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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-11
.erman LnIholie ConventIon End

|ETBia& ttHpiL& & VAA' ttt3'5At p muse
ST. Paul. MIMI aug. 1L-Nirh the
election of officers and selection ot
the 1916 meeting place probably late
today the 18th annual convention Of
the National Federation of German
American Catholic societies VIII close
a. faur-day session here. St. Paul and
Baltimore sought the next convention
President Joseph Frey Of New York
whose reelection, together with that
OF Secretary J. O Juenemaun Of St
Paul was recommended by the naml-
nation committee. expressed sadsfac-
ton today with the work aceompl
ed by the convention.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-11
NAPERVILLE MAN
IS COMING HERE
Z. 4. Musselman Is Appointed Physi-
cal Director at the Monthly Meet
ing Of School Board.
5ASIT0Rs APPOINTED ron YEAR
Hiss Lucille Morrison OF Fort Madison,
Iowa Named as Special Teacher
in Departmental Work.

At the monthly meeting Of the board
OF education last night, on recommen-
datioD Of the superintendent and the
teachers committee. E. r. MusseIman
of Naperville. Ill. was elected physi-
cal director of the Rock Island schools.
MI MusseIman is a graduate Of the
Naperville high school and attended
the &apervlIe college two years. He
is d graduate Of the Chicago Y. NJ. c. a.
college His experience consists of
two years work in the East Chicago
public schools and two years with the
South Side Playground association Of
Chicago.
Miss Lucille Morrison. Of Fort Madf-
son, Iowa, was appointed special
teacher in the departmental work in
Lincoln school. Miss Morrison Is a
seminary graduate and has spent two
years in the Chicago Musical College
and Academy of Fine arts.
On the recommendation Of the text
hook committee the Merrill spelling
book was selected for use in the grades
fer the coming year. This book, to-
getaer with the new geography, viii be
purchased by the board and sold the
patrons at cost
A resolution offered by Mr.. Burton
was adopted which viii allow high
school credit for work done in music
outside of. school
On recommendation Of the text book
committee Riess and James Caesar
was placed on the list OF high school
texts.
The bid Of Schmidt & Robinson Of
/ S81 for placing steel ceiling in the tow
/ er room of LougfeIIow school was &C
I cepted.
! The contract for electric wiring in
the Hawthorne and Lincoln buildings
was awarded to Leithner & Weishaz
/ Tor sac and $40 respectively.
The bids for the years coal supply
+ were opened and referred TO the com
|mlttee on 5auit0rs and heating.
. Jaai5ors were chosen as follows.
/ High school, William Anderson;
/ manual arts. Oscar johnson; fireman
|e<. T. LamaBskys engineer. E. A. Shell.
/ don, Hawthorne. George Kale; KEN
Ebla. Henry Goedecke; Lincoln, Emil
+ Hulmer. Eugene Field, William Bleu
+ er, L0uEfeIlow. John Vedell; Horace
Mann, Philip Buchanan. Grant. Al
+ bert Reddig, Audubon, Peter BeaeIu
+ Aiken, Mrs. Mary Bowker.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-11
Rrltish Tnke I. S. Tank shln.

London, Monday, Aug. 3, DELAYED
bv# CENSOR announcement was made
here today that the American tank
steamer Petrolite had been taken into
a British port
The PetroIite is owned by the stand
ard Oil company. She changed regis
try from German TO American after
the outbreak Of the war,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-11
CnInNTATl.

Wednesday Shattered Idol,
Robert Heron and Mae Marsh
Thursday-*The Counter Intrigue
Saturday Midnight at Maxim's."
SUNDAY When the Light Came In, p
with Ethel Clayton
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-11

a truth and force and a pleasant sense
of reality possible only to SO accom-
plished an artist as Miss Irene Fen
wick.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-11
RTACKHAWK.

Wednesday THE Diamond from the
SKY. who Bears Malice, two parts,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-11

ACcUrdI0E . ne annual Fep1fI just
issued the high school led in daily at
tendance with an average Of Go2.lz0.
Hawthorne led the grade schools with
"a daily average attendance Of 52S-2zs-
Ian the number of pupils enrolled the
boys outuumbered the girls. 2.275 to
2. 299
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-11

All the news all the time-The
Argus.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-02-25

appointed to positions of trust. {. I.
Fits of Brattleboro was asked by Chair
man Wright to scpak to the commit
tee Upon the bill. lie explained that the
federal government has enacted a law
whereby national banks may accept posi-
lions of trusts and last week the depart
ment issued the order whereby national
banks shall, If State laws do not inter-
fere. accept such trust and that at pres
ent m laws prohibit. In question
of failure of banks he saw no difference
in preference of paying claims. Mr..
Fits drew the bill at the request of the
banks of Brattleboro. He explained the
liability of national banks. Committee
rose and reported progress.
ORDERED TO LIE.
8. 81. relating to national banks was
found to be before the House upon ques-
ton 'of passage. Upon motion OF Senator
Conant it was mad a special order for
2:M y. IN Thursday, March 4.
Adjournment at 500 p. IN.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-02-25
RETAIL GRAINO
BRIGHTON MARKET.

Conditions at the Brighton abattoir
morning were nearer normal
than for several weeks. Receipts on
livestock were larger than last week and
several carloads from New
York State and the West. The market
was not as excited as last week.. but
there was a good demand for all grades,
but prices ruled rather lower.
Receipts for the day We're seven cars
from the Boston & Albany railroad, IL
cars from the Boston & Maine n one
car of cattle from the West. During
the week the arrivals included six cars
ron the Boston & Albany. six cars from
the Boston & Maine, ten cars of cattle
and two cars of hogs from the West
four cars of cattle from Canada and TWO
cars of livestock from New York state
Few heavy cattle were offered and
eight cents was bid for the best. The
range on tops was seven and one-halr
to eight cents, with good cattle SELL
ing at seven to seven and one-half cents
and nigh steers at six to six and One
half cents.
Shippers were complaining Of low
prices for COWS compared with those
JIat Iulet a WCCh oeOs ~ 80 "S'
still quoted on the high level Of the
winter at four n one-half cents. Good
COWS were irregular In price, five and
one-half cents being bid for stock that
would have easily brought six and one
fourth cents last week. Occasionally a
fancy heifer went as high as seven cents,
but this was the exception. The bulk
of the sales for the day went at five
to six cents. A number of good bulls
we're offered and brought good prices,
the range being Ave and one-half cents
for bolognas. up to seven and one-hali
cents for a fancy animal. For fancy
calves. ten cents was about the top, the
best lots ranging from nine to ten cents,
with mixed lots at eight to nine cents,
and small calves at 50 TO & each,
More good hogs came to market Tues
day morning thar for several weeks, but
prices We're steady and unchanged at six
and three-fourths to seven cents for the
best lots, with rough lots at six and
o~ne-fourth to six and one-half cents
Conditions at the local packing houses
are nearly normal. and no trouble Is
experienced In getting shipments through
from western points. The total Kill for
the week has been $500 hogs, against
e, 900 from the previous week and 1850
for the same week last year. since
, January |, 1915. the total kill by local
packers has been 255 ono hogs, against
1s1, 900 for the same period In 1914.
Exports of pork products have beer
heavy, the total reported for the week
by Boston packers being valued at NS,-
400. against sl00, on for the same period
in 1914. Since January /, 1915, the tota'
exports have been valued at H,l9o,oo
against 1,OS1 ,OUO for the same period In
1914.
Dressed hogs are unchanged In de-
mand and price, the local packers quot
ing eight and three-fourths to nine cents
the same as a week ago.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-02-25
SENATE-AFTERNOON
Convened at zoo p. M, Lieut. Governor
presiding.

Convened at zoo p. M, Lieut. Governor
Darling presiding.
PASSAGE REFUSED.
S. 20, relating to weights and measures,
Senator Divoll explained that an error
had occurred in the report Of the commit
tee, the bill should have been reported
adversely.
ANNOUNCEMENT.
Senator Cady OF Washington announced
w. Lyford of Warren,
President Pro Tenn. Powell called to the
chair.
PASSED IN CONCURRENCE.
H.. "a, relating to repairs or Windham
county Jail.
H.. 233, relating to town officers.
II. PCS. relating to village of Mortified
II. $50. relating to sale Of real estate for
taxes,
IT., 1877, relating to mining.
II. 44, rela ting to sling shots and other
similar apO
H.. $40, relating to real estate transfers
and mortgages.
II. 372, relating to transmission Of grand
lists by town clerks to secretary OF state.
II. 3Ss. relating to exemptions or real
estate of charitable institutions.
ADOPTED IN CONCURRENCE.
Joint resolution relating to pay of chap
lains.
Joint resolution relating to paying mem
bers and chaplains of General Assembly
THIRD READING ORDERED,
II, 1856, relating to an index to Hemen'
ways Gazatteer.
THIRD READING ORDERED AMI
PASSED IN CONCURRENCE.
II. 3b. relating to changing official des
~lgnation of tax commissioner. .fi PIP. ..
APPOINTMENT CONFIRMED.
In executive session the Senate con
hrmed the appointment of Dewey T. Han
ley as State purchasing agent,
ICOMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOF
DISCUSSION OF BILL AFfEl
WHICH THE COMMITTEE RE
PORTED PROGRESS.
8. 81, relating to national banks beini
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-02-25
WASHINGTON BALL
AT

L~yndonville. Feb. 2S-The 10th annu
Washington ball under the auspices
the Village Improvement society. held
Music hall tonight, drew a large CROW
and proved one of the most brilliant 4
cial vents of the season. The hall wi
beautifully decorated in the national Cd
ors. The program opened with an ovd
ture by a local orchestra followed by d
colonial play Heir of Mt. Vernon" II
cal talent scored a great hit in this pd
Torrance which depicts life at the hon1
of Martha Washington and Mt. VernI
In the year l745. The cast Of charaotl
was as follows:
Madam Washington. Mrs. B. G. Norris
Martha Washington. Mrs. Charles IA
Lord Fairfax. George p. Goodrt
George Washington.......H, f. Nri4
Mr.. Charles III
Uncle Remus. Dr.. c.. c. Wall
Billy. ................ Herman Butterf{
SambO Charles JOhn3
Sally Mrs. IT. O., All
Aunt Shady Mrs. Grover c. Fos|
Mrs. Gusts children,
Guy and Dorothy Nor1
DNTlIlE the pay tHt souG oeSN u pi1
| Cloth, But It's Red, White and BLU
was sung by Mrs. L. T. Huntley and
gro melodies were rendered by a guar
composed Of Lorenzo Q, Eaton. He}
Brown. DR.. c. c.. Waller and H..
Wright. The play was staged under
direction Of Frank J. Wiley and n" 4
had charge Of the decorations, being
sisted in the electrical effects by
| Goodrow.
Following the play there was a da
and refreshments were served in the
cony of the hall. Those In charge Of
event were Mrs, L, ], Wiley, CHARM
Mrs. 4. T.. Emery, Mrs Marion F1and
Mrs. Charles Buckley, Mrs. William Ga
Mrs. F. \. Cook, Mrs. Charles II
Mrs. Martin Ladd. Mrs. Nettie Schof
and Mrs, Henry Burns F. ]. Wiley
the hoor director and II. f. Wright
w. II. Parker aides. The COMMITTEES
introduction was Charles Hale. Cha
NJ. Darling. Albert Sterns and II.
Wetherhee.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-02-25
THE BURLINGTON MARKETS

A drop in the flour prices has taken
place In the past week. One dealer yes
terday quoted bread -four at ss.b and
another at $9. 20.
At BARRIERS Yesterday the wholesale
price Of butter was quoted at 30 cents.
Donahue Of Essex gives 1t as 81 cents.
The retail price Of butter is IS cents this
week.
With but three exceptions the prices in
retail grains are all lowered this week.
But n little hay has been brought into
the city market the past few days. The
prices secured range from s6 to $50.
The following prices were quoted for
the Free Press by he Burlington Fruit
company. G. A. Barber. grocer. r. E.
Howard. meat dealer. A. d. Pease Feed
CnmnanY.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-02-25
Adventist Conference Close

Rutland. Feb, 24.-The New Engq
colporteurs' convention of the Sevd
Day Adventist Church closed a lO1
session here this evening, The cloi
address was given by Evangelist II
Passebois, formerly of B~urlingtonl
THE Third Angels Message to
World for This Generation"
In attendance and interest the II
ers regard this convention to be
most successful yet held in the |
ENGLAND district, As a result sew
lay workers will enter the colporI
work In Vermont and New Hampsl
Elder ]. A. Applegate of Chicago
elected field agent Of the New \
land northern conference and he |
accepted this position, He will n
his family at once to Rutland or
lington and take up his new drt
Elder Applegate is regarded as on
The strong men of the denominati@
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-02-25
HOUSE-MORNING.

Devotional exercises were conducted by
the chaplain.
Petitions were received from two Plain
field organization favoring the passage
Of S. Is. giving women the right to vote,
and a petition from women of Montpelier
opposing the extension of further rights
of suffrage to women. These petitions
were referred to the judiciary committee.
READ THIRD TIME AND PASSED.
II. 900, an act to pay Edward Il. Ien-
hihs the sun named.
BILL KILLED.
u. I6, an act relating to the carrying
81 firearms. On motion Of Mr.. Dickey
.t Barre town I'm ended by substituting
the yroro "citizen for "person." Amend
ed on motion of Mr.. Atwell of Brandon
by inscrting the words concealed upon
his person; killed on a rising vote.
11y 20 81
ORDERED To LIE
IL. 30. amending an act relating to
marriage licenses taken up as a speciai
orler at 1879 o'clock. and owing to the
absence of a member interested In the
measure. on motion of Mr.. Morse OF
Hardwick, the bill was ordered to lie.
BILLS KILLED.
II. 800, an act relating to the registra-
tion of guides. Mr.. Toote of Cornwall,
Mr.. Atwell of Brandon and Mt. Lance
of Cabot opposed, and Mr., Hin Of Wa
terbury and Mr. Rich OF Norton favored.
The motion of Mr.. Caswell of Derby
that the bill he ordered to lie was de-
feated. Mr.. Hapgood Of Peru and Mr..
jackson ~ jericho opposed, and the bill
was killed.
II. ia. an act to appropriate 5000 for
the restoration and preservation of the
building known as the Old Constitution
House. 1t was favored by Mr.. McClary
OF, Windsor, Mr., Foster of Calais and Mt
Hapgood of Peru. Mr.. Proctor Of Proc
tor explained the reason for an adverse
report. on a rising vote passage was
refused, so to a.,
THIRD READING ORDERED.
II. 3l4, amending an act relating t.
claims against the State,
II. $40, an act to provide for the TAX
Ing of land by a fire district.
II, 1853. amending ar act relating to thu
erection OF a monument to commemorat
the Battle of Monocacy.
BILLS INTRODUCED,
H.. 1893, from Mr.. Demerit for the spe
cial committee on taxation, an act re
'ating to the taxation of intangible per
sonal property and to deductions 10
debts owing "a liability as endorser O
surety shall not he deemed a debt OWN
'or which a deduction may be claimed
A liability on a Joint Indebtedness shall
as to each Of persons bound, be deeme
a debt owing for only so much as sue
person would be Obliged TO pay II a
the persons jointly bound were to pa
equal parts of the debt. II a person tax
able for personal estate In two or NOR
towns In this State duly nils out. swear
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-02-25
WOMAN SUFFRAGE
KILLED IN HOUSE.;
VOTE IS 129 TO 100
CONTINUED from page Onc.J

II. 1863, relating to fish and game laws.
II. 3I, relating to fish and game laws.
II. S5, relating to fish and game laws
II. eS. relating to Lake Carmi. With
proposals of amendment.
II. 1903, relating to sanitary regulation
Of barber shops, With proposals Of
amendment by dropping razor strop"
from bill.
THIRD READING ORDERED.
5. 70. relating to open season of
Willoughby lake. Adverse report, Sena-
tor Seaver explained, the fish and game
club asked the extending of fishing
through September because they can not
FISH in May. Senator Smith for the COM
mittee stated that Lake W1lloughby is
not different from other lakes Rising
vote tied. 10 each. Senator I.ocklin voted
for third reading.
ORDERED TO LIE. SPECIAL ORDER
FOR PAS THURSDAY.
S. 80, relating to appointment of spe-
cial deputies by tax commissioner House
proposal of amendments.
HOUSE BILLS REFERRED.
H.. va, relating to--the charter OF city
Of Vergennes. To municipal corporations.
H. 176. relating to commitments to
penal institutions TO judiciary.
II. 2S1, relating to a marker for the
late r K. Percy killed in Mexico. To
military affairs.
n. a2 relating to building for storing
State papers. To general committee.
II. $50. relating to charter OF city of
Rutland. To municipal corporations.
H. $50. relating to charter OF city of
Rutland. To municipal corporations.
H.. 37l, relating to State taxes based
on illegal assessments. To grand
lists.
H. 1916, relating to commissioner OF
taxes. To grand lists.
H.. 376. relating to penalty for ac-
cepting an incorrect inventory. To
grand lists.
H. 3s5. relating TO charter of city
Of V%ergennes. To municipal por
ton.
H. ass, amending No. 81 of acts OF
1912, relating to exemption of SOL
dier's property from taxation. To
grand lists.
Fl. 3S7, relating to legalizing grand
list. To grand lists.
Fl. $50, relating to charter of village
of West Derby. To municipal corpor.
ations.
II. 393, relating to paying Noel w
Sherman $50. To claims.
ORDERED TO LIE.
SPECIAL ORDER, 800 =. NJ. WE'D.
NESDAY.
S. II. relating to medical inspection
Of schools. Proposal of amendment
oy entirely new matter. Upon mo
lion Of Senator Hinsman the bill wal
made a special order for 800 p. m
next Wednesday. senator Wright ex
planned the only change was from tn
word may" to "shall" throughout tn,
. bill.
RECONSTRUCTED AND RECON-
MITTED.
:. -, relating to appointment O
national banks to positions of trust
.;anator Corant moved a reconsidera
don. senator Simonds explained tn
reason for reconsideration in view O
a federal law governing this particu
Lar matter. Upon motion of Senate
Simonds 1T was recommitted 70
fmendmCut.
RECALLED.
II 2S5. rvIating to charter of Bel
lows Falls. Upon motion of Senate
Divoll the bill was recalled for pur
pose of amendment
Nd inlrpa1 Of TEN "a
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-02-25
THE NEW TREATMENT
FOR SOUR STOMACH

Cuts out soda minis and chalk 50 eX-
tensively used in the old-tiine "oys-
pepsia tablets" They are too harsh
for even strong stotnachs, and often do
harm IL continuously taken Dys-pep-
let's are made by experts VINO unuer-
stand these things and have complheo
the best stomach remedies known W
physlcians-pepsin, bismuth, rhupar'
and other carminatives n correctlves
into delicious tablets hat not only
look good but taste good and DO goou.
Dys-pep-lets quickly relieve sour stolh-
ach. nausea. indigestion, heartburn Adv
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-02-25
LIVESTOCK MARKET.
New York, Feb. "A.

New York. Feb. "A,
BEENES-Receipts 1.7lS. Firm. Steers
81. SOFAS 10; culls S507. cows $3.5pd6,5 50,
CALVES-Receipts 1904. Steady. Veals
s9dl3; culls S70S.50; barnyard calves
s., 5od6; yearlings s506H.
SHEEP AND LAMBS-Receipts 3,097.
Firm. Sheep s4.5Oa7; culls s3.7J14.1;
lambs sS,25aS.3 So; culls s7T7.T.
HOGS-Receipts S,7SS. Firm. Heavy to
light E.25G7.65 ; roughs $6d6.3,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-02-25
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
QUOTATIONS ON BUTTER

To-day's Chamber of Commerce butter
quotations, the price of commission mer-
chants to dealers, follow:
BUTTER-Creamery extra 3GAc; cream
cry firsts 2Sd29c: creamery seconds
26a37c; creamery thirds 2ia25c; dairy
firsts 27c; dairy seconds 23u24c; storage
creamery extras 29M30c; storage cream
cry ilrsts 27QzSc.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-02-25
The Ladies' Home Journal Patterns
Hats Now Ready

for immediate wear. broadly representing the newest
styles and materials. embracing the latest effects of
Dame Fashion.
The artistic color combinations produced in these
new effects are most attractive and at the moderately
low prices of $3.50, $500. $500. $500. 5000 and
SO. 90 enable us to offer up to the moment" milin-
cry, such as the Scotch Bonnet. a Submarine. Russo
Turban, Military Turbans and Sailors of all descriptions
at prices to suit every purse.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-02-25
TWO ARRESTED
IN TANK CASE

ST. Adams, Feb. 4-Simon Godfrey,
Sr.. and Julius Wiener are under arrest
on the charge of the larceny of a COP
per tank from the promises of H.. p.
Hood and Sons creamery On South Main
street last week.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-02-25
GRAIN N PRODUCE.
New York, Feb. "a,

New YOrK, FeD. a
FLOUR-Steady.
BUCK WHEAT FLOUR-Dull.
BUCK WHEAT-Dull.
WHEAT-Spot firm. No. 2 red $l.62
and No, 2 hare s1.6s all rail C. 1. I. tracks
export; No. l northern Duluth Q.6s and
No. | northern Manitoba N.65% c, l. T.
Buffalo, Futures frmer. May N.82.
CORN-Spot firm. No. . yellow Si4c
{. |. Z. to arrive.
OATS-Spot steady.
PORK-Steady.
~LARD-Steady. Middle West s9.soG9.N
RAW sUGAR-steady, Centrifugal AT
@4.S3c: molasses sugar 4.Ood4 O6c; reined
steady.
POTATOES AND CABBAGESOuiet
and unchanged.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-02-25

BOSTON BUTTER MARKET.
FURNISHED by the Associated Press.)
Boston. Feb. "a.
BUTTER-Steady. Northern %IsaSl'fc;
western 2S03lc.
CHEESE-Quiet New York twins
choice. l7q17hc; good 1916
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-02-25
KILLED.

II. 800. an act providing for one days
rest In seven for employees in certain
establishments This bill came In with
no recommendations; it was favored by
Mr., Miller of Bethel.
Mr., Jones of Warren announced the
death Of former representative, Hon. IL.
". Lyford of Warren, and the House at
4:45 o'clock adjourned.