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The Detroit times., 1917-01-18
BOOTLEGGER AND
"JOINTIST" HAVE
A DIFFERENCE

TOPEKA. Kan. Jan. lS-The
supreme court OF Kansas has de.
termined the difference between a
"bootlegger" and "jointist.' in ny
holding a pertinent decision from u
district court.
The definition OF "bootlegger. "
as given by the supreme court JUS
tees, was "a person who sells in
toxicating liquors on the sly. not
from any particular business loca-
ton. but carrying his wares in his
bootleg. his pocket or In some ait
ting hole-in-the-wall.
But when person establishes
himself In a definite place OF bust.
ness where. by skillful legerdemain
he can sell. or pretend to sell. the
innocent Juice OF apple as well az
beer. both near and far and other
intoxicants. the niceties O. the Kan
sas language designate him as a
'jointist' and no longer in the
plebian blass OF 'bootleggers
The Detroit times., 1917-01-18
TRAMP PROVES
TO BE WOMAN

BROWNSVILLE. Ga, Jan. IS
Investigation OF two supposed ho-
boes. who had been arrested and
placed In the barracks here. re-
vealed that one OF the pair belonged
10 the gentler sex.
Upon being arrested the pair gave
their names as Mat Smith and Bill
Searey. but when Bill was found TO
ne -=e4aan- they confessed 10 be
ing Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Bessent OF
Jacksonville Fla.
They said they were on their way
10 Milwaukee. WIS and as they did
not have funds sufficient 10 pay their
way there they decided TO tramp
II. the wife being unwilling 10 be
separated from her husband She
felt that she could make the trip
better and easier IN the guise OF q
man
The Detroit times., 1917-01-18
BY sioDY BYE.

Most cooks consider canned spin
ach almost as good as the fresh
cooked greens. The timed vege
table Is especially economical be
eause IL saves the housewife the
vearisome work OF picking over and
washing
Spinach croouettes
With the contents OF can OF
spinach mix two tesspoonftils OF but.
ter. tablespoonful OF sugar, grated
rlnd Of one lemon. sal, and pepper
10 season. Add one-half cupful OF
milk. heat thoroly and cool. When
cold shape into croquettes. dip in
egg and crumbs and fry in deep fat.
escsIIoped Peaches.
Cover the bottom Of a Duttsred
baking dish with cracker crumbs
The Detroit times., 1917-01-18
ECONOMY IN USE OF CANNED FOODS
Unusual Recipes Offered By Biddy Rive

Add layer Of canned peaches sea
son with bits OF butter little Gin
ramon and tablespoonful OF sugar.
Add second layer OF crumbs,
peaches and seasoninss, and an up
per layer OF buttered crumbs Bake
i5 minutes and serve with a vanilla
sauce.
Strawberry Blanc Mango.
Scald one quart of milk add one
cupful sugar, the grated peel OF half
lemon. a saltspoonful salt. and
thicken with four tahlespoonfuls
corn starch dissolved in cold water.
Cook in double boiler Eve minutes.
turn over three beaten eggs, cook
two minutes. pour into n wet mold
emu set in cold place four hours
Serve in a glass dish with border
OF strawt cry preserves
The Detroit times., 1917-01-18
In the Religious World
EYES FOR THE BEST

Because you would not yield belief in
me.
The threatening craEs that rose
ny wut-tt r-bers
l conquered inch by crumbling inch
TO see
The goal afar
And tho 1 struggle toward IL thru
hard years.
or finch OF falter bllndly. yet
you can" unwavering my spirit
And ! shall win.
~ ] knew YOU as you know me-
II both OF us could clearly see.
And with an inner sight divine
The meaning OF your heart and mine.
I'm sure that We should differ less
And clasp our hands in friendliness;
our thoughts would pleasantly agree
II / knew you and you knew me.
II I knew you and you knew me.
a. each one knows his own self, we
Gould look each other in the face
And see therein a truer grace.
Life has so many hidden woes,
50 many thorns for every rose,
The why OF things our hearts
would see.
IF I knew you and you knew me.
Nixon Waterman.
The Detroit times., 1917-01-18

Terse Comments on the Uniform
Prayer Meeting Topic OF the
Young Peoples Soeieties-Chris-
tisn EndesVor, ete--for Jan. 81:
"seeinq the Good in Others. -
Phil. 2:t-11.
The Detroit times., 1917-01-18
BY wlNoNA WILCOX.

Tho college girl is the freest OF
women--and tho bride is the most
powerful
Never al dny time in her exist
ence Is woman so regnant as in
her honeymoon. unless fate chances
later 10 make her dowager with
millions.
In the first month after her we'd
ding the bride holds the happiness
Of her whole life I'm the hollow, Of
her hand. AS II Il were magicians
crystal bali wherein wonders are to
be read b. those who have the
YTSIOu
but she seldom knows the worth
of N, precious glass OF happiness
Before tho bride roses haye faded
she drops g. as carclcssiy as II Il
were an empty wine bottle with
remarkable confidence IN her own
ability. she believes that she can
create happiness as easily as a
salad whenever necessary
Ancient danes warm the glrl be-
fore she puts on her wedding veil
that woman's pride IN commanding
her maic f. her shortest and suresf
road 20 misery Worrying mothers
advice federation OF pipes and bull
pups Young mltrors confde their
nrst cruel iieantc uirnents IN his
faihcr'a table manners and o.
70 il De- 90 oid discussions Of the
same
Hu' can any woman teach q young
bride anything more important than
LAY nov 20 pick out oilcloth tor the
Kitchen table,
30 Confident that Tho magica;
PREFIX Mrs has endowed her with
he wisdom OF Eve. the little bride
makes her own rules for manae Ing
hum
Anyaat isn't be altogether di,.
feten from other men And Isn't
he 'ho queen Of his heart And
Gocsnt he ,nslsl that she shah al,
Gays have her own pc way abou'
ever, thns important from he
painted curtain pulls 20 the placing
- their II Wedding gift lamps'
doubtless life would continue as
merry o. their marriage bells eKs
cept that some day tho husbands
ego comes up FOR air He discovers
hat ne bride has taken all that
The Detroit times., 1917-01-18
Finds Man Under the eed

UNTONTOWN. Pa. Jan ls-Fol.
lowing tho discovery OF strange
foot under hor bed Mrs Sallie
Campbell vi Morgantown-st, col
lspscd early The other morning al
lowing the burglar 10 rush down
two flights of stairs and escape An
Inventory showed that s. 80 in cash.
gold watch. and The family Bible
were missing
The Detroit times., 1917-01-18

What is expected 20 be the last
session OF tho present CanadisR par
lament VIII be- .prmaii, optned al
Ottawa todaf by the new GOV crnCr
general. he DlHo OF Detunshire
The Detroit times., 1917-01-18

thinks he Is.
A cartoonist once complained that
his work had so trained his eye TO
sec the grotesque in every persons
face that ia had lost his capacity TO
enjoy the normal or 20 see the beau
tiful Some OF US have SO long in
dulged in the critical habit that our
spiritual vision has suffered some
such defect as that OF which the car
toonist complained. We fail 10 see
the good first Which is a worse
calamity. really, than 20 have lost
an eye or a leg or an arm.
The Detroit times., 1917-01-18

Tho FIRST modern typewriter was
made in the United States in 1873.
The velocipede was invented by
Drais IN lSl7.
The Detroit times., 1917-01-18
system,

Ms N'vNwed You didn kiss
u.o this morning rhen lcayns lol
Aork
] Mr. NeVywed But kissed Won
twice Tho morning before didn't
YOU notice the Jyerpaynrnta
The Detroit times., 1917-01-18

When thou doest aims. let not thy
left hand know what thy right hand
loe1h Natl ga
The Detroit times., 1917-01-18

Build a little fence ~ trust
Around today
Fiji The space with loving seeds
And therein stay;
Look NOT thru the shcltering bars
l'pOn tomorrow:
GOD VIII help thee bear whatever
0f 10Y ~ sorrow
Mary r. Butts
An hour Of solitude passed in
sincere and earnest prayer or con.
filct with. and conquest over, a sin
gle passion or subtle bosom sin. will
teach US more OF thought. will more
effec'ually awaken the faculty and
form the habi, Of reflection than a
years study in the schools without
them Coleridge
The Detroit times., 1917-01-18

After your death you were better
have bad epitaph. than I'll report
while YOU lived Shakespeare.
The Detroit times., 1917-01-18

Life is like market place, in
that we exchange commodities. get
ting back value for what we offer.
So give 70 the world the best you
have,
And the best will come back 20 you.
n you were busy being true
To what YOU know you ought 20 DO,
You'd be 80 busy YOU q forget
The blunders OF the folks you've met.
II you were busy being right,
You'd find Yourself too busy quite
To criticise your ueiRhbor long,
Because he's busy being wrong
--Rehecca ForcsTnan.
The Detroit times., 1917-01-18

Ark that rode the deluge wave
Found on Arsrat her grave
All her Rtalwart gonher-wood
Rotted ia that solitude.
Ark that held tho hold things.
ShAd0wed 10y tine golden wings,
Fallen into dust. is blown
Round the hills where once - shone'
Yet tho covenant iv true.
God hath kept VIA oath with YOU
IN the humhlest heart behold
Something costher than gold
Hush within that quivering shrine
Broods the lmmanont Divine
Frederic Lawrence Knowles.
Only tho persons who believe IN
US can help us Every true success
IL tho story Of somebody's faith In
the winner Adds Dunbar once put
tho though in poetry
Because % YOUR strong faith Z KEEP;
tho trnch
Whose sharp sef stones my
'rcnath had wcll-nigh spent
J could not meet your rves' III turn
cd back
so on went
The Detroit times., 1917-01-18

BY WILLIAM T. ELLIS
Everybody is better than anybody
thinks he IS.
The Detroit times., 1917-01-18
sEVEN-sENrENcE SERMONS

Light is light, whoever holds the
candlestick d. f. Hale
All fulhllment Of harmless happi
ness is progress.-R W. Chambers
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-21
FLAGMAN ETLTSTS:
GIRL TAKES PLACE

New Albany, Ind Uncle Sam has a
recruit taken from the ranks of rail
road men who leaves no gap IN the
ranks Of those who must move the
nation tranc.
The Baltimore & Ohio Northwestern
has a new crossing watchman here,
whose first act was 70 wash the win
doWs and scrub the floor Of the shantg
her predecessor had vacated
She is Miss Marie Travers OF Gin
ctnnati, who was attracted by q state
ment by Daniel Willard OF the Baltj-
more * Ohio, that among the things
women could DO TO aid their country
would be To relieve men on duty at
railroad crossings She volunteered
her services and was assigned 10 duty
here
Miss Travers replaced crippled
rallroader, who IN turn took the place
Of an abIE-bodied man who had en-
listed IN the army at another point.
she appeared for duty equipped with
the regulation signal Tags and with a
uniform cap perchsd upon her black
locks Her hours Of duty are from s
o'clock in the morning to 6 o'clock at
night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-21
BOYS IN TRAINING
STATION AT GREAT
LAKES ARE HAPPY

That the boys at the naval training
station. Great Lakes, III. are having a
good tLne while being whipped into
shape for service for Uncle Sam, Is the
statement contained ia letter which
The Argus today received from Robert
/. Atkinson. son Of Mr. and Mrs. H. r.
Atkinson. 725 Second avenue.
Iu mis- uLss.ve he says: Z have no
Uced letters in The Argus from some
Of the boys OF Battery B, Davenport,
and of the good times they are having.
but / want you TO know they are not
the only ones who are enjoying them
selves
Today being Thursday, We had our
wrestling matches and as an extra at
traction there was a vaudeville enter
tainuent given by the Lake Bluff
Emergency league For six days last
week we had the Lincoln Chautauqua
st the station which was free, Every
Wednesday and Sunday nights we have
moving pictures Of the highest stand
ard and we also appreciate very much
the privilege OF the n II. c. a., which
organization furnishes writing mater
iaI and entertainment and recreation
features for as.
There are about 10000 men at the
station with more coming all the time.
There are many from the Lone Star
state here that every time q new
bunch arrives the strangers are greet
ed with the shout Are You From
TeNas2'"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-21
BUSINESS MEN TO
ELECT DIRECTORS
FOR THE CHAMBER

There will be special meeting Of
tbs Business Mems association ct 8
O'Clock Tuesday evening 70 nominate
six directors. in accordance vita the
bylaws Of the caamber Of commerce,
three Of which shall be elected 70 serve
as directors of that body.
The Commercial Economy Board or
tbs Council or National Defense aas
asked cooperation la reducing the
overhead expense by all merchants
ThIs can be helped by eliminating IN
necessary deliveries and securing the
assistance 81 customers in carrying
their parcels with them as zZuch as
possible
Facts ard figures VIII be given as
to the cost al deliveries ard should
show the business men and Ae con-
suruerz that much waste can be elzmi-
mated By reducing the number Of de-
LTerLes and many other costly accom-
modatlous to the customers which are
unnecessary and can well be e]Iuiaat-
ed iu tine interest Of national economy.
President g. T. Marion urges that
a representative from every retail firm
in tha city be present that some def
Rite action may be taken along these
lines, as "a report must be made to tho
national economy board as To how lar
we viii cooperate with them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-21
IMPORTANT MEETING
CALLED FOR MONDAY

N lmDorfant business meeting of
the scout masters Of the Rock Island
Boy Scout council has been called by
Executive p b Weaver to be held at
the Y Vi. &. a Monday evening at
z.30 o'clock Several applications OF
prospective scout masters VIII be con-
sldered and organization work viii
be completed. Persons interested in
the work are urged to attend this
meeting by the new executive.
The court Of honor of the council
viii meet at the Rock Island club
Monday noon to transact important
be given members of the new civic
business and arrange examinations to
be given members Of the new civic
squad now being formed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-21
CRY FOR HELP AS
FIRE RUINS TOWN

Spokane. Wash. July 21-Harrtson.
Idaho of 1900 population. is burning,
according TO word received today ask
ing for assistance. a telegram from
J. w. Cook. councilman Of Harrison 10
Mayor Fleming OF Spokane, reads.
All Of business and over one-half of
residence portion Of Harrison burned
Fire stan raging. City cut of food and
500 out Of homes. We need bedding
and food for tonight"
Harrison, Idaho. July 21-Firs of
unknown origin today destroyed all of
the business section of Harrison and
half OF the residence part OF the town
and is not vet under control. The loss
is estimated at $500. Gee
Ten forest fires are reported in
northern Idaho, all of them. it ifs said
OF mysterious origin.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-21

utility in losing time in both dtree-
lions between the arsenal and the
grounds for the testing out OF car
riaees OF types that have already been
tested. Indeed. 1t was said that govern
neut inspectors have, already gone
over the routes on both sides o. the
river, showing tsat a road is wanted.
Which side Of the river their report
viii favor has not been diYulged.
To Visit Washington.
II was voted on motion Of Mr.. Bas-
tian Of Fulton that the executive COM
mtttee be instructed to send COM
mittea TO Washington to get in touch
with government officials, 10 ascertain
If possible what the program Of the
government will probably be, ana TO
prefer all assistance possible.
Whether the government is or Is not
interested 10 the extent Of providing
and maintaining hard road along the
east bank Of the river between the
arsenal and Savanna and Hanover, the
organizers propose 70 stay in the field
until the read is provided. This sug-
gestion Of E. H Guyer. in the
event that the government declines to
construct and maintain this road
which promises to he one of the most
attractive scenic highways in the
United States, lying along the Illinois
side Of the beautiful river for a dis
lance of more than SO mtles-a high
way that without doubt would be eX-
tended from tine to time northward
and possibly southwark also-was en-
Enthusiastically received. It viii un-
doubtedly be adopted in case the eff
fort TO interest the government should
fail MIR. Guyer stated that the re-
naming feasible way to secure such
a road would be to act under the parks
and pleasure driveway law of Illinois
This law enables the people TO create
park and pleasure driveway districts
They can include an indefinite terri
tory in d single county or in several
counties. In this case the counties OF
Rock Island. Whiteside and Carroll
would each furnish part Of the terri
tory The district could be made 70
extend say from Rock Island 10 Han
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-21

over. with the river for the west
boundary. When such a district Is
once formed under the Jaw aud COM
m{ssioners chosen, as provided for, a
small tax can be levied on all the
property in the district for the provld-
ing of such park and roads or drive
ways as are wanted
Annual meetings Of the new associa-
tion are TO he held tsch third Friday
in July. Only such assessments as are
necessary to maintain the organization
and its work viii be levied The off,
ciaI markings OF the road. when es-
tablished, are TO be the national col
ors-red. white and blue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-21
ALLEGED TO HAVE
EMBEzzLED sum
Davenport Man Charged with HavlBg
Spent Money Collected for
Rock Island Firm.

Alleged TO have embezzled a sum o.
money which he had collected for the
Miller Chemical company OF this CHS
while acting as a salesman for the
concern, John Voss Of Davenport was
this morning placed under arrest uv
the Davenport police on a complaint
signed by DR.. s. Fl. Miller OF this
city
Voss retained Attorney II z. Can
non Of Davenport and refused 10 come
to this city for an examination with
out extradition papers. Authorities
here will make application for the
papers today and Yoss v7ill undouht-
eddy be given a hearing the first Of
the week
According to DR.. Miller. Toss en-
bezzled the money several months ago
and despite many chances given him
TO make good the amount he refused
to do so.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-21
SELL MANY TICKETS
FOR YEARLY OUTING

The moonlight excursion which mo
formen. conductors and shop men en-
pIoysd by the TFi-Citv Railway COM
pany this side of The river VIII give on
next Tuesday evening on the Steamer
Sidney. promises TO attract much in
terest Many tickets are being sold
This annual 0utnE Of lle street car
bows is always well attended. The
proceeds VIII be applied 70 the sick
henenE fund Of local union Nc a18. The
committee in charge Of che affair is
composed Of j. T. Bauer, @. /. Weaver
and J. r. ELcCluskey
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-21
To CALL DOUBLE
QUOTA FOR ARMY
Upon Being Informed as q Number
Exemption Board VIA Summon
Twice as Many
NAY THEN CALL ON MORE NEN
II Share Is Not Obtained at First An
other Batch 81 Reglstrauts
VIII BE Examined.

s--4t-- s-~z- --z41
e----
pFlsed ay A11ALaA- 11ass a D+~~a'- ri
the fighting quota q each district e-t.
Summon double frF number OF the
o.,o+s u a1na.r III +ae reeaansrfare
-. - ~. .---.---t-.-+s-.--
me men #1tf De a@A-L'iA-21.f5.+ Il --tz
l..-- g.,- -e.l.7.s. .s.e
- = e ~ 1900 .,[5lf IL. a~ar5aaa
4a7l 90 u. es.-f-.- -..-4- f.
70 1le - --- - - 57.-
.l4t - .... - r-z-7- All.
hE1L 1,--f-..-
., t'a-li-3.- ..-..ee -.--- +---s ss t-e
114a process @ll.l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-21
GUARDSMANHELD;
GERMAN OFFICER?

Newark. < j., july 2I.-CarI DIESEL,
a member Of the First regiment Of the
New Jersey national guard, said 10
have been formerly 9 non-commis-
stoned officer in the German army, and
10 have a brother who is now an Off
Ger tu the German army was today ar
rested here and put in jail on orders
from The department Of justice at
Washington
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-21
REFUSED ICE WATER
MEN GO ON A STRIKE

Employees of the Illinois Oil com
pany who went on q strike yesterday
a the barrel factory, TwenUy-H5th
street ard Fourth avenue, today state
the trouble occurred over the refusal
Of the com pany 70 provide ice water
for them. They claim thar workmen
in other departments were provided
with this but that officials Of the con
Germ refused 10 extend the same Cour-
tesy to them and they struck. other
men being hired 10 take their places.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-21
YAIT4ELE - -

Miss Alice Glfemeyer, 1912 Thirty
second street, reported the loss og s
valuable cameo ring set with d5a-
monds 10 the police this morning ana
an attempt IS being made 70 recover
IT, The ring was lost somewhere in
the business district last evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-21
-. - NAMFS M0RRTs-

Washington July z1-Rolard s
Norris OF Philadelphia was nominated
today by President Wilson as ambas-
sador TO Japan
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-21
STORES CLOSE ON
EVENT OF OUTING
Housewives Should Purchase Grocer
les aad Meats on Monday and
Tuesday.
HARKBTs S0T OPEN WEDNESDAY,
Dealers Expect Large Attendance at
Annual Picnic as IiHw00d
Next Week.

Housewives 1r the city who are wise
vii purchase enough necessities next
Monday and Tuesday 50 last for two
DAYS as on Wednesday r1e grocery
stores and meat markets all over the
cltv viii be closed ali day, while the
dealers and ena4r families and friends
gather i'll the annual picnic al Lin
wood. a record~orca king attendance
IS looked for
In view Of the attendance increased
each succeeding year. the committee
in charge has again chartered the
steamer Sydney T. transport the pic
nickers to Linwocd. The boat leaves
Rock Island on the first trip at $50
q. m. from the foot Of Nineteenth
street The second trip Will be made
at 100 fra the afternoon. The boat
leaves Davenport Is minutes later.
Many will bring lunch baskets for
dinner and supper and will stay all
day. Others who do not wish 10 take
lunches can secure food at Llnwo7d.
An attractive athletic program for the
people Of all ages and both sexes has
been arranged. Including foot races
and other events
BAH Game.
The main event in the morning viii
be q ball game between two teams SCI
5ecred from the retail clerks of The
city. The gr0cers and butchers and
the 3cbbiug statesmen. These Two
teams have met for many years at
each outing and many of the old ala-
mond artists are still liza the game.
Dancing VIII be free all day
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-21
EMPHASIZE need
FOR 0ILING ROAD
Farmers Disturbed Because Of Inac'
tirity Of Merchants in Aiding
Movement.
HALF OF Sun ALREADY on HAND
Expected That Ready Response Wll
BE Given When Value of High
way rs Appreciated.

The need FOR olling Of the knoxville
road was emphasized today when sec
rotary T. ". Young reported that he
mad spent the day interviewing farm
ers and found they were considerably
disturbed all along the line because Of
the inactivity of rhe merchants ln Civ
ing prompt response TO this good road
movement 4 committee consisting OF
j. T. Marion, ]. L. Vernon and Il. S.
Gable. who have been working in the
project for the past few weeks. an
nouuca that they have been able TO
secure about cne-halt the sum needed
and that it this road is oiled the bust
ness man must arouse themselves
within the next Two or three days and
make an active and intensive canvass
for putting the project over.
The matter has been taken before
the chamber of commerce and as pre-
Eluusly announced no funds will be
forthcoming from that body. but many
Of the members OF the association have
sIgnihed them willingness 10 take hold
OF the matter and give their personal
service In an effort to provide an 0p-
portUn1ty for all to give financial aid.
Travel Increases.
Secretary Young VIII also take the
matter before the Rotary club ON Tues
day and seek from it cooperation in
raising the balance of the fund which
amounts 10 about $4,000
Mr. Young further pointed ont that
many of the business men do not seem
to appreciate the value Of this Knox
Vile road. Actual records taken by
some of the farmers along the line
prove that travel on this road has in-
creased 100 per cent since the road