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Evening star., 1914-11-16
Retirement as First Sea Lord
of British Admiralty Called
Tragedy.
HAD DEVOTED HIS LIFE
TO UPBUILD OF SERVICE
Excelled as a Strategist and Was
Admired by Both Officers
and Men.

LONDON. November THE resiSna-
tion from the admiralty of Prince Louis
of Battenberg is generally regarded as
calamity. Every naval authority whose
opinion is worth anything agreed that the
prince was Britain's ablest naval strate-
gist. The plan of campaign that is being
acted upon by Sir John Jellicoe was for
mulated before the war by Prince Louis
as first sea lord in cooperation with Sir
John as second sea lord, with the view
(this was Mr.. Churchilfs idea) that on
war breaking out the latter should take
supreme command al sea so that there
should be the maximum amount of har-
mony and understanding between the fleet
command and Whitehall
The fact that u few days before the
war broke out Prince Henry of Prussia
:, no, with Herr. hrupp and Herr Ballin,
was visiting this country CHANGED to
lunch win Prince Louis was an unfortu-
nate circumstance 10 which no doubt
sinister significance was attached by the
scandalmongers The stories traducing
the prnee's honor grew in malignity until
It was even whispered that their victim
was prisoner in the tower
In the service Prince Louis is trusted
and admired. BY all who know him he
IS regarded the soul of honor His
brother and his nephew have given their
now fighting England's enemies But
Prince Louis. aware of the cruel scandal
that has been linked with his name felt
II IN the best interests of the service to
which he has devoted his life since he
was lad of fourteen to throw lIp his
position 1t is tragedy.
Kitchener of the Navy.
The prince is known as the naval
Kitchener, and he has directed the
movements of the fleet by wireelss
from Whitehall since the beginning of
the war. Forty-six years in the Brit
nsh navy have given him experience
and navay wisdom. AS a sailor, COM
mander and naval strategist, his repu-
tation stands high. Despite his royal
connections, his promotion, having re-
gard to his acknowledged merits, has
been, if anything, rather slow. On the
other hand. he has probably served in
more special commands or specialist
departments than any flag officer now
afoat.
This variety of interests has stood
him in good stead since he became the
professional director" of the navy and
its policy. For it is desirable that the
first sea lord should at one and the
same time be personally acquainted
with every branch of the navy's work
engineering, gunnery, torpedo, subma-
rine, aviation, etc.-without allowing
his personal inclinations unduly to in
fiuence his naval policy in favor of any
one. He must be a specialist all round.
A scientific and eminently intellec-
tual naval officer. Prince Louis, when
Evening star., 1914-11-16

| Statistics recently published by the
Hungarian government give the value
| of imports into Hungary during 1913
| as $417,067,152; exports for the same
period amounted to s3s5.333.8Se.
Evening star., 1914-11-16
Work on the Batteries.

Work on the Batteries.
Work was continued during the year
on the gun and mortar batteries" the
report states, "and by the close Of the
year the concrete work was practi-
cally completed. as well as the great
er portion of the back fill. On July, l.
1913. the construction of redoubts in
accordance with plans prepared by a
board appointed for the purpose and
approved by the Secretary of War, was
undertaken, and they were completed
as well as the clearing necessary in
connection with them"
The continuation of earth slides that
checked the progress of the canal
builders was described at length.
The total amount of material remov-
ed in the dry from Culebra cut" the
report states, from the beginning OF
American operations to June 10, 1914
aggregated 110.261,S83 cubic yards, at
a division cost Of so.7OSS per cubic
yard; of this amount 25.206,100 cubic
yards were removed because of slides
or 22.S6 per cent"
Describing the demolition of Gamboa
dixie as one OF the final steps in the
canals completion, the report relates
that with the exception of small
pocket slide in the vicinity of Cas-
cades, the admission of water to the
cut has thus far had no bad effects
nor has there been any perceptible
tendency for the presence of water to
produce Slides"
Canals Giant Locks.
The canals giant locks and dams
staunchly withstood the earthquak Ike
shocks, which were more violent and
numerous during the last year than in
any since American occupation. Eigh-
ty-seven distinct shocks were recorded
at Ancon.
Practically all the Shocks" the re-
port stated, seemed to originate in the
vicinity of the lower coast of Los San
tos province, approximately lis miles
southwest of Ancon. The most violent
shocks occurred october 2, 1913, and
May %. 1914.
"The shock of May % resulted in
slight damage to the new administra-
tion building, then in course of erection
at Balboa heights. but with this ex-
ception. the canal works suffered nc
damage from these shocks"
AS the construction of the canal pro-
ceeded to the point where date was
Evening star., 1914-11-16
Col. GoethaIs Tells of American
Pluck That Made Panama
Canal Possible.
SUBMITS ANNUAL REPORT
TO SECRETARY GARRISON
Cost of Construction, Including Cur
rent Appropriation, Placed at
$353, $50, ,049.89.

Closing chapters in the story OF
American pluck and perseverance that
made possible the construction of the
Panama canal are written by Col.
George W. Goethals. governor of the
Zone. in his annual report submitted
today to Secretary Garrison. The re-
port tells of the canal builders battle
against tricky earth slides, Of the es-
tablishment of the permanent form of
government in the Zone, and of the be-
ginning Of the work on fortifcations to
guard the great waterway against in
vasion. while imposing rows of figures
tell of the cost of details in the canals
construction and maintenance.
The report shows that the canals
cost. including the current appropria-
tion, now stands at $353.559.049.89. More
than S374.000.000 was appropriated. or
that amount more than $12,000,000 was
for fortifications
Evening star., 1914-11-16
Situation Ridiculed.

One wonders how long these absurd
announcements that give no suggestion
of time or place will continue to be
made. Do the officials of the press bu-
reau really believe that the Germans
are not aware of where they are fight
ing and that valuable information
would be conveyed to the enemy by
mentioning the place in the English
press? l should not be surprised If
some such foggy notion prevailed in
their minds.
An American correspondent. a friend
of mine, called the other day on Sir
Stanley Buckmaster, the newly ap-
pointed director of the press bureau. to
complain that his kilograms from The
Hague had been mutilated. Yes said
Sir Stanley. l am sorry. but you see II
we allowed this news to appear II
would be sent back to Germany in an
hour" The American has not yet de-
cided whether this remarkable utter
ance reflected the depth of the di-
rector's Intelligence or the latter's es-
innate of his. He was too surprised
even to point out that what was
known in The Hague was probably in
Berlin before it reached London.
Evening star., 1914-11-16
Demand for Insurance.

Since the German airships dropped
bombs on Antwerp much business has
been done at Lloyds for insurance
against the risks of raids by hostile
aircraft. The total value of the prop
erty covered, chiefly in London and on
the east and south coast, runs into
several million pounds. Underwriters
who are good judges Of risks did not
think the danger very serious. but the
big business done forced the premium
from one shilling to five shi1lings per
cent for a twelve-month policy. AL
though London has now given the Yep
pelin "a good press" and the darkened
streets might be thought to create the
right atmosphere for panic. the demand
for insurance has rather abated, and
rates on London buildings are now
quoted at from IS cd to 3s 4d per cent,
and 1T Is expected that they will be
still further reduced.
Evening star., 1914-11-16
Press Exaggerates.

A portion of the press takes every
opportunity to exaggerate whenever 1t
is. possible every doubtful act of the
Germans as on atrocity and to fix ridic-
ulous stories on the kaiser and crown
prince. Things are bad. enough in all
conscience and the atrocities commit
ted in Belgium very real and terrible.
1t does not appear to the British press,
however, that they weaken their own
cause by making all German acts
'.outrageS"
Evening star., 1914-11-16
ENGLAND IS PATIENT,
WAR NEWS PROVES
Reads Pap LadIed Out and
ChuckIes Over Improb-
able Stories.
MANY GET INSURANCE
AGAINST AERIAL BOMBS
London Artist Has Interesting Ex-
periences While Roaming Over
French Battlefield.

Special Correspondence Of The Star.
LONDON, November 10.-The British
public is evidently composed of the
most patient people in the world. En-
cept for an occasional grumble in the
press John Bull reads the pap ladled
out to him by the press bureau in lieu
of news and chuckles over the i'm
probable stories presented in the daily
papers, which because they cannot OBJ
tain news. publish the widest and sill
liest tales The great London press has
not shown up with conspicuous success
In this war thus far OF course. the
newspapers are greatly hampered by
the censorship and the refusal OF the
authorities to allow correspondents at
the front, but apart from this it seems
but dubious zeal to fill columns with
ridiculous statements from the press
bureau such as THE fighting is severe
and continuous. but ground is being
gained and many prisoners have been
fakenn a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-08
CAMP MEETING IS
READY TO START
Evangelists Engaged for Annual
Gathering Of Methodists
at Tindall's Grove.

Al unusually large attendance is
looked for a. the annual Rock Island
district Methodist camp meeting at
TirdaIl's grove, south Of Milan, this
year, a number Of tents having already
been engaged by families. The meet
ing will continue from Aug. 20 to 30.
inclusive.
Rev. 4. Jaggers, president OF the as
sociation. announces q full list OF
preachers and three eyangelists. The
following pastors will be heard on the
platform during the meeting: Reys.
George Shepherd, J. 3. BartIe, Lewis
? Havermale. Alvin o. Jones, w E
Tcpe. Henry Boomer. J. c. Conner,
Alexander Smith and T. Z. Newland.
The evening services will be in
charge OF Evangelist EnslOw. Miss
Nora Corette will have the bible hour
and the clildren's meeting
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-08
Storm Predicted
By Local Prophet

Port Byron, Ill, Aug. 6.-Editor
Argus: The realization of the predic-
ton in The Rock Island Argus of July
10 of a fierce, violent electric storm
in northern Illinois has been faithfully
fulfilled, along with the other predic-
tons. The thunders crashed and the
lightnings flashed and the rain came
down in torrents to relieve the scorch-
ed earth, stunted corn, stagnant, wilt
ing potatoes and tomatoes and scared
pastures. From p. m. Aug. till 3
a. m Aug. heavens heavy artillery
blazed forth in splendor. The well
come, long-sought downpour of rain
continued from o'clock to 8 this
morning. The corn and potoato crops
are saved at critical stage and other
vegetables are helped. Pure science
has achieved a red-letter day. Since
the dawn of history the best minds in
all ages and chimes have sought till
the present hour the cause of storms,
but their labors were wholly in vain;
their Investigations were barren of re-
suits. Powerful governments of the
civilized world have gone to tremen-
dous expenditure to forecast the wealth
er for two days ahead; the men serv-
ing their governments as weather
chiefs are men of mediocrity For
illustration, in a direct, apt case let us
cite the bureaus prediction of last
nights storm, which was heralded in
no uncertain tones or language in The
Rock Island Argus of July 10 as vio-
lent electric storm which may be look
ed for in Rock Island and Davenport
Aug. "a. and in Chicago Aug. 3-5. This
prediction was tardy one day.
The first announcement OF last
nights storm for this region was tim
idly, vaguely made in the weather
bureaus forecast for Aug. 5, In the
morning papers of that day as: Part
ly cloudy and probably showers =
The superiority of my meteorologi-
cal system has been successfully dem
onstrated time and time again over the
loose, idle. uncertain theories of wealth
er bureau, alleged meteorologists. J
In my bosom alone rests the pro.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-08

ton to the National Geographic So
ciety, at Washington, d. c.
ITO attempt the description of some
novel food is like attempting to des
cribe a landscape" writes Mr.. Col
Inns 80 he constituent parts may be
described and the matter in which
they are combined, but it requires
something more than accurate des-
cription to reproduce the sensation OF
tie original. The principal ingredi-
CIT of dumboy is cassava, or "cassada,'
as IL is called in Liberia. The edible
roots of this plant are the source OF
tanioca and some forms of sage. To
prepare the roots for dumboy they
are peeled, Boiled and all ibers from
the center removed. The cooked roots
are then placed in a large wooden
mortar and reaten with n heavy
pes:le. This beating requires consid-
cradle skill and experience. In the
hands OF novice the result is lumpy
and i.edible.
The beating requires about three
quarters OF an hour, and is hard work.
As the beaten mass becomes homo
genepus the pestle produces a loud
crack each time 1t is drawn from the
mortar. These sharp reports can be
heard long distances through the for
est, and are very welcome sounds at
the end of a days journey. When the
dumboy reaches this stage the opera
tor may rest without injury to the
product: but, once the beating is car
ried past this point. IT must be rapidly
and the dumboy eaten at
once. The natives say it is actually
dangerous to eat dumboy that has
stood for more than a few minutes
after II is beaten.
"As soon as the beating is finished
the dumboy is taken from the mortar
and placed in shallow wooden bowls. J
The native method is TO place the en-
tire quantity in one large bowl from
which all the partakers eat. II d.
yided, the customary portion for each
person IL a piece about the size ana
shane of an ordinary loaf OF bread. A
SOUP which has been prepared while |
The dumboy was being beaten is now |
into each bowl. There Is great /
variety in this soup. which imparts
most OF the taste To the dish. There /
Is always a stock OF some form OF
meat. This may be either chicken, /!
deer, fish, monkey or even canned
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-08
LOCAL STORE HAS
SECURED EXPERT
John T. Eaason Is New General
Merchandising Manager for
Young & McCombs.

Announcement was made today by
the Young & McCombs department
store ST this city Of the appointment
OF John T. Easson as general merchan-
dising manager.
Mt. Easson is well known 10 tri-city
people, as he has been a resident Of
Davenport for many years, and has
over eighteen years retail store expe-
rience.
He was with Harmed & Won Maur
n Davenport for a number OF years.
and during the past year has been
merchandising manager of tle New
York store in Moline.
His rapid advancement in his line
o. work brought his ability TO the at
teation Of Young & McCombs, and his
appointment TO a position in this store
speaks much for his efforts. The firm
OF Young & McCombs is to be congrat-
uleted on this new acquisition 10 their
sales force. and the news will be re-
ceived throughout this vicinity with
favor among shoppers
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-08

beef. To this are added as many
vegetables as can be obtained.
"As soon as the soup is added the
dumboy Is ready TO be eaten; and,
while the ingredients are somewhat
bizarre. the method of eating the dish
strikes the traveller as even more
startling. The mass of dumboy, which
can best be described as a sticky
dough, will adhere instantly to any
thing dry, but is readily cut with a
wooden spoon if the spoon is kept
moist with soup. An incredibly large
pie,e is cut off with the moistened
spoon, taken up with a quantity Of
soup. and swallowed whole. No one
thinks of chewing it, and it is custom
airy to caution the novice by tales of
the frightful operation necessary to
separate the jaws once the teeth are
buried in the sticky mass.
LAS might be expected, few Euro
peans like dumboy on first acquaint-
ance; and, with some, the initial dis
taste prevents further experiments. If
n second or third attempt Is made,
however, and the dish has been pro-
perly prepared, the habit Is usually
formed, and before long every night
spent in the bush without a meal of
6umboy is counted a privation. tmong
the white residents of Liberia, fond
ness for this dish amounts almost TO a
cult. 1t is regarded as a sort of
guaranty that ones tenderfoot days
are over"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-08
AFTERNOON TRIPS
TO Be CONTINUED
Streckfus Line Decides to Give
Two Excursions on Sid
ney Next Week.

OWNS to the popularity OF the initial
afternoon excursion, when over 500
people attended, the Streckfus line
will hold two similar outings wednes-
day and Thursday. Aug. u and ID. on
TIE palatial excursion steamer Sidney.
Ever since the last outing was held
q little over two weeks ago numerous
calls have been received at the Streck-
Jus Office asking when the next one
would be conducted. 1t is probable
that hereafter an afternoon excursion
will be arranged once a week.
on the last trip the mothers had
an opportunity TO take the children
alouE. and the Riddles who seldom
have a chance to attend the moonlight
excursions enjoyed themselves TO the
fullest extent. Many OF the parties
brought basket lunch along The af-
ternoon trip also proved popular to the
young people. who enjoyed dancing
the latest steps 70 the pleasing strains
OF the boat orchestra The Sidney
possesses the best dance hall OF any
OF the excursion boats on the river at
the present time. The Sidney will
leave at s o'clock each afternoon, re-
turning at O'Clock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-08

found secret of the cause of storms.
That knowledge which kings devoted
to learning would gladly exchange
their crowns for, will in a short time
be laid before the Nobel institute for
its prize as the most valuable discov-
cry in the domain of astro physics; it
will then be taken up with feverish
excitement in every scientific institu-
ton in the whole world for investiga-
ton. The greatest Importance will be
attributed to my theories on account
of their far-reaching results, for they
rest on a basis which involves another
discovery of the most supreme value
to science and the world at large.
This discovery will forever link my
name as a necessity with that of Hal
ley, Levrorrier and the kings of thought
who wage contention with their times
decay, and by the past are all which
will not pass away.
The knowledge thus gained by the
world will throw the weather bureau
observers on the street corners, Mi
waiting for something to
turn up The school-marm in her lit
tie red schoolhouse will then be the
dispenser of weather wisdom for three
or four months ahead, and her clientele
Of industrious, intelligent farmers will
pay her great homage as she issues
bureau bulletins in the follow
ing style: Fastening on speeding wing
on widening curves from near Bothnia
island and the north magnetic pole is
an intense meteorological disturbance
which will be marked on government
maps as a low lowering on
the Canadian frontier and over Pacific
northwestern states of Washington
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-08

and Oregon on Aug. rs with another
low as a southern ally coming in
from the Pacific ocean through south
ern California and Arizona. The latter
low will traverse the Mississippi val
ley and meet the northern low in Iowa
and Illinois, producing thunder, light
ming and rain in those states and ii
the upper Mississippi valley states s-a
Aug. 1918, 1914.
This intense storm VIII traverse
New England and pass to the Atlantic
Aug. 14-15.
s. C. BRAGANZA DE LA CORALLA.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-08
To See Radical Reductions

Golden Oak and Fumed Oak Buffets beautiful assort1
specially priced during this 4
August Sale at $500 to Observation-Disclosures. n
Dining Room Tables, As inch 81 inch tops, some ar
tension size, others extend feet The finishes of
Fumed Oak, all quarter-sawed makes these Tables 4
rare bargains during August at 5000 to- ......H
Dining Room Chairs in all finishes, have boxed S
slip seats all leather guaranteed be best ea
manshp. Priced during August
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-08
CAN EAT DUMBOY
OR USEIT ASSHOT
National Dish of Liberia Is One
of the World's Castro
nomic Wonders.

Washington. d. C., Aug. 5.-Dumboy.
the national dish of Liberia, is one of
the worlds gastronomlc wonders; II
allowed to stand long after being pre-
pared for the table it becomes very
hard. broken pieces OF II being
favorite kind OF shot for use in the
long muzzle-loading guns of the ma
tives. a casing of dumboy Is also
used to stiffen the leather sheaths or
the native swords and knives, accord
ing 10 G.. y. Collins. in a communica-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-08

A few suites and odd pieces of Porch Furni-
ture remain from our heavy summer selling sea
son. We do not care to seek storage room for
these few pieces, so we will mark them down to
such an extent that we know if you've wanted a
Porch Piece you will buy now.
Many of these pieces be used in a Bed
Room Living Room during the winter
months but even if YOU stored them, you would
profit tremendously at the prices them now.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-08

With the first so Purchases amounting to
81 90 or more in our Furniture Dept. we will
sell o8c Oak Foot Stool for sc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-08
HUMANE SOCIETY TO
MEET NEXT MONDAY

The Rock Island County Humane
society will hold meeting Monday at
10 O'Clock at the office of DR.. w.
Stewart in the Safety building. This
is the regular monthly session and
many important matters are TO come
before the gathering. A full attend
ance is desired.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-08
DiplomacY.

Why do you insist on undertaking
the kind Of golf you play?'
Because" answered the wise Off
cisI. there is no use OF making
whole lot Of people Jealous and antag-
oniztic over a little thing ike golf -
Exchange.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-08
inflsI1matory rheumatism 0ulckl
Relieved.

Morton L. Hill OF Lebanon. Ind,
gays: My wife mad infiammatory
rheumatism in every muscle and
Joint; her suffering was terrible ami
her body and face were swollen al
most beyond recognition; had beer
In bed for six weeks and had eight
physicians. but received no benefit
until she tried DR.. Detchon's Relief
for Rheumatism. It gave immediate
relief and she was able to walk In
three days am sure it saved her
life" Sold by Otto Grotjan. 1901 Sec,
ond avenue. Rock Island. and 49,
Schlegel & Son. 220 $685.
Davenport.-(Adv.
All the news
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-08

Special rates on the ladies' and chill
trez's excursions on steamer Sidney
Wednesday and Thursday afternoons.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-08
4-HOUR RIVER TRIP-

Every Sunday afternoon on steamer
Helen Blair, through Moline lock and
Rock Island rapids. Leaves 800 p.
m, returns $50. Fare 35c.-(Adv.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-08
CITY CHAT
CAdvertisements.)

Buy a home OF Reidy Bros.
For express. call William Trefz-
Trl-City Towel Supply company.
Independent Express & Storage.
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