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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-01
Personal Points

Claus Jasper has gone to Califor-
MIA for an extended visit.
Fresh river fish at IT'S Third ave
nue.. West 1892. We deliver.
Mrs. Milton Ohaver has returned
from a visit over Sunday at Wa
terloo and, Cedar Rapids.
Mrs. Ida Blankenburg left yesterday
afternoon for a brief visit in Spring
field. She will return home Friday.
Henry Doc" WEIGH, who recently
hospital, Davenport, is critically ILL.,
Mrs. Patrick Doyle and daughter
Anna have gone to Oxford Junction 10
attend the funeral of Mrs. Doyie's
brother.
Alderman Martin McNealy is con-
fined to his home. 2901 Etghth-and-
a-half avenue, by severe attack of
the grip.
Mrs. James Wreath left today for
her home in Hillsdale after spend
ing the last few days in the city
visiting with friends.
Miss Mary Torticel. 1915 Twenty
third street, has returned home after
spending the past week in Chicago
as the guest of friends and relatives.
Peter Lister will leave tomorrow
for Chattanooga, Tenn. where he will
report as member of the team
which will represent that city in the
Southern league this season.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-01
To the Whole Rock island Public.

have the utmost pleasure IN thank
ing you for the tribute paid se in nom
mating me for commissioner I wish
it to be clearly understood that my
thanks are TO every one in every part
OF the city and to the ladies. too. for
/ am sure they used their influence
for me. / want TO say to you further
that / am going TO do my best to be
elected and then will do my best
fer you. JONAS BEAR.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-01
ISABEL ROGERS.

Isabel Rogers died this morning
at HAS at the home of her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Rogers, 511
Tenth street. after an illness of 10
days with spinal meningitis. She was
born in Rock Island, Nov. 90, 1905.
She leaves her parents and three sis
tiers, Elvira, Mary and Luella. The
funeral will be held Friday morning
at 10 o'clock in the home and burial
will be in Chippiannock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-01
RoYAL NEIGmnons DELEGATES.

Word received today from the state
encampment of the Royal NeighbOrs
of America. in session az Springfield
is to the effect that Mrs. Agnes Simp-
son, Fay Halves camp, No. PSI and
Mrs. J. p Ainsworth. May Flower
camp. No. 101. Rock Island, and Mr.
Williams of Moline. have been named
as supreme delegates by the conven-
ton TO the head camp to be held in
Denver in May.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-01
FUNERAL OF JOHN E. BLAKEMORE.

The body of John r. Blakemore will
arrive in Moline tonight from Gales
burg. where death occurred Monday
night. and will be taken to the Knox
undertaking chapel, where funeral ser
vices will be held at 2 o'clock tomor-
row afternoon. Rock Island command
cry No IS. knights Templar. of which
Mr. Blakemore was a member. will
conduct the services Burial will be
in Riverside cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-01
MOLINE CLERKS MEET
Have Social Session at Industrial
HILL.

The retail clerks OF Moline held
meeting last evening at Industrial
ball in that city and nearly all the
clerks I'm the city were in attendance
a part OF the time az least. The af-
fair was in the nature OF a social
meeting aiming to interest those
clerks who were not already affillat-
ed with the organization. A program
including several short speeches and
musical numbers was rendered. Many
applications for admission to mem
bership were received during the
evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-01

by the mayor. the city attorney and
city clerk. Under the new primary
law, these are the officials for the can
vassing board
The tables on this page record the
unofficial figures in detail.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-01
LET CONTRACT FOR
WALL AT LIBRARY
MCConoChle & Sons BID Is Accepted
by Heirs of r. c. \. Denkmann
bedford Stone Used.

The contract for the building of
an ornamental stone wall in front
at Augustana college was let this
morning by the heirs of F. c. A.
Denkmann, who are the donors of the
library. The successful bidder was
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-01

with 1,271 votes. Clark G. Anderson
was a close second with 1,195. The
other men who were nominated as
commissioners are: A. C. Stouffer, l.
O61: L. o. Jahns. 929: c. V. Johnson,
1852; Frank Gustafson, 72S; w. A.
Macbeth. 67S; Oscar NJ .Bisant, 500.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-01
To the Citizens of Rock Island.

I wish TO convey to you my hearth
est thanks for the splendid vote l re-
ceived yesterday at the polls. 1t is an
evidence to me that you approve Of
my service in the past, and if elected
as one of your commissioners. | will
exert myself to the utmost to do my
duty. Respectfully,
NJ T. RUDGREN.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-01
FUNERAL OF JOHANN BoODLEsON.

The funeral of Johann Boodleson
will be held tomorrow afternoon at
1880 in the home of Mrs. Edward
Johnson, 1907 Thirty-first street
with services at o'clock in the
Swedish Baptist church. Rev. David
HoImberg will conduct the services
and burial will be in Chippiannock
cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-01

the firm of McConochie & Sons and
they will start the work as soon as
possible. The wall viii be similar
to the one which extends in front
of the college building and the dor
mitory- 1t is to be made of Bed
ford stone with a concrete founda-
ton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-01
MRs. COLLINs TANOnEn.

Mrs. Lima NJ Collins OF St Paul
seems 10 be the fayorite FOR endorse
ment for supreme oracle. If any "a
made.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-01
MISS DADE IS
The FAVORITE
Ovation Given Her When She
Enters State Royal Neigh
Dor Meeting.
HELD AT SPRINGFIELD
Endorsement for Reelection Indicat-
ed-NIrs. Collins Leads for
Supreme Oracle.

Springfield. H., March l.-tSpecial
From the ovation which Miss Myr-
tie e. Dade. of RocA Island. supreme
recorder Of the Royal NeiEhbors OF
America, received when she entered
the arsenal. where the state convcl-
ton is In session this mornin- 90
looks as though she would be rein
dorsed for reelection.
The caucus 10 select delegates 10
the head camp az Denver. Colo. was
held this noon They viii report this
afternoon. II will be late before any
action is taken on instructing the
delegates.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-01
Sir knights Attention.

You are courteOusly requested 10
meet at the asylum at / O'Clock SHARP
Thursday afternoon, March 2. 1911,
for the purpose Of attending the fun
eral of Sir Knight John ID. Blake
more. 10 be held In Moline. Ill, al
. o'clock. BY order
7. GREENAWALT.
Eminent Commander
r. c. WILBERTON. Recorder.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-01

All the news all the time-The
Argus
The Washington herald., 1911-02-26

and passed up to the little girls. We'll.
we'll cried Rosey. "Was there ever such
strange thing happened before? It's
wonderful, -
POsey leaned over and spoke IN the
enr-Or where the ear Of n real person
would have been-Of the scarecrow. ask
ing: Please tell us. Mr. ScarecrOw. how
you happened TO come to life. and ut
time when We needed you so much?"
As the bear had been left far behind.
and there was no danger of his overtdk
ing them. the scarecrOw lessened his
speed anai began talking: We'll. my lit
tic dears," he began. you see have
had rather Il dull and lonely life-stand
ing in one spot in the garden. So the
other night. after all the crows had gone
to bed. and | might go of duty-if
could get off begEn to bemoan my
fate. Two little fairies were passing at
the time. and heard my complaint. All,
said one fairy. let's give This nice old
scarecrOw life. SO that he may enJCy
himself when not at work So they
touched my head with a little wand.
aud of a sudden | felt warm and funny.
Then my legs and arms began to move
Of themselves. but differently to the
movements made by the wind. ! found
| could walk about. and that | could
talk and laugh. Well, | went of on Il
lark. as men would say. aud had u
miles. played with rabbits. visited the
birds in :heir nests. went to the village
and saw the shops and pretty houses
and waded the river Toward morning
I came nome. took my place. as usual
In the corner of the garden and all my
The Washington herald., 1911-02-26

Ladies' and gentlemen" cried both mis-
chievous fellows together But the boys
in the loft paid not the slightest heed TO
the disturbers below; so. after firing their
lungs, the naughty fellows took them
selves of. going to little Bills home,
where Mrs. Baker was just lifting big
pan OF sugar cookies from the oven.
''Oh. mamma, give US sonnet" begged
Bill. his eyes feasting on the soft. yellow
cakes.
Where have you been since school?"
asked Mrs. Baker. handing each boy two
hot cookies.
"Oh. the big boys are having n de-
batting society down in old Uncle Kdams
stable-loft." explained Bill. An Tommy
and went there to have some fun. And
they chased US out"
"Oh, for shame. sonny" reprima nded
Mrs Baker. Why weren't you q nice
boy? It's urgly to disturb a meeting"
But they wouldn't let me vote Gs
wanted to-" explained Bill. 'But-Tom-
my and / don't care, do we Tommy :?
We'd rather play ball in our bach yard
than TO dis-kuss questions about daWss.
Dawgs haven't so terrible much sense,
after nII.''
About as much as Paul and Bricktop."
said Tommy. his mouth full OF cookie.
But, come on, Bill: Let's play ball. Id
hate to stay there in that loft--But. say,
there comes all the boys! The meetings
broke up"
Hello. kids" cried Paul, who. no long
er on his dignity, nad lUrgotten the re-
cent unpleas asantness occasioned by little
Bills conduct In the barn-lOft. Say. got
another cooker
Nope" said. Bill. stuffng the last
crumD into his round cheek. How'd the
meeting come out, Mr. Chairman
Fine and dandy, Bill" said Paul.
Were to meet next Saturday at 2
O'clock said Bricktop. And every
mothers son wants TO be there on time
II fellows late he'll be fined a penny.
Seer
''Oh. Tommy and Ill he there carly"
said Bill. = Cause We Ike to vote, we
do"
And all the boys laughed. ard E=rrr
drew a bail from his pocket and Eve
minutes later a game was going on in
the back yard of Bill Bakers home. each
boy having been treated to a hot cookie
q by Mrs. Baker.
The Washington herald., 1911-02-26

Order in the house." cried the Chair,
again stamping his foot. 1T has been
moved-I mean the motion for a secretary
has been-has been-carried. Who'll we
haveT'
II nominate Hank Toliver." And Brick
top rose to his feet.
Second the nomination." cried Davey,
also rising TO his feet.
Il object!' yelled little Bill. meaning
mischief
Say. Bill. just you speak when spoken
to-" advised the Chair. You're out of
order-butting In like that. Now, Hank s
been nominated for secretary of the De-
batting Society. All in favor Of him. rise
to your feet
All save little Bill rose to their feet.
Hanks been duly elected secretary
for the Debating Society,"" informed the
Chair.
Il didn't vote YETI cried Bill.
You don't need to-" informed the Chair
And now. ladies and gentlemen" went
on Paul, well get to business
But a sly snicker ran round the left
when the Chair said ladies" Paul no.
ticed II. and felt the crowd was laughing
In its sleeve at him. So he explained: -
think It is always the best to address
crowd in that way. Then, II there hap
pens TO be lady present. she's not
sighted. And II there's not lady pres
ept-well, II shows we have the-the-
fair sex In mind. So. again, Ill say
Ladies and gentlemen. we're open for
business. Has anyone here an idea in
his head7 II so let's have it
and thrusting his hands deep into his
pocket II have a few suggestions to
make" Then he waited for recognition
from the Chair. The Chair. not knowing
what was expected of II, just sat looking
at the standing member.
"You must say Mr.. Bricktop," In
formed Bricktop. In a loud whisper
Mr. Bricktop. you nave the floor"
said the Chair. stamping his foot for
quiet Little Bill was whispering loudly
TO Tommy Peters. and Tommy was snick-
ering.
The Washington herald., 1911-02-26

human powers left me But they came
again this evening. And so | set out
for another good time. when my eyes
fell upon you. my jears. And then
saw the big black bear. So | put one
and one together and got two. 'Ah, ha.'
said | TO myself, that bear wants to
eat up NY little ladies' So | came to
Your rescue. And that IS my story.
But-here we are at your home. and
as sure as ] am ScarAcrUw. your par
ents will be at the gate. looking for you,
so before We turn the corner CT the
hedge you'd hest jump TO the ground
and take your basket and run to the
house. I'll stop in the garden for Il
moment. You see. | got of duty early
today, owing to the unusual darkness
brought by the heavy clouds. All crows
and other bir,ls. are in their nests
though II is only j O'clock. But-good-
by. my little ladies. Say nothing of this
to onyOnc. for were II known that the
fairies had been good to me. would
be watched. and then | would become
lifeless again. And I do love to become
animated every night. for then ] get
little exercise"
Then the scarecrOw sat Rosey AID
Posey on the ground. while he ran to
his place in the garden. and as the little
girls went on to the house they turne,l
about to see him waving his long arms
about his head. And the rain had
ceased. and there was no wind.
And when ROsey looked for the um-
brella il was gone. How strange" she
said. But fairies always do such
strange things
The Washington herald., 1911-02-26

Q Debating Society-was called 70 order
by Paul, who spoke In rather an embar-
raised manner. He stamped his foot
upon the floor OF the bsrn-loft (where
the Society was holding its meetingl and
cried out: Everybody keep quiet! Meet
ing called to orderI" Then Paul stood
looking about him awkwardly.
Ask II there're any motions to be put
before the house." whispered Bricktop
Jones. That's the first thing that's in
order"
ANY motions to put before the houseT'
asked Paul. a blush spreading over his
rosy face. He knew that everyone pres
ent had overheard Bricktop's whispered
advice.
''Mr. Chairman" said Bricktop. rising
with all ease. II move that we elect
secretary" Then Bricktop sat down on
the box he was sharing with Dayey
King. Second the motion. DaYey," be
whispered, nudging Davey.
Second the notion" yelled Davey. The
chairman stamped his foot upon the floor
IN peremptory manner Address the
chair when you want to speak," he or
1ered
"oh. didn't think" excused Davey.
getting upon his feet. "Mr. Chairman,
second to motion"
what was the motionY' yelled out
Fred Purvis from the rear Of the loft.
Again the Chair stamped his foot
Epon the loose boards OF the floor. you're
out Of orderr' he explained IN no gentle
tones. III has been moved and secondea
The Washington herald., 1911-02-26

m OSEY and Posey were twin sisters.
~ They lived in the country, far far
I ~ from a town or city, and three
miles from a little village. Their
father kept a garden, and raised
vegetables for the village market. Their
mother kept a COW and some chickens and
sold butter, cheese and eggs TO the VII
layers. So between them. Papa and
Mamma Justin, parents OF the twins,
Rosey and Posey. made quite good living
And often Rosey aud Posey were sent
to the village on. errnnds, when papa
rnd mamma were too busy 10 go them
selves.
In the garden-at the very farthest
corner from the house and cowbarn-
there stood a great, gaunt. black-clad
scarecrow. Papa Justin had put him
there TO keep the crows from his gar
den And when the wind blew-as II
always did In March and April the
months when Papa Justin was planting
seed)-the scarcecrow's arms would ty
out wildly, and his head would bob and
bob In a most cOmical fashion. And as
ROsey and Posey went along the road
past the garden, they would laugh ana
laugh at the old scarecrow. who was bob
bing about like a jumping jack.
One very cloudy day Papa Justin called
to Rosey and Posey: Daughters, you will
| want some for my hotbeds. Thought |
had plenty. but the mice got into the
seedbags and ate all the salad seed. So
jump into your jackets and hoods and go
to the seedkeeper's shop in the village
''All right. papa" obeyed Rosey and
POsey. Wen be on directly" And
they hurried into the house and put on
their thick shoes and jackets and hoods.
Then, their mother being told that they
were making the journey to the village,
decided to send basket of eggs TO the
marketkeeper.
So OF the twins went. laughing and
singing, first one and then the other
carrying the basket of eggs. They had
their landmarks beside the road, and
ROsey would carry the basket to one
point. then hand it to Posey. who would
carry ii TO the next point And SO they
shared the burden evenly.
After the little girls had finished their
business in the village. and were starting
homewards, great drops of rain began to
descend from the clouds. And the dark
ness of late afternoon thickened till 1t
seemed night would oyertake them before
they could reach their home. They hast
ened their footsteps, and were soon well
out OF the village, into the lonely cOun-
try. Then the rain began TO fall fast
The Washington herald., 1911-02-26

and theI day grew darker and darker.
I'm afraid whispered Rosey, shiver-
ing. She was carrying the basket in
which the seeds were put.
Afraid Of whatT' asked Posey, walk
Ing close to her sister
"Oh. of the rain and the dark" ex-
plained Rosey. wish we had got an
earlier start this afternoon. The night
Is coming soon on account OF the clouds"
There Is nothing to fear-unless a
bear should come from the mountains
yonder." said Posey. Papa says very
few bears now live In the mountains
the hunters have killed them for their
skins"
But a few stin live." said Rosey.
And one big bear would be as dangerous
as a dozen. One couId'-
But even as Rosey spoke a dark form
appeared In the distance. II walked on
ALI fours, and had a wabbling gait.
'Oh, it's a bear-it's a bearm hoarselv
whispered Rosey. "Oh. what shall we
dor
Posey was too frightened at the mo-
ment TO reply. She stood staring ahead
Of her. Yes" she whispered, when she
could find her voice. Its a bear!'
"Oh. let's run back towards town "
cried Rosey. dropping the basket. Hes
coming right towards us. He'll soon
catch us-if we don't rum
IF we run. he'll run after u.s." said
Posey. But we can't stand here He's
con Ing at trOt. now. He's seen us!'
The twins clasped each others hands,
and began TO weep. "Oh, oh, what shall
we dor they walled. Then, as the
bear was within hundred rods OF them
another dark form loOmed up In the road.
Just behind the bear. oh sister, look
1t was Rosey who exclaimed, Look
IL s our dear old ScarPcrOwr'
so 1t Is" cried Posey. Hes coming
on the run-just like a real human be-
ing. What does it all meanT'
He'll save us" said Rosey, her tears
Ceasing TO flow. "Ah. he's pulled the
bears tall" And sure enough. the funny
old scarecrOw had overtaken the bear.
and in The most cOmical manner pulled
the bit OF bOb-tail. And the bear made
terrible grOwl. and turned about
The Washington herald., 1911-02-26
ADDITIONS.

l. Add a small domestic animal to a
bite and get an aromatic plant.
.. Add n mortal to antiquity and get
to take under control.
3. Add the sun to IL unit and get to give
comfort.
4. Add lovely color to a metallic in
strument used for giving forth sound and
get II pretty wild flower.
ANSWERS TO LAST WEEKS PUZZLES.
HIDDEN PROVERBS-NeUeT burn the
candle at both ends
ZIGZAG PUZZLE - Doctors Cross.
,cordS. l. Dirt .. Port 3. Lock Z.
Loft. 3. Plot. o. Pray I. Song
PICTURE PUZZLE Street stceepsr
JouHdj !. tr0 cents. >, A gold ring },
IrC rolls Cf sketches. :. diamond
bracelet
HIDDEN PICTURE-Upsids doten. u
TH1 at neck.
The Washington herald., 1911-02-26

"Ha, ha!" laughed the great pickle
like creature.
teentsy slice of one Il you will eat it as q
bit Of sandwich-between two thin slices
OF bread
"Oh. l want big, thick slice Of pickle. -
pouted Puggy. Il don't want a teentsy
slice"
But big slice will make you sick, "
reasoned mamma. And you don't want
to have to 20 to bed and take bitter nIedI-
cine, do your
NO mamma, don't want to take medI-
cine, and l don't want to be sick But
/ do want a big slice of pickle. Please. -
Mamma sliced some bread, buttered 1t,
and laid between the slices a thin bit of
pickle. Now, dearie," she said, run
along and eat it. And-dOn't ask for any
more pickle"
Puggy took the sandwich and went TO
the living room and sat down to eat it.
He took big mOuthfuls, although mamma
and papa had often told him that it was
very had form to do so, and that he
must be a ! nice-ma nnered little boy and
take small bites. and to never, never
never make a pig Of himself.
So Puggy ate of the pickle sandwich and
pretty soon it was all gone. Then he
went 10 the kitchen to ask for more
But his mother had gone upstairs for
something and the cook was busy in the
pantry. Puggy stood eyeing the big pickles
on the table. Then a very wicked voice
whispered into his ear: Take a big pickle
and run to the barn and eat 1t all up"
So Puggy forgot his mammals warning
concerning pickle-eating, and reached up and
got the very largest pickle in the dish.
The Washington herald., 1911-02-26

This is what I have to suggest" said
Bricktop. That we have a subject for
debate each evening"
You have all heard what Bricktop
says" put the chair. IAN In favor OF
feet"
Again all stood save little Bill. After
they had reseated themselves, up he
popped. crying, MOI
The Chair became very much enraged
at the conduct of little Bill and said.
without preliminary: Say, kid. II you
can't behave yourself in this meeting
you'll have to get out. Do you hear7"
Yes" smiled little Bill. 81 aIn't deaf.
But I've got to have my vote"
We'll. you'll vote when the time
comes" snapped the Chair. And II you
disturb this meeting again. I'll appoint
Bricktop to escort you to the door"
Little Bill hid his face in his sleeve TO
prevent the Chair from seeing his laugh
ter, which shook his ball-like body. His
chum. Tommy Peters, was laughing. too.
and trying to keep his grinning mouth
tightly closed.
Now, to resume business" explained
the Chair. We'll have a subject for dis
cussion-I mean, for debate-at our next
meeting. Will someone suggest a sub
iertT'
Harry Robertson arose. Mr.. Chair
maR." tie said. in an easy way HARRY
WAS used to speaking in public), Il sug-
gast the subject: Resolved, That dogs are
very intelligent animals
"A very good subject. agreed the Chair.
My dog Jack is stnatter than a good
mauy people that | know. Shall We put
the question to voter
Question cried Bricktop.
ANSWER yelled little Bill! and Tommy
Peters In one voice.
'Bricktop. appoint you committee
OF one to escort those two disturbing kids
10. the door said the Chair. very angry.
indeed And see that they are locked
out. too
Bricktop made for little Bill and Tommy,
but the agile rascslS were half way down
the ladder. which led from the loft to the
stable below. before Bricktop could lay
hands on them And. once below. they
set up a terrible dine Question, Mr..
Chairman" called out Tommy. AN
swer. Mr.. Chairman yelled little Bill.