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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-12

HE "Briarcliff" panama is
IL months ahead of all
styles in headwear for young
men. So. All the best straws in
sailor and negligee shapes. 81
to $3.50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-12
MAN RECOGNIZED
AS A JAIL BIRD
Elmer Wallace, Alias Walter
William, Convicted of Ar
son in October 1911.

Elmer Wallace, a peg-legged colored
man, who was arrested several days
ago in Spencer square on the charge
of disorderly conduct. was recognized
today by Deputy Sheriff w. H. Brough
as Walter Williams, who was convict
ed of arson and sent to the peniten-
tiary from this county Oct. 10, 1911.
Williams set fire TO a barn in Moline,
which burned to the ground causing
the death of a horse which was in the
building at the time. After his crime
Williams disappeared and the police
were unable to locate him Later he
returned, saying he was unable to
sleep or eat because his conscience
bothered him, and he gave himself up
TO the authorities and confessed.
AS far as is known this is Wallace's
first visit to the tri-cities since he was
sent to Joliet. When picked up in
Spencer square he had several unfll-
ed checks in his pockets, and the police
believe that he is also a forger and
are making further investigation. He
is now resting in the county bastile,
and his case comes up tomorrow morn
ing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-12
SON Arrested ON
MOTHERS ORDERS
Woman Charged That John
Fleming Came to Her Home
and Broke Up Furniture.

Alleging that her son, James Elem
ing, young man, came to her home
and created a disturbance. Mrs. NJ
Russell, who resides on Twenty-frst
street, between Second and Third ave
nues, complained to the police and
Fleming was picked up.
The woman alleges that the son ar
rived at her home drunk and broke up
her furniture. The mother appeared
against Fleming before Police Magis-
trate c. ]. Smith and he was fined SO
and costs on a charge of disorderly
conduct. He was also warned to re-
main away from the place.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-12
DECIDE AGAINST
RESTORATION OF
FOOTBALL 1894
Many Delegates to Augustana
Synod Meeting at Syca-
more Refuse to Vote.
RESULT Is DISAPPOINTING
Local College Favored Return to the
Game-Other Business Matters
Are Passed Upon.
Especial to The Argus.)


Sycamore, H., June 12.-Intercolle
giate football at the institutions of the
Augustapa synod will continue to be
| prohibited as a result of action taken
by the synod late yesterday afternoon.
in addition to Augustana college, three
| other institutions of the synod are af-
| fected by the decision. The vote
against the restoration of football was
80 to ca. Many of the delegates re-
fused to vote.
The football resolution precipitated
the most heated discussion of this
years session. The petition of the
Augustana student body for the restor-
alton of the game had the support of
the college board of directors and
was also favored by the synodical
council.
The Minnesota conference delega-
ton was responsible for it's defeat DIR.
p. a. Mattson, president of that confer
ence, offered the substitute motion
which carried, holding the synod to its
former decision against the game. DR..
o. L. Johnson, president of Gustavus
Adolphus college. also proved a strong
opponent to the plan TO restore the
sport. Dr. L. A. Abrahamson of Rock
Island made an ardent plea for the
game, but to no avail.
Other Matters Taken Up.
Matters pertaining to Augustana
college occupied the attention of the
synod the greater part of the day. DR..
Andreen's report showed that the en-
roIlment during the last year was CSC,
the greatest in the history of the
school. Prof. Andrew Kempe's finan- |
cial report also showed that the col |
iege had experienced the most prosper |
Gus year in its history.
The total receipts were $113,169.73 |
and the disbursements Sill, 6S6.1S, |
leaving a net balance of 81 ,4S3.55. The |
college now possesses real estate and |
personal property valued at $412,575.14
and endowment funds and scholar
ships amounting to s427, 1894, max
ing the present net worth of the insti-
tuition 1898, 775.OS.
Board of Directors Chosen.
DR.. ]. Ekholm, the Rev. a. T. Ed
Dlad, DR.. A. Johnson and Consul l.. L.
Malm were chosen members of the
.hree being reelected. Clark Swan
son and o. P. Olson of Rock Island
md C. II. Godehn of Moline were cleo
ed college auditors.
DR.. Nils Forsander, professor in
church history and pastoral theology
n Augustana seminary, made known
lis intention of resigning at the con-
lusion of the next year, after he has
served as instructor for a period of
years. His successor will
lot be named until the next meeting
# the synod.
DR.. A. L. Johnson, president of the
ynod, rendered his resignation to take
fleet at once owing to his illness. The
ynod, however, refused to accede to
is request, and an effort will be made \
o retain DR.. Johnston in office. He is /
ot present at the meeting of the
ynod.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-12
Walovitcn-M endelovItcf.
Especial to The Argus.)

Chicago, ILL.,, June 12.-Abe Walo-
witch of Rock Island was licensed
here today to wed Miss Esther Men
delovitch of Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-12
LAND MANY JOBS
DURING THE WEEK
One Hundred Men Get Employ
ment in Kansas Fields-De- &.
mand for Women Labor.

I'VE must have kitchen maids and
cooks" declared Cornelius Donovan,
superintendent of the Illinois Free EN-
ployment bureau this morning. I'VE
have a greater demand for labor of
this kind than we can supply"
The past week has been a big one
for the local Office. About 100 men
have been given work, most of them
being sent to the farmers of Kansas as
helpers in the fields. while 30 women
have been secured positions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-12

All the news all the time The Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-12
PERSONAL POINTS

Joseph Mas of New York city was
in Rock Island yesterday or business.
Miss Sadie Mclaughlin left yester-
day afternoon for her home in Water
loo after spending several days with
friends and relatives in the city.
Mr.. and Mrs Frederick T. Myers.
1926 Twenty-first street. left this morn
ing on an extended trip 10 Washington
aand New York. They will return by
way Of Niagara Falls.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-12

In Germany the sofa is invested with
a sanctity as of a throne. The visitor
must not sit on it unless especially in
vited to do so by the hostess. To take
a seat there unasked is an outrageous
presumption.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-12

A new moving picture theatre, which
has been started in Leeds, Eng, will
be financed and controlled by local
trade unionists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-12

thing which can be done by the COM
mission TO make the place sanitary
and comfortable for the smallpox pa
tients will be completed.
Screens were ordered several days
ago and this afternoon workmen in
stalled them. They were greatly need
ed. The screens will keep the flies
out of the place. away from the pa
tients. and the danger of spread of the
disease through the insects will be
obyiated.
An ice box has also ben installed
in the detention hospital and this will
afford the patients cool drinks as well
as keep the food and milk from spoil
ing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-12
Water Supply Lacking.

Relative 10 the water supply Mayor
Schriyer said: at is practically i'm
possible to get city water at the place
and without it 4 sewer would be of lit
tie use.
THE closest main to the hospital IS
three-quarters Of mile away and it is
OF course impossible to extend IL at
once. As far as money can help we
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-12

have done everything we can TO make
the place sanitary.
THE conditions from n sanitary
standpoint are not as bad as may
seem. The place is thoroughly dis
infected every two days and the toilets
are cleaned with lime"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-12
PLACING SCREENS
IN CITY HOSPITAL
Improvement Being Made to
Protect Smallpox Patients
From Insects.
AN ICE BOX is INSTALLED
Mayor Sehriver Says With Nearest
Main Far Away City Water Is
an ImPossibility Now.

Mayor II. VI. Schriver this Afternoon
stated that steps were being taken TO
remedy the conditions at the detention
hospital at the lower end OF town and
that by this evening practically every
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-04-27
LILIFT ANXIOUS TO LEAD
ROUGH RIDES IN MEXICO

Washington, Aru 26.---Rc1gh
riders nay figure in the war with
Mexico as in the war with Spain.
Steps have bern taken in Various
parts of the country to organize
troops CT rough riders Senator
Kern and Senator Pomerona re-
ceiyed letters from William c. Lii
ley, Of Indianapolis, General Secrc.
tary of the National Democratic
League Of Clubs. who wishes to be
one of the first to get into the field
with troop of rough riders. He
asks the Senators to present his ap-
plication for a commission to Press.
dent Wilson
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-04-27

November and which is to end at
Les Angeles, Cal They are Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. S. Dexter OF Petosky ana
they are making the trip on foot on
account of Mrs. DeXter's health
she having contracted tubertulos s
twhile nursing victims Of The dis
ease. She is row much improved
and according to physicians shows
no trace of the ailment. They ar
rived here Saturday from May6clA,
Ky. and will leave today for Cap,
GiTardeaI.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-04-27
HISTORY OF VERA CRUZ,
THE GATEWAY TO MEXICO

Vera Cruz is the chief seaport og
Mexico. 1t has a population Of ~
1914. 1t is located 2G} miles e'-t Of
the City OF MeNico, with which il
is connected BY two lines of rail-
ways. It is built on a fiat, sandy,
barren beach, only few feet above
the sea level.
The harbor is confined to CON-
paratively narrow channel, inside
a line of reefs. and small islands
About Is years ago a breakwater
was completed, affording better pro-
,tection for vessels in the harbor.
,, Vera Cruz is an old city. datinl
, from 1920, soon after the frs;
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-04-27
Foley Kidney Pill Successful for
Rheumatism and Kidney Trouble

Easy to take, quick to give good
results, positive in action for back
ache, weak back, rheumatism, kidneY
and bladder troubles. As soon as
you begin taking them you feel the
benefit OF their healing qualities. p.
]. Boyd, Ogle, Texas, says: After
aking two bottles of Foley Kidney
'ills, NY rheumatism and kidney
rouble are completely gone" Safe
md effective. Contains no habit
forming drugs. For sale by all deaA
ers.-Adyt.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-04-27
Why II Suits Particular PEOPLE

Foley's Honey and Tar COMPOUND
IS prompt and effective for coughs
colds, Group hoarseness, bronchial
coughs and for any condition where
the membranes of the throat and
bronchial tubes are inAamed and
raw. Thomas Verron, Hancock,
Mich, writes; "Foley's Honey AMI
Tar has always proven effective,
quickly relieving tickling throat and
stopping the cough with no bad
after effect" 1t contains no opiates
and is pure, reliable medicine
That's why 1t suits particular people
For sale by all drugglsts.-Advt.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-04-27
Children's Diseases Very preralen.

Children's Diseases Very Prevalent
Whooping cough is about every
where. Measles and scarlet fevo-
almost as bad Use Foleys Honey
and Tar Compound for raw in
famed Threats and coughing. Mrs
7. c. Hostler, Grand Island, Nebr
says: My three children had So.
ere attacks Of whcoping cough. ana
| very few doses of Foiey's Honey
md Tar gave them great relief "
Contains no opiatos. DO not accept
a substitute, For sale by all drug
gists.--Adyt.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-04-27

street, has returned from visit to
st. Louis.
A. l.. Parker of Memphis, has ro-
turned TO that city after a bries
visit mere.
Miss Alice Hacker who Is i'll at
her home on Fifth street, is slowly
improving.
Miss Christine Axley who has
been the guest Ct relatives at Anna,
has returned home.
j. w. Willkie of st. Louis, was
the g;est of Miss Mary Hawkins Of
Sixteenth street.
Mrs. Carroll of Crutchfeld KY
is the guest of Mrs. William Tege~
thoos of 1914 Poplar street.
Mrs. c, H. jones who underwent an
operation for appendicitis at St
Marys Inflarmary is getting along
nicely.
~ 49,
NJ and Mrs Harry Green an1
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-04-27
Household Science Club.

An interesting meeting of the
Household Science Club will be
held in the Domestic Science room
at the Cairo high school Monday
afternoon. Tho demonstration AMI
lesson will be in charge of the Do
Ogden and will be cond 'cted by
the high school class in that sub
ject.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-04-27

landing of CO.tez. 1t was pillased
by privatecrs in 1853. and again in
17l2, at which time the celebrated
fctt Of San Juan dc Ulloa was
erected.
The city was captured by the
French in 1888, and again in 1S47
II General Winfield Scott. who
made Vera Cruz the base for mis-
march upon the City of Mexico.
Vera Cruz Was c2ntured again in
1861 by the French.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-04-27
ATTACK ON MEXICO CITY
MAY BE led BY GEN WOOD

Washington. April 26.---Maior
General Wood, Chief of SAT- and
the actual head of the army has
left for the Mexican border to take
command General Wood is the
man who will undertake t. capture
Mexico City if the word is given
him to start.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-04-27
PERSONALS.

Robert White spent Sunday in
Paducah.
Herbert +. Corn spent Sunday at
LaCenter.
Sfr-b @ftg +
Kloyce Pennock, Of 232 Sixteenth
street, is' quite II. r. fE Il 4l
Eugene Riggle spent Sunday with
home folks at Unity.
T, d Gaddie returned yesterday
from visit with friends at Clinton,
Ky.
James Shafter of lower Walnut
street, is quite i'll at st. Mary's in
Urinary.
Mrs. Harry Dacres Of Eleventh
H
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-04-27
COUPLE ON CROSS COUNTRY
HIKE FOR HEALTH STOP HERE

Cairo has been entertaining, two
visitors who have an interesting
story to tell CT cross-country like
which began at Petosky, Mich, las
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-04-27
Woman's Auxiliary Meets.

The Woman's Auxiliary OF the
Church of the Redeemer will meet
with Mrs. James NJ. Gassaway. Mon
day afternoon at o'clock. AS oHi-
cers are to be elected tha ladies
have requested a full attendance.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-04-27

j.. j. Hessler of Carbonate, trav-
Cling auditor for the Illinois Central
railroad. was in the city on business
yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Bilderback of
Sikeston, Mo, and Thomas Riggs
and son Thomas of America. spent
Sunday in this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles O'Connell
have returned frcm their wedding
journey to st. Louis. They are at
nome n the Marion hotel.
Mrs Robert Peck Bates who has
been the guest Of the Misses Lans-
den the past two weeks rturned -
her home in Chicago yesterday.
Miss Zaida Lewis who has been
THE guest Of Mrs. W. L. Grinsteal
of Eighth street, will retarn to her
nome at charlottesville, Mo-, today.
On account Of James Lawson, tho
engineer, being sick the gasoline
launch Oz, that rams between Cairo
and Wickliffe, was laid up Saturday.
II S. CaHdoe returned this morn
ins to Chicago after two days stay
IN the city on business and a visit
with his mother Mrs. Isabella Can
dec.
w, F. Mckinney. supervisor OF
bridges and buildings. for the llli-
lois Central alrcad has returned
o Can boudlle, after a business trip
to this city.
Mrs. W. j. S. Denton, of Bardwell.
KY, passed through Cairo Saturday
afternoon en- route to her home from
Ikeston, Mo, where she had been
Is ting relatives.
". ]. Howley and daughter Mrs.
Marie Lin say, left Saturday for
Cincinnati. called there by the
serious illness of the formers sister
Miss Kate IIowley. /
Ed G. w Chapman of l704 Pop
lar street, has returned from wills |
Ridge whore he preached at Shiloh |
Baptist church at II o'clock a. m. |
and 30 o'clock p m. Sunday.
f, Z, Miller Of Detroit, Mich, Of |
the Maxwell Motor Sales Corpora
ton, is in the city guest at tho
Halliday. He is here 10 place an
agency for this well known car.
IT, II, Halliday left last night on |
the Seminole for Chicago He was
Accompanied by Miss Virginia Hal
liday, who gees to resume her |
studies at Fery Hail, Lake For
est.
j. IL. Penncck ret@rrod Saturday |
from a brief trip to Blandville, |
Ky, whore he went to attend tho |
Pible institute of West Union Bap-
fist association. He spoke at three |
In the afternoon Friday and Friday
evening also.
c. O. Patier returned from Chi
aaeo last night where he and Mrs |
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-04-27

C. O. Patier returned from Chi
eaeo last night where he and Mrs.
Pat'cr have been the past week Wis
iting Mr.. Patier's sister Mrs. john
stem Mrs Patier accompanied him
as far as Centrala where she will
l-emain a week visiting with her
relatives.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-04-27

WANTED---Fc1r we'll educate
and neat appearing solicitors, either
Sex, for Cairo, Mound city ami
Mounds. Must be capable Of earn
ing S. a day. Greatest proposition
OF the year. Apply in person to Mr.
Edwards at Colonial hotel. 4-29
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-04-27

WANTED---Rcom and board in
private family on Walnut street OF
some cross street south VI Eleventh
street, by two young gentlemen. Cali
lantis, Illinois Central freight Of
fec. SO
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-04-27

WANTED--An experienced lady to
distribute samples house to house.
Apply Immediately room 239i The
Halliday. It
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-04-27

street, has returned from visit (
st. Louis.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-04-27

A. l.. Parker of Memphis, has TO
turned TO that city after brie
visit mere.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-04-27

]. II. penncck rot2rnod Saturday
from a brief trip to Blandyille,
Ky, whore he went to attend the
Pfble institute of West Union Bap-
fist association. He spoke at three
In the afternoon Friday and Friday
evening also.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-04-27

Miss Alice Haeker who IS i'll a
her home on Fifth street, is slowl
improving.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-04-27

j. j. Hessler of Carbonate. trav-
Cling auditor for the Illinois Central
railroad. was in the city on business
yesterday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-11-17
CRACOW AFIRE;
INHABITANTS
FLEE IN TERROR

VENICE. Nov. i7.--Reports that
cracow, invested by Russians. ia
burning In places. we're confirmed
on excellent authority today. The
Inhabitants were said 10 be fleeing
IN terror.
A message from Trieste stated
the Russians began operations
against tho city Saturday.
cracow Is the metropolis OF West.
crn Gaiieia. aud IL situated near the
Austro German frontier.
The Russians were attacking it's
dsfenaes with tremendous violence.
Apparently this slay force had
entered Galicia from the northward,
crossing the frontier from Russian
Poland.
Another OF the cars armies. NOV
Ing through Galida from tho east.
ward. was reported 10 have reached
TaFnow. Considering tho state OF
the roads. II wns said TO be pro.
crossing with remarkabl. speed.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-11-17
KILL OFF LoBsTERs

LONDON, Nov. i7.-England may
have TO get her Holsters from Amer
lea. because mines In the North sea
have almost cut off the supply.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-11-17
BROKERS JOIN
IN A SCRAMBLE
FOR CITY BONDS

All right. croakerr. and GROWERS,
and Knockers, here's stili another
iolt for you:
In September the city attempted
10 dispose Of part OF its municipal
bridge bonds. but could find no
takers. because OF the depression.
Later an attempt was made TO
persuade the state TO invest In the
bonds. but the state SHE'D off.
Monday the city council was all
ready 70 AJAX the clearing house for
a loan OF $500. 600 to keep the city's
nose above water until the March
taxes are collected
The clearing house met in spe-
cial session for a conference with
the councllmen. But nary a coun-
Gilman showed up. The council
had all Il could attend TO. a, home
II was being besieged by bond buy.
ers. clamoring. fighting. strug-
Cling for a chance TO get at the
city bonds--nobody would buy a
few weeks ago--bidding feyerishly
against each other. like com.
batants on the stock exchange.
The fight was bitter. sharp
words were banded back and
forth. Charges and counter
charges, and lot OF legal sharp
shooting almost swept the bewil.
dered eouncilmen off their feet.
Csrstens & Earics. Investment
brokers. were victors. They had
gained possession OF $685.. 500, SCI
municipal bridge bonds az par.
with accrued interest.
Representatives OF three other
firms walked out defeated.
And n few weeks ago. nobody
would look AZ these bonds.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-11-17
RESERVE
Ban KS DO
GOOD BIZ

WASHINGTON. Nov. i7.--"Won.
dorful. simply wonderful" was the
way Secretary of>the Treasury Nc
Adoo referred today to tho first
days operations OF tho govern
ment's regional reserve banks.
Hs said Il would require at least
n week TO determine the necessary
routine changes. but added IN iica
tions already were that tho system
was more efficient than had been
anticipated.
Secretary willis OF the reserve
board asked eaoh bank TO- a report
of the fiist days discount business
Those already available Indicate
that business was brisk every
where.
II was estimated that within o
week the system will augment the
cash IN the banks OF the country NJ
least $3.50. 900. 900.
Tho federal reserve board, II was
expected. viii deposit in the branch
banks tho treanury's surplus cash
and at least part Of the government
funds now held by national banks
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-11-17
.CARRANzA TO
MAKE VISIT TO
SAVANNAH, GA.
by JOHN EDWIN NEvlN

WARRINGTON. Nov. III
Satisfied that peace In Mexico
10 very near, government Off
clais were considering today
the best means Of aiding In the
restoration Of the republic TO
normal conditions. Reports
that Provisional President Car.
rama was inclined 10 hedge on
his promise 10 quit were die
credited In official circles.
Tho United States will not ask
Mexico 10 pay any Indemnity or 10
pay the expenses Of the American
occupation Of Vera Cruz.
Tho United States will not
make any claims on Mexico" said
\ high government official. Such
action now would Do equivalent to
asking a bankrupt who had failed
for i00es 20 pay his creditors In
full on tho penalty OF going TO Jail.
What We want 20 DO Ia 70 re.
store the republic and we will try
TO aid II TO secure the necessary
cash. Because OF the European
var. Mexico must depend on the
United States and South America
for the money"
II IL expected that carrhnra
will leave for Savannah. Ga.
within fortnight for n lengthy
stay.
Tho prediction was freely made
hero that he would leave before
tho evacuation % Vera crux starts
merit Monday.
Con. Francisco villa also vas CT.
pected 10 come TO Washington 70
see Secretary Bryan and others.
Secretary Bryan could not ex.
plain why Carranxa has not quit
yet. but was certain he would
leave Mexico soon.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-11-17
BIG GUNS
THuM DER
ON COAST
10y q United Press staff Core
spondsnt.)

PARIS, Nov i7.--Frghting along
the line from Newport. through Dir.
nude. to Ypres, had settled today
into a fierce artillery duel at long
range. according 20 the official com.
munication received here today
from Bordeaux.
Infantry and cavalry operations.
as well as tho handling OF the light.
cr guns and rapid firers. had been
rendered practically impossible by
the bog.like condition OF the coun.
try. and the only available weapons
were the big cannon. for which
Scmipermanent emplacements had
been provided.
Along the Aisne. however. there
was increasing activity. The Ger.
mans are said 20 have attempted a
crossing OF thu Aisnc near Valley.