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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-07
COLONEL BRACKET CIRCLE IN
SPECIFIED.

Mrs. Sylvia Haugh. Of Chicago de
partment inspector Of the Ladies of
tie @. \. r. held inspection Of Colonel
Bracket circle yesterday afternoon in
Memorial hall in the court house. The
circle has a membership Of &c in good
standing ard the department inspec
ton c1Tnplimented the circle on the
splendid showing it made and gave the
members credit for its condition.
Special guests Of the afternoon were
Mrs. Ella Yong, senior vice president
% the state organization, n member
Ct Wellington Wood circle Of Moline
and Mrs, Sylvia Hall, OF Moline. pas.
department senior vice president. Fol
lowing inspection wtich was largely
attended. 4 very pleasant social hour
was enjoyed and tie ladies' served n
nice lunch.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-07
Social
ATTEND STATE w. c. 7. U.

Al TEND - ! = . : W. - = -
Mrs. Forrest Young of this city.
county treasurer of the W. c. T. L.
and Mrs. Flora Shafer OF Port Byron,
county president and Mrs. Rose Sim
oRsen Of Port Byron together with
five other county delegates attended
the state meeting of the Woman s
Christian Temperance union held yes
terday at Charleston, Ill. Mrs. Shafer
end Mrs. Young went as the guests OF
the state organization, the president
and treasurer of the county ergantza-
ton being entitled 10 transportation
to the session because of the fact that
the county society has had an increase
OF 100 members during the year. The
county treasurer's way is paid when
the society has gained more than IS
members and presidents when a gain
Of more than 100 is shown. Programs
during the day were given over 10
hearing reports of various depart
HIsn:s and with short talks and ad-
dresses.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-07
FOR ROCK ISLAND
As new MEMBER
Three-Eye Delegates Would Put
This City in Quincy's
Place.
Especial to The Arsus.o

Chicago, oct. Rock Island is IA
vored as a member Of the Three-Eye
league in place of Quincy, ii has been
made evident by the club representa-
ives here for the annual meeting.
The circuit for the coming year. how
ever, will not be made up till Oct 20,
il having been agreed today that any
cities wishing TO apply shall appear
at a meeting at Peoria on that date
with $500 in cash as a guarantee.
The meeting was called 10 order to-
dsy AT noon. Ii is proposed to discon-
tinue giving 10 per cent OF receipls
10 the league for operating expenses
and TO divide the burden equally
among the eight clubs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-07
ALL PARTIES TO
Be ASKED TO AID
BOND PROPOSALS
Boosters for Rock River Bridges
and County Jail Start
Campaign.
EFFECT AN ORGANIZATION
Various Bodies OF the City Not Now
Lined Up viii Be Enlisted
in the Cause.

All political parties VIII be asked %
call attention a. their rallies OF the
urgent need OF q new county Jail and
@ tbs two bridges across Rock river
fer which bond issues viii be up AZ
the election Nov 3
This is one OF the steps TO be taken
as a resur Of tbs conference last ev-
elinE a. the Rock Island club OF the
various committees appointed TO work
together for the projects Those pres
e. represented the Rock Island club,
Rock Island Rotary club, TRICKY Fed
GRAFTON Of Labor. Woman's club, ami
1900 Block Business Mems associa-
tion. NJ H Sexton was chosen tenn
poTary chairman and a J Riess secre-
tag.
II was arranged 10 prosecute a Wig
orCus campaign No paid agents will
be employ ed. bu- those interested viii
deTo.e as much OF their time between
now ard election day as they can.
The campaign viii be largely con
ducted through the newspapers, and
a publicity committee named. compos-
ed CT the two officers and :. W. Searle,
J. :. Battles and Ans Anderson. These
viii assist the newspapers in securing
data and viii consider o.he- means
Of laying the facts before the people
and report az the naxt meeting, which
viii be held at the same place neXt
Monday evening.
Moline and Rock Island will con-
duct their campaigns Independently,
In the former city IL has been arrang.
ed TO effect organizations for every
block and q house to house canvass will
be undertaken. Assurance IS given
that the Rock Island Rock river
bridge viii be boosted as consistently
as the one AT Colona, in which Moline
is primarily interested. Both organ
izstions Will further the cause of a
new jail, and the ladies propose to
take an especially active part in this
phase OF the question.
Means Rail Connection.
A IN the discussion I; was pointed out
By c. j. Searle that not only would
road from the lower end OF the city
Of Rock Island across Rock river TO
the southwest be Of benefit 10 city a1d
country. in that It will greatly facili-
tate travel and promote trade. but the
building Of a bridge will make Il GER
tain THAI the bottom land between hero
and the BLUFFS IN Black Hawk and An
daluCia townships will be reclaimed,
and it Will be but a short time before
there viii be a stree: railway OF inter
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-07
TO HONOR MISS LACE

Miss Edna Lage, a bride Of the
month. Was the guest OF honor at a
party given yesterday by Mrs. Mal.
colin Petit in Moline. Sixteen young
women we're the guests and they spent
the time with games. contests and
music and a course lunch was served.
Blue and white. the brides wedding
colors. we're used 70 decorate the
rooms. streamers Of crepe paper aad
flowers IN blue and white carrying out
the effect
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-07

a coroner's jury returned YESTERDAY
afternoon. The jury found that a.
the time of the accident the auto was
driven in fas; and reckless manner
by Sawyer. who was under the innu
encc OF liquor"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-07
HIGHEST HONORS
FOR j. |. Gilman
Decoration of Chivalry Con.
ferred on Rock Island
Man at Aurora.

Major u. J. Clelaud. Captain ]. l..
Ehman and Chevalier +. J. Mejerie of
Canton Star No. returned from Au-
ro-a this morning where they attend
ed the department council of the Patri-
archs Militant. I. o. o. +.
The returning chevaliers report .
very interesting session and good
time generally. The grand ball and
comforting Of the Decoration of Chiv-
airy were the features of the meeting
The Decoration OF Chivalry was CON
ferred on Capt. j. l. Ehman. This is
the highest honor that can be given in
the PatTiarchs Militant branch OF the
order and Captain Ehman is TO be con
graduated on receiving this honor.
All the news all the time-The
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-07
IN HONOR OF NINTH BIRTHDAY.

Veronica Caufeld entertained ten Of
her little school friends Saturday after
noon at her home, 274O Fifth avenue. in
honor OF her ninth birthday annivers-
ary- Games and contests were enjoy
I'd and at ( O'Clock a delightful birth
day lunch was served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-07

parts of the building. Every grade
school boy. his sisters, brothers, father.
mother and his friends are invited by
the members of the boys department,
to come Friday evening at S.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-07
cusHMAN.RowIlno

Judge y. $. Bell. at the court house
this morning. at II o'clock. OBLIGATED
at the marriage OF Miss Helen Bowl.
Ing Of Andalnsia and Henry O. Cush-
man Of Barton. ore. Mr.. and Mrs
CGshHan len during the afternoon for
Barton, where the new home viii be.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-07
BLAMED FOR GIRLS DEATH
5. L. Sawyer Held for Manslauehter
by Jury at kankakee

h2Hkakee, ILL, Oct. IS. l.. SAWYER,
who was accused by Miss Nettie Wal
lace on her death bed of throwing her
out OF au automobile and causing her
injuries which proved fatal. is charged
with manslaughter in the verdic; OF
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-07
EVERY BOY AND GIRL.

ought - possess that true
culture II unpurchasabIa val
ue ira -Jciety''--s. musical oau-
cation Every boy and girl
ought 70 Ce able o. play or
sluE vel
But IufortonateIy The Eu-
steal iuErructiOn given rs rae
ay"rag g teacher will not IL
EF-g to play or sing artistic
aliy-~il not give you the
cssir"d sLccomplisnrneur What
gOu need f. a scieutiu- must
cal sdIcation. the Auditory
Art school kind. th. klrd
that viii not only enable you
20 play or sing arrisricaliy.
but vail Civ. you profession
a. well To- fan back on II
necessary
The Auditory Art School OF
Rock Island teaches all
brauchsH ~ music. eminent
teacher iI all department.
Pupils accepted at any time.
Pre- informal ZION. Address
-. 81. EeTnD~T Errr~fHry. 5II
SAFETY building. Phone ED'k
Island 1856.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-07

All the news all the ume-Ths
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-07
Ho1U Fast the Ne,Us Traue1s.
MCCABE'S
44th Birthday Anniversary Sale

Saturday and already have customers and
from Southern
Northern Illinois, from people who the bargains and
dandw
attended
for hrstu
Bargains which they had read about
Sale brought quick Autumn already
here fast approaching and supplies Will soon be
bill of $1,000 afford long
gold each day which
try ort
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-07
ou will need to do is to
FIND OUT

what McCABES and With the
We told the big bills Of the sale Of easonable
showed and
storefo our
already been here the ofth sale,
day, bring the family
the children all invited they III always have pleasant
Every child coming Thursday accompanied with either
both will presented with package Of candy Have
If you'll remember with delight how good
candyus to tase, and you'll bring the children
have been here earlier the week. you'll be surprised
the things you'll find when You'll
things things which didn't the last
day right fresh from the makers importers and the al
possible Thursday Thursday Friday
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-04-10
Has large cctoecnarisn List.

nelI Rapias.-DeI Rapids, for It's
population, probably has more aged
persons residing within III Traits than
any other town IN the state unless II
be Miller, which recently Boosted OF
its old folks. They include Mrs, John
Hart. who recently celebrated her sd
birthday ard is still hale and hearty;
E. T. Sawyer, aged 26, who arises ear
II and performs his daily task with
interest and enthusiasm; s. 2. Peters,
aged so, raises 4 fine garden every
year and Annually takes an extended
railroad trip to some part OF the United
States Rev. William Hill IS past so,
and after a life Tine Of preaching,
many years OF which We're spent on
the frontier. he enjoys his retirement
from active pulpit work While locking
back On a we'll spent life. William Ne
Vile, aged 80. was q prosperous farmer
until three years ago, when he pur-
chased a home in Dell Rapids and NOV
ed to town. James Fl. Bishop, aged So,
is a veteran Of the Civil War. who wIs
a pioneer ct the northwest, having
passed through All the vicissitldes OF
sr~assGopper times and ether difficult
ties to A serene old age; r. s. Aleyan-
der, a prominent member ct The Pres
hyterian church, will soon be 80 years
old; another AGED resident is ,Iohn
Thavithiek, aged 50, while there are
numerous residents who are between
IS and 80 years OF age
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-04-10
New South Dakota Town.

Willow Lahes.-A new town, which
recently came into existence at a
point about midway between Willow
Lakes and Bancroft, socn will take
its place on the map. for a name final
ly has been selected for it. The found
ers of the new town have decided upon
the name Midway, and the railway
company and the p~osteffce depart.
ment have been petitioned TO officially
give Ii this am Some Of the citi-
zens wished the new town named Tan
60, but the more staid residents regard
sidetrack was constructed at the site
Of the new town several months ago
and a number OF business institutions
already have been opened there.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-04-10
New Record Price far Land.

Lake Preston.-For the first time in
the history of this immediate section
larm land has sold at upward OF $50
an acre this being more than double
what It was valued at five OF six years
ago. Tie record price for EingsbIry
county has just been made BY the sale
OF what il known as the Henry Schra-
der farm OF I6o acres, three miles
south Of Lake Preston. which was sold
tor SIS an acre ta G.. G. Porter. OF
Wayne county Ne5. The farm il well
Improved. The new owner will not
take possession Of the farm Until Sep
TENDER Is next.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-04-10
New Building Assured.

Rapid City--The Carnegie fund has
made q promise OF Sl2,500 for the erec-
ton OF a public library at Rapid City,
provided the city makes provision for
$3.50 per annun for the maintenance
OF the anne The city commission has
promptly passed a resolution pledging
the city to do this and to furnish a
site, 20 that a new library building
seems assured. A location has not
been decided on as yet, but the COM
nittee has several good locations un-
der consideration aud it is intended
that the building shall be constructed
or native stone. Guar-.ed near this
city.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-04-10
jubilee Celebration.

Sioux FEalls.-Ccod progress Is being
made in the preliminary work for the
big jubilee celebration TO be held In
Sioux Falls in June In conmenoration
OF the twenty-ffth anniversary or the
admissicn OF South Dakota to the sis
terhood Of states. While the exact
date OF the twenty-ffth anniversary
will not be until November 2 next, it
vas decided to hold the anniversary
celebration in June instead OF during
ms OF the fall months. The various
old settlers associations of the state
will cooperate with the people Of Sioux
Falls IN making the event one Of the
most notable in the history OF the
northwest.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-04-10
Buffalo Herd in aneyfes."

Pferre.-Ihe present business
agents OF the famous Scotty Pa:lip
buffalo herd Of nearly 400 animals. who
have the disposal Of tile herd in
charge, have arranged with 4 New
York motion picture company 10 bring
their entire caste ana equipment to the
Philip pasture. The company will use
the buffalo and their natural back
ground, together with the Missouri
river, in a series OF western films. III
addition to the use of tile huflio. the
series will include Indians aa1 taas-
teepees with real hunting scenes Trs
buffalo herd here is probable the la-g.
est in existence in one collection and
the film will have some hfs-oracl sig
~nifcalce. The company being . largo
one, the most accurate details Will lie
employed ii costumirg AMI staging
scenes which existed when the III.
dams We're lords Of this region.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-04-10
DR. ASHlEYS WORK
APPOINTED sY BISHOP sILLER TO
SUPERVISE INDIAN MISSIONS
OF ENTIRE STATE.
HAPPENINGS OVER
What IS Going On Here ard Fhere
That q ef Interest 90 the Rea1-
era Trroua1o-t South Oa-
kota and Vicinity.
Western Newspaper Onion News Service.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Gettysburg-Bishop Biller, OF tue
Episcopal church, has appointed Rev.
Edward Ashley as general missionary
among the Indians OF South Dakota.
DR.. AsaleT Is rector Of the Episcopal
church at Cheyenne River reservation,
west Of Gettysburg, where ne VIII re-
main and conCinEa his work from
there.
For more than 40 years DR.. Ashley
has given his life to work among tae
Indians, and has been stationed mcst
OF the time at the Cheyenne agency.
In future he will continue oversight Ct
the work at the Cheyenne agency, out
he will give Bishop Biller the AID OF
his wide acquaintance with the work
among the Indians on all the Souta
Dakota reservations. Dr. Ashley
speaks several indian ! lguageS- he
Is fluent In Sioux, Chippewa and other
Indian languages spoken on the reaer-
gatioas. He Is an able Greek and He
brew scholar. and has been instrument
tai in winning hundreds OF indians TO
the Christian faith. He has also built
no a network OF organizations among
the Indians for self culture, Ind has
the entire confidence Of the govern
ment officials.
Or. Ashley is also active IN Scottish
rite masonry, IN which he occupies one
Of the highest offices al the present
time. ii is said he Is the most prod
cient Mason IN this territory.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-04-10
What Candidates Scent.

P!arre.-To run for congress. At an
expense OF 2 cents, in addition To $50
expenses he incurred in publication
Of his biography in the state publicity
pamphlet, Is the expense account FLEA
by John ". King of st. Lawrence, the
Democratic nominee for congress "a
the Second district. Ills tented &C
count il sec.
Judge J. W. McCa--c-. the D7ro-
cratic nominee for governor, did ncs
go 10 the expense OF securing a Elace
in the publicity pamphlet. bu. he ds3
spend several dollars for pictures to
meet the demand made upon him. ani
IS for clippings to find oft what ne
press vas saving Iii regard - his cen
did3c-, making a total OF s-..75 as his
expense.
The state minority campaign COM
r1ittee has fled its expense account.
showing that Il handled s6.0es III i-s
ATTEMPT to secure tile nomination or
the state minority ticket.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-04-10
A NEW PLATFORM
I'M EMIGRATION COMMISSIONER Nc
CAFFREE ASKS FARMERS TO
SIGN II.
OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST
From the Capital City. the Various
Stats Institutions and From
Many Different Parts Ct
the Sunshine STATE.

Western Newspaper ffrion News Services,
Aberdeen-Charles McCaffree, In.
migration commissioner Of South Da-
kota, has a new primary ballot for
wide-awake farmers. This ballot Is de-
voted to nine distinct propositions
which the commissioned Is urging up
on visitors to the Dairy stio Alfalfa.
train" and especially at evening meet
ings where he is on the program. His
platform Is:
will plant or improve my wind
break.
will screen unsightly objects. barn
yards and oa~tbuiidings.
will improve the view OF my house
from the road ard OF the farm from
my dining roo and porch.
will make a good permanent lawn.
0 a. weed patch, and have borders
instead Of having flower beds In the
center.
I will make a digniGed direct ap-
preach Of entrance.
I will have fresh vegetables the
year around.
will make a practical bower ga
den.
I will plant some native South Dato-
Ia trees as an evidence OF state pride.
I will plan and build q permanent
country home.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-04-10
SUBPOENA cHAs. S. MELLEN
Former President OF New Haven and
Associates Called to Washing
ton by 1. c. c.

New Haven, Conn, April s.-CharIes
g. Mellen, former president OF the
New York, New Haven & Hartford
railroad, was served with a subpoena
by United States Marshal ffawIey. cit
ing him Il appear before the inter.
state commerce commission at Wash
ington on April 10, concerning the I'm
ances OF the New Haven road.
Subpoenas we're also served on Har-
~ v. Whipple and Samuel Heming-
way. presidents OF the two local ma
ticnal banks; Edward e. Field, treas.
Urer Of a large department store, and
Samuel Morehouse, a lawyer. Mar
shall Hawley has another subpoena for
John l. Billiard. the Meridian fnan.
cier. but has not yet been able to
nnd him.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-04-10
After LanGscare Garter.r.

Aherdeen-The Aberdeen park beard
IS considering the idea Of employ
ing = landscape gardener to look after
the systa NOT City parks, now nicely
established, OF which there are nine
altogether, including the large and
small parks. The board has over T.
600 I've trees in its various nurseries
and in the parks, and is making rapid
progress in Identifying the cItys
breathing spots.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-04-10
5000 from Aufa Tax.

Sioux Falls.-The fund derived from
automobile licenses issued In this
lMinnehahal county already has
reached aboot $4,000, and this sum will
be expended under the direction OF
the board OF county commissioners,
acting in conjunction with the various
automobile clubs OF the county, IN the
Improvement OF the highways OF the
county. It is planned to make the
thoroughfares of Minnehaha county
among the best In the state or north
west.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-04-10

arm Increase more than three-foId In
steven years was the experience Of
Joseph Schultz. q well known farmer
living In this vicinity. Eleven years
he purchased the farm OF $50 acres
Tor SIG an scre. He has just sold the
EASm to q Nebraska man for 5000 an
AeTe, thus receiving more than three
Zines a. much for the farm as he orig
i1Ally purchased IL. Each season dur
Nc the time he owned the farm ~
pis.l profitable crops on the lard.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-04-10
BOY FALLS INTO WELL.
Has Eighty Feet Of Heavy Gable Picd
on Him,

Dante-To fall 50 feet down a we'll
Only three feet In diameter, with 30
feet Of heavy cable falling after him,
without being instantly killed was the
unusual experience OF Rush Austin,
son OF q well known farmer living near
here. He was being lowered into the
80-foot we'll and was down only about
20 feet when the cable parted, Ey q
miracle he escaped being impalei On
an iron rod which stood In an upright
position in the bottom of the well.
Had he struck it he would have been
instantly killed. With some difficulty
he was rescued from the we'll after his
long and dangerous fall.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-04-10
State GETTING Old.

Aherdeen.-That South Dakota f.
getting cid in spots. Is shown by the
fact that Arthur McConviile, Sr. OF
Union county, has lived on tile same
farm for 40 years. and that a sawnlill
is doing a good business in Rrookings
county. saving up trees that were
planted BY settlers there, Brookings
county having practically no native
timber.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-04-10

H5dsnn.-Georga Heneman IS tha
corn king Of this vicinity. He has inst
delivered ID A local elevator 5,l00 bush
els Of sileiled corn. which was raised
last year. He had previously shalIed
about 5000 additional bushels. and
this he yet has on hand and VIII sell
later. He viii raise corn On a large
scale this year, having arranged to
plant 400 acres to this one crop.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-04-10
TO join Des Moines Team.

Spencer.-Philip SIattery, a famous
baseball player, whose home is at this
place, has departed for Das Moines,
Ia, to join the Des Moines team OF the
Western league as pitcher. Slattery
commenced his baseball career as a
pitcher in the Spencer high school
team about six years ago.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-04-10
New Well at Eureka.

Eureka.-At a depth OF 1854 feet a
good supply OF water was struck In the
new artesian we'll which was drilled
here to increase the supply Of water
for the local waterworks system. In
hope OF securing a still better now
the we'll will be drilled deeper.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-04-10

Decentralization point to a
large attendance at the coming state
freMen's tournament to be held here
June Is to 10. This promises to be one
OF the best tournaments ever held il
tae state, and the local iremea and
business men are making every effort
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-04-10
New Fire Equirment.

Stickney.-The local volunteer fire
department has been provided with a
great deal OF new equipment, including
a eo-gallon chemical engine and now
is well able to take On such fires as
break out.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-04-10

Washington, April s.. Following
closely UPON the official advices from
George G. C~arothers, the American
consular agent at Torreon. OF the
fight Of the federal troops from that
city, came . prediction from Rear Ad
mirzl Fletcher that the important
Gulf port OF Tampico probably would
be abandoned by the federals With
out . light Administration officials
made no comment upon the result II
ToF1eon, and ofhcial sentiment IL NOT
likely To crystalline until more i
k1oWn