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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-22
MONTH OLD BABY
FOUND ON PORCH
Mrs. Kate Mccormack, Daven-
port, Surprised at Unique
Christmas Gift.

Mrs. Kate Mccormack, III West
Fourteenth street, Davenport, was
given a unique Christmas present last
night at O'Clock when she found a
little baby girl, about a month old,
crying on the doorstep at the front
porch of her home
The little stranger was wrapped in
two blankets. one a heavy one and the
other of lighter weight, and a number
of old colthes. Pined to the bundle
was a note. enclosed in an envelope.
On the envelope was written "A Mer-
as follows:
Dear Friend-As the cold weather
is now at hand and we are without any
means or scarcely home to shelter us
from the cold, ask you in the name
Of God to take this dear little sweet
child in your care and shelter her
from the cold. In the name of God
don't turn her out or give her TO any
one or see her suffer. ! hope she may
bring you a blessed and happy Christ
mas for many years TO come and
know God will bless you for what you
have done"
The note was unsigned, but we'll
written.
Mrs. Mccormack was sitting in the
living room of the home, at the time,
and fancied she heard a noise on the
porch. but thought probably that it
was her son, DR.. G. V. Mccormack.
who lives upstairs. Then she heard
baby crying. and upon investigation
found the bundle. She had not the
slightest idea as to who could have
left the baby The girl is a we'll
formed. healthy and bright little child
Mrs. Mccormack will keep and care
for the child until a suitable home can
be found for the founding.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-22
LEO FRANK AGAIN
LOSER IN BATTLE
Federal Judge Newman Refuses
to Certify Appeal to the
Supreme Court.

Atlanta, Ga, Dec 22.-Federal Judge
Newman yesterday declined to grant
a certificate stating that in his opinion
there was probable cause for an ap-
peal to the United States supreme
court in the habeas corpus proceed
ings instituted by Leo NJ Frank, con-
victed of the murder of Mary Phagan.
Judge Newman denied application for
a writ on Saturday.
Judge Newman stated at the close
Of an extended hearing that he was
willing to allow Frank to appeal, but
that ne would not certify it,
According to Franks attorneys,
Judge Newman's decision in effect
means they will be compelled to ap-
ply to a justice of the supreme court
&c grant an appeal before the matter
can be brought before the highest tri-
bunal That, they said, they intended
TO do.
In announcing his decision on the
appeal Judge Newman said:
4 would be glad to have the SUI
EieulS COuil pass upCn int puOSIiOh
presented in this proceeding, but since
I have heard the petition and decided
that ] could not issue the writ, | be-
lieve that cannot say there is 'proba-
BILE cause for an appeal To do so, it
seems to me, would be contradictory.
To have granted the writ would have
meant the discharge of the prisoner,
and from the record and what was
presented 1 did not feel that l could
do that
81 am willing to allow the appeal,
but cannot give certificate of prob
able cause for the same
Attorney General Grice and Solici-
tor Dorsey contended the state SUI
preme courts ruling that the question
of Franks right to have been in the
court room when the verdict was re-
turned was a matter involving state
practice, having been upheld by the
justices of the United States supreme
court. They contended the matter
was presented in the habeas corpus
petition to delay the execution of the
state courts judgment
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-22
French Claim to Have Cap
tured Nearly a Mile
of Trenches.
NEW GERMAN ATTACKS
One Report Has 1t That the
Latter Are on the Defen-
sive Everywhere.

London, Dec. %. The battle in
France and Belgium has become vio-
lent. Although a recent official French
account stated the Germans were on
the defensive everywhere, Tokio's
French war Office announcement
speaks of German attacks at four
points.
A German statement, in turn, de-
scribes several attacks by the allies.
AS far as can be learned from the
statements there has been no marked
changes in positions, although the
French claim that in one instance
they captured nearly mile of en-
entrenchments. References to the
trenches taken, to the violent bayonet
engagements and heavy losses inflict-
ed show the desperate nature of the
struggle.
Concerning Poland, there is little in
formation. Berlin said fierce fighting
is in progress there and that at some
points the Germans crossed the Bzura
river, on the way to Warsaw.
1t is the opinion of French military
authorities the Germans are beginning
to lose their grip on France and Bel
achieved by the allies in their often
sive recounts progress at many points.
1t is asserted the Germans everywhere
are on the defensive. Communications
from Berlin, however, tell of spirited
offensive movements with resulting
gains that indicate the Germans are
firmly holding conquered ground.
Eastern Reports Conflict.
There is similar conflict of state
ments concerning the campaign in the
east. The Russian war Office chal-
lenges recent accounts of a great Ger
man victory in Poland by denying
malevolent reports of the last few
days. While it is admitted at Petro-
grad that the recent retirement of Rus
sian forces to new positions was not
entirely voluntary, claim is made that
the armies are now in safer and strong
er positions.
David Lloyd George is quoted as
saying that before spring Great Brit
ain will have 100000 men at the front.
Emperor William is reported to have
gone to the western front. This indi-
Gates, according to British observers.
he regards the situation there as more
critical than in the east.
Nicholas Visits Moscow.
Emperor Nicholas was enthusiastic
ally welcomed upon his arrival at
Moscow yesterday. The new lord
mayor in presenting bread and salt to
the emperor took occasion to thank
him for the benefits arising from the
abolition of the government monopoly
on vodka.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-22
Millions in Rock Island
Securities Put on Block
in New York
TO SATISFY INTEREST
Chairman of Protective Com
mittee for Trust Bonds
Makes Only Offer.

New York, Dec. 22.-Owlership of a
railroad represented by millions of dol
lars worth of stock was auctioned off
today on the steps of the county court
house. The old stock of the Chicago,
Rock Island & Pacific railway was put
up at foreclosure sale and bid in for
S1,135,0 without competition by
James y. Wallace, chairman of the
protective committee for the PEI cent
collateral trust bonds of the Chicago.
Rock Island & Pacific Railroad COM
pany, against which the stock was col
lateral. The foreclosure action was
brought by the Central Trust company
OF New York against the railroad COM
pany for interest due on bonds valued
at 100000.
$40 Share Realized.
The price realized for the stock was
SO a share. The par value is 500.
The sale is regarded as another step
in the pending reorganization of the
Rock Island system
Merger is Ratified.
Cleveland, Ohio, Dec. 22.-Consoli-
dation of the Lake Shore Railroad
company with the New York Central
railway was effected here at meeting
today of Lake Shore stockholders,
when they ratified action taken by the
New York Central stockholders July
20 last. The merger involves $780,
OOO, 900. 20
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-22
NEXT THAW MOVE
TO PROVE SANITY
Opportunity Will Come When
He Faces Conspiracy In
dictment in New York.

Manchester, y. H., Dec. 22.-Harry
Thaw soon will make another fight to
establish his sanity. is the opinion of
several acquainlances. An opportun-
ity, they expect, will be afforded when
Thaw will be returned to New York
to answer the indictment charging
conspiracy to escape from Matteawan.
New York, Dec. 22.-William Ira
vers Jerome indicated today he had
reason to believe Harry Thaw's at
torneys would start new habeas corpus
proceedings in New Hampshire and he
feared it might be long time before
Thaw saw the inside of the Tombs
prison, where it is planned to keep
him pending trial on a charge of con-
spiracy to escape from Matteawan asy-
lum.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-22
PRISONERS FIGHT
new JOLIET FIRE
Show Mettle by Emptying the
Room of Infiammables of
Hospital.

Joliet, ILL.,, Dec. 22-"Boys, the
prison is burning Finish your din
ners in a hurry and march to your
cells"
Warden E. NJ Allen made this an
nouncement last evening before the
1000 convicts at supper in the dining
hall at the state penitentiary.
A cheer greeted the warden's an
nouncement.
A few minutes later as the convicts
marched out double file they saw Rat
tan shop No. L. the prison furniture
factory. in flames. The fire was dis
covered as the last of the convict
woTkmen left the shop. An hour later
the building practically was destroyed.
at an estimated loss of $4,000, accord
ing to the warden. The Joliet motor
fire trucks responded to the call from
the prison and the trained convict fire
squad of 80 men joined with the city
fire force under Chief Cal Royce The
convicts managed seven hose lines and
confined the fire to the big, barnlike
stone and wood one story rattan
shop.
AS the convicts reached the cell
houses they were locked in. At the
prison hospital, adjacent to the burn
ing building the invalid prisoners were
carried to the first floor quarters
ready for removal should the hospital
be endangered. DR.. Harry Elgin
Webster. wife murderer OF Chicago,
official photographer of the prison,
was a member Cf the fire fighting
squad. One member of the squad suf-
fered a sprained ankle, slipping on the
ice. This was said by the warden to
be the only accident.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-22
DELAY kEWLANDS
PLAN ADVOCATED
President Says Project Is One
That Should Be Weighed
Thoroughly.

Washington. ID. c. Dec. 22.-Presi-
dent Wilson does not think it posi-
bic to pass al the present session the
Newlands bill. creating a commission
for systematic coordination OF rivers
and harbors Improvements. He declar-
ed he thought il a large subject to be
disposed of in so short a time.
The president has taken no stand
On pending bills to prohibit export OF
war munitions TO the belligerents of
Europe.
The president is disinclined to look
upon differences with the senate over
appointments as a patronage fight, and
told callers the administration was
concerned with larger questions. Ad-
ministration officials say the president
will stand back of his appointments.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-22

offspring" he said "and brings hun
dreds OF thousands TO drunkards'
graves each year"
Hear From Dry States.
Connolly supported the amendment.
declaring that prohibition had been 4
success i'm Kansas. Morgan. OkiahO-
ma. also supported it. referring to
prohibition in his state. Declaer Trib-
bic. Langley. Logue. Bell California;
and Ferris (Oklahoma) spoke for the
amendment.
Which tugs stronger al your heart
strings" asked Ferris. churches that
are trying 10 save your boy, or the IL
quor interests trying to ruin your
boy2"
Underwood then. speaking on the
resolution. decidedly opposed il. This
is not a moral issue" he said. NO
great progress in the worlds morality
has ever been made at the point of
the sword or with ,the force OF govern
ment behind it,
We are here 10 consider a proposal
whether certain police regulations
should be turned over to the federal
government instead of being allowed
various states. where the founders OF
the nation placed them. believe a
man should be as temperate in his
mental attitudes as in the treatment
OF his body" He declared he favored
county option. That plan had worked
in Alabama. Il ,cannot commit my
self" he said, "to a proposal to rob
the individual states OF police power
guaranteed by the constitution"
Underwood declared prohibition
would cost S32O.OOO.0OO in lost rev
enue.
Loss to Home Millions.
Rucker. Missouri. speaking for the
amendment declared Underwood.
while mentioning the loss of revenue.
failed 10 tell Of the millions lost by
the drink habit 10 homes and fresides
and the loss in happiness and pros
perity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-22
R0UMANlA RESTORES TO
BULGARIA OLD HOLDING

Petrograd, Dec. 22:-The Bulgarian
minister today announced an agree
ment had been reached between Rou-
mania and Bulgaria under which Rou-
mania will restore to Bulgaria the
province of Dobrudja and most other
territory she acquired from Bulgaria
as a result of the second Balkan war
The agreement was reached with
out pressure from either Germany or
the allies" said an official of the Bull
garian ministry. I'VE continue to be
neutral and believe Roumania will re-
main neutral"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-22
WAR MAY DIVIDE CHURCH
Congregation of Or. Hills Aroused by
Anti-MilItarism Sermon.

New York. Dec. 22.-Rev. DR.. New
ell Dwight Hills. pastor OF Plymouth
church in Brooklyn. today faces
possible split in the congregation OF
the old Beecher church owing TO his
arraignment OF militarism in his ser
mon Sunday night. A committee may
protest against further similar com
ment from the pulpit
The pastor yesterday declared he
did not believe neutrality meant aiding
God and the devil together and divid-
ing by two. He said IL was the first
duty OF German-Americans and native
born Americans TO uphold the funda-
mental principles Of selfgovernment
and Industrial civilization as opposed
to a military machine.
DR. Hills formerly was pro-German,
but has changed his views and has
Cancelled all engagements TO deliver
his lecture on The New Germany"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-22
R0TARIAhS HAVE
WHEEL AT MEET
EN- mblem From Clubs of Califor-
mia Placed on Table at
Noon Session.

The Rotary club of Rock Island had
with it today, at the weekly luncheon
at the Rock Island club, the $4,000
golden wheel of the Rotary clubs of
California. The wheel was on exhi-
bition yesterday in Davenport and re-
moved under police guard to the State
bank this morning. After the meet
ing the wheel was removed to Sexton's
hundreds of Christmas shoppers this
afternoon. Tomorrow the wheel will
be shown in Moline
The wheel which was constructed
from the funds of seven Rotary clubs
in California, is a beautiful piece of
workmanship. The wheel, which is
13 inches in diameter. is constructed
of solid gold, with cogs on the outside.
On the interior is six spokes and be-
tween each spoke is a smaller wheel.
with the names of San Francisco, San
Diego. Los Angeles. Oakland, Stockton.
Sacramento and San Jose. Each of
the smaller wheels contains the en-
craving of a building al the exposi-
is placed the letters, California in
vites the world
The wheel is placed in a velvet
lined case and below are 116 smaller
solid gold wheels. with the names of
each OF the rotary clubs of the coun-
try engraved. The small wheels are
1 3-4 inches in diameter.
The golden wheel is the symbol of
the organization, and is being sent to
all of the Rotary clubs in the country.
Accompanying the wheel is a hand
some framed inscription of the invita-
tion signed by the president and sec
retary of each of the six rotary clubs.
The invitation is worded as follows:
with the heartiest good will and
cordiality we, the Rotarians of Cali
fornia join in extending TO the Ro-
tarians of the world. an invitation to
visit the Gold State of California in
1915 and assure to every Rotary visi-
tor. his family and friends, a vel
come, which will be characteristic OF
the hospitality of our beloved state.
California invites the world in 1915"
The wheel has attracted more at
tention throughout the country than
any other advertising scheme yet pro-
duced, and the local club highly com
mended the action of the California
club in boosting the big event A pic
ture of the wheel was taken by Hunt
er proposition was taken up where
by the local club may accept the in
vitation and attend the exposition in
a body.
Tho noon session today was attend
ed by about go members. The COM
mittee of alleys made a report. 1t
was stated that no progress was being
made in the direction of cleaner al
leys through the city officials. and
that the club could do better by
moulding public opinion to the move
ment The waste paper on the streets
of Moline cost the city $4,000 to re-
move. and the cost here will run high I,
er. The condition of the alley inspect !
ed by the committee this week was
con sidered good for this time of the !
year Garbage is not being collected
now and the snow makes the alleys |
difficult to inspect
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-22
THE WEATHER
Forecast Till p. NJ. Tomorrow, for
Rock Island, Davenport, Moline
.nd Vicinitv

Partly cloudy tonight and Wednes-
day. slightly warmer tonight with the
lowest temperature about 12 degrees
above zero.
Temperature al a. m. S. Highest
yesterday IL. lowest last night. z.
Velocity of wind at a. m. miles
per hour.
Precipitation none.
Relative humidity at : D. m. 79, at
a. m. 81.
Stage OF water 81 fall of . in last
"a hours.
j. NJ. SHERIER. Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-22
REIMBURC HERE
TO FACE CHARGE
Young Man Against Whom Girl
Makes Charge Files Bond
for Appearance.

Max Reimburg, who was first want
ed by the local police on a seduction
charge, preferred by Miss Della Boro-
witt, gave himself up to the authori-
ties yesterday, after his return to the
city. A complaint was filed against
him charging bastardy in Justice
Schroeder's court Reimburg was Civ
en- a preliminary hearing yesterday af-
ternoon and his case continued to
Jan. 3 He was released under $500
bonds.
Attorney Ben Stewart, who is act
ing for Reimburg, stated this morning
that his client was out of the city on
a business trip at the time the com
Ilaint was filed. AS soon as he learn
ed that his friend. Hyman Wonmowiz,
was being held at the police station
for refusing to give the officers infor-
nation as to his whereabouts. he came
back, and on advice of his attorney
gave himself up Wonmowiz was held
as an accessory, but it is probable
that he will be released.
Miss Borowitz charged that Reim-
burg had promised to marry her. and
accuses Wonmowiz of trying to make
cash settlement in the case for REIN
burg.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-22
FRANCE is READY
FOR A FINISH WAR
Remarkable Scene in Chamber
of Deputies in Paris, at
Premier's Words.

Paris. Dec. 22.-The chamber OF dep
uties. long before the hour set for the
meeting today. was a scene OF anima-
tion. The extraordinary war session
had aroused great interest. II was the
plan OF some senators to ask that the
secret session be abandoned. \ con-
siderable number OF deputies pledged
themselves not to stir up debates and
10 vote necessary credits.
When the chamber opened. Premier
Viviani stated the views of the gov
eminent concerning the war There
was remarkable demonstration when
he declared France and her allies
were determined TO carry the war to
the finish. whatever its length and
severity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-22
GERMANS ARE REPLACING
RAILROADS IN THE WEST

Amsterdam, Dec. 22-Berlin ad-
vices say, despite war operations. Ger
mans are busily engaged in restoring
railroads and bridges in the territory
in northern France occupied by them.
which were destroyed by the French
when they retreated from Belgium
early in the war.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-22
BOVINE DISEASE COSTS
STATE NEARLY MILLION

Chicago, III. Dec. 22.-State officials
declared that within a few weeks Illi-
nois will be free from the foot and
mouth disease which since its out
break in October caused the slaughter
of 3S4 herds valued for official ap-
praisement at 1891 900. but actually
worth more.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-22
CARRAkzA FLEES
AFTER A DEFEAT?

Washington. D. C.. Dec. 22--Diplo-
matte dispatches report the departure
of General Carranza from Vera Cruz
for the Isthmus OF Tehauntepec, which
some time ago he announced his IN
tention Of visiting. Opponents regard
II as a hight after defeat OF his army
at Puebla-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-22
MOVE TO RESCIND
TREATY FAILURE

Washington, d. c., Dec. 22.-An at
tempt, led by administration senators.
TO rescind the ratification of the Lon
don safety-at-sea convention. because
of reservation which, 1t was CON
tended, would nullify the treaty. was
defeated on a parliamentary techni-
caliY. 8
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-22
Minimum WAGE Established.

Olympia, Wash. Dec. 22.-The state
minimum wage commission today es-
tablished SO as the weekly minimum
wage for women and girls employed in
Offices in any kind OF clsrical work
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-22

East st. Louis. H., Dec. 22.-Steph-
en- LePage saved his wife, daughter
and a maid from perishing in a burn
ing building when he lowered them
one by one from a second story win
dow
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-22
M,MULLN GETS
5 MONTHS TERN
Man Arrested Here on Bigamy
Charge, Pleads Guilty to
Perjury in Peoria.
Especial to The Argus.)

Peoria, Dec. 22.-"You must have
wanted to get married pretty bad"
said Judge Worthington, 81 Yeas
old. to John Raymond McMullin OF
Rock Island 19 years old, today when
the latter admitted that he had been
twice married. McMullin pleaded
guilty to perjury in swearing falsely
to his age in obtaining a license to
marry Clara Bloomquist in this city,
and was sentenced to serve five
months in the house of correction.
He married Beulah Bodkin in Rock
Island and was indicted also on the
charge of bigamy, but escaped on
technicality.
The above dispatch will be of inter-
est locally. McMullin was also indict-
ed here on charge of bigamy, but
the charge was later dropped and the
prosecution started at Peoria, where
the license was issued to McMullin to
wed Miss Bloomquist of this city. The
latter was granted a divorce at the
present term of circuit court by Judge
r. w. Olmsted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-22
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.

Evening stars: Jupiter. Saturn. Mars
Morning stars: Mercury. Venus Win
ter solstice- Winter begins nt ll:i5
L. IN, Washington mean time
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-22
One Dead in Fire.

Elgin, Ill. Dec. 22.-Fire attacked
the plant of the Illinois Iron and Bolt
company at Carpenterville. H.. near
here. One workman was killed. The
loss was $4,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-22

East st. Louis, H.. Dec 22.-At 1880
O'Clock Tuesday the bells of the Ger
man Evangelical church here were to
ring for the wedding OF Louise Meyers
Instead they will chime at that hour
for her funeral Miss Meyers died
last Saturday while surgeons were pre-
pairing 10 operate on her neck for goi-
tire.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-22
Death Takes William S. West.

valdosta. Ga. Dec. 22-Former
United States Senator William s. West
is dead here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-22

Associated Press
Exclusive Wire
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1914-05-28

hers Of the commission said to-day
that the 100000 appropriated for tho
purpose at the extra season of the
l.cgislature would be only q drop In
the bucket.
The commission hopes. however. by
engaging expert appraisers and ac-
countants 10 help its own employees.
that its work can be confined to
checkipg what h done by the teie-
phone company. II II pointed ont
that standards Of value. having once
been established by the oompany's
work. and these checked by the COM
mission. tho extension Of these values
and the reckoning Of the whole will
be vastly simplihed.
II In the belief OF the commission
that such . method Of procedure will
not only be cheaper for the state and
more expeditions for the inquiry. but
that II will establish q basis Of rates
which will stand the scrutiny Of the
courts should the company appeal
from the commissions decision.