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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-12

Meeting of Moline lodge, No. 1873, I.
0. o. f., in Masonic hall last evening,
was featured by the reading of the
best semi-annual report in the history
of the lodge. Sixty-five new members
in all have been taken In and AZ Of
this number were in the last class. A
complimentary entertainment to the
new members will be held next Tues
day evening All lodge members and
families are invited to attend this.
Installation of officers last evening
was in charge of Deputy Grand Mas
ter Alex Fraser, assisted by John @.
Hawk. New officers installed for six
months are:
Past grand-W. E. Ludwick.
Noble grand-Ed Brown.
Recording secretary-E. A. Riden-
our.
Financial secretary-George Town
send.
Treasurer-John @. Hawk.
r. S. n. G.-Alex Fraser.
L. S. n. G.-Joe Andreen.
Warden-Ed Anderson.
Conductor-Art Youngberg.
Chaplain-Walter Ransom.
|. G.-Clarence Dean.
o. G.-Henry Andreen.
r. S. S.-Carl Carlson.
L. S. S.-Roy Piper.
r. S. V. CIV. Barber.
L. S. V. Oh. Chapman.
Decision to send the degree staff to
the state convention next fall was
also reached. This will be held in
Springfield and the Moline lodge has
already put in its application to send
representatives.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-12

One member was adopted at the
meeting of Leola council, No. s, De-
gree of Pocahontas, last evening. A
fairly large number attended the
gathering although numerous other
attractions in the city resulted in at
tendance not being as large as is gen
orally the case. A social session was
enjoyed after the business meeting,
during which regular matters were
disposed of.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-12
Shot Over Her Head.

The other young woman, Sonora
Milan, had been to San Ysidro to a
Sunday night dance from which she
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-12

Semi-monthly business session of
Vasa lodge, No. 1879, Scandinavian
Brotherhood, in Swedish Olive hall
last evening was a short one, regular
business being all that came up for
transaction. A social session was also
enjoyed after this.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-07-21

the food, clothing. shoes and transpor-
tation and are getting much alarmed
over the allegations they are receiving.
Although Secretary Baker has ordered
a sweeping investigation into the COM
plants about food, this will not pre-
vent a general airing Of views in Con-
gress and particularly in the Senate,
where the army appropriation bill has
yet 10 be considered, 1t was predicted
by prominent senators that if the flood
of complaints kept up, there would be
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-07-21

an explosion in the near future. The
fact that the House is about winding
up its legislation for the year will pre-
vent that body probably from taking
as keen cognizance of the reports as
the Senate. 1t is expected that when
the military appropriation bill comes
up in the Senate a civilian commission
will be urged to investigate whether
food and supplies are up to the stand
ard.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-07-21

Growing talk is heard in Congress
of another scandal like that of 1898
over the food and supplies furnished
TO the army since the national guard
was called into service. Transportation,
too. is subjected to criticism. Senators
and House members are being flooded
with complaints from members OF the
national guard over the character OF
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-07-21

President Wilson has been in con-
ference with Congressman Glass on
the question OF membership in the
new rural credits board, in which, 1t
Is said. he is deeply interested. II is
rlmored here that the presidents
desire is TO dispose first of the DEM
ocratis members OF the board, and.
Il fs also asserted on good authority,
that these members will be L. B..
CIore. Of La Porte, Ind, and Herbert
Quick. of West Virginia. J. L. Coul-
ter. dean OF the agricultural college
at the West Virginia University. has
also been mentioned as member Of
the board. As the matter stands now
II looks as though Quick, with the
presidents sanction, would be the
appointee. Dean Coulter is one Of
the four, it is said. agreed upon By
senator Hollis ana the other senator's
and representatives who are in active
connection with the rural credits bill.
II is hardly likely that two nominal
tlons for the board will be made in
west Virginia, and the popular be-
lief is that the honor will go to
Quick.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-07-21

A number of West Virginia youths
have offered their services to Uncle
Sam, enlisting with the District OF
Columbia militia. instead of the state
regiment. The most recent enlist
nents have been those OF J. Dale
Brennan. of Clarksburg. and P. v.
boyle o. Piedmont. Young Bren-
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-07-21
Events of Washington, D. c.,
Are Reported by TeIegram'S
=, Correspondent There.

: WASHINGTON, July 21-Mr. and
Mrs. NJ. c. Tough and daughters,
Misses Lucille and Virginia, accon'-
named Jv Miss Lois DAWSON, were
IN washington this week for few
days. The party is making the trip
nv auto from the homr OF the
I,oughs in Fairnont TO Baltimore
Washington and other eastern cities,
stopping enroute at Cumberland and
Terra Alta.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-07-21

Many complaints have reached the
office of Congressman Adam Littlepage
concerning the mail service for An
stead, Fayette county. Congressman
IAttlepage made a special trip to the
postofIice department and has been
successful In securing a promise Of
better service to begin at once.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-07-21

charge OF W. J. Denning chief clerk
of the department 1t shows the
marcel post service including some
nackages that have passed through
the mails Illustrating proper and I'M
proper methods Of wrapping. There
is a section showing old time photo
Graphs of former postmasters gen
eraI. One of the most interesting
features is a comparison OF the post
delivery methods Of years ago with
those employed today.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-07-21

duccd In the House by Congressman
Nicely: Bills granting an original
pension to +. H. Ballah, Of Fair
mont; Granderson yelling, Of Elm
Grove: and bills to increase pensions
of Victor Fousse, OF Wheeling j. w.
Poole, Of Charleston. The Senate
committee reported adversely on Mr..
Neely's bill granting pension to lda
NJ. satterGeld. Of RIvesyille The bill
went safely through the House, but
was Killed In the Senate. The Sen
ate committee, however, made IA
yorable report on the House bill for
the relief Of John L. Morgan, OF
MoundsYille.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-07-21

An Interesting exhibit Of all tbs
activities past and present, Of the
postomcc department showing ths
progress that has been made with the
years. Is attracting much attention
this week at the new National mu-
scum. This is arranged and in
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-07-21

A subcommittee, headed by Sena-
tor Chamberlain. Is at work on a bill
which provides universal training.
PacifiIsts will oppose the measure as
a definite step towards milltarisn
that Is counter to all American opin-
ion, in their opinion. But, strong IN
dorselnent OF universal training in
many quarters, including business
circles. hag forced this to the front.
There will b. no definite action at
the present session upon the subject,
but y is being prepared with view
to having 1t considered at the next
session, opening in December.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-07-21

WASHINGTON is always the mecca
of Job hunters, but so terrifying to
the solons mas been the influx OF that
species this week, that senators and
congressman alike have become
alarmed. Not only is job hunting
more active at present. but it threat
ems to become epidemic One of the
senators yesterday visited the White
House and urged a remedy to relieve
the members Of Congress from the
annoyance of caring for the unenl-
ployed. The president. in common
parlance, passed the buck" with the
suggestion that it was problem
that Secretary of Labor Wilson might
properly consider.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-07-21

Congressman sutherland has
introduced in the House a spe-
cial pension bill providing an
increase to $40 per month to Edwin
Costello, of Reedsyllle. formerly
member of the Seventeenth regiment
OF West Virginia,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-07-21

Changes in fourth class postmas-
tors for the week include the appoint
ment Of Gerald c. Hamilton to be
postmaster at Boyer, Pocahonta5
count. to succeed R. NJ Arnold, re-
signed; Mrs. Stella B. Bryant at Fry,
Kanawha county, to succeed W. Gil
lospio, resigned; Sherman II, SAILS
burg. at Dlnk, Clay county, to sue
coed L. +. Davis, resigned George
II. Gwlnn has been appointed post
master for the new Office at l'ireco
Raleigh county. This is the office
that was secured through the inter
cession Of Congressman littlepage
and Sutherland with the postoiIice
department.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-07-21

Expert army officers are lending
their assistance to the proposed bill
which is designed to have distinct
military. educational and physical
advantages. One Of the important
provisions already agreed upon pro-
vldes that anyone physically able
who refuses to join in the general
plan for military training vii be de-
barred from holding public Office.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-07-21

In reply TO numerous letters from
his constituents Congressman Nicely
has taken up with the director of the
office of public roads in the department
Of agriculture, the matter Of determin-
ing whether Fairmont, in Marion coun-
IT, and Hundred, in Wetzel county, arc
entitled to participate in the appro-
prIation recently passed by Congress
for the improvement of public roads.
Both Fairmont and Hundred recently
voted a large bond issue for the i'm
proyement OF roads and highways.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-07-21

Cards have been received here this
week announcing the engagement OF
Miss Gretchen Btgelow. daughter OF
Mrs. Lawrence G. Bigelow, OF Wor-
cester, Mass. to Paul J. Thompson.
son of Pr. and Mrs. A. Pendleton
Thompson. Of Summit Point, ". Va.
Miss Bigclow is n granddaughter Of
Walter +. Bigclow. and during her
winter residence in the capital has
Der a great belle in society circles.
Mr.. Thompson is a brother Of James
N. Thompson, who married Miss
Gene,ieye Clark, daughter of the
speaker OF the House; and son OF
one Of the pioneer orchardists OF
West Virginia. DR.. Pendleton
Thompson was one of the first 10
realize the great possibilities of fruit
raising in the eastern panhandle Of
the state and has a beautiful home
At Summit Point where his daughters
are frequent hostesses to the younger
set of the capital
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-07-21

Mr.. and Mrs. William Hefner, the
former the efficient secretary 10 Con-
gressman Howard Sutherland, are
spending their vacation in West Vir-
ginia with relatives at Buckhannon
and ABBOT.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-07-21

An cdict OF Lieutenant Santelmann,
director Of the Marine Band, which
went into effect this week, Will, it is
expected, set a precedent throughout
the country. and reassure the timid
folk who wish to show their patriotism
and fear that it may not he exactly
proper,
Printed on the first program Of the
week which closed with the Star
Spangled Banner" was The entire
audience is required to stand at at
tcntion, men with their hats removed
while the national anthem is being
played" No one questions the patriot
ism of the American people the recent
answer to Woodrow Wilson'S call for
mobilization and the spirit in which
1t was received being answer enough
to that question, but, for some reason,
most audiences are rather slow in ris-
ing when the national anthem is
played One by one a few strasgle to
their feet, and, as the number is usual
ly played at the end Of the program,
many of the audience leave without
paying much attention to it.
Lieutenant Santelmann's action it is
thought, as director Of the greatest
national band of the country, will in
sure a like respect on the part Of other
audiences throughout the country,
Speaking of mis- action the director
said. Il simply placed this notice on
the program TO call the attention Of
some folks to the need for paying
proper Difference to the national an
them. Many OF those who attend the
concerts of the Marine band do this,
but others get up and walk away, many
sit still, and some men seem ashamed
to remove their hats until some one
does it, then the rest follow.
At a time like this, when patriotic
feeling runs high thought it a good
occasion to give a reminder TO the
public Of the prophecies due the play
ing of our national anthem. 1t should
have a respect similar to that accorded
the flag"
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-07-21

Congressman Nicely has introduced
the following pension bills in the
House which have been favorably act
ed upon by that body and reported
without amendment by the Senate
committee on pensions: 4, T. Francis,
Mobley; Arthur c. Null, Shinnston;
Sarah A. Thatcher, Moundsville.
He has also taken up with the COM
missioner of pensions application for
nension for Walter Griffith. of Fair
mont: an increase for Samuel H.
sloane. of Cameron; and the matter
of restoring the name of Earl W. New
lon, of Industrial, to the pension roll.
William H. Downey has been sent
-, ....I,,jan ae nnEtrnaetar nf the
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-07-21

fourth class Office at Board Tree, W.
Va.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-07-21

The Senate has passed favorably
the following bills which were intro
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-07-21

William H. Downey has been sent
his commission as postmaster Of the
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-09-09
STATE LOSES MONEY
LACK Of GOOD ROADS

Declaring that Louisiana is losni
millions of dollars annually becaus,
she has SO few good roads and suggest
ing that an extra session of the legis
latare especially to handle the situa
ton might be- advisable, Representa-
tive j W Alexander Of RapIdes gave
out information during recent sisi
to New Orleans which is aps Ia draw
attention from every section Of the
state.
II vas Mr. Alexander that led tbs
spirited good roads fight in the las
session of the legislature which all buI
carried the twenty million dollar goot
roads bond Issue. that lest hy bat twf
votes.
1T Louisiana had All adequate syw
TEN Of highways" says Mr., Alexander
"ve could count on as much II not
more money being left, but unfoFtu
nateIy our highway system rs not AIDE
quate. the result being that automo
bilists avoid this state.
by this | do not mean 10 say Se
have no good roads Far from H. Ii'ti
although We have stretches Of good
roads there are breaks between that
are impossible. especially In the ain
tee tine the very tlme other eoadt
llOns ere mos, favorable for bringing
down the moneys spending anto.tourtsts
from the north and east. There Ii no
reason shy ffteen to twenty Ave mil
lions Of dollars should net come into
and be- left In Louisiana every year,
II We had a comprehensive system Ot
highways,
This would be over and above the
tremendous saving 10 farmers In haul
Ing their produce 20 market over good
roads. which would, undoubtedly. run
Into the millions Many other adyan.
tages will accrue to the state from a
complete system OF highways and
have been thlakIag that u would really
pay the State of Louisiana 10 have an
extra session Of the legislature to take
up this matter of good roads, and
plenty OF shem, and dispose of II 81 aB
early date We are losing money every
year in which we delay It's bound TO
come about. the sentiment OF the PEG.
pie OF she state Ia overwhelming for
good roads and the people should be
given khat they demand
Representative Alexander II aow on
bis way 10 Virginia and New York,
making the trip By automobile especial.
~ to gain experience and gather In.
formation as to good roads and methods
Of road construction In other states,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-09-09
FAIR CITIZENS HOLD
A FAIR MEETING

An interesting meeting of the ladies'
Interested In the fair vas held WedHes.
day, Mrs. O. II. Brooks In the chair,
Mrs. Hen Leopold. secretary. Others
present we're Miss edith Bickham.
Mrs. II. Darrell. Mrs " I. Daniel, Mrs.
] | Daniel. Mrs. n. u Crump Mrs
Gordon Davidson. Mrs A w skardon.
Mrs u Powell. Mrs II. l. Barrow. Mrs
Maekie. Mrs q Perkins. Mrs Austen
Daniel. Mrs Cbas Barrow. Mrs NJ q.
Daniel. Miss Hilda Simmons. Mrs. l..
Golsan. Mrs. Willis Daniel. Miss Della
Maryman
Two letters fere read from the State
Board Of Health saying that there
would. In the circumstances, be- no
danger from poliomyelItls tlnfanilIe
paralysisl In holding baby show
opiy one day Of the fair will b. de-
voted 90 the better babies eoulest
Mrs ]. Il. Matthews was appointed
chairman ~ Floral Committee, Vice
Miss Zeille Lawrason, deceased Mrs
u l.eveFt was named ON ART Committee
vice the late Mrs. O, Leieune.
Much tterest was shown. and good
reports we're made
Concerning the benefit dance, Sep.
tembeF rs, donations Of refreshmnets
are solicited. either OF sandwiches on
ingredients for fruit punch
Meeting adjourned tiIl Oct 4
MRS. II. LEOPOLD, Sec.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-09-09
CLEAN Up DAY
FOR FAIR GROUNDS

The Fair Association has set Thurs
day. sGpteslber II, as cleanup day for
the Fair Grounds A number ct men
and teams have been promised for this
work II In expecteded that quite a
number Of people and laharers will
meet at the Fair Grounds early Thurs,
day morning and clean off the Fair
Grounds. There ls considerable work
To- be done To put the grounds In tlrst.
class condition. and this method Of
handling the matter viii save the As
soeIatlon considerable money. One
reesou for the choice OF the date was
the desire to have the grounds In fine
shape for the dance that IL To be given
on Friday night. Sept. rs The fences
and posts, pens. etc. are TO be- white.
washed aud 1t Is expected that the
grounds VII be much more attractive
after this Is done.
II Ia hoped that q number OF ladies
will be prosetn TO help superiutend the
work aud that number OF baskets
filled with eaiables viii be brought
along. Everybody interested la invited
to be present and participate In the
labors Ut the day,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-09-09
Baton Rouge siate-T'imcs. J

tbdIoH hohsf siatt~ iHitss
The good roads movement Ii spread
Ing. aud we note with interest that
West Feliciana has under consideration
the voting OF a bond issue Of sgo0.eoo
fer the purpose OF building model
highways
West Fellctaha could not make an
investment that would bring larger
returns
Sections Of East Baton Rouge have
tried the good reads plan. aud proved
Ia their entire satisfaction. the yolue
of model graveled highways.
Those farmers who have a model
highway running In front Of their
plaees, over which they can travel at
any season Of the year, would mol give
The road up for twice It's cost. They
are accustomed nov 90 being able les
travel about al any season, In auto
mobile. buggy or wagon. and would
not. fof any consideration, go back TO
the old system Of reads. which bottled
them mp on their farms for at least
three months of each year.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-09-09
ANIMALS CLEAR UP WASTE
VEGETATION.

Sheep are the sworn enemies of
weeds They clear up waste yegeta.
ton ard turn II into mutton iiy eating
down and trampling the weeds on the
fields and along the fences, they De.
stroy many insects which harbor In
the weeds. II the sheep merely pay
for the extra grain given them. II IL
profitable 10 keep them az seayenRers
and insecticides.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-09-09

What IL your faYorite poefn?" asked
the literary young woman The Boi
Stood on the Burning Deck. :" answered
the commonplace young man, i used
Ia reeite II every time father aaa
mother had company" And did yot
reelte IL NIth efTeet7" Father thought
the effect was pretty good He said HI
honestly believed /, kept us from has
Ing s0 much company
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-09-09
FAIR ASSOCIATIONS
MONTHLY MEETING

The widespread interest In the Par
ish Fair wss demonstrated By the large
number of ladies and gentlemen whe
attended the regular monthly meeting
Of the Fair Association at 1T. Francis.
lille on Wednesday, Sept 9,
The number Of ladies attending was
so large that the Office OF the parish
superintendent was crowded, hence the
ladies adjourned 10 the court room w
stalFs.
The gentlemen met In the supetin.
teadents Office The meeting vas CALI
ed to order by President Edward BlltleF
The reading of the minutes ~ ire
previous meeting was dispensed with,
Action OF the matter Of securing
band for the Fair was deferred to 8
later date
Messrs. Wood and Crump were ap.
pointed ON committee te draw up
suitable resolutions of respect for Miss
Ieilie i.awrason, Mrs., o. teIeune and
Mr. l.. N, BrueggeFhoff.
MIR Maekie vas appointed TO aet as
manager Of the commissary depart.
ment OF the Fair. lo have full charge
Of purchases for lunch stands and cold
drink stands.
The following committeeman were
appointed 10 have charge of the barbe-
eued meats department Messrs. u. |,
BARROW, +. N. Hamilton. Hal HARRISON,
ard tlF. Harekhalter
Secretary aas instructed Co reply
fayorably to proposition of Mr., A, u,
Cobb. Who proposes 80 hold an auction
sale of pure bred cattle al the Parish
Fair.
Nj Matthews asked for premiums
to be- given for best decorated auto
mobiles. Association decided to award
81 GA as hrst premium aud $3.50 as
Second premium The parade II TO
start at VOLTS corner at 10 80 a. nj.
and proceed to the Fair Grounds
Thursday. Sept II. vas set as clean
up day AT the Fair Grounds. Teams
and men were promised by number
OF those present II Ia intended 10
meet at the Fair Grounds early Thurs.
day morning and clean up the grounds
It Is hoped that the ladies interested
In the Fair will arrange to serve coffee
to the lahorers and a lunch
Moved. seconded and carried that
the President and Secretary be al
thoriged 10 borrow from the Bank oi
Commerce The sum ef $2jo00 10 b.
used In paying the pressing bills ei th,
Association, 60 days time,
The Secretary VAS instructed t.
order sufficient badges for the officers
Judges, etc.
There being no further business. the
Association adjourned To meet at the
Fair Grounds on September IA,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-09-09
WEST FELC|ANA GOOD ROADS MOVEMENT
ATTRACTS ATTENTION IN BATON ROUGE

The model roads have added several
times the amount Of the bond issue TO
the value OF the property, The property
owners along these grayeled roads, In
view Of the increased value of their
property really have the roads without
cost. because considerably more than
the bond issue has been added to the
property value And this property value
IL found not only In the readiness with
shich property. on graveled road
sells, when no sale can be found on
property on dirt roads, that cannot be
reached. except al certain seasons of
the year. but IL Is found also In the
possibility Of making actual returns OH
the farm land The market must be
accessible to products to get returns
ga those products, and gfayeled roads
makes II possible 10 reach the market
At any time
The movement In West Feliciana liz
encouraging, and East Baton Rouge
hopes to see the other neiehboriug
parishes take up the question This
should be the banner good roads sec
tion Of Louisiana