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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-11
speeIaI Assessment Notiee.

Notice is hereby given to all per
sons Interested that the city council
OF the city OF Rock Island, H., having
ordered that local improvement be
made by paving Twenty-first street
from sixteenth TO Eighteenth ave
nues. and on Sixteenth avenue from
Twentieth to Twenty-second streets,
and on Seventeenth avenue from
Twentieth 10 enty-second streets.
the ordinance for the same being on
file in the Office Of the city clerk, and
the city having applied TO the county
court OF Rock Island county for an
assessment of the costs of said i'm
provement. according to benefits, and
an assessment therefor having been
made and returned TO said court. the
final hearing thereon will be held on
the 2Sth day OF January, A. ID. 1915,
at the hour Of O'Clock a. m, or as
soon thereafter as the business of the
court will permit All persons de
string may file objections in said court
before the said day and may appear
on the hearing and make their defense.
said assessment is payable in nine
o. installments. and all installments,
except the first. shall bear interest
from and after dates Of confirmation,
until paid, at the rate Of . per cent
per annum-
JAMES POWERS,
officer Appointed to Make Assess
meat.
Jan. II. 1915.-CAdvJ
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-11

a train Saturday noon. but missed /,
again.
The officer and the prisoner were
both sitting on a bench in the station
sleeping when the theft occurred
Later Saturday night the two finally
caught train and are at Fort Leaven.
worth by this time. where Mattson
,iIl be tried
Claims Frame-Up.
MattsOn. when interviewed By an
Argus reporter at the Jail late Satur-
day. claimed that his desertion was all
fFafne-up- he stated that he had
been stationed IN New Mexico at an
army tuberculosis hospital. He claims
to have received a letter from his
home in Muscatine stating that his
baby was ~ and expected TO die. Be
Ing unable 10 obtain a furlough or
leave OF absence he stated that he
took the only course left open and
deserted. but intended to return as
soon as he had seen his child Upon
his arrival in Muscatine he claimed
that some o. his so-called friends in
Muscatiue gave him up 10 the federal
authorities and divided the reward OF
so among themselves. Mattson stat
cd that he faced three year sentence
as a result % his act.
when asked why he did not escape
when taking his intoxicated guard TO
the station he stated that he had had
enough OF trying 10 dodge authorities
and was willing 70 take his punish
wcut
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-11
UCAL LODGE TO HOLD
a MASQUERADE DANCE

The trustees OF Teal lodge No. COS.
l. o. o. r. will hold n masquerade al
ODD Fellow hall tomorrow night the
committee In charge has gone TO con
adorable expense Ia decorating the
hall for the occasion and a large
e-ovd Is expected TO attend. Three
cash gold prizes will be awarded dur
iuE the evening. Stroehle's orchestra
viii furnish the music. and all who
attend are assured the time OF their
lives
Ths committee in charge OF the big
anrir l. composed OF Gus Thierman,
Peter MerterIe and c V. Johnson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-11

on blue serge suits. the schedule be
ing as follows:
SIS suits for s3.95, s5.s5 suits for
s4s5. 1915 suits for s5.35. $3.50 suits
for $500. SO suits for $3.50. sI2 and
$3.50 suits for $3.50, SIS suits for
sI1.50.
Now an enthusiastic word as to the
boys overcoats. sizes TO 10. Since
the first Reducing Pencil announce
ment that these high class seasonable
coats. in a variety of favorite models,
were TO be closed out at exactly one
half the original prices, the call for
them has been an everyday feature
OF business in the Daylight Section.
There remains a good assortment of
coats, however, although parents are
advised to get these half-price' coats
Irregular s295 TO SO values) this week
to avoid disappointment.
esimacaans and Mackinaws Going.
Many boys prefer the jaunty bal
macaans or mackinaws 10 the regular
model overcoats. To please them. the
Reducing Pencil has done some good
work Reductions on Balmacaans are
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-11
LOCATE BODY OF
/. FLEEING BANKER
IN HOTEL ROOM
Corpse of w. D. Patty. Cashier
of Oneida, Found at New
Kimball, Davenport.
Is NOT CASE OF SUICIDE
Death Due to Cerebral Hemmorrhaae
According to Autopsy-Had
Been in Rock Island

! Although all indications pointed to
the fact that " D. Patty, missing
/ bank cashier of Oneida, Knox county.
had been planning suicide for weeks,
/ fate interviewed and he died from natur-
al causes, his body being found in
room 800 at the Kimbau hotel. Dav-
export, yesterday morning at 1880.
He had been dead at least 30
hours and perhaps longer, according
to physicians.
II had first been supposed that he
had taken poison and yesterday aft
ernoon postmortem was ordered by
the coroner, but II proved that death
was due to cerebral hemorrhage.
tt, remains were taken to Oneida
this morning, where interment viii be
made.
Changed His Name.
Patty had attempted TO conceal his
identity during the 10 days he had
been missing He registered at the
St James hotel Jan. under The name
of w. T. Smith, Altoona, H. From
there he mailed letter to his wife in
which he said he expected to commit
suicide. He was traced to Chicago,
where he sent other letters home. all
of them containing a hint of self-de-
struction.
A few days ago he came back to
Davenport and registered at the Kim
ball The last time he was seen alive
was Friday afternoon about S:44.
The banker left three notes. One
was addressed to W F. Miller, mana
ger of the New KimbaI, in which the
writer admitted that ne was the man
being sought and directing him to
notify his wife at Oneida IN case of
death The missive was long and
commenced coherently but became ir-
rational toward the end.
Another letter was TO his wife and
the third 10 a business friend in his
home town.
Had Marked Picture.
The cashier was fully dressed when
found, except that he had taken off his
coat His body was on the bed, which
had not been disturbed. a search of
his pockets failed TO reveal any money
or jewelTy. His empty purse was
found beside him. On the dresser was
a Chicago Herald of Jan. 8 in which
was marked his own picture.
The discovery of Patty's body end
ed a long search by friends The
banker came to this city about a week /
ago and was located at the Rock Is /
land house by an acquaintance, who !.
told him his wife was in serious con- |
dition from worry over his absence /
and he declared he would telephone
al once. He started toward the booth
put never returned That afternoon
the police here were asked to find
him but he had gone. The search was
carried 10 Davenport but he again
GUIDED his friends. They followed
,lue to Chicago and found that he had
leen in that city bat he continued to
escape them. When he came to Dav-
IMPORT is not known but it is supposed
hat he drifted back the end I
# last week His accounts 1T the !
,ank were all right and what caused {
lis disappearance is unknown. unless I
t was a mental lapse.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-11
Two SAVED FROM
A WATERY CRAVE
BY HOTEL PORT TER
John King, Co,ored, Rescues
George Anderson When He
Breaks Through Ice.
FlTZSlMMONS WENT TO AID
Dives Into Stream But Becomes Chill
ed and coIored Man Pulls Both
Out With Rope.

Walter FitzsimmOns of this city as
sumed a hero role when he rescued
drowning man from the Mississippi
river yesterday afternoon. George
| Anderson. 929 Fifteenth avenue. start
ed 20 walk across the stream on the
ice al the foot OF Seventeenth street.
He had reached a point probably so
feet from the shore. when the crystal
gave way and he was thrown in the
water.
Fitzsimmons Witnessed the incident
from the shore. and answered the
mans cries for assistance. Running
cut on the ice, he jumped into the
wafer and seized Anderson, who was
nearly exhausted from the cold. Fitz-
-immons was unable to get the drown
iiS man back on the solid ice unaided.
and John King. colored porter at the
Hotel Harms, came TO the rescue with
a rope. and after several attempts,
pulled both men back to safety.
Anderson is a large man. weighing
probably 200 pounds. and both Fitz-
simmons aud King are being COM
mended today for their bravery by
friends.
Anderson was taken TO his home in
the ambulance and Is confined there
today, suffering from exposure.
Another Pulled Out.
Last night another man. whose name
was not learned. fell through the ice,
while trying 10 cross. and was rescued
by King with a rope. He was taken
70 the pciice station in the ambu- !
lance. where he was given dry cloth !
Inc.
About o'clock Sunday morning five |
members of the "Hanky Palky'
troupe grew tired OF waiting for an I
owl car C Davenport and decided TO /
walk across. The party had proceed !
ed but a short distance from shore. /
when one OF the women fell through .
end wIs rescued with difficulty by the /
other members Of the party. The lady I
lost her pocket5ook and nat in the
accident.
Danger Is Great.
Although the public have been warn
I'd by the authorities through the
new spapers not TO try To walk across
on the ice at this point. a great num-
Der still persist in attempting these
,ooihardy stunts. The ice is IS inches
thick. but owing 10 the present mild
vs. Gather has thawed considerably and
Is h5neycombed. and therefore very
20 step upon.
Anyone attempting TO cross the ice
a; TINS time Is placing his life in
jeopardy and the practice should be
stepped before a fatality is recorded.
a. least a dozen people have fallen
through into the water the last four
iays. and many experienced narrow
asoapCs.
Saturday afternoon a young lady
started across with a dog. The animal
Ell ~ the water. but was recovered
~ a gallant youth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-11

il ought to be the very best and most
welcome sort OF news to parents with
growing boys from 3 to Is years to
clothe properly and economically at
this season OF the year.
The VI. & X. stock of boys suits.
overcoats. balmacaaus, mackinaws.
sweaters. shirts and blouses. caps.
mttens and gloves and all sorts of
furnishings is the largest in the tri-
cities and due TO the relatively larger
volume of business done in the de-
partment during the year. the reduc-
tons at sales times are the most de
cided. \ comparison of NJ. & X prices
with those announced by any other
store viii readily convince every
thoughtful parent OF this.
So NJ. & X. invites you to bring in
the boy or come in and investigate
without him and see what an oppor-
tune boys clothing buying opportunity
is offered just now at the very height
OF the winter season
Note the Big Reductions
The Reducing Pencil has marked
down all boys fancy suits in this man
ner: 1895 suits 10 s2-s5. IS and $3.50
suits 10 s3.95: $3.50 and 1913 suits TO
s4.s5. $3.50 and 1875 suits TO $685..
S. 30 and $40 suits to 1856. So and
SIG. so suits 10 ss.ss. SIS suits TO $3.50.
There is also substantial reductions
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-11
BREAKS HER ARM IN FALL
ON SLIPPERY SIDEWALK

Mrs. Mary Cox, 421 Sixteenth street,
was seriously injured in an accident
in front of her home yesterday after
noon. when she slipped and fell on an
icy walk. breaking a bone in her left
arm. The fracture is a serious one.
and she was removed TO St. Anthony's
hospital in the ambulance, where q
physician attended her.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-11
MILD WEATHER CAUSES A
DECREASE IN FREE MEALS

The mild weather OF yesterday re-
suited in a big reduction in the num-
Der OF men served with free. break
fast SUNDAY at the First Baptist
church. Only IS applied for meal
This morning the figure jumped 10 90
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-11
SOUTH HEIGHTS SCHOOL
is READY FOR OPENING

The South Heights school. located
an Twenty-fourth street. will open TO-
morrow morning. A break in the fur
mace caused a postpouement OF senooi
work for . week
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-11
Save Money On
Clothes for Boys
NJ. & K. Store Can Prove 1t to
Satisfaction of Tri- City
Fathers and Mothers.
Big Daylight Section Offers Greatest
Opportunity OF acknowledgements
at Half Price Going Fast.

A FEW words OF helpful susges-
n ton To mothers and fathers with
clothes buying for boys" problems
are volunteered as the big NJ. & X.
reducing pencil opens on its third sue
cessful week. II is a well established
fact in the tri-cities that the Boys
Daylight section on the third floor of
the big exclusive Rock Island outfit
ting store is the finest and most com
plete boys wear department in this
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-11

Female school teachers in Califor.
mia are paid an average salary OF
S74491 a year
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-11
OLD MISSION BEER

Equal &c the Best Imported.
Have you tasted Old Mission beer?
Equal TO the best imported and rec
commended by physicians.
CAdv1 ROCK ISLAND BREWING co
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-11

u" INE IIIINalI III III.
locality. and when a
sale OF such proper
lions as the January
Reducing Pencil Sale
is in progress there.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-11
Special Assessment Notice.

Notice is hereby given to all persons
interested that the city council OF the
city of Rock Island. Illinois. having
ordered that a local improvement be
made by paving Eighteenth avenue
from Sixteenth to Twenty-seventh
streets. the ordinance for the same be
ing on file in the Office of the city
clerk. and the city have applied to the
county court of Rock Island county
for an assessment of the costs OF said
Improvement. according to benefits,
and an assessment therefor having
been made and returned to said court.
the final hearing thereon VIII be held
on the 2Sth day Of January. 4. D. 1915,
at the hour of 900 o'clock a. m. or as
soon thereafter as the business of the
court Will permit All persons de
string may file objections in said
court before the said dag and may APP
pear en- the hearing and make their
defense. Said assessment is payable
in nine 90 installments. and all in
stallments. except the first shall bear
interest from and after dates of con
frmation until paid at the rate of five
per cent per anuum.
BENZ. r. SCHRIVER.
Officer appointed to make assessment
January II. 1915.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-11

All of Swit5erland's glaciers are re-
ceding perceptibly. one notable one
having shrunk more than 1000 feet
in the last ten years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-11

on this order: S5.S5
coats for 1895: $3.50
coats for s4.S5, $3.50
coats for SIS, $500
and SO coats for
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-11

BENZ. r. SCHRIVER.
Officer appointed to make assessment
January II. 1915.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-11

CAdv)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-11

Push the button. turn the gas valve
and any top burner you wish is light
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-03-04
cFAcKERJAcKs MONTHLY sup.
PEI

Fourteen members Of the Cracker
Iacks were entertained last evening az
tire home OF ,ir. and Mrs. r r. Plctch-
cr. 1891 seventh avenue. az the month
ly supper. The table was decorated
l1 green Hnd white. v-ith shamrocks
en- the place cards and az the table
crufcrpiece was a iarse bowl filled
with carnations. tulips. roses and ferns.
strip Of green crepe paper crossed the
table and further carried out the green
and white scheme. AFTER the serving
60 a course d.uusr. the time vas spent
riayins Eamcs and couteEts iu which
prizes wers won by Edward Bricn and
Mr and Mr. Edward I.1ndberr. The
April meeting VIII be 10 the home OF
ar. and Mrs.. Frank Patterson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-03-04
LADIES' SOCIETY ELECTS OFF,
GERS

The annual meeting and election Of
nmcare oI the Ladie=' Aid society Of
tle Second Christian church was held
yesterday lu the home OF Mrs. ". b.
slime. nos Twelfth street The fol-
l1eirs were chosen officers
pra Irrt-2frs. a. ID. Beck
Vice President George Aguc.
Treasurer sIrs. FOX
arg-NIre. HlUicy.
Assistant Secretary Euiseiy.
Nrs Tanner who has held the Office
1f treasurer OF the society since is
organization Erveu years ago. resign
ed because OF Illness. The society has
=rl1ed six new members during the
vaar making the roll number -. The
treasury shows q balance OF St6-0f
The ladies brought their fancy work
and busied themselves with that dur
inc the afternoon. the hostess serving
q nice lunch after the business session.
Tho society win meet next Wednes-
day with AIRS. George AEue-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-03-04
EXPOSITION OF NEW
GARMENTS AT NJ. < K.
ia outsrlrs stare VIII csntras as
"rrtcssY stYfs Csntsr ara Hone
81 % Vslsrs.~


TIE new sBriaE season frGs fss
81 a o. store better prepared fsEr
ever 90 tasr .ls D see AZ fse "trseisy
style center aad home Of big vaf1-s
In the wei establishes werrus wesr
dspartment on che secoud feor fresh
shipm~ats 90 pretty suits coats.
ersssess blogses and miTiarrVs rrpre
sentinE al tsat b. correct iu style ana
Desirable 10 qaaiifv and ssssouabje coo.
rings are being received daily aGf
placed n stoeE Every woman should
rsad the Exposition % Americas
ssYies" anuouucemrnt ou ere bae&
page % this issue OF TIE Argus.
More thag ever. Eats season N q
X - gong 20 De- ere Zone o. Dts
values TIE STOCK has been so ar
rsnErd taag anv woman win al eye
20 sceaomy viii Sod &C. profitable sf
al times tg visit tFbs store Wifg frT
al wool suits srliss Cor as Tow as
stI9s. coats FOR ftss aHd dresses for
1896. thsrg ts surely somefhias here
for every waasn Garments bogahf
e. the "tricity style rertrr- have ado
ed distraction ttdvI
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-03-04
UP-To-DATE RECIPES.

Cabbage Salad-Chop half head cab
bage very fine. Stir half cup sugar
in beaten yolks of two eggs. add one
teaspoon each of salt and mustard
one-fourth teaspoon pepper. Now stir
the whole into three-fourths cup boil
ing vinegar and cook until thick. When
cool add two tablespoons sweet cream
and pour over the cabbage; serve.
Party Dessert-WGsh one cup rice.
boil in salt water fifteen minutes Cor
until grain is soft): cook in morning,
drain and set aside 10 cool. When
ready to serve. whip one pint cream,
sweeten, stir carefully. Serve in sher-
bet glass with dip of preserved cher
ries or strawberries. Serve with cakes.
This recipe viii serve I5 people.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-03-04
SOCIAL EVENTS

-sisepinE Beauty b. Cowcu. which
VII b. given next November. o. 81 20
have accompaEy.n tabieaux similar TO
ths last production ard the music. g.
s-Ey lovely This year therc VIII
BE- 10 sBrinE ooacert. the one just
Eis-a taking ifs place. but Ia June a
large garden fetc j. planned which
vlI b. held either a. Hiiicrest or
OgsTiooE. Eight or ten numbers from
grand operas VII be- given a. that
ume beside other feature eutertaln-
meat Earlier than that a moving pic
f1r- house win De- taken over Tor
DAY the EeeE following Easter 20
raise m1aey 90 help earn. on tine spring
cork The expenses have not iasEe1
one uouth 60 far this season and mem
1ers are very DESTROYS % keeping up
this standard. During the Erald army
encampueuf the Choral union w!u
sing a. a part OF che tvo evening pro
grams.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-03-04
REAL CHOP suEY.

Three slices of pork shoulder Cor
six pork chops cut in cubes, then
fried: one large onion fried, one stalk
OF celery cut fine celery can be
omitted if one does not care for it.
and il won't spoil the taste Of the chop
suey.l Mix pork. onions and celery.
add one egg (eEg can be omitted II
necessary; fry for a few minutes and
add two tablespoons Chinese sauce
lean be bought for so to 70 cents a
jug at Chinese store and will last a
long time}; and the chop suey IS
ready. Some add a little sugar to
sweeten.
For a gravy to pour over chop
suey. use one tablespoon cornstarch to
one-half teacup water; mix. then pour
on chop suey and cook for few sec
onds This is a delicious homemade
chop suey and very uourishing.
When cooking rice. use six cups Of
rice; wash rice. put into an iron
kettle, put water on rice until water
Is 1iA inches over rice. cook by a fast
fire. when II bojls over turn down
fire low and cook this way for ten
minutes or so. Do not stir rice at all
just leave it alone When cooked
this way rice is delicious; must be
cooked somewhat dry.
This is the way Chinese cook rice
and make chop suey. See that the
iron kettle used Tor rice has a white
lining of granite. or rice does not
Taste we T.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-03-04
LENTEN SOUPS.

Economy Soup-Esp eciaIly deiic-
ious when served with hot buuered
toast. Dice three medium-sized 10
tatoes and one bunch celery; boil un-
til potatoes are well done; there
should be about one quart Add half
pint of rich milk. two tablespoons but
ter salt and pepper 20 taste, and. just
before serving, one bunch of fresh
parsley minced hne. This viii serve
four people.
Split Pea Sculptor each quart =
soup desired. simmer a cupful of split
peas very slowly in three pints OF
boiling water for six hours or until
thoroughly dissolved. When done rub
through colander. add salt and season
with one-half cup thin cream. Reheat
and. when boiling. stir into it two tea
spoons flour rubbed smooth in a little
cold water Boil up until thickened
and serve If preferred. the cream
may be omitted and the soup favored
with a little celery or onion.
Pepper Soup-Pare six potatoes and
slice thin; then pare two onions and
slice thin: boil until done. then thick
en- with one tablespoon four and use
either milk or water with -four. One
pepper can be cut very fine and put
in the soup; add salt and butter to
taste. a little dried beef can be add
ed zone can also boil the beef. dried.
and onions and thicl1en with milk
and four Last, YOU can add boiled
potatoes which have been left over
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-03-04

niitee At this time Il was decided to
MONDAY begin a canvass for funds 10
carr on the work OF the civic depart
ment This canvass will be the only
caii that will be made upon the public
this yc-- for money 20 assist In the
work. and those contributing are ask
ed % bear this IN mind Last year
several special calls were made upon
the public FOR aid IN carrying on the
city beautiful campaign. the street
Wig lance work. Fairgrounds and COM
munity Christmas tree. Donations
this year 10 all these causes win be
asked but once.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-03-04
10 nonoR MIss kLINeEsIeL.

Miss Laur1 3iadscu at her home on
FORTY. sixth street and Niufl avenue.
@1tertained a company OF - young
women Tuesday evening 10 honor %
Miss Title EIinrrhiei OF Moline. a
bride % the month. The Wedding col
orr. pink and white. prevailed In The
appointments % the table. 40 the con
cllslou % the dinner the brideciect
sas shouered with gifts og linen by
the guests The evening hours were
Passed With music and games Mrs. j..
T.. TElss-u 1895 Fifth avenue. wiil en-
terrain for 1flss Ftlinecbiei next Mou-
day evening THE wedding of SIS
EIirrrtleI and Albert Fe1-fubuscl wlii
take place next Wcdnrsdly