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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-29
CANADA To HAVE
QUIZ ON KILLING
Americans Attacked by Soldiers
Did Not Understand Com
mand Given Them.

Buffalo, n. Y. Dec. 29.-Charles
Dorsch, wounded by Canadian soldiers
yesterday while hunting ducks on Nj
agara river, said today neither Smith,
who was killed, nor himself under
stood what the soldiers wanted. In
the confusion the hunters decided to
pull for home. The fatal shots fol-
lowed Immediately. Dorsch counted
Is shots then lost track. Several
shots were fired after the men had
been hit and were lying at the bottom
of the boat, he said.
Ottawa, Ont, Dec. 29.-Major Gen
eral Sam Hughes, Canadian minister
of militia, ordered an inquiry into the
shooting of American duck hunters at
Fort Erie.
Il greatly regret the occurrence and
will have a thorough investigation
made" said General Hughes.
Nervousness has been caused along
the border by reports of raids and
stories that dynamiters had planned
to blow up public property in Canada.
Since the war began the international
boundary has been patrolled by mill
tary guards under orders to detain all
suspicious characters for examination.
Washington, d. c., Dec. 29.-Al-
though without official advices last
night concerning the shooting of two
Americans in Canadian waters near
Fort Erie, state department officials
pointed out that if the men were shot
while defying Canadian authority
there would be no ground for repre-
sentations by the American govern
ment Representative Charles B.
Smith of Buffalo laid newspaper ac-
of the shooting before Secre-
tary Bryan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-29
Captain of North Carolina
Explains Recent Trip
oil Incident.
RUSS ARE AGGRESSORS
American Vessels Have Not
Been South of Alexandria,
Syria, Since December g.

Washington, D. c., Dec. Coon
mander Oman of the cruiser North
Carolina, at Beirut, Syria, informed
the navy department it was a Russian
cruiser. not an American vessel. which
recently threatened bombardment of
Tripoli.
Captain Oman's explanation was in
response to a request from Secretary
Daniels. Oman reported that no
American merchant vessel had been
south of Alexandria, Syria, since Dec.
.. An Athens dispatch last week said
the crew of an American steamer was
attacked at Tripoli. south of Alex
andria. when foreign consuls and refu-
gees made an attempt to board her,
and that the North Carolina had
threatened bombardment of the town
Germany's Notification.
Notification of Germany that Ameri-
can consuls in Belgium must be ac-
ceptable to German military authori-
ties had not been called to the presi-
dents attention early today. but he
said he would give the question careful
consideration. Secretary Bryan planned
to inform the president of Germany's
note at the cabinet meeting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-29
INDICTED MAYOR
FURNISHES BOND
Wife of Dom M. Roberts o:
Terre Haute Succeeds in OBJ
tanning His Release.

Indianapolis. Ind, Dec. 29.-DOnn
NJ. Roberts. mayor OF Terre Haute.
who was placed in jail here Saturday
under indictment for alleged conspiracy
TO corrupt the election of Nov. 3, 1919.
was released late yesterday under
$4,000 bond. The bond was offered
by a surety company.
Roberts, with his wife. left for
Terre Haute a few minutes after he
was released. He gained his liberty
her efforts. Mrs. Roberts ar
ranged with the surety company to
sign the mayors bond.
Harry Montgomery, president of the
Terre Haute board of works. came TO
the United States marshaI's office
here Monday and surrendered. He is
the oath man TO be arrested for aIleg-
I'd conspiracy TO corrupt elections at
Terre Haute. Montgomery. accompa-
MED by United States officer. return
I'd to Terre Haute. where he will try
20 obtain bond.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-29

Atlanta, Ga. Dec. % Solicitor Dor
sey. who conducted the prosecution
Of Leo VI. Frank. said the state would
expedite the case. He added he hop
ed TO have it heard in the supreme
court within so days or sooner. Frank
recently was sentenced to be hanged
Jan. % next.
It's a long lane that has no turn
ing" Frank said when the news OF his
victory was conveyed to him.
New York, Dec. 29.-Louis Marshall.
Leo VI. Franks counsel, announced
that he had received word from JUS
tice Lamar that he had granted an
appeal to his client. Mr.. Marshall
said he expected the case would be
argued in the supreme court at an
early date. probably in January. The
question at issue. he said. would be
whether Frank in his trial for the
murder OF Mary Phagan had been de-
prived OF his constitutional rights.
Chicago. Ill. Dec. 29.-The execu-
tive board OF the Anti-Capital Punish
ment Society OF America, at a meet
ing yesterday. decided to continue its
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-29
BIG TIME is PROMISED AT
Y M. C. A. NEW YEARS DAY

Elaborate preparations are in pro-
cess at the Y. VI. c. a. for the enter
tainment of its friends on New
Years day. Special exhibits are being
arranged that will show the develop
ment of the work since it was started
in 1854. Other charts will show the
activities OF the different departments
for the year just past, which is the first
in the new building.
An orchestra will furnish music for
the afternoon and evening, there will
be a continuous performance in the
gymnasium and swimming pool. and
will be served.
The association wishes il known
that not only the members of the as
sociation are expected on New Years.
but their friends and the ladies are in
vited. OF course
This years attendance Will doubt
less eclipse all previous functions IN
point OF attendance and good time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-29
ENEMY CAPTURES
81 BRITISH SHIPS
Foreign Going Vessels With
Cargoes Valued at $780,
600 Seized During War.

London (Correspondence).- the
first four months of war 81 British for
eign-going ships, valued at s11 AGO.
600 with cargoes worth S1S,sOO.O0O
were captured or destroyed by the
enemy, according to official figures of
the Liverpool and London War Risks
Insurance association. The losses Tor
four months were 1.23 per cent of the
total number of vessels.
Stockholm. Correspondence Up
to the middle of December Sweden,
Denmark, Norway and Holland lost
total of % ships through mine disas-
ters. Including cargoes. the total
financial loss is nearly S10,000,00O.
Eighty-seven lives were lost.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-29
EXECUTIONS few
UNDER GUTIERREZ
General Amnesty to Political
Prisoners May Be Granted
by New President.

Washington, d. C, Dec. 2s.-The
president today confirmed statements
that the United States had advised the
Gutierrez government in Mexico to
grant general amnesty to political pris-
oners. The president does not believe
the number OF executions has been
large. but he is anxious that they be
entirely.
San Diego. Cal, Dec ga wireless
from the battleship San Diego, en-
route here. says 1000 troops OF Cen
eral Carranza's forces declared today
for General villa at Tepic on the west
coast Of Mexico. Foreigners at San
bias and Tepic have taken refuge on
the United States supply ship Glacier.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-29
SAYS WRONG MAN
DIED AS A SLAYER
Resident of Buffalo, ILL.,, De-
clares George Painter
Was Innocent.
TELLS OF A CONFESSION
Asserts an Acquaintance in Montana
Admitted Killing Alice Mar
tin 20 Years Ago.

Chicago. Ill, Dec. 29-On Jan. 26,
1894, George Painter was hanged in
Chicago for the murder of Alice Mar
tin, his sweetheart. He was convicted
on circumstantial evidence.
Painter was a large man. The rope
broke. He was dashed against the ce-
ment floor under the gallows.
Several men, who were spectators,
cried out that this was a sign Painter
was innocent. Some, unable to bear
the sight, tainted. A trembling sher-
iff and a nervous deputy picked up
the unconscious body and carried it
up the stair to the scaffold. Once
again the moose was tied, and this
time the mans life was snuffed out.
Declared His Innocence.
1t had been a sensational hanging.
Painter had declared his innocence
The minister who attended him said
he believed Painter not guilty. The
condemned mans last words were:
Look here, gentlemeni If there is
one man among you who is an Ameri
can, l say to you on his soul-on his
soul l say-see that the murderer OF
Alice Martin is found. Good-by."
Alice Painter had met Painter at
Salvation Army meeting. He had been
in the habit of seeing her every night
at the West Side saloon. They quar-
relied on the night of the murder. He
was seen in the doorway of her home
five minutes before she was killed.
She had been beaten to death.
Gleason Gets Letter.
Yesterday Chief of Police James
Gleason received the following letter:
will you try to find the address of
any of the late George Painters fam
lily? George was hanged in Chicago
He was innocent of the crime If you
find any of the family tell them to
write me. 1 will take the stigma off
the family. Respectfully.
.''R w Baxter, Buffalo, ILL.,
Baxter, when seen by a correspond
ent for the Chicago Herald, said he
would have written the chief some
time ago, only he was anxious to keep
out of trouble. .-
One night in September four years
ago, he said, he was camping near
the site of a new branch railway in
eastern Montana. He had started a
fire. Another man came up to him,
and in course of their conversation he
asked:
Were you ever in Chicago?"
"Yes," Baxter said.
Ibid you know man named |
George Painter"
"Yes, he killed a girl and was hang
I'd for it"
Confesses to Killing Girl.
George Painter never killed that |
girl" the stranger said.
How do you know?" Baxter in
luired.
81 know, because I killed her." was
he answer of the man, who gave his
lame as Jack Cade.
You're a fool to tell me about it.
hen" Baxter commented, and he kept
he incident in mind, he says.
He never saw "Cade" again, and he
Ilways hesitated to tell his story to
he police before, "for fear of getting
nto trouble"
Cade is dead, Baxter declared.
Baxter is "a years old. Some of his
eighbors in Buffalo said he had made
anciful statements.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-29
SAM FRYER TO Be
TRIED ONCE MORE
Second Hand Goods Dealer to
Face Same Charge, Says
States Attorney.

Sam Fryer, second hand dealer, will
again be tried on a charge Of receiving
stolen goods in the circuit court here,
according to a statement made today
bv states Attorney Floyd Thompson.
Mr.. Thompson returned last evening
from Chicago. where he has been at
tending to business matters, and this
morning for the first time perused
tho decision of the supreme court
which reversed the verdict and re-
manded the case.
Il see no reason why we can't try
Fryer again. said the states attorney
I'VE will take the matter up some
time during the January term and will
try him on the same charge. The SUI
preme court only remanded it for re-
trial.
That Silas Bender will be returned
here from the state penitentiary at
Joliet to testify against Fryer was in
dicated by other statements made by
Mr. Thompson.
I'VE will use Bender's testimony
again." he said. The supreme court
did not throw out his entire testimony.
but only parts of it. B"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-29
FRANCIS JOSEPH
RETURNS THANKS

Washington. D. G. Dec. % The
Hate department announces the re
eeipt of the following telegram from
ambassador PeldeId az Vienna
Emperor Francis Joseph has com
'nln'cated 70 me his grateful thanks
70 the sympathetic friends in America
mo sent gifts of clothing and toys
. me war orphans by ship Jason. Half
hiiiion gifts this week being distrib-
-'eo throughout Austria Hungary.
Emperor thanks every donor and
bsfscn taking part in work Of send
As Christmas cheer 20 his suffering
people,"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-29
THE WEATHER
Forecast Till p. M. Tomorrow, for
Rock Island, Davenport, Moline
and Nicinitv

Generally fair tonight and Wednes-
day. cold wave tonight with the lowest
temperature near zero, northwest gale
diminishing by Wednesday morning.
Temperature at a. m. 80. Highest
yesterday 81. Lowest last night 80.
Velocity of wind at a. m. 1 mile
per hour.
Precipitation so inch.
Relative humidity at p. m. 81. at
a. m. 100.
Stage of water "a. a rise of / in last
"a hours.
]. NJ. SHERIER. Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-29

efforts to secure a commutation Of
the sentence of Leo VI. Frank of At
lanta. Ga, from the death penalty to
life imprisonment in case his appeal
to the United States supreme court
fails 10 bring a new trial. The OBJ
ject OF the society is to promote pub
lie opinion against capital punish
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-29
GIRL KILLED BY BOWLDER
Rock Weighing Ten Tons Crashes
Through Roof of House.

Georgetown, Colo, Dec. 29.-Detach-
ing itself from a slide of rocks a huge
bowlder, estimated to weigh a ton,
crashed into the residence of State
Senator Barney O'Connell and killed
his daughter. Miss Sarah O'Connell, a
school teacher.
Mrs. O'Connell. who was sleeping
beside her daughter. was slightly in
jured. The rock demolished a large
part of the house.
a rock struck the top of Mrs. Places
house and as il tore through the roof
and ceiling it buried her 7-year-old
son under a mass of plastering. The
boy escaped injury
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-29
PRESIDENT STILL ASKS
FREEDOM FOR FILIPINO

Washington. d. C. Dec. 29.-The
president told calleTs today his sup
port Of the Jones bill for ultimate in
dependence OF the Philippines would
not be altered by recent disturbances
I'm the islands. He declared the ac-
counts Of the uprising were undoubted-
Iy exaggerated He believed the re-
ports due 10 efforts TO defeat independ-
enc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-29
Business Steadily Improved.

Washington. ID. c., Dec. 29-The
president told callers today all infor-
nation that had reached him indicated
that business in the United States was
steadily Improving
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-29
Mann Criticizes.

Vigorous criticism of the admins.
tration's policy in Mexico, and an en-.
dorsement of protests to Great Britain
against seizure of American neutral
vessels were coupled in the house to-
day by Republican Leader Mann. "Our
rights on the high sea-" said Mann.
must be upheld. 1 commend the ad-
ministratiOn for the position it has
taken. There is no danger of ours be-
ing involved in this war by protecting
our rights. England cannot afford to
go TO war with us, neither can Ger
many" Referring TO Mexico he said:
We have not the moral right to say
that anarchy must continue in Mexico?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-29

ment," Norman A Sarrowe. chairman
OF the executive board. explained. we
will concentrate our efforts on the
Frank case now because it is most
prominently before the public" Mr..
Sarrowe said his society will not at
tempt to create sentiment against the
courts of Georgia in the Frank case.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-29
PUTS CHICACOAN
ON FEDERAL BODY

Washington, d. c.. Dec. 29.-Richard
Ashton, vice president of the Chicago
Northwestern railroad. has been chosen
by President Wilson a member OF the
federal industrial relations commits
sion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-29
Wabash MANAGER Resions.

st. Louis. Mo-. Dec. 29.-Henry Mil
Ter, general manager OF the Wabash
railroad, has rendered his resignation,
to be effective Jan. l, according to an
announcement here
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-29
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.

Evening stars; Jupiter. Saturn. Morn.
ing stars: Mars. Mercury, Venus.
Planet Saturn is due east low down
in center or Milky way.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-29
Drunk Is Released.

c. Y, Munson was picked up last
night by Detective Sehnert in an in
toxicated condition. His case was dis
missed this morning in police court.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-29

Decatur, ILL.,, Dec. 29.-Lack of OBJ
servance of the quarantine has caused
the foot and mouth disease TO spread
in MoIltrie county, according 10 au-
thorities there. who believe they now
have Il under control Nearly 100
cattle and hogs on the farms of ]. B.
LAWS. W. T. Stricklan and Elmer
Selock will be killed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-29
China President Serves 10 Years.

Peking. Dec. pa new election
law. promulgated in Peking today.
fixes the term of the office OF the
president OF China at 10 years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-29

Freeport. Ill. Dec. 29.-City coun-
ellis in the principal down-state cities
OF Illinois have been urged 10 join In
a movement originating in Decatur
Ill. 10 secure the adoption OF law
by the next legislature 10 limit freight
trains 10 so cars
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-29

Clinton. ILL.,, Dec. 29-Ralph Rem
son. who. it is alleged. was RESPONSE
BILE for worthless checks afioat in Clin-
ton last summer which mystified mer-
chants, has been sentenced to an in
determinate term in the penitentiary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-29
Bachelor Leaves Orphans $4,000.

Freeport, H.. Dec 9.-Practically
all of the $4,000 estate left by An
drew Swartz, wealthy Freeport bach
elcr, will go to the support of orphans
at the Lutheran orphanage at Ma
chusa, H., by the viii which was filed
here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-29
American Note Protesting
AGAINST Seizures is Re-
ceived in London.
STRONG WORDING USED
Expected to Have Far Reaching
Effect in Attitude of Other
Neutral Nations.

Washington, D. c., Dec. 29.-Presi.
American note to Great Britain In
sisting on better treatment for Amer
lean commerce, declared large dam
I ages eventually would have to be paid
by England for unlawful detention of
American cargoes.
Supplementary to previous protests,
the new note, the president explained,
represented fully the position of the
United States, saying that SO far as
theory was concerned there really was
no debate on the point raised, because
England herself, in previous wars,
had taken exactly the American posi-
ton. The president added the note Of
protest was not based on any treaties.
but on a generally accepted principle
of International law.
Publication of the substance of the
noe this morning created widespread
interest in the capital. Foreign diplo-
mats, especially from neutral countries,
discussed it, and members of congress,
who had protested to the state depart
ment in behalf of merchants and ship
pers of copper, flour, wheat, foodstuffs,
cotton and other products, in which
trade is restricted, expressed satisfac-
tion with the attitude of the govern
ment. Some administration officials
expressed the view that when Great
Britain realized the extent of public
opinion in the United States her atti-
tude would be modified and American
industry hitherto halted would go for
ward.
Communication insistent.
The communication insisting that
legitimate commerce of this country
should not be unduly molested by the
British feet reached London today and
was regarded here as the strongest
representation on the subject of COM
merce made by the United States to
any belligerent country since the out
break of the war A reply is not ex-
pected for several days.
In view of the important principles
laid down in the note it is expected
to have far-reaching effect on the at
titude of other neutral countries to-
ward the general subject of contra
band.
Administration officials realize that
many millions in claims are accumulat-
ing against the British government,
but the note sets forth reimburse
ments alone do not cure the evils, as
American shippers are practically in
timidated and fear to embark upon
legitimate export trade.
The American note declares the re-
latIons between neutral countries are
those of peace and normal times, and
not war. The words absolute" and
conditional contraband" therefore
should not exist The United States
insists that the facts. providing a hos
tile destination is intended, must be
shown at the time of the vessels seiz-
Ire.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-29

Mount Morris. H.. Dec e9.-Black-
leg, disease very fatal to cattle, has
broken out in this vicinity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-29
ILLINOIS NEWS.

Chadwick, Ill, Dec. 29.-On the Rod
erick Chisholm farm 265 head of cat
tie and 320 hogs, infected with the
foot and mouth disease, have been con-
demned.
Du Quoin, ILL.,. &c. 29.-Three men
were arrested at Willisville, ILL.,, charg
ed with completely in the lynching of
an Italian coal miner at that place
several months ago.
Mount Carroll, H., Dec. 29.-The
lives of many thousands Of rabbits in
Carroll, Whiteside, Lee and other
counties of northwestern Illinois are
being spared as a result of the barring
of hunters from farms in those coun-
ties, for fear they might spread the
foot and mouth disease.
Vandalia, H., Dec. 29.-Miss Matte
Barnett, for over Co years a resident
Of this city. died while sitting in a
chair reading a newspaper. Her faith
er, Isaac Barnett. helped build the old
Illinois statehouse now used as the
Fayette county courthouse.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-29

Associated Press
Exclusive Wire
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-11-18

THE TIME TOACTHAD CONE.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-11-18

We have not assembled this merchandise
to sell at these reduced prices for any short
lived sensation it will create. We are doing it
as fitting commemoration of the Sixth Ami
syersary Of this store. We know of no better
method, on this occasion, to express our graf
itude for your continued patronage than to
make these low values.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-11-18

Sale marks years store usefulness and
merchandise integrity Throughout this period
raed reputation honesty and courteous service has
been maintained Werecognized at the beginning of
business that those traits the most valuable assets
store Tsfact has been to time and again.
The preparation 9th Anniversary Sale begun
month ago. We believe however atour 9Th Anniversary val
ues are of higher standard than ever before.
Come every day and complete your Fall and Winter shop
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-10-09

bonds to be used to pay for the build
ing of good roads. This is a PROPOSE
ton to tax the labor and capital of
Cook county for the benefit of the
land owners. Voters should order the
postpOnement of this action until leg
islative action and constitutional
amendments permit the payment of
the expense of such improvements
by assessing the lots and parcels Of
land adjacent which receive the bene-
fits, in proportion to the benefit re-
ceiVed by each.-Geo. v. Wells, $3.50
South Park Az.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-10-09
MOTHERHOOD AND SIN

Editor Day Book;-In a splendid
recent article you ask: els there any
reason why we should make the or
deal of motherhood harder than ma
tUre herself makes ?" And, referring
to 'the woman who was soon to be
a mother" you describe the disdatn-
full smiles of passing women or the
Sinking and winking of unthinking
men. In reply, allow me to ask: How
can we expect women to respect
motherhood when we teach them
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-10-09
LETTERS TO EDITOR
THAT SKUNKY TASTE

Editor Day Book;-I protest
against the Schlitz Brewing Co. all
the time advertising that beer in light
bottles has .'that skunky taste" 1
have found that skunky taste" in
Schlitz beer sometimes just as
in the others. l think the Schlitz
Co. is bum sport to all the time &C
cuse the other breweTies of selling
rotten beer. The Schlitz Co. is help
ing the Anti-SaIoOn LeagUe.-A
Bartender.