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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-11

Correspondent of The AS
ISOLATED Press. 1.-The sale of NUM-
tons to the entente allies by Japan has
been followed by a conflict between
the cabinet and the house of peers
concerning the budget distribution of
the proceeds. The controversy arose
from the fact that the proceeds were
not placed in the general estimates OF
| the government but were credited to
/ the accounts for military arsenals.
This proved displeasing to many Of the
peers who believed that the money
should be entered in the general esti-
mates so that it might De uSeu IUf any
purpose which the government deem
ed best or which the diet approved
They held that the crediting OF the
money to military arsenals was irreg-'
ular and expressed apprehension that
the public would suspect the military
authorities OF Wishing 10 monOpollze
the entire funds for military purposes
only.
The government, on the other hand,
cOntended that the matter was one
which entirely concerned the army. It
admitted that the money would be
used-rightly used, it believed-for the
purchase of new material for the
army. Nobody questioned the legiti-
mate nature of the sale of the muni-
tons; the controversy is only over the
Question of procedure, and while it is
not subject that arouses great inter-
est among the Japanese public it pos
sesses Importance in a political way be-
cause the delegations appointed by the
house of peers and by the govern
ment seem unable to reach an agree
ment.
The controversy has reference mere
. ly to the guns and ammunition sold
by the government and which either
formed part of the current stock on
hand in military arsenals or were
manufactured in government arsenals
Opposition papers spread the report
that the ordinance question and other
; matters such as the controversy be-
, w Ntlt tlit anu tAlt BliNN NOdli-
Gil concerning Japan's adherence 10
the London Peace Declaration had SC
wearied Count Okuma that he had de-
cided to surrender his premiership but
there is no confirmation whatsoever OF
, these reports.
Cairo, Correspondence OF
the Associated Press. Egypt is still
very much in the dark as TO what is
going on along its frontier Rumors
of the most sensational kinds are cir
culated. but there can be no doubt
that the military authorities are run
ming no risks as far as the defense OF
the canal is concerned.
The canal zone was long ago made
a restricted area in the most restrict
ed military sense. Any person desir-
ing to travel TO any station within the
canal zone is required to obtain a spe-
cial permit which is only obtained
after searching inquiries on the part
of the military officials, The permit
may be either temporary one trip
only-or permanent, Tor such as re-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-11

BATTLING Nelson's father, who
disappeared from his home in Hege-
Wlsch, after a two-day search, was
found in the Chicago loop. This is
mentionable chiefly because his $500
roll was still in his possession when
he was located.
GOLFERS brave downpour in
FLORIDA tournament" runs a dispatch
Yet there are those who insist ON
young men are too proud to fight.
MORE trouble in the offing. The
Japs are manufacturing shamrocks.
ILL1NOISAN complains that a mil.
lioner has been keeping him in hot
water for years. He will have thf
sympathy of other husbands who ma,
headgear bills.
SPEAKING Of baby week, the Chi.
cago Tribune says: Mrs. Bangs is 2
features and interrogative eyebrows
"PATTEN hastens to bed on reach.
ing Pasadena" was the announcement
flashed across the continent the othe,
day. Must have proved a shock to his
Chicago pit pals.
LARGE shipments of shaving brush.
es are leaving New York for the allied
armies. This may be accepted as an
indication that the Russians are plan
ming to come out from behind the cur,
tains
AFTER considerable chewing, Judge
at the state capital has ruled that gum
vending slot machines are gambling
devices.
j, NJ. C.,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-11
Sidelights on the European War

Said or Suez for business reasons. Any
permit is revocable on the instant al
the will Of the officials.
in the case of foreigners, applica-
ton must first be made to the proper
consular authority, which is then for
warded to the public security depart
ment for investigation. Before return
ing from any place in the canal zone
the traveller must obtain return per
nit, properly stamped by the governor
of Port Said or Suez or the mamur o.
Ismalia. Similar restrictions applyt
persons residing within the canal zons
and DESTROYS of travelling to any sta,
ton outside of it.
In many ways the canal zone II
ideal for defensive purposes. The rail-
way runs along the west bank oil the
canal from Port Said for 50 or II
miles. There has been intense actlV
ity throughout the entire canal oel
throughout the winter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-11

IhOSE pdITlDtS WHO nave Dsti VI .
ing for war have their opportunity
now. There are enlisting Offices In
nearly every important city in the
United States.
THERE are some communities
where wife beaters are tolerated by
society; in fact are sympathized with,
depending wholly upon their faculty
of bestowing their charms beyond the
portals of their own fireside, but Mat
toon, H., is not one of these. In Mat
toon the other night whitecappers adj
ministered a horsewhipping to a
physician who had mistreated his in
valid helpmate. If other cities would
follow suit it might have a salutary
effect in many homes where brutality
is practiced and where the victims, for
the sake of family pride, endure I'M
complainingly.
PRISON for French Woman I'm
faithful to Her Husband. Headline.
In America they are rewarded with
movie stardom.
IN the confusion OF the troubles
abroad and the Mexican unpleasant
ness we almost lost sight Of the fact
that the keeper of the British king
grapevine had resigned his job. The
vine appears to have gone dry.
STEEL magnates are trying to
bring out Ebert H. Gary, president Of
the steel corporation, as president
ial candidate This strikes one as al
attempt to carry selfshness to the ex-
IRENE, inasmuch as the steel inter
ests already have the country by the
nose.
CHIVALRY still survives in the
southland. The Kentucky senate has
passed a woman suffrage bill.
JURY at Belleville evidently
thought Miss Stout's demand for $780,,
900 for breach of promise too strong
The verdict gave her $3.50.
PEOPLE who love music just
can't be dishonest" declares an east.
ern singer. Credulous soul. Evidently
she believes all the bunk that has
been poured into her ears by loving
friends.
TO various readers who have ask
ed a bunch which way to place theil
money on the Willard Moran mattel
one word suffices: Don't.
! JOE Tinker proposes teaching base
ball by correspondence. To be SURE
there will be those who believe it cal
be done. Barnums theory still hold!
good
THE Germans have taken Damloup
tDondervetter und bitten!
GET him." says President Wilson
Thataboy.
GO to church tomorrow. You will
be surprised at the number of prac
teal Christians there are in you
Ir+
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-11

THE Germans have taken Damloup.
Donderyetter und bitten,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-11

JOE Tinker proposes teaching base
ball by correspondence. To be sure
be done. Barnum's theory still holds
good.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-11

GET HIM" says President Wilson
Thataboy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-11
CHORDS AND
DISCORDS

THOSE patriots who have been cry
ing for war have their opportunity
now. There are enlisting Offices in
nearly every important city in the
United States.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-11

London.-A plea for the free lmpof
tation of fruit has been sent to tns
cabinet in a resolution by the exeeu
tive committee of the Vegetarian reu
eral union 1t is based on the grounu'
of health, and says:
ANY restriction of the present im'
portation of fresh and dried fruit Is
be strongly deprecated as tending
cause the lack Of essential necessarle
of healthy life; as food, the very nee
tar and amhrosia of the people,
physic, better than all the pills ane
potions of the pharmacopoeia; anu I
either case of supreme value LOT 'h'
we'll being of the community at large.
The resolution deprecates any az
tempt to shut down on the free emu
of fruits as false economy. 1t say
/ that such an attempt will be resei'es
by the common SENSE Of the eountls
! particularly by the poor, whise cur
dren's interests are directly concerh'e
| Picking Lieutenant Commahdei :.
| T. Hutchins, Jr., L. S. n, naFai -
, tache of the American legation s"N
/ Captain l.. NJ. Little, I. 5. NJ O. i.l
/ guage officer at the United states
CATION. have left Picking for shaHspa.
on their way to Yunnan province :.
! way of French Indo-China. :,
| Captain Isaac Newell, L. ; A. mn
itary attache Of the American lees
ton. also left for the scene OF inc -
/ olution. going by way or hsnNVg
where he expects to move up ~
Yang-tze with government troops Y
| their way to suppress the reVoinuoa
/ lists who have now invaded Sze-oH'N'
province from lunnan province
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-11
THE ARGUS.
BY THE ]. w. POTTER co.

Rock Island Member Associated Press.
Full Leased Wire Report
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-11

TO various readers who have ask
ed bunch which way to place their
money on the Willard Moran match
one word suffices: Don't.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-11

GO to church tomorrow. You will
be surprised at the number of prac-
teal Christians there are in your
midst
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-11

Member Audit Bureau of Calculations.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-11

PRISON for French Woman I'm
faithful to Her Husband. "-Headline
In America they are rewarded witt
movie stardom.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-11

IN the confusion Of the troubles
abroad and the Mexican unpleasant
ness we almost lost sight Of the fact
that the keeper of the British kings
grapevine had resigned his job. The
vine appears to have gone dry.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-11

AFTER considerable chewing, Judge
at the state capital has ruled that gum
vending slot machines are gambling
devices.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-11

PEOPLE who love music just
can't be dishonest" declares an east
ern singer. Credulous soul. Evidently
she believes all the bunk that has
been poured into her ears by loving
friends.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-07-23

leather lined, strongly bound with tin
and has wooden handles. 1t is very
handy not only to lift the hot jars but
for sealing and also removing caps.
This Gamer is made in three models.
The most expensive is constructed Of
copper throughout, timed on the in
side TO prevent verdigris. This comes
in the one, two and four cylinder sizes
The second model, which is less expen-
sive, is made of tin plate with copper
bottoms and tops, timed inside, and
also comes in the one, two and four
cylinder Sizes. The third and cheapest
model is made OF tin plate with copper
tops, timed on the inside, and includes
the one, three and four cylinder sizes.
The first two models are constructed
with rectangular bases and can be ar
ranged for any number Of cylinders.
Each is provided with steam whistle
which automatically blows off when the
water is heated, a device that prevents
the box from running dry and burn
ing Prices So TO SIG, depending upon
the size and model selected.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-07-23
Rollman Peach Stoner.
Made by Rollman Manufacturing Com
pany, Mount Joy, Penn.

FITTING peaches usually implies need
Of a macintosh first and bathtub TO
follow. Also the fruit must be halved
before the pit can be wrenched out.
When "clings" are to be canned pitting
by hand is about an all-day job.
But the Rollman Peach Stoner makes
pitting of unpeeled peaches a safe
game for an apronless child. 1t works
SO easily that very slight push is all
that is needed TO operate the "plunger'
and the fruit is left whole and un-
bruised, with the skin intact. The pit
comes out clean and hardly drop OF
juice is wasted.
The device is constructed entirely
OF metal, timed, and can be operated
by one hand. All there Is Of it is a
supporting frame for the peach and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-07-23
WHEN

heterogeneous that cause spoiisge
are killed by the one process and any
subsequent invasion of the can is pre-
vented by the other. But some types
If "bugs" are much more resistant
than others. and hence some products
like corn and beans, are very difheult
10 can. while the acid fruits, on the
other hand. are much more easily kept.
A happy-g o-lucky method and uni
form treatment for all products Will
not give the best results, though the
groduct may keep" for the lower the
heat and the shorter the time of cook
ing compatible with perfect steriliza-
ton the nearer the canned goods come
to the fresh product.
Blsnching and Processing.
For instance, apples are processed
for eight or ten minutes at 2l2 degrees
Fahrenheit, while corn, one OF the
most difficult products. is cooked for
sevonty-five minutes at ESQ degrees
Fahrenheit For the acid tomatoes, on
the other hand, fifty minutes at boil
ing temperature will serve, and twelve
to fifteen minutes sterilizes most
fruits. These refnements have been
worked out by careful and extensive ex-
perimental work in the Gamers re-
search laboratory in Washington, and
a study of commercial methods, as
given in the publications of the experts
of this laboratory and the Bureau Of
Chemistry, is we'll worth while, though
all Of the details are not necessary in
home work. A knowledge of these
principles gives scientific background
of interest and enables the housewife
TO meet intelligently any difficulties
that may arise.
The preliminary treatment OF
"blanching" (Which is merely parboil-
ing in boiling water for from one to
five minutes) is very important in put
ting up vegetables. This short boiling
in the open softens the vegetables and
removes some of the mucous sub
stances on the surface, producing con-
ditions that cannot be attained by boil
ing in the closed can. The Gamer would
rot can without this preliminary, and
the housewife would do well to follow
suit.
Boiling temperature is the highest
available in the open water bath meth |
cd, such as would be practised in the
home. This is usually sufficient, and
the time of cooking can be heightened
if the temperature cannot be raised. I
There are small canning outfits, how
ever, available for outdoor country
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-07-23

". Biting, Bulletin No. 1876. while
this bulletin is based on commercial
practice, it will give the housekeeper
q thorough scientific background for
her home work, making it both more
intelligent and more effcient.)
Canning Vegetables in the Home. /"
by j. F. Breazeale Farmers Bulletin
No. S59.) "A simple, complete and
practical treatise for the housewife. }
Canning Tomatoes at Home and in
Club Work." by ]. F. Breazeale and
o. II. Benson Farmers Bulletin No.
OH. An extremely valuable bulletin
Tor the housewife, both for the detail
as, to canning processes and the
recipes included.)
canned Fruit, Preserves and Jel-
hes Household Methods Of Prep.-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-07-23
Fruit, Wine and Jelly Press
No. "a.
Made by Enterprise Manufacturing
Company, Philadelphia and
New York.

This device extracts the juice and
elects the skin and seeds in one opera
ton. 1t clamps to the table and has
a scroll or feed screw and crank handle
rimilar to the ordinary food chopper.
The tapering cylinder is open along the
bottom and a strainer strip is placed
over it, strsining the juices as the pulp
or refuse is projected out from the end.
The principle of the Enterprise Fruit,
Wine and Jelly Press No. "a is simple
and il is easily operated. Il saves re-
handling Of the fruit. except when max
ing jelly from berries. In such cases
the juice is cloudy and must be strained
through cloth to clarity. The
machine readily comes apart for clean
ing and strainers Of various fneness
can be used. A thumb screw at the
outlet regulates the dryness Of the
pulp. This press is Of greatest value
when all three Of its operations are
utilized at one time. Price $3.50.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-07-23
Nudge Patent Gamer.
Made by the Biddle-Gaumer Company,
1916 and 1856 Lancaster Ave-
nue., Philadelphia.

TT SOUNDS like a glorious dream
TO talk of canning or preserv-
l. ing fruits or vegetables without
any necessity for the housewife TO
be cooked along with the fruit over n
hot stove and made to hate life by the
pile of pots and pans that must be
cleaned and secured afterward.
That is why the Nudge Patent Cam
ner is something 10 save up for; in
fact, 10 buy whether one can afford it
or not. Only housewife who has
canned much fruit and hated it worse
each year can appreciate what labor
saving device this is. Its name is not
pretty, but its actions are handsome
enough TO redeem anything.
The Gamer comes in several sizes.
having one, two, three or four cylin-
ders. Each cylinder holds one jar of
whatever is TO be canned,-or cooked,
for soup may be cooked, milk steril-
lied and many other things besides
canning may be done in this Gamer.
There are two styles-one with a
square base and the other circular
This base is a heavy metal box about
three inches deep, with round openings
in the top through which the steam can
rise around the cans when the base is
half filed with boiling water. These
openings are covered with perforated
tin covers. upon which the open jar
containing the raw fruit is placed and
covered with the heavy metal cylinder
The steam rising from below is forced
into the jar. not cooking but sterlizing
the fruit by destroying bacteria and
preventing fermentation. II is no more
trouble 70 do up several jars Of fruit
than il is to heat a kettle of water
There is no danger OF burned fingers,
as an adjustable jar holder that will ft
any size and kind OF jar Is furnished
with each Gamer. This jar holder is
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-07-23
Some Facts cAbout Can.
ming Established by
Experiments

One Of the greatest flaws in canned
goods IL their labelling as 10 quality
and manufacturer. The fancy name,
placed on the label mean little or moth.
ing; and too often only the name Of
the jobber is given; cans are put "
here and there and shipped out BLANK"
to receive the label, proteststions and
lame OF the man who sells them.
Fancy brand names carry no mean.
ing. and one cannot distinguish at al.
between the different grades and qusl.
tiles, special extras" fancy extra
standard" on peaches. and June peas,
extra fine" extra sifted," are all
jargon 10 the buyer and not much bet
ter to the seller. A plain statement,
of the weight OF the syrup and num-
Der Of pieces Of peach to the can would
enable a woman 70 buy what she
wanted at a given price.
The label should permit an intelli.
gent choice. II would seem very Oh.
vious proposition that the label should
always bear the name OF the mangfac,-
urer, the jobber for whom packed,
if desired, and a plain statement o;
the quality and nature Of the product.
While the canning industry is well
aware of the Objectionable features Of
the present practices, it has so far
been impossible 70 secure a general
reform of these deep-rooted customs.
The label is required 70 give the true
place of manufacture, If one is stated;
to give the weight Of the contents 70
describe compounds in the case o;
jams glucose, cheaper fruits mixed
with more expensive ones, etc.; 10
declare artificial colors or permitted
personalities (this applies only TO pre-
serves; they are never found in canned
goods). and il soaked dried beans or
peas are used it must be so stated, and
no deceptive pictures can be used.
No attempt has been made in this
brief survey of some Of the specis!
points Of interest in regard 70 canned
goods and their importance in the food
supply to give specific directions for
canning. The desire is more to arouse
interest and to point out the special
considerations of importance 70 the
home maker. The bulletins and book,
mentioned will supply the Necessary
details for home canning, if any ones
ambitions in this direction are aroused
and no real housekeeper can see az
others preserve closet" without desir'
ing zone like it,"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-07-23

work, and a small pressure cooker,
which will process a few cans at a
time, giving any desired temperature,
can be bought.
Down with Preserving Powders
Every year-as surely as canning
time comes round-the voice of the
preserving powder" man is heard in
the land. He assures you that wee
bit of his white, harmless powder will
save you much trouble and your corn
and preserves will not spoil.
These products all have a fatal sim
ilarity. Mrs. Prices Canning Com
pound" is the most famous one, COM
mercially and legally, or rather lille
gally. 1t is principally borax with
some benzoic acid and salt, the two
first named being chemical preserva-
tives which are injurious to health.
The use of such a product CONNER
cially would make the manufactures
subject to prosecution. 1t simply us
not done" in canning circles, good or
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-07-23
Rollman Cherry Seeder No. 3.
Made by the Rollman Manufacturing
Company, Mount Joy, Penn.

This cherry seeder is operated BY a
crank handle attached to the feeding
wheel and is provided with a clamping
device for fastening to table or ledge
not over one and one-qusrter inch thick.
The feeding wheel has spirals which, in
combination with the jaws, separate the
pit from the pulp. The jaws are adjus-
table to various size cherries and the
seeding can be done rapidly, but the
cherry is somewhat crushed and a
portion of the juice extracted. The
device would be most useful where the
fruit is to be preserved or made into
jam. The Rollman Cherry Seeder No. ,
is made entirely of metal, timed
finish and is suitable for preparing the
cherries for jam and preserves. Price
75 cents
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-07-23
CANNING COMMANDMENTS

and vegetables frat choice svaae il not.
goods homemade commercial veritable god
send-wholesome convenient and economical
Canning sterilization (ns bacteria and by heat
and Theoretically sealing that invaders enter
the CAM. Nobody needs canning powderhey always
dangerous and useless.
There little danger Of illness from canned goods
than Sterilization highly perfected
nearly spoiage makes itself known sight and
smell The be exercised with milk and
and FISH.
Throw that is "sweled leaky-this
insufficient sterilization formation, and chances
should be taken though sometimes only overhlng
Use thermometerdon't Womsnly intuition and the
of thumb would produce efficiency a eannery
and they won't do it in the home kitchen
Supplies and sscchan in canned suphate for
grening boracic and sacyc acid for easier
preserving all evils of dead and buried The only
canned goods chemically preserved be found nowadays
those put the farms and small where the ped
Ter Of the preserving powders meads the unsuspecting
home into using his anonymous
7. old critically
examined by food commissioner and pronounced to be
good eating product that inferior before going
the of age be product than it.
elder brother However be desired in
foods they should be carried
The Of tin dissolved standing condensed
mks lump and of heat cold injue quality