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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-17
BOYS PLAY HAVOC
WITH GRAPE ARB0R
Get Into Back Yard of F.. b. McKown
While Latter Is Away Watch
ing the Aeroplanes.

When E. B. McKown, 1876 Six
teenth street, returned to HIS home
last night after spending several
days in Chicago, he was considerably
wrought up TO find that during his
absence, boys had entered his yard
and had stripped his grape vines of
the fruit which had just become ripe
and to which he had been giving
careful attention for months in or
der that the vines might have a good
yield. The invaders had not stop
ped, however, with robbing the
vines. They had torn them in
places and had trampled ruthlessly
over flower beds and through care
fully tended vegetable gardens. The
once fruitful yard was sight. Mr..
McKoWn learned that others in his
neighborhood had suffered from sim
liar fnroads by the boys and an eff
fort was made to learn the identity
of the marauders. According to Mr..
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-17
RUNS INTO WAGON
Little Girl Loses Control of
Bicycle and Is Thrown Un-
der Wheels of Vehicle.
LEFT ARM is FRACTURED
Driver AIights and Carries Victim
Into Nearest House and Sum-
mons Physician.

While riding on her bicycle on TWEEN
tieth street yesterday afternoon at
about O'Clock, Bessie, the 11-year-old
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Ba-
ker, 28O1 Seventh avenue, ran into one
Of Bartlett Brothers delivery wagons.
driven by Frank Kennedy, 1912 Fourth
avenue. She was thrown from the BIZ
cycle and the hind wheel Of the wagon
passed over her left arm just above
the elbow. causing a fracture. She
was also badly scratched and bruised
about her chin and neck She was
carried into a house and a physician
was summoned Immediately. She is
reported this morning as doing nicely.
SURPRISED BY TURN.
The little girl was riding alongside
of the wagon down Twenty-sixth
street. When the wagon turned east
into Fffth-anda-half avenue she lost
control OF the bicycle and ran straight
into the vehicle. Frank Kennedy, the
driver, and his wife, who was riding
with him at the time, heard the noise
of the bicycle falling and dismount-
ing, carried the little victim to the
nearest house.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-17
SMITH IS AGAIN
HEAD OF BOARD
Executive Council of Modern
Woodmen Names Him as
Chairman.
TWO DIRECTORS INSTALLED
At Meeting Held at Head Office
Building Yesterday Afternoon
Byrns Now Out

F. r. Korns Of Des Moines, the re-
tired head banker of the Modern
woodmen, and S. S. Tanner OF Miner,
the two new members of the board of
directors, were formally installed in
office yesterday by the executive coun-
ell. Mr.. Korns could not take charge
of his new duties until he was releas-
ed as head banker of the society, and
the transfer of funds was not effected
until yesterday. r. r Smith is again
chairman of the board.
BYRNs SEWERS RELATIONS.
C. J. Byrns and DR.. J. A Rutledge
are the retiring mem bers Of the board.
DR.. Rutledge has gone 70 Colorado
Springs, Col, and taken up his duties
as superintendent and medical direc-
tor of the sanatorium. Mr.. Byrns Off
cial connection with the society ter
inmates. he having accepted an ap-
pointment as collector of the port
Of Superior.
LET PAPER CONTRACT.
The executive council yesterday let
the contract for the paper supply for
the printing shop. The Kimber-
ly-Clark company of Neenah, Wis IF,
was the successful bidder.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-17
Notice
To the Buying Public by Dolly
Bros.

We told you We were 10 turn
cur entire stock OF shoes into cash.
You have responded TO our call and
never before in the history OF the
shoe business have there been so
many satisfied customers in so short
a time. There are some shoes left
that were IN our store when We made
our first announcement. In mems,
boys, ladies' misses and children S
.CXfords and shoes. There are about
4 ga pair on the racks. Not one pair
IS going back into stock, as We need
The room for more fall shoes, which
are now arriving daily. To sell these
goods and sell them quickly, we have
reduced them to the following
prices:
Mems shoes and oxfords. worth
up 10 50 for 81; ladies'. boys and
girls shoes. oxfords and slippers.
= sc 2 pair: children's at soc a pair;
infants slippers and shoes at $50
and 42c-
When you buy shoes at Dolly
Bros. you know you buy the best.
I S07 Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-17
Personal Points

Mr.. and Mrs. F. ]. Deem are Wis
iting friends at Burlington.
Dan Smith leaves Sunday for a
weeks visit at Fox Lake, III.
A. Christensen left this morning
for a ten days trip in Mexico.
Mrs. Anna Wood left today for
Denver, Col, on an extended visit
Frank wilcher, 1921 Nineteenth
street, will spend Sunday in Peoria.
Mrs. Harriet Cropper-Johnstone OF
Chicago is visiting with her parents
in this city.
Lyman Weld, who for the past few
months has been in Mercer county,
is expected home Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. ". Powers of Chi
cago are visiting at the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. Charles K. Mixter.
Mrs. l. Horst, who has been visiting
in this city with her son, H. J. Horst,
has returned to her home.
Mrs. Bessie Brown of GaIesburg,
who has been visiting in the city, re-
turned home this afternoon.
The Misses Florence Halpin and
Margaret Lyons of Dubuque. are in the
city, visiting with Mrs. Paul Davidson.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. B. McKown have re-
turned after a short visit in Chicago,
where they witnessed the aeroplane
flights.
H. c. Holtorf has returned from
Chicago where he has been the last
four days witnessing the aerial ex-
hibition at Grant park.
Mrs. Bertha Buettner, 522 Twenty
fourth street. who was operated on
yesterday morning at st Anthony's
hospital is recovering very nicely.
Herman Heimbeck leaves next
week for a western trip on which he
plans to visit Denver. Pueblo and
Colorado Springs. He will be gone
two weeks.
Word from the bedside Of Kinney
Mack at Paducah, KY, is TO the eff
feet that the sufferer is doing nicely
and will be able TO sit up in several
more days.
The Misses Nellie and Minnie Van
Horn of Monroe, Wis, are visiting
in the city with their aunts, Mrs. a.
Fletcher. zoos Fifth avenue, and Mrs.
c. W. Kruger, I1O1 Fourth street.
Mrs. Ed KitJilsen returned last
evening from Wilton, Iowa. General
Kittilsen accompanied her but went
on to Dixon, Ill, to attend the state
militia camp, which is being held
there.
Rev. A. NJ. Bruner OF Elgin, Ill,
arrived In the city last night 70 at
tend the meeting Of the directors
OF the Industrial Evangelistic Foun-
datfon which takes place this even
ing. He leaves tonight to visit his
ranch at Winona, Kan. On his re-
turn he expects to spend a few days
in Denver, Cheyenne and Omaha.
Leroy ]. Wolf Of Harrisburg, Pa,
representing the bond holders OF the
Union Electric Telephone company,
and c. +. Rotger Of Springfield, state
superintendent of the Central Union
arrived in the city today TO consider
the future OF the two companies IN
view Of the complications that have
arisen involving the merger Of their
franchises
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-17
POLICE CAPTAIN Is
NO LOVER OF MUSIC
So Thinks Ed SheIihorn Who Was
Giving Free Open Air Perform
ance at Spencer Square.

At about II o'clock last night Ed
Shellhorn, very much intoxicated,
gave an open air performance in
Spencer square. His repertoire was
varied, ranging from vocal solos of
the grand opera type to flights of
spellbinding oratory. Captain James
R. Reynolds suggested that inasmuch
as some members of the audience
might not be appreciative Of his eff
forts that he attach the soft pedal
thereto. Shellhorn then became
abusive and offered to clean up the
entire police force for all of which
he was assessed SO and costs by
Magistrate Smith this morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-17

Melody Habitual drunkenness and
non-support are alleged. and the
custody of the three chill
dren. which the complainant has sup
ported. is asked for. George w. Wood
is attorney for the complainant.
Olive May Breecher VS.. Albert !.
Breecher. of Watertown. Grounds on
which the decree is asked are deser-
ton, cruelty and drunkenness. Mrs.
Breecher wants the custody OF the
child, Verna. aged 3 years. The attor-
ney for the defendant is w c. Walker
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-17
MACHIklSTS' HAND
CAUGHT IN PLRkER
EmpIoye at SiIvis Shops OF Rock Is
land Road May Lose Two Fin
gers by Amputation.

Fred Deborcey of Silvis, a machin-
list al the Rock Island shops at Sill
Wis, was the victim of a very painful
accident yesterday afternoon which
may make il necessary to amputate
two OF his fingers.
He was working in the carpenter
shop on planer when his right hand
was caught in the saw, cutting it to
the bone. His injuries were attend
ed TO by DR.. A h ARP of Moline
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-17
WOMEN ASK FOR DIVORCE

Three Wives Make Numerous
Charges Against SpOuses.
Three bills for divorce were filed
yesterday In the Office OF the circuit
clerk, as follows:
Julia Savant of East Moline VS.. Jo-
seph Savant, alleging non-support,
cruelty and habitual drunkenness, and
asking for the custody of the Is
months-old daughter. Mrs. Savant left
her husband April %. when she alleges
he beat her with his fists while in an
intoxicated condition. Walter G.. Ba-
ker is attorney for the complainant.
Mary Melody of Moline VS.. John
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-17
Protective LEAGUE Picnic,

The members of the Mutual Protec-
tive league of the tri-cities are to hold
a picnic Saturday afternoon and even
ing at Campbell's island and the pub
&c has been extended an invitation
TO Join with the members on that oc-
casion. A basket lunch will be served
in the evening, the league furnishing
coffee to the picnickers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-17

noon and furnished surety in the
named and was released. Mrs.
Clark faced a charge Of disorderly con-
duct in the police court yesterday af-
ternoon as the result of her having
threatened to shoot an officer who de-
manded admittance to her home in the
west end OF the city. That charge was
however. upon the informa-
ton being filed in the coUtsty court.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-17
CAUGHT STEALING HORSE
Unknown Man Arrested at SiIvis
Last Evening.

An enigma lies in Jail at Silvis
facing the charge OF horse stealing
The fellow is a stranger in this vi
entity and he refuses 10 tell his
name. admit his guilt or in fact 10
hold any conversation whatever He
was arrested last night by the town
marshall who detected him in the
act OF driving away with another
mans rig.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-17
is FINED FOR FIGHTING
James Burke Took on Too Much
Corn Juice.

At 1920 last night"James Burke
was arrested by Officer Kinney on
complaint of Matte McChurch. He
was fined So and costs by Magistrate
C. ]. Smith this morning.
1t appears that Burke took on a
bigger cargo of corn juice than he
could handle and as result became
quarrelsome. He started to clean
up on Matte and she called the po-
lice. The fracas occurred at Twen-
ty-frst street and Third avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-17
DAKE FUNERAL

The funeral Of Graydon, the 3-year-
old son of Mr.. and Mrs. R. NJ. Dake.
101s First avenue, will be held from
the home tomorrow afternoon at 2: 80.
Rev. E. A. Mcfarland of the Memorial
Christian church will conduct the serv-
ices. Burial will take place at Chip
piannock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-17
Horse Thlef Is Cauaht.

The horse stolen of the farm of
c. A. Brown of LeClaire for which
the local police have been looking
for several days. has been recovered
by the authorities at Marengo. Iowa.
The man who is alleged 10 have stol-
en- the animal is also held there.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-17
Obituary Record
ERIC 8. asp.

Eric s. Asp, a civil was veteran
whose home was at Milwaukee, but
who came to Milan several months
ago TO visit with a brother, died at
last night at City hospital in
Moline. Kidney trouble caused death.
He was born in Sweden and was 6S
years old
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-17

to her father and two brothers in
order that she might more quickly
inherit valuable property, Mrs. Eta
Larson, with her husband, was ar
rested today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-17
TO ACT TOGETHER
AS To PAVEMENT
Fourth Avenue Property Hold
ers Will Meet Tonight to
Talk Improvement.
WILL WORK IN UNISON
Sentiment to Be Expressed and Com
mittee May Be Appointed to
Convey Wishes.

Property holders on Fourth avenue
between Sixteenth and Twentieth
streets are to hold a conference at
Moeller's livery stable this evening to
gain the concensus OF opinion as to the
kind OF paving material that IS desired
In the contemplated improvement of
the thoroughfare, and to appoint If it
seems proper, a committee to repre-
sent the wishes of the property holders
before the board of local improve
ments when the matter comes I'D for
hearing Saturday morning. Tonight's
meeting is to be the outcome of a
number of informal discussions of the
situation.
The property holders along Fourth
avenue are taking a lively interest in
the improvement Of the avenue, and
the disposition seems to be to have
the work done right while it is being
done. 1t has been contended by some
that Second and Third avenues should
be repaved with asphalt at the same
time. and that while there is no incli-
nation to obstruct public improve
ments, the feeling has been expressed
that the territory should be made large
enough to include the more conspicu-
Gus business streets.
MUST PAVE AT ALL EVENTS.
On the other hand it is pointed out
by many of the larger real estate own
ers on the avenue that an emergency
has arisen that demands immediate at
tention, or it will be necessary to aban-
don the use of the street entirely for
several blocks, and that while it is be-
ing done, it might as we'll be done
right, regardless of the other avenues.
What Fourth avenue gains in advance of
the other avenues will be to its ex-
elusive advantage with corresponding
improvement in property values.
THE RIGHT SPIRIT.
However, there is a get-together dis
position in the matter, with a view to
and then acting in unison, very pro
per and altogether public spirited way
of considering it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-17
MRS. CLARK GIVES BONDS
Furnishes Surety in Case Filed
Against Her.

Mrs. Emma Clark. against whom in
formation was filed in the county court
yesterday afternoon, charging her with
keeping a house of i'll fame. appeared
before Judge R. w Olmsted this after
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-17

McKown It proved successful and it
is now being considered whether to
prosecute or not.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-17
MEET POSTPONED
Conference Between Silvis EN-
ployes and Rail Heads to
Be Next Month.
OFFICIALS ASK FOR TIME
In Which TO Consider Matter of Civ
ing the Federation of Unions
Recognition.

There will be a months peace pact
between the Rock Island railway of
1ciais and the Silvis shop men, &C
cording 10 advices received from Chi,
cago. The committee of shop men
which was i'll Chicago Tuesday TO hold
a conference with the rail heads has
agreed to keep a thirty days truce
TO allow the Chicago officials time to
consider the proposition of the fedora
ton That means that the danger Of
a strike VIII be averted for one month
at least
No WAGE TROUBLE.
1t was also announced that so far
as the contracts with the men and
the wage question was concerned.
that could be easily adjusted. The chief
matter under consideration is the rec
ogniticu Of the federation of the shop
men and making a contract with the
federation instead of the individual
unions.
While no official announcement has
been made as 70 what attitude the
railroads will take towards the feder-
alton. there is strong belief among the
officials that the federation will win
and that contracts will be made as the
men demand.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-17
No WAGE TROUBLE.

Poison In Their Coffee.
Northwood. Iowa. Aug. 17.-ChaTgei
with administering poisoned coffee
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-17
MUST PAVE AT ALL EVENTS.
THE RIGHT SPIRIT.

However, there is a get-together dis
position in the matter, with a view to
and then acting in unison. very pro-
per and altogether public spirited way
of considering it.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-05-19
Cooking For Royalty

others and like their dishes cooked
In almost the same manner.
The late King Edward of England
was "a heavy eater and was fond of all
heavy meats. His favorite meal was
dinner. and he ate his All of all the
best dishes, whether they We're i'm or
out of season King Edwards cook was
"a Frenchman named Rondeau, who has
been retained by King George as the
head of the culinary department of
buckingham palace.
Cook Rondeau is considered one of
the finest of his profession, and his
salary amounts to almost that of the
president of the United States. The
cook, who has entire charge of King
Georges kitchen, is given free rental
of "A fine home near the royal estates.
He has his carriages, his servants,
and other luXuries.
1t is the duty of Rondeau to appear
at his masters home quite early in
the morning to start operations for the
kings breakfast, as King George, un-
like his predecessors. breakfasts at s
o'clock. The menus are all arranged
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-05-19

Women have always been associated
with the cooking profession, probably
on account of the fact that preparing
the meals enters into the household ar
fairs, but men, I'm most Instances, hold
the conspicuously responsible cooking
positions. This holds true with the
monarchs of the world. and the men
who have charge of the culinary de-
partments are. In most cases. high sal
arled officials OF the government en-
ploying them.
Head cooks have corps Of assistants
under them. who accomplish the great
er portion of the real work i'm cook
ing, so they are merely employed to
oversee the work and arrange the
menus.
II may be surprising to many that
the rulers do not eat any more than
ordinary humans, and their appetites
run I'm the same fashion. King George
of England may have special fond
ness for pancakes, or Emperor Will
lam may prefer To have his sauer-
kraut cooked until it is quite we'll
done. but they eat just the same as
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-05-19

Of a home and has government auto
mobile at his call.
Emperor william is probably the
most particular eater among royalty.
Everything must be cooked to suit his
taste although he does not eat great
deal. and for this reason the cook must
take special pains with his work. A
corps of undercooks and assistants are
also employed i'm the emperor's kitchen.
Unlike many royal households, the
cook Of the German ruler goes with his
employer on "A Journey and does all of
the planning of the meals. The menu
is made out ahead of time, just the
same as when the emperor is at home,
and all dishes are expected TO be pre-
pared i'm the same manner.
Although but young man, King Al
fonso of Spain Is a great eater, and he
eats three heavy meals each day. The
young ruler Is hard worker and thor
oughly enjoys all sorts of sport that
will whet the appetite, and for this
reason does not like to stint when
mealtime comes. lie is fond of Span
ish dishes, but has spent so much time
i'm France that he has become accus-
toned to many OF the Partisan dain-
ties.
He employs a Wrench cook of great
ability. The latter has been with the
royal family Of Spain for almost a
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-05-19

common crime Of sweating" coins. So
long as there was any possible doubt,
To the fraction of a grain. as to the
full weight Of a gold piece when it was
minted just SO long it would be i'm
possible to prove that any appreciable
quantity had been taken from it.
So important was every grain Of me-
tai i'm the fundamental brass pound
destined to be, and so keenly was that
Importance appreciated that its very
shape was made to entail the mini
mum amount of friction when handled,
and even while standing in its mahog
any box The duck egg shape allows
only the outer rim to touch the cham
dis lining of the case. and it constitutes
what seems To he the original discovery
and application of the principle of ball
bearing machinery.
This representative pound weight
was never TO be touched by human
hands. a carefully designed litter, or
so called hook, was provided: and that,
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-05-19

a day ahead and are sanctioned by
Queen Mary before they are prepared.
Various undercooks and their as
sistants are started at work on the
meals, and Rondeau overlooks the
work tasting here and there to insure
the proper seasoning and smelling each
dish to see that it has the proper per-
fume. Rondeau was trained i'm his
profession in Paris. where he learned
the art of various little dishes.
He Is the inventor of many recipes
that have been served only to royalty.
Rondeau at one time was I'm the en-
ploy of the presidents of France. but
resigned To accept a position offered i'm
England. He is said to be past mas
ter in the art of pastry baking, as well
as cooking
Emperor Williams cook is an Eng
lishman, who, like Rondeau. learned
his trade i'm Paris. lie left England
when but a boy, and accepted posi-
ton with baker in Paris From the
baking trade he turned to cooking, and
within a few years was at the head of
the kitchen in one Of the large Paris
hotels.
His fame as a culinary artist spread
and he was soon asked To leave France
and enter the employ of the kaiser.
His salary is estimated at $4,000 per
year, while he also receives free rental
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-05-19
SACRED BRASS POUND.
Its Service Of Testing Weights Before
Commission at Mint.

Commission at Mint.
The sacred brass pound has been on
its job again.
What Is the sacred brass pound?
Well, it looks like "A duck egg in plain
brass, with the point shaved off to
serve as a stable base for ii TO rest
on, and with rather neatly ornamen-
tai fiat top. like those you see sticking
up from the pound and half pound
weights near the drug store scales. ris-
ing from the upturned butt.
This sacred brass pound of the Unit
ed States Mint at Philadelphia is the
last resort i'm determining the correct
weight of all the money minted in the
United states, says the Philadelphia
North American.
In compliance with the behest there
came from London in 1927 the brass
pound which has ever spce been the
ultimate standard for the comparison
of our coinage. the little duck egg that
was destined ultimately to end the once