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The Alaska citizen., 1914-09-14
Thursday
RMANY.

Russian dispatches received in London state that the big Russian army that has been invading Ger many and Austria is now fairly un- der way, and 1t is expected that much stubborn fighting will take place soon, both in Germany and Austria.
 It is understood that the Russians are planning to center much of their armies in Prussia, with the intent of breaking open a pathway into the heart of Germany. where it is hoped to capture Berlin.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-09-14

It is probable that there will be delay in opening the schools of several large cities of the country because of the detention in foreign ports of many teachers who are mak- ing a tour of countries affected by the war The cancellation of sailing orders has. compelled them to stay in the seaport towns awaiting a chance to get transportation.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-09-14
Saturday
FRANCE.

FRANCE
 Today's reports about the war con sists largely of German defeats in front of Paris. dispatch from Paris says that general retreat Ji the German troops from the country surrounding Paris is reported, and it is asserted that there is no long CT danger that the city will fall in to the hands of the invading troops In London 1t has been officially announced that the German troops have been driven across the Ourcy latter following them beyond the river
 A dispatch published in the Lon don Telegraph says that the last remnants of the German cavalry in France have been eliminated.
 The London news publishes dis patch from Paris stating that the first and second divisions of the British army, with the aid of the French cavalry and artillery, defeat ed large force of Germans 50 miles northeast of Paris, taking 5000 pris- oners and Is large guns. 1 In an official announcement in ! London of the defeat of the Ger | ny-;S ir 1ay y-nI that the Germans are retreating rap 1 idly.
 ENGLAND.
 In an address delivered in Lon i don, Lord Churchill declared that Great Britain should put an army of at least 1,OOOOOO men on the continent and keep them there to the end of the war. which must re suit in the end of either Great Brit ain or Germany as one of the great powers of the world
 BELGIUM.
 In an official statement issued in Antwerp, Belgium, it is stated that the Belgian troops are making a successful attack upon the Germans : in the north of Belgium. It is an nounced that Aerschot has been re- taken by the Belgians.
 According to a dispatch received in London from Ghent, Belgium. the German soldiers in that locality are in much need of food supplies.
 AUSTRIA
 According to a dispatch from Rus sia published in the London Daily Mail, the Russians have surrounded the German and Austrian soldiers in the vicinity of the Vistula river, and have asked them to surrender The report says that the Austrian and German troops have lost much of their supplies and are supposed to be almost starving.
 A dispatch from Petrograd states that the second battle between the Russians and the Austrians in Cali,
 
 loss to the Austrians of 130,000 men, ,f whom 10000 were taken prison CTS.
 GERMANY.
 A dispatch from Berlin states that no details of the fighting near Par is has reached the German capital.
 NORWAY.
 The Norwegian minister to the United States has issued state ment that his country will continue neutral in the war in Europe.
 TURKEY.
 A Rome, Italy. dispatch says that Roumania Bulgaria and Greece have entered into an agreement to work together to prevent Turkey from giving aid to Germany.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-09-14

One of the first things a young man should learn Is to take hint.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-09-14

A man isn't necessarily a coward because he is afraid of consequences.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-09-14
CAN ADA.

In telegram from Halifax. N. &. it is stated that the British cruis- CT Glory arrived there with the Span ish steamer Montserrat, which had been found carrying 150 men sup posed to be German and AUs''f reSeryists.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-09-14
UNITED STATES.

The steamship Wilhelm of the Watson Navigation company, follow ing her arrival in San Francisco. re- ported that she had picked up wireless message, supposed to have been sent out by the British war ship Australia, stating that she was in pursuit of the German cruiser Nurnberg
The Alaska citizen., 1914-09-14
MONTEN EGRO.

When Prince Danilo Alexander heir apparent to the throne of Mon- tenegro, and his wife alighted from Antivari, an Austrian aeroplane dropped bombs near them. but failed to injure them.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-09-14
UNITED STATES.

w. J. Bryan, secretary of state has explained that no European gov ernment has accepted the offer made some time ago by President Wilson for the United States to aid in the matter of mediation.
 Reports were sent from Manila stating that the British, French and the China sea, apparently looking for German merchant vessels
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-13

right off the reel. But she made him
bide his time
1t Is Sykes third matrimonial ven
ture. His first wife. Mary Maloney.
died. and the second was separated
from the photographer by divorce.
Sykes has two grown children, Harry
and Mary, from the first wife. but none
from the second and third wives. For
a time these children resided with their
father and the present Mrs. Sykes, but
that was long ago.
Since the separation OF the couple on
the night of Jan. % last, mutual friends
have made herculean efforts to effect a
reconciliation, but Mrs. Sykes told
them she could not forgive his trans
gression.
yes, It's true we have separated,
but it's not a matter for public dis
cussion," said Mrs. Sykes. Il am In
charge of the family residence, and
will continue TO conduct the business.
There will be nothing sensational in
the charges. My libel simply Will
show incompatibility. the date of our
marriage and the separation. Mr..
Sykes should have behaved"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-13

Chicago, Feb. 13.-Mrs. Melville II.
Sykes, known as one of Chicago's most
beautiful women and the wife of a
we'll known State street photographer.
has separated from her husband be-
cause. as she says, Mr.. Sykes should
have behaved"
In the course of few days she will
file libel in divorce. charging incom-
patibility. She admitted il could be
worse. Mr.. Sykes has not used the
same discretion in discussing his fam
fly AFFAIRS. He is reported TO have said
that another woman is the cause of
the family row.
Mrs. Sykes was still in her teens
when she Joined him in wedlock in
1902. Sykes fell In love with the girl
when she went 10 the studio TO be pho
tographed. and proposed marriage
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-13

inspectors at the various depots is but
a forerurner of the complete With
drawal OF the bureau from active op-
erations.
Obituary Reeord-Following an Ill
ness OF over one years duration John
A. Mackin, IS years old. died yester'
day at the family home. 7o7 Bismarck
street. Tuberculosis is said to have
been the cause OF death. The youth
was born April Z. 1895. in jamestown,
Ia. where he resided uni four years
ago. when he came TO Davenport with
his parents. The parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. James Mackin, survive, besides
six sisters, Ella, Mary, Johanna, Marie,
Katherine and Fannie Mackin, and
two brothers. James, Jr., and Frank
M1ckin. all at home. Funeral services
will take place at o'clock tomorrow
from St. Alphonsus church. with In
terment in Rose Hill cemetery in Buff
falo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-13
That Made Milwaukee Famous

Harmon's parents, Mr.. and MI
Charles Ralph.
Or. and Mrs. A. c. Sells went =
Davenport Monday to attend an en-
tertainment at the Burtis open
house.
Mrs. Anna Hays, who has MADE
two weeks visit at the home OF VIZ
liam Noonan and other relatives, r.
turned to her home in Chicago sslw
day.
Mrs. Jennie Long was a visitor
Galva Monday.
The Transit house and lot was puf
chased Monday by Circuit Clerk > =
Nelson from Dan Laughlin for ss,os'
Miss Myrtle Lundblad and pro'nsi'
Carl Lundblad, left Sunday fof nv
bile, Ala, where they will speno
month with relatives.
Miss Meta Pratt Of New Boston :.
guest Saturday at the home o. ~
and Mrs. Aivah Jay.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-13
DAY IN DAVENPORT

! tered by this boat. They were 10 days
on the water. Under ordinary circum-
stances the trip would have been com
pleted in seven days
Seek Won Lanniaham on Oesertion
charee-warrant has been issued for
the arrest of Louis Won Lannigham.
charged with deserving his wife, Flor
ence Won Lannigham. and little daugh-
ter. Thelma Won Lannigham is said
not TO have contributed 10 the support
OF his family since Jan. 20. He is
thought TO be in Muscatine.
TechnlcaIftIes Many In Historic Case.
An echo OF the now historic fight be-
tween the liquor and dry forces OF
Davenport and OF the Mennen test case
brought to decide whether the old Ned
Lee mission on East Second street
was a church, school house or neither
OF the two, came up yesterday when
Judge Theophilus was asked to de-
eide on the remission OF the mulct tax
paid by John Bruhn- Previous TO
July 0, 1909, Bruhn conducted a sa-
loon at 1923 East Second street On
that date he closed his business volun-
tarily. Shortly afterwards a test case
was brought by the civic federation. as
the dry element, against
II. z. Mennen. whose saloon was 10
Gated on Third and Iowa streets. on
the ground that Mennen's place was
within 300 feet OF the Ned Lee mission.
The drys held that the mission was
either a church or a school house and
that Mennen's saloon could be closed
according TO the state laws. In Janu-
airy the district court rendered a de-
cision that the mission was neither a
church nor a school house and the
case against Mennen was dismissed.
Feb. /. 1910, Bruhn opened up his sa-
loon again. He had paid his mulct tax
from July !, 1909, TO April l, 1910, and
over six months Of this time he had
,een out of business. He asks a re-
mission of the mulct tax during this |
period. Bruhn IS represented by JUS |
ice Phil Daum and the state of Iowa |
~ County Attorney Fred Vollmer.
Both parties submitted an agreed state
nent of facts and asked for a decisSSp
N the ground that no part OF the state
aw provided for such an emergency.
%
INSPECTION Bureau In General Re
line with a general re-
policy, there is to be a
Wholesale looping of OF inspectors
eads in the Western Railway Weigh
lg Association and Inspection Bureau.
ccording TO unofficial rumors current
! this city. Inspectors at various de-
OTIS are TO be withdrawn permanently.
is said. and the movement will ex-
end over the entire state of Iowa. The
ate. for the change will be March I,
ccordins TO general belief. In the tri-
tiles II is probable that only one in
pector will be retained, the others 10
Q removed from the service. This
ill leave but two men in charge of
lie local field, Harry Morris, tri-city
gent, and one helper. II was stated 1
lat within a day or two District Su- |
l. NJ. Allen of Des Moines [
ould visit the tri-cities and confer
18th the local officials in regard to the ,
move. At that time definite ]
formation will be given out. Many ,
elieve that the withdrawal OF Iowa I
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-13

| three children left Monday for Fulton
where they will make their home.
Rev. o. NJ. Dunlevy went to Gales
| burg Wednesday to attend a meeting
for the purpose of planning a minis
terial meeting of the Rock Island anC
Galesburg districts.
William NJ. Minteer of Duncan town
ship and Miss Ruth Burgess of Millers
burg We're married at the home OF the
brides brother. Judge Henry E. Bur
gress Saturday evening at o'clock
The ceremony was performed by
Judge Burgess in the presence OF
relatives and a few intimate friends
Mr.. and Mrs. Minteer are at home to
their friends on their farm in Duncan
township.
The Social Circle of the First Pres.
byterian church will meet at the home
of Mrs. L. N. Lewis Friday afternoon.
The election of officers was held at
this meeting.
The Misses Edna Helen Osborn and
Mildred Vertrees arrived home from
Joy Monday where they had spent a
few days with Mr. and Mrs. C. w.
Burns and Mr.. and Mrs. George Nor
row.
Mrs. F. c.. English spent Saturday
with friends in Moline.
Sunday was Boys Scouts day at the
Methodist church. The two troops
attended in a body and the minister.
Rev. j. B. Bartle. preached a very
helpful sermon to the boys taking for
MS text the Boy Scouts motto. "Be
Prepared" and after telling of the
origin of the organization in ENGLAND
four years-ago it's work and growth,
ne gave an address full of good ad.
7ice and encouragement after which
he scout master. Prof. L. H. wilds,
made brief prayer. When the invi-
alton was given seven OF the Boy
scouts united with the church and the
service closed with prayer by the
sunday school superintendent, Mr.
Igbert- The Wednesday evening
'rayer meeting will be a Boy Scout |
ervice.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. F. Parkinson ana |
lille daughter OF Keithsburg came /
tuesday TO visit Mr.. and Mrs. j. w.
atkinson and other relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Kennicutt
rent Sunday Wit, friends IL the til.
tiles.
Mrs. J. w. Wallace left the last :.
ne week for Philadelphia. Pa, where
:. viii tCi.4 nr. Welfare ami Nlsi
>" sister. Mrs. =, e, Morse and other
, a.ives IN tSA cast.
Mrs, w. F. Haimoa and baby dauen,
IL Cleo went tC Eock Island Tnas |
~ to spenu +. sew Gays with MAJ
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-13

has been surveying for the new water
works system in Joy, visited Aledo
friends Saturday.
The Mems league of the First Pres
byterian church held a meeting at the
church Tuesday evening to which
ladies were invited. After a song
service DR.. w. S. Davis of Kansas
City, Mo-, who served this church
several years and has been spending
a few days with his many friends here,
gave an informal talk after which a
reception was held.
Mrs. Maude Smith went to Galva
Tuesday to make few days visit with
her daughter, Mrs. Joseph Brown.
Mr.. and Mrs. George McNeal and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-13
PHILIPPINE SOLDIER
Tells EXPERIENCE
CAMPAIGN LEFT HIM IN BAD CON-
DITION, BUT HE FINALLY
FOUND RELIEF IN
PLANT JUICE.

Valmore r. Flatters, who lives at
324 Park Court in Davenport, has
found relief for the ailments he con-
tracted in the Philippines by using
Plant Juice. He said:
For eleven years was troubled
with malaria poisoning contracted
while in the Philippines, had boils and
eruptions all over my body exuding
thick matter. was constipated, had
bowel trouble. headaches and was in
general run down condition. Had
tried numerous remedies without ap-
preciable results. ] read and heard 90
much about Plant Juice that I finally
decided to try it. Find that my condi-
ton is greatly improved and am sure
that IL will cure me. Am very glad
to recommend it"
For stomach, liver. kidneys and blood.
for nervousness, run down, bilious.
dyspeptic and constipated conditions
there is nothing to equal Plant Juice.
II is purely vegetable remedy free
from all harmful ingredients. Hun
dreds of people In all parts of the
country are testifying daily TO the
merits of Plant Juice and IL you are
afling in any way give It a trial today
and you will find Il viii not disap-
point you. For sale at the Ballard
Drug and Dental Co, log West Second
street In Davenport; the New Harper
House pharmacy I'm Rock Island, and
he K. Jericho & Co.. drug store In
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-13

Bureau Relief Monthly Report-Over
500 applied during the past month al
the Industrial Home appealing for
work. clothes. food or information and
all requests were attended too. &C
cordinE 20 the report of the bureau of
relief at the February meeting OF the
Industrial Relief society. In 81 days
2ss children we're given lunches and
cared for by the school children's
department. while the nursery cared
for 52s infants during the same length
OF time. The kindergarten continued
an average attendance OF IL per day.
a smaller number than usual Many
donations have been made during the
past month and all efforts were made
TO distribute them where they would
do the most good
OnfeIates at Three Weddinas-Three
marriage ceremonies were performed
wednesday by Magistrate Louis z.
Roddewig. John Paustian and Martha
Juergens were married at the LEM
studio. The couple were attended by
Fritz Paustian and Miss Johanna Juer-
gems All are from Stockton Leon
ard c. Hamann and Meta Kroeger,
both of Stockton. were married at the
studio shortly afterward. They were
attended by Emil Kroeger. and Leons
Hamann. Frank Hansen and Anna
Margaret Bohnsen were married at
the magistrates Office.
Man Taken for EmbezzIement-
Wanted at StreatOr. Ill. for larceny by
embezzlement, Joe Butte, laborer,
was placed under arrest by City Detec-
tive p. J. Phelan and Officer James
HaIIigan. The Streator police were
notified OF the capture OF an officer
arrived in Davenport for ButIe. Sew
eraI days ago the Davenport police
received a letter from the Streator
authorities asking them TO be on the
lookout for the man A description OF /
the man was furnished. also his /
aliases. City Detective Phelan was
assigned to the case and Butle's arrest
was the result According to the let
ter. Butte f. charged with having
taken $6O0.4O from another Italian
August 1. 1919. The prisoner had moth
ing to say when questioned by the po-
Ice. He claims 10 be unable 70 cpeak
English
FaLner Eccn 70 ADDRESS NnI9nLS-l
Grand knight Z J. Carroll of Loras
council. knights OF Columbus. an
nounces that Father Leen, one OF the
lecturers OF the state bureau OF the
order will deliver an address in this
city next Tuesday evening before the I
local council at fits regular meeting in
aibernian hall Father Leen will have
Tor his topic America, Its Principles
md Peoples" II
Or. and Mrs. nstthey Are Again at
home-Dr. and Mrs. Henry Matthey
md son Carl reached home Wednes-
lay nom their sad journey across the
waters Their extreme sorrow and
bereavement occasioned by the death
Z their only daughter. Jessie Matthey. {
q Leipzig. Germany. on jan p. IS
TIL fresh IN the memory OF their hosts J
4 friends here, all OF whom unite in '
TO them their deepest SYM '
'athy. The party returned on the =
teamer PrinZ Friedrich Wilhelm. II 4
ras the toughest voyage ever encoun- /
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1914-03-26
FOR SALE Ffrse'qlassgaize chops.
see-onie wiIkisonl.tSone s3slM.
tss-tf)
Barbecue andsSffead every day
Cash Meat Market fPhone iie.
(27.2D
THE MAIDS OF THE WEST


They say that the maids Of the South
Are pleasant as the morning breeze.
And their love doth abide, seadfast as
the tide
Flows In the southern seas.
They say that the maids Of the North
Are warm-hearted az can be.
With eyes as blue. and tender and
true
As are found on land or sea.
They say that the maids Of the East
Are shy as any gazoll.
but II once let go. I'm sure they'd
show
Some tricks to the American belle.
But. o. ye maids OF the West.
SO beautiful. jolly and free!
You've won heart thall never de-
From the broad prairie.
The maids of the West Ill love the
best.
Forever and ever. and syei
For their love will last when the sum
mer Is past.
In the good old-fashioned way.
"A. l.. HARRIS.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1914-03-26
Church Notes
Missionary Auxiliary

Missionary Auxiliary
The Bible class met on March ga
Rev. Lane conducting The study
The Study class met al $40, with
Miss Ella Overton as loader.
Monday. March 10. IL our regular
day for Devotional meetina Please
come, and be on time.
They that wait on the Lord shall
renew their strength" More than
ever in the history of our work Is
there need for constant. earnest. pre-
vailing prayer. Pray daily that the
spirit and power Of prayer will domi.
nate the sessions OF the woman's
Missionary Council. to be held In
Fort Worth. Texas. April s. The
fundamental need OF the church TO
day is Christlike intercessors when
the church sets itself to pray with
the same seriousness and strength
Of purpose that II has devoted 10
other Christian effort. II will SCI. the
kingdom OF God come with power.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1914-03-26
FACTS FROM THE FARM

Agriculture has never been prap-
erly financed.
More than half Of the farmers OF
Texas are landless.
There are $4,000 farms in Texas
which contain more than 500 acres
Texas farmers owe 100000
and they pay from 10 TO 30 per cent
annual interest.
The educational problem OF Texas
Ia not In the school room. but in
tie home and field.
The labor problem OF Texas today
Is on the farm. and hrst attention
should be given TO those who work In
the field.
a rural land credit system II need
ed In Texas that wiz enable a farm
~ 10 buy a home on long time. aud
At a cheap rate Of interest
PETER RADFORD.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1914-03-26
Baptist Ladies' AID

Financially. We are doing a splen.
did work. We are feeding the hun
CRY and clothing the poor at home
and abroad. II Is pleasant to reflect
that though in a small way our work
and influence are felt in the utter
most parts of the earth. In this way
We are all missionaries. Best OF all.
is the beautiful spirit OF true worship
and devotion that peryades our socie-
ty. Monday was Devotional Day. and
the meeting was led by Mrs. l.. y.
Wright. who Is giving her best serv-
Toe TO the Aid papers on vital and
helpful subjects. were read by Mes
danes Anderson. bernard. Haynes.
Grumbles and Mobley. The paper by
Mrs. Grumbles. on the Influences OF
a Christian Mother. WAS especially
fine and We wish every mother In
Lubbock could have heard II. Love-
ly music was furnished by Mrs. Hop
kins and Mrs. Carl Roberds. There
Is something each one can do. and
God will hold US responsible for the
unused talent. be IL ever 80 small.
! wonder how many OF Us ever think
seriously on this subject Very few
! fear. Judging fro mthe shallowness
OF our lives. for "as a man thinketh
so he is" REPORTER.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1914-03-26

narhecne >sni >-sead every day
Cssh Meat hahet Phone LAG.
ls7ap
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1914-03-26

Do wa wat ne A's>ssAs'
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1914-03-26

The fellow pho got the two cusb-
ions out OF ~ k'hit~suick ear At the
rear of TEbt ~Brothers. will avoid
trouble by'refnrnins them a, once.
t3sIp
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1914-03-26
Society Items

In the recent Shakespeare contest,
no many deserved honorable mention
that II was decided 10 consider only
the two highest In number. Ilowey.
or. we wish to call special attention
to the fact that Miss Mamie Crump.
who won second honors In number.
also won first honors In the length.
beauty and aptness OF her quotations..
ms we'll as in perfect order In which
they came In Hamlet.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1914-03-26
Classified Ads.

FOR SALE, hEAP-Nine pure
bred Hereford yesrling bulls.-Phone
iss.1I~2s. t36-tf)
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1914-03-26

Rev. J. T. Upchurch. OF Arlington.
Texas. President OF the Rescue and
orphanage Home. will be- In Lubbock
next Saturday and Sunday. In the
interest Of the Home. Every body n.
vited TO come out and hear him at
the Nazarene church
r. G. EAsON. Pastor.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1914-03-26

Mrs. Annie Pierson, ~ Abernathy.
was here Tuesday and "Wednesday,
looking after business matters and
visiting relatives.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1914-03-26

Lost nsi~sxp,~<Sbhoek and Ia
hsls. usr'h a li,It, ~hl,s. curl,
nou-s aoz. died vAi' finasF -
s~s. N o. nssts.> 1azh f.s,os. Los
s>r., saa Fse<Iss 900 fe~>fd'
las's'p'
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1914-03-26

Joe Brown was over from Es'scado
this week. transactins business with
our merchenis. whooping up Tom
Rail- tot governor.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1914-03-26

LOsT--Pair goldsrimmed eye-glass-
Is. on canyop School House road.
Case engraved, M. ID Smith. Wealth
srford. Texass Findef return TO this
! once. or phone-2iE OSLO
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1914-03-26

MeFksl y 70 have an electlon 10
select a postmaster for dat place.
said election 10 BE- held % April ~.