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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-06
MOLINE DEPARTMENT PROGRAM.

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The music department of the Mo-
line Woman's club enjoyed a delight
1ul program at its April meeting yes
terday at the home of Mrs H. L. Bull
+ len and Mrs. Robert Blakemore, 1921
Seventh street. Moline illustrations
from the compositions of Grieg, Cad
man. FauConier, Dahse. Dekoven
+ Ronald and Sinding were given. AS
! sisting the members were three Mo-
/ line men, ]. T. Delaporte, J. A. Ander-
/ son and W. H. Guthrie, with violin,
/ flute and piano The literary portion
| OF the program was given by Mrs
/ Ralph Cowley in paper on Grieg and
/ Sinding and Mrs. Lewis R. Gaylord on
t recent English composers The fol-
! lowing program was presented:
Piano, "Auf den Bergen" .... .Grieg
Bessie Baker for Violet Nordquist.
Voice, Ia The Heart of Her" .....
.................. Cadman
OBJ AT Dawning' ... Cadman
! Miss Bessie McEniry. for Mrs. T.
B. Reidy. Rock Island; accom-
PIANIST, Mae Coulton
/ TITO, Ia Revere ......... Fauconier
/ Cd Herzblattchen .......... Dahse
! Messrs. Delaporte, Anderson and
Guthrie.
Voice, Il Love Thee" ........ Grieg
Sylvia" Observation-Disclosures. Sindins
| Mrs. J. NJ. Cleaver
Voice, Indian Love Song. .Dekoven
! Goldie Mowry
"Daphne's Love" .......... Ronald
Mrs. F. ]. Lewis
Piano, TAI March Grotesque". .....
'''''f ..'..''''..''.' Slndlng
Cb) Rustic of Spring" 49,. Sinding
Edith Hink.
Voice, "A Rosy Morn" ..... Ronald
Mrs. Fred Soper.
At the business session following
| the program Mrs. ]. ]. Dorgan, chair
man of the department, appointed Miss
Dell Stone, Mrs. Abraham and Miss
| Grace Abraham a committee to pre-
| pare ticket for officers to be voted
on at the May meeting A resolution
| written by Miss Mary Lindsay Oliver
on the death of Mrs B. J. Lachner
was read and expressed the grief of
the department as whole and Of the
individual members. 1t was announc-
ed that recital will be given some
time in May by the boy pianist, Arvid
Owens, assisted by Ben Hartz of this
city, Mrs. F. G. Allen opening her
| home for the affair.
During the social session the host
| esses served refreshments and the
members welcomed back Miss Mollie
McEniry, who has spent the winter in
ST. Louis following a long Illness.
| She is fully recovered now and was
given most hearty welcome home.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-06

vOrs were Easter novelties Miss
Gang was given pretty gift as me-
mento of the day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-06

"Giad to meat you" says the razor
to the corn. "Tll bleed for you says
the corn to the razor. Razors and
corns love each other Corns love to
be cut, picked, gouged. saived. pias-
tered and terked out. - they grow
faster. Mr.. and Mrs. Went and Cut
II realize il now,-they use 'Gets-lt
Instead-it's the wonderful. simple
corn-cure that never fails. Stops
pain. You apply it in sec
onds. II dries at once. the corn
is doomed. Nothing to stick to the
stocking or press on the corn. 1t
means good might to plasters, salves,
diggers, razors and toe-bundling. You
can wear smaller shoes. Your corns
will come right off. clean as a % sis
tie" Never inflames healthy flesh.
It's the worlds biggest selling corn
cure If you don't get "Gets-It when
you ask for il, it's your own fault
and your own loss.
"Gets-It" is sold by druggists every
where, CSC q bottle, or sent direct by
e Lawrence a. Co, Chicago, Ill.
Sold In Rock Island and recon-
mended as the worlds best corn rem
edy by A. j. Riess."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-06

enthusiasm or otherwise according to
the results. All the ladies attending
the convention had taken care to vote
before leaving their homes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-06

whichever you choose, relatives or
friends, serve the supper
% l should think six girls would
be good number.
80 People marry on all week days;
one day is as good as another.
90 Yes
1O) No.
1D 1t is not at all necessary to
invite them.
12) No.
13) Have your cousin or your very
dearest friend.
G4l Fix bank of palms and at
the left put a pedestal with flowers,
At formal wedding two pedestals are
used
15) When it is time for the we'd
ding the wedding march starts to play
and the bride, on the arm Of her faith
er, comes downstairs; she is follow
ed by the bridesmaid. who walks alone,
The groom. the minister and the best
man wait at the altar.
16) The bride, groom, minister,
bridesmaid and best man always sit
at the bridal table. A few OF the
brides and groom's dearest friends
sit at the table also No one at the
bridal table except the bride and
groom and possibly the minister
should be married.
% The bride herself usually asks
friends who would not be invited to
the wedding if they would like to
serve
1S) The invitations should be sent
out two weeks before the wedding.
19) The brides mother usually.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-06

Dear Mrs Thompson: Please tell
me how to get rid of moles
BLUE EYES.
Have them removed with the cleo
trio needle. 1t is the only safe way.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-06

Dear Mrs. Thompson: l am is years
old and young man has asked me to
go to the theatre with him. I have
never been asked to go with a young
man before Do you think it would
be all right to accept this invitation?
CLARA.
Yes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-06

Pierrot reyeur
Caprice Sganarelle
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-06

Yes.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-26
INDIANA MILITIA
IS MUSTERED IN
Practically All of 5000 Men
at Camp RaISton Accept
Federal Service.
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International News Service
INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, June 20
Nearly all of the 5000 members OF
the Indiana national guard encamp-
ed al Fort Benjamin Harrison were
mustered into federal service today
by Capt. J. j. Toffey, L. s. A. From
early morning Capt. Tofey worked
at the task, hoping 10 complete the
V Ork before night Today the
suardsmen were awaiting the call to
service on the border
With Col. Obrey L. Kuhlman,
senior officer in temporary command
OF Camp Ralston," the steady
tramp and clash of firearms OF the
guardsmen were heard all during
the day. Captains and lieutenants
commands i'm shape. fearing the call
TO entrain for the border might come
before their raw recruits mad learned
the military drills.
The artillery battalion under Maj.
Robert j. TindeH. consisting OF $50
men. was put through battle practice
from morning until night
Rigid physical examination of all
recruits was begun. Regardless Of
he fact that they have passed the
militia requirements they must
undergo the examination OF the reg
ular army. At New Castle half a
company recruited could not pass
the militia examination. Many of the
grardsmen in camp may be rejected.
The militia is ready 10 go TO the
border today IL an emergency re-
quires il; in Eve days there will DE
TO excuse for further delay. This
was the statement OF high officers
today. a few more companies that
are being recruited in the state may
need training when they reach the
camp. but those in camp now will be
ready. The guardsmen need only the
appointment of "a brigadier general
and few other high officers whom
Gov. Ralston is expected 10 name
shortly
Fully 10000 persons visited Camp
RalstOn Sunday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-26

dron arranged 20 see sec'y lansing
this afternoon
To Use Diplomacy.
The secretary and Pres.t wilson
have agreed between themselves To
use the utmost delicacy in meeting
the Latin-American proposals. En-
phasis will be placed upon the exist
ing situation and attention called to
the facj that. despite every effort 90
conciliate Carranza he and his gen
erals have refused 10 cooperate
with the United states and have ann
pushed and slaughtered American
soldiers whose intentions were OF the
most peaceful character 10 is eN-
pected that it viii be made very
plain that acceptance OF any media
ton plan could Doc contingent only on
a complete reversal or the present
Carranza attitude
ser James Hamilton Lewis Of IT.
linois. the democratic whip. confer
red with the president today regard
ing pending legislation and the pro-
posed joint session Afterward ~
said
Congress can be depended on 20
meet the situation a. periodically as
did the congress which upheld Pres.t
Mckinley in cuba. n win pass 81
resolution giving him fuU authority
and ample funds. or - he desires r.
declaration Of war that viii be forth
coming The situation is very Sc
rious. but the president is handlfug
il satisfactorily and without any par
tisanship."
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-26

WASHINGTON, June 26.-Pres't
Wilson will place the entire Mexican
situation before congress at q special
joint session to be held Wednesday
at noon unless in the meantime Gen.
Carranza meets the views of the
United States Whether the presi-
dent at this time will ask for a fat
declaration of war on the de factO
government Of Mexico, or Will sug
gest passage Of a resolution such as
was adopted at the time OF the Vera
Cruz incident permitting him To uti-
lie the armed forces Of the govern
ment to enforce DEGREES of the state
department has not vet been de-
cided. The legal authorities of the
state department today are consider
ing this question. Congress will fol-
low any plan that the president sug
gests. the leaders said today
The administration expects the
Carranza reply 10 its latest ultima
tum demanding the release Of the
troopers now held prisoners at Chi
huahua City not later than tomor-
row. Present indications are that il
will either be a fat refusal or an
evasion although strong pressure
is reported being brought 20 bear
upon Carranza by the Latin-Ameri-
can diplomats in Mexico City 10 meet
the views Of the United States and so
prevent war refusal Will result
in an immediate call for the joint
session which the president has al
ready assured the congressional
leaders he desires And as indicat-
ing that il is almost certain TO &c
held. conferences were in progress
in the capitol today between the
leaders arranging the general de-
tails
The advocates Of the fat decla-
ration of war have made it plain 70
the president that in order TO enforce
an air tight. water tight blockade
Of Mexican territory. a complete
break between the two nations must
come international law viii not
sanction such a blockade-which IL
is now agreed must be one OF the
chief moves 70 bring Carranza 10
terms-unless war mas been declared
and an branches Of the government
now are very anxious that every lin
itation Of international law be scru-
pulously observed because OF the
European situation and the compll-
cations this government has had ia
that connection. The state departm-
meut legal experts. however, are eX-
aiming both sides OF this matter
and will report 10 the president be-
fore the call for the joint session is
issued
The offer Of mediation by the
Latin-American nations is admitted
~ troubling the administration The
president and his advisers have taken
the position that the situation is not
one 10 lend itself 20 mediation az
the question at issue affects the ma
uOnal honor DR.. Gonzales COrdovs
the Ecusdorean minister. and Don
Ignacio Csldron. the Bolivian envoy
today conferred with an of their col
leagues here and planned a course
Of action. AfterWard Minister Cali
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-26
Craze Faced
Congressman
Are at Work
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International News Service
WASHINGTON. June 26.-With
husinesslike gravity congress settled
down TO meet the legislative prob
lens growing out Of the Mexican diff
fculty. An atmosphere OF tense sol
emnity pervaded the house and
senate chambers today and the cap
itol cloak rooms and corridors as
the lawmakers cleared the way for
legislation dealing with:
The drafting of the national guard
called 90 the colors into the service
of the United States under resolu-
ton already passed by the house.
and now before the senate.
Preparations for an expected joint
session of congress TO be called about
Wednesday when the president will
lay the entire Mexican situation be-
fore the representatives Of the peO-
lie with an expected declaration Of
war" as the inevitable consequence.
Sen. Stone of Missouri. chairman
Of the senate foreign relations COM
mittee. and Rep Flood OF Virginia,
chairman Of the house foreign af-
fairs committee. today delivered TO
their colleagues at the capitol Pres
Wilson's ultimatum of yesterday
hinged the decision as to peace or
var" And they made it clear TO sem
ators and representative that the
president hopes. but does not eX-
pect an answer that we'll make for
peace"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-26
Carranza Requests Facts Re-
garding Attack at CarrizaI
From General at
Chihuahua.
PERSHING CLEARS ALL
OF FIELD HOSPITALS
American Commander Fears
Early Attack From MeXi-
cans Who Are Clos
ing in on Him.
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MEXICO CITY, June 26.-Chief
Executive Carranza has telegraphed
TO Gen. Trevino at Chihuahua City
to forward at once a complete re-
port giving details of the battle at
Carrizal 1t is understood that this
action was taken as a result of
Prest' Wilson's demand for dis
avowal and the relase of the Amen-
can soldiers taken in the engage
ment.
War spirit is dominant here.
though a change for the better in
the international situation is indi-
Gated by efforts Of certain high Of
fciaIs to have the government re-
consider its decision TO reject media
ton proffers from Costa Rica and
Salvador. The reply 10 these ma
tons proposals has not yet gone
forward and when il does. it may
be merely a statement OF thinks.
without any intimation of rejection
or acceptance.
Opposed to War.
Foreign Minister Aguilar is un-
derstood TO be strongly opposed TO
fat rejection. His opinion carries
considerable weight.
Large numbers are responding TO
the governments call for volunteers
More than 1000 have already been
enrolled and are being drilled. Two
large camps are to be established on
the outskirts of the capital.
Encouraging reports from other
large centers have been received at
the war Office. The offer of $4,000
Indians in the state of Mexico TO
join the army if the land taken from
them during the Diaz regime is re-
stored. probably will be accepted
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-26
STILL DEF7ES L. 6.

International News Service:
Ell PASO, Texas. June 26.-Don
Venustiano Carranza. with the
treachery at CarriZal marked against
him and Pres't Wilson's latest note
in his hands. still defied the United
States today. His reply TO the note
OF Prest Wilson as fOrecasted by an
inspired Mexican statement in Jua-
rez today. will he no less defiant than
the threats Of his subOrdinates. who
made good their words with the Car
RIAL trap.
Carranza' attitude is outlined in
the Mexican newspaper RI Paso Del
Norte. the official mouthpiece OF the
de- facto government in Juarez. The
present indication OF the Carranza
organ strengthened the belief Of
American officers in Fl PasO that q
declaration OF war was only a mat
ter OF time.
In this connection il became
known that another great body of
Mexican troops had been sent from
Chihuahua in the direction % Villa
Ahumads. Some OF these troops will
later head for the hills back OF Jus-
rex There the garrison which
lCONTTNITrEn IN pACE ~
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-26
SENDS BACK SICK.
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lnternatlOnal News Service
COLUMBUS, \. NJ, June 90
All the field hospitals of Gen. Perish
ing's column were cleared OF cases
today in the rather grim anticipation
of general action OF large proper
tons. Field ambulance company
No. 10 reached Columbus this fore
noon with the last six caess from
the hospital at COlonia Dublan.
A new danger was menacing the
punitive column today. Mexicans
were reported setting great prairie
fires 10 the south. east and west of
the American line in an endeavor
20 force a withdrawal TO the north
ward. The fires are reported TO be
particularly msnacing to the ex-
treme southern end of the line.
Lieuts Christy and Rice few
south early today with an seroplane
for Gen. Pershing's headquarters
use
Big supplies for the troops in
Mexico continue TO arrive here al
most hourly.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-26
CAPT. NfoREY SAVED.

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FIELD HEADQUARTERS OF
THE AMERICAN ARMY Is MEN
100. June . Ivia radio 20 Column
bus. " NJ. June 26) Though Capt
Louis :. Aiorey. second in command
OF the American force ambushed at
Csrrizal has been found by the res
cue force Of the 11th cavalry sent
out when news OF the conflict reach
ed Gen. Pershing. nine o. the troop
ers Of the 10Th cavalry stall are miss
ing and are believed 20 have perish
ed on the desert or shot down one bv
one b.- the Mexicans who pursued
them The death list Of Americans
IN the Carrizal battle therefore
stands now at %.
The nth cavalry column under
Mai Jenkins is still searching the
district in which the battle was
fought bat hope that any more sur
vivors would be found b. Practically
abandoned here TODAY
Tx has now been definitely ests--
hshed that Capt Charles II Boyc.
commanding the 10Th caralr. troops
engaged Al Carrizsl Was lied. The
note book which he always carried
has ben recovered
Capt MOrey had narrow escape
from death He was wounded ~
Nerely but was carried from the
FIELD by four men. The lrle party
hid in hut over ui zht bur started
out the next dag in an effort 20 reach
"a L.
,rC,~rr,7-rD on PACE poT-R,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-26
ASSAULT FRENCH.

Tnf~raa tfonaI News service
PARIS. June alderman troops
continued their tremendous efforts
against the French positions on the
Nerduu front last nisht. but the at
lacks broke down before the stub
toru resistance OF the defenders
The French war office Ia its ON
cisl CommuniQue today stated that
the German Assaults were not only
repUlsed. but that French counter
sttacks won back part Of the ground
which the Germans had captured on
the eastern side Of the Meuse.
The struggle around the fortied
village Of F1eury is still in progress.
There has been no let-up In the
intensity ~ the bom hsrdments a
Eresf artillery duel is raging on both
49, - 'ha Meuse river.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-26
BOAIBARD FORTS

ROME. June 26.-Italian torpedo
boats entered Pirano harDOr by sur
prise and bombarded the forts. the
admiralty announced today They
returned safely 10 their base. PirsRo
is an Austrian city on the gulf CT
Trieste.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-26
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International News Service
CHICAGO. Ill.,, June 26-Theo-
dOre Roosevelt came out souarely for
Hughes today In "A letter TO the
Progressive national committee meet
ing here TODAY. ne urges the Moose
20 get behind the Republican nom
inee and turn Mr.. Wilson and the
democratic administration cut of Of
flee. He declines To run against
Hughes.
10 is impossible for the Progress
sives TO abandon their convictions.
but these convictions can be further
ed more by electing Hughes than by
supporting third party ticket
which would give an easy victory to
the democrats
The present administration he
SAYS. has been guilty Of sho~tcom-
ings more signal than those OF any
administration since the DAYS OF Blu
chansn."
As 10 the German American al
lianCes support of Mr. Hughes. Mr.
Roosevelt saws he believes their at
titude is due not in the least To any
liking for Mr.. Hughes. but solely TO
their antagOnism 10 me-"
Most Americans of German ances-
try are loyal citizens he SAYS. but
the professional German-Americans
are acting purely i'm the sinister in
terest OF Germany.
He continues
Mr.. Hughes character and his
whole course Of conduct in public
affairs justify US in the sssuerd con-
yiction that the fact that these men
have for their own purposes sup
ported him will n no shape or way.
AFFECT his public actions before or
after election"
Mr. Wilson's troubles are due 10
his umid and vacilatlng course. he
says. adding
AS regards the foreisn situation
generally during the great war, the
fact OF the existence OF the war
made it far easier and safer for MI
Wilson 70 assert our rights than II
ne had had TO deal with some single
strong power which was at he time
unhampered BY war
He pays tribute 10 Mr.. Hughes. as
follows
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-26
ROOSEVELT GIVES
HUGHES SUPPORT
Progressive Leader Reports
His Reasons For Turn
ing Offer Down.
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CHICHGO, June 26.-PrOspects of
a harmonious session of the progress
stve national committee and an ac-
Ccptancc by it OF the course OF pro-
ccd1re outlined in Col. ROosevelt's
letter apparently went a-glimmering
this afternoon. when John VI. Par
ker. the party's vice presidential
nominee. and II OF his friends bolt
ed the meeting I'm a hun.
Parker's abrupt departure was
OCcaSioned. IL was said. by the re-
fUsal of the committee TO allow
newspaper men to attend the meet
ings. Parker said ne wanted the re-
pOrters To hear some confidential
Hughes information that James X.
Garfield. Raymond Robins and Ches-
ter X. ROwcli had for the commit
t..
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-26

Interna tiOnBl News Service.
GALVESTON. Texas. June pa
cableeram from Mexico City TO the
Mexican consulate today stated that
"a reply To- the American note has
not yet been prepared nor even CON
sidcred."
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-26

International News Service
WASHINGTON, June IS. - The
war department this afternoon was
asked To detail sufficient troops
either national guard. or regulars,
To prevent any outbreak by the
Mexican population of New Mexico.
Sen. FAN now is at Three River. y.
NJ, looking into the situation i'm his
home state. The population OF New
Mexico is 90 per cent Mexican and
il Is feared that agitatOrs may try
TO stir them up against the Ameri-
cans.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-26

Answer From Caranza Regarding Demand
For Release Of Prisoners Is Expected
During Next "a Hours
BULLETIN.


WASHINGTON June 26-The efforts of the Latin-Americsn
mediation between the United States and the
de acto government Of Mexico ended in failure this afternoon
Following conference between Minister Caderon of Bolivia,
that he represented all of
and Secy of State lansing the Bolivian representative admitted
his efforts get the United States agree submitting the
questions at to conference absolutely
failed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-26

International News Service.
DOUGLAS. Ariz.. June 26.-An
absolute embargo OH ali supplies
into Mexico went into effect at the
local customs house today. Three
carloads of fiOud consigned TO Car
ranza's army i'm the south. were held
up this forenoon.
According 10 the Interpretation OF
the embargo order here il apIpies TO
all merchandise of whatever charac-
ter.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-26

WASHINGTON, June 26-Wble Secy of Lansing and
Minister Cadron of Bolivia session this afternoon
sderng tender of mediation behalf Of the Lstn-AmercaB
powers in circulation the various South and Cen
trail American embassies and legations that there decided
Improvement" the situation Mexico City These
the form of limitations that the Caranza such
that he disposed agree concessions the view
the United States providing he could be assured that the
LanAmercans all mediation offers, would insist that
eighty of Mexico must be respected"