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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-28

/ tie fly question a very serious one IN
Alexandria, owing to the vast number
Of cavalry horse lines near the town
the trouble of flies lis becoming really
distressing. 1t only wants q definite
source Of infection TO be introduced
for an epidemic to ruin rampant
"a fly should he looked upon as
nothing but a spreader of disease.
When once people realize what the av
cen do and does do. the remedy is easy.
Here is q work within the compass OF
the humbLest. really great w9r-
Fly-borue disease should cease r5
exist Its very existence rs "a diseredit
to the intelligence of the people"
Paris Correspondence of The AS
sociated Press.)- short skirt has
brought back INFO style the high shoes
of the second empire White and fancy
colors are no longer in favor with tile
most fashionable women who Incline
rather TO plain black entire cloth up
pers, with patent leather tips. The
heels are higher than they have ever
been since the eighteenth century The
extremists of this style frequently seen
In The Bots de BouIogue carry Them
selves as if they were walking 0u stills
Referring to the cutlery i'm Berlin
against the "tyrannicaI domination Of
Paris" in the matter Of Styles and the
campaign for purely national German
fashions one fashion authority de-
clares that writer's politicians and
economists are powerless TO alter
styles.
The Germans VIII have no more eae-
cess IN their war on French STYLES
than viii have the French on their war
on German music, in the opinion OF
this authority.
In proof Of bis assertion he produces
a recent number Of Berlin fashion ro-
view with fashion plates showing that
there the closed umbrella skirt has
given way to the bell skirt with enc
same plaits and trimmings as in Par.s.
The Berlin hat, too has taken taa
-akish form Of the forage cap and
worn well over on the ear. 10 maf-
'elous imitation Of what was seen uu-
il recently in the Bots de BouloEne
md on the Champs Elysees Now tt-
lats in Paris have taken on a brim
md are gradually widening out into
ational compromise between the
IarasOl and the turban
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-28
& ALera Mans oninions.


Never strike q man when he's down
especially for a loan.
No man should try to run an auto
unless he has horse sense.
A fool can lay plans, but it takes a
wise man TO hatch them out.
Occasionally a knocker throws away
his little hammer and gets an ak.
Experience is a great teacher. but
even experience can't teach some
people.
Blessings Of poverty are appreciated
especially by those who have never
been blessed that way.
Some people are always saving.
There ought to be something done
about it," but they never do any
thing themselves.
After a man has learned that he
can't beat another man at his own
game, he begins to- dodge the indi-
vidual with q get-rich-quick scheme
News.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-28
AND
DISCORDS

AND we still refuse to fall for Tear
ney's Con.
G. MINER IS a barber IN a nearby
town. That barber shop chord again.
GREAT Britain proposes a tax on
Injuries. Rawther rough on the show
girls.
STERLING and Rock Falls s0Hdly
Built.--SterIing headline First time
we've heard there had been suspicion
that either was in danger of sinking
Mayor Mitchell of New York has
just been fined IS for speeding his
auto. The trial Judge evidently is not
political ambitions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-28

4 eugenics registry TO bear the
names q those who measure up to
certain standards viii be proposed at
the second conference on race better
mcnt TO be held at San Francisco next
month The theory may be all right
but 1t IS hardly ~ be supposed that
the American people will look with
much more favor upon system calcu-
lated to build up physical aristocracy
than they do upon tendencies to Gre
2Je a similar distinction based upon
he accident Of birth or the accumula-
iicn Of wealth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-28
THE FORMULA AND THE
PANACEA


Verify, it doth seem difficult to
please the obsuuctionist A short
week ago the organ of obstruction was
condemnfng The Argus for having fav-
ored the use Of asphalt on Second ave
nue. instead Of brick Now this same
authority has turned about and is ali
"riled up' at the brick trust" and
making various insinuations in con
nection with the use Of that material
If the organ Of obstruction will be
SO good as 20 supply the formula for
the type of paving that will be accept
ed as a condition for the withdrawal of
opposition to the Improvement OF
Ninth and Twelfth streets, it may be
that the people viii be willing to at
least consider it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-28
July % in American
History.

15SS-The British dispersed and par
TALLY destroyed the Spanish armada
by means Of fire ships
lS7J-Hans Christian Andersen. Dan
ish poet and novelist died; born
1905.
lS9l-samuel Sands. printer, who first
put the Star Spangled Banner in
type, died at Baltimore: born 1900.
l914-Austria declared war on Servia
Russia moved troops toward her
western frontier.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-28

California retailers claim to have
struck the high cost of living another
staggering blow by means Of the
sroceteria' in which patrons serve
themselves, Doing away with sales
people and delivery forces it is claimed
he owners are able to cut prices ma
terially. It is supposed the proprietors
STAY up of nights to put stocks back in
order after the days business.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-28
Realizing AmhiEion.

Dr. F. D, Jackey has a strong desire
to rise in this world. To accomplish
this he has raised his residence some
six feet and is putting a stone wall
under it, making a fine basement. also
connecting himself with water works
OF the yillage.-Stanley, Wis, Republic
can.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-28
Vital Statistics.

After a protracted investigation, in
the course of which Heinz and the fed
eral department Of agriculture were
consulted, we are in position to an
that the pickle per capita Of
the United States is 10.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-28

The German people denounce
Americas attitude as calculated to
strongly favor the allies. The British
feel that they are not getting the con
sideration 10 which ties of blood and
fancied obligations enutie them, while
the French denouuce this country for
not going TO war against Germany to
repay the debt created by Lafayette
IFGly, neutrality. like virtue. is its
own reward
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-28
When Cobb Was Green.

Struggling writer's should not be dis
couraged, Here is one that Irving
Cobb penned in the days before the ad-
vent of the typewriter:
She stood in the moonlight
On the piazza;
No one in the world was
So beautiful as her.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-28

/ see by my paper that girls bath
ing on Long Island stepped in warm
coal tar and have been unable 10 ger
IT of with sand paper. turpentfne OF
cold chisels- It strikes me they might
nave Jared worse. IGNATZ.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-28

Uncle Sans soldiers along the
to return the fire If the Mexjcans do
any shooting across the boundary line.
Here also, we seem 10 be consider
ably nearer war than most people are
aNarn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-28

Have you noticed what a formidable
percentage Of bulIs-eyes the govern
nent weather forecasters are piling up
these damp days. They can't lose so
l0Eg as they predict rain
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-28

TWO million American homes have
been wrecked by divorces, a church
leader told a California audience the
other day Possibly but il should be
remembered that in most of these
cases somebody had dropped monkey
wrench into the gear box long before
the courts took coguizance
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-28

II may be. as those supposed to be
interested claim. that there is no foun-
datiou Tor the report that another steel
merger is afoor. bus even the preva-
lence of such runners is a healthy sign
of returning Industrial activity. IF
there were no markets in sight talk OF
this sort would not be INDUCED ia.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-28

"HIllions for defense; not one
cent for tribute to the 'briek
trust. South Rock Island Prop
eFty Owners,
Organ Of Obstruction.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-28

"UlllioEs for defense; NOT one
cent Tor tribute 20 expert
mental paving in order "a paeify
and quiet tire ohstructi0Hist.-
Majority of Sou1h Rock Island
Property Owners.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-28

Speaking Of the final rejoinder Of
the United States to Germany ex-
President TAFT puts the matter very
well when he says. "The note sue
cinctiy. forcihly and finally presents
the just attitude of the United States,
and President Wilson will have and
should have the approval of the
American people in maintaining it,"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-28

The plant Of the Western Electric
company is besieged with men and
women seeking the Jobs of those who
were drowned in the Eastland horror.
And. judging by past experience. IL a
year hence another excursion across
ihe lake is proposed, the same people
viii flock upon the boats for the trip
just as their predecessors did.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-28

Makeup WhereIl I put Chi
cago pouttry?"
Foreman-"Drop it in the society
page with the rest Of the hens"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-28
Little neen Eh2

J. N. c.: have not been able to
comprehend your reference TO hearing
a New Boston voice in the county TAIL
excavation GWENDOLYN.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-28

Kansas boasts Of a native son that
has risen from harvest hand to . high
place IN the medical profession in
Ie" years. The charge is often made
1hat others inspired by the same noble
aspirations never cease 10 be harvest
hands.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-28


/ am a pestiIeuce,
Sweeping the world
Hate is the root of me.
Death is the fruit of me,
Swift is my stroke;
Blood is the sign of me,
Steel is the Irvine of me.
Thus shall ye know me;
am the death Of life,
I am the life of death,
am war;
/ am a madness
Riding the uecks Of men
Cbamping of nations armed.
Stamping of war-horse hoofa
Charging uubridled
Clashing of bayonets,
Flashing of sword blades.
Rambling Of cannon wheels.
Crumbling Of kingdoms,
These are my harbingers;
am the death Of law
I am the law of death,
/ am warl
I am Q harlot
SeduciuE the nations.
Diplomats lie for me,
Patriots die for me,
Lovers I lack not
Cannon mouths speak Of me.
BattlefeIds reek of me.
Widowed wives shrek of me.
Cursing my name,
/ am the death Of JOY,
/ am the joy Of DEATH
1 am war.
Ar TER uRnDE
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-28

OUT N California the railroad men
apparently believe Roosevelt ia sim
president. He kicked when a line was
unable to provide him a state room
and was furnished q special car
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-28

Mr.. Bryan has just made the state
ment that he has not accepted fees for
rellgious addresses in the last Is years
ms announcement will not tend 10
increase the former seeretary's POM
larity with Billy Sunday. J.M,C
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-28

tOontlhued on Page Seven.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-12
BOOSTER CLUB TO HOLD
ITS ANNUAL MEETING

\ meeting of the Rock Island Boost
er Ball club Will be held this evening
at the home OF Arthur A. Ohlweiler.
last years manager. Officers for the
coming season Will be chosen and
other plans made. The Booster az
gregation should be one of the strong
est in the tri-cities this year. the fol-
lowing having signifed their willing
ness TO play again Louie KolIs. for
merry of the Bloomington team of the
Three-Eye, Duke Rosenfield. Ernie
Larson. Hollie Sage. Charley McGin-
mis-. John Collins, Guy Bulger. Frank
Leightner. Dale Baumbach, SANDY
O'Neil. Jay McNanus, Arthur Mason.
Glenn Kincaid. William S. O'Brien and
Ted Davenport
The club will make an attempt to
secure the services of Cook" Smith.
former star of the 1900 Block team.
who is considered one of the fastest
Inffelders in this vicinity. Smith is at
present confined to St Anthony's hos
pital with broken leg. sustained in
l coasting accident. If he Is strong
enough to play when the season opens.
bid will be put in for his services
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-12
JACK JOHNSON STARTS ON
LONG BOAT RIDE TO MEXICO

Baradoes, b. ". J., Feb 12-Jack
Johnson, the pugilist, accompanied by
his wife and Frank Hagney. an Aus.
tralian boxing partner, has sailed on
the four masted schooner Henry Kra-
ger for Cienfuegos. Cuba, where he
will connect with a special boat which
Will take him 10 Tampico. Mex, on his
way TO Juarez for his bout with Jess
Willard on March g.
While here Johnson was made de-
PENDANT in suit for damages brought
by the owners of the schooner Lillian
Blauvelt. who contended he had violat-
ed contract 10 charter the vessel
The pugilist acted as his own lawyer
and won the case. although pitted
against the chief government counsel
On the voyage north from Monte
video Johnson acted as ships cock
and prepared the food for the entire
crew
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-12
KANSAS CITY STILL IN RACE

Kansas City, No, Feb. 12.-ReneT'
ed activity to raise the 100000 neces-
sary TO retain the Federal league base
bali club in Kansas City followed the
receipt of a message from d. J. Han
director of the local team, who is IN
New York on business connected with
the club
Mr.. Half telegraphed he had an en-
couraging dispatch from President
Gilmore of the league, asking Mr.. Han
TO come to Chicago. AS Mr. Half could
not leave New York. he suggested the
league head should come 10 Kansas
City and confer with the other direc'
tors.
II is understood President Gilmore
viii be here late this week. and direc-
tors were confident the team. would De
retained. One of them said 1t was
only question of raising the money
and the amount would be :orthcomla&
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-12
PACKEY PLEASES
IN BOXING HERE
FORMER LIGHTWEIGHT ARGUES
FOUR ROUNDS AND SHOWS
SPEED AND CLEVERNESS

Packey Mcfarland, who did a deal
of fighting in the tri-cities when he
started out on his career as a pugilist
some years back, was the main at
traction at the Illinois theatre last
evening for 500 fans.
Though somewhat heavier than
when he was in the ring in earnest,
the former lightweight showed that
there was still something left of the
speed and agility that won him
reputation in the 13S-pound class.
Eddie Brondell mixed with him for
two rounds, or rather Packey mixed
with Eddie. since the second and last
round of the affair was more on the
order of mock hound and fox" with
the Joliet man in the role of the ca
nine.
After two rounds with Brondel.
Packey spared with Phil Harrison.
who was introduced as the kingpin of
the lightweights in the middle west.
Harrison showed up a little better
than Bronden, but was kept continu-
ally on the defensive, Packey taking
he aggressive and showing TO good
The fans seemed pleased with his
performance and realized that it was
but sparring match. but a real hot
one" at that Packey closes THE
Passing Review of 1915" meeting all
Corners.
Tonight at the Burtis in Davenport
ne meets Earl Henderson of this city. |
The show plays at the Moline Sunday /
hight. Mcfarland when he started in /
he ring fought many battles in Day-
import and numerous victories which |
Iided his climb TO the top rungs of the
'ugilistic ladder We're gained at the
-illage across the river.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-12
SEVER 7 WHALES
At SINGLE WHACK
CHICAGO FED MANAGERS DROP
BUNCH OF PLAYERS, IN
GLIDING PRENDERGAST

Chicago. Feb. 12.-There was rat
Ting of the tinware in the camp of
the Whales yesterday. a certain har-
binger Of spring. Seven were separat-
ed from the pay roll at one fell
swoop" by President Weeghman, but
for the sake of appearances the cans
were not actually attached to the fad
ing athletes. All will be placed on
minor clubs, said the boss of the Feds
Those who no longer will gambo1
on the north side green are Pitchers
Fisk, Black and Prendergast, Catcher
Block. Infelder Stanley and Outfelders
Walsh and Jackson.
Fritz already has been sold to the
St. Louis Feds, making eight decap-
itations. There are 20 still nominally
on the pay roll, including Walter John
son and an unknown college star from
the east. Yesterday Weeghman sign
ed Leslie Mann of the Boston Braves
for duty in the outfeld Mann could
not come TO terms with President GAIT
ney OF the Braves and chose to cast
his lot with the locals. He has DELHI
Grated over contract for three weeks.
but yesterday he returned the papers"
signed. These are certain to go
south:
Catchers-Wilson, Fisher and Glenn
ons.
Pitchers-Rankin, Johnson, Hen
Dirk, Brennan. Hagermann and LANCE.
Infielders-Beck. Farrell, Tinker,
zeider and Smith
OutdeldeTs - Zwilliug, Wickland. /
slack, Hanford and Mann
Walter johnson and the eastern col !
egian are still TO be accounted for.
There viii be 40 $4,000 payroll. /
according to Weeghman. If Walter /
Johnson should be shared the total /
or the season will amount to $4,000. J
{ the Washington speed demon should (
all TO put in an appearance it Will be
80. 600
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-12
AUGUSTANA GOODS MEET
NORMAL'S TEAM TONIGHT

Augustana goods left this noon FOR
DE KaIb where they VIII meet the
nOrrnaiites In their initial game OF
basket bait tonight The girls expect
n hard fight. but Will work hard TO
win s BIOmgreu and C Olson &C
companied the team.
On the college floor this evening.
the boys. team meets the sO-called
giants from William and VashtL This
f. the nrst time the two teams come
together this year. Judging from con
tests In the past. Il Will be a game
well worth seeing. What the visitors
lacS IN science and skill they more
than make mp IN beef. and have estab-
lished a reputation this year for their
heavy lineap.
Three OF the Angustana men are
not In the best OF condition. and Coach
Conrad will no doubt use another set
% men than was used n the game
last Friday. HuItkrans az that time
spFained his ankle. but & expected 20
Be IN the game while 2 Johnson has
an injured hand. and SamuelsOu. the
star forward. may be out because OF
illness. In either case. there are many
OF the hrst squad who can All In these
places II necessary. and Auzustana
supporters are confident OF another
victory.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-12
DE WOLF AND 5IOMGREN ouIN.
TET FALLS VICTIMS TO LAST
YEARS CHAMPS.
Stock Leaders Show Improved Form
and Lick TaItys at ST. julien All.
Ieys-Cross countrys Win.
TWIN-cITY STANDING.

The Cubs further increased their
lead in the Twin-City league by trim.
ming the DeWolf & Blomgren quintet
In three straight games at the Harms
alleys last night, winning each contest
by a comfortable margin Salzmann
was high with 554 pins. At the Mo
line alleys the Cross Countrys bump
ed the aspiring Arlingtons. two out OF
three. dropping the final match By
seven pins. Holm started with 23S
"Jawn' WITCH ran high in three games
with 571. rolling 234 in the second
Those pesky Taltys we're decisively
licked at the St. Julien alleys by the
stock Leaders, who COPIED two. The
Stock Leaders have been slumping for
some time and are due for a squirt.
Bleuer rolled three excellent games.
getting 217, 213 and 1877 for a total OF
607 pins.
AS result OF the games last night
the Cross Countrys and Taltys are
tied for second place and the Airing.
tons and Stock Leaders for third place.
Al Harms Alleys.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-12
FIVE HUNDRED FIVE-MAN
TEAMS IN PEORIA EVENT

Peoria. ILL.,. Feb. 1.-THE 1915
tournament of the American Bowling
congress, to open in this city Marcn
10. will set new record in the mat
ter or entries. according to figures
compiled by Secretary Abe Langtry
Langtry says that 500 fve-men teams
outside of Peoria are assured. and
Peoria will contribute over 100 teams.
which will break the record of 593
teams entered AT Chicago in 1912.
The entries close Feb. 19.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-12
SPLINTERS OF SPORT

Corning, Iowa, Feb. 12.-The Illinois
Athletic club basketball team of Chi
cago swamped the Company X FIVE of
this city. considered one of the strong
est aggregations in the central west, in
rough battle last night. The score
was 81 to 49,
Boston. Mass, Feb. 12.-The execu-
tive committee OF the Atlantic Coast
Bowling association has announced
that balloting TO select the place OF
holding the coming championship
tournament would close Feb. IS. Bal
timore. Washington and Boston are
active bidders for the tournament.
Chicago, Feb. 12-Wladek Zybszko,
the Pole. will make his first club APP
pearance in Chicago for the year to-
night at the c. a A. He takes on
Paul Martinson in the windup. Ed.
Lewis viii appear in the semi-windup
with Joe Geshtowt: Tug Wilson tack
les Andy Dzubner, Serbian lightweight
champion. and Young" Chappell
meets Young Gardner.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-12

F1ttsburEh- Pa. FED. l--Tommy
Leach Cub outheider. has asked Man
aSsr Roger Bresuahan and Chairman
August Hermann o. the national con-
mission for his unconditional release
on the xround thar be Is estitIcd 20 be
declared n free ase1t By reason % hts
having served faithfully in the Va
tionaI league for 10 years. Leach also
has taken MP the natter with Presi-
d~ut David fuifz OF che Players fra
teruffv
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-12
BASEBALL BRIEFS

Sterling. III. Feb. 12.-Baseball fans
are planning 20 organize an intercity
baseball league. composed OF Sterling.
Morrison. Rochelle. CeKalb Dixon and
Sycamore.
Terre Haute. Ind. Feb. 12.-Joe Ey-
ers. brother Of Johnny. has received a
letter from the Boston player saying
he'd be wanted in the big league in
1916
Lexington. Ky. Feb. 70. - Floyd
Wright outhelder Of the Kentucky
university baseball team. has signed
TO play with the cleveland Americans
lie Will not graduate. but will report
At san Antonio Feb. %.
St Louis. Mo. Feb. l2.-Ol.ver Hoy
er Is the victim OF the first baseball
accident OF the year in St Louis. He
suffered a fracture of the left hip when
knocked down by boy in pursuit of
a Texas Lacquer on a sandlot.
Kewanee. Ill.,. Feb. Io.-Forest Cady.
Boston American catcher, was here
from his farm west of Kewanee long
enough to say that press dispatches
hat he was considering a Federal
eague offer was a joke. He says he
viii be with the Boston club this sea
son. He goes TO Hot Springs in two
weeks.