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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-01
WAGNER'S REVIEW
Morning Grain Letter.

Chicago, Ill, Sept. Newspapers
ascribe the wheat rise of Monday to
war sentiment only and say corn has
a tired tone. Tribune and Examiner
see nothing in the statistical news to
cause the upturn. Over in London
Lord Miner warns the country that
the 1915 European crops will be very
small. Herald thinks wheat sentiment
is mixed and corn market is not at
tracing support. Corn is undeniably
supported by war influences. Outside
investment buying is very small. The
small wheat visible increase of 1000
OCO for August. on the largest receipts
ever known is due TO big export drain
and to boarding by mills. Oats price
continues TO attract large receipts, de-
spite which the bulls are again rein
forced by sales of near a million on
Monday.
The Snow and Goodman corn esti-
mates for September are due today.
If bullish, they are up against these
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-01
FOREIGN NEWS

Auckland, n. Sunday island. a
verdant tract of seven miles by five
in the Kermadec group of the South
Pacific, is to be abandoned.
The thirteen persons who have been
living a Crusoe-like life there have
been driven to desperation by loneli-
ness, rats, volcanic rumblings and 9TH
er Affections, and the New Zealand
government is to bring the party back
to civilization.
Thomas Bell, who was landed on the
island by a whaler in 1878 held undis-
puted possession of the place for 20
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-01
Shaded area shows precipitation
WEATHER CONDITIONS.

The northern storm center has
moved eastward to Upper Michigan
but low barometers prevail as far
southwestward as Texas. This dis
turbance has been attended by show
ers and thunderstorms IN the Mis-
souri, and upper Mississippi and Ohio
valleys and the lake region and showers
have also occurred on the middle and
east gulf coast The following heavy
rains are reported IN inches: Dubuque,
3.Is; KeokUk, 146; New Orleans, 40
The northwestern area OF high pres
sure is central over Montana and its
cooler temperatures have extended
eastward 10 western Minnesota and
western Iowa The continued eastward
OF the northern low and the
approach of the northwestern high viii
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-01
Making Shot.

Even among sportsmen there are
probably many people who do
not know how shot is made.
The process is carried out at
what is known as g shot tower.
This a tall tower of metal or stone
with a tank at the top filled with mott
en- lead. The bottom of this tank is
perforated with holes, and there is a
slide underneath it, also perforated
This slide is pulled from side to side,
and every time two holes come oppo-
site each other a small quantity of
molten lead falls through. As these
drops fall through the air they assume
a glomular shape, and if the tower is
of sufficient length they solidify before
reaching the bottom. Here they fall
into tank of cold water and are cool
ed. When the shot has to be small the
slide is worked more quickly than
when it las to be larger.-Pearson' S
Weekly
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-01
Drift of the Weather.

Illinois-Partly cloudy tonight and
tomorrow; showers in north and cen
trial: cooler in north and central to-
morrow and in northwest tonight.
Missouri-Partly cloudy tonight and
Wednesday; showers in north; cooler
in north and west tonight and north
east tomorrow.
Wisconsin - Partly cloudy tonight
and tomorrow; showers; cooler to-
night and tomorrow.
Minnesota - Partly cloudy tonight
and tomorrow; showers and cooler to-
night.
Iowa and South Dakota - Unsettled
weather tonight and tomorrow; local
showers and cooler tonight.
Nebraska Unsettled weather to-
night and tomorrow; showers tonight
and in east tomorrow; cooler in south
and east tonight.
Enthusiastically fair tonight and
tomorrow; warmer tomorrow and in
west tonight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-01
POLITICAL ADVERTISING.
Hon. Everett L. Werts for Rep,
reSentatiVe.

Experience is what counts in law.
making as well as in any other occu
patton. Hon. Everett l.. Werts OF
Oquawka, candidate for the democrat
ic nomination for representative in the
49th general assembly from the 33rd
senatorial district has served four
years in that body and proved to be
a live wire from start to finish. He
has served on some of the most i'm
portant committees OF the house with
signal distinction. On questions of
vital Importance he was ever found
on the side of the people, voting in the
interest of the tax payers and against
graft and extravaganza. The Legis-
lative Voters league, a nonpartisan
organization, in its report on members
of the 4Sth general assembly said of
Mr.. Werts: HE was one of the pro-
gressive democrats of the house and
his record was = good one" He also
won the appreciation and plaudits of
the press.
Being a lawyer by profession en-
ables him to see the good and bad
points of measures introduced, and to
vote intelligently upon them.
II is an honor for any country to
have one of its citizens a member of
the lawmaking body of the state,
especially when that member goes
through two sessions OF the general
assembly without having the finger of
suspicion pointed at him or even a
hint that his acts and doings were not
on the square. Such is Mr.. Werts'
record, and the democrats of Hender-
son county and the whole district
should rally 10 his support with a
unanimous vote on primary day, We'd
nesday, Sept. 9th. not only because he
has never done anything for which
they have never had to apologize. but
because he is worthy and capable and
able To command attention at the cap
itol Jack pots do not appeal to
him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-01
Business Summary.

Wells Fargo earnings estimated 81
per cent last fiscal year.
National City bank says finding of
cash for needy world after war and
building up Industries will be q real
problem.
Marconi stations and operatives in
Wales and Ireland taken over by the
British government; commercial wire
less messages to be sent from Cliff
den.
Calumet and Hecla Mining company
has passed quarterly dividend.
Passenger rates in all eastern terri
tory likely to be increased within 60
days to three cents a mile.
Southwest Pennsylvania pipe lines
reduce quarterly dividend to SO.
Committee of bond men appointed
to consider situation in bond market
to meet Wednesday in New York.
British war risk cut 70 two guineas.
British prize court meets in London
today to dispose of over 260 captured
German vessels.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-01
TODAY'S MARKET QUOTATIONS

formidable prices. If bearish the war
influence will rise to the surface.
Chicago bank clearings for August
declined about Is per cent below av-
erage for first eight months of 1914
English newspapers show that the
cotton and iron industries in England
have suffered severely, due to war.
English provision demand will evident
ly decline swiftly. Brokerage house
comment predicts some wheat reac-
ton Bakery Journals are printing ar
ticles that have faith in much of the
recent wheat rise. Movement of corn
is liberal in comparison with fears of
scarcity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-01
Chicago Cash Grain.

Wheat-No. . T, 11O1a 911S13; No.
?. IO9GI121s; No. INV, 110l2 a 1l9;
No. s INV, lO9GI2I5; No. rs. 121;
No. I ms. IL: No. : mixed. III.
Corn-No. . Y, 79s4 q SO94; No. 3 Y,
sOdSG14; No. y, 1914 q so; No. y,
79G7s12; No. '. 1872 479; No W,
S2Iz a S2I2: No. ". S112 a 50; No. .
W, S1GS115; No. ". SO1@ a 81; No. .
m, 50: No. m. 1872: No. m, 1874 :
No. 3 m, 7S1A; No. 6 m, 7S12; So, IS
@7a.
Oats-No. . W, 4s149a4: No. W.
4s%4 G49I4; No. ! W, 4S42 a 4s&; stand
ard, $685..
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-01
For Sheriff.

If the tax payers or this county will
elect me to such 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. old
acquaintances-
(Adv.) JONAS BEAR.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-01

Chicago and New York markets fur
nished by e. w Wagner Co., mem
bers Chicago Board of Trade; grain
provisions, stocks and cotton; private
wires to all financial centers. Core
spondents on the New York Stock and
Cotton Exchanges. TrfCity ofice In
suite sos. Best building. Phone RICK
Island $50.
P.J. MCCORMICK, Manager.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-01
For Sheriff.

l hereby wish to announce my can.
didacy for the democratic nomination
for sheriff of Rock bland county at
the coming primaries and ask the
support OF the members of the party
who think me worthy.
CORNELIUS DONOVAN.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-01
State Representatiye.

I Hereby wish TO announce my can.
didacy for the democratic nomination
for state representative in the thirty.
third senatorial district at the COM
ing primaries and ask the support OF
the members of the party who think
me worthy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-01
Local and FOREIGN
Nine O'clock Market

Hogs sc higher; quality fair; clear
ances good. Estimates tomorrow
Hogs $4,000. cattle $4,000, sheep vo.
900. Mixed S.7OG9.6O. good 9.o0@s.5O
rough S.55GS. 80, light 9.OOq9. CO.
pigs 6.6O9S.75. bulk 9.0599.4O.
Cattle receipts $500; market steady
Beeves 100000, cows 3.2599.I5,
stockers 6.OOG7.9O, Texans 7.50QS.75,
calves 9.OO911OO.
Sheep 1000: market steady. Sheep
3.OOd >. 60, lambs 5.5OGT75.
Close Of Market.
Hogs closed steady at early prices
to &C higher. Mixed S.70@9.60, good
9.OOG9.5O, rough S.554S.9O. light 800
$3.50.
Cattle and sheep steady.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-01
FRED A. SMITH,
(Ady.)
For State Representative.

I hereby announce myself candi
date for denomination for the ofhcs
of representative from TIE Thirty-third
senatorial district of Illinois. subject
to the decision OF the democratic vot.
ers at the primary election Sept. 8.
a914. ] submit my past record IN the
general assembly of the state for the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-01
For Represe NATIVE.

1 hereby announce myself as a can
didate for the republican nomination
for representative in the lower houss
of the general assembly Of illinois,
subject to the primary Sept 9.
L. X. CLEAVELAND.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-01
A Missouri Farm and
independence
FOR S. CASH AND s. MONTHLY.
NO INTER EST-NO EANES.

=. 10 y 7 TT - 7 = - -, ,-orr
Either 10 or 20 acres tyOu take 49, ~
choice regardless OF SIZel, also tntsSi
town lots and 500 shares in suceess 30
1.00O-acre orchard company win -
canning factories and fun equlprne.nh1
all for only $500: So GOWN and 81 q nsv
~. without interest or taxes VIII Nv pS.
round trip railway fare Tor buyers. a.
rneuts stop in case OF death. WritSaiiyg
photographs and fun information ,Hsn.
lis r. Munger. y. Y. Lie building No.
sas City. Mo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-01
For Sheriff.

hereby announce myself a candi.
date COR the democratic nomina ion for
sherin OF Rock Island county, subject
TO the democratic primary Sept 8.
G. S. PETIT,
(Ady). Cordoya, Ill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-01
For Sheriff.

hereby announce myself as a can
didate for the republican nomination
for sheriff of Rock Island county, sub
ject to the primaries to be held Sept
9th.
(Adv(. GEORGE H RICHMOND.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-01
W. c. MAUCKER
For Sheriff.

hereby announce myself candf
date for the democratic nomination Tor
sheriff of Rock Island county. subject
to the democratic primary Sept. >.
(Adv.) DR.. r. c. J. MEYER
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-01
For County Superintendent.

hereby announce myself as a can.
didate for county superintendent OF
schools, subject to the decision OF the
republican primaries.
(Adv.) MISS LOU NJ. HARRIS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-01
For County superintendent.

1 hereby announce myself a candi-
date for nomination on the republican
ticket for county superintendent OF
schools, subject to primaries Sept 9.
FRANK 5. MCCALL,
Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-01
For SherIn.

/ herewith announce my candidacy
for the republican nomination for shef.
iff, subject to the will of the party 81
the primary election, Sept 9.
W. H. WHITESIDE.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-01
For County treasurer.

Pleasant F. Cox wishes TO announce
that he is a candidate for the Office Of
county treasurer, subject 10 the decis-
ion of the primaries to be held Sept. ).
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-01
Sharp Cut.

Little Pauline came in, bringing a
scratched finger for salve and sympa-
thy. Il cut it on the cat" she ex-
p!ained.-Judge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-01
Chicago Live Stock
Openlno Market.

Hogs $4,000: left over 500; pros
poets sc higher than yesterdays aver
age. Mixed s.7ON9.55. good 9.H0G
$50. rough S.55d $50, light 9.0OG $50.
Cattle $500: prospects steady.
Sheep 10000; steady.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-01
(Adv).
For Sheriff.

1 hereby announce myself as a can.
didate for the republican nomination
for sheriff OF Rock Island county. |
am a union man. having held card in
The Painters union for more than 25
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,
(Ady.) Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-01

approval O. the voters and solicit their
support. EVERETT Z. WERTS,
OQuawka, Illinois.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-01
n of .o1 inch or more.

be attended by unsettled and cooler
weather in this vicinity tonight and
Wednesday, probably with showers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-01
DAILY RIVER BULLETIN.
River Eorecas.

For As hours: Slowly rising stages
in the Mississippi viii prevail from
below Dubuque TO Muscatine.
J. NJ. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-01
POLITICAL ADVERTISING.
For County Treasu

For County Treasurer.
/ herewith announce myself as a
candidate for county treasurer, subject
to the democratic primary Sept. 8.
(Ady) Il. c. HINRICHS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-01

years. but the New Zealand govern
ment later apportioned the island
among a number of settlers. Since
then frequent attempts have been
made to COLOMBO the place, but Bell Is
the only one who stuck 1t out from the
first Even now, though the other Il
settlers are sick of the place. Bell says
he would remain If the government
would recognize his ownership.
While oranges, bananas and tobacco
thrive on the island, there are no co
ooanuts, and the crops which the hand
full of islanders try to plant are often
destroyed by the small Pacific rats
which infest the place, and a surging
volcano frequently gives the whole is
land a shiver.
Toxic, Japan.-The first-class arm
CURED cruiser Tsukuba has been Sc
lected to take part in the opening of
the Panama canal instead of the cruis-
er ChikuEa. The Tsukuba with the
cruiser Ibuki will sail for Hampton
Roads about the middle CT October,
going by the Suez canal and the At
lantic ocean. The Tsukuba is a much
almost $4,000 tons in displacement and
having a speed of 81 knots. She was
built in 1905 and carried a main arm
ament of twelve six-inch guns.
Rear Admiral Isamu Takesh;ta will
be the commander of the squadron.
Melbourne, Australia.-"There are
6.642 Americans in Australia, accord
ing to a report just made by the Off
cial statisticians of the common
wealth.
The Germans on the island CONT
nent number 32.99O, the Chinese 90
US; Scandinavians 14,7O0; Italians
6,719, and the Japanese 3,474.
The number of Japanese is of inter
est because of the suspicion often
voiced in Australia regarding the jap
anese government and people.
The number of women in Australia
in proportion to the men was 100 to
40 fifty years ago, but today it is 100
to 1OS.
The rate OF natural increase in popu-
lation is high, being LOB per cent, and
it appears from the official estimate
that the total population of the island
continent will soon be five millions.
Panama-Owing to the great de-
mand for quarters and the congested
condition of those owned by the Pan
ANA canal government, Colonel G. w.
Cocktails governor, has decided to
permit many Of the employees to build
their own homes on the canal zone
under certain conditions. Since the
concentration of a large part of the
canal force on the Pacific side of the
isthmus was begun the demand for
quarters has been so great that the
quartermaster's department has been
unable to meet it. The permits for
these structures will be granted with
the understanding that the builders
are not to receive any compensation
from the canal government in the event
of the termination of the owners SER
vices with the canal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-01
Southwest Receipts.
Local Markets

Sept. Following are the whole
sale quotations on the local market
Evening star., 1914-07-31

Continued from Second Page5595
ly of cruisers. Many of the vessels,
however, are more powerful than any
Of the American warships that followed
Dewey's pennant into Manila bay sixteen
years ago. Great Britain. including her
East Indian squadron. has two battle
ships. two large cruisers. four light
cruisers and thirty-five smaller craft,
including gunboats, destroyers. torpedoes
and submarines
Size Of Germany's Fleet.
Germany has two armored cruisers,
four light cruisers, seven gunboats. and
two destroyers.
Russia has four light cruisers, eight
small gunboats, thirty destroyers and
thirteen submarines. the latter said to
be in poor condition.
The French fleet in the orient includes
two armored cruisers, Ave gunboats and
one destroyer.
Italy had only one cruiser. at the last
report, In Asiatic waters. The American
navy in the Philippines and Chinese
waters comprises one first-class cruiser,
two third-class cruisers, ten gunboats,
two monitors, five destroyers and a num-
Der of auxiliaries. In the event OF war
this fleet might play an important part
in looking after American interests and
perhaps in caring for the rights of the
citizens of neutral governments threat
ened by the vicissitudes Of war.
Evening star., 1914-07-31
BELGIUM CALLS OUT TROOPS.
Expectation of Products Prohibited
and Excitement Ia Increasing.

BRUSSELS, July 31.-War excitement
is increasing and the Belgian govern
ment intends to call to the colors three,
or perhaps five. more classes Of reserv-
lists. numbering about 5000 men. The
expectation Of horses and automobiles OF
other vehicles and Of grains. oil or other
products has been prohibited.
Along the border horses and vehicles
have been requisitioned in large numbers.
The forts at Aege. Namur and. Antwerp
are being provisioned and troops are
being lodged in schools and private
houses. The people are conserving stocks
Of food, fearing war prices.
The governmental archives are ready
to be shipped to Antwerp.
The king has postponed his proposed
visit to Namur. He Is in frequent con-
ference with his ministers.
Evening star., 1914-07-31
Men and Issues in
Europes War Crisis
Ferdinand Of Bulgaria With Austria.

In any extension of the present zone
Of the Auatro-Servian controversy Czar
Ferdinand should, not be left out Of tbs
calculations as to what might happen.
The czar of rthe. Bulsarians has way
Of making himself felt at inopportune
moments ip the councils of the nations.
And behind Gar Ferdinand is resent
full nation, eager to avenge the wrongs
it suffered at the hands OF its eilies
in the war Of Ie13. 81
The grandson of Louis Philippe is pre-
pared to point out to the powers in con-
viicihg fashion at any time that II Ser
via complains because Austria has de-
spoiled. it by the annexation Of the Turk
ish provinces OF Bosnia and Herzegovina,
Bulgaria can with much. better reason
complain that Seryia has despoiled it o!
habited almost exclusively by Bulsartans
!. Moves Of Ferdinand.
On the day when tha Austro- Hungarian
ultfmatum was presented at Belgrade
Ferdinand announced that he would be
obliged to cancel forthwith an engage
ment to go to Bayreuth for the Wagner
festival. That announcement made II
appear that he had known nothing about
the Austrian coup in advance But it is
well known that Ferdinand is frequently
in the confidence of the Baiiplatz al
Vienna 1t will be remembered that or
the occasion in 1909 when Austria as.
founded Europe by announcing the an.
nexation of Bosnia Herzegovina Ferdi-
nand simultaneously declared the COM
plete Independence of his country from
Turkey. So. In this instance, his indi-
cations Of ignorance Of the plan contem-
plated by the government at Vienna may
well be taken for a piece of diplomacy
The fact is that Gar Ferdinand and
his people are watching their epportu-
nifty to strike at Servia in a determine.
ton to undo the wrong which they say
has been done them by tho virtual dis
memberment Of greater Bulgaria under
the treaty Of Bucharest, which Rou-
mania. Seryia, Greece and Montenegro
with the help Of Turkey, imposed upon
Evening star., 1914-07-31
PRINCESS SLIPS,
Dainty New Styles for
Girls and Misses Wear.
(Ages e to ID Years.)

Correctness and daintiness of
style is very essential in buying
Princess Slips for girls. We have
the proper modes, in many varia-
tions.
At Usefulness Slips of Soft
finished cambric, trimmed with
embroidery; beading and rib
bon.
At -Soft-6nished CAM
brio Princess Slips, embroid-
cry ruffle neck, trimming of
beading and ribbon.
At 81 .2S-Nainsook Princess
Slips, neck and skirt trimmed
with valenciennes laces, inser-3
ton and feather stitching;
neck finished with beading and
ribbon. Also Pink Lawn Slips,
trimmed with lace edge, inser-
ton and ribbon.
Third door. F st.
Evening star., 1914-07-31
viii Cancel Boalt's Credentials.

Secretary Garrison has announced
that he win cancel the credentials Of
Fred l. Boalt newspaper correspond
ent. who. according to the findings Of a
naval court-martial. sent false dis
patches declaring the law of fight"
had been applied to Mexican prisoners
by American sailors at Vera Cruz.
Representatives Falconer and Bryan Of
Washington appealed to the Secretary
yesterday in Boalt's behalf, and said
new evidence would be submitted. Mr..
Garrison announced, however, that he
did not flnd 1t necessary to consider
the questions raised because his action
was not based upon any controverted
question.
Evening star., 1914-07-31

now impending, this system Of indirect
firing will have a thorough try-out.
''In our civil war the ratio of field guns
to muskets was about to 1000. and II
must be remembered that they were mus-
zle-loading, smooth-bore guns. too, capas
BILE of firing about one shot a minute.
Nowadays. the ratio Of the big guns,
called field guns, to rifles has been IN
creased until, in the French and German
armies, 1t is about 6 or to 1000 rifles.
capable of being fired at the rafes OF
twenty-five shots q minute. e;2' - :.
$50 that it seems evident that Il q Jgen-
eral war in Europe comes, 1t will be a
gigantic artillery DUEL