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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-06-18

SIvfs and wife 10 David Allison. lot
{. block :. SicEniry and addition, Sill
Wis. $3.50.
Mansfield NJ. Sturgeon ct TX 10 Mary
Ada Noach and husband. part lot and
=. block u. Spencer and Cases addi-
ton. Rock Island. $4,000.
Quit Claim Deed
lens Peter Peterson and wife TO
August X Brehmer. lot Is. block 1s5.
East Moline. 81
william z. Bailey 80 TX 20 John
Mohi. lots and S. block l. William E.
Raiiey's Lincoln Court addition and
part lots and 3. William z. Bailey,S
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-06-18

The Store that Has EVERYTHING Newest and BestPcs Away
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-06-18

Coats and White fancy patterned chinchlas diff
cult to get-also they're in demand and pres
ent prices extremely moderate.
All other Coats, though, will be reduced to just l.
Price.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-06-18

We've been most fortunate IN obtaining dive which
practically odor auG guaranteed % hold color
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-06-18

Oak Park addition, Rock Island, 81.
William Bolunger ct al to Paul NJ.
Bollinger. y y section 7-17-1W. 81
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-21
TAX REFORM LEAGUE DIRECTORS MEET Report to Be Submitted to Legislature Is Nearly
 Complete

Montgomery, January 20.-tSpo oial Following meeting here today of the board Of directors of the Alabama Tax Reform league. Judge Charles B. Teas ley. president of the league and chair man of the board, announced that " hile the business before the board was largely of an executive nature, the re- port to be submitted to the legislature was nearly completed and would be definitely decided upon at meeting to be held here on the 2Sth
 The legislature report. which will, contain numerous recommendations looking to the enactment of a new tax alton system. has been in preparation for several weeks, that task being in the hands of special committee ap- pointed by the board of directors. At the meeting today subcommittee was appointed to work out a few remain ing details and plans. Judge Teasley stated tonight that the board decided not to make public the days proceed ings before that body.
 The league was organized in Mont gomery several months ago, leading citizens of Birmingham Montgomery. Mobile and other cities of the state as- sisting in the organization. Equaiiza- ton of taxes and other reforms ig the state revenue system are sought by the league.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-21
Grist of the Winter League

singled and secured pass in his three attempts at the plate gingerly picked out his favorite bludgeon and advanced confidently. His every step was the signal for more pronounced applause from tho stands. On the base lines Clark and Magee pranced up and down tantalizingly. Pitcher Carl Thompson appeared worried.
 strike onei" bawled Umpire Kel- lum as a white streak passed Stewart waist high over the center of the pan into tho greedy init of Catcher Joe Dunn. Stewart smiled derisve- ly and the crowd cheered.
 "Strk tuh." rasped Kellum.
 The crowd was stilled as if by magic But from the Baron dug-out came screetches of scorn and sarcasm at the ruling of Umpire Kellum. Stewart was also beefng. In the midst of tho excitement Thompson pitched. It was low and Kellum ruled 1t was ball The next pitch was high and wide and was followed by another low pitch. The count stood three balls. two strikes, two out, one run to tie, two runs to win and there were two impatient Barons on the paths Just pining to get home. It was the cru oial moment and even the players were silent as they watched seemingly en. tranced the deliberate wind-up of Garlic Thompson. The ball he was to throw meant victory or defeat. He placed his cleat shoe firmly in the pitching plate and with a wide sweep of his arm threw--Go be continued in our nexD. R. r. l.. .(very oh. very old stuff-censor.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-21
ID INSURE CARGO OF STEAMER DAC|A McAdOO and Delaney Con- fer on Ship Registry
 Problem

Washington, January 20.--Aftes con- ferences between Director Delaney of the federal war risk bureau and Sec retary McAdoo it was virtually decided tonight to issue war risk insurance policy on the cargo of cotton which the steamship Dacia will undertake to carry from Texas to German ports in the face of warning that the British government will regard the ship as a fair prize It was indicated that no policy would be written on the ship itself.
 Treasury officials were still at work tonight compiling documentary proof that the transfer of the Dacia from the Hamburg American line to Edward W. Breitung was bona fide. The pol icy on the cargo probably will be writ ten when this is completed tomorrow. The rate Is expected to be per cent.
 It is not understood that the state department has advised the Dacia's owners to make the proposed voyage. The government simply had co,nmun- icated to the owners the unfavofable attitude of Great Britain, leaving them to take the responsibility. At the same time officials reiterate their belief that the ship will have good case before prize court as the department has been convinced of the genuineness of the purchase.
 Another shipping in which interest centers Just now is that of the Amer lean cotton laden steamer Greenbrler. taken intqr port by a British cruiser and detained three days. The United States has asked for an explana ton, particularly of the Greenbriers cap tain's complaint that the American flag on his vessel was hauled down and replaced by the British ensign.
 The GEeenbrier was boarded Decem- Der 30, four days after Secretary Bryan had dispatched strong protest against just such detentions and seiz- ures
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-21
Taking Up Government Land

laklng Up GOvernment Lana
 "A woman signing herself Mrs. M. would like information about government land. I have not lived on any govern ment land that is secured by the home- stead law, so I can't speak from expe- rience. But have studied the subject and your correspondent can gain my knowI- edge by writing for pamphlets on gov- ernment lands to the following railroad companies at Chicago: Canadian Pacific PA South Clark street; Chicago Mil- waulee and St. Paul Railway company, 8 East Jackson boulevard; Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railway company, 547 West Jackson boulevard; United States Reclaim service, Federal building. Chicago; Santa Fe Railway company, GA West Adams street. These government lands are in the west and it requires at least $1000 to work them. If the inquirers dc not favor this western land, they can get pamphlets describing the south from Adams street, Chicago. The money in- vested for western government land, if invested In the south, will build a fine farm and home. I believe the department of agriculture, Washington, D. C.. will furnish anyone with list of abandoned farms for the asking. These farms are mostly in the. east, but the investment is good, perhaps better than in the west. I hope this information will be of service to the woman who asked for it.
 "CHARLES H."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-21
Gle cometh once more-Censor.)
 A DREAM,

\ DREAM.
 X hushed stiffness pervaded the field as thousands looked with bated breath at Red Stewart nervously swing ing his bat and stamping his steel cleated shoes in the dust about home plate.
 It was a balmly afternoon in late May. The merest suspicion of a breeze floated across the greensward of Rick wood Field and was welcomed by the fashionable array of femininity that thronged the half-eircle of boxes. The benison of the soft breeze alayed in a slight degree the heat from the burning rays of Old Sol. It was day of days-the first game of the first home series with Atlanta.
 The game had opened promisingly for the Barons. Carl Thompson, pitching for Atlanta, had been wild in the first inning and his passes to Danny Clark and Jimmie Magee fol- low by a rousing triple by Red Stewart, had brought two counters to Moley's pets. However in the fifth inning the hirelings of Billy Smith had savagely pounded lanky Arthur Johnson for three runs. From then on the game had gone along without any undue incident, as both hurlers were pitching alright ball. The last of the ninth inning began with the Barons one count on the wrong side Of the score card. The situation was dubious to the home fans-but they cheered themselves hoarse neverthe- less to encourage the home players. A game is never lost until the last man has been declared out.
 Danny Clark made a scratch single after two were out in the last of the ninth stanza. The crowd stopped it's exit from the park. On a clever bunt by Jimmie Magee the fleet young key stoner was safe at second. Magee was also safe as Thompson threw wild to Eibel, who recovered in time to pre- vent Clark speeding on to third The stands went wild and the modest young Garlic Thompson was momen- tarily unsteady and made a palpable balk. Clark and Magee advanced. The crowd cheered wildly.
 Red" Stewart. who had tripled,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-21
Filipinos Eat 'Hoppers

From the New York Sun.
 Manhattan, Kan.-"Dried grasshop- pers are used as food in the Philippine Islands," said Henry Jackson Waters, president of the college, in a talk be- fore the agricultural society in the Kansas State Agricultural college. ''Three thousand tons of grasshoppers were marketed in Manila in a year. Some good and tempting dishes arc pre- pared from them.
 There is a grasshopper plague every 10 years in the Philippines" says Pres fdent Waters 'and the problem of com batting the grasshoppers In a warm cli- mate like the Philippines is more diff cult than in countries where cold weather serves as a check
 There are large areas of unsettled country which serve as breeding places for the grasshoppers. The method used in capturing the grasshoppers Is to or ganize a drive. A large, shallow .ank Is constructed, which has wings of gail vanized iron. The tank Is filled with kerosene. The natives then start the crive three or four miles away, and close in gradually. driving the grass hoppers before them into the tonk. The grasshoppers are then dried and sent to market"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-21
Needed for Small Children

T am giving two small children of one year and less free home this winter We need walker. high chair, twin buggy, and clothes for them. I am a poor seam stress. and odd bits of lace or remnants of material will be most useful I will call or pay parcel post on anything that is sent to me. MRS. s. M,"
 The Corner can hardly engage in a more benevolent enterprise or one more in con- sonance with its tastes and aims than to encourage this one of its members to the beautiful mission she has undertaken. Gifts of any or all of the articles she enumerates will be lending helping hand in a most, Christian work. A contribu- tion from each of several households will make the adopted babies comfortable for the winter, and lift the strain from their guardians heart and hands,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-21
STATE PRINTING
 MEASURE TO BE
 INTRODUCED TODAY

Montgomery, January 20.-tSpecialD Senator G. Ernest Jones tomorrow or the following day will introduce in the senate his state printing bill. The bill provides for a uniform series of textbooks. their publication and dis tribution by the state, defines the pow CTS and duties of the state textbook commission and provides for an ap- propriation. for carrying the measure into effect.
 The bill provides for an appropria- tion of $100,000 for the purchase of grounds and for the erection of a suit able printing plant. The superintend- ent of the printing plant, according to the provisions of the bill, shall he ap- pointed by the governor and receive 8 salary of $3600 per annum
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-21
Demand Exceeds Supply

will repeat the request wrote to you about some time ago. I ask for baby cart or buggy. am the mother of four children and badly in need of a cart for baby. My husband is out of work and we cannot buy one. If I can reciprocate in any way l will be only too glad to do so. fs MRS A, P J''
 Your first application was crowded out by a mass of matter demanding atten- ton. ] wish we could get offers of 20 baby carriages. There must be some still gath erng dust in homes where they are no longer needed. At this day hoarding of disused clothing and furniture is almost sin. My husband is out of work is the most heart breaking refrain to which we have to listen nowadays.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-21
Nexspaper Comment

London. January 21.-(2:57 a. m.)-The Morning Post. discussing the air raid question, the wisdom of the recent an- nouncement by the government of its in- tention to indemnify residents for loss of property, pointing out that the Ger mans may take advantage by sporadic attacks to drain the governments re- sources.
 Such a pledge, if it amounts to a pledge,' says the Post. encourages the enemy to procecd with its destruction in the hope of crippling our government financially. The damage done to . coun- try by an enemy is not properly a lia- bility of the government of that coun- try. If the French government had pledged itself to make good the loss sus- tained by the people in the present war it might already be bankrupt"
 The Mall suggests that the rad was only 8 reconnaissance, rehearsal pre- pAFatQryS to a moro serious raid during the uext n,coniess period. which will be In February.
 Other papers consider that the raid waa made to please the German people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-21
Date Calke

"A correspondent founA fault with a recipe for date cake publlehed ih the Cor ner and you said that others had com plained of the same. Maybe this will suit to them cup of hot water and a tea spoon of baking soda. Set aside to cool while you prepare half cup of nutmeats and one tablespoon of melted butter creamed with cup of sugar and one beaten egg. Mix all these ingredients to- gether. stir in the drained dates and one and a quarter cups of flour. Bake in a moderate oven for 6 minutes. When taken from the oven, sprinkle with pow dered sugar and serve at once.
 MRS. R. T. H."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-21
Recipe for Rocks

"I saw in the Corner a request for a recipe for rocks which was referred to ure to contribute my formula for making them: Three eggs, half cup of butter, pound of dates, a cup and a half of sugar, a pound of English walnuts, half pound of seeded raisins, teaspoon each of all spice and cloves, three tablespoons of chocolate. two heaping tablespoons of baking powder. Chop the nut meats, .raisins, and dates fine; mix altogether add one and one-third cups of water and flour enough to make stiff dough. But ter the baking pans and drop in spoon- fuls not too close together.
 HOUSEWIFE AND READER,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-21
SPECIAL TAX FOR WELL-TO-DO BELGIANS

London, January 2L-t2:40 a. m.)-Reu- ter's Brussels correspondent says some of the Belgian municipalities have proposed to impose a special tax on well-to-do Belgians who refuse to return to their country.
 The German authorities thinking fla vorably of the idea, 4rnpp sesto to ma the tax effective for all of Belgium 4 Hugi- tive who fails to return ito Belgium by March will be obliged to pay tenfold personal tax. The poor are exempt The revenues will be divided equally between the Germans and the Belgian municipal ffiea
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-21
U. s. HAS TRADE BALANCE FOR FIRST
 TIME IN HISTORY
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to keep her working capital tied up in a floating debt, and European manufactur- CTS will be no more willing to give long time credit than our own. Again. we will be on a parity with European nations"
 He urged establishment of American banks in Central and South America as the most important step toward trade ex- pansion there, and favored amendment of national banking laws to permit banks to hold a limited amount of stock in "oversea' banks established exclusively for foreign trade business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-21
Freight Traffic Opened

Berlin, January 20.-tVia London, 1O:45 p. m. m.)-The Prussian railways an- nounce the opening of private freight traffic to Skierniewice. few miles to the rear of the German positions on the Rawka river, in Russian Poland. Con- nections for freight traffic heretofore have reached only as far as Wloc- laWak.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-21
MANY CHICAGOANS
 ARE OUT OF WORK

Chicago. January 20.-One hundred thousand Chicagoans are out of work this winter, according to a report to- day of the public welfare commission. That is exclusive Of the drifting pop ulation of idle.
 Statements to the commission from 243 firms for tho most part gave tusi . ness depression as the reason.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-21
To Keep . Babay Warm

"Will you kindly ask your readers for a baby carriage robe? want to get one for the mother of a delicate baby. The doctor has advised her to keep 1t in the open air. day and night, if possible. These robes are warm for such a purpose.
 CLARA B. The fortunate owner of baby carriage yet requires one thing to enable her to give the little one an airing on winter days. Send for her address and give her the faded but whole and warm rug or shawl you laid aside last year. in the hope that "some use might be found for it some day" "Now's the day, and now's the hour.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-21
Naval Inquest Ordered

Boston, January 20.-The death today of William Flaherty, a fireman, who was burned in an explosion on the sub marine tender Fulton yesterday, was followed by orders from Washington for an inquest by naval board.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-21
MRS. FITZSIMMONS
 GRANTED DIVORCE

Chicago, January 20.-Mrs. Julia Fitz- simmons today obtained divorce from Robert Fltxslmmons, formerly world s champion heavy weight pugilist. She charged cruelty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-21
Portugusue ships sail

Lisbon, January D.-(vla Peris. January H. 12:ss a. m.)-A contingent of Portu- Euese troops sailed today for Angola. the Portuguese West African possession, to reinforce the army there. which has been pngaged with the Germans. Prior to sm- barking the troops marched In review befoge the President. Il
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-21
Dise,ass OH Situatien

Vera CFus. JAnuary 20.-Representatlves of various oil companies who have been here for several days discussing the oil situation. have been granted permission to finish work that already has been. be- gun but were told that no new exploitn- tions must be started. It is stated the government insists Ito recently imposed special tax on oil must be paid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-21
Always On Her Metal

From HarpeFs Ba8ar.
 Aunt Martina spends all day long hid ing her silver in 50 different places to defeat the burglars she is perfectly sure are coming here.'
 "0oodness!''
 "And she spends all night hunting for 1t, and gathering 1t Into one pile in case of hre'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-21
Fl EARTHQUAKE IN
 SPAIN REPORTED

London, January H.-(4:14 a. m.)--A Madrid dispatch to the Express says that owing to lack of communication news has just been: received of an earthquake Jen- uary which did great damage in IS vil- lages in northern Spain. In one village a score of persons were killed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-21
Cleans Rusty Range

T hope to add my mite to your blessed work. wish to thank you for. past good received from siggestiohs. Hard oil nice finish and discontinaes rust, which Is more dangerous than most of ,lls realize.
 ssM7S s. M"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-21
Lerd Ardilaun Dead

Dublin. January N.-(via London. 4:b .. m)-The death is announced of Lord Ardilaun (Arthur Edward 0uinness). who was famous for his charitable and philan- thropic works and who at one time was the head of the great 0uinness brew cries. He was born in lolO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-21
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milk, with without the onion In the meantime half as much corn as potatoes can be heating in the scalded potatoes and milk; add silver or two of sweet green pepper, salt and pepper to taste. and three tablespoons of butter. Split two or three large crackers and when moist remove them. Pour the chowder into plates and serve, putting a cracker in each. C. B. S."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-21
Chowdsr

'I send . chowder that some of your readers may like to trv: Equal parts of potatoes and milk. the latter scalding hot, the potatoes we'll drained. Try out a few tiny cubes of salt pork or a little sweet bacon fat and In 1t cook g. slice of onion till soft and yellow. Add the fat to the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-21
Wyatt Saloon Robbed

The Wyatt saloon at Avenue C and Twenty-fourth street was broken into by burglars last night and the safe robbed. It was stated that only few dollars were secured
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-21
Sour Cream Cake

Here is a recipe for sour cream cake: One cup of thick soup cream, one and one-fourth cups of sugar, two eggs, one teaspoonful of soda, two and one-half cups of flour, nutmeg or fresh lemon flavoring. Bake slowly. MARY NJ. F.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-21

Renting an Underwood typewritsr, u sound investment, certain to increase your income. "rhe Machine You will Eventually Buy" 1sS5 First avenue.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-21

JOHNS Undertaking co. rhoas aees
New Britain herald., 1915-08-04
NOT AFFECTED BY WAR.

New Haven, Aug. 4.--So many per- sons have asked L. M. Tarr, the local weather forecast observer, if it were possible for the European war to nave brought about the present unusual weather conditions that he nas made a statement in which he declares that our weather conditions are madc in America. Explosives used in Eu- rope have not one bit of influence on weather on this side of the ocean, he declared. He points out that since March there is deficiency of mois- ture in this section compared with the average for many years, and in July there was much less than the nor- mai quantity of rain in New Haven.
New Britain herald., 1915-08-04
A BIG TIME PLANNED.

The comittee in charge of the third annual outing of the Landers. Frary & Clark Mutual Benefit association is making extensive plans for the event, which will be held at Scheut- zen park on Saturday, August IA. The first athletic events will com- mence at 12:30 o'clock when the marathon race from City Hall to the park will start. The other events scheduled are. as follows: 100 yard dash, 75 yards dash for boys, 50 yards relay for boys, Is pound shot put, rum ming broad jump, three standing bread jumps, closed events, loo yards dash, 50 yards dash for girls, bowl ing games, tug war A prize tango will be the feature of the dancing program, for which there will be a gentleman's and lady,sa prize. F., J, Witkin is chairman of the com mnaittee, and Joseph Wischek is treasurer. Ladies and children wifi be Admitted to the park free.
New Britain herald., 1915-08-04
Eyents 7onight
Always in tho way" Fox's theater

Always in tho Way" Fox's theater. Moving pictures and vaudeville. Keeney's theater. Andree lodge, I. O. O. F.. Vega i1ail. Bethseda soclety. Swedish Bethany church.
 Camp Clara, R. N. A., 242 Main street. k*
 Svenska Klubben, Electric hall.
 Daughters of St. George, ss Arch street.
 Carpenters Union. s4 Church street. Court Columbia. D. of e, Electric hall.
 Winthrop Council. D. of L. s77 Main street.
 Erwin Castle. K. c. E., H. and Fl. hall.
 Phoenix lodge. I. O. o. F., Jr. 0. U. A. M. hall
 St Elmo lodge. K. of P, s4s Main street