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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-17

"a wireless electric signal is sent. and
the signal itself will designate the
point Of its origin Sending stations
are 70 be established at lighthouses
and other points Of vantage along the
coast and two already are in opera
ton on ~small islands of the harbor
OF Brest. Signals from this chain OF
shore points will be sent automatically
a. regular intervals whenever fog pre-
walls. and a vessel equipped with the
receiving compass" will be able 10
read the exact direction of the place
OF origin Of these warnings. On the
receipt Of two such signals a ship will
ind il possible. by a simple process Of
triangulation, very readily to deter
mine her exact position.
A great advantage Of this system Of
safety at sea is the fact that the new
compass" is very cheap; furthermore,
il is self operating and does not re-
Guire the attention of an operator. The
next step will be TO install two more
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-17

man army had augmented constantly
until now II was double that Of France
Next year. under the new German law.
the outlay on the army would be 500
100000 more than that Of France.
The new German military bill will
add $4,000 recruits 10 the army. giving
a total OF 100000 men. excluding Off
GERS. Compared 70 this France. fnclud-
ing the last numerical increase. has
a total Of 57S.7s3 men IN her army On q
peace footing. excluding officers.
French opinion is waking up 70 the
fact that Germany. in the sphere Of
military aeronautics. IS leaving France
badly in the rear.
General Lacroix and a number Of
other eminent srrategists unite in de-
claring that France has nothing 10
show against Germany's aerial crllis-
ers but a feet OF penny steamers.
and they strongly deprecate the attf-
tude taken generally in France TO-
wards dirigibles. They think the sud
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-17

den development OF aeroplanes caused
an entirely unwarranted enthusiasm
for those machines, and a correspond
ing disparagenent Of dirigibles. Gen
eral LaCroiN holds that the opposition
10 rigid dirigibles In France is quite
wrong the supple type Of airship fav-
cred by the French military authori-
r'es is. from the military point of view.
exceedingly risky. a pin prick suficiug
70 destroy them Airships Of the Ger
man rigid type, with their several
compartments. are capable Of with
standing considerable damage before
being PUT absolutely out Of action
Ships that feel their way along the
coasts Of France in foggy weather are
70 have the benefit Of a new wireless
compass which viii enable them to
ascertain. practically automatically.
their correct position. and so steer a
safe course
The wireless COMPASS permits the
detection Of the direction from which
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-17
FOREIGN NEWS NOTES

London, March 1.-the efficiency
Of the Royal Flying corps OF the Brit
ish army Is seriously threatened he.
cause Of the cxclusiveness OF certain
English service clubs, and unless the
clubs recede from their position. the
corps bids fair TO be deprived Of the
services Of some of the most able avia-
tors in England The corps needs
flyers, and to get them it mas had TO
take IN civilians ana give them the
rank OF officers. This new rank per
mits the civilian 10 Join clubs previ-
ously open To army officers only and
Il is 70 this condition that the clubs
object The newly created officers in
sist on their rights. and the clubs de
clare they will resist the invasion.
The Royal Flying corps will possess
a total OF 100 aeroplanes by the end
OF neNt month. This total will include
the machines purchased by the war Of
flee and the admiralty AZ the aero
show; the - machines Of the army
type nov being delivered by outside
constructors and the machines actual
~ in use at the central flying school
on Salisbury plain the naval flying
headquarters az Eastchurch. and the
Royal Aircraft factory al Farnborough.
With this number OF machines soon
In hand the question OF personnel has
again become a problem There are
not enough men in the army and navy
with sufficient knowledge and expert
ence OF aerOnautiCs 10 man these
craft. and so tho corps had to 90 out
side for civilian flyers and give them
army rank The friction with the
clubs is particularly acute on account
OF some men who had previously been
denied admission, but who now with
their new rank. come knocking al the
door with a demand for admission
that they say the clubs cannot posi-
bly, refuse.
The admiralty is inQuiring Of motor
boat owners round the coast whether
they would be prepared TO form an
auxiliary motor boat reserve for serv-
ice during war. II is pointed out that
there are many ways in which motor
boats could serve as auXilarios to the
fleet. They would be extremely vam-
able for scouting and for carrying mes
saEes The authorities are now in
communication with the leading motor
boat clubs aud IL is expected that
some scheme for carrying out tho idea
will soon be arranged
Harvey Stapletons pride in the
possession Of gold medal presented
to him by the ten grateful bride.
grooms whom no has served os best
man. has received q rude jar since the
presentation was made public. on ac-
count OF an avalanche OF feminine
criticism
One woman AYERS that while Mr..
Stapleton may have established a rec
ord. he has not made himself am ideal
She declares with sCoru that the medal
winner should have beon given
leather instead OF a gold medal. and
continuing she saws Fancy 4? man
going about FOR wears like That. TAX
'ng part IN other peoples weddings
and never hgv'nr orc OF his own
Fancy a man going about for years
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-17
USE POSLAM
TO DISPOSE
OF PIMPLES

Pimples and disiiguriug skin afeC.
lions are not 10 be endured oue dav
longer than one chooses 10 endure
them
Poslam surely drives such troubles
away
II IS inexpensive. obtainab,e every.
where, the modern remedy. handy. II.
tective, through which thousands for
merly affected for years have restored
their skin TO natural health, color and
texture
Eczema. acne. letter piles salt rheuru
skin scale. BARRIERS and all other forms
OF itch, are relieved and cured by Pos
lam. itching being stopped al once
The daily use OF POSLAN SOAP. an
absolutely pure soap mediCated with
Poslam. Is OF inestimahle benefit 10 all
whose skin is subject TO eruptionaI
troubles. Soothes tender skin. ideal for
bRby's bath
All druggists sell poslam price %
cents and Poslam Soap price 25
cents For free samples. write 10
the Emergency Laboratories. 80 West
Twenty-ftth street New York City
ADV
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-17
MARCH SEVENTEEN

LOOK at the trees where March wind waving them
Clothlng themselves with sheen:
LOOK at the reeds, where rivers LAYING
4Ouag all OF nature is wearing the green.
ana all through the
anu men from Kilkenny Sligo Glare.
ana Limerick Mayo and and Kerry
foeheaIh the green banner that
me men who'd not wait till tyranny smohered them
IouI VINO took the long liberty Law
Hsht ana 10 toll for the that mothered them
ana 10 De the good sons that proud OF today.
10 hght and to ton o set he world wondering
Al "hat men could do when they set free:
10 march unafraid where he
10 ould up the cities o conquer he sea
oher1dans Caseys and Clancys Flanagans
helIys, Mulcahys and DugaHs and Burkes
iSelLys and Shaughnessys,
.>e'er a one Of them cringes o shirks
Inu each does the thing that
f1ach with a heart that still know to tbrob
tach carries out what be may be assigned 10 do.
ne man with the pick he boss o. he lob
S"eet ne the music the March blow them:
S"ee' be the sight OF she
Iiefes 10 them all and for all 10 them
here's to them al-and Seventeen
james Montague in Chicago Examiner
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-17
W0mem'S and Misses Waists

Never season when greater variety
in
practical
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-17
Infants Wear

The smartness and originality Of our line OF
infants wear, offer the solution of the Little
Folks problem.
Gathered for your convenience in beautif ul
secluded room are complete lines Of everything
needed and at any price you wish TO pay.
"FTenchy" dresses, smart coats dainty head
in endless variety.
Exclusive agents for Smith Baby Shop" goods
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-17
Silk Pettic0ats

There is little change in the lines of petit
coats for spring owing to the continued vogue of
narrow dress skirts. Messaline continues to be
the most popular material as it is especially
adapted TO the present styles in dress. Soft and
clinging material are absolute necessity at the
present time. Bright attractive rich colors al all
prices. Ask to see them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-17

Iaris. March IA passion for war
seems 20 be sweeping over all the
countries Of Europe The Balkan states
have found field Of expression for
their militanCy, but countries which
have not this vent are expending their
energies In warlike preparations The
small states are involved equally with
tho greater powers. and today France
Germany. Austria. Russia. Belgium
and Switzerland are taking serious
count of their military preparedness.
Belgium is raising her army from
war footing Of 100000 10 15O. 600 men
Baron do Rroqucyiua. the Belgian
minister Of war in concluding a
speech on this subject before the Bel
gan chamber, urged that the army in
crease be voted as quickly as possible.
for the sake Of Belgian security and
honor The country lives under the
shadows Of the great states. the min
lister declared and Belgium must put
forth great eXertions 10 protect her
frontiers should her neighborine DOW
ers fall upon each other
The most important newspapers OF
switzerland are publishing the official
notices OF the government warning
Swiss citizens residing in European
countries TO hold themselves In readL
ness % return Immediately in the
event Of war. and Swiss living in the
United States have been requested TO
stand ready to come back to Switzer.
land on call The Swiss republic. IN
der its present military organization
could put into the field 100. 600 men in
- hours and 100000 in IS hours. One
third OF the governments revenues
are spent on military objects In case
OF supreme necessity. the government
expects 70 be able 10 place 275.OOO
men under arms within q week.
The French cabinet has adopted
measure extending the term Of service
IN the army from Two 70 three years.
this adds something over 200. oOa men
10 the peace footing Of the army. 'Fv-
cry FrenChman." said N. Cheron. Off
Cisl ANALYST Of the appropriations COM
mit'ee OF the chamber or deputies. IN
recent address. must al the present
moment FIX his attention upon the mill
tary activity on the other side OF the
frontier He then compared Ger
many.s expenditures on her army with
the expenditures OF France during the
last ten years. The cost Of the Ger
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-17
Under RGuSlims

The continued vogue Of narrow skirts has had
its influence on under musins. Made of the
Fheerest fabrics and designed TO accord with pre-
vaiiEg fashions in dress, show an elegant
line Of combinations that pratiCal and follow
the lines Of the figure as closely as possible so
a not 10 detract from the slender effect so i'm
uortant now.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-17
Women s and Misses Suits

Of
Of
both/in
divilual
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-17

3 singing, The voice that breathed Ger
Eden. and then being content 10 20
on living IN lodgings, untouched by the
romance and poetry OF il all. l should
think the presence of such person
would cast a gloom over any wedding.
am sure l do not see how any girl
could expect her best friends to be
bridesmaids, when there was 10 be an
undertaken like that for best man"
Queen Alexandra gave a dinner
March Z at Marlborough house to all
the members of the royal family in
celebration Of the 5Oth anniversary of
her arrival in England 10 become the
wife OF the then prince Of Wales.
AS bride Princess Alexandra left
her native land, the first Danish prin-
cess 10 do so for such a purpose for a
century on the last day of February,
1863. and e. daylight on March reach
ed British waters. After paying visits
10 Margaie. SheerneSs and Southend
she landed at Gravesend and took
train for London where a tremendous
welcome awaited her
" NANAAAE ~ tie prince WAS Cele-
Drated in s.. Georges chapel. Windsor
castle. and was followed by general
celebrations in every city and town Of
the country
since recent court action revealed
the fact that a certain London woman
milliner has been receiving a salary
OF $4,000 a year. considered a very
large income for woman worker in
this country. the heads Of various mil.
linery firms in the west end have been
busy explaining that such salaries are
very exceptional in the trade. Mum
berIess women. attracted by the high
pay. brought forward their dualifca-
lions to draw $50 a week for designing
hats, but the milliners said categorical
iy they had no room for them.
This $4,000 a year creator Of becom-
ing headgear is adept in the designing
OF new shapes and in the blending of
soft materials of exquisite coloring
She and her colleagues never take a
needle into their hands. leaving the
actual work to lower paid assistants.
They are born artists IN their line and
II their work Is crowned with success
ih'y may eventually attain an income
of from $4,000 10 $4,000 a year. This
is the pay Of the London top-notchers
IN the millinery line, but in Paris the
profession is more remunerative. The
mead designer Of a Paris firm of hat
makers. young and accomplished
WIDOW. draws a salary of 800 OQO 4
year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-17
W@m@mDg and Misses Dresses

o
both Of staple and novelty type shown The combination
igp The skirt dapery All the elements OF
ant
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-17
WOmem'S and Misses Goats

ms season finds separate Goats
cedned demand
theequaer lengths feature
IN our Fashions
tica S mott rohbitive
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-21
Interest in Mass Meeting

Much interest is being taken in the mass
meeting that will be held tonight in the
city hall, Ensley. when the validity OF
the city franchise of the Southern Bell
Telephone company and whether the
moneys paid by the Bell company for the
physical properties of the Peoples Home
Telephone company do not properly be-
long to the city will be discussed. The
meeting will be presided owed by c. c,
Burke president of the Civic club or
Ensley, and In addition to number OF
local speakers, the legal phase of the sit
uaton will be discussed by members of
the Birmingham bar
In the call issued to the public the state
ment is made that discussion on the
present rates charged by the Bell COM
pany will be had to whether they are
reasonable or not, whether the Bell COM
pany has franchise or not. and whether
the proceeds of the sale of the Peoples
company should, by the terms of the
franchise, belong to the people. Delegates
from several civic leagues of Birmingham
will be present and take part in the dis
cussioh. Everybody is invited to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-21
ST. JOHN WILL MAKE
RACE FOR SENATE
Thus Far Only Man in Third
District Who Has Pub
licly Announced
Cullman, October 2o.-fspecia

Cullman, October 20.--tSpeciai)
From all Indications at this time II
seems that II. p. St. John VIII go to
the state senate from the Third sena-
torial district OF Alabama without OPP
position. Up to this time Mr.. st. John
Is tho only man In the district who
has publicly declared his intention of
making the race. That he will be
candidate for this place Is a foregone
conclusion and is substantiated by his
statement through the press of this
county last week that he would make
the race.
Mr.. st. John secured the nominat tion
for this place in the democratic pri-
mary of 1910, defeating George II. Par
ker, one of the most prominent banker
lawyers in north Alabama, for the NOM
ination by a handsome majority, but
was afterwards defeated in the gen.
eral election of that year by James Fl.
Sloan of Oneonta, republican,
Mr., st. John is one of the ablest
lawyers and politicians in the state,
and his ability as stump speaker and
campaigner is the peer of any man in
the third senatorial district, He il d
native OF Blount county,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-21
BIG ADVANCE IN
COTTON MARKET
Prices Advance Fully $3.50
a Bale From Low Level
of Last Week

New York, October 20.-Reports of
frost and generally bad weather in the
belt were followed by one of the most
the cotton market today Prices did
not make new high records for the
year but they advanced fully $3.50 q
bale from the low level reported last
week aud the market closed very
steady at practically the best price
of the day and from 40 to 5S points
above the close figures of last Sat-
urday. Both private and official re-
ports indicated that frost had formed
at many points in the western belt
and in several sections of the Missis-
sippi valley, while snow or sleet was
reported in northern parts of the east
ern belt with indications for still cold
er weather and additional frosts TO-
night. There had been some indications
on Saturdays weather map that condi-
tions might be unfavorable in the belt
this morning, but no one seemed pre-
pared for such "wintry conditions" as
were actually reported and while real
izing was heavy, it was readily alb
sorbed by an excited buying move-
ment.
The opening was firm at an advance
of 27 to 9S points and an early re-
action of 10 or IL points from the
best was quickly succeeded by renewed
strength on heavy southern and local
buying orders. A prominent southern
operator who arrived here from New
Orleans today was credited with buy
ing heavily during the day on be-
lief that the crop was under 14,OOO,-
600 bales and that the worlds require
ment would be approximately 10000
600 should the cotton be available.
There was also a big scattering demand
from the south accompanying the bad
weather and crop reports, while there
was active covering by recent local
sellers and considerable support from
the big trade houses. Closing prices
We're within point or two of the best
and within or 4 points of the sea-
sons high records on most of the active
months
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-21
DONLAN IS NOW IN
CHARGE AT ENSLEY
Steel City Feels Effect on
Police Changes
MORRAS IS ARRESTED
Is Charged With Killing His Uncle
Near Ensley-Mass Meeting to
Be Held Tonight-Gen-
eral News

BY order of Chief of Police George II.
Bodeker. approved by Judge A. o. Lane.
commissioner of public justice. Capt. NJ.
]. Donlan has been placed in full charge
of the Ensley precinct. The department
at Ensley will be governed entirely By
the orders of Captain Donlan. who will be
practically chief of police of the Ensiev
precinct, which includes Ensley. Wylam.
Farview Fairfield. Pratt City. Thomas
and East Thomas and the police Jurisdic-
tion of these suburbs.
The promotion of Captain Donlan gives
general satisfaction 10 the people of Pre-
cinct No. and is a deserved compliment
to his faithful service and efficiency as
an officer. During his long and honorable
service with the police department he has
never had n demerit or rcprinand. TTe
acted as CHIEF of ee during the absence
of Chief Bodeker at the chiefs eonvan-
tion with much distinction. and was In
charge of the police squad at the recent
Alabama State Fair. when he was conf
plimented by the fair officials and his su-
perlor officers for the slSilful way in
which he handled the immense crowds
that visited the fair grounds daily
The order placing Captain Donlan IN
charge is as follows;
October 20. 1913
Police Department, Police Precinct No.
2. Ensley.
This is to advise you that Capt. NJ. ].
Donlan has been placed in full charge of
said precinct.
"All superior officers and patrolmen will
be governed entirely by his instructions.
effective this the 10th day OF October. 1919.
Unless changed or modified by the chief
of police or commissioner of public JUS
tice. GEO II. BODEKER, Chief,
Approved: A. o. Lane. Commissioner
of Public Justice"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-21
WEATHER PLEASES
PRODUCE DEALERS.
Supplies in All Lines Are
Sufficient to Meet Early
Week Demands

Morris avenue dealers yesterday were
very optimistic over the seasonable
weather. Business, they say. will be-
come more active and the supplies in all
lines are sufficient to meet brisk de-
mand. In the produce line prices remain
practically stationary but business yes
terday began in fine shape and the out
look for the balance of the week is
bright.
Today is national apple day And the
produce dealers say that the demand for
apples is already brisk. The supply is
somewhat above normal in anticipation
of brisk demand and the merchants
say THAT, judging by the numbers sold.
every school child will carry an apple
to school this morning.
In the poultry and egg line business
is In keeping with the brisk aspect of the
rest of the market. There is little change
in prices. but eggs are firm and there
is a likelihood of an advance soon.
No change in quotations was reported
in the grain market, but merchants say
the cold weather is having a salutary ef-
feet upon business; that it is making
the people wake up and move briskly.
Corn Is steady and the price on hay and
oats remains unchanged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-21
HEAVY BUYING IS
MUCH IN EVIDENCE
Cotton Rises 1-2 Cent Lib.
Little Selling at the
Advance o

New Orleans, October 20-The cotton
market rose half a cent pound today in
discounting the effects of the cold wave
was in evidence nearly all day. In the
morning shorts We're the best buyers, but
in the afternoon fresh buying for long ac-
count appeared in volume In the morn
ing there was much realizing by buyers
of last week and offerings from this
source caused several small reactions.
There was comparatively little selling at
the advance.
The market opened irregular at a rise
of "a to 3S points. After the call the ad-
vance was widened to Sc to AZ points.
Is points, but weather news became SO
unfavorable around the middle of the
morning that the market went to the
highest levels again. In the afternoon the
rise was widened to 81 to 81 points. The
close was steady at net Gain for the
day of 40 to 90 points.
Around the first call brokers had a large
volume of buying riders to fill which had
accumulated over Sunday. These were
mainly from shorts who were afraid of a
cold wave and wanted to stop their losses.
While the reports OF frosts in Oklahoma
and portions of Texas and Arkansas
caused much bullish sentimen. bulls were
more inclined to take profits than to in
crease their lines. The forecast OF colder
weather in the central and eastern por-
tions of the belt tonight and the frost
warning for the eastern bel. caused fear
that great crop damage would be done in
the most promising sections OF the belt
and caused long buying to set In afresn.
After the middle of the morain, offer
ngs from the long side grew smaller. the
ring was less excited than in the curly
trading, but prices advanced on a steady
demand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-21
LIVERPOOL Cotton Market

Liverpool, October 20.-Spot cotton, good
requests prices firm; middling fair, 8.1Od;
good niddling. 7s0d; middling, 7.6Sd; low
middllng, i6d: good ordinary, 6.SOd; Or
binary, 6.46d. Sales. 5000, including $500
American and 800 for speculation and ex-
port.
Receipts 1900, including 1880 Amer
icans Futures closed steady. October,
7.47d: October November, 7.35ikd: Novem-
ber-Decemebr. 724d; December-January,
Z. .22d; January February. 7.22d: February
March. 722d; March-Aprl. 7.22d: April
Nav, 722d: May-June, 722d: June-July.
7:f7Hd; July-August. lid: August-sep-
tember G 96d; OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. s.6Sd !;
October November. 6.56d.