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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-07
DRYS TO FIGHT
In SIX STATES
Anti Saloon League Workers
From Ten States End
Weeks Conference.

Chicago, ILL.,, Aug. 7.-AntiSaloon
League workers from ten states ended
their weeks conference at the Hotel
LaSalle yesterday. From now until
election day the chief interest or the
organization will center in half a
dozen states in which the question OF
statewide prohibition is before the
electorate In Ohio the issue has been
made a straightaway one. The vets,
under the initiative, submitted prop
osition against county option. AS a
counter, the drys, by inieiatfe. have
got on the ballot the fiat question of
state prohibition.
In Virginia a vote will be taken next
month on a constitutional amendment
for prohibition. In Colorado, Oregon
and Washington similar propositions
are to be voted on Sept. 8. In Idaho
every political party has declared for
prohibition amendment, and con-
stitutional amendment is expected to
be submitted by. the legislature elected
in November.
California has an interesting situa
ton. The prohibitionists got on the
ballot a prohibition amendment thai
would close up the saloons within fou;
or five days after ratification. The
Anti-Saloon league submitted a prop
osition that would put the saloons GU:
of commission a year or year and a
half after ratification of the amend
ment, thus giving time for adjustment.
With two propositions before the vot-
ers, the Panama exposition coming
on, and the grape interests in opposi-
ton to an amendment, the Antt-Saloon
league expects that the movement this
time will be defeated.
The principal movement now by the
drys is for a prohibition amendment
to the federal constitution. 1t follows
the expansion of policy adopted at the
national convention in Columbus last
year. Yesterday state leaders declared
that a majority of the members of
congress are already lined up for an
amendment.
A two-thirds vote is required and
after that ratification by the Iegisla-
lures of Sc states.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-07

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-07
DAY IN DA NEWPORT,

Blaze on Woodford Farm.-L.ight-
ming and fire from the severe electri-
cal storm Wednesday caused damage
of over $4,000 in Davenport and vicin-
ity. The heaviest loss occurred at
Walcott, where the big Stockdale &
Mack elevator filled TO the roof with
grain was burned to the ground. The
loss in the blaze alone is estimated
at $4,000. only partially covered by
insurance. On the Frank Woodford
farm, a half mile northeast of the Or
phans' home. a large hay and horse
barn was struck by lightning and
burned TO the ground. Two horses
were cremated and grain, machinery
and buildings destroyed totaled $500,
with only partial insurance. Light
ming struck the Henry Westphal home
at Rockingham during the storm, lev
cling the chimney, hurting several
bricks through the roof and setting
the house on fire. Mr.. and Mrs. West
phaI and five children were in the
house at the time. None was injured.
With the assistance of neighbors they
succeeded in putting out the blaze.
The department was also called to Fiji
teenth and Arlington, Ill West Sixth
street, SO Arlington avenue and to-
Rockingham. Damage at all of these
places was slight. Lightning played
a peculiar prank at I'LL West Sixth
street, coming within an ace of taking
a life during the height of the storm
when it burned a large hole in the
mattress upon which the son of c.
Kessler was sleeping. The electricity
appears to have shot down the chin
ney without injuring it at all. then
blown out a 1ue cap in the second.
story bed room in which the little fell
low was asleep. and darting across the
room struck the mattress.
Says Husband Was Bisamist.-Ac-
cording to the divorce petition of Ma
RE Nicolaisen Jewell filed yesterday.
her husband Thomas is a bigamist.
She asserts that shortly after her mar
rage to him she discovered Jewell
had another wife in Virginia. Whereat
Thomas disappeared. Mrs. Jewell in
Thomas Jewell March 81, 1912, and
that about July q of the same year
he deserted her. The mother seeks
the custody of the only child. Emeiie, !
and asks whatever relief the court will
provide. Jewell evidently was not a |
ter the desertion no aid came from |
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-07
Notice to Stockholders.

To all whom it may concern, and to
all the stockholders of Rock Island
Savings Trust Company, an Illinois
corporation. of Rock Island. Illinois.
You and each of you are hereby mott
fed that a special meeting of the
stockholders of Rock Island Savings
Trust company is hereby called to be
held at the banking office of said Rock
Island Savings Trust Company, num-
Der 231 Eighteenth street in the city
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-07

of Rock Island, Illinois, at the hour oil
ten (1O) o'clock in the forenoon OF the
eighteenth day of August, A. D. 1914,
for the purpose of considering and act
ing upon a proposition to consolidate
said Rock Island Savings Trust Com
pany with the Rock Island Savings
Bank. a corporation, and under and
pursuant to the banking laws OF the
State of Illinois, and for the transac-
ton of such other business as may law
fully be transacted at such meeting.
Dated at Rock Island, Illinois, this
fifteenth day of July. A. D. 1914.
Z. w. HURST,
p. GREENAWALT,
PHIL MITCHELL
II. S. CABLE,
A. ]. LINDSTROM,
Constituting a majority of the direc'
tors of the Rock Island Savings Trust
Company.
Jackson, Hurst & Stafford,
Attorneys.
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-07

him to the young mother and child
he had forsaken.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-07

day of July, A. D. 1914.
II. S. GABLE,
P. GREENAWALT,
PHIL MITCHELL,
FRANZ HAPP,
E. w. HURST,
II. P HULL,
JOHN VOLK,
NJ O'CONNOR,
Constituting a majority of the direc
tors of the Rock Island Savings Bank
Jackson, Hurst & Stafford.
Attorneys.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-07

cruiser Tennessee her to Europe
board War Brecknrdse
will handle the 100000 appropriated by
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-07

The water chestnut is a tuber which
is much relished in China, being eaten
raw or stewed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-07

yesterday, between an Overland car
belonging to jerry Ryan and a Cadillac
from Peoria. The Ryan machine sus-
tanned a twisted rear fender while the
Peoria man smashed his lamps, dent
ed his radiator, and slightly injured
his front axel.
Traffic VioIator Fined-Fred Kirk
land, arrested by Officed Ruhl for vio-
lation of the traffic ordinance, paid a
fine of $3.50 in police court.
Licensed to Wed-Fred c. Carlson,
Rock Island, Crescentia c. Sieh, Dav-
export.
Obituary Record-Napoleon De Fol,
father of Mrs. Henry Coos, died at
his daughters home. $40 1-3 West
Third street, Wednesday. He had
reached the age of SO. Mr.. De Fol was
born in Quebec, Canada. March IS,
1881, but for nearly half a century
made his home in Davenport. He was
married to Marguerite McNulty in
Rochester, n. Y, Sept. 8, 1852, and
with her came to Davenport 8 years
later. His wife passed away Aug. 4,
1899. Surviving are two daughters,
Mrs. Gus Miller, Sioux City, and Mrs.
Henry Coos, of Davenport, and two
sons, C. w. De Fol and Edward F. De
Fol, of Des Moines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-11
VOTE ID PROHIBIT COTTON GROWING Kolb and Seymour Address Mass Meeting at
 Opelika

Opelika, October 10.-(Special "A rous- Ing big mass meeting of representative business men and farmers from all sec tons of the county was held at the courthouse here today The large court room in which the meeting convened was comfortably filled. The oljeet of the meeting was to suggest and discuss some means by which the present depressed condition of cotton could be relieved if possible
 The speakers on this occasion were. Reuben F. Kolb, commissioner of agri- culture, and w. II. Seymore. Both Cap tain Kolb and Mr Seymore made rous- Ing speeches. W. c. Thomas, a promi- nent farmer of Chambers county, offered a resolution that the farmers of Ala oama resolve to reduce cotton acreage 50 per cent next year which was voted down. Mr. Seymore presented a petition setting forth that the next legislature which convenes in January, 1915, De asked to pass an act forbiddlng any cotton being planted in the state next year. provided all the other cotton states would pass similar law. A large number of the audi cree signed this petition and later a resolution to the same effect was carried by a vote.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-11
FAMOUS PICTURE
 HERE NEXT WEEK
Gabrielle d'Annunzio's Great Photo Drama "Cabiria" Will Be at the
 Orpheum Six Days

The important announcement is made by Manager Semon of the Orpheum thea tre that "Cabria,'' the great motion pie ture spectacle and drama will be seen at the Orpheum for one week commencing be the worlds greatest photo-drama and has been running night and day in New York for several months to capacity au- diences. Seats have been at a premium at every performance.
 Gabrielle d'Annunzo.- who is unoues- tionably Italy's foremost dramatist wrote and personally staged the photo specta- cle, "Cabiria." Experts in motion pho- tography predict a new epoch with the mtfoductlon of this remarkable film which Is historical vision of the third century B. C., immediately after the close of the first Punic war. It has never heen eqauled for regal splendor and barbaric magnifcence It's cast is composed of the best known players of Rome and the en- semples. mobs and armies number over
 dAnnunzio has taken as a basis of this story the strife between Carthage and the Romans, at the time Hannibal took com mand of the Carthaginian forces and sur- prised his antagonists by crossing the Alps with his army. The romance of ca biria' Is fictional, but the action and main facts historical "Cabiria,' the title part. Ia the principal character of the scenario. The name means 'one rescued from the flames" and "Cabria," an infant child. taken prisoner during the eruption of Mount Aetna, is sod Into slavery. The high priest of the Temple of Moloch was the purchaser and the infant is kept with others until the, time arrives for her to be sacrificed to Moloch, whom the Car thaginians worshipped as the god of fire. She Is saved by young Roman, 'Fulvius," and her experiences and sen sational escape with the assistance of a Veritable Hercules. form the nucleus of the plot
 Matinees will be given daily, beginning with the opening. and a popular scale of prices will prevail during the special spring engagement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-11
ORDER OF OATES CAUSES SURPRISE Selma Unprepared for Clos ing of Jail-Was
 Unexpected

Selma October 1o.-(specia1. )-The order issued in Montgomery Friday afternoon by Dr. W. H. Oates. state jail and prison Inspector. closing the Dallas county jail and ordering the transfer of the prisoners to the Montgomery county jail, caused considerable surprise when learned here Saturday morning. Sheriff Randall took no action in the matter today other than consult attorneys and different officials of Dallas county.
 The order issued by pr. Oates proved all the more surprising here Saturday from the fact that Wednesday afternoon very unexpectedly. Dr. oates made an in- spection of the Dallas county jail and in leaving that institution stated to Jailer Hardy in the presence of others the con- dition was most satisfactory. County of ficials allege that before leaving the ia il, Dr. Oates picked up piece of corn bread which had been lying in q eel for several days and took that to Montgomery as a sample of the food on which the pris- oners were fed. 1t Is also claimed that every effort has been made within req son to comply with all of he improve rnents which have been suggested during his term of office and the order which has been issued to close the jail and re- n.cve the prisoners is believed to be un- called for and his action in issuing the crder of Friday afternoon is mildly term ed eccentric.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-11
fifty clowns coming Ringing

Headed by the dean of all sawdust com edians, Al Mlaco. a whole army of side splitters are due here when Ringing Brothers circus comes to Birmingham Friday, October 16. Miaco is 70 years old and he is chairman of the convention which the merry band hold twice daily under the circus main tent. old as he is, this veteran funmaker Is as agile as the youngest of the 30 skylarlSers who clown in the hippodrome tracks
 There was time when the clowns opened the circus performance, so do not conclude that they have missed their train when they fail to appear at the beginning or this seasons programme First will come the spectacle of Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, with It's cast of more than 1200 people, it's regiments of capari- soned horses and camel caravans. But Hardly will the curtain have fallen on the last act of this gigantic production when, with burst of merry music and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-11
WYNN AN APPLICANT FOR THOMAS PLACE.

Montgomery, October 10.-(Special) )
 The governor has received the appn- cation of c. w. Vim of Clayton for
 the office of judge of the court of appeals to succeed Judge E. Perry
 Thomas. who has been appointed as
 Judge Richard W. Walkers successor.
 The governor. 1t is understood. will
 not consider the application for the of flee until he is fully convinced that the office should be filled for the short term.
 It Is generally believed that the gov ernor will not make an appointment to the office. inasmuch as the term would be for only one month. Judge J. F. Brown of Cullman. who defeated Judge Thomas in the recent primary wifi take office. according to reports iInm ediately following the November election.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-11

a galaxy of antics the whole population of clownland will swing into view.
 This season the funny fello1s.have con cocted more stunts than ever before. They are busy all the tune with comical limitations and parodies which poke good natured fun at timely topics and we'll Known percentages No matter how thrill ling or daring the performances in the rings of tent-top. these humorists effect to- take all things lightly and so temper the programme with constant merriment. They ride in their famous airship the Sky Skinner" shoot each other from big wooden cannons and commit all man. ner of Tom-foolery so dear 10 the hearts of the youngsters. In addition 10 their two-legged clowns, Ringing Brothers are this season presenting many dumb com eoians in their vast trained animal de- partment. This innovation occupies an en- tire number in what is by far the most novel programme ever devised by these famous showmen Here are found the clowns of donkeyand, bearlard, pony land. dogland and all the rest of the testers which master trainers have de- veloped in the animal kingdom.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-11
WALKER FAIR ID
 OPEN ON MONDAY

Jasper, October 1o.-(Srecial) )-Jasper and the Walker County Fair association have been making extensive preparations to entertain the large crowds which are expected to attend the fourth annual fair next week. The fair will open Monday evening and continue through Saturday.
 Besides the many attractive exhibits which the farmers and citizens of Walker and Winston counties have tbegun to ar range, the fair will have ntany new fea- lures this year In the way of free attrac- tons. Among these will be better and mere races than ever before.
 Miss Mary Bancrop Law will make a Tight each day with her Wright aero- plane and her conduct in the air will he a thrilling spectacle to thousands of Walker citizens who have never seen air navigation John R. Smith, the local city engineer, well known throughout Walker county, has signed a contract to take flights with Miss Law. He said they would rise together for the first time on Thursday of next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-11
STATE MEETING OF FARMERS PLANNED Ford Issues CaIl-Many Present Petition for
 Extra Session

Montgomery October 10.-{ {Speclal)-O r. Ford, president of the State Farmers union, today sent out a call for a gen eral mass meeting of the people of Ala pama interested in the cotton situation The situation in Alabama will be discussed by members of the conference and a peti- ton will probably be presented to the gov ernor for an extra session of the legisla- tnre to consider relief measures
 Following the announcement today tha; President Ford had called n mass meet. ing for Montgomery, President Gay oi the local Farmers union at once sent out call for a meeting here next Satur- day morning, at which time delegates to the state meeting will be appointed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-11
SON OF GOVERNOR
 TO SUCCEED BIRCH
Interesting Report Regarding Ap- preaching Vacancy Comes to Bir-
 mingham From Montgomery

That <irkman O'Neal private secre- tary and son of the governor, will be ap- pointed by Judge Henry D. Clayton United States judge. to the position of referee In bankruptcy to succeed A. c. Birch, whose resignation is effective next month, was the subject of interesting gossip emanating yesterday from Mont gomery.
 Judge w. l. Grubb named E. H. Dryer, referee in bankruptcy, and Judge Thomas G. Jones named MT. Birch. Judge Clay ton succeeded Judge Jones, and it is gen. eralE understood that he will have the appdntive power in filling the office so soon to be vacant.
 Various men in Birmingham are men, toned as desirous to succeed to the berth now occupied by Mir. Birch. Among the number are, according to gossip Jelks Cabaniss, George Bondurant Jesse Dren- nen and V. J. Nesbitt.
 Judge Clayton and the governor have for many years been warm friends. The governor as is remembered some months ago appointed Judge Clayton to the Sen ate following the death of Senator John ston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-11
DIR. CUNNINGHAM TO i
 SPEAK AT 3 TODAY

Dr. R.. M. Cunningham, city health officer and one of the best known mer in Alabama. will delived an address al the Young Mems Christian association this afternoon on 'srhe Art of Keeping Well'' Luke Trice will sing vocal solo
 The address will be delivered at : o'clock ln the Yonug Mems Christian as sociation auditorium. Dr. Cunningham is widely known. He Is medical exper art of talking health and medicine at the art of talking heallth and medicine in a highly entertaining way. His speech will be free from technicalties. A large audi ence is expected to hear him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-11
Stop Those Early Bronchial Coughs

They hang on all winter if not checked, and pave the way for serious thloat and lung diseases. Get a bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar Compound and take 1t freely. Stops coughs and colds heals raw and inflamed throat loosens the phlegm and is mildly lax ative. Charles T. Miller Ed. Enquirer Cannelton, Ind, had bronchial throuble got very hoarse, coughed constantly from a tickling throat He used only Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. Was entirely relieved Wants others to know of Foeys Honey and Tar. For sale by all druggists.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-11
SMITH EXPEDITION
 TO START TUESDAY
Curator of the State Museum to Search Shells on C0osa
 River

University. October 1o.-tSpecial )-Her- bert H. Smith. curator of state museum of natural history at the university. ac- companied by Mrs. Smith, will leave Tuesday for scientific expedition to the Coosa river. The purpose of the excur- sion will be to gather additional speci- mems of freshwater shells, in which the Coosa is peculiarly rich. for the univer- sty museum.
 MT. and Mrs. Smith will pitch their camp at Ten Island Shoals. short dis tance below Greensport. They will De
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-11
Mrs. Chapman Acanitted

Chattanooga, october 10.-tSpecial Mrs Nora Chapman, who is alleged to have killed her uncle. Sidney Chap man. at Calhoun. Ga, was acquitted by jury In superior court there to- day. The jury was out but three min utes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-11
Constipation a
 Penalty of Age

Nothing is so essential to health in advancing age as keeping the bowels open. It makes one feel younger and fresher and forestalls
 colds, piles. levers and other de- pendent ills.
 Cathartics and purgatives are violent and drastic in action and should be avoided. A mild, effective laxative tonic recommended by phy- sicians and thousands who have used it, is the combination of simple herbs with pepsin sold by druggists everywhere under the name of pr.
 Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. The price is fifty cents and one dollar bottle. For a free trial bottle write to pr. W. B. Caldwell, 451 Washington St.,
 Monticello, ILL
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-11
In Honor of Columbus

Birmingham council. No. 635. Knights of Columbus, will attend high mass at st.. Paul's church this morning at 10:30 o'clock in honor of Columbus Day. The knights will give a dance and euchre party at their hall tomorrow night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-11
CARDINAL FERRATA
 DIES IN ROME
Rome, October 1o.-Cardlia Dominic Ferrata, papal secretary of state. died to- day.

The death of the cardinal, although not unexpected, greatly effected the pontiff His comment was. Gods will be done but it takes from me dear friend and my right hand"
 The secretary of state passed away sur rounded by faithful friends. His last re- mark was: T am so tired: I go to join my Savior"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-11
GRADUATE NURSES MEET WEDNESDAY State Association Will Con- vene Here-Programme
 Announced

The Alabama State Association of Grad tate Nurses will hold it's first annual meeting Tuesday, October 13, in the ar mory of the city hall. The nurses will convene al 10 a. m., and the morning session will be devoted to business The public is cordially invited to attend the afternoon and evening ses sions.
 PROGRAMME 2:30. Prayer: pr. H. M Edmonds Address of Welcome: Dr. J. M Mason Response: Mrs. Hartsook Paper: Dr Cabot Lull Red Cross Nursing Service:'' Mrs. L.. Fl Denny.
 Paper: Dr. DuBose of Selma The Advantage of a Strong Public Health Nursing Organization to the Com munity," Dr. R. NJ Cunningham.
 SIP. NJ. Prayer: pr. Willoughby Claybrook. Address: Sterling Wood Address: Isadore Shapiro. state Registration pr. E. P. Hogan
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-11

joined there by three naturaiists. George H.. Clapp of Pittsburg, Bryant Walker of Detroit and John E. Henderson of Washington. MT Henderson IS member of the board of trustees of the Smithson- ian institution. Mir. Bryant is lawyer ard one of the best known conchologsts of America. and MT. Clapp is president of the Pittsburg Reduction comrany and also head of the board of trustees of Pittsburg university These gentlemen, through Curator Smith, have become greatly interested in the university museum and have from time to time contributed generously towards the sup port of Mr. Smiths scientific undertak, ings in the interest of the institution,
 In Full Chase
 From the Boston Evening Transcript Jack doesn't seem to have any real purpose in life.''
 Doesn't he? He's after old Gotrox's daughter" S~ saei
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-11

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Corpus Christi caller and daily herald. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1911-1917, 1914-11-22
OPPOSE HlGHER PHONE
RATES IN ST LOtuS

iElFEi'sON CITY $50. Nov. IN
N'sarour oposiuou WHl he presented al
ihe ADarne sct tnr DeNi Monday. on
i1g application oi the southwe stern
leirEfapn Hna Telephone COMPANY
lNr.I o. Increase Hs rates to 81 louis
PATRONS rae PUn.it Service Comnlts.
sion wn had tho heaune. ANA az
comtam vil he asked io show Wh,
$4,000 additional revenue s aunuai.,
n.rJea as ,hry claim o. provide Tor
added cNprns..
Tine rpafis of thc commissions cN-
p,rtH Upe1 tac valuation of ,hr prop.
rrtf of iAt cumrau tar the purpore
oi lair mahInE $3.50 Dos presented. An
'' rortnnItY wN Pa afforded tho com /.
ptn}s ncfa'eis So uuz ths expori A..
np'n thrr nrures which arc aprrox
'iAaie2 Np0oao tower upon the plant
fnlar iaan ihc hsur,s IS tho con,pan,
mon which H hases Us demands f..s
decreased rates.