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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-27
MEJERLE BACK
FROM NATIONAL
EAGLES MEET
Election Date of Rock Island Aerie
is Changed from December
Until May Next Year.

The national convention of the
Fraternity of Eagles at New Ha-
ven, Conn. was an encouraging af-
fair for all members. according to
p. J. Mejerle. local delegate Just
returned.
Mr.. Mejerle was impressed with
the progress shown at the conven-
ton. He told of the work accom-
plished at this last meeting.
Syracuse. n. Y. was voted by the
delegates the next place for the
convention.
officers elected at the meeting
included a Davenport man. Those
named were:
Grand president-E d. Weed,
Oshkosh, Wis.
Grand vice PRESIDENT. NJ. Nor
in, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Grand trustee-John H. Gunda-
ker, Davenport, Iowa.
The secretary and others were
all reelected members.
The members voted to buy two
million dollars worth of war saw
ings stamps.
A resolution was adopted favor
ing the Irish in their fight for
home rule
An organizing department of the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-27
Mems Shoes

Mems $500 regulation
Munson last army shoes
per pair ...-......... S4.90
Mems $500 vici kid dress
shoes, per pair .....-.S O.75
Mems $1,000 brown calf
English last dress shoe,
per pair .............S1.95
Mems $500 heavy all
leather work shoes,
black or brown. pair 1896
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-27
FIRST VICTIM OF
ORDER ISSUED ON
PARKING PAYS SIS

Edward Redman was the first
victim of Chief of Police Tom
Cox's latest order prohibiting park
ing of vehicles on Second and
Third avenues, between Fifteenth
and Twentieth streets.
Redman was nabbed yesterday
afternoon by Policeman John Kin
ney near Spencer square. He was
fined IS and costs by Police Mag
istrate d. J. Cleland.
Chief Cox says he is going to con-
tinue prohibiting the parking in
order to prevent as far as possible
unnecessary accidents caused by
persons crossing streets behind
parked cars. thus being unable to
get a clear vision of the avenue
and guard against passing We
hicles.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-27
LARGE FRESHMEN
CLASS ENTERS IN
ROCK ISLAND HIGH

About 200 freshmen will com
prise the first year class of the
Rock Island high school this year.
1t will probably. be the largest
freshmen class ythat has ever en-
tered the local high school.
Two hundred and fifty students
registered to enter-:the school yes
terday. Enrolment today and IN
til Saturday OF this week is ex-
pected to be much lighter. Arnold
Lau, principal of the high school.
this morning estimated that about
500 students would attend the
school, instead of the previous es-
innate of 1000 This will be only
a slight increase over the number
last wear.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-27
NO settlement
OF PAY DEMAND
OF CARPENTERS
Meeting Last Night by Arbitration
Boards Unsuccessful, AnOth-
er Session Soon.

Inability of master builders and
carpenters to reach a wage agree
ment last night shows a serious
side to the carpenters demands for
a 10 cent per hour increase.
The carpenters of the eight diff
ferent locals in Rock Island and
neighboring cities want an increase
of cents an hour beginning Sept.
/, with another similar increase
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-27

CHARLES j. SEARLE.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-27
Licensed to Wed
WILL REDECORATE
ENTIRE INTERIOR
OF THE ILLINOIS

Fl. Clay Crawford. manager of
the Illinois vaudeville theatre, yes
terday let a contract to a local
painting and decorating concern
for entire redecorating of the in
terror of the theatre. The total
sum involved in the work will come
to something over $1,000.
The house will be beautifully fin
ished in the three coIors, gold,
white and rose, which will be the
chief notes in the foyer and lobby.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-27
FOUR SOLOISTS
OF VATICAN TO
COME ON OCT. 3
Singers VIII Appear at Augustana
Under Auspices Of Knights
of Columbus.

The earliest and possibly the
most unique musical event of the
season will be the appearance at
Augustana college gymnasium. Oct
3, of four soloists of the Sistine
chapel choir Of the Vatican, Rome,
who arrived a week ago for a four
months tour of America
Their program will be presented
under auspices of AlloueZ council,
65S, Knights Of Columbus, Rock Is
land. Mary Lindsay oliver, lately
named a member of the National
Concert Managers association, Sc
cured contracts for the concert.
Special permission of the Vatican
and the Italian government was
necessary for the visit to America
and the IS concerts to which the
singers are limited will restrict
their appearances to only the most
important musical centers Of the
nation 1t is the first time that any
singers from the famous Sistine
choir have been heard in this coun-
try and their coming is an event
Of unusual importance and interest
in the musical circles.
The soloists are Allesandro Ga
brielli, soprano; Luigi Gentili, con-
tralto; LILO Cecchini, tenor, and Au-
gusto Dos Santos, bassO. Albert
Cammetti is accOmpanist. They
will give their first concert in Car
negie hall, New York City, Sept.
A. The quartet are members Of
the 50 choral Chaplains who appear
at the ecclesiastical functions at
which the pope appears in person.
Their program will be representa-
tive OF the music which for hun
dreds of years has distinguished
the Sistine choir and will include
music written in the fourth CEN
tury.
Now in Boston.
The singers are now in Boston
and will spend the time before the
opening of their tour in perfecting
their English. None of them speaks
the language of this country.
All served in the great war. Dos
Santos has been decorated with the
Italian war cross for bravery in
his three years service with the
armies in the field. Gabrielle. al
though but 80 years old, was in
valided out of the service and still
walks with a limp. He contracted
rheumatism during the rigors of
the Alpine campaign and has not
fully recovered from the seventies
OF that winter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-27

The present fittings-seating and
stage hangings-will still be used
this season, as the leather uphol-
stering and the drop curtains are
in fine condition. When the Illi-
nois opens for its initial night of
the season, Sunday, visitors will
look upon a very attTa ctively ar
ranged stage and auditorium.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-27

Ladies' white canvas strap
pumps, values up TO
$3.50, choice, pair ....Sl.OO
Ladies' kid oxfords and
pumps, values up TO
$500, choice, pair ....S4.30
Ladies' IS grey or brown
kid shoes, cloth tops.
per pair .............SJ .90
Ladies' $1,000 black kid
shoes, per pair ...S1.95
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-27
EXTRA SPECIAL

$3.50 unionsuits. each 9Sc
$3.50 dress shirts -S1.53
$500 work pants at ....SL9S
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-27
after Oct. l. Around 1000 workers
are involved.

after Oct. l. Around 1000 workers
are involved
No IntimatiOn of Strike.
No information was given out to-
day as to the points of contention
last night at the meeting of the ar
bitration board of the Quad-City
Builders association and of the
district council for the carpenters
locals. No intimation that a strike
is threatened has been voiced. Both
sides, it appears, want an agree
ment without a tieup of construc-
ton work.
Another conference will be held
at time yet to be designated, the
carpenter leaders said this morn
ing. The contractors, it is said,
charge the unions with unfair tao
tics in presenting a demand at this
time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-27

Records show that dwarfs have
been known to live to the patri-
archal age of 80 years, whereas
giants usually die while compare
lively young.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-27

national fraternity was created, for
the purpose of opening new lodges
throughout the country and for
better cooperation among the diff
ferent locals.
1t was also announced that out
of a total of 100000 Eagles, 10000
were in the service during the war.
One million dollars was donated to
the families of those who were in
jured or killed during the strug-
gle.
Armistice day, Nov. II. was
agreed upon as flag day for the
fraternity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-27
Election Changed.

A change was made in the date
for local elections of officers. The
next election to name officers in
Rock Island will be in May of
1920. instead of next December.
according to a plan adopted at the
national convention. This agree
ment holds good for all lodges.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-27

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-15

for the fight He asserted that if he got another chance he could redeem himself Pearce gave aim the opportunity and the battle was staged on January 23. 1891. A purse ct $500 Was put up by a sports man, S450 of which was to go to the win. ner and $50 to the loser.
 The battle lasted one hour and r min. utes and at it's conclusion Bourkes was in such condition that it was weeks be- fore hs was abe to get out of bed From the tnHd round on he was nothing but a human punching bag for Pearce. The champion tried to end the bout as quickly as possible oy beating Bourkes into un- conscIousness in the early rounds. But every time that Bourkes went down he came lack agaln gamely and with d re- marxabie show of courage.
 WHIPS GULLY
 Some months afterward Pearce boxed with John Gully then an innate of jail, for the benefit of prisoners Gully made a splendid showing against him. This in- duced q sportsman of that time to secure Gullys release fram prison and put Gully into pugilistic training. Some months later Gully challenges Pearce and battle fol-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-15

Jem Belcher. then champion. took d liking to the youHgster and in July, lS0s BelcheT announced:
 I aln through with the prize ring for all time and hereby surrender my titlo as champion to Henry Pearce"
 Some weeks later Joseph Bourkes. who had met and been defeated by Beicner three times. walked into tavern and made slighting ren,ai~-s concerning Pearoe. He gave it as his opinion that Pearce was more or less of a joke One of his auditors hurried out of the place, went 70 Pearccs room and woke hm from sound sleep. He repeated what BourNes had said. whereupon Pearce Jumped into his clothes and hustled to the inn.
 CALLING A BLUFF
 I understand that you have been rId;- cufins my fighting ability, said Pearce Therefore, l have come here to demon strate that 1 ain the better man. Square off--fof in ten seconds I'm going to strike you
 The fight lasted 20 mnutes-and Pearce beat bourkes .o a pulp. Months later Bourkes claimed that the reason he was defeated was because he hadn't trained
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-15
Frank Moran on the
 Trail of Dempsey

New York, December 14.-(Spe- inl.)-HeayyweiEht Frank Moran of Pittsburg, who Is essaying comeback stunt, is in New York looking for trouble. He said Sat- urday that he is ready to meet any of the heavies, and that he would like n fling at Dempsey sooner or later.
 Efforts have been made to match the sorrel-topped Pittsburger with Fred Fulton in a Jersey City ring, but this match has apparently fall en through. Now Moran has chal- lenged the winner of the Al Reich Roberts bout in Jersey. \ "Pm getting there fast" said Frank. referring to his comeback, "I can frighten either Reich or Roberts with single punch. and you can say for me that I'll be in the ring with Dempsey sooner or later. Then watch for n repl fiEht.v
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-15
TOM BRAGG MAKES
 STATEMENT ABOUT
 AUBURN UPRISING
Says That Students Raised a Large Sum of Money to Procure Return of
 Star Player

At the alumni meeting held Saturday night, Tom Bragg, Auburn's faculty ath- letic director, made an address in regard to the recent student uprising at Auburn. He made the following speech;
 Tt becomes my duty, inasmuch as it was an athletic affair. to discuss the de- velorments down at Auburn during the first part of last week. Though I was the clown in the circus.' if I know my heart, I will discuss it without prejudice nd without malice. To tell you the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-15

Informal discussion in advance of tomOrrow's meeting indicates that an effort will be made either to abolish the "seven pinyer" rule or revise it to permit the individ- ua1 clubs to have a greater number of "veteran- players on their ros- ters. Under the rule. adopted at the annual meeting in Birming- ham las tyear, by vote of seven to one, each club is limited to not more than seven players of pre- vious class A experience. A. J. Heinnemann, president of the New Orleans club, protested against en- forcement of the rule last season and appealed to Secretary Farrell of the national commission, who ruled the matter was an internal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-15
SPORTS Southern League Mogus Memphis Today SPORTS

lowed. Gully put up a splendid fight. but he was beaten.
 Elias Spray was the next foeman of the champion. The battle took place March Il, 1S05. Spray stood up for s min utes before the rounding of Pearce-ana then spent nearly a month trying to. re- store SIs face to a semblance Of its old time appearance. One month later Pearce fougiN Tom Carte, of Birmingham. for side bet of S259 Carte was feet 3ik inches tall and weighed 20 pounds. Pearce was pigmy in comparison. But PeaSce was an easy victor. Carte never landed q really solid blow. whereas Pearce hit his rival q hundred times.
 A few months sfterward Pearce caught a cold which developed quickly into tubsr- cuiosis. He was forced to retire from the ring and in doing so bestowed his titls upon John Gully fin appreciation of the sublime courage and the splendid fighting spirit shown by Gully
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-15
Baltic States Hold
 Another Conference
av A,.oeIa,,d pr...

Reval, Esthonia, December 14.-Another conference of representatives of the Bai- tic states will ho held at Dorpat before Christmas to discuss serious questions affecting all the Baltic governments which have arisen during the peace diseussions between Esthona and the bolshevik dele- gation, it was stated today.
 Besides. Esthonian, Isetvian and Lithu- ania delegates there will be representa- tives from England, Poland and th@ Ukraine at the conference.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-15
PREMIER CLEMENCEAU LEAVES FOR P A RIS
By Associated Press

London, December H.-Premier Clemen- ceau, who has been in London for sev- eral days engaged in important confer ence with Premier Lloyd George and other allied representatives, left for Paris this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-15
Pearce Makes Fine Record
 h TDo Years Of Fighting
During Short Reign as Champion, Game Chicken" De- feats Many Prominent English Battlers-Becher Be
 queaths Title to Pearce-Tuberculosis Sets In
By JAMES J. coRBErr

One of the greatest English fighters of century ago Henry Pearce who ruled in the prize from 1903 until u beruo forced him to surrender his title two later But the of time between 1908 and 1895 Pearce estab lished remarkable record.
 Born in 1777 Bristol England Pearce early age tradesmans apprentice. Along 1797 he evnced fondness for the sc and figured in many bouts He successful in his early professional whip ping giants although he weighed only 65 only five feet tall
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-15
Southern League to Open
 Meeting in Memphis Today
Mogus Gather to Discuss Many League Matters Player Rule, Salary Limits, Election of President
 and Others the Docket
By A..onIa,ed Pres.

Memphis December 14-The "seven-payer" rule salary mts fixed the meeting of the league S2SOO and the length of the 1920 addition the election president and allotment of holiday games expected the most important matters to be threshed at the meeting of the Southern Association of Cub which will be in session here tomorrow and Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-15

affair to be decided within the league.
 is understood that a proposal VIII be made to lengthen the play ing season to f54 games. Last sea son the schedule was limited to i4o games. No announcement has been made as to whether John D. Martin of Memphis, who vvas elect ed president last year. will be op- posed for reelection.
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1919-03-28

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neys. They have a beneficial effect. and
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If You are troubled with soreness across
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Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1919-03-28

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Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1919-03-28
f6B[1(
ROADS
FEDERAL AID FOR ROAD WORK
Small Amount Paid Out in 1918 Was
Because Of Steps Taken for
Conservation.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture
Although $14, 100000 was available
for expenditure on the post roads from
the federal aid road act, only 1926, 445
was paid from federal funds in the
highway construction season Of 1918
on all projects. The reason for this,
according to the annual report of the
secretary of agriculture, was the steps
taken to conserve money, labor. trans
portatlon and materials in highway
work during the war, and at the same
time to facilitate really essential high
way projects
IN connection with the federal ali
road work a letter was addressed t.
each state highway department asking
that a program of federal aid CON
structlOn be submitted at the earliest
possible date, in which would be in
Guided only those projects which the
state highway departments considered
vltally necessary to the transportation
facilities of the country.
At the request of the capital issues
committee, engineers of the depart
ment were made available for inspect
ing and reporting upon proposed high
way and irrigation and drainage bond
issues. Inspections We're made of 1S1
separate projects. involving total bond
issues Of $S6912,396. An arrangement
was made with the fuel administra
ton whereby highways of special i'm
pOrtance should receive enough btu
mlnous material to provide for ade-
quate maintenance, and where neces-
sary to permit construction and re-
construction. From May 13, 1918
when the cooperation became actively
effective, until the close of the fiscal
year. 2.235 applications. calling for
75,OOO,OOO gallons of bituminous mate
rial, were received from states, coun.
ties and municipalities. OF this amount
approval was given and permits were
issued for 5S.OO0,OOO gallons.
In order to coordinate the activities
OF various government agencies, so far
as they relate to highways: better &c
conserve materials, TRANSPORTATION
money and labor; to eliminate DELAYS
and uncertainties, and to provide posi-.
tive assistance in Carrying on vitally
effective highway work, the secretary
requested each of the government dc.
partments and administrations inter
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1919-03-28
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Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1919-03-28
Catarrhal Deafness Cannot Be Cured

oy local applications as they cannot reach
the diseased portion of the ear. There is
only one way to cure Catarrhal Deafness.
and that is by a constitutional remedy
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OF the System. Catarrhal Deafness is
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mucous lining Of the Eustachian Tube
When this tube is inflamed you have a
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