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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-11-14
e. c. Mercer Visits ~. v. Q.

Mr.. e. G. Mercer visited the univer-
sity, under the auspices of the Young
Mems Christian Association, for four
days, October 18th to 18th inclusive.
Mr.. Mercer, who In his own college
life was very dissipated, but later was
converted in the Jerry McCanley Mis-,
sion, is now giving all his time to work
in the interest of the moral and re-
Iigious life in colleges and universities.
Probably no man in America has had
the opportunity to meet so many col
sLege students and to obtain first-hand
knowledge Of college and university
life. He has been in his present posi-
ton as special secretary to the col
leges of North America for six years,
and has visited every university and
almost every college in the country
during that time. While Mr.. Mercer
spoke to large audiences of college
men and women while he was in Nor
gantown, probably his best work was
done, as it has been in other institu-
lions, in the fraternity and boarding
club groups which he met at meals
or at other times.
Mr.. MERGERS estimate of conditions
at West Virginia University, after q
close investigation and conference
with doctors and officers of the city
and university and a personal ac-
quaintance with most of the crowds
of the school, was one which must
give great deal of pleasure to all
friends of the State institution.
Il fnd," he said, that West Vir-
ginia University is phenomenally
clean and moral There is practically
mo immortality practiced by the men
OF the university. 1t is one of the four
or five cleanest student bodies in the
country. The change since my last
visit here three years ago has been
wonderful"
He attributed the condition partly
to local conditions in Morgantown,
which he found remarkably good, and
partly to general change in the
moral attitude of college students the
country over which has been taking
place most noticebaly in the last i've
years.
He also stated it as his opinion that
the State institutions would be the
universities of the future. In them
has been witnessed the greatest
growth In size during the last few
years, and it is also there that the
biggest change in moral character has
been Witnessed. Speaking of the Fed.
Grafton of Women's Clubs, which at.
tended the Wednesday morning con.
vocation en- masse to hear him, he
said:
There is no place away from home
to which you can send your boy SO
safe as college or university. and !
know of no school safer than West
Virginia University"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-11-14
No Preparatory Courses.

For the first time in its history WesI
Virginia University is without prepar9
atory students The absence Of the
''prep." as he was always termed, is
not without good effect in the spirit.
and atmosphere OF the Institution,
College work and preparatory work
do not go well together, and the pres,
ence Of preparatory students, however
excellent in character and studious in
habits they may be, is not faYorabio
to the maintenance Of college ideals.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-11-14

A Kewanee Water System on your
farm will give you all the convenience
of your City neighbors in having at all
times a full and plentiful supply of
water for your residence and out build
ings. Write rs for particulars,
J. N. ZnJN & Co.. Inc.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-11-14

Any skin itching is temper tester.
The more you scratch the worse it
itches. Doan's Ointment is for piles
eczema any skin itching. SOC at all
drug stores. Adv.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-11-14
UNIVERSITY IS
GIVEN PRAISE
PRESIDENT OF THE INSTITUTIONS
HAS HIS WHOLE SOUL IN
THE WORK
NO PREPARATORY STUDENTS
Four Young Men Take the Compete
tive Examination For Appointment
the Rhodes Scholarships From
West Virginia

Never in the history Of its existence
has this institution had a brighter
future before 1t. The president fully
appreciates the responsibility that
rests upon him, and he has thrown
his whole soul into the work. He has
the hearty cooperation of the entire
faculty, as well as of the people Of,
the whole state. He is broad-minded
and not willing to see one department
of the school built up at the expense
Of the other; but the thing that should
please the farmers most is the fact
that the president believes that there
is no department in the institution
that is of more vital importance to
the state than the Department Of Agri-
culture. It may be said of him that
he loves not the other departments
less, but this one the more. Had
this view of agriculture been taken
twenty years ago, how much better
it would have been for the material
interests of the state. And know OF
no people who are to blame for it
more than the farmers. We have sim
ply been, inactive and uninterested In
the things that not only meant more
to us than anything else, but more to
the people Of the state. The West
Virginia College Of Agriculture and
Experiment Station are in more
healthy condition than they have ever
been. The Board of Regents has given
to the Dean and Director corps Of
very valuable and efficient assistants.
During the past year not single com.
plant has come to me that letters Of
inquiry written by farmers were not
answered promptly. These professors
are not only willing to answer all in
quiries from farmers promptly, but
they are anxious that farmers should
write to them for help. This institu.
ton is ours and the president and
entire faculty are our servants, and
we should not hesitate to call upo1
them to help us.
The Short Course:
II have letter from a young farmer
who says he is forty years old and
asks whether it will pay him to attend
the short course at Morgantown the
coming winter He may be a little
too young to get. the most out of a
course of that kind, but yet would
not hesitate to say that it will pay
him hundred-fold. The writer was
of more mature years when he left
his farm two winters to attend this
short course, but he has always felt
that he never made an investment
that paid half SO well-not that the
learned SO much, but that he found out
that there was SO much he did not
know that he should know. No farmer
who expects to manage his farm fve
years longer can afford not to take
in at least one of these short courses.
West Virginia ought to have thou.
sand farmers In this school next
winter
(The above article was written for
The National Stockman and Farme.
by prominent w. Va. farmer.)
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-11-14

For dyspepsia. our national ailment,
use Burdock Blood Bitters. Recon-
mended for strengthening digestion.
purifying the blood. At all drug
stores. SLIGO bottle. Adv.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-11-14

Impure blood runs you down makes
you an easy victim for disease. For
pure blood and sound digestion Bur-
dock Blood Bitters. At all drug stores.
Price 81 90.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-11-14

Il have been somewhat costiye. but
Doan's Regulets give just the results
/ desire. They act mildly and regu-
late the bowels perfectly. - Geo. q.
Krause, Altoona, Pc. ADV.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-11-14

For regular action. of the bowels;
easy, natural movements, relief of con-
stipation. try Doan's Regulets. Csc at
all stores.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-11-14

Let US install for YOU at once 'The
Colt Acetlyne Light System in your
country horna. considered the best by
ali experts !. n ZINN & Co, Inc.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-11-14
Business Readers

WANTED World Today Magazine
requires the services Of a representa-
tive in Charles Town to look after sub
scripiion renewals and to extend circu
lation by special methods which have
proved unusually successful. Salars
and commission. Previous experience
desirable bur not essential. Whole
time or spare time Address with
references. J. F. Fairbanks, World
Today, 3S1 Fourth Avenue, New York
Citu
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-11-14

We have placed on sale an assort-
ment of Richard Hudnutts perfumes
and toilet articles. BROWN &>HooFF,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-11-14

On heating we are experts. This
department under Mr. w j. Rider is
considered the best in the country
Give US trial and be forever con
WINGED. This is true, read it again.
J. " zINN & Co., Inc.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-11-14
True.

Nov. Johnny. . said the teacher after
she had explained the meaning Of the
word II wish You would write a SEN
tence containing defeat, z
After . struggle which lasted about
twenty minutes Johnny announced that
he was ready to be heard.
Please read your composition the
teacher directed.
Z When You git shoes dat's too tile !,
Johnny read, its hard on de feet. !"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-11-14

The new Fall hats are here ia thou
sands. We have tue Niftiest shape
imaginable for you and just your size.
Kahn,s Models. 81 90, 81. 50. s.. 90. s.. zoo
WA KAHN
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-11-14

Miller's Pharmacy is headquarters for
fine stationery.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-11-14

Blankets. comforts. hsnnels etc.
Palmbaums.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-11-14

Baby bottles. nipples, and al sorts
Of baby foods are sold by Miller's Phar-
many.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-11-14
Mk Nha AcFss-:.is. ;.e.-sssSsss oeJn,9,
- ~ Schedule il EEact
Oct 20 1912
TaAtss Leave cHARIrs Town, ". Va,

TRAfNa LEAVE CHARLEs Town, W. Va.
No.ls. soUTHBOUND.
~. ~ For Basic, Natural Bridg
S.43 zu' ~ Roanoke, Bristol, and in
termediate stations. Pull
man Sleeper to Roanoke,
Dining Car.
O. Connects at Roanoke with
6t. Louis Express. Through
Pullman Sleeper to
NoSf. Columbus. Cafe Car.
m For Shenandoah and all
q. 70 Ass intermediate points.
No "a. NORTHB0UND.
- For Hagerstown and int /
100 ~ IL mediate stations. O0nnecta
n ut Shenandoah Junction
with B.. q O.. for Washing.
s, ton. Also connects at Ha
geFEtown with q. v. Rail.
road for Harrisburg and
No. IA. points north.
7.2s p. m. nsdiais Stations n through Sssh
Sleeper via HagerstoW to
New York.
Lxkya snlsAnnoAH Juncr1or.
n 40 - For Basic, Buena Vista, Re-
Zs40 - ~ anoke, East Ra6ford. Blue
field, TaxeWell, Norton, Pc
cahontas. Pullman Sleep
or to Gary. w. Va, and
Winston. Salem, N g. Cafe
Car. Will stop at Charles
Town for passenge beyond
J, az Z m For HagerstoWn and the
As@v north. Pullman Sleeper 10
New York
Rates, schedules and additional informa-
zion fnrnished upon application to Agents
VI. @. SAUNDERS,
Assistant General Passenger Agent.
Nv. =, NEVIIlLs Gen4 Pass. Agent.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-11-14

A hot water bottles is good for cold
feet. Buy one Of Miller's Pharmacy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1912-11-14

Remember the -Dosn's- and
take no other.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-16
Obituary
AUGUST SEIDEL.

Brooding over the death Of his son,
who committed suicide by hanging
himself some time ago, August Seidel
succumbed TO the ravaees Of various
diseases which he had been fighting
for years, and passed away at 5: 80 this
morning. Mr.. Stldel had been q suf-
ferer for a long time, but had gamely
kept up the fight until the blow OF his
sons death came, which seemed TO
take all Of the spirit from him. He
was &c years old.
e. Mr.. Seidel was born in Germany
Oct. ?. 1886, coming 10 America and
taking Up his residence in Rock Island
when a boy of Il. He had been a res
ident here ever since He was for a
number Of years employed at the Rock
Island Pillow company. He was married
10 Mary Deisenroth in this city in
1867. Besides his wife he is survived
by five sons. Carl, Herman, Otto. Ed
ward and Emil. and three daughters
Mrs. Louis Schroeder, Mrs. William
Zeitler and Mrs. Adam Butler, all OF
this city: two half-brothers, Herman
Seidel OF Rock Island and William Sci
del Of Kansas City; a halfsister, Mrs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-16
INSPECTORS ARE
HERE TOENFORCE
STATE FOODLAW
Charles Kjellquist, Frank Hoey
and Charles Wandrack Take
Milk Samples.
WILL VISIT STORES IN CITY
Butcher, Grocery and Baker Shops
and Restaurants VIII Be Sub
iect for Examinations.

Arising at 4 o'clock to see that the
laws of the state of Illinois in regard
to dairy and food produce are upheld
by the various dealers in and around
Rock Island, three state inspectors
this morning gathered 81 samples of
milk and cream, and while in the
course of their duties, found one wag
on which was in filthy condition and
few ice cream cans which would be
just a little safer for use should they
be given a little water treatment. In
both of these instances where filth
was apparent, warnings We're given to
those involved and the cans We're con-
demned. The inspectors arrived in
Rock Island yesterday afternoon. They
are Charles Kjellquist, Frank Hoey
and Charles Wandrack and are at the
Hotel Harms. Mr.. Hoey leaves tonight
while the other inspectors will remain
here for a week at least.
WORK IN MOLINE. TOO.
This mornings work included the
taking Of the dairy samples and send
ing them into Chicago where they will
be analysed to determine the amount
Of butter fat contained in them. etc.
Two samples were taken from each
wagon, one TO be kept by the dealer
and the other to be analysed by the
state authorities. Moline dairymen
gave up samples TO three other in
spectOrs, Harrison hennicott. Oscar
Lindstrom and Earnest Weidel. and
while SO samples were taken, little out
of the requirements of the law was
found.
Last spring, the state inspectors Wis
tied in Rock Island and furthered the
campaign for sanitary conditions in
grocery stores, butcher shops and 9TH
er places where perishable goods are
offered for sale. The statutes regard
ing these things were set forth to the
dealers and since then there has been
a marked improvement in the condi-
lions. The remainder Of this week will
be occupied by the inspectors In visit
ing the butcher and grocery stores.
baker shops and restaurants. They
say that everywhere they have gone,
the effects of the work of the depart
ment are in evidenc and that the ma
iority Of the dealers are living up to
all requirements
/ WATCH BUTCHER SHOPS.
Mr.. Hoey stated this afternoon that
! particular attention will be paid 70
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-16
OPPOSITION TO
RECALLISSHOWN
IN WITHDRAWALS
Reasons Solicited and Given
Why Move Is Not Worthy
in Present Instance.
THE MOTIVES BACK OF IT
Citizens Set Forth Their Positions in
Getting OF Lists-Many Signed
Under Misspprehension.

The Argus has been asked 10 state
why It opposes the recall as applied 10
Mayor II. VI. Schriver and Commits
sioner Archit Hart, whether il ap-
proves Of all the acts Of the present
municipal commission. and if its an
nounced purpose 10 publish the list of
those who have appended their names
to the petitions, in the event Of the pc
titions being filed, is due TO opposition
to the recall as a matter of principle.
In reply 20 the quest for informa-
ton herein solicited, The Argus may
state that its opposition 70 the recall
as II applies 70 present conditions in
Rock Island IS based largely on the
same arguments that were recently
given IN the columns OF The Argus
by a representative business man. He
said that, in the first place, il would
involve an unnecessary expense both
in the primary and general election.
which Rock Island in its present con-
dillon Of public finances should be
spared; that the success Of the recall
would simply mean q state OF turmoil
in the city, involving the renewal of
bitterness OF feeling that should be
avoided at this time. and further
more the recall had its origin in
disgruntlod saloon interests that seek
revenge because they have been oblig-
ed 10 come within the law and are
seeking now 70 eject certain Of the
present municipal officers and install
In their stead men OF their own ChOos-
Ing whom they may control.
As 10 whether The Argus approves OF
all the present municipal commission
has done. Il may be frankly said tina,
II does not No body of public officials
ever met with entire approval. There
have been acts Of commission and sins
Of omission 70 which exception may
well be taken. and there will continue
70 be, no matter who is elected. But
The Argus is not prepared 70 ask the
tax payers to pay the dual expense Of
another election simply because It does
not approve OF all that has been done
II public officials are 10 be changed
every time some one is displeased
when will the end come?
FOR PUBIIC INFORMATION.
AS 10 publishing the names Of thos,
signing the recall petition, provided 4
IS filed. The Argus proposes TO pursue
such course as a matter OF public in
formation. II considers that the publit
has a right 70 know the name OF eacl
and every signer. together with tn,
name OF the recall promoter who secur
ed each signature-and then II has
right 20 know the motive OF the recall
promoters.
The Argus may say further. now tina
its opinion has been sought, that 1t &
opposed 10 any move 10 get" a publi
Official for revenge. II Is opposed I,
permitting a discredited saloon keeper
who has been forbidden by the circui
court to operate n saloon in Rock Is
land, who, because Of the fact that III
city administration compelled him {
live within the Law became the fathe
OF the recall movement and today is il
chief advocate aud solicitor, to don
mate the city Of Rock Island and cleo
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-16
HUSBAND SEESHlS
BRIDE DROWNED

Mrs. John Rusman, a bride of but
two months was drowned yesterday
evening while in bathing with her hus-
band in the Mississippi just above Sub
urban Island. The couple had been
camping on little island there. The
unfortunate girl. who was only 81
years old, got out beyond her depth
and went down before her husband
could get to her. The body was re-
covered this morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-16
NEW COMPANY GETS
INCORPORATION RIGHT

The General Railroad Construction
company OF Rock Island was today Civ
en- a license to incorporate by Score
tary Of State Doyle at Springfield.
The object Is to do a general con-
struction business and the capital
stock is $4,000. The incorporators
are H. c. Kahl Of Davenport who is
also president. Miss NJ. E. Fitzgerald
OF this city who is secretary and treas
urer and P. T. Walsh OF Davenport. All
OF these are connected with the Walsh
Construction company but they aver
that the new corporation is seperate
and distinct from the Davenport con-
Germ. In time the new company will
open an Office here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-16
Personal Points

c. D. Gordan left today for Colorado
for rest and recreation.
Walter Kittilsen returned today af-
ter a trip by river to st. Paul.
Harry Fox, a former resident of this
city, is visiting with friends today.
W. ]. Giertz, who is i'll with typhoid
fever, has been taken to the Moline
City hospital.
NJ. H. Sexton has returned afttr a
short visit in Chicago, Cincinnati, and
Syracuse, n. Y.
Miss Mabel Payne has returned to
her home in this city after a six-weeks'
visit with friends and relatives at
Chicago and Danville.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Bartz and
daughter, Helen, left for a seven
weeks visit through Idaho, yellow
stone park and Portland, Ore.
Mrs. Peter Loge. together with a
brother and sister, departed this morn
ing on an extended visit at st. Paul,
Red Wood Falls and Garvin, MINI.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Glen Saville Of Inter
national Falls, Mimi, are visiting for
few days at the home Of Mr.. Saville's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Sa-
vile. 1882 Sixth avenue.
/ Miss Edna A. Buettner left this
morning for Chicago. After a few
days in that city she will proceed to
Pittsburgh, where she will attend the
Young Peoples National convention.
/ She will be gone 10 days.
! Miss Maria De Silva, daughter of
DR.. Joseph De Silva, and Miss Marga-
ret Won Maur of Davenport, left yester-
day for Peoria for a two-weeks' house
party at the home of Miss Wilson. a
schoolmate at ST. Katherine's school
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-16

who shall be mayor and who shall not
be mayor. II realizes that the elements,
taking them for the most part, that are
pushing the recall already have their
own men picked for mayor and COM
missioner, and that if they succeed in
the present undertaking it will not
be long until they get the other com
missioners who may displease them in
the interests Of law and decency-and
eventually will run the town. The
fact that the elements that are now
fighting the municipal commission,
headed by a saloon keeper who has
been driven out OF other cities, expect
to win and henceforth run things to
suit themselves, is shown by the recent
return to Rock Island of other saloon
keepers who have been driven out and
are prepared to renew operations here,
II the recall succeeds and the men
who are chiefly instrumental in fur
thering it get the men in Office they
are planning.
MANY WITHDRAWING.
In this connection it may be inter-
esting 70 say that many Of those who
signed the recall petitions are filing
al the city hall, notices Of withdrawal
stating that they do not wish their
names published in connection with a
movement of such origin. A business
man OF Rock Island informed The Ar.
gus this morning that he had signed
the recall petitions under a misappre
hension and he wanted to get off. and
he proposed 10 get on before the list
IS published. Still another citizen stat
ed that he had been in a measure fore
| ed 10 sign his name and regretted II
the minute he did so, and he was de
termined 10 get of. Another told o.
I the paying of so much a name for sig
natures. which would indicate thai
some one must be peculiarly interested
when It is possible to spend money tc
carry ont the purpose.
II my also be added that anyone
who. has signed the petitions under
mistaken notions or other misappre
/ hension has the privilege Of doing a.
others have done, and fling notice o
withdrawal at the city hall.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-16
SHOE NEWS OF INTEREST

You'll never get any better chance
for shoe buying than we're giving you
now; if $195, s245 or $2S5 looks
good to you as a price. we'll show you
some mighty good looking shoes. For
the men We are giving 81 and SO OK
fcrds for s2.s5 and SO, and some $3.50
at S245. For the ladies we are giving
them the choice of any SO or $3.50
pump in the store for s225. Then
there are also many $3.50 two-strap
pumps in dulls and patents that are
going at $165 and S195. Our 1912
styles are going out in lunches; just
come and see them. You'll never quit
talking about them.
PRIESTER-HICKEY SHOE co.
Harper House block
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-16
River Riplets

The C. W. Hill will return TO the tri-
cities Friday. July &c and will take out
Tie ST. Johns Methodist church Ct
Davenport for an all-day outing at
Woodrur's grove, down the river, re-
turning at night for a moonlight ex-
cursion { be Civ by the NJ. q e
club. Saturday afternoon, the 9th,
the Hill will take the United CONNER
cial Travellers on an afternoon excur-
sion. then leaving not to return until
Aug. 10.
The steamer Quincy Of the Streck-
fus lines. arrived at the local harbor
this afternoon enroute from ST. Paul TO
ST. Louis. II left at 2:30.
The W. W. tonight takes out the
Rock Island printers for a moonlight
excursion.