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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-25

tion of taking his life. He was work
ing for his son-in-law Mr.. Behrens,
who resides nor far from the farm
where the suicide occurred.
When a teamster, II. G. Johnson, en-
tered the barn about 1890 o'clock, he
saw the inert body of the aged man
suspended from the rafter.
He called an officer and Joachims
was cut down. He was dead, how
ever, and all efforts to revive him
were futile. He had been dead but a
few minutes.
Mr.. Joachims had retired from &C
tive business about a year ago on ac-
count of poor health. Prior to his
retirement he was employed at the
Rock Island arsenal. For many years
he conducted a saloon in Davenport
and before that farm north of Dav-
export
He is survived by the widow, Mrs.
Anna Joachims and seven children,
Mrs. Emma Behrens. Mrs. Anna OF
ten, Mrs. Mary Trobmann and John
VIII. Hans, Jr., and Herman Joachims,
all of Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-25
(IS Z! = l.! I'd
Bargain
Friday
Domestics Needed at
These Friday Prices

You surely will w a n t
something from one of these
items Friday.
Think of buying Cotton
Bats worth from Ioc to CSC
at 2o%o Off.
And getting Shifting Chew
lots in wide range zI~
of colorings at only ~
Here's that bleached Muslin
item again-71ac value for
F Friday fa at 10 SOC
Eden Cloth, worth I5c a
yard-fine for night robes,
waists, dressing sacques,
ETC., good patterns and fine
bargain at, I 1I~
the yard ........11 >2~
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-25
FACE A SIGHT
With ERUPTION
RESINOL CURED

Philadelphia, Pa, Dec. S, 1918: Il
had q small pimple on the side OF my
face, and it kept getting larger and
larger. It had spread over one cheek,
and as it would spread water would
come from it and every place the wa
ter would touch, another sore would
form. 1t itched and burned and my
face was q sight I used several salves
and ointments that were recommended.
but none helped, until i tried Resinoi
Soap and Resinol Ointment, which re-
lieyed me at once. and after using it
about two weeks, my face was entirely
clear. / cannot praise Resinol enough"
(Signed) Mrs. Rose Muller, 1913 Sny-
der Ave
Physicians have prescribed Resinol
for nineteen years and every druggist
sells Resinol Soap t25c.), and Resinoi
Ointment (5oc. and 81. Don't be de-
eeiyed by the useless Substitutes" For
free trial. write to Dept. XIX, Resinol.
Baltimore. Nd.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-25
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.
Manager A. G. Hill of the local h

Manager A. G. Hill of the local high
school has arranged three games for
the Islanders basketball quintet, two
of which will have to be cancelled on
account of the junior and senior class
parties that are dated for the same
times as the basketball contests. Mr..
Hill was unaware Of the social affairs
planed and so scheduled games with
Alexis and Aledo will be annulled.
Hill planned on having three bas-
ketbali contests before Christmas, the
games and the dates being as fol-
lows:
Dec. Rock Island VS.. Alexis at
Rock Island.
Dec. 11-Rock Island VS.. Aledo, at
Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-25
DAVENPORTER IN
A ROPE TRAGEDY
Hans Joachims, Former Saloon
keeper, Hangs Himself
in a Barn.

Despondent because OF i'll health,
Hans Joachims, nearly 20 years old,
tied a clothes line to a rafter in a
barn located between Seventh and
Eighth streets near Division, Daven-
port. at noon yesterday and leaped off
a box stall. His neck was broken.
Joachims resided at 1912 IL West
Pleasant street.
For some time past the aged man
had been morbid and had repeatedly
expressed to close friends his inten-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-25

The Chinese army of nearly mil,
lion men, is said to be in such sore
straits that it may have virtually to
disband, because of the governments
inability to negotiate a new loan.
China has a great past as a nonmili-
tary nation. Perhaps its future de-
velopment on the same desirable basis
may be helped by the present state of
things. 1t may be China's lot to show
that a nation can be great without a
great military force back of it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-25
The Poetic Tennysons.

No other family has within two gen
erations produced so many poets as
the Tennysons. All the laureate's
brothers wrote poems, and both his
sons published verses in Macmillan's
Magazine, though they did SO anony-
mously, 1T was a curious fact" wrote
Alexander Japp in 1902. that the Ten
nyson family, every male member of
which wrote verse, and successfully,
should have so far abstained from pub
fishing at all, as il they disliked the
idea of coming into competition with
The great poet. Specimens of the work
of Lionel and Hallam Tennyson will
be found in Poets and Poetry of the
Century, and / may add that these
pieces were sent to me by the old poet
himself in a letter now before me. with
such words as most certainly show
that he did not share the feeling of
Scott-thanking God that his sons
showed no poetic symptoms.
Estimated that an average pun or
smoke from a cigaret contains about
four thousand million particles OF dust.
A single grain OF indigo will impart
color to a ton OF water.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-25
Pretty Kimonos at
Only 75c

F1annelette and Duckling
fleeced Kimonos in pretty
oriental and floral patterns,
trimmed with satin, ribbon
and cord, empire style, a
value you'd consider reason
able at I.25 or maybe $50,
Friday, 75c'
Second EIoor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-25
WORK ON THE ROCK RIVER
BRIDGES HAS BEEN BEGUN

The weatherman surely mas come
I'D to the hopes of the city council.
and the mild weather OF today permit
ted work on the painting Of the bridges
over Rock river. II will be recalled
that there was some discussion OF pro-
ceedine with the work this fall. fear
ing that the paint would freeze. but
was ended when the contractors
agreed 10 work on the job only on
mild DAYS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-25
Doll Sale
Friday and
Saturday
Basement.

This is the Doll Store of the Tri-Cites.
We have, we believe, the finest display of
Dolls ever shown about here. Dolls of every
description, Dolls of every kind. All priced
lower than you expect.
"a inch large character Dolls, movable eyes,
short hair, movable joints, we bought them at
a low price to sell for I.75- 40
stockings, a.a5 kind, only ......... .l.SS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-25

Dec. 1S-Rock Island VS.. Alumni, at
Rock Island.
Only one of the above will take
place, that one being the Alumni con-
test. Earl Chalk, captain of last sea-
sons high school basketball five, will
no doubt captain the grads.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-25
co,-+ OF Honor, Attention.

sylvan Court OF Honor No 3s1 VIII
meet Sunday evening. Nov. 49, at ood
Fellows hall, instead of Thursday ev-
ening. Nov. &c. o.
Emile Lamp, recorder. koV1
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-25

Only one of the above will take
place, that one being the Alumni con-
test. Earl Chalk, captain of last sea-
sons high school basketball five, will
no doubt captain the grads.
A meeting of the board of control of
the local high school Athletic associa-
ton, composed of A. B. Hill, Oscar
lAchtahagen and Ellsworth Burch of
the faculty, and Robert Ackley, Vivian
dent body, was held today. The nam
ing of the men who earned their let
tiers in football, took place. The "let-
ter men are: Edgar James, Frank
LOBBY, Joel Nichols, Will Culley, Ray
CriswelI, Robert Ackley, Ardo Gaet.
jer, Arthur Hinkley, Fay Reeves, Leo
Wagner, William Gleason, Clifford
whistler, Leslie Johnson, Solomon But
Ter, Meyer Morris, Bliss Rinck and
Vivian Thomas.
Grid Iron Braves" the new song
which was composed by John W.
Casio and Virginia Ballard of the
high school faculty, was heard for the
first time by the assembled students
yesterday in general assembly. On
the cover are the pictures of all of
the letter men of the season, together
with those of Coach H. N. Roe, Man
ager A. G. Hill, Mr.. Caste, Miss Bal
lard and Captain Hinkley of the team.
A G. Hill of the local high school,
announces that the molding equip
ment for the molding classes has ar
rived at the manual arts building and
that classes In this branch will be
started after the Thanksgiving holi-
days. He also stated that the cupolas
are lined and are now ready for USE
An earthern floor Of clay was put in
the molding room by the high school
boys. who worked unusually hard,
tamping. rolling and sanding the floor
Mr.. Hill also states that the boys
wood turning classes have turned out
six dozen rolling pins for the domes-
tic science classes under Miss F. E
Blazier The pins that we're included
in the equipment for this department
proved too large SO smaller ones were
made
Arizona republican., 1914-04-19
STATE TAX REFORM
 MAKING PROGRESS
Plans of Association as Developed at Meeting of Executive Committee.

The executive committee of the State Tax Payers association met in Phoenix yesterday and developed plans for the furtherance of the work of the organization. The members of this committee are P. X. Tharald- sen of Phoenix. ]. x. Perdum of Globe, NJ. J. Cunningham Of Bisbee. Albert SteinfeId of Tucson and Ru- dolp.i kuchler of Glendale. One of the first acts of the committee was to appoint R. q. Whitmarsh of this city as acting secretary. Mir Whit marsh has been in the insurance business for some time past and is well qualified for the duties he will be called upon to perform It is planned by the committee to engage the services of a tax expert in the near future as soon as the association is able. for the purpose of making suggestions as to future activities of
Arizona republican., 1914-04-19

be based upon a per cent of the actual amount ;t member pays for taxes for all purposes within the state. This per cent is now being determined by the officials of the association.
 Pleasant office quarters. large enough for all the officials of the association. have been engaged in the Hub building on Washington street.
Arizona republican., 1914-04-19

One feature of the work of the association which has been deter mined upon by the executive com mittee will be Of permanent interest
 As soon as membership funds are available. the association will begin the publication and issue of d monthly paper to be known as the Arizona State Tax Bulletin, which Siif-h he the official organ of the as
Arizona republican., 1914-04-19

The lawyer was endeavoring to pump some free advice out of the doctor.
 Which side is it best to lie on. Doc?r
 The side that pays you the re- tainer Cincinnati Enquirer.
Arizona republican., 1914-04-19

the association and assisting in the study of tax economies.
 The officers of the association are receiving daily inquiries as to mem bership in the association from all parts of the state and when Secre- tary Whitmarsh moves into his of flee on Monday his first duty will be to answer an accumulated mass O. letters Dues for membership will
Arizona republican., 1914-04-19

sociation and will be devoted to tax matters within the state.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1914-05-30
NOTED MEN ASSIST
IN THE DEDICATION
Of the Graduate School Established
by the Methodist Episcopal
Church

WASHINGTON, d. c., May 27.-
The dedication this afternoon Of the
college Of history. the first building
TO be completed on the campus of the
American University, the graduate
school which the Methodist Episco.
pal church in the United States is
establishing in this city, attracted to
Tennallytown Heights highly not
able gathering of educators, church
men and men prominent in public
life. President Wilson presided at
the Official opening and Secretary Of
State Bryan was one Of the speakers.
Bishop Earl Cranston, the senior
bishop of the church, presided over
the ceremonies and Bishops Mellow
ell, Of Chicago and Hamilton, of Bos.
ton, delivered addresses. Bishop AL
pheus w. Wilson, of the NJ. E. church,
south, delivered the benediction. The
musical portions Of the program we're
furnished by the Marine Band
The opening of the college building
marks the elimination Of efforts tnat
had their beginning half a century
ago. Even before the civil war the
suggestion for a graduate school to
De quilt in the nations capital was
made by some Of the leaders of the
church, but it was not until mary
years later that the idea took delin-
tie shape. In 1899 Bishop John F.
Hurst began the collection Of funds
md some years later he was able to
purchase the tract of land in the ex.
rome northwestern part Of this city,
where the university buildings are
'cW being constructed. Bishop Nc
abe later took up the work anG
then he died it was turned over to
Bishop Hamilton, of Boston, who
as named chancellor of the univer-
y and who still fills that position.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1914-05-30
WITH THE BOXERS.

Matty Baldwin and JO!,.ny I.nr.
'n"tched to box in Montreal Lexi
week.
DUmbardfer Wells has turned down
n offer of $4,000 to meet Georges
carpenter il another muss. Once
Tas enough fer Wells
Young Shugrue produced the goods
I his first bout in Australia. The
Jew York lightweight knocked out
ierb Mccoy in Is rounds.
Eddie Campi is considering an offer
go to London. If he decides to
nake the trip he will be matched
With Digger Stanley or Charley Lee
oux.
GnnhCat Smith has gone to Eng
md in the hope Of getting on a match
With Carpenter. The proposed clash
retween these two has been on and
eff several times.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1914-05-30
TEAM ROUNDING
INTO FINE FORM
Second Practice Shows the Bows are
Ready for First Contest-LocaI
Boys Doing Well.

TUESDAY afternoon the second prac-
tee OF the season was engaged in bv
the candidates who are irving 70 land
permanent berthS. Manager Morris
was not present, as he went to Wash.
lngton Monday night to play with
the Aggies against Washington col
lege yesterday afternoon There
we're several new men on the grounds,
in fact enough candidates were out
TO make two teams. Among the To-
cal men were Nicodemus, catcher,
and Foreman, infielder A few years
ago Mic played with the local team.
and was star behind the bat. "Wcb-
Der was the star shortstop. Young,
Of the White SoX, was also out, and
IS trying for position on the infield
The Kelly family was much in evil
dence yesterday as was catcher Hun
terman, who lifted the horsehide out
of the lot on two different OCCASIONS
All candidates played their positions
in splendid style and give evidence
of making somebody work hard to
beat them out for permanent berths.
The indications are that the city
will be represented by frst-class ag-
gregation, and will give Hagerstown
and Frederick hard fight for the
hOnors. Manager Norris is getting
together a Formidable aggregation,
and will show Martinsburg people that
the city can have a team worthy Of
their support.
Tuesday evening the fire depart
ment went to the grounds, and after
connecting the hose on West King
street, steady stream Of water was
turned on and for several hours the
work was kept up. The lack Of rain
has made the grounds very hard, and
it was almost impossible to get them
in condition. Instead of drenching
the grounds where the fills have been
made a heavy volume of water was
turned high in the air where it was
broken into a fine spray and the re-
suit was it spread over the grounds
in uniform evenness.
The grandstand, which will have a
large seating capacity, is almost com
pleted. 1t will be ready for use Dec
Grafton Day, and all who attend can
rest assured Of being accommodated
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1914-05-30
LATEST AND NOST .TTFE%TIC
NEWS tF Tlt VAR WITH
ny Ti q
NJ XXI O.

The -, n.h Nrx"o Ia on, and
tbouaar do r Trr'c Slms boys are eth
or In "rxicn or nu th"'r way, to uphold
the dignity Of tho United States. Men.
have been killed, huildlnes dynanited,
thousand OF refugees are moving to.
ward the American border for protect
ion.
These are stirring times, history 10
being made, and you will wsh TO read
every line in connection with this
struggle.
THE EORTH AMERICAN has
special correspondents and photograph
ers on the field, which, together with
leased limos and A societed Press dis
patches, will enable them to give their
readers The latest Id most authentic
reports ob!ainahle, tozethar with pilot
ogrsphic llustra' iUns taken on the field.
Ityou are not regular spbBcriber to
THE NORTH AMERICAN, now ia
! your opportunity. Place your order at
once with the nearest agent, and have
him serve you with . coy each day.
| Or. should you be on the h. T. D. mail
route, send us your subscr ption direct
to our office; one month, Is Cents; four
months. One Dollar,
Do not delay. Do this at once and
avoid disappointment.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1914-05-30
MINE INSTITUTE
PROGRAM IS OUT
west Virginia Mining Institute Meets
at Cumberland This Year.

CUMBERLAND, Nd, May 27.-Thc
program OF the three days meet of
the West Virginia mining institute.
which will be held in the CITY hall
auditorium, Cumberland, beg inning n
tuesday June 2, has been announced
cumberland was selected because of
the fact that it is the most central
point and largest city in the Georges
Creek coal region and the upper Po-
tomac region and the meeting Will be
attended by mine owners, operators.
engineers, mine superintendent and
: mlhe bosses. On the morning of June
the members of the mining institute.
zoo in number, will be wecomed to
Cumberland by Mayor Koon and Thos.
Footer, president of the Cumberland
chamber Of commerce, and after the
response to the addresses of welcome,
President Neil Robinson will deliver
his annual address.
Following the presidents address
IL. A. Walter, chief engineer of the
Consolidated Coal company, Frost
burg. W Il read a paper on The His
torical Side Of the Georges Creek
Coal Field. Clarence Hall, consult
ing chemist, of Pittsburg, Pa, will
yea, 4 paper on ''EXplosives Used in
Coal Nj nil.g.' at the afternoon session
The Necessary Training fer Mine
Officials will be discussed by P ].
Brennam, superintendent of the
LAWS Coal & Coke company, Thomas
w. Va.
At Wednesdays session the follow
ing papers will be read and discussed
Organization and Preparation TO,
Mine Rescue Work." by George X
Sylvester, chief mine Inspector Nash
vile, Tenn. "What shall be Consi
dered Maximum Recovery With Mo
dern Methods of Mining Btuminuus
COal,' by A. W. Hesse, assistant chief
engineer Of the Consolidated Coal
Company, Fairmont, w. Va. "Sanita
ton and Simply Ways of Making 1t
1ItiSSliFS, ny ~. lSODSlI DOuSldSS
Roller, Jr., New RIVER Coleries COM
pany, Ecces, w. Va. The Adapte bill
ity Of West Virginia Goals for By-pro
duct Coking,' by E. B. Wilson, editor
Of the Colliery Engineer, Scranton, Pa
Recent EXPERIMENTS on Coal Dust"
b. George S. r ce, chief mining ell
gineer Of the bureau Of mines, Pitts
an lnciided Plane,' by A. d. Macfar
lane, chief engineer of La Toilette
Coal & Iron company, La Toilette
Tenn.
The third day will be spent in visi,
Jig m ming fields near here.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1914-05-30

1t ism t that Thompson & Thompson
have better clothes for sale than other
merchants that keep theic stores crowd
cd, but it il that always courteous anx-
iety to please, that makes their place q
household word and when thew
go to town-big and little want to 90 to
Thompson ard Thompson =.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1914-05-30
NATIONAL FOREIGN
TRADE CONVENTION
Opened Today in Washington With
Large Attendance-Secret
Redfield Makes Address.

WASHINGTON, d. c., May 27.-
Seeral hundred delegates filled the
assembly room Of the Hotel Raleigh
when the national foreign trade con
vention was called to order at 10
O'Clock this morning by Lloyd c.
Crimson, Of New York. The dele
gates came from all sections Of the
country and represented wide var
!oty Of manufacturing, commercial
transportation and exporting inter-
estS
The purpose Of the convention.
which will continue in session two
days is to give expression to the
views Of men representing the pro-
ductive activities of the country in
regard to the more effective promo
ton Of American commerce in the
markets of the world.
Secretary OF Commerce RedHeld
delivered the opening address at the
session Of the convention this morn
ing. Another notable speaker was
President James A. Farrell of the
United States Steel Corporation. Sec
rotary Redfield explained to the con-
ventiOn his plans to re-organize the
Hreau of foreign and domestic com
mcrce, SO that the bureau may be-
come the basis "for productive eff
'ort in developing American indus
RES in every field which is open to
hem at home and abroad" One fea-
'ure Of the proposed reorganization
5 the provision for commercial at
aches at each Of fourteen designat-
Il foreign capitals, and whose bus
?css it will be to study commerce
I'd industries Of the countries in
which they live The carrying out
If these plans, it was explained, will
lepend upon congress making the
necessary appropriations to cover the
'Xpcnse. At the present time con-
ress makes an annual appropriation
# 100000 for the promotion of for
nign commerce, which sum Secretary
2edfeld considers altogether made
luate to the needs Of the service.
The remainder Of the forenoon SEES
5ion was devoted to an open discus
sion Of the present commercial con.
ditions in the United States, with
special reference to foreign trade. Ed
ward G. Simmons, Of st. Louis, led
in the discussion. The conditions ex-
!sting in the different sections of the
country were set forth in papers pre-
Gented by James J. Hill, of st. Paul,
representing the northern states; by
II. G. Herget, of Chicago, represent,
ing the central states; by DR.. Clar-
ence J. Owens, managing director Of
the Southern Commercial Congress,
speaking for the south; by James J.
Arnold, of Fort Worth, representing
the gulf states, and by Captain Rob
ert Dollar, representing the Pacific
coast,
Among the subjects discussed at
the afternoon session were the fol
lowing: The Importance of foreign
trade to the railroads, foreign trade
as affected by the Sherman law, the
federal reserve act and It's effect up.
on foreign trade, the tariff and for
eign trade, the relation Of the mer-
chant to import and export trade, and
government assistance in foreign
trade.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1914-05-30

At last there is a break in the mon
,tonous record of aviatOrs dropping to
their death. In Mexico they are drop
ping death to other people.-Kansas
City Journal,
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1914-05-30

MIR. Ahrnham Ford, Of Nipclown,
dropped IN to see VIZ the other day, and
ere he left we were invited to take u
drive behind his fine nag, which we did :,
anu which was very enjoyable cxpe-
renee
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1914-05-30

MIR. r. Il Fletcher, proprietor of tho
west Emu Grocery Company, liz tho
proud father OF IL fine large son. The
mother and new arrival are doing nice
ly.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1914-05-30

Mr. Albert Roberts. Of Middleway.
father Of Miss Edeaa Roberts. the we'll
known assistant teacher in Sumner
school attended TO business and visited
his daughter on Monday last.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1914-05-30

MIR. Henry Ford, our good Dnrksville
our Office the other day. He was the
picture OF health, and hia visit brought
sunshine.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1914-05-30

thursday was commencement day at
Storer College, llarper's Ferry, and a
large number of persons from thus vi
oinlty were in attendapce
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1914-05-30

"ANTED-RespsctAble gentleman
wAnis good woman ~ housskeesor
Full particulars obtained by applying
al Press office.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1914-05-30

Mis-. Fannie Motcn, proprietress of
M"ten 3 otGing House, has returned
nome, after pleasant stay of several
day IN Hagerstown.