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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-06
What Figures Show.

Second. the results that accrue from
these conditions" continued the speak
er. Statistics have proven that three
times as many children Of the poor
die at an early age than in families Of
the wealthy. In one year alone the
records say that over 100000 babies
under the age Of one year died from
undertaking, lack of sanitary condi-
lions and underfed mothers In the
death certificates Of the majority Of
these babies the authorities and at
tending physicians used such polite
terms as mal-nutrition' and other mis-
leading phraseology. Fifty million
of dollars were required in 1914 TO
take care of the insane throughout our
country. A large majority Of the cases
Of insanity among children result from
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-06
ON COUNTY RECORDS.
Warranty Deeds.

Peoples Savings Bank & Trust Co..
10 P. W. Peterson. lot .. North High
land addition. Moline, $3.50.
David H. Lyons To J. Hays Britton,
lot Q. block /. Smalley's LIST suhdiyis-
The Washington times., 1915-02-12
SU|C|DI ASKS ASHES
Be CAST FROM ROOF
Leaves Note in Lambs Club
Requesting Wilton Lackaye
to Speak at Funeral.

NEW YORK. Feb. l2.-Stephen T..
Cremin. member Of the Lambs. New
York Yacht. New York Athletic and
1.srchmont Cdlubs. committed suicide
In the Lambs Club. after arranging his
funeral and the disposition Of his ashes
Mr.. Cremin registered at the club DUR
ing the afternoon. Some time later
groans were heard from his room and
he was found on the bed, his throat
and the arteries In both wrists severed.
On the floor was found razor which
Cremin had used to end his life. On
table was q letter. which read:
II am tired. have decided to go.
prefer to be cremated. After the
ashes are swept up It's my desire that
they be thrown to the winds from the
roof Of the Lambs Club.
II would like Father Lavele and Dr
Houghton Of the Little Church Around
the Corner to care for the funeral SER
vices. should like my dear friend
Wilton Lackaye, il he wishes to say a
few words--he tells the truth-but
hope he won't tell 1t about me.
Take care of Adelaide and tell George
Loft to appoint Bill to West Point.
Il have always loved music. and Il
my friend, Frank Croxton. cares tt
compliment my memory. etc.--if l car
remcmfCr 1t in the next world I snal
thank him.
II want Gus Barrett to end the cerc
mony by singing that song which is &
The Washington times., 1915-02-12
Y. v. {. A. TO WORK
FOR NEW MEMBERS
Campaign will Start Monday to
Put Washington First in
Point Of Numbers.

To put Washington first on the map
In point of membership, is to be the aim
OF the members Of the Young Women's
Christian Association during a cam
paign which is to start next Monday.
Several other cities have enrollments
larger than the Capitals. and this, the
workers declare. should not be-
Nv Ishington first!' is to be the slo-
gan during the campaign. Two meet
tngs will be held this evening. one by
the South American Club and the other
BY the stenographers and bookkeepers.
tomorrow evening a meeting of all the
Campfire Girls in the District will be
held: Several other meetings have been
arranged Tor next week. one of which
is to be held under the direction of
Mrs. Bryan, wife Of the Secretary of
Cities VIII ch now have a larger en-
rollnent tf.an Washington, and which
the washington members hope to sur
pass. are Buffalo. 40OS: Cleveland. Ohio.
IVA; st: Lou 8. Mo-. 5.105: Los Angeles.
TWa,;;, 81 ,S;Is: ind Portland: Ore. 5,s2s.
warrington , membership is 2.2so.
Inc Washington association hopes to
construct a new building with dormi-
tories. Several cities with populations
no larger than the Capitals have build
ngs OF their own. Mrs. Woodbury.
fulslfer. chairman Of the membership
committee. Says that almost every day
women visitors to Washington go to
the Y: w. c. A. headquarters in search
OF LOGGING, which is unavailable.
the association. and other officers ap-
proved the campaign plans yesterday.
Inc campaign is to extend from Mon
Gay next through February 81
The Washington times., 1915-02-12
WHEN YOU WASH YOUR
HAIR DON'T USE SOAP

Most soaps and prepared shampoos
contain too much alkali. which is
very Injurious. as II dries the scalp
and makes the hair brittle.
The best thing to use is just plain
mulsif1ed cocoanut oil, for this is
pure and entirely greaseless. It's
very cheap. and beats soaps or any
thing else all to pieces. You can get
this at any drug store. and few
ounces will last the whole family
for months.
Simply moisten the hair with wat
er and rub 1t in, about teaspoon
full is all that is required. 1t makes
an abundance OF rich. creamy lather,
cleanses thoroughly. and rinscs out
easily. The hair dries quickly and
evenly. and is soft. fresh looking,
bright. fluffy. Wavy, and easy to
handle. Besides. II looscns and takes
out every particle of dust. dirt. and
dandruff.
The Washington times., 1915-02-12

DR.. Harvey W. Wiley. former chief of
the Bureau Of Chemistry; John w.
Sherman. District Superintendent Of
Weights, Measures and Markets. and
Dr. william c. Woodward. District
Health officer, will speak. Immediately
after which President Edward 0. Whit
ford Of the Washington Market Com
pany, will declare the exposition for
mally opened.
The first Of ten concerts by the United
states Marine Band will be given i'm
mediately after Mr.. Whitford's an
nouncement, each to be under the dlrec-
ton Of Lieut.. William H. Stantelmann.
The first number Of the opening con-
cert will be Stieberitz's march. Under
the star Of the Guard" The rest Of the
program; as announced toaay: .y ,n,d VIII IN. J.;
Mexican Kisses" Santelmann's waltz.
"The Debutante;" excerpts from High
Jinl,s." Waceks march, "kruppe;
Scenes from the South" ARRANGED by
Lampe: ITS a Long. Long e,S way y,IS to
Lady" Vollstadt's march. The Stand.
ara Bearer" and THE Star-Spangled
Banner
When Concerts Will Be Given.
The first concert will conclude at 1880
o'clock Monday, ana the second Will oe
from till 9 p. m. Other concerts Will
be on Tuesday, from II a. m. till 1880
D. m: wednesday. from 2:3o till p. M,
and from z till $3.50 p. M; Thursday.
from II a. m. till 1880 p m.: Friday.
from 2:30 till p M. and from
till $3.50 p. m; and Saturday from 23O
till 5 .. M, and from till 9:3o p. m.
On Monday. Wednesday. Friday: and
Saturday the Center Market will be
open from a. m. till 10 p. M. and on
Tuesday and Thursday from a. m. TIL
p. IN. The committee has asked that
dealers be in their booths during the
hours that the exposition Is open. and
that every effort BE- made to keep the
aisles from becoming congested.
I'VE wish 1t to be distinctly under
business as usual during the exposi-
ton" said Mr.. Whitford today. Some
people have the Impression that they
The Washington times., 1915-02-12
Man in Missouri Has
Champion Among Pets

MASON. Mo-. Feb. l2--There are many
strange pets in the world. but a May
Vile man has a pet that takes the blue
ribbon.
and big around in the middle as n mans
arm. This snaky pet stays around the
mans bsrn and keeps the place cleared
of rats and mice and other pests. when
entwines itself around the whip stand
In the buggy.
The Washington times., 1915-02-12
Russians Say Germans
Use Explosive Bullets

PETROGRAD, Feb. 12.-Russian ar
tillery destroyed the high stone walls Of
the distillery at Shidlovsky. which the
Germans had transformed into regular
forts.
Wounds inflicted In the recent fight
are now using only explosive bullets.
Prisoners taken in battle at Kozy-
uvka, In the Carpathians. where the
Russians gained n brilliant defensive
victory, state that In some cases Ger
man companies returned from their
fruitless assaults with only seven men.
The Washington times., 1915-02-12
Dies After Drinking
Gallons of Water

DINON. H., Feb. '2.-Mrs. Richard
wahl, wife OF q farmer. Is dead, after
drinking three gallons Of water In an
hour.
Mrs. Wahl was III OF n mental dis
ease, a symptom Of which is All in
satiable desire for water. After drink
ing the three gallons she became worse
and, in attempting vonit. got some
water in her lungs and died with all the
say there are few similar cases on
record.
The Washington times., 1915-02-12
PROMINENT MEN TO SPEAK.

will not be able to make their usual
purchases, but, on the contrary. many
dealers viii offer bigger bargains than
ever.
"Bring Friends and Baskets"
bring your friends and your bas-
kets' Is our slogan for the exposition.
Bring your friends for their sake. and
your basket for your own"
Not only will the display OF food
products probably excel anything ever
shown in Washington. but the decora-
tlons of the booths will add immeas.
urably to the picture. In addition tC
the general scheme of decoration. sew
eral dealers are spending large amounts
in making their quarters most attrac.
tive. One large meat firm has erected
several hundred square feet Of vine.
covered lattice work. in the midst OF
which are scores of colored electric
lights. Others have used potted plant.
and flowers to convert their places OF
business into beautiful bowers.
The Washington times., 1915-02-12
High School Cadets
Urged to Join Militia

High school cadets were urged to
graduate" from their present organi-
zations into the National Guard by Brig.
Gen. Albert N. Mills. who yesterday
presented the cadet OFFICERS with their
commissions at meeting in the as
sembly hall at Central High School.
General Mills referred to "the serious
question of national defense which now
confronts u.s. and said 1t would be
solved II every high school in the coun-
try had large body Of cadets, such
as that in Washington. Ernest l..
Daniel. vice president of the Board of
Education, presided at the meeting
The Washington times., 1915-02-12
Haggin's Widow Gets
100000 XIV. Home

LEXINGTON. Ky. Feb. 12.-It be-
came known today that Green Hills"
the 1.0O0tacre home Of James B. Hag-
gin. New York racing millionaire, who
died last September, becomes the prop
erty of his widow.
The Washington times., 1915-02-12
Food ShOw Will Excel
All Others Held Here
Decorations of Booths Ira nsforming Center Market
Dates of Concerts by Marine Band Announced.
Bring Friends and Baskets" Slogan

great the Interest the Center Market Food Exposition
which will open Monday morning. executive committee has
5000 programs addition original order Of 10000
will be of the press time distribute the dealers
tomorrow
temporary sAd being erected the center of the street
wing the opening addresses will be made be-
ginning II o'clock Monday morning
The Washington times., 1915-02-12

% De. Derbie" II. S1.45
These are all man
ufacturers' samples.
Your size Is here
and the style you
want
The Washington times., 1915-02-12

rcmarkable hymn and wonderful COM
position. Hail An
Any bills I may owe viii be honored
" sent to NJ. &. D., Bords- a. Sons.
Forgive me, Fellow Lambs.
STEVE"
The. George Loft mentioned Is the
candy man. a Representative in csnl-
gress. Pip Is Cremin's eighteen
year-olh son
The Washington times., 1915-02-12

Certain lots of famous
Teck IS Shoes at this
clearance price. All this
seasons styles.
The Washington times., 1915-02-12
katahdin Navy TARGET.

NORFOLK, FEB. l2Thc famous ram
Katahdin will become target for
big guns on American war ships She
is being fitted at the Norfolk navy
yard
The Washington times., 1915-02-12
q. u. Law Students
Give Annual Dance

Juniors in the Georgetown University
Law School with their ladies and hon.
ored guests enjoyed the annual prom
last night at Rauscher's. over l2b
couples participated. The ball room
was sayly decorated with Georgetown
colors. and from the grand march at
$3.50, led by Daniel J. sullivan. president
Of the class. until the concluding num-
Der on the program. good fellowship
reigned.
The Vice President and Mrs. Marshall
were among the patrons and pa
tronesses. The committee in charge
was headed by j. D. Hird. In addition
to Mr.. Sullivan. the class officers are:
j. b. Fitzgerald. w. T.. Murphy and
r. r. Shea. vice presidents: W. E.
Linden, secretary: w. G. Kingsley.
treasurer: w. r. Bowes. historian, and
r. y. Zappone. sergeant-at-arms.
Commerce Expert Raised.
Lacey p. Zapf. expert in the Bureau
of Foreign and Domestic Commerce,
has been promoted by Secretary Of Com
merce Redfeld to $1,000 year.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-12-10
J. ". Field; printing, Ida NJ. Higgins
work committee, Mrs. c. E. Weed.

Mr.. and Mrs. John E. Scott have
been in Boston the past week.
DR.. Edward La Chaine has bought the
Charles Bigelow house on Main street.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Holland were in
South birmingham, Mass, a few days
last week.
Mrs. G. A. Robertson has entertain
ed Miss Florence Cheney of Jamaica,
VT. recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cornelius Fitzgerald
and daughter were in New York a few
days this week.
Elwood Weed is equipping a store
for the sale of electrical supplies in
the Wise building on Canal street.
Julius Martin has taken position in
foundry in Springfield, vt. His place
at Potter S grain store viii be taken
by James T. Sprague.
Mrs. James Redding is recovering
slowly from injuries received by fall.
| Her daughter, Miss Nellie Redding, is
| at home from Brattleboro caring for
her.
The firemen will hold their annual
| concert and masquerade ball Friday
evening, Jan. 81. Leitsinger 5 orches-
ira of eight pieces viii furnish the
| music.
There will be a Christmas tree at the
next meeting Of Wantastiquet Grange,
| Dee. 10, to which ali Grange children
are invited. The program will be in
charge of Miss Hannah Higginson.
Only one new name had been added
to the list of successful deer hunters
| up to Wednesday night, that of Gavlon
/ 1 -
| secured a fine 200 pound buck with
handsome set of eight-point antlers.
The Connecticut River Power com
pany is fitting up the Higgins house
for use as a boarding house for several
of the men employed on the repair work
at the big dam. 1t IS reported that
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Walker viii con
duct the boarding house.
Charles Bigelow, formerly owner OF
the Halle & Frost wooden mill, has
donated valuable collection of books
from his private library to the public
library here. The collection consists OF
! various standard works, among the
most important Of which is De Luxe
edition Of Warmers The World s Best
Literature, in 40 volumes.
The entertainment given under the
Z auspices of the women of the Uniyer
salist church Friday evening in tn,
town hall was enjoyed by good sizet
1 audience, which thoroughly appreciated
the reader, Marion Hertha Clark, VIII,
/ presented the story, Daddy Long-Leg
B in very pleasing manner. The pro
s gram also included vocal selections b,
4 Misses Elizabeth and Madge Bruce
4 Mrs. p. w. Taylor and James Snow
4 violin solos by Miss Lamoille Lang
3 worthy and piano selections by Mrs
4 P. w. Taylor, Miss Carrie Booth accom-
"a PIANIST.
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GuILFORD-

w. ". Blaisdell was called to Spring
field, Mass, last week by the illness Of
his sister.
The body of George c. Worden was
buried in Christ Church cemetery We'd
nesday afternoon.
Frank Jacobs recently bought -
cords of wood of Mr.. Penniman on the
so-called Hiram Weatherhead farm.
The singing school which is TO be
taught by NJ. H. Willis viii begin Fri
day evening, Dee II, in the Congrega
tional church Mr.. Willis requests all
to come and to bring note book and
pencil the first night.
The Christmas sale, supper and social
held Wednesday evening IN the home
of the Misses Hill was very enjoy
able party and well attended. There
were readings by Rev. c. B. Atwood,
Mrs. Kenneth Farnum, Leo Sharon and
Mrs. Arthur Beals.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-12-10
WARDSBORO.

Edward Laekey is boarding with Mrs
A. NJ. FarnuIn
Henry Bissell of Boston is spending
the week at Underworld hotel
December IA is the last day on which
taxes may be paid and the discount
saved.
Rev. A. Ashford and Arthur Fletcher
attended the Chapman-Alexander meet
ing Tuesday.
Almon Fitch of Pike, \. H., who has
been visiting his parents, has returned
to his home.
H. NJ. Kidder, who sold his place re-
Gently, has gone to live with his son,
". w Kidder.
The following are some of the lucky
deer hunters: Frank st. Mary, Perley
Kidder, /. ]. Dutton, Otis Hefflon and
Bert Wilder.
Charles Stetson, Miss Nelson and
Mrs. f. i. Stetson of Greenfield, Mass.
have been visiting at G. W. Briggs :
and Mrs. A. i. Wheeler s the past
week.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-12-10
WHY HE DOES 1T.
Druggist Wilfred z. Root Gives Rea-
sons for Selling at Half Price.

cit isn't often that I have faith
enough in the medicines put up by
other people to be willing to offer to
refund the money if it does not
cure, said Druggist Wilfred F. Root
to one of his many customers, s|but l
am glad to sell Dr. Howard s specific
for the cure OF constipation and dyspep-
STA on that plan.
'fThe DR.. Howard Co, IN order to
get quick Introductory sale, au-
thorized me to sell the regular fifty
Gers Eoptle of their specific for. half
price. % cents, and although ! have sold
lot of it, and guaranteed every pack
age, not one has been brought back as
unsatisfactory.
''I am still selling the specific at
half-price, although l cannot tell how
long / shall be aole to do so. Amy per
son who is subject to constipation, sick
headache, dizziness, liver trouble, indi-
gestion or a general played out condi-
ton, ought to take advantage of this
opportunity. If the specific does not
cure them, they can come right back t.
my store, and | will cheerfully refund
their money.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-12-10
HINSDALE. N. H.
CONGREGATIONAL FAIR.
Large Attendance and All Features
Very ENJOYABLE

Large Attendance anu All 1edVuLSS
Very Enjoyable.
The annual Congregational fair was
held in the town hall Wednesday and
Thursday evenings and was largely at
tended. The hall was beautifully deco
rated with the holiday colors of red and
green. Streamers were festooned from
the center chandelier to the balcony
and there was a myriad of red bells in
termingled with the decorations, giving
the hall very attractive appearance.
Many and varied were the booths
which were inyitingly arranged about
the hall. The flower booth, which was
in charge of Mrs. +. G. Robertson and
Mrs. T. w. Jeffords, was of evergreen
with arch, handsomely decorated with
red lights. The candy booth, presided
over by Miss Eva c. Robertson, was a
representation of house in its wintry
garb of ice and snow. The fancy booth,
conducted by Mrs. O. G. Robertson and
Mrs. F. E. Field was green with deco
| rations of red roses. The ice cream
| parlor was profusely decorated with
| the prevailing colors and was in charge
of Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Booth.
The domestic booth, in charge of
Mrs. C. A. Fletcher. Mrs. a. L. Hill and
and Mrs. A. i. Taylor, was tastefully
| decorated with red and green colors.
] The mystery booth attractively pro-
trayed log-cabin hut, inside of which
was q mystery well from which was
drawn the mysterious packages and
was attended by Miss Rest Metcalf and
the Camp Fire girls. The popcorn and
! lemonade booth was in charge of Jason
Wright, Ray Fletcher, Elwood Weed
ind Harold Wilder. The gentlemen s
booth, in colors of red and green was
presided over by Mrs. W. S. Kimball
An excellent chicken-pie supper was
served Wednesday evening at $50
0 clock in the basement of the hall and
the tables were reflled many times
The menu consisted of ehiclsen-pie,
cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, tur-
nip, picked red cabbage, beets, tarts
pies, assorted cakes, celery, cheese
fruit and coffee. The supper was fol
lowed by an entertainment given by
the children and young people of the
parish, aided by the men and women
choruseS.
On Thursday evening the men of the
parish served an excellent four-cOursf
turkey supper, following which the
Hinsdale Players entertained delight
fully with a three-act comedy entitled
The Private Tutor. The cast o.
characters was as follows: Fred Spen
Ger, a college student, II. c. Holland
George Carothers, his chum, p. II
Mann; Mr. Spencer, his father, j. G
Snow; Hans Ducklederfer, leader O
band, J. E. Mann; Richard, servant o
Spencers', R. NJ. Langworthy; Mrs
Spencer, Ned's mother, Grace Roberts
Dolly Spencer, Ned s sister, Mrs. R. NJ
Langworthy; Miss Snap, a detectice
Mrs. j. c. Snow.
The committees were: Entertainment
: w. G. Booth, Mrs. A. A. Bailey, Lid
Higgins and Rest H. Metcalf; suppe
/ first night, Mrs. George NJ. Wright
0 supper second night, f. A. Davis an
G. S. Smith; decorations, Mr.. and Mrs
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-12-10
MORTIFIED, MASS.
AGRICULTURIsTs MEET.
Practical Topics Discussed Before Men
from Three Counties.

from Three Counties.
Fully 100 men interested in agricul- |
ture attended the three-county meeting
OF farm bureaus Wednesday. Cheshire
county, Windham county and Franklin
county were well represented. Lester
A. Polhemus, chairman of the agricul-
tural committee of the Mortified
branch, presided Mortified Grange fur
nished dinner, and automobiles were at
the disposal of the visitors The Mount
Hermon orchestra furnished music and
Mr.. Gorton recited, making pleasing
diversion. The program for the morn
| ing session included lecture by Z. n.
Darling, Cheshire county agent, who,
| spoke on Forage Crops for the Dairy
! Farms. He spoke especially of raising
4 alfalfa and vetch. He was followed by
! George f. Story, professor of animal
| husbandry at the University of Yer
mont, on Grain Rations for the Dairy.
He gave several formulas of grain, but
stated that the farmer should study
each cow and find its special needs for
best results. The first speaker in the
afternoon was Ebert 5. Brigham, COM
missioner of agriculture in the state
of Vermont, who spoke on Marketing
the Dairy Product His chief point was
to have high grade of cattle, high
grade of milk or cream and then de
mand good price. F. E. Duffy OF
West Hartford, Conn, was the last
speaker. He spoke on personal expert
ences on his own 40-acre farm, where
he keeps so head of stock. He gave
much practical information which he
had tried out. He favored raising lit
tie else but corn and hay for stock. His
main points were thorough tillage and
to be on time III planting and harvest
ing. Each speaker was heard Will
great interest and gave much practical
z information
The meeting was an entire success
: Sumner B. Parker and Mr. Willard
] superintendent and secretary Of tht
Franklin county bureau, were in charg,
of the program.
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To Form Parent-Teacher Association.

" 9TH acknowledgements ASSOC1aG10n.
The faculty of the Northfeld high
school gave a reception Wednesday
evening to the parents of the high
school students in their building.
About 90 were entertained. Principal
Bailee presided and gave an address Of
welcome. Miss Marion Webster rem
dered violin solos and Miss Martha
Whitehouse Of Northfield seminary re-
cited several selections. Both young
women were heartily received. Mr.
Bailee then called on the following for
speeches. T. T. Howard, DR. ~ p
Wood, Mrs. Wood, w ". Coe, Rev II.
L. Buzzell. \ parent-teachers assoeia-
tion was discussed, and it was voted to
organize one. The following commit
tee was appointed to consult and draw
up constitution and report at q later
meeting: f. It, Howard, superintendent
Of schools. I. T. Cummings and Miss
Margaret Howard Of the faculty L. r.
| Alexander was appointed secretary pro
TEN. The evening was thoroughly en-
ljoyed and all felt that a necessary
work was before them in this organiza-
tion.
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The Mothers society met in the home
Of Mrs. ". r.. Moody Wednesday after
noon witt. IS present. Mrs. l.. r. Smith
led the davotions and read Van Dyke s
Christmas poem. Mrs. W. r. Moody
spoke on our need of realizing Christ,
that our belief in Him should be
thoroughly grounded. Mrs. f. J.. Dulev
sang Silent Night, and Mrs Moody and
Mrs. Duley sang The Nativity. During
the social hour refreshments were
served.