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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-25
March rs IN American
History.

ls62-FirEt army balloon reconnois-
sance Of the field Of hostilities took
place at Island No 10. in the Mis-
sissippi river, Captain Steiner, u.
s A aeTOnaut.
1SG4-Owen LOvejOy, statesman and
abOlitionist, died: born 1911.
IS94George Ticknor Curtis. an au-
thority and writer on constitutions
al law. died; born 1912.
191I-ID fire in shirt factory at %
Washington place. New York city.
146 operatives were burned to
death
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-25
A Mattsr Of Measure.

Pitcher (who has a COW TO selD-Of
course she hasn't any Of those A. r
O.'s attached to her name. but SHE'S
got her good p'ints, all right Milcher
Yeah. but ] want one with a record
and some good daughters. You car
Judge them by their quarts and gals
ExnhaRGA
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-25

The sudden ana serious illness Of
Editor n. n. Kohlsaat Of the Chicago
lnter-Ocean is sincerely regretted by
his fellow newspaper men throughout
the country. He is an able publisher
and power In Journalism. May his
recovery be speedy and complete.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-25
information.

PA, what's diapason?"
"Oh, it's some kind of a useless
thing that the doctors cut out of peo-
pie whenever they can get them
coaxed into e hospital. Don't bother
me now. I'm buoy tryin to figure
when to buy Union Pacific"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-25
Probably Not,

Emerson says there is always a
best way Of doing everything"
Us there2 ! wonder il he ever
found best way Of wearing a pair of
shoes that were about a size too
small?"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-25

The Omaha disaster, like that which
befell San Francisco, emphasizes
anew the lesson, alas, however. intin-
tesimal 10 man.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-25

New York gambler announces
that he was forced TO quit because
the policemen on his beat took all
the winnings and didn't leave him
enough for a lunch ticket. There's a
suggestion
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-25
BY THE J. W. POTTER CO.

TERMs-Ten cents per week, BY car
rier. IN Rock Island
Complaints Of delivery service should
be made 20 the circulation department.
which should also be notified in every
instance where st is desired TO have
paper discontinued, as carriers have no
authority in the premises.
AL communications OF arGumentst1vs
character. political OF religious. must
have real name attached for pubIics-
ton No such articles viii be printed
ever fictitious signsturea
Telephones In ell departments; Cen
trail Union. West 145. 1145 and ans;
Union Electric, Bl45.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-25

Kansas will be original, cost what
II may. A man in that state is &C.
cused Of killing his wife by pushing
her false teeth down her throat.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-25
Remarkable.

THE BramIeys are a remarkable
family"
Yes. There are eleven Of them,
and not one has ever been operated
on for appendicitis
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-25

King George has revived an old
custom by opening parliament with
the crown upon his head. II may be
ne merely desired to show that he
hadn't been. using II 20 drive tacks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-25

And just as we we're beginning to see
the silver lining 70 the cloud, 80 far as
Rock Island Is concerned, in beautiful
~ washed streets and sidewalks, along
comes the slush. We should worry.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-25
PROFITABLE.

Have you at
tended many lee
lures this win
teri"
"Oh, yes, several
courses.
What " e re
they aboUt?"
Il don't re-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-25

Porfrio Diaz says he viii return
to Mexico II his country needs him.
But II his family needs MIN, he prob
ably won't.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-25

Don't be too sure the Mexican crisis
is ended. A revolution proceeds in
a circle. which has neither beginning
nor end
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-25

General Castro is said 70 be plot
ting a revolution In Honduras. He
seems 70 be looking for a job that
won't require much effort.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-25
No Plaza for Her.

There will be no shocking stories to
tell about people in heaven. SO the
woman with the gossiping tongue may
not care II she never gets there.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-25

Vermont has abandoned its Septem-
Der elections. What will the country
do now for a political barometer?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-25

In the midst Of it all the moon had
On eclipse, but nobody seemed to care.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-25

I've succeeded in getting a lot of new
ideas about styles"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-25
THE ARGUS.

Published daily at 1894 Second ave-
nue. Rock Island. Ill entered at the
postofhes as second-elass matter.)
Rock IsIand Member Of the Associated
Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-25

When the generally
It
what they have not earned they have nothing
which quarrel and things the
mind.
In the powers
relation fellows.
life It labor that into
the humankind
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-25
The Genial Cynic
LABOR IS LIFE; IDLENEss is DEATH.
By CHARLES GRANT MILLER.

CENSUS prisoners who entered the Indiana
refomsto showed that 406 had no trades and 22
of employment a. time their crimes committed.
The daily grind criminal court continued
wantor tdsness perhaps but lack of know
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-25

Tuesday, March rs, 1918.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-17
CURRENCY BILL is
BEING PREPARED

Washington, D. C, April IA cur
rency bill embodying a regional re-
serve plan is expected to be presented
at the present session Of congress, and
action may be taken before adjourn
ment This was predicted today by
Chairman Owen Of the senate banking
committee, who was a White house
caller. A measure is being worked out
70 be known as the Owens-Glass bill
which, before being introduced in the
house by Representative Glass and in
the senate by Senator Owen, is expect
ed TO have the support OF the presi.
dent, Secretary McAdOO, and promi-
nent authorities on currency questions
II is contemplated 10 divide the
country into y or Is regional co-ordt
nate units. Each unit would have a
reserve association and over all units
there would be a supervising board OF
central control, but not a central re
serve association. On the central board
of authority the government as vel
as the various units would be repre-
sented
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-17
CALIFORNIA LAW
WORRIES EUROPE

Washington, D. C., April 17.-Pro-
tests by representatives of great
European syndicates against one phase
OF the California alien land holding
bill which would require stockholders
in corporations owning land in that
state either 70 be American citizens
or 70 have declared their intention,
will soon be taking form in Wash
ington- AInquiEiss-h hsSe already been
made by some diplomatic Representa-
tives OF European powers to ascertain
the precise nature Of the legislation.
but so far all the state department
has been able 70 do has been TO rur-
nish copies Of the draft of the Cali
fornia senate bill, leaving the protest
ants to draw their own differences as
10 its *ent. There Is much inter
est to know il the proposed legisla.
ton will affect corporations not I'M
TALLY organized for land holding, but
like railroads and other public util
tiles, obliged from their nature to own
real property for right Of way, stations
and terminal facilities, wharves, etc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-17
Pope Gains, But
MAY co ANY Time

Rome, April 1.-THE Italian govern
ment, desiring TO be absolutely sure of
the real condition of the pope. today
summoned those directly responsible
for the care Of his health. The pom
tiffs physicians replied to the appeal
for a direct statement with the frank
cult to say thaL~the pope's cOnstitu-
ton would overcome the present crisis.
Even if it does so, it is explained, the
remainder Of the pontiffs days would
still be considered as preCarious and
the end might be expected at any time.
The physicians bulletin said: The
pontiff spent a calm night. DiminutiOn
of his cough relieved the holy father
considerably His temperature was 81
this morning. and a slight ameliOratiOn
of the bronchial symptoms was noted.
The pope is so much better, accord
ing to tOdays reports from the vatican,
that if present conditions continue, the
last bulletin about his health will be
published by the physicians tomorrow,
In this the doctors will declare they
are confident of the pontiff's recovery
The pope himself says he is better
When DR.. Amici visited him at noon
and asked how he felt, he replied:
This is the first day since my first re
lapse that | feel really relieved"
The physician again impressed up
on the pope the necessity Of complete
rest, informing him that activity would
| create obstacles to recovery.
Your commands shall be obeyed,
said the pope, smiling with an air OF
/ resignation. Shortly after the doctors
/ left. however, the sun broke through
the clouds and flooded the bed cham
! Der The pontiff declared he could en-
dure his bed no longer. His restless
ness increased and he insisted upor
rising His valet proceeded to heII
him rise, but the pope refused assist
ance, saying he could help himself, al
though he admitted he was feeling
somewhat weaker.
! DR. Amici again visited the pontif
this afternoon and found little chang'
| in his condition since morning. His
temperature had slightly increased
/ but as a whole his condition was sta
/ tionary.
Tonight's bulletin says the pope
passed a good day, without fever.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-17

firmation by the senate" said Harper
He was reappointed by Governor De-
neen, still without senate confirmation.
Tho statutes provide that these Off
cials appointed by the governor and
confirmed by the senate are not sub
ject to civil service regulation. Evt
IDENTIFY Mr.. Davies does not come under
this classification.
"On the other hand, the civil SER
vice act provides jurisdiction over all
officials except those chosen by cleo
ti0n or whose offices are excepted by
other statute provisions. That would
seem to embrace the Office of state
factory inspector, since his case is not
covered by the other statutes.
Moreover, the civil service commits
sion has classified the chief factory
ins pector as among the offices under
its control.
"If our contentious are true, the only
method of removing Mr.. Davies is by
fling charges and granting him hear.
ing. That has not been done"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-17
DAVIES REFUSES
TO GIVE UP POST

Chicago, Ill, April 17-In nowise
daunted by Governor Dunne's re
fring" process, Edgar T. Davies
chief, or ex-chief factory inspector
yesterday maintained he still ruled by
right Of law, If not IN the throne room
at the Transportation building. How
ever, he did not visit the department.
ana Barney Cohen reigned as acting
chief.
II not likely Davies will take legal
measures TO have himself reinstahed
in the Chicago department suite. His
time will come when q successor is
named. Then quo warranto proceed
ings probably will be instituted to de.
termine the legal status OF the matter.
II il possible the proceedings may he
p pIecipitated by a claim for salary.
Davies contention that he is under
civil service regulations vas explain.
Ell by his attorney, Samuel A. Harper
Il presents a novel point.
MIR. Davies was appointed by Gov.
erLor Yates under the factory inspec.
J.cn act, which does not require con
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-17
SEVERAL DEAD IN
A BURNING HOTEL

Malone, y. Y, April 17.-Seven or
more persons were burned to death
ard several women who jumped from
the third story sustained injuries from
which they may die in a spectacular
fire which destroyed the Dewilson no
tel, an old three-story wooden struc-
tue, early today. 1t burned like pa
per and the firemen had little time to
effect rescues. An explosion caused
the fire. More bodies are believed to
be in the ruins.
The identified dead:
ALBERT ROBIDEAU, Malone.
FRED TRUECHON. Malone.
MICHAEL COONEY, Malone.
PHILIP O'CONNOR, Pierceville,
n. Y.
JOHN MOSS, Albany.
There we're about fifteen persons in
the hotel Work of the fremen was
handicapped by coating Of sheet iron
on tho outside walls put there six
years ago when the building was re,
modelled.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-17
HAS
FIXED HIS PRICE

Providence, R. L, April 17.-Denial
Of the report from Washington that
he had refused Surgeon General Blue
Of the public health service a second
sample Of the vaccine with which he
is treating tuberculosis patients was
made today by DR.. Friedman. 81 re-
ceived no letter asking more vaccine, ''
said Friedman.
Friedman opened for business to
day at the Office of DR. ". G. Dwin-
nell with a fixed price Of $40 a patient.
SO great was the crowd when he ar,
rived he appealed to the police de
partment 20 station an officer outside
the building TO inform visitors ne
charged 500 for an injection of his
vaccine and would make appointments
The request was not granted. He
would not deny that the vaccine would
be placed on the market soon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-17
BROKER SUICIDES
IN INSANITY FIT

Chicago, April 17.-Theodore r.
Tyler a broker, prominent in the
University club and a member of the
Saddle and Cycle club, killed himself
in fit of insanity at his home, 2S11
Prairie avenue, yesterday.
Mrs. Tyler, who was formerly Miss
Louise Sheppard, was absent. but re.
turned a few+n1omerts later.
There is no reason that can give
for Mr.. Tyler's suicide" she said. 81
know that he was not feeling well, but
had no idea that he might be de,
ranged"
Mrs. Tyler said that there had been
no financial trouble and that their
married life had been most happy.
Mr.. Tyler went to work yesterday as
usual at the brokerage offices of Rus,
sell & Brewster, where he was em
ployed, but shortly after noon he com,
planned of a headache and went home
Word was sent Mrs. Tyler that heI
| husband was not well and she started
home at once.
| In the meantime Mr.. Tyler an
nounced to the servant that he was
going to his room and lie down.
A shot was heard a few seconds af
ter he entered his room.
/ Not five minutes after the shot was
fired Mrs. Tyler returned to the house
Russell, Brewster & Co say that his
affairs are in perfect condition, anC
! they are unable 70 assign any rea
son for his suicide 1t was stated
that nothing out of the ordinary was
found with his accounts, and also tha
his actions had not been unusual.
Mr.. Tyler was 80 years of age, anC
had been in Chicago for about l!
years. He was a graduate of tn,
University of Virginia. Mr.. and Mrs
Tyler have been prominent in Souti
side society for a number Of years.
Mr. Tyler is survived by his wife
and two children, Louise, aged 8, anc
| Thomas, aged 3.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-17
ENTER
ENDURANCE TEST

Brussels, April 1.-THE Belgian
workers strike continues to extend
slowly in every part OF the country.
Small numbers CT men have returned
to work here and there, but these de
fections are unimportant when com
pared with the figures Of fresh re-
cruits who have Joined the movement
The men as rule appear to be set
tling down TO long test of endurance
and are determined TO achieve victory.
The socialist organization has opened
dining halls in convenient locations for
free meals to the needy. few ar,
rests of strikers were made for inter.
fering with Workmen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-17
TRAILED UNDER ICE AND
Is SAVED FROM DROWNING

Duluth, Mimi, April 17-Winitred,
the 2-year-oId daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. G. c. Maudslay of this city, mar
rowly escaped drowning yesterday
when she fell into a hole in the ice
on a creek that runs near her home.
She went under the ice and could
be seen. An alarm was raised and
ueighbors followed the child fouJ
blocks, when several men broke hoIf
through the ice and as the child swept
past the hole drew her out.
Strangely enough, when taken home
tie baby, who was unconscious when
rescued, came 70 and set up a loud
cry
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-17
CHARGES
IN MOORE CASE

Washington, d. C., April II
Charges upon which President Wilson
summarily removed Willis Moore.
cLief of the weather bureau from Of
fee, rested today in the department
OF justice. where agents of the bureau
Of investigation were at work on them.
None Of the officials concerned went
further today in detailing the charges
against Moore than to say they con
sisted Of irregularities" but the pro
fessOr declared they were based upon
his activities in working for appoint
mSnt as secretary OF agriculture. The
general allegation against Moore ie
that employees of the weather bureau
while out on trips on government bust
ness were utilized in addressing or
ganizations, and meetings in further
ance Of his candidacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-17
FINGER PRINT OF
SLAYER OF DIETz

Chicago, April 17.-Ffnger prints of
the murderer Of George Dietz, the
woman's tailor, are expected TO throw
a web around the guilty that cannot
be broken. This information was
given by a police officer in the case
today. Several marks are bloody i'm
prints upon the handle Of a massive
masons hammer that shattered the
skull OF Dietz. On the bed, too, the
murderer left a crimson trail.
You couldn't ask for better set
OF finger prints" said the officer. The
coroner said he would likely recon.
mend that a man and woman be held
to answer for the killing. The discov.
cry was made today that Mrs. Dietz
IS the second wife OF the slain man.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-17
MAYORS PAY IS CUT TO SIS
Mendoza Council, Rolled by Executive,
Lops $50 a Month From Salary.

Mendoza, H., April 17.-FOllowing
an alteration with Mayor Ismus, mem
bers OF the city council chastised the
executive by reducing his salary from
s25 a month to Sc. Several weeks
ago the mayor vetoed a measure in
which all the aldermen were interest
ed. The councilmen retaliated by re-
pea.ing the salary ordinance and pass
ing new one embodying the cut
Mayor Ismus vetoed the new Ordi
nance, whereupon the council passed
il over his veto.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-17
LAWYER INDICTED
IN THAW BRIBERY

New York. April 17.-John NichoI-
son Anhut, a lawyer, was indicted by
the grand jury today for bribery dur
ing alleged efforts 70 secure the re
lease of Harry X. Thaw from Mattea-
wan The Indictment is squel 70 an
investigation Instituted by Governor
Sulzer OF an alleged conspiracy in
half Of ThaW.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-17
men BEGIN
A HUNGER STRIKE

Brussels, April 1.-THE Belgian
trial Workers of the World from the
Pacific coast who yesterday began a
hunger strike" in the city Jail, refus-
ed a breakfast Of bread and water to-
day. They announce they will refuse
all food until the city furnishes bet
ter variety or become So weak from
exhaustion they will have to be re-
moved to a hospital. There is some
talk Of a compromise whereby the
men will be released on their promise
to leave the city at once.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-17
SWITCHMEN AND
10 ROADS AGREE

Chicago, April 17.-As a result of
concessions by both sides, the dispute
between the switchmen Of 19 railroads
in Chicago and their employers was
settled today. Each side is claiming
victory. The details were not divulg-
ed. G. ". Hangar and Charles Neill
Of the federal bureau OF labor acted
as mediators.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-17
unlversltn Ouats a student.

Urbana. H., April 17.-Because he
played in the University OF Illinois
student musical comedy, The odigal
Prince" Z. f. LeoPold OF BeITeville
was dismissed from the university TO-
day Leopold petitioned to be permit
ted 10 act In the show. but failed TO
wait for faculty permission He IS Z
sophomore in the college of law.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-17
Mitchell Harvester Director.

New York, April l7.-John J. Mitch
ell OF Chicago today was elected a di-
rector Of the International Harvester
company to succeed George +. Baker,
retired. The other directors were re
elected.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-17
J. STANLEY Browne Under Knife

Rockford. H.. April III. Stanley
Browne. member Of the state civil ser
vice commission, today underwent an
emergency operation for appendicitis.
His condition is serious, but his reCov-
cry is predicted
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-17
Narrow Escape For Trains.

Fort Smith, Ark. April 1.-Two
passenger trains. both running at top
speed. were saved from going through
burning trestles near here early today.
Both were heavily laden with passen-
gers. officials believe the trestles
were burned by wOuld-be wreckers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-17
sTRoVoMIcAL EVENTS.

Evening stars: Venus, Saturn. Morn
ing stars: Mercury, Jupiter, Mars.
The letter w formed by the Eve stars
OF constellation Cassiopeis stands al
most upright in the northwest, span
ming the Milky way. about 8 p. u.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-17
Aced Woman Burned 70 Death.

Pontiac. Ill. April 17.-Mrs Elean-
or Wheeler. SO years old. was burned
TO death yesterday afternoon al her
home near here She was piling fuel
On bonfire when her clothing became
gni-ed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-17
The Weather

Forecast Till 2 p. m. Tomorrow. for
Rock Island, Davenport, Moline,
and Vicinity.
Fair and cooler tonight and Friday.
Temperature at : a. m, 81. Highest
yesterday. 76, lowest last night, So.
Velocity OF wind at a. m, miles
per hour.
Precipitation none.
Relative humidity at p. m, so, al
Z A. IL, AS.
Stage OF water, 104, a rise Of 2 in
last "a hours.
J. NJ. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-17
Peleqer Walker Dead.

Rockford. Ill, April 11.-Peleger
Walker. superintendent Of Rockford s
city schools and former member of
the state board Of education, died to-
day.