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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-14
Day in Davenport

Citizens Seek Slough Remedy
Ways and means of purifying the
| present odOrous slough between City
| island and the main shore in West
Davenport will be up for discussion
at meeting Of citizens Friday night
at o'clock at Third and Taylor
streets. Invitations have been sent
out urging those who have to endure
the vile stencil to be present. This
matter has been presented to the
| board of health at the last meeting
and also to the city council. At the
meeting Of the board it was decided
that the board should take immediate
action with the council to remedy con-
ditiOns. Citizens maintain that moth
ing has been done and that the slough
threatens the health of those who live
in its proximity. The project of max
ing an intercepting sewer, which will
run parallel with the shore and carry
the sewer deposit to the river, will
receive consideration at the meeting
At present the sewerage of the Mar
quette streets, and others as well. is
deposited in the slough and il has
gradually filed i'm with decaying mat
ter. There is no current to carry the
matter TO the river.
Tire Company Picks Treasurer-Ar-
temus l.. Secber. cashier OF the North
Henderson Trust and Savings bank.
was elected treasurer Of the Iowa
Rubber Tire company, the proposed
million dollar local concern, at a SEES
sion of the board of directors. He
will assume his duties as treasurer OF
the concern at once. He has been
connected with the bank for the last
three years. A main office of the com,
n n v1rtf1 hn a.
district of Davenport in the near flu
ture. Mr.. Seeber will be located in
this office.
One Marriage License-Joseph F.
Beale and DorOthea l.. Marland of
East Moline.
Elks Initiate CIass-With class Of
10 candidates the Davenport lodge of
Elks held an initiation Tuesday night
with ornate trimmings. Following the |
eXemplification of the ritual of the
lodge lunch was served, all the dish
es being prepared in German style. |
Dan b. Horne presided as POSTMASTER |
for series of talks by A. o. ChiIds.
OF Moline, George w. Scott, Henry ] /
Mcfarland, Charles Robson and DR..
Raben Of Davenport. Professor Dali
maine of the New York Metropolitan
Opera company gave a number OF vio- /,
lin solos. Al Wieckner's orchestra |
also played.
Boy On Bicycle Hit BY Auto-Wfu
Walters OF 1892 Park avenue. was
knocked OFF his bicycle at Third and
Harrison streets by an automobile
driven by Sturgeon J. Pulse. a section
foreman at Montpelier. Walters is a
l6-year-old boy and was riding along
when hit by the machine The auto
mobile knocked the lad off the wheel
and one wheel OF the machine ran
over the knee Of the boy but no dam
age was done. Pulse stopped 10 see
IT he had injured the boy but By The
time he was out OF the machine. Wal
ters was picking himself up and
brushing himself off He was only
scratched by the fall
Make Progress Un Levee Work
Splendid progress is being made IN the
work or paving the levee from Perry
to Brady streets. Brick paving erout-
ed with cement is going down on six
inches OF concrete, on dry sand hll
at an easy grade for teaming. ana
=" hen the work is continued 10 tho
park al Harrison street. Dayennnrt
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-14
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
PennyrOyal, TanSy and Emmena-



Please tell me what effect penny
royal and tansy have I note that thew
are listed in the United States Pharma-
copOcta. What is an emmenagogue?
Answer-NO legitimate effect, and no
illegitlmate effect other than poisoning.
often fatal. The PharmacopoCia still
lists considerable iunk-it is revised
by old or -praCticing men for the
most part. An emmenagogue is an
agent which restores menstrual func-
ton No drug can possibly do so.
When this function ceases or is de-
layed, the general health should be at
tended TO without particular regard to
the sex of the patient. It is inadvis-
able and dangerous TO administer any
poison which purports to be an en-
menagOgue. Death from commissions is
about the only effects such drugs pro-
duce.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-14

But for the Intervention of Presi-
dent Wilson, the United States would
now be plunged in the greatest rail
road war OF history. He has inter-
vened to substitute peace for war in
the handling Of the national transpor-
tation problem He stands for peace
and prosperity in our domestic as in
our foreign policy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-14
Daily History Class-Sept. u

lSi7-United states army enieFeu 80,
City Of Mexico as conqneFoIS az
series OF Victories at gates p"
ginning Sept. Z. .,,
lS5l--IameS Ienimore Cooper -,
OF Indian remanecs and ot ''e !"
history or the United states i''
died. born 1850 ~
1901 President William Mchnle9 e ~
OF the wound received ON w
born M Niles. o.. Jan. % lst''
lol5-Britlsh official report saw
ualtles ~ Ans. n zone wear or "" ga
fareI as 1887 killed. -9i"
wounded. SI.9B1 missing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-14

Crown Prince Rupprecht having
taken charge Of the defense on the
Somme, all will now go well. If Con
stautino is made nominal generalissi-
mo of the Balkans. Greece may join
the entente at once. Do these kings
and crown princes grin behind their
courtieTs backs at their own absurd
ity or take themselves seriously? \
sense of hUmOr might handicap
T0yal DPrSOn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-14

OF $4,000 cases in Pennsylvania in
vclving workmen's compensation, only
i were taken to the courts for final
settlement. That must represent near
~ a record performance in the har-
moniOus working Of a new law. As a
substitute for the old process of dam
age suits for injuries it has the further
merit of averting litigation and reliey-
ing the courts of congestion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-14
Clever Child.

The little 5-ycar-old daughter q ,a y.
and Mrs. Virgil Field accidehls'g
stepped her right foot on The spoait y.
a sewing machine oil can. The ch' Y,
enpox broke out next morning ~
little girl Nadine. The oil can ins'
seen at this Office -Rulo tNepJ ."
liance-press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-14
An Unusual Husband.

Attorney r. a. Monaghan is happy
over his new auto. Mr.. Monaghan,
who is an adept in most anything he
undertakes, was not driven over a
mile or two by the machinist until he
took hold like a Barney Oldfield and
ran the machine everywhere with I'M
usual skill. Characteristic of the man.
whole, bighearted as he is, one of his
first acts, after assuming control of
the machine, was to drive down to the
home and take Mrs. Hooneyham and
the boys out for a spin.-Carthage
(Mo) Democrat
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-14

The shallowness of political attacks
lis seen in the action of Hull and
Smith in falling over each other in
sending congratulatory kilograms to
Colonel Lowden on his victory In the
battle for the republican nomination
Tor the governorship. Perhaps you
recall what Smith and Hull, particu-
larly the latter predicted would hap
pen 10 the state in the event Of the
election of LOwden Yet both. in the
face Of such dire possibilities. are
proving their good citizenship by
pledging their votes and support to
the republican candidate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-14

MANY of our best people, sO-called.
were harsh in criticism of some of the
candidates who won I'm the primary
yesterday, venting their cOndemnatOry
sentiments upon others. when i'm fact
the blame rested ON their own shout
ders-fOr it is well known fact that
most of our s. c. b, p. regard 1T as
waste of time to go to the polls on
primary day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-14
Ear DrUm.

Would you advise wearing an ear
drum for deafness caused by measles
when a child?
Answer-If hearing Is improved by
wearing a plug of cotton in the ear
canal, an artificial drum might help.
Otherwise not. In any case, such an
appliance must be carefully fitted by
the aurist, lest it set up serious infiam-
nation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-14

will have by far the finest levee any
where on the river. At Perry street
an inclined runway has been left f0r
the COnveyor which will run 20 the
municipal warehouse, 20 be built b.
the city and leased 10 the short AMI
through-line packets. This viii be q
handsome and practical improvement,
to arise on the levee probably next
year. IL is hoped that with the CO.
operation of the Ferry company some
thing of a similar nature. for pas
senger use. can be built at Main street
The paving is being placed out Of
reach Of any possible rise Of the riv-
er. from Perry 10 Brady Streets and
as soon as the ferry landing can he
moved to Brady street. the work will
be pushed from Brady street 10 ihe
river front park. ". D. Peterson Of
the levee improvement commission is
giving practically all his time to over
seeing the work.
Obituary Record AT the age Of o.
years, ! month and 10 days. Mrs
Christine Katherine Blankenhom
passed away at the home of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. J. +. Boepple, 1925 East Fif-
tecnth street. She had Lived In DaF-
export but two months. previously
making her home with her son 30
MusCatine and residing before that N
Let's, Iowa. She is survived by four
sons. George. of Mapleton, Iowa Daf'
id, of Crawfordsville, Iowa Charles
G.. Of Muscatine. Iowa. and Michael o.
Let's, Iowa. Four daughters also
survive, being Mrs. Catherine finh O
Downs. Kan. Mrs Mary Uni OF Al
berta, Can. Mrs Rose Uhl. OF Maple.
ton, Iowa, and Mrs J. +. Boepple o.
this city.
After having suffered from tubef-
culosis for eight months, Judson ;.
Halves, 1923 West Third street passed
away at "A local hospital He was y
years old. The deceased was born Y
Binghamton, ~ -, where he receives
his education. on June .. 1911, ne vas
united in marriage 10 Mrs. Dora =
Rogers and the couple removed Y
Davenport in March. 1915, Mr.. HAVE
accepting a position i'm the harness ae
partment at the arsenal. lie was
member OF the Loyal order OF MOOSE
Miss Anna Spencer of Lyons low.
passed away al a local hospital -
was born Feb. I. 1891. I'm Lyons All
is survived by her mother and sla's''
at home. The remains were taken
the StaplctOn undertaking paliW'
from where they were shipped yg
terday noon over 10 /. a. l. 20 Lyons
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-14
THE DIRECT VOTE.

Speech OF Congressman Finley H.
Gray. of Indiana, in the house of rep
resentatives. Saturday, Sept. 2. 1850
MR. GRAY. Mr.. Speaker, on Aug.
IL ] introduced house joint resolution
to vest greater power and control in
the people by the direct vote over the
federal constitution
The constitution now provides for
the initiation and ratification of
amendments by state legislatures and
conventions. This resolution. while
leaving these provisions stand, would
provide an additional mode for the
initiation and ratification of amend
ments and would empower and auth
orize congress to propose amendments
for ratification by the direct vote of
the people whenever, in the nature of
the question involved, such mode was
applicable or such ratification was
called for by popular demand.
I hereby include the resolution as a
part of my remarks:
Joint resolution III. J. Res. 294)
proposing an amendment to the con-
stitution of the United States.
Resolved, etc, That the substitu-
ton of the following in place of Ar
ticle V is proposed as an amendment
to the constitution of the United
States when ratified by the legisla
lures Of three-fourths of the several
states:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-14
Rock Island-From River to
River.

1t was swell riding for Lowden, for
he had the tip al the start. But it will
be all Dunno for him in November.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-14

William Lorimer, former United
States senator and one time bank
president, tried to come back yester-
day as a republican candidate for
congress in Chicago, and failed by
several thousand votes. LOrimeT
probably will now go back and sit
down and await expiration Of his pro
stationary period. The people mani
testify are not yet ready to return him
TO a position of public trust
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-14

Some OF the republican ante-pri-
mary dope in Illinois viii prove en-
ioyabIe reading between now and
election day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-14

The farmers loan act. so high an
authority as the Country Gentleman
asserts, will release millions for agri-
cultural purposes and farming will
take rank with manufacturing and
commerce. That has been the out
standing purpose Of the Wilson ad-
ministration, TO use the highest func-
tons Of government in the service Of
the people. Does agriculture want
change, longer period of discussion,
or the action provided for by the farm
loan act?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-14
ARTICLE Y.

The congress shall propose
amendments to this constitution when
ever twO-thirds of both houses deem
1t necessary, or whenever two-thirds
Of the several states make application
therefor, such application being made
in any state either by it's legislature
or by vote of a majority of the cleo
tors voting the question. and shall call
a convention for proposing amend
ments whenever the legislatures of
twO-thirds of the several states make
application therefor. Amendments
shall be valid to all intents and pur-
poses, IS part of this constitution,
when ratified by the legislatures of
three-fOurths of the several states, or
by conventions in three-fourths there
of, whichever mode of ratification
may be proposed by congress; Pro-
vided, that no state, without its con-
sent. shall be deprived of it's equal
suffrage in the senate. A ratification
of an amendment, il made in any state
by vote of the electors thereof, shall
be made at an election of representa-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-14
If They Only Spoke Their Minds.

mo. Jones. I'll not join your penny
ante game tonight Why? Because you
bore me-
4 think your hat the most horrible
thing l ever saw on your head, dearie.
You ought TO have the merchant who
sold # to you arrested"
I'VE haven't car for the simple rea-
son that We can't afford one"
THE burglary profession is degen-
Grating. A five and ten cent store was
broken into at Ottumwa, Iowa, the 9TH
er night.
GENERAL Trevino of the Carranza
forces reports that villa is now in
position from which it will be difficult
for him 10 escape. Why. Trey, that's
the easiest thing Panch does
ONE woman was killed and another
seriously hurt when an automobile col.
lided with IL telegraph pole at MacOmh,
I'LL. Which recalls n compliant we
heard registered by IL local autoisf
whose car had struck similar OBJ
strgctlOn. but with less tragic c0nse-
quences, which was Ia the effec. that
there should be IA law prohibiting the
planting OF such poles So close 10 the
roadway.
WE can't imagine that campaign
managers of the men defeated in yes
terdays primary would have the heart
to look their candidates I'm the face
today.
A. =
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-14

Make Progress ON Levee Work
splendid progress is being made IN the
work or paving the levee from Perry
10 bfadY streets. Brick paving grout-
ed with cement is going down on eix
inches Of concrete. on a dry sand an
at an easy grade for teaming. ana
When the work is continued TO the
park al Harrison street. Dayennnrt
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-14
THE ARGUS.
BY THE ]. W. POTTER co.

Rock Island Member Associated Press,
Full Released Wire Report.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-14

Member Audit Bureau of Calculations
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-14

ROOSEVELT. it is announced. will
speak at Battle Greek. Presumably
there is a reason.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-14

Telephones in all departments Cen
trail Union. Rock Island, las, 146 and
lar.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-06-29
Aroundthe COUNTY
GRASS RANGE.

Something like GO hours Of steady
rain all over eastern Fergus county. at
least, has removed much anxiety in
some localities where there was a
near approach to drouth conditions.
From every direction come reports of
the incessant fall of moisture for
more than two days, thoroughly satur'
ating the ranges and grain fields.
There was great need of rain in the
Flatwillow and Musselshell valleys,
want which has been we'll supplied. 1t
is thought the storm covered the whole
county, if not the state. Late grain
and all crops will pick up rapidly and
as there is long growing season
there is hope and promise of a bountl'
full harvest.
Good progress has been made with
the creamery building and plant. The
machinery will al be installed this
week. 1t only remains new to secure
an experienced and capable man to
take. charge of the plant. This Is a
very important matter. In fact, the
success of the enterprise will depend
largely upon the management.
Bill Stewart is in town today from
the N-Bar He, with several others.
drove in SO head of top hogs yester'
day morning They left the ranch
Sunday evening The hogs will be
shipped to South St. Paul Record.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-06-29
HUGHES AND
7. R. CONFER
TALK MATTERS OVER AT PRl-
VATE LUNCHEON AND TEDDY
AGREES TO SPEAK.

NEW YORK, June 2S.-Charles E..
hughes, republican nominee. an
nounced tonight at the end of an in
terview with Col Theodore Roose,
welt, which lasted for more than lwo
hours and half, that he and the for
mer president were "in complete, ac-
cord"
Mr.. Hughes issued the following
statement:
81 was very much pleased with Col
onel Roosevelt's letter of Endorsement
and he has expressed himself in a
very kindly way with respect to my
telegram to the progressive commit
tee. ! wanted to talk with Colonel
Roosevelt fully with respect to the
issues OF the campaign and asked him
to dine with me SO that we might
have that opportunity. He dined with
me tonight and we had very delight
full interview. We talked very fully
over all matters and are in complete
accord. The evening has been a very
pleasant one"
1t is understood that Colonel RoOse-
welt told Mr.. Hughes he would co
operate heartily with him in any OF
his plans, even to the extent of max
ing speaking tour if Mr.. Hughes 50
desired
Colonel Roosevelt called on Mr.
Hughes at the nominees invitation.
The republican nominee and Col
onel Roosevelt dined alone. The
| waiter who served them was barred
from the room except when sum
moned by call button.
After the interview Mr. Hughes
emerged with Colonel Roosevelt, es
corting the former president to his
automobile and warmly shaking his
hand as he bade him goodbye. Whe'
the automobile moved away Mr.
Roosevelt looked around, waving hi.
hand to Mr.. Hughes and said: GOOD
bye and the best possible luck
Colonel Roosevelt, when seen late
by reporter in his home at Oyste
Bay said that he and Mr.. Hughes hat
a most satisfactory talk and that HI
was really greatly pleased.
The former president made it plail
that he agrees with the attitude MI
Hughes has taken toward the cues
tions at issue in the campaign ana ~
assured the nominee that he woult
support him with the utmost heartl
ness.
Colonel Roosevelt said that MI
Hughes stated he much desired tn
colonel to aid in the campaign and
was agreed that in the fall Mr.. Roose
welt should make three or fou
speeches for Mr. Hughes.
Former President William II. TAI
said tonight that he was willing
work side by side with Mr.. Rooseve
to aid in the election of Mr.. Hughe
Asked if he would be willing to spea
from the same platform as Roosevelt
he said:
81 am for Hughes. I would not L
my personal feelings Interfere.
such speaking arrangements WEI
made ! would act as a private in tn
ranks and obey orders.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-06-29
WRECKED BY
HIGH WINDS
CAMFBELL'S CARNIVAL SHOWS
ARE SCATTERED BY CYCLONE
NEAR MONTANA BORDER.

BILLINGS, June 2S.-J. NJ. Bassett
of Eldorado, Kan, was killed and a
score OF other persons were more OF
less seriously injured g. Wibaux, on
the Northern Pacific just this side OF
the Dakota state line, when cyclone
wrecked the Campbell carnival shows
there at an early hour this morning.
Loretta, 'the armiess wonder" and
her daughter, were both dangerously
injured and may die. There were many
narrow escapes among the show peo'
pie. -Four gypsy babies were asleep
in an automobile upon which the fer.
ris wheel fell They were uninjured.
Ostriches belonging to the carnival
company broke loose but were "las'
seed" in the hills by cowboys. A baby
lion, freed by the storm, was captured
without difficulty.
In the town of Wibaux proper, a
number of buildings were wrecked
Telephone and telegraph wires were
prcstrated. Many country roads are
barricaded in spots with wire fences
trees and buildings that were torn up
by the wind
Glendive, Mont, reports the storm
was severe. A violent rain accom-
panied the storm.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-06-29
STANFORD.

At a recent meeting of the town
council the contract for the city hall
was let to Mr. G. B. Post, of Great
Falls, and the latter part Of last week
these contracts were signed and sent
to the contractor at his office, and
Monday Ed. Wilson and his men
started the excavation work for the
basement.
Mr.. and Mrs. "A. r. Ohlin stopped at
Stanford last Saturday and took din
ner with Mr.. and Mrs. Frank lester.
For some time past Mr.. Ohlin has
been making this territory for the
Continental Oil company. He received
Injuries in the Hilger wreck and spent
some time in the hospital. He is now
on his way to Denver, where he hopes
to regain his health.
It started raining here about ~
o'clock Tuesday morning and by We'd
nesday morning little better than
an inch Of moisture had fallen and
it was still raining. This assures the
farmers OF plenty of moisture to ripen
their grain and all fear of drought Is
past. A repetition Of last weeks warm
weather will result in another good
crop for this section Of the Basin
World.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-06-29
Weekly Statement
of Federal Reserve Banks

WASHINGTON, June 24.-The to-
tai gold reserve of the federal reserve
system increased about $60O0,OOO dur
ing the week ending June %, according
to statement OF the banks condi-
ton issued today. The statement fol
lows:
Resources.
Coin and certificates in vault, $685.
6430OO; gold settlement fund, $780,
l0l 900; gold redemption fund with U.
S. Treasurer, $1,S94 900. Total gold
reserve, $373,638,OOO.
Legal tenders, notes, silver, ETC.,
$14,026,000
Total reserve, 1887, 900.
Five per cent redemption fund
against federal reserve bank notes,
s450,000
Bills discounted and bought:
Maturities with 10 days, $14, ,451 900;
from II to 80 days, $12,9lS,00O; from
81 to 60 days, $31, ,6S0,O00; from 61 to
80 days, $25 1885, 900; over 80 days, $4,-
SIS, 5000. Total, $89.7O3,0o0.
Investments:
United States bonds, $52,S75, 900;
one-year u S. treasury notes, $4,19O,'
900; municipal warrants, $21 ,632 900
Total earning assets, $168. 100000.
Federal reserve notes, net, $23, ,O13,
00O; due from federal reserve banks
Let, $19,2S7 200; all other resources
$4,3S7 900.
Total resources. 6O3,2O1, 900.
Liabilities.
Capital paid in, $54,S63,000; govern
ment deposits, $64,499,000; resery,
deposits, $472,613,000, federal reserve
notes, net, $9,22S,000; federal reserve
bank notes in circulation, $1,723, 900
all other liabilities, $275,000.
Total liabilities, $603,201 900.
Gold reserve against net deposit AM
note liabilities, 7O.9 per cent; cash re
serve against net deposit and note lia
bilities, 1876 per cent; cash reserv
against net deposit liabilities after SCI
ting aside 40 per cent gold reserv
against aggregate net liabilities o.
federal reserve notes in circulation
TAP per cent.