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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-12
PAVING IS DOWN.;
RENTS GOING UP
General Increase in Cost to
Tenants Accompanies
Street Improvement.
FORTY BLOCKS FINISHED
Twice az Much More Under Construc.
ton or in the Preliminary
Stages.

Forty blocks Of paving, 80 Of asphalt
and eigh; of brick, have been COM
pleted in Rock Island this season,
nearly as much more is under way.
and the improvement of about As
blocks has been inaugurated in pro-
jects the stages Of which vary up TO
the actual letting Of contracts. This
will give the city altogether 125
blocks, or about eight miles of newly
paved thoroughfares during the sea.
son.
Fourteenth street from Ninth TO
Eighteenth avenue was the first to be
completed. II is paved with asphalt,
as is Fourteenth-and-a-half street
from Seventh to Eighteenth avenue
Eleventh avenue from Eleventh. street
will be finished within the next few
days.
Completed brick paving includes
Forty.fourth street from Eleventh 10
Fourteenth avenue, Nineteenth street
from First 10 Second, and Third avenue
from Twentieth to Twenty-fourth.
MUCH GRADING DONE.
Grading is finished for many blocks
more both Of asphalt and brick, and in
some places curb has been set and the
concrete foundation is laid. Fourth
avenue from Twenty-fourth to Twenty
seventh street and Twenty-seventh
street from Third to Fifth avenue have
been curbed and part of the concrete
is laid. Brick will be used here, as
on Thirty eighth between Seventh and
Eighteenth avenue. Work on Thirty
eighth street has been delayed by fail
ure of the Tri-City Railway company
10 secure material for the stub line il
is to lay, but the improvement
is about completed from Fourteenth
10 Eighteenth avenue and curb is in
and part OF the concrete foundation
down from Fourteenth street north &c
Eleventh avenue.
On Eleventh street, where asphalt
will be used. the curb is in and con.
crete laid from First to Seventh ave
nue., as is the case on Fourteenth
from First TO Seventh. From Seventh
10 Ninth grading is done and curb set
but there is delay caused by failure
Of pipe for a water main TO arrive.
OTHER PROJECTS.
O.her projects for which the pre-
llminaries are under way are the paw
ing Of Ninth avenue from Eleventh &c
Twenty-ffth, Tenth avenue from
Eleventh TO Eighteenth, Twelfth ave
nue. from Twelfth 20 Twenty-third
Fourteenth and Sixteenth avenues
from Twelfth TO Fifteenth, Thirty
fourth street from Seventh to Ninth
and-a-half, Ninth-and-a-half from Thir
ty.fourth to Thirty-hfth. Tenth ave
nue. from Thirtieth 10 Thir.yfourth
Third avenue west OF Twentieth, Sec
ond avenue west of Fourteenth anC
Sixteenth avenue from Twelfth t
Seventeenth.
Improvement OF Fourteenth ant
Fourteenth-and-a-half street has re
suited in a good share OF the trafl,
being diverted from Twelfth stree. u
the new thoroughfares. Owners o
rented property in the sections OF tn
city where paving is being laid ar
generally serving notices on tenan;
Of an increase Of from 81 10 50 pc
month in rental.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-12
new STATION IS
OPENED IN CITY
An Army Recruiting Office Now
Located in Rock Island, in
Charge of T. P. Boston.

For the first time since the out
break of the Spanish-American war an
army recruiting station has been
opened in Rock Island. Recruiting
Sergeant T. p. Boston has been
placed in charge of the local office
and at l o'clock today his 6-year-old
son Orville unfurled the stars and
stripes announcing that the office was
officially opened. The office is located
in room 3S of the State Bank building.
Mr.. Boston stated that men could
enlist at the local office for the in
fantry, coast artillery, field artillery.
cavalry, hospital corps. engineering
corps and quartermaster's corps.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-12
self. The strain affected her heart
and caused her death.
FOREIGN NEWS

Mexico City, July 12.-With the
gradual spreading of revolutionary &C
tivity to parts of the Republic hither-
to more or less unaffected, tales of
atrocities and indignities to foreign
ers filter into the capital in increas-
ing number. Early in July these had
become so common, by reason of their
frequency, that whereas a year ago
they would have caused great indigna-
ton and possibly prompt representa-
lions by foreign governments, it is
doubtful if they receive now more
than inclusion in a possible general
claim for damages, in due time, upon
the Mexican government.
An experience related by passen-
gers on a train proceeding northward
from Torreon appears to place a GER
tain contingent of the northern rebels
in a class with the followers of Zapata
of the south on the score of barbarous
treatment of their victims. The train
was stopped near Bermejillo by a
burned bridge. A band of intoxicated
rebels or bandits swooped down upon
the passengers, robbed them of every
! thing, including clothing, not sparing
even the women victims, of whom
there were a half dozen, Americans
and English. An American man, de.
tected trying to hide a revolver, was
taken out ond shot. He fell badly
wounded. An Englishman, of whom
was demanded a diamond ring he
wore, and which he had difficulty in
removing, was assisted by means OF
a knife. The finger was chopped
away so that the ring could be Sc
cured The passengers eventually
we're allowed to go, and walked miles
into Torreon.
Another experience growing out OF
an effort to escape worse fate, was
that of a group of Americans, refu
gees from a mining camp near To
polobampo, Tinaloa. There were three
women in the party, which made its
way to the cost town. To catch q
coasting steamer due to an uncertain
date, the refugees had to put out tc
an island, sun scorched and without
a house or tree. It's only inhabitants
were shark fishers and the stencil Of
decaying shark flesh was next to un
bearabIe For two days the refugees
endured great hardship and discom
fort, then an American gunboat ap
peared. A boat was sent off, but the
officer in charge had orders to take
only employees of a certain mining
company. Nine were accordingly
taken aboard and the rest, including
the three women, waited two days
longer, when, almost in despair, they
were picked up by the coasting steam
er, described as filthy affair, already
overloaded, which landed them in Ma
Gatlan.
President Huerta has great conf
dence in the ability of his new cabine
to aid him in his work of pacification
but he expects them to devote thei
attention to the work of their respec
tive departments and not let their GOV
etous eyes dwell upon his seat Thi
he made quite clear to them at tn
first formal gathering of the new ad
illustrators. To them Huerta said
az er the usual fluctuations, that h
expected each minister to be suprem
in his own post, SO far as possible, an
that they would experience little II
reference from him. But on tn
other hand, he warned them to ecu
darse con la Pintura," a legend ofte
seen on new edifices in Mexico, meal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-12
O'TcoIe Recoverjnu.

Pittsburgh, Pa, July 12-Marty
O'Toole, the s22,5OO Pirate pitcher,
who was operated on a week ago for
appendicitis, will be able to play ball
in five weeks, according to a statement
issued today. 1t was at first feared
that he would be out of the game for
the remainder of the season, but his
exceptional constitution is bringing
him around.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-12
lest Sunday Ball.

Madison, Wis, July 1.-THE first
test OF whether or not Sunday baseball
will be permitted in Madison will
come next Sunday. The Cantwell
team. an independent baseball organi-
cation, has scheduled a game with the
Belleville team. This is against a cru
SADIE by District Attorney r. N. Mel.
son to enforce the Sunday closing law.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-12

Dubuque, Iowa. July 12-Pitcher
Turner, who worked four games with
Cedar Rapids, winning three, and was
released, was tried out early this
week by Rowland, but lacked control
He was signed Monday by Decatur,
but has now been sold to Henderson
of the Kitty league.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-12
Maxine a Choice,

Don't you love the merry prattle o.
the children?'
Yes" replied Mr.. Growcher. with
some hesitation-''that is to say. I'd
rather hear Freddie and Willie prattie
than learning to play the bugle and the
snare drum. Washington Star.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-12
Woman Killed by Auto,

Chicago, ILL.,, July 12.-Mrs. Martha
Regis OF Danville, ILL.,, was knocked
down and killed this afternoon by an
electric automobile driven by a young
woman, who disappeared after the &C
cident. Mrs. Regis was said to be
the wife of the purchasing agent OF
the Chicago and Eastern Illinois Rail
way
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-12
Notice.

The Master Painters and Decora-
tors association Of Rock Island, in
order to give their clerks half Holt
day as we'll as the workmen, have
agreed to close their place Of bust
ness at l p. m. Saturdays until the
middle Of September.-(Adv.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-12
Are Free AGENTS.

Bloomington, ILL.,, July 12.-Pekin
players of the Illinois Missouri league
were declared free agents yesterday
on account of nonpayment of salaries.
Outflelder Lucas signed with Bloom
ington and Infielder Walliser with
Peoria.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-12
Storm costs Woman's Life.

Rockford, Ill. July 12.-Mrs. Bright
lyman died here as the result of the
tornado of Tuesday. The wind hurled
a branch against her chicken coop
and in removing it she strained her
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-12
$40. 900 Fire IN Rock Falls.

+ sterling. Ill, July 12.-Fire in the
Central Box Board company plant in
Rock Falls yesterday caused damage
OF $4,000. The plant is owned and
operated by Armour & Co.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-12

Washington, D. c.. July 12.-Repre-
sentative Henry today introduced a
resolution TO renew the money trust
inquiry,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-12
Helm TO Waco

Louisville. Ky. July 12.-LouisvilIe
has released Pitcher Ross Helm to
Waco under an optional agreement.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-12
johnson in Ion,hp

London, July 12.-Jack johnson, the
American negro pugilist, as.ived here
today from Paris to visit friends.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-12
Warhop Does Scout DUTY.

Kankakee. Ill. July 12-Jack War
hop, pitcher of the New York Ameri-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-12

cans, was here yesterday as scout
looking up Pitcher Wright of Kanka-
kee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-12

The worlds most successful medi.
cine for bowel complaints is Chamber.
lain's Collie, Cholera ana Diarrhoea
Remedy. 1t has relieved more pain
and suffering, and saved more lives
than any other medicine in use. In
valuable for children and adults. Sold
by all ruggists.-(Adv)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-12

All the news all the time - The
Argus.
The Republican journal., 1913-05-08
Literary News and Notes.

Friends of Henry P. Dowst, formerly
of Bangor and of Calais and now resi-
dent Of Boston, will be interested to
know that he is devoting much of his
time at present to literary work. He
has Just had Christmas story accepted
by Golfers, to be used next December,
and a recent issue of Life contained
some clever verses from his pen. Mr..
Dowst has disposed of no less than half
a dozen magazine stories during the past
two months. His writings are highly
original AMI he possesses quaint fund
of .humor. Fiction is side line with
Mr.. Dowst at present, however, and he
devotes most Of his energies to writing
advertising copy for wel[known Boston
agency.
The May Woman's Home Companion,
continuing its fight for Better Babies"
contains a report of Better Babies"
show recently held in Denver at which
babies were judged for their physical
condition-just like live stock-rather
than for their beauty. The Companion
offered two 500 prizes-one to the best
city baby and one to the best rural baby.
The contest was great success. The
movement for Better Babies is now
widespread. 1t looks as if the Nation 8
children would receive as much atten-
ton as live stock and crops-and that
is saying good deal. A new serial
The Republican journal., 1913-05-08

Two years In the same regiment and is
this State.
Henry A Arnold is member of the
Togus National Home and is the young-
est OF the three He was born on the
fifth of September, l94s, and served for
one year in the 11th Me. Reg't.
Some interest attaches to the chair in
which Joseph is sitting, it being more
than 200 years old.
The Republican journal., 1913-05-08

story entitled 1.-THE Hearts Country"
is begun by Mary Heaton worse. It is
story of girls heart, and presents the
spiritual and emotional experiences of
young woman. Other fiction is contri-
buted by Georgia Wood Pangborn, Alice
Brown, iona Gale, Justus Miles Forman
and David Lloyd.
At time when the Democratic policy
regarding the Philippines is in the bal
ance, two articles in the May Atlantic
are of marked interest. The first. en-
titled 1.-THE Philippines by way of In
dia, is written BY H. Fielding Hall, for
many years British consul in
Madras. Through close association with
the natives during quarter of a GEN.
fury, Mr.. Hall has come to have know
ledge of the Oriental mind and sympa-
thy with Oriental people such as are
rare indeed to find in the West. Mr..
Halls Atlantic article treats mainly
of the psychological difficulties which
Americans meet in attempting to adapt
the Anglo-Saxon mind to Oriental ideas
and ideals. The second article, treating
more specially of governmental and
physical questions, is Bernard Moses's
american Control of the Philippines"
The stories in the number include "Ren-
tons Mother" by Laura Spencer Por-
tor. story more striking. perhaps, than
the same authors much-discussed 1.-The
Wished. For Child" which appeared in
the Atlantic for February Another
story, Real Socialism, is contributed
by Henry Kltchell Webster. There is a
generous installment OF Mrs. Watts's
capital novel, Ivan Cleve and his
Friends, and poems by the Indian pun
at Rabindranath Tagore, and by Grace
t'allow Norton. The Contributors Club
is unusually crowded.
The Republican journal., 1913-05-08

oh. civil War it was no uncommon
for three brothers to respond to
~ tc arms. 1t is, however, un-
ind any of these gallant trios
4 The Journal has been fortunate
s~aE one such group called to its
alton and in securing photographs
.-s P4irrmo broth ers, Joseph, Isaac
Henry Arnold, joined their regi-
The Republican journal., 1913-05-08
Children CRY
FOR FLETCHER'S
9 ASTORIA
What Ii Cost to Live in 1912.

WASHINGTON, April 3Oth During the
latter part of 1912 the cost of living in
the United States was higher that at
any other time during the past % years.
The bureau of labor statistics has Just
issued report on retail prices from
1890 to 1918. The lowest cost was
reached in each of the geographical
divisions, and in the United States as
whole, in 1896. From that date to
1912 the total increase in the cost of
living per year for working mans
family, by geographical divisions was !:
North Atlantic, $l66; South Atlantic,
S152; North Central, $187; South Cen
trail, $lS6. and Western, $751;
The approximate cost of years food
supply for an average workingman' s
family, at average prices of each year
by geographical divisions for 1890, 1896,
the low Year, and 1912 was
The Republican journal., 1913-05-08
Delicate Children
Become Strong and Healthy

with careful, watching, proper food and cloth
ng, plenty of out-of-door lie ana fresh air in
the room at night. the right remedy to regu-
late the bowels and ward of colds and conges
ton
happy mother writes
II don't kn.w how could have raised my
four children without al. F." Atwood's Medi-
cine They were very poorly. remembered
taking al. F." Atwoods Medicine when was
sinai! SO tried it for them. They began at
once to gain and have always kept we'll by
using It." Mrs. GEORGIA HAINEs.
Sabattus, Me-
If YOU have never used al. F." Atwood's
Medicine, write today for free sample
Il. F." MEDICINE CO., Portland, Me.
The Republican journal., 1913-05-08
FOR THE WEAK AND NERVOUS

Tired-out, weak, nervous men and women
would feel ambitious, energetic, full of life
and always have good appetite, if they would
do the sensible thing for health-take Electric
Bitters. Nothing better for the stomach,
liver or kidneys. Thousands say they owe
their lives to this wonderful home remedy
Mrs. o. Rhinevault. of Vestal Center, N. Y,
says: II regard Electric Bitters as one of the
greatest of gifts. l can never forget what it
has done for me-" Get bottle yourself and
see what a difference it will make in your
health. Only Soc and ST. co. Recommended
by all druggists.
The Republican journal., 1913-05-08
The Shoe Situation.

While immediate business ia foot wear
has not been sufficient to keep all the
factories busy and some manufacturers
have been compelled to work on reserve
orders, warmer weather has caused a
demand for seasonahle goods and an
increase in activity is soon expected
Trading in leather is very conservative,
manufacturers still holding off in hopes
of being able to secure some concessions,
as the hide markets have been easier of
late. -Dun's Review, May Bird.
The Republican journal., 1913-05-08

ments early in the struggle to fight for
the union.
Joseph 7. Arnold is now 81 years of
age and lives in the far west-Port
Townsend, Washington. Even at this
extreme age he has not seen one day
of illness in three years, reads without
glasses, never uses cane and he
walks two miles every day. He served
in the 10Th Reg't. for two years.
Isaac J. Arnold is two years younger
than Joseph and very nearly approach
ing his elder brothers. remarkable vigor
and good health. He also served for
The Republican journal., 1913-05-08

as gasRsas s7<iss ssscassas tEos.
q g ~ '>'As = = Il eievas sour stomach,
1alpitacion OF the heart. Dipesrs Wa; ycu esxx
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-03-19
HARBOR Notes

The United States collier Nero com.
pleted the round trip to the island en-
Monday with her arrival at Bremen
ton.
Passengers and mail departing for
the coast in the Pacific Mali liner ST.
IBERIA reached San Francisco on Mon
day.
With a heavy cargo for island ports,
the American Hawaiian freighter Ari-
Zonan is reported to have left San
Francisco for Seattle and Honolulu.
The Inter-Island steamer Mauna
kea, in sailing for. Hawaii ports this
morning, carried large list of pas
sengers, many intending to visit the
volcano.
The steamer w, G. Hall has been
placed on the berth TO depart for Gar
den Island ports at five o'clock tomor-
row evening, taking passengers and
general cargo.
Taking ballast only, the schooner
Repeat sailed for the Sound This
vessel has been discharged of lumber
consigned TO the agency of the City
Mill Company.
Wireless messages received at the
local quartermaster department arc in
effect that the transport Thomas,
from, San Francisco, should arrive at
the port on Saturday.
A quick passage is recorded in. the
case Of the British ship William t.
Lewis, which arrived at Sydney, n.
S. W., on Sunday, having sailed from
Honolulu on February TO-
Castle g. Cooke have been advised
that the Matson Navigation steamer
lionolulan, with passengers, mail and
general cargo sailed from San Fran
cisco for Honolulu yesterday. The YES
sci is due 10 arrive here on next We'd
Gesday morning.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-03-19
NRMY RESERVISTS
kAY,LfA|v
HAWAII "

General orders OF the war depart
ment prescribing regulations for the
recently created army reserve, have
been received here, together with
cards and forms TO be used for keep
ing the records of reservists. Reserv-
lists are divided into two classes.
Glass A consists of soldiers who auto
matically pass from service with the
colors to the reserve, when three years
of the seven-year enlistment is up.
Glass B consists of those honorbly dis
charged soldiers who enlist in the ar
my reserve, and those who re-enlist
in the reserve after their compulsory
four-year service in it is ended.
The reservists are assigned to or
carnations serving near their homes,
and are carried as members of those
Organizations, and in time of war join
their regular company, troop or bat
terry. When a regiment is shifted to
another station, the reserVist is trans
ferred to the regiment which takes
its place, the idea being to hay the
soldier attached to the regiment near
est home. The reservists get no pay,
unless called to the colors, in which
case they receive S. for every month
OF former service in the reserve, in a
lump sum, and of course their trans
portation from their homes to their
respective organizations. ..,
OF interest to every soldier on
Oahu, now that the army here has
been made colonial force, are the
special provisions which govern the
army reserve here. @-.. -. ~.
A paragraph of the order reads:
"In the case of soldier furloughed
to the army reserve from an organi-
cation stationed in Alaska, the Philip
pine Islands, Hawaii Territory. or the
Panama Canal Zone, If he elects to re-
main within the limits of the territory
or possession in Which his prganiza-
ton is serving, his record will be kept
in theF same general manner as pre-
scribed in paragraphs Fl and p (by
the local organizations(. T..
eff he does not desire to remain
within, the limits of the territory or
possession in which his organization
is serving, he will so notify the organ
ization commander. in which case the
latter will forward his descriptive
card directly to the adjutant general
OF the army, giving the probable dale
IF the reservist's arrival at his ad-
dress at hic new place of residence.
Upon his arrival thereat the reservist
will report on Form AS. A. G. O., to
the adjutant general of the army the
fact of his arrival and address. He
will then be assigned to an organiza-
ton in the United States by the adju-
tant general, who will notify him OF
such assignment and send his de-
scription card to the commanding Of
ficer OF the organization to which he
is assigned. !" ., ......
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-03-19
Would TRY To-
OPENDANCE HALL

Local Filipinos have become inter-
ested in the project to reopen the
dance hall that for some months
flourished on Hotel street until closed
through action of the police.
The dance hall catered to class of
people, which the police claim were
not of an exactly law abiding order.
Filipinos were in the main the regu-
lar patrons of the place. On more
than one occasion, free fights have
taken place on the dancing floor, dur
ing which meIes knives have been
drawn, and seyeral patrons injured.
The allegation is made that many
of the women who frcquented the
place were in the regular pay Of the
who endcayored to keep
number of fair patrons to fill out the
dances.
Sheriff Jarrett, who is responsible
for the closing down of the place, will
not permit its re-opening until it can
be shown that the hall can be oper
ated without pandering to the wors;
in the city.