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The state herald., 1914-01-09
Union ooIonl,t pI,, a, or..l,y

Greeley. Nj, H. Knowles. ninety.
one. pioneer OF the Union colony and
a former editor of the Omaha Bee. ls
dead after several weeks Illness. AT.
ar editing the Bee he was editor OF
the Oakland tCall Daily News. lie
eamo here In 1879 and was Greolcy's
first school teacher.
The state herald., 1914-01-09
Report That shlon WIN Ignore Test,

Denver A controversy regarding
the appointment Of state and game
aud fish commissioner, following oN.
aminhilonH held by the state civil
service commission, II expected m the
result Of Commissioner !. A. shlnna
rufusn, to take tho test lie main
tRins that BE- Is now under tho civil
service. that there Ia no vacancy In
his office and that he n entitled 20
hold II.
The state herald., 1914-01-09

not think / would be
alive today II 1t
were not for Dodd's
Ki d ey Pills. l
strained my back
about forty years
ago. which left 1t
very weak. / was
troubled with inflam-
nation of the blad-
The state herald., 1914-01-09
Lakes Death Accidental.

Victor Coroner Hamilton has de.
cidcd that Charles Lake pioneer To-
eomotiye engineer found dend IN an
old skating rink came TO his death ac'
cidontAily
The state herald., 1914-01-09
rlnnntn Cut OF In MN.

Breckenridge A Norwegian who In
unable 10 speak English lost the last
two fingers Of hir left hand In tho
Hawmlll operated by Martin jacop.
The state herald., 1914-01-09
r,n l,,Id lnLa v,ta kIIIInn..

walsonburr AT the preliminary
hearing ton men we're held for alleged
participation In the Ia vcta murder
cases.
The state herald., 1914-01-09
curionItY.

Maud-why didn't you protect your.
self when Jack kissed you9
Bctty-why, at first ! was speech
less, aud then | thought would sec
how many times the lmpudcnt fellow
would dare TO do A.
The state herald., 1914-01-09
Odd Esnresslona.

There is one thing which | cannot
understand"
what is that?"
why high-colored versions of the
truth are called white lies"
The state herald., 1914-01-09
A GRATEFUL OLD MAN.

Mr.. W. d. Smith, Ethel, KY, writes:
q have been using Dodd's Kidney Pills
for ten or twelve years and they have
done me a great deal of good. | do
The state herald., 1914-01-09

You Nigh, aa vol givo tho devil his
duo. lie gota up pretty early In tho
morning. anyhow
The state herald., 1914-01-09

Don't hr nisird All for Red Cross
h.g l,lus hsses beap iiul white clothes.
The state herald., 1914-01-09

Putnam Fadelesp Dyes color In cold
whtur Adv.
The state herald., 1914-01-09

Tho less a man knows tho more ad.
vice he distributes,
The state herald., 1914-01-09

It's awfully hard 10 appreciate good
advice tina, doesn't tally with our do
rifea
The state herald., 1914-01-09

Stop that cough. the source Of Pneumonia,
etc. Prompt uso uf Deans Nrntholatud
Cough Drops gives relief DC al Druggists,
The state herald., 1914-01-09

Mrs, wihslou'a honthinr bfrpp Tor Chil1fs.
testhinF, sSfisns the gums fs1urss inHamms
toa. .AiiAyH phih,sufes Wind cole azse batils.AS
The state herald., 1914-01-09

The man whose speciality IL making
excuses never makes good
The state herald., 1914-01-09

Extremes meet, but they don't al
ways speak an they pass by,
The state herald., 1914-01-09

inconvenient. In Italy it is pauperism.
The Swiss poor are an honest. ambi.
uous, hard-working people. with heap
Of cleanliness thrown into the bargain,
Italy's poor are shiftless. In Italy the
stranger Is confronted by unkempt and
indolent mendicants at every turn with
the reasonable assurance Of an insult
II he doesn't loosen up. A gratuity
here is received as though wholly un'
expected and with corresponding ap'
probation. In Italy 1t is considerable
OF trick to get away from a hotel
without Smelling out" to the entire
stan.
Some Attractive Cities.
Besides scenery and ambitious pool
Switzerland has some attractive cities
not the least of which is Zurich. locat
ed in the northern part of the inland
republic. With forest-covered noun
tain behind 1t and pretty lake in
front. 1t is handsomely environed. In
municipal improvements 1t is decidedly
modern. It has host of good hotels
mainly supported by American tour
lists. efficient trolley service. a very ex
cellent lighting system, well paved
streets. fine homes and public build
ings.
Its principal street extends from Q
commodlous and artistic passenger sta
tion straight to the lake front. This
thoroughfare. with a double-tracket
trolley line in the center, is lined or
either side with high-class shops ant
shaded by two rows OF linden trees
now in flower and permeating the all
with sweet perfume. Between the
walks, which are of good width, ant
the curb is roomy stretch of grav
eled ground where, during half tn,
morning hours. the peasant truck gar
deners display their wares and tn,
city housewives and kitchen girls d,
their marketing. BY ten the tradin.
ceases, the dealers fold their umbrellas
and quietly wend their way back Il
The state herald., 1914-01-09
impor,nn, 10 Mo,nors
Important 10 Mothors
Examine carefully every bottle OF
CAsToRlA. n safe and sure remedy for
infants and children. and see that II
slsaa'"ra @si'' ,'S Of &1HzZlzu
In Use For ever 30 Ysarn.
Children Cry for Fletcher's Castoris

when mans wife Is Inspired to
write a cookbook he IL apt TO be In.
splrod TO take his meals at down,
town bcancry
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-31
THIS A MOST
YEAR ABROAD
Germans Almost Reach Paris.
Surprise World by Work of
Their Submarines and Big
Guns-NeW Pope Elected.

In sufficient strength TO make any ap-
preciable stand against them The
hastily organized British forces which
had landed at Havre. France. found II
necessary to retreat, and Won kluck's
army entered upon French territory.
where Ii was met by the crown princes
detachment. which had entered through
the duchy OF Luxembourg. another neu-
tral state. capturing the French forti
fed city OF Longwy. This combined
strength crept forward until a month
after the war was declared IL was
almost at the gates OF Paris. The city.
bustling with life and activity, was
thrown into turmoil. Bordeaux be-
came the capital.
Suddenly the Germans wavered, and
then began the retreat and for about
twelve days they showed their heels
to the enemy. The scattered forces
again collected for battle when the
river Aisne was reached, and from
then the now famous method of war
ring from deep trenches began. The
bombardment of the beautiful Gothic
cathedral in Rheims by German guns
evoked a protest from every quarter OF
the globe when the Germans set about
TO capture that city.
Zeppelin Attack on Antwerp.
Surprised as the Belgians were by
the giant German siege guns. they
were as greatly astounded by the early
morning attack upon Antwerp by
Zeppelin airShip. bombs from which
destroyed houses and killed citizens.
But this proved to be only preliminary
to the part Antwerp was to play In the
war. as the later bombardment of and
capture of that city showed. The Bel
giau government shifted to Ostend. !
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-31

from which King Albert and his ad.
visers went to Havre. France. which
then became the temporary capital
With the fall OF Antwerp the Ger
man desire to control the coast line Of
Belgium and northern France became
evident. it being conceded that they
needed command OF the coast before
they could commence an invasion of
England with airships and troops
The fear OF this invasion kept London
on edge almost from the time war was
declared.
The Russians on the German and
Austrian frontier advanced with more
rapidity than was thought possible for
their army. Galicia. the Polish prov
ince of Austria. fell to the cars men
Austria's defeat being almost decisive
Germany sent her troops into Russian
territory. but soon retreated toward
home ground. and Russian troops push
ed into eastern Prussia But they ia
turn had TO fee before German re-en
fOrcements. The Russians once NOR,
organized and pressed hack the Ger
mans TO their own country. Then cam
the memorable second march OF the
Germans toward Warsaw. In the mean
time the Austrians had captured Bel
grade. the Servian capital. but were
later compelled 10 evacuafe the city.
The entrance OF the Turkish GO
ment into the war after haviP
posedly bought the German
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-31

Caillaux. wife of the French minister
OF finance on March 10 threatened to
be as sensational as the Captain Drey
fus affair, but after a remarkable tria:
she was acquitted by the jury.
On the western hemisphere the Mex
lean affair has created the most IN
usual news features of the year. bnt
its doings have become so closely as
ISOLATED with ours In recent years that
ii cannot be classed as news or the
year abroad. The revolutionary out
break in Lima, Perm. Is noteworthy
This resulted in the killing of Premier
Varela and the deposition of President
Billinghurst- MOratoriums were de
cIared in several of the South Ameri-
war. and the imports and exports of
all the republics were affected. inas-
much as they relied greatly on Euro
pean trade
Death has taken It's share OF not
ables abroad this year. Most promi.
pope and the Austrian imperial pair
was thar of Lord Roberts. the famous
English fighter. who died while visit
ing the soldiers I'm France Lord
Strathcona. Canadian capitalist aud
statesman: lean l. -.aures. French So
cinlist leader twho was assassinatedI:
Joseph Chamberlain. English states
man. and King Charles at Iioumania
were among those who passed away. .
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-31

Panama canal oeaL Many treaties have
been made within the past year. nu-
merous peace agreements having been
signed.
The general elections in November
reduced the Democratic majority from
I4I in the present house to 10 in the
next
Fire and tragedy gave their usual
shares OF destruction and death to this
year. The historic city of Salem.
Mass. burned with a loss OF 1900
coo. But oversbndowing this wns the
sinking OF the steamship Empress Of
Ireland by the collier Storstad in the
ST Lawrence river May 20. resulting
in the drowning OF 1924 persons.
Panama Canal Opened.
The Panama canal was opened TO
traffic in 1914. Ships are now passing
through regularly, although iandslides
sometimes impede traffic. Colonel
Goethais was nominated governor OF
the canal zone on April l.
For many months an internal strife
drew the attention OF state and ma
tionai authority. IL was in April that
the country nrst awoke TO the serious
ness OF the Colorado coal strike. On
the 10th the miners and militia clash
ed. twenty-five being killed. including
women and children Federal troops
were called. and only this held In
check what at one time looked as
though II might develop into uncon-
trolla BILE proportions.
The Boston Nationals (the Braves,,
under the leadership OF George Il.
StaIIings, crept up from the bottom
and defeated the Philadelphia Amert-
cans in four straight games for the
worlds championship. the first time
such n thing has ever happened.
Americans OF world renown have
died during 1914. The whole country
mourned with President Wilson the
loss OF his wife on July g. 4 south
ern and n northern general died. re-
General Buckner. at eighty.
and General Sickles at ninety
George Westinghouse. Inventor OF the
air brake. died NJ sixty-seven. Adlai Z.
Stevenson. vice president during CleVe-
lands second term. was seventy eight
when he del in June. The highest
court I'm the land lost one OF its mem
bers. Supreme Court Justice Horace r.
I.urtou dying at the age OF seventy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-31

were as tightly bound as Germany and
Austria. but England had more free
dom o. choice. She hesitated only FIVE
days and then declared war on Ger
many, announcing it to be in protec-
ton OF Belgium's neutrality. which
had been invaded after permission to
German troops TO cross through Bel
GUM into France had been refused
About this time began that now his
toric attack on Liege. which withstood
tho German hosts so bravely until the
giant AZ centimeter guns were used
Montenegro allied herself with Ser
via, and Japan declared war against
Germany and Austria and set out TO
capture Tsingtao. the German port In
China. CThis was accomplished by Nov
ID Germany entered Brussels without
any resistance on her way toward
Pnris. and the Belgian government lied
TO Antwerp.
After this came the terrible. never TO
be forgotten burning OF Louvain by
the kaiser's army because. Berlin
claims. the citizens bred upon the in
vaders after the city had surrendered.
Belgium Left In Ruin.
By forced marches the Germans ad-
vanced through Belgium. leaving ruin
and desolatiOn In their wake. Namur.
Dinnnt. Mons. Termonde and other his
toric cities fell. SO quickly came the
Germans. In fact. that the allied ar
niles were unable 10 muster their forces
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-31

THIS COUNTRY
Vera Cruz Occupied by Unit
ed States TroopS-Panama
Canal Opened - Federal
Reserve Banks Start.

ropeaD conflict on US during 1914. and.
with our diplomatic representatives
abroad firmly established in charge OF
the affairs OF all the warning nations
as long as hOstilities last, our position
iD world politics has been given an
enviable boost
One OF the most fortunate systems
which shaped itself in 1914 has been
the organization and opening on Nov.
- Of the federal reserve banks. Our
money system was thus put on n much
souuder basis. almost Immediately
dOvetaiIins into the exiGencies brought
about by the conditions I'm Europe. In
the financial sphere an exceptionally
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-31

Goeben and Breslau created lndigna-
ton among Christians. as soon after
Turkeys attack on Russian shipping
and towns on the Black sea she de-
clared a holy war.
Submarine Surprise.
On the sea the biggest surprise OF the
war was the work of the subma rtne.
When the world was apprised of the
sinking of the British cruisers Cressy.
Aboukir and Hogue as well as the
Pathfinder. by the German submarine
10. nearly all on board drowning, II
stood aghast at the possibilities of the
little craft Great Britain also lost the
cruiser Hawke In a like manner. while
the blowing up OF the Dreadnought
Audacious of the Irish coast was due.
IT is thought, TO a mine. The British
ship Buiwaril came in contact with a
mine near the mouth or the Thames.
not far from London.
A feet of British warships under
command of Admiral Cradock met the
assembled German ships of the coast
of Chile and gave battle. The British
were defeated. losing two ships. with
their men. including the admiral. The
Germans suffered little damage To
avenge this England sent out a strong
feet, which sank four OF the German
vessels. with nearly 1000 men, on the
south Atlantic coast of South America.
short time before this battle the
German cruiser Emden, under Cap
tain Won Muller. was destroyed by an
Australian cruiser, thereby freeing the
Indian ocean OF what had proved to be
a most disastrous enemy to the allies
shipping.
Everything else in Europe was side
tracked Immediately upon the opening
of hostilities. Even the Irish home
rule trouble lost its momentum, which
otherwise might have plunged the
Catholics and Protestants of Ireland
into a great war. After a third pas
sage OF the home rule bill by the house
OF commons it beca me a law May 25.
Plus <. Died, New Pope Elected.
Closely allied with events in Europe
since war began was the death OF
Pope Plus x. on Aug. 20. Although he
had been feeble. his death was not ex-
pected by the world. Ten days later
the cardinals met to elect Il new pope,
choosing from their ranks Cardinal
Giacomo Della Chiesa ON Sept g. Two
days later he was crowned In Rome as
Benedict XIV.
The killing of Editor CASTOR Cal
mette of the Paris Figaro by Mime.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-31
1874 HAS BEEN
EVENTFUL FOR
Great European War Upset
Our Finance and Com
merce-Mexican Trou-
Bile a Sore Spot.
ax LANES scHREIeER.

%+++-%++-+-E-s---s--
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-31

5000 troops. and two months later
Huerta resigned and fed. leaving the
field TO Carranza. the CCnstitutionalist
first chief" villa and others.
Carranza and Villa Break.
The United Suites was beginning TO
breathe easily when the break between
the ''hrst CHIEF and Villa occurred.
due TO the dictatoriaI attitude OF the
former. This rupture threatened to
hold our soldiers In Vera Cruz indefi-
nitely. but TO show our good faith they
were Withdraw n on Nov. d. Shortly
after this Carranza established his pro-
visional government In Vera Cruz,
while Zapsta, the bandit chief, and
Villa took possession OF Mexico City,
giving Us three men to deal with.
The long session OF congress eventu-
ally came to an end on Oct "a. but re-
convened on Dec Z. Four times since
the FIRST of the year both houses in
joint session have been addressed pen
sOnally by the president
\ feature of congress this year is the
Sf0.OOO.OC0 appropriation for an Alas
kan railroad TO be owned and built by
the government, opening rich territory.
The war tax bill became a law Oct %,
and ut one stroke congress wiped out
the deficit in the budget caused by the
falling OF of customs revenue for
which the great war was responsible
The sum OF S25.OOO.OOO went from
belated recognition OF her rights In the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-31

large failure Is checked 40 against the
year 1914 The CiaJin dry goods com.
pauy. the biggest concern Of its kind
IN America II not in the world. went
10 the vail with liabilities Of $4,000.
coo
Investigations OF combinations Of big
business have continued throughout the
year. but two dissolution proceedings
principally have held the attention or
the public. The international Harves-
ter company was ordered TO dissolve.
and the New Haven railroad promised
10 separate from its subsidiaries.
Troublesorle Mexico.
Not day has passed during the past
twelve months but that the Washing
ton administration has "watchfully
waited" events IN Mexico With our
troops still on the Texas border our
troublesome neighbor has created n
sore spot I'm our side which hurts con
slderabiy. but which has OF late been
somewhat minimiZed by the impOr-
lance OF the great European struggle.
u was on Jan. > that President VIII
son met John Lind. his special repre-
sentative In Mexico. on board the
Chester In the gulf OF Mexico. A
month later he lifted the embargo on
the expectation of-arms- On Feb. Il
Mexicaus under Villa murdered VII
liam s. Benton. an Englishman. involy-
Ing us IN serious diplomatic converse
lions with England. On the 10th Of
April occurred the event which formed
the basis OF the excuse FOR our later IN
IN Mexican affairs. Amer
fean sailors landing In TampicO on =
friendly GRAND were arrested by Mex
lean authorities. and IN apology was
refused by Huerta.
on the 10Th OF the month President
Wilson personally addressed both
houses Of congress asking FOR permits
sion 10 use armed force. and the next
day sailors and marines entered Vera
Cruz. taking complete possession OF
that city IN three days. aided by the
guns OF several OF our warships. Sew
enteen OF our men were killed and
seventy wounded. while twenty-six
Mexlcans were killed aud 100 wound
I'd on the 18th Huerta accepted medi-
alton. which resulted In the confer
euce AZ Niagara Falls with the A Il
Z tArgeuJine. Brazil. Chnei media
tors presiding. Three days later Cen
eral Funston landed In Vera Cruz with
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-31
MEN
BESTED BY COLTS
Rock Island Plow Company
Win Three in CONNER
cial League.
.oMMERcIAI LEAGUE STANDING.

"Blondy" Klove and his aggregation
of Colts were again winners last ev-
ening in the Commercial Bowling
league, when they defeated Clemann
e Salzmann two out of three games
at the Rock Island club alleys. The
Colts lost the second game by small
margin, but easily handed the furni-
ture men a defeat in the final contest.
Arthur Werlich secured 231 pins in
the last game, which was two pins be-
hind the high single game score which
he is tied for.
At the St. Julien alleys the Rock
Island Pillow company won three
straight games from the Rock Island
club. although the latter rolled some
good scores The club secured $50
pins in the first game and then lost
the game, as the winners secured $50.
Normolye secured the high total for
three games when he scored 57T.
Harms was close on his trail with sec.
Although the club team lost last even
ing, they have now secured a team
which will be hard to beat. Scores:
At r. /. Club Alleys
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-31

neutral countries. We were financially
secure even when THIS unnatural up
n=avaI OF conditions came. Uut the war
upset our economic conditions.
The complete suspension OF the STOCK
ana commodity exchanges throughout
the country occurred ~ soon as Ger.
manys attitude bccame evident July
3lst the New York stock exchange
closed IT, doors. and the day following
Germany declared war RUmor- OF
war nad begun 10 di= deep into the
pockets OF Uncle SAM when 10 became
Necessary TO ship load after load OF
ro.d abroad. as foreign countries called
upon ~ 20 exchange our metal for
American securities owned abroad. Up
70 the time when England declared
war on Germany many millions OF the
precious metal had left our Golfers. but
az that moment heavy shipments from
This country almost ceased and Great
Britain established q branch OF the
Bank Of England "a Canada 20 take
care Of the exchange.
Wilson Declares Neutrality.
President Wilson's declarations OF
assl AAll0NtQs " AAlae IN OF
Ter OF bis services IN bringing about
peace among the warning nations was
toJOdsed untimely. and be decided that
tne Countries involved must first show
they are ready for mediation before he
would again approach them.
With England commanding the se1
WITH 1T superior navy. German ship
ping across the Atlantic ceased almost
~ once This had serious effect on
our trade. aud plans for the re-cstab-
Eshment OF our merchant marine r.
eeiVed an impetus never before euuaIed
since our flag dropped from a frequent
TO an unusual sight upon the great
water highways OF the world. This
impetus mas resulted IN important
changes In our maritime laws. and
numerous vessels heretofore Tying for /
eiGn ensigns have been enabled %
eLanse 20 American registry
The buying u ships By the govern
Rent has been taken seriously 10 hand
y congress. the idea saving the ear .
hest approval OF President Wilson.
The most vital setback TO the cotton
industry since the civil war came upon T
NE south ike a shock with the call
70 arms In Europe
This has been the eject OF the Ea-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-31
WAR HAS MADE
DISASTROUS
1914 Charged With Greatest
War In History-Defense of
liege-Burning of Lou
vain-fall of Antwerp.
BY JAMES ScHREIRER.

H VERIFYING else that has hap
~ pened abroad during the year
Is completely oyershadowed by
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-31

I'm the United StHteS events OF
epoch making character have O.
Cured since the close OF 1913.
Just barely escaping war OF
orr own with Mexico. We became Sc
bously affected by the Epheaval OF the
worlds finance and commerce brought
about By the almost unbelievable trag-
edy which has shaken all the earth
The formerly vague monster OF n world
war suddenly acquired form Into its
luugs breath was blown by the hatred
Of nations. and II suddenly ran amuck-
Armed Europe clashed- Unlike the M
tons involved and quite n number of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-31

Goeben and Breslau created lndigna-
ton among Christians, as soon after
Turkeys attack on Russian shipping
and towns on the Black sea she de
clared a holy war.