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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-07-09
NEW YORK, June 80, 1915.

Little change is reported by import
ers and packers of cigar leaf since last
week. The market continues dull and
outside of several large deals in Suma-
ira the buying was restricted to small
lots. Some interest was awakened by
the report of heavy hail storms in Lam
caster and Connecticut: however, the
tendency was to discount the early re-
ports and to reject any conclusion that
material injury had been afflicted:
Samples of the new Porto Rico engaged
the attention Of the buyers during the
week. An active market on the Porto
Rico is anticipated. Samples of Ha-
vana bear out the predictions made
earlier in the season that cigar manu-
facturers would have to depend largely
on old tobacco for another year. Leaf.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-07-09
PENNSYLVANIA.
LANCASTER, PA, June 80, 1915.

LANCASTER, Pa, June 80, 1915.
The Lancaster county tobacco grow
ers were given a scare last week that
is likely to develop into nightmare:
On Tuesday one of the fiercest hail
storms Of the season occurred, in some
localities the stones covering the
ground like snow. The county's new
crop was. all in the field when this
great hail fall occurred, but the plants
were still too young to have been ser
iously injured. An unusual fall of rain
accompanied the storm that brought
the hail, and had the plants not already
taken firm root, about half the crop
would have been washed out.
Quite a number of growers have al
ready cultivated their crop for the first
time. The growers appear to know
that unless better quality of tobacco
is turned out the Pennsylvania leaf is
going to the tall timbers and Lancaster
county farmers do not care to have
that happen. They followed an ex-
pert's advice to sterilize their seed
beds, and had good healthy plants.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-07-09

According to the latest trade returns
received by the Bureau of Insular At
fairs, War Department, the serious de-
cline in the American demand for the
Philippine cigar, which appeared in the
latter part of 1913, showed signs of
Improvement toward the end of 1914,
and exports to the United States dur
ing the nine months of the current year
ending with March 31st were consider
ably larger than during the previous
period Lower grades were a feature
of larger exports of recent months, the
average export price having declined tC
the low level of the early months OF
free trade prior to the restrictions OF
low grade shipments to the United
States. Shipments to other countries
declined very generally and materially,
and the cigar trade, as whole, was
about quarter of million dollars less.
Exports of leaf tobacco also declined
heavily, and show the effect of the war,
the 7,0O0,O00 pound reduction being
chiefly due to the practical disappear
ance of Austria Hungary, Germany and
Belgium from the trade.
OnlCeQ states OOnSul O0HeIA OeOISc
Horton has forwarded the following re-
port as to the Turkish tobacco sltua-
tion in Smyrna: ''The tobacco crop
this year is estimated at 1900, OO0
pounds, or only little more than one
half that of last year. This shortage
is principally due to the lack OF skilled
tobacco cultivators and is result OF
the expulsion of Greeks. Lack OF
means of transportation and an econ
omic crisis, both resulting from the
war, caused the crop of 1914 to remain
unsold in the hands of the producers.
AS there is no regular market for the
merchandise, no prices are quoted. 1t
is probable, however, that holders OF
tobacco would be glad to dispose, OF
their merchandise at extremely low
prices.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-28

Francis X. Bushman, Viola Allen,
Mary Pickford. Marguerite Clark and
the greatest galaxy of stars ever
presented to the patrons of any tri-
city theatre in any one week viii be
the treat given his patrons by Manager
Joe Quinn of the Illinois beginning to-
night and running over a week from
tomorrow. Mr.. Bushman, assisted by
Marguerite Snow, will appear Sunday
in The Second in Command the Me-
tro corporation masterpiece which won
first prize at the Panama exposition.
Mr.. Bushman appears in a military
role and is doing, it is said. his greatest
work. Miss Alien appears in re-
turn engagement OF The White Sis
ter" on Tuesday and on Wednesday
Mary Pickford will be seen in The
Dawn Of a Tomorrow" a wonderful
story by Frances Hodson Burnett.
Marguerite Clark will be brought back
in 1.-THE Goose Girl" by popular re-
quest for Thursday On Monday John
Mason, Frederick Perry and Harold
Lockwood. assisted by Marguerite Les
lie and strong cast, will be seen in
Jim the Penman." Mr. Perry was
last seen in the leading role in DR..
Rameau" and is an accomplished dra-
matte actor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-28
MERCER FAIR DATES
ARE SEPT. II TO 17-G

The SIND annual Mercer county fair
viii be held iu Aledo, Sept. "A, IS, Is
and II, on the ezpensyely equipped
grounds of the Mercer County Agricul-
UraI society. Many Improvements
have been made on the big fair grounds
in addition to the brick administration
building erected last year and the
1919 fair is expected to he larger and
broader than any OF the preceding 81
fairs
While the leading feature Of the Mer-
Ger county fair has always been its
extensive livestock and grain exhibits,
said to he second in the state only 10
the state fair at Springfield. there is
always an abundance of other inter
asting displays and special attractions,
which insure a full and complete en-
tertainment for ali classes of people.
Secretary z. r. Petrie announces that
park of y acres has been set aside
TO care for the automobiles of the peo-
pie who drive to the fair
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-28

It is said so vaudeville acts wers
cancelled before Charles Berkeu, new
manager of the Empire theatre. Rock
Island, secured The opening bill for
his theatre which will start tomorrow
afternoon. It was his purpose 20 pre-
sent a show not one of whose acts
were ever seen in the three cities be
fore and to this end he devoted d num-
Der Of weeks time. The result is that
the show which starts Sunday will be
new in every detail
The Randalls viii present their big
western act with special scenery call
ed Seventeen Minutes in Arizona. "
Everything in this act is 3 decided
novelty and has never before been
seen in the three cities. Purcella
Brothers in "The Jimmy Valentine
Twins" will have q comedy interspers-
Ell with singing and much good dane
ing Of an entirely new type. Jean
Ward and Harrison Terry in The
Frameup" bring a powerful comedy
dramatic sketch. King and Harvey
will sing. dance and play the piano,
and the Escardos. direct from Europe,
viii indulge in trampoline frolics that
will bring a new thrill to vaudeville
audiences. Even the pictures viii be
new, Manager Berkell arranging to
have a fine service of comedies and
dramas. The last half of the week
will bring Dunbar's famous bell ring
ers, an act which is standard in any
city in the United States, Other last
half attractions will be Bill "Swede"
Hall & Company in Mr.. Budweiser,"
Knight and Morrison in refreshing
little skit and the Ishkawa Japs, four
in number Seats at the Empire are
selling fast. The theatre is the same
as new. It is considerably smaller, af-
fording better acoustic facilities, is
newly remodeIeI. redecorated and is
one Of the prettiest and most comfort
able theatres in this section OF the
country My policy" said Mr.. Ber-
kell. lis and always has been, to give
the public real entertainment. 7 think
1 have succeeded in the past and firm
~ believe I will do so at the Empire.
7 am going TO give the tri-cities the
best vaudeville they ever had"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-28
YOUNG DAvENPORTER
FINED FOR SPEEDING

Z II. Brown. a prominent Young
Davenporter- gave his address -
NitchellyiIle and said his oceunaaor
was boxing when he was brought b.
fore Magistrate Smith yesterday after
noon on complaint Of Officer Flanniaan
for speeding his auto. The motorcycle
cop declared Brown was going at the
rate of IS miles an hour and the Offend
CT did not deny this. lie alleged he
had picked up the speeding habit in
Chicago, whence he was Just returning
from pleasure trip. lie declared the
Windy City crossing cops ordered aim
TO hurry up and get out Of the way
when ne was sauntering along at IS
miles per. Justice Smith advised him
to get over the habit and assessed him
SIS and costs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-28
1T THE COLTNTBIA.

Those who believe Mr. Darwin was
correct will have an opportunity to
strengthen their thoughts along that
line Sunday at the Columbia by seeing
Romeo. The Great" perform. Romeo
is a large Chimanzee Monk, trained by
Alfred Drawisky to do almost everv-
thing man can do except talk On the
same bill will appear Ernette Asoria
with Cheyalier De Mar and Miss
EIiente in classic terpsichorean whirls.
Mile. Asora is making her first Amert-
can tour in vaudeville, having been a
big favorite in the London music halls
for several years prior to the outbreak
of the present war which brings her
to this side of the world OncaI and
wa1msley have the distinction of being
the only act who have been booked
back to the Columbia three times with
in two years. Manager Blanchard had
so many requests for their return he
stated he was pleased TO have an op-
portunity Of bringing back such warm
favorites. They are known as the
Two Lightning Bugs" Harry Hines
& Co in Sayings and Songs" are a
clever pair Of performers who VIII
bring new and breezy songs and lines.
The Balkings will present their Euro
pean novelty, six Comedy Siohou-
cites looked upon as a mechanical
sensation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-28
CAN'T FIND POODLE
IN MINER BUSS CASE

John Buss, who was arraIgned in
police court a few days ago on com
plant of G. Miner, charging the theft Of
a dog, reported to Magistrate smith
this morning that he had been unable
to recover the dog. The poodle disap-
peared from Buss' home at about the
time he was arrested, and Buss had
been released on condition that he re-
turn the canine to Miner by today. Jus
tice Smith decided to give Buss another
week to ind the dog and continued the
case until Sept l.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-28
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO
The Argus Files Of 1890

Aug 22-The business section OF
Rock Island was shaken this morning
by a terrific blast when four sticks
of dynamite were set off in a sewer
trench In Market square. The big
windows in schafer's saloon and
kochs bicycle shop were broken as
well as hundreds Of smaller panes in
the vicinity No one was injured.
The last consignment Of Spencer
square ornaments arrived today from
New York and they will soon be put
into place.
Robert Fullerton and VIII Hartz
left today on a river trip to St. Paul
Aug. 23-Mrs. J. Il Wilson, 81
years of age, who resides on Moline
avenue. was almost instantly killed
ia q runaway accident at Twenty
fourth between Third and Fourth ave-
nues today.
Phil Mitchell and Frank MiEter are
off on a hunting expedition in the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-28
MOLINE ELECTRICIAN
APPEALS HIS CASE

E. C. Townsend. a Moline electrician.
who had q local job held up because
his work did not meet with he ap-
pr0Tai OF Electrical Inspector King,
appeared before Magistrate Smith in
police court his morning for q final
settlement of the case. An effort was
made to get the contractor and the
inspector to agree on an adjustment,
but this failed, and Townsend deciar-
ed that be wanted his case tried In the
comfy court. Justice Smith fined him
$40 and costs and the contractor took
an appeal Bonds were fixed at $50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-28
BOYS MOTHERS
INVITED TO MEET
Department OF I. VI. c. 4. is Planning
for Banquet to Be Held
sept IL.

The boys department Of the local
Y. NJ c. A, in its efforts 10 do the
greatest possible good 70 the boys OF
the city. is seeking the cooperation
Of all the agencies through which it
can further its plans The father and
son banquet is surely filing q large
place in the association activities and
is the means of getting the fathers Of
boys into closer relationship with
their sons Although the father plays
a large part in the life of the boy it is
q well known fact that the mother
plays even a still larger part. Believ-
ing in the old adage the boys best
friend is his mother" the boys de-
partment is planning something new
in the way of q big mother and son
banquet to be held at the Y NJ. c. A
the evening Of Sept II.
Within a few days mothers In the
city Will receive invitations to attend
and will also find an enclosed post
card for reply. An effort will he made
to have a large attendance II any
mother fails 10 receive an invitation
she is urged TO cali the y. NJ C. A.
The mother and son idea is a new
one. The aim is to get in closer
touch with the mothers Of the boys so
as TO make work with the boy more
efficient
4 live program has been planned for
the occasion. the most interest no
doubt, which will be a little sdt en-
titled What Happened to Harry The
mothers viii be shown all the differ
ent phases OF boys activities. also the
well equipped club and game rooms.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-28
SEEKS LOST GIRL IN
DOWN TOWN SALOONS

Charles Garter, who claims he is an
AIedo restaurant owner, came to he
city Thursday to locate his daughter
He had evidently been expecting 10
find her in the downtown saloons,
for he was arrested for being intozi-
Gated Thursday night, and after be-
ing dismissed with a warning yester-
day morning. started right out on his
search again in the same places He
was again brought in helpless last
night and this morning he was fined
SO and costs for his second ofense and
advised to get back home
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-28

county,
The NJ. y. camp meeting opened at
TndaIl-s grove today. The attendance
was larger than usual.
Aug, 25-The Holmes syndicate to-
day let a contract for S350,000 10 cleo
trify the street railway systems ia
Rock Island, Moline and Davenport.
Aug 26.-Frank Bahnsen today re-
ceived word OF the death of his broth
err. Dr. William Bahnsen, who was
murdered by a half breed Indian at
Fisher, Mimi
william McEniry returned last
night from a business trip to Chicago.
II. z. Casteel has deserted the camp
on WoodruH's island and moved his
family back to this city.
The annual picnic of the Rock Is
land Old Settlers society is 10 be held
tomorrow at the head OF Twenty-sixth-
street. m
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-28
DIVERS TO RETURN.

Announcement is made at Moline
that the Oliver Drama Players. well
and favorably known in the tri-cities
will open a season OF INDEFINITE dura-
ton at the Moline theatre starting a;
the matiness Sunday. Sept 8. In view
OF the fact that one Of the Oliver or
ganizations played a most successful
season at the Empire here last spring
this announcement should be OF inter
est 10 theatre goerss especially as the
roster Of the Moline company will IN
cIude such names as Lawrence Finch
FIae c,orbin. Eddi Williams and Will
Fl. Bruno all Of whom have many
friends locally. Mr.. Finch in particular
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-28
SMITH PRINT SHOP
MOVES TO NEW PLACE

The c. J. Smith & Company printing
office, now located at 1899 Third ave
nue., is being removed TO it's new loca-
ton, two doors west in the victor
building. The heavy apparatus is
being moved today and the transfer
will be completed on Monday or Tues
day Justice Carl Kuehl, who has his
Offices at the same place, viii also
have new quarters at 1905 Third ave
nue..
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-28
The Old Fashioned Fiddle


How dear 10 nay heart was the old
fashioned fiddle.
My graHd-daddy's fiddle, that hung
on the wall.
An. Life was then merry and jolly.
and CHEEKY,
As the fiddle rang sweetly thru par
lor and halls
That old fashioned fiddle to me was a
riddle.
Its delicious sweet music seemed
never 90 pail.
Ringing ana singing. sweet joy ever
bringing,
The jolly old fiddle that hung on the
wall.
As I came from my moving, the piow~
ing or hoeing.
The jolly cid fiddle. delteiousIv
sweet,
Sweet tunes would go ringing, wing
ing and singing,
Putting song in my heart and a
spring in my feet
Then life was no burden. no tears in
my guerdon.
An life was dream, how well
recall,
Ringing and singing. sweet JOY ever
bringing,
The old fashioned fiddle that hung
on the wall.
How oft have ! danced it, waltzed it,
and pranced it.
With maiden enhancing, and
sweet as a dream,
AS we danced down the doorway, from
doorway to doorway
The little maid il my arms-IIfe was
peaches and cream!
We promised TO marry, We hardly
could larry,
How well it comes back / sweetIy re
call,
Our hearts were both singing with the
old fddle's ringing.
The jolly old fiddle that hung on the
wall.
Yet far have I wandered, and oft have
I blundered,
And oft in LIES friars entangled my
feet.
Far Ger LIES highway, thru many a
byway,
Far from that music enhancing and
sweet
Far Ger the waters I've danced with
the daughters
With royalty's pets, get oft would it
pail,
All. that little maids singing was still
in the ringing,
OF the old fashioned fiddle that hung
on the wall.
Oh. oft in my roaming sit in the
cleaning,
Thinking OF mother the old home
and all.
Dreaming and singing, of the old fd-
dies ringing,
The jolly old fiddle that hung on the
WALL
Back Ger the byway Of hfe's winding
highway.
Ever and ever my heart seems 10
call
Bringing the singing. the Old fddle's
ringing,
The old fashioned fiddle that hung
on the WALTZ
From ~Dixon's Homespun Rhymes. i
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-28
ThSSSgEfheatre

made a host of friends here. Prices at
the night performances will be 10 and
% cents, with the same charge at the
Sunday matinees. while bargain mat
inees will be given Tuesdays, Thurs
days and Saturdays. The opening play
viii be Bought and Paid for, which
is to be followed by other high-Class
royalty plays, two being offered each
week, the change taking place at the
Sunday and Thursday matineas,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-28
ILLINOIS.

Tonight-Robert Warwick in The
Stolen Voice
Sunday-Francis X. Bushman, Mar
guerite Snow and Lester Cuneo in The
Second in Command
Monday-John Mason in Jim the
Penman.
Tuesday-Viola Allen in The White
Sister
Wednesday Mary Pickford in The
Dawn of a Tomorrow"
Thursday Marguerite Clark in The
Goose Girl"
Friday-"The Wheels of Justice"
Saturday. Edmund Breese in The
Master Mind"
Sunday Dorothy Donuelly in The
Sealed Valley"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-28

Benny RotCenberg, n years old. was
run down by touring ear hearing
license No 111S02 Iowa. at
Twentieth street and Third avenue
yesterday afternoon. The lads
bicycle was damaged hut the rider
escaped injury. After picking the Iad
mp from the pavement. the driver Of
the machine jumped into his car and
sped away.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-28

Saturday 49, Motherhood" and Char
lie Chaplin
Sunday-'Cup Of Chance" and Char
lie Chaplin.
Monday King of the Wise
Tuesday-"The Witness
Wednesday, Eyes That See Not"
Thursday-"The. Avenging COnsci-
ence, with Blanche Sweet and Henry
WoodhsN.
Friday-"June Friday
Saturday - The Scar" Broadway
Star feature. and Charlie Chaplin
Sunday-"When My Lady Smiles
and Charlie Chaplin,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-28

The evening Will end up with a swim
ming exhibition. showing the different
methods Of teaching the swimming and
life saving and how to be at home in
the water, demonstrated hy a number
Of the BOYS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-28

Rice Webb. dead in Crookstou, MINI
at 4. was the grandson of a man who
lived 124 years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-28
BLACK HAWK.
At TIE ILLINOIS.

Saturday Talking and singing pict-
ures: Miss .JekyI and Madame Hyde. -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-28
EMPIRE

Vaudeville Performances daily al
2:45 and Sis; three shows on sun
day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-28

Eh3EEtd 5lNFF u Z
This picture Of Anita Stewart, the
youthful moving picture star, was
made few days ago while she was
watching the movie carnival at
Beach. n, Y. Miss Stewart
who has endeared herself to hundreds
of thousands of movie followers. IS
just q little over 20 years old.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-28
NO LEGAL BAR TO
REMOVING SCALES
flty Attorney Says Tnsightiy struc-
fHre Can Be Taken From Mar
ket Square.
COMMISSION MAY ACT MONDAY
Rumor That Step Might Affect NUM-.
eipaIity7s Title 10 Ground Is
THfOunded-

AS far as City Aorney John K,
scott has been able to determine there
viii be no legal difficulties connected
with tho plan Of removing the I'M
slightly band stand and weighing scale
house from Market square, and the
plar proposed By Commissioner Muir
rim d faW weeks ago will probably be
carried into effect at an early date
at she council meeting Aug. 16 Com
missioner Murrin presented a resoIu-
ten 8llch embodied a double propo-
s.tioa from r. C. Benson with refer
ence ID the city scales on Market
square AIr. Benson proposed to give
lie city scsIemaster office room free
Of charge If the city viii keep the
scales ia repair, and an alternate prop
ceiuou Of the city paying 300 per
year rent for the Office room and Mr.,
Benson 10 keep the scales in repair
The scales are to be removed, accord
Ing to the proposal, TO MIR. Benson's
place of business on Seventeenth
street. aaa Second avenue
On motion of Mayor McConochie the
matter was referred 10 a committee
composed Of Commissioners Murrin.
LadtEa and Budgreu and City Attor-
uar Scott
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-28
No Legal Handicap.

Taa question was raised at the time
whether the removal Of the scales
would not involve the city in legal
difficulties because it was stated that
tae deed whereby the city secured
possession of the square provided that
IT should always be used for market
purposes The city attorney has been
unable TO find such conditions imposed
"a the city. but he contends that even
ls there are such restrictions, this viii
not interfere with the removal Of the
uaazbEy structure ia the square or
the transfer of the scales TO the new
location. The removal Of the scales
would NOT prevent the use OF the
square for market purposes ii this
should be found necessary on further
Investigation
Il is likely that the committee Will
take action based on this opinion at
the regular meeting Monday evening
and will recommend the adoption Of
one lf Mr. Benscns proposals.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-10-20
LATEST INTERESTING
 INVENTIONS

A safety attachment on roller skates prevents the common acci- dent to skaters of the feet getting to far in advance of the body.
 Making use of wireless receiver, all apparatus has been invented which records every flash of lightn- ing in a storm, with the time that it occurs.
 A Philadelphia scientist claims to have invented an incandescent gas light, mounted so that it's rays are that it's heaesitbt etaoin shrdlu filtered through colored screens un- til identical with sunlight.
 An electrical device has been in- vented in England that automatical ly awakens all sleeping firemen, switches on all lights and opens the doors of fire station when an alarm is received.
 A rural mail box with a loose button that closes a circuit and rings an electric bell at distance when a postal card or letter is dropped in the box has been patent ed by a California inventor.
 To enable automobiles to pull themselves up hills or out of soft spots in roads, a South Dakota in- ventor has patented windlass which may be attached to the rear hub of the car and operated by motor.