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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-04
PROTECTION is
ASSURED MOLINE
New Pump Expected to Arrive
at Any Day and VIII Be at
Once Installed.

The remaining parts of Moline's new
pump are expected to arrive at any
time and when they get here will be
installed at the city waterworks. Then
the city will be assured of ample pro-
lection against fires, and with the ad-
dition of the new fire equipment will
be one of the safest cities in this re-
spect in the country.
The work of installing the new pump
at the waterworks plant will be car
ried out under the direction of Engi-
neers John p. Kehm and F. J. Postal
of Chicago. The pump will have a
capacity of 100000 gallons of water
every "a hours. While this large
amount of water will never be used by
the city of Moline in one day under
ordinary circumstances, yet in case of
an extra large confiagration the fire
department will have a large surplus
supply to draw upon. The pump will
take care of Moline's water system
for many years to come.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-04
MEMBERS ELATED
over PROSPECTS
Greater Moline Committee in
Regular Meeting Discussed
Athletic Field.

At yesterdays regular meeting of the
Greater Moline committee, consider
able satisfaction was manifested by the
members over the fact that the city
commission decided a few days ago to
purchase the Gripp tract adjacent to
the Browning field. and many foresee
a splendid municipal athletic field for
Moline in the near future.
In the closing of arrangements,
whereby the banks of the city agreed
to advance $4,000 to make possible
cash purchase, the Greater Moline COM
mittee was as active as was the city
commission and the organization of
boosters determined to take the initia-
tive in raising at least $4,000 to
finance the park improvement scheme.
I'VE have now overcome the first
obstacle" said Chairman II. B. Lourie
in bringing up the subject, land | am
heartily in favor of the Greater Moline
committee buckling down hard to get
the necessary funds for the improve
ment of Browning field. so that a start
can be made this summer or fall. Moth
ing is TO be gained by delay.
AS | see it," continued Mr.. Lourie
NhtAt - inc ChOit6 Vi TWO HnanCe
plans for us to adopt We may either
continue the original scheme of organ
izing stock company, with a capitali-
cation of $4,000 TO undertake the i'm
provements and hold a lease on the
property until the city can properly re-
imburse such company; or we can
launch formal subscription campaign
and go out and gather in the money as
was done for the Lutheran hospital
site.
The former plan seems to be the
most practical and l think it can be
safely ventured. all the legal opinions
To the contrary Notwithstanding"
Several members of the committee
indorsed the chairman's suggestions
and the Browning field committee was
instructed to bring in a new report
on the proposition as soon as possible
Nelson II. Greene. speaking for the
bankers. declared the banks of Moline
having the utmost confidence in the
city government would be willing 10
shoulder responsibility for advancing
FUNDS for the improvement. lust as
they have done In the purchase deal
with only the city's word for security
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-04

Fourth association. which have been
prominent in making the day a sue
cess. are much gratified over the re
suits of their work and the crowd here
during the day was beyond expecta-
lions. 4 celebration of "A minor nature
was held last year in charge of the
association and proved such success
that this year a much larger event was
arranged Owing to the success of the
celebration this year it is planned to
hold a sane event of this kind every
Fourth of July. not only for the bust
ness interests of the city. but to pro-
mote interest in the sanity campaign
now in progress; TO do away with the
oid-time carelessness, when many were
killed and manned by large exploding
crackers, fireworks, etc, and to pro-
duce day when all the surrounding
countryside can journey TO the city of
Moline and spend the day in genuine
enjoyment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-04
ALEDO

|. Misses Elizabeth and Hettie Nc
Creight left Tuesday for Winona Lake
Ind, where they will spend a few
weeks vacation.
Mrs. j. ]. Stallings and daughter
Miss Edna, left Monday for Ottumwa,
Iowa, to visit relatives and friends.
Leo Harvey of Anadarka, Okla, left
Monday for Atica, Ind, to visit his
aunt, Mrs. Frank Mckinney, after
making a ten days visit here at the
home of his uncle. ]. A. Harvey.
Mrs K. NJ. Saunders, who is visit
ing her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G.. w.
Gillespie, went to Viola Tuesday to
spend the day with friends.
Mrs. L. NJ. Rutherford and daughter.
Miss Ferris. went to Joy Saturday to
attend a birthday party given in honor
of Miss Stella Epperly.
Macy Parkman arrived Hume Sat
urday from Chicago where he has
been taking a course in advertising
and window decorating.
William B. Downing, who was in
jured by horNa on the Rupert farm a
few miles west of Aledo. Sunday morn
ing, died as a result of his injuries
ing the horses in the barn and one of
the animals kicked him, causing in
ternal Injuries. Funeral services were
held from the Perrill church Wednes-
day afternoon conducted by Rev. G.
D. Adamson of Joy. Interment was in
the Perriel cemetery.
Miss Helen Snyder of Greeley, Colo,
is visiting here at the home of DR..
and Mrs. A. c. Sells.
Miss Helen Hashinger of Galesburg
came Monday and is visiting Miss
Marie Morrison.
Mrs. NJ. Sullivan returned to her
home in Galesburg Wednesday after
spending a few days with Mr.. and Mrs.
W. H. Morrisop~
Master Ben and Miss Ethel Mawby
spent Monday in Monmouth with their
Mrs. j. p. Nesbitt, at the
Monmouth hospital. Mrs. Nesbitt eX-
poets to return home the last of the
week.
Miss Pearl Larrance spent Sunday
with friends in New Windsor.
Durston Ohse and Richard Arondale
of Yorkville spent a few days at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Rice and
went to Woodruff Monday to visit Mr..
and Mrs. II. Simmons before return
ing home.
Mrs. w. ]. Mccoy. who was called
here on account of the illness and
death of her father. Henry II. Lord. re-
turned to her home in Thomson Sat
urday.
Misses Lorena. Ethel and Dora
Crawford and brother, Master Charles,
to their home in Hopewell
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-04

denial. saying that he has received
only $1,000 gold for his part in over
throwing the Zelaya government.
Likewise Senator Rafael Cuadra, the
Nicaraguan minister of finance, who
is now in Washington and who ap-
peared before the foreign relations
committee, has Indignantly denied
having received any of this money.
The 100000 in gold which is to
be paid Nicaragua if the treaty goes
through is said to be anXiously
awaited down there and Senior
Chamorro says part of it will be
used as a payment on the national
debt and the remainder for internal
improvements.
Senator William ]. Stone of Mis-
souri, is chairman of the senate for
eign relations committee which is in
vestigating the matter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-04
CITY IS WASTING
$500 PER MONTH?
Commission Form Government
Requires Printing of City
Council Proceedings.
DISTRIBUTED TO PEOPLE
500 Pamphlets Printed Monthly but
Only About so Are Given Out
Try to Remedy Matter.

Included in the appropriation ordi-
nance adopted last Monday by the city
commission covering anticipated ex-
penditures in the various departments
of the municipal government, is an
item for 500 to cover the cost OF pub
fishing of the official proceedings OF
the city council in pamphlet form, for
distribution to citizens who apply, as
is required under the commission
form of government in Illinois.
But does the average citizen real
lie that such an annual expenditure
of revenue is being made for his sole
benefit?
Inquiry from c. v. johnson, COM
missioner of accounts and finances,
proves that much valuable printed
matter is every month going to waste
at the city hall. An edition of 500
pamphlets is issued every month and
is placed in the commissioners office
ready for distribution to all those who
apply for them. Only about 90 never
more than 100 of them, are given out
each month-400 and more go to waste.
Mailed to Other Cities.
This publicity features of the COM
mission form of government is one of
the strong arguments employed in
favor of the plan. It is true, the
proceedings of the council are pub
lished from time to time in the Off
cial newspapers, and from the scant
demand for the proceedings, from
month, in pamphlet form, it has been
Dointed out that this is Suffi-
cheney. AS a matter of fact Commits
sioner Johnson says a good percent
age of the edition goes to
other cities in exchange for similar
statements from other; city councils.
The local demand is scarcely notice
able The commissioner is not re-
quired by law to mail the pamphlets
to citizens. If residents want the
books they can get them by applying
at the city hall.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-04

Washington, d. c., July lowing
to the financial condition of Nicaragua,
the fact that the senate foreign rela-
tons committee cannot make quite
sure who will get the money, and the
charge by Senator William Alden
Smith that of the 25,0OO,0OO pesos just
issued by the Nicaraguan government
nearly all this amount has been paid
TO favorites of the Diaz government,
il is predicted in Washington that the
Nicarasuan treaty calling for the
payment of 100000 for a canal
route now before the senate for
will be defeated.
Emiliano Chamorro, the present
minister at Washington.
who is charged by Senator Smith
with having received great sums
from the treasury, has issued a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-04
ROCK ISLAND MAN
HURT IN MOLINE
James Roach on Motorcvcl.
collides With Automobile
in Local Street.

James Roach, an employe OF thu v.
line Tool company, residing a, ia.
Fifth-and-a-half avenue, Rock Isl,ns
was painfully injured late yesters,y
afternoon when a motorcyele NM.
which he was riding collided WITH ~
automobile at Tenth street and Four,s
avenue. this city. Mrs. Robert Pears
1916 Fourteenth-and-a-half street w.,
driving the machine.
Roach was thrown from his cvc7a =.
the pavement and rendered uncon.
scious. He was taken to the civ bo.
pftal, where it was found that he v,.
suffering from a serious scalp wound
a wound in his left leg and rninor
bruises over the body. His injur,ss
are painful but not considered serious
Witnesses say that Mrs. Pears Was
in no way to blame for the accident q,
she was driving at moderate rate =,
speed on the right side of the street
1t is said that Roach was travelling Al
a break-neck rate of speed on the
wrong side of the street, and did mt
see the approaching auto because OF
Blue line car which interfered with his
view. A head-on collision resulted tha
machine being demolished.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-04

/ Monday after visiting their grandpar.
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. J. c. Brancht and
other relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. James A. Allen visited
Sunday with their parents in Keiths
burg
Mrs. J. w. Archer, for many years
resident of Aledo, died at her home
near New Boston. ILL.,, June %. after
short Illness. aged So years, IL
months and 6 days. Louise A. Jewell
was born at West Vienna, New York,
July 20, 1855. She was married to
John w. Archer Dec. %. 1874. In 1888
they removed to Aledo where they
made their home until the last five
years which were spent near New
Boston. She leaves to mourn her
death her husband and five children,
John ]. Archer of Millersburg, Illinois;
Mrs. Mary Simpson of Davenport, SiIas
J. Archer of New Boston, Mrs, Harriet
Smith and Mrs. Abbie Minteer, both of
Aledo, all of whom were with her dur
ing her Illness. She has for many
years been a member of the Aledo
Methodist church. Funeral services
were conducted at the home Saturday
afternoon by Rev. w. L. Barnes, assist
ed by Rev. Alexander Smith and at
the Aledo cemetery by Rev. ]. B.
Bartles.
Professor A. F. Caldwell, who Is
attending the university at Iowa City
spent Sunday here with his family
Mrs. S. Everett and Mrs. ]. A Wells
and little daughter, Rowena, were
Rock Island visitors Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Homer Mead were
called to Rio the last of the week on
account of the illness of Mr.. Mead's
father.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary
society of the Methodist church met
at the home of Rev. and Mrs. J. B.
Bartle Wednesday afternoon. There
was a good attendance and a very in
teresting missionary program was
given.
Mr. and Mrs. A c. Greer and Mr.. and
Mrs. A. l.. Kellogg of Seaton went
to Rock Island Saturday.
Miss Nellie Bartells of Edwardsville,
who has been visiting Miss Lena Lee
az Hamlet, returned home Tuesday
John Gustafson and sister, Miss
Minnie. left Monday for Charlotte
Mich, where they will visit friends.
Rev. and Mrs. J. ]. Thompson of
after visiting Mr.. Thompson's sisters,
Misses Mamie and Margaret Thomp-
son.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. E. Winger arrived
home the lastof the week from Keiths-
burg where they had made a weeks
visit with Mr.. and Mrs. John Hardin.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-04
THOUSANDS HERE
FOR CELEBRATION
Most Elaborate Exercises of
Years Is Held by Fourth
of July Association.
MONSTER PARADE FEATURE
Thousands Are Seen in Line Of March
-PaIne's Fireworks at Pros
pect Park Tonight.

Moline was clad in gala array today
in honor of the biggest and most elab-
crate Fourth of July celebration the
city has ever enjoyed. and early tais
morning people from far and wide be
gan flocking to the city TO enjoy the
day in the Pillow City.
Some worry was occasioned this
morning among the early risers, owing
TO the fact that clouds covered the
heavens. but after an hour or so the
skies began to clear and Old Sol peep
ed shyly from beneath the covering,
and the hearts of the celebrators were
gIaddened by the welcome sight
Many in Big earao-
Promptly at 10 O'CLOCK - parade
assembled. with thousands of lodge
men, children and others in line. to-
gether with numerous beautiful floats,
horse drawn or automobile, two bands
and several decorated cars, and passed
throughout the main streets OF the
city. II was viewed by throng which
lined the boulevards for many blocks.
During the remainder of the morning
and afternoon athletic events were
staged at Sylvan lake. Prospect park
and in the streets OF the city. and hun
dreds of athletes took part There
were boat races. fitting contests. run
ming races, sprints, pole climbing
events, potato races, etc, and liberal
prizes were awarded TO the winers.
Fine Display Tonight.
Tonight at Prospect park will be one
Of ihe greatest fireworks displays 10 be
held in the United States. The Paine
Fireworks company has the contract
and representatives of the firm say
that the contract which they have this
year with the Pillow city is the biggest
in the country.
In addition TO the usual display of
beautiful colored lights. sky rockets.
pin wheels, awaiting bombs, etc, there
will be reproduction of the recent
battle of Vera Cruz. The Paine COM
pany representative say that this pro-
duction will not be shown in any other
city tonight, though they have con-
tracts for displays in 30 different towns
and cities throughout the United
States. The battle will be shown
clearly, depicting the United States
troops and the Mexican snipers in &C
ton.
Committee Well Satisfied.
The various committees of the Sane
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-04
LODGE NOTES

Moline encampment, No. 153, /. o.
o. F. held regular meeting Thursday
evening and installed most of the Off
GERS who will serve during the coming
term. Those installed:
Chief patriarch-Georse a. Johnson.
High priest-Eric Ericsson.
Senior warden-John Duncan.
Junior warden-Frank w Anderson
First watch-Fred Christensen.
Second watch-ChaTles Anderson.
Third watch-A. Abrahamson.
Fourth watch-William Klees.
First guard of tent-Charles Dahl
berg.
son.
Outside sentinel-Arnold Weilander.
Rockford and Chicago members of
the uniform rank. |. o. s. to the num-
Der of 60 have arrived here. The rest
OF the visitors viii come later. Those
who have arrived are quartered at
Camp Syithiod in East Moline.
Moline lodge. No. $50. b. p. o. 4, at
a well-attended meeting conferred the
degree on three candidates and re
ceived five applications for member
ship. After work the members enjoyed
a social session.
Belle X. camp. No. 1O2, r. y. a. held
a well-attended meeting and baIloted
on several candidates. class will be
initiated at the meeting to be held
July Is.
Hildur lodge. No. Is. Ladies of
Vikings. held its regular meeting
Thursday evening. Favorable reports
on candidates for limitations were re-
ceiyed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-04
MAY BRING WHOLESALE
PRODUCE HOUSE TO CITY

4 communication from r. II. John
son, cashier of the Commercial Savings
bank, and turned over to o. F. Hide
brandt at the Commercial club for re-
ply. makes inquiry regarding the posi-
bilities OF establishing a wholesale pro-
duce commission house in Moline. The
writer is j. d. kemmener, cashier OF
the Citizens State bank of Marble City,
Okla. He says he is writing in behalf
Of a number of interested men in that
section who have ascertained that Mo
line now has no business house of that
nature and are convinced that from its
size and location, it ought to prove a
good site for d venture OF that kind.
The writer lives in a section where
truck farming is carried on extensively,
and II is probable the Interested per-
sons are seeking a suitable northern
market for distribution of the products.
All the news all the time-The
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-04
DAVENPORT PASTOR TO
PRESENT BANNER HERE

Rev. John T. Houser of Davenport
will exchange puIpits tomorrow morn
ing with Rev. NJ. f. Chatley. pastor of
memorial christian church, and will
present to the local Sunday school the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-04

Miss Sadie Hardin accompanied them
home for brief visit.
DR.. B. Il. Winbigler was a Mon.
mouth visitor Monday.
Mrs. James Schnnell went to Bun
lington, Iowa, the last of the weeh
to visit her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. C,
WaibeI.
Mrs. Mary Hodgson and daughter
Mrs. c. A. Anderson of New Boston.
came the last of the week to visit their
daughter and sister, Mrs. j. NJ. Davis.
Mrs. Maurice Milligan and daugh-
tiers, Misses Marion and Ellen, who
have been visiting Mr.. and Mrs. J. F.
White, returned to their home in
Pennington Saturday.
Phillips Exeter Burns.
Exeter, n. H, July 4.-The interior
of the main building of Phillips Exeter
Academy was ruined by fire yesterday.
The loss is estimated at $4,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-04

Yankton. S. D., July 4.-Nellie Brew
er, a schoolgirl, was shot and killed
here Thursday night. Charles Bow
man, cousin. was found lying across
the body of the girl. unconscious. His
skull is fractured. Mystery surrounds
the manner in which Bowman receiv-
ed his injury.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-04
SIlVIS POPULATION
SHOWS BIG INCREASE

Population of Silvis in the last year
has gained approximately II per cent,
according to the estimate based on the
school census recently completed.
Here are the figures for two years:
Males. Females. Total
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-04

banner won by them in the recent 10
weeks contest with the Davenport
Sunday school.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-04

Miss Edith Swanson of this city
has been selected as a member of the
teaching corps for next year
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-04
Committee Well Satisfied.

The various committees Of The Sane
Las Vegas optic., 1914-10-12

and was himself very skilled marks
man. A favorite exhibition of his was
to shoot an apple or some other article
from the head of one of the soldiers.
1t was his way Of showing how skill
full the troops might become. There
were number Of men in the ranks
who boasted the distinction that the
president had shot an apple from their
heads. There never was emulation
for this distinction. but the soldiers
obeyed orders, and when the ordeal
was safely passed, those who had
passed it were men of note among
their comrades. One day the president
missed, and there was a dead sol
der. 1t was explained afterward that
the president had been drinking and
his hand was little unsteady. It was
also explained that he felt very badly
about the incident, and sent his condo
lences to the soldiers family. He was
really a good president, and he never
got over the accident.
Salvador does not rely solely on its
army to maintain and propagate its
standing among Latin-American coun-
tries. 1t has taken to itself>part Of the
task of promoting Latin-American
unity, with the special purpose Of off
setting the supposed imperialistio
tendencies Of the United States. There
are public men in Salvador who really
think that their country is in danger
of absorption by what they call the
colossus of the North.
At different periods all South Amer.
lea has been flooded with literature,
emanating from Salvador, in which
the racial unity Of the different peo.
pies is set forth and plans are pro-
posed for uniting them all against the
United States. Salvador put herself in
the front of the procession.
Much of this literature is prepared
by juntas. OF bodies of students. The
young men are those who get easily
worked up over the specter Of North
American Imperialism, and write let.
ters to other young men urging that
all unite in order to lay the ghost.
Some Of this feeling is really sincere
but much of 1t is manufactured. What
is needed to remedy 1t is to havs'
more young SalvadoraAs sent to tha
colleges of the United States.
Americans in Salvador, who are ems
gagged in business, and who mind their
own business, have little trouble. They
get along well with the government
and with the people, though they are
conscious at times Of the existence OF
the anti-American sentiment.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-10-12
CHURCH ANNIVERSARY

Quincy, Mass, Oct 12 The his.
toric old First Congregational (Uni-
tarian) church Of this city today con.
cluded a notable celebration in honor
of the 275th anniversary Of its organ,
ization. Beneath the walls of this
ancient edifice repose the bodies Of
Presidents John Adams and John
Quincy Adams and their wives. The
First church was the first religious
body organized in the old town OF
Braintree, of which Quincy was then
part. The movement which result
ed in the organization of a church
was started in November 1886, and
the first church building was com
pleted in the following February. The
present structure dates from 1928.