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Rock Island Argus., 1914-11-24
Steamer HanaIzi Breaks
Apart After Pounded by
Surf Whole Day.
RESCUE EFFORTS FAIL
Rough Sea Drives Back Vessels
That Endeavor to Save the
Lives of Passengers.

Bolinas, Cal, Nov. 24.-Forty-threa
survivors and Is dead in the wreck Of
the coasting steamer HanalZi on Dux-
bury reef near here had been account
ed for this forenoon. OF the rescued
80 were towed ashore by life lines or
struggled through the water on their
own strength. Thirteen were picked
up by the revenue cutter McCulloch,
which also brought in the Is bodies.
AS the vessel carried 81 persons in all
four are yet to be accounted for. These
figures, however, do not include five
men of the Fort Point life saving
crew of San Francisco, whose boat
was swamped last night as they were
engaged in the work of rescue. Two
of these are known to have come
ashore but the other three met an un-
known fate. The Hanalzi broke up
early today after pounding on the reef
nearly "a hours.
a small boy and 16 men out of a total
of Sc on the steamer Hanalzi when
she broke in two on Doxbury reef,
north of the entrance of San Fran!
cisco harbor, fought their way to shore
through the surf and were dragged
out by life savers and citizen volun-
teers. Others could be seen in the
water fighting for life with heavy tim
bers floating all around and with roll
ing sea. The first body washed ashore
was that of an old woman.
The steamer went aground yester-
day in fog, and had been pounded :
by the surf ever since. If she could
have held out few more hours, per-
haps even an hour, many could have
been saved. A sixth line fired by the
Golden Park life saving crew went
over to the vessel, but as soon as a
breeches buoy had been rigged up the
line parted. The vessel almost i'm
mediately afterward broke apart amid
cries of those trapped on her.
Efforts toEreach the distressed boat.
began yesterday, but half dozen
vessels were driven back on account
of the fog and rough sea. Anxiety of
Fort Point life savers to get line
to the stricken ship caused them to-
double the charge of their motor,
which burst from the strain. Efforts to
launch a boat from the Hanalei failed
and one passenger was drowned. Al
sailor who tried to swim soon sank
A life saving crew which went out
toward the wreck was upset The cap
tain reached shore, and the remaining
five got aboard the Hanalzi, but two
were washed overheard and drowned.
The steamer went to pieces after a
night spent in heroic efforts by per-
sons on the shore to get line to the
vessel by which passengers and crew
could be taken off. When the vessel
broke in two searcnlights rigged up on
shore helped those in the water swim
ming for their lives to avoid floating
Rock Island Argus., 1914-11-24
LAND SWINDLER
CAUGHT IN WEST
Asaph Sergeant, LeClaire, Is
Duped to Extent of ST.
500 on Mortgage.

A big land swindle deal in which
Asaph Sergeant, S4 years of age of Le-
Claire, Iowa, figured, came to light
when Ernest c. Reed was arrested in
Los Angeles Saturday on the charge
of obtaining money under false pre-
lenses.
1909 Reed offered for sale half sec
ton of good farm land in Texas. He
secured Mr.. Sergeant as purchaser and
together they visited the site. A deal
was closed in which the LIE Claire man
purchased the land for an amount of
s5,537. He secured the deed and moth
ing further was done until several
months ago, when Mr.. Sergeant looked
up the abstract to the property and
1t was found that a mortgage amount
ing to $4,000 was on the property.
Mr.. Sergeant notified the Davenport
police, and the matter was kept dark,
while countrywide search was insti-
tuted for Reed, who formerly lived in
Chicago He was located in Los An
geles. Requisition papers have been
made out and Detective P. Phelan of
Davenport will bring Reed back to
Davenport for trial.
Rock Island Argus., 1914-11-24
WHILE ON A SPREE
AND FRACTURES HIS NOSE

In again, out again, F1nnegan- Such
was the case of Pete O'Grady of East
Moline. O'Grady was picked rp last
night at the corner of Fifteenth street
and Fourth avenue with a lovely bun"
on. After spending a restful night at
the city jug he was released this
morning, with several bright silver
dollars in his pocket O'Grady went
to the nearest dram shop and pro-
ceeded to spend said silver dollars for
skee." After lurching up the street
a ways, he lost his balance and took
a heavy fall, his nose striking on
the hard curbing at Seventeenth street
and Fourth avenue. He was unable to
arise, and the wagon was sent up to
haul him to the station, where DR.. A.
n. Mueller attended him. The bridge
of his nose was badly fractured.
Rock Island Argus., 1914-11-24
DEATH CLAIMS AN AGED
ILLINOIS CITY RESIDENT
1speciaI 10 The Argus. }

Illinois City. Ill, Nov. 24.-Mrs.
Louisa MACPHERSON, one of the oldest
residents of this section OF this COM
nnunity, died rather suddenly at her
home here Monday. the cause being
heart failure superinduced by the all
ments incident to age Mrs. McPher-
son had been in failing health for
period, but her condition
was not alarming until Monday.
Mrs. MACPHERSON was born at Swan
eberg. Germany, in 1880, and had thus
attained the age of 81 years. She came
TO Muscatine, Iowa. in 1854 and later
removed to Illinois City where she
continued to reside until her death
She is survived by one son, o. X
shuttle of Edgington and two daugh-
ters-in-law, Mrs. Carry Shuttle, and
MIS- Martha J. Shuttle of Illinois City.
The funeral is appointed to take
rlace from the Methodist Episcopal
church wednesday afternoon at l:SO
o'clock with burial at Illinois City
Rock Island Argus., 1914-11-24
VANDYKE MUM ON
PEACE PROPOSAL

New York, Eov. 24.-Henry Van
Dyke, American minister to the Meth
erlands, returned today from The
Hague, and when asked If it was true
he was the bearer of suggestion
from Holland that that country CO.
operate with America for peace in
Europe, declined to reply. He said
the standing of America with all rea-
sonable people abroad was now better
than ever.
New York. Nov. 24.-Per Osberg,
special envoy of the king of Sweden,
arrived today with what he said was
a special message to the Swedish en-
bassy at Washington too important TO
be trusted to cable or mail. He left
at once for Washington.
Washington, Nov. 24.-Swedish Min
lister Ekengren said he did not know
Ostberg and did not know a message
was on the way to him.
Rock Island Argus., 1914-11-24
'ROVISlONS NEEDED FOR
THANKSGIVING BASKETS

Ars- " 3. Barker, matron at the
Test End Settlement. is finding her
70 Examped with applications for
I.znksgiying baskets, and unless she
zcsiTes aid from the charitably in
1-sd peiple Of the city some of the
Nc- families IN the western section
{ he city will have to go hungry on
-tsy day. She has already a list
{ : families who are in need of help
z vho will have no Thanksgiving din
= unless she provides them. and
y asks that money be donated for
lat butterine. lard and eggs, arti-
r that will not be supplied by the
-ool children in their annual dona-
rs. Last year the workers at the
.ssi End Settlement provided
,zksgiying dinner for 81 children at
Z ssttlement building. and they will
= % again this year provided they
= able through the help that is given
n Ne general public.
Ais Barker will be very thankful
2 itonstious Of provisions of any kind
'-leh should be sent 10 the settlement
iLlilng.
Rock Island Argus., 1914-11-24
STRIKE MURDERS
NOT PROSECUTED
Houghton, Mich, Officials Drop
Charges Against Three
Copper Miners.

Houghton, Mich, Nov. 24.-County
officials have decided to drop the
prosecution of three men charged with
murder in connection with the copper
strike troubles last year. Attorney
General Nichols said chance of convic-
ton was too slight to warrant further
proceedings. The men are Nick Yer
banac. Jalmer Jallonen and Joseph
Juntunen, charged with killing Thorn
as Daily and Henry and Arthur Jane.
Washington, Nov. 24.-The president
will not adopt the suggestion of the
American Federation of Labor to have
a receiver appointed for the Colorado
coal mines, now under strike. The
president holds there is no legal war
rant for the operation of the mines
by the government.
Rock Island Argus., 1914-11-24
POULTRY EXHIBIT
OPENS To PUBLIC
Mississippi Valley Fanciers'
Annual Show Largest Ever
Held in This Section.
1900 ENTRIES RECEIVED
One Pen Of Birds Given Away Each
Evening at New Coliseum In
Davenport.

The annual poultry exhibit of the,
Mississippi Valley Fanciers' associa-
tion was formally opened TO the pub
lie at the new Coliseum in Davenport
at O'Clock this morning. A force of
men was kept busy from 10 O'Clock
Sunday night until II last night ar
ranging the coops, and putting the
birds in. Over 1,2OO entries have been
received, and the task proved a big
one. The exhibit consists of poul-
try, pigeons, dogs, cats, Belgium hares
and Guinea pigs. The extra space
around the exhibits has been rented
by Davenport merchants, who have
installed attractive displays.
a pen of birds will be given away
each night of the show to patrons, and
as an extra prize, large turkey will
be given away tonight. The directors
Of the society will meet tonight at
the Coliseum, and a fash light photo
Of the interior of the show will be
taken. Tomorrow night the Svea male
chorus of Moline will render several
songs. This organization contains SO
talented voices.
The judges who will start examining
the birds today are: o. L. McCord
and Glenn Richards, poultry; P. L.
Savage. pet stock. and Julius Dhooge,
pigeons.
The committee is experiencing
much trouble in receiving pens OF
shipped birds on account of the quar-
antine existing here for the foot and
mouth disease. Pens arriving here
must be opened and the straw taken
out before they can be sent to Daven-
port over the state line.
Rock Island Argus., 1914-11-24
VERA CRUZ AGAIN
IN MEXICAN HANDS
Constitutionaliss Take Charge
and Affairs Are Proceed
ing in Good Order.

Vera Cruz. Nov. 24-Constitutionai-
ist troops which came into Vera Cruz
yesterday on evacuation of American
soldiers continued today to maintain
order. Repairing of broken telegraph
lines is progressing. Various officials
named by constitutionalists have be-
gun their labors and Mexican flags
are flying on all public buildings.
Washington, ID. c., Nov. 24.-The
president today said he had received
reassuring adyices of conditions in
Mexico, and was confident that Amer
lean interests would not suffer on ac-
count of differences between Mexican
generals His opinion was based on
reports from consuls.
Rock Island Argus., 1914-11-24
YOUNG & M'COMBS STORE
CLOSES WEDNESDAY NIGHT

Announcement is made by Young &
McCombs department store that il
will not remain open the evening be-
fore Thanksgiving, as has been the
custom in the past.
1t is stated that the store will close
at the regular hour, which is $50 p.
M, but w. S. McCombs said today,
when asked about the early closing
notice: mo, we have decided to close
at our regular hour We believe that
the people who want to buy for
Thanksgiving will make an effort to
do their shopping in the regular.
hours, if we do not remain open until
late in the evening.
Then we have been overloaded
with work this month on account of
an extra amount of business, and es-
pecially has this been true during the
past week. Our sales folks have been
under an extra strain because OF this
early rush of buyers, and we do not
feel that it would be right, nor would
anything be gained, by keeping open
the night before Thanksgiving"
Rock Island Argus., 1914-11-24
BRITISH DESTROY
z ENEMY'S SHIPS
Ram German Submarine U-18
Off Scotland Coast and Cap
ture the Grew.

London, Nov. 24.-Disaster to two
German warships was recorded yester
day The British admiralty announced
that the German submarine U-1S was
rammed and sunk and special cables
said the German torpedo boat de
stroyer S-124 foundered as the result
of a collision in the Ore Sund.
A British patrolling vessel discov-
cred the submarine U-1S off the north
coast of Scotland and rammed the
vessel at 1890 o'clock yesterday aft
ernoon.
The U-1S was not seen again until
1920, when she appeared on the sur
face flying white flag. Shortly after
this she foundered just as the British
destroyer Garry came alongside.
The destroyer rescued three officers
and twenty-three of the submarines s
crew, only one being drowned. The
names of the German officers rescued
are Captain-Lieutenant Won Henning.
Engineer-Lieutenant Sprenger and
Lieutenant Neuerberg.
The U-1S was built in 1912 She had
a cruising radius of 1000 miles and a
speed of fourteen knots above water
and eight knots submerged.
1t was the Danish United Steam
ship Company's steamship Anglodane
that came into collision Sunday night
with the German destroyer S-125 near
the Swedish coast. The destroyer was
steaming full speed without lights
when she was rammed amidship.
Two other German destroyers came
to her assistance, but she sank shortly
afterward. Most of the crew was
saved by the German craft. Two men
taken aboard the Danish steamer were
very badly burned. First an engineer
died almost Immediately and the other
man succumbed on the way to the
Royal hospital at Copenhagen.
The S-124 was built in 1908 She was
of $500 horse power and had a speed
of % knots. She carried a crew Of
sixty men.
A dispatch to the Times from Mont
evideo, Uruguay, says the arrival of
the German steamer Sierra Cordoba
there with the passengers and crew Of
the British steamer La Sorrentina
and the crew of the French bark Un-
ion has cleared up the mystery sur
the fate of the La Sorren-
tina.
The liner La Sorrentina left Buenos
Ayres for Liverpool early In October
and her nonarrival at the British port
had aroused fears as to her safety.
1t appes-rs from the story told by her
that the La Sorrentina
was overtaken on Oct. z, 270 miles
northeast of Lobos Island by the Ger
man converted cruiser Kronprinz Will
helm, which, after taking off the pas
sengers and crew, sent the British
liner to the bottom.
The French bark Union was picked
Up by the Kronprinz Wilhelm on Oct
2S, and scuttled after her crew had
been taken off.
Rock Island Argus., 1914-11-24
ROTARY MEMBERS
SUGGEST A union
Consolidation of Rock Island,
Moline and East Moline
Urged by Club.
VOTE S1OO EXPENSE SUM
John T. Marion Offers Resolution
AmaIsamation of Three Cities.

A motion was introduced by John
T. Marion at the meeting of the Ro'
tary club this noon at the Rock Island
club, providing for the appointment
of committee of two from the club
to work in conjunction with commit,
tees of other organizations, with the
ultimate aim of a consolidation of
Rock Island, Moline and East Mo
line.
The plan suggested was to join the
cities under one name, and one CEN
trail government, but remain separate
as communities. The motion was car
ried, and 800 was pledged by the
club for the use of the committee in
this work. The undertaking is big.
one, and some time will be required
to complete the plans. Tomorrow tn'
Moline Rotary will vote on the propo-
sition.
Many Guests.
Today's meeting of the club was a
competitive meeting, and over % visi-
tors were present, In the absence OF
E. H. Guyer and President B. D. Con-
nelly, Robert Mitchell presided. In
teresting talks were made by Captain
w. A. Rosenfield, J. B. Richards of the
Davenport Rotary club, E. Roberts
of the Moline Rotary and George Per
rim of the Woodmen Office responded
for the guests. Plates were laid for 80
and each member enjoyed half a
43 ducks being supplied by
Phil Mitchell for the occasion.
Rock Island Argus., 1914-11-24
;rman Flyer, Ready to
s Launched, Said to
Have Been Hit.
EORKINGMEN AT MEAL
MS Prevents Heavy Loss of
Life-FaCtory Located at
FriedriCkShaven.

es,sva. Switzerland, Nov. 24.-De-
-1s Of the recent aeroplane raid on
!. zsopelin factory at Friedrichshafen
are been received from Romanshore,
/, Sriss town II miles from Lake Con-
nee. says two French and two Eng
!. sviators appeared suddenly and
4-sz 10 bombs in the vicinity of the
T,vslin shed, though men of a Bavar-
= reziment discharged many shots
: the airmen from quick firers.
4 bomb from the aviators' machines
r-ck the shed and destroyed part of
- machinery. II is said one of the
rsst Zeppelins ready to be launched.
,ss badly damaged, but this is denied
= he Germans. The thousand or
--s workmen at the plant were at
E,sr or there would have been a
RE loss OF life. One house was des-
-rJsd and several persons killed, in
ring two soldiers.
ne British official report in the
sr.ss Of commons yesterday by First
I,i Of the Admiralty Churchill said
zy three aeroplanes took part in the
rack OF the Zeppelin plant and that
1 Esre manned by Englishmen. The
-5ort said oe of the planes was
-uught down by n German gun and
nr Commander Briggs Of the naval
L service was wounded and taken
r<oner. He is now in a hospital.
7hs other aeroplanes returned safely
> French territory, the report said.
English War Loan Success.
London, Nov. 24.-The greatest war
an in history-sI.75O, ,0O0,O0O-will be
great success. Subscriptions have
,e1 closed, but the official figures
.l7s not yet been announced.
Lldon. Nov. 24.-The first Ameri-
Z reOIlege graduate killed in the Eur
7an war is L. T. George Williamson
: ne duke Of Wellington's regiment,
10 was an alumuus Of the Harvard
As OF 1905.
Rock Island Argus., 1914-11-24
TRAMP KNOCKS DOWN MAN
WHO REFUSES TO DONATE

A local man en- route home from
Modern Woodmen lodge meeting last
evening, was accosted by "bum" on
Twenty-fifth street near Ninth ave-
nue.. He demanded 10 cents but the
Rock Islander paid no attention to
him and walked on. Suddenly the fel-
low delivered singing blow from
behind knocking his victim down.
Loud cries from the fallen man at
tracted the attention of passersby and
the tough took to his heels. The po-
lice have been unable TO locate him.
Rock Island Argus., 1914-11-24
Several Persons Killed in
the Street, but No
Americans.
GERMANSCLOSETOCITY
United States Representative
and His Staff to Withdraw
to Place of Safety.
(eY THE ASSOCIATED PREss.)

Russian official reports declare the
great battle in Poland has turned in
their favor. Reports say that between
the Vistula and Warta rivers the Ger
mans have retreated. Germany's Off
cial statement partly confirms this by
admission that the arrival of Russian
forces has postponed decision of the
battle. There is no mention, how
ever, of a retreat. Russia also claims
an advantage in Turkey. Forces which
a few days ago retreated are now
pushing on toward Erzerum, a Turk
ish city near the east end of the Black
sea. Russians there put to flight the
Turkish column.
Opposing armies in the west main
tains the positions which, with a few
changes, they have maintained for the
last two months. Spirited fighting
continues.
The Germans show few signs of be-
ing handicapped by enormous losses
in Flanders, and Berlin dispatches say
they are much better able to stand
the rigors of winter than are the al.
lies The fourth contingent of fresh
German troops is now said to be in
Flanders.
Washington, Nov. PA bomb fell
in front of the American consulate at
Warsaw says a report from American
Ambassador Mayre at Petrograd, but
no one within was hurt. Windows of
the consulate were broken and several
persons killed on the street, but no
The incident is regarded here as
showing the proximity of the German
advance guard to Warsaw. American
consuls were warned early to leave
when the invading forces arrived in
the vicinity. The American consul at
Warsaw and his staff will withdraw to
a place of safety.
English Kill Belgians-
Berlin, Nov. 24.-An official state
ment says: British warships appear
ed off the Belgian coast yesterday and
Lomba, ErtZyde and Zee
BRUCE. Our troops suffered slight dam
age, but a number of Belgian villagers
were killed and injured. Otherwise
there is no actual changes in the west. !
In the east the situation is undecided. !
Our troops are holding their own. |
In north Poland there has been fierce |
fighting without result. In southern |
Poland the battle is at a standstill, |
except northeast of Cracow where our |
attack is progressing. The official re-
port of the Russians that Generals |
Liebert and Tannewitz have been
made prisoners is an invention"
Paris, Nov. 24.-An official state
ment says there is nothing of inn
portance to report and that the situa-
ton, generally speaking, is unchanged.
Rock Island Argus., 1914-11-24
ANOTHER CLEW IN
AURORA MYSTERY
Woman Says She Can Identity
Strange Man Seen on Run
Night of Murder.

Aurora. Ill. Nov. 24.-What is hop
ed to be a definite clew for the murder
OF Miss Jennie Miller was obtained
today when the police found a woman
who said she saw a man run away
from the scene of the crime and can
identify him If she sees him again.
The police will not give the woman's
name. They said she did not volun-
teer the information because she had
been i'll and feared a nervous attack.
Rock Island Argus., 1914-11-24
BREAKS THREE RIBS IN A
HARD FALL FROM A CHAIR

Mrs. Alfonso DeFoor, 1881 Forty
second street, sustained three broken
ribs on the left side in an accident at
her home last evening. She attempt
ed to light hanging lamp while stand
ing on a chair. She lost her balance
and fell TO the table, alighting heavily
on her side. The fractures are serious
ones and she will be confined to her
home for some time.
DIR. Joseph DeSilva attended her.
Rock Island Argus., 1914-11-24
NO INFRINGEMENT
IN ARM0R MAKING

Pittsburgh, Pa, Nov. 24-The United
States, if it decides to build its own
armor plate plant, may use any pro-
cess of manufacture without fear of
prosecution for infringement of patent,
according to testimony before the con-
gressional committee appointed to in
vestigate the matter.
Rock Island Argus., 1914-11-24
THE WEATHER

Forecast Till p. NJ. Tomorrow, for
Rock Island, Davenport, Moline
and Vicinity
Fair tonight and Wednesday; slight
Iy cooler tonight. with the lowest tenn
perature about freezing.
Temperature at a. m, 40. Highest
Yesterday, A. Lowest last night. 40.
Velocity of wind at a. m, 10 miles
per hour.
Precipitation, none.
Relative humidity at 2 p. m, 40; at
a. m, 50.
]. Nj. SHERIEE, Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus., 1914-11-24
TAKEN IN $4,000
Theft OF COPPER

Duluth, Mimi. Nov. 24.-George Rob
ertson and Joseph Regalli were arrest
ed today charged with the theft of
$40. 600 worth of copper plates which
were taken from car in the Duluth
yards OF the Northern Pacific road.
The men arrested were partners In
local scrap metal company. Detec-
tiyes worked on the case a year.
Rock Island Argus., 1914-11-24
WILSON USES CADDY TO
ILLUSTRATE HIS POINT

Washington, Nov 24.-President
Wilson told this story to callers today
to illustrate his idea about attending
executive sessions of the senate: A
man playing golf, after a few holes,
asked his caddy if he ever saw worse
golf. There was. no answer. He ask
ed again.
81 heard you the first time" said
the caddy. 81 was just thinking"
Rock Island Argus., 1914-11-24
HUNDRED CATTLE
KILLED AT SIDELL

Danville. H., Nov. 24.-The largest
slaughter of cattle yet carried out in
the states fight against the hoof and
mouth disease took place today near
Sidel, Ill. A trench $50 feet long, six
feet wide and seven deep was dug
and into it 100 infected cattle were
driven and shot. Federal and state
veterinarians had charge OF the
slaughter
Rock Island Argus., 1914-11-24
|lA|NS CHECKING
BIC FOREST FIRES

.-'ue Rock. Ark. Nov. 24.-Rains
over Arkansas. Oklahoma and
1.sns have checked forest fires
-. lave been prevailing in these
and until now apparently be
control. Great damage has been
= 70 standing timber, and losses
= large, but there have been no
= as Tar as can be learned.
Rock Island Argus., 1914-11-24
Georgetown Hears Earthquake.

Washington, D. c., Nov. 24.-Earth-
quake shocks were recorded by the
Georgetown university seismograph
today. continuing an hour and six
minutes. The center is believed about
1000 miles from Washington and with
in the United States.
Mobile, Ala, Nov. 24.-The earth
shock recorded here. was apparently
about 500 miles off.
Rock Island Argus., 1914-11-24
Woman Given Four Years

Rockford. Ill, Nov. 24.-Four years
&, the penitentiary was the sentence
iT,nosed today on Mrs. Margaret Sny-
der convicted of conspiracy to OBJ
tain the estate OF J. w. hooerts' VINO
died near Tacoma, Wash IL is chars-
ed she claimed 10 be a granddaughter