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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-02
Rock Island-From River to
River.

AS gasoline comes down, milk and
bread go up. IF we can't eat, we can
fliYyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-02

II DON'T see how can lose" SAYS
Len Small. republican candidate for
state treasurer. For one who has
been in politics as long as Len his
credulity is inspiring, 10 say the
least.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-02
Country Town Sayings.

If you let another man do your
thinking, he will take advantage of
you.
Eating too much is the pace that
kills; and everyone has a chance at II
three time a day.
Hope and ambition will not make
you a leader after industry. temper
ance, politeness and fairness have
failed.
The history of every political party
has been that while II promises re-
forms next year, 1t is very extrava-
giant this year.
A verdict ef mot guilty. is no vic
tory; victory is not being accused.
VILLA evidently has been reading
Hughes speeches. He has taken on
new life. His latest exploit was in
leading n fight I'm which 800 were
killed and wounded. lie may he ex-
pecting n place I'm the republican cab
met I'm the event Of Hughes election.
lie wears whiskers, too. Such an nd.
ministratlOn ought TO be able 10 beard
any crisis that might arise.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-02

WIN Celebrate Landing of the Pill
grim Fnthers-The Ter-Centenary OF
the landing OF the Pilgrim Fathers on
Plymouth Rock, in which the Congre-
gationalists OF the country are espec-
tally interested, is to be observed by
Berea church OF this city. accordinl
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-02

Marriage Licenses Arthur
Wrage and Lillian Faye iIosiehoas.44
both of Buffalo; Herbert Lang an"
Esther Carlson. both ~ clinton
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-02

Bridge Zine Car Scene Of Fire
Defective wiring was probably the
cause of fire on a Bridge Line car
yesterday. Hose company No. l re
sponded to the call as the car was at
the corner of Second and Perry
streets. The fire was extinguished by
the use of chemical.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-02

injured wan NOT Much lmprOYeds
Chances Siight-Neal II. Oleson, city
salesman for the Independent Baking
company. who was dragged 80 feet un-
der an automobile at Third and War
rem streets Wednesday night. lies at
Mercy hospital today In condition
not much improved. According 10 ply
sicians. his chances for recovery are
slight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-02

POSSIBLY you have observed in
the dispatches that there has been
some warm fighting at Chilly, in
France.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-06-02
LION SOOTHED BY PERFUME
Trainer Says Animal Whiffs Altar of
Roses and Then Becomes
DociIe.

Chicago.-A new method has been
discovered for curbing the temper of
lions. 1t is simple and safe. and, ac-
cording to Charles Smith, boss Of a
local menagerie, it is highly effective.
1t consists merely in permitting lion
to Whit altar of roses.
Smith gave demonstration at the
Coliseum, when he sprinkled the per-
fume over a handkerchief and entered
the cage of King Leo. Leo was sleep
ing, but when the cage door was
opened he prepared to spring. Smith
dangled the handkerchief in front Of
the lions nose and Leo shifted heav-
lily. Then he buried his nose in the
cloth. He seemed more contented
than when sleeping, and permitted
Smith TO brush his name and head
and pat him on the back.
Smith said he had been experiment.
ing with perfume with the lions for
several months and is convinced the
aroma has a remarkably peaceful and
soothing effect on wild beasts.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-06-02
TAKEN FROM EXCHANGES

The disposition of SCOT deposited IN
chimneys is a matter which CAVES con-
Germ to managers of some of the large
industrial establishments, such as
smelter plants, powder factories, etc.
II is proposed to precipitate TINS eiec,
tricallv but the objection is raised
that the necessary apparatus for catch
inc +he material thrown down will be
I;relv 10 interfere with the operation
of the chimney. 1t is said by some en-
gineers that the whole problem may
he solved by giving more attention TO
the subject of efficient firing OF the
boilers and furnaces.
ono of the most remarkable gems
ar found in the United States is the
Mason diamond, which a Chinese
manned long ago near Blackfoot' Deer
lodge county, Montana handsome
stone which, after long period OF
neglect. was shown to New YORK gem
axnerts and declared beyond douDt
genuine specimen. Occasional ala'
monds have since been founo IN Tue
rivar valleys of the Mountain state.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-06-02
STOLEN ART COMING TO U. S.
Many Churches in Italy Robbed Of
Their Treasures During
the War.

Rome-The recent robberies of val
liable paintings from St. Peters basili-
ca at Perugia and Etruscan gold jew
elry from the museum of Corneto, as
we'll as thefts of minor works Of art
from small churches in Tuscany, are
suspected to be due to the increased
demand for Italian works of art
abroad, and especially in America.
In fact, despite the war, art dealers
in Italy are doing profitable business.
Many American buyers for museums
and collectors in the United States are
now in Italy. An ancient statue has
been sold for 100000 in Rome, two
figures by Donatello have fetched
100000 in Florence, and similar big
deals in paintings and sculptures have
been made in Venice and other cities.
1t Is admitted that business transac-
tions In works of art with American
buyers have been aboveboard and le-
gal, but it is believed that art dealers
agents resort to robbery to satisfy
their customers. Since mobilization
the Italian churches and museums are
not so we'll guarded as before. 1t is
probable that the fine art department
will suspend the granting of exporta-
ton permits during the remainder of
the war.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-06-02
HOMES FOR DISABLED TROOPS
Sale Of war Seals Provides Funds
to Endow Flats for British
Soldiers.

londonderry Gordon Selfridge In
his strenuous business career never
hit upon a happier idea than that of
the war SEALS" the little red paper
things which are sold for cent to
fasten letters. The money derived
from the sale of these seals goes to
the new Foundation" which is in the
hands of Mr.. Selfridge, Oswald Stoll
and other leading business men for
building blocks of fats where the dis
abled soldier or sailor can live with
his family on his pension without
charity.
The sale has brought in nearly
100000 so far There will be forty
eight flats in War Seal Mansions at a
rent of $1.56 a, week. The disabled
man will get medical attention, heat
and light baths, galvanic treatment.
massage and so on. There will be a
big entertainment room
It costs about $4,000 to endow a
fiat, and people are asked to do so as
a memorial to relatives lost in the
war. 1t is hoped that clubs and So
cieties all over the country will col
lect funds.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-06-02
BOY OF 10 SUPPORTS MOTHER
Former Actress, Blind, Never Has
Seen the Face of Her
Plucky Son.

San Francisco-A wonderful little
life story of boyish pluck and mater
nal patience has been picked from the
streets of San Francisco, where
frankie Lewis, now ten years old, has
been supporting for two years his
blind and helpless mother.
And an angle of it that lifts it out of
the usual is that the mother, Mrs.
Frances Lewis, lost her sight three
months before the boy was born and
has known only the touch of his hand
and has never seen him.
Mrs. Lewis, who used to be an
actress, retired from the stage fifteen
years ago to marry George Lewis of
Los Angeles. Lewis met with an acct
dent and became disabled. Mrs. Lewis,
worrying over their affairs to point
of obsession, was suddenly stricken
blind Three months afterward little
Frank was born.
1t was a hard struggle for Lewis to
support his family, and he finally gave
it up. Mrs Lewis, when frankie was
one year old, came to San Francisco to
live. Two years ago-F'rankie was
eight years old at the time-Mrs.
Lewis was herself giving up the strug-
gle, not wanting to be burden to her
friends.
Little frankie solved the problem
not all at once, by any means, but
slowly and with certainty. He took to
sailing naDerS IN tha street The first
day he made 40 cents. Twenty-Five OF
this was expended for a room for the
two of them in cheap lodging house
and Is cents for their dinner.
Dark days, many of them, followed.
They never got very bright, except for
the sunshine that frankie brought
home with him, along with his meager
earnings. Ne
Its a hard struggle" said Mrs.
Lewis. But the courage of my boy is
overwhelming"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-06-02

Those who RACED building in Rich
mond, Kan, recently expected q neat
treat apparently despite state pro-
hibition) in the form OF a bottle of
wine known to have been placed in
the corner stone when the structure
was erected back in the early eighties
They found, TO their dismay. that
Kansas air, being less strict than Kan.
sas law, had long since drunk the n
guild, or in plain English, that the corl,
had rotted out and the wine evano-
rated.
The college of mines at the Trnivar
sity of Washington is to co-onara,.
with the department of chemical a.
cheering TO determine the effic,ano,,
of wood tar and oils in flotation worL
The experiments will correlate the
work Of the chemists in the jnvas,,aa
ton Of wood products and the m,nesa
In the use Of the fiotation process
America heads the list with sc eco
post offices; Germany is second w,,.s
4s,S4S; then follow England. with %
1888; Russia. with $4,000; France w,.,,
10000; and Italy and Austria aaan
with $500. eacn
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-06-02
A marked fcndness here for things

A marked fcndness here for things
American is shown among all classes.
American shoes are driving out the
wooden shoes OF "Wynken, Blynken
and Nod" American clothes are rapid
ly replacing the baggy monstrosities
that once reached here from London;
the girls look like American girls-and
therefore they look good to me-and
your Dutchman is very happy when
you tell him that he speaks English
like an American The only foreign
touch in public gatherings is supplied
by the spies-and not by all of these
either. In fact, the hotel section of
The Hague looks at night like slice
OF the Broadway white light district,
and the modern Dutchman looks like
and is the American of Europe.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-06-02

cause he recently acted as coal pass
er aboard one of the big British bat
tleships, has not as yet been officially
announced in their circles, they are
looked upon as being engaged.
She is tie daughter of Grand Duke
Michael Of Russia and niece of the
conqueror of ErzerUnl.
Prince George is the son of Prince
Louis of Battenberg, former first lord
of the British admiralty.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-06-02
RUSSIAN BRITISH ALLIANCE
Daughter of Grand Duke Michael to
Wed Prince George of Bat
tenberg.

London.-Although the official an
Countess NADIA Torby to Prince George
of Battenberg, the BLACK prince" as
he is being called by his friends, be-
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-06-02

Campbell B. Siemp. member from
the Ninth Virginia district, has had
many years OF experience in Repub-
Iican politics, and it will be his job to
assign speakers to help fellow con-
gressmen in their fight for reelection
this fall Mr.. Slemp is an important
member of the Republican congress
sional campaign committee.
The broad ax., 1916-03-18

prisoner in her own palace. Unable to
get out without a military escort and
forced to look from her prison win
dOws upon a people starving, terrified
and forced to live upon charity, she has
.striven bravely to assert her rights and
those Of her people in the face Of the
overwhelming power Of the German
empire, but the struggle is naturally d
hopeless one.
To complete her misery great pres
sure has been brought to bear upon her
to marry German prince. but this she
has refused to do, as she bitterly re-
sents the German invasion of her coun-
try. For more than q year the kaiser's
agents have worked hard to persuade
the youngest ruler in Europe to be-
come the bride of q German prince,
the object being to insure the future
control Of Luxembourg. So strong did
this pressure become that the spirited
young duchess revOlted against it and,
stamping her foot on the floor Of her
palace, exclaimed:
81 really must be left alone. If l
cannot find peace in my own palace
shall soon be forced TO seek it in a con-
vent"
The grand duchess is the oldest of
six sisters. Her family is branch of
the house of Orange. which rules I'm
Holland. When Wilhelmina became
queen Of Holland she could not sue
cecil 10 LuXcThurg because of the
Sale law. \ cousin of Wilhelmina's
hecamc Grand Duke of Luxembourg.
When he died in 1912, leaving only
girl children. the Luxembourg parlia-
ment passed new law making his
daughters eligible to the throne.
The broad ax., 1916-03-18
Colors For Middle Ace.

1t is safe TO say that few women of
middle age can wear brown success
fully. When the hair is turning white
or gray it is particularly mbecoming,
as the gray and brown do not harmo-
nize in the least. Brown seems to
bring out all the unbecoming yellow
qualities in gray hair. Dark blue, on
the other hand, lends it blush white
tinge that is soft and particularly love
ly. If your face is Sallow never wear
green. If, however. your hair is turn
ing gray, but your skin is white and
clear, with a soft pink flush in the
cheeks, take To green kindly. as it will
be most becoming. Lavender and pur-
pie are really beautiful on most mid
die aged women. while black and gray
are equally successful. White, how
ever, seldom looks well unless the skin
Is almost f1awlesS.
The broad ax., 1916-03-18
Spring Housecleaning.

Shake curtains free from dust; dou-
BILE each curtain and haste the ends to-
gether, using strong thread and short
stitches; soak in cold water, wash and
starch; loosen one end of clothesline
Zone free from kinks and slip 1t
through all the curtains; replace line
and pin hemmed ends straight. Do not
sprinkle when dry, but press with hot
iron before taking out basting. Do not
boil ecru curtains, but add coffee to
last rinse water. Curtains wear better
If the ends are reversed occasionally
The broad ax., 1916-03-18
THE FIVE O'CLOCK.
Goodies For the Tea Table at the
Height of Its Season.


There are MANY tempting ways of
serving dates besides plain and as
sweet. Use them as a filling for sand
witches. Take two cups of dates, put
them through Il meat chopper, then
add a cup of peanut butter and blend
them together. Then spread the paste
between slices of white bread.
Another woman also uses dates In
baked custard. in tapioca and as filling
for cookies. pies and cakes. Mixed
with apples. celery and nuts they make
q delicious salad. To use dates as
pudding cooked with rice. add to
quart of milk Il cup of stoned dates and
a quarter of cup of rice. Sweeten
and bake in Il slow oven.
Cook keeps i'm her cold closet an as
sortment nr paSteS and buffers that
are used So much in preparing relishes
for the tea. after dinner suppers and
bridge parties. She has them ready In
small, labeled glass jars and tidbits
and sauces can be made at moments
notice Here are a few of her best
recipes:
Sardine Butter-Rub skinned and
boned sardines to a paste and then
gradually blend. 4 little lemon juice
may be added to butter to give it very
desirable sandwich flavors. Orange
butter for afternoon tea sandwiches
can be mixed with chopped nuts and
figs or any other sweet filling. Grated
orange rind may flavor the butter.
Olives may be ground in a vegetable
chopper, mashed to a paste and cream
ed into butter. Capers are chopped and
creamed with butter. and either Of
these can he used on broiled chops or
beefsteaks. as sandwich buffers or ON
green peas or string beans to improve
the flavor.
The broad ax., 1916-03-18
SEPARATE SKIRT.
Style Tips About This Re-
vived. Popular GARMENT.

The separate skirt is in for an excel
lent season. Always the outing period
is favorable TO the skirt of crash linen,
velveteen. corduroy and kindred fab
RIGS. To these has been added recent
ly an exceedingly fine silk jersey with
a satin finish. which may be consid-
cred the skirt de luxe Of the season.
If one chooses a velveteen skirt it
must be of pastel color. To wear
skirt of black velveteen for sporting
purposes is to advertise oneself behind
the times. The models Of delicate blue,
pale pink. violet, canary, nile green
and rose are exceedingly modish. To
be sure, the white velveteen is also
listed. 1t must be remembered that
the velveteen is newer and smarter
than the corduroy.
Should velveteen be considered too
delicate or lacking in serviceable quail
tiles there is the linen alternative In
heavy weave and in the so called pas.
tel or rainbow nuances. There is lit
tie attempt to drape these skirts, but
the lines are very full, and many Of
them have pocket accessories.
For dressy purposes there are sep
arate skirts of striped taffeta, princf-
pally in the black and white combina-
ton, or of shot taffeta, made with
plaitings or ruches to go with the sep
arate blouse of georgette Grape, which
may be garnished with bead en-
broideries or applique motifs. The
black taffeta skirt will always find
place In the sartorial affections Of the
practical woman, and now it is much
more dressy in its lines and trimmings
than during the past few seasons.
One cannot omit mention OF the
broadly striped linens and heavy cot
ton fabrics that are offered in the new
skirts. To say that they are striking
is to put it mildly. Anything less than
an inch wide for the stripe is regard
ed as too mild and unObtrusive to be
worthy Of a place on fashions schedule.
Black and white stripes come in for
appreciation, but they by no means
have the field to themselves.
The broad ax., 1916-03-18
Prune Celatin.

One heaping tablespoonful Of pow
dered gelatin, two cupfuls Of water,
half a pound Of good prunes, three ia
blespoonfuls Of sugar and the strained
Juice Of one orange are required for
this dish. Take the stones ont Of the
prunes after soaking them. Cut the
prunes- in halves, put them into a
saucepan with the water and sugar
and cook very slowly until soft; then
add the gelatin, first dissolving It In
hot water. and the orange juice. Pour
into a wet ring mold. When set serve
with whipped and sweetened cream In
the center. Decorate with lady fingers
The broad ax., 1916-03-18
STYLE TIPS.
About Capes, FriIls, Scarfs, Ribbons
and Other Frivolities.

and Other FriVolities.
Skirts are to he longer. if We are
to believe a certain rumor which comes
from Paris-nOt very long. but not
quite so abbreviated as they have been
for some time Some of the evening
gowns, on the other hand. are closely
draped and clinSin~. falling in at the
feet with narrow pointed trains and as
different as possible from the fluffy
skirted creations which we are now
wearing.
Then the new lingerie is very faSci-
mating. but not single scrap of lace
is to be used for decorating it by those
who wish to lie really up to date. Silk.
ninon and crepe de chine have taken
the place of lawn and cambria and are
simply ornamented with very fine hem
stitching or silk embroidery and rows
Of handwOrk in fa%gOt or chain stitch
or buttonhOled slots for inserting rib
bon. Flesh pink is still the most popu-
lar color or an exquisite shade of pale
parma violet mauve.
For afternoon frocks there is dis.
tinct tendency TO copy old fashioned
modes, such as the styles of 1880 and
the latter part of the eighteenth CEN
fury. Silk gowns are made with pam
niers very much loOped up at the sides
and back over contrasting undersklrts
The sleeves will be close fitting for
afternoon frocks, with a little puff at
the top, while for evening dresses they
are made with a tiny puff all by itself.
Tailor madeS are completed with III
tie capes across the shoulders or fall
ing down the center of the back as far
as the waist line. Most fascinating OF
all perhaps are the quaint neck rutdes
in velvet or taffetas that make sucn
a pretty frame to the face. These VIII
be designed to suit the particular
gown and will have tiny bunch OF
flowers or a bow of cOlOred ribbon ID
one of the old fashioned shades, such
as sevres blue or vieille rose. attached
to one side.
Long ninOn or taffeta scarfS are also
designed to match the various frocAs'
often in black. lined with contrasting
shade and bordered with a narrow I'D
bon ruching or embroidered WIN
sprays and wreaths of small flowers LII
silks and ribbon work. Anything, III
deed. that gives a suggestion OF tne
days of long ago is a feature OF lne
newest design.
The broad ax., 1916-03-18
Copper Dishcloth.

Among the cleaning agents there aie
two recent additions to the list lnA'
are well worth while. One is the Guy
per wire dishcloth. which comes II
three sizes. for the cleaning of pots anu
pans and is much more effective tna.
the chain cloths. AZ it does not emp ="
crack the enamel The other IS stes
wool; this comes in a roll. ana ILL.,
bit pulled off. which has the feeling y
a bunch of hOrsehair and looks not -
Ike 1t. will clean enamel ware PEREZ.
ly>simply by rubbing it over the SUI
face. 1t may also he used for OraSss.
and glassware. Use with it nV-
alkali soap. If any. and always -,
the article and polish with q dry ciO''
after 1t Is cleaned.
The broad ax., 1916-03-18
New China Book Ends.

Book ends are always interesting
and unusual ones are sought after
as gifts for all occasions There is
a new set in china which is particular
ly pretty. The design shows one book
lying fiat. its covers of dark gray,
with yellow edged leaves. and another
book. standing upright on the lower
book, is partly open. The ends are
quite heavy enough for all purposes,
and the coloring Of the china is par
ticularly attractive.
The broad ax., 1916-03-18
Make Your Own Fernerv,

You can have success with grapefruit
seeds by taking a few precautions
When planting these seeds do not
keep any that have been cut. Then.
before planting. the seeds should be
soaked for one day or at least half a
day. Fill the receptacle up to within
three-quarters of an inch Of the top
with dirt mixed with a little sand,
on which place the seeds so thickly
that no soil can be seen. Then cover
with dirt and keep in a warm. sunny
place, wetting with warm water, but
not too wet. The seeds sprout in about
five weeks. They are both beautiful
and hardy and need practically no at
tention.
The broad ax., 1916-03-18
Birds In the United States.

There are 5OO,OOO,0O0 birds In the
United States. according to an esti-
mate made a little while ago by the
government. This means that there
are about five birds to every man, wo-
man and child in this wide country.
Bird lovers in every part of the United
States assisted in taking this count.
The census was taken by acres, and
the most scientific methods were used.
Those districts in which no count was
possible were sized up by the results
obtained from nearby places where
the census had been thoroughly con-
ducted. The final estimate is said to
he reasonably near the actual figure.
The broad ax., 1916-03-18
Wash Day.

WhcI E;2nny does her washin'
Wash my GolIy's clo'e's.
JC-' low dey git so grimy
BE land er goodness knows.
1 sJPS EN- in de water,
Den swiShos roun' de suds,
An wen ] gets 'em iToned
Dey'n look like bran new duds
But 'tEcn't he long, l reckon,
Dey'I stay 50 nice an smart.
De wy dat chile gets mussy
Jes' breaks her mudder's heart.
But maybe when / hugs her
An sgucezcs her SO tight
De COlCr TUDS-ma says il do,
An nay mas allus right.
st. Nicholas.