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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-04
BANKS TO EXACT
SO DAYS. NOTICE
Tri- City Financial Institutions
Invoke Rule as Pre-
cautionary Measure.

Owing to the action of the banks of
New York, Chicago, St Louis and
other monied centers, the banks of
the tri-cities at a meeting held yes
terday afternoon in Davenport, took
action as per notice herewith, and
only as precautionary measure.
There is no likelihood that it will be
necessary to issue clearing house
checks. as i'm 1907, and no such action
was taken. The. banks of the tri-cities
are in excellent condition, but deem
il advisable at this time TO husband
their resources, thereby protecting
their depositors and the community.
believing that within a very short
time normal conditions will come from
the placing of the s5OO,OOO.OO0 cur
rency provided by the Aldrich-Vree-
land act in circulation.
Following is the statement issued
following the meeting OF the tri-city
banks:
Because of the unsettled condition
of affairs in Europe and to prevent the
outflow of money, the undersigned
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-04
TRUCK NEARLY
CRASHES INTO GLASS

Members of the firm of Lerch &
Greye. POOP Fourth avenue. are thank
full today that they have a plate glass
window in the store front. A colored
chauffeur, whose name could not be
learned. was driving one of w II.
Bolles Auto company trucks west on
Fourth avenue yesterday.
AS he neared the center of the
block, the front wheel on the right
hand side came of. and the truck
sweryed in toward the curbing on the
south side of the street, up onto the
sidewalk, stopping only two feet from
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-04
FATHER IS SHOT
DEFENDING GIRL
F. Erbst Seriously Injured by
-in-Law While Trying
to Protect Daughter.
is WOUNDED IN ABDOMEN
After Deed, Ed Hoffman Hides in Gel
lar and Oefies Officers but Is
Later Captured.

Ed Hoffman, 40 years of age, a far
mer residing on Green Tree road, near
Davenport, shot and wounded, perhaps
fatally, his father-in-law, F. Erbst, at
$50 last evening. when he demonstrate
ed with Hoffman for beating his daugh-
ter
Hoffman and his wife had been quar-
reling during the evening, and finally
he lost his temper and proceeded to
beat her up Hoffman became infu-
rated when her father interfered, and
pulling out a 80 calibre revolver he
shot the aged man through the abdo-
men. Erbst was rushed to the Mercy
hospital and operated upon immedi-
ately. His condition today is serious.
Defies Sheriff
Sheriff Eckhart, accompanied by
Deputy Sheriff Merriman, went to the
Hoffman home about . O'Clock in the
morning to arrest him. Hoffman bar
ricaded himself in the cellar of the
home to resist arrest. After the Off
GERS had fired a round of shots in the
cellar Hoffman came out holding his
hands above his head and gave him
self up.
Mr.. Erbst is 6S years of age, and
hopes for his recovery are small.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-04

banks, believing it will be for the best
interests of this entire community,
have decided to follow the action TAX,
en- by all the financial centers of our
country, requiring from this date the
legal so days notice in writing of the
Withdrawals of savings accounts.
Citizens Trust & Savings bank,
Davenport Savings bank, Farmers &
Mechanics bank, First National bank,
German Savings bank, Home Savings
bank, Iowa National bank. North Har-
rison Trust & Savings bank, North
west Davenport Savings bank, Scott
County Savings bank, Security Saw
ings bank, Union Savings bank, Bet
tendorf Savings bank, Davenport.
Central Trust & Savings bank,
German Trust & Savings bank, Peo-
pies National bank, Rock Island Ma
tional bank, Rock Island Savings
bank, State bank, Rock Island.
Commercial Savings bank, Mechan-
les & Merchants Savings bank,
Moline Trust & Savings bank, Peo-
pies Savings Bank & Trust company.
State Savings Bank & Trust COM
pany, Moline.
Manufacturers State bank, State
bank of East Moline, East Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-04
THINK ITALY MAY TURN
AGAINST TRIPLE ALLIANCE

Rome, Aug. 1.-THE formal procIa-
nation of Italy's neutrality in the Eur
opean conflict made yesterday has led
masters of diplomacy to hint broadly
at the probability that very soon the
entire weight of Italy's forces will be
thrown against the triple alliance.
In a semi-official statement publish
ed here it was said:
The Italian cabinet has decided that
while some of the European powers
are at war Italy is at peace with all
citizens and subjects of the kingdom
of Italy are obliged TO observe the
duty of neutrality"
The head OF the Italian general staff
conferred with the leading generals
and admirals of the Italian army and
feet as TO the Italian plan of campaign
in case il should be drawn into the
European war.
II was pointed out in authoritative
circles here that Italy's situation would
be a critical one if the three powers
OF the triple alliance were brought
face 10 face with those of the triple
entente. The combined Anglo-French
feet. il was argued, would then have
at its mercy the coasts of the Medit-
erranean and Ionian seas, and il was
thought that England would occupy
Sicily. while France might seize Sar-
DINA. as she threatened TO do in 1882.
when Italy demonstrated at the French
invasion Of Tunis.
The summoning 10 the colors was
1889 and the 1890 classes of the Ital-
ian army, who have to present them
selves on Aug. s. The naval reserves
Of the same classes also were called
out. while all artisans. stokers and
were warned to be ready
for mobilization.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-04
PORT CLOSED
FIRST TIME IN HISTORY

Montreal, Aug. 4.-The port OF Mont
real was virtually closed last night
for the first time in its history. Yes
terday tug feet patrolled the lower
harbor, and a force of 200 men was
sworn in TO exclude all landsmen from
the wharves. Sailors in vessels in
port will be allowed to leave their
ships only under escort No vessel
will be permitted to come into port or
to leave without an express writ be
ing granted. Five million dollars
worth of grain in the elevators has
been placed under special guard.
Ship congestion already has begun.
Twelve tramp vessels are on the way
here for grain cargoes for continental
ports.
Another German vessel, the Witte-
kind. is on her way TO port. Whether
she will arrive here is doubtful, how
ever. as she carries wireless and can
be directed 10 New York.
Arrangements are being made TO
collect 10000 horses in Canada for
England's uses. according TO officials
of the live stock exchange.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-04
SHIP REGISTRY
BILL IS PASSED
to Canal Act to
Protect U. S. Export Trade
Is Up to the President.

Washington, Aug. An an effort
to meet a situation in which vessels
carrying Sc per cent of the export
trade of the United States may be
Withdrawn from service because of a
general European war, the house yes
terday passed an amendment to the
Panama Canal act, admitting ships to
American registry under easier condi-
lions that have heretofore been i'm
posed, and the senate passed a bill
introduced by Senator Weeks OF Mas
sachusetts, providing for the use OF
the United States naval vessels for
the establishment of mail freight and
passenger service between the United
States and the countries of Europe.
The Panama Canal act amendment
has been passed by the senate and
now goes to the president for his sig
nature. 1t was supported by Minority
Leader Mann and Majority Leader
Underwood though neither of them be-
lieve that it Will afford more than
partial remedy. Representative Buch-
anan of Illinois attempted TO obtain
promise from the house for the con
sideration of the seaman's involun-
tary servitude bill Immediately after
the passage of the amendment but
failed.
1t was suggested that any attempt
to bring foreign-owned ships under
the American flag might lead TO diff
Guilty between the United states ana
the belligerents abroad.
Mr.. Underwood replied that vessels
now flying the American flag would
be open to seizure under the same
conditions as vessels which might De
acquired later. He indicated his De
lief that American-owned vessels now
flying foreign flags would be speedi-
ly registered under the American nag
He referred to the vessels of the New
York and Pacific. United Fruit ana
Red Star Lines as AmerlCau-owned
These vessels, now living British or
Belgian flags, have a net tonnage OF
$4,000. The government vessels pro
posed to be included in the service
by the Weeks bill have
freight capacity OF S7400 net tons.
these avenues the tonnage OF
the foreign trading vessels Of the Unit
ed States would be increased about
one-third.
Postmaster General BurleSon an
nounced thai. Egypt had requested that
no further money orders be issued 70
her account. Mr.. Buricson also IN
postmasters throughout the
United States 10 decline 20 receive par
Gel post packages FOR mailing 10
France o. Germany until further al
vised. This followed official notice
from France and Germany that par
eel post service had been suspended
age of from Is 10 IS per cent is al
lowed for in the roasting process
Tea Will also join the upward move
ment, but this is not figured as being
as serious a matter, as the Uni'e"
States is not a tea-drinking country!
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-04
E.J. GUM N FAMED
AS SECRETARY OF
LOCAL Y. M. C. A.
Well Known Association Work
er From Aurora Selected
as Smedley's Successor.
Is MAN OF EXPERIENCE
For Past Seven Years He Has Had
Charge Of Business End Of
Big Institution.

r. J. Gum, of Aurora. has been
selected 10 succeed r. c. Smedley as
general secretary of the local Y. NJ.
{. a
The call was sent TO Mr.. Gum some
DAYS ago and his favorable reply was
received yesterday. He will come to
assume his new duties on September
Is.
Mr.. Gum is a secretary OF many
years OF experience. and Is particular
~ well fitted by experience and train
ing for the work he will under
take here. He began his service as
an association worker in 1891. when
he became secretary OF the kewanee
y. VI. G. A After a number of years
Of successful work there he was
transferred to Centralia, as secretary
of the railroad Y. VI. c. A. and later.
he held a similar position at Danville
with the railroad association Seven
years ago. he accepted the post of
business secretary at Aurora, taking
charge OF the business and financial
end of the work in the new, modern
building which had just been opened
7
will come to Rock Island.
The local association directors are
congratulating themselves upon hav-
ing been able to secure so strong q
man in 80 short a time, and they are
anticipating, under Mr.. Gums leader
ship. a continuation and further de-
velopment of the usefulness of the Y.
NJ c. A work in Rock Island.
Camp Plans
An important change in plans for
the boys camp of the Y. VI. c. a. is
announced by their secretary, II. NJ.
Craig The camp was TO have been
located on the Mississippi river, near
Fairport, but the unusually high stage
of water has made that place undesir-
able and unsafe, and this has necessi-
tated a change of location. The camp
will be. held at Crystal Lake. near
Dewitt. Iowa, beginning on Aug. 10,
and continuing for 10 days.
The facilities for swimming, boating
and fishing are excellent at Crystal
lake, and all the surroundings are
such as TO make it an exceptionally at
tractive place for a camp. The dan
gers and Inconvenience are reduced
to the minimum. and there are fine
opportunities for exercise and health
full fun.
Boys who desire to go to the camp
must register without any further de-
lay. Friday of this week is the last
day on which anyone can be accepted
for the camp. and unless the name is
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-04

in and the fee paid by that time. the
candidate cannot go along.
The trip to the camping place is to
be made overland, and will afford the
boys fine days outing before reach
ing their destination. Mr.. Craig VIII
be in personal charge of the expedi-
ton. and will carefully supervise the
camp activities. He will be assisted
by other members of the Y. NJ. c. 4.
force of secretaries. and there will be
no lack of care in looking after the
welfare of the boys.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-04
PERSONAL POINTS

Mrs. G. II. Dooley and daughter Ha-
eel leave tomorrow for Sturgeon Bay.
Wis, for an extended outing.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. w. Crawford, 1907
Eleventh avenue, leave today for a
vacation trip to Michalinda, Mich.
Miss Hazel Booth yesterday left for
Chicago after several weeks visit at
the home of the Misses Custer, 1917
Sixth avenue.
Guy Bowman, formerly a resident of
this city, but now in the real estate
business in Muskogee. Okla, is visit.
ing friends here for a few days.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-04
ASSAULT CASE is
NOT PROSECUTED
Frank Anderson Is Released
When Neighbor Boy Fails to
Appear Against Him.

Frank Anderson, who was arrested
yesterday on a charge of assaulting a
neighbor boy, Charles Egan, was re-
leased this morning by Police Magis-
trate c. ]. Smith. when the Egan lad
failed to put in his appearance.
The Egan lad, it will be recalled,
swore out a warrant for the arrest
of Anderson. and when the latter told
his story in police court of the alleged
actions of the lad, the magistrate au-
thorized an investigation by health
officers of the city.
The lad failed to appear against An
derson today and thus the case was
not prosecuted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-04
ROTARY MEM BERS GO
TO FAIRPORT MEET

The usual noon day luncheon of the
Rock Island Rotary club was not held
today and the members of the local
club together with the members of
the Davenport Rotary club attended
the opening exercises for the station
at Fairport. Iowa, this afternoon. The
affair is a large one and many speak
ers of prominence will he heard. Will
lam b. Mcintyre of Rock Island is
scheduled to give a talk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-04
NEIGHBORS TELL
TALES IN COURT
Stories of Alleged Disturbance
of the Peace Costs Ida
Coyle 81 and Costs.

a neighborhood quarrel was aired
before Justice of the Peace Carl J.
Kuehl this afternoon, when Miss
Louise Schaeffer, her mother, brother
and Mrs. Cox, another neighbor, told
the story of an alleged disturbance
of the peace by Miss Ida Coyle, a
neighbor.
Miss Coyle was fined 81 and costs
by Justice Kuehl. II develops from
the testimony of Miss Schaeffer and
her witnesses, that Miss Coyle told
Miss Schaeffer's mother some Sian.
derous remarks which she alleged
Mrs. Cox made TO her. The quarrel
ensued.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-04
POWERS MAY CUT CABLES
5eiligerents Have Jurisdiction Within
Three-Mile Limit.

Washington, Aug. Although all
the cables between the United States
and Europe are protected upon the
high seas by international treaties
and agreements, they are entirely
within the jurisdiction of European
governments when they reach sound
ings within the three-mile limit on the
other side.
Within that limit they may be cut
at the pleasure of the government con.
trolling the territory the terminal
The fact that many of the cables are
privately owned would not prevent
them from being cut. officials here be
lieve, although international agree
ments provide severe penalties.
In the necessities of war; they point
out, belligerent probably would cut
cable il IL accrued to her advantage
and pay the penalty afterward.
All the news all the time-The Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-04
NAME COMMITTEE TO
HANDLE THE CONTEST

The merchants of the 1900 Block
Business Mems association held a
meeting this noon at the Rock Island
house. \. J. Riess, president of the
organization, presided. Details for the
closing of the big 1900 block popular
ity contest, which ends September l,
was discussed, and a committee APP
pointed to make arrangements for
same. Other routine matters were
also disposed Of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-04
MAN GIVES UP ON
BURGLARY CHARGE
Wanted for Several Months for
Breaking in Shoe Store L.
M. Forbes Comes Here.
ADMITS GUILT OF CRIME
Valves Preliminary Hearing and Is
Bound Over for Stealing From
KuehI & Moore Place.

L. NJ Forbes, i'll at ease over a
crime which he admits he perpetrated
in this city several months ago. and
suffering a severe attack of sciatic
rheumatism, appeared at the police
station here late yesterday afternoon
and was arrested by Desk Sergeant
Arthur Kinsley.
Forbes is wanted on a charge Of
burglary he admitted that he broke
him the shoe store of Kuehl & Moore,
at BOIL Fourth avenue on the evening
of May Q. Five pairs Of shoes were
taken at the time.
Immediately after perpetrating the
deed, Forbes sold the shoes and then
left this city. Following his departure
he headed west Later he was beset
with illness. and combined with the
constant pricking of his conscience.
he decided to return here and face
the music.
Warrant Sworn Out.
Forbes after being arrested. was
place in the city Jail. and r. w KuehI,
senior member of the shoe firm which
conducts the store. appeared before
Justice Carl !. Kuehl and a warrant
was sworn ont before him charging
Forbes with burglary.
He was arraigned before Justice
Kuehl and waived preliminary hearing
The justice fixed his bonds at 81 900.
and in default OF bail he was taken to
the county Jail to await further ex-
by the grand jury.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-04
AUSTRALIA TO LEND AID
Offers England an Expedtionary
Force of 10000 Men.

Melbourne, Australia. Aug. 4.-The
government and the commonwealth of
Australia yesterday offered in the event
of war to furnish an expeditionary
force of 10000 men to go to any des-
tination desired by the imperial gov
eminent at the expense of the COM
monwealth-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-04
JUSTICE KUEHl WEEDS
MOLINE COUPLE HERE

Justice of the Peace Carl Kuehl
married Fred Schele and Miss Emma
Martin at his Office on Third avenue
yesterday. The couple are from Mo
line. and will make their home in that
city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-04

the large plate glass window. AS the
car shot over the curbing the driver
threw hands in the air, thoroughly
frightened and muttered, Good
Lawd''
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-04
AicohoI for Poison Nv.

An eminent New York surgeon says
that the best treatment for the inhaH-
matNcn caused by poison ivy is 10 WASH
the place and then battle il in 80 per
cent alcohol.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-01-09
WILL RUN
FOR OFFICE AGAIN
ATTORNEY GENERAL ANNOUNCES
HE WILL. RE CANDIDATE FOR
SAME PLACE IN PRIMARIES.

Gre nvillc. Texas. .Iau. y Attorney
General u. u. Inncy announced here
today that h. would make the race 10
succeed himself in the Attorney Hen
erals office for the next term. The an
nounccmcnt came informally aud was
given out by Mr.. I.ooncy when \" was
asked if he intended to run.
When interviewed Mr.. l%.ooncN said:
THE report which appeared ~ 4 local
paper here TODAY that ! intend ~ make
he race for attorney general 10 succeed
myself j. correct. The announcement
was given ia answer to the query mad"
ia me by G~rcrnviIlc citizens. Other
than this I have nothing further To say.
| intend later To- prepare a formal an
nounccmcnt. which | will give out al
a later date"
Mr.. Lunnry spent today ~ 6rrrhNiilr
~ his way "a Austin after a visit win
relatives III Eastern Texas lie LETT
This afternoon for Austin.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-01-09
LYfORO ITEMS
(Spccial Ia The Herald

A'fN'fEA -
Lvfurl. Texas. IAN a.-.loe Icmhrock
aud family aud Mr.. Icnbr"ck mother
IN Law. Mrs. A. NJ Mason are here \"
make their home. Mr.. Icmhrrrh expects
A. build , home IN the near future
Mr.. and Mrs. u. u. Arthur from I'LL
noiS are >prndin. the winter 90 LNi"rd.
Mrs. Andrew II. Miller and daughter.
Miss Flora. are home from a visit m
Indiana.
Clron Miller Of Mission j. visiting hl>
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. a. III. Miller.
Weston Dickcr>nn has returned 7" ms
home ~ East Bernard after a long Vi>it
with friends and relatives here.
y. y. Lear and family # t;aNmond'Illr
have removed a. Tyford. aud are occupy
inc the Irons house
4. n. Dcyo and >on are building an
extension Ia their warehouse.
.Iohn He'd of Chicago l. building a
bam.. an the San Jose tract. pr. Peter
am ba. the management If the farm.
our schools opened Monday with Ten
NOW scholars. The rooms are ~"
crowded. and Indications are mat 'hr
..l,.l facilities here will have 70 " lh
creased i'll the near future.
Mis-. Edvihc Brown daughter 81 Mt
Euzaleth BraNn. j. now ~ the S''l's
bosnital al Galveston Ia treat an u"
;ur,.I limb. resulting from an accihe"'
some time ago.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-01-09
ENT-TEACH
SEVERAL HUNDRED WOMEN At.
TEND BUSINESS SESSION OF ~
ISOLATION IN INTEREST or
CHILDREN
MANY NEW MEMBERS ARE IN
ROLLED MD PROSPECTS FOR;
INCREASING ACTIVITY ARE
BRIGHT.

The largest meeting of the Brownsville
Parent Teachers aSs"ciaii"n ever HE'LL
The open meeting ~ the grammar
huildine at the brownsville public
>rhcol> Thursday afternoon. ~ \ r.
suit WI The efforts vi the ASSOCIATION n"
bring together \ large delegation ~ per
~nn. iu the city interested in the wei
fare NJ the school children. many new
names were added a. the enrolment ~
the association. I'd
The meeting also had the effect of IN
rrcasinc the interest of the old members.
and the prospects are bright for active
and effective work ID the association
during the coming year. Many matters
came ~ during the regular business -
ZION VI the meeting after which Those
who attended cnjoycd an hour "a social
intercourse AMI entertainment
The program rendered was pleasing
n included i reading bN Mrs. W IL
Ward "A vocal solo by Miss Alberta
Archer. and a reading by Miss Annie
Craig. After the entertainment waters
and ,n.fec were served a. the members
or The association and their guests.
a. u means M raising iHi"lo wv 'h'
benefit ~ the association work N VA
will ~ given IN the new residence M
Mrs. George Walker. "n Washington
street. Jan. -. There will al" w. ~
entertainment for the benefit ~ ih' ~
~,ociarion by Mrs. y. +. Kendall an Re"
ruary.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-01-09
REPORT
ISSUED TODAY
NUMBER OF BALES OF COTTON
GI\\ED TO IAN. ! II GIVEN At
l3:.,>.O1l BN CENSUS BUREAU.
i"B ivSrciaf,d PrcSS.l


Washington. u. g.. Jan =, The
eighth cotton ginning report ~ the Cen
suS bureau for the season. ISSUED ~ 10
o'clock this morning announced that
Is..1.>.U1l bales Of cotton. counting round
~ half bales. of the growth . l?l3 had
been ginncd prior to Jan. |. 10 which
date during the past seven years The
ginning averaged II.l per cent ~ the en-
tire crop. Last year "a Jan. l. there
had been .inncd l2.gn7 in5 bales ~ ~. :
per cent Of The entire cron. ll.3l'.u"2
bales or 9al per cent IN 1911. and L.
iG5..l> bales or NJ per cent ~ 1905.
Included ia the einnings were lolo1
round bales. compared with 11.Tc last
wear. M..2T bales in 1911, l0h.a,2 ia 1910
and 1899 ia 1900.
The number 1T Sea island cotton bales
included were 1890, compared with ~.
III bales Last year. In,.e>> ~ 1911. -
81 bales in lnp and >6.52> ~ lh>.
Ginning> prior a. Ian. ! ~ states:
Alabama. l.IG1 ai3: Arkansas. 1s;yi>';
Florida. 500: Georgia. a216,i17. Lou
isiana. il00>6. Mississippi. llE'o"' I;
North Carolina. 7.j9G6i: Oklahoma. SOL.
III: south Carolina. 3l2.'~>: Tcnne>
ne. 3.,l 5i9: Texas. ~3.'h>">o; olh'r
States. 100 .ln5.
The rinniug> ~ Sea island cotton,
nrior a. Ian. l. ~ States. follow:
Florida. ali.l6i: Georgia n.'">i South
Carolina. ..3>6.
The next ginning report VIII ne =
sued Friday. Ian. - al 10 a. M. anu
will announce the quantity OF cotton
rinncd prior Ia Jan. ID.