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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1913-03-28

Mr.. AND MRS. H.. E. SAID, Rails
ton.
MRS. EDITH klMBALL, Winnipeg.
Canada.
FRANCES klMBALL, two years.
At Council Bluffs, Iowa.
BENJAMIN BENNINGHOFF. :
MRS. WIN. POOLE.
MRS. }. r. RICE.
J. r. RICE.
Mr.. AND MRS. SCHOOLS AND
BABY NoRGARD.
At Ralston, Neb.
MRS. EDITH kIMBALL, twenty
nine years old, of Winnipeg, Canada.
FRANCES klMBALL, two years
old.
MARY MORAN.
n. E. SAID.
At Yutan, Neb.
death reported but not confirmed)
MRS. WIN. BABcOck AND
DAUGHTER.
MRS. GlLSTER.
A. r. HAMMOND, WIFE AND SON,
HENRY SCHEELE.
MRS. w. n. STEINBAUGH AND
BABY.
tinct windstorms, both of cyc1onic in
tensity, which spread death and de-
struction in their wakes. Fire which
broke out in many Of the wrecked
buildings added to the horrors The
best available figures place the num-
Der of dead between 100 and. 200, with
not fewer than 100 more seriously in
jured and probably 300 more or less
severely injured.
The first and main storm struck
Ralston, three miles west of South
Omaha, shortly before six o'clock in
the evening and moved in a northeast
ly direction through the city of
Omaha
Thirty Killed in Picture Show.
The only point at which the force
Of the storm struck the business Sec
ton was Twenty-fourth and Lake
streets. Here the Diamond theater,
a moving picture concern, well filed,
was wrecked. According to the best
available figures, at least thirty of It's
patrons were killed. Between forty
and fifty more were killed in the
wreck of a pool hall near by which
was patTonized by negroes.
The we'll defined path of the storm
ended at Carter Lake, near the Mis-
souri, river, north of the city. Fire
broke out in the debris and wrecked
buildings. Fires burned themselves
out, except in instances where flames
were brought under control by volun-
teer bucket brigades."
After visiting the scene of the storm
Governor Morehead issued orders for
the mobilization of three companies of
state militia from outside the city.
The local companies were already at
work assisting the police and regular
soldiers from Fort Crook, with the
city firemen in the work of rescue.
Three hundred regulars were called
out,
The morgues and hospitals were be-
sieged all morning by friends and rel
dllFGS VI Tic uSdu duu Injured, ana
others made frantic efforts to learn
of the fate of loved ones Although
a line of soldiers and police was
thrown around the path Of the storm
soon after it had passed, much footing
was reported.
Mayor Asks for Militia.
Mayor Dahlman has asked the gov
ernor to call militia to prevent loot
ing
Scenes of greatest distress are be-
ing enacted at all of the morgues and
hospitals. In the confusion many per-
sons are being reported as missing
who doubtless have found refuge, but
their relatives are vainly seeking
them among the dead and injured.
The residences restroyed in the re-
stricted Farnum district averaged In
cost from $4,000 to $4,000. Among
the finest reidences RACED were those
OF George Joslyn, ''the million-doIlar
castle;" Howard Baldridge. N. +. Bax.
ter. Charles r. Sherman, G. e. Black,
C. H Pickens, Sidney D. BarkaIoW. n.
A. Parmalee and G. L. Hosmer.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1913-03-28
JAILED FOR THEFT OF PLANS
Ganslco, Filipino Who Sent Blue
Prints to Japan, Imprisoned
for Nine Months.

Manila, March 26.-Gansico, the
Filipino who was recently arrested on
a charge of stealing military plans of
the Corregidor Notifications, was
found guilty and sentenced to serve
nine months in prison It developed
that two blue prints of the Corregidor
defenses had already been sent to ia
pan through agents before Gansico's
arrest
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1913-03-28
INDIANA IS FLOODED
HEAVY RAINS FOLLOW IN WAKE
OF TORNADO AND BIG DAM
AGE is REPORTED.
TRAVEL is MADE DIFFICULT
Twenty Persons Known to Have Been
Killed and $50 Injured in Cyclone
Hundreds Are Homeless-Militia
Ordered Out.

Indianapolis, Ind, March 26.-The
worst rainstorm in years followed in
the wake Of the tornado that carried
death and destruction into southern
Indiana. Rain in torrents has fallen
for "a hours from South Bend on the
north to Evansville on the Ohio River
and the Wabash valley is flooded. At
La Fayette the river is rising foot
an hour and the lowlands are mum
dated.
AT New Castle John Hagner was
drowned in the Blue river, while at
Frankfort, Ray and Roscoe Roethen-
berger and Wallace Garrison were
drowned in Big Wild Cat creek, which,
at nightfall yesterday, was a mile
wide
Outlook Is Dscouraging.
After an all night vigil watchers
along the rivers and creeks were not
encouraged with the coming of day.
Swollen streams, which during the
last 48 hours have done enormous
property damage and made railroad
and traction travel uncertain show
no signs of abating.
Reports from nearly every section
of Indiana show that the entire state
is in the grip of the worst flood in
years and in many places the high
waters Of 1883 have been surpassed.
Thousands of Live Stock Drown.
The suddenness with which the
flood came caught farmers in every
section of Indiana unprepared and
thousands of head of live stock were
drowned.
Traction service in all parts of In
diana is uncertain and in some sec
tons it has been abandoned entirely.
At Marion, where the breaking of a
Mississinewa river levee forced 500
persons to flee from their homes, no
attempt is made to operate the trac-
ton cars, while at Ellwood, where a
break in the Duck creek levee made
300 homeless, property damage is es-
timated at $4,000.
Fort Wayne Without Light
Fort Wayne, at the junction of the
st. Mary, the ST. Joseph and Maumee
rivers, was flooded. The electric light
plant was submerged and the town
without light during the night. The
three pumping stations there were put
out of commission during the night.
and the town is without fire protec-
ton and the water supply is threat
ened. The rivers have reached stages
higher than in twenty years.
Twenty Dead at Terre Haute.
Terre Haute, Ind, March 26.-Twen-
u persons known to have been killed.
$50 more OF less seriously injured, 275
homes destroyed and other property
damaged, estimated at nearly $1,000
900, was the toll of the tornado that
devasted Terre Haute and vicinity.
Officials in charge of the rescue work
say the list OF dead will be increased
as the searchers clear away the debris
of wrecked buildings.
Hundreds of homeless are being
cared for by charitable institutions
and citizens, while the wrecked district
is being patrolled by company B. First
regiment, Indiana National Guard, and
the local police force. The militia was
ordered out by Governor Ralston, who
directed the relief measures from In
dianapolis.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1913-03-28
Fortune for Teacher.

Madison-Miss Aida Degeleh "a
alumna of the state university @n CIV
instructor in French there, has pIe -
informed that fortune has Deeu c ~
Queathed to her by an uncle III W
many, whom she has never seen'
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1913-03-28
TORNADO HITS OHIO TOWN
Considerable Loss of Property is Re-
ported, but No Loss of
Life.

Martins Ferry, o., March 26-A
tornado struck this city and did con-
siderable property damage. No loss
of life has been reported The funeral
procession of William Yost was struck
and several carriages were blown over
an embankment, but the inmates es-
capped.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1913-03-28
BAND OF ARABS CRUSHED
italian Forces XIII 22o in Tripoli Bat
tie, Escaping With but Light
Losses.

Tripoli, March 26.--The Italian
forces recently defeated large band
of Arabs. The Arab losses number
ed 220 killed and many wounded. On
the Italian side the casualties was
"a dead and 123 wounded.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1913-03-28
pa,,;nn At Wausau.

Wausau.- On May 10 the poaiu ~
public works viii let the contracts ~ ~
laying seven blocks of periAan aead
street pavement Probably Vi'fin'~
brick will be chosen.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1913-03-28
Finds Corpse in River.

GAINESVILLE. The corpse OF 5ot .hs
man, which had evidently been - the
rock river several months ourine nauI
winter. was discovered by @rs'
Bluhm.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1913-03-28
IDENTIFIED DEAD IN OMAHA

WILLIAM FISHER.
MABEL M'BRiDE.
NELS LARSON.
C. r. cOPLEY.
WALTER PETERSON
SAM DENGELER.
p. 3. HARRIS.
MARY HARRIS.
MRS. HOLM AND BABY.
). 3. BROOKS.
C. g. WEISoN.
HENRIETTA GRiEB.
HELEN NOWNS.
CLIFF DANIELS, mali carrier; HIS
WIFE AND TWO DAUGHTERS.
MRS. r. r. VAN DEvAN.
MISS FREDA HULTiNG, died after
reaching Child Saving institute.
Mr.. DAVIS AND BABY THELMA-
SAM RILEY.
RCXIE.
MISS HEiNE AND SISTER.
J. 3. NICHOLS.
PECK.
BENJAMIN BARNES.
MRS. ADA. NEWMAN.
MRS. SULLIVAN.
MRS. e. r. FITZGERALD.
JEAN BROOKS.
HENRY BLAUVELT.
A. 3. STANLEY.
BERT n. FIELDS.
49, CHRISTENSEN, infant.
MRS. e. A. SAWYER.
MRS. ). D. HOGG.
FERGUSON
RAHA
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-01

tory Of the postoffice. He is intensely
interested in his work, endeavoring in
every way to improve the postal serv-
ice, and to the writer's personal knowl-
edge he frequently puts in sixteen-hour
work days
at was estimated that during the
first year of this new service 100000
900 pieces would be handled" said Mr..
Roper. THE data thus far obtained
indicate that this number will be dcu,
bled. This immense volume of mail
is being dispatched and delivered
promptly without any congestion or
delay to the other mail, which reflects
great credit on our service.
THE department had careful rec
ord made at so of the most important
postoffices of the country for period
of six days. The reports from these
offices showed a wide range in the
methods employed, and consequently
in the degree Of economy exercised
Acting upon the cue afforded by the
conditions revealed at these so offices
experts have been put into the fielC
with the duty of visiting first those
offices where the most economical re
suits are shown, and then passing or
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-01
THE VICTORIES OF PEACE.

President Wilson. in his address at
swarthmore college. Pennsylvania,
eulogised the memory of William
Penn, the Quaker founder OF the great
state OF Pennsylvania. In doing this,
he paid a just tribute to the policy OF
Penn which made that colony the Key
stone state and the potential factor 1t
was in the building of the nation.
The work William Penn did was one
OF the victories of peace which have
added lustre to the land We live in and
aided to make and preserve us as a
nation.
When Thomas jefferson, through
methods OF diplomacy, purchased
from the French government the vast
territory which now constitutes the
states OF Louisiana. Arkansas and the
commemorative west of the Missis-
sippi river north OF Texas and New
Mexico. extending TO the Pacific ocean,
he achieved another victory of peace,
one which has made our country great
and solidified it into an indestructible
union.
This country Is now beginning to
enjoy another victory of peace through
which the sunny southland Of the ma
ton. which 80 years ago lay devas-
tated and Frustrated by bloody civil
war, is becoming a land of plenty and
prosperity and the whole nation is
being reiuvenated.
Another victory OF peace is the
building OF the Panama canal, which
IS now nearing completion and which
viii soon open its gate. 10 the com.
nerce OF the world 10 bless all man,
kind and add TO the fame and fortune
of the Unitel States.
Other victories of peace in the his
tory OF the nation might be referred
70. but these suffice TO show that peace
has victories of UNNECESSARILY more
value TO humanity than those OF war
Undoubtedly President Wilson had
these victories of peace in mind when
he paid tribute 10 William Penn and
his policy and when he spoke in con
demnation OF the blood-stained records
OF governments which have sacrificed
the lives OF citizens for the gratiica
ton OF ambitions and the possession Of
power.
II is encouraging 10 know that thil
country has . president who endorses
and thoroughly believes in the policy
OF william Penn and Thomas Jefter
son. and who 10 conducting his admin
istration In harmony with the anthem
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-01
MONEY FOR ROADS.

In view of the nationwide discus
sion of good roads, and the evident
disinclination of the large banks to
act with the government in putting
tho proposed money to be issued un.
der the pending currency bill into cir
culation, why may not the two be
combined?
Suppose. suggests the Dubuque Tele-
graph-Herald, s2OO,OO0,0OO was issued
az currency to pay for road improve
ment and loaned to the land owners
without interest, payable five Der cent
each year for 20 years, and secured
as a tax lien upon the state, county
or road district the beneficiary of the
new roads. What would happen? First,
1t would get the money into circula-
TOMAS soon as the district received
the money from the government it
would be deposited in the local banks
TO be checked out as needed; Second,
being based upon the land at a small
per cent OF its value II would be bet
ter than gold: Third, since at least
! FIVE per cent would be retirable each
year or maybe reissued at the option
OF the treasury department, it would
provide an absolutely flexible cur
rency under the control of the govern.
ment; Fourth, at the rate of 100000
900 per mile it would pave $4,000
miles of road and provide for the pave
ment OF per cent OF that distance
in perpetuity; and, Sixth. and best OF
4 all, no one but the public would make
any money out of the issue, and the
/ fact that no interest would be charged
for the use of the money would insure
a ready demand for the entire issue as
rapidly as 1t could be arranged for.
No interest? Yes, no interest. Why
should part Of the people pay inter.
est to all of the people for the use Of
credit based upon part of the peo-
pies property and used in improve.
ments in which all Of the people are
interested? This is not more radical
than the currency bill itself, which is
based upon the principle that the peo-
pie should not only control their
money, but should control the banks
in which their money is deposited.
AS TO the manner OF using this
money. the Dubuque paper presents
this example. suppose it we're decid-
ed 70 pave the Hawkeye Highway
from Dubuque to Sioux City, approx.
mately 325 miles; and suppose a road
district four miles wide-two miles on
each side OF the road-organized
across the state. about 259 acres to the
mile. At n estimated cost. Of paving
OF $4,000 a mile, S3.250,000 would be
required for the 325 miles. This would
make the average cost per acre q
land abutting. 81. which. If paid in 20
iEstallments, would make the average
yearly cost per acre the small sum OF
20 cents"
Naturally the benefits would b
greater TO the land abutting the road
than 10 the land farther away, 30 the
assessment. should be made in proper
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-01
PHILIPPINE TRADE.

The daily consular and trade reports
under date Of October % show some
interesting figures relative to the
Philippine trade for the fiscal year,
July l, 1912, June 80, 1913. According
to this report:
The total volume Of trade, while
showing a satisfactory increase over
the preceding year, was slightly less
than the figures for the first six or
even the first ten, months prognosti-
Gated. On the basis OF the former an
estimate OF final total of S12O, 900, 600
was made; on the basis of the latter
an estimate of s112 100000; the
actual figure was S11O,O10,859.
This falling off as compared with
the advance estimates clearly points
TO the operation of conditions tending
TO restrict commercial enterprises
during the latter months of the year
and affecting both imports and ex-
ports. The most important change in
imports was the marked contraction
in receipts of rice, which amounted to
but $7,940,S57, as against $1o,569, 949
Tor the preceding year-a drop OF
nearly 25 per cent This decrease in
importations of the principal cereal
food Of the country means, OF course
an immense saving to the population
at large and is directly traceable to a
particularly abundant Philippine crop
at the last harvest-occurring about
the middle of the year-and marking
the end OF the disastrous shortage
which followed the severe drought, oil
1911-12."
These figures are interesting not
only as showing healthful conditions
in the Philippines, but they point to
the fact that when the United States
withdraws from it's superintendent
of the islands and leaves the people tc
govern themselves without super
vision, that this healthy yomgster will
go along ADJOINING.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-01

When the steel trust bought An
drew Carnegies properties it paid
him in bonds guaranteed 70 be tax
exempt
Now comes the income-tax law i'm
posing a tax on the income of the
bonds, which Carnegie says the steel
trust must pay and which the officers
OF the trust say they will pay.
But comes also a protesting stock
holder threatening injunction, on the
ground that tho tax is not on the
bonds but on the income therefrom,
and that Mr.. Carnegie must pay 1t.
The question raised is one on
which great lawyer could easily dis
agree, and so may not be finally de-
cided short OF the United States su-
preme court.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-01
HENRY HOW. AND

When Abelard long, long ago. so madly
loved fair Heloise
He thought the streams would cease to
flow, the Joy forsake the morning
breeze
Unless she might for aye be his-mght
be OF him the dearest part
But Fate ordained it otherwise and
wrecked his hope and crushed his
heart;
Yet morning hreezes gladly sway the
dewy roses on the vines,
The brooks go laughing on their way, the
sun with undimmed splendor shines.
Perhaps you sit alone and grieve and
deeply loving, all in vain.
Have madly made yourself believe no
June will ever come again;
But other men will learn to love and 9TH
err maids will learn to weep
Long after you have closed your eyes and
found forgetfulness in sleep,
And not a star shall fade or fall. and fra
grant petals still will spread.
Though they become convinced that all
the Joys the world possessed are
dead
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-01
Of the angels; Peace on earth and
good will toward men"
Fun AT THE CLUB.

The Rock Island club gave itself
over TO an All Halloween frolio last
night. 1t was a country fair arranged
by the clubs wide-awake entertain.
ment committee and the members and
their friends ettired themselves in
rube costumes and for the instant for.
got the ordinary cares of life; time in
its flight was turned backward and
men were children again-just for a
night T
IT. was one OF those diversions that
bring with the spirit Of good fellow
ship and good heartedness new life and
happier sentiments, and it will prove
in the aftermath one Of the features
that is making H. s. Cables admins
tration as the clubs president so popu-
lar and so successful.
Where men can get together IN a
care-free way and hilariously romp and
play, 1t brings them closer together
and the buoyancy of the occasion fits
them better for the serious phases of
life that are taken up the next day.
It has been said that "all work and
no play, makes Jack a dull boy" and
so last nights frolic at the Rock Is.
land club will prove bright spot in
the memories Of all who attended.
Let such occasions come often. Men
are the better for them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-01

ton TO the benefits; Say 81 per acre
for the abutting row of 40's, and 81 per
acre for the remote row of 40's, with
the intervening lands in proportion,
making the annual assessment from
cents to So cents per acre.
Why may not some such plan be
worked out? In substituting federal
currency for bonds it eliminates the
heavy charge for interest, and public
policy would justify the issuance OF
money without interest because it is
the nations duty to contribute to-
ward the construction Of good high
ways; and the currency thus issued
would be good because based upon ag
rlcultural lands upon which it would
attach, until paid off and retired, as
a first lien.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-01
Appreciation.

'I wish to thank you," said the play
wright when he had been admitted to
the private office of the manager Of
the theater.
"Sit down, SIR" replied the mana
ger. 81 must beg your pardon for not
being able to recognize you. l know
your face, but 1 can't quite place
you"
I'm Thompson, the author Of the
play that is running here this week"
ooh, yes! remember you now.
What can l do for you?"
Nothing. I just came, in to offer
you my sincere thanks"
what for?"
II notice that my name is printed
on the program In letters as large as
those of the head usher and assistant
electrician"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-01

to offices where results appear to be
extravagant and unsatisfactory The
results, when finally digested, will be
brought to the attention Of other post
masters by series OF circulars
Mr.. Roper also said it is the pl =
pose Of the department to establish
throughout the country a series of
model postoffices in which none but
the latest methods, appliances and in
ventions will be used. The new dis
coveries and results obtained in these
offices will be explained to all post
masters in circulars.
=. In q later address delivered before
the fourth-class postmasters of Mary
land, Mr.. Roper urged the country
postmasters to use every means in
their power to help extend the useful
ness of the parcel post and postal saw
ings.
by being enthusiastic himself about
these new services, he will instill en-
thusiasm in Others" said Mr.. Roper.
HE should edu ate his patrons to a
full cppreciation of The facilities Of
fered. The rural routes of the postal
service reach 100000 people who
never before had an express service,
This is the class to be most greatly
benefited by parcel post, but it will
not be surprising if the farmer is in
clined to be slow in grasping the bene-
fits and opportunities.
Encourage your rural patrons to
use the mails and the newspapers for
finding the most advantageous mar
ket. Point out that every market
within $50 miles is now within reach.
Stimulate their ingenuity and imagi,
nation by devising original expedicnts
for their use. Quicken them by illus
trations and examples. The mails will
now carry 20-pound hampers. Such a
market basket might contain, for in
stance, pounds of butter, 2 dozens oi
eggs, 2 spring chickens, quarts OF
strawberries, quarts of green peas
a half peck of spinach, and supply OF
onions, lettuce, radishes and rhubarb
Such a package will now be received
from a farmer at his own door, car
ried anywhere with $50 miles, and lait
at the door of his customer for q
cents. More than this. the package
} may be insured against loss and
price collected and returned to hin
for a small charge"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-01
The Hero and the Mob.

Speak softly. look with kindly eyes
On him who slowly moves along;
Hark. Hear the cat-calls and the cries
or anger from the thoughtless throng.
See how they threaten him. as though
He were a wolf to drive to bay:
All, tickle mob. A week ago
Flags DER him >6uttered to and fro
He was a hero yesterday.
You that have pride within your breast
Because the mob applauds you now.
Pray God for courage; go in quest
OF some dark nook; there humbly bow
And learn humility and strive
To find the strength TO bear dismay;
Before this evenings shades arrive
The mob will wish 70 burn alive
Men who were heroes yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-01
Wronded.

81 understand that Burrill has mort
gagged his home to buy an automobile"
mo, that's a mistake Burrill would
never do anything SO foolish. The
mortgage was put on his home for the
purpose of raising money to enable
Mrs. Burrill to buy a pearl necklace
and have a box for the season at the
opera"