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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-02
Feasted on Candles.

Russian soldiers, according to the
author of Eat, Drink and Be Merry
esteem tallow candles a great luxury
He facetiously describes how they
came across a huge store of them
among the French baggage on the re
treat from Moscow and summary
snuffed them out of existence. "Nev-
er were they consumed in such a style
before. The enraptured warriors drew
then across their mouths-like a bow
across a fiddle-and left only the bare
wicks as a proof of how easily their
coverings, so necessary for lights, can
be readily utilized for livers."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-02
NC MONEY IN SMELLING
AND MANY STOP WORKING

Owing to the fact that they cannot
find a market for their products many
of the shelters at work on the rivers
near here are quitting their season s
work and starting TO work cutting
buttons. Many shelters who have
spent the entire summer Smelling in
the northern lakes and in the north
ern Mississippi, are now returning
home. All say they have not been
able to find a market for their pro-
duct. Some of the shelters who are
more wealthy are storing up their
shells and continuing their work, but
a comparatively small percent of the
people who spend their time Smelling
are able to do this. Most of the shells
they found this summer the men state
have been used at the smaller factories
along the river.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-02
LOCAL MAN HEAD
OF DISPLAY MEN
Paul H. HinZe of M. g. K. Chosen
President of Newly Form
ed Organization.

Paul H. Hinze of the NJ. g K. force,
this city. was elected president of the
Tri-City Display Men, at a meeting
held in Davenport last night.
Other permanent officers elected for
the ensuing year follow:
Vice president-C. NJ. Farmburg,
Young & McCombs, Rock Island
Secretary-Treasure F. Meier,
S. & l., Davenport.
Now that the organization is thor
oughly launched, plans for the future
meetings of the association are being
considered and the initial feature of
the series will take place at meeting
to be held in this city next Tuesday
night, when a demonstration in the
art of card writing will be conducted
for the benefit of the members.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-02

proper to butler shall be paid for by
him at 800 each, and he shall forfeit
$4,000 to his partner If he divulges the
reason for his servitude to a third
party. The game is played in the firms
offices and the unfortunate T. Boggs
John loses to Nettleton. The next
scene shows him Tuning in the livery
of Nettleton's household, revolving
at the price of 500 per insurrection,
against the many indignities of his
position; and finally confronted by
his own fiance, who is a visitor in the
house, and is unable to guess the rea.
son for his extraordinary behavior.
Though he does not dare to explain
matters to her, lest he lose his $4,000,
she worms the truth out of the lawyer
and Furthermore, finds a truly femin-
inc way out of the contract for Boggs.
by making him become so unendura-
bly, officious and cheerful in his work,
and so suspiciously attentive to his
partners wife, that Nettleton is glad
to be rid of him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-02

tween Main and Harrison: Marshal
or the day, flag bearer. platoon OF po-
lice, band, speakers OF the day. coun-
ellis or the tri-cities aud Tri-City Fed
Grafton OF Labor.
On the west side OF Ripley. between
Third and Fourth: Bakers OF the tri-
cities. BARRIERS OF Rock Island. Moline
and Davenport, tri-city butchers.
On the west side OF Ripley. between
Third and Fourth: Brewers union No.
IS. Rock Island brewers. Bridge and
Structural Iron workers.
On the cast side of Ripley. between
Fourth and Fifth: Davenport black
smiths No. 1O1, Moline blacksmiths
No. 461.
On the west side OF Ripley. between
Fourth and Fifth: Bookbinders No.
%. tri-city bartenders. button workers.
bOilermakers No. 81, boilermakers'
helpers.
On the south side of Fourth street,
between Ripley and Scott: Carpenters
OF Rock Island. Moline and Davenport.
cigarmakers No. 2O1. cigarmakers No.
I72.
On the east side OF Scott. between
Third and Fourth: Tri-city retail
clerks. postofice clerks. conductors
No. loo. railway clerks No. 2O3.
West side OF Scott, between Third
and Fourth: Electrical workers Nos.
154. ass and 1O9. engineers No. 426.
On the east side of Scott. between
Fourth and Fifth: GIassworkers No.
%, car men No. 273. horseshoers OF
tri-cities. fathers of tri-cities.
On the west side of Scott. between
Fourth and Fifth: Leather workers
No. II, letter carriers NO. SOC, litho-
graphers No. 4.
On the south side Of Fourth. be-
tween Scott and Western avenue:
Machinists of the tri-cities, machinists'
helpers of tri-cities, metal workers No.
299, metal workers No. 81, metal filers
and assemblers. musicians.
On the east side of Western ave
nue., between Third and Fourth: Tri-
city iron molders. tri-city painters, tri-
city plasterers.
On the west side OF Western ave
nue.. between Third and Fourth:
Plumbers Nos. 3S7. 113 and 211.
On the east side OF Western ave
nue., between Fourth and Fifth: Print
ers, pressmen, stereotypers, stage en-
plOyes.
On the west side of Western ave
nue.. between Fourth and Fifth: Street
railway employees OF tri-cities, stone
cutters.
On the south side of Fourth street,
between Western avenue and Gaines:
Switchmen No. 1913. tailors of tri-cit-
les. teamsters Of tri-cities.
Followed by tri-city fire depart
ments and floats.
Clarke Speaks at 1880.
The speaking exercises at Suburban
island viii begin at 100 o'clock in
the afternoon. the hour being earlier
than usual in order that Governor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-02
AUGUST ADDS TO
YEARS EXTREMES
Leaves 1914 Far Above Normal
in Temperature and Be-
low in Rainfall.

The year 1914 thus far has been de
cidedly warm snd dry, and the month
of August ADDED to both variations
from the normal, according to data
submitted in the monthly review is
sized by Observer J. NJ. SheriAr of the
local weather station. The mean TEN
perature was rs. which is degrees
above the normal in this locality for
August and which brings the accumu
lated excess for the year up to 479
The precipi;aticp totaled hut POI
inches. which was 1.63 inches below
normal. the deficiency for the year
being 5.54 inches.
The conditions for August are sum.
married. as follows:
Weather-Numbero of clear days, II :
partly cloudy. Is; cloudy, 3; on which
OF inch or more precipitation oc
CURED, Z. Per cent possible sunshine,
so.
Barometer-Mean. 299s inches;
highest, 1924 inches, Goth; lowest,
29.72 inches, 9th.
Temperature-High sc. on Sth :
lowest, So on 25th; greatest daily
range, 81, on 9TH; least, Z, on 2Sth;
normal for this month. 1910; absolute
highest this month for 43 years, 1O1 /;
lowest, "a; average daily excess of~this
month as compared with normal, 20:
accumulated excess since Jan. 1, 479.
Precipitation-Total for this month.
POI inches: snowfall. o; greatest pre-
cipitation in "a hours, O.7O inch. on
10th; snow on ground at end of
month, S.64 inches; deficiency of this
month as compared with normal, 1.63
inches; accumulated deficiency since
Jan. l, 5.54 inches.
Withdrawing direction, E.; total
movement, 1859 miles; average hourly
velocity, 63 miles: maximum velocity
(for minutes). % miles per hour
from the northwest on the 23rd.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-02

Clarke may be able to leave on a
o'clock train. Congressman Clyde II.
Tavenner and the mayors of the three
cities will follow on the speaking pro-
gram.
In addition TO the speaking program
at Suburban island there will be ball
game between union men of Daven-
port on one side and a team from
Rock Island and Moline as opponents.
A prize bowling contest will also be
held, in which six prizes, amounting
to $50 in cash. will be awarded.
Part of the labor delegation will
make the trip TO Suburban island by
trolley and the remainder by boat.
Matthew J. German of Davenport will
be chairman of the exercises.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-02
PREPARE ON BIC
SCALE FOR LABOR
DAY CELEBRATION
rovernor Clarke of Iowa and
Congressman Tavenner
OF Illinois Speak.
PICNIC At SUBURBAN ISLE
-,..,.d That From 5000 TO 1000 VIII
Be in Parade Through OaV-
export Streets

Governor George w. Clarke Of Iowa
- roneressmau Clyde II. Tavenner
- Illinois will be the chief speakers
:. tbe annual Labor day celebration
- held at Suburban island next
SSo1day. Mayor Harry NJ Schriver of
~ Island. Mayor Alfred c. Mueller
- Davenpo7t and Mayor NJ. r. Carl
=, ~ Moline vii be the others on
ne speaking program
r-1n, 5000 10 1000 laborinC men
,-a expected to march in the parade,
--bicb. nom present Indications. IS
e1,srted 70 be the largest Labor day
-,rz-e ever held in the three cities.
IT-o-te-s from s. local unions will be
n the line OF march.
Although 10 prizes are 10 be given
.bis wear for floats by merchants, over
. score OF tri-city business houses are
s,pec:ed 20 be represented in the
~.-sde. There will be several bands
: the lire OF march. Charles Simon
vii be marshal OF the big pageant.
stores to Close.
business houses OF the three cities
iii be closed. as usual, in honor OF
re annual tribute 10 uAAbAA 4dubLs anu
the holiday will be observed in the
BsuaI gala fashion throughout the
three cities
The parade viii form at 10 o'clock
3, the morning with the city officials
OF the tri-cities, sGuadrons Of police,
the fire departments and the distin-
suished visitors IN the procession.
Forming opposite the city hall on
Fourth street between Main and Brady
streets. the big pageant will move east
On Fourth street 20 Brady. south TO
Second street, west 10 Western ave
me, north 70 Third. and west to Fill
more street Turning back there. the
parade will march eastward TO Main
street and then north 70 Fourth, where
the procession will dis5and.
The different unions Will take their
stand and Join IN the parade al the
following points:
On the south side Of Fourth, be
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-02

in the campaign brought out an I'M
usually large registration among wom-
en-. Mrs. Ernest Underwood, present
deputy treasurer. is running for the
republican nomination for county
teasure and is making a VICIOUS
campaign among the women votes.
Among the women taken by Mrs.
Underwood TO the city hall to register
was Mrs. Harriet Harper, giving her
age as 102 years. Mrs. Harper. unas
sisted, climbed the long flight of stairs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-02
zGL,eatelg.!
AT THE EMPIRE.

Now that the Russians are playing
so prominent a part in the European
war, the public will probably be inter
ested in Manager Dolly's special an
nouncement to the effect that the Six
Whirlwind Samarians will be the feat
ure of the last half OF the week bill
which opens Thursday afternoon. These
wonderful dancers. a half dozen In
number, do all of the great terpsichor-
can feats for which the realm of Car
Nicholas is famous. There are four
men and two women in this act and
the dancing is said to equal that shown
by the famous imperial ballet which
played in Rock Island a couple of sea
sons ago at top prices. In fact the
only difference is the number OF
people and the scenery. The dancing
is said to be as good. Harry Gilbert,
an operatic parodist of considerable
renown. will be another noteworthy
act on the bill. Mr.. Gilberts work Is
highly original. Gravetta and Levon-
Dire. French transformists with half
car load of special scenery, will bring
their importation to this theatre on the
first trip into the United States. In
fact IL is said that the war scare which
doomed up six or eight months ago had
something TO do with the act coming
away from the seat of trouble. 1t is
said to have been billed in Paris solid
all summer. Hodge and Lowell, in
rural skit, "Cupid's Mistake" and Len
nett and Wilson, in "a Laugh or Two
on a Bar or Two" will round out
fine bill. In addition there Will be four
reels of high grade motion pic
lures, including one two-reel feature.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-02
AT THE MOLINE.

The past and present seasons sue
cess, "a Pair OF Skies" will be pre-
scented by II. II. Frazee at the Moline
theatre on next Sunday night and at
the Burtis in Davenport next Monday
afternoon and evening. Here Is nj
larious farce that ran all last summer
and is still playing to capacity houses
AT the Longacre theatre in New York,
at the Cort theatre in Chicago. Wynd-
hams New Theatre in London, and at
Her Maiesty's theatre in Melbourne,
Australia, and from all present indl-
cations will continue TO chase away
the blues OF theatre-loyers of these
cities for many weeks to come.
II is declared that no farce ever
written has been funnier and from the
rise of the curtain until the very end
the excitement and mirth- provoking
situations pile over one another In
endless profusion. The first scene OF
the play is laid in the offices or the
Eureka Digestive Pill company OF
New York. The two partners in the
company. Nettleton and Boggs John,
are so incompatible in all their ideas
and so antagonistic that the only way
I'm which they are able to settle the
question of their business policy is 10
plav a hand of poker. With lawyer
helm. however. they draw up a con
tract, preceding the game. according
to the terms OF which the loser Is 10
become the servant of the winner for
a year, during which time any lapses
upon his part from the demeanor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-02
WORK AT VILLA WILL
START SEPTEMBER g

The impression that the Villa de
Chantal will open September 16 is err
roneous. Registration of pupils will
begin on September 8, and regular
school work will commence the follow
ing day. Indications are that the at
tendance will be large and one of the
most successful years in the history
of the institution is anticipated
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-02

For measuring sea depths Mas
sachusetts doctor has invented a dyJ
Mantle bomb which explodes on strik-
ing the bottom, the distance being
estimated by measuring the time I'll
takes the sound to reach the surface,
of the water.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-02

Black and white striped effects are so
popular and here they are in wide profu-
sion of the different width stripes.
Bulgarian and Roman stripes are still in
the front of popular favor, as they do make
such pretty waists, trimmings, and are now
find them in the quieter shades, also the
bright startling color combinations.
Crepe de Chine and Messa1ines are con-
tinuing their popularity for street and even
ing wear, while plain and novelty Chiffon
Taffetas are rapidly gaining in favor and
promise to exact a greater share of dame
fashions consideration as the season adj
vances
These prices give you but hint of the
charming things awaiting you here in this
store now.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-02
WOMAN 1O2 WILL VOTE
Oldest Voter in Kansas Willing &c
Tell Her Age.

Atchison, Kan.-The closing hours
for registration before the August
primary created the impression that a
regular election was being held. Motor
car loads OF women were taken 10 the
city hall by ambitious candidates.
The presence of a woman candidat
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-02

leading to the city clerks office. 1t IL
estimated that 75 per cent OF the wom-
en- of Atchison will vote at the pri-
mary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-02

An assortment of gray, tan
and white cotton blankets carry
the following prices:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-02
Fall Showing of Bed Blankets


complete will find advantageous selecting this
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-02

Our dISpIayS tHlS season
"a eSent a most SeTVIceable
and attractive line of Bed
Coverings. That the prices
remain at a most moderate
figure only adds another in
iucement for your supplying
your wants Immediately.
A beautiful lot of all white cot
ton blankets with blue and pink
borders. sizes 66xSO. 4 OE
now priced at 500. ks~
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-02

Plaid Blankets, q a =
66XS0, now ...... 62 o z0 -
Plaid Blankets, q aY EU
72XS0, now 1900. Ez . ~ -
Plaid Blankets, y n -
72XS4, now $500. - . Gs -
Woolnap Blankets in plain
colors of tan and gray are priced
as follows:
64x76 sizes u nn
now .............. ~ ~
72YS0 sizes q q -
now ..............n 2
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-07-08
ITS PASSAGE is PREDICTED
California to Vote on Socialist Eight.
Hour Bill

Sacramento, Cal, July 8.-One of
the most drastic eight-hour measures
ever written will be submitted to Cal
ifornia voters at the November elec-
ton. Its passage is believed almost
certain
The bill, drawn by Assemblyman
Kingsley, the only Socialist in the
California legislature, affects all en-
ployers of labor and reads as follows:
Amy employer who shall require
or permit any oyerseer, superintend-
ent, foreman or other agent to require
or permit any person in his employ
to work more than eight hours in one
day, or more than forty-eight hours In
one week, except in case of extraor-
binary emergency, caused by fire,
flood or danger to life or property,
shall be guilty of misdemeanor and
fined not less than $50 nor more than
$500, or imprisoned in the county Jail
not less than ten nor more than nine
ty days, or both"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-07-08
VOTES FOR WOMEN;
EQUAL PAY URGED
N. {. A. Resolutions Likely VIII
Pass Convention.

st. Paul, July S.-Resolutions ap-
proving woman suffrage and equal
pay for equal work, regardless of sex,
will be presented to the National
Education association at the general
session in the Auditorium Thursday
morning by the resolutions commit.
tee, and as women delegates are far
in the majority it is safe to predict
the resolution will be adopted. 1t
will be presented as the beginning of
a peace movement" within the con
ventiOn
The Minnesota Equal Franchise
league was the first organization to
take up the suffrage question with the
resolutions committee.
In view of the stand the associa.
tion has taken on international peace
resolutions will be presented endors
ing the work of peace societies.
Another resolution presented to the
committee endorses the policy of self
restraint OF the president and Secre
tary Bryan in the Mexican difficulties
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-07-08
SHIPMENT OF COLD
VIRTUALLY AT END
Excellent Grain Crop Checks Out
ward Movement Of Metal.

Washington, July S.-Gold ship.
ments to Europe are practically at an
end for this year, in the opinion of
George Il. Roberts, director of the
mint. Two weeks ago Mr.. Roberts
said the excellent grain crop In this
country. coupled with the bad crop
conditions in Europe, would soon
swing the balance of trade back to-
ward the United States and check the
outward movement of gold.
This prediction was realized and
the exchange rate has fallen to a
point where the further expectation
of gold would be Improbable and it
seems unlikely that Paris will make
further inroads upon the United
States supply of gold.
July and August promise to be rec
ord months for wheat expectations. St
Louis, Kansas City and Chicago have
reported great sales of wheat to be
exported Engagements for Septem-
Der and October also are reported.
1t is estimated that at least 75,000,-
900 bushels of winter wheat will be
exported this month and next. Gov
ernment reports on spring wheat are
also favorable and treasury depart
ment officials expect the movement
of grain toward Europe to continue
for some time with a steadying effect
on the gold market.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-07-08
CHICAGO POLICE HAMPERED
Total Absence of Motive in QuadrupIe
Murder

Chicago, July S.-Hampered by an
apparent total absence of motive the
police continued the search for the
murderer who killed Jacob Mislich,
his wife, their daughter, Mrs. Martha
Mansfield, and her seven-months-old
infant with an axe Sunday night.
The police were loath to believe
that the slayer was the mysterious
axe murderer credited with the deaths
of twenty-five persons killed with axe
blows in the past three years in the
Middle West.
The principal object of the search
is a half-witted man, former boarder
with the Mislich family, who had diff
ficulties with Mislich. William Mans.
field, son-in-law of Mislich, who has
not been seen by the family for a
year, also is sought. No evidence i'm
plicated either.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-07-08
REBELS SUSTAIN HEAVY LOSS
Reported Defeated in Fighting Out.
side Guaymas.

On Board u. S. S. California, Mazat-
Ian, July 6, by Wireless via San Diego,
of Guaymas the Constitutionalists
were repulsed with considerable loss,
according to a dispatch received at
federal headquarters here. The fed
era gunboat Guerrero shelled the
enemy's positions near Cruz de Pied
ras. The federal losses are given as
several killed and many wounded.
Skirmishing continues.
Rear Admiral Howard exchanged
official calls with Governor Amezcua
Lapaz at Mazatlan. The German
cruiser Nuremberg has returned to
Mazatlan from Panama.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-07-08
STRIKE MAY TIE
Up MANY ROADS
Western Carriers Face Seri-
OuS Labor Troubles.
DISPUTE NEARING CRISIS

Said Seventy Thousand Engineers
and Firemen viii Be Joined by Five
Other Unions Seeking Increased
Wages for Their Members.
St Paul, July S.-Sixty-seyen rail
roads of the West, including every
road entering ST. Paul, are threatened
with a tieup of their entire systems
after July "a by a general strike OF
railroad employees.
The locomotive firemen and engine
men, the result Of whose strike vote
will be announced in Chicago July
ID, have been joined in their ultima
tum by the freight handlers and ware
house men, the maintenance of way
men, the oilers, the engine wipers
and the railway clerks, according to a
dispatch from Chicago.
They all demand a reduction In the
working day from ten hours to eight,
without decrease i'm pay. The engine
men and firemen demand in addition
an increase in pay of 35 to 40 per
cent.
The number OF men on the five
roads centering in the two cities
the Great Northern. Northern Pacific,
Omaha, 500 and Minneapolis and St.
Louis, who will go on strike II the
walkout is ordered, is estimated at
5000, of whom 1000 live in the two
cities.
If the strike is as general as in
dicated in the dispatch from Chicago
several thousand more men will be
thrown out of work In this territory.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-07-08
QUITS TO AVOID
| SENATORIAL QUIZ
Paul NJ. Warburg Withdraws
From Reserve Board.
RESIGNS BY TELEPHONE

is Member of New York Firm Of
Kuhn, Loeb & Co. and Objected to
Being Questioned by Senate Com
mIttee as Condition to Taking Ap
pontment.
Washington, July 8.-Paul NJ. War.
burg of New York has formally re-
quested President Wilson to with
draw his nomination to be a member
Of the federal reserve board. The
president will do so.
Mr.. Warburg, a member of the
banking house of Kuhn, Loeb & Co.,
was nominated for a four-year term.
When the senate banking commit
tee began examining personally the
five candidates nominated by the
president Mr. Warburg indicated that
he did not wish to be questioned by
the committee as a condition to TAX
ing the appointment. He called the
personally requested the president to
withdraw his nomination.
His Successor Not Chosen.
There was no indication whom the
president might choose to fill the
place.
The change in personnel, however
will not further delay the actual or.
ganization of the new currency sys
tenn. The senate already has con
firmed w. p G.. Harding, A. c. Miller
and Charles S. Hamlin as members
of the board and they, with Secretary
McAdoo and Comptroller Williams
who serve as members ex-ofIicio, con
stitute a quorum, which now may
proceed with the work.
Thomas ID. Jones of Chicago, whose
name awaits the action of the bank
ing committee, told of his relations
with the International Harvester com
pany and the New Jersey Zinc com
pany, both SO called trusts