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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-04
PLAN TO IMPROVE LIFE
OF THE ENGLISH SAILOR

Liverpool, Aug. 4.-The living quar-
tiers and food TO which the British
merchant sailor is subjected consti-
tute a disgrace TO civilization. accord
ing to DR. Herbert Williams. medical
officer OF the port of London, who
spoke at the recent sanitary congress
here.
What would be said" declared DR..
Williams. ii any sanitary authority
ashore permitted TO be inhabited e
house OF two rooms built OF impervi-
Gus materials. each lighted by three
immovable windows seven inches
square. and each inhabited by eight
men with fourteen square feet Of free
space available for each man. Fur
thermore. picture the room heated BY
a cheap stove. usually broken, with
the chimney passing through the only
available ventilator. Yet seamen live
many weeks under such conditions
II is an accepted fact that men living
under unhealthy conditions degener-
ate physically and morally
All other speakers declared the food
On merchant ships 10 be unfit to eat
with the vile and overcrowdcd FORE
castles. self-respecting men were
forced out of the service. The SEND
ing of consumptive men 10 sea with
view to cure also increase the dangers
of disease breeding quarters.
DR.. Perrin Norris. the Australian del
,,,,,a rroposed to make the question
an international one, as the evli Is
Yet the British standard
OF marine fare. he said, is the lowest
- any country
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-04
REALTY CHANGES

Esther s. Bells ct al 10 J. Albert
Johnson. lot g. block l. Smalley nrs'
subdivision or lot 5, southwest "a sec
ton 2-I7-2M, $3.50.
Edward II. Guyer to Charles b. Dan
ieIsou. lot 4 block % University Place
addition. Rock Island. $500.
Marvin II. Lyon. ST.. and wife TO
Mabel f. Fish, lot 7, block 49, East
Moline, 800.
Marvin II. Lyon, ST., and vile 10
Tbord Samuelson. lot 8, block lo''
East Moline. 800.
Jessie II. Hayden and husband 70
John w. Hinges. lot 2. block 2 l wen
ty-frst street addition. Rock Island
800.
John G. Scheuermann and wife 10
Fred w. Thissen. tract in section 5-lf-
Wv. 800.
IF. Leyde ct ux TO Emmert e Cle'-
enstine. lot II. block 6, Wallace Grove
addition. Rock Island, s1.0o.
Sylvester ]. Camblin and wife 10
John W. Garland. part lot /, j. W. Gal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-04

Ioid my husband TO get me bottle Of
Lyois Z. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound and | would try it before / would
suomit TO any operation. He did so and
improved right along. j am now doing
eu my work and feeling fine
Hope other suffering women will try
your Compound l will recommend it
70 al / know. Mrs. DANIEL ID. 3.
DAVIS, 10 Franklin St, Logansport, Ind.
Since we guarantee that all testimo-
mas which we publish are genuine, is it
LOT lair 20 suppose that if Lydia F.
Flnkham's Vegetable Compound has the
virtue 10 help these women it will help
any other woman who is suffering in
IKE manner?
II you are i'll do not drag along until
tn operation is necessary, but at once
take Lydia Z. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.
Write to Lydia L. Pinkham
Medicine Co., (cOnfidentfaD Lynn,
Mass. Your letter vii be opened,
read and answered by a woman
and held in strict confidence
-(AdvertfsemenLl
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-04
MANIFESTO OF THE CAR
PUTS BLAME ON GERMANY

st. Petersburg, Aug. emperor
Nicholas today issued a manifesto in
which his majesty outlines the events
leading ND to the declaration of war
by Germany and then says that Rus
slams will rise like one man and will
repulse the insolent attack of the en-
envy"
The text follows:
by the grace of God we, Nicholas
H., emperor and autocrat of all the
Russians, King of Poland and Grand
Duke of Finland, etc, to all our faith
full subjects make known that Russia,
related by faith and blood to the SiaN
peoples and faithful to her historical
traditions, has never regarded their
fatss with Indifference.
But the fraternal sentiments IF the
Russian people for the Slavs have been
awakened with perfect unanimity and
extraordinary force in these last few
days when Austro-Hungary knowingly
addressed to Servia claims unaccepta-
BILE to an independent state.
Having paid no attention to the
pacific and conciliatory reply. of the
Servian government, and having re-
iected the benevolent Intervention of
Russia, Austro-Hungary made haste
to proceed to an armed attack and
began to lombard Belgrade, an open
place.
Forced by the situation thus crea-
ted to take necessary measures Of
precaution, we ordered the army and
navy put on a war footing, at the same
time exerting every endeavor to CD
tain a peaceful solution
"Pourparlers were begun amid
friendly relations with German and
her ally, Austria, for the blood and
the property of our subjects were dear
to us.
Contrary to our hopes in our good
neighborly relations of long date and
disregarding our assurances that the
mobilization measures taken were in
pursuance of no object hostile to her,
Germany demanded their immediate
cessation. Being rebuffed in this de-
mand, Germany suddenly declared war
on Russia.
To-day it is not only the protection
OF the country related to us and I'M
Justly attacked that must be accord
ed, but we must safeguard the honor,
the dignity. and the integrity Of Rus
STA and her position among the great
powers.
I'VE believe unshakably that our
faithful subjects will rise with unaniUl-
ity and devotion for the defense of
Russian soil; that internal discord will
be forgotten in this threatening hour;
that the unity of the emperor with his
people will become still more close
and that Russia, rising like one man.
will repulse the insolent attack of The
enemy.
with a profound faith IN the jus
tice OF our work and with a humble
hope in omnipotent providence in
prayer, we call Gods blessing on holy
Russia and her gallant troops.
(Signed) NICHOLAS"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-04
SULLIVAN TO Give
AN ADDRESS HERE
Democratic Senatorial Aspirant
to Speak After Reception
Thursday Night.

Roger Sullivan of Chicago, candi-
for United States senator, is to de-
liver an address to the people from the
stand in Spencer square on the occa-
sion of his visit here Thursday even
ing in the interest of his campaign.
Preceding the address there will be
a concert given in the square by Bleu-
er's band. Beginning at z o'clock a
reception will be held in the lobby of
the New Harper. Mr.. Sullivan wishes
to meet as many citizens, including
the ladies, as possible, and all are in
vited to attend. No personal invita-
tions will be extended.
Thursday afternoon an auto party
will start from the Harper at 2:3O
to meet Mr.. Sullivan at Silvis an hour
later. All democrats and especially
candidates for democratic nominations
and democratic committeeman, are
requested to join the party. Mr.. Sui
Ivan will make short stops at Silvis
and East Moline and will be at the
Manufacturers hotel, Moline, from
4:3O to o'clock. He will spend
Thursday night in Rock Island.
Mr.. Sullivan left Galesburg today
on a schedule that will keep him on
the jump until he reaches Aledo at
6 this evening. A big reception is
planned for the candidate at Aledo to-
night Mr.. Sullivan will tomorrow
visit Viola, New Windsor, woodbury.
Kewanee, Galva, Sheffield, Buda, wy,
anet, Princeton, Amboy and Dixon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-04
BILLION IS ADDED
TO CIRCULATION
Congress Permits National
Banks to Increase Currency
to Forestan War Stress.

Washington, D. c., Aug. 4.-More
be added to the circulation medium
in the United States by the action
| of congress Monday to meet the situa-
ton resulting from the European
crisis.
All national banks and state banks
and trust companies, members of the
new federal system and those which
have agreed to join, may issue notes
under the Northumberland section OF
the bank law up to 125 per cent CT
their combined capital and surplus.
There is approximately $1.760, 000,-
00O such capital and surplus upon
which issue of notes may be based.
OF that about ss0O,O00,00o invested
in government bonds is not availab BILE.
five per cent is therefore ready as the
basis of the ishue.
The senate imposed further condi-
tion that the banks shall deposit with
the government against the new issue
a gold reserve of not less than five
per cent and that new notes shall
be apportioned geographically. Banks
in the New York district, for instance,
may issue only sum proportionate
to 125 per cent of their capital and
surplus. In that way the new circula-
ton is expected to be distributed
throughout the country, caring for To-
cal banking needs and industries.
Hundreds of millions of the new
DIV he nf ho
banks.
Secretary McAdoo returned late
Monday night from his Sunday night
conference with New York bankers.
1t was pointed out that the outflow
of American gold to Europe has
stopped and that there can be little
doubt that American trade with Eu-
rope will feel a normal and reassur-
ing reaction within a short time.
Further relief for the situation was
expected by the organization of the
federal reserve board. Paul NJ. War
burgs delayed confirmation was ad-
vanced by his examination in the bank
ing committee Monday. Chairman
owen predicted a favorable report and
not more than three votes against him
III the SENATE
New York, Aug. 4-The financial
position of this country to all appear
ances was appreciably better Monday
night than was the case "a hours ago.
Prompt measures of relief composed
situation which for time threatened
10 become common. While it is too
early to measure the dull effect upon
domestic affairs of the European up
heaval and its attendant, embarrass-
ments, bankers. who Sunday admitted
the outlook was troubled, expressed
confidence at night that the energetic
steps taken would meet all needs.
The same opinion was expressed by
John Shelton Williams, comptroller of
the currency, who spent the day at the
sub-treasury and kept a close watch
over each development At the close
of the day Mr.. Williams said all was
serene
The finances Of the country" he
added, ARE in excellent shape, and,
there is absolutely no need for any one
to worry. We have the situation well
in hand. There are no financial squalls
In sight. All the currency that is nee
essary is in circulation at this time
At the close of the day Wall street
was abnormally dull.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-04

agher's subdivision. southeast Il sec
ton 10 lO-I7-2w. $I0O.
Alvina Claussen and husband TO Carl
Anderson. lot s, block 4. r. 5. Wood
burns addition. Moline, $3.50.
Frank w. Solo and wife TO Francis
NJ Law. part lot l. 2 and 3, block &C, -
Moline water Power addition, Moline,
$4,000.
Charles A. Berglund TO Charles l.
Nelson. tract lot ?, Seuss SUBDIVISION
in block ., Moline. Sl.OO.
Constant Lindblom TO Anna o. TAI
berg and husband. part lot and g.
block 29, Old Town, Moline, Sl.OO.
Peoples Savings Bank and Trust
company to Fred Benson. lot %, May
wood addition, Moline. $3.50.
All the news all the time-The Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-04
LEAVING PARIS TO WOMEN
French Capital Almost Manless and
Newspapers Economlzing.

Paris. Aug. 4.-Most of the Paris
newspapers have reduced the size OF
their editions for the sake of economy.
The eight-page sheets cut down to
four pages and the four sheets to two.
The Patrie printed one small leafiet
giving the news of Germany crossing
the French frontier. The male popu-
lation is rapidly disappearing from
Paris, except men above 40 and under
90
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-04
Rheumatism Relieved in a Few Hour

Rheumatism Relieved in Few Hours.
n. B. Langley, Madison, Wis, says:
81 was almost helpless with rheuma-
tism for about five months. Had it in
my neck so l could not turn my head.
and all through my body. / tried
three doctors and many remedies
without any relief whatever until
procured Dr. Detchons Relief for
rheumatism. In few hours the
pain was relieved and in three days
the rheumatism was completely cured
and l was at work. Sold by Otto
Grotjan, 1901 Second avenue. Rock
Island; Gust Schlegel & Son, 220 West
Second street, Davenport-(Adv).
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-04
GERMANS DELAY
LOOKS STRANGE
strategists at Washington Are
Unable to Fathom Deib-
Grafton in Advance.
EXPECTED DASH ON PARIS
p,,Iomats May Be Playing Last Cards
In Desperate Hope Of Avert
ins Great Clash.

-.A,,S,on Aug. with a hastily
-. -,sn of the theater OF probable
= v-urope before them, army
.,a-+sts here are eagerly scanning
.raws reports Of the stirring events
,b., were momentariiy taxing place
a, Germany. Russia and France
7bere was a complete lack OF official
,,so-nation. for the American mill
60 attaches at various European en-
h..sIes and legations are still out
=, ,orch with the war department.
Surprised by Delay.
sone sunrise IS expressed by the ex-
rs-,s at the comparatively slow be
Gaining OF the German campaign. The
.-ericau war college. patterned large
~ mon the great German war ma
chine known as the general staff. had
understood that so perfectly had every
detail OF an offensive campaign against
botb France and Russia been worked
out bv the German Kriespiel players
,Ls. The first blows would fall like
lighting strokes out of a clear sky,
and that within - hours after the
declaration Of war. or indeed after or
der for mobilization. the first Ger
nan bsttaiions would be many miles
advanced across both eastern and
western boundaries into the enemies
country.
Il vas believed that the only man
ne- in which the execution of these
carefully laid plans could be defeated
would be BY the interposition 10 the
advance OF living walls OF French and
no report Of battles on any large
scale
Consequently the belief is expressed
among military men here that inyisi-
bic wires are holding back the dogs
Of war and that the full strength OF
the military forces on all sides IS be-
ing withheld while the statesmen and
diplomatists in the European capitals
are playing the last cards in the des-
perate game OF diplomacy in tn hop
row, not Of avertinc GER u war.
but OF obtaining individually such ad-
vantages as may be obtained through
delayed action.
Real Purpose Obscure.
After looking over all available da-
"a OF operations the strategists were
unanimously OF the opinion that the
plans OF campaign had not so far IN
folded as 10 admit OF a guess as 10
the real purposes OF the great mill
tsry leaders. What has been done by
the German army IN the east in the
invasion Of Belgium is regarded as
purely precautionary and calculated
rather TO prevent z possible quick
dash by the French Iegious into the
fatherland than with the purpose Of
beginning a deliberate ana progressive
campaign toward Paris
The slight clashes reported TO have
taken place on the border Of Lorraine
are looked upon as Insignificant and
ss merely feints 10 develop the French
strength in that quarter. Military
maps here, brought about IN 10 date,
disclose aH aztOnisaingly large Ger
man military force in that neishbor-
hood There appear 10 be no less
than three army divisions within strfll-
Ing distance Of the French frontier on
q line less than one hundred miles
in length II a general campaign had
been initiated there was sufficient
German force, IN the opinion Of the
experts here. 10 have broken through
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-04
the French lines at any point where
there were no great fortresses.
Merely German Feint.


Merely German Feint.
OF course according to these same
calculations, this German advance
might be only temporary, as it is
known that the French army is gather
ed in great strength in the two for
titled towns named, and it would be
only a question of time before they
would fall upon the German TANKS in
the effort to cut the lines of communi-
cation, isolate and destroy or capture
the invading army before it could
bring up its reserves.
So far as can be discerned here the
German campaigns in the east are on
a different basis, and at this stage at
least are rather defensive than often
sive IN character. Reports have come
from Berlin that German troops &C
tually have crossed the Russian from
tier south of Dan:;ic. But this move
ment IS believed 10 be calculated to
harass the Russians and to retard the
organization OF the great army of the
car which finally must be reckoned
with.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-04
Different Tastes.

Kenyon-Welsh rarebit always
keeps me awake at night Kenton-It
don't trouble me- It's the cats that
keep me awake. Kenyon never
eat cats. London Telegraph.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-04

q burden to myself
i suffered from fc-
male trouble so ]
could not stand on
my feet end l felt
Xix e millions Of
needles were prick
ing me all over. At
last my doctor told
n e tn at all that
would save me was
a n operation, b u t
this / refused. !
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-04
Emperor Franz Joseph, on his
charger, and Miles Bozanovitch-

Emperor Franz Joseph has found
that the real man of the hour" OPP
posing the moves in resistance to the
Austrian troops dispatched against
Seryia is not the infirm King Peter
nor the crown prince. but Miles Bo-
zanovitch, the Servian war minister
He looms as the central figure in the
Austro-Serb war.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-04
Notice to Stockholders.

To all whom it may concern, and to
all the stockholders of Rock Island
Savings Bank, an Illinois corporation,
of Rock Island, Illinois.
You and each of you are hereby noti.
fed that a special meeting of the
Stockholders of Rock Island Savings
bank is hereby called TO be held It the
banking office of said Rock Island
Savings Bank, number 231 Eighteenth
street, in the city of Rock Island, Illi-
nois, at the hour of four (4) o'clock in
the afternoon on the eighteenth day OF
August, A. D. 1914, for the purpose OF
considering and acting upon propo-
sition to consolidate said Rock Island
Savings Bank with the Rock Island
Savings Trust Company, corporation,
and under and pursuant to the banking
laws of the state of Illinois, and for
the transaction of such other business
as may lawfully be transacted at such
meeting.
Dated at Rock Island, Illinois, this
fifteenth day of July, A. d. 1914.
II. S. CABLE,
p. GREENAWALT,
PHIL MITCHELL,
FRANZ HAPP,
E w. HURST,
II. p HULL,
JOHN VOLK,
NJ. O'CONNOR.
Constituting a majority of the direc-
tors of the Rock Island Savings Bank,
Jackson, Hurst & Stafford,
Attorneys.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-04
WOMAN REFUSES
OPERATION
Tells How She Was Saved
by Taking Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable
Compound.

Logansport, Ind - "My baby was
ever year old and / bIoated till was
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-04
WAR TIME.

There IS q difference of from
1--WE to ten hours between Euro
pean time and American time.
There is a difference OF two hours
between London and St. Peters
burg time. and moro than an
hours difference between London
and Vienna time.
The following table shows the
time in European cities in coun-
tries either at war or on the verge
of war when It is noon in New
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-04

Constituting a majority of the direc-
tors of the Rock Island Savings Bank,
jackson, Hurst & Stafford,
Attorneys.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-07-08
GENERAL OBREGON STANDS
ny CtRRtNZN LOYALTY

Saltillo. July 7.--General Ohrcgon,
constltutionalist commander OF the
division OF the northwest, has assured
General Carranza Of the loyalty Of
himself and men to the first chief. ae-
cording to statement made at con-
stitutionalist headquarters today
The dispatch from General obre-
gon, under date of July ?, was In re-
ply TO a message from General car
ranza regarding the conduct of Gen
eral villa, II was stated here. oh'e-
gon reported. according to the state
ment. that he had made public the
information given by General Car
rama to his entire forces and awaited
the result with a most tranquil
mind" as he had the utmost conf
dence that the leaders always would
follow Carrnnza orders and take no
account of the action of any other Of
ficers. lie declared his men would
respect the plan of Guadalupe, ana
the convention Of MunculoVa, whieh
had elevated Carran2a To the position
of First chief
General Obregon also reported thai
Trinidad Alamillo. ex-governor Of Co
lima, had presented himself. acknoNl.
edged the authority of Caffanza anu
asked for orders
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-07-08
HuERTN TROOPS NEAR
NlRA CRtI MJTiNN

Vera cruz. July e. Word of q re-
Nolt on the part Of a large number OF
the federal troops stationed along the
Inc IN front of the American oulposia
reached constiiutionalisl agents ia
this city late tonight The adVlcos
conveying this Information also eN-
pressed the fear that General Hueua
would send punitive expedition from
Cordoba against the muuneers.
In order 10 prevent clash he
tween forces loyal to nuerla and
those reported In revolt near the
American lines, which might result in
complications with the American out
posts. Ociavio Camporo. Carran2a' 's
agent here. appealed 10 General
Funston for permission to pass the
lines tonight I'm order TO instruct the
mutinous troops TO move rapidly away
from the neighborhood of Vera Cruz
into territory held by the eonstm-
tionalists.
General Funston. who had already
been informed that unusual develop
ments of some kind were taking place
within the federal lines. had given or
ders to the oulposts to maintain m-
usual vigilance He refused Cam
pero's request ON account Of the cx-
r ting armisticc and IN order To main
tain the neutral position of the Amer
lean forces.
Campcro and other constitutionalist
agents hope TO be allowed -
pass the American lines tomorrow.
They plan to Join the revolving feder-
ais and hope to be able 10 avoid any
action which might bring about Fir
ing within range Of the American
lines.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-07-08
COLONEL PLANS
CONF FERENCE IN
NEW YORK CITY

oyster BAY. N w. July Theo-
dorc Roosevelt WIN emeree tomorrow
from che seclusiOn of Sycamore Hiil
where he has been shutting himself
up for week in obedience t. his
doctors orders and aaaln take up
actve political Work Early IN the
day his son Archie is to take him by
to New York for a mcct-
Ing at progressive headpuarters with
the state leaders
The selection 81 nUnineo for gov
ernor is 10 ba brought ~ again IN the
hope of deciding whether Colonel
Roosevelt viii run 4 was believed
tonight however that no settlement
Of this question tomorrow would be
possible. Colonel Roosevelt has not
yet learned whether hf will be physi-
cally able 10 make the campaien.
Another complication which prob
ably will delay matters IS the recent
proposition that The prnsressives ana
Independent democrats operate.
Colonel Roosevelt is expected 60 tell
his associates the result 0f his recent
tank on the political situation With
Mayor Mitchell OF NeN York. and 20
give his views ON the feasibility Of
attcmptine coalition in The state
campaign