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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-28
ARE NOMINATIONS
MOOSERS ILLEGAL
Republicans Claim That Party
Name on Specimen Ballots
Improperly Slated.

Is the ticket named by the bull
moose for township offices, liable to
be invalidated because on the speci-
men ballot, the candidates appear
under the caption "Progressive?"
This is the question which local re-
publicans agitated today. II is charg-
ed that the official name of the third
party should be progressive party for
social justice" and that the omis5i sion
of the latter phrase effects the legal
ity of the ticket There is no progress
sive party in Rock Island county and
il the nominees care to remain under
that caption, 1t would be necessary to
have them file a petition. in which
case the party would be relegated to
the last column, it is argued.
W. NJ. Walker, township chairman
Of the bull moose, characterized the
whole affair as an error of the
printer. The nominating papers were
filed with the town clerk
md the official ballot will carry the
correct title of the party" he said.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-28
GUARDS ATTEND
v0LIvA'S TRAIN
Overseer of Zion City Who
Speaks Here Tomorrow Will
Bring a Large Party.

Overseer Wilbur Glenn Voliva of
Zion City will speak at the Illinois the
atre tomorrow afternoon at 2:45. A
special program has been prepared,
which according to the Voliva's press
agent, will be a real treat. The choir
will sing such selections as The King
of Love My Shepherd Is" "Hark,
Hark My Soul" 20 Lord, Will Exalt
Thee" and such popular sacred songs
as Saved by Grace" II Surrender
All" Grace Enough for Me-" etc. At
tho Moline theatre in the evening,
pictures will be shown.
The Zion City party will consist of
81 persons including the overseer, his
wife and daughter, 20 singers, Apostle
F. NJ. Royal, w. II. Clendinen, mayor
Of Zion City; three gu; rds, stenog-
rapher. personal attendant, etc. 1t
will travel by special train coming
rom Chicago over the Rock Island
and arriving in Rock Island at 1924
omorrow morning.
After the evening meeting the party
viii depart for Chicago, the car being
attached to the midnight train.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-28

ship; that the government ownership
extending the system, and that gov
eminent ownership would stimulate
private enterprise.
The negative held that the govern
ment should not own the express busi-
ness of the country, since it would be
impossible to establish line between
express and freight; that it would lead
to the government ownership of all
public utilities; that there was no
need for such a change; that the gov
eminent could not give as efficient
service as a private concern, and that
the government can do more good
regulation than through own
ership.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-28
OPTION SUBJECT
IN THE PULPI1s
Five Churches Announce Dis
cussions of the Saloon Ques-
ton at Sunday Services.

In five Rock Island churches sermons
dealing with the local option ISSUE
will be preached tomorrow. Or. W. n
Blancke of Davenport will I'LL tne pu.'
pit of the Zion Lutheran church IN ING
evening and he will deal with tne 80
loon question. THE Saloon In Account
With Rock Island" will be the tneme
of the evening sermon by Rev. NJ. =
Chatley of the Memorial Cnfis.S-
church. and Rev. w. H. Tope OF .ne
Spencer Memorial church Will de'o's
his evening service TO discussion =
"Why the Shops Close Down" In lns
morning Rev. T. E. Newland Oh ~
First Methodist church will take w
subject, THE Church Versus tne
LOOM" as his theme. and Rev. y.
Johnson of the Central Presoyter Ia
church Will devote his hour N '-'
morning TO the topic, "A Far DiS'N
sion of the Local option Issue:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-28
Linens
at McCabe's,

is always an interesting item.
Wide bleached pure linen tow
cling, plain or colored borders,
always .15c a yard, for Monday
and Tuesday, 12c.
Stevens celebrated pure linen,
heavy bleached crash, eEsc.
Other pure linen bleached
crashes, yard Sc.
Silver Bleach Table Damask
all pure linen, Monday and Tues
day, 3s1sc yard, 38Hsc.
Fine bleached pure Irish linen
pattern cloths, 2-yard square,
either with or without napkins
to match, 2 days for $1.s5.
Large dresser scarfs, hemstitch-
ed with two rows of drawnwork,
Monday and Tuesday at 25c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-28
PERSONAL POINTS

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Mccall and son,
Rollo. left last evening for Macomb to
spend the holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. F.. W. Blochlinger, 324
Seventh street, have returned to the
city after an extended trip through
Texas.
j. w. Caldwell left today for Lin
coin, Neb., where he will attend the
funeral of his brother, William II.
HALEY.
Ed. Reed, 1116 Second avenue, re-
turned this morning from Lincoln,
Neb. where he has been engaged in
court work. He was accompanied by
c. Il. Sturt:; of Kewanee
Miss Lillian Skallberg arrives this
evening from Quincy where she is at
tending the Gem City Business col
lege. to spend the holidays with her
mother
A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Popping this morning.
Mrs. Popping was formerly Miss Lulu
Cannon of this city. A brother well
coined the new sister.
Clemann & Salzmann TODAY receiv-
ed copy of the Evening Register of
st. Augustine. Fla, which gives an in
teresting account of a fishing trip, in
which ii. Clemann of Rock Island and
F. b. Brownell of Oelwein. Iowa, are
Mr.. Clemann is becoming
quite proficient as fisherman, the
paper stating that the two caught no
ess than ~ of the finny tribe in 21a |
hours. Note.-This is true fish story. |
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-28
MIlITIAMEN MEET IN
THIRD DRILL MONDAY

drilling match between Company
A. of Rock Island and Company +. of
Moline will be held Monday evening
at the Armory hall. Sixteen picked
men from each company will partici-
pate This is the second contest to
be held, the local boys winning the
first match, and Moline the second.
Major Reig of Moline will act as Judge.
Captain Dunavin stated today that
he had received the monthly check
from the state offices at Springfield,
and that the members would be paid
at the next meeting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-28
OBITUARY
Mrs. CordeIia Spear.

Mrs. Cordelia Spear. SO years of age
died at 2:25 yesterday afternoon at
st. Anthony's hospietal, after an ill.
ness of nine days with pneumonia
She was born in Ontario, Canada, Jan.
10. 1861, and was united in marriage
to Elmer Spear in 1881 at that place.
She had been making her home in
Rock Island for the last two years and
resided at $40 Twentieth street.
She is survived by two daughters,
Mabel of Des Moines and Rellia of
Chicago.
The funeral services will be con-
Quoted from Knox's chapel Monday
morning at 8 o'clock. Dean ]. ].
Quinn officiating. Burial will be in
Chippiannock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-28
$1,000 DAMAGES
WANTED FOR FALL
Fred Degen Brings Suit Against
City For Injuries Received
in Accident.

Fred Degen this morning filed in cir
cult court suit for $1,000 against the
city OF Rock Island. He alleges that
last fall he fell over an exposed water
pipe at the corner OF Third avenue and
Seventeenth street, sustaining serious
injuries. J. X Scott is the attorney.
The city claims that the accident &C.
CURED while the paving of Third ave
nue. was in progress and that the con-
tractor in charge of that work is re-
spoDsible for any injuries caused
through distractions in the street at
that time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-28
AUCUSTANA LOSES
ITS DEBATE WITH
2 OTHER TEAMS
Local Boys Defeated in Triang.
ular Event With Monmouth
and Illinois.
CONTEST PROVES CLOSE
Federal Control of Express Business
of the Country Is the Cues
ton Discussed.

In the triangular debate scheduled
for last evening between Illinois, Mon
mouth and Augustana colleges, Angus
tana lost both to Illinois and to Mon
mouth, the affirmative meeting the
negative team from Illinois at Angus
tana and the negative team meeting
the Affirmative at Monmouth. In spite
OF the fact that the decision was I'M
favorable to the local college, IL Is gen.
orally admitted that both teams put up
strong fight and were very close to
winning against Illinois and Mon
mouth.
The judges were James Harper of
Moline, Walter Balay OF Davenport
and Professor William NJ Raub of
Knox college The decision was an
nounced by DIR. L. F. Bartholomew,
Those representing Augustana were
Leo DeLong. Cecil Koch and Larned
Eklund. Those representing Illinois
We're Ray Bracursall. Clarence Kim
mel and Robbins Russell. Those repre-
senting the local college at Monmouth
We're l.. f. Jones. Raymond Walker
and Luther Benson.
The Question.
The question under. discussion was, |
Resolved. That the federal govern |
ment should control the express bust
ness OF the country. constitutionality |
waived
Five main points were presented by |
the affirmative team of Augustana, as
follows: That present conditions war
rant government ownership inasmuch
q 10,
ownership woud eliminate
elements of inefiiciency that
regulation cannot reach: that the sue
.essful development OF the parcel post
ystem demands government owner
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-28
FARM HANDS MAJORITY
OF THOSE ASKING WOKh

The bulletin of the state oureau y
labor statistics for the week enu'n9
March IA shows that at the KocA
land Office az males applied tor VIZ
and % were paced in posiiens
Thirty-two females asked for einpsO,
ment and "a of these were i0s
work. Since Jan. l the bureau ~.
placed $50 males in jobs ana ~
given work to 1874 females. A total !.
! 9a2 males and S41 females nav
sought employment since the MS
the year. ia. ~
Farm hands were in the maJoii
those asking work. Thirty-one app-
for jobs on the farm during the W."
and l6 were located Thirteen WoD y
asked work as domestics ana =
them found employment
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-28

URGED TO SELECT
PURCHASING PLAN
Grand Jury Passes Resolution
Ridiculing Present Method
of Buying Supplies.
RESOLUTION is PASSED
Suggested All Goods Be Secured
Through One Agency in Interest
O Lower Prices.

It DOaru OF supervisors Was taken
severely TO task for its method OF pur-
chasing county supplies in resolu-
ton which was adopted this morning
BY the grand jury II is charged that
the plan has been to distribute pur-
chases amc1g many dealers in small
quantities thus losing to tle county
the advantage % buying large quanti-
ties on a competitive oasis
The jury recommends that county
supplies Ee bought through one pur-
chasing agency. II is charged that the
present system is responsible for the
impression OF persons unfriendly to
the board that many small purchases
are made at 4 maximum Price 10 close
the mouths CT such dealers. as TO the
sales made by members Of the board"
The Resolution.
A ccpy of the resolution adopted was
lied today with County Clerk II. b.
Hubbard. TIE statement in detail fol-
lows
Whereas. il has been customary for
many members OF the board OF super
visors to furnish material and .abor
10 the county and for such members
as a part Of the board TO allow and
PASS upon such bills:
And whereas, IL Is contrary TO ma
ture for one member TO scrutinize too
closely a claim OF another member
pass upon his claim;
And whereas. no man can properly
represent both parties TO any trans
action:
And whereas. for this reason the law
will not enforce a contract made by
an agent between himself and his
principal:
Be IL resolved. that this grand jury |
call the attention OF the members OF !
the board of supervisors and the voters ]
of Rock Island county TO such con
duct:
And whereas. il has been customary
for the board OF supervisors in buying
supplies not kept by members OF the
board TO distribute such purchases
among many dealers in small quaint
les and thus losing 10 the county tl1
advantage Of buying large quantities
N a competitive basis: thus forming
basis for persons unfriendly to the
oard TO conclude that many small pur-
bases are made at a maximum price
o c.ose the mouths of such dealers
5 TO the sales made By members OF
be board;
Be is resolved. that this grand Jury
all the attention of the board OF su-
ervisors and the voters OF Rock Is |,
nd county to this condition with a O..
lew OF saving money for the county
: having the supplies of this county ,
at the lowest market price r
stead of the highest market price:
Be it further resolved. that we rec 4
to the county board that all :
the county's supplies be purchased c
rough one purchasing agency and {
at copy Of this resolution be for
arded TO the board of supervisors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-28

was given another continuance of his
case in police court.
James Jensen, arrested by Officer
Lloyd, charged with larceny, was
bound over to the grand jury by JUS
tice Kuehl in $500 bond. Lewis Pat
terville, the complainant, says Jensen
stole his watch.
John Stuhr, George Myers and John
Murphy, charged with vagrancy and
arrested by Detective Cox, were given
40 days each in Jail in police court.
Edmund Beiser, held for disorderly
conduct following arrest by Officer
Ginnane, was discharged.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-28

gers on the steamship Ventura, which
arrived here Thursday from Sydney.
Australia, reported that the ship en-
countered one OF the worst gales OF
the year near Page Pago. The wind
blew nearly one hundred miles an
hour. The storm continued twenty
four hours. A portion OF the steering
gear gave way and difficulty was ex-
perienced In making repairs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-28
New Curtains,
Draperies andBed
Sets Just I'm
folded.

None too early to think of
the Spring home freshering.
We are showing many interesting
and exclusive novelties in Cur
tains and Curtain Fabrics; real
distinctive things in SUNFAST
RIES, RITAN
MILLS ART FABRICS AND
COLONIAL DRAPERIES.
SCRIMS, plain, bordered and
figures, white and ecru, SOC down
to 10c yard.
Novelty Nets, $1.75 down to
25c yard.
Colonial, Cretonnes and Chintz
range in price 95c to 15c yard.
Sunfast Draperies, prices $3.50
to CSC yard.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-28
ASSESSORS GET SUPPLIES
FROM COUNTY TREASURER

Assessors supplies are now obtain
able at the Office OF w. f. Whiteside.
county treasurer. John ID. Cane. asses
sor for Andalusia township. and F. p.
McMichael. acting in the same capaci-
~ for Black Hawk township. have TAX
en- out their supplies.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-28
Mrs. Mary M. Brandt.

Mrs. Mary NJ. Brandt, wife OF
Henry Brandt. died this morning
early at the home of Mrs. Minnie
Wainwright in yuma aged 81. She
was born in Coe township. Aug. 10,
1859. and had spent most of her life
in the upper end of the county. Sur
viving are a son, S. w. Brandt, of
Omaha, and a daughter. Clara, at
home. Funeral services will be held
at 1 o'clock Monday at the Yuma
Methodist church.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-28
POLICE NEWS

James Murphy. a peddIer held on
complaint of Robert Aud. passenger
agent for the Rock Island road in this
city. charged with disorderly conduct.
was fined 500 and costs in police
court this morning by Justice Kuehl.
Murphy was found in a drunken con-
dition in the women's waiting room at
the Rock Island station the night of
March % He was enroute to Buff
falo. Iowa, at the time of his arrest.
he said in police court.
Albert Hardy, II. of Chicago, taken
from Rock Island train Friday noon
by Detective Cox. on order of John p.
Halpin. chief of Chicago detectives.
was returned to his home city. Hardy
started out to see the world. He was
enroute to Kansas City when appre-
hended in this city.
John Helix, former Rock Island
house bell hoy. charged with forgery,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-28
HALF THE SUM WANTED
FOR MONUMENT RAISED

The committee soliciting funds for
the soldiers monument on Thursday
and Friday secured $155.55 in dona-
lions making a total OF $6S2.3O for the
week, half the amount which it is de-
sired to raise. The work will be re-
newed next week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-28
merItoI rheumatism Powders.

The unusually large sale of this
remedy is the best evidence We could
offer you to prove its merit II is
made OF effective ingredients. and
is guaranteed TO give permanent re-
lief for rheumatism. We will gladly
show you the formula and explain
its merits to you. H. o. Rolls. Rock
Island Ill, exclusive agent.-(Adv.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-28
IS eec abe-& Co
oROCKgISLAND,IL ILL: E 4a.oSdS 40 q
WOnen'S and
Misses BlOuSeS.

Misses and children's MILDLY
blouses, &c and $1.00.
Ladies' Jap silk blouses, white
and stripes, sec and $1.57.
All-over embroidered wolfe and
deliberately tucked and hemstitch-
ed blouses, soc, 95c and $1.OO.
Beautiful wash silk blouses,
frills or turnover collars, kimono,
raglan and belt length sleeves at
prices far below any we have be-
fore seen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-28
Democrats Attentlon!

All candidates. precinct COMMITS W..
men and members of the finance Ut III
mittee of the Rock Island denio 'N..as,.
city-township committee are regue =.
ed TO attend a meeting at Rock =
land Turner hall Monday
March 80, at o'clock sharp
" " BERT CORKEN
Chairman City-Township Comm''''.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-28
Wash Day Sale.

Neuer haze Dash day
goods been so moderately
priced.-Equip your laundry
at small cost.
The new improved ocean
Wave" easy running washing
machine, $595.
The American Relief Iron
frame clothes wringer with ad-
Unstable white rubber rolls, fully
guaranteed, $295.
so feet Keystone clothes lines,
the kind that do not stretch, 19c.
The Eclipse wash stand, holds
wringer and two tubs, priced at
$1.19.
Hardwood clothes pins, 100
for &c.
Galvanized metal wash boilers,
No. 8 size, very special at CSC.
Proctor & CANDLES famous
Lenox soap, the best for laundry
and household purposes, Monday,
8 bars, 25c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-28
Cakes to Your Order.

Our cake department will be pleas
ed to bake any kind Of cake that you
may wish and suggest. -. :. :. :.
Some Of our speeialties are white
layer cakes, any kind of filling, dew
IFS food, marshmaiIow filling, and old
fashioned German 6rot Tories. 800.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-28
Funeral Of steuhen osborn

The funeral services for Stephen
Osborn were held at 2 o'clock this
afternoon at Wheelan's undertaking
parlors. The remains will be sent to
Knoxville. Ill, tomorrow morning for
burial.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-28
Monday at 2 o'clock

$50 children's and misses MILDLY
blouses at 35c and 75c each, which
you'll quickly recognize as I'M
matchable in prices-not more
than 2 to one buyer. Monday at
2 o'clock sharp.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-28
Miss lYthIa Shuler.

ond street, received word yesterday
afternoon of the death of her niece,
Miss Lythia Shuler. aged II. of Nc
Cloud, Okla.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-28
Democratic Club Meets Tuesday.

Next Tuesday evening the Rock Is
land County Democratic club will meet
at Turner hall. II is expected that the
other members OF the executive CON-
mittee will be chosen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-28
Trunks and
Bags.

Inc travelling season viii
start soon. Prepare by buy
ing your luggage while you
have leisure to choose wise
Iy. The man or woman with
high quality, classy luggage
feels d distinction which y
recognized by every one YOU
meet, from the time of your
departure until your return.
Ssr Our line of correct bag
gage, suit cases, hand bags
and trunks Is fully rscag
nized by the greatest tzssi-
ers of the three cities 40 pss-
sessins all the dignity and
quality necessary, and fhe
moderate pricing has created
a wonderful clientele for I'VE
store as a natural result.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-28
Special Offer On
Room Outfits,
Displayed in Cot
tage on 3rd Floor.

Large Pinch post vernIs
Martin bed IS 80
All Metal Sprins-Supported
bed S.OO
Good Cotton Top Mattress. 800
Solid Oak Dresser with
French plate mirror 49,. 11.5O
Oak Chiffonier to match with
French plate mirror 49,. $50
Oak Rocker .............. ESQ
Oak Chair ................. ESQ
9x12 Brussels Rug ........- 1850
$3.50
This entire outfit on dis C07 Tn
play in Bedroom for .PO q .OO
Large Solid Oak Early Eng
Iish Buffet, 5o-inch top with
French plate mirror SO
inches long ..--...-.---- S22.OO
44-inch round-top extension
table with large PEDESTAL 1900
box seat chairs at $1.e8
each ll.SS
ex12 Crex Rug ............ $50
$5S.3S
This entire outfit In dining room of
cottage 82O IN
for ...................
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-28
SENIORS PLAN WEEK
FOR PLAY REHEARSAL

Rehearsals for the senior class play,
The Rose o. Plymouth Town." will
occupy the time of the graduate
cast the coming week until Fri
day night when the initial performance
Of two nights stand will be offered
School Will be out Of session next
week The assembly room will be
cleared making it possible TO hold
dress rehearsals with the full effect of
stage setting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-28

Terrific Storm Hits Steamship.
San Francisco. March 28.-Passen-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-28

POLITICAL ADVERTISING.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-28

John Helix, former Rock Island
house bell boy. charged with forgery,
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-12-18

when she put the teapot down saw
her slip from out her gown and drop
into the teapot quick some sort of
dope with movement slick.
'Twould take much more than this, l
think, to drive old Santa Claus to
drink; that is to say, to rum, per
haps, though sometimes he may like
his schnapps. Full many a cup of tea
he quaffed. The more he drank the
more he laughed. Uncanny was his
jollity, and l at first thought ! should
flee.
He seized his pack, and full of joy
piled me upon it like toy, and rush
ing forth into the night began his
world-embracing flight. He used a
sleigh, as we all know, but needed
neither ice or snow We sailed away
Ger mount and plain, through many
weathers, snow and rain--through
wind and sleet and zero although
all the time it seemed quite fair.
A dozen reindeer ran ahead. Their
bells were soundless as they fed, and
all the ghostly journey seemed quite
fitting in the dream dreamed. A
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-12-18
The Christmas Stocking.

st. Nicholas seems to have been the
original of our Santa Claus. He was
the bishop of Myra about the year
300 and was very popular because Of
his good deeds and kindness, especial
~ to children, whose patron saint he
is supposed to be. An old legend says
that he wished to secretly bestow a
gift upon an old nobleman who,
though poor, did not want anyone to
know of his poverty. When the good
bishop reached the house he saw the
old gentleman asleep by the fire, so
he climbed to the top Of the chimney
and dropped his gift into it. thinking
it would fall on the hearth. But it
happened that the money fell into one
of the old gentleman's stockings,
which his daughter had hung up to
dry, where it was found and used as
a dowry for his eldest daughter. And
the story goes on to say that St.
Nicholas never failed to put a gift
in the stockings which were hung up
for him thereafter when daughter
of the house was to marry.