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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-27
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-27
FRIDAY is LOW SHOE DAY
Fashion DEGREES Ban on High Foot
GEAR for Both Sexes

Low shoes will be Ia mode" Friday
for well dressed men. Fashions de
cree has fixed that day as the time for
discarding high shoes. The same de-
cree covers women's footwear for the
day, but more stress has been placed
on the observance by the stronger sex.
it being generally conceded that the
stronger sex becomes weaker when
carrying out DEGREES of fashion. Any
way, Friday is the day. Any person,
man or woman, who parades the
streets without low shoes loses caste,
so don't forget the date.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-27

McCook divisions; F. G. Gurley. ALI
ance, Sheridan and Sterling divisions.
For the company these were elected
on the board: F. A. Torrey, H. d.
Foster, F. L. Johnson, D. Cunningham,
L. B. Allen, G.. Z. Johnson.
J. n. Redfern was elected superin-
tendent of the department and DIR, ]. A.
Denney assistant superintendent and
medical director.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-27

Rockefeller's taxes at the rate of SIS
per $1,000 would be s1.556.131.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-27
Seminary Exercises Tonight.
TAX ASKED Is $1,556,131
Ohio Commissioners Want Rockefeller
to Pay on 1911 ,226,347.

Columbus. Ohio, May 27.-John d.
Rockefeller's personal property on
which he will be assessed for taxation
in Ohio is worth s311, 226.347, accord
ing to announcement made here today
by the state tax commission. OF this
amount s2S5.OOO.OOO is alleged to be
Standard Oil stock. so far as we
have been able to determine, not a dol
lar of this amount has been returned
for taxation in any other state" said
William Agnew, a district assessor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-27
MISSION WORKS.
PROGRAM SUBJECT
Addresses Given at Augustana
as Part Of Commence
ment Exercises.
SIX TO FOREIGN FIELDS
Theological Seminary Winds Up Work
Tonight and College Depart
ment In the Morning.

This forenoon took place the annual
mission day program given under the
auspices of the Augustana Foreign
Missionary society at the college chap
ell. In addition to an address by DR..
Betty Nilsson, Augustana synod's
medical missionary to India, each of
the six men who are completing the
courses in the seminary and are going
into the foreign fields this fall, gave
an address of farewell. DR.. C. w.
Foss gave the final words Of farewell
and we'll wishes to the departing mis-
sionaries.
Seminary Exercises Tonight.
The commencement Of the theologi-
cal seminary will take place this even
ing at s O'Clock. There will be 81
graduates from this department and
the commencement address will be
given by Rev. S. A Lindstrom of La
fayette.
Tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock
comes the final commencement of the
week. namely that of the college de-
partment. The commencement ad-
dress will be given by DR.. II. w. Elson
of the Ohio state university.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-27
LOCAL ELKS WILL
MAKE A SHOWING
Bills From Rock Island Lodge
No. $50 Expect to Take
Blue Ribbons at Peoria.
DELEGATES LEAVE TODAY
Feature WIFI Be Parade When Hun.
dreds Of Members Will Be Line
Elaborate Entertainment.

The advance guard of local Elks left
this morning for Peoria to attend the
state convention OF the order which
opened today and will continue until
Saturday. The big parade comes to-
morrow and a special train carrying
pver 200 members of Rock Island lodge
No. $50 will leave the Twentieth street
,tation in the morning at 7:3O for the
tistillery city. The bills" from this
city will wear the attractive uniforms
which made such hit at the time of
the state convention here last year and
In addition will carry neat purple and
white suit cases. with Rock Island
lodge No. $50 painted on the side. a
band Of 25 pieces VIII accompany the
delegation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-27

local lodge; C. VIII Roth, Frank 8.
Brough. L. NJ. Casteel and James w.
Maucker.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-27
Plan Royal Time.

An elaborate program of entertain
ment has been arranged by the city of
Peoria aid its guests are to be shown
the time of their lives. Those who left
for Peoria this morning were Sam
Ryerson. state treasurer; c. y. Isaac
son. secretary of the local lodge; Ar
thur H. Harms. exalted ruler OF the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-05
MORE NEW HAVEN MEN SUBPOENED
 IN BILLIARD CASE

New Haven, May 5-Additional subpoenas for the interstate com merce commission in connection with the inquiry into the affairs of the Billiard Company were served today. the persons named in them being or dered to appear before Commissioners McChord at Washington on Thurs day.
 Those summoned were James B. Kelly, a real estate dealer, who, ac- cording to the testimony of Harry w. WhippIe, a former treasurer of the Billiard Company, had received five shares of stock of the company from Whipple; George S. Adams, book keeper of the Second National Bank of which Samuel Hemingway, another witness, is president; Samuel c. Morehouse,' counsel for the Billiard Co, who previously had declined to answer many questions asked of him on the ground that his relations with the company were of a confidential nature and c. F. Linsley, of Meriden. The last named was for a time direc- tor of the Boston 6 Maine Railroad.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-05
FINE SIOO AND COST IMPOSED UPON PLY YSIClAN Alleged Reckless Driving of Motor Cycle In Heart
 of City OTHER CASES OF
 SIMILAR NATURE Dr. .B1acAman Appeals From Judgment of City Court Police Give Testimony

Dr. Chester E. Blacknan, 1,119 Stratford avenue, was fined $100 and costs by Judge T. e. Coughlin at to- days city court session for violation of the motor vehicle statutes in op- erating a motorcycle between a sta- tionary trolley car and the curb Sun day afternoon at State and Lafayette steets in excess of three miles an hous. An appeal was taken by At torney George F. Mara with bonds fixed at $2O0. Policeman J. T. Cough lin said that there were three elderly women between the car and curb when the motorcycle was driven past He estimated the speed at from 10 to 12 miles an hour. Also that Dr. Blacknnans did not. hear or heed his command to stop. Dr. Blackman said that lie saw no obstruction and con- sidered that he slowed down to at least five miles an hour
 Charles G. Rossling, 75S Connecticut avenue, was fined $50 and costs with bonds for an appeal fixed at $100 for operating a motorcycle on Stratford avenue Sunday at a speed estimated at 30 miles hour. Motorcycle Po- liceman Hoffman gave the evidence aHosSling was advised that he lucky not to be arraigned on three counts excessive speed, not slowing down at East Main street and not sounding a " e1r 1A1iAS WIAc1l <AkeQ1O<4Snl11S Ln1S CFOSS- ing.
 Charged with the reckless operation Of motorcycle at Park avenue and Gregory street yesterday noon, Jo- aseph Levine, 76 Hazlewood avenue, was arraigned and the hearing con- tinuel for a. week under bonds of S1, 0Q0. Attorney Frederic A. Bartlett appeared in his defense. It is also claimed that, when stopped, he did not have the proper license with him. Mine years old Catherine Daley. s72 Gregory street, who was run down by him, was reported recovering. but still in a serious condition.
 Wdlfred Bennett, 339 Pembroke street, was discharged from charges of reckIessly operating a motor vefli- cle when witnesses said that he was not the person responsfblef for the running down of Daniel Rich at Con gress and Middle streets Saturday His motorcycle has the license num- Der 1911 while witnesses say that it was an automobile bearing the same license that was responsible for the trouble.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-05
REGAL WORKERS WANT
 HALF HOLIDAY
One Contractor Acquiesces }. Readily to Demand of
 Union

Union electrical workers of Bridge port and vicinity including thsse em- ployed by the United illuminating Co, have asked their employers for the Saturday half holiday which is now enjoyed by every other branch of the building trade. Harry N. Clark, pres ident of the local branch of the In- ternationaI Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, has been to every contract ing electrician in the city with a re- quest for the Saturday half holiday but it is said that only one contrac- tor acuuiesced- The others said they would take the matter under advise ment and give an answer later
 The contractor who agreed to grant Superintendent of Bridges Arthur. The union met last night in Socialist hall Twelve new members were re- ceived
 After the meeting last night one member of the union said:
 "Our request for the Saturday half holiday is not unreasonable as we are only asking for what every other craft in the building trade now enjoys. Our trade is a difficult and hazardous one. We work on buildings with carpen- ters,S nasons, timers, painters and all others of the building trade crafts yet Saturdays we see them quit work at noon while we are obliged to work the remainder of the day. The men who follow the electrical workers' trade in Bridgeport are not paid as well as the men who work at the craft in other large cities.
 Then again it is the practice of electrical contractors in this city to employ both union and non-union men. When they figure on or secure a contract that calls for union labor only of course they can send their union work1nen on that job, while they keep those who do not belong to our union at work somewhere else
 We expect within the next two weeks to have the majority of the electrical workers of this city in our union"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-05
Miss Mary Begley Poli' s Treasurer
 Resigns Position

Miss Mary Begley, well known as treasurer of the PoH theaters in this city .fer the past eight years. has vol untari1y resigned her position. She will not again engage in that work, at least, until she has taken a daserv- cd rest from arduous duties, which have not only kept hernconstaaa1ly lbe- fore the public for so many seasons, bizt which have made her happy dis position and cheerful arrangement or disputes a byeword throughout this vicinity.
 Miss Begley began her career as treasurer for the PoH enterprxses at the old Hawes Opera House shortly af- ter 1t was made into Polls theater. II is now the Plaza Her sister, Nan Rogers-Begley. had preceeded her in that position Upon her marriage to Joseph Criddle, then manager of the theater, Mary Begley assumed the post She has been continuously in ser vice, having been moved to the new Poi theaEer under the management of Stephen J-. Breen, when the house opened
 Miss Beg1ey has worked under more fheafer homogeneous than any other treasurer in this city and her loss will be keenly felt by the theater-going public Miss Legere. sister of Benja- min Legere, the well known Socialist, will succeed her.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-05
SOCIETY WOMAN WINS FREEDOM
 FROM BROKER Custody of Only Child Is
 Given to the
 Father WIFE SAYS BYRD WENMAN WAS CRUEL He withdraws Gross Com plaint and Judge Allows Wife $5, GOO Alimony

Louise Ladew wenman of Stam- ford, related to the socially prominent Ladew family of New York. obtained a. divorce in the superior court this morning from Byrd Wilson Wenman. a member Of the New York Cotton Exchange. Judge Futile granted the decree after Mrs. Wenman related how her husband struck her. She also gave some testimony of an un- printable nature
 The case was originally on the con- tested list and Wenman in cross complaint. declared his wife had too friendly with Henry Slack at 22 5Sth street and 815 Madison avenue, New York He also accused his wife of intemperance. It was announced this morning that the cross complaint had been withdrawn. Mrs Ladew denied the intemperance charge and said there WAS no truth in the other charge She declared Slack had been introduced to her by her husband
 Judge Futile allowed Mrs. Wennan $5,00O alimony payable in ten days snd gave Wenrnan custody of a minor child, Byrd Wenuan. Jr., aged five The mother is to have the boy in her custody two months each year.
 The court ruled that the boy should be maintained at school at the fathers expense but should not be sent to any institution more than 50 miles from New York. During the two months when the mother has the cus- tody, Wenman is to be allowed to see the boy twice week. At other times Mrs Wenman Is to have reasonable opportunity to see the youn gster.
 The Wennaaus were married No-. vember a, 190 A. Mrs Wenman de-s c1ared her husbands cruelty had com tinred since January l, 1910. She had often asked him to stop his un-. bearabIe treatment and he had promised several times but had brok- en the promises. Mrs. Wenman is a handsome woman of distinguished
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-05
ACCOMMODATE BOOSTERS MEET
 IN CONVENT ION

The second day of the convention Of Locomobi1e branch managers and dealers at the factory was given over to the service managers The merits of the car were discuAsed, and vari- GUS plans for making the service branches more efficient were suggest ed During the morning the service managers were escorted aloa1t the factory, until they were thoroughly acquainted with the manufacture. of all parts of the automobile.
 At noon the automobile men were the guests of the management at a luncheon In the afternoon the dis cussion was resumed, and various plans for bettering the service were discussed. Every part of a machine that is liable to breakage was ex- p1azned with the proper manner of replacing. The engineers of the com pany explained the mechanism of the new machine that brought them here.
 Last night they were entertained at 8 dinner at the Strafde1d, and later went to PolIs theatfe. Tomorrow will be fhe last day of the conven- ton and will be given over to the combined interest of the branch and service managers. In the evening the foremen and heads of all departments will be entertained at a, dinner at the Stratfeid by the management.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-05
TWO MORE BRGGADES
 READY FOR MEXICO

Galveston. Tex. May i5-rhe Gal weston waterfront is humming with preparations to embark more troops for Mexico. Just when the order will come for the troops to go aboard the four army transports here is not known, at headquarters, but instrue- tiens have beer given to the quarter masters department 70 have the Transports loaded with supplies and ready for sailing by Friday.
 General Davis, in command of the second division for the army at Texas. City, has two brigades. the zth and 5th, ready to break Camp and sail for Vera Cruz. Secretary Garrison has not designated which of these infant Try organizations will be sent to re- inforce the forces of General Fun ston.
 The transports Meade, Sumner, Mc- lC1eHan and Fitzpatrick scarcely had scarcely swung alongside their piers after their trip from Vera Cruz when scores of cleaners were put to work securing the ships and putting them in condition to take on more troops.
 The army aeroplanes have been boxed and will be sent to Vera Cruz when the transports sail
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-05

Admiral Mayo at Tampico has in formed the navy depar artment that he would have no trouble in taking Tam pieo with his present forces and it was learned today that he has more than once hinted in his dispatches that it would be advisable to take such action. He has now under his command, in addition to his flagship the Des Moines, two cruisers and a' torpedo boat fleet of nine.
 resolution calling upon President Wilson for information as to whether there is any basis for the statement published today that the president may aid Pancho Villa, to become the next ruler of Mexico was introduced in the Senate today by Senator Lip pitt of Rhode Island. The resolution, under an objection by Senator Stone, committee, went over until tomorrow.
 The text of the Mexican mediatorsH telegram to General CarTanza elimi- hating him from the mediation pro- ceedings which became known. today disclosed for the first time that the mediators held that all the difnscul-- ties which contributed towards the present situation in Mexico bear either directly or indirectly on the SO luton of the pending conflict between Mexico and United States
 This message from the mediatorB gives the first authoritive expression from them that they considered the whole danger of Mexican difficulties, including the Acknowledgements issue. as having a bearing on the contro- versy between the United States and Huerta-
 For the first time since the occupa- ton of Vera Cruz. the regular ses- sion of the cabinet today lasted less than an hour.
 Representatives here of Carra1za declined to comment on the last com raunication from the mediators to the constitutiona1ist chief beyond saying that they do not intend by their action to prejudice in any way the settlement of the difficulties which brought about hostilitfes between Huerta and the United States, their hope being that in this respect mediation would be successful and avert war
 The constitutionalists are reported as taking the position that as they are continually threatening overthrow of the Huerta government, they should not stop in the middle of the stream
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-05
EIGHT KILLED, NINE
 BADLY HURT WHEN DYNAMITE EXPL ODES

Panama May 5.-An explosion at the government of Panama dynamite magazine today resulted in the killing of eight persons. Nine others wSee seriously injured. The property was destroyed.
 The explosion was caused by a brush fire which made its way to the interior of the building.
 Six of the dead and most of the wounded are hremen who had been summoned to combat the flames. A man and a woman who were watch ing the blaze from distance, were literally torn to pieces.
 The concussion of the explosion shook Panama In addition to ob1it- erating the magazine the explosion caused considerable property damage in the neighborhood. Nfs
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-05
OLNEY DECLINES
 APPOINTMENT TO
 REGIONAL BOARD
CASTON MAY
 SUCCEED ONLEY
(By Our Staff Cores,

(By Our Staff COrFes.1
 Washington, May 5-The naming by the president of Richard A. oIney to head the federal reserve board puts all other New England candidates out of the running as, under the reserve act only one member can be named by each reserve district.
 Mir. Olney having declined it is be-. lieved that another Massachusetts, man will receive the place. William A. Gaston, president of, tho National shaw1nut Bank Of Boston, is mem tioned as likely choice, although there is nothing sure about his being governor of the board, as MT. oney was designated in the appointment by President Wilson.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-05
Dominican Rebel
 Forces Are Routed

Washington. May 5-Forces under Leconte Vasquez which have been fighting in the environs of Lavega, capital of the state of that name in the Dominican Republic, have been routed and VasQuez was wounded in the engagement, according to a report received at the navy department to- day Slight depredations upon sugar bills near San Pedro Macoris also are reported.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-05
Mexican Federals Take Advantage Of Armistice To Strengthen Defenses
 On Way To Their Capitol--Mayo
 Wants To Take Tampico At Once
Huerta=C Issue Is Included Tn Mediators' Consideration As E1av- ing Bearing On Controversy With The United States

Washington, May 5nfor rmation Vera Cruz t
 the department today that the Mexican troops mined the railroad tracks Mexico City preparation for the de struetion of event the American forces attempt march the capitol
 information reports that the San bridge the Railroad had been damaged
 The mines reported to be apart and Mexican soldiers have been tailed fuses should hosties evenlae. These ing up defenses which daily making position the federal troops stronger be source of worry General Funston and is would start the Mexican at
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-05
Washington Worried By
 Consul's Disappearancs

Washington, May 5.-AIarned by unofficial reports that Acting Arneri- can Consul John R. SfIliman at San Luis Pqtosi Mex, has been a pris- oner of General Msas, Mexican fed eral commander, for two weeks the state department today sent urgent kilograms or inquiry concerning him addressed to the Brazilian minister in Mexico City, Consul Miller at Tam pico. and Consul Hanna at Monterey. SiIliman,s regular post was Saltillo, but he was transferred to San Luis Potosi n the present emergency.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-05

ton of life and industry In Mexico
 The foreign secretary declined. de- elaring that. Tn view Of the fact that mediation had been undertaken by Argentina Brazil and Chile, 1t could serve no useful purpose for Che Brit ish government to make separate pro posals, on it's own account to either syXashingtop or Ax%xico.
 The federal governor Of Tanpieo. the secretary continued, had given assurances that the employees Of the compa nies operating oil wells in that district might return while EIuerta had promised to issue orders permit ting all nationalities to return and resume worlE. saying at the same time that he would do his best to prevent fighting in the oil district
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-05
Carranza Pledges
 Safety of Foreigners

Chihuahua Mex, May 5--In a state ment directed to American newspa- pers, General Carranza reiterated that foreigners could return to their pur- suits in constitutionalist territory with out misgfvings as adequate measures had been taken to afford every pro- tection.
 General Carranza is eager for a general resumption of all industries.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-05
Heavy Firing Continues
 From Tampico Defe11ses

Washington, May 5.-Firing contin- ues daily at Tampico between consti- t11tiona1ists and federal forces. ac- cording to a report transmitted from Admiral Mayo by Admiral Badger to- day. Heavy guns were heard yester- day morning.
 The steamer Camaguey, which has arrived at Vera Cruz from Tampico, reports that Mexican federal forces at the latter port were reinforced by l, 800 men last week.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-05
KELLOGG TRUSTEE OF
 LOCAL CYCLE DEsAIETs

The first meeting of creditors of Joseph D'E1fa, the local bicycle sup- ply dealer at $50 Pembroke street who recently declared himself a voluntary Bankrupt resulted in the appointment of Stanley Kellogg of this city trus- tee D'Elfa declared himself bank xupt on April 2z, with liabilities of <E2zz-40 and assets of s1.55O, mostly fixtures and equipment Supply houses in New York and New Haven are the largest creditors
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-05
TUGS SEEK SHELTER

The tug boats Elmer A. Keller and the Resolute of New York, with three barges in tow were forced to put into the Bridgeport harbor this morning because of rough choppy seas. The British tramp steamer Corronius ar rived here Sunday with HOO tons of pig iron for the Crane Valve Go. She leaves here for Black Rock after un- loading.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-05
England Declines to
 Mixup With Mediation

Grey was requested by Sir John Da- yid Res. Unionist, in the House of Commons this afternoon, to ask the American nation ito abandon it's po- sition that the removal of General Huerta is of greater moment than the restoration of peace and the protec-