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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-16
CONVENTION ASKS
FOR REELECTION
OF CONGRESSMAN
c1vde II. Tavenner Is Strongly
Endorsed at District
Assemblage.
BENDER NAMED CHAIRMAN
uonor Is Again Given Local Democrat
Republicans Merely Elect
officers and Adjourn.
Especial ., The Argus.)

voumouth. H.. sept 1G.-Adopting
..-onr resolutions endorsing the able
,-o-k which Congressman Clyde II,
r.vsuner has been doing in Washing
- and urging his reelection, the
s.-,ocra;ic Fourteenth district con-
~-sssional convention here this after
-oon held an enthusiastic session The
..,endauce was large, every county in
,ss district being represented, and the
hest OF feeling prevailed
7 A. Fender, Rock Island, called
he meeting 10 order. W. r. Moore,
Voline. was made temporary chair
-sp. and J. W. CIendenin OF this city
IS secretary. Two committees were
.,nofuted. one on credentials and one
IN resolutions. J. W. CavanauEh, Rock
Island. was placed on the former and
N V. Battles, Jr., Moline, on the lat
Ter.
The following report OF the resolu-
TINS committee was adopted:
The democratic party Of the Four
tenth congressional district in the
safe Of Illinois, in convention assem-
hid commends the work and worth
n the present democratic administra-
tin. Il has passed q tariff law that
protects both producer and consumer,
and which under normal conditions
induces the needed revenue with the
chief burdens on the Injuries; has en-
acted a comprehensive currency law
that renders impossible the control of
the finances OF the country by Wall
street. and carefully guards against
shortage OF the circulating medium
that in the past has made panics pos
sfble. Il has restored our country in
the respect and confidence OF the
world BY an honest and strict adher-
ence 10 treaty obligations. Il has
azsrted threatened war with our sister
republic by a policy Of 'watchful wait
ng.' the wisdom OF which has been
amply indicated by recent events that
have involved the nations of Europe
n the greatest war in history In
world. at home. and abroad, IN both its
Domestic and foreign policy. the ad-
ninistration OF Woodrow Wilson has
been blessed with that divine guidance
for which he prayed in his rally day
message, when he said: God grant we
shall be worthy TO prevail
We appeal TO the patriotic citizens
Of the Fourteenth congressional dis
trict regardless OF party affiliations, TO
give their vote Of confidence to the
administration OF Woodrow Wilson.
we commend our able. faithful,
hzrdworking congressman. Hon Clyde
H Tavenner. His devotion to duty,
his faithful and efficient support Of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-16
PERSONAL POINTS

Miss Minnie Kelley has gone to Chi
cago and will remain over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. w. Freeman, 1929
Seventeenth street. have returned
from Duluth and Minneapolis after
two weeks visit.
Miss Helen Detjens left this morn
ing and Miss Elizabeth Sharpe leaves
this evening for Godfrey. Ill, where
they will enter Monticello seminary.
r. c. Willerton. chief clerk at the
New Harper, has returned 10 resume
his duties at the tostelry following a
two weeks vacation spent in Bloom
ington.
Mrs. J. II. Mason of East st. Louis
and Mrs. Don Allen of st. Louis are
guests at the homn of Mrs. James
Knox. Thirty-fifth street and Seventh
avenue, and Mrs. Ed Edwards, Tween
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-16

Roxborough Baptist church, Phila-
delphia, was organized 125 years ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-16
fine START MADE
BY MERCER'SFAIR
Sherrard Team Wins Baseball
Game From Burgess for
a Purse of 500.
Especial to The Argus.)

Aledo. Ill, Sept. 16.-The 61st an
nual county fair got away to good
start today and the usual big crowds
are expected tomorrow and Friday.
Exhibits are well in place and arrange
ments are complete to handle and en-
terrain the crowds. Everything de-
ponds on the weather and roads. and
the latter are rapidly drying up. Rock
Islanders who came up by auto today
made good time. Drags had been used
to all the main roads for miles around,
everybody cooperating to put them in
good shape.
The race track is in the best of
shape and racing began this afternoon
under ideal conditions
A ball game this morning for 500
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-16
ty-ninth street and Eighteenth ave-

ty-ninth street and Eighteenth ave-
nue..
Mr.. and Mrs. w. c.. Camp, 2431
Twentieth avenue, returned today
from a visit in Omaha with the for
mer's mother, Mrs. John Boesen. Mr..
Camp left this afternoon for weeks
stay at Cedar Rapids.
Miss Alma Buhlig, teacher at the
local high school, who was lost in the
war zone while touring in Europe, will
arrive in this city Sunday evening or
Monday morning. She stopped at Chi
cago to spend several days with
friends and relatives and rest before
returning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-16

the progressive measures promised by
our party pl atform, and his untiring
efforts IN be half OF his constituents,
regardless OF party affiliations. entitle
him to a triu mphant reelection. We
pledge him aJ1d all the splendid ticket
nominated att the primaries Sept. Q,
our united support
The temper hry officers were made
permanent al nd then Congressman
Tavenner maCle an address as follows:
a week az 20 today ! did not think
would havel the privilege of being
here today. Through the great kind
ness Of Spea l<er Clark, a resolution
was passed b,p the house excusing me
for a brief IL uerval at this time, and
! expected TO sbe back in Washington
today. WhnefI felt in my heart that
the work OF loyal and steadfast
friends throuf siout the district would
insure my ren Dmination, l did not an
ticipate such a complimentary vote as
I received, an the more thought of
it the more III became convinced that
l would be an migrate if did not come
here today a md express out of the
depths of my heart, but in words all
for the great honor you have done me,
I come to express through this body,
repre- sentative. of the democracy of the
entire distric !, my gratitude. 1t was
worth cominEsall the way from Wash
ington TO thank you for.
4 have ,bee u very busy at my home
in Cordova ever since i arrived. L
brought one CT my stenographers with
me in order to keep up with my COR
respondence. and it is enormous, but
IL all gives me- pleasure. For If there
is one thing !. can do, IT is work. / am
happy to COME 10 the home county of
my Opponenti in the primaries. Mr..
Dixson, and TO say here that for him
have only the deepest friendship,
and that is III + way l have felt toward
him all throu yh the campaign.
Il consider it a great privilege TO
be identified with an administration
such as tina L matchless statesman,
that true rel Preventative OF the true
democracy. tn Il ideal head of a peace
loving nation. Woodrow Wilson, is
giving to us. II am grateful for the
honor of beir " a co-worker with that
grand old man, Champ Clark, and
House Leader; Underwood, in putting
into law the measures for which de
mocracy stan MS and which are for the
welfare of tn f. common people.
Il am lea ding this afternoon for
Washington. l am hoping congress
will adjourn Oct. /. in which event /
VIII be back with you in two weeks.
II congress does not adjourn, / will
stay on the Job If it takes until after
election. Meanwhile, l am for the
democratic cket, not only in every
county in the district, but in the en-
tire state of iIllinois, and l believe it
will be a win 1er all the way through
Congressmfln Tavenner also dis
cussed in de Tail the pension system
and the gov eminent manufacture OF
munitions OFT war. He was heartily
cheered.
At the close of the address the con-
gressionaI co mmittee met and organ
lied by nami ag T. \. Fender, Rock Is
land. chairman and Judge ]. w. Glen
denim secretary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-16

India will try growing cotton on a
large scale.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-16

Metal railway ties are used extern
sively in Switzerland.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-16
Funeral of Benjamin Mattausch.

The funeral of Benjamin Mattausch
was held at 2 O'Clock this afternoon
from the home, 1104 Aiken street. Rev.
f. ]. Rolf of the German Evangelical
church had charge of the services. In
terment was in Chippiannock ceme-
terry. The pallbearers were: Fred
Moeller. E. Z. Golf, Stanley Eye, Ed
ward Neither. C. H. Hoskinson and o..
c. Close.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-16
OBITUARY
Funeral of William Condor.

The funeral of William Condor was
held this morning at 8 O'Clock from
the Sacred Heart church. Father c.
P. O'Neill had charge of the services.
Interment was in. Calvary cemetery.
William Condor passed away Mon
day afternoon after suffering for three
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-16

purse was won by Sherrard, despite
the fact that Burgess, the losers, were
reinforced by several Central assocla-
ton players from Galesburg, the Tor
mer Islanders. The score:
Sherrard .....4 90 0O@S IL l
Burgess ..1O011O 200-5 2
Batteries-Fost and Rodinsky; Dro-
pan and Durston.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-16

years with complication of diseases.
He was born in this city Al years ago,
and had lived here all of his life. He
is survived by two brothers and one
sister.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-16
Republican Officers.

The repub aican congressional con-
vention whic was scheduled for this
morning at %: 30 at The Colonial hotel,
failed to att4.act much attention. Fol
lowing the reelection of Z. c. Hardin,
Monmouth, chairman, and E. r. Petrie.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-16
Furnish Bond.

Ezra Dofonbaugh, this city, appear
ed before Judge B. S. Bell in county
court yesterday afternoon and furnish
ed bond in the sum of $500 for his re-
lease on a charge of wife abandon
ment. E. w. Bloomquist signed the
bail.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-16

Aledo. secretary. the meeting adjourn
ed. II is planned to hold a congress
sional rally soon after the state con-
vention, at the call of the chairman.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-02-22
POULTRY MEN GET TOGETHER
Essex County Associations Makes
Merry IN Newark.

Tho Essex County Poultry Association,
which has Its headquarters In Caldwell.
N. j.. held a get together dinner on
Wednesday night at Achtel-Stetters in
Newark and II proved a splendid success
This association IL progressive one and
10 doing hne work. Its motto 10 CO.
operation among its members. and the
good work done II asserting itself in every
direction. 1t 10 q pity other associations
in the same county do not work on the
Same plan for tho good Of poultry. Tho
latest idea Of the Essex County Associa-
ton IL monthly bulletin with a direc-
tory Of members names, with the variety
OF fowls they breed. 70 that member
can know at once where to obtain stock
1t also gives timely news and what 10 to
take place at the regular meetings. It
keeps the members posted.
At the dinner held on Wednesday the
chief speakers were Mayor Espy of Caid-
we'll, Charles d. Cleveland. manager OF
tho Madison Square Garden Show, and
Prof. Thompson OF New Brunswick, who
spoke on the work of the experimental
station. Tho toastmaster was the new
president. Mr.. Brandt. and he was the
right man In the right place hit of
the evening was . song entitled "Cluck,
Cluck" and headed "A Crime Perpetrated
on February 10. 1914. by Members and
Friends Of the Bsss1 County Poultry A.
sociakion. Inc"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-02-22

contain from fourteen to eighteen eggs.
and as these are usually laid by one hen
II In conclusive evidence that certain OF
them are two or more weeks of age when
the actual process OF incubation Is
started. In many cases these stolen nests
are 10 located that the eggs are sub
Jected to unfavorable conditions and still
they hatch well.
This suggested the idea that possibly
the hen revived the germs each day by
warming the eggs slightly when visiting
the nest to deposit additional eggs That
this warming up process tended to keep
the germs In vigorous condition and pre-
vented. to a certain degree at least. the
rapid deterioration which might other
wise take place.
In order to test this theory certain
lots OF eggs intended for incubation were
divided into equal lots and stored under
identical conditions. one lot was warmed
for q short period daily and the other lot
did not receive such treatment. Finally
all the eggs were incubated. Those which
had been warmed daily gave better re-
sults-produced more chicks than those
which had not been subjected to this proc
ess.
As these experiments were not con-
Quoted on large scale, covering a con-
siderable period OF time. one Is not tusti-
fed in drawing any final conclusions from
them. Therefore 1t IL not possible to
state Just to what extent this plan can
be profitably adopted by those operating
on = large scale. However, the results
secured are both interesting and promis-
ing and the scheme Is worthy Of testing.
especially in cases where comparatively
few eggs are used. The writer would APP
preciate reports from any poultrymen
who make comparative tests this spring.
Eggs intended for Matching as well a.
those actually In process OF incubation
should never come in contact with oil of
any kind. especially kerosene. This fire.
quently happens on plants where lamp
heated incubators are used. In filling the
lamps one often gets oil on the hands and
this Is transferred to the shells Of the eggs
when the latter are being turned. This
indicates the wisdom Of attending to the
egss before looking after the lamps.
II might well he stated In this connec-
ton that oil fumes in the incubator cell
lar seem 10 have bad effect on the eggs
In the machines; that larger hatche,
may be secured where the oil supply ID
stored In a separate apartment and the
filling OF the lamps attended to there.
II In quite possible that the penetrating
fumes may also adversely affect the eggs
before these are placed in the machines
and the storage room should be kept free
from this possible danger.
Finally just before the eggs are placed
! In the incubator or under the sitting hens
they should be tested for checks or cracks
| This Is easily and quickly done by gently
tapping them together Eggs with per.
/ feet shells give OF a clear, sharp sound
! those which are cracked q duh, dead
sound which is entirely different. A littls
experience will enable one to instantly Dc.
| tect in this way cracks which are not visi.
BILE TO the eye.
We still have much TO learn about IN.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-02-22
IRELAND LEADS IN DUCKS.
Green Isle Alss Has More Geese aad
Tarkeys Than Has EsslauA.

Green Isle AlaO Has More Geese aoo
Turkeys Than Has Esslana.
The United States consular report for
January 20 has the following items rela-
tive to poultry In England and Syria
According to the latest British official
census OF poultry there were in England
Scotland and Wales 32.2SS.0o0 chickens
2.s83.000 ducks. $4,000 geese ana 1000
turkeys. while in ireland there were IL
6s4.i72 chickens. 3,l77.oo% duclsA 1888.
352 geese and l,05l.Ss7 turkeys making
q grand total Of s0.e3s.iS5 fowiA This
II perhaps an understatement, ~ no &C.
count IL taken Of the poultry owned by
many small keepers nor Of the chickens
ducks. &C.. Matched after the taking Of
tho census. We're these added Il 10 -.
timated that the total would b. increased
by about 30 per cent.
tho poultry industry Of this country d
receiving Increased attention. and It Il
believed that tho number Of fowls will b<
greatly increased during the next few
years Because Of these conditions the
use Of incubators has naturally increa sed
At the Same tina the number Of manu-
featuring firms also increased. with thu
result that composition In now keen. In.
oubatorA breeders and foster mothers arr
almost invariably sold by the manufac
turers direct and not through agents. al
though. Of course. poultry supply houssi
obtain them upon order
TN Syria incubators and broodsrs
while not unknown are rareay used. ant
old time methods held sway on the farm
The breeding Of fowls hourishss II
Syria. The hen 10 nowhere absent. ant
there are some regions that export grea
numbers Of sgss or the yoiks and whitei
obtained from them. The breeding o
ducks Is also highly developed. Geo ar,
bred to n smaller extent and the turkey
which fiourishee here better than In tn,
wet summer district Of tho temperate
zone. 10 reared In parts with great sue
cess The introduction Of modern scien
TITO poultry appliances would greatly In
crease the. importance Of this industr!
and would provide q means Of livelihoo,
for many Of the coionists in Palestine"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-02-22
SPORT OF ROCK FAMILY
NOW PATTERN In TYPE
Developed From Barred Variety,
White Plymouths Set
the Style.
~ EDWIN MEGARGEE.

All domesticated races Of poultss-. espe-
cially the darker colored varieties. pro-
duce on occasions specimens having white
or nearly white plumage. These are COM
monty known as sports This tendency
Is due to att vism or throwing back" TO
some early progenitor having white
plumage.
The White Plymouth Rock owes its
origin to this phenomenon. Some twenty
five years ago there appeared hero and
there In the fiocks OF Barred Plymouth
Rocks some specimens that were almost
white. These were selected and bred
and were the foundation OF what has
proved to be one Of the most attractive
varieties Of tho Plymouth Rock family.
In breed characteristics-sixea and shape
all varieties Of the Plymouth Rocks
should be identical. but in this respect
the Whites have far outRrpped the
others and are to-day the pattern for
the other varieties II In truly amazing
to note the degree OF perfection to which
the breeders have brought this variety
The plumage IL absolutely white. the eyes
are bright red and the beaks and shanks
are beautiful golden yellow. The head
eQualied In any other breed. In the more
prominent shows one sees many speci-
mems that fulfll every standard require
It is unnecessary to 70 mo . detailed
description Of the type OF the White
Plymouth Rock 90 the accompanying H.
lustration gives an excellent idea Of the
latest and most fashionable shape and
Is far more effective than any word
description could be.
In color this variety should be white
In all sections. white to the skin. The
eyes. face. comb and wattles should be
bright red. the beak and shanks yellow.
The standard weights are: Cock, 9ia
pounds; cockerel. pounds: hen. -.
pounds pullet, s pounds.
The White Plymouth Rocks are ideal
general purpose fowls. They are excel
lent winter layers OF large brown shelled
eggs and as they mature rapidly they
are well considered by those growing
market poultry They dress of attrac-
lively. being well shaped. yellow and free
from colored pin feathers. In certain
sections where winter chickens and capons
are extensively grown this variety Is
particularly popular.
White Rock hens arc most dependable
sitters and mothers. They are large
enough to cover a large clutch OF esgs
and care for big family Of chicks. while
not no heavy and clumsy a. TO break the
eggs or crush the chicks.
Everything considered this attractive
variety of a wonderful breed may right
fully claim the distinction OF being amons
the greatest general purpose fowls thus
far produced.
Copyright BY George 4. NcDer*ft co.,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-02-22
Rhode ISLAND BEDS.
SQUADS As A SIDE LINE.
Good PrO0ts Likely for SMALL Ost'
lay auH Little Trouble.

Side line poultry plants are to be found
In vast numbers In the limited area OF
city and village backyards in all sections
OF the country. Some are primarily de-
signed to cut down the cost Of the family
living by furnishing the table with fairly
constant supply OF eggs and meat. Many
do more than this. returning to their
owners a considerable cash income In re-
turn for the time and effort expended
on them. Clerks and mechanics thus add
to their weekly wages; women secure a
certain amount OF pin money. school
boys earn their spending money. making
themselves independent OF their parents
in ibis respect
In certain sections OF the country. where
markets are satisfactory. squad raising
IL popular side line. Those who are
interested In this branch Of poultry keep
ing claim that II possesses certain ad-
vantaRcs over the growing OF chickens.
That pigeons may be successfully main
tanned for indefinite periods In very linn
tied quarters That absence from home
for the entire day does not prevent one
from succeeding. since the hopper method
OF feeding may be used exclusively. and
the adult birds attend TO all the details
Of Matching and rearing their young.
Further. that pigeons are less objection
able than hens to the nelghbors.
The experience OF a man living In =
small town In southern Delaware seems
to Indicate that when conditions are fairly
favorable a flock OF selected SQUAD breed
ing pigeons may be made to return hand
some pronts.
The man In question IL q carpenter,
working regularly at his trade His home
Is In the centre OF the village and his
| entire plant Ia compactly arranged on a
building lot OF ordinary size. He attends
TO his birds at odd times. doing virtually
all Of the work himself.
A beginning was made in . small way
a few years ago. Expansion came a. ex-
perience was gained. or course this Ia
the safe way to develop any branch OF
poultry husbandry.
The inventory taken the first Of last
year shown that At that time the stock
| consisted OF $50 pairs Of selected breeders
mostly Carneaux. Duchesse and Homsrs
| The total cost Of the entire OUTFIT. build
inEs and stock. was approximately S725
though the actual value was much greater
During tho year these birds consumed
feed valued at SEES and produced enough
squads to return a net profit OF s55%72
| This In a very nice net income from the
use Of spare time only. ono which would
prove most acceptable TO most Of us.
At the time the writer visited this back
| yard plant-late In January-the stock
was being Increased With entire conf
dencs that the net income would be cor
respondingiy enlarged, The owner states
emphaticaiiy that he can make each pail
OF breeding pigeons return him an annua
pront of 81. On that date he was selling
selected squads at $3.50 dozen. finding
an unlimited demand for them at thi,
very satisfactory figure.
This may be q hint to men and womev
VINO desire TO make good use Of an idle
| city or village lot.
(Copyrtoht BY George 4. HoDevtft Gem
| pd~y.)
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-02-22

No one has yet found . better food
for laying hens than fresh green hone
finely ground. II contains all the neces-
sary fat. protein and phosphates to assist
the hen In producing the egg and keeping
herself we'll and strong. 1T II an animal
food. When fowls are allowed to forage
they always look for ANIMAL food, such
as bugs. worms, 60. as that II what
they crave so how can they be OK
pected TO do the proper work II placed on
. soAcalled short or stlnted ration. which
10 what they arc subjected to when
locked up in house and fed on dry. hard
cereals. with no change for months ex-
cept a little water, Fresh bone In juicy
and rich In undried blood. Its particles
do not closely adhere, and being juicy
It IL not brittle but pliabie; having It's
natural Juices interspersAd among n.
particles. the fresh bone 10 dgestible and
nourishinE But II must b ed sparingly,
ssrec,allv a. hrst.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-02-22

Edward Corton, who has demonstrated
scientific poultry picking at several New
England poultry shows. established a rec
ORD At the Derry. N. H.. show that will
be hard to beat, Re killed and picked
four birds IN 2E minutes and. according
to the timers. picked one Of them In 20
seconds. This may seem incredible to the
farmer who has spent an hour In killing
ana picking one fowl, but II IL scientific
method thst counts IN these days