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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-11-24
THE GARDENS ovERcoAT
sy.L. M. BENNINGTON.

What lover of the garden is there
who has not every year faced with
more or less trepidation the question
of putting the garden in its Overcoat,
or, to be more in line with the bromide
expression of the years, into winter
quarters?
Getting around in the spring to find
cherished plants dead and withered
is like coming back to the home town
to get tidings that old friends have
died. There is more or less emptiness
in the proceeding.
These troubles may be avoided with
a little thought. In November and De-
cember when the ground has been
slightly frozen, the garden may be
safely put into winter quarters.
Many plants do not require much at
tention or protection, and others which
need some protection will be killed
with too much coddling.
There is something appealingly hui
man about flowers that makes them
follow individual types and prefer
enceS.
Almost all rosebushes will go
through winter nicely if earth is
thrown up around them to the depth of
nearly foot just before the ground
freezes. A few inches of leaves or
manure must be added to the ground
after the freezing weather sets in.
Tea roses in the North will not stand
much cold, and it is best to place them
In pots and set them in cool cellar.
Many of the tea roses will bloom all
winter if kept in moderately warm
room. The rambler roses will gene
rally go through the winter without
protection. In the instances of the
newer climbers, which may be hurt, 1t
is good plan to lay them fat on the
earth and cover with a foot of earth
as matter of insurance.
New Buddleias. or summer lilacs.
can be treated just like the roses. They
will be killed back, to be sure, but If
they have been well protected with
earth they will make a quick start in
the coming spring and by the end of
July will be in bloom again. Many a
time people have dug up the roots,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-11-24
HUGHES GETS MINNESOTA.
Not To Contest Unless Republicans
Contest In California.

st. Paul, Minn.-Democratic leaders
in Minnesota were inclined to accept
without contest the verdict of Secre-
tary of State Schmahl, announced that
Charles E. Hughes is officially the
winner of Minnesota's IL electoral
votes. Statements made by the lead
ers tonight were that contest in the
State is improbable. unless the Re
publicans insist on recount in Cali
fornia. Hughes plurality as officially
announced at the Capitol in ST. Paul
nearly two weeks after election-was
396, the smallest plurality Republi-
can candidate for President ever was
given in this State. The totals were:
Wilson, 179,157; Hughes, 1858.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-11-24
TWO INDIANS IN CONGRESS.
cherokees Also Claim Senator Owen
AS OF Their Tribe.

Tulsa, Okla-In addition to Senator
Robert L. Owen, Cherokee Indian
by blood, the Cherokees have added to
their prestige by sending two of their
nation to the lower house of Congress.
T. A. Chandler was chosen in the First
and William Hastings reelected in the
Fourth district Charles Carter, Rep
resentative from the Third Oklahoma
district, is a Chickasha Indian, but
connected with the Cherokees by ties
of marriage. The Cherokees have long
been acknowledged as the most
progressive of the FIVE civilized tribes
of Indians.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-11-24
TROOPS TO GET XMAS SOCKS.
Red Cross viii Make Collection For
Boys On Border.

Washington. Thousands of socks
stuffed with Christmas gifts are to be
presented to the American troops at
the border and in Mexico through the
Red Cross. Miss Mabel Boardman,
head of the organization, announced
that chapters throughout the country
would be asked to begin collection of
gifts Immediately, such articles as
candy, stationery. pipes, tobacco and
handkerchiefs being preferred. For
purchase of the socks themselves q
cash fund will be solicited.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-11-24
SOME WINTER HINTS

There is no necessity for being idle
in the cold months.
Rake the leaves and add them to
the manure pile.
Take out rocks by blasting.
Pick the stones from the fields.
Haul and spread manure.
In the early spring don't forget that
a good application Of lime is required
for the field.
Farmers Bulletin No. 745, issued by
the department of agriculture, deals
with the use that may be made of
waste lands-A subject about which
there is never too much information.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-11-24
T. r. GOING TO SOUTH SEAS.
Will start In February and Be Accom-
panied BY Wife.

New York.-Col. Theodore Roosevelt
will make trip to the Fiji, Samoan
and Hawaiian Islands in February. 1t
was stated that Mrs. Roosevelt will ac-
company him. 1t is understood the
Colonel chose these Pacific islands be-
cause they are highly esteemed by
medical men for their climate and also
because, with their rugged mountains
and volcanoes, they will give plenty of
opportunity for the vigorous kind of
outing he enjoys.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-11-24
WILSON TO TAKE
OATH ON SUNDAY
Will Prevent lnterregRum In
the Presidency.
STILL WAITING FOR HUGHES
President Sends a Number OF Mes
saoes To the West Expressing His
Deep Gratitude For the Sup
port Given To Him.

Washington. There will be no
lapse in the service of President Will
son because of the fact that March
next, Inauguration day, falls on Sun
day, according to an opinion reached
at the State Department. On account
of reports that lapse would occur
and that Secretary Lansing would be
acting president on March 4, form
letter explaining the law has been pre-
pared at the State Department to be
sent out in answer to inquiries on the
question.
While 1t is not expected that the
formal inauguration of Mr.. Wilson will
be held until Monday, March 5, he will
be advised by Secretary Lansing to
take the oath of Office on Sunday.
No Inaugural Bail.
Vance C. Mccormick, chairman of
the Democratic National Committee,
will discus plans for the Presidents
inauguration with local Democratic
leaders when he comes to Washing
ton this week. Usually the chairman
of the inaugural committee, which has
charge of the parade and other civic
ceremonies, is selected soon after the
election. 1t is taken for granted by
officials that the President. following
out his plans of 1913, will have no in.
augural ball.
President Wilson expressed his
gratitude to the people OF the West
for their support in the election in
messages sent in reply to requests that
he visit that section before Congress
Open He said he would be unable
to make the trip at present because Of
critical duties, but promised to go
West later, if possible.
The President sent the following
telegram to William King. successful
candidate for the United States SEN
ate from Utah:
1.-THE invitation to visit the West
tugs hard at my heart, because feel
deeply grateful to all the West for
the splendid and generous support you
have given me; but / would not be
worthy of their generous confidence If
L were 10 leave lily uGSh dL tILI6
when duties of the most critical and
pressing sort crowd upon me. am
promising myself the pleasure of such
a trip if ever can get free from the
tolls of exacting duty and in the mean
time wish to express my deep graft
tude, appreciation and regret"
To Denver Publisher.
He sent this message to F. G. Bon
fills and H. H. Tammen, of the Den.
yer Post:
'You may be sure that l would
come if could, but l would not de-
serve the confidence of the people of
Colorado and the rest Of the great
West if were to turn away at this
iuncture from the public duties which
press upon me. want, first of all,
to be sure that l am doing the job
right which they have imposed upon
me with their generous confidence be-
fore give myself any margin of holt
day and pleasure. l wish most heartily
that were free to come, but really
am not and can only thank you from
the bottom of my heart"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-11-24
WILSON GIVES UP VACATION.
Finds It Impossible To Leave WASH
ington Now.

Washington.-Pre Wilson has
decided not to take a vacation before
Congress convenes, but may go on one
or more weekend trips down the
Potomac on the Presidential yacht
Mayhower He was urged to go to a
Virginia resort for brief stay. but
reached the conclusion that it would
be impossible.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-11-24
HUMAN ASHES AS SOUVENIR.
|. w. w. Delegates To Receive Those
Of Man Shot For Murder.

Chicago.-The ashes of Joseph Hill
strom, an organizer of the Industrial
Workers of the World, who was shot
for murder in Utah year ago, will be
distributed in 500 parchment packets
to the delegates of the Industrial
Workers of the World at the tenth an
nual convention, which began here
Sunday.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-11-24
cARRoL GAIT ENDS LIFE.
Nephew OF Presidents Wife succumbs
To Poison.

Washington.-Carrol Gait, IS years
old. nephew of Mrs. Woodrow Wilson,
committed suicide by poison. When
questioned as to his act, while efforts
were being made to save his life, Gait
replied 81 want to die"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-11-24
TURKEY FOR PRESIDENT.
25-Pound Bird Is Shipped To Wilson
From Lawton, Okla.

Lawton, Okla. = President wilson's
Thanksgiving turkey will come from
Oklahoma, instead of Kentucky this
year. A 25-Dound bird, the finest that
could be found in the State was ship
ped to the White House by George H,
Blick, a Lawton hotel man.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-11-24
KILLED BY FELLOW SOLDIER.
William Carr, of Pennsylvania, Muir
dered At FL Paso.

Ell Paso, Texas.-Private William
Carr. of Company H, Eighteenth Penn
sylyania Infantry, was shot and killed
in a dispute with Private R. J. Sander
son, of Battery A, Fifth United States
Field Artillery, who was arrested by
the provost guard on the charge of
murder. The dispute took place in a
street in the Mexican quarter.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-11-24
coNeRATuLATEs WILSON.

Mother Jones, "Angel OF Mining
Camps" Calls At White House.
Washington.-Moth Jones. "angel
of the mining camps" called at the
White House and conveyed to Presi-
dent Wilson, through Secretary Tu-
multy, her congratulations on his re-
election. II want to congratulate Kim
on our great victory" she said.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-11-24

London.-Monastir has fallen to the
Allies. To the strains of the Serbian
national hymn the remnant Of King
Peters army at s o'clock Sunday morn
ing marched through the shell-riddled
gates of the Macedonian city whence a
year ago they fed in panic and hunger
before the great Teuton-Bulgarian
steam roller. At the head Of the vic
torious troops rode Crown Prince Alex
ander, rejuvenator Of the little Balkan
Kingdoms soldiers, and side by side
with them marched French regiments,
with whose aid this great step toward
the reconquest of Serbia was accom-
plished
Here and there in the long line of
the triumphal march row of Mus
covite "Tchakos" lowered above the
helmets Of STEEL Their owners we're
members of the Russian contingent,
which also co-operated in the encircle-
ment Of the great Bulgarian strong
hold. A few minutes after the first
battalions had entered the Serbian
colors, red, blue and white, once more
duttered from the mast tops on Mon
astir's governmental and municipal
buildings.
A Coincidence.
The entry was peculiarly timely, for
Sunday was the anniversary of the
capture of the city by the Serbians,
four years ago.
The French War Office was the first
to tell the news of the great success.
1t was flashed broadcast by telegraph
and radio and few hours later mes
sages from all Entente capitals told of
unbounded jubilation.
Troops of the army of the Orient"
said the French official announcement,
"entered Monastir at 8 o'clock Sunday
morning, the anniversary of the taking
of the town by the Serbians in 1912"
German Announcement.
Early in the afternoon word came
from Berlin that the German War
Office had conceded the loss of the
Macedonian base.
German and Bulgarian troops"
the official statement read, "have taken
up position north of Monastir. Mon
astir is thus abandoned"
The city lies IS miles northwest of
Saloniki. Its occupation came as the
climax of bitterly tenacious battle in
which attackers and defenders rivalled
in gallantry and stubbornness. The de-
Tense became untenable after the
Franco-Serbian forces had wrested the
naturally powerful positions on the
Cerna River from the Bulgars and Ger
mans, at the same time smashing the
southern approaches.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-11-24
Germans Forced TO EvaCuate
the Macedonian City.
REcoNQuEsT UNDER WAY
Climax OF a Tremendous Struggle In
Which the Important Position Be-
came Untenable After the Allies
Had Wrested Defense Positions On
the Cerna From the Teutons.

Saloniki (via Athens to LondOn).-
The temporary capital of Serbia will
be Immediately established at Mon
astir Considerable forces of Serbians
are with the Entente allied troops who
have occupied that town
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-22
PERSONAL POINTS

DR.. P. Y. STEELE and friend B. Gamble
of Tallahassee, Fla, have returned
from a 10-days' trip on the Great
Lakes.
Miss Alice Vogel leaves today for a
visit with her sister in Madison, Wis.
Miss Irene Bau left last evening for
her home in ST. Louis after three
weeks visit with relatives and friends
here.
Thomas Casey, treasurer of the bar
bers' state board has returned to the
city after trip in the north. Mr.. Casey
will be in the city for several weeks.
Mrs. A. +. Barber, 1107 Twenty
first street, was called to Chicago this
morning by the serious illness of her
father. who was overcome by heat yes
terday.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. E. Barlow of Chi
cagO are guests at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Geiger, SIG Second street,
having driven to this city in their
automobile.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-22
FAMOUS CHURCH IS
DAMAGED BY GUNS

Rheims. France. Aug. %. via Paris,
. ;55 a. m. )-An inspection Of the fam
Gus church of St. Remy shows that il
was damaged in numerous places by
the recent bombardment which de-
stroyed the civil hospital. Cardinal
Lucon was found on Sunday alone and
kneeling in prayer on a heap of debris
from the cathedral. In spite of the
noise of the Cannonading then in pro-
gress the cardinal declared he would
not desert Rheims under any circum-
stances.
At the same time Monsignor Ginisty
bishop of Nerdun. who since the bonn
bardment Of that citadel has been
staying at Barbecue, celebrated
mass in Vassincourt. which was the
scene OF bloody cOmbats in September,
1914. Monsignor Ginisty delivered
stirring address on victory which, he
said. is promised and assured"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-22
HUGHES TOUR GOES
OVER ENTIRE STATE

Los Angeles, Cal, Aug. 22.-Charles
+. Hughes has completed the longest
journey he has made in a single state
during his entire campaign tour and is
speeding away east FROM Los Angeles
Mr.. Hughes traversed California
from its northern boundary to San
Diego. approximately 1.20O miles. He
SAID the excursion was most pleasur-
able. although strenuous.
The nominees next set speech will
be delivered in Sacramento tonight.
Between Los Angeles and Sacramento
he expected to make a few rear plat
form remarks. He will leave Sacre-
mento shortly after 10 O'Clock tonight.
On the way east Mr.. Hughes will
speak at Cheyenne, Wyo.; Ogden. Utah,
and Salt Lake City. He will reach
Denver late Saturday and will deliver
an address there Saturday night. Then
he will depart for Estes Park. ITS
miles from Denver, where he will rest
five days before continuing his home
ward Journey
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-22

ing examined today by the states at
torneys office and the board of cleo
ton commissioners.
reports submitted by the Legisla-
tive voters League indicate that
among others three legitimate candi-
dates from the Fifth district are Sid
ney Lyon. Claude F. Smith and vii
liam NJ. Meyers. The men whose
candidacy Is being investigated are
Lawrence E. Lyon, d. Smith. F. By
lnston Lines, Albert F. Meyer. A. W.
smith, !. n. Weiner and c. Smith.
The league reported that of these
seven, i've said they did not know
they were candidates until they read
IN the newspapers that petitions bear
ing their names had been filed at
Springfield and that a sixth is in a
home for incurables.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-22
IOWA POLICE ARE
ON POISON TRAIL
Arrests Expected at Fl Madison for
Recent Poisoning of Horses
Bought BY the Allies.

Fort Madison, Iowa Aug. 22.-Detec-
tives and local police today are inves-
tigating reports that the recent pols
oning of horses consigned to the allied
powers in the European war was dom
while the stock was enroute east
through Fort Madison. 1t was said that
a well defined trail led to Fort MadI-
son and that arrests might be expected
soon.
Although the stock was carried on
express train schedule. the trains stop
ped here for feed and water for the
animals. 1t is claimed that fully
10000 horses from the British re-
mount station at Lathrop, Mo, pass
through here every month. More than
that number are said to come through
Fort Madison from Kansas City and
other western points.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-22
BOYS GET
BIG GUNS PRACTICE

Camp Wilson, Fort Sam Houston
Texas. Aug. 22.-Gunners Of the Hi
nois field artillery engaged in target
practice on the government reserva-
ton at Leon Springs were praised by
army officers today for their accuracy
in firing the three-inch pieces.
Range work will continue until Sat
urday when the Illinois soldiers viii
return to Camp Wilson.
The FIRST Illinois brigade settled
down TO a camp routine at Landa' S
park. Nearly half a day for pastimes
and bathing was allotted the soldiers
under General D. Jack Foster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-22
ARRANGE ATHLETIC
EVENTS FOR OUTING

The athletic program for the an
nual picnic of the tri-city Rotary
clubs, TO be held at the Watch Tower
Thursday, was agreed upon at the
noon luncheon of the Rock Island Ro-
tary club at the Rock Island club to-
day. The program contains nine
events, which will be participated in
by members of the clubs and their
families. Mem bers Of the local club
have offered prizes. three in the sim
gle events and two in the team events,
which will be awarded the winners.
DR. Z. F Bartholomew of Augustana
college addressed the gathering this
noon. Z. c. Fisher presided.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-22
DAVENPORT FIREMEN
GIVE AN EXHIBITION

A crowd of people collected at Sew
enteenth street and Second avenue at
o'clock this afternoon to watch the
Davenport fire department in action
on Brady street, across the river
There was a story to the effect that
the Putnam building was on fire.
These reports proved untrue, how
ever. The Davenport department was
merely testing some of it's new equip
ment, shooting streams of water over
the tallest building in the city. Streets
adjoining the building were closed to
traffic during the exhibition. Mayor
McConochie and the local commits
siOners were present, as were fire
chiefs and city officials from all parts
Of Iowa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-22
IOWA HOPING FOR
FLYING SQUADRON
Aviation Camps for National Guard is
Plan OF War Department
Officials.

Des Moines. Iowa. Aug. 22-Adju-
tant General Guy NJ. Logan today
awaited official confirmation of news
paper dispatches containing the infor-
nation that Iowa is likely to have an
aviation camp in the national guard
in the near future. The dispatches
stated that officers OF the Aero club OF
America who conferred with war de-
partment officials regarding the ex-
penditure OF an appropriation Of $40
900 600 for training military aviatoTs,
had indicated that Iowa would be
among the favored states.
General Logan some time ago in
formed the war department that there
are enough men in the Iowa guard
eager to take up aviation TO form an
aerial company, and that he would be
willing TO take on this branch of SER
vice If it was desired.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-22
Town Board Meets.

The semi-annual meeting Of the
Rock Island township board was held
this afternoon at the city hall. The
only business transacted was to allow
a few bills. Justice of the Peace c. j.
Schroeder was elected chairman. va
cancy in the chair being caused by the
absence of Supervisor William Trefz
from the city Town Clerk William F.
Barth, Assessor H. c. Hinrichs, Col
lector Waldo Schneider and Justice of
the Peace Carl J. kuehl were present
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-22
SOCIAL.
SEARS.NBURNEY.

Word comes from Denver, Colo, OF
the marriage there recently OF Miss
Helen E. McBurney and Roy A. Sears.
both of Rock Island The ceremony
was performed by Rev Charles L.
Mead, pastor of Trinity Methodist
church of Denver. The bride is a
daughter of DR.. and Mrs. A r. Nc
Burney of Rock Island and for a num-
Der of years has been employed in
the office of the general storekeeper
of the Rock Island lines at Silvis Mr..
Sears is member of the editorial staff
of the Moline Dispatch
Mr.. and Mrs. Sears, on their return
from the west, will make their home
in Rock Island
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-22
OFFICERS SEIZE
CLOTHING THIEF
Negro Porter Charged With Taking
Hundreds of Dollars Worth of Mer-
chandise, Is Arrested.

After having been under suspicion
for the past two weeks, Stewart Smith,
colored, was placed under arrest today
by Detective Tom Cox and Patrolman
Ginnane as he a1ighted from a Fourth
avenue car at Fifteenth street.
Smith. who has been employed as
porter at Neustadt's clothing store in
Davenport, is alleged to have stolen
several hundred dollars worth OF
clothing from the store. some of which
he disposed of at a Rock Island Sc
ond hand store.
Suits of clothes and underwear and
hosiery appealed most to Smith, it
seemed for a great amount of such
merchadiSe, all of the most expensive
texture, was found in his possession.
One broadcloth suit and one fine serge
suit have been secured by the police
and are being held as evidence at the
police station, while the case is being
investigated further.
The police received a tip on Smiths
operations two weeks ago and have
been working on thecase ever since,
but without result until today This
morning it was learned that he was
coming to Rock Island TO dispose of
some more clothes and Detective Cox
and Patrolman Ginnane were detailed
to watch for him. About l o'clock this
afternoon they were rewarded for their
efforts. for their quarry jumped off of
the Fourth avenue car into their hands.
He was Immediately hustled to the po-
lice station and locked up.
Smith is said to room at 2205 Fourth
avenue. and the police believe that
more of the plumber will be found after
a search of the mans room has been
made.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-22
SENDING $3.50 FROM
HERE TO SUFFERERS

announcement was made today by
the Rock Island Peoples Relief com
mittee that $3.50 was cleared Sunday
at the picnic held at Norris grove on
the Watch Tower line. This money
will be sent to the National Peoples
Relief committee in New York, whencs
it will be forwarded to Poland to aid
war sufferers. Announcement was al
so made of the winners in the Queen
of the Picnic" contest. Mary Reach
won first prize, receiving $40 votes.
Molly Taxman won second prize with
300 votes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-22
GERMANS IGNORANT
OF OSWEGO ATTACK

Berlin, Saturday, Aug. 10. via Lon
don. Aug %, 1856 p. m delayed y
Concerning the American note in the
case of the steamer Oswego, said to
have been fired upon by submarine,
the statement was made today that the
German naval authorities have re-
ceived no information of any sort in
this connection, the American note be-
ing the first intimation concerning the
matter.
Efforts are being made, it was said,
to clear up the case.