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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-17
PLAN ON HEATING
OLD COUNTY JAIL
Resolution ADOPTED BY Board Provides
for Present Building aud Court
Heuses
MONEY FROM THE GESEBAL FIND
sum Of sI.if5.G8 Voted to Contractor
Lorenx-Tllness Of Paul Wads-
worth Regretted.

That the court house and the old
jail will be heated this coming winter
was practically assured yesterday aft
ernoon. when the board Of supervisors
by unanimous vote. formally adopted
resolution providing that the $40 600
voted FOR tbe heating system out of She
general fund. be used solely for That
purpose and net Tor the Jail building
proper.
The matter was brought up bE sup
erviBor Weckel Of the jail building
COMMITTEES In tbe following resolution:
Whereas. this county now has not
plant or means for heating fhc existing
court house and jail If this county,
situated IL The eitv of Rock Island and
Whereas. for the holding Of courts
and for the transaction of the neCes-
sary business Of the county iB said
court house which haa been provided
at great expense for that purpose. it,
is necessary that said court house be
properly heated. and for jhe purpose
Of making said ialI habitahJe TO the
prisoners confined therein Gi which
there are new and are likely 20 he dur
ing the ensuing year. a large number
confined. f. fs necessary that said Jail
be suitably heated. therefore.
Resolved. That The present jain
building committee o5 This board be
ana they are hereby authorized and di-
rected 70 proceed forthwith TO prov idle
a heating plant suitable for the heat
{ue- aF said azIefFrr- a1rrf house and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-17

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A formal resolution was then adant-
ed providing that the sum of 81 415-09
for work done mostly on the new
heating plant up to Sept. 1 be paid
Contractor Lorenz the clerk being in-
srguefed to issue two warrants. one for
54l&l3 Out of the Jail building fund
and the other for Sl.20l90 out of the
general funds other tnan the bond is
sHe.
Glow is the s2l&l9 To be paid out
OF the building fund IT, inquired Sup
ervis0r StroehLs.
1T probably WON'T Be-" admitted
Chairman Upton. I'VE are authorizing
the clerk to issue Q warrant for that
amount and the county treasurer will
probably reject 1t as was done before Fl"
This statement left the inference that
the jail committee would have to go
ON another personal note for this
amount. although this villa probably
5e me last, since member Of the Jail
aui-alHs committee intlmated yester-
day tAaL an work on The jail proper
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-17

The lowest form Of bird life which
exists is believed TO be the kiwi. or
Apteryx nantelli, OF New Zealand. 1T
is SO scarce, however. thar. scientists
consider themselves lucky 10 get 3
speciment II any condition. Il Is with
out wings OF tail; its legs are short.
bpE very strong, and are used for dig
dis The chief food Of the BIRD is
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-17

hog when it is curled up. Efforts to
breed them in captivity have utterly
failed, and only few museums can
boast Of specimens.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-17

Guitar characteristic is that during the
DAY they conceal themselves under
rocks or roots Of trees and when at
rest resemble to some extent a hedge
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-17
Golden or Fumed Oak
Finish.

The frame being made of the fin
est OF Oak, part CHARTERED and part
Plain, this rocker is made particu-
larly attractive by both Of thege I'm
ishes, for they show up the beauti-
full natural grain Of the wood to
best advantage. The finish In eth
err case is excellent being applied
by skilled 6nishers who work on
only the best furniture.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-17

The jail building committee made
the following report which was re-
ceived and placed on file: we. the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-17
What Other Store Ever Made Such Offer as This on


said 5oang only assertion that
sell furniture kind the
We merely claimve back these
this Here is the best rocker offering
made by firm It presents beautifully vvel-made
rocker of finest material a price remarkably low
that everyone in need of a rocker land who hasn't
for more0 will O take advant-
of this special sale.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-17

eaTthworms. The body covering is
cross between hair and feathers The
klwis develop great speed and make a
desperate fight when attacked. a Pc
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-17
Upholstered in Genuine
Leather.

The price Of leather having been
advancing for some time makes this
offer ali the more unusual This
leather is Of finest stock. too, and
viii last for many years to come.
The seat upholstering is over six
heavy resilient springs. The seat
measures 1sl2 inches deep and 20
inches wide, while the heighth Of
the back is 27 inches.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-05
MAXIM.

Sir Hiram Stevens Maxim, the in- ventor of the Maxim automatic gun and other machines and explosives which are playing an important part Sangerville, Maine. seventy five years ago today, Feb. 5. 1840. He was a coach builders apprentice and work
 ed in a foundry before he began his career as an inventor. In 1881 he
 went to England and has since re- sided in that country, where his in- ventive genius has been recognized by the honor of knighthood, con- ferred upon him in 1901. His first inventions were of an electrical na- ture. One day in Vienna he met an American friend, who said to him: ] everlasting fortune and pile up gold
 by the ton, drop your electrical ma
 chimes and invent a killing machine.
 Think up something that will enable these Europeans to cut each others
 throats with greater facility-that's what they warlt.,' Young Maxim
 followed the advice of his friend. and. opening a little workshop in London, invented an automatic gun that load ed and fred itself from the energy
 before British government officials he
 fired 3S3 rounds in half a minute, and, so conclusive was the trial, he. irnIne diateiy received a large order from the government. Lord Wo1se- 1 ley told him. however. that his gun would be of little use unless he could invent 8 snokeIess powder, and he ! immediately set to work on that problem At the same time his
 brother, Hudson Maxim, was working
 for the same end in America, and
 both have claimed to be the inven- ters of smoke1ess powder. Sir E5iram's latest invention is said to be an incendiary bullet to be fired from
 Maxim and other guns for use against
 ZeppeIins. Immediately the bullet
 strikes the airship, it is said, it will
 set the gas on fire.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-05
MAN WANTED FOR EMBEZZLlNG HUGE
 SUM PASSES AWAY

Philadelphia, Feb. Sword was re- 5ceived here last night of the death in New Orleans of George M. Wagner, a fugitive from justice since May. 1913, charged with misrepresentation of nearly a million dollars from the trust funds of clients and estates of which he was trustee.
 Wagner was prominent as a lawyer, real estate dealer and clubman. He disappeared from Philadelphia after charges by counsel for the beneficial ries of a trust fund for which he was trustee that he had misappropriated $56, coo Of the estates funds Short ages in other funds in which he had acted as trustee also were brought to light and when receiver was ap- pointedi by the court, claims against him aggregating half a million dollars were held. The total amount of his shortage was estimated at twice that amount.
 It was believed by his. associates that Wagner had lost heavily in un- profitable investments.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-05
DISCUSSION ON LICENSE AT
 MEMS MEETING SUNDAY

sDoes License Lower Taxes is the question to be answered on Sunday afternoon at the '. M. c. A by Wal ter B. Lanphear, IA. M., at 3:3O- He will deal with the matter from an economical point of view.
 MT. L1anphear is will qualified to speak on this subject, the association officials feel, inasnuch as he has studied it from all sides for at least twenty years. Primarily from the west, where he spent some years working in Iowa, he came sometime ago to Connecticut where he is travel ing all over the state speaking along this line All men are invited. Fol- lowing the talk opportunity will be given for questions. This meeting is one of the series.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-05
ADVENTIsrs.

The sect of Adventists was founded by William Miller. who was born in Ptttsheld, Mass, 133 years ago today. It was just a century ago that Miller took up his residence at Low Harnp- ton, N. r., and began that study of the prophecies of the Bible that re- suited in his formation of the new sect. In 1891 he predicted the sec ond coming of Christ, and fixed the year 1843 as the time when the world would be destroyed. Thou sands of his followers, commonly called ''Millerites," gave up their bus mess and devoted themselves exclu- siveIy to preparation for the great event. Although they were disap- pointed, they lost little of their zeal, and continued to look with certainty for the coming of Christ, but not at a fixed time. Miller died in 1849. There are now six Adventist organi- zations, the Evangelical, the Advent Christians, the Seventh-Day Advent ists, the Church of God, the Life and Advent Union, and the Churches of God in Jesus Christ. They have over 2,500 churches and more than 100, 900 communicants. Vegetarian ism has been adopted by a majority of the Adventists
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-05
HONOR or CITY COMES FIRsT

Nr-NLR CONTEMPORARY, The Telegram, is mistaken in
 thinking that the construction of the ashouse should let responsible bidder except the lowest The good If the purpose bidding to local firms should have been nominated when asked for contrary policy has been lowest bidder should
 The that employment will be given to following the other low
 Bridgeport has something organized in the representatives outside sometimes employ local than firms this does not touch the
 Bridgeport the invited everybody into fair competition, must live upSto the rules of the game.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-05

rT-$HE RORAPACK boys sposnnen, but they not 4 g1oom3. They like Eva Tanguay spirit of youth bubbles in them They filled with the joy of living
 When they kick hole in the drum it not from malice from animal spirits, and when they dig into the 1t is not to be disobedent but because they love
 
 Even when they making faces at MT Taft adult Republicans they do with irresponsible good nature Senator Isbes bill repeating the civil amendment 1t entirely lacked hmor the other juveniles staeeraft prepared of their which funny There laugh line, the lists And the whole of it. We'll it'll knock off the benches.
 Anybody who employs anybody else i the of has full permission to fire him out After is in erary with secretary
 The fellow who fired naturally won't like it, and he privilege of taking his typewriter hand purpose telling how badly he feels The accomplished feelings with the secretary That it. Hes fired. just the
 This Gonnecicuts civil service and merit system
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-05
OF INTEREST TO STAR CARERS

There are at present three planets which are well worth while observ- ing and adrniring. The first is Venus. which rises about four o'clock in the morning; the. second is Jupiter, in the west, after sunset, and the third is Saturn, higher up, in the south. Both Venus and Jupiter are easily recog- nized owing to their brightness and position, but Saturn is not so easy to find He is not as bright and well placed as are Venus and Jupiter, but is pretty conspicuous, an un- twinkling, yeIlowisfl stars situated f1rrnamentally east of the ruddy sun Aidebaran, south of CapeIIa, north Of Bete1guex. and westward of the well known twin suns, Castor and Pollux.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-05
ANGRY LOBBY AFTER COHEN

SUDDEN ZEAL General Assembly to employ tax expert is easy to understand It affront William who is as expert
 MT Gorbin in his last annual report showed the necessity reaching the railroad just taxation to get treasury of the state losing each year. ought have.
 further the anger public lobbyist advocating will bring engaged selling water
 This tough at Hartford for public with brains and Integrity.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-05

Each engine weighs 27o tons and its capacity exceeds that of any steam or electric locomotive ever built. The starting effort on the draw bar reaches 1S0, 1000 pounds. or enough to move a 25O-car train, or one two miles long, on a level track Another point proved was that the electric brak1ng of the train enabled the engines fo hold the train steady without the use Of train brakes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-05

At 45c-Large assortment mems neg Hgee shirts. At scCeIluloid collars for men and
 boys. At 5oo-our former 5sc seamless sheets: full size. s1x9o: At Sc-Great assortment banners or pennants. These are large in size and of new design. At 5Oc-Long handled axes; special value. At sc--Many kinds of strong twine. At 5c-Mens or women's hemstitched handkerchiefs. At 98c-Lot fountain pens. were up to
 $2.5o each; choice of this lot at 98c- At Sc-Children's muslin underwear; many kinds. At 49c-Ladies' house dresses were
 9sc.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-05
PLAYING THE CAME FOR SUBSIDY CHARTERS

SHIP subsidy grafers determined defeat the A national Unless they have pri- ate ships paid public they will have interests that shipping under foreign flags opposed to national merchant They compeition They want Heights stay they 1000 above
 But the American people want their ships to sail the equal terms the products of farm and manufacturers to all the world.
 The Democratic senator's who have bolted their caucus of the presiden the American will be by their absence from senatorial councils as rapidly as their terms expire
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-05
At Mdlan,a.

During the winter sale, women s high grade fancy boots of certain lines, are sold at $1 a pair, less than the right price, to close out incomplete lines. Other bargains in foot wear for women, misses, boys and small children. Odds and ends of miscellaneous, desirable, fashionable. durable shoes, have been selected from the many lines and placed on the bargai ntables, at prices most satis- factory to patrons. The well known shoe house of w, K. Nolan, is 1926 Main treet.-AdV.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-05
BILL SUPPORTERS PLAN
 FIGHT NEXT YEAR

Washington. Feb. 5;--Although de- teated in their attempts in the House yesterday to repass the immigration bil over President wilson's veto be- cause of the restrictive literacy test provision, champions of the measure declared today that the fight for the proposed legislation would be renewed in the next Congress The fight to over ride the executive disapprovaI was lost by the narrow margin of votes
 The vote was 261 to 136 against
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-05

Cupids and hearts, all in a futter. A whole table full of quaint and sentimental trifes, hand-tinted, some of them, and some of them half comic, but without any sting in them.
 Invitations to Valentine parties, with red wrappings and red heart seals.
 Valentines of the daintiest kind for small folk and many designs attractive for the nursery crowd.
 School "slates" with re- minders of old time carica- tures and youthful senti- ments.
 Appropriate Valentines to exchange with friends and to renew friendships.
 Stationery Section,
 main floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-05
CENSUS BUREAU ASKS
 APPROPRIATION CUT.

Washington, Feb. 5-Secretary of Commerce Redfie1d has sent letter to Chairman Fitzgerald of the House committee on appropriations stating that the director of the census has requested the Senate committee on appropriations to reduce the amount already appropriated by the House committee for completing the census of manufactures by $60,S00 in line with the economy plans of the Ad- ministration.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-05
MELoDIo. THE PIANIST.

tsMelodio.'' the pianist yesterday evening played popular selections from Bach. Beethoven, Schumann, MendeIssohn, Chapin, Rupenstein and other classical composers. The hid den moon, which is the only light used for the performances, creates an almost occult effect that holds the auditor throughout the program.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-05

The Seaboard Air Line train service has been extended to Brunswick, Ga, within 19 miles of which point the road has passed ever since it was built. Now there is a regular schedule between Brunswick and Savannah with two trains each way, and all short trains to Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic between Brunswick and ThalIman have been cancelled.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-05
REckLEss PRIVATE BANKING

CASE of Burr & Knapp is worth little attention.
 These gentlemen engaged in business private For II 2 they lost at the rate of 900 this them drawing compensation at the year
 crash when their losses amounted to than $300 O00 their payments selves to than S1950OO.
 Tn single account designated suspense" account found record Of amounting $124OOO
 it's hopeless situation years continued to take the of depostors and the CTS continued to take iberaIly for their support
 It situation the most by public authority must have disclosed.
 It not too late to provide supervision private Assembly ought attend
 These did business after fashion popularzed by the biggest finance, doing that should be stopped the sooner better nercia virtue will be aided if the law is rights of others.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-05
NEW ENGINES ARE SUCCESS.

Tests with the electric locomotives of 14,OOO horse power built to handle heavy freight trains over the two per cent. grade on the E1khorn divis- ion of the Norfolk & Western have been successful, a full tonnage of A. 900 tons placed under motion and propelled with 5000 horse power.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-05
TOLL BRIDGE WOULD INJURE MILFORD

~HE OLD BRIDGE sratford Milford every
 body than bridge would be if 1t Is to be 8 toll bridge Milford does growing business shore front properly enterprise would crippled should the way and Milford costly by toll gate. Let Milford imagine situation Enfield, where to the Connecticut vehicle with five must pay 55 cents. and everybody n proportion
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-05
FRENCH WAR CREDITS OPENED.

Paris, Feb. President Poineare has signed a decree opening a eredit of 800. .0OO, ,ooo francs (se0.OOO.OR09 to meet the most urgent needs Of per- sons whose property has been de- stroyed as result of the war.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-05

The hope that Wesleyan Universi ty would never grow bigger was eXpress- ed by President ShanlxIin at the a16T nual meeting of the New Ensiaa Alumyi Aas0ciatson in BoEtop-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-05
The D. M. Read Company.
ONLY ONE KnLED IN YEAR.

Last year only one passenger was killed on the Northern Pacific and there was a net decrease of 56 per cent. in the total number of deaths on the entire system. including em- p1oyes. This record is claimed to De the best of any road in the United States for that year
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-05
SPECIAL SALE BETWEEN AND 10 A. VI. oNLH

At 3s4c-Best light. prints.
 At SMc-Yard wide cheese cloths At 94c-Best dark prints. At 3Ac-Fast edge b1eached towelinsa At 4~c-Handsome challies. At 415O-Good Shaker flannel. At 49zc-Heavy unbleached muslin :. At 31c-Amoskeag apron ginghanl- At 7Ac-Good cotton batting.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-05

William Lewis Grey, a pioneer leath- CT merchant of Chicago, died at his home there of angina pectoris.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-05
.BRoAD sT.

At 3c-Genuine Ie Page niuciIage. At Sc, for 5e-Card with one dozen
 splendid safety pins. At 25c-NIop complete with stick At 25c-Big wrenches; a special bar
 gain.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-05
Wornen's Boomers.

Ankle length and made of fine close woven mercerized cotton yarn which makes fabric closely resembling Italian silk These are gathered to fit closely round the ankle, at the shoe top, and are. not in the least bulky.
 $2.5O black only
 Underwear Section, main floor.
 ChiIdren's School
 Handkerchiefs
 All linen, with initial,
 5 cts
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-05
Cbe Dm Read co
 Established 1857
A Sale of Coats, for Four Days.

A Sale Of Coats for Four Days gathering upwards of hundred Win  and perfectly Three
 $500 $750 5000
 Iok a them
 floor
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-05

That is it is if the Rorabac the General Assembly which doubtless they do Though Governor Holconb who their little joke the other hand rather than snobaed goes down Capitol Hill, he may sign it.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-05

For the Valentine Luncheon able.
 Dennison cionisr to dnt andv is inonet too early.