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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-21
ALL FOR GERMANY, STAND
OF NINE. SCHUMANN-H N-HEINK

New York, Nov. 21.-Mme- Schu-
mann-Heink admitted today that she
wrote a pro-German letter published
over her signature in the Berlin Tage-
blatt
81 have been here for sixteen years
and am a loyal American she said,
but blood is thicker than water. Half
of my family already has fallen in this
war 1 am a daughter of a military
household. My father was an officer in
the Austrian army, and those of my
relatives who are yet alive are still
in the army fighting. One of my sons
here is in the United States army
You see where my feelin gtakes root"
She said she had sent money abroad
and would send more for the poor.
for those whose men have been killed,
for. those who cannot beg, who are
destitute. but whose position will not
allow them to become beggars."
She went on to say she had received
letters in the vilest Ian
guage from people in England. In the
letter from her, printed in Berlin and
dated Chicago, the singer declares
her willingness to make any sacrifice
for the fatherland.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-21
LOSS ON BLOODED
CATTLE Is SMALL
Colonel French of Davenport
Hopes to Save Herd From
the Dread Disease.

Despite the severe difficulties, not
to mention the heavy expense to
which Colonel George w. French of
Davenport has been put by the quar-
antine OF his fine herd of Holsteins,
along with the other exhibits of fine
cattle at the recent Chicago dairy
show, the colonel is a true optimist.
Colonel French in company with w.
w. Marsh of Waterloo and other noted
breeders, served as a member of the
committee appointed by the owners of
quarantined cattle in Chicago to call
upon Secretary of Agriculture Houston
in Washington, in an effort to be per-
mitted to remove their cattle from
Chicago to a farm adjacent to that
city.
In commenting on the visit to the
of agriculture, Colonel
French said: although the question
of removal of our cattle has not yet
been definitely decided, we feel very
hopeful Our interview with Mr.. Hous-
ton was very satisfactory. He is
friend of the true breeders OF fine cat
tie and wants to help them in every
way possible"
Colonel French states the press ac-
counts of the foot and mouth disease
among cattle have been greatly exag-
gerated. The disease is in a very
mild form and the infected animals
are recovering nicely. None of the
cattle shown at the recent dairy show
have been killed, as reported. and none
have died except the very young
calves. To be more explicit 1 might
say no calf over 80 days old has died
of the disease" said Colonel French.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-21
VILLA IS DUE IN
CAPITALIN A WEEK
General Blanco Remains to Act
While New Government Is
Being Installed.

Mexico City, Nov. 21.-It is learned
on the highest authority that General
Blanco will remain in the capital as
the agent through whom the new gov
ernment will take over the reins. If
necessary he will defend the inhabi-
tants from the attacks of any of the
three parties. but the opinion is eX-
pressed generally that the adherents of
Carranza, Villa and Zapata will treat
through Blanco, thus making the
change a bloodless one. Villa is eX-
pected here within a week.
Washington, Nov. 21.-Provisional
President Gutierrez and 80 members
of the Aguas Calientes convention
have arrived at San Luis Potosi and
Villas troops have taken Queeretaro
without resistance, say official ad-
vices to the state department secre-
tary.
The Brazilian minister and Consul
Silliman were assured by Generals
Obregon and Blanco that sufficient
force would be left in the capital to
preserve order. Nothing was said
about plans for defense and the i'm
preston prevails that Villa forces
will be permitted to approach the cap
ital without resistance. The chief
movement of the Carranza forces is
being aimed at the rear and flank OF
the Villa column.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-21
Simply Warning to Amer
lean Vessel of Closing
of Smyrna Harbor.
TWO SHIPS TO REMAIN
Tennessee and North Carolina
to Be Kept Within Easy
Reach to Render Aid.

Washington, D. c., Nov. 21.-Cap.
tain Decker of the cruiser Tennessee
today reported that firing on his ships
launch by the Turkish forts of Smyr-
ma, Asia Minor, was not intended as a
hostile act.
Secretary Daniels authorized the
statement that Captain Decker's first
message, Nov. Is, reporting the firing.
contained the words, "Act not hostile"
Daniels has received no further
message from Decker since the first
report and he assumed that the COM
mander was waiting an investigation
by Ambassador Morganthau.
Later Daniels said that portions of
Decker's first report were not made
public when received because it was
considered contradictory. The dis
patch contained the words, "act not
hostile, but friendly" The navy de-
partment announcement omitted the
contradictory phrase, according to
Daniels, in order to verify it, and to-
day came word that the message was
correct as originally sent.
Harbor Declared Closed.
After a conference with the presi-
dent, Secretary Tumulty gave out this
statement: ''The public already knows
what happened, namely the boat from
the Tennessee tried to enter harbor
which the Turkish government had de-
clared closed. A shot was fired across
her bow to stop her. The captain of
the Tennessee reports it was not in
tended as a hostile act A full investi-
cation is being made and explana tions
have been asked of the Turkish gov
ernment''
The Tennessee and North Carolina
will not be withdrawn from the west
ern Mediterranean, it was said at the
navy department., no matter where the
responsibility for the firing lay. The
vessels will be kept within easy reach
of Turkish ports to afford every as
sistance possible to distressed Ameri-
cans should emergencies arise.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-21
The War Today
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Important advantages, though not
of a decisive nature, are claimed by
the French war Office. There are ir-
reconciliable conflicts in reports from
Petrograd and Berlin concerning
fighting in the east.
Germany's effort to crush the great
armies of Russia has met check, ac-
cording to statements from Russian
sources. Earlier in the week both Ber-
lin and Petrograd reported the Rus
sian center falling back before the
German advance over the snow-cov-
cred fields of Poland, but it is now as
serted at the Russian capital that this
movement is halted. 1t is intimated
in the same quarters that the latest
turn in the campaign will likely have
decisive consequences for the en-
emy." Russia reports the capture of
battery at Lodz significant, suggest
ing a Russian flanking movement.
Large reinforcements are said to have
been thrown in by the Russians. From
Berlin, however. there is no sugges-
ticn of a reverse. Germans are re
ported making steady progress both
in the center and in the north, driv-
east Prussia.
Unofficial advices from the west
are that German reinforcements are
still being rushed to the eastern bat
tlefields. In Belgium, the fighting
drags in a desultory manner. Along
the User military activities have been
virtually abandoned, largely on &C
count of the weather. At Brussels
the temperature is below freezing.
1t is reported that the Germans are
sending heavy guns and submarines
by rail TO Belgium, destined for the
coast.
Servia has broken a silence OF sew
eraI days TO deny Austrian claims to
a great victory.
The khedive of Egypt is said to have
Joined the Turkish forces in Pales-
tine, preparatory to leading an inva-
sion of Egypt
The situation brought about by acts
Of the Turkish forts firing on launch
Of the American cruiser Tennessee
will be cleared up without
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-21
FOOTBALL TODAY.

New Haven, Conn, Nov. 21.-The
contest of the season on the eastern
football fields between Harvard and
Yale was staged here today before a
record cr6wd of 10000, as a dedicatory
game of the New Yale bowl. Harvard
was slight favorite.
Madison, Wis, Nov 21-Uncon-
quered, Illinois was a three to one
favorite in the game here with Wiscon-
sin. A victory will give Illinois clear
title to the conference championship.
Seuppke. Illinois coach, who learned
football at Wisconsin, has developed
spread plays. open formations and su-
perior backfield which were expected
TO make today's contest one of the
most spectacular in the west in years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-21
CONSCRIPTION IS
NEAR IN ENGLAND
Men See Football and Go to
the Theatres, but Ignore
Kitchener's Appeal.

Manchester, England, Nov. 13.-
Correspondence of Associated Press.)
Recruiting in the north of England IS
proceeding slowly and the newspa-
pers of Manchester and Liverpool are
outspoken in discussion of the subject.
Within the last four days Manchester,
with a population of 100000, supplied
only 400 recruits through a total of
so recruiting depots. Recruiting in
Liverpool is even slower. Football
games draw large crowds. Theatres
are filled with men of military age.
But they are not moved by Kitchener's
call for men. The Manchester News
says: "The shadow of conscription
looms over the country"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-21
.FILIBUSTER WILL
.HELPATTENDANCE
National Rivers and Harbors
Congress Will Review Fight
of the Last Year.

Washington, Nov. 21.-If the pres
ent promises are fulfilled, the 18th an
nual convention of the National Riv-
ers and Harbors congress, which will
meet III this city ON Dec. 8, 10 and II,
will be the largest that ever has been
held by that organization. Arrange
ments are being made for four or five
special trains which are expected to
bring from one to two hundred dele
gates each, who will not only attend
the convention, but will call upon the
committees of congress, and their SEN
ators and representatives to urge the
improvement of waterways in which
they are interested.
And, in view of the attacks which
were made on the last rivers and har-
bors bill, which resulted in the ap-
preparation of lump sum of $20,000,-
900 instead of an amount exceeding
S53, 100000, the coming convention
promises to be the liveliest as well as
the largest in the history of the or
ganization. 1t is more than probable
that some pointed remarks will be
made regarding the recent filibuster,
and the right of the people of the
United States to have such improve
ment of their waterways and harbors
as they want and are willing to pay
for will be strongly reasserted.
While the program is not by any
means completed, it is already evident
that, in the interest and Importance
of the a ldresses made, the convention
will, to say the least, not suffer in
comparison with those that have gone
before. President Wilson has been in
vited to make the opening address,
and 1t is hoped that he may be able
to be present. Definite acceptance
has been received from the Chinese
minister, Mr.. Kai fu Shah, who will
tell of the waterways of his country
at once the Oldest of nations and the
youngest of republics-which have
been in constant use for thousands of
years. Acceptances have also been
received from Senators Weeks of
Massachusetts, Simmons Of North Car
olina, and William Alden Smith of
Michigan, from Speaker Champ Clark,
and from Ex-Governor Charles S.
Deneen of Illinois. Ex-Mayor Magce
of Pittsburgh will speak on the need
for Lake Erie and Ohio river ship
canal. John H. Barnhard of New Or
leans, the builder of a new type Of
self-propelled barges now in use on
the Warrior and Tombigbee rivers,
between the Alabama coal fields and
the gulf, will talk of "Our Unused
Waterways" and Irving c. Norwood,
a former Washington newspaper cor
now secretary of the
Greater Davenport Qowa) commit
tee, will give an illustrated lecture
on Water Terminals
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-21
Police Want to Question
Porter Who Found Miss
MiIIer's Purse.
NEW THEORIES TALKED
One Is That Woman May Have
Been Mistaken by Enraged
Husband for His Wife

Aurora, Ill, Nov. 21.-The mystery
surrounding the identity of the pipe
wrench slayer" who struck down Miss
Jennie Miller in the shadows of a
church yard Wednesday night, may
begin to lift tomorrow, it is said, when
the police quiz Samuel Strong, an
Aurora waiter on an Illinois Central
train. Strong runs between Chicago
and New Orleans and will be back
in Chicago tomorrow night. He will
be asked to explain how he came to
find the handbag of the murdered
woman which he turned over to the
conductor of his train as it was ap-
preaching Centralia, Ill. While much
of value is expected to be learned
from the negro porter the police are
still running down other clues.
New Element of Mystery.
The efforts of the surgeons, who,
knowing recovery was impossible
tried to restore Miss Miller to con-
sciousness long enough to make a
statement before she died, was all but
successful. Their effort resulted only
in adding to the elements of mystery.
81 was by the bedside when Miss
Miller died." Otto Wirz, chief of Au-
rora's detective staff, said. There
were two nursing sisters there along
with the surgeon.
"It was just few minutes before
she died when she began to murmur.
I'VE listened closely.
"'Jennie Miller, Jennie Miller she
kept saying. Then she went on, tJen-
fo1- MI tol- fO1nf
nine, eighty-nine, mistake
"Now was she mumbling over some
number called back to memory from
her private library business that she
worked over so much, or did what
she said mean something about mis-
take that cost her life?"
Fail to Identify Wrench.
Dozens of attempts to identify the
big Stilson wrench welded by the
slayer have been made. The wrench
is displayed by the police hourly to
automobilists, tradesmen, and work
men in every line in which such a tool
might be used.
Plumbers asserted it was certain
the wrench had been used by a plumb
er, pointing to the peculiar marks of
wear, indicating its use on piping, and
to spots of solder adhering to 1t.
The wrench bears only two makers
marks-the number in figures IS and
single letter IN"
AS talk of the case spread about the
town buzzed with reports and rumors.
Many persons came forward with ac-
counts of mysterious movements of
mysterious hazily described men.
Theories of a Staying by an enraged
husband mistaking Miss Miller for his
wife were spun from the gossip and
various persons were quoted in eau
tious whisperings of some town scan
dal.
Women told of having seen a man
and a woman meet near the corner of
the murder for two nights preceding.
Others helped the tale with accounts
of a nervous fitting figure in gray, a
man ever watching from behind walls
and trees
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-21
MRS. WINNIE REAM HUXlE,
NOTED SCULPTOR, DEAD

Washington, ID. C., Nov. 21.-Mrs.
Winnie Ream Hoxie, the sculptor, who
enjoyed the distinction OF being the
first woman of her profession to re-
ceiye a commission from the govern
ment, died here today after a long
illness. She did Lincoln's statue in
the rotunda OF the capitol. and the
figure of Admiral Farragut. which
stands in the square bearing his name
fn this city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-21
FAIL TO TRACE EDITORS
DEATH TO RECENT ATTACK

Peoria, Ill, Nov. 21.-Only a remote
connection between the death of Eu-
gene F. Baldwin of the Peoria Star
and the attack upon him by Giles
Keithley and Fred Faber on Oct. 3
was disclosed at the inquest here yes
terday.
Following theevidence of half hoz-
en- witnesses who detailed to the cor
oroner's jury the number and kind of
blows Keithley administered to Bald
win theinquest was adjourned. 1t
will be resumed today, when an anal
ysis of the organs of the deceased
will be completed
A big array of legal counsel and
medical experts were in attendance at
the inquest
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-21
Belgidns Idoize Their KING and Queen

loyalty to the Belgian cause all the
more impressive. She married the
then heir presumptive to the Belgian
throne in 1900. From the first she
was known as the little queen" and
her popularity increased from year to
year. She was a patron of poets and
artists. 1t was her dream that the
reign of her husband should be mark
ed by an important renaissance of let
ters and art in Belgium, and it was
largely through her influence that
museums were aided, new universities
planned and the art academies of Ant
werp encouraged to extend their
scope.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-21
BARGE WRECKED; 8 DEAD
Anna M. Peterson Lost in Terrific
Lake Storm

Seney, Mich. Nov. 21.-The barge
Anna M. Peterson, bound from Bara-
ga, Mich, to Tonawanda, was wrecked
eight miles east of Grand Marais dur
ing heavy northeast gale and snow
storm. The bodies of six men and
two women have been washed ashore
and are being taken to Grand Marais
for Identification.
The Peterson and the barge Marvin
left Baraga Wednesday in tow of the
steamer c. F. Curtis.
The whereabouts of the Marvin and
Curtis are unknown.
Marquette, Mich, Nov. 21.-Two of
eight bodies washed ashore from the
wreck of the barge Annie NJ. Peter
son, have been identified as Edward
Kitchener, Detroit, and Edward l..
Anderson There is no further news
as to the fate of the steamer Curtis
and barge Marvin, consorts of the
wrecked Annie NJ. Peterson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-21
CAPE COD CANAL
VALUABLE IN WAR

Washington, d. C., Nov. 21.-Strate-
gic importance of the new Cape Cod
canal as a link in the nations defense
system was emphasized today by the
navy departments announcement OF
the passage of two submarines and
gunboat through the waterway. Sub
marines, destroyers and light vesseis
of all kinds could use IL without eN-
posure in time OF war to an attack OF
the enemy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-21
THE WEATHER
Forecast Till p. NJ. Tomorrow, fol
Rock Island, Davenport, Moline
and Vicinity.

Fair tonight and Sunday, not much
change in temperature with the lowest
temperature tonight above freezing.
Temperature at Z a. IN. 2s. Highest
yesterday "a. Lowest last night 26.
Velocity of wind at a. m. Z miles
per hour.
Precipitation none.
Relative humidity at Z p. m. 43. at
Z a. m. 70.
Stage of water 23, a fall of .5 in
last "a hours.
J. NJ. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-21
COMPERS NAMED
Thirteenth Time

Philadelphia. Pa. Nov 2i.-Before
the American Federation of labor ad-
journs finally its saith annual conven-
tion today 1t viii without doubt elect
Samuel Gompers president for the 18th
time. Secretary Morrison probably
will be reelected.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-21
Wilson Bars Suffraqet.

Washington, d. c., Nov. 21.-After
keeping Mrs. George Armes, president
of the District of Columbia Women s
Wilson and Marshall league, waiting
at the White house executive Offices
for two days, President Wilson sent
word to her that he could not receive
a delegation of democratic suffragists.
Mrs. Armes saw Secretary Tumulty,
who said the president had already ex-
pressed himself on suffrage.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-21
Bio European War Order.

New York, Nov. 21.-Agents of the
British and French governments have
advertised in commercial newspapers
for S2,OOO,OOO worth of woolen sweat
ers. stomach bands. gloves and socks.
They are required for prompt deliv-
cry. They will pay cash.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-21
CHICAGO MANUFACTURER
SLAIN I'M SHERIDAN ROAD

Chicago, ILL.,, Nov. 21.-The body of
a we'll dressed man found on Sheridan
road early Friday, today was identi-
fed by relatives as Nicholas T. Burns,
a Chicago manufacturer. A nephew
said his uncle had more than 500
when he left his house. There was
only IT cents on the body.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-21
Order More Cattle KILLED.

Danville, III. Nov. Zl.-FederaI IN
pectors today ordered killed 60 head
of cattle and 10 head of hogs on the
Baum stock farm. south OF Danville.
The trench 20 receive the cattle, which
are suffering from the foot and mouth
disease. is being dug. and the stock
will be killed Monday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-21
Germans Burning Bodies.
HOLIDAY POSTAL
RUSH MONSTROUS

,"ssnington. d. c, Nov. 21.-All
.1'nlees have received orders TO pre-
- Immediately for quick distribu
% % Of the largest bulk Of Christine
-. - handled in the history OF the de
= Leneht' Postmasters are directed
,Ypeal to the public 10 mail parcels
-. Packages may bear the inscrip-
Not 70 open until Christmas
ne manufacture OF fuel briquets
- s3"oust, shavings and naptha-
is q new Colorado industry.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-21

Guatemala is about as large as Lou
isiana. The planters are the most in
fiuentiaI element, and they sell their
products for gold and pay their labor
in deprecated currency.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-21
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.

Evening stars: Jupiter. Venus. Mars.
Morning stars: Saturn. Mercury. Plan
rr Venus and planet Mars In conjunc
tion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-21
Four Killed by Dynamite.

Burlington, Ia, Nov. 21.-Four Ia
borers employed on the government
levee, twenty miles north of Burling-
ton. were killed by dynamite yester-
day. The men were thawing the ex-
plosive when the accident occurred.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-21

when the institution of kingship has
lost much of its luster, they have
proved themselves to be monarchs in
the truest sense of the word. They
have suffered side by side with the
humblest of their subjects and will
have fully earned the gratitude and
affection with which they will be re-
warded during the remainder OF their
lives.
Queen Elizabeth was a German
princess, the daughter of Charles The
odore of Bavaria, which makes her
The Washington herald., 1914-10-12
BOWIE ENTRIES.

FIRST RACE-Selling; two-year-olds; Eve and
one-hAH furionFs. 'Leda 100; Harlequin. los: St
Hslere, lo3: Aimee Leslie los; Maid Of Honor. l05
Carrie 0me, 100; La Golondrin, Ill: Aston III:
Mamie K. lc2; Nellie C., l0i: Omar. lo; y. B.
HErren. lol; HIhz. los; Cardigan 100; Encore. Ill.
SECOND RACE-Sslling; three-ysar-olds and up
ward; five and onehaf furlOngs. Aguila, l02; Mont
calm 100; Jolly Tar. Ill; Chiffon SquAW. Ill; Joe
knight. Ill; F1atbush. l0I: The Psrson. l5; Jsqun
100: Miss Prinity. lni Miss Yank III; Sigma
Alpha, llI2
THIRD RACE-SeIIing; three-year-olds and up
ward; five and one-hah furlOngs Martin Cascade,
where. III Faithful Ill; Top Rock, Ill: 'OrtyI, 100
Wiley. l05; DIR. Charcot, lo6; Charley BrOWn. Io7; ;
Elizabeth HarwoOd. Ill: Spring Mass. Ill.
FOURTH RACk-SellinE; four-yeAr-olds and up
ward; six furlongs Mis- Brush. los; 'LuriA, los;
Spring Mas, lo7; Joe knight l07; AViatress. IO7 ;
Royal Onyx. lG; HeGrthstone. 100; Moncief. Il3:
'Quick Start, lG5; Miss Velma. l07: Elizabeth Har-
wood. lG; Gold Cap. lH; Amoret. l0; Americas,
10; PontefrAct. 10; TAigi0n. II3. Also eligible:
Toison dor. lG.
FIFTH RACE-Selling; threeyearolds Eve and
one-hah furlOngs. PanhAchapi lG: JeZail. l0 {;
Ida LATinia los: ShAdrach lC7; Cannock lO7; Sal
Tadero. los; Bendel no. Grazelle Ill: ortyI. lO4;
La Dolores, l04; 'Coors. IO6: Miss Barn HGrbor.
l0; Mater. los; Hudas' Brother los; Charles Can
nell. Ill: e Mshdi, ia. Also eligible: Mahk, lV;
'AguilA. lo2; Martin CAsca, lOs.
SIXTH RACE-Sellng; three~yeGr-olds and up
ward one and ons-siIteenth miles. Frontier, 81:
sVenetA Strome l03; Ford Mai los; Font. lOs:
Henry Hutchinson l0; Rinsmundy Ill; .OTer the
Sands, lo3; Netmaker. los; Sam Hisch l03: Myce-
nae, los; ssrTicence, Ill
Apprentice allowance claimed