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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-03-27
No StatesmanshIp About Il

II regard II as unfortunate that there
should be any division among Progress
sives in the House at this time" said
Nj T.ouroot. who ia one OF the ablest OF
the Republican TrogreSsiycs. ~ NAV
bo good personal politics FOR third party
ProErcssiyos and Tor some men who were
ai.ctod as Republican ProEressiyes 10 take
such position at this time. but the:e
is no craftsmanship about it"
Eeprcs NATIVE Lelroot says he was
elected on Republican ticket and made
use OF the Republican organization TO
SECURE his nomination. II he should now
rci udiatc tine Republican party ne would
feel that he had obtained the Office
under false prcteuces.
Both Nr' Lcnvoot and Nj Kent say
the duty Of Progressives Of all parties is
10 aid the party in power 20 work reforms
and secure the legislation which We d.
sire and have worked FOR in the past.
Mr Kent adds. II shall vote for NJ.
Mann q. minority leader. not because /
am prepared to he led br him. but be
cause OF his eminent usefulness in Shap-
inc legislation. and because | believe he
will use the powers granted him fairly
and IN the public interest"
obviously referring 10 colonel Roos"-
yelrs advice 10 Nj Hineoaugh that he
should keep IN touch with al near-Pro-
crcssives." Representative Kent says
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-03-27
CUBA IGNORES BEAUPRE LIBEL
Congress Adjourns Without Ordering
Prosecution of Erring Members.

Havana. March %. Tho SESSION OF ton-
ercss terminated this evening. The new
congress viii convene April !.
No effort was made To secure the per-
mission Of the House 10 prosecute nep-
ressntatiye Soto. author Of the libellous
attacks in cuba on the American
Minister. Arthur NJ Bcaupre. and the
secretary Of the legation, Hugh ;. Gibson
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-03-27
BALKAN CLAIMS MAY SWELL
Rome Predicts Demand for a
Larger Indemnity.

Rome March 26.-ln official circles the
fan of AdIianOple b. considered the end
81 the war
tor, of me allies will serse To- increase
tho Balkan claims. especially as 10 in
demn!ty.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-03-27
Allies in Desperate Assault Re.
duce ConStantinOp|e Outpost
and Former Turkish Capt.
tai Fired by Defenders.
EUROPE FEARS SLAUGHTER
Crisis Imminent in Empire and
Attempt May Be Made to
Overthrow the Govern
ment-Vanquished
Mad with Fright.

Lor don. March 26-Adrianople and
Tchataldja have fallen. Shukri Pacha.
defender Of Adrianople. which mas
stubbornly withstood siege of 152
DAYS. surrendered to the Bulgarian and
servian armies after having fired the
city
The capitulation Of Tchataldja. after
,No days OF desperate fighting. was
announced in telegram received by
the Bulgarian Legation at London TO-
night. This information may Of course.
refer TO the town Of that name. and not
To the line of forthCations outside OF
Constantinople. out as the allies have
made Just as determined an attack ON
Tchataldja as they did a Adrianople. il
is quite possible that they carried all
before them.
What effect this success is likely Ia
have can Only he surniised at the mo-
ment, but Constantinople kilograms ad-
nit heavy Turkish losses and suggest
the capital is on the eve Of another
crisis. II is stated that il would not
be surprising if an attempt j. made
within the next few hours, t. overthrow
the government. Revolutionary plans
Of the Military League are said to he
ready for execution.
A Sofia dispatch timed $50 D. m. to-
DAY. 10 a London news agency said that
fighting is proceeding in the streets al
Ndrianople.
4 Constantinople dispatch to the
same agency says that the Turkish
centre at Tchataldja was driven in on
Tuesday. with a loss Of eisht hundred
killed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-03-27
Eulearians MoWn Down.

Details II the fighting which led TO
The fall Of Adrianoplc are scarce but
II is evident that the Turkish fortress
was captured only after desperate re-
sistance. At the beginning or the final
attack the storminG Bulgarian troops
were mown down and entire companies
destroyed before they could reach the
enemy's position.
In the advance herds OF cattle were
driven forward that the danger Of
mined trenches might he avoided
Soldiers clad in cuirasses and provided
with shields cut and divided the wire
entanglements surrounding the forts
ana Fashioned walls. which were car
ried al The peint of the bayonet.
The Servians in the northern and
western sections fought valantly. al
though ii was not their lot to capture
the forts.
When the BulGarians TUNED on the
enemy the Turkish cannon which
they captured q like tate befell
the Turks. The carnage was ter
rble and was increased by eXplos-
ions Of powder magazines. Two days
Of rest will he given ~, Bulgarian
troops, who then will be sent 70
Tchataldja About 10000 men will
march To- these lines.
The air Of the city was fun Of dark
powder clouds and falling pieces OF
buildings killed many civilians. Shukri
Pacha, the Turkish commander in
chief. ordered all military and public
buildings burned. and in short time
the city was like sea Of flame.
People were rushing about like mad,
and added 10 the thunder Of cannons
were the agonizing cries of the wounded.
There were numerous deaths from eX-
haustion The disease and famine re-
sulting from the siege increase the nor
Tors OF the situation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-03-27
Do.sn. obiec. 20 Near Progressive.

II have teen called 60 many names IN
my NE that liability to b" classified as
near Progressive docs not particularly
excite my aniwosiiy. II my point ~ vie"
prevents my being considered q 'lrosre.-
sive. : must satisfy. myself with being
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-03-27
NEW YOEK MAN AT PANAMA.

Panama. March 25.--Cyrus ". Wicker
90 New York. to-day assumed the duties
M secretary II the American Legation
ra-a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-03-27
H0LD-UP MEN ROB
TWO CIGAR STORES
oniinurh from Gr>t page.

to twenty-five years old. Werner
thought
Detectives secured tho store for finger
prints. and after "A prolonged search
announced that they were IN possession
Of several imrortant clews. which they
hoped would soon land tn" new band
OF maraudcrs behind the bars.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-03-27
BERLIN REFUGE OF CASTRO.

berlin. March e6.-General Cipriano
Castro. ex-Prcsident Of Venezuela, arrived
here to-day from Kamburs. lie intends
10 60 10 Dresden for short sojonrn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-03-27
TURKS Are Cut Of.

The bcsiceing troops in the east ad-
ranced al double quick under the glare
Of searchlghts 10 attack the advanced
works at Masiak After fierce de-
fence. which lasted throughout Mon
day. the Turks retired from the light
forward works and forts. Part ~
these. engaged in covering the retreat
Of their cpmrades. were cut off 10y the
Bulgarians and captured.
After moving forward short DIS
tance toward the chief bulwark fortress
the Bulgarians rested. l. was then co.
served that although great progress
had been made in the east the fight
ing in Other sections had resulted ion
enormous losscs to the Bulgariane, Titl
small gam of ground
Nc-erthcloss. the attack was re-
newed. and on TUESDAY ana Wednes-
day the important forts composing tn
inner ring of defences were taken df;er
hard fighting
The Bulgarians IN strong force 'l@d
gradually advanced their lines entir-
cling the city, and by short rushes the
infantryme had approached near
enough 10 preJaie for the final dash.
on an sides the combined movement of
the attackers on the ever resisting cisy
was continued.
the Eighth Bulgarian Division, oper-
ating against the series Of forts along
the southern section Of Adrianoplc. o.
cupied some important advanced posi-
tons md captured twenty Turkish
cannon. eight machine guns and light
hundred Ottoman soldiers.
The Bulgarian infantry had reached
within three hundred yards of the M n
forts by ; O'Clock last evening. They
intrenchcd themselves there, while an
munition and provisions were brought
lip from the rear and preparations were
made for the final deadly assault.
Taken at Bayone, Point.
The entire lire Of fortrcsses defenj-
ing the eastern side of the city "as
CAPTURED by the Bulgarians after q
most spectacular assault at the po.nt
Of the bayonct by long lines OF infan-
trv. which were strengthened rapidly
bv the second, or reserve. line. The
eastern forts soon fell into their han Is
and Bulgarian batteries were immcG'-
ately placed in position 10 concentrate
their fire on the other works. The Way
was thus cleared for a direct assault on
the city itself.
Those accounts 90 the battle winch
have come from Bulgarian sources
make no mention Of the Scrvians, Of
whom there seems 10 have been good
Zeal Of jealousy among King Ferdi-
nand's troops.
The Scryians. on the other hand, who
have issued only a brief report of the
canture. divide thu credit with their
allies ard are apparently not quite SO
eager To hide their beavy losses. Ac-
cording 10 dispatch received at Bel
grade from Mustapha Pacha, the sacri-
fees we're veH ncavy The Servian
18th and jihe Bulgarian 18th regiments
we're blown UP by mines, and many
other regiments sustained great losses.
All Tho reserve hospitals have been put
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-20
BASEBALL TEAM
ORGANIZED HERE
An Independent Nine is Formed
at Meeting Held at New
Harper Parlors.

With a view 20 commencing the or
ganization Of fast independent base
ball aggregation for the coming sea
son. a meeting vas held in the parlors
OF The New Harper house last evening
and plans were laid for securing for
this city a speedy group OF stars 10 be
known as the Islanders.
Twenty-Five enthusiasts were pres
ent and Joseph 4. Smith was selected
as manager and John McG,nnis was
made captain a. the nine The aEEre-
cation will run Independent Of any
athletic organization il this city.
Plans wer- laid a. the meeting 70
play all first tass teams IN this sec
tion and q trip Of two weeks duration
was arranged for the latter part of
July.
l. f. the aim Of the leaders % the
team 70 give al an equal chance 10
make a team. and hey desire 10 have
any player who wishes 10 become a
member OF the team confer with them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-20
ADDITIONAL MOLINE.
UNDER FELLOW IN
CITY NEEDS HELP
Rev. A. F. Bergstrom Urges
Home for Reforming of
Police Characters.

That Moline is in serious need for
a home to temporarily shelter human
dereIicts and 70 put them in the way
OF earning an honest living. was the
statement made last evening by Rev.
A F. Bergstrom in his addrsss before
the Bluff Mems Improvement asso-
citation. His subject was What Can
the Men Of Moline do TO Help the Tn
der Fellow
That the under fellow exists in Mo
line as he does in the larger cities the
speaker said admitted of no argument
The fact that last year $50 men were
lodged al the police station was ample
proof Another Wss 10 be had in the
fact that Rock Island magistrates send
on an average OF - men a month TO
the county jail. while Moline minor
courts make similar disposition OF
about ten a month That Moiine's
EumbsT j. 50 much smaller he declared
y a. because those presiding over the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-20

courts here are more lenient than in
those of the sister city.
Fines and imprisonment. the speak
CT declared, do little or no good. They
do not help to permanently reform.
what is needed Is an institution such
as has been in operation for several
years in Chicago having been found
ed by r. n. Mcbride, himself a re-
formed tramp. This home has been
an unqualified success. II has cared
tor hundreds who were unable OF their
own effort TO get away from lives OF
petty crime. with inevitable imprisOn-
ment. The majority have been perma-
nently helped and at an average
money cost OF but s. per man. The
average cost of making an arrest, me
speaker said, is 81 more than that
sum.
Such an institution can be establish
ed in Moline II the men Of the city will
hut unite and work for it and MI
Bergstrom urged his hearers TO be
first TO take up the movement.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-20
SOCIALS OPEN
WITH VICTORY
Fast Local Five Trims Daven
port Team and Are Looking
for More Games.

TIA. Rock Island Soclals' basketball
team celebrated the opening Of the
season by tr.mm nE the Northwest
Turner's Of Davenport az the Daven-
Ior Turner hail last night The final
score was 30 20 20 The game was
fas throughout
The local team has other games
scheduled also. MonCay evening the
Soria.s vIf play the fast Musrstine
fy, ~ Muscariue on Christmas day
The Moline Independents will have a
chance 20 show the SOc.als whar they
can do al the AIEustaua college gym
las nm
Tie first game IN ah.eh the Socials
rNr.s- stiff contest is with the Dav-
rupor- Y A. &. \. team on New Years
hight OrEor games VIII be booked
and a. rrey are not afraid Of any az
creation IN -he t~i-cltiss the SOcials
are anxious 20 book games with any
Eve which Iay- claim 20 championship
class ANY manager IN the three cit
tas can secure game with 'hr SOcials
Dog calling Rock Island % and asking
for Mr. Tabor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-20

Mr. Huber was candidate for the
vacant county 5udgeshlp Of Rock L.
land county. which it was expected
the governor would fiji by appoint
ment and when seen this afternoon
with reference 70 tie state appoint
menr stated that when lie went TO
Springfield some time ago TO file his
pa Der= FOR the iudg=slip. the sugges-
tion was made 20 him that he should
accept membership ~ the charity
COMM ion. Mr.. Huber replied that
he was not a candidate for state Office.
but that he would be glad to serve
the state IN any position he might be
called upon 70 serve. Notwithstanding
that the charity commissionership Is
purely honorary and without salary
Mr.. Huber is one OF the leading
member Of the Rock Island county
bar. a representative citizen Of the
county and viu discharge the duties
81 tie Office which has come unso-
licited by him in a highly creditable
manner and reflect only the highest
credit
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-20
BIG DAMAGE SUIT
FILED IN COURT
Joe Koritkowski, Through Faith
er, Wants $4,000 Dam
ages for Injuries.

Joe Koritkowski. a minor. through
his father Marion Koritkowski, hes
filed suit for $4,000 in circuit court
against the Chicago. Milwaukee q; St
Paul and the Davenport. Rock Island
< Northwestern railroads
l. Is alleged that on June II. Korit-
kowski was run over in railroad ac'
ciden; on Sixteenth street in Moline
and sustained the loss OF an arm. His
father has also flied action for $1,000
against the same two roads alleging
that this sum is due him since the
boys earning capacity has been elimin-
ated. Searle * Marshall are the al
torneys.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-20
COUNCIL ELECTION Is
HELD AT THE TEMPLE

At a recent meeting OF Rock Island
council. No. 20. r < : NJ. the follow
ing officers were elected.
Thrice Hlustrious Master-Charles
Schneider.
Deputy IEustrious Master-SWain
Pearson.
Principal Conductor - George L.
Carlton.
Treasurer-Morris Heagy.
Secretary-L- g DouEherty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-20
PLANS ARE REJECTED
BY CITY COMMISSION

Fred J. Postel and w. s. Shields
consulting engineers returned last
night 10 Chicago after being informed
ernoon that the plans they had sub
mitted for improvement Of the water
works system were not satisfactory.
One matter especially on which the
commissioners and engineers could
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-20
SEAMAN IS KILLED
BY DAVENPORT MAN

residing near Davenport, shot and
killed Joseph Blaine. quartermaster
Of the steamer Humboldt, and wound
ed a sailor in a hotel in Seattle. Wash.
today.
Geddes was enrOute 20 Australia
and was arrested following the shoot
ing. II Is thought that he is mentally
GersnEed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-20

pile remedy that is entirely differ.
cnt from anything else. used both eX-
ternally and internally, acting on tho
blood az well AZ the disease. a remedy
without a superior. II is Meritol PIE
Remedy, made and guaranteed by the
American Drug and Press Association
II O. Rolf. exclU1iyc agency Rock L.
land, III (AdvJ
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-20
TULSA MEN ARE VISITORS
Come to Inspect the Moline Y. NJ.
A. Building.

Members OF the building committee
planning a new Y NJ c A at Tulsa,
Okla, the state secretary OF Oklahoma
and the general secretary at Tulsa
we're in the city yesterday for an in
spectiOn Of the Moline Y. 81. C. a
They also inspected the new building
at Rock Island. Tulsa has raised
S125, 900 for an association home.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-20
Schools Are Closed

Schools OF this city closed yester-
day afternoon for the annual Christ
mas vacation. The pupils were enter
tanned By appropriate programs YES
terday afternoon in all % the rooms.
SchOO! viii reopen on Jan. ..
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-20
MOLINE WOMAN FILES
ACTION FOR DIVORCE

Mrs. Clara y Jones has a-ed suit
for divorC" AGAINST Frank Jones The
couple were married June i. 1903 at
Moline and separated June -. 1907.
DrUuEeuEC-- and desertiOu are al
legged W. Parsons IS the attorney.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-20
Annual Moose Dance.

The local lodge OF Moose entertain
ed with Jhe fourth annual dance OF the
order 90 the roller rink last evening
The Davenport drill team put on an
exhibition that vas much enjoyed and
q trophy vas presented 10 them for
their work
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-20
INSANE CASE ACTED
ON IN COUNTY COURT

Er-or G--rriue was found 20 be In
u-.d.o. u-ataI treatment Boy d medical
.,urliszLra y,.-re-iay afternoon in
county court The doctors who con
rac'.. '.e hearing Uare e.. /. Carl
ton and 30 a. Beam. Judge r. :. Bell
ordered The man 20 Waterfowl
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-20

the southern district OF Iowa, was re-
moved from Office by President VII
son because Attorney General Nc
Reynolds was dissatisfied with his ad-
ministration. There were no charges
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-20

not agree was the size OF pump 10 be
used. The Chicago men ask for
another week in which to prepare ne,g
plans and estimates.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-20
AFTER ONE OFFICE
BUT GETS ANOTHER
Albert Huber Applies for Coun-
ty Judgeship, Handed
Charity Member.
Especial 20 The Argus)

Springfield. Dec zO.-Governor
Dune today appointed Albert Huber
OF Rock Island. democrat. member OF
the state charities commission to sue
coed r. L. T-J1tIer OF Springfield. re
signed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-20
COPIES OF LAW ARE
RECEIVED IN THE CITY

Charles Fiebig. locksmith. has re-
ceived several hundred copies OF the
new game and fish laws which he viii
be glad TO distribute free 10 charge TO
any one Interested
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-19
J.P. BRANCH UNABLE
To DELIVER TALK

John r. Branch. the well known
local banker. being indisposed. was
unable to Participate in the "Old
Folks Day" exercises held yesterday
morning in Paramount Avenue Metho-
dist church. Practically every seat
in the church was filled yesterday
morning by people from all over
Richmond who expected to hear the
flnancier and philanthropist speak.
When it was discovered that Mr..
Branch would be unable 10 attend
the service. Rev. +. V. Carson. pas
eof of the church. substituted for him
and extended the glad hand Of well
come to the old people Of the con-
gregation. Following Mr. Carson's
talk, the. service was thrown open.
10 Informal talks. several of the
younger members of the church, as
well as the old, responding
Nothing But Leaves" was the
theme from which Mr., Carson spoke
at the evening service. A large crowd
attended.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-19
CONSECRATE ALL
SAINTS To GOD
SPECIAL SERVICES HELD YES
TERDAY MORNING. CONDUCT
ED BY BISHOP GIBSON.

Special services of conservation,
conducted by Right Rev. Bishop
Robert A. Olson, of the diocese of
Virginia. assisted by Rev j. Y.
bowman, were held at All Saints
Episcopal church yesterday morning
n large congregation attending.
The. vestrymen of the church en-
tered from the robing room or the
rector and marching down the mid
die aisle met Bishop Bibson at the
door. With the bishop leading and
Rev. +. l.. Goodwin, of Ashland,
and Rev. J. j. Gravat, of Holy Trim
ity, and the vestry men following
the possession moved up the aisles
chanting from the Psalter, the bishop
and the others alternating in the GER
ses. Peter II. Mayor, the senior war
den read the instrument certifying
that the church was free from debt
and ready to be consecrated to the
use of the parish. afts which DIR.
bowman read the bishops response
Both of these papers were laid on
the pulpit and the regular church
services ensued. DR.. Goodwin
preaching the sermon. AT the close
of the services Holy Communion was
paftaken.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-19
MAKING HARD FIGHT
FOR CONSCIOUSNESS
PHYSICIANS THINK MIR. WALKER
is GRADUALLY COMING
TO NORMAL STATE.

Gradually and, it is thought, sure
", Thomas j. Walker, local manager
of the American Tobacco company. is
regaining consciousness at St Luke's
hospital. where he has been patient
since his auto turned turtle after
skidding near the Country club Tues
day night.
That he may be conscious at the
present time. but may be unable to
make 1t known because OF the para
lysis of his vocal chords, is the opin-
ion of the physicians at the hospi-
tai. Yesterday he made sounds
which gave the impression that he
was trying to speak. but they were
uninteTligible to- those at his bedside
The paralysis is gradually subsiding,
according to. the physicians, and If
the patients vitality remains vigouos.
1t should entirely disappear within
short time.
Chauffer Lee Bell. who was at the
wheel of the car when it catapulted
its occupants through space. is i'm
proving so rapidly that the physi-
clans say he will be able 10 leave
the hospital within a day or two. DIR.
Swindel, one OF the hospital ply
siciaHs said last night. that 1t now
is practically certain that Mr.. Wal
ker's skull is not fractured.