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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-03-14
SimAex Shock Absorber
Have Interesting Exhibit

The SimfieX shock absorber will be
exhibited in novel manner at the
auto show next week by the Eureka
Wagon Works, local agents. The ex-
hfbit will consist of an ordinary auto
mobile spring fitted with one of the
Simfiex ahsorbers and long bar at
tached to the upper part, the whole
mounted on small stand. Moving
the bar with the hand shows the
action of the Simflex
The parts are built in proportion.
lighter than the regular equipment so
that plain demonstration may be
given by one person. This equipment
VIII be mounted In the Eureka Wagon
Works space in Accessory Row this
afternoon.
All local motorists who have seen
or tried the Simf1ex since it has been
shown here in the past two weeks were
favorably impressed with it. Quite a
number of Harrisburg automobile
owners have already placed the Sim
Hex on their cars and more have or
dered them for installation in the near
future.
Nothing but the highest grade of
material is used in the construction
of the SimfleX," said a representative
of the local agency this morning. "AlI
friction parts Of this little shock alb
I sorber are case hardened, Just like the
transmission gears of an automobile.
However. it is not felt that these parts.
hard as they are, will wear forever
and an adjustment In the form of a
number of liners is therefore provided.
The removal of one of these as re-
quired will insure continued perfect
action.
THE man who Is particular with his
| car knows that in the majority of
| cases the ordinary spring action will
not prevent a severe wear and tear
at vital points. One of the chief duties
OF the Simf1ex aside from comfort for
the passenger is adding to the life of
the car"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-03-14
COURT UPHoLDs TAX LAW

would stop the looseness, and this
would necessltate repainting.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-03-14

Drinking fountains along the Lin
coin Highway throughout Illinois will
be established by wealthy Les An
geles man in memory OF his moth er
who was native of the Sucker State,
The fountains will be painted red
white and blue, to harnonize with the |
y polas along the way.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-02
DOUGHERTY SENT
TO STATEPRISON
Motion for a Rehearing on
Charge of Forgery Denied
Former Peoria Educator.

Peoria, ILL.,, May >-Newton c.
Dougherty is a prisoner in the bull
pen in the Peoria county Jail. Judge
T. n. Green yesterday denied Dough
erty's motion for new trial on the
charge of forgery and sentenced him
to serve one to fourteen years in the
penitentiary at Joliet
Dougherty asked Howard Tuttle
turnkey at the jail, to give him a cell
on the second floor, but all were oc-
cupied, and the former president of
the National Educational association
was placed in the big cell where pris-
oners of low degree are domiciled.
Dougherty kept his nerve and smiled
throughout his examination in the Jail.
His money, watch, and all personal
except his handkerchif were
removed from his clothing.
Joseph We'll, attorney for Dougherty,
is preparing an appeal to the supreme
court. He was allowed ten days to
prepare his bill of exceptions, but was
denied a stay of judgment by Judge
Green. Sheriff Minor said he would
give We'll time to get supersedeas
and bond before he took Dougherty to
the penitentiary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-02
Important Meeting Place.
pl.nn.d 70 Kill carneaie.

New York, May 2.-Three men be-
sides Mayor John Purroy Mitchell
whom Michael p. Mahoney attempted
IN kill on April II. but instead wound
ed CORPORATION Counsel Polk, were on
the list of men Mahoney had marked
FOR death. and one OF these was An
drew Carnegie. according to the testi-
mony OF DIR. Manas s. Gregory OF the
psychopathic ward at Bellevue nos
nital at the inquiry into Mahoney's
sanity yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-02
AMERICAN DYING
IN MEXICAN JAIL
Release of James Byington,
Held by Rebels at Campas,
Sonora, Demanded.

Nogales, Ari1, May 2.-On informa-
ton brought by refugees that James
Byington, an American, imprisoned
nine months at Cumpas, Sonora, with
out trial, is slowly dying of neglect
another protest was sent to constitu-
tionalists authorities at Cumpas for
his immediate release. The American
who arrived today said he found the
prisoner half naked, apparently slowly
starving to death and a mental wreck.
"Byington was moving about dark
cell like a dumb ANIMAL" said the
refugee There was a Mexican
charged with murder in the cell with
him. The smell was awful. Byington
could give no intelligent information
about himself as he looked at me with
CLASSY eyes. l attempted to send
wholesome food to Byington, but the
jefe would not permit him to re-
ceive it. He explained cents day
was provided each prisoner and that
was sufficient"
The state department made demands
that Byington be released or given
trial 1t is charged that he located
mine claim near Cuppas, and on the
assumption that papers legaliZing the
claim were on the way from Mexico
City, prepared to car ore for ship
ment. He was arreste don a charge
that he had not established claim.
The amount involved is said to be less
than $500.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-02
NO MOBILIZATION
OF STATE,SCUARD
Governor and Adjutant Declare
Troops Will Not Be As
sembled at Present.

Springfield, H., May 2.-There will
be no mobilization of the Illinois Ma
tional Guard in anticipation of a call
from the federal government for
troops. This was settled today when
both Governor Dunno and Adjutant
General Dickson gave out statements
on the subject, both declaring them
selves opposed to such procedure.
From present indications there viii
be no war with Mexico" said Cover
nor Dunno. IF, unfortunately, war
should arise there will be ample time
to mobilize and season the National
Guard for active duty after the presi-
dent has issued the call for troops.
Mobilization before any call for
troops is made would have the appear
ance of forcing the hand of the presi-
dent and would be playing into the
hands of those who want war, even
when war is unjustifiable and I'M
necessary.
Moreover, mobilization of state
troops at the present time without no.
tice to the employers of the men in
the National Guard would occasion
them great loss and Inconvenience
General Dickson does not look kind
ly upon the suggestion of mobilizing
state troops for the purpose or hard
ening the guardsmen.
IF the purpose of this proposed
state mobilization is solely the idea
of hardening the men for field ser
vice, its purpose would be defeated by
the limitations of our law should
mobilization be ordered by the COVER
nor in the absence of federal CALL"
said the adjutant general. For in the
absence of such federal call for active
service the mobilization would of
necessity be for Institutional pur-
poses.
The impossibility of hardening the
troops in the period of II days, which
is the limit possible under the state
law, is obvious. The legal impossi-
bility of either paying or subsisting
beyond that limit would necessitate
the return of these organizations TO
their home station at the expiration of
the Il days period"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-02
Monster Demonstration of
the Day Claimed by Chi
cago Suffragists.
LINE OF 2-MILE LENGTH
Nationwide Celebration to
Give Support to Pending
Shafroth Amendment.

Chicago, ILL.,, May 2.-Thousands Of
the coun,-y gave active expression Of
their desire for extension of the right
to vote by joining in parades, attend
ing mass meetings and by word and
mouth seeking to advance the cause
of votes for women.
Chicago suffragists, with a marching
column two miles long. claimed the
credit for the monster parade of the
day.
this afternoon, is to be headed by
squad of mounted police and a detail
of cavalry followed by Grand Marshal
Mrs. Grace Wilbur Trout, president of
the Illinois Equal Suffrage association.
Then come the aids. Such of them as
represent political or other organiza-
tions will carry banners of their clubs,
This array of triumphal banners is to
be the only demonstration of the kind
in the long line. Women riders will
bring up the rear. Every woman who
can side and who can get horse has
been urged to come mounted and
cavalry brigade of more than 100 is
expected to be refining in its steeds
and impatiently waiting for the signal
to wheel into line before 5 o'clock.
AS in the other suffrage parades men
were urged to join the marchers and
many responded. No headgears were
provided for men marchers, but they
will carry flags.
The streets of Philadelphia were en-
livened by a parade of suffragists.
New York, st. Louis, Detroit, Indian
apolis, Kansas City and hundreds Of
smaller cities Joined in the nation-N
wide celebration.
No Parade in New York.
New York, May with hundreds
of workers in automobiles and on foot,
suffragists of Greater New York OBJ
served suffrage day in open air meet
ings in the place of the annual parade.
Buffalo, Troy, and Syracuse
celebrated much on the order of New
York city. Sixty-five upstate towns
celebrated with parades or in other
ways.
Kansas City, Mo-, May 2. = A big
demonstration for woman suffrage is
taking place today. There will be a
moter car parade this afternoon.
Pennsylvania Enthusiastic.
Pittsburg, Pa, May "A monster
parade of suffragists and a mass meet
ing will be held this afternoon in an ef-
fort to arouse enthusiasm of voters
over the Shafroth amendment to the
now pending in congress
Sixty similar demonstrations will be
held in Pennsylvania
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-02
SIBERIA SAFE IN
PORT OF MANILA
Alarming Reports Concerning
Mail Steamer Due to Con-
fusion in Signals.

Toxic. Japan, May Great relief
was felt here at the news from Manila
that the steamer Siberia, reported yes
terday by wireless to have been in
great peril, is safe at Manila. There
has been no satisfactory explanation
of how the alarming reports yesterday
came to be disseminated. japanese
authorities will investigate.
a despatch from Manila last night
said Siberia steamed into that port at
IL a. m. yesterday after an tNleventful
voyage, from Nagasaki. Captain Zee
der believed reports that the Siberia
was In distress arose over confusion in
letters of the steamer Persia with
which he had been in communication.
These letters are m s.. and they
doubtless were mistaken for the IS. O..
s." marine wireless appeal for aid
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-02
FAVORABLE VOTE
FOR A TRUST BILL
House Judiciary Committee Re.
ports on Measure Restrict
ing Big Business.

Washington d. c., May ?. - The
house judiciary committee today fav-
orably reported the omnibus antitrust
bill. Chairman Clayton plans to de-
fer taking up his duties as federal
Judge in Alabama until after the bill
is disposed of by the house. The bill
includes provisions against interlock-
ing directorates, holding companies
and restriction of the power of injunc-
tions and restraining orders.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-02
Three workmen Are Asphyxiated.

Ottawa, ILL.,, May John George,
Enrico Macchi and Peter Masama-
ghetti. workmen employed by the Mar
quette Cement company at Oglesby
were found dead yesterday from as
phyxiation in a tunnel where they
had been dynamiting. George was
foreman of the blasting crew. The
men did not return from work last
night and a searching party found
their bodies 200 feet from the mouth of
he tunnel.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-02
German Army Flyer Killed.

Halberstadt. Germany. May 2
Lieutenant Meyer OF the German army
met his death in an aeroplane accident
near Halberstadt yesterday. Accom-
panied by Lieutenant Niemeier. he was
travelling in n biplane from Doeberitz.
lie machine was upset by gust OF
wind. Niemeier was dangerously in
iured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-02
CAILLAUx WANTS
TO FIGHT A DUEL
Husband of Calmette Slayer
Challenges His Opponent in
Race for Chamber.

Paris. France, May 2.-Joseph Cail-
laux, who was reelected to the cham
ber of deputies last week, has chal-
lenged Fernand D'Aiilieres. liberal
candidate for the chamber against
him. to fight a duel. alleging D'AH-
Iieres insulted voters by posting bills
saying clean electors would refsise to
become "accompliccs in crime.r : refer
ring to the assassination OF Editor
Calmette by Madame Caillaux.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-02
SALTILLO HAS NOT
Been EVACUATED
Rebels Declare an Important
Battle Will Occur Before
the City Is Taken.

chihuahua, MEXICO. May 1. via FL
Paso. Tex.-Reports of the evacuation
of Saltillo are premature it is officially
stated here. Rebels expect an import
ant battle before the city is taken and
for this purpose forces are now in ac-
ton for Monterey and Torreon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-02
COBB HOMESTEAD
BOUGHT AS SITE
BY ELKS' LODGE
Intimated That Fraternity In
tends to Build a Club House
There Soon.
MATTER UP NEXT MONDAY
Building Now on Lot Erected in 1910
and is One of the Landmarks
of the City,

a deal was completed yesterday af-
ternoon whereby Rock Island lodge
No. 9OS. B. p. o. Z. come into posses
sion of the old Cobb homestead at 215
Fifteenth street. Connolly & Connel-
", administrators of the estate, re-
fused to make public the financial con-
sideration in the deal Same Ryer-
son, past exalted ruler OF the Elks,
and member of the board of trustees,
when interviewed today, stated that
the fraternity intended TO build a new
home on the site though not in the
near future A final decision on the
matter is expected to be made at a
meeting Monday night The present
home of the lodge is leased from TIE
Peter Fries estate.
The old homestead purchased was
built by Benjamin ]. Cobb in 1910 or
thereabouts. This city was known as
Stephenson at that time, the name be-
ing changed to Rock Island in 1871
The structure was built in colonial
style. with nine spacious rooms and
was considered a mansion at that
time When completed a celebration
dance was held and attended by many
of the well known early settlers in the
county.
Until the death of Mrs. Cobb in 1881
the bufIding remained the Cobb resi-
dence- and since then IT has been in
control of Connolly & Connolly ad-
ministrators of the estate
Remembered by Major Hawes.
Major C. w. Hawes, one of the old
as+ oS native born Rock Islanders, to-
dav told of having stood, boy OF 0,
on the porch of the Cobb home and
witnessing preparations for the exc
cution of Colonel Davenports murder
ers in 1S45. The county jail yard
u,bara the execution took place, was
then situated on the alley on Fifteenth
street between Third and Fourth ave
uues Major Hawes' father DaVlu
Hawes. was one of the guards ana ms
uncIe. LemueI Andrews, was sheTIi
AZ the time. and occupied the south-
arn half of the Cobb home. Benjamin
Cobb served as a deputy under MT.
Andrews. VINO also operated genera
stora I'm the two-story brick building
i,st north of the Cobb home. This
structure is reported to be the hrst
brick building in Rock Island.
DIR. Patrick Gregg, the pioneer phy-
stefan. and J. w. Drury, judge OF the
circuit court in 1888, occupied bach-
eIor quarters on the second floor OF
mis- building when they began their
professional careers.
Important Meeting Place.
There we're very few white settlers
In this county when the mansion was
buiIt and not more than three stores
In the town. Phil Mitchell remem-
ners of several instances when city Of
sciaIs met in a room OF the southwest
corner of the Cobb home, and trans
,cted important business affecting
he welfare of Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-02
TWINS OF 80 CELEBRATE.
Mrs. Mary A. Severns and Sister Hope
to Reach Century Mark

Aurora, Ill, May Mrs. Mary A.
Severns of this city and Mrs. Eliza
beth M. Krouskup of Oak avenue, said
to be the oldest twins in Illinois, OBJ
served their SD birthday today. The
sisters, long identified with the de-
velopment of Grundy county, are In
the best of health. and friends believe
they will realize wish to round out
full, century. They were born in Ger
many and when they were about 8
years old their parents, Mr. and Mira
George Alder, emigrated to the United
States. The voyage occupied II
weeks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-02
Charae Dismissed.

The charge of Mrs. Frances Joseph.
t4a9IL sixteenth avenue. that Charles
Nichols attacked her last night was
dismissed in police court today
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-02
CHINESE OFFICER
A MURDER VICTIM
Haw Lin Shuck, in immigration
Service, Dead in st. Louis
Mystery.

ST. Louis. Mo, May 2.-The Chinese
quarter was excited today as resuII
Of the assassination last night OF ha~
Lin Shuck, a Chinese immigration oi.
fcer OF the United States. the pohce
are seeking Cinnamon said 10 ha'e nav
been sent here from New York or chi
csgo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-02

In preparation for the coming fire
season in California 10 miles of fire
lines have been built on the Sierra ma
tional forest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-02

The imports of matches into China
greatly exceed in value any other wood
product. Most of the matches come In
rom Japan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-02
Iowa Defeats Missouri.

Columbia, No. May I'm a dual
uack meet Iowa state college defeated
The University OF Missouri. Score;
Iowa, So; Missouri, 81
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-02

Washington. d. c. May Under
authority Of the president, Secretary
OF War Garrison today issued a proc
lanztion calling upon the people in
the strike district of Colorado to sur
render all arms and ammunition TO
federal army officers in charge of the
troubled localities.
Garrison's proclamation addressed
10 Major HOlbrOok, at Trinidad, is
most sweeping. The demand is TO dis
arm not only strikers, but mine
guards. II applies only to localities
Ehere the United States troops are
present. Receipts viii be issued for
all arms and ammunition delivered.
The proclamation applies to individu-
ais. firms. associations, and corpora
tons.
In explanation OF the proclamation.
Garrison said:
Il learn from the commander in
Colorado that the use of firearms has
been widespread. In the district from
Walsenburg south, in the area of 400
miles, there are at least 60 mines.
They are located mainly in canyons
difficult 20 reach. Strikers and sym
pathizers recently organized and arm
ed themselves and the operators had
hundreds OF mine guards also armed.
state troops in certain localities serv-
ed to aggravate the troubles. Certain
stores in Walsenburg were broken into
by state troops and articles taken.
Conditions in the Canyon City district
are similar to those in the Walsenburg
district"
Proclamation PIeases.
Denver, Col, May 2.-Several Off
Gals Of coal companies and a number
OF union representatives expressed sat
Hfaction at the proclamation OF Secre-
tary Of War Garrison. District Secre-
tary and Treasurer Doyle said: IF the
proclamation means that mine guards,
detectives. militia and strikers are TO
De disarmed and federal troops are TO
MAINTAIN peace, the trouble in the
strike zone is at an end"
Trinidad. Col, May limited States
cavalry today took possession of Lud-
low. The militia has moved out
Still Hsrass Rockefeller.
New York. May 2-"Mourners" con-
unued marching today in front Of the
standard OIL building in lower Broad |
way as a protest against the strike IN
colorado, in which the Rockefellers
are interested. Young Rockefeller re- !
NAMED at home. Upton Sinclair was
conspicuous among the marchers. A
squad OF detectives arrested Marie /
Sanz. orator Of the Industrial Workers
OF the World, on a charge Of making
tnreats against Rockefeller.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-02
ExCAM MUB KILL GERMAN WOMAN R0JAS QUITS HDERTAS CAb|ET
THE WEATHER
forecast TIL 7p. m. Tomorrow, 70
Hoek leland, Davenport, Moline

- e NtStnitT.
Unsettled and warmer tonight and
Sunday. probably showers; moderate
winds, mostly southerly.
Temperature at Z a. m, 4s. Highest
yesterday 64; lowest last night. As.
Neolcity OF wind at a. m. s miles
per hour.
Precipitation, none.
relative humidity at p. m, So; at
a m, 90.
Stage of water. So rise Of / in last
"a hours.
}. NJ. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.
Evening stars: Mars, Venus. Saturn
Morning stars: Mercury. Jupiter. Plan.
ct Mars. south OF moon. degree and
80 minutes; in conjunction with ths.
luminary in the morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-02
Order Applying to Color
ado is Issued by Pres
ident Wilson.
DEMAND SWEEPING ONE
Proclamation includes Persons,
Firms and Corporations in
Several Counties.

Denver. Colo. May 2.-Three men
uers bun.ed 70 death early today in a
FIRE that destroyed Watts saloon and
boarding house at Oak Greek mine.
Routt county. according to reports re-
eeived at the governors Office. The
dead are:
ROBERT DOGGETT.
JACK SNOW.
UNIDENTIFIED MAN.
The governor was unable 70 verify a
reporr that a woman and child also lost
their lives. Watts place was hang
out" for non-union men, II is said. 1t
Is reported that oil was poured over
the front and back doors before it was
ignited.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-02

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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-04-22
TALK OF THE TOWN

| Black Cat 25e hose warranted to out
last any other 25c hose.
/ Dancing commences at s and lasts till
/ at city hall, Montpelier, Friday night,
| There will be oantata rehearsal at
the First Baptist church this evening at
| 8 o'clock.
church this evening will commence at
1880 o'clock
Want to buy 100 head of cattle to
turn out. H, j. Smith, 367 North Main
street.--Advt.
Special meeting of Ruth chapter, No.
33. 0. Fl. S., Wednesday evening, April
%, at 1880 o'clock. Installation of Off
GERS. Banquet served at 8 o'clock.
The Barre Woman's club will hold a
dancing party Wednesday evening of
this week in Rowland hall. Club mem
bers and their friends are urged to pat
ronize this dance.
The report that Mr.. and Mrs. V. Il.
Ayers had returned from California, as
given in recent issue of The Times,
was unfounded, as they are not expected
for some weeks yet.
A social will be held at the home OF
Mrs. Waldron Shield, AZ East street,
Friday afternoon at 2:30 O'Clock, for the
benefit OF the Church of the Good Shep-
herd. 1t is hoped large number will
be present. A silver collection will be
taken.
General Villa will be at the Pavilion
tomorrow by special contract with the
Mutual Film corporation. General Villa,
the Mexican rebel gave them the exclu-
sive right to put all battles fought by
him into motion pictures, he personally
appearing in all of them. This corpora
tion has had cameramen on the spot for
many months, daring the perils of war
to get the best scenes of real action.
They are making all of the principal
battles which will be shown only at the
Pavilion. The first, "The Battle of
Oiinaga," in two reels, is to be shown
tomorrow only.-Adv.
The young people of Cobble Hill
grange conducted the regular meeting
last night and the work was done in 4
very creditable manner, F. F. Kent act
ing as master. An excellent program
was presented by the lecturer pro tenn,
Miss Lena Owen, as follows: Piano solo,
Helene Hack; current events, Ethel
Aver; violin solo, Clarence Curtis; reci-
tation, Percy Bassett; paper, "The
Grange in Vermont" Homer Bassett;
song, "The Whippoorwill," Misses Owen,
Smith and Hack, and Messrs. Kent and
Boutwell,. The next meeting will be
held May 8, when the first and second
degrees will be conferred on class of 20.