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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-19
Few Russians Wear Hats.

The male population of Russia wear.
ing hats is in the great minority as
compared with the vast number who
purchase the Russian cap. The sea
sons are practically winter and sum.
mer. so that the transition from the
cloth cap is to one Of fur. the straw
hat coming in for slight attention dur
ing brief period in midsummer. The
student class. which aggregates many
thousands. and the official class. which
is still more numerous, with those In
the city who wear a uniform cap with
an official or semioff1ciaI cockade con
stitute a vast army of people who dc
not wear hats.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-19
CROOKED BILLET INN.
London's Oldest Public House and Its
Romantic Interior.

London's Oldest Public House and Its
Romantic Interior.
The Crooked Billet, an inn which
stands upon Tower hill, boasts itself.
says the London Graphic, as the oldest
public house in London. How far bRck
its history goes it would be impossible
to say. The records are wanting, but
there is every reason to believe that
the inn dates from the time of Henry
VIII. Certainly no London inn is more
romantic in the matter of sliding PAN
els and concealed doors, secret rooms
and underground passages-one of
these reputedly leads to the Tower
and thick walls richly carved
In the principal reception room are
to be seen some magnificent oak pan
elings. quantity carved freize above
the door and a no less richly carved
mantelpiece. The ceiling is covered
with a number of strange devices, with
a female head-beIieved to represent
Queen Elizabeth-in the center. The
windows looking out upon the street
are fastened with shutters clamped
with huge iron bars.
There is tradition that Oliver Crom-
well once lived Cor 'lOdgedJ at the
Crooked Billet. The place was known
in those days as the old house at the
bottom of the MinOries."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-19

been used. Games on the old diamond
could be seen from the street as well
as from inside the grounds, so many
who would otherwise have paid admis-
sion remained outside and the club
lost money.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-19
Thief in Bath House

A sneak thief entel,ed the bath
house at Campbell's island while Tom
Wynn, the care taker, was absent
Wednesday evening and got away with
shotgun, razor and some shells
There is no clue. The gun was valued
at $50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-19
CITY CHAT
COMING EVENTS.
TOMORROW.

Last day of Mercer county fair at
Aedo.
Bids opened for city coal contract.
Bids received for construction Of new
fire station.
SUNDAY.
Picnic of degree team and officers of
Camp IS, w. o. W., southwest of Mi
Ian.
Central Illinois Methodist confer
ence at Galesburs.
MONDAY
Circuit court in session.
Weekly meeting of the city commits
sion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-19
MOLINE'S SECTION OF THE ARGUS
News apnng Roc SM Cit

be used for butcher stock, but that
the cost of good horses would prevent
any but broken down nags from being
butchered. Furthermore, this meat
would not be handled through the reg
ular channels and there would be a
chance that it would escape federal
inspection. Anyhow, Mr., Eastman
added, the dealer who sold horse
meat in Moline probably would lose
most of his ordinary trade.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-19
Measuring Him,

Wife-James. do you know that yo1
are a very small maB2 Husband-How
ridiculous. | am nearly six feet in
height. Wife-That makes no differ.
ence. Whenever | ask you for money
to go shopping you are always short
London Tit Bits
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-19
TO SHOOT ON STATE RANGE
Three Members of Company r VIII Be
In Chicago Sunday.

Captain r E Willis. Lieutenant
HRssey and Sergeant Hussey VIII go
to Chicago tomorrow TO shoot On the
state rifle range Sunday The best
shots IN the state guard VIII be there
and the Moline men viii find keen
competition
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-19
BANQUET Dste Sci.

Married men Of the East Moline
Commercial club who lost the series
OF bail games 10 the single men recent.
", win give q banquet 10 the Ectms
a. ODD Fenpws hall N tna1 city Wed
nesfzy eEEnnE Sept d
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-19
Goina Too Far

Reader-He tore his hair and rent
the air. Hearer-There yon are, We
even have to rent the air now. It's
time we had change of government
Pathfinder.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-19
FURTHER ABOUT
SALE OF HORSE MEAT HERE

Further explaining his opposition TO
the sale of horse meat here as human
food, Commissioner E. L. Eastman
today stated that he would have moth
ing to say if healthy animals would
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-19
(Advertisements.)

Buy a home of Reidy Bros.
For express. call William Trefs.
Tri-City Towel Supply company.
Independent Express Co. West 9S1.
Six per cent farm mortgages. Litten
& Roberts. Peoples Nations, bank
building.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-19
MAY DEPORT COUNT
IF NOT CONVICTED

P. H. Stratton, Des Moines, inspector
for the Immigration department OF
the government is in Davenport to-
day for the purpose of looking up the
advisability of urging the deportation
of Thomas De Crompa, alleged Aus
trian nobleman who recently was ar
rested with a young girl after they
had travelled over several states TO.
gether. De Crompa is now in jail,
awaiting action of the federal court.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-19

Do not natter yourself that friend
ship authorizes you to say disagreeahie
things to your intimates.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-19

Not a minute should be lost when a
shild shows symptoms of Group.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy given
as soon as the child becomes hoarse,
or even after the croupy cough ap-
pears, will prevent the attack. Sold
by all ruggists.-(Adv.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-19
DIAMOND NORTH OF TOWN
WATERFOWL Ball Grounds Must Be
Changed Next Season.

Changed Next Season.
Watertown's baseball diamond next
year will probably be north of the
village. where spectators cannot stand
outside and see the games so handily
as last season. A new diamond must
be laid out because the East Moline
Land company is building houses on
the grounds which have heretofore
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-19

All the news all the time - The
Argus.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-12-17
COLES RURG.

c. F. Knee and wife have moved
into apartments at the J. W., Baker
home north Of town. Willard Har-
baugh has rented their farm and
| moved thereon.
! Misses Morga and Gusta Craig
were at home from school work at
Jefferson and Highland park, respect
lively, to spend Saturday and Sun
day.
Mrs. P. d. Peck is not enjoying
the best Of health these days. Her
many friends hope the indisposition
may not be for long.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Funk and ba-
by of Waterloo are with relatives
here for visit.
We learn of the recent marriage
Of Russell Knee of McGregor. Russell
was born and spent his early life in
Colesburg, and friends here wish him
and his bride all happiness.
Mrs. VIM. Adams of Wood was
Saturday caller in town, attending
the bazaar and visiting with home
| folks.
A brother of Henry Hartke, with
his family, has recently moved here
from Germany, and are at home in a
house erected for them on the H.
Hartke farm. On last Friday even
ing a donation party was given them
by their German friends. Each guest
presented something useful toward
start in housekeeping, thus aiding
greatly in establishing the new home
Ia kind and neighborly way to wei
come them to America, and much
appreciated by the Hartke family.
| Mrs. Mary Georgen remains about
the same.
The friends of Mrs. Geo. Walker
and Mrs. J. H. Bucknam tender
their sympathy in the loss of an
only brother, whose death occurred
recently in California. The home
Of the family is at Greeley, Colora-
do, but Mr.. and Mrs. Boomer had
gone to California with the hope
that a change of climate might bene-
| fit Mr. Boomers health. The re-
mains were inferred at Greeley, COL,
last Monday. He was known to many
here by reason of visits to his moth
er and sisters, and his death is
source of regret to such.
The proceeds from the bazaar a
mounted to something like $3.50, with
a few articles yet to be disposed Of.
The meals amounted to 500. the best
ever Who says thirteen is an I'm.
lucky number?
Mrs. Amos Livingston has been i'll
with stomach trouble and sciatic
rheumatism. She is somewhat bet
ter now, and able to be up part of
the time.
Mrs. P. Bristol is on the sick list
with an attack of muscular rheuma
tism -
DR.. and Mrs. G. II. Jacobs and Mrs.
VIM. Adams were Dubuque visitors
Monday
/ A new baby is reported at the
Frank Towsley home.
Mrs. Morley is suffering from a
very bad sore on her foot. Her ex-
IRENE age makes the healing very
difficult matter.
George Flynn is now confined to
his home. A sister of Mrs. Flynn
was a guest at their home Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Lewis of Elk
were here Saturday and Sunday to
see HIS mother, Mrs. A. E. Lewis.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-12-17
Deadly Sameness.

why so gloomy?" inquired the
bachelor friend. "You used to tell me
that married life was one grand, sweet
song!" And so it is" replied the
gloomy one. ITO be more exact, it's
one grand sweet refrain-refrain from
cards, refrain from smoking, refrain
from going to the club. refrain from
drinking and refrain from opening my
pay envelope until get home!"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-12-17
Lamps and Safety.

Be sure that no bit of charred wick
or burned fly or moth is left in the
lower part of the burner. There is
danger Of these igniting and setting
fire to the oil in the reservoir. If a
lamp has been left standing with a
little oil in it, it should not be lighted
until filled and the burner carefully
wiped. 1t is possible that gas may
have formed, making the lamp unsafe
to light before ref1lling.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-12-17
To Remove Paner

A good way to remove old wall pa.
per is to use the following solution:
A thick pasty solution should be made
by adding -four and few ounces of
acetic acid. This pasty solution
should be applied with brush to the
old wall paper in quantities. After a
few minutes the old paper can be re-
moved in great strips very easily and
with very little dust or dirt.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-12-17
Her Thouoht.

9 ID you know that woman is ca.
pable Of torturing man with her
cruelty and mockery without the
faintest twinge of conscience, because
she'll think every time she looks at
him: I'm tormenting him to death
now, but I'll make up for it with my
love later THE Idiot, by Fyodor
Dostoevsky. Translated by Constance
Garrett. Heinemann.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-12-17
Had Him Worryino.

"Alphonse," the American girl ask
ed her titled husband one evening,
why have you, been SO strange and
cold of late?" Didn't you tell me
last week that your father was fail
ing?" "Yes-physically falling" she
replied. "Oh!" and his look brighten
ed. He heaved a sigh of relief. '"Oh, !"
said he, that's all right, then!
thought it was something serious. -
Princeton Tiger.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-12-17
To Commercialixe Ben Nevis.

Ben Nevis, Scotland's highest noun.
tain, may be commercialized to meet
the demands. Of tourists. A project is
under way looking to the erection Of
hotel on the peak, to occupy the site
Of the former meteorological observa-
tory. The plans embrace a railway
nearly five miles long. In an ordinary
season it is estimated that fully 49,.
900 people climb Ben Nevis.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-12-17
Coneideratel

"A Wesleyan Methodist missionary
in India (says the Manchester Guar
dian") wrote home to the girl he was
in love with; asking her to come out
and marry him. The girls aunt had
the same name. She got the letter and
went out. The missionary met her on
the quay, and such was his delicacy OF
mind that he married her. When she
died. years afterwards. he married the
niece.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-12-17
"Robber Dollar 1aIe,~

"A rubber dollar SALE was the title
Of stores recent announcement in
tended to emphasize the idea that dur
ing the month dollar could be
stretched to cover more than its real
value, according to the Clothier and
Furnisher. To give forceful illustra-
ton, ten one-dollar bills were attached
to the placard and were so folded that
the figure one showed only on the bill
at each end, SO that at first glance the
group looked like much stretched
single dollar.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-12-17
How the End WIN Come.

The professor Of natural phenomena
had acquired gasoline car. The day
is coming" he said to his class few
weeks later, when the tire will sag
and punctures pierce the inner tube
and the casing blister-and then this
old earth of ours will have blowout
that may shake the Dog Star from it's
kennel and hurl the Dipper to king.
dom comet"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-12-17
Simple Pleasures,

To become again more joyous, more
childlike, more naive than we are, to
look into the world with clear eyes and
to consign to the devil the problemati.
cal chimeras behind which only too
often hides the unclean turmoil of the
market place, chimeras which have
made us unhappy, slavish and uncer-
tain-that would do us all good.-Bos.
ton Transcript.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-12-17
To Keen Ice.

When it is desirable to keep ice in
the sickroom, this will be found q very
good plan: Get a large, wide.mouthed
Jar, tie piece Of coarse flannel over
it, making it. loose and bag.like In the
center. Now put the ice in this bag
and cover it with another piece Of
flannel, folded three or four times. 1t
will keep better this way than by any
other method. When you require to
break it, use a coarse darning needle
or fine knitting needle, giving 1t
gentle tap with hammer.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-12-17
Care Of linoleum.

To improve linoleum that is begin
ming to show signs Of wear. After
the linoleum has been washed, with
out soap, and well dried, apply this
dressing which gives good gloss to
the surface WITHOUT making it slip
perry. Mix gill Of methylated spirits
with an ounce of shellac. and when the
shellac is dissolved apply to the limo
leum with soft flannel. 1t dries
during the process Of rubbing in, and
keeps the polish, after it is washed.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-12-17
Learning a LANGUAGE,

The time to learn language Is
when you are young, the younger the
better. We learn our own language
as children. The older we grow the
harder it is, because 1t means not
merely learning by heart q great many
words, not merely training the pal
ate and tongue to produce different
sounds, but adapting . new attitude Of
Monthly.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-12-17
Great preacher Productive.

A wonderful sermon maker was c
H. Sturgeon. He had no need to re
peat himself for his powers seemed
inexhaustible, and, moreover, he made
repetition impossible by publishing his
sermons week by week. The weekly
issue began in 1861, and, though the
great preached died in 1891, he left
behind so much material that the pub
LEGATION has continued till this day,
and is likely to 60 on for at least an
other dozen years. No other pub
ushed sermons ever attained such
popularity as Surgeons. One sermon
alone sold over 100000 copies.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-12-17
Qualities of the Diplomat.

What is a diplomat?" "A diplo-
mat is a man who can make lie seem
more reasonable than the truth; can
guess woman's age without getting
it too old or so young as to be alb
surd, and can do man an injury and
make him believe he has done him q
favor"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-12-17
How "reetotaler" orloin,ted.

How "TeetotaIer" Originated.
Teetotaler, the term applied to an
abstainer from all fermented liquors.
originated with Richard Turner, an
artisan of Preston, England, who, con-
tending for the principle at temper
ance meeting in 1888, asserted that
Nothing but te-te-total will do" The
word was Immediately adopted.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-12-17
Gutta Percha.

,Gutta percha, now obtained from the
leaves OF the caoutchouc tree, is said
to be more durable than that obtained
by tapping the trunk, and is coming
into use in France for insulating
submarine cables.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-12-17
To Clean an OIL PAINTING.

Sponge the painting carefully with
pure soap and lukewarm water,
squeezing the sponge fairly dry before
using. Dry thoroughly with soft
cloth. Dip bit of chamois leather
in sweet oil and rub over the painting,
rubbing again with clean channels, or
a bit OF fine flannel.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-12-17
What She Did.

Mrs. Exe-"While was going down.
town on the car this morning, the con-
ductor came along and looked at me
as If had not paid my fare" Mr..
Exe-"Well, what did you do?" Mrs.
Exe-'I looked at him as If l had
Boston Transcript.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-12-17
BARRIERS Announcement,

Barber6 announcement.
In the window Of an eastern BARRIERS
shop has been placed this quaint an
nouncement to the public: Il choose
my assistants for their skill with the
razor and scissors, not for their con-
versational powers" 3.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-12-17
Natural Reply.

i've described by symptoms thor
oughly, haven't l, doctor?" the pa
tient asked. You certainly have" re-
piled the doctor, land will give you
something for your pains. "-Lppin-
colts. = -
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-12-17
Chinese BARRIERS.

In China BARRIERS 90 about like ped
dlers from house to house, though
there are one or two shops in the larg-
er cities where the charge averages
four cents.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-12-17
Here's an "Ad."

Cook, for elderly gentleman, with
some experience, wanted at once"
These elderly gentlemen undoubtedly
do have experience. Cooks, beware.
The Taller. de
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-12-17
Will Make a Good Wife.

A Los Angeles man was held up and
robbed Of the ring he was taking to
his flance, and she believes tide
troit Journal -
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-12-17
Daily THOUGHT.

There is no duty We so much un-
derrate as the duty Of being happy
r. L. Stevenson.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-12-17

Where He Makes a Mistake.
Sometimes the effect Of labor.saving
devices is to fool man into the idea
that he can loaf all day and still get
his work done.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-12-17
Truth In Power.

Truth. and, by consequence. liberty,
will always be the chief power Of hon
est men.-Mme. De Stael.
The Detroit times., 1913-08-07
COMPLETE WHITE
SLAVERY JURY
DURING THE DAY
Such is OutlOOg When the Diggs
Case Is Resumed In
Frisco
ATTACK ON GIRLS
CHARACTER WHISPERED
Presiding Judge Insists That No
Time BE Wasted During
Trial

SA NFRANCISCO, Aug. with
eleven jurors temporarily passed by
both sides, a new venire of 20 was in
court when today's session OF the trial
OF Maury l. Diggs, on charge of violat-
ing the white slave law, began The
government has only two peremptory
challenges left, while the defense has
three. Under these conditions 1t Is
practically certain that the jury viii
be completed today, and the taking OF
testimony will begin
United States Judge Van Fleet Is
clearly determined that there shall be
no unnecessary delays. He is hust.
ling things along as much as he can.
and Is supDressing sensationalism as
much as possible IN the nature of the
case. 1t is clear, however, that there
will be sensations in plenty when evi-
dence begins, and Misses Martha War
rington and Lola Norris are put on the
stand TO tell ;he story OF their trip
with Diggs and F.. Drew Caminetti 10
Reno.
Reports persist that the defense
plans 10 attack the character of the
two girls, but II is impossible to YER
fly them. Special Prosecutor Sulli-
van said today. that he considered
such course by the defense "suici-
dal."
'.Let them try it," he said. Such
tactics will revolt any decent juror
The Detroit times., 1913-08-07
)r Board of COmerce Building !
4 Asks Acting Director of
n Museum
BOTH BETTER SUITED,
THAN HOME OF PICTURES
Grabbing Latter Building Would
Bust" Constitution of the
State, It's Claimed
CLYDE II. BURROUGHS.

II the committee on health, Of
the common council must find a
place for emergency cases among the
sick poor of Detroit why didn't they
think OF the Belle Isle Casino or the
Board of Commerce building instead
OF the Museum of Art? Such a
choice would be just as logical and
far more suitable" says Clyde II.
Burroughs, acting director OF the
museum.
Certainly this museum Is not
suited to the needs OF hospital" "
says Mr.. Burroughs. who has given
the subject deep thought. Its
well enough ventilated. nor. light
enough. nor many other things that
even an emergency hospital ought to
be, Besides II the council commit
tee composed OF good fellows, with
a proper regard for the educational
claims of the citizens, would hunt up
the statute books they'd find that it's
an utterly illegal thing they're con-
Itemplating. Ii would be against the
constitution OF the state of Michigan
to leave the art treasures OF this mu-
scum without a home and place
where the people could view them
every day.
ITO turn our only public store
house OF art treasures into a hospital
would be jeopardizing our possessions
the Inheritance of every boy, girl,
man and woman in this state. This
is no dream or fairy tale. but an
actual fact to those who have looked
up the law in this matter. Then
there's the question of our gifts-the
Scripps collection. for instance. One
picture of this collection alone is
worth quarter of million dollars.
James r. Scripps built suitable gal
lery to receive the collection and the
gift was made with the provision
that II should always remain on view
TO the public. If the Scripps estate
should feel like multiplying this gift IL
would cost the city quite a bit more
than the building OF a new hospital.
THE museum has entered into
contracts for exhibition during the
coming year. AS against the $4,000
appropriated for its maintenance the
museum came into possession OF
gifts amounting to $4,000 last year.
So the city does not lose in fostering
this institution. appreciate the
very good intentions Of those who
conceived this plan. but we've got
an awful case Of prolonged growing
pains in this city and It makes us
think OF some very queer things 10
rid ourselves OF them"