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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-09

Natural Shantung Pongee, 50 in
ches. B. B. B. Price, 52e yd.
Satin stripe Wash Silks in various
color combinations; 81 inches. b. Is.
B. Price, 3115c yd.
Wash Habutai, in flesh and white;
SO inches. B. B. B. Price, SIC yd.
Printed silk crepe, 40 inches. B.
3. B. Price, SOC yd.
Corduroy, in garnet and plum; y
and 81 inches. B. B. B. Price, SOC
yard.
Wool Dress Goods
Storm and French all-wool CO.
penhagen, navy and Shepherd check
suitings; 80 inches. B. B. B. Price,
25c yd.
BOWMANS-Na
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-09

TN these February Days, all
: Harrisburg IS directing at
tention to new furniture for
Frightening the home. The
Bowman Substantial Furniture
Sale is a prime factor in COM
bining the beautiful and last
ing with prices that mean an
important saving.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-09
Silk Taffeta, B.B.B.Price, ,98c

Beautiful shades OF wistara navy green, Copenhagen Al
rican brown and cadet good quality SO inches wide.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-09

Blouses, Clearing at $3.50 -
chiffons, Georgettes and laccs; vari-
Gus models and combinations small
sizes. In this lot, also is a cleanup
lot OF crepe dc chimes in dark shades
an unusual saving.
Third Floor.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-09

Casseroles - two special nickel
plated brass casseroles drawn from
one piece of brass; open bottom;
ebonized handle; cast feet; with fire
proof brown. white-lined crock and
cover. 7-inch size, $1.25. 8-inch
size, 81 SO.
Imported Coaster Sets - consist
ing of round tray and six coasters;
assorted decorations. B. 3. B. Price,
7jc.
Baby Plates = American porce
lain; assorted decorations. B. B. B.
Price, 1jc.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-09
Four Lots of Lingerie Blouses al
Worth While Savings
39c, 69c, CSC and $1.69

- instead OF much higher prices prevailing. A das
profusiOn of lace and embroidered and tucked designs
and fashionable variety The lowest price will bear critical
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-09
Venetian Enameled Steelware
B. B. B. Price, SOC

This is heavily coated in beautiful blue enamel finish
streaked with white the outside while the inside is all white
and Sgt Berlin kettles LOOT water pals 10 and l4qt dish
pans 2qt milk kettles sgt coffee boilers 3 and 4q coffee
pots 4qt kettles and 0 covered buckets; B. B. B. Price
800.
4qt white white enamel ptchers B. B. B. Price,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-09
Women's Gowns,
Special, 33c

Cambria and nainsook; square,
round, high and N-necks; trimmed
with embroidery. insertion and lace.
BOWMAN'S-Third Floor
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-09
Wash Goods

Plain Crepes, in sky. pink, wis
taria, lilac and Copenhagen; 81 in
ches, B. B. B. Price, 1870 yd.
Silk finish Poplins, wanted shades;
p inches. B. B. B. Price, 1870 yd.
All-wool challies, floral designs;
p inches. B. B. B. Price, 15c yd.
Crepe shirtings, in the newest
styles; p inches. B. B. B. Price.
100 yard.
Renfrew Dress Ginghams, in
checks and stripes; 81 inches. B. B.
B. Price, 1870 yd.
Percales, in light and dark pat
terms; SO inches; 5000 yards in lot.
B. B. B. Price, SO yd.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-09

CongoIeum Kugs = the sanitary
floor covering that lays without
tacking. Waterproof and germ
proof. Sizes and prices range from
the 56X36-inch at 33c; to the 72x
10S-inch at S1.9S
Stair Carpets - fiber and brussel-
quette; in green and red patterns;
225a inches wide. B. B. B. Price,
29c.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-09

Daintiest of styles in washable
satin and gold cloth. Some are lace
and embroidery trimmed. Flesh
and white.
Envelope Chemise = Nainsook;
trimmed with lace, insertion, bead
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-10
IN BED
WHILE IT BLAzES
Arthur Britt0n Retires in the Sherman
Hotel With Lighted Cigaret
in His Mouth.
MANAGEMENT AyERTS A PANIC
Others in Hostelry Are Totally Una.
ware Of Existence OF Fire While
Employees Extinguish 1t.

bed in the Sherman hotel would
nave been the pyre of a Rock Island
man had not an alarm been sounded
through the building early today in
time to rescue him from the blaze
1t is the old story of lighted Gig
aret and slumber. Fortunately for the
other guests in the place the matter
was kept quiet and the blaze was ex-
tinguished without a panic. Persons
slept in rooms around that in which
the fire occurred, unaware of the ex-
istence Of the flames.
Arthur Britton, who has been work
ing for a contractor in Iowa, is the
man who was rescued. Britton, after
being assigned a room. lighted a Gig
aret and then fell asleep. An employe
OF the hotel scented the smoke and
sounded the warning The room was
entered and Britton was pulled from
the bed
Pays Small Fine.
The blaze was placed under control
with a fire extinguisher and the police
were called. Patrolmen Gruby and
kinsley arrested Britton and he was
taken to the police station, where he
spent the remainder of the day. To-
day he was fined So and costs in police
court on a charge of disorderly con-
duct after he had paid the hotel man
agement SIS to purchase new bed cloth
ing for that destroyed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-10
need 4 DIVISION
FROM THIS STATE
Illinois Must Furnish $1,000 Men Tn
der the New Federal Army Bill
Now Pending.
BIG INCREASE IN THE MILITIA
Required to Start With 200 Men for
Each Member OF Congress, In
creasing to $50.

Under the new army bill, Illinois
will be expected to raise 80 200 guards
men. The act provides that eventually
there shall not be less than 500 men
in the state militia for each senator
and representative in the national
house. The minimum or starting
point, is 200 guardsmen for each mem
Der of congress and an increase of 50
per cent year is provided for till the
maximum is attained In other words,
this state will be expected finally to
have always ready for duty at least a
division at war strength.
A division at war strength now con-
sists of three brigades, or nine regi-
ments of infantry, one regiments Of
cavalry; one brigade or three regi-
ments of field artillery, one regiment
of engineers, one field signal battal-
ion, one aero squadron; one ammuni-
ton train, one supply train, one engi-
neer train, and one sanitary train.
To complete such division Illinois
must raise all existing units to war
strength, and in addition organize the
following additional units all at war
y,
two regiments Of field artillery, five
companies of engineers, one signal
company, one aero squadron, one am
munition train, one supply train, one
engineer train, and four ambulance
companies and two field hospital com
panies and one medical reserve to com>
plete the sanitary train.
The regiment of infantry will con-
sist of one headquarters company, one
machine gun company, one supply
company, and three battalions of four
companies each. Each company will
have three officers and 100 men.
Makeup of Artillery.
The regiments of artillery will con-
sist of one headquarters company, one
supply company, and such number of
gun and howitzer batteries as the pres
ident may direct. The probabilities are
that the light regiments for infantry
divisions will have six batteries each
and that two of the three divisional
regiments will be armed with three.
inch guns and one of them with 3.S
inch howitzers
The regiment of engineers will con
sist Of the headquarters and two bat
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-10
MRS. MOELLER IS
CALLED BY DEATH
Resident OF City for Over 50 Years and
Wife Of Township Assessor
Passes Away Suddenly.
IyFIRMITIEs OF AGE THE CAUSE
Was One Of the Most Prominent Mem.
bers OF German Lutheran Church
Leaves a Host OF Friends.

Mrs John F. Moeller, 70 years OF age
and resident OF this city for over
half century, died at 7:35 last evening
at her home, 1000 Sixteenth street
Mrs. Moeller had been ailing but two
weeks of infrmities Of age Prior to
that time she was in her usual good
health, and even yesterday her condi-
ton seemed improved and was not
considered serious. The suddenness
OF her passing comes as a shock to
members of the family, as well a. her
host of friends in the city.
Mrs. Moeller's maiden name was Au-
gusta Fathauer. She was born Oct,
2, 1912. in Brockhausen, Hanover.
Germany. At the age Of s, In 1850.
she came to America with her parents,
settling in Cleveland, Ohio. She re-
ceived her early education in the
schools of that city. 1t was there she
met Mr. Moeller, who was also res
dent of that city at the time. He came
to Rock Island in 1862 and in 1864 he
returned to Cleveland and they were
married, July 10. Later the couple
removed to Rock Island and she had
made her home here since.
Mrs. Moeller had been active MEM
Der of the German Lutheran church
Of Rock Island for over 50 years and
was also a member of the Ladies' Aid
society of that church. Two years ago
Mr. and Mrs Moeller celebrated their
golden wedding anniversary. the oc-
casion being family reunion and one
Of the largest functions OF its kind
ever held in the city.
Mr. Moeller has been township as
SCISSOR for a number of years and is
| just now completing his term. He
was also for many years teacher at
the German parochial school
Although Mrs. Moeller lived quiet
home life. being devoted to her fam
and her passing will be deeply mourn
ed. She was a capable and devoted
helpmate to her husband.
Leaves Large Family.
Mrs. Moeller leaves to mourn her
passing, besides her husband. II chill
dren. There are seven sons, Rev,
Fred Moeller. Pleasant Dale, Neb.:
Rev. George Moeller, Corder, Neb: A.
]. D. Moeller, William J. Moeller,
Louis Moeller and E. J. Moeller of
Rock Island. and DR.. Charles E. Noel
Ter. st. Louis, and four daughters,
Mrs. W. L. Ferguson, Cuero, Texas,
and Misses Lille. Emily and Anna at
home. She also leaves % grandchil-
dren. one sister, Mrs. Hannah Bletch,
Cincinnati. and one brother, George
Fathauer, North Dover, Ohio.
Arrangements for the funeral have
not been completed as yet, but it is
probable that it will be held Monday
| afternoon.
| The seven sons will act as pail
bearers by Mrs. Moeller's request
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-10
INJURED WHENH
LEAPS FROM CAR

Injuries which will perhaps prove
serious. although probably not fatal,
were sustained by Richard Barley,
colored. living in South Rock Island.
when he plunged headlong from a
shop train at the Thirty-first street
station at the Rock Island lines last
night
Barley is employed at the Silvis
shops The train which brings the
shop employees from Silvis had not
c~me TO a full stop. Barley jumped
from it, Understanding its speed. The
force Of the jump, which was augment
ed by the speed of the train caused
him to fall violently. He sustained
bruises about the chest, arms and
head, although no bones are broken.
He was taken to St Anthony's hospital
in the police ambulance. 1t is not def
initely known that he has sustained
internal injuries, but it is feared that
these may develop. The attending
surgeon stated today that there is lit
tie danger that he will succumb 10 the
injuries. -.--.-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-10

ment and his lady friends manifestly
keenly felt the humiliation. There
were warm words, whereupon the man
on the door roughly took hold OF the
young man, putting the girls in front
Of him, and started to eject him from
the hall. The youth, who showed light
at the drop of the hat, whirled about IN
an effort to release himself. Just as
he did so his face came in contact with
an ugly looking fist. The young wo-
men screamed and in few seconds
there were hundreds of people on the
scene. Police officers interfered be-
fore there were any further hostilities'
The youth had made a move with his
hand for his hip pocket. The burly
door tender shouted that the boy had
gun on him. But he didn't, as po-
liceman proved when he searched him.
This same bluecoat, calm, sensible
sort. led the young man and his girl
companions aside and asked him what
all the troubleawas about. 1t devel-
oped that the coupons were presented
at the wrong entrance. That was all
there was to it. The ticket taker didn't
take time to give directions to the
young man whom he had attacked. The
latter profusely thanked the officer for
his courtesy, and one of the girls, tears
streaming down her cheeks, removed
rose from her breast and pinned il
on the coat of the policeman.
"Them's the kind OF burlies from the
timber that these politicians put in
charge of the doors here" commented
the policeman. That fellow ought to
have been locked up. The boy is all
right. He simply didn't understand the
lay of the land here. Most of them
hicks on the door are half picked all
the time they are here. They think
their job is to rough people and throw
a scare into 'em when they walk in
front of them. 1t requires cool
headed gentleman to serve satisfac-
torily on the doors of hall that seats
10000 people, and there are that many
in there today. It's shame to give
authority to a big bum like that fell
low, who hit that pale faced little chap
But that's more politics for you"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-10
RAIN COSTLY TO CITY.

II has rained almost uninterruptedly
four days. Yesterday gave promise )f
fairness, but by II o'clock in the morn
ing the city was again under rain
clouds. 1t has had depressing in
fluence on the thousands OF visitors
that came from all over the nation.
Shopping and entertainment plans of
delegates and visitors and their fam
lilies in most instances were aban-
doned, with attendant loss of enor-
nous sums 10 merchants. theaters and
other establishments that would have
gathered in the dollars OF the sojourn-
ers.
The harvest has been confined large
lv to the hotels, all OF which have been
crowded throughout the week, and at
excessive rates. For instance a room
that could be had under ordinary cir
cumstances for $3.50 10 s. WAS tilted
to from $3.50 to So per day The one
engaging IL, however. had the priv
ilege of taking two others in with him
But those rooms are small In the
case OF a man accompanied by his wife
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-10
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.

talions each of three companies. Each
company will have four officers and
109 enlisted men.
The field signal battalion will con-
sist Of a headquarters and one wire
company and one radio company; eacn
company having three officers and rs
men.
The exact organization of the aero
squadron has not been definitely fixed,
but probably will consist Of a head
quarters, a supply detachment, AMI
two aero companies each OF Is officers
and Is enlisted men with eight aero
planes. The ammunition and supply
trains will probably be organized only
in time of war.
Sanitary Train is Needed.
The sanitary train will consist of a
headquarters; four ambulance COM
panies each Of five surgeons, officers,
and 70 enlisted men with II ambu-
lances three field hospitals each of
six surgeons, officers, 81 enlisted men
and medical reserve of one officer
and eight enlisted men.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-10
IS THE CHOICE OF PARTY ON
THIRD BALLOT
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Continued from Page One)
insure the adhesion Of a large per-
centage Of the progressive party and
they are bringing very strong pres
sure 10 bear on him on that account.
1t is believed that in addition to the
effect OF his candidacy in the Indiana
senatorial race, Senator Fairbanks
name would add great strength to the
ticket in the middle west and among
the conservative element throughout
the country
ONO delegates said before going to
the Coliseum that they would stick
together until released by Senator
Burton.
In the Cummins camp it was said
that some releases had been given to
delegates from the western states
The Iowa men, however, will continue
in the fight until the end. The defec-
tons from Cummins will go TO Hughes,
Roosevelt will lose some Of the votes
he gained in the Pennsylvania delega-
ton and they will go to Hughes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-10

outside Cook chosen to aid in clearing
the congested dockets here. The Judge
says he is enjoying the experience.
Our lawyers could learn a lot by Wis
iting the courts here" he said. There
isn't the wearisome dilly-dallying and
delays that are tolerated in Rock Is
land county. When court is called here
business must be done. And it is, be-
iieve me-"
FIGHTS AT COLISEUM ENTRANCE,
The sun broke through the clouds
Friday morning, the first time since
the opening of the Coliseum meeting.
The cheering weather conditions had
the effect OF increasing the size of the
crowds that massed before the CON
ventlon entrances. Women by the
thousands took advantage of the sur
shine to don their gay buds and turn
out to witness the proceedings. There
were trying experiences alike for the
ticket holders and the men in charge
at the doors. There we're any number
of personal encounters, and some
went away with bruised cheeks and
discolored optics. The writer saw one
of the battles that took place at the
main gate. A pale faced, excitable
youth, accompanied by two women. all
three acting as if they were due
to receive their initial national con.
vention thrill. approached a ticket
taker, wearing COW boy hat tilted al
an. angle of about 45 degrees. a lone
black cigar hanging from the corner Of
his mouth. and carrying crouch thai
was apparently the penalty for late
session with ]. Barleycorn.
The youth had torn off the coupons
and these he handed to the man at th<
door as he hurriedly dashed forward.
the girls clingng to his arms. This
ticket taker grabbed the youth by tbs
collar and jerked him up with a sud
! denness that almost took the three on
their feet. In the first place, the young
| man resented such undiguifed treat.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-10
CONVENTION GOSSIP
Continued From Page One.)

L
Mr.. Eliinwood, though a republican,
declared he would cast his vote for
Tom Taggart, democrat, for United
States senator next fall He said he
knew hundreds of other members Of
his party who would do the same. You
read lot of stories printed in the pa
pers about Tom Taggart that aren't
true" said Mr.. Ellinwood. He has
disappointed his political enemies
since he has been in the senate. He
has shown himself big and broad
enough to be right on vital legisla-
ton. Opposition papers predicted that
he would line up with the pork hunt
ers, but he has done just the opposite.
To be sure, Tom Taggart is a politi-
clan, and good one. If he weren't he
would not be where he is now. But he
is also keen business man. He
doesn't permit himself to get too far
away from the common people He
never deals from the bottom in his re-
latiOnS with his friends. 1t has not
been SO many years ago since Tom
Iaggart was waiting on patrons in a
restaurant in an Indianapolis railroad
station. Tom Taggart is not one of
the kind that make a fuss over friends
when they want some Office and then
when they get it forget their support
ers. He is your friend II months every
year. You will read the answer in the
fall election. The more the newspap-
ers and republican leaders fight him
the greater his majority will be. In
diana republicans are also solidly be-
hind Fairbanks for the presidential
nomination. Fairbanks is the biggest
man in his party in Indiana today"
HARRY THAW IN TOWN.
Harry Thaw, looking and acting as
frisky as a two-year-old, reached the
city Thursday from his home in Pitts
burgh. having made the trip by auto
mobile.
You came clean from Pittsburgh
in that boat?' friend asked Harry as
he alighted from his car in front of
the Auditorium.
Clean, did you say" replied Harry.
One look at me ought to convince
you, unless you have lost your vision,
that | didn't. You know nobody can
come clean from Pittsburgh. anyway,
old top" Then Harry laughed at his
! joke, despite its age After greeting
several friends at the curb, Thaw hur-
ried to his room, where he prepared
a statement giving his reasons for
wanting to see Roosevelt nominated
for the presidency by the republicans
When a prominent lllinoisan heard
Thaw was a Rooseyeltian he remark
ed: My understanding has been right
along that jury had found Thaw per.
fectly sane. l move that he be given
another hearing"
BELL on CHICAGO BENCH.
| Benjamin F. Bell, probate Judge of
Rock Island county. is serving tenn
porarily in the same capacity in one of
the branch probate courts of Chicago
| He Is one of a numhpr from committee
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-10

All the news all the tImNThe
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-10
TEDDY GIVEN LEADERSHIP
OF M00SERS.

CONTINUED From Page One)
that compromise candidate had been
suggested by Colonel Roosevelt came
at noon today when he called the
newspaper correspondents here and
gave out the foregoing statement.
Leaders Hold Conference.
Chicago. June 10.-At o'clock this
morning George ". Perkins, Hiram
Johnson and other progressive leaders
we're IN close conference With Chair
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-10
BELL ON CHICAGO BENCH.

Benjamin F. Bell, probate Judge of
Rock Island county. is serving tenn
porarily in the same capacity in one of
the branch probate courts of Chicago.
He is one OF a number from counties
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-10
REPUBLICAN BANKER FOR
WILSON.

Not all of the republicans here for
the -onvention will vote for the nom
inee of their party next fall A New
York banker is one of them. Wilson
had no more bitter opponent than l
when he proposed the federal reserve
act" said the New Yorker. Il sin
cerely believed it legislation that
would prove ruinous to our financial
status. l have lived to see and appre-
ciate the fallacy of my belief. 1t has
turned out to be one OF the fairest and
soundest financial laws ever enacted
in the United States The bankers of
New York whom l am personally &C
quainted with, irrespective of their po
litical faith, will pretty generally sup
port Wilson. Not wholly because OF
the success of the reserve act, but they
hold that now is a poor time to swap
horses. A change of administration
next year would seriously disturb
business conditions. Even the most
ardent republican, who is sufficiently
posted to understand the situation,
will be forced to admit the truthful
ness of that assertion. if he is honest
with you. The men who are crying
against Wilson, you will find-I have
particular reference to the republi
cans-are inspired only by appetite for
office. They talk preparedness and
permanent prosperity to catch the
fancy Of the masses. The progress
sives are merely wild for Roosevelt
They are thinking of nothing else
He's their idol and they want to see
him as leader of the nation. But the
republicans don't care who the man
is, so he can win, and get them back
again to the trough. Look that bunch
over down at the Coliseum. Of course
there are some good and honest Amer
leans in the crowd, but the fellows in
control are there because they see
offices, lucrative ones, and power
ahead of them. Patriotism alone won's
keep a great party alive. For four
years it's all been going out and moth
ing coming in, and, naturally, the boys
are becoming hungry. | don't blame
them. ! imagine If l were profess
sional office hunter | would be in the
same frame of mind. But | am view
ing the horizon through unprecedented
and conservative eyes. And, / say, let
we'll enough alone, especially at such
a critical period i'm our history as this
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-10

it wasn't so bad. But for the one trav-
cling alone it was considered pretty
stiff.
Travelling statesmen who could ar
range to do so steered clear of the city
this week, but those who were obliged
to come didn't get the usually warm
reception that awaits them when the
hostelries are not filled and when the
clerk is looking for business. TraV-
cling men were bitter in their condem-
nation of the hotel arrangements.