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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-13
CONFEREES PASS
ON SHIPPING BILL

Washington, d. c., Aug. 13.-The
house and senate conferees on the
emergency shipping bill agreed to
reconmend to congress that foreign
built vessels registered under the act
be permitted to engage in coastwise
trade within two years from its pas
sage.
Washington, Aug. 13.-Agreement
was reached last night by senate and
house conferees on the emergency
ship registry bill and it was brought
before the house and senate today for
final passage.
The conierees rejected the amend
ment of Senator Jones authorizing for
eign-built ships admitted to American
registry to engage in commerce from,
points on the Atlantic coast to points
on the Pacific coast. This is consid-
cred coastwise trade, and the Jones
amendment would permit such ships
to engage in the Hawaiian trade as
we'll.
Incorporated in the Jones amend
ment was the proposition of Senators
Williams and McCumber that ships
from Atlantic or Pacific ports could
trade with gulf and great lake ports
and ships from the great lakes could
trade with the ocean coast ports. This
proposition was carried down with re-
lection of the Jones amendment.
The conferees accepted me Cum
minis amendment, which provides that
as to all foreign-built ships purchased
under the emergency act during the
next year the application for registry
must be approved by the secretary OF
state before the registry is granted.
Senator Cummins was insistent on
this proposition as offering safeguard
against foreign complications and
charges of violation of neutrality or
commission of unfriendly act. To the
same end he insisted on a provfsion
in the bill requiring ownership of 81
per cent of the vessel by Americans
before application for registry is made.
Gone Johnson, solicitor of the state
department, gave the following con-
illusions as to the transfer of mer-
chant ships of a belligerent to neu-
tral nation after the outbreak OF war.
Merchant ships of a belligerent
may be transferred to neutral after
the outbreak of hostilities.
..If the sale of the ship is made in
good faith. without defeasance or res
eryation of title or interest in the ven
dor, without any understanding ex-
pressed or tacit, that the vessel is to
be retransferred after hostilities, and
without the indicia or badges of a col
lusive or colorable transaction.
But transfer cannot be made OF
such vessel while in blockaded port
or while in transit.
THE transfer mMst be allowable un-
der and in conformity to the munich
nal regulations of the country of the
neutral purchasers"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-13
PRESIDENT ACTS
ON PRICE RAISING
Will Ask New Legislation if Old
Laws Do Not Reach Food
stuff Spectators.

Washington, D. c., Aug. 13.-Presi-
dent Wilson has directed Attorney
General McReynolds to investigate the
recent increases in the prices of food
stuffs and to take up the question
whether any persons responsible can
be prosecuted.
The president took up the question
of increasing prices the first thing to-
day and was impressed by the pres
sure of the situation. He decided le-
gal action should be taken if possible
and if there is no law covering the
question that new legislation should
be passed. Officials said the president
in many cases considered the increase
wholly unjustifiable.
In replying, Secretary McReynolds
said: 81 have instructed special agents
of the department throughout the coun-
try and district attorneys to ascertain
the facts. The department has been
for some time investigating prices of
foodstuffs.'' Acting on a suggestion
by Secretary McReynolds, the presi-
dent instructed the department of
tions.
new 1Ork, aug. l0--NlSOTouS anu
searching inquiries into the causes for
the swift rise in food prices were be-
gun today by District Attorney Whit
man and a committee of 1913 citizens,
with George w. Perkins as chairman
appointed by Mayor Mitchell.
Boston, Mass, Aug. 13.-Attorney
General Boynton has begun an inves-
tigation of the increased cost of staple
foods in Massachusetts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-13
Expect French Fleet to
Guard Interests in the
Mediterranean Sea.
OCEAN TRAFFIC SAFE
War Bureau Says Shipping
Takes No Chances Anywhere
but in the North Sea.

London, Aug. 13.-The war of the
nations of Europe today became fur
ther regularized win the formal dec
laration of war on Austria Hungary
of Great Britain.
The strength OF the British fleet in
the Mediterranean is unknown as no
movement of warships is made pub
lic 1t is known, however, that France
has the bulk of her fleet in the Med
iterranean, so no apprehension exists
as to the safety of trade routes
through that SEE.
Most Sea Routes Safe.
The official press bureau here de
scribing today the disposition of Brit
ish cruisers in the Atlantic and else
where expressly urges traders of all
nations doing business with Great
Britain to send their cargoes conf
IDENTIFY and boldly to sea in British
or neutral ships in all directions ex-
cept in the North sea where, owing
to mines and the probability of naval
operations, no guarantee can yet be
given, although passenger service is
again running.
All News From One Side.
In the field of land operations little
change occurred since yesterday. 1t
must be remembered that all pub
lished reports of military operations
emanate almost exclusively from the
side of the allied French and Bel
gian armies. Nothing whatever comes
from the German or Austrian side re-
lating to military movements and only
occasionally a brief item describing
the result of past engagements is
made public from those quarters.
Strict censorship over the whole field
makes it difficult to estimate the value
of news received.
Movements in Belgium.
The struggle for the possession of
the Belgian forts surrounding Liege
has recommended and reports of ar
tillery and cavalry engagements are
taken as an indication of the possible
beginning of a great battle on Belgian
soil. The bulk of the German force
is believed to be concentrated between
Liege and the Duchy of Luxembourg
This leads to the conclusion that the
German frontier facing Russia is only
lightly guarded, probably by newly or
ganized reservists.
American ConsuIs to Act.
London, Aug. 13.-It is officially an
nounced that state of war has exist
ed between Great Britain and Aus
tria-Hungary since midnight Ameri-
can consuls throughout the British
Isles have been notified to take over
the Austrian consulates.
French Also Declare War.
Paris, Aug. 13.-An official declara-
tfon of war by France on Austria-Hun-
gary has been made public
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-13
Mazatlan Merchants Taxed.

Mazatlan, Mexico, Aug. 13.-In as
suming charge of Mazatlan yesterday
Governor Rivers of the constitutional
ist administration ordered 10 be re-
moved from the doors and windows
of German stores the signs reading
German property under protection of
the cruiser Leipsic." The Leipsic is
off San Francisco. The governor then
levied a forced loan of 100000 on all
foreign merchants. In the three days
fighting which accompanied the evac-
uation by the federals the constitu-
tionalists lost eight hundred killed
and wounded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-13
WAR NO BAR TO BIG SHOW
San Francisco Says Exposition Will
Be Held Next Year.

Washington, Aug. 13.-The Panama
Pacific Exposition company has noti-
fl d Secretary Bryan there would be
no postponement of the exposition
next year because of the European
war or for any ether cause row fore
seen.
France has notified the state depart
men that she would participate in the
exposition. In the face of her war
she is going ahead with preparation OF
her exhibit, which she promises to
have ready for the exposition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-13
WILL INCREASE
REVENUE TAXES

Washington, d. c., Aug. 13.-Ways
and means to supplement the falling
customs receipts by other taxes during
the European war were discussed by
Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo.
Chairman Simmons of the senate
finance committee and Chairman Un-
derwood of the house ways and means
committee. 1t was determined TO
draft bill to raise s100.000.00O by ad-
ditional internal revenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-13
HONG KONG FORT
SHELLS JAP SHIP

Shanghai. Aug. 13.-The japanese
steamer Shikoku Maru was seriously
DAMAGED today and one OF her ere"
killed by a cannon shot fired from the
British fort at Hongkong while ths
vessel was entering the harbor. The
Sbikoku Maru paid no heed to the
barbor regulations. Two warning
shots were fired over her bow and
when hse did not stop. third shell
ntruck her amidshi. s. A tug assisted
the rteamer to berth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-13
Losses at Pon-a-Mousson.

Paris, Aug. 13.-An official report
of the fighting of French and Ger
mans in the vicinity of Pon-a-Mousson
says: Fighting started Aug. II. con-
tinued Aug. II under thrilling condi-
tions for the French. Nine German
officers and a thousand wounded men
fell into French hands as prisoners"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-13
London Calls for Eggs.

New York, Aug. 13.-With the sup
ply of eggs from Russia shut off. Lon
don has cabled New York for eggs.
Tomorrow the American liner New
York will sail with $4,000 dozen. Eggs
cost here % cents a dozen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-13
TURKEY MUST EXPLAIN
PURCHASE OF CRUISERS

Paris, Aug. 13.-It is declared here
that the alleged purchase by Turkey
of the German cruisers Goeben and
Breslau, announced at Constantinople,
will probably be the subject of de-
mand for explanations on the part of
France and the allies. The cruisers
entered the Dardanelles yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-13
First Big Struggle With
Invading Germans On
Road to Brussels.
LATTER DRIVEN BACK
Column of Five Thousand Con-
stituted German Strength
in Fierce Battle.

Brussels, IVA London) aug.
13.-The fighting yesterday
between the Belgium and Ger
man armies in the vicinity of
Diest lasted the entire day, con-
stituting the first considerable
battle of the war. It will be
known as the battle of Haelen.
Shells were still falling at 1880
in the evening on the roads
around Diest.
The battle centered around
Haelen in the Belgian province
Of Limburg, extending to
Diest in the north of the prov
ince of Brabant, after passing
around Zeelhem. At z o'clock
in the evening all the country
between the three towns men
toned had been cleared of Ger
mans except the dead and
wounded who thickly strewed
the firing zone. Upwards of
200 dead Germans were count
ed in a space of so yards
square.
A church and brewery and
some houses at Haelen were set
afire and two bridges over the
Demer destroyed by Belgian en-
gineers. Great quantities of
booty were collected on the bat
tlefeld. This was stacked !.
front of the town han OF Diesu.
Many horses were captured.
The strength Of the German
column was about 5000.
Casualties at HaeIen.
Brussels. Aug. 13.-According to
Le Soir the German casualties yester-
DAY in the fighting at Haelen were
1000 killed and 1000 wounded. The
Belgian casualties are not precisely
known but il is declared they com
prise only few dead and many
wounded
Belgian Official Report.
Brussels Cvia London, Aug. 13.-An
Official communication issued today
confirms yesterdays success Of the
Belgian troops over the Germans at
Haelen. T. says three-ffths of the
German troops engaged in the encoun-
Ter were killed or wounded. The Bel
gan casualties were relatively small.
French Report Of Battle.
Paris. Aug. 13.-An official commu-
hication published here says: "a divis.
ION of Belgian cavalry, supported by
brigade Of infantry and by artillery.
engaged and defeated near the fortress
oi Dest, Is miles northeast Of LOuv- {
aine, division OF German cavalry. /
also supported by infantry and artil- !
lery' The fighting was extremely I
herce, and resulted in the Germans /
neing thrown back toward Hasselt and /
81. Trond.
Germans New Plan.
Brussels, Via London, Aug. 13.-The
Sefmans appear TO be commencing a .
liesh phase Of the war. Their attack
through central Belgium having failed. =!
'hey are entrenching along their Macs
Hlcht-Liegc front and are employing
number Of peasants on the road 7
south through the provinces Of Liege I
and Luxemburg. foreshadowing an at
tempt 20 force their way 20 the south I.
o. the river Ourthe and towards the I
upper Meuse IN France.
Peasants are Alarmed.
Brussels. Aug. 13.-Peasants report /
mat the Germans are waging a war
OF determination. They allege the .
troops are firing on priests and are
Killing and wOunding people indiscrim- |
lhately- Whole villages, according to /
tAeir stories. ere being wiped out.
Yesterday at Tirlemont the Belgian /
!anceFs lost 25 men in a clash with I
unlans, while the latter lost $50 killed. |
Inc lancers were checked by machine |
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-13
TWO PEACE TREATIES
RATIFIED BY SENATE

Washington, d. c., Aug. 1S.-Secre-
tary of State Bryan's peace treaties
with the Netherlands and Norway
were ratified by the senate. They are
the first of twenty similar treaties
pending.
They provide for a commission of
inquiry before resort to arms in in
ternational disputes which ordinary
resources of diplomacy fail to settle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-13
Dover Hears Cannonadino.

Dover. (via London) Aug. 13.-
Heavy cannonading was heard here
early this morning, the reports com
ing from the northeast. The firing
lasted an hour.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-13
GERMANS THREATEN TO
DECIMATE POLISH TOWN

st. Petersburg. Aug. ia semi-of-
fetal statement says :he German
troops before Kaliz. Russian Poland.
have issued a proclamation stating
that every 10th inhabitant of Kaliz
would be shot in event of further re-
Sistance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-13
UNCLE SAM TO CENSOR
FRENCH-ENGLISH CABLES

Washington, ID. C., Aug. 1S.-lt has
been decided TO impose the same CEN
sorship on French and English cables
as is now imposed upon the German
wireless stations at Sayville, l.. l., aad
Tuckerton, n. j.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-13
GOVERNMENT TO CHARTER
SIX VESSELS FOR EUROPE

Washington. ID. C.. Aug. 13.-Secre-
tary McAdoo. Garrison and Daniels
have agreed upon an immediate char
tering OF six vessels to 90 to Europe
for Americans. They will carry 5000
al reasonable rates If possible.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-13
RUSSIANS TAKE
AUSTRIAN TOWN
Garrison Defending Sokal in
Galcia Sustains Heavy
Losses in the Assault.

St. Petersburg. Aug. 13.-It is semi
officially announced that a Russian
force has taken the town of Sokal.
Austrian Galicia. by assault, infiicting
heavy casualties on the Austrian gar
rison
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-13
BERLIMERS OFFER AID
TO STRANDED AMERICANS

Berlin, Aug. ia meeting of 500
Americans in the capital last night
was informed that many German FAM
lilies were ready to take stranded
Americans into their homes without
cost.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-13
Italian troops Mobilize.

Geneva, Switzerland. Aug. 13.-Italy
has mohilized a quarter millior of
troops on the Swiss and Austrian from
tiers as a precautionary measure.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-13
Again Battle for Forts.

Brussels. Aug. 13-The struggle be-
for the Liege forts recommended yes
terday. The forts are being fired upon
and are returning the fire of the Ger
mans with vigor.
A new German army corps is invest
ing Liege.
The German advance is being great
ly retarded by the Liege fortifications,
as they dominate the routes taken by
the Germans and also the intervals
between the forts, thereby preventing
the passage of artillery and transport
wagons.
The Germans are erecting fortifica-
tions in the streets of Liege with a
view to resisting a possible Belgian
attack on the right flank.
30 The war ofice announces that It is
once more in communication with the
city of Liege, the Germans having re-
moved their headquarters to the Col
lege of the Sacre Couer, which is
strongly barricaded. The Germans, it
adds, are accommodating quantities Of
flour. in case they should find them
selves invested instead of being the
besiegers.
French Town SheIIed.
Paris. Aug. 13.-The bombardment
by the Germans of Pont-e-Mousson, in
the department of Muerthe and Mo
selle, about twenty miles northwest
of Nancy. commenced yesterday morn
ing. A hundred shells of large cali
bre fell in the town. killing or wound
ing a number of the inhabitants and
demolishing buildings.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-13
Ali French Troops Driven Out of Germany;
Many Men Killed; England and Austria at WA
THE WEATHER
forecast Till p. NJ. Tomorrow, fos
Rock Island, Davenport, Moline
and Nfclntty-

Probably showers or thunderstorms
this afternoon or tonight; Friday gen
orally fair; cooler.
Highest temperature yesterday. IS;
lowest last night ~; temperature at
a. m, 73.
Temperature at 3 o'clock p. m, IS.
Wind velocity at a. m, miles per
hour.
Precipitation in the last 24 hours.
none.
Relative humidity at p. m. yester-
day, 81 per cent; today, 65 per cent.
River stage at a. m, 81 feet, a
fall OF L of foot in the last "a hours
J. NJ. SHERIER. Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-13

II it is necessary to make enemies.
choose lazy men.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-13
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.

Evening stars: Jupiter. Venus. Mars.
Morning stars: Saturn. Mercury. Con-
stellation Corvus seen setting in the
southwest about 80 p. M
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-13

guns. but the Belgian infantry stopped
the Germans.
Belgium Calls More Reserves.
Brussels, Aug. 13.-It is announced
that the 1914 classes of reservists are
soon to be called to the colors.
The ministers of war states there
has been engagement in Limburg pro-
vinces in which the Germans were
driven back
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-13

Berlin, Cvia London), Aug. 13.-The
German troops near Muelhausen have
captured ten French officers, 500 men,
four guns. ten wagons AMI many rifles.
According 10 the report German ter
ritory has been cleared of the French
II is also stated that at Lagarde the
German troops took more than a thou
sand prisoners. about one-siXth of the
two defeated French regiments.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-13

Associated Press
Exclusive Wire
Evening star., 1914-11-26
DR.. VAN DYKE MAY BE
ON MISSION OF PEACE
Minister to the Netherlands Seeks
Interview With the President
Next Week.

To lay before the President, on his
own initiative. a report on conditions
in the war zone, and supposedly as
bearer of important diplomatic COM
munications from the government of
Holland, DR.. Henry Van Dyke, Ameri-
can minister to the Netherlands. will
be closeted in conference with the
President next week.
The reported presence in New York
of a diplomatic representative of the
King of Sweden, in conjunction with
the mission supposed to have been
intrusted to DIR. Van Dyke, gives force
to the belief that neutral nations of
Europe are considering a plan for me-
diation, which involves the good offices
of the United States, as the greatest
nation at peace.
The President, it is believed, has no
inclination at this time to interfere in
the belligerent situation. Whatever
the representations of these or other
neutral nations. it is presumed by those
who best comprehend his attitude that
the President will take no immediate
steps to urge a cessation of hostilities,
believing the time IS not opportune.
DR.. Van Dyke returned several days
ago from the Netherlands, and has
since been at his home in New York
A letter to the White House, received
today, asked for an appointment for
next week with the President. The
day will be set later.
Evening star., 1914-11-26
INAUGURATES ITS SEASON.
Rubinstein Club Gives an Enjoyable
Concert at the Raleigh Hotel.

The Rubinstein Club. Mrs. A. NJ. Blair
directing. inaugurated its season last
evening at the Raleigh Hotel The au-
dience manifested it's appreciation of
the various numbers. Richard Lorle-
berg. violoncellist. was the assisting
artist, the other soloists being chosen
from the active members of the club.
Mr.. Lorleberg played "Albumblatt," by
Henriques: Nina" by Pergolese. and
"Saltarello," by Lindner. and for an en-
core The Swan" by Saiut-Saens. his
interpretations being well up to the
standard Washington has learned to
expect from this artist.
The members contributing solo num-
bers to the program were Miss Helen
Crennan, whose tone quality was ap-
pealing in Massenet's "Elegie." with
cello obligato, as we'll as in her encore,
Boat Song" by Harriet Ware: Mrs.
James Kerr. contralto. who sang AT
Dawning." by Cadman, and "a Perfect
Day" by Bond, also with cello obligato;
Miss Augusta Hill, who gave Nanny s
Lullaby" by Jameson: Love Is a
Bubble" by Allitsen. and MY Desire"
by Nevin. and Mrs Bertha Lincoln
Heustis, who was heard in Glamour"
by De Lara, and BE Led Forth in
Peace" by Patten.
The distinct enunciation made the
numbers Of the chorus especially en-
joyable. notably the Faith. Hope and
Love" by Shelley. and The Birth of
the Opal" repeated by request from a
former program. and Blessed Pair Of
Sirens" by Bruno Huhn. Other. num-
bers by the club were Rubinstein's
the Salt Winds Blow" by Rosas. and
Moonlight" by Schumann. Miss Julia
Huggins was, as usual, at the piano
and Miss Mamie Mullaly at the organ.
Evening star., 1914-11-26
FOREST FIRES MENACING
WILD FOWL AND GAME
Federal Warden May Call Upon
United States for Help to Fight
the Flames.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. November 90
Because Of the threatened destruction
of game and wild fowl in Arkansas as
the result of forest fires. Z. V. Visant.
federal game warden, left Little Rock
early today to make an investigation
Of the conditions existing in the east
ern part of the state.
Deer, grouse, quail. duck and other
wild fowl and animals have been driven
from their haunts by the flames. 1t
was intimated that requests might be
made to the United States government
authorities to employ men out of work
for assistance in checking the flames.
The state penal farm at Cummins.
Ark, sixty miles southeast of Little
Rock, is entirely surrounded by forest
fires, according to T. T. Murray. peni-
tentiary commissioner, but the 1900 or
more prisoners there for two days have
been clearing the timber away on land
adjoining the state farm, and the
spread to the penafsinstitution is not
now feared.
w. O. Trout, editor Of Jenesboro
newspaper, reports that between Little
Rock and Jonesboro there is almost a
continuous string of fires. Miles Of
fences, telephone poles and scores OF
barns have been consumed.
Evening star., 1914-11-26
ROOSEVELT WINS APPEAL.
Appellate Court Reverses Refusal of
Change of Venue.

ALBANY, n. Y, November 2S.-The
appellate division has reversed the rul-
ing of Supreme Court Justice Chester,
which refused change Of venue for
the trial of the s5O.O00 libel suit
brought by William Barnes against
Col Theodore Roosevelt Col. Roose-
welt sought the change. The court
ordered the trial to be held in Onon-
daga instead of Albany.
The Roosevelt attorneys claimed that
Mr. Barnes, former chairman of the re-
publican state committee. dominated
the politics of Albany county. and that
consequently a fair trial could not
be had here The appellate court held
that neither party should be COM
pelled to try the action in the county
in which the other party resides
Statements attributed to Col. Roose-
welt to the, effect that Mr.. Barnes ac-
tivities in politics resulted from an
alliance between crooked politics and
crooked business" and that there was
a "bi-partisan combination between
for the libel suit