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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-12
BIC CANAL OPENS
NEXT SATURDAY
Panama Waterway Will Be
Ready for Business Four
Months Ahead of Time.

Washington, Aug. 12.-RIore than
TOUR months ahead OF the date set
when the board of consulting engi-
neers in 1905 estimated that it would
take until January, 1915, to complete
the Panama canal along the lines then
underway, the United States govern
ment finds itself ready to begin bust
ness next Saturday in selling tickets
of passage to ships of all nations
through the new gateway
1t is just 10 years since the govern
ment advertised its purpose to con-
meet the oceans. IL is nearly 400 years
since Spanish engineer first suggest
ed such project.
For time the epoch which this tri-
umph of engineering marks will pass
unnoticed so far as celebrations go,
for 1t is not until next spring that the
great demonstration will be made, but
from next Saturday on, the Panama
canal will be an accomplished fact,
and the worlds commerce will grad
ually accustom itself to this new
groove.
What 1t will mean to the world at
large, and to particular nations, and
especially to the United States. is
question around which a great deal
of controversy has waged, now to be
answered by the canal itself
After the passage of a government
steamer next Saturday, probably the
Cristobal, any ship up to 10000 tons
register, applying for admission to the
Pacific from the Atlantic, or vice
versa, may be conducted through the
so miles waterway upon payment of
s1.25 for every ton (neD of cargo.
Crew and passengers will not be taxed.
At this nominal expense some two
months sailing time, on 10000 miles
voyage around the South America con-
tinent may be saved, or the expense
of transhipment by railroad done
away with, il desired
The canal has cost the United
States nearly s4OO.0OO,0OO That is
approximately what De Lesseps. the
French engineer, figured it would cost.
when he undertook the job in 1889, but
he spent that and more, in making only
a slight impression, and ended in ut
ter failure and financial disgrace.
a year from this time it is figured
the government will have to show re-
ceipts of some s15,OO0,00O to pay the
operating cost of the canal, which will
be about 100000 yearly. and the in
terest on its huge investment. Wheth
er it will be able to do so this year or
for many years is a moot question.
Traffic experts have estimated that
100000 tons of freight will be car
ried through the canal every year for
the first few and that later II
will be nearly doubled. This, roughly,
has been the experience at the Suez
canal. Last year nearly 5000 ships
passed through the Suez, with a net
tonnage of over 100000. The
growth in tonnage in 10 years had
been more than 20 per cent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-12
Local and FOREIGN

Estimated tomorrow-Hogs, $4,000:
cattle. 5000: sheep, $4,000. Mixed
s.5Od9.4O. good S.9eG9.3O. rough s.35
Gs.sO. light s.75G9.5O. pigs 71OGs.25.
bulk S.9OG9.3O.
Cattle-17.OO steady TO 10c lower.
Beeves 7.4Od1O.3O, cows $3.50 9.35.
stockers 6.OOq7.75. Texans 7.401S.5O.
calves 9.5Od11.T5.
Sheep-2O. 200: 1Oc lower; $500 600.
lambs 6.OOQS.75.
Close of Market.
Hogs closed weak: 4Oc TO soc lower
than yesterdays average. Mixed S.45
1880. good S.SO6925. rough $3.50
Sos. light S.75d9.4o.
Cattle steady 10 l5c lower.
Sheep steady
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-12
Notice to Property Owners.

Notice is hereby given to all per-
sons interested that the board of local
improvements of the city of Rock Is
land, Illinois, having let contract for
the constructing of sidewalks in Glen
wood addition and the same having
been completed and accepted by said
board on the 10th day of August A. D..
1914. and the said board having filed
in the county court of Rock Island
county. Illinois, on the 10th day of
August a. ID. 1914 certificate show
ing that the said improvement con-
forms substantially TO the require
ments of the original ordinance for
the construction of the same, the
cost thereof, the amount estimated bv
them to be required to pay the accru-
ing interest on bonds and vouchers,
issued to anticipate collection of the
assessment for said Improvement. A
hearing will be had on said certificate.
as to the truth of the facts therein
stated. at the county court house in
the city of Rock Island, on the Goth
day of August 4. u. 1914 at the hour
of 300 o'clock a. m. or as soon there
after as the business OF the court will
permit All persons desiring NAV Ale
objections on the hearing and may
appear on the hearing and make their
defense. Dated at Rock Island. ILL
no.s, this 10th day of August A. d.
1914.
III. NJ. SCHRIVER,
II. r. REYNOLDS.
WALLACE TREICHLER.
Board or Local improvements.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-12
Notice to Property Owners.


Notice is hereby given to all per-
sons interested that the board of To-
cal improvements of the city of Rock
Island, Illinois, having let a contract
for the construction of water main on
Tenth avenue from Ninth to Eleventh
streets. and the same having been
completed and accepted by said board
on the eth day of August, A. ID. 1914,
and the said board having filed in the
county court of Rock Island county,
Illinois. on the 18th day of August, A.
d. 1914, a certificate showing that the
said improvement conforms substau-
TALLY to the requirements of the orig
inal ordinance for the construction of
the SAM, the cost thereof. the amount
estimated by them to be required to
pay the accruing interest on bonds
and vouchers, issued to anticipate col
lection of the assessment for said i'm
provement. A hearing will be had on
said certificate, as to the truth of the
facts therein stated. at the county
court house. in the city of Rock Is
land. on the 26th day of August A. D.
1914, at the hour of 800 O'Clock a. m.
or as soon thereafter as the business
of the court will permit All persons
desiring may file objections on the
hearing and may appear on the hear
ing and make their defence
Dated at Rock Island. Illinois, this
10th day OF August, A ID. 1914.
Ii. M. SCHRIVER.
r. II. REYNOLDS,
WALLACE TREICHLER.
Board of Local Improvement
Much Of tho haet ,roUnanor 10 ,,,aae
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-12
Star Siqht.

BY all the rules of the game OF ma
ture we should not be able to see a
star at all, fer it appears from the
earth as a geometrical point. a thing
without dimensions, and cannot be
measured even in the most powerful
telescope. A star appears in tele-
scope just as it does to the naked eye.
Now the question naturally comes up
as to why we can perceive star,
thing with no dimensions. We GER
tainly cannot see so small a thing I'm,
der the microscope. The whole answer
is popularity of the human eye, and,
in fact, of all optical instruments, call
ed diffraction. A lens does not focus
parallel rays of light to a geometrical
point. even though they come from
point, and so a small disk is printed
on the retina by star, and the star is
perceived. Remember. though, that
only the stars effect is perceived with
the eye. A planet OF course is differ
ent, as II is comparatively close to us.
and the actual disk may be seen and
measured in the telescope, just as that
of the moon can be seen with the max
ed eye.-Chicago Herald.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-12
For Sheriff.

hereby announce myself as q can
dioate for the republican nomination
for sheriff of Rock IslaLd county.
am union man, having held card in
he Painters union for more than rs
years. l am not allied with any party.
faction or clique and if nominated and
elected will promise fair and honest
administration.
FRED A. SMITH,
1914 Fifth avenue.
(Adv.l Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-12
Great Britain and the Empire

The British isles-that is, England.
Wales, Scotland and Ireland, with the
adjacent Misunderstanding but one
sixty-fourth part of the British en-
pire. Austria. alone is more than
twenty-five times larger than Great
Britain.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-12
For State Representative.

I hereby announce myself a cano'
date for denomination for the once
of representative from TIE Thirty-tniru
senatorial district of Illinois. subjec'
TO the decision of the democratic Vo'
ers at the primary election Sept. D.
1914. | submit my pas. record IN tne
ger eral assembly OF the state for the
approval I, the voters and solicit theH
support EVERETT /. WERTS.
Oquawha. Illinois
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-12
For Sheriff.

l hereby wish TO announce my can
didacy for the democratic nomination
for sheriff of Rock land county al
the coming primaries and ask th'
support of the members OF the psrV
who think me worthy.
CORNELIUS DONOVAN
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-12

Chicago ead New York markets fur
a!shed by y. ". Wagner & Co.. Nom
bers Chicago Board o. Trade; grain
provisions. stocks and cotton: private
wires 20 all fns pcial centers. Core
spondents on the New York Stock ana
Cotton Exchanges. TriCity ocdce IN
suite 500, Best bu,liing. Phone RISK
island 32J.
P.J.M MCCORMICK. Manager.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-12
Chicago Live Stock
OPENING Market.

Opening Market.
Hogs-37,O00; Csc lower; top 9.65.
Left over-4.IOO Light 9.1Od 9.65,
mixed s.50d $50, heavy 9.0O69,50,
rough s.40Gs.s5.
Cattle-17, 200: 1Oc TO 15c lower.
Sheep-2O.OO0; steady
O'Clock Market.
Hogs-35c lower than yesterday and
SOC TO 75c lower than Monday. Quail
fly and clearances fair.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-12
Chicago Cash Grain.

wheat-No. . T. esq %: No. =. 30
ass: mo. hw, 92Is a 9SIa No. hw.
e2d %. No. l rs. 100.
Corn-No. . y. sea soy; No 9 y. Sc
a S6Iz; No. i y. s5iz a s6l-; No. 3 y.
S5G ssh: No. Y. sac a So; So. ".
sea SGI3 No. 5 W. S41z ASST: No. {
W. S4d S4Iz No. , ". s3iz a SAG No.
8 ". s31s q S411 No. . m. So; No. m.
S4Iz Gs512: No I m. s31z a S45z: no.
5 m s3G ssh; No. m, S21z n S5lz:
SO. sass.
Oats-No. > ". 41a4 No. ". 4Oi4
n IL: No. ". foG 1912: standard. IL
a 41is
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-12
GEORGE H. RICHMOND.
For Sheriff.
(Adyl.

If the tax payers OF this county viii
elect me to such a responsible Office
as that of sheriff, l will at all hazards
endeavor to uphold the laws and dig
nifty of this county, and fill the position
with honor to myself and my man, Cid
acquaintances.
(Adv) JONAS BEAR
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-12
Russian Quass.

popular drink among the peasants
of Russia is called quass. 1t is made
by pouring warm water over rye or
barley meal. II is a fermented liquor
and is very sour. but has been used
for years by these poverty stricken
people.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-12
State Representative.

| Hereby wish to announce my eau
didacy for the democratic nominauon
for state representative in the thirH
third senat " ial district at the com
ing primaries and ask the support o.
the members of the party who thins
me worthy.
w C. MAUCKER
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-12
For County Superintendent

hereby announce myself a candi.
date for nomination on the republica-
ticket for county superintendent OF
schools, subject to primaries Sept 9.
FRANK 5. MCCALL,
Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-12
(Adv.l
FOR Sheriff.

1 hereby announce myself a candt
date Cor tho democratic nomination FOR
sheriff CT Rock Island county, subject
to the democratic primary Sept. 8.
c. S. PETIT,
(Adv). Cordova, IL
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-12
(Adv).
For Sheriff.

I hereby announce myself a candF
date for the democratic nomination lor
sheriff of Rock Island county, suolecI
to the democratic primary Sept. 3.
(AdY.) DIR. r. c. ]. MEYER
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-12

corn famine in the east during August
and September. Few have an over
night supply of corn. Argentine corn
arrivals are unfit for use. Argentine
corn sold in New York yesterday at
S5c
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-12
For County SUPERINTENDENT.

/ hereby announce myself as a can.
didate for county superintendent OF
schools, subject to the decision OF the
republican primaries.
(Ady.) MISS LOU NJ. HARRIS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-12
For Sheriff.

1 herewith announce my candidacy
for the republican nomination for shel.
if, subject TO the will of the party al
the primary election, Sept. 3.
w. II. WHITESIDE.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-12
Drift of the Weather.

Illinois and Internationally fair
tonight and tomorrow; higher temper
atures.
Wisconsin-Partly cloudy tonight
and tomorrow. showers in north and
warmer.
nnesota-Unsettled tonight and
tomorrow; showers; warmer in east
tonight.
Iowa-Partly cloudy tonight and to-
morrow; warmer.
North Dakota-Partly cloudy TO-
night and tomorrow; showers ana
cooler
South Enthusiastically fair to-
night and tomorrow; somewhat high
er temperatures in east tonight; cool
er in west tomorrow.
Nebraska and Enthusiastically
fair tonight and tomorrow, no impor-
tant change.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-12
DAILY RIVER BULLETIN.
River Forecast.

For As hours: Slowly falling stages
in the Mississippi viii continue from
below Dubuque TO Muscatine
J. VI. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-12
TODAY'S MARKET QUOTATIONS

over the eastern and gulf states yes
terday. Central states also received
more rains. December and May corn
are regarded as two-sided for a few
DAYS. There are 100000 acr9s of
wheat in Canada and at IL bushels
per acre the total might be 14O.OOO.OOO.
The United States is the only country
with wheat Oats are declared two
sided at their advance with the prefer
ence in favor of dip-purchases. The
advance of sugar. coffee, etc. has
side effect on the grain list. We have
reports from Ontario of wheat 81 per
bushel and, oats soc due to war scare.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-12

be attended by generally fair weather
in this vicinity tonight and Thursday,
with somewhat higher temperature.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-12
For Sheriff.

l hereby announce myself as a can.
d,da:e for the republican nomination
for sheriff of Rock Island county, sub
ject to the primaries to be held Sept.
9th.
CEOPCE u PTCHMONn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-12
POLITICAL ADVERTISING.
For County Trcasur

For County Treasurer.
l herewith announce myself as
candidate for county treasurer. subiec.
10 the democratic primary Sept. 8.
(Adv) II. c. HINRICHS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-12

For vessels using the SueS cans
there has been developed seaiVA
light throwing branched rays oil iisH'
TO prevent binding the pilots OF we
sells coming from the opposite direV
ton
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-12
For County Treasurer.

Pleasant r. Cox wishes TO annouh.s
that ne is a candidate for the once -
county treasurer. subject to the de'io
ion of the primaries to be held sept .
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-12
Southwest Receipts.
Local Markets
Market Square Sales.

Aug 12.-Following are the whole
sale quotations on the local market
tOda--
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-12

Much of the best wallpaper is made
in part from leather waste.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-12-15
VETERANS FORM
CORPS TO DRILL
men FOR ARMY
General Benton Camp Re-
wives Military Company
and Elects A. E. Ranks
Commander of Order.

The revival of a military company
of the sons of veterans was the plan
taken ND at the Gen. William p. Ben
ton Camp. Sons of Veterans last night.
NJ. NJ. Harlan and Preston COgge-
shall were appointed to take charge Of
the organization work. To become a
member of the military company it is
necessary to be a member of the camp.
Only the sons of veterans are eligible.
All the equipment for a military
company except the uniforms Is owned
bv the camp. It will be necessary for
the company when organized to drill
without uniforms for some time, or fur
nish their own uniforms.
Company to Train Men.
The object of organizing a company
which would be in no way connected
with the government or state militia,
is to train the young men OF today IN
army maneuverS. Several members
of the camp have been army officers
and many are veterans Of the Spanish
American war and are we'll Versed in
the army tactics.
The annual election of officers was
held at the meeting. The installation
will take place at the same time the
ladies' auxiliary install new officers In
January. the joint installation ending
with a drill or social affair
The new officers follow: A. E.
Ranks, commander; Preston Cogge-
shall senior vice-c commander; A. w.
Martin. Junior vice-commander; Otto
II. Sprong, secretary; Camp Council,
NJ. NJ Harlan, A. F. IretOn and George
Matthews.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-12-15
MINISTER'S ASK.
CRAY'S SUPPORT
OF HObSON BILL
Richmond Association Sends
Letter to Congressman
Asking His Favorable Vote
on Measure.
ACT FOR % CHURCHES
Pastors Demand Privilege of
Having Proposed Law
Submitted to People by
Men in Congress.

Following action taken by the Min.
lsterlal association yesterday, the sec.
retary of the association was instruct.
ed to send letter to Finly Gray ask.
ing him to support the Hobson bill for
national prohibition
The following letter petitioning his
support was sent today:
Hon. Finly Gray, NJ. c., Washington,
Dear Sir-We address you in the
name of the Ministerial association of
Richmond. Indiana. We have address,
ed on the same, to us so important sub
ject, heretofore, viz: The Hobson res
olution contemplating national prohi-
tition. AS ministers, we are convinced
that you represent district which, as
whole, is in hearty sympathy with
this resolution, since the larger por-
tion of the district is virtually dry ter
ritory.
GAS an association, we represent
twenty-five congregations which are
all the churches of Richmond, except
four. We would most earnestly ask
of you to represent the best and most
predominating sentiment of your dis
trict by voting for the passage of this
resolution. 1t is but right and fair that
the states OF our Union should have
the privilege of having this great and
important question submitted to the
people by the United States congress.
1--WE depend on you to represent us
rightly and to labor for the real vel
fare of the people.
"Respectfully yours,
"CONRAD HUBER, President
"E. E. DAVIS, Secretary"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-12-15
CENTRAL CHRISTIANS
SELECT OFFICIALS

The following officers have been
elected by the congregation of the Cen
trail Christian church to serve for the
ensuing year:
Trustees-Fred Strauss, P. I. Nc
Lellan and George Mansfield
Elders-J. G. Blossom, Charles RO-
land, Mr.. Childcrs. Glen Cruise, Louis
Coffman and George Wilcoxen.
Clerk-Omer COffman.
Deacons-Joe Mullen, F. S. Giles
pie, Joe Phenis. Louis Mendling John
Ruhl. A. Smith. r. i. Babylon. f.,
Davis, C. Smith. J. c. Thomas. A. y.
Keller w Henderson, Fred Strauss.
Omer Wilcoxen, Harry Coffman and
Harry Wilcoxen.
Deaconesses-Mrs. George Chris
man and Mrs w r. Motley.
Superintendent of Sunday School
Charles Roland.
First Assistant Superintendent
Glen Cruise.
Second Assistant-George Wilcoxen
Secretary-Harry COffman.
Assistant-Miss Martha Mcclellan.
Treasurer-George Mansfield.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-12-15
TWO FARM CLUBS
CONSIDER MERGER
Horticultural Society Opens
Negotiations With COlum-
bian Association.

A movement was considered for the
consolidation of the Columbian Farm
ers' association with the Horticultural
society at the meeting Saturday after
noon.
Just prior to the regular monthly
meeting, the second Saturday in Janu-
ary, the exective committee will meet
and prepare its annual report This
will include the appointment of COM
mittees on agriculture, fruit, vegeta-
bles, flowers, culinary arts and mis-
cellaneous, and special committees on
statistics, ornithology, membership.
Essayists will also be selected to read
papers during the year. The commit
tee will also choose the places of meet
ing.
The president will represent the So
ciety at the meeting of the state board
of agriculture, January 5, at the state
house in Indianapolis.
Mr.. Stevens will op en- the next meet
ing with his inaugural address,.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-12-15
TURKS TO EXPLAIN
ITALIAN kFFR0NT
Turkish Charge at Rome As
sures Offended Power of
Peace Motive.
TBY LEASED WIRE.1

ROME. Dec. 15.-The Turkish
charge d affaires assured the Italian
foreign office today that his govern
ment would make satisfactory eX-
planation of the recent attack on the
Italian consulate at Hodeida
Calling at the foreign office for the
second time in fourteen hours. he said
that he expected the porte's reply to
Italy's representations within short
time.
Despite the delay Of Turkeys reply.
the belief is strong here that the mat
ter will be smoothed over without war.
1t is known that Germany has has
exerted her influence in Constantine
pie to prevent the Ottoman govern
ment from giving Italy an affront that
will lead to hostilities.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-12-15
PAROLE SYSTEM
HELPS INMATES
GET new START
MIR. Campbell, Reformatory
Official, Says Men Appre-
ciate Chance Offered Ito
Make Good"

Ihe parole system now operative at
the state reformatory at Jeffresonville
has been proved a complete success
said superintendent Campbell Of the
reformatory bureau of identification.
who was in the city today. Mr.. Camp
bell was here for the purpose of locat-
Ing positions for some Of the paroled
inmates.
SeVenty-flve per cent of the young
men who are released from the insti-
tuition on parole appreciate the chance
given them to make good and they
become good citizens wherever they
locate
"The twenty-five percent of the
paroled inmates who fail to make good
are promptly brought back and when
they are deserving of another opport-
tunlty to make good citizens of them
selves they are again paroled. Stats
tics show that the majority of these
young men who after violating their
first parole are again paroled turn
out to be first class men. Those who
violate their second paroles are in
many instances confirmed criminals
but there have been cases where
second parole violators have developed
into very good citizens.
Try to Reform Men.
THE inmates Of the reformatory are
treated humanely and every effort to
accomplish their reformation is put
forth. They are given schooling,
taught trades, provided with the best
Of literature and kept in touch with
the important happenings of the out
side world through the medium of an
institution newspaper. We have a
crackerjack baseball team and it plays
regular schedule of games during
the summer. The inmates are all
great fans and they thoroughly enjoy
the national game. The boys get
plenty of exercise and they have quite
few entertainments during the Win
ter season.
Our star pitcher has twice tried to
jump the team. Once he ran away
while trusty and the second time he
made a clean getaway from inside the
institution. He is back with us again
and eventually he will be as good a
citizen as he is ball player. There
are a few escapes each year but we
always get the men back. l only
know of one man who has been able
to elude us for any length of time, but
we will get him."