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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-01

inspired by the clowns who are ever
alert and on the job. The clown is the
busiest man in the whole circus. His
performance is continuous from the
time the band strikes up until he has
ridden the finish of his burlesque of
the animal race, made up, perhaps, as
a monkey or dodo He rehearses every
morning to keep in practice and to
keep abreast of the times. When he
isn't rehearsing or performing his own
acts, he is likely to be found serving
as the hind legs of the trick donkey or
the front legs of the educated giraffe
And when he isn't doing either of
these he is scratching his head in 6.
wistful pursuit of some new idea that
will please the ringmaster and bring
down the house-or tent
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-01

just like the wondering minstrel of
old. He has to make the rounds of
the oval under the tent, doing his
stunts again and again and trying to
catch the eyes Of the people in the
audience. A theatrical comedian has
his audience penned up before him,
and they either have to watch or go
to sleep, but our audiences have plenty
of other things to look at and you've
got to work hard to catch their atten-
ton"
But that the clowns do get the at
tentiOn, particularly of the children, is
admitted by the circus owners, who go
down deep in their pockets to buy the
fun. The older patrons can appreciate
the skill and daring displayed in the
rings, but the waves of laughter are
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-01

manufactured to sell at cut-prices.
They are all well-known popular
makes, each having a national repu-
tation or excellence. We offer the
best there as, fully guaranteed, and
you save money on every purchase.
Just compare prices listed here with
prices quoted by any Local or Mail
Order Dealer handling tires of known
reputation. Offerings such as these
are not made every day. Anticipate re-
quirements now and reserve yours
today while stock is new, fresh and
clean and these savings are p"-~'ble.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-01

order or of the creed of its members
who aided in the preparations. Here
in Davenport religious differences
make no difference" he asserted. We
all join together to produce good, loyal
citizenship"
When he rose a spontaneous outburst
of applause greeted him. indicative OF
the high appreciation which the mem
bers of the order have of his efforts in
behalf of their entertainment.
The address of William P Larkin.
New York City, a supreme director, was
strongly patriotic in tone, and proceed
ing that of Judge Wade's, served to
heighten the enthusiasm of the even
ing for the grand finale. The supreme
master had for his topic. knights of
Columbus and Preparedness" He de-
veloped the topic with scintillating
defniteness OF thought in a twofold
way, military and moral preparedness.
"As Americans TO whom our country
is ever dearest. we, as Knights of Co
lumbus, are prepared to give the last
full measure of devotion or the last
full measure of service" he said in the
course of his remarks. Time alone
will tell which ii is to be. The two
greatest friends this country has out
side of it's own borders are the Atlantic
and Pacific oceans. But this nation s
wealth is $1S7 900 600, 900 and England
is worth $50, 900 600, 900, Germany and
France each $4,000. 900 900 Austria.
$40 900, 900, 900 and Japan $4,000, 000,-
900. We are the foremost in the van
guard of nations but as such have
awakened the jealousy of belligerent
nations"
He then proceeded to make a pow
erful plea for preparedness, not with
the object of ACKNOWLEDGEMENT or ag-
gression, but that Americanism may
continue to live, closing his discussion
of military preparedness with the as
sertion Not until we are strong
enough on land and sea TO no longer
invite aggression can we say with phil
osophical calm we are too proud to
fight"
In discussing moral preparation he
pleaded for the eradication of racial
and religious prejudice, closing his
address by asking that the American
people rise to moral preparation
that engenders common thought, com
mon desires and common ideals "A
spirit of one for all and all for one is
needed to make us an entirely united
people," he closed, so that as one of
the great political parties in its plat
form declares, we Americans must re-
main the undivided soul OF an undiyid-
ed people"
Supreme Master Talks.
1.-The Knights of Columbus is not a
foreign institution" said John Red
m If he do
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-01
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HOW TO BE SLIM.

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@ reduce your weight Is or 20
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@ or any good druggist, and get
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@ take one after each meal and one {
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G Weigh yourself once a week {
c. and note what a pleasant and re-
G. liable method this is for remov-
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-01

City Railway company. The new form
is plain in design, the small print is
taken from the face and in larger type
with more pronounced information, re-
places the advertising on the back.
Rigid instructions to conductors have
been given with reference to handling
transfers in the future.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-01
KANSAS BANKS SHOW
HEAVIER DEPOSITS

Topeka, Kan. Aug. kansas state
banks had 81 900. 900 more deposits
June 80 than March "a. $1,000 900
more than a year ago and $45, 000, 900
more than two years ago, W. +. Ben
son, state bank commissioner an
nounced today.
Total deposits were $145. 1855 ,397. Is.
the largest recorded in 10 years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-01
LICENSED TO WED
Footpads Steal His Shoes.

Chicago, Aug. 1.-Unkind footpads
last night took the shoes of Thomas
Crist of Columbus, Ohio, as well as
pocket change amounting to SIS and
his coat.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-01
NEW TRANSFER FORM;
MORE RIGID ORDERS

New systems have been inaugurated
and new orders given conductors in
handling transfers on cars of the Tri-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-01

The German Trust & Savings bank
will give you a flag free with a new
savings, account of $25 or more.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-01

Merle Foster, Moline, was declared
delinquent in county court this morn
ing by Judge n. A. Larson and was
ordered committed to st. Charles.
Some time ago he was sent to Glen
wood but after he ran away three
times and took a watch, the court
thought ST. Charles the place for him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-01
COURT HOUSE NEWS

Harley Fleming of this city brought
suit for divorce against his wife, Mrs.
Cora Fleming, in circuit court today.
The marriage was performed Feb. 1,
1906 and claim is made that at that
time the defendant had a husband liv-
ing from whom she had not been d.
vorced. H. NJ. McCaskrin is counsel.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-01
Supreme Master Talks.

1.-The Knights of Columbus is not
foreign institution" said John Red
din, supreme master Of the fourth de-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-08
WILSON GETS MONTANA,
is DEMOCRATIC CLAIM
Republican Chairman Comedies Close
Vote on the Presidential
Ticket.

HELENA. Mont. November S.-Returns
early today indicated victory for Presi-
dent Wilson in Montana by 10000, the
reelection of United States Senator Henry
L. Myers over Charles N. H. Ray, repub-
lican, by about 10000 and the reelection
of Gov. Sam v. Stewart, democrat, over
Frank J. Edwards, republican. by $500 to
5000. Representative John NJ Evans has
been reelected.
Chairman o. NJ. Harvey of the republi-
can state committee, made the following
statement at midnight:
1.-THE republican state committee con-
cedes a close race between Hughes and
Wilson in the state. On the congress
sional and state tickets we claim VIC
tories for every republican candidate.
Frank J. Edwards will defeat Gov.
Stewart by a majority of 5000 to 1900
Myers will be at least 1900. Miss
Rankin and George Farr. for Congress.
will have majorities almost as large
as Prays. The entire republican ticket
will also be safely elected by large
majorities."
A. F. Spriggs, acting in place of
Chairman Hugh Wells of the demo-
cratic state committee. said:
President Wilson will carry the state
reelected by majority of over 5000.
Senator Myers is leading Pray by
1000. and his election is certain. The
congressional ticket - Representative
Evans and Harry d. Mitchell-wilI be
chosen by majority Of 5000"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-08
WONDER HOW ELECTION
WILL AFFECT M|L|T|AMEN
District Soldiers at Camp Wilson Re-
ceive Returns-Unable to
Vote as Others.
BY J. CROSBY MCCARTHY.
Staff Correspondent.

Stan Correspondent
SAN ANTONIO. Tex-CAMP WILSON
CAMP OF Sd DISTRICT OF COLUM-
B1A INFANTRY AND TROOP A, DIS
TRICT CAVALRY, November s.
Whether the result of the election will
have any effect on the length of their
stay here is foremost in the minds of
the militiamen from the District to-
day. Every one is hoping the regi-
ment will be moved to Ell Paso or some
other border point, but there are no
indications such a move is contem-
plated.
Officers and men of the Sd Regiment
received election returns last night at
the Y NJ. c. A. building close to their
camp. Returns were flashed by wire
less from Fort Sam Houston to field
the night at all the association build
ings on the reservation.
The men are in excellent condition
today and show no i'll effects from the
long march of yesterday. They have
been told they probably will hike to
Leon Springs next week for a stay of
several days. The District troops prob
ably will be paid In a day or SO.
From the District, where they do not
enjoy the franchise, the men of the Sd
regiment were unable to join with
other militiamen in camp yesterday in
voting. Four thousand Wisconsin
militiamen cast votes and also small
Illinois troops cast their ballots several
DAYS ago. The Wisconsin men staged
big Wilson demonstration in camp yes
terday morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-08
CHANGE IN VOTE TREND
PLEASES Mr.. ROOSEVELT
Assistant Secretary Of Navy Says
President Wilson's Popularity Is
Feature Of Election.

Assistant Secretary Roosevelt Of ,the
NAVY Department returned here this
morning. He spent the evening in New
York and took the midnight train
under the impression that Hughes had
been elected. When he awoke in this
city he was overjoyed to see that later
returns were all favorable to the re-
election of President Wilson. He said
this morning that he did not care to
commend on the elections at this time.
except to say that one Of the striking
features Of the situation was the per-
sona1 nonilarity of Mr.. Wilson, espe-
ciaiiy in the upstate counties Of New
York. where his vote ran away ahead
Of the vote for the democratic candi-
date for governor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-08
EXCITEMENT PREVAILS
AT THE White HOUSE
Indications Of President Wilson's
Reelection Are Received With
Satisfaction.

The White House thrilled with ex-
element for hours this morning, owing
to the continued doubt as to the out
come Of the presidential election. The
telegraph instruments licked merrily
with returns that were coming in from
different directions, and every indica-
ton pointing to the reelection Of the
President was received with satisfac-
ton.
The regular bulletins were supple
mented by private advices from the
summer executive Offices at Asbury
hope that the President would win, in
spite of the heavy Hughes vote.
Tumulty Is Confident.
Secretary Tumulty sent word to his
friends in Washington that Wilson
would be elected beyond doubt, because
the democratic managers believed they
knew the situation better than the re-
publicans and understood the territory
from which they expect to get the
necessary electoral votes.
Some Of the young men on the White
House staff remained at the executive
offices all last night listening to the
returns, and the gloom under which
they had rested for many hours began
to give way to hope in the early morn
ing with the strong trend to Wilson
from the west.
Word from Asbury Park was that
the President, while outwardly calm.
kept an alert watch on every return
and was in constant touch with every
source that would enlighten h i'm. 1t
was intimated that, in view of the
c1oseness of the vote. steps would be
taken at once to safeguard the inter-
ests of the President in a legal way
If official recounts of ballots in close
CHI
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-08
ALLIED FORCES OCCUPY
THE ISLAND OF LEROS

LONDON, November s.-Entente al
lied forces have occupied the arsenal
and Island of Leros, one of the Spo-
rades, off the coast of Asia Minor, ac-
cording to a Reuter- dispatch from
Athens.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-08
PRESIDENT CHERRY
DESPITE OUTLOOK
Returns From Western States
Awaited Before Any Con-
cessions Were Made.
LATE REPORTS GAVE HOPE

LONG BRANCH, N. J., November s.
In the face Of returns up to 10 o'clock.
indicating the election of Charles E.
Hughes. President Wilson and his Of
fetal family here late last night insisted
that news from western states would
be awaited before any concessions were
made. The President, surrounded by
members of his immediate family, re-
ceived the returns in his study at
Shadow Lawn. He heard only the more
important bulletins by telephone from
Secretary Tumulty. who, with White
House attaches. received the detailed
reports by telegraph at the executive
Offices In Asbury Park.
AS continued discouraging news came
to the executive offices disappointment
was generally expressed. but the Presi-
dent himself remained cheerful He filled
in the time between receiving returns by
talking with Mrs. Wilson, Miss Margaret
Wilson and other relatives.
News Sent Impartially.
Mr.. Wilson displayed keen interest in
the returns indicating the political COM
plexion of the next House and Senate
Discouraging as well as hopeful news
was sent to him by Secretary Tumulty
No effort was made to conceal the fact
eiidl tic OutiOOh was NOT DTlRnI. re
turns from western states, however, were
| eagerly awaited.
| Out in the seclusion of Shadow Lawn
| the President was amid quiet, but the
executive Offices were surrounded by an
excited crowd. Next door a newspaper
| flashed the bulletins. Pictures of the
| President and Mr.. Hughes were received
! with applause.
| Apparently the President was the
most cheerful person here. Those who
talked with him said he showed no i'm
patience. He began receiving returns
shortly after o'clock, and after eating
dinner with members of his family be-
gan getting them again. He waited
until he was called to the telephone to
receive news.
No Change in His Plans.
It was declared that the outcome of
the election will make no immediate
change in the Presidents plans. He
will go ahead planning for legislation
he desires at the December session of
Congress. He will remain here until
Thursday night. when he goes to Will
Jamestown, Mass. to attend the chris
tening of the child of his daughter.
Mrs. Francis B. Sayre. He expects to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-08
HUGHES DECLINES TO.
MAKE STATEMENT
He Breakfasts Quietly With
Family and Reads BeIated
Returns.
HEARS. REAsSURING NEWS
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, November s.-Charles
e. Hughes awoke at 8 o'clock this
morning, after sleeping nearly seven
hours, and minute later was reading
the newspapers and latest election dis
patches from doubtful states.
The private telephone wires between
the nominees rooms and republican ma
tional headquarters were kept busy.
and on the basis of incomplete returns
tabulations were prepared for his pc
rusal Chairman Wilcox communicated
with the nominee, and declared belated
reports were reassuring.
No Statement to Make.
Mr.. Hughes adhered to his determine
ton of last night to make no comment
and issue no statement until the result
was beyond doubt He breakfasted
with Mrs. Hughes and their three
daughters. Newspapers were propped
in front of them all, and the meal was
frequently interrupted to read the
latest reports from doubtful states
Mr.. Hughes was especially interested
In returns from California, Minnesota
Nebraska and Missouri. Early advices
to the nominee from party leaders were
| that the two last-named states were
In DOUBT, with steady republican
trend as returns came slowly in,
MIR: Hughes and his family received the
election returns here last night at the
uptown hotel which has been the re-
publican nominees headquarters since
his nomination.
When the early returns began to
come In Mr.: Hughes was asleep. He
slept until $3.50 o'clock. Meantime the
nj NrN0
room had been clicking for two hours
and a sheaf Of kilograms, showing the
trend In New York, was awaiting Mr.,
Hughes perusaL The first paper hand
60 70 MIN told OF an announcement by
a New york newspaper that he had
carried New York state by 10000 plu-
| rality. Mr.. Hughes smiled.
Dine While Getting Returns.
Mrs. Hughes and their three daugh-
tiers. Misses Catherine. Elizabeth
and Helen, scanned the returns over
Mr.. Hughes shoulder. Presently
Charles E. Hughes, jr., and his wife
and DR.. Colin s. Carter, Mrs, Hughes
brother. Joined the group. Dinner was
ordered. the first time in months at
which the entire family had been pres
ent.
Returns soon came in faster and din
ner was neglected for a time to read
them. A huge electric sign several
blocks away flashing the returns from
New York divided the family's atten-
ton with the Geographic reports. They
fingered at dinner until late, and the
group in the corridor opposite the teIe-
graph room heard frequent outbursts
of laughter.
Mrs. Hughes Congratulates Him.
At o'clock Mrs. Hughes congratu-
lated her husband on his election. She
told him then that he had been elected.
MIR. Hughes daughters also congratu-
lated him. Mr.. Hughes gave out no
| statement
| crowd OF thousands with brass
bands gathered in the hotel where Mr..
Hughes was staying and at IL o'clock
sent up committee to request the
nominee to appear before them. Mr..
| Hughes sent back word that he APP
preciated the request, but did not wish
to appear until the result was demon
strated beyond doubt. The crowd went
away.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-08

The United States is estimated to use
more than 100000 elaborate electric
protective systems against crime,
about 100000 smaller systems, and
more than 100000 minor devices
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-08

Torty-nine factories in the United
States make needles and pins. and all
report an increase In business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-08

return to Washington Sunday night.
As late reports came to the executive
offices by telephone and telegraph and
from local democratic leaders in va
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-23
TRANSPORTING AS
ASPORT IS SECOND
ONLY TO BASEBALL
Cost of Grand American Is
Nearly Equal to That of
Worlds Series
TRANSPORTING HAS
WITNESSED GROWTH
Worlds Series and Grand American
Are Considered the Big Events in
Sportdom-There Are More
Than 100000 Shooters
nv PETER p. CARNEY

You've read all about the world
baseball series" in your favorite news
paper and of the vast amount OF money
that was turned over each day by the
fans" to witness these contests. The
receipts ran about $4,000 daily.
But this is only a portion of the
money that was spent during the series.
There were the special trains for the
baseball players, magnates, both big
and little, newspaper men and rooters,
and the hotel expenses of these and
other thousands. Considered from all
angles it is the biggest and most costly
of American sporting ventures
Americans are madly interested in
baseball. 1t is cradle to the grave"
game Everyone plays, or knows of, 1t.
Therefore. it is the national pastime.
Thirty years ago If you had ventured
the prediction that baseball would en-
joy the popularity it does today you
would have been greeted with much
laughter.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-23
MADISON COUNTY is
WINNER OVER GURLEY

Gurley, october 21.-(Special.)- Mad
ison County High defeated the city
eleven Saturday in the fastest game
Of the season on the local campus by
a score Of AZ to z. aqs
The lone touchdown for the city team
was made by Champion, the star end.
This was the most brilliant play of
the game, which was forward pass
by Hasken to Champion. who dashed
Sc yards for a touchdown.
Touchdowns, high school, Reynolds
2, Graham 2, Naples /, Hodges l. Ora
ham kicked six goals.
City. Champion /; Hasken kicked
goal.
Lineup:
High school-Maples. right half
back Captain; Clark, center; Craft,
left guard; Cunningham, right guard:
Kincaid, left tackle; Hodges, right
tackle; Shelton, left end; Tabor. right
end; Graham, quarterback; Reynolds,
fullback; Robinson. left halfback.
City-Woodall, quarterback (cap-
tain); Pettus. center; O'Neal, right
guard: Clark, left guard; Sheriff., right
tackle; Stanley. left tackle; Champion.
right end; Erwin, left end; Hasken,-
fullback; Fowlkes, left halfback; Bran
mum, right halfback.
Williamson. referee. Madison County
High; Beckman, umpire, city.
.~1lf
There Is said to be one rat to every
acre of land in England and Wales, caus-
ing an annual loss to farmers that is
estimated at $73,000,0O0,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-23

is TYPICAL OF THE
REPUBLICAN PLANS
OF SIDESTEPPING
Continued from Page One)

plorable condition of the democratic
party Is ascribed primarily to the inter-
ference of the President and federal
office holders in state politics. Obsessed
with fallacious idea that he Is stronger
than his party, Mr.. Wilson has sought
by various means to dictate nominations
and prescribe issues. He lost in Maine
and was repudiated in New Jersey. In
Massachusetts. judging by surface indi-
cations, he has ruptured his party be-
You'd hope of immediate repair.
RACE FOR SENATE
"Outside of Massachusetts, the signif-
icance of recent political moves in that
state probably has not been appreciated.
John f. Fitzgerald, former mayor OF
Boston and recognized leader of the
party in the state, sought and obtained
unopposed the democratic nomination for
United States senator. The democratic
machine, in advance of the primaries
and, it was charged, at the instigation
of the national administration. decided
to hand the gubernatorial nomination to
General Cole, who was warmly supported
by Mr.. Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald was NOM
mated, having no opposition, but tc
strike back at him and at the office