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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-08
ALE00 TO GET LIGHT AND
POWER FROM KEOKUK DAM

Light and power for many cities in
western Illinois IS TO be furnished
from the Keokuk generating station.
The construction Of the big dam across
the river at Keokuk has given the
company promoting the scheme unlim-
tied power facilities and contracts
are now being made with many of the
cities and villages in Illinois within
the territory 10 be served by the KeO-
kuk plant TO furnish light and power.
Aledo is one of the latest 10 Join
the ranks Of the Keokuk company and
as soon as the juice is available they
will have il. The Aledo Electric Light
and Power plant was this week sold
10 Charles A Monroe. vice president
Of the Public Service company Of
northern Illinois, which already has a
network Of traction. light and power
plants over the state. KeitEsburg. New
Boston. Alpha, Alexis, New Windsor
and other places are also TO be served
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-08
NEw TEACmEn ron Hoss.


Irvcn At'n and son. Farrell. visited
his brother Ross and family. We'd
ncsday. Farrel brought his cousin.
Nren's shetland pony home with him to
give II a few lessons in behavior.
As We stood In front OF the postoffice
yesterday We were forced 20 hear a
part Of a conversation They were
talking about a third party and chris.
tened her an "oid maid" We came
as near getting mad as an editor ever
does You know an editor never loses
his temper He still has IL all In al
most every circle of our kindred there
has been some queen of sclf-sacrifice
20 whom joweled hand was offered I'm
marriage. but who STAYED on the old
place because OF the sense Of fiHal
obligation until the health was gone
and the attractiveness Of personal
presence had vanished Brutal society
may call such a one by a nickname
God calls her daughter. and heaven
calls her saint.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-08
INJURIES FATAL
TOAlJG. D0BBLEAR
South Rock Island Man Dies as
Result of Being Caught
in Cavein.
WORKING IN a CLAY PIT
Accident Occurred on His 5Sth
Birthday-Wife and Five Sons
Surviving.

August Dobblear, who was injured
in Cayein il the Atkinson brick
yard last Wednesday. died at his
home in South Rock Island at 1906
last night. The accident happened
en- his 5Sth birthday.
Mr. Dooblear was working in the
pit when the earth suddenly gave
way. covering his body. He was able
to attract help and was extricated as
quickly as possible. \ leg was brok-
er but it was thought at the time
that his other injuries were of a mi
nor nature. However, he failed to
rally as expected and it was seen that
his condition was critical
BORN IN HOLLAND.
Nr. Dobblear had been a resident
OF this vicinity for a dozen years.
He was born in Ijzendike, Holland,
in 1854, coming to this country "a
years ago. He settled at Phelps, n.
Y, removing to Illinois in 1900. His
wife. whose maiden name was Mary
Brown and TO whom he was married
in Holland. survives, together with
five sons, Frank, Charles, Benjamin
and Henry, at home, and Peter OF
Davenport. Mr.. Dobblear was a
member of St. Joseph's church.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-08
WORE COATS AND RIDDLES.
lAlbany Review.l


The recital given by the male quar-
tet OF the East Moline Methodist
church Tuesday night under the au-
spices Of the Ladies Aid society Of
the Albany Methodist church drew a
capacity house and made the local
organization some money. The young
men from East Moline wore white
duck trousers and are spoken Of as
being efficient employees in an East
Moline factory They were accompan-
led BY a nice looking girl who played
the piano a small boy Who performed
on a coruet, and three chaperones.
The young men also wore conventional
black coats and fddIed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-08
MARS PLATE
GLASS ON SECOND AVENUE

More than a score of expensive
plate glass windows On both sides OF
Second avenue between Sixteenth and
Nineteenth streets have been marred
by some mischif maker armed with a
glass cutter. This individual, opera.-
ing after dark. has evidently travelled
UP and down the avenue scratching
right and left. In some places traces
OF his work are barely visible, but
elsewhere he took a fuh arm sweep,
leaving mark that can be seen rods
away and which will stay so long as
the glass remains.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-08
Ends Hunt for Rich Girl.

Often the hunt for rich wife ends
when the man meets a woman that
uses Electric Bitters. Her strong
nerves tell in a bright brain and even
temper. Her peach-olOom complexion
and ruby lips result from her pure
blood; her bright eyes from restful
sleep; her elastic step from firm, free
muscles, all telling of the health and
strength Electric Bitters give a woman,
and the freedom from indigestion,
backache, headache fainting and dizzy
spells they promote. Everywhere they
are woman's favorite remedy. If weak
or ailing try them. SOC at all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-08

tFrom the Argus Files OF 1NS7D
June S.-The court house yafd looks
we'll this summer. Sheriff
Silvis has had the trees nicely trimmed,
the cannons and fence around the
soldiers monument painted, and the
grounds improved generally. \ little
rain would benefit the grass, however,
which in some places has a psrched
look
The semi-Century anniversary Of
the Baptist church commences tomor-
row night.
Everts commandary, X T. with a
band, will take part in the corner stone
laying of the Masonic Temple at DAY.
export next Monday morning.
June "A very pleasant party of
little folk1 assembled at the residence
of J. w WEIGH, TO celebrate the 10th
birthday of Master Harry WEIGH, yes
terday from TO . O'Clock Refresh
ments were served on the lawn, and
a general good time was had
The city dog checks for 1887 have
been made by Charles Fiebig.
The Rock Island plow works Will
shut down for annual repairs one week
from tonight.
The students of the Davenport
Business college had a high old time
at Black Hawks Watch Tower today.
June 6.-Quite crowd were at Black
Hawks Watch Tower Saturday after
noon to witness the balloon ascension
by Professor \. :. Parker. \ Collec-
ton was taken up for the aeronaut
and it was after o'clock before the
balloon was inflated. When everything
was ready for the ascent Professor
Parker grabbed the trapeze ropes, and
the balloon shot up through the trees
with considerable velocity. The band
played and the people shouted and
clapped their hands. The ascension
was quite novelty TO many, and was
much enjoyed
| A. B. Burnett, the wonderful East
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-08
All. THERE. GIRLS:

\ good many OF the young lads are
purchasing new huEgies this summer.
OF course all the young ladies' have
pleasant smiles
Strangers in this village who NAV
notice that many Of our residences
need painting should not be too quick
10 place the blame on the owners.
The fact is that painters can not be
secured to do the work.
Russell Olson was out Of school sew.
eral days this week on account OF an
liberated tooth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-08
CHORDS AND DISCORDS

forum theatre to the street below,
without the aid Of net, spring or mat
tress, landing upon the bare ground
This will be the fourth time that Mr.
Ferguson has attempted this leap.
twice successful, once with Ill luck,
spraining his ankle and back. The
leap will take place Wednesday even
ing, May 29th, at s o'clock sharp. from
the front part Of the Auditorium build
ing roof, on Main street. 1t will be
free attracuOn-dOnt forget the
cate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-08
BOTH POOR SHOTSs
SherraTd Bulletin

'oufTTcI4 bulltll.l
Charles Ahrnsteadt, who has been
putting down a drill well on the farm
OF Henry Scherier in Bowling. has had
considerable trouble on account OF rock.
Recently he put down in the hole and
exploded 80 pounds OF dynamite. in
hope Of shatteriug the rock. Some Of
the castings were blown out Of the well.
and up in the air a couple Of hundred
feet Walter Trego was on hand with
Two cameras and took snap shots at
the explosion. Not much benefit was
yeceiyed from the undertaking.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-08

Mr.. Reed is superintendent of the
Illinois division OF the Rock Island sys-
TEN. Ten years ago he was located
in this city as chief dispatcher on the
same division. He has been gradually
on the climb since. and today is head
of the most important division on the
Rock Island system. He is also the
Youngest superintendent in ,ne roads
employ. Mr.. Reed was transferred
from the Missouri division to Rock
Island when A. j. Easley was promoted
to general superintendent of the cen
trail division, with headquarters ar
Davenport. Mr.. Reed, with his wee
and little son, resides at ga Twenty
third street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-08
John Ruford Post. Attention!

All members Of John Buford Post
No. 243, G. A. R, are requested to
meet at the post room promptly at
$50, Monday morning, June 10. to
attend the funeral Of Comrade James
Kinney. By order Of
D. c. Wright, commander.
W. II. Carpenter, adjutant
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-08
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO

India medicine man, has removed his
office from opposite Harper's theatre
to the corner of Twenty-second street
and Fifth avenue, where he has rented
a house and where he expects to re-
main for several months.
June S.-The county officers are
proud, and pardonably so, too. of their
offices, since the walls have been dec
Grated by T F. Cary. The paper,
though neat and attractive in appear
anCe. is not flashy or gaudy. but rich
and lasting. 1t is hung in a most ar
tistic manner. and the board of super
yiSors will find that its contract with
Mr.. Cary has been more than complied
with in this undertaking. The Offices
of the county and circuit clerks. and
the hall are all hung in different
shades and designs of paper yet the
variation does not admit of criticism
as 70 any of the styles selected.
June 9.-The annual exercises of the
ninth grades of the Rock Island public
schools were held al Harper's theatre
this afternoon. The valedictory was
delivered by Ralph Hayerstick from
the annex 10 No. :.
+ : magnificent new walk made of Il
modern composition resembling fag
stone, is being laid on the Second
avenue and Nineteenth street sides of
the Harper house. The hotel is also
being supplied with inCandescent cleo
trio lights.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-08
nENns MR. rREY,s GATE.
albany Review

Mr. Bell Of Albany had a very excit-
ing runaway In front Of Henry Frey's
Tuesday afternoon His horse became
frightened az a passing train and ran
into q post. throwing Mr. Bell out,
breaking the buggy. harness and also
bending Mr. Frey's gate. The horse
pulled us harness completely of in the
fracas, but the driver managed 10 hang
onto II until help came. The horse sui.
fered a bruised shoulder
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-08
BY J. M. c.
COULD EAT NO FATf
lGalva News

Jack Spratt, who played baseball
with the Galva team several years
ago and who is known by all the ball
fans here, is now in poor health.
Mr.. Spratt recently returned from the
east where he has been PLAYING ball
and helping his brother. VIII Spratt,
run a billiard hall He is now in
Woodruff
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-08
POLICEMAN WHO CAN SEE:
lStaTk County NewsD

tStaTk County News
Six young men were fined last week
Tor fast driving Three of the num-
Der were from Lafayette. Ray Soper
our city police, can see and this is
very important TO any city official.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-08
AND YET HE LIVES.
port Byron Globe

II is announced that the people OF
this locality will have opportunity next
Wednesday evening 70 witness one Of
the most thrilling events in the his.
tory Of the village Allie Ferguson. one
Of the Ferguson Bros. Stock Co. which
is 10 give a theatrical performance in
the Auditorium next Wednesday night,
has authorized Us 10 state that he will
take his life in his hands in a death
defying leap from the roof of the Audi
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-08

If you are not satisfied after using
according to directions two-thirds of
a bottle of Chamberlains stomach and
Liver Tablets, YOU can have your mon
oy back. The tablets cleanse and in
vigorate the stomach, improve the di-
gestion. regulate the bowels. Give
them a trial and get well. Sold by
all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-08
DIDN'T GET ny EDITOR
lSherrard BuIIetin

Mr.. Mclaughlin Of Viola was seen
IN this vicinity last Tuesday evening
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Sucas and son
Dale OF west Of Reynolds. were seen in
Presumption last Sunday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-08
RAILROAD ITEM.

'hlllSndle POSI-
Mrs. Bert Byam and daughter Hell
en-, Of Erie were guests Of Mrs. Justin
Daley Monday evening between
trains
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-08

by the KeokUk plant and Aledo is to
be the distributing point for towns
in that locality.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-08

All the news all the tine-The
Argus.
The Washington times., 1912-01-21
Best 'l Garments

Every leading maker and importer the United States
resented in this mahless coec on of $OO Garments In the
ordinary meaning they not 81 90 Garments There's
that not superior Paying the makers and importers than
quantities. values offered that recognized
superior to the ordinary While the pictures this give
fair idea Of the styles the Materials trimmings and finish have
be Seeing is believing Have you scent
The Washington herald., 1912-08-24
MEALS FOR TWO DAYS.

Il.
BREAKFAST.
Sliced Pineapple
Fried Eggplant Buttered Rice
Whole Wheat Mullins Coffee
LUNCHEON.
Cottage Cheese
Bread and Butter
Blueberry Cake
Tea Lemonade or Cold Milk
Halibut Steak, Dreaded and Fried, To-
mato Sauce
Boiled Potatoes Corn on the Cob
Cucumbers with French Dressing
II
BREAKFAST
Chilled Nutmeg Melons
Eggs Baked in Green Peppers
Reheated Mullins Coffee
LUNCHEON.
Fish Croquettes
Cucumber Sandwiches
Fresh Gingerbread Iced Tea
DINNER.
Cream OF Corn Soup
Dreaded Veal Chops
Escalloped Potatoes
Pineapple Salad on Lettuce
Coffee Crackers Cheese
The leftovers for use on the second day
are mullins. fish. cucumbers, corn, pota-
toes, and pineapple.
Chocolate Cream Pudding-Two cupfuls
CT scalded milk. three tablespoonfuls of
cornstarch, one cupful of sugar, one salt
spoonful of salt, one-fourth cupful of
cold milk. two tablespoonfuls Of cocoa
powder, two tablespoonfuls of hot water,
whites of three eggs, one teaspoenful of
vanilla. Mix cornstarch, sugar. and salt
dilute with cold milk, cook over boiling
water ten minutes. stirring constantly
until thickened. Melt cocoa in hot water.
let come to boil, stir smooth, add to
cooked mixture Fold in the whites of
eggs beaten until stiff; add vanilla. Turn
into a wet mold. Put on ice when cool.
Unmold and serve with cream.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-24
WAGES FIGHT FOR
DOMESTIC BUREAU
Miss Emerson Sickels Favors Estab.
lishment of Branch in Depart
ment Of Agriculture.

Miss Emerson Sickels, ''of Washing
ton and wherever else my health calls
me-" who has been working for many
years for the establishment of q bureau
of domestic science by the government.
said last night that during the recess
OF Congress she would conduct an in
cessant campaign for the enactment OF
legislation necessary for the cause for
which she is fighting.
This legislation comprises a bill by
Representative Wilson, of Illinois, pro-
viding for the establishment Of a bureau
Of domestic science in the Department
of Agriculture. and the bill by Senator
Page. of Vermont. providing for vOca-
tional education. The Wilson bill would
provide a means of gathering informa-
ton. the Page bill a way of disseminating
information about domestic science. Miss
Sickels said.
Miss Sickels succeeded in having intro
duced in Congress in 1897 a bill to create
a bureau of domestic science. Her argu-
ment then and now, she stated. is that
II women were equipped properly for
their work. they would not oyercrowd
the field of mans endeavors.
In 1888. as the secretary of the National
Domestic Science Association. Miss
Sickels originated the idea of a training
school for army cooks and bakers, now
an essential part of the army.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-24
WOMEN ACTIVE In
THE WORLDS WORK
News Notes of Their Accomplish
ments Throughout the Land.

Mrs. William X. Vanderbilt has es-
tablished a home for girls in connection
| with the Big Sisters Society OF New
| York. of which she is the founder and
leading spirit. The Big Sisters Society
was suggested by the Big Brother move
ment and aims to do for girls what the
latter does for boys and with as little
red tape as possible. The new home
can accommodate ten Little Sisters at
a time. There is no time limit and each
Little Sister remains until her Big Sister
is convinced that she has found herself
and a place either in school or in some
suitable employment which has been Sc
cured for her. Mrs. Vanderbilt keeps
and the girls receive careful training in
orderliness. sanitation. and cooking.
A woman owning and managing a pub
lie stenographic business in an Eastern
city has developed a new branch. She
has provided herself and her assistants
with telephone operators head bands and
receivers, by means of which they take
dictation by telephone directly on the
typewriter from customers perhaps miles
away. This service is to meet the needs
OF lawyers, doctors. and business men
who have a few letters to write every
day and yet not enough to warrant their
employing a private stenographer. Let
ters are either signed. addressed. and
mailed direct from the Offices or for
warded to the customer for signature
and mailing.
Mrs. John Cummins. OF Woburn, Mass,
is the owner and manager OF one of the
largest farms in New England. She cul-
tivates 400 acres, disposes OF the milk
from twenty-six cows. keeps two stalls
in the Boston market, and raises 2.0oo
hogs year. Next to pig raising Mrs.
Cummins finds that market gardening
pays best From May to November she
works as hard as any man at the head
Of a large business. overlooking person
ally every department of her farm. After
November she takes rest which Is
usually spent in travel and in seeing
how farmers in other parts OF the world
manage
Mrs. Annie A. Malley has been NOM
by the Socialist party. She is a teacher
and lecturer.
Mrs. Minnie Parks. of Seattle, has been
nominated for State treasurer of Wash
ington and is reported to be supported
for the Office by a number Of men and
women in the Republican and Demo-
cratic parties.
Miss Margaret Kelley, of Portsmouth,
n. H. is the first woman to be appoint
ed assistant director Of the United
States Mint. Immediately after her
graduation from the public schools Of
Boston Miss Kelley passed a civil serv-
ice examination by which she received
an appointment as stenographer in the
Mint at Washington. That was fifteen
years ago, and since then she has been
successfully private secretary to the di-
rector, adjuster of accounts, examiner.
and now assistant director. at a salary
of 5000.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-24
PRICES or BEEF
START 10 TUMBLE
All Grades and Cuts Are Reduced
Two Cents by the
Wholesalers.

The high cost of living Is not quite
so high.
Beef prices have taken q tumble. and
though their downfall was not as thor
ough as everybody wishes, the descent
was sufficient to affect the pocketbook
In a very desirable way.
Wholesalers" said a meat man yes
terday. have reduced the price cents
on all grades OF beef and cuts. / don't
know the reason for It, but II should
mean that the retailer should drop his
price or cents
But the retailer hasn't In the first
place. he says that no choice beef Ia
coming into the market from the West.
Further, the man who supplies the
housewife doesn't boost his price until
some time after the wholesalers have
jumped 1t. and the drop is much slower
in proportion.
Washington butcher said that meats
from local and Western sources are
down.
Meat is not moving fast these days.
and what comes from the West is not
OF prime quality. as Philadelphia and
New York are taking the best Of the
market" he said.
IF the wholesale price is lower by &
cents pound" 1t was suggested. ''why
cOtsh tllt uIop UT CcHts.
That is the way the retail price advances
isn't it?'
Yes, but you must understand that
long after the wholesaler jumps his price
We retailers continue selling at the old
figure. When the price Is lowered TO US
the drop is also delayed. But there is
another side to 1.-THE retailers are
stocked so heavily at the high prices
that when the drop comes they have to
hold on for while at the higher retail
figures"
Frequently, as another retailer ex-
planned. the price OF beef depends on
another factor.
IF a butcher has cuts on his hands
and 1t gets late in the day. he will sacri-
1ce the meat rather than hold II too
long. You must remember that beef Is
perlshable. You can't keep II forever"
Several reasons were gives for the drop
in the price of beef. One is that the
East has gone the limit In boycotting
second-quality beef and has got the trust
a trife alarmed at the outlook The
other story is that there is really plenty
of second-qualty cattle in the West. and
that they are coming to market freely
and will continue to be shipped In in
cr4asing numbers as the grazing season
advances.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-24
OYSTER MONTHS
ARB ALk0ST HERE
Open Season for the Shell Food
Is Only One Week
Away.

Oysters. which put the r in several of
our most popular months, are within a
week of our fair city. Two or three of
them, under the alias Of succulent BIZ
valves. are reported to have already ar
rived as narbingers of the regular
open" season. which starts Septem-
Der l.
1t will be a great season. according to
the prediction of Our Oldest inhabitants.
The oysters are fat. the water propltious
for keeping them SO, and the supply is
plentiful Dealers said yesterday they
had no reason to believe the recent warm
weather would Fave detrimental effect
A bright future Is in store for the trade,
II Ii believed.
The value OF the oyster trade in the
vicinity OF Washington is.tremendous. 1t
comprises capital invested in thousands
OF boats for freighting oysters from the
beds to market. and longing and dredg-
ing: and the labor OF thousands of men
engaged iE the trade. In addition there
are many shucking and packing houses.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-24
Breadcrumb Griddle Cakes.

Two cups bread cdumbs, one pint
thick. sour milk. one cup -four. one egg.
one teaspoonful soda, half teaspoon salt.
Soak the crumbs in cold water, drain on
the water, stir the crumbs with the flour
into the milk: let stand over night, then
add the eggs. beaten very light. the salt.
the soda. dissolved in one teaspoon cold
water. and more -four or liquid as re-
uuired; bake in the usual way.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-24
Buried In Arlington.

Funeral services for Lieut.. Arthur II.
Fletcher, U. S. N, who died Wednesday
at the age of sixty-eight years at his
home, 29i1 Mills Avenue Northwest. were
held yesterday afternoon. Interment was
In Arlington National Cemetery. Lieut..
Fletcher is survived by his wife. Mrs.
Julia wadsworth Fletcher. and two sons,
Robert and Arthur w. Fletcher.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-24
MASTER PLUMBERS ORGANIZE.
Officers Elected at WelI-attended
Meeting of Employers.

A well-attended meeting of registered
plumbers was held last evening in the
Woodward Building. An organization. to
be known as the Master Plumbers Pro-
tective Association of the District. was
formed. with the following officers: John
]. DAILY, president; Joseph Whelan, vice
president: J. Freund. treasurer: ]. Carl
DarnalI secretary: II. r. Eberly, SER
geant-at-arms. Board OF directors:
Joseph Whelan. E J. Ewing. J. T.
O'Brian, NJ. Bairstow, and NJ. J. Colbert
Committees were named to draw up by
laws and otherwise perfect the organiza-
ton.