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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-23
The War Fifty Years Ago

Battle of Athens Near Iowa Line In Missouri Federal
Victory---Force Commanded by Lyon at Wilson's
Greek Retreats to Rolla - McCulloch and Price
Occupy Sprinsfield---Many New Generals Named.
Among Them Ulysses S. Grant---McClellan at Wash
ineton Daily Expects Attack Capital by Beaure
eard--Complans That Old General Scott Is Chief
Obstacle to His Plan of Defense-Finaliy Authorized
to Organize Army of the Potomac.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-23
New Kind of Compass.

Ensign Lemaire has invented q gyro-
scopic compass. which possesses the
advantage OF indicating the geographi-
cal north instead of the magnetic
north By this compass the caIcula-
ton Of the variation becomes unnec-
essay.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-23
Home Visitors Excur.
sion via
Big Four Route
Tuesday, September IL.
Good returning on any train
within 80 days.

and Return.
Cheap rates to intermediate
points. Special trains leave
Peoria 1925 a. m, IL noon and
8 p. m. Sleepers on 8 p. m.
train.
For further information ad-
dress City Ticket Office, 325
Main street, Peoria, Ill -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-23
RIVER FORECAST,
WILLIS L. MOORE. Chief.

During the next As hours slowly
falling stages in the Mississippi will
continue from below Dubuque to Mus
catine.
]. NJ. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-23
THE GRAIN MARKET.
Liverpool Grain.

Liverpool Aug. 23.-Wheat opened
with steady undertone and values I'M
changed to Is higher. The weakness
in American cables and the decline in
Winnipeg being Offset here by good
outside buying and scarcity of Russian
offers. Following the opening the
market developed pronounced f1rmness
with further advance Of u 10 Is. There
was some inquiry for new Canadian
wheat at yesterdays prices, and ar
rivals here are light, less favorable re-
ports are being received from RUSSIA,
where arrivals at the ports are small
and stocks at Rostoff nil AT 1870 p.
m. the market was firm and "a to 1e
higher than yesterday.
Corn-The market was neglected,
with the undertone steady and prices
IN changed.
Chicago Cash Grain.
Wheat-No. . 9Oa4 G91A, No. 3 T
500 9O&4, No. NV 92d 50, No. 3 hw
901z 941a, No. / hs old lisa 1161a,
No. 1 rs old 114G 1I5, No. l ms 1861
10. No. rs old 105G111, No ? MS 100
a1O5, No. rs old 99d 10s, No. 3 rs
era 100, No. 2 94a103, No. 3 6 95G
100, VIC 92G1 100, durum s8dS9.
Corn-No. 2 63A d63z4 No. 2 u
6334, No. y 6334 a "a, No. 3 63i41
G31a, No. 63lz, No. 3 J 631z1
6394 No. 62d 62a4, No 4 W Sc, No. /
) 62%4 q GSh.
Oats-No. 4054 a 401z, No. 2 "
41ss n 1924. No. W 41041z4. No. 4
y 4Od40s4. standard 4I1zd42.
Liverpool Cables.
Wheat opened unchanged to 1s high
or; closed Y to u up.
Corn opened unchanged; closed IN
Northwest Cars.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-23
TOday'S Market Quotations

tBy wire from e w. Wagner & CO..
members of Chicago Board of Trade.
Grain, provisions, stocks, and cotton
Local offices at Rock Island house. Rock
Island III Chicago ONCE. 9S-99-l00
Board of Trade. Local telephone. No,
west 300
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-23
LOCAL MARKET CONDITIONS.

LOCAL MARKET CONDITIONS.
Aug. %. - Following are the quota
lions on the local market today:
Eggs, 15Iac
Butter-Dairy. 21c; creamery. 22Izc.
Lard, 10c.
Feed and Fuel.
Corn, per bushel, sec and zoe.
Oats, 45c and 4Sc.
Forage-TimOthy hay. $40.
Glover hay. Sl5.
Wheat, soc.
Wild hay, $12 to $13.
Straw, $3.50.
Coal-Lump. per bushel. 15c; slack.
IOc
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-23
DAVENPORT
WEATHER CONDITIONS.

Unsettled weather, with showers,
prevails in the southern plateau sec
lions and from the eastern Rocky
mountain slope to the lower Missis-
sippi valley, due to the southwestern
barometric depression which extends
from southern California to Texas.
The northwestern area of high press
ure and low temperature overlies the
Missouri and upper Mississippi val
legs and the upper lakes, with its
crest over the Dakotas. Frosts have
again occurred in Saskatchewan and
North Dakota. Owing to this distri-
button of air pressure, unsettled and
continued cool weather is indicated
for this vicinity, with showers tonight
or Thursday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-23
Chicago Receipts.
Primary Movement.
LIVE STOCK MARKET.
Opening of Market.

Hogs $4,000. Left over 6,40O. Open
steady at yesterdays close. Mixed 100
ass. Good 715077O. Rough $3.50
10 Light 7.2O07.S5.
Cattle 10000. Best steady. Others
rI.aalE
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-23
p $4,000. Steady.
Nine O'clock Market.

Sheep $4,000. Steady.
Nine O'clock Market.
Hogs 10 lower Light 72067S0.
Rough 6.95N715. Mixed 1854 $50.
Heavy 7.20Q7.7O. Pigs 59OQ $50
Bulk 7.25675O.
Cattle, best steady, others weak.
Sheep steady.
Beeves 5.1Od815. Cows 2.25m6.GO.
Stockers 2.35@5.SO. Texans 1900
6.25. Westerns 5.OO@715. Calves
G.256S.5O.
Sheep steady, 2.25d3.75.
Lambs 3.75G630.
St Louis hogs $500.
Close of Market.
Hogs close weake to . lower than
early, and 10 TO Is lower than yester-
days average. Mixed 7.0On7.75. Good
7.10d7.65. Rough 6.S5d7.O0. Light
7.1Od7.75.
Cattle, best steady. others weak.
Sheep steady.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-23
OBSERVATIONS.

RESERVATIONS.
High Low Prep
yes last 24hrs.
t'rd'y. night. inch
Atlantic City .....74 62 90
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-23
Western Live Stock.
NEW YORK STOCKS.

New York, Aug. 22.-FoIIowing are
the quotations on the market today:
Evening star., 1911-05-31
An Aid to Beauty.

II the many beauty seekers who call to
their aid quantities of cosmetics and ex-
peAsive facial treatments realized the
efficiency Of an agent right at hand they
would achieve their hearts desire with
far less expenditure Of time. energy and
money.
beauty Is water-pure, clear, sparkling
water. 1t is such a cheap way of acquir-
ing beauty that many will doubtless give
it a trial. First. the water treatment
entails drinking not less than three pints
a day. Such an amount fiushes the sys-
tenn and carries OF the impurities.
To obtain this effect it is necessary to
remember that water must not be taken
with the meals or for half an hour before
or after, and that at no time must it be
Of icy Temperature; Both OF these prac,
acute form. Sip the water slowly, allow
ing ten minutes to each glass. The tenn
perature may be cool, but must not chill
the stomach.
The chief benefit arising from not tax.
ing liquids with the food is the natural
performance Of the digestive organs and
gastric juices that follow the absence OF
foreign fluids. When water or some bev-
erage accompanies the food the latter is
often washed down instead OF being prop
erly masticated, with the result that the
digestive system is weakened.
Business women should form the habit
Of having a glass Of water always within
reach and replenishing the supply as soor
as 1t is low. When sitting down to read
or sew place a glass Of fresh water neal
and sip 1t at intervals. keeping it always
full. II the liquid is pure, in time a clear
transparent skin and a fresh. glowing
complexion will result.
Evening star., 1911-05-31
Fashions Whispers.

The popularity of the overdress con-
tinues unabated. This fad for a dress
over a dress is very evident in the new
evening gowns, the soft satin draperies
Of which are yelled In mousseline de
sole. A noticeable feature is that the
skirts Of the evening gown are fuller
and longer, which, of course, means that
they are much more graceful. The hand
soonest models are lightly embroidered
about the hem of the overdress and have
touches Of this same embroidery on the
corsage and the sleeves. Waists are
short, finished with folds Of the satin
caught with jeweled buckles or with long
tasseled sash ends.
Among the most striking OF the new
evening effects are deep hems OF velvet
the same color as the dress. Over this
velvet falls a yelling which softens the
bold design Of beaded Or silk embroidery
on the velvet OF the hem.,
Notable among the materials for even
ing wear is q fine soft silk with shiny
surface dotted at intervals with tiny
sprays of flowers. AS these flowers are
in q lighter tone than the ground Of the
silk, they seem to stand out In relief as
Beads continue to be exceedingly smart.
One Of the most wonderful of the recent
French creations Is a dinner gown Of
smoke gray chiffon over dull smoke
crepe, the overdress almost solidly en-
broidered in glinting steel beads. A sue
cession of jeweled peacock feathers
formed the bandeaux for the plain but
artistic coiffure, and the wearer carried
q dainty fan OF peacock feathers.
Evening star., 1911-05-31
For the Wedding.
A Reliable Wedding Cake Recipe.

For this cake it is best to have the
Cream together one pound unsalted but
ter and pound of sugar. Sift together
q pound Of pastry -four and a teaspoon
ful each OF cloves, cinnamon, mace and
nutmeg and saltspoonful Of salt, and
set near the fire where the flour will be
thoroughly dry. For the fruit, have ready
four pounds raisins Seeded and quar-
tered and dredged with four), three
pounds of currants or their equivalent in
dates. figs or prunes Soaked and slightly
cooked. then: chopped). pound of citron
(shaved as fine as possible), one-half
pound almonds and q half pound each
candied lemon and orangepeels. shredded.
For the moisture have measured out one
cup confectioners' molasses, o-tl1irds
OF cup rich fruit sirup from preserved
strawberries, peaches. plums or cherries
and the grated rind and juice Of one
brandy may be added or not as pre-
ferred Having creamed the butter and
sugar and twelve unbeaten eggs, one at
a time using the hands to beat them in
add part of the liquid. then part Of the
-four mixture. When all have been used
beat In half teaspoonful soda dissolved
IN little warm water and then mix in
all the fruit, excepting the citron. When
thoroughly blended put half-inch layer
or the batter in a pan that has been
lined with several thicknesses Of paper,
taking care that the paper comes well
above the edge of the tin. Cover with a
uniform layer Of the citron shavings, then
another layer OF the batter and citron,
having the last layer of the dough. Cover
closely and set away over night. In the
morning bake five hours in q steady,
moderate oven. protecting the top Of the
cake with paper till sufficiently risen, or
steam. then bake When partially cooled,
Ice with the white of one egg beaten stifr
with confectioners' sugar. When this Is
cooled and hardened the decorative icing
may be applied.
Evening star., 1911-05-31
Strong Stomachs
Make Strong Men
MI-o-na Stomach Tablets Stop
Stomach Misery In
Five Minutes

Stops tho gas. the scarness, the misery. the
heayiness in hve minutes.
Keep a box Of MONA stomach tablets In
your home and you've got the best stomach
doctor in the world right with you.
Garry q few with you; take one or two after q
hearty meal and have no fear Of stomach dis
tress.
They thoroughly cleanse the stomach ana bow
els, neutralise the poisonous gases and render
them harmless.
II you've eaten too much. drunk too much or
smoked too much during the evening take two
Mi-ona tablets before retiring and awake with
q smile In tho morning.
Mi-o-na isn't purgative o. patent medicine.
bear that in mind; it's the best ali-around pre-
scription for indigestion and ailments arising
from upset stomach ever written.
Guaranteed to end indigestion, dissiness. bilious
ness nervousness. headache. constipation. vomiting
Of pregnancy, car or sea sickness. foul breath.
nightswests, bad dreams. coated tongue. languid
feeling. or money hack.
And q box only costs 20 cents at James O'Don-
neli's and drasgists' everywhere. Free trial
treatment from Bocth's Hyomet Co, Bu6aio.
N. Y. who also manufacture Hyomsi, the
worlds famous cstarrh remedy.
Evening star., 1911-05-31

weighted with heavy. duil-gold embroid-
cry. The corsage was trimmed with the
gold embroidery. The same young matron
also wears very pretty black and gold
frock made with empire bodice and
kimono sleeves, and composed of gold
tissue veiled with black ninon.
High white shoes will be worn when
the summer days arrive.
Although every flower that blooms In
Natures garden and a goodly collection
OF freaks" besides appear in the dis
play OF the fashionable milliner the rose
Is conspicuous this season. Every sort
and variety of rose is realistically repro,
duced and big and little hats are rose
decked. the rose quill being the latest
form Of decoration.
The hand-embroidered glove Is a -.
vival OF an old fashion.
The maid or matron who ID partial %
the exquisite needlework OF the women
of the Madeira Islands may crafty her
fancy by the purchase Of q hand-em.
broidered parasol to match the handkors
chiefs, blouses and accessories OF Ma
deira origin.
Metal belts have Gomez back with the
bolero. closely fitting and Hanging rather
low at one side.
The new bags are large.and have dong
cord handles. Many are trimmed with
fringes and tassels.
Evening star., 1911-05-31
Chicken or Lobster Patties.

II the saving Of time is an object it is
we'll to order the patty shells from a
bakery or confectioner's They are not
expensive and the filling is then simple
matter. II making them at home is pre-
ferred the simplest rule for pun paste
is pound of butter to a pound Of flour,
the butter chopped fine and stirred into
the -four with knife. Two eggs we'll
beaten and half a pint of cold water are
added. The fingers must not be put to
the dough. which should be turned upon
the pastry board that is, well fioured)
and rolled thin. folded over and rolled
again. After the folding has been re-
peated four times the pastry should be
set for an hour on the ice before using.
Then line patty pans with it and bake.
When done set the shells away to be
filled when wanted next day. The filling
is merely chopped, not minced, chicken
or lobster meat creamed and poured into
the shells with a sprinkle of bread
crumbs on top. Garnish with sprigs of
parsley. These patties can be ready be-
forehand and warmed just before serv-
ing.
Evening star., 1911-05-31
Small Cakes and Loaf Cakes.

Angel food is a popular loaf cake for
ceremonious occasions, and it is a cake
that is equally nice baked in small forms.
A good recipe is made with a cup as a
measuring base; one cupful Of granulated
sugar. and one of pastry flour sifted four
times. one Of whites of eggs. one tea
spoonful Of cream of tartar. the same of
vanilla: a pinch of salt added to eggs be-
fore beating. Beat eggs very light, then
add the sugar and vanilla: fold in the
-four, which has had the cream Of tartar
| sifted in 1t. 1t is best not to stir the cake
much after adding the -four.
Evening star., 1911-05-31
A Fruit Salad.

A fruit salad Of pineapple and bananas
is made by dicing the pineapple, slfcing
the bananas and pouring over the mix
ture a dressing made Of four tablespoon
fuls of sugar. a half teaspoonful Of Gin
namon, one gill Of sherry and two table
spoonfuls Of Madeira. II wines are not
desired French dressing or simple fruit
juice will be agreeable. The juice OF an
orange Is excellent with pineapple and
banana.
Evening star., 1911-05-31
Petits Fours, Favorite French Cake.

A simple sponge cake Is the foundation
for the infinite variety of these delicious
little cakes that, in France. are always
served with desserts. To a half cupful Of
sugar allow two eggs and one yolk extra,
the grated rind of half lemon and the
Juice Of q whole one. Beat the whites Of
the eggs stiff; beat yolks till, thick, then
gradually beat in the sugar, then the
flavoring and half the whites. Fold in
half the -four, then other half Of the
whites and the rest Of the -four. Beat in
plenty of air and the cake will be light.
Pour into small fancy forms and when
these are baked. dip into various icings,
stick with nuts or bonbons and the pettts
tours are ready.
Evening star., 1911-05-31
Stuffed Potatoes With Meat.

Stuffed potatoes are made by pairing
six good-sized potatoes. cutting them IN
half lengthwise and scooping out the
centers. Leave wall quarter or an
inch thick. Put the potatoes into boil
ing water, allow them to boil for ten
minutes, then drain. being careful not to
break them. Fill the potatoes win Ineiy
ohonned cold cooked meat we'll seasoned.
lnJ4eo 4 bit Of ham adds much to the flavor.
nust the tops with bread crumbs, place
in the center Of each lump OF butter.
set them in the baking pan ana oaKe IN
a moderate oven for a half hour.
Evening star., 1911-05-31

Fabric hats for the summer girl are
fashioned from broderie Anglaise. NOUS
seline, figured net linen and the regu-
ton lingerie combination of fine batiste
embroidery and lace.
Evening star., 1911-05-31

Putty is one of the shades seen In the
seasons millinery, but it is too trying
for the ordinary complexion.
Evening star., 1911-05-31

consomme with meat stock and water.
flavor with tomatoes boiled and put
through a fine sieve and season with salt
and cayenee pepper. Serve toasted wa
fers or saltines with the bouillon.
Evening star., 1911-05-31

An original type of morning hat seen
recently was of white straw piped with
black. Straight up from the center OF
the hat in front, producing the effect OF
feather, was a ruche of plated net.
with thin black center line.
Evening star., 1911-05-31
Fashion Notes.

Gold trimmings appear on millinery and
dresses alike, the modish colors combin-
ing well with the bright tone.
Evening star., 1911-05-31
A Delicious Dish
for Midday Meal

A luncheon dish which combines po-
tatoes and meat and requires very little
trouble in preparation should be well
coined by the busy woman. A luncheon
menu which comprises such dish is as
follows:
Evening star., 1911-05-31

Ball trimming is an interesting detail
of summer dress. Irish crochet beads
and mercerized materials are utilized.
Ball trimming in black and white makes
an effective finish to a tunio Of hair-iine
check, black and white mousseline, the
white underdress having deep band Of
black satin.
Evening star., 1911-05-31

In the fuchsia shades so much in vogue
was a dinner gown worn recently by a
handsome brunette. The underdress was
Of dark-red satin and the overdress of
purple chiffon. The tunic fell in long
panniers at the side, and these were
Evening star., 1911-05-31
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For tomato bouillon make good clear
The evening world., 1911-10-03
what Won't the Yankees Do Next7"
Wen! what won't do Yankees do noxtg'

"Weh! What won't do Yankees do nextT
Now, the COnfederates looked upon the lar as a hugc Joke. They conu
uany boosted, n W 10 heard from the prisoners we captured that they would
capture not only tho fleet, but lsoo our entire army. We carried or constant
skHmlslng with them while the work vent or.
Nine lays and nights " O worked oil that dan without cessation The water
steadily rose Unfortunately. on the morning OF May o.. the pressure OF. the water
became 20 great THAT II swept way " Of the large Goa barges that were u
at Tho end OF the dam near the centre Of the river Their the admiral. fearing
another break, seized the moment and ordered the ship Lexington to attenp:
tho passage
AZ q o'clock in the morning the Lexington got under way above the falls
ad went over safely. Then shew vas eered for the opening In the lam. Certain
destruction seemed to await her. for tho water rushed AS 1t does ovc n
Niagara Rapids Ten thousand spectators breathcssly awaited the result Enter
Ina tn sap with Il fun head OF steam, the Lexington passed down the roaring
torrent. made several spasnodlc rls. hung Tor u moment with a harsh. grating
sound on the rocks below m rounded to safety by to bank OF tho river Never
ala l near. before or since, such u cheer as went up from nat multitude OF
soldiers N sailors
I'VE turned our eyes to the next ship the Ncosho. She vas considerably
injured in the passage but he i!ndran and the Usage, which followed her.
dam and after three days and nights the water a raised 50 that sumooats
drawing ten feeto II water could pass safely.
ION the afternoon OF he twelfth three gunboats the Carondclct Mound CITY
and Pittsburgh with their matches batenei down. "a the rlpds safely, And
following morning the remaining i've ships passed. while the whole army
watched and cheerc1.
In the afternoon that whole feet of twelve var vessels uud It's large onvoy
II army transports steamed down past Alexandria nnd onward to the Mississippi
River whba thu enemy looked ru4tuly after them, Intensely disappointed because
they had lost a great prize
And 70 shall never forget how a Wisconsin umbernan rescued m Federal
fleet by planning and directing the building u the nos remarkable river dam
eyerc constructed In America Admiral Porter. In his report to te Secretary OF.
he Navy, said:
" This Is, without doubt the best engineering feat ever reformed. Under
tho best circumstances a private company would lot Aaye. completed Il under a
year.. and to a ordinary mind tho whole thing would have appeared AZ utter
impossbNlW'"
The evening world., 1911-10-03
A Defeat and a Victory.

After leaving Alexandria tho army lett he banks of the river n pushed
through tho pine forests to Sabine Cross Roads where.tM the adyance was attacks
and defeated by zen. Richard Taylors onfederat army We fell back to
Pleasant I'M that same night where We joined the rear OF tho army. and mex
day w turned on Taylors arm nd oeatt them as badly as they had beaten
US In the first days battle.
Because of our losses I'm this Battle and because thu warshps could no longer
go forward Il vas decided to abandon the expedition m fall ak to Alexandria.
Justa above Alexandria are the rapids of the Red River, where the waer Is
shallow. III ships had pasSed VI over. tho rapids. Tut 10Y 1t vas found that
the river had fallen 80 low that It was impossible for the ships to stcam back
down the rapds For twenty years the water had lot been 10 low. 1t vas tn
ehef that the warshps. worth sevCral millions of dollars. would have u,
DO destroyed to prevent their captures by the Confederates.
Lieut. Col Joseph Bailey of Wisconsin. acting onHneer OF tho Nineteenth
Corps no was experienced in the Logging camps of his state said to me-:
c Wilson, l think l car build a am ad raise tho water and save tho
heet Give me six regiments OF infantry to ut down trees and do construction
works. and 1000 horses. mules ant ken N 20 wagons
Tha day a council of a vas held M submitted Col Baneys PROPOSE
II was approved INC W men detailed for the work. l was assigned ID
represer hi commander nchiet officially. Col Bailey. being subordinate.
to IL" the work directly. for 10 ws only a Northumberland The credit for tbs
work belongs to him almost entirely.
we began te tree dam at the footo tho falls The river here vas fN fee,
wide N the current ten miles N hour Night and day the men worked, telling
gigantic oak. elm and pine trees that had stood since the lays OF Dc Soto;
horses mules and oxen hauled hem to tho river bank Navy Goa bages hued
with sono and brick were sunk We pulled dow old mills a nc barns n used
tho material to construct heavy cribs and ino these We tumbhd railroad iron
and stone. Tho work was carried IN from both sides oil the river.
"At night tho Gene was wonderfully striking. Tho thousand swarthyd figures,
from the coiorcd regiments at work on lad ad water the ann hrs OF tho
army whichs surrounded US on every side. he loud commands of tho officers sup
erintendlng the work. tho shouts Of the Transfers. the sound Of falling trees
and the roaring OF rushing waters formed mo Of the most impressive scenes 1
every Witnessed Mingled with these sounds We often heard the strains OF Annie
lpurif and Battle cry OF Freedom. AM then there would steal out "a plantation
melody Of thu South. Well 10 l remember slvery headed negro h cane into
cur lines. and throwing vi his hands in amazement cred out: