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The Delta independent., 1915-10-01
THE PLAY SIDE OF THE
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB

Some one has asked wherein lies
the subtle difference between the city
child and the country child? 1t can
be very easily answered-Play and
community interest. The city child
learns to play at an early age, he
learns how to come in contact with
other children, how to meet them on
common ground. The country child,
for the most part, is isolated during
his early years, and by the time he
has grown old enough to look out for
himself. there is no training of his
earlier years to support him. and he
is essentially "out of it" Why? Be
cause he does not have the one big
thing in a young child's life, the
knowledge of how to play.
Within the boys and girls clubs
lies a partial solution of the problem
of play for the country child. Much
is being done for the children in this
work, but much more effective and
lasting work could be done by EN-
phasizing the play feature in the club
work. We are just awakening to the
value of play. and to know that ev-
cry child not only needs it. but must
have it. Play, you say is instructive
and does not need to be taught; but
the form of play is not, and must be
taught
At a designated meeting of each
club. that meeting could be partially
or wholly devoted to instruction in
games, and certain part of each club
meeting could be set aside as a play
time for practicing the games taught
at the play-meeting Work will be
better, the interest keener. and that
one great essential which no child is
too young to learn. the spirit of fair
play" will be instilled and developed
in every child. Athletic contests
could be arranged between clubs in
neighboring section, stimulating inter
est and bringing the people together.
The games thus taught should be
taken back into the homes and taught
to the younger. and yes, to the older
members of the family, thus develop
ing a finer spirit of home and com
munity fellowship Edwina Mary
Layman. Colorado Agricultural Col
lege. Fort Collins, Colorado.
The Delta independent., 1915-10-01
SUGGESTIONS OFFERED FOR
HOLDING SPUDS IN STORAGE

have been a grower of potatoes
for many years and have been able to
obtain first-class profits by storing.
Only slight losses have been due to
holding. Once or twice early freezing
before the potatoes were dug ruined a
ence l am convinced that potatoes
should be thoroughly matured before
they are stored. The main factors in
storage are temperature and ventila-
ton; the temperature in the cellar
or pit should be kept as nearly thirty
three degrees as possible. 1t might
go above several degrees and make
but little difference in the final re-
suit. but if there is any danger of
freezing, thermometer should be
placed in the cellar and a close watch
kept on the mercury. A few cents
worth of kerosene burned in an oil
heater may save many dollars. 1t is
well to make provision for perfect
ventilation.
When a house or cellar is used for
storage, potatoes will keep best If
they are perfectly dry when brought
in. For six years have used cheap
and easily constructed root pit for ]
have not been able to build a regular
spud cellar. An excavation two feet
deep and four feet wide has answered
my purpose; the length of course is
governed by the number OF bushels to
be stored. II is better to gradually
slope the trench downward at one end.
so that shoveling will be more conven-
lent. The bottom is kept perfectly
level and on either side the dirt may
be piled ten to fifteen inches high. AT
ter the potatoes are in the trench
three or four inches OF straw is put
over the pile and as much dirt as will
be required TO protect the contents
OF the pit from freezing and keep out
water
At the top ! have an opening every
two or three feet for ventilation and
evaporation. This ventilation is GOV
cred with straw TO keep out moisture.
and around the pit good trench
should be dug TO prevent water from
running in among the potatoes. II is
good scheme to arrange the pota-
toes neatly. so the pile approximates
three feet high in the middle. place
two or three inches OF wheat straw
over the tubers, leaving one end Of
the ditch open. The straw is then
covered with three inches OF d..
leaving the ridge open for ventilation.
! have been able to carry potatoes
through very severe winter in splen-
did condition by this method.-F. II.
Howe.
The Delta independent., 1915-10-01
StOckham Bros. 8 Co.

Some men when they get rich to-
day to Denver straightway roam, and
there put up as a display a seven
story home. That method to my mind
is not the way to make a show. I'd
buy a m4llion-dollar lot and build a
bungalow"
The Delta independent., 1915-10-01

Il want to write a description of a
pack of wolves" remarked a tender
foot journalist from the east Where
can find a pack of wolves?" You
might make some satisfactory studies
around my boarding house, replied
the city editor.
The Delta independent., 1915-10-01
European Patriotism.

II you should pick up fifty-good av-
erage American citizens and set them
down at the corner of Broadway and
Forty-second street. some of them
would want to go north and some
south. some east and some west:
some would want to do one thing and
some another. And they would at
The Delta independent., 1915-10-01

yell and kick. Juben-A mule can do
that and still have two legs left over.
The Delta independent., 1915-10-01
RexaII Tooth Paste 1C

A fragrant and antiseptic denti.
flee; whitens the teeth. prevents de-
cay and swcetens the breath.
One Tube 25e 2 for 26e
The Delta independent., 1915-10-01
Household Needs and Remedies

Sunburn
soc Bottle Rubbing
for 26c
Rex
25c Menholne
SOC Menthoine
Hypophosphites
15c Toohache
Sloo Bottle Rex Vegetable Compound for S1o1
25c Witch
25o Can Arniea save
soo Bottle Rex Celery and Iron Tonies --2 for s1o1
Cleaning Fluid
26c
Csc Rexal Diarrhea
S1oo Bottle EuZoMo Antiseptic stot
s1.oo Oil Emulsion
25c Resal Furniture
2se Package Rexan cathartc Pills for 2ec
2oe Package Throat Pastiles 2f for 2oc
Csc Bottle White Liniment 26c
HiGH-GRApE, FRENCH MADE FouRRoW TOOTH BRUSH,
white brles selected handle
Doth 2 To-
The Delta independent., 1915-10-01
Saturday, October zt 8th and 9th
nee. Check this list over carefully.
Cold Cream 1c.
ct DUlCE GOLD

VIOLET DULCE COLD
A>-4H CREAM .....-....--.......-..-- 1c
81 Is:7 very hish-srade we'll known
kAs~AV Cold Cream; delicately fragrant
Standard Price soc. 2 for sic
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-09
FOLLY FOR GERMANY TO
ACT IN PROPOSING PEACE

Continued from Page One.l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-09
GAR MEN
Reflect KINsLEY
Traction EmpIoTes' Union Name Him
b Serve ali President Of OrgaFi-
izatlon Fifth Term.
OVER 600 BALLOTS ARE CAST
One Tie Results Ralph Cerdef aHa
John Hanes Receiving Equal
Number oil Votes.

James G. Rinsley Of Rock Island was
unanimously reelected president Of The
street Railway Enployes' division NO.
ala YESTERDAY He will snter his fifth
tsrrn az executive Of the organization
Jan. |.
Other officers elected and those they
Viii succeed are:
Vice president--John Mcaugh, vice
r. w. Walker.
secretary-James McCabe. reflect
cd.
Treasurer o. Reidig, reelected.
conductor-Ti between Ralph Cor
der and John Fl. Haues.
Warden-william Caulfeld, vice E
8. Allen.
sentinel-Ben Fettermau. vice P j
Swanson.
Executive William CauIfeId
q. G. Engstrom, John McFIugh and {
T. Weaver of the Rock Island line'
section; A. G Carlson Of the East No
line section. and Gus Peterson Of th'
barn men.
Delegates to the Tri~city Federation
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-09
DAVENPORT BARS
DENY FIGHT PLAN
gnf Rurmor Persists ATTORNEYS Have
Been Retained TO Test New Pro-
hibitioH Law.
ONE SALOON TO KEEP orENl
However, Brewers and Liquor Dealers
Declare That All Business WIN
stop Jan. /.

Several prominent saloonkeepers IN
Davenport denied today that they
had been approached and solicited for
organized action against statewide pro-
hibition which goes into effect here, in
accordance with the action Of the last
legislature. Jan. i.
Il have not heard word about It,
said Albert 0hlsen, one OF the Wen
known saloonkeepers of the city j
should expect TO have heard some
thing If any action was contemplated
for they would probably solicit funds,
II do not take much stock in the re-
port
Other saloon men were equally
ignorant of any measure contemplated
In regard 10 the closing Of saloons the
first OF next year. ~
It had been rumored, though vague
| II. that the Law firm Of Bollinger &
Block had been retained to start the
tight. that one of the saloon men would
| open his place of business on Jan.
land if his arrest followed the matter
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-09

ct Lator--A. E. Carlson. james Har-
r,..r. John afcHugf, james G. kinHley.
James r. McC.abe and G L. Weaver,
Correspondent OF aIosornlaa ana
Conductor Joseph F'ogelserom.
Australian system Used.
Two hundred votes we're cast East
Moline and Moline employees voted al
polls at the East Moline barns from .
to s o'eIfrek In the morning. Rock Is
land street. car men cast their ballots
at the Ti1lrty~flrst street barns from
$ IN ths morning 10 at night. The
Australian ballot system was used and
Judges were Lester Huyets c. F. Rob
inson and J. ] Nicholson,
Endorsement Of the candidacy Of
aIr Kinslay for q member Of the ex-
ecutiye board Of the state Federation
Of Labor was unanimously voted b.
the street car employees. The Molin'
carpenters union took similar aetior
at meeting last week.
Mr. Corder and Afr, Haues. the oni1
/ two candidates for The Office Of con
ductor. received an equal number q
votes. When the organization meet
/ tbs FIRST Monday In January the I'll
/ will he settled
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-09
Sensible are UnlIearsi.

creation of a greater Serbia. includir
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-09

would be fought through the courts As
test case on the law
4 reporter sought statement fron
Mr.. Block in reference TO the nrm
connection with the reported action to-
day. After having been given two re-
ports that Mr.. Block was busy, the
reporter found him returning to his
Office through the hall. He asked IT the
report was true.
mo such report came from us. and
there is no authority, SC far as | can
see for its circulation" he said
Then do you wish to deny the re-
port77 he was asked.
sNo. / do not care to either affirm
or deny 1t, he answered, as he backed
into his inner sanctum "A lawyers
business is largely confidential, and
we are not empowered to speak on sucf
things until the time comes.
/ Nothing Official.
| Fred zoller. secretary Of the indie.
pendent Brewing and Mating com.
pany, stated that he had heard OF 4
unofHieially, but he had never been ap
preached.
81 have never heard anything offlcia
about it." he said
Wouldn't the breWeries be vital.
Interested in case the fight was start
led ?" he was asked.
Not necessarily" he answered with
out evasion. eThe state liquor deal
erg' association would be interested il
any organized fight"
There is nothing to that story pun
1ished last night" Mr., Haase said. :
lido not know where those reports star
| We are going to close up at 8 o'clock {,
| the last day Of this month and kee
closed. The Iowa Liquor Dealers as
sociation will continue in existence
but they will never meet again unit
the state is wide OPEN
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-09


Budapest, Dec, 5, (Yia London, Dec.
Q, 5:11 a. m.)-Count Tisza, the Hun
garian premier, in his speech at the
latest session Of parliament, invited
Rumania to resume friendly relations
with Austria Hungary and in closing
adyerted to the prospects Of peace,
which, it is believed, probably fore
shadows a declaration in the reichstag
tomorrow by DR.. Bethmann-Hollweg
German imperial chancellor.
Peace Depends On Enemies.
Regarding peace, Count TIA said:
when peace shall come depends ex-
clusiyely on our enemies. The longer
they are in reaching the conviction
that further continuance of the war
means useless and criminal bIoodshed
the greater the victories we will win
/ till that conviction emerges. The great
er the sacrifice this war lays on US. all
I the more severe will the peace terms
I be for our enemies"
! Recognize Greece's Position.
t Referring to Greece. the premier
said.
I'VE must fully recognize the pres
ent difficult position in which Greece
is placed. On the other hand, we must
so shape even this that Greece In
peace times can assume such posi-
tion as naturally belongs to her"
/ Count TIA said he thought that
Bulgaria's attachment to the central
powers gave Rumania no cause for
anxiety. He asserted that in his opin-
ion and in that Of the Hungarian pub
lie. Rumania, in view of the grave and
threatening danger Of Russian expan-
sion. would find its interests and a
guarantee Of its safety in an alliance
with the dual monarchy and Germany
The premier further said that Ru-
mania during the war had not fully
adhered to the old policy of friendli.
ness towards Austria and Germany
and consequently no longer occupied
the favorable position which many
thought it should hold. The count
continued:
Decision Not Important.
1T is after all, Rumania's affair te
Judge which side its interests demand
that It attach itself. We can wal
for RumanIa's decision with perfect
equanimity, assured on the one hant
that well understood community Of
interests exists between us and Ru
mania and on the other. that whatever
Rumania..s decision we can await i
with the full certainty that it can have
no decisive effect on the fate of Hun
gary"
The premier's reference to peac,
was IN answer To remarks by coun
: harolyi, the opposition leader. whs
J visited the United States shortly be
, fore the war.
Time is Ripe.
Count karolyi had said
We began the war for the chas
! fisement Of Serbia. Inasmuch as thi
! is now accomplished. the idea of ueac
! has become timely. Whoever takes tn
|. first step toward peace will be as
2 signed the foremost place by history
E There need be no fear that the enem,
I would regard the step as a sign D
/ weakness On the contrary. II wpuI.
! be revelation OF strength
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-09
&. 4. r. Attention.

Relatives and friends Of soldiers of
the Civil war, buried in Rock Island
county cemeteries, who desire head
stones furnished by the government,
should communicate with J. III. Spur,
501 Eleventh street, Rock Island, Civ
ing the name, company and regiment
of the deceased.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-09
ON COUNTY RECORDS,
Warranty Deeds.

Franciscan Sisters etc. TO city of
Rock Island. tract In McInnis Bros,
End addition. Rock Island.
Albert Z. and Archie McInnis TO the
Franciscan Sisters etc. lots 11-12-1@-
f4-15 and Is, McInnis Bros. 2nd addi-
ton, Rock Island $2,909.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-09
Ask Rumania Friendship.

Germany, which proved there was
sufficient food for all.
The Washington times., 1915-09-28
SHARP ADVANCES
FEWER ON MARKET
Baldwin Locomotive Again Is
Center Of Activity With Big
Bise.

NEW YORK. Sept. 2s-while sharp
advances were fewer in instance to-
day and the general trend Of the mar
ket was not 80 uniformly upward as
on yesterday. the volume Of trading ih
stocks UP to noon was equally as
heavy as on the previous day. when the
record for the last four years was es-
tablished. During the first two hours
nearly 10000 shares changed hands.
Baldwin Locomotive. the feature Of
yesterdays market. was again the CEN
ter of activity. and. with an advance Of
12A points. made a new high record at
126&. While no confirmation has been
gained for the reports Of the efforts Of
Schwab interests to purchase control.
It Is known that the Duponts have pur-
chased a large block Of Baldwin stock,
and the talk Is persistent that the
property is to be q factor In q giant
merger.
General Motors. a stock that has
risen consistently since the declara-
ton Of the $50 q share ash dividend
and which yesterday made an us
usual advance today crossed the high
rival in the market for high prices,
touching o15. a gain Of twelve points
over the last figures Of Yesterday
Bethlehem also established q new
Crucibie Steel reached the highest
point in its history at 1881. with a
rise of ~ points. only to fall later
below the previous days close, and
both Lackawanna and Republic Iron
and Steel made new high levels with
gains Of from two to three points.
Colorado Fuel and Iron, however. was
the strongest Of this group. Reports
Of a wage increase and other indica-
tions of efforts on the part Of Rockefei-
Ter interests to end the disturbances In
the Colorado field sent the stock up ~
points to 60h.
Other stocks which were unusually
strong included United States Indus
trial Alcohol. Tennessee Copper, and tho
been accredited with an order for Co.
10000 gallons OF its products. said to
be the largest order for alcohol ever
placed. made a new high at IS with an
advance Of points. but later eased off,
The Washington times., 1915-09-28
HOLIDAY HOURS At
C|TYp.O. TOMORROW
Occasion Is Executive Order
Closing Government Depart
ments In Honor Of G. A. r.

Tie executive order closing all Gov
eminent departments in honor of ths
@. A. r. tomorrow will cause the OBJ
servance OF holiday hours by the force
OF the Washinston city postoffice, the
Public Library and the Library Of Con-
g. 80. The following schedule Of mail
collections and deliveries was announced
TO-DAY by Postmaster Chance:
Two deliveries In business section. at
end a:15 a. m.
One delivery at 7:so a. m. in the resi-
der ce sections.
Four deliveries at hotels. at 7 and .
a. m. and I and 7:30 p. m.
Newspaper correspondents will receive
night delivery at 7:30
There will be four collections in the
business section. viz. at . a. m. and
4. and II p. m. In the residence sec
ticns the collections will be at s:3o a. m.
sEG and 10: - p. m.
The Public Library will be closed until
2 o'clock tomorrow. but will remain
open from to p. m.
All divisions Of the Library of Con-
gress. including the copyright office.
will! be closed for the full day The
exhibition halls usually accessible to the
public will be open from I until 10
p. m. All passes. excepting those held
by administrative officials or chiefs Of
divisions, will be suspended for the day.
The Washington times., 1915-09-28
Hayre de Grace Entries.

First race-For three-year-olds and
los; Col. Ashmeade. 1os: Humiliation.
ea his Mbs ,o4 l In: s.lSn ,Ss sir M w,a m
johnson. 112: ELLA Bryson. 1lS; Silver
Moon. loe: Santo. los: Marjorie A., 10;
'Hiker. 81; Our John. 109; Great
Surprise, 1l2: 'scaDywag.- 1ls; Evelyn
ST Streak. 100; Presumption. i16; voluspa'
Second race-For three-year-olds and
up steeplechase handicap; about two
miles. Battery. 1856; Racebrook, 14s: Ben
Dale. 100: Abdon. 145; Little Hugh. 142:
Burgeois, 1888; Early Light. l39; Dixon
Park, 1876.
Third race-For two-year-olds; sell
ing; FIVE and afnalf furlongs. MADAME
Counsel, iOS Stellarina, lo5; 'servia. SO:
tom Edward. 1l3: 'Nolli, lOl; Sand
Mark. 1909; DR.. Gremer, lo3; High
Horse. 105; important, 100: Eddie T..
1903; Pikeland. 10l: Waiontha. 1N.
Fourth race-For three-year-olds and
up; the Chesterbrook Handicap: one
Cock O. the Walk, 12o: Gamer. 107; La
hore. 1903; Holiday, 100; Runes. 81; Tar
tar. 1o4; Roly. 10S.
Fifth race-For mares and geldings;
hree-year-olds and up. selling: mile
and seventy yards Ambrose, los; 'Col
A shmeade. 100: 'Sinai. 81; Nephthys. los;
Cotton Top. 102: Sonada. l05; -Borax,
1903: 'Ben Ounce. los; eagle. 81; Shy
ness, Ill: 'Jawbone. 1903: Stonehenge,
lOs Jesse. jr., los: Mary Warren. 1os.
Sixth race-For two-year-olds; condi-
tions: five furlongs. Woodstone. 10:
Favour. ll2; Divan, 107; Remembrance.
l07: Billy McGee. los: ST. Isidor. ll2;
Polroma. 10: Murphy, ITO.
Apprentice allowance claimed.
Weather clear. track fast.
The Washington times., 1915-09-28
G. A. R. EXPECTS FIGHT
OVER HEADQUARTERS

What seems likely to precipitate a
determined night in the business ses-
sions OF the Grand Army this year is
the proposition to establish a per-
manent headquarters for the organ
ization.
Advocates Of this plan favor estab-
lishment either at Decstur. ILL.,. or
Washington. Many reasons for this
permanent headquarters are ad-
vanced. the practical suggestion that
It would lend weight in Congress
being made by advocates OF the Ma
tional Capital and numerous senti-
mental reasons are being put forward
by advocates Of the establishment at
Decatur.
Decature is ths birthplace Of the
cessible from alF parts OF the coun-
try. its citizens are willing to pur-
chase a building for holding all
meetings of the encampments: these
supporters Of the plan in favor of
their favorite city.
Both cities are opposed by tho rank
, and file OF the Grand Army. 1t Is de-
clared. One Of the most important
democracy 1t is pointed out. and 1t
Is feared that establishment Of per-
manent headquarters might tend to
break this down and place the organ
ization in the hands Of a coterie.
There ore numerous ADVANTAGES 1t
Is declared. in having the headQuar-
ters follow the commander In chief
as Is the present policy in the organ =
ization. The strength Of the g. A. r.
1t is asserted. rests with the privates,
the mass Of the old soldiers. These
have consistently opposed any at
tempts to incorporate the oreanixa-
tion or to include It within any other
organizations.
The Washington times., 1915-09-28
WEST END ANNOYED
BY ROLLER SKATERS
Citizens Association Opens Its
Meetings For the Fall and
Winter Season.

Members Of tho West End Citizens
Association assembled In Kidder's Hall.
s22 Twentieth street northwest. last
night, and opened their meetings for the
fall and winter season Of 1915-16 with
large attendance and with Presioeht
George w. Evans in the chair.
rhe nres,dent outlined plans for the
coming season and thanked the mem
bers for their co-operation IN the mat.
ters already in hand. The frst subject
taken up was the question or memoer
ship, several applications being read
than two hundred. and 1t Is expected
to Increase this number during the early
months of the year Action to MI the
vacancy caused by the resignation OF
Luther W. Linkins a. recording secre-
tary was taken. and successor Will De
named at the next meeting.
Resolutions upon the death Of Judge
Alexander Burton Hagner. who was one
of the oldest members OF the associa-
ton. were adopted. and a messaEe OF
A resolution Of protest upon the con-
duct of an element Of roller skaters.
who invade the section and whose con-
duct the police claim to be unable to
control on account OF the reEulstionIs,
be taken up with the proper authorities.
II ie claimed that pedestrians and mo-
torists on Pennsvlvania avenue. from
Eighteenth to Twenty-flrst streets. find
that thoroughfare unsafe for travel.
The question Of the continued work,
night and day. including Sunday. Of the
excavation operations OF a steam shovel
and dirt-hauling trains as disturbing
the residents living in the vicinity of
the new structure being erected for the
Department Of the Interior. was taken
UP and discussed at length. and a reso-
luton adopted.
The question Of CHANGING the fre ap.
paratus of engine company No. q from
horse power to motor power. was taken
up.
President Evans reported that various
street and sewer improvements requeSt-
ed by the association had been taken
up with the District Commissioners. and
that many had been included In this
years estimates.
The regular meetings Of the associa
tion are held on the third Monday ot
the month at the hall. 800 Twentieth
street northwest.