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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-23

Il is proposed 80 distribute Ameri-
ran grown apples this winter TO sol
aiers who are fighting the battles of
Europe. This ought 10 be effective
Advertising and, with the crop there
$ this year. it Will not cost a great
deal Illinois is not generally cons5d-
ared an apple state but il could fur
aish the 100000 barrels it is proposed
10 send TO Europe and have enough left
Il supply its own people
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-23

Office Of E W Wagner & Co. Best
Building. Rock Island, III. Friend j.
N. c.. Jim Hill and the other fnau-
cial heavyweights seem to be all at
sea and rather vague in their express
sions and opinions on the outcome Of
the foreign loan. There is one man
VINO has not yet been heard from and
the world is hungering for some kind
OF an expression from him He's our
own capitalist, Jerry WEIGH. and I
hope you VIII be able to draw him OUT
on the subject. MAC
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-23
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
What is Mixed With 0uintne.

Please inform me what doctors mix
with quinine to make a tonic for a
person who is run down
Answer-Some doctors use encour-
agement with it.; others use brains.
Raw Eggs Versus Cooked Eggs.
Are raw eggs good to create blood?
Answer-Not quite so good as cook
ed eggs. because not so readily df-
gested.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-23

Ex-senator Foraker of Ohio has Just
submitted to q surgical operation.
This may be fairly regarded as a sus-
picious circumstance, IN view OF the
Buckeye statesman's well known proc
Itvities when there is a presidential
campaign In sight
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-23

Schemes proposed 10 meet the war
aebt in England SAVIOR Of confscation,
rather than taxation. And there is
more than q suspicion that the people
of other beliigerenr nations are the
better off only in that they have the
less to lose
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-23

Victor Murdoch verEes on unseemly
levity when ne suggests that the re-
publican party ought 70 nominate Taft
for president if it believes in the sur
yival OF the latest The G. O. z. has
done worse things and there is no
guaranty that it Will not repeat
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-23

They are employing hand grenades
III the form Of overrtpe eggs
IN the fight over the saloon In Mime
npolis The casualties are numerous
but the wounded soon get back into
the fray
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-23

Pittsburgh, in Iaudtng its own sue
cess in the war on smoke, AYERS that it
IL now cleaner than St, Louis. This
is about the first time the Missouri
metropolis ever was accused Of being
10 pesky nice
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-23

The most valuable tree in the world
is an avocado at Los Angeles. Cal,
which Lloyds have insured for $780,
GEO. The insurance is against wind
or rain damage. The alligator pear
or avocado sells for about so cents
and the trees in question bears an
annual crop Of $4,000 pears. This
makes it represent $4,000 capital at
5 per cent, twice the amount OF the
policy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-23

Fine distinctions are made under the
Kentucky laws For instance, the son
IF former Senator Cockreu has been
arrested for 'malioiously" shooting
someone or other Wording OF the dis
patch conveys the impression that this
. much more serious oTense than
shooting other people up just for
amusement
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-23
Rock Island-From River to
River

The worst has happened to Captain
von Papen. who figured In the Dumba
Incident He has been sent to Mexico.
This ought 10 satisfy his bitterest enc
~ aa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-23
CHORDS AND
DLSCORDS

MRS. Norman Blight Of Boston says
three years is long enough to live with
any man. There are other women who
maintain three years is altogether too
long. So there you are. It's getting so
women refuse 10 agree OF any ques-
ton
BROADWAY show girl has sued
John Wannamaker. Jr.. for 100000 for
a broken heart John doubtless IS
now. convinced that show girls haven't
hearts.
Wedding Shower Echo or 0therwisel
Found-Ladies' shoe. Party can
have same by calling 1074-R and pay
ing for this -AIuscauHe News-Trib-
me.
YOU'RE sweeter to Me Than the
Rose" is the title Of a song written
by Belle Barchus.
ORGANS.
The doctor cured my funny bone
And yet 7 could ont see
The Joke he cracked. as home packed
Because Y paid his fee.
He took "a cinder from my. eye;
did not mind until
He made me wink and in q blink,
I lost q yellow bill.
THE pressure on your chsst," ne said
In manner kind but terse,
will pass away as sure as day"
It debut took my purse.
Elias Liebeman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-23
Daily History CIass-Sept. e.

IaII5 FEToIVTJ oIdoo-otIL' 10
63 B. C.-Octavius Caesar, later the
Emperor Augustus. born; died a.
D IA Octavius was a uephe" Of
the great julius Caesar and adopt
ed by his uncle to continue the Inc
l779-Paul Jones in the Bonhomme
Richard won signal naval victory
over the British off the coast OF
England.
l914-Pancho Villa. renowned CarFah
"a. acting president Of Mexico, -
head Of the party.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-23

The explanation that il was impos-
sibJe TO make ont the markings on the
Orduna sounds something like that Of
the hunter who said he aimed so as
10 hit if it was a deer and miss if it
was indianapolis star
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-23

New York men who affect to be
walkers carry tiny ped0meteTs on their
wrists. The Observation-Disclosures
man should go walking with the watch
on-the-ankle girI.-CIeveiaRd Plain
Dealer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-23
Observations.

WedIock rs truly a combination lock
A dollar unjustly gained cannot be
justly kept.
Many a mans worth is not discov-
cred until his viii is read.
IdeaGze woman and she doesn't
care if she isn't understood.
If some men were to lose their self
Conceit there'd De nothing left
Y0u can't reason q man out of any
thing he hasn't been reasoned into.
FoIlies OF youth are drafts on old
age, the payments Of which are i'm
perative.
a Chinese philosopher says there is
an ounce of wisdom at the root Of ev-
cry gray hair.
The evident admiration OF a strange
man makes a. girl almost as indignant
as his failure TO notice Chicago
News.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-23

THE lonesomest woman I ever
saw said an East Bluff citizen yes
terday lives up on our street She
is the only woman in the block who
never had an operation. Peoria
Journal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-23


Emory, aged l year, jiggered joy
fully in daddy's lap. Dad said to En-
DRY And some day, my son, YOU
may be president" Emory said: Bull
bull" r G. n
AMERICAN war jingoes might give
the once over to the proposed new tax
levy in England. then turn their
thoughts to their friend in the White
house.
SOME Of the sons Of farmers who
used 10 get up at ) to milk the cows
now swear at the milk man for rafting
the cans al S." observes a Michigan ex-
change.
SOCIETY has been formed in De
troit TO prevent the use Of profanity. It
would be interesting 10 know how
many automobile owners have affiH-
ated with the organization.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-23

BEFORE marriage a man thinks his
girl ought to have wings. After mar
riage he makes an awful howl because
of their price when the millinery bill
comes Saginaw lAuchl News.
FORD talks peace and new war
motor" runs q headline Sort OF
to speak
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-23

London.-The report of the in
spector general in bankruptcy for the
year ended Dec. Il. 1914. states that
the number OF failures in England and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-23

JESS Willard saw another big smoke
as he peered from his sleeper in Mo
line this a. m But it came from a
factory stack.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-23

FASHION says that men must re-
turn TO tight trousers this fall and
winter, Can YOU imagine some of the
chaps you saw at the beaches during
the summer wiggling down the ave
nue. in a pair of those near onese
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-23

Thursday, September %, 1915.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-23

J. Il. c.
New-York tribune., 1915-03-18
PLAN CAMPAIGN
FOR NEWSIES' CLUB
Ten Teams of Fifty Men Each
Will Try to Raise S25O,OOO
in Three Days.

II was announced at n luncheon OF
the Permanent Organization Committee
of the Newsboys' Home Club at Del
monico's, downtown, yesterday that the
following officers had been elected 10
take charge Of the April campaign for
collecting s25O,OOO for the new club
house:
William NJ. Kingsley, Joseph ?. Day
and William Shllaber. jr., vice-chalr-
men: Emil VI. Scholtz, secretary; Frank
Gulden, treasurer; Joseph 7. Day,
chairman of the mems teams commit
tee, and William +. McCombs. chairman
Of the women's teams committee.
Mr. Day also announced that fifty
teams of ten men each would be or
ganized soon, thus providing a more
effective organization for the campaign.
This will last but three days, he said,
and will in consequence have TO be par
ticularly strenuous.
The membership. once the new club
house is in use, will be raised from
. 600 to 5000, and among the new feat
ures TO be added to the club will be ex-
tensive workshops, commercial de-
partment and more adequate employ
ment bureau.
New-York tribune., 1915-03-18
&; e
The Greatest Sporting
Goods Store in the World
His
Highness
The Dog

Dogs of the loftiest degree
dogs that ride in motor cars.
coated and goggled-or just
the faithful companion that
bears you company on your
cross country jaunt-Aber-
crombie & Fitch kennel goods
are designed for the entire dog
world.
This store purvcys to His
Majesty Matford Vic, Mr..
George w. Quintard's cham
pion, crowned King of All
Breeds at the Westminster
Kennel Club Show and re-
sarded as the most valuable
dog in the world-whose pict-
ure heads this column.
1t supplies every benching
requisite. from a kennel coat
for an exhibitor down to a
stripping comb.
And it takes equal care of
the dog whose pedigree has
been neglected but who basks
in the limelight of resplendcnt
personality.
New-York tribune., 1915-03-18
A. & F. Carrying
Handbags for Dogs

One of the most substantial
and sensible carrying cases
ever constructed.
Outside of black. water
proof duck. leather-bound at
angles and with metal corners;
with wire screen at one end
and drop curtain which lies
perfectly fiat against case
when closed.
Cannot be distinguished
from travelling or luncheon
case. Has lock and straps.
Price 81 up.
English dog baskets, shipping
crates and travel cases OF every
approved design.
New-York tribune., 1915-03-18

gence travels By lightning. I, IN.
pened In day OF that age when ,-.,.
mind in the Western world was AVA,
ing hungrIly for news. Yet III. Pa,
news-the news that the battle :,
Ypres was decisive, on the ve,.s,,
front, that IL may rank with ws.sris.
and Blenheim for glory and for CSC
is coming out only now, mont,
after the event. In such strange tin,,
do We live,
New-York tribune., 1915-03-18

sand That is half million in all. The
American Civil War has been csIleo
the most terrible in modern history
In that one long battle Europe JOS. as
many men az the North lost IN 'he
whole Civil War. ,.,
1t happened so close to the CAPITA
Of Great Britain that oficers IN
hurry are now making the trip rom
London to headquarters in four hours'
II happened in an age when lnteIh-
New-York tribune., 1915-03-18
Woman Giant Seeks Police Job

Six feet in height and stalwart in
nroportion. ,irs. Mary Koock, of a.
fucille Place, Passaic. applied yester-
dsv for the first position of woman
noiice officer in that city Commis-
sioner John II. Kehoe, director OF the
Department Of Safety, favorS her ap-
pointment, which Will probably take
place in the spring.
New-York tribune., 1915-03-18

the weak spot. They gained here h 81 y
thev lost there; but the line remained
virtually as it had been y, when p,i,1.S ha,s
moved up his 1st Corps. The BTItisn na
were W days of inccssant battering ana ~
continuaI losses; the hospital trains
rUnr rvnning back to the base carried as
,nanv u as four thousand wounded IN one
day. o .h. crucial day
FOR England.
New-York tribune., 1915-03-18
Headquarters for
All Dog Information

Experts who will advise you
as to the care and equipment
of your dog. city or country.
The proper dog foods; Clay
tons Dog Medicines. the best
in America. and Shcrley's Dog
Remedies. the best in Eng
land; and the great English
puppy-raiser. 'Lactol."
Muzzlcs which the dogs like
and which conform to the reg
ulations-for everything from
a Peke to a mastiff.
Special collars and leads for
Airedales and terriers.
New-York tribune., 1915-03-18
Kaiser's Chances Buried
in ShambleS of YpreS
Continued from page ]

England It sealed the VITAL critical port within
vesobt Of the English Further British
Gagged there than in any previous the Germans
New-York tribune., 1915-03-18

As In all other departments OF
sport, this most complete stock of
Kennel goods in America has been
brought together with the keeneSt
regard for the preferences OF men
and women dog fanciers OF national
reputation.
New-York tribune., 1915-03-18

Fitted vanity and toilet
cases for Pekes and Poms--
leashes and collars for every
breed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-03-16
HOUSTON TO PRESENT STATUE
University of Virginia Will Honor
It's Founder April l3.

a. ~.
Charlottesville, Va; March l6--
Secretary D. r. Houston; Depart
ment of Agriculture, will participate
in the exercises concentrating
founders day at the University OF
Virginia on April Is according to an
announcement by President Edwin a
Alderman.
Secretary Houston will present to
the university the statue OF Thomas
Jefferson, which was done in bronze
nv Carl Bitter and for which the
university is indebted to Charles Il.
Crane. Of Chicago. The statue VIII
occupy Il commanding site on the
lawn, facing Monticello ana d,rect'S
onnosite the statue of Washington,
which was presented to the university
by John #. Lupton, of Chattahoosa
The Jefferson statue is a fepl'ca
CT the one unveiled at the Louisiana
Purchase Exposition at st. LOUIS.
After the presentation by score
tarv Houston, the statue will be ac-
ccpted by President Alderman OF DE-
half of the university.
The principal address on founder ;
dav. will be delivered by President
Fairfax Harrison, of the Southern
. Pathway Lectures will be suspended
on that day and students and faca''S
will march in academic procession
from the rotunda to Cabell Hall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-03-16
SENDS INSTRUCTIONS.
Assessment Of Personal Property
VIII be Made This Year Accord
ING to New Laws.

!, Richmond, March 16.-Under the
new tax law the State Advisory
Board, consisting Of the Auditor, the
chairman of the State Corporation
Commission and the Governor, eXer-
cises general supervision over the
work of the local Boards of Review
Commissioners of the Revenue, Tax
Assessors and Examiners of Records
Instructions as to how Commission
ers of the Revenue shall proceed IN
making up their land books are gwen
in circular letter prepared by Audi
tor Moore yesterday, which is beng
sent to every commissioner IN the
State. 1t reads as follows:
Richmond, Va, March 10, 1919.
Commissioners of the Revenue:
Gentlemen,--I am now able to al
wise you to proceed with the work
upon your land books. Donot extend
upon these books any State tax for
the support of the government or Tor
payment of pensions. Extend only
the State school tax Of 10 cents IN the
column provided for that purpose.
You will not be able to extend
county, town or city levies until adj
vised by the proper authorities what
those levies will be for 1915.
If you have taken any personal
property interrogatories retain them
and use them so far as they relate
to tangible personal property, but /
advise that you do not take other
personal heterogeneous until / for
ward blank form Of interrogatory for
assessing intangible personal proper
ty and money for assessing incomes.
Under the law / must this year pro-
vide separate blanks for the assess
ment of intangible personal and
money, and for the assessment of in
comes.
You will not be able to use that
part of the Undergraduates which you
have already taken which relates to
intangible personal property and
money and incomes, but can use that
part which relates to tangible perso-
nal property.
You will, therefore, for 1915, take
three heterogeneous, one for tangi-
BILE personal property. one for intan-
gible personal property and money,
and one for incomes.
/ will, in few days, advise you
by circular letter respecting the as
sessment of shares OF stock of banks.
Yours very truly.
C. LEE MOORE.
Auditor Public Accounts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-03-16
PENNSYLVANIA LAUNCHED.
brilliant Company Took Part IN GER
emory at Newport News.

Newport News, March l6.-"neh
the Pennsylvania was launcne" '','S
morning there was present IN lne
great shipbuilding town one OF the
most noted assemblages it has hao
since in it's yards the first Keel was
laid. There were present Goorei'ior
Smart Governor Brumbaugh, OF
Pennsylvania; Secretary OF Navy
Josephus Daniels; State Attorney
General Brown, Of Pennsylvania, ana
cx-Governors Stuart and PennypacN-
c,. members of the Pennsylvania del
epation in Congress, delegations from
the Pennsylvania State Legislature
and many naval officers. A large
party went from Richmond.
Miss Elizabeth l.. Kolb, of German
town, Pa, called by Governor Brum-
baugh "the sweetest girl in Pennsyl-
vania" broke bottle of champagne
over the giant battleship's bow and
christened her after the second
largest State in the Union in populn-
ton. Some one pressed a little trie-
ger, and the vast hull of 1,400 tons
glided easily down the ways and
into the waiting waters.
Socially the day eliminated with
the launching luncheon, at which the
Governors of Pennsylvania, and Fir-
ginia, and Secretary Daniels were
fhe guests of honor.
The Pennsylvania has heer two
years in building, and it will He Feb
ruary Is, 1916. the third anniversary
Of the laying of her keel, before she
will be commissioned.
; In speed, in armor thickness, in
She power of her batteries, in dis
placement, the Pennsylvania outranKs
any fighting: vessel in the world, She
has four turrets with three li-nch
guns each, total of twelve l4-inch
turret guns, and at 4 single broca$idc
they will hurl seven and a half tons
twelve miles across the sea. She will
be manned by crew of 683 men,
with Sixty-five officers, and will carry
Il marine detachment Of TAO men.
When completed the Pennsylvania
will have cost approximately $l%,O0O,-
900. She will be the ninth Dread
nought Of the United States Navy,
with three building.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-03-16
MISS COOKS EMPLOYER SUED.

New Haven, March l6.-Virginius
J. Mayo, president Of the Mayo
Radiator Company, employer of Lii
liam May Cook, who committed sui
eide here recently, was made the de-
PENDANT yesterday in an action
brought by Susie Wahler, former
clerk, who alleges that Mayo is the
father of her 2-year-old girl.
Following the serving OF the pap
crs, Mayo went to the office Of JUS
tice of the Peace Land, where bond
was offered in his behalf. Mayo then
departed and called at the office Of
his counsel.
Justice Land explained that while
the charge was brought under the
statutes, the action may be termed
"semi-criminal, that is. it is civil in
mature and criminal in character.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-03-16

At corporation Court of the City
of Alexandria, continued and held
at the Courthouse of said City on
Friday, February 10Th, 1915.
Present, Hon. Louis C. Barley,
Judge.
Katie V. Nelson Keyscr, Complai-
nant,
VS. IN CHANCERY
William A. Keyser, Defendant.
An affidavit having been duly
made, as required by law, that the
defendant is nonresident of the
State of Virginia, and that he cannot
be found within the jurisdiction of
this State, and the Sergeant having
made 4 return upon the original pro-
cess or summons issued herein that
the defendant is 4 nonresident Of his
bailiwick, and application having been
duly made in open court for an order
of publication against said defen-
dant to appear and answer bill in
chancery filed by the complainant
against the defendant for an abso-
lutte divorce on the grounds e. will
full desertion and abandonment for
more than three years prior to the
institution Of this suit, and an order
Of publication having been duly
granted in open court, it is there
fore ordered that said defendant do
appear herewithin Is days after due
publication hereof to answer the suit
Of complainant against the defen-
dant for an absolute divorce on the
grounds Of wiful desertion and aban-
donment for more than three years
prior to the institution Of this suit,
and do what may be necessary to
protect his interest in this suit. And
it is further ordered that copy of
this order be published once a week
for four successive weeks In the
Alexandria Gazette, 4 newspaper pub
lished in Alexandria City, Virginia,
and that a copy be sent by registered
mail by the clerk to the last known
place Of address. residence and abode
of defendant, to witt Lancaster,
Ohio, in care Of Boys Ind. Reform
School as stated in the application
for this order Of publication which
shall be certified by the clerk of this
court. and that copy be posted ut
the front door of the courthouse of
this court or or before the next rule
day OF this court.
A copy Teste:
NEWELL S. GREENAWAY, Clerk
Robinson Moncure, P. Q.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-03-16


At Corporation Court Of the
City of Alexandria, continued and
held at the Courthouse Of said city
on Friday, February 10Th, 1915.
Present. Hon Louis c Barley
Judge.
Isabelle Block Abels. Complainant.
VS. IN CHANCEEY
Oscar Abels, Defendant.
An affidavit having been duly made
as required by law, that the defen-
dant is a nonresident of the State
Of Virginia, and that he cannot be
found within the jurisdiction OF this
State. and the Sergeant having made
a return upon the original process or
summons issued herein that the de-
PENDANT is anon resident OF ms
bailiwick. and application having
been made in open court for an order
Of publication against said dcfendan.
to appear and answer BAL IN
chancery filed by the complainant
against the defendant for ali absolute
divorce on the grounds OF W'Iiul oe
sertion and abandonment Tor more
than three years prior to the inst'tu,
lion OF this suit, and an order OF
publication having been duly granted
IN omen court, it is therefore ordered
that said defendant do appear mere
within Is days after due .puoi.lcaCion
hereof to answer the suit OF con-,
claimant against the defendant 10y
nm absolute divorce on the grounds
3f wilful desertion and abandonment
for more than three weeks PRIOR TO
,he institution of this suit, and TO 40
what may be necessary to protecs
his interest in this suit. ANA 1t l.
further ordered that a copy CT TINS
order be published once week dor
four successive weeks in the A!eS
andria Gazette, A newspaper pun
lished in Alexandria City, Virginia
and that a copy be sent by register,
ed mail by the clerk of this court "
the last known place OF ADDRESS.
residence and abode of defendant'
to-wit:-1s4 west 18th St, New
York City, New York, as stated II,
the application for this order OF
publication which shall be certiIleo
hy the clerk to this court, ana !l'u'
a copy be posted at the front oool
of the courthouse Of this court on or
before the next rule day of this court.
a copy Testee
NEWELL S. GREENAWAY Clerk
Robinson Moncure, P. Q.