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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-19
Tavenner Speaks to
Democratic Friends
To the Democratic Voters Of the
Fourteenth Congressional
District:

To the Democratic Voters Of the
Fourteenth Congressional
District:
The indication are now that I
will have little opportunity to help
myself In the primary campaign. a
crisis has arisen such as has never
befsllen the world before, and the
uncertainty as to what may hap
pen next has caused President
Wilson, Speaker Clark and Lead
er Underwood to join in urging all
congressman TO remain at their
posts of duty at least for the pres
ent.
congressman Is a public ser
want who is paid a salary for his
time and services. His duty is to
be on the firing line looking out for
the welfare of those who pay him
for that very thing. II there ever
was time when a congressman
ought to be at his post it is now.
may possibly be kept here un-
I'll after the date of the primary.
However, ! am encouraged by the
knowledge that loyal friends are
active in my behalf and favorable
reports from all parts of the dis
trict convince me of the effec-
tiVeness Of their influence. I trust
that you also will help me with
you friends.
The administration has achieved
in legislation and national policy
results that have never been
equaIIed in history. President
Wilson is one of the greatest presi-
dents we have ever had. and it
has been a labor of love to me, as
we'll as my duty. to loyalty cooper
ate with the president at all tine3
to bring about legislation to pro-
mote human welfare and estab-
Iish more perfect justice between
man and man.
II has been my misfortune not
TO be able to give appointments to
all deserving persons who have
been candidates for them. At all
times, however. | have tried to be
fair to all elements of the citizen
ship and in no case has my action
been based on ill-wiII toward any
person. II is my hope that ! sue
ceeded in choosing for the var
ious appointments men who will
honestly. faithfully, efficiently, and
courteousIy discharge the duties
of the positions they were selected
20 fill.
I regret that my absence is be-
ing taken advantage of by an at
tempt to make the people believe
{ have been disIoyaI to their inter
ests. Untrue state ments have
been circulated to deprive me of
whatever credit I deserve, how
ever small it may be, for the eff
forts ! have put forth in Washing
ton in your behalf. But ! do not
believe you can be SO easily fool
ed. have confidence that if the
voters believe have been faithful
to them, they will hold up my
hand. and knowing that have
tried with every ounce of my en-
ergy and every moment of my time
to serve you faithfully ! am ready
20 meet the test.
Very truly yours,
CLYDE n. TAVENNER.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-19
ENCAMPMENT FOR
TEMPlARS READY
AT WATCH TOWER
Outing for Drill Corps of Rock
Island Commandery Prom
ises to Be Interesting.
WILL LAST FOR TEN DAYS
Vesper Services Sunday Afternoon and
Exhibition Drill and Ball Next
Week Are Features.

The encampment of Rock Island
Commandery knights Templar, which
will last for ten days, will commence
at Watch Tower park tomorrow. 1t is
being held partly for the benefit to
be derived from the outing. but more
especially to polish up the drill corps.
Life similar to that of military en-
campment will be maintained. Tents
are being pitched, and all of the par
| aphernalia, with the exception of a
blanket and toilet articles, will be
furnished free to the knights.
Quarters for the fifty members OF
the drill corps as well as for a score
more of members will be provided.
On Sunday afternoon special ser
vices are to be held at the Tower
All Sir knights and their ladies have
been requested to attend. The ser
mon will be delivered by Rev. II. w
| Reed. pastor of the First Baptist
church at o'clock from the band
shell. \ special car will leave the
Masonic Temple building at 2. return
ing Immediately after the sermon.
Ball Big Feature.
will occur Wednesday evening. Aug
?" Exhibition drills will be conducted
that evening and will be followed by
a ball at the inn.
The team which will give the drill
is the one which will represent the
local commandery at the annual state
conclave at Springfield Sept. l and 2.
The champion Modern Woodmen drill
team will also put on an exhibition,
and band will be provided
In order to keep the drill team in
excellent physical condition no at
tempt TO cook meals at the local en-
cLmpment will be made. The campers
will eat at the Watch Tower inn. The
daily program arranged follows:
MORNING.
5:0O-Reveille.
Sis TO 6:15-Drill.
6:15 to headquarters.
7:O0-Breakfast
EVENING.
7:O0-Supper.
7:45 to s:45-Drill Cfuu uniform),
10:00-Taps.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-19
no DIFFERENCE.
The 7rocf Is Here the Same As Every
where.

The Procf Is Here the Same As Every
where.
for those Who seek relief from kid
hey Lackache. weak kidneys. bladder
LIS. D1eL's Kidney Pills offer hope Of
Ieie. ann the proof IS here in Rock
Is-sna. the same AZ everywhere Rock
Is.an- people Eayc used Doan's and
Aociz Is--ad PEOPLE recommend DOan's.
me Kidney remedy used IN America
tor 80 years. Why suffer- Why run
me TisL o. dangerous kidney nls-fa-
IA Brignt's dlsease2 Here's Rock r.
and proof Investigate f.
stIl recommend DOan's Kidney
Fllls just az highly az ! did some years
ego says r. &. BeseIin, Of 1924 Fifth
avenue Rock Island. Il have 20 DO
Leavy lifting IN my work and this no
doubt Was the cause OF my kidney
trouble. The worst symptom was
'ackacLe, accom- panied by pains In
ny sides Tie kidney secretfons were
unnatural, too. Seeing DOan's Kidney
Tn-s advertised, got d supply. they
relieved all the troubles"
Price soc. az all dealers. Don't SIM
ply ask for d kidney remedy-get
Dosn's Kidney Pil!s-the same that
-ir BeseiiE had. Foster-Alflburn Co.
Props, Buffalo. y. Y.-(Adv.l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-19
ACCIDENTAL DEATH
is VERDICT OF JURY

An inquest over the remains of
Robert Boden was conducted at IL
o'clock this morning at the home. 604
Sixth street, by Coroner r. C. ]. Meyer.
The jury returned a verdict of death
due to injuries received while diving
in shallow water in the Mississippi
river July 10.
The funeral services will be con-
Quoted tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock
from ST. Joseph's church, Father
Cleary officiating. Interment will be in
Calvary cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-19

city. candidate for the legislative nom.
ination. In addition he touched on po
litical conditions in Rock Island coun.
. ", The situation IS appalling" he de.
clared. 1T is disgusting alike TO re
publicans. as well as democrats.
have thoroughly canvassed the cOun-
" and l tell you the people want a
new deal. We have now the interest
ing spectacle of the republican mem
bers OF the board of supervisors en-
Dloying a special states attorney in an
attempt 10 put the regular states at
toruey in bad. MIR. Thompson has
made a remarkable record for convic
tons He has conducted the affair
OF his Office fearlessly and ably and
the party has reason to be proud of
him"
Hugh burning. AIedo, candidate for
nomination for state senator, said he
had been a member OF the democratic
party when il lead a forlorn hope. He
said he wanted the entire ticket to
win and that HIS own defeat would not
cause him 20 be disloyai to the party
he had always supported.
Fine Party Record
1.-The brilliant record the democratic
party has made since put in power is
such that we can go TO the voters with
no apologies to offer" was the way
Andrew Olson. Moline. candidate for
the state senate. opened his remarks.
No man ever sat in the White house
who has more earnestly labored for
the interests OF the common man than
has President Wilson. At this time
when the most complex and trying
problems that have ever been present
ed 10 American diplomacy are pending,
the people OF the United States. re
eardless OF party. can have the utmost
assurance that the man at the helm
will guide the ship OF state safely and
intelIigenuy. The currency bill which
has been passed If responsible for the
excellent financial condition OF the
country in this hour OF stress. / will
support the democratic ticket unre-
seryedIy. regardless OF the nominees.
Urges Strong Ticket.
The various candidates for sheriff
were next heard. DR.. r. c. J. Meyer.
Moline. declared So to 80 per cent Of
the voters in Rock Island county were
prepared 10 vote for the man. obliterat-
ing party lines and declared that II
behooyed the democrats TO select the
strongest ticket possible. He was Tor
the nominee for sheriff. no matter
whom the successful man was. c. >
Petit, Cordova, promised the same
LOYALTY 20 the party. Cornelius Doho-
van. Rock Island. announced lie had
been an active democrat since 1888 ana
mad never once bolted and his future
conduct toward the party would be the
same as his past. 9. J. Smith. Rock
Island. said he had been democrat
50 long that he wouldn't know how 10
vote any other ticket and promised 10
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-19
TREATY TO SENATE TODAY
Bryan Sends in 100000 Nicarasuan
Compact.

Washington, D. c., Aug. 19.-Seere-
tary Bryan sent to the senate today
the treaty under which Nicaragua,
So 100000, would cede to the United
States canal rights and naval coaling
stations on her Atlantic and Pacific
coasts.
Mr.. Bryan has been assured OF sup
port for the treaty from a majority of
the senate foreign relations commit
tee and expects it to be ratified
promptly.
The Plat amendment feature. pro-
posing a virtual American protector
ate over Nicaragua, has been elimin-
ated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-19
Funeral of Viruil Warren.

The remains of Virgil Warren, prom
inent Rock Island citizen, arrived here
at 10 o'clock this morning from Mani
tou, Colo. Simple but impressive fu-
neral services were conducted from
the Warren homestead, 1017 Second
avenue at o'clock this afternoon.
Rev. w. T Grafton of Minneapolis.
formerly pastor of the Christian
Memorial church of this city, had
charge of the services. Both the cere-
monies at the home and at the grave
were private Interment was in Chip
piannock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-19

do all in his power to bring victory for
/ the whole ticket this fall.
Have Made Good.
The Importance of the office to
which he aspires was touched on by
Albert Huber. who has no opposition
FOR the nomination for county Judge
The democrats have made good" he
stated. president Wilson, Governor
Dunno, Congressman Tavenner, States
Attorney Thompson, Coroner Meyer
and the democratic members of the
board of supervisors have acquitted
themselves with great credit and the
party should be successful this fall
because of the record made. l am for
the entire ticket"
Clyde Walker. unopposed candidate
for probate judge. said he was work
ing for democratic success all down
the line.
First Discordsnt Note.
The first discordant note came when
Clarence S. Trevor. candidate for
nomination for county clerk, was call
ed on. He said he could not stand for
were successful. but he promised that
Alt NbllA ilOl lAAdht AlulSt4L ODA4OAlOuS
TO the rest of the party by making an
active campaign against them. w. c.
Maucler depIored the position taken
and said that if Mr.. Trevor participat-
ed in democratic primary. he ought
10 be broad enough tC stand by the
Will be the majority.
II. c. Hinrichs. candidate for nomi-
nation for treasurer. said that he would
throw up TO his present job after the
primary. and campaign to the best of
his ability until the November cleo
tion for the success of the entire
ticket.
Il am not here to say anything
against Congressman Tavenner," de-
clared Eli Dixon, Roseville, Warren
county. candidate for the congress
sional nomination. "He is not here to
speak for himself and it would not be
right to take advantage of his abb
sence. | have found, however. some
opposition to him in the district. |
believe that a democrat will be sent to
congress from this district this year if
he can have united party behind
him. / believe that this will be ac-
corded me and If / am nominated. |
will certainly be elected. Mr.. Taven-
ner will have my support if he wins
the nomination"
Strong for Tavenner.
4 telegram from Congressman Tav-
enner was read as follows and was
received with continued and repeated
applause, showing that the sentiment
OF the gathering was strongly for the
present congressma1:
Washington. ID. C., Aug. IL
Hon. T. 4. Fender. Chairman,
Rock Island. III: Please state to
the committee that, win or lose, ]
will support the ticket with all
my time and energy. Rock Is
land county democratic central
committee has honored me almost
beyond my power TO reciprocate.
but I wish 10 assure the commit
tee that whether I personally am
renominated or not. the commit
tea can count on me 10 do every
thing within my power on behalf
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-19
THINK ACREEMENT
REACHED ON TANK
LABOR TROUBLE
Bridge and Iron Company to
Give Decision on Compro-
mise Suggested by Union.
TO EMPLOY TWO CLASSES
Will Mean That Work Will Progress
With Organized Boilermakers
and Structural Workmen.

What is thought to be a final agree
ment which will end the labor trou-
bles which have caused delay in the
erection of the city's elevated tank al
Reservoir park was reached this
morning when the city council, an Of
fetal of the BCilermakers' union, and
Walter \. Rosenfield, president of the
Rock Island Bridge and Iron company,
which has the contract for the job, held
an informal session in the office of
Mayor II. NJ. Schriver.
Mr.. Bryant, a representative OF the
boilermakers' organization, came be-
fore the meeting with the proposition,
which. it is thought, will mean a COM
promise of the situation and only the
o. X of the Rock Island Bridge and
Iron company is now needed to place
the troubles at an end.
To Employ Both Kinds.
Mr. Bryant suggested as a compro-
mise that organization of the boiler
makers would consent to the employ
ment of several union structural men
in company with union boilermakers.
In this way trusted employees of the
company would be on hand and their
experience, the company claims, would
protect the city in securing a good
job. Officials of the company have
stated right along that the structural
men should be allowed on the job, as
the concern has the greatest conf
dence in the efficiency of its work
men.
1t is also claimed all boilermakers
are not necessary at this stage OF the
work Mr.. Rosenfield stated before
the meeting was brought to close
that if union boilermakers could COM
plete the job, including the painting
of the tank, that the company would
likely consent to the compromise.
Final Decision Today.
He also stated that the final deci-
sion of the concern would be given to
the mayor sometime this afternoon
and thus the work on the tank may
again proceed to completion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-19
Harold Arnold Brown.

Harold Arnold Brown. 12-year-old
son OF Mr.. and Mrs. John \. Brown,
5l2 Fourth avenue. died at $50 yes
terda. afternoon, after suffering for
five months with complication OF
disease. He was operated on for ap-
pend!CItis at ST. Anthonys hospital
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-19
SIBONEY BAY CAMP
HOLDS EXCURSION

moonlight excursion was held last
evening by the Siboney Bay camp No.
s, United Spanish War Veterans, the
steamer w W. and barge being used
for the occasion. About 600 people at
tended and a good time was had by
everyone present. The old two-step
and waltz were just as popular as the
new steps on the dance floor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-19
Eure-., If Franklin w. Wilson.

The funeral of Franklin w. Wilson
was held at 10 O'Clock this morning
from his home in Rural township and
at 1880 from the Beulah church. In
torment was in Beulah cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-19
Join Our Kitchen Cabinet Club

We have started Kitchen Cabinet Club. You,
doubt, have wished for fine Kitchen Cabinet,
the greatest labor devised for the mod
kitchen.
Now you obtain a moderate
cost, if you join Club. All you asked pay
is 81 down and then 81 week until the Kitchen
Cabinet is paid for.
This Club is limited to 40 members.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-19

of the ticket, which I predict will
win this fall all along the line
President Woodrow Wilson is one
of the greatest executives this ma
ton has ever had. and the people
will vote the democratic ticket as
an expression of the approval of
his policies and achievements.
Yours for party success.
CLYDE n. TAVENNER.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-19

Practically the same sentiment was
expressed by " c. Haucker, Of this
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-11-09
GERMANS AND AUSTR|ANS BOTH On DEFENSIVE
Efforts To Break Through Lines Both East West
ASTRONOMERS SEE THE
SMALLEST PLANET MERCURY
AS IT ENTERS SUMS DISK

Astronomers at the Naval OBJ
servatory at Washington, Saturday
trained their big telescopes on the
heavens to oLgeryc Mercury. the
smallest planet Of tie suns satil-
ties, the appearance of which had
been awaited with keen interest.
The. little planet entered upon
the suns disk at q. m. aud disap-
peared four hours later. not to APP
pear again until May, 1924. Its
last daylight appearance was in No.
rember. 1907.
Mcrcury was not visible to the
naked eye. Through the lenses If
small telescopes it appeared as L
bIaTk dot travelling across the south
ern portion of the sun from cast to
west, Leat through the huge glasses
at the observatory the phenomenon
could be seen mere plainly. 1t was
visible in all states except the far
west.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-11-09
Former CAIRO
NAN CONFfSSES
TO 1 ROBBERY
Samuel Bradshaw Gives Con- Story
to Cincinnati Police in Order to
Get Free Ticket to Cairo.

According to the Cincinnati
papers Samuel Bradshaw of Cairo,
conscience stricken, surrendered to
the police a. Cincinnati, Ohio, Fri
Cay night, and confessed that he
was the man who stole money from
another man at Cairo during the
flood Of 1913, at the time there was
big fire in progress. The reason
he made the confession was that
there was another man who was
serving sentence when he should
be occupying a cell because of the
crime.
The Cincinnati chief of police
wired Chief Fuller of this city of
the incident and asked whether the
story was correct. States Attorney
Wilson failed to find evidence Of
such a crime having been committed
here at that time or that anyone
had bec1 arrested and sentenced TO
the penitentitary for such a deed.
He directed the Cincinnati authori-
ties to turn Bradshaw loose. as far
as wanting him in Cairo was CON
cerned.
1t is thought by the police that
Bradshaw wanted 20 get a free
ticket to Cairo and told this cock
and bull story for the purpose.
Bradshaw was here at the time
Eo stated and was the cause of some
trouble to the police at the tins
having been engaged in a fight.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-11-09
COW PICTURES
ARE USED BY
GERMAN SCOUTS
Crude Drawings of the Bovine ID
Various Attiudes Give Infor-
nation to Germans.

T'aris, Nov S.-Cgude drawings
Of cows of varying proportions
some in attitudes OF defense bel
iigerancy or alarm, and others in
sra1jng position, were noticed by
French officers during the early
days Of the campaien on the Ajsne
Tho sketches at first were consid-
cred the simple Efforts of school
children, but the frequency with
which this subject appeared on
walls, buildings, bridges and eyory
available place in the departments
Of Disc and Somme puzzled French
officers, who conducted thorough
Investigation. They are now con
vinced that the system was used by
German scouts to direct the armies
tLat were to follow.
Fhere was a great variety IN the
si"as o! the drawings and in the
positions of the heads and other
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The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-11-09
TWO SMALL FIRES
2Sl3 SYCAMORE
ISIS POPLAR STS.
0. Slnothels Residence Partially De-
str2yed Motifs Pressing Shop
Gasoline Stove Goes Wrong.

The residence of o. SmoLhers,
&Sl3 Sycamore street was partially
destroyed by fire Saturday at noon.
caused by defective fuc. Fire sta
tions 2 and responded. The damage
to house and contents will amount
TO several hundred dollars. Con-
tractor Harp is the owner of the
building.
Stations 2 and responded to an
alarm caused by a gasoline stove
fire at 4 O'Clock Saturday afternoon,
at the pressing shop of Joseph Mott,
28l5 Poplar street. The fire was
extinguished before the tiremcn ar
rived and no damage of consequence
resulted.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-11-09
lOl CLUB HAS
ANNUAL OPENING
At MCCLURE, Ill.
Members From Cairo, Anna, Thebcs
Cape Girardeau and Other
Places Attend

The annual grand opening of the
lot Club located at Mcclure, H..
was held Sunday, Nov Sth with
almost all the members and their
families present. There was a large
number of invitations sent ont to
friends and whilo the attendance
was large many were kept away by
the threatening weather.
The members in anticipation CT n
large crowd had constructed a large
table in the yard close to the club
house for the many filled baskets
that would be brought by the crowd
but il was thought for a time that
he weather was such that it would
be impossible to have the big spread
out of doors, however about 1880
the clouds moved away for a time
and it was decided build two large
camp fires close to the table and
dinner would be served outside re-
eardless Of the chilly wind, which
wac very brisk on the club house
hill When the great assortment Of
eatables had been placed upon the
table, pictures were taken. letter
was read to the crowd and the presi
dent, II. j. Anderson OF Anna, H..
was presented with an elegant cake
in honor Of his 55th birthday, as
this day is set aside by the club as
the day of the grand opening. Every
one departed after a short visit and
wishing the president many happy
returns of his birthday, declaring
that they had enjoyed a grand days
outing.
Those present were Mrs. ], z.
Hodges, Mcclure, Ill. NJ" - J.
nllow, F. ] Dlllow, Mrs. Geo.
schoembs, U, NJ. C. Hager, Mrs. F.
Nj. Hager of Cairo, Mr. T. j. Ander-
-0 NJ NJ,
Olive G. Peerler, Cape Girardeau,
Mo-, Mr., and Mrs. F. M. Cullcy,
Corine Culley, Celeste Culley, Rob-
ret Caldwell, Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Lee Caldwell, Mcclure, H., Mr.. and
Mrs. w. A. Patterson, w. r. Pattcr-
son. Thehes, H., Mr., and Mrs. Roy
Kinehart, Mr., and Mrs. Chas. Jean
and children Mr.. and Mrs. Joe
Bump Miss Vivian Robinson, Mr.
and Mrs. Frank Neibouer, William
Neibour, Anna, Ill.