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Evening star., 1911-08-11
The Secret Caucus.

Mr. BRYAN thunders against the secret
caucus in matters of legislation. Let All
business of that character be transacted
In the open Let the public be privileged
10 attend and hear what is said. and see
how measures are put into shape. ne
thinks such a course would make 1or
better conduct on the part OF legislators
and better legislation.
There are men who would aboilsn tne
executive sessions of the Senate, hoiolhs
that we should have better treaties anu
a better grade of higher officials II sena-
tors were Obliged to express themselves
and vote on such matters in the presence
of rho public. Behind closed doors they
are free to do as they like. and often
take unfair advantage of their opportuni-
tics Let the doors be opened, and All
treaties and the names of the presldentlal
appointees to office receive cahoiu ois-
cussion in the hearing of all who may
desire TO attend.
,rd there were men who fought the
score, ballot on this same line of argu-
ment They held that it would make for
evil rather than good. 1t would encour-
ape scheming and hypocrisy. Cowardice
il was asserted, was at the bottom OF
sent himself on election day and name
by word of mouth in the hearing OF tne
officers of the poll the candidates of his
choice. That was the proper way u
doing business, and it put men on their
proper responsibility.
And yet the Senate has not, ana prop
ably will not, change its mode OF action'
nor has the operation OF the secret oai-
lot justified the criticism of 1t. Tne
Senate's work done in secret is as RUE
we'll done, and the great majority oi
every Presidents appointments connrmeo
in secret by the Senate are excellent. AS
for the secret ballot, it accompishes It's
principal object 1t makes free AT tne
nolIs MANY men who otherwise might
not feel so there, and secures from them
an untrammeled expression of their views
and wishes.
The Wilson tariff bill of seventeen years
ago was prepared in secret, and on tha'
account was called the dark lantern Dill.
The democratic members of the ways and
means committee sat at their WORK In
small room. in the basement of the Cap
itol building; and Mr.. Bryan was OF the
number. Not until their bill was ready
did they move upstairs and call IN tnelr
republican colleagues and the generai
public. AS they were responsible they
had decided to be ready before making
q public appearance.
Caucus work is legitimate party work.
and in the nature of things should De
performed in private. A family Is
settling differences. and at such times
the public Is not welcome Mr.
Bryan's advice is not likely to be taken.
Evening star., 1911-08-11
Looking for the Conspiracy
From the New York Tribune.

George w. Perkins was called upon
while on the stand before the steel in
vestigating committee to deny the story
that bankers exercising the money
power brought on the panic of 1907. But
Mn Perkins is not the man to interro-
gate upon this subject The real author
fly on how the panic was brought about
by Wall street and it's wicked conspira-
tors Is Senator Robert Marion La Fol-
lette of Wisconsin. II the committee
wantA all the facts 1t should apply to
Senator La Toilette. or. II 1t shrinks from
letting him have the opportunity to talk.
it may find them all in the Congressional
Record set forth in his great speech
which tSd of the diabolical conspiracy
gave the lis>> of 100 conspirators-several
Of them dead at the time Of the panic.
but. their ruling passion strong in death
still busy about the destruction of their
country-and took about 100 hours to get
out of the Wisconsin senator's system.
All the facts which the committee is
seeking SO laboriously are there.
Evening star., 1911-08-11
Still Enough to Eat.
rom the Philadelphia Inquirer.

It is easy for the unthinking person to
look at the official crop reports and con-
jure up a winter of short rations or even
starvation. An analysis of the figures
warrants no such gloomy outlook. 1t Is
true that there has been a great decline
in percentages, that we shall have no
bumper crops, but we are not. so far as
indications point, to have less than an
average crop. all things considered. We
may be somewhat short on cereals and
vegetables. so that little will be left to
ship abroad. but the deficit from f1nan-
cial point Of view will be made up by
cotton alone. which the world must have
Evening star., 1911-08-11

1rn order to avoid delays on account OF
eerronsl absence. letters to THE STAR shoulo
not be addressed 10 any Individual connected
With the once. but simply to TIE STAR OF 10
The Editorial or Business Department according
70 tenor or purpose.
Evening star., 1911-08-11
Expensive Tastes.
No iaWal fair

ANV JO WEI TUT
With wondrous glow
To envy moves my heart.
The colors rare
It's prisms show
No vain ambitions start.
Though radiant CLEANS
Through 1t may stir,
'Tis but a scant device;
When August steams
/ much prefer
A simple chunk Of ice.
Evening star., 1911-08-11
Time to Quit.

II used to sing quite ittle.' said
Mr.. Cumrox.
How did you come to quit?'
Il began to take notice that the audi
ence was inclined to appear sad at the
comic songs and look tickled at the
pathetic ballads"
Evening star., 1911-08-11
The Writing on the Map.

There is some lettering to be done on
this map of Alaska, is there not?" said
the craftsman.
YES" replied the eminent geographer.
"Just mark 1t hands Off and let it go
at that"
Evening star., 1911-08-11

1t Is worth noting that you don't find
Mrs. Hetty Green getting mixed up with
any of these transactions that come up
for official investigation.
Evening star., 1911-08-11

The mikado and J. Pierpont Morgan
are two personages Of great authority
who manage to keep consistently in the
background.
Evening star., 1911-08-11

Something similar to an amendment in
fuence can be brought to bear even on q
simple motion to adjourn.
Evening star., 1911-08-11

Georgia's legislature is compelled to
work day and night. But no man who is
looking for an easy berth should attempt
to find it in Georgia politics.
Evening star., 1911-08-11

II takes an extremely versatile mind to
keep closely in touch with the various
topics which come up before a United
States senator.
Evening star., 1911-08-11

Occasionally Mr.. Roosevelt, as President,
was visited by delegations that could not
be put off with oracular utterances and a
smile.
Evening star., 1911-08-11

1t is sincerely hoped that the question
Of reciprocity in Canada will not be sub
merged in a Laurier-Borden controversy.
Evening star., 1911-08-11

The effect of trust dissolution has re-
suited in something of a boom in the
business OF printing stock certificates.
Evening star., 1911-08-11

So far as vacations are concerned Con-
gress is justified In regarding this sum-
mer as a distinct failure.
Evening star., 1911-08-11

George Washington continues to be one
of the national heroes to whom honors
can be shown without danger OF inviting
political discussion.
Evening star., 1911-08-11

F1nanciers are naturally surprised at
the ease with which the price tag was
shifted on Tennessee Coal and Iron.
Evening star., 1911-08-11

Republicans are at least free from much
danger of dissension over the question Of
selecting a presidential candidate next
year.
Evening star., 1911-08-11

Haitfs difficulties arise largely from a
system which develops too many Office
holders and not enough taxpayers.
Evening star., 1911-08-11
The Grass Plot.

He moved and sprinkled. Wet and lame,
He toiled at eve and dawn;
So let his epitaph proclaim:
He had a lovely lawn"
Evening star., 1911-08-11

the government that can proceed without
danger of check by presidential veto.
Evening star., 1911-08-11
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON
A Matter of Assurance.

Some of your speeches." said the cyni-
cal friend, make me think Of mathe-
matical marvel / once knew"
In what way?"
He would dispose offhand of any prob
lem you gave him. Nobody in the crowd
was able to say whether he got the
right answer, and 1t really didn't seem
to make much difference, anyhow
Evening star., 1911-08-11
Again! !!

From the Baltimore Sun.
Work on the Drum Point railroad is
once more going to begin to commence.
Evening star., 1911-08-11

me Evening Star with the sunday morning
EDITION is delivered by carriers within the city
at IS cents per month daily only 70 cents ,dUes Per
NAV ne sent by msfl or telephone Main 2440.
Collection is made BY carrier at the end OF eaes
month.
Evening star., 1911-08-11

susiress Once nth Sc. and Pennsylvania Avenue.
New York once: Tribune Building
Chicago once: First National Bank Building.
European ONCE: Regent St.. London. England.
Evening star., 1911-08-11

.p.x.h,. IN sdvapee-by mail, postage prepaid:
Daiiy Sunday Included one month. 90 cents
Daily, Sunday excepted. one month. 20 cents.
Saturday Star. 81 year. Sunday Star. SS.4o yeaS'
Evening star., 1911-08-11

Entered a. second-clsss mail matter at the oost
once at Washington. d. @.
Evening star., 1911-08-11

Patience" said Uncle Eben, lis de
quality dat we each wishes other folks
had more Of SOS we wouldn' have to use
SO much"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-20
ELECTION NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that on
Tuesday. the 3lst day of October.
1911. in the City of Rock Island, in
the County of Rock Island, and State
OF Illinois, an election Will be held in
pursuance of and subject TO the pro-
visions of the act entitled An act
10 provide for the Incorporation Of
cities and villages" approved April
10, 1872. and in force July l. f872
and all acts amendatOry there
10. including one approved March
g. 1910, and in force July
/. 1910. and another approved May
10. 1911, and in force July l, 1911.
Said election shall be held for the
purpose Of submitting TO a vote TO the
electors Of said city, an ordinance
passed by the city council on the
9th day OF July. 1911, and repassed
and reafirmed Sept 25, 1911, en-
titled An ordinance supplementary
to an ordinance entitled, an ordinance
giving permission to the Central In
ion Telephone company, It's success
ors or assigns, 10 construct and main
tain telephone lines in the City of
Rock Island. Ill. and for that pur-
pose TO build cOnduits, tunnels, lat
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-20

erals and an underground system and
to erect poles and string wires and
maintain the same over and under
the public highways, avenues and al
leys in the said city"
Also at said election. another or
dinance entitled An Ordinance grant
ing permission to the Tri-City Auto
matte Home Telephone Co, its sue
cessors or assigns, to construct, main
tain and operate a Telephone Ex-
change in the City of Rock Island. II
linois, and for that purpose to build
conduits, erect poles, place cables,
wires and fixtures therein and there
on and connect the necessary appIi-
ances and apparatus Herewith and
maintain the same through, under,
over and along the streets, avenues,
and other public places in said city,
will be submitted 10 a vote Of the cleo
tors of said city. Said last ordinance
was filed in the Office OF the city
clerk on the 9Th day Of August, 1911
Also at said election the PROPOSE
ton for the passage Of an amendment
TO be known as Section II OF the ordi-
nance entitled saloons, providing for
increasing the dram shop license TO
one thousand Isl 100000 dollars per
year, viii be submitted 10 the electors.
The polling places for this election
viii be as given below. In designating
the polling places, the street numbers
are used for convenience il locating
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-20
The Care of the Bathroom Close

In the bathroom the closet require
constant attention and frequent, thor
ough scrubbing. Rinse the seat and
flush freely. Put into the bowl Of ttc
closet handful of Gold Dust washin>
powder and let the solution stand TO
some time Teen take an old broom
and scrub all the parts that can b.
reached. especially into the traps as far
a. possible. Flush again, and add nor
Il the washing powder ard wash undo
he flushing Ti-h and all parts insid-
and out. Stains Of iron from the waite
4 not removed b. the securing, may b
removed with few drops of hydro
-hloric acid
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-20
DIR. BURKHART IS
GUEST OF HONOR
At Pretty Banquet Given by
Employees Of Royal Neigh
Dor Building.
IN NATURE OF SURPRISE
Plates Laid for ~ in Private Rooms
at the New Harper-Program
Follows

DR.. Hada NJ. Burkhart, supreme
recorder of the Royal Neighbors Of
America, was guest of honor last
evening at one Of the largest par
ties ever given by the societys en-
ployes. DR. Burkhart had been in
vited TO a function at the New Har-
per, but was not informed Of the
nature of the affair. She was hap
PLY surprised when greeted there by
the members of the supreme board
of managers and the supreme record
er's Office employees. There were COW
ers laid for II at the six course ban
quet which was served in the private
dining rooms of the hotel The table
decorations were beautiful Pink
and white were used and pink can
dies were placed at each plate. Dr..
BurkhaTt was presented with an i'm
mense bouquet of chrysanthemums.
ToAsTs ARE GIVEN.
Following the banquet service, a
fine program of toasts by supreme
managers and supreme auditors and
the office employees was carried out.
Mrs. Myra 3. Enright, supreme or
acle, proved most capable toast
mistress. An original poem. "A Bit
of EN- ALL by Miss Gertrude HicK-
man. in which each department Of
the society's head office came in for
a share of the honors, was read. The
toasts were as follows:
The Stenographers-Mis Myra
BIeuer.
Transfers and Sociais - Miss
Mayme Applequist.
CortjSrataS
Cash-Miss Myra Allensworth
Records Minnie Anderson
Changes-Miss Viola Foley.
Remittance-Aliss Mary Brown.
Bonds-Miss Sarah Wadsworth.
by Way of Encouragement''-
Supreme Manager - Mrs. Eva
Child, Mrs. Susie b. Rose, Mrs. An
nah NJ Blair, Mrs Clara NJ. Rich
ards, Mrs. Alice Gilliland.
Supreme Auditor-Mrs. Ella Eos
ter. Mrs. Fanny Volz, Mrs. Luella Es-
lamar.
PROGRAM OF TALKS.
In addition to the numbers on the
program. toasts were given by Mrs.
Carrie Franklin of Albany. supreme
receiver. In the course of her re
marks the speaker dwelt on the mar
mony existing between the Offices of
the supreme receiver and supreme
recorder. Miss Lucy Eaton, head of
the auditing department. and Miss
Traviss were other speakers. Fol
lowing the program of toasts the
banqueters repaired TO the parlor of
the hostelry and there musical pro-
gram was given. Miss Faye Hough
delighted those present with several
remarkably good dialect readings.
4 farce. IN which the members of the
executive council of the Royal Neigh
bors were the characters and depict
ed by the girls of the local office, was
given II proved decidedly interest /
ing and evoked much applause.
The committee in charge OF the ar
rangements, the Misses Ella Wright, .
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-20

the polling places Of the respective
voting precincts at this election and
any voter desiring to cast his vote al
this election must be qualified voter
of the precinct.
The polling places of said election
will be as follows:
1st Precinct-Yoh's barber shop.
End Precinct-62S Eighth street.
3rd Precinct-1014 Third avenue.
4th Precinct-924 Ninth street
18th Precinct-County Jail building
9Th Preciact-I434 Seventh avenue.
18th Precinct-11OI Fifteenth street
sth Precinct-1914 Third avenue
9Th Precinct-Kate Byrnes' barn on
Nineteenth street between Sixth and
Seventh avenues.
10th Precinct-Hose house on Tween
ty-secoRd street
18th Precinct-Schmid's grocery, 1923
Twentieth street
18th Precinct-Hose house on Tween
ty-si1th street
18th Precinct-709 Twenty-seY-
enth street.
18th Precinct-31I0 Fifth avenue
18th Precinct-5I0 Forty-ffth street
18th Precinct-Gannon's paint shop
on Fourteenth avenue between Thirty
eighth and Thirty ninth streets.
Which election VIII be opened at
seven % O'Clock in the morning and
continue open until FIVE 90 O'Clock in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-20
Warm rugs
for motorists

You can still enjoy motoring
these chilly days if you are snug
ly wrapped in one of these rugs.
Come in pretty Scotch effects
III plain and plaid reversibles.
You can get them in coIors to
match your machine.
So to 500. Third Floor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-20
In Auto from Chicago.

G. A. Yeggy, who has the agency
for the Knox autos here. drove one of
the new 1912 models down from Chi
CagO, leaving there Wednesday after
noon and arriving in Rock Island yes
terday afternoon. The new car is one
of the finest ever turned out, is of the
six cylinder type, equipped with cleo
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-20
New brassieres
special 25c

The coming of the low bust
corset greatly increased the pop
ularity Of brassieres. Seldom are
they found as low as 25c. Made
Of good muslin, have embroidery
insertion in the yoke, and lace
edging. Fourth Floor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-20

Clara f. Jones, Erna NJ. Barthel and
Genevieve Camper. were recipients of
congratulations from all because Of
the success of the function.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-20
Simplicity
house dresses 81

These are made Of percale in
navy, Cadet blue, black, gray
and Shepherd checks.
Button all the way down from
shoulder to hem and slip on and
off like a coat.
All sizes.
Regularly 1928, special for
Saturday at $1.OO. Third fioor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-20

trio lights throughout has a motor
driven tire pump and q, ne" trunk rack
on the back which is a distinctive fea-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-20

the evening of that date.
Dated at Rock Island, Ill, this 9th
day Of September, a. D. 1911.
81. T. RUDGREN,
City Clerk
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-20

ture. The car Is a seven passenger
sixty horsepower and can make z.
miles an hour
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-20
98C tennis
pettic0ats, Soc

Blue with pink or gray stripes,
also plain pink.
Some are untrimmed, others
crnamented with cotton braid.
The usual CSC quality.
Fourth Floor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-20

All the news an the time-Tne
Argue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-20
Mems warm
knit underwear

Our men s wear section is now
located in the west aisle near the
Harrison Street entrance. With
the increased space our assert
ments have been enlarged.
Wool union suits in all sizes, prices
ranging from Sl.9s up to ST.
Cotton union suits for the man who
dislikes to wear wool. Soc to S1.9s.
Two-piece underwear in blue with
cotton fleece. garment, SIC.
Others IN tan with cotton feecs.
garment soc.
Rib shirts and drawers with combed
fleece, each J0c.
Wool shirts and drawers in natural
color. at 81, $3.50 and 81 each.
Mems silk socks, black, navy and
hello, CSC grade special 7Sc pair
The man who does not pay over a
81 for his shirts will find tho ones
which we sell at that price to be ex-
ceptional values. Either plain or
pleated bosoms.
West Aisle
TCCTTTTTrTTTTTGrITTrTTrrcT1T
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-20
Tennis flannel
nightgowns, SOC

If you are one who is SENSITIVE
to the chill these nights, thu
coziness of the fieeced gowns vii
be welcome.
Pink and blue stripes anC
come with or without collars
Double yoke, trimmed with cot
ton braid.
Womens fannelette pajamas. They
come in plain white and cream, with
pink and blue stripes. Some are
trimmed with silk braid, others are
plain. Some of these have military
collars, while others are without col
lars. Priced at S1.25, $50 up 10 500.
Children's tennis sleepers, with or
without feet. A very necessary ar
tfcle to keep the little ones from catch
ing cold these cool nights. They come
without or with collars. and are pink
and blue striped Good values at soc.
Children's tennis gowns, with or
without collars, warm and seryiceabIe.
Pink or blue stripes. Excellent val. soc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-20
Sc trimmed hats, $4.75

We are continuing this offer for to-
morrow. The hats are of velvet
in pleasing soft shades of brown, green,
also navy and black. Mostly small
shapes with hats appropriate for the
woman of middle age as well IS the
young woman whose tastes are natur-
ally different. Trimmings are orna-
ments, aigrettes and wings. Regular
$6 values on sale at $4.75. Second Floor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-20

Delicious fudge, chocolate and
vanilla flavOrs. 25c kind, Satur-
day 15c a pound.
15c Orange Jells. 121Ac.
Pound boxes of delicious beat
en- cream chocolates, 25c.
First Floor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-20

Dressmaker's Delight Skirt Gauges.
measure correctly, hang the skirt
perfectly. save time and worry. I0C.
Darning Cotton. black and tan, special
4 spools for loo.
English pins, best brass, have needle
points a paper of $50 for sc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-20
Knit underwear
on the Fourth Floor

There are only a few makers
who produce underwear good
enough for us to sell. We de,
mand well proportional, smooth
finished garments. Garments
which not only look well, but fit
and wear well.
Women's vests, medium weight, just
the thing for this season OF the year.
Long and short sleeves, % and soc.
WOmen's union suits. medium
weight, well made and smooth fitting,
good quality $50, S9c, 81 and S1.25 suit
WOmen's feeced vests and pa is,
warm and comfortable because well
made. sizes 20 9; %, 81 and soc each.
Chijdrens heeced underwear. in
vests, pants and drawers, colors cream
and gray. sizes 20 to 81, good grade,
25c Il garment.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1911-07-20
Misled by Manufacturers.

On Wednesday,, July 18th, R. L.
Connell, manager of the Red Cross
Pharmacy, was taken before Judge
Wickersham at Glendale, and fined
twenty-five dollars, on the charge of
selling ice cream that did not comply
with the Pure Food standards, in the
matter of butter fat. contents.
The information against Mr.. Connell
was filed by Prof. Ladd of the State
Pure Food Department.
Mr.. Connell stated to The Times,
that he is and always has been strictly
in sympathy with the pure food move
ment, and has left no means untried to
keep his merchandise strictly up to the
prescribed standards. In this instance
he was misled by the manufacturers, as
they represented that their product
was in conformity with the law. The
average tradesman has no means of
testing great many of these products
and is compelled to take the manufac:
turers word for it, the same as in this
instance.
The firm had changed its ice cream
supply before the prosecution took
place and can safely guarantee that nc
one can furnish better ice cream thar
they now have to offer.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1911-07-20
The Crop Outlook.

The crop in this section is very spot
ted. There are some excellent fields
of grain, and there are some fields of
grain that will hardly pay for the cut
ting. Many samples from the fields
have been brought to the city the past
two days. Some will measure five and
a half feet, with splendid heads, and
much of it runs from eighteen inches
to three feet in length. Some fields
will be too short for the binder and
will haye to be cut with the header.
There is considerable red rust on the
wheat and some evidences of black
rust have been coming in since Monday.
The Crete country is reported to be
badly struck with black rust. There
are some excellent fields of oats and
barley, while there are some that are
poor. Flax is standing up well. Corn
never looked better, but the last day
or two is showing evidence Of the dry
weather. Potatoes are not going to be
a great yield this year. The cool
weather was very favorable of late,
and good shower at this time would
be of immense benefit.