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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-19
33D DEGREE MASONS
IN ANNUAL MEETING

Pittsburgh, Pa. Sept. 1.-the one
hundred and fourth annual meeting of
the supreme council, thirty-third de-
gree. Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite
Freemasons, northern jurisdiction,
was formally opened here today. Fol-
lowing the address of Barton Smith
of Toledo. Ohio, sovereign grand COM
mander, the supreme council was
opened in the fourteenth degree. To-
night the thirty-third degree will be
conferred.
Commander Smith, in his annual ad-
dress, expressed satisfaction at the
continued growth of the order. show
ing that while there were 92.615 Scot
fish Rite Masons in the jurisdiction in
1915. there were now 9S,S85. Pennsyl
vania leads the states with 2l,876, with
New York second and Illinois third.
Among those attending today's ses-
sion was Vice President Marshall. a
member of the Indiana supreme coun-
ell. who refused to discuss the cam
paign with the remark: Il never talk
politics at d Masonic meeting"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-19
BELGIUM PROTESTS
FORCED WAR LOAN

Washington, Sept. Estate depart
ment officials today took up for study
the protest filed yesterday by the Ber-
lin legation. alleging that German mil
itary authorities are trying to force
Belgian banks to subscribe 10 a Ger
man loan equivalent to 5000 600 600.
The protest also charged that because
the National Bank of Belgium declined
to assent to a loan. the director. NJ.
earlier. had been thrown into prison
Similar reports carried in news dis
patches from allied countries have
drawn deniels from Berlin
1t was regarded as doubtful that
United States authorities would con-
slider the situation as justifying inter
ference by this country.
The protest probably will be for
warded to the German government
without comment.
Ambassador Gerard may make in
quiries in behalf of NJ. Cartier direct
or of the national Bank of Belgium.
who was imprisoned after he refused
to surrender the bank assets.
Transmission of the Belgian state
ment to Berlin, without official com
ment. officials explained today. would
follow the policy adopted by the Amer
lean government early in the war.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-19
PAT CARY IS FIRST
TO WELCOME LOWDEN
Especial to The ArgusD

Peoria, Ill. Sept. 19-As usual Of
fceT p. J. Cary was on the job when
the republican state convention recon
vened today. For 40 years or more
Pat has been Sergeant alarms when
the 6. O. 7. clans gathered and he is
doing the honors again with his usual
charm of manner.
Officer Cary achieved a rare distinC-
ton this morning He was the first to
recognize and greet Colonel Frank O.
Lowden, candidate for governor. on his
arrival. Colonel Lowden's machine
was closely followed by the car in
which Justice and Mrs. Charles E
Hughes rode.
William G. Collins, formerly of Rock
Island, and a brother of s. J. Collins
Of that city, was on the reception COM
mittee and escorted Sheriff George ~.
Richmond and the other Rock Island
county delegates to choice stage seats.
The Rock Island county delegation
is composed of Sheriff George II. Rich
moRd Mayor Martin Carlson, G. W
Johnson county chairman, T. W.
Rinck. julius Brandenburg, =. J. Cary
s w SearIe and =. s. MCGlynn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-19

amendment effective should it be
adopted;
%. A complete revision of the reve-
nue. laws consolidating the various in
dependent conflicting statutes into one
! act;
-. The creation of financial and
accounting system, whereby d vigOr
Gus and effective audit and account
over financial expenditures may be
established;
IS. The consolidation of the boards,
institutions and different departments,
thereby eliminating useless and un-
necessary offices and positions, avoid
ing overlapping functions and increas
ing efficiency;
IS. The creation of an efficient exec
utive budget system.
we favor the reorganization OF the
state government along the line of the
general principles laid down in the re
port of the economy and efficiency
commission.
we favor a revision and consofida-
ton of the primary and election laws,
thereby reducing the number and fire.
quency of elections and Cgrtailing the
expense and cost thereof. We likewise
favor the enactment of corrupt prac-
tce act and q law enabling those citi-
zens to register and vote whose OCCu-
patton necessitates their absence from
home on registration and election days.
I'VE favor prompt action by the gen
eral assembly to secure the calling of
a constitutional convention To- revise
the constitution of 1870.
we favor the law creating the state
public utilities commission for the pur-
pose of authorizing and supervising all
bond and stock issues of public utility
corporations and the general regula-
ton of public utilities. We also favor
local control OF such utilities for the
city of Chicago and favor legislation to
that end.
Great as is Illinois industrially, the
agricultural and live stock interests of
the state are our largest resource. We
favor gathering up the scattered and
unrelated agencies of the state gov
eminent pertaining to agriculture. and
substituting in their place a depart
ment of agriculture with a competent
and trained man at its head.
THE republican party has always
been solicitous of the health, comfort
and safety of those engaged in indus
trial occupations. The true test of
country's greatness is the lot in life
of the average men and women-the
men and women of the shop, OF the fac
tory and of the farm. These are they
who carry on the work Of civilization.
and a nation is strong in proportion to
their well-being. Whatever perman-
emily improves their lot in life is best
for all and best for the state. Illinois
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-19

csIied charity. Every article Of cloth
ing given out through the association
is free. Articles for the home arc also
needed and food supplies are always
IN demand. The public can cooperate
greatly IN this work and help the asso-
citation take care of the needy in the
city. The great object of the asso-
cation is to teach people TO do right
bN themselves and learn TO help them
selves, but there are cases that need
the immediate attention Of some char
table organization. BY the Coopcra-
ton OF the public the individual is not
alone benefited but the public is like
wise relieved.
membership meeting. attendance
upon which is limited to those who
have contributed 81 or more during
the year TO the work, will he held the
hrst Thursday in October At this
time 10 new directors will be elected
to carry on the work The meeting
VIII he held in the Association house
provided 1t is ready for occupancy,
otherwise the session will be held at
the Y. NJ. c. A
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-19
COMMITTEES NOW IN
CHARGE TICKET SALE

Tickets for the mother and son ban
quet TO be held at the !. u. c. \. next
Tuesday evening are being sold rap
idly The mothers in the various
churches who have charge of the sale
of tickets are: First Methodist, Mrs.
II. X Walker, Mrs. Madison, Mrs.
Dice: South Park, Mrs. W. G. Oglevee:
Central, Mrs. b. II. Andrews; Broad
way. Mrs. H +. Curtis: Trinity, Mrs.
II. f. Castetter; First Baptist, Mrs. H.
W Reed; Memorial Christian. Mrs. f.
A. Graves and Mrs. g. Z. Blakesly;
Swedish Lutheran, Mrs. c. +. john
son: Zion Lutheran. Mrs. W. Nyquist;
Grace Lutheran, Mrs. George Barthol-
omew: Spencer Memorial, Mrs. A.
Buckert: EdgewOOd Baptist Mrs.
Schofer; United Presbyterian, Mrs j.
L, Vance. All who attend should buy
their tickets from the above persons
or call at the Y. NJ. c. A. for their res
erVatiOnS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-19
CANVASSING BOARD
SETTLES TIE VOTE

This morning ties resulting from
the recent primaries were decided by
the canvassing board, composed Of
County Clerk II. b. Hubbard, and Jus
tees James Maucker and Clarence
Schroeder
All the ties were on the democratic
ticket. where names had been written
in. For probate clerk. the following
had received one vote each: Ben
SommersOn. Albert Martin. r Duff
and William Martin. The canvassing
board by lot selected Mr. Dun. Moline.
for the place. but he has filed a letter
OF withdrawal which Will leave the
place blank on the ticket
For circuit clerk. Phil Diugeldein.
J. +. Witter and c. S. Trevor. had each
received one vote. The board named
Mr., Trevor. c. S Walker. Sam Ryer-
son and Charles PAIL, each got a vote
for county recorder and the former
proved the lucky man but he has also
fled a letter of deClinatiOn. John Pet
tit, Cordova, was named nominee for
surveyor. He had been tied with J.
G. Powell and j. T. Dolan
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-19

must not lag behind other great indus
trial states in legislation to secure the
health and well-being of men and
cure the schooling and training of chill
dren.
The principle of civil service is
firmly established The present state
law is Inadequate J: should be
strengthened and extended. We favor
a comprehensive civil service law for
Cook county for the sanitary district
of Chicago and for the municipal court
we favor state supervision Of pri-
yate banks.
I'VE favor the extension of full suf-
frage 10 women.
"rhe highest efficiency possible will
be promoted and maintained in our
charitable institutions. Those institu
tions will be restored to the high plane
of efficiency and merit establishment
by former republican administrations.
I'VE endorse and ratify the nomina-
tons of the republican party made at
the primaries on Sept. 10. 1916.
"To bring TO an end the wasteful-
ness. extravaganza and inefficiency
which have characterized the present
democratic administration 10 give TO
the people Of Illinois an efficient ad
minstration. and TO restore the CffiCi-
ency and economy of republican ad-
minStrations. we call upon the voters
Of Illinois TO rally to the support Of the
republican candidates, so that this
great task, of such vital interest TO tho
people, may be accomplished"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-19
GOLDEN ON
PROMISE TO BE GOOD

Frank Golden, Barstow farmer, was
ordered released on probation from
Watertown hospital at the habeas cor
pus proceedings which were held yes
terday afternoon in circuit court.
Judge F. ID. Ramsay ruled that Mr..
Golden was now sane and should be
released, but said that he would al
low the county court commitment to
stand until Golden had shown that he
intended to go to his home and 'brace
up"
Evidence showed that Golden volun-
tarily entered the hospital for alco-
hOlic treatment and that after a weeks
treatment he returned home. His wife
then had him formally committed. Yes
terday she filed habeas corpus pro
ceedings aaginst DR.. Charles Read. su
perintendent, to secure his freedom.
Roy Whiteside appeared for Mrs. Col
den.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-19
PERSONAL POINTS

Mrs Walter f. OMalley left last
night for Denver. Colo, where she will
visit with friends. She will also go to
Colorado Springs and Seattle, Wash,
before returning. the trip to consume
about six weeks.
Harry Cleaveland. Jr.. Franklin
Searle and Kenneth Vernon left today
for Galesburg where they will enter
Knox college.
Mrs. Alice Norris and son Jack. 1907
Second avenue. today left for Newton.
Iowa. for visit with relatives.
Cecil Koch, 719 Fourth street. has
returned to Decatur, Ill. to resume
his studies at Millikin college.
William Trefz spent Sunday in Fort
Madison, Iowa.
The Misses Elisha and Mary Parker
were among the passengers on the
steamer Helen Blair to visit the keo-
kuk dam Sunday.
Miss Amy Henderson left last night
for Dallas, Texas, where she will again
assume her work as instructor in Miss
Hockadays school. Miss Henderson
while visiting here this summer made
her home with Mrs. j. F. Robinson,
613 Twentieth street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Cowley. 4I3 For
tieth street. Moline welcomed a little
daughter, their first born. to their home
yesterday morning, the young lady hav-
ing been given the name of Dorothy
Ann. The mother was Miss Mabel
Johnston of this city before her mar
Tiage.
Word received from Rochester this
afternoon is to the effect that Hon
William McEniry, who was operated
upon today at the Mayo Bros. hospital
withstood the shock of the operation
very well, and his condition is re-
garded as highly satisfactory this af-
ternOon. He came from under the in
fiuence of the anesthetic in a normal
period and is reported to be doing
nicely today
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-19
Obituary
Mrs. Max l.. SeidlitZ,

Word was received by local relatives
today of the death of Mrs. Max f.
Seidlitz. 141S Thirty-third street, who
passed away at O'Clock last night at
East Las Vegas, \. NJ, following an
Illness Of six months with COmpliCa
tiOus. Mrs. SeidIitz went to New Mex
leo about four months ago in hopes of
benefting her health. The remains
will be brought to Rock Island for
burial, arriving Friday.
Mrs. Seidlitz, whose maiden name
was Edna May Richard, was born in
Rock Island Nov 25, 1889 Later the
family moved to Davenport She was
united in marriage there five years
ago TO Max +. Seidlitz Besides her
husband she leaves her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. J. L. Richard, Davenport:
two sisters, Mrs. Lee Robinson, Rock
Island. and Mrs. Grace Bangs, and a
brother, J. +. Richard of Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-19
CHARITIES BOARDS
PLAN YEAR WORK
associated Rody to Remodel House
Procure Matrou aud Open Place
TO Public
GRANT USE OF TWO ROOMS
visiting Nurses and Social Service
Department 10 Maintain Head
quarters at Homo.

Twenty-Five members of the Asso-
risted Charities gathered last evening
70 talk over plans for the winters
work or that organization. taking din
nor together at the Y. NJ. c. \. with H.
: cable as host. Various phases of
the winters work. which has already
begun. were taken up and discussed.
The contract will be let at once for the
remodeling OF the Association house.
81, Seventeenth street. and il will at
once be placed in excellent condition
and be made ready TO serve the pur-
noses Of the charities body. The board
Is negotiating for trained matron TO
assume charge of the home and she
will be procured in time to take
charge at the opening of the home
which will be about Oct. l.
The board has granted the social
service department OF the Rock Island
Woman's club the use of room in the
home for the purpose Of carrying on
the work that the department has un
dertaken. the special care of girls in
the city The visiting nurses will he
given a room also as headquarters at
fbe home and from there will carry on
their work.
TaIks and reports on charity work
in the city we're given by DR.. J. W.
Stewart. Mr. Stevens. II. 5. Gable. Dr.
Sala. W 5. Parks. Mrs. G. II. Sher-
wood Miss Dina Ramser. Mrs. Ella
Godfrey. chairman Of the house com
mittee. and Miss Clara Hampton.
Broaden work Of Association.
The work of the association will be
broaIe0ed this year and it is hoped TO
thoroughly systematic the charities
III the city The finance committee. OF
which Mr.. Gable is chairman. will be-
gin shortly a canvass for funds with
which 10 carry on the work and they
should receive the support of the pub
lic At present the association is en-
tirely without supplies Of any shape or
form the home is empty Of such
Clothing must be procured from some
source in the next few weeks and
people of the city are earnestly sOlic-
tied 10 give to the Associated Chart
Ties such articles for which they have
no further need. The Associated
Charities does not sell articles Of
clothing given 10 il Tor distribution as
do some organizations working for So
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-19
COURT HOUSE NEWS

n jury in county court this morning
fixed the compensation for the land
taken in the condemnation proceed
lngs which the city of Rock Island
started in behalf of the sewage treat
ing plant which is to be erected south
OF Eighteenth avenue. The jury found
the following entitled to damages:
Mrs Mary Richmond and May Ken
nedy, $40: Elizabeth Wood. 500:
Emma Taylor, Clara Redecker and
Ella Railing. 500; Otto II. Bruhn
and Gustav Bruhn. $50; Margaret Nc
Carly. $50; J. W. Garham. $50;
George Fl. Richmond. $1,000.
Suit for divorce was filed in circuit
court this morning by Mrs. Ellen Mey-
ers, Moline. against Henry Meyers
The couple married Nov s. 1912, and
live together until Sept >. last Elk
IRENE and repeated cruelty is charged
The defendant is employed by the
Montgomery Elevator company at
$3.50 a day Injunction is sought to
prevent the defendant from disposing
of his property or molesting the
plaintiff p. R. Ingelson is attorney.
Examination OF applicants for
naturalization was started in circuit
court this morning. The work will be
continued tomorrow
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-19
Soldier Boy Killed by Guard.

Laredo, Tex, Sept I9.-PTiVate john
CIvne, Co. B, Second Missouri reg
iment. was shot and killed last night by
a military guard at Dolores, as the re-
suit. il is said, of an alteration with
the guard.
Lieutenant Zullum ordered Clyne's
arrest. and Clyne, becoming enraged
Ieveled his rife at the lieutenant
whereupon the guard fired. according
to military authorities. The name OF
the guard responsible for Clyne's death
is withheld
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-19

Indianapolis, Sept. 19.-When Charles
e Hughes. republican presidential can
didate. speaks here Saturday night.
Charles ". Fairbanks. the candidate
for vice president on the same ticket.
will preside at the meeting and act as
chairman II will be one OF the few
times. if not the only occasion in The
campaign. that the republican presi-
Dental and vice presidential candidates
will speak from the same platform at
the same meeting
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-19

large attendance of Borrowing friends
and relatives and the floral tributes
we're beautiful and many. Burial was
in Calvary cemetery
The pallbearers were John II
Liedtke. William Mccullough. Herman
Beck. Frank Ehmke, NJ. Kean and
Dennis Mccarthy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-19
ROTARIANS OUTLINE
WORK FOR THE YEAR

The entire noon hour Of the weekly
luncheon of the Rotary club al the
Rock Island club today was spent in
reading letters of suggestion sent in
bv the membership. Last week the
president requested that each mem
Der outline some ideas Of work the
cIub should take up the coming year
These suggestions will be acted upon
next week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-19
XJ7S 0d5 90
Special Taxes.

Special taxes were ordered levied,
the sum of $4,000 for the payment of
principal and interest on bonds for the
new county Jail and $23 900 for prin-
cipal and interest for Rock river
bridges
y flag was presented to the county
this afternoon by the Daughters of
Veterans OF Moline The flag is to be
used at the county infrmary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-19
Funeral Of William S. RoehI.

Funeral services for William ;.
RCehl were held at o'clock this aft
eTnoOn at the home. 27O3 Seventh ave
nue.. Rev. J. II. Miller of the United
Presbyterian church of Moline offici-
ating. Interment was in Chippian-
mock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-19

The annual meeting or the ITl-'Iiy
Press club will be held tonight a.
uratcb Tower inn Omcers for the
oar are tn he elected Dinner is 10
be served at sharp.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-19
Funeral Of william Francis Fee.

The funeral of William Francis Fee,
.1GS Fifth avenue, was held at 9
O'Clock this morning at Sacred Heart
church Father {. p. O'Neill was in
charge of the services There was a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-19

FOR COMING YEAR
Estimated Expenditures of Rock Is
land County for Next TwcIxe
Months Total S17S,2I5.
$40 coo GOES FOR INTEREST
Flag Is Presented to Supervisors by
Committee From Daughters of
Veterans, Moline.

II is estimated that it will cost
Sl1S.245 TO run Rock Island county
during the ensuing year. The county
clerk was authorized at the meeting of
the board of supervisors this morning
TO levy and extend taxes 10 this amount
Tor county purposes against the value
of all taxable property in the county
The following are the items:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-19
MANIFESTED REMENN
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-19

State OF Illinois, County OF Rock Is
land-ss.
/, A. J Lindstrom, cashier OF the
Rock Island Savings Bank, do solemn
~ swear that the above statement is
true 10 the best OF nv knowledge and
belief A. J. LINDSTROM.
Cashier.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-19
SEAL

Subscribed and sworn 10 before me
thls 18th day ~ September 1915
JOSEPH II MEEHAA.
Notary Public.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-10-13
IN MISSIONARY WORK

Edward II. Page, who has lately beer
engaged in missionary work in the West
is now visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Harlan A. Page, Of I6a Webster Avenue
Mr.. Page, after taking course at tn,
Moody Bible School at Chicago. becam,
connected with the Union Sunday Schoo
Association, whose headquarters is il
Philadelphia and was assigned to Sunda,
schoo. work In Minnesota After bein,
there nearly year. he was transferred I,
Montana, from which place he has Just re
turned. lie intends to take course O
study this fall and winter at the Gordo,
Bible School in Boston and return TO IN,
Western field mex, year.