-act drama
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-10

Mrs. Caroline E. Gray, Moline, was
awarded a mothers pension by Judge
y. A. Larson this morning. She is to
receive a sum of $40 a month.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-10
EDGEWOOD LADIES MEET.

A largely attended meeting of the
Ladies' Aid society Of the EdgeWood
The Seward gateway., 1916-09-26
NATIONAL

Philadelphia 4; Cincinnati o; Rixey and KilGfer; Schneider, Mosely and Huhn.
 BrOOkln 4; Chicago '; Cheney, Smith, Dell and Meyers, EasOn and Rigler. Lavender, Packard, Vaughan and Wilson.
 Second game; Brooklyn 4; Chicago ?; Marquard and Meyers; Hendrix and Wilson.
 New York 1; St. Louis o; Schupp and Rariden; Meadows and Gonzales.
 Second game: New York 6; st. Louis 2; Perritt and Rariden; LOtz and Gonzalez.
 Boston 5, Pittsburgh o; Tyler and Blackburn; Grimes and Wagner
 Second game: Boston 8; Pittsburgh 2; Reulbach and GOwdy; Mamaux and Fischer.
The Seward gateway., 1916-09-26
Wilson ChCCrCd 10
 Echo at Convention

BALTIMORE, Sept. 25.-Presidenr Wilson was cheered to the echo at the grain dealers convention here today. He made strong speech in which he defended Federal Reserve, the ship ping bill and the tariff legislation of the present administration and con gress. He pointed out the splendid condition of business throughout the country and predicted greater things in the future, and he particularly ex- pressed the opinion that nothing should be done by this nation that would interfere with the friendship of Latin America. In this he was beIiev- ed to be alluding to the attitude of this government in relation to Mexico. His reception was splendid.
The Seward gateway., 1916-09-26
FOR SULZER
 SAYS GEORGE GRIGSBl.

George Grigsby, candidate for the attorney generalship of the territory, who arrived on the Northwestern from Anchorage, is perfectly convin- ced that Sulzer may expect at least an even break with Wickersham in that city and neighborhood You will hear some of those Wicl;ersham peo- pie over there saying that Wicker sham has eighty per cent of the votes" says George but that is poH- tics and nothing else" Mir. Grigsby says he received a particularly fine welcome from the old Nomeites he met over there and also from all An chorgeites, The candidate goes now to the different cities alOn gthe coast, including Juneau, and will then leave for Nome, his home town, where he has court business to attend to.
 "A candidate could not be better re- ceived than l was" is the way Mir. Grigsby summed up the story of his reception over there.