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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-29
WATER rs SELLING AT
A DOLLAR A BARREL,

Seward, Alaska, Nov. 29-As a re-
suit of cold weather, water was SELL
ing today at 81 barrel at Anchorage,
the new town established by the COY
eminent as construction headquarters
for the Alaskan railroad. If purchas-
ed by the bucket, the price was IS
cents. or two buckets for quarter.
Pending the completion of the wa
ter system, which the government en-
gineers hope to have working within
two weeks, all water for domestic pur-
poses is being taken from holes chop
ped in the ice on Ship creek
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-29
Advance Made in German Colony.

London, Nov. %, (2:4o p m.)-The
new campaign of the Franco British
forces in the German colony of KAN
erun, western Africa, has resulted in
further advances following the cap
ture Of Tibati, announced last week.
An official statement today says that
the Puge river has been reached and
that the French have taken Makondo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-29
Avalon Swept by Fire.

Los Angeles. Cal, Nov. 2s--F'ire to-
day destroyed the principal hotels and
business houses of Avalon, Santa Cat
alma island. Two fire boats from San
Pedro and channel steamer were
sent to combat the flames. People OF
the town sssght refuge in the hills.
No ives were lost
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-29
THE WEATHER
t'fecast Till Z p. II. Tomorrow, fer
hoek Island, Davenport, Moline
and Vicinity,

falf and colder tonight with the
ssNest temperature about is degrees;
tuesday,, fair with rising temperature.
temperature at a. m. IS. Highest
sesseFday, 81; lowest last night, 27.
eiocity Of wind at a. m, IL miles
Per hour.
Precipitation. lis inch.
stage Of water. 10, a fall of 8 in
aSt IS hours.
J. NJ. SHERIER,
Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-29

London. Nov. 29,-According to a
dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph
eutnpany FROM Copenhagen, a dozen
"efinan newspapers have been sus-
pended for discussing the food ques-
ton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-29
Seizure Made By Canadian
Government Has Mark
ed Effect Here.
GENERAL RISE MADE
Grain Exchanges All Over
Country Report Bullish
Movement.

following statement today:
"With reference 10 The announce
ment from ottawa en- NOV. 2S that
the canadian government had COM
mandaered l6.0G0,000 bushels OF
wheat at tine request Of the Brit
lss government, the board Of agri-
culture stated that the British gov
eminent have made no such re-
quest and that at present they have
no information on the subject"
Chicago. Sow. 29.-Action of the
Canadian government in commander
Ing approximately 20000000 bushels
Of wheat is expected to result in only
brief and slight fuctuation in the
American market according to opin-
ions today Of leading grain dealers in
Chicago
The market probably will not be ap-
preciably affected. they declared, as
meme Of the important dealers in Chi
cago. the center of the nations wheat
trade. was involved or in any way af-
iectea by The action
George E. Marcy, president Of the
Armour Grain company, and Joseph
RosepbaUm, head Of the ]. Rosenbaum
Grain company, two of tirg-faTgesr ex-
porters here. are among those who do
not look fer quick changes in prices
Mr. Marcy predicted that the Can
adam governments action would re-
Lease greater quantities Of wheat for
immediate delivery and thereby bring
about a drop in prices.
c. H Candy, president Of the Chi
cago board Of trade, would make no
prediction further than to say that the
demand for wheat in the United States
would be affected in proportion to the
extent Of the Canadian seizures and
according to the disposition the gov
ernment proposes to make of the grain
and the price ii will pay.
Give Reason For Act.
The action Of The Canadian govern
ment Is summed up in an official state
ment, issued at Ottawa. In part. in
states
The effect Of the government pur-
chases in the open market, such az
we're made by the different countries
q year ago. is we'll known to the pub
lie The market rises abuormalIy,
adding 10 The profits Of grain dealers
and SPECTATORS who have purchased
the grain which the government re-
CURES. The advance in price Of a
large amount of grain in store be-
comes the loss of the purchasing gov
eminent and the profit, not Of the pro
ducer but the owner Of the stored
grain.
To secure the desired end this year,
The government determined to COM
mardeer all No. /. > and 8 northern
Wheat in store at the head of the
LAKES and eastward
Was Already Sold.
New York. Nov. 2S.-Much of the
wheat Communicated by the Canadian
government was under contract to
New York shippers. according to grain
aealers here Many Of them have sold
gram for December shipment and
mast obtain IL from other sources 10
Meet their contracts. They hope TO
antain a share OF the Canadian surplus
not commandecred.
This situation is expected here TO
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-29
WRECK CHANGES
WILSON'S ROUTE
On Return Trip from New York Pres
idential Train is Blocked by
Collision.

Philadelphia, Nov. 29.-The train on
which President Wilson returned to
Washington from New York was one
Of many that had to be diverted over
other routes last night, owing to a
freight wreck on the Pennsylvania
road, Is miles east of Philadelphia.
No one was hurt. but 30 freight cars
were damaged and piled up over the
four tracks of the road, The accident
was due to the failure Of the engineer
of one of the two freight trains in
volved to obey signals Both freights
were going east on different tracks and
one crossed over al switch and
crashed into the middle of the other.
President wilson's train was divert
ed at Trenton, N. j., to the Trenton
division and down along the New Jer-
sey side of the Delaware river to the
Delaware river bridge, where II
crossed into Philadelphia and re-
sumed its Journey along the regular
route.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-29

Washington. Nov. %. President
Wilson, returning from New York ear
iy today, began work on his next an
nua1 address TO congress. Mrs. Gait
remained in New York to purchase
parts of her trousseau.
The president has the main outlines
OF his address to congress finished and
expects to get it ready for the public
printer today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-29
Was Already Sold.
German Pannrs Under Ban.

Continued on Page Two.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-29

A.sociated Press
Leased Wire Report
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1915-10-22
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The shoes displayed for fall and
winter wear are more quiet In design
and decoration than those worn during
the summer. But, compared to thoss
Of former seasons. they are elaborate.
The new footwear shows novelties in
cut, combinations OF two or more ma
terials. and color combinations in the
same shoe. oddities in methods of fas-
tening and minute attention to the de-
tails OF finishing.
The public. and especially the femi.
nine public. Is growing more discrim-
mating and more exacting each year
as to footwear. America already
boasts the best shaped and best made
shoes produced. Now. small items of
FINISHING, such as the buttons used.
shape OF buttonholes and manage
ment OF stitching are counted upon to
.mpart much style to the finished boot.
The shortening of skirts brought in
ehe high shoe and It remains. For the
street there 10 number Of smart
DESIGNS, Of which two are shown in
the picture. "A third very popular
hot laces ON the inside and seems to
= cut IN two pieces with a seam rum
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1915-10-22

ming up the middle front from toe to
ankle and another up the back. These
seams are stayed with bands OF con-
trasting leather. That in front widens
to narrow tip on the end of the toe.
A similar shoe in satin is worn with
evening gowns, matching them in
COLOR. instead of satin slippers.
A smart boot is shown in the pic
ture made of tan leather with patent
leather vamp. The neat. parallel rows
of machine stitching make a feature
worth considering in its makeup.
Two rows of rather large buttons are
provided for fastening by way Of odd
ity. The heel Is rather low and alto.
gether 1t is a trim and smart model
In those rare cases where # Is desir.
able to shorten the apparent length OF
the foot, this shoe will be useful.
A very plain laced boot in the pic
ture shows combination of gray or
tan leather with black patent leather
yamp. This Is q neat, high boot which
corresponds with the plainest OF tailor
made suits and looks AZ II 1t could NOT
be improved upon for street wear
JULIA BoTroMIEY.
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1915-10-22

The problems Of the homo dressmak
or In the matter of remodeling last
years gowns TO make them up to date
are much sinplined this season. She
may take advantage Of the vogue for
combinations Of plain cloth and fur
fabrics. and Of the continued favor of
slosves and blouses of chiffon under
skeleton bodices Of heavier goods. But
most useful Of all to her is the liking
for plaids In both silk and wool ma.
terials. Made up in combination with
plain cloths they are style feature.
Skirts trimmed with bands of fur
cloth-which 10 q new name for Ger.
tain plushes-and coats Of the fur
cloth or Of combinations OF It with
plain goods make as attractive suits
- the season has to offer. Plaids are
used In the same way and their field
70 even wider because afternoon gowns
and even dressier ones. employ them.
They are unusually effective because
the fashionable colors Of the season
are dark and the plaids unusually rich.
A pretty combination is shown in
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1915-10-22

the picture above. The straight. mod.
erately full skirt 10 made OF a dark
plaid with fine crossbars of white.
The belted jacket has a square open
ing at the front which allows the use
Of one Of the sheer organdie chemi-
settles and turnover collars that add
much to the becomingness Of dark
frocks. The plain sleeves which taper
to the wrist are finished with plaid
cuffs, ball buttons and silk braid. The
belt 10 of the same material as the
Jacket and fastens with button and
braid ornament at the left side.
The plain material appears in q
wide band about the skirt, but Is more
often seen in two or three narrower
bands.
This model is we'll adapted to the
nearly grown miss as well as to young
women.
There are many good patterns for
skirts to be made up In plaid mate.
rails. Such skirts should never be
"fussy." The broken surface and mix
ture Of colors In the material make 1t
necessary to choose plain designs.
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1915-10-22
SWAMP-ROOT SAVES
KIDNEY SUFFERERS

You naturally feel secure when you know
that DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root, the great
kidney, liver and bladder remedy, il alb
solutely pure and contains no harmful or
habit producing drugs.
The same standard of purity, strength
and excellence, prescribed by Dr.. Kilmer
many years ago, is maintained in every
bottle of Swamp Root.
SwsInp-Root is scientifically compounded
from vegetable herbs. 1t is not a stimu-
liant and is taken in teaspoonful Doses It
is not recommended for everything. Ac-
cording to verified testimony it is natures
great helper in relieving and overcoming
kidney, liver and bladder troubles.
If you suffer, don't delay another day.
Go to your nearest druggist now and get
bottle. All drug stores sell it in two
sizes-ffty cents and one dollar.
However, if you wish first to try this
great preparation send ten cents to DR..
kilmer 4 Co., Binshamton, N. Y, for
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this paper-Adv.
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1915-10-22


bucksho between which and the
gunpowder
When the shell discharged the
ousy
discharge
This
proJectes
recof of the
periing its safety its navigator. ~. 80
Is
light machine about 20 pounds and firing ordinary rifle
o he armor
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1915-10-22


opposite
relief
June
Adna n. Chahee, w.,
10 a heavy.
shoudered doublechinned bgwased
= -a
"rdy
that starin'-comerong"
To them the lock and key of the city Picking
And when the clear the Chinese returned.
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1915-10-22

one pound Of high explosive-enough
to blow flying machine to smither-
Gems or to inflict dangerous damage
upon Zeppelin or other dirigible.
Commander Davis is the navy's
foremost inventor. 1t was he who not
long ago originated a new kind OF
torpedo gun which is under considera-
ton by the department. s
One remarkable feature of his
aero gun" is that it shoots both
ways. For loading, it is broken" in
the middle where the hi1 cartridge
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1915-10-22


arranged
capitalists its
o & s# s..a
eenh streets bought with
buildings
them fell through however and
been leased by
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1915-10-22
chsap and big eanBakingP owdsrsdonot|
savsyou money. calumstd doe Its Pure
and far superior to Sour milk and soda.
OF Course Not,
'IAAluNe po,aU
91lcAoo III

my boy, If hadn't worked and
shaved, you could never carry on this
way. Why don't you settle down and
60 to work."
why, you don't want your grand
son to carry on this way, do you?"
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1915-10-22


cot 81
negligence
comptrollers
Also 1t Is said
for say $40 and charge the the
while
the and
regime 81 s
eAessed the departure OF Downey
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1915-10-22
New Air Fighting Gun That Shoots Both Ways

NEW undergoing trial the
the United States
Commander Ceand Davis ~ and fires 15pound
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1915-10-22

Plans for New Public Buildings Arc Deferred

lonspendns plans for construction of buildings
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1915-10-22
Why They Cheered Transfer Of George E. Downey

HEIRS on the transfer of George
department
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1915-10-22

scrlDed as verging upon graft. In
some instances, it is admitted in the
comptroller's office, the apparent
graft" was perfectly regular under
the law, but even in these Downey
held it to be Legitimate and declined
to approve vouchers which technical
ly seemed to be correct.
/ For example, an army officer sta
toned in the tropics put in a claim
for his fuel allowance" of $75 for
heating his home" and threatened
| the controllers office with dire con.
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1915-10-22

ton on the accompanying card.
Curiosity is contagious. As soon
a. the Chinese had passed on another
person who had been watching from
the fish pond went over to the case.
At FIRST sight the exhibit looked like .
cistern pump of old and rusty iron.
and lying by it another piece Of the
same ancient metal that might be q
sort Of lever, say, about three feet
long. Its dramatic interest for the
Orientale lay in the printing on the
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1915-10-22
Lock and Key Of Picking Interested These Two

Chinese
exhibit
fthemc Mad hat
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1915-10-22

Just So.
How do you find business?"
Il don't find it. l pay a man to go
out and find 1t for me-"
New Britain herald., 1915-11-19
City Hen1s

Rev. c. G. Ellstrom will occupy the pulpit of the Swedish Bethany church Sunday and Rev. G. E. Pihl the pas tor, will attend a missionary gather ing in Cambridge, Mass.
 Martin Peterson of Bassett street is in the Hartford hospital undergoing treatment.
 Luke Reynolds, who has recently left a hospital recovering from se- were nervous breakdown, left today for the Bronx, N. Y., where he will visit relatives.
 Fine line of assorted chocolates 25c pound box, special at Leonards.
 -advt. The twenty-fourth anniversary of the New Britain Quartet club will be celebrated Saturday evening in the quarters on Church street. An en- tertainment and dance will be held in connection with the event. Co. E,..C. N. G. held a successful smoker last evening in the State Armory. Members of the company | contributed vocal and instrumen ental
New Britain herald., 1915-11-19
WILL OPPOSE LICEN SEE.
Attorney Upson Takes Step Against
 Mountain Grove.

Fearing that the Austrian Singing society, which has lease of Doerr's s Mountain Grove resort on the Shuttle Meadow road, may seek and secure club license under the new law, At- torney A w. Upson, who owns a su- burban home on Shuttle Meadow ave- nue, has taken a stitch in time and written to the county commissioners in advace. Should an application be made by the society for club license. MT. Upson and some of his neighbors intend to fight it. The attorney claims the county commissioners passed a ruling some years ago that the resort was unsuitable for license.
 The Austrian Singing society recent ly secured a club license for the head quarters on Arch street. Considerable local interest centers in the coming contest for club license by ssthe German Rifle club. This hearing has been postponed until Friday, Decen- Der 3, and the decision may furnish a precedent for similar cases where the club is located in a suburban sec tiOn
New Britain herald., 1915-11-19
Boston Store
TABLE LINENS FOR
 . THANKSGIVING

The finest assortment of Fine Pure Linens in the city. Yard Linens 75c Q $2.25 yard. Napkins to match s2.OO to $500. Sets 1 dog Napkins to match $500 to $2O.OO. Lunch Cloths round and square, hemstitched and scalloped edge, all sizes, Tray Cloths, big variety. Damask and Huck Towels, all linen 25c to $1.OO. Linen Guest Towels, 17c to soc. TURKISH BATH TOWELS - "A great showing of new and pretty de- signs, in light, fancy, solid colors, also white with colored borders. Some with medallion end for initial em- broidery, 25c to $1.UO each. '>.'
 Wash Cloths to Match, sc to 1Oc each.
 Something New and Pretty Folding SEWING STANDS-Made in light pretty patterns, Silkoline, sateen lin- lngs to match, in light, delicate colors. Mahogany finished Folding Stand, useful and pretty, would make ele- gant Christmas Lressr-. These are ing them special at $1.39.
 BEAUTIFUL SHOWING of Night Gowns, Combina tions, etc. All new goods bought especially for the Christmas trade. Gowns soc to $50. Combinations soc to $2.5O. Envelope Chemise soc to $1.2J. Corset Covers, Drawers, etc., all new. It will pay you to look them over early and get first choice.
New Britain herald., 1915-11-19
WANT WOMAN JANTTOR.
Safety Board Feels That Expenses At Police. Station Could Be CuTtailed.

If a present plan being advocated and fondly nourished by the board of public safety carries through the ordinance requiring that the police station janitor shall also be the pa trol driver will be changed, and a women will be engaged to care for the station and a regular policeman will be delegated to drive the patrol.
 At present Dennis O'Keefe, who is also special policeman, is de- tailed by Chief Rawlings, with the sanction of the safety board, as util- ity mani. e., janitor at the station and another man is hired to drive the patrol.
 . Chairman B. B. filling of the safe ay board feels that $2.50 per day is
New Britain herald., 1915-11-19
Treatment <
 For Swollen Veins

Ask your druggist for an original two kounce bottle of Moone's Emerald Oil (full streneth) and simply apply to the enlarged veins directed Soon you will notice that should then be continued until the veins are lof normal size. Emerald Oil. is a powerful lyet harmless germicfde.
 Mrs Silas B Briggs. East Marion, Mass writes: ''I had large and Varicose Iyeins on my legs. The sore is all healed Iup now and the veins are very much re- kduced am more than thankful for VOLT |EmeraId Oil" Generous sample on re-
 eeipt of Toe, from Moone Chemical Co.,
 Rochester, N. Y, Clark & Brainerd, Riker-
 Eegeman drug stores can supply you.
New Britain herald., 1915-11-19

too much to pay a man to sweep out the station and keep the brass pol ished and thinks a woman would do the job cheaper. Until some definite action on this proposed ordinance change is taken, there will probably be no successor chosen to succeed William flames, who resigned as pa- trol driver.
New Britain herald., 1915-11-19
WOULD REOPEN CASE.
Stanley Works Objects to Paying Widow More Than $5 Per Week.

W1UOW MOfC HUH $o FtT "cCA'
 Compensation Commissioner George B. Chandler has askel Lawyer Joseph G. Woods, counsel for Mrs. Hanna Ostrowski, and also Lawyer J. E. Cooper, counsel for the Stanley Works to file briefs in the action brought by the factory to reopen the woman's case.
 Mrs. Ostrowskis husband was Killed at the Stanley Works and his widow, who then lived abroad, was awarded $5 per week. Recently she came to this country and action was brought to recover $1O a week for the woman, according to the law. It is to this end that Lawyer Woods is fighting ana Judge Cooper opposing.
New Britain herald., 1915-11-19

numbers which made the evening an enjoyable one.
 The second round in the pinochle tournament of the married and single men of the Svea Social club will be played this evening.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-07-19

porate: Citizens Dollar Savings Bank, e.
body corporate; Exchange Bank OF Man
nington body corpOrates The Iunnelton
Bank, body sofporate; me E1rsS "a
ate; National Exchange Bank OF wheel
ing q body corporate; First National Bank
of Fairmont, a body corporate; Security
Trust Bank OF NEheellng, a body coEpoEs
corporate; Grafton Banking q Trust co..,
"a body corporate; Grafton Bank, body
corporate; w. ii. Sands and y. ID. Sands
executors Of the last will OF .. p. Sands.
NJ Showalter, II. e. Smith, ]. A. Clark, a.
b. Clark, n. s. Sands, and all bond holders
of the HarrfS0n.BarbOur Coal Company
whose names and places OF residence are
to plaintiffs, unknown, defendants.
The object OF the above entitled chancery
cause is 90 enforce vendors lien held by
plaintiffs upon certain real estate Owned
B ythe Harrison-B Barbour Coal Company
IA corporation, and to subject said real
estate to, sale to satisfy said lien a6Oros
And it appearing from an ahldavit hIed
in this cause that certain bond holders OF
the said Harrison-Barbour Coal Company
Aforesaid tosW&t: The Colonial Trust Com
pany, a corporations Trustee; American
National Bank, corporation; Oliver =.
Sands, West Alexander National Bank,
corporation; u. u. Sands, =. g. Race, and Z
u. b. Sands, one OF the execd~
tors OF the last will of j.. n
State OF West Virginia, it 1s ordered thae
they do appenr here within one month
after the date of the first publication here
OF, AZ wei as all. other bond holders Of
the Harrison Barbour Coa1 Company
whose names and places Of residence are
to plaintiffs unknown, and. do what ts
necessary to protect their interests herein.
~ 1. WADE COLEMAN. clerk.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-07-19
Standing OF the Clubs.
PRIZE CUPS
Are on Display in the Windows
of r. e. GiIl's Popular
IeWeIrY Store.

Two eelgant silver loving cups are
OH display in the windows of r. p.
.GilI's popular jewelry store on south
Tnird street. They are prize cups
awarded. at the local tin platers picnic
at Norwood Park Saturday afternoon.
one was offered by the police depart
1nent of the city and the other by
the mayor. The mayors cup was
won by Earl Frum who won the mo-
torcycie race and the otner was Won
by Samuel Chancey. who won the au-
tomobile race. The prizes themselves,
to say nothing of winning the contests
The Guns were purchased by the
mayor and police department of Mr..
Gill. whose Judgment ana taste are
not to be excelled anywhere in his
line.