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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-15
City Chat
TELEPHONE coURTsHlP.

When wooed Nellie on my knees,
Twas rather disconcerting
To hear her ask me, Number, please? -
Confusion thus averting.
But after I was listed, then
Twas much a better token
To hear that welcome Call again
In accent sweetly spoken.
Till, spite of sundry ups and downs,
My courtship proved so hearty,
To Joneses. Smiths, and Blacks and
Browns
She calmly lisped. Wrong party"
And when her dad with anxious brow,
Would butt in on our pleasure.
BY calm reproof of Busy now"
Was how she'd take his measure.
And so we're we'd; but midst our ease,
She's still as fate designed her;
For. morn and eve. a Nickel please!"
Is mainly her reminder
E l.. Sabin, III Judge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-15
Personal Points
Z. l.. FuImer is in Chicago.

f. l.. Fulmer is in Chicago.
c. d. Rosenfeld left last night for
French Lick, Ind.
John H Payne of Syracuse, Kan, is
visiting at the home of his aunt, Mrs
Catherine e Burton, $50 Hendricks
street, South Rock Island.
Mrs. W. J. Harold left today for
California, where she was called by
the serious illness of her son. Paul,
who is suffering with infammatory
rheumatism.
President James Mcnamara and
Treasurer L. NJ. Casteel of the Rock
island Baseball association are in
Chicago today to attend the meeting
OF the Three-Eye league directors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-15
HUNTING THEIR BROTHER
{. A. and \. Il. Wilson of Clinton
Ask Assistance of Police.

The local police have received COM
munication from c. A. and A. B. vii
son of Clinton asking them to locate
their brother, John L. Wilson. and no
tify him that his mother is al the pOint
OF death. The missing brother was
last heard from TWO months ago. and
al that time he was in this city His
occupation is that of painter and paper
hanger The police thus far have not
been able 10 get a line on him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-15
is NOT The CAUSE
Decrease of Production Wrong.
ly Blamed for High Cost
of Living.
STATISTICS GO TO PROVE
Has IN Fact Been an Actual increase
Per Capita in Ten Leading
Crops in L. 5.

Washington, March 15.-Some ex-
PLANTATION other than a decrease in the
ratio of production must be given for
the high prices prevailing for the 10
principal crops of this country. 1t
has been the impression among many
who have attempted to explain the
prices that the increase in popula-
ton exceeded the increase in produc-
ton of these crops. Statistics gather
ed by the department OF agriculture
demonstrate the fallacy of such theor-
les.
FOR SOME YEARS.
Production OF these crops has ex-
ceeded the increase in population for
a number of years. Representing the
average per capita production in the
United States during the 43 years
from 1866 to 1908 by 100 a close inves-
tigation of facts demonstrated that
the relative production Of 10 import
ant crops of wheat, corn. oats, barley,
rye, buckwheat. potatoes, hay, tobac-
so, and cotton combined was. during
the decade from 1866 to 1875, S2.9;
during the next decade II was 1881;
during the decade from 1886 to 1895 il
was 1916: during the decade from
1896 to 1905 it had increased to 1856.
and during the past five years, from
1906 TO 1910. the average annual per
capita production was 1898.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-15
RAISE FOR CARPENTERS
Tri-City JoUrneymen Sign TwO-Y ear
Agreement.

At a meeting of the governing
board of the Tri-City Master Builders
association and the union carpenters
district council. held at the Rock Is
land headquarters Of the TriCity Fed
Grafton of Labor, the carpenters sign
cd a twO-yeaT wage agreement They
are to receive - cents an hour. This
is raise Of > cents an hour.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-15

SILK STRIPED CREPE DE CHIMES, have the ap-
pearance and draping qualities of expensive all silk
crepes-come In all of the evening pastel and staple
saaoes; garo 5Ss
cotton material with rich brocaded effects in all the
popular shades 81 inches wide, yard ........1 S2e
SO INCH JACQUARD FOULARDs of the hand
of all summer fabrics-exact copies OF Lyons
Fouards-aT colors and combinations, yd. wide. 5Sc
SILK MARQUISETTES. a silk and cotton in
plain shades of pink. skye. copenhagen linen. navy
white and back, looks like all silk yard 4S3G
SILK JACQUARD NOVELTIES in every conceiv-
able style, pattern and design, in all the shades
as we'll as staple colors, about $50 pieces in this col
lection, per yard 5Sc, 4Sc 42c and .......... S9G
SILK D:NITIES, very new and dainty in
pretty dimy tsyles, dots Dolly Warden designs etc.
yard ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 3SG
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-15
KIotz viii Frobated.

The will Of the late John Klotz of
Hampton was admitted 10 probate this
afternoon by Judge B. s Bell. The
instrument was drawn and dated Feb.
4, 1911. II gave the estate OF the
deceased TO the widow. Mrs Nagde-
lena klotz and named a son Henry
KlOtz az the executor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-15
Buy q home of Reidy Bros.

Buy home of Reidy Bros.
Kerler Rug company, cleaners.
Tri-city Towel Supply company.
For express, call Spencer & Trefz
Call Oscar Swanson, Union express
Fresh river fish at IT'S Third ave
nue., West 1892. We deliver.
Let William johnson DO your tin and
furnace work. 1916 Third avsnue
Mrs. Austin's famous pancake
-four. Delicious light cakes, all gro
GERS.
H T. Siemon wants your tin and
furnace work. 1526-152S Fourth ave
uue.
Buy Mrs Austin's famous buck
wheat -four, fine for breakfast, all
grocers.
Buy Mrs Austin's famous buck
wheat -four, fine for breakfast, all
grocers.
st Patrick's annual ball a Industrial
hall Friday evening, March II. Schie-
berl's orchestra. A good time for all
who come
The ladies of the United Presby-
terrain church viii give a supper and
sale at the church Friday evening,
March II.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-15
Democrats. Attention.

\ meeting of the democratic city
township committee will be held al
Rock Island Turner hall Thursday
March Is. al S p. m. for the purpose
of placing in nomination a city
township ticket, and 10 elect commit
tee chairman and secretary. All demo
Gratis of the city are invited TO be pres
ent.
BERT CORKEN, Chairman.
R W. LAMONT, Secretary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-15
PRINCIPAL Drors Dead.

Bellingham Wash. March 15-Pro-
fessor ] H Walters. principal of the
Anacortes high school, dropped dead
yesterday while hearing a recitation
Walters came TO Anacortes q year ago
from Cedar Rapids. Iowa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-15
ASKS DIVORCE FROM WIFE
william J. Huey of Moline Charges
UnfaithfuIness in Bill.

William J. Huey of Moline has
started suit for divorce from his wife
Amanda. the petition being filed in
the circuit clerks Office this morn
ing by his attorney, George ". Wood.
Adultery is charged and Fred Dun
can of Freeport is named as CORE
spondent Mr. and Mrs. Huey were
married April 4. 1904. and they sep
arated Sept. Is, 1909.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-15
ARMY SUPPLIES ARE
SENT FROM ARSENAL
Eight Carloads Ordered Rushed to
Fort Hancock and Nor
folk.

Five carloads of field and artil-
lery equipment were sent from Rock
Island arsenal today to Fort Hancock
on the Rio Grande. Three carloads
of coast defense guns and equipment
were sent to Norfolk, Va All are
travelling on rush orders.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-15

Taft goifed today with Representative
Littleton OF New York Miss Helen
Taft left for Washington today Mrs
Taft will remain with the president
until he starts for the capital next
Sunday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-15
The 1ues Of Bliss

eyes that have 10 bile IN them. Moth.
ing clears the vision so well as the Red
Circle Pill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-15
SOUTHERN THREE
EYE CLUBS POUT
Continued from Page one.)

Continued from Page One.)
southern clubs and Davenport and Rock
Island authorized him to try to have
the injunction dissolved He did so,
but failed He said he was ready to do
what the majority of the league wanted
and would like to see peace again and
a schedule decided upon
LICKED, THEN SULK.
Tearney said the only word he had
from the southern clubs concerning to-
days meeting was the intimation they
would refuse to attend because they
considered baseball ought TO be run
ny baseball people and not by lawyers
and judges" and that so long as in
functions held they would refuse all
offers of a compromise and PROPOSE
tons 10 start playing
MADE FIGHT AND LOST.
The northern clubs questioned the
declaration baseball should be run BY
baseball men and not by courts, citing
the fact that the southerners employed
lawyers to represent them in the court
instead of allowing the matter to go by
default. Tearney may be asked to use
his influence with the southern mem
bers and arrange d compromise. there
by preventing the National association
from carrying out the threat to dis
solve the league.
MIST HAVE FIVE.
After Tearney announced no meet
ing would be held. R. l. Lane of
Davenport and F. J. Martins of
Waterloo arranged d conference with
Tearney. 1t is said efforts will be
made TO have representatives of one /
Of the southern clubs attend the 4
meeting 70 be held tomorrow so Of /
fetal action can be taken Accord /
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-15
TAKES UP COOK
COUNTY STRIFE
State Investigation of Civil
Service Board Squabble
Possible.
is UP AT SPRINGFIELD
Bailey Libel Bill, Denounced by the
Publishers of the State, Is
Killed.

Springfield, Ill, March ia reso-
luton presented in the senate today
recites the strife between the Cook
county civil service commission and
the president Of the board of county
commissioners, and provides for a
committee to investigate the situation
and report the findings TO the senate.
Under the rules the resolution went
over until tomorrow.
BAILEY LIBEL BILL Is KILLED.
Springfield, Ill, March 15.-The
Bailey libel bill was killed by unan-
imous vote in the senate judiciary
committee yesterday. After dele
cation from the Illinois Daily News
paper association had been heard the
committee sent the bill out with a
recommendation that it do not pass,
which is tantamount to death.
The present law is good enough, ."
argued Fred z. Sterling of the Rock
ford Register-Gazette. Abraham
Lincoln had no trouble getting along
under it. The present law will in
jure no man who is above reproach. "
This bill would put the smaller
newspapers out of business practic-
ally" said Thomas Rees of the
Springfield Register. In making up
a daily newspaper we have to take
what news is given us from anthem
tic sources without digging around
for the proof"
PASSES ANTI-FIREARMs BILL.
The campaign of Chief Steward of
Chicago against the carrying of dead
ly weapons bore fruit yesterday in
the unanimous passage by the SEN
ate of the Isley anti-firearms bill.
II provides a $500 fine or two years
Imprisonment or both for any per-
son found carrying d concealed
weapon at the time of his arrest.
SUFFRAGE WINS AND LOSES.
Woman suffrage lost and won yes
terday in the legislature. BY unani-
nous vote the house passed the mo-
ton of Homer J. Tice. placing the
equal suffrage bill on the calendar
on order of first reading.
Objection was raised by b. NJ.
Chiperfield of Canton, who asked for
a roll call. Speaker Adkins. how
ever, failed TO recognize Chiperfield
and the Tice motion was carried by
a viva voce vote.
In the senate the situation was
discussed at a conference of the lead
ers. The republicans got together
TO ascertain just how the situation
stood. Some of them were for drag
ging the bill back and lacking on an
amendment for a state wide referen-
dunn. but this was opposed by Sena-
tor Brown of Ravenswood. floor
oh am pipU Of the SuffragiStS
HIGHER AUTO TAX.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-15
THREE BEG TO DIFFER.

James T. Hayes of Davenport
when shown Tearney's interview,
said. when the six club conference
was held we authorized Tearney to
go ahead and get a ruling, looking
to a dissolution of the injunction,
that was all"
Dick Lane of Davenport said: "Mr.
Tearney has since received instruc-
tions from the four northern clubs
to respect the injunction, stop fight
ing and play ball"
L. NJ Casteel of Rock Island said ::
"NIr. Tearney is not correctly repre-
senting President Sections ruling. 1t
was an entirely different question
and not one affecting constitutional
questions. 1t pertained purely to
parliamentary usage"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-15
SUGAR creepina un.

New York. March 15-An grades OF
refined sugar advanced 10 cents per
100 pounds today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-15
Special Tables of China
s1.ss e7c 6ee 3sc

s1.ss e7c sec 3sc
On these tables are many hun
dreds Of pieces In beautiful china
salads, bonbons. hair and powder
boxes, sugar and cream sets,
celery trays, spoon trays. cups
and saucers. etc. etc, in many in
stances the prices are about half
odd pieces and broken lots from
the big March sale are added from
day to day to these special tables
so you will always find something
new and at most decided economy
prices
$3.50 97c CSC gee
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-15
The Armour
Demonstration.

Year after year you have the
privilege Of tasting without any
cost. the delicious Armour Prod
ucts. We are pleased and know
you will be, to have Mrs. Goddard
conduct this demonstration. Many
of you are well acquainted with
Mrs Goddard She is making a
specially Of Lenten dishes such as
Clam Boullion, Cheese Dishes,
Rice Dishes, etc.
The booth on main Acor, Second
avenue store. will be a popular
place for a few days
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-15
HIGHER AUTO TAX.

An automobile license bill which
will add $4,000 to the revenue of
the state within the next year and
in three years time produce $3.50
600 annually for state highways, waS
introduced by Homer J. Tice today
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-15

| ing to the constitution of the league
! five clubs must be represented to
/ form a quorum.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-15

Taft and LittIeton COT.
Augusta, Ca, March 15.-President
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-15
TEARNEY DEFENDS ACTS.

i've clubs must be represented to
form quorum.
TEARNEY DEFENDS ACTS.
Chicago. March Especially
President Al Tearney. in an inter-
view previous to the Three-Eye
league meeting today stated that he
acted fully within his prerogatives
constitutionalIy and in a parliament
airy sense in his every act govern
ing the leagues proceedings affect
ing the Waterloo controversy. He
said that in his casting a vote to
edent of President Sexton, when
Waterloo was admitted.
FIGHT AUTHORIZED.
Furthermore, in pushing the liti-
cation. he said: Now am going to
tell you something you may not
know, and that is that six clubs of
the league by representatives in con-
ference, authorised me to vote to 60
ahead and fight the proceedings In
the courts to keep Waterloo in the
league. At a conference held in the
Palmer house Immediately following
the Waterloo injunction IN which
the four southern clubs and Daven-
port and Rock Island were repre-
sented. was told to go the limit to
GUST Waterloo and, having had no
contrary instructions from a major
fly Of the clubs of the league, have
been working under the inference
that all six clubs were still standing
together, hence I have been simply
obeying instructions and not taking
sides.
AT the conference spoken Of
there was President Kinsella OF
Springfield. Boyle of Danville, Rowan
of Peoria, Pierson of Bloomington,
Van Calder of Rock Island and
Hayes of Davenport
HAS BEEN UNSOLICITED.
Tearney said further that he had
been misquoted by the Chicago pa
pers from what he had heard Of the
alleged interviews. although he had
only heard of them. These inter-
views go out in the country edi-
tions," he said, land I do not see
them, as they are not circulated in
Chicago. The Chicago newspaper
men are my friends and would not
willingly misquote me. They are well
meaning but belleVe nave imagined
great deal. have not
given a word out for publication on
this controversy. l have not attend
ed conferences with either faction
and have not had a word from any
southern club relative TO my action
since the Waterloo trouble came on"
WISHES HE WE'RE OUT.
81 am sorry / ever had anything
to do with the Three-Eye league. !
would give thousand dollars to be
rid of the job. My friends here In
Chicago have advised me 10 throw up
the entire affair, but l will not quit
under fire"
THREE BEG TO DIFFER.
James T. Hayes of Davenport
when shown Tearney's interview,
said when the six club conference
was held we authorized Tearney to
go ahead and get a ruling, looking
to a dissolution of the injunction,
that was all"
Dick Lane of Davenport said: "Mr.
Tearney has since received instruc-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-15
Some Beautiful 1911 Shirt Waists at /

If you remember that opening sale last
year and the wonderful bargains, you'll be
here early and often to get your share.
Waists that would bring regular prices any
day and every day, waists made in the best
1911 models, waists made by one of the best
makers in the country, name we are not al
lowed to mention because of these prices.
Notice the dainty laces and embroderies as
well as the fine materials. About 300 styles
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-15

Handsome. lightweight new spring
model girdIe top. long hip 4 garter,
for the balance of this week 42c,
only ..-........4 2C
A longer model. higher bust 4
good supporters, three days, 44C
Another new model still longer
corsets all prices TO $500 and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-15

SILK oRoANDrEs IN both plain and broesdsd
grounds with handsome floral organdy patterns
make beautiful evening party gowns. yard. 49,
Special One Day Silk Sale
Values Csc to 75c for 39c
About 200 yards novelty walstings and
dress silks in new clean patterns and styles 10
be sale Thursday go a. m and for the |
day only. All fancy silks in the lot in navy |
reseda, myrtle rose, copenhagen. tan, brown,
cardinal, etc. also few colors In
% inch satin fouards. all 65c HA1
to 75c values. per yard ............. - ~
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-15

below waist line, moro slightly, 4
garters, for -..............-4 7C
Another splendid new model with
drawstring, 4 extra strong garters.
for three days not over two 10
any one buyer for 53c, only 53c
The famous W. T. $50 corset,
aeh one carrying the full Mccabe gu
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-15
Imported Silk and Cotton \

in
II beautiful
brocaded
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-05-09
Road Dragging.

An item purporting to have been
published in the Lytton Star states
that at the instance of the U. S. pos
tai authorities, the township trustees
of several townships in Gu thrie county
were arrested for failing to drag roads
in accordance with Iowa's new road
dragging law which provides especially
for dragging all mail route roads.
Whether or not the facts are as
stated, it is true that the new Iowa
law provides penalty for failure of
the superintendent of dragging to per-
form the duties and also penalty for
the township clerk who fails to set
aside the funds necessary to pay for
the dragging, but no penalty for trus-
Gees who fail to comply with the law.
As the law took effect at about the
time Of the annual April meeting of
township trustees. it is doubtful if any
township board had knowledge of the
law sufficient to enable them to COM
ply with its provisions this season. and
In view of such conditions we believe
that reasonable requests of road Of
ficers will be more prolific of good re-
suits than threats or any measures of
force.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-05-09
Must Pay High School Tuition.

Residents of county school districts
who have been sending their children
to city high schools and paying tuition
will be interested to know that the last
General Assembly passed law provid-
ing for the payment of tuition of pupils
residing in school corporations which do
not offer instruction equivalent to a
four-year high school course.
The effect of the law is that person
OF school age, graduate of the district
rural school, shall be permitted to at.
tend any high school that will receive
such pupils, where the cost of tuition
shall not excel the cost of tuition in
the nearest high school.
The pupil shall present to the high
school certificate from the school Off
GERS of the district in which he resides,
stating that he is resident of the
school corporation and of school age,
and shall also present a certificate from
the county superintendent showing his
proficiency in the common school studies
but may be admitted without the latter
certificate by passing a satisfactory
examination under the direction of the
high school officers.
The school district in which the pupil
resides shall pay the tuition fee to the
treasurer of the high school corporation
and also the average proportion of con-
tingent expenses, for a total beriod of
not to exceed four school years. If
payment is refused or neglected, upon
proper procedure npon the part of the
high school officers, payment may be
secured from the county treasurer who
shall transfer the amount from the
funds of the debtor district to the high
school funds.
This law will be in effect on July 4th,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-05-09
Hello !!

Wagner has moved to Henderson's
Barber Shop. Clothes cleaned while
you wait French cleaning a speciality,
Under the Family Theater.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-05-09
Registration of Farm Names.

A new law enacted by the last Gene
raj Assembly provides that the owner
of farm may have the name of his
farm, together with the description of
the land to which the name applies,
registered in the Office of the recorder
of the county in which the farm is To-
Gated, and no name SO recorded shall
not be recorded as the name of any
other farm, The fee for such record
ing is $l.OO. Transfers by deed or
otherwise of a named farm may in
clude the registered name, and farm
owner may cancel farm name on the
register in the recorders on payment
of fee of rs cents.
Recorder Weaken has ordered the
necessary book in which to record farm
names, and will soon be able to accom-.
modate those who have made inquiry,
looking to the registry of their farms.