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The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-08-03
ONE SOLDIER AND
CIVILIAN KILLED
One Man Wounded In Battle
With Mexican Bandit RAID
ers-0utIaws Quick
iy Beaten.

San Antonio, Tex, July 31.--All FIVE
Mexican bandits who were in the clash
with American troops near Fort Han
cock early today were killed, according
to report transmitted to General Fun
ston by General Bell. commanding at
Ell Paso. The Americans suffered q
loss OF two men killed and one
wounded.
Ell Paso. Tex. Aug. 1.-Two Ameri-
cans were killed and one was wounded
In clash with Mexican bandits who
had crossed the Rio Grande five miles
below Fort Hancock, Tex, early this
morning. There were five bandits in
the party.
Private John Twoney. troop f.
Eighth United States cavalry, and
toms inspector, were killed. Sergeant
Lewis Thompson, troop F, Eighth cav
airy, was seriously hurt
Reports to Gen. George Bell. jr.. COM
manding the Ell Paso military district
indicated the bandits had been killed.
American patrols had reported that a
small detachment OF Mexicans had
crossed the Rio Grande and were maxi
ing their way toward an isolated section
about So miles down the river. 1t was
believed they were either smugglers or
stock thieves
A small detachm ,nt of troop II,
Eighth cavalry, was sent in pursuit.
The MeXicans were surprised and it is
believed that none escaped.
Capt. II. d. Cushing, commanding
company G, Eighth ssachusetts in
fantry at Fort Hancock reported such
details as he was able to obtain to Gen
eral Bell, but said he was hampered In
obtaining information hy reason Of
meager wire communications.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-08-03
PENN LINE WILL AID
FAMILIES OF GUARDS

Pittsburgh. Pa, July 31.--Distribn-
ton Of relief to the dependent families
of Pennsylvania railway employees who
are in the military service Of the
United States began today from the
fund of 100000 recently appropriated
by the directors. Each family is he
ing given enough money to provide for
is wants, the amount in no case being
made public. Hereafter payment will
be made every two weeks. Three hun
dred families are said tn ho effected.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-08-03
BEAT OFF ATTACKS.

Berlin. July 81, (via London)-Strong
Russian attacks in mass formation
against the troops of General Won Lin
singer were repulsed with the heaviest
losses to the attackers, said the section
of the German official statement today
dealing with the eastern front.
The Germans captured 1889 Rus
SLAMS
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-08-03
sPRlNkLlNG IN SIOUX FALLS.
EAlN In NEBRASKA.

Omaha. July 31.-Local showers
throughout northern Nebraska early
.oday saved the corn crop in that
:egion.
The government weather bureau in
Omaha reported the temperature at
S5.5 at II a. m. with prediction of
continued high temperature. Dry, fresh
oreezes tempered the heat.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-08-03
ITALIAN SHIP SUNK,

London, July 3i.-The Italian steam
er Dandolo. Of 4,577 tons gross, has
been sunk, according to an announce
ment made today at Lloyd's Shipping
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-08-03
CORN CROP SAFE;
RAIN IN DAKOTA
Reports From Various LOCAL.
ties Indicate That Break In
Hot, Dry Spell! Came
Just In Time.

Dakotas corn fields are in wonderful
condition because Of the timely rain
which fell Saturday night and Sunday.
From various important localities come
reports that the rain arrived just in
time to save the corn. The terrific heat
of the last two weeks was beginning
to have a detrimental effect and the
opinion was that another week Of dry.
hot weather would have caused havoc.
The Tribune is in receipt Of tele-
grams from half dozen of it's corre-
sections of South Dakota. They are
optimistic messages and relate the
wonders worked by the rain.
The reports follow:
Gust In Time"
Yankton, s. D., July 31.-The long
hot spell and drought were broken here
by rain. which is still falling today. 1t
came just in time to save the corn
crop.
At Aberdeen.
Aberdeen. S. D., July 31.-There was
a precipitation of about two inches OF
rain here from $3.50 Saturday night to
a. m. Sunday. 1t covered this region
well from Aberdeen east to Milbank
west to the Missouri river, and north
INTO North Dakota, and south nearly
to Redfield. Corn here is In magnifi-
cent condition as there has been an
abundance of rain throughout the sea
son. The wheat crop practically Is a
failure from rust and blight. Oats crop
is good. Barley only slight injured
SPRlNkLiNG IN SIOUX FALLS.
Sioux Falls, S. D., July 31.-No rain
in this immediate vicinity. Good
showers at Madison Sunday evening
Small grain here is practically all cut
so rain would have no effect on it.
corn here can stand another week
without rain. Weather is threatening
here today with sprinkle Of rain oc-
casionally. The hot spell is broken
mercury today is 78 against 90 to 90 for
the last 80 days
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-08-03
Anglo-French Pressing Con.
eerted Assault Upon Germans
to Take Balance of Second
Line on Somme Front.
HEAT THERE is TERRIFIC
Kaiser's Troops Putting Up
Desperate Defense Much
of Fighting Is Hand to
Hand-Progress Slow.

London. Aug. 1.-As a result of local
encounters in the region of the river
Somme the British troops last night
advanced their posts at some points on
the plateau to the north of the towns
of BazenG lie Petit, it was officially
announced this afternoon
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-08
SHOW PICTURES RY MISS k0HN.

A fine collection of oils and water
colors. the work of Miss lrma kohn Of
this city, was shown yesterday at the
Rock Island public library when the
Tri-City Art league entertained at an
opening reception. Mrs. Hugh +. Cur
It's was the general chairman of the
day. the guests. SEQ or more, being re-
ceived by Mrs. T. B. Davis. Mrs. NJ. c.
Rice. Mrs. +. K Putnam. Mrs c. r.
McCandle3s. Mrs. o. F. Anderson and
Mrs. e. A Stephens. During the after
noon lea was served, Mesdames F. ".
Bahnsen. Bernard Connolly, l. S. White.
c. r. McCandless, f. X. Putnam and
Fred Denkmann pouring, with Misses
Zelina and Celeste COmegys and Mrs.
Joseph Goldsmith serving. The room
was frightened with a basket of snap
dragons on the long library table, the
serving table having as a centerpiece
a lovely fiat bouquet of pink geraniums.
The pictures are hung in the lecture
room on the second floor and the ex-
hibit will be open till April % OF the
oils IA are shown, the best numbers
being Live Oaks in Wind" pic
ture full of atmosphere and very effec-
tive; 'Washday at ST Ives" which is
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-08
READ.MAHLSEED.

Miss Viola Malseed, daughter of
Mrs. Margaret Colson of Moline and
Fred Read of Rockford, son of Mrs
Mary Read of Seattle, Wash, were
married Thursday evening at O'Clock
in the home of Rev. H. w Reed, pastor
of the First Baptist church. Mr.. and
Mrs. James White served as attend
ants.
Following the ceremony the bridal
party returned to the home of the
brides mother at 5181a Fifteenth ave-
nue., where company of 16 guests
was gathered and a wedding supper
was served
The bride wore a suit of blue, with
a charming lace blouse, a white hal
and white kid shoes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Read will make their
home in Rockford where the bride
groom is employed and has a home
all in readiness for his bride. Mrs
Read was born and reared in the
neighborhood in which she was mar
ried.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-08
HOUSEHOLD HINTS

sailed water until tender but not brok-
en-. Cool and remove centers care
fully. Chop Centers with three-fourthS
cup chopped ham, one teaspoon chop
ped parsley one egg well beaten AMI
sufficient cream TO moisten. Mix thor
oughly and fill onion shells. Place in
a casserole side by side, sprinkle with
flour and dot with bits of butter Pour
, a little milk into bottom OF dish and
bake 20 minutes covered. Sprinkle
/ with bread crumbs and brown, uncoy-
cred. 10 minutes.
| Bean Salad-One pint cold baked
! beans. one small onion minced fine,
, one-half cup diced cooked beets. Cook
! following dressing and cover the
| beans and minced onion, using The
beets for garnish Twill serve three
people,. Salad Dressing: Two raw
| eggs. one tablespoon butter Scant
one-half cup sugar. one-half teaspoon
dry mustard, eight tablespoons vim
egar. Beat eggs with the sugar, wet
mustard with a little cold vinegar,
boil rest of vinegar, add other tngred-
tents, Place bowl containing the
dressing over hot water and stir until
dressing is thick and creamy
Ginger Sponge Cake-Oue-half tea
/ spoon salt, one-halt cup sweet milk,
onehalf cup maple syrup, one cup
/ white sugar, one-third cup shorten
ing. one and one-half cups flour, one
half teaspoon cream of tartar and one
| fourth teaspoon soda sifted together
with the -four, two eggs, one scant tea
spoon ginger, one teaspoon cinnamon.
one-half teaspoon cloves. Beat we'll,
This makes nice, large cake in
shallow pan, is not expensive. and is
! fine when made right
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-08
SCRIPTURE.
Ecclesiates 1:1.1O.

The words of the preacher, the son
or David, king in Jerusalem.
vanity OF vanities, saith the preach
er' vanity of vanities; all is vanity.
What profit hath a man of all his
labour which he taketh under the sun
One generation passeth away, and
another generation cometh: but the
earth abideth forever.
The sun also riseth. and the sun 60
eth down. and hasteth to his Mace
where he arose.
The wind goeth toward the south
and turneth about unto the north, il
Whirleth about continually, and the
the wind returneth again according
to his circuits.
All the rivers run into the sea: vet
the sea is not full: unto the place
from whence the rivers come, thither
they return again.
All things are full of labour; man
cannot utter it, the eye is not salts
fled with seeing, nor the ear filled with
hearing.
The thing that hath been. it is that
which shall be; and that which is done
is that which shall be done; and there
Is no new thing under the sun
Is there any thing whereof it may
be said See. this is new? ii hath been
already OF old time. which was before
us.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-08
THE TABLE.

Curried Fish-Cook one teaspoon
chopped onion in one tablespoon but
ter five minutes Be careful not to
burn it. Mix one teaspoon curry
powder with one tablespoon -four and
one saltspoon salt, and stir into the
butter. Add one cup hot water grad
ually, stirring briskly to make a
smooth paste. To this add one cup
cold, faxed, seasoned fish and serve
as soon as the fish is thoroughly heat
ed through.
Ladies Aid Society Cake-One cup
raisins, one-third cup lard, one cup
brown sugar, one cup cold water, one
teaspoon cinnamon, one teaspoon
cloves. one teaspoon nutmeg. Put all
together, boil three minutes, then let
cool. Add two cups -four. one-half
teaspoon baking powder, one teaspoon
soda dissolved in little boiling wat
er. Bake in deep pan 40 minutes.
Put white frosting on top. This
makes a delicious cake
Mock Sausages With Apple Rings
Soak half cup lima beans over night.
Drain and cook in sailed water until
very soft; drain and rub through
strainer. There should be three
iourths cup of the pulp. To this add
one-fourth cup of fine dry bread
crumbs, three tablespoons thick
cream or butter. one well-beaten egg.
salt, pepper and powdered sage TO
taste. Shape in form of sausages, roll
III bread crumbs and fry in hot fat.
Drain, place on platter and surround
with fried apple rings.
Stuffed Onions and Ham-Roil
three large Spanish onions whole in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-08
STUDY Opportunities IN CHINA.

The April meeting of the Woman S
Missionary society of the First Bap-
fist church, held yesterday in the
home Of Mrs. S. j. Woodin, 922 First
avenue. was attended by IS members,
the topic for study being opportunl-
ties in China. Mrs E. y. Kerr gave
the mission review. Mrs. W. r. Mont
gold was in charge of the program,
the following papers being given:
New Missionary Situations in
China AIRS. George Lee.
Summons to American Churches
Mrs. W. H Reed
New Opportunities for Christiani-
ty''-AIrs. Phil Wagner.
The Church's Responsibility
Mrs E. ". Sandburg.
Schools for Women''-Mrs. Edward
Brien.
"Philanthropic Agencies and Medi-
cal Missions"-Mr R. G. Summers.
! The treasurer gave a complete re-
port. that was accepted. and Miss Al
vida Young reported that the society
! is in class A in the standard of excel
| lencv. =
! The hostess. assisted by Mrs. Frank
! Downing and Mrs l.. Mcdonald, Serv-
ed refreshments during the social hour
| after the lesson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-08
$ the only gentleman friend I have

is the only gentleman friend I have
ever had
BROkEN-HEARTED Grille.
The boy is unworthy of your love-
grille. Don't try to win him back If
you go to church and places where
you can meet people. you will become
acquainted and will soon have
enough friends to make you forget the
boy in the other town.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: u Should
boy who is Is take a girl to the
movies?
(2) If girl knows how to dance
should she teach her boy friend?
~ If girl wishes to have her boy
friend at her home should she ask him
on the street or write him an invita-
ton?
"a When a fellow sees" girl
home should he stand and talk with
her or leave her as soon as they reach
home? [. r. RIGHT.
~ No. he is too young.
(2) If he wants to learn.
81 She should not ask him unless
she wants him to come to party and
then she should write a note inviting
him.
"a He should leave almost at once
unless she invites him to come into
the house. He should not go in
however, if it is after 10 o'clock.
Dear Mrs Thompson: % I have
been engaged to young man two
years and when he is out of town he
goes with other girls. Is this right?
(2) do not approve Of it. Am |
right to take this stand?
80 Do you think he loves ME if he
disregards my feelings concerning
this? TIMID ONE.
| "a No.
ca Yes. If he goes with other girls
now when he is out of town. he will
probably continue to do so after his
marriage.
/ 81 An engaged man who loves the
girl very deeply usually respects her
wishes enough to give up other girls
when she asks it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-08
CLEAR S25 AT PARCEL POST SALE.

The sum of $25 was cleared at the
parcel post sale conducted last even
ing by the Ladies' Aid society Of the
First Methodist church in the church
social rooms A short informal pro-
gram was carried out and light re-
freshments were served during the
course Gf the evening. Practically all
the articles in the parcel post pack
ages were disposed of.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-08
HERRERT.ENX.

Friends of Miss Gertrude Fox and
Glen Herbert will be pleased to know
of their marriage Feb % at the par
sonage of St. Joseph's church, Dean
J. j. Quinn officiating Both Mr.. and
Mrs. Herbert were employed at the
Watch Tower last summer where
their romance started. Mr.. Herbert
is at present chef at Ralph's ham,
burger stand on Seventeenth street
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert will be at
home to their friends at 1927 Elev-
enth avenue after May /.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-08
KINGS DAUGHTERS MEET IN NAY.

The international convention of
Kings Daughters and Sons will be held
in Burlington, Iowa May Ills. and
The following tentative program has
been arranged.
Thursday, May Ito a. m. and >
p. m.-Central council meeting, Hotel
Burlington registration Of delegates,
. 10 6, Hotel Burlington.
Thursday evening, o'clock -Ad-
dress Of welcome, Congregational
church; response, concert.
Friday morning. May II, 9:30-Reg-
istration, TO $50. Congregational
church; business, quiet moments.
Friday noon-Circle presidents con-
ference luncheon, Golf house.
Friday afternoon, 2:30-- Devotions
music; discussion: systematic bible
study in circle; four speakers.
Friday evening, S.-Song service, the
work in unorganized states; the work
abroad addresses.
Saturday morning. May 10, $50
Business session.
Saturday afternoon. 2:30 o'clock
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-08
ST RPRISED on WEDDING AMI
XERSARY.

Friends to the number of 20 carried
out a surprise party last evening, go
ing to the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Gus
Kruger, 1913 Eleventh street. to cele-
brate their Goth wedding anniversary
They enjoyed the evening in an infor-
NAL way, the self-invited guests serv-
ing fine lunch. Many nice gifts were
left with the guests Of honor as me-
mentoes of the day
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-08
SOCIAL ANNOUNCFNENTS

The April meeting OF the Rock Is
land County Humane society will be
held Monday morning at 10 o'clock in
the office of DR.. J. W. Stewart in the
Safety building.
The Ladies Sewing society OF Beth
any home will meet Monday afternoon
in the home of Mrs. John Kimbel, 1904
Fourteenth street.
The time of meeting of the music
department of the Rock Island Wo-
mans club has been postponed one
week, from April 81 to April IS. The
change is made because OF the meeting
falling on Good Friday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-08
Deborah CLASS ENTERTAINED.

Deborah Glass of Broadway Presby-
terrain church was entertained last ev-
ening by Miss Margaret Ferris 1886 Z
Twenty-second street, l. of the young
women spending the evening together.
At brief business session details
were completed for the entertainment
Last Day of School, to be given
Thursday and Friday OF next week by
the class and the Mems club \ pleas
ant time of sociability was enjoyed
and the hostess served refreshments
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-08
UEApTa nc
HOME
pQeBLIMS
MS ELIZ AEETE TEoHPSO1

Dear Mrs Thompson: u Should
q girl feel sighted if she does not re-
ceive candy etc, from boy who is at
tending high school?
~ Should a girl and boy living in
the same city correspond?
90 If girl is anxious to learn how
to play the piano and boy would like
to teach her, although he is not very
well acquainted, should he suggest
that he would help her or should he
wait until he is better acquainted, or
should she suggest it?
a. If it would be right to offer
to give her lessons, should he go to
her home to help her or would it be
better to offer her the use of his piano
on her lesson days?
RIGHT.
ID No.
% A boy and girl couldn't do any
thing much sillier than correspond
when they live in the same city and
see each other.
ever he cares to. He would proba bly,
want to be more than slightly acquaint-
ed before doing so.
"a He should go to her home.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: | am a girl
IS years old and ! am in love with a
young man who said he loved me also.
We went together four years and were
engaged two years. He is the only boy
| ever loved or ever can love. He is
"A years old For about the last year
that we went together | noticed that
he had liquor on his breath when he
came to see me and twice l met him
on the street drunk. One night he
phoned that he could not come to see
me and l went to the picture show with
my sister. He was there with girl
who is not respected and l think he
had been drinking. We quarreled the
next time he came to see me and then
he did not come anymore. My father
had to move out of town because his
work took him here, and l went away
without seeing the boy although I
wrote him letter telling him that l
was sorry l had quarreled with him
and that | still loved him and wanted
to see him before l went. He did not
come and | have not heard from him
since although l sent him my address
l love him dearly and l am unhappy
here because | haven't any boy friend
What can l do to win him back? He
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-08
JOLLY BUNCH ENTERTAINED.

evening yesterday as guests of Mr..
and Mrs A. T. Nielsen, who entertain
ed in their home, SIS Twelfth street.
Two tables of 500 were played and
the favors were given to Mr.. and Mrs.
Ben Willhite. Lunch was served in
the dining room after the games. The
club was invited to meet next time
with Mr. and Mrs. Ben Willhite, 1920
Eighth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-08
CELEBRATE 18th ANNIVERSARY.

To celebrate the Both wedding ami
versary of Mr.. and Mrs. &. D. Baker, a
company OF 70 friends last evening
went to their home, 1920 Fifth avenue,
taking them completely by surprise
The evening was spent in delightful
sociability and an appetizing lunch
was served by the guests who came
we'll provided with good things to eat.
Mr.. and Mrs. Baker were left with a
number of nice gifts as tokens of the
day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-08
GRACE LADIES MEET.

Members of the Ladies' Aid society
of Grace Lutheran church were EN-
tertained Yesterday afternoon by Mrs.
John Day in her home, ABS Ninth
avenue. Mrs. Fred From acting as
the assisting hostess. The Business
transacted was Of a routine nature. Il
social hour following when lunch was
served. The MAY meeting will be held
in the home of Mrs. Andrew kempe,
1892 Eighth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-08
CLEAR 500 FROM COFFEE SALE.

\ fine, large crowd attended the
coffee and bazaar conducted Yesterday
afternoon by the Ladies Aid society
of the United Presbyterian church az
the church. the sum of 500 being clear
cd as the afternoons proceeds. Ali
the articles Of fancy work, bakery
goods. aprons and most Of the rugs
were sold. and refreshments were
served TO the many people. The affair
was one Of the most successful ever
given by the society.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-08
PUPILS ILLUSTRATE DANCES.

The dancing party given by
Thielkes dancing school last even
ing was we'll attended. A feature Of
the evening was an exhibition of dane
ing given by Roy Stoltenberg, assist
ed by Miss Edna Kurth and accom-
panied by Charles Mooney and Miss
Margaret Anthony, which was receiv-
ed with worthy applause. The dane
ers are graduates of Thielke's school
Of dancing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-08
| SCIENTIST

First Church of Christ, Scientist
corner Seventh avenue and Twenty
second street. Sunday school at 9:45 a
m. Testimonial meeting every We'd
nesday at s p. m. Sunday service al
1915 a. m. Subject lesson, Are Sin,
Disease and Death Real?"
The church maintains free reading
room in the Peoples National bank
building, which is open every week
day from 11:30 d. IN. to p. m. and
every Saturday evening from 73O to 8
D. m. All authorized literature on
Christian Science may b. read or pur-
chased.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-08
WEST END SETTLEMENT

West End Settlement, 429 Seventh
avenue. Service at 1915 a. m. and
1880 p. m. Sunday school at 80 2. NJ
W. B. Barker, superintendent Cottage
prayer meeting Monday; midweek SER
vice Wednesday and tarrying meeting
Friday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-08
CATHOLIC

IA lnVlIC-
st. Joseph's parish. church, Second
avenue and Fourteenth street. Fathe:
]. J. Quinn. rector, dean Father Frank
Cleary, assistant rector Masses a,
7:30, $50, $50 and 1920 a. m. Cate
chism at 10 a. m. Week dav mass a,
| z a. m.
Sacred Heart parish church, Fifth
avenue and Twenty eighth street; IA
Their Clement P. O'Neill, rector Low
masses at 7 and $780, High mass al
1890 a. M. Sunday school at 9:15 a m
Friday and Sunday at 7:45 p. IN. Week
Lenten devotions every Wednesday
day mass during lent at 7:45 a. NJ.
st. Mary's church, Fourth avenue
and Twenty-second street; Father Pc
ter Kluck, rector First mass at
o'clock, English sermon. Second mast
at 1915, German sermon. Sunday
school at 2:30 Vespers and benedic'
ton at 8.
st. Paul's church (Belgian), Twenty
fourth street and Eighth-and- -haf
avenue; Father p Holvoet, rector
Mass at a. m. Sunday school a
2:30 p. NJ.