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The Detroit times., 1914-02-21
New Jersey Jails An
Autounohllo Killef

On Christmas day. 1911. Daniel 4.
Dusan. u. while driving he motor
car near Ais lsne n Orange. N. J..
ran down ana kiils1 . man. He tried
to sscaps asssst ~ speeding. Whsn
the dying eas va 1naIly eAesksd. -
and his tWo csmpanions So0SA& the
omcsrR hit wsso oyespoweso4
Jsrsav Justice was not n this case
- promut q usual The young man'a
fathsr. Judge Duean. used svsry o.
vice knoWn . cno a6asned n the law
to defoat q lelnv pun1shment Yet
On Monday 1Doeo than two years a.
ter t. kj11lng. Duean bognn serving
q WAnola1ohtof oentoo0o Of not lee
than avo yoass nor moro than 10.
0on01ng OugAa 20 prison WI not
bring baok % lite Leo N9Deem1k h1D
victim. hut doubtless neltAeS ~ nor
xis I've oompansons n AieAt and cap.
tuso. Who were nned 9Go0 and 1880
soopootivoly. win ever again Nm .
naa b. RECKLESS driving. NerO thaA
thaG ths wids publication q ths fAce
Of tAls msritsd impfieonmont WIN
make cher rocklsso youth moro eAre'
ful hOW they tempt fate and 1nv1fe
maMslauGhtsf--ln New Jersey.
n New York & Il dl&efonk Here
reckless lrivGEp have n many shock
ing ossoe k1llea their uen - cy1mt
ua5ly q Dug6n killed MeDormie NOT
one e them has eoae u prison Tor Z
tsrm tAat might a6oQueeoly punish
I'm ana WIN Uthsrs. Whea eoco 80 -
tsoooo begin % 10 possed 81 this staeo.
automobSio Killings wf1 beoome looD
oeamea-l(0w Yosk WeglA
The Detroit times., 1914-02-21

Anythln0 Ter Poae0.
Whats the shape OF the earth 2"
asked the teaches. calling suddsnly
upon Wfllto.
Round
How do you know IT'S roundr
IAN right" said willie: ~it's square
then, ] don't want 20 start any areu-
mont about it"-LAdiss' Home Jour.
nal.
The Detroit times., 1914-02-21

one day Mr. Smith went 70 buy .
buuhel Of buckwheat for sowing. The
man who cold the grain va away,
but AiD wife undertook - make the
sale. 0he found . Deok measure ana
they w0at % the granary.
a ~ eoatsats int ~ bag end -
ran % a. e up.
'But Nrs. LAvtsn.. said TIE man.
1T takss bur pecls 70 make .
bushGl.s
~oh, dess III" replied TIE woman.
uptying the has. well, Jon seo.
never had any sxpsrisnoo n meesur
ing grain before I Wa married. 1
aiwayo taught Vehool -Dveeybody's.
The Detroit times., 1914-02-21
From Another Point Of NiesO
THE SOULS TEMPLE.


An omar. troupe ee That Il the euss
came acroasb ut the public didn't
s Admir-, Won pi.dricl. Aamr., Dewey appear. 70 have
The Detroit times., 1914-02-21
I2FS WINCH SUGGESTS THAT MOST
2l THE TIME IT IS THE NAN HIMSELF

INK 1lt4E ~ 40 AlzE IN<11v x1x44Oxs4~F
- =, agricultural bur,aa says regarding delinquency Of
NJ - dss.
salssaNs aaA unsany hEn dzss hsgs and girls
= peas insane asytuns end hensss q esgrse6sa
~ iet has IL ns which f@ ths szistsnes Of
~ tsd n tAs iaadsasaAs and unhappy fazm houssA"
e IL sgtsusasl sounds Gseaaragns Just
& vGa svy s9mt i bsing nads sksnstAm The "baakto
w 1enn&
- IN naAs xiA gzsasg sincerity 20 20 yean ago
49, tAsr VEN n ts,spaess pAsaesralas electric
p q Kuud reeds and alsqssts insruhan trolley
Ail11a y sssuzs god reading matter
~ - tue Tat some beys girls Nee from farm houses
1haut h the biz tiss became c9 cherries and
1 = tAsr sAdhesd that aao tue of children born and
~ = - mns - dies.
hszaa puh IL the blAns snvronnsnt and hszsd-
ylA saissd With frssdan 4 win ether than zunni's
~ M md siEs former ssnmaHsna who away from
2 na1s - Aaa aah ssapsgasts to fan back upoa.
x = ilst izssatgHon snsns TIE god hardwozins eiH
d1m win 1svssp fAs tint tie vszy cherries and
49, Z fAalr acSsas iazn Hfs Together with hard manual
- ~ ~ vss st what gave Asn The strength Il win
~ 80 tassgA tAs van 4 spsodHoa raised By city bred
dsa ~ gems smaah farn houses cheszlsss
1 y; tat n = general propositoa-
r. $3.50 a1 u haais for report like this from the
but ~ have to believe the investigations have
III A not ~ ria
1Cne ~ lam home cherries that Of tame
xsl1ant sAaags p,sess y Hive in it. in iay.
tk vsaM givA sut = The epeneat in Gods pure air.
1nnsat enough u tie tsasmsnt dwsls 70 fozsaks the
~ 49, = iadaesant that the esy ssissd would q
~ ~ 1svmt rather than for 'bask the land"
R posee i1slinsa - bsievs Il this:
Ak 1o1B Ann LAZY GIRLS ARE BORN on THE FA1lul
1 9xt All n Cr11M
4 Ne ysltN abest b tAs
A yg lazy yeuns woman Isn't Soiny suspsgd
- - hppiasM other The farm the city, fof|
1 0D ~ Nv b vuhsd fer and earned
1n 1el mAow1snh
1Gnke ~ fama the fast rsmaina that II the asyiums
- eyaa mmats b the combination Of the fast
- HI u successful N business and the pee-
nAny aaznssy teeI ---
~ ask ysaAg reared under the most cherries
- marked By the severs Of hardships, lat~
vnilsd sass sna hb eountzys greatest yEssidsa
- rsttg WITH the sneluGeu that cherries hsazhs and
~ q umn play part but that xhsu IN 4
$500 ding ssmss down to the matter Of THE Nan,
~ - ~ q IL farm.
The Detroit times., 1914-02-21

BY attacking Admiral Won Dieol
zone and gotten himself IN Dutch.
Rev. Joseph A. Gotham. accused 2,
IN incsndiary. has been voted out O
his pulpit Another dre In Dearborn
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-11
New Easter Dress?

See the S14.75 Dresses Tomorrow, Saturday
10 different kinds Silks, all soft and the cling
ing kind, in every color from the Tango Brown
and Copenhagen to all the others, and black
model is missing You can have any style you
want Our buyer bought lavishly Of these
for them, our Easter price is
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-11
Final Call

Tomorrow is the last chance to buy your
Easter SUITS and DRESSES Come where
you can get rapid service, where the choosing
is easy, where the arrangements are thorough
ly perfected for any alterations, if needed We
guarantee delivery Saturday for your Easter
Dress
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1914-08-13

The Ladies' Aid OF the Bap-
fist Church will serve ice cream
and cake on the evening of the
21st onthe Keith Lawn.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1914-08-13

D. P, McCampbell and daugh-
ter, Miss Marguerite spent part
of the week at the home of War
rem Fletcher and wife.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1914-08-13

Geo. Wehrle. left Saturday for
Center, Colorado, where he will
spend a few weeks with j. d.
Wehrle and family, formerly of
this place.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1914-08-13

Miss Marian Overton, return
ed Tuesday from Emporia,
where she has been attending
the Summer Term of the State
Normal.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1914-08-13

Mrs. Chas. Edwards and dau
gter, Miss Alta, were shopping
in Hutchinson the latter part OF
last week.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1914-08-13

If you want harvest picture
worth having, have Backe make
it. He makes the kind that
last.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1914-08-13

J. M. Funk, of Omaha Neb.,
has been in Meade for the past
few weeks.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1914-08-13

M. o. banks of Pleasanton,
Kans., arrived in Meade last
week for several days stay with
relatives.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1914-08-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Backe and son
Francis and Miss Strom, we're
over at Plains the first of the
week taking threshing crews
pictures.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1914-08-13

Backe makes 'em and makes
EN- right-First class photo
graphs.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1914-08-13

Art Thompson was Fowler
visitor Saturday.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1914-08-13

Mrs. L. M. Braden let today
for Eureka, Kansas where she
will visit for several weeks.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1914-08-13

Mrs. Harry Busing and Miss
Anna were guests at the Schulz
macher home last Saturday.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1914-08-13

e. w. White left Wednesday
for Kansas City, where he has
gone for medical aid.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1914-08-13

Miss Ethel Innis spent the
latter part of last week visit
ing with the Misses Chatelain
of Fowler.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1914-08-13

Clarence Burford and family
of Fowler, spent Sunday with
C. H. Burford and family.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1914-08-13

Don't forget the big Meade
County FAIR. September 2.2-4.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1914-08-13

H. A. Busing of Uneda, was in
Meade Saturday.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1914-08-13

l.: o. H. Slusher returned to
Meade last Saturday.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1914-08-13

j. H. Wharton is advertising
public sale in this weeks News
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1914-08-13

See the Farmers Elevator for
grain binders, Irvine, etc.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1914-08-13

Work on the Mcclure building
is progressing rapidly.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1914-08-13
COL. ]. |. SIANPER'S|
Sale Directory

| Have the Following Sales
booked for the near future, also
several prospects for others.
All sales booked by me will be
advertised in this column. |
am now devoting all my time
to the sale business and would
he glad to arrange date for
you. Write, wire or phone at
my expense.
Aug. IS S. M. Kirkpatrick, 8
miles north east of Meade.
Aug. 10 J, e. Wharton l3 miles
south east OF Meade.
Aug 20 A J Mea, ham. ! ?
mile south OF Nlissler
Aug. p Vim Eurnttl on the
streets of M aGe
Aug. II. J.. Sreinsard, 10
miles south east Of Meade.
August 81 LoA Highlands,
9 miles south uf Meade,
J. l. ST AMPER
Phone 70 or 27S
Meade. Kansas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-07
HOTEL PROPRIETOR SHOT
BY SOLDIER OF FORTUNE

Denver, COL, May IL. r. Nlcode-
mus, proprietor of the Savoy hotel, was
shot and probably fatally wounded late
yesterday by Colonel James C. Bulger,
soldier OF fortune. The shooting oc-
Cured in the hotel lobby, following a
quarrel. Four bullets penetrated Mic
odemus' body. Bulger was arrested.
At the police station Bulger refused
to comment on the shooting or make
any statement as TO his quarred with
Nicodemus. Bulger's face was badly
bruised.
At st. Luke's hospital physicians
gave out little hope of Nicodemus' re-
covery.
Buiger came to Denver about three
weeks ago, and when the Mexican sit
uation became acute opened headquar-
ters and began organizing a regiment
of volunteer cavalry.
FL Paso. Texas, May 7.-Colonel
James c. Bulger, who is reported to
have shot Denver hotel keeper, was
a filibusterer operating in northern
Mexico with the federal army against
the Orozco revolutionists in 1912. He
was with the Mexican army for sever
al months.
In the summer of 1912 he was at
tached to Madero's secret service at
FL Paso. and worked here for several
weeks. He attempted suicide by shoot
ing himself while in the Office of the
chief OF the Madero secret service.
Before entering the Mexican army
he took part in the Nicaraguan revo-
lutions and other revolts in Central
America During one OF these cam
paigns he was wounded in the leg.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-07
JURORS CHOSEN
FOR BECKER CASE
Men Accepted Ordered by JUS
tice Seabury Kept in Gus
tody of the Court.

New York, May THE crowd that
-cfanured for admission to- the Becker
trial was greater than yesterday. Sew
en- jurors have oeen chosen.
At the close of the proceedings to-
day, Justice Beabury. before whom the
trial is being held in the criminal
branch of the supreme court. announc-
ed that because of the circumstances
surrounding the case of Becker, he
felt obliged to order that the jurors Sc
lected be kept in the custody of the
court.
When the morning session ended yes
terday with two jurors in the box, w.
Bourke Cochran of counsel for Becker,
who bitterly attacked Mr.. Whitman,
left the court roo mand said he would
not return.
Mrs. Becker sat close to her hus-
band with a note book and a pencil in
her hand.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-07
NO RIVER IMPROVEMENT
Secretary of War Gives Adverse Re-
port on Channel.

Washington, d. c., May 7.-Secre-
tary of War Garrison yesterday trans
mitted to congress an adverse report
on the proposed Improvement of Rock
river with a view to securing a seven
foot channel from the dam at the head
of the feeder of the Illinois and Mis-
sissippi canal at or near Sterling, Ill.
to Janesville, Wis The improvement
is held to be unwarranted by the vol
ume of existing and prospective COM
merce. The division of engineers did
not concur in the district engineers
report, which provided for the i'm
provement, and the BOARD of engineers
for rivers and harbors also made an
adverse report on it, which was con-
Cured in by the chief of engineers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-07
OLD RESIDENT OF
COUNTY EXPIRES
Mrs. Mary r. Hall, Here Since
1873, Passes at Home in
Port Byron.

Miss Mary Rowe Hall. aged SO, who
had been a resident of Rock Island
county since 1873, died at 8 O'Clock
last night at the home of her daugh-
ter Mrs. Grace Wituer in Port Byron.
Infirmities of age was the cause of
death.
Mrs. Hall was a native of Bath, N.
Y, her family moving west and set
tling in Scott county, Iowa, in 1886.
Her marriage with the late Captain W.
P. Hall took place in Davenport Nov.
29, 1850. The captain died five years
ago.
Five children were born to the cou-
pie. There are three surviving: J. E.
Hall, Portland, Ore; A. w. Hall, Ce-
dar Edge, Colo; and Mrs. Grace Wit
ter, Port Byron.
Funeral services were held at the
Witter home Saturday morning at 9
o'clock, Rev. H. T. Russell of the Port
Byron Methodist church to be in
charge. Interment will be in Oakdale
cemetery, Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-07
BRING IN seven
BABES AT START
Child Welfare Work of Nurse
Association Begins Most
Auspiciously.

The better babies or child welfare
bureau, conducted under the auspices
of the Visiting Nurse association, re-
ceived seven babies for examination
the first day that it was inaugurated,
which was yesterday at the West End
settlement. Mothers brought babies
ranging in age from four weeks to Is
months and rerotpcdr<tfre advice of DR..
A. y. Mueller. the attending physician,
and the visiting nurses, Miss Edna
Flanagan and Miss Georgia Turnbull.
The babies were weighed, carefully
examined for any possible ailments
and a complete record made of them
The first baby placed on the scales
posed for a picture. Next Wednes-
day the babies will again be weighed
and their record continued and advice
will be given as results demand. The
bureau will be open every Wednesday
afternoon at the West End settlement
at $3.50 O'Clock and any mother In the
city is privileged and invited to bring
her baby for examination and to re-
ceive any necessary advice.
Mrs. w. y. Baker, superintendent at
the settlement, entertained the men,
bers of the Visiting Nurse association
board. the visiting nurses and DIR.
Mueller at luncheon preceding the
opening of the bureau.
AS heretofore stated the child well
fare bureau is established by the Visit
ing Nurse association in the hopes or
bettering the general conditions or
babies in the city. All advice Is given
free of charge and an effort VIII be
made to in this manner reduce the
large death rate among babies, which !
Is often the result of ignorance on the
part of the mother in the proper care
food. etc. of her baby. The babies
brought to the bureau yesterday were
apparently not i'll, but the mothers
we're anxious TO know just what treat
nent is necessary for their continued 4
good health during the coming warm
months.
Those in charge of the bureau feel
much encouraged with the interest
AIKEN the first day and are sure that
each succeeding week the interest or
he mothers will be increased and That
yreat good will result.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-07
BANNER CROP OF
WHEAT THIS YEAR
Statistics Give Promise of a
Yield of 630,OOO,OOO Bush
els During 1914.

Washington, D. c., May THE
greatest crop of winter wheat ever
grown, one-fifth larger than the record
crop of last year, and more than half
again as large as that harvested in
1913, is indicated by statistics of the
department of agriculture. In all $780,
100000 bushels will be produced if
highly favorable conditions existing
since crop was planted last till fall and
continue until harvest time. Indica.
tions are Kansas will have 49,, ,O00, 900
bushels, or 45,0O0,OO0 more than last
year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-07
SMALLEY IS LAID
Low BYASTROKE
General Manager of Second
District of Rock Island is
Paralyzed in Texas.

]. B. Smalley, formerly located hero
as superintendent of the Illinois divi-
sion of the Rock Island road, and now
manager of the second district of that
road. with headquarters at Topekas
Kansas. suffered q hemorrhage OF the
brain at Daihart, Texas. yesterday He
was In Dalhart looking after repairs
10 the lines caused by recent foods.
The stroke caused paralysis of the
entire left side OF the body Mr.. Small
lev was taken to Topeka by special
train. Advices TO friends in the city
today were that he was in critical
condition,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-07
WILL AIR CHARGES
IN FRANKS CASE
Perjury and Intimidation of
Witnesses to Be Subject of
Grand Jury Probe. =

Atlanta, Ga, May Tt is announced
that Judge Hill, who yesterday denied
death for killing Mary Phagan, will
instruct the grand jury Monday to in
vestigate charges of perjury and intim-
idation of witnesses made against each
other by both sides inthe famous case.
Dan Lehon, a detective, is held in
$1,000 bail for appearance before the
grand jury.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-07
THE WEATHER
Forecast Till 4 p. m. Tomorrow, 70
Rock Island, Davenport, Moline
Snd NicInISv

Generally fair tonight and Friday,
colder tonight; fresh northwest winds.
Temperature at z a. m. 80. Highest
yesterday 50. Lowest last night so.
Velocity of wind at a. m. 2 miles
per hour.
Precipitation II inch.
Relative humidity at z p. m 33, at
a. m. 90
Stage of water sc, a rise of .3 in
last "a hours.
]. NJ. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-07
Youngest Daughter of the
President Weds Secre-
tary William McAdoo.
JUST A FAMILY AFFAIR
Gifts Pour In Throughout the
Day From All Sections of
the Country.

Washington, D. c., May 7.-Cares Of
state and rumors of war were retired
to the background at the White house
today when Cupid and Hymen took
charge of affairs in preparation for
the marriage of Eleanor Randolph
youngest daughter of the president, to
Secretary William McAdoo, to be cele-
brated at o'clock. Though the we'd
ding will be simple and private, the
White house led throughout the day
with preparations for the event. The
president cancelled all appointments,
and did not visit the executive Offices.
He spent the day with guests of the
wedding, and the affair took on the
appearance of a Wilson family reun-
ion. Gifts continued to arrive during
the day, and guests were kept busy ad-
miring the presents. Jewelry predom
mated.
Miss Wilson's six girl chums who
would have been her bridesmaids had
the wedding been an elaborate ono.
were guests at the White house today.
They are Miss Helen Hunter of Ports
mouth, Va; Miss Henrietta Stadelman
of Wilmington, Del; Miss Marjorie
Brown of Atlanta, Ga; Miss Susan
Fine and Miss Elizabeth Dufield of
Princeton, N. J., and Mrs. Charles Kel-
logg of Athens, Pa.
Miss Margaret Wilson and, Mrs.
Sayre, the brides sisters, will be maid
and matron of honor.
The wedding presents received by
Miss Wilson, besides being numerous
and valuable, have the added quality
Of being in many instances of a per- Il
sonal and domestic nature, signifying :
the interest taken in the home life of
the new cabinet couple.
Gifts From Bridegroom.
The bridegroom, Secretary McAdoo.
n addition to the splendid String of
which his bride will wear a.
he wedding, is also reported 10 nav,
given her the opal brooch, surrounde
by a ring of large diamonds, which. sh.
las worn frequently of late, and
wrist bracelet in which a tiny watch
S bordered with diamonds. The en- :
,agement ring is said to have been a
arge diamond solitaire and another
ing from Mr.. McAdoo was an opal :
by diamonds. The opal
S birthstone for both the bride and
as their birthday ami
Tersaries occur in October.
The gift of the President and Mrs.
wilson has not been made known, but
t is understood to be something simi-
ar to the gift they made the first bride
f the family, a set of furniture for
he bride to use in her new home.
The marriage license was obtained
ate yesterday by 1. H. Hoover, the n
eteran chief usher at the White house.
The age of the bridegroom was given
IS so years and that of Miss Wilson as
a. Rev. Sylvester w. Beach of the
first Presbyterian church at Prince
on, n. j., who officiated at the last
White house wedding, was named as
he clergyman for the occasion.
Fourteenth White House Bride.
Miss Wilson will be the 14th bride
f the White house, and the first daugh-
er of a president to be united to cab
net officer.
The wedding ceremony has been
waited with eager interest by the so
ial and official intimates of the VIII
on circle. But compared with some
u the brilliant wedding functions of
Continued on Page Seven.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-07
COUNCIL CONSIDERS
SIX MORE LICENSES

The city commissioners, at meet
ing with saloon men today at the city
hall informally approved six applica-
tions for saloon license, which will be
summarily taken up by the council
next Monday. Jack Tighe, Deutch &
Lewis. William Kruger, August Lift.
and Charles F. Kohn, who seeks IL
cense for the Turner hall bar. we're the
applicants. Otto Patting is to leave
the saloon business.
Bogota-The bubonic plague has
made its appearance on the Atlantic
coast of Colombia. The government
has begun active protective measures.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-07
MEXICAN ACTOR IN
A SALUTE TO FLAG

Bridgewater. S. D.. May IA per-
forI.iace at a theatre here was halted
last night by a crowd of men, several
armed. and Mexican actor. charged
with having insulted the flag. was or
de-ed to salute the stars and stripes
The mayor and chief OF police escorted
the actor to the street. and the crowd
cheered as he saluted the Dag and
apologized,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-07
COMMITTEE FOR
OUSTINC OF dyer

washington. d. C.. May THE
house elections committee today filed
a report declaring Representative Dyer
of Missouri, republican, wrongfully
holds a seat in congress. The case
Was contested by Gill, democrat \
minority report viii be filed and
strong fight made against unseatins
Dyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-07
BURNS
TO WATERS EDGE

Erie, Pa. May THE wooden
freighter City of Rome. Buffalo to To-
ledo. burned to the waters edge OFF
Ripley. n. Y. early today. The crew
escaped. The freighter left Buffalo
light last night for Toledo. where one
was to load coal for Milwaukee. She
was owned by James Mitchell OF
Cleveland. The vessel is total loss.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-07
Trying to Make Reporters couah

Washington, d. c., May 7.-Wheth-
Ell newspaper reporters and editors
may be compelled to reveal the source
of their information to be determined
by the supreme court in case filed
with it today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-07
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.

Evening stars: Mars. Venus, Saturn.
Morning stars: Mercury, Jupiter. Cas-
tor and Pollux, the twin stars, due
west, midway between zenith and the
horizon, about 8 p. NJ, are in constel
lation Gemini.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-07
connauaht's Successor Named.

London. England. May lit is Off
cially announced that Prince Alexan-
der OF Teck will succeed the duke OF
Connaught as governor of Canada.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-07
Stock Control Bill Favored.

Washington. ID. C., May THE
house committee favorably reported
the bill TO control railroad issues OF
stocks and bonds