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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-26
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Dear Mrs. Thompson: ID Will yor
please give me the recipes for corn
starch beads and rose beads? How
are the rose beads and salt beads
blackened?
! CD How can l darken allspice dark
enough for beads.
'(3) Are cloves strung Iengthwise or
through the round part?
ca Are these beads still worn much
PEGG1E.
% Rose Beads-A simple way to
make them. Put fresh rose leaves
through the meat grinder several
times until they are fine and smooth
Put in little copperas to make them
black, or let them stand in a covered
iron kettle twenty-four hours. Then
roll them into beads between the
palms of the hands, making them
twice as large as you want them to
be as they shrink half in drying. Lay
them on a platter, let stand several
hours, then roll again and string on
broom straws or wires; lay them in
the sun to dry and harden. When TAX
Ell from the straws, put into a cloth
bag and rub hard to remove any loose
particles.
Next, put a little vaseline in the
palms of the hand and rub the hands;
wipe off with a CLOTH
Salt and Cornstarch Beads - One
cup cornstarch, one-half cup table salt,
cup water. Let come to boil.
boil hard, remove from fire, add any
color desired. Add black ink to mix
ture 20 make beads black. Stir until
cool enough 20 knead. Knead we'll.
form beads by rolling small portions in
palms of hands. Lay aside a few hours
before stringing. Turn beads to keen |
from sticking to string.
CD AlSpice is dark enough for |
beads, though if you want it darker
you might allow it to soak in black
nix before stringing.
(3) l should not think cloves would
string very well, as the little ball part
8 very brittle. and that is the only
BART that looks like a bead.
(4 Beads of every sort are very
popular.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: 1 am a girl
# sixteen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-26

and one tablespoonful of cornstarch.
The sugar, butte and cornstarch
should be thoroughly blended, the
grated peel added with one cup of boil
ing water. Cook until it is clear and
then turn in the strained juice of the
orange. When this is slightly cold
add to it a cup of thick. rich cream
which has been whipped dry and serve
with the fritters.
Baked Butter Pudding
the yolks from the whites of four eggs,
beat them well separately and throw
them in a basin together, then mix
them very gradually with six or eight
ounces of flour and a pinch or two of
salt. Make the batter of the proper
consistency by adding a little more
than one pint of good milk. Bake in a
butter dish for three-quarters OF an
hour in a quick oven. This pudding is
much improved by careful mixing II
the eggs, flour and milk are not well
blended together the pudding is often
a failure.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-26

deft movement she slammed the door
and locked it fast, land hope you have
a pleasant night with the animals 70
The captain stornled and ragged but
she strolled indifferently info the house.
In the morning she appeared at the
stable door
Betty Frazieri" exclaimed the can
tain. let me out of this and I'll 90
back TO headquarters and swear / have
seen no animal fit to ride %
Very well. Captain" said Mistress
Betty. and she smiled quiet little smile
as she undid the door Come in the
house and eat some of the good break-
fast ! have cooked for you"
. The captain willingly followed her
into the house TO where a bountifui
breakfast awaited him.
he ate heartily and then departed
Tor camp where he reported saw no
horses At TO rider
So Mistress Betty kept her horses
and was not nolested again.
T0morou-The Caterpillar.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-26
JONES-K RIBBIE.

Miss Goldie Kribble. daughter OF Mr.
and Mrs. l. w. Kribble. OF 1880 Sec
ond avenue. Moline, and Don Jones,
also OF Moline, were united in mar
riage Wednesday evening. at the home
OF Rev. II. S. Willing. 1921 Thirteenth
avenue. Attending the bride. as maid,
was Miss Gertrude Fox. while Dallas
Jones. a brother of the groom, acted
as best man. The bride wore a be-
coming white lingerie gown. and her
flowers were white sweet peas. Her
maid was also in white. The new home
Is to be in East Moline. and Mr.. and
Mrs. Jones went there Immediately.
Mr.. Jones is employed at the Mutual
Wheel works. The bride is a trained
nurse. having received her training
at the st. Francis hospital, Macomb.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-26

The captain nodded in wretchca en-
barrassment
Then come TO the stable and select
the one you WISH" said Mistress Betty.
She led the way till they came to the
snug little stable, then stepped aside
for him to enter. Help yourself, Cap
tain,' she invited cordially, then with a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-26
SURPRISED ON BIRTHDAY.

Mrs. c. I. Aabye was taken complete
ly by surprise Wednesday at her home
lie Sixteenth avenue. this city. II was
her birthday anniversary and friends
knowing this, came In the afternoon
to help her celebrate. The majority
OF the guests were from Rock Island
and Davenport.
During the afternoon the guests
visited and every one enjoyed the
piano solos given by Miss Helen Ras-
mussen OF this city. Later an elabo-
rate luncheon was served, with table
decorations of sweet peas and ferns.
Mrs. Aabye received a number OF
gifts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-26

1912. She has substituted In the Mo
line kindergartens. but has devoted
most OF her time since her graduation
to travelling and to keeping house for
her father. Mr.. Hallene is secretary
of the Montgomery Elevator company.
The date OF the wedding is not an
nounced.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-26
ANNOUNCE APPROACHING MAR.
RAGE

Announcement Is made OF the en-.
gagement OF Miss Ruth Margaret Mont
gomery. only daughter OF A. F. Mont
gomery, Gil Twentieth street, Moline.
to Maurice NJ. Hallene, son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Samuel Haliene, also OF that city
The young people have grown up in
Moline. having always lived there and
they both have a host of well-wishing
friends. Miss Montgomery was grad
uated from the Moline high school in
the class of 1909 and from Michigan
State Normal college. where she took
up study of kindergarten work. in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-26
SOCIETY

Anderson has a charming home ready
for his bride. Mrs. Anderson's going
away gown was of Alice blue silk
crepe with lace trimmings with which
she wore hat OF the same color. Both
bride and bridegroom are very popu-
lar In a large circle OF friends.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-26
PAARMAN-NENGEL.

The home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Fritz
Mengel of West Fourth street, Daven-
port. was the scene OF a pretty we'd
ding Wednesday evening at s o'clock.
when their daughter. Margaret. was
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-26

California in 1912 produced 1852
short tons of magnesite ore valued at
sos. 12c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-26

additional socian on Page 12).
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-11-30

"It is not to be denied that the
foes of Prussia were hardly worthy of
her steel. Yet it may be doubted
whether either Austria or France ever
put two finer armies into the field
than the army of Bohemia in 1866 and
the army of the Rhine in 1870. Even
their generals of divisions and bri-
gades had more actual experience
than those who let the German army
corps. Compared with the German
rank and file, a. great part of their
non-commissioned officers and men
were veterans, and veterans who had
seen much service. Their chief off,
GERS were practically familiar with the
methods of moving, supplying and
manoeuvring large masses of troops;
their marshals were valient and sue
cessful soldiers. And yet the history
of modern warfare records no defeats
so swift and so complete as those of
Koniggratz and Sedan, The great
host of Austria was shattered TO
fragments in seven weeks: the French
Imperial army was destroyed in seven
weeks and three days; and to all in
tent and purpose the resistance they
had offered was not much more effec-
tive than that of a respectable militia.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-11-30
CAPITOL ENLARGEMENT

~ REAT public interest was mani
4 tested in the Telegraph's story
~ of the proposed enlargement of
the Capitol building and already
many suggestions are heard regarding
the architectural and landscape fea>
lures. Tentative plans are in cours,.
of preparation, but it may be taken
for granted that the whole problem,
will be carefully considered before
anything definite is undertaken.
It was inevitable, of course, that
some enlargement of the present build
ing would be necessary with the growth
of the State and the development of its
great activities. but it was hardly con,
ceivable that the departments would
increase so rapidly as to compel seri-
Gus consideration of the question of
room so soon after the dedication and
occupancy of the splendid structure on
Capitol Hill.
But before any scheme of enlarge
ment shall be authorized it is prac-
tically certain that some eminent
architect will be commissioned to
make a thorough study of all the mat.
ters involved so that whatever is finally
agreed upon shall be in entire har-
mony with the lines of the present
building.
So, also. with respect to the land
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-11-30
HARVEY'S ANALYSIS

"OLONEL GEORGE HARVEY,
restored to favor at the White
- House, analyses the recent ver-
dict at the polls with a due re-
gard for the feelings of the distin-
guished occupant of the aforesaid Of
fetal residence. But he finds little of
comfort in the election figures for the
administration. He does his best, how
ever, to minimize the significant re-
suits of the campaign and incidentally
regrets to observe that Mr.. Bryan de
tects the age-worn conspiracy of
manufacturers to despoil their en-
ployes and themselves" by suspending
operations before election in order to
arouse opposition to the new tariff
law. Colonel Harvey feels constrained
to deny this accusation and to wish
Mr.. Bryan would acquaint himself
with the facts.
AS to Colonel Roosevelt, who quoted
some scripture to relieve his sur
charged feelings Immediately after the
election-something about those who
would not endure sound doctrine and
who turned their ears from the truth
Colonel Harvey suggests that the
Oyster Bay philosopher selected the
wrong lesson; that he should have
turned to that part of the Good Book
which reads:
This know also that
perilous times shall come.
For men shall be lovers of their
own own selves. cosvetous, Saaner' boasnters'
false accusers. fierce,
despisers of those that are good,
heady, high minded,
having a form of godliness,
but denying the power thereof;
from such turn away.
Ever learning, and never able to
come to the knowledge of the
But they shall proceed no further;
for their folly shall be manifest
unto all men.
Thus Colonel Harvey proceeds with
his analysis, a jab here and jab there,
and concludes that unless President
Wilson shall be successful in regaining
the confidence of the industrial States,
Democratic success in 1916 is extreme
ly doubtful. On this point he says:
II President Wilson shall carry
the second part of his program to a
successful conclusion through the
resuscitation of business upon a
large and sound basis. to the obvi-
Gus material advantage of the
whole people, there will be no
changing of horses in crossing the
stream two years hence. If he shall
fail in that endeavor. even through
no fault of his own, the Demo-
cratic party will surely go down to
disastrous defeat Excuses will
avail nothing. The American peo-
pie are not consciously unjust or
ungenerous, but they know what
they want when they need 1t; and
that something just now is better
times, which the party In power
must provide or make way for an
other.
Not the least interesting feature of
Colonel Harvey's deductions is his vi
cious swing at the Interstate Com
merce Commission, whose present
unexcusably dilatory, Incompetent
sibly stupid and arrogantly obdurate
course" he thinks justifes the Presi-
dent in asking a willing Congress to
legislate it out of existence.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-11-30
The Value of an Educated Army

1t is now recognized in European
armies that preparation for war, in
the theoretical training of officers no
less than in the accumulation of eff
cient war material, is of vast impor-
tance in carrying a campaign to a
successful conclusion. A military ex-
pert in the Encyclopedia Britannica
points out that this was the great les
son OF the Franco-German War of
1S7O-71. ut was not until 1866 and
1870" he says, that the prepondera-
ting influence of the trained mind was
made manifest. Other wars had
shown the value of an educated gem
eral; these showed the value of an
educated army, 1t is true that Moltke,
in mental power and in knowledge,
was in no wise inferior to the great
captains who proceed him; but the re-
markable point of his campaigns is
that so many capable generals had
never before been gathered together
under one flag. No campaigns have
been submitted to such searching
criticism. Never have mistakes been
more sedulously sought for or more
frankly exposed. And yet, compared
with the mistakes of other campaigns,
even with that of 1915, where hardly
a superior officer on either side had
not seen more battles than Moltke
and his comrades had seen field-days
they were astonishingly few.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-11-30
A TWENTIETH-C CENTURY CHIN
ESE MARRIAGE.

No longer need the poor little Chin
ese girl look froward with dread to
her wedding-day, says a writer in the
December Strand. To-day she can
marrv the man she loves and not
walk nd-folded into matrimony with
the man who has been chosen as her
husband from earliest childhood.
Until the Revolution in China in 1918,
1t was the general custom in the East
for the parents to allot their daugh-
ters, husbands from babyhood, and
with the consent of both families a
huge party would be given and the
children be considered engaged But
it was not permissible for either the
future bride or groom to know of the
arrangements made on their behalf.
The families might even drift apart,
leaving the young ones in total ignor-
ance of the eXistance of each other.
Between the ages of fifteen and eigh-
teen the Chinese girl was told that
she was to be married soon, and ar
rangements would be made for the
wedding but the young bride never
became acquainted with her future
husband till after the ceremony,
when her thick, beautifully lyembroid-
cred, but impenetrable veil was re-
moved. Then she would behold for
the first time the husband to whom
she was tied for better or for worse"
knowing that she must resign her.
self to her lot and endeavor to live
her life through with a man whom
perhaps she could never like. Many
a young Chinese bride have been
known to attempt suicide, often at
tanning her freedom through that one
open gate-Death. But such thing
has not been heard of since China
adopted tho forms of modern civiliza-
ton. The Chinese gentleman has
learnt the art of counting and winning
his bride. and the happy couple enter
into their matrimonial compact with
open eyes. The Chinese are gradually
adopting our methods, and the mar
riage service no longer a dreary and
almost weird ordeal. In fact, in the
matter of dress, as well as in GUS
toms, the Chinese are becoming very
Europeanized
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-11-30
WELL KNOWN PEOPLE

Edward f. Beale, well known
here. is the new head of the famous
Radnor Hunt.
ID. c. Reilly, active in National
Guard circles for several years, has
been chosen to head the Bedford COM
pany of the Eighth Regiment.
r. d. Cameron, the PhiladeIphia
detective. lost his diamond watch
charm during an inspection and
thought for while he had been
touched in his own office.
Alexander g. Morris, one of the
best known men in Centre county.
celebrated his fiftieth wedding ami
versary on Saturday.
The Rev. S. U. Mitman, prominent
South Bethlehem clergyman, has been
selected as secretary of an important
church committee on education.
-Rodman Wanamaker has been
spending part of the monthIat Tuxedo
Park.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-11-30

Now that the way is clear for COM
pleting the grading of the river slope
along the entire front of the city, it may
yet be hoped that arrangements will be
made to make available the great
quantities of filing material that will
be removed in the excavations in South
Second street. Scores and hundreds of
tons of this material was wasted in
quarry holes last summer and during
the last week or two the Department
of Parks and Fairgrounds has been
compelled to suspend operations along
the slope south of Market street by
reason of the absence of the very ma
terial that was thrown away last sum-
mer. Another mistake of that kind
ought not to be possible.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-11-30

scape features. Under the act of 1911.
approved by Governor Tener, provid-
ing for an extension of Capitol Park
eastward to the Pennsylvania railroad
and the width of the old park. the
property must be acquired by June,
1917. 1t would seem to be wise. there
fore. to employ an architect of high
standing and ability to study the prob
lem in all its bearings with a view to
final action by the Legislature in 1917.
We have no doubt Governor Tener will
recommend some such course.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-11-30
wATCHFUL WORKING
BY George Ethridge

Wishing for a stove never warmed
anybody's feet and no man has any
right to complain about hard times
when he is doing nothing to promote
prosperity.
Lots of men have it in their power
to help improve business conditions.
thumbs and waiting for some intan-
gible, inexplainable something to
happen-they don't know what-that
will bring orders.
What are we waiting for?
The value of the American agricul-
tural products for the present year
amounts to more than the gold product
of the entire world for twenty years
past.
The 1914 crops brought something
like six hundred millions of dollars in
TO Nebraska-this is a little less than
$500 for every man, woman and child in
the entire State-all new wealth.
What are we waiting for?
LET'S START SOMETHING.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-11-30

York, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts.
it ranges much farther from the origi-
nal center and appears in considerable
numbers as far south even as the Dis
trict of Columbia.
The starting is markedly insectiv.
orous, especially in summer. and preys
upon many noxious varieties. In this
respect it Is to be classed among our
useful birds. So far as is known, it
has not proved destructive to grain
crops, but IL is known to be very fond
of small fruits, and as 1t associates
in large flocks it is likely to become a
pest to the orchardist. In addition it
prefers tree cavities, boxes or recesses
in buildings for nesting sites and thus
is brought into direct competition with
certain of the useful native birds, more
particularly the bluebird, purple mar.
tin, white-bellied swallow, house wren
and flicker. 1t has been seen fire.
quently in Central Pennsylvania.
The bird is steadily extending its
territory and it will be wise to with
draw all protection from it, as has
already been done in Connecticut, New
Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania,
including the center of its abundance
with a view of checking its increase
and spread. The shipment of these
birds from one State to another has
been prohibited under heavy penalty
by act of Congress. Under ordinary
circumstances. even after all protec-
ton is withdrawn, the bird will prob
ably prove to be capable of taking care
of itself. That ultimately it will spread
over a large part of the United States
is highly probable.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-11-30

When the City Council meets to-mor-
row for its weekly deliberations let
account of stock be taken and wher-
ever possible TO enlarge operations
upon the public undertakings pro-
visions should at once be made for en-
ploying as many of the city's unem-
ployed as can be given work This
policy is infinitely better than mere re-
lief measures. Not only the mu-
nicipality. but also corporations and
individuals should thus provide en-
ployment wherever possible
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-11-30
Do Your Christmas
Shopping Now

Don't wait to do your Christ
mas shopping early - DO 1T
NOW.
The stores are groaning in
their fulness. Stocks are new,
fresh, complete, and inviting.
II you shop now you choose at
leisure from ample varieties and
get the best the markets afford
in the way of goods and service.
Just turn to the advertising
columns of the Telegraph and
begin making out your Christ
mas lists.
At no season of the year will
you find the advertising more
helpful - more saving of your
time and money.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-11-30
THE ENGLISH STARTLING

Reading Eagle is mildly ex-
cited over the discovery in Berks
county of what naturalists be-
lieve to be a flock of English
starlings. There is nothing surprising
in this. The starting is not new to
tho United States.
Introduced nearly twenty-five years
ago, the starting has gradually ex
tended it's range from New York city,
and now it is found in the neighboring
states Of Connecticut. New Jersey. New
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-11-30
IN HARRI SBURC Fifty
YEARS AGO TO-DAY

[From the Telegraph of Nov. 80, 1851
Fire In Tanner Alley
A small fire in building in Tanners
alley was extinguished after slight
damage was done.
Shot While Making Arrest
James Irwin, Company E, Two Hun
dred and First Pennsylvania Volun-
teers. was shot while arresting desert
ers
To Hold Fair
A sanitary fair will be held soon.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-11-30
YOU KNOW

That Harrisburg is the center of
network of trolley lines that offer
big chances for development of
trolley freight?
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-11-30
AN EVENING THOUGHT

No sadder proof can be given
by a man of his own llttleness
than disbelief in great men,
Carlyle.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-11-30
THE STINGY
VARIETY.
NEWSaE s. FRa5f FsSSHtMAR

[From the Telegraph of Nov. 80, 1861
Army In RetreRt
Louisville, Nov. 80. Thomas army
Is in retreat at Nashville. Rebels are
pushing him hard.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-11-30

Rebels Gain No Ground
Nashville. Nov. 80. Entire rebel
force attacked Union lines here. No
ground was gained.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-11-30
OUR DAILY LAUGH

M r 8. b u g & !:
Come to see me
some t.me--I live
in Apartment "D."
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-11-30

One of the interesting loads carted
down central street by a garbage
wagon the other day was a bale of
placards stripped from telegraph poles
and couple of small signs carried in
parades during the late campaign. The
faces of winners and losers alike an
peared over the edge of the wagon.