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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-03

I commission has taken the matter up
and decided that all claims dating back
more than four months would have tc
be filed by April 1. Various shippers
who have been in the habit of allow
ing claims to accumulate for three or
four years until the amount reached a
figure large enough to warrant a suit
will be put to total loss if their
claims have not been filed prior to
April 1.
Elect Delegates to State Meeting
Delegates TO the state convention of
Eagles, which will be he'd in Keokuk,
Iowa, in June, were elected at the
meeting of Davenport Aerie No. 235,
F. o. E, at Eagles hall. Those named
were Chris. Sass. AL Norgodt. Charles
Hall, John Jensen, John Ludwig and
E. E. Chrismann.
n. M. Render Buys Business-H. NJ.
Render. for several years past identi-
fed with the grocery business in DAY.
export, has purchased the grocery of
II. Stoiley at 632 West Eighth street
o
Two Are Fined on Pure Food
Charges - Pleading guilty to the
charge of violating the state weights
and measures law. c. j. Englehart of
Princeton was fined So and costs by
Justice w. H. Names. Englehart sold
Mrs. Jennie Topp, No. s Walling court,
butter short half pound NJ. CLAW
tbs, proprietor of a Greek grocery at
PA East Second street, was fined $40
and costs by Justice Names for hav-
ing goods exposed for sale without
proper protection from dirt and YER
min. Charges in both cases were filed
by Marshal Matt Lamb following in.
vestigation conducted by himself ana
City Food Inspector VIM Kniphals.
$4,000 Paid in OiVidends-Daven-
port banks are paying out to stock
holders $4,000 in divideI DIS. The Ger
man Savings bank is paying out the
largest amount. $4,000. the Scott
County second with $4,000. and the
Davenport Savings third with $4,000.
The dividends of the different banks
are as follows:
German Savings, per cent quarter
ly. capital 100000; dividends $24, 900.
Scott County. per cent quarterly.
capital, $250.000: dividends $4,000.
Davenport Savings. 5 per cent quar-
terly. capital, 100000; dividend
$4,000
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-03
DAY IN DAVENPORT

Institute for AutomobiIists-Sub
| 1ects have been announced for the
three day sessions of the automobile
institute to be given here April 8, 10
and IL under the direction of the Dav-
export Automobile club. The lectures
will be given by r. E. Davis of the de-
partment of engineering extension of.
Ames college. The institute opens the
| afternoon of April 9, when carburetion
and ignition will be the general SUBJ
| jects studied. That evening lighting
| and starting will be the subjects. The
afternoon of April IL the subject will
be Motor Mechanics. fabrication and
Cooling Systems" The evening of the
10th "Speedometers, Transmissions,
Cluthes, Control Systems and Axles"
will be studied. The afternoon of
April IL Tires and Good Roads" win
be the topics of discussion. All of the
many detailed points which under
under these general headings viii be
gone into by the lecturer. A large
number of Davenport automobile own
ers is expected to take advantage of
the opportunity offered by the insti-
tute coming here to learn everything
possible about the construction and
care of their machines.
o.
DereIicts Were 16e.-One hundred
and sixty-nine arrests under the state
laws and for breaking city ordinances
were made during the month of March
according to the report of Chief of
Police Schramm as submitted last
night to. the city council. Disturbers
of the peace lead the list in numbers,
30 having been held for breaking the
city ordinance. For violating city or
dina1ce3 40 were held. while for break
ing state laws there were 80 arrests
made.
Lose $4,000 in Commerce Ruling
Within the next few days Davenport
railroads expect to receive claims from
shippers aggregating $4,000 which
cannot be honored according TO a strict
Interpretation of the interstate com
merce ruling. Local rail officials have
received bulletins apprising them OF
the fact that effective April !. all claims
for loss. damage and delay not filed
within four montas from time OF ship
ment, would not be honored. SINH
lar ruling was made some time ago,
but has never been strictly enforced.
Since then the interstate commerce
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-03
NOTICE.

The annual meeting of the sIoeA.
holders of Rock Island Savings panA
for the election of nine 90 Direc'r'
for one year, will be held at the pam
ing House of said Bank in the city y
Rock Island, ILL.,, on Monday, Aprn -
1914, between the hours OF lo:oV sA-
-: 90 O'Clock A. NJ.
A. ]. LINDSTROM, Cashier
Rock Island, H., April 8, 1914
-(Adyt
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-03
fnflammatory rheumatism QuIc
Relieved.
Quickly

Morton L. Hill of Lebanon. Ind.
gays: MY wife mac iniammatory
rheumatism in every muscle and
Joint; her suffering was terrible and
her body and face were swollen al
most beyond recognition; had been
I'm bed for six weeks and had eight
physicians, but received no benefit
until she tried DR.. Detchon's Relief
for Rheumatism. 1t gave immediate
relief and she was able to walk in
three days. /. am sure 1t saved her
life" Sold by Otto Grotjan, 1901 Sec
ond avenue. Rock Island. and Gus,
Schlegel & Son. 220 Second street.
Davenport-(Adv.l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-03
ny intercollegiate association,
secretary

secretary Intercollegiate association.
Chicago.
Music-Adelphic Orchestra
Reading, Jack. the Fisherman
Eleanor Magnuson.
3:30-Address, Arthur Burrage Far
we'll. president Chicago Law and Or
der league.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-03
HAMLET

Miss Mabe:le Whisman spent Sun
day with Miss Millicent Boyles.
Earl clearinghouse was a business
visitor to Rock Island Monday.
Miss Hazel Stockberger spent Sun
day at the Kendall home.
Mrs. Mary White is visiting with
friends in Chicago.
The meeting which was to have
been held in the Hamlet Presbyterian
church last Sunday evening in the in
terest of William and Vashti college
was postponed indefinitely on account
of bad roads.
Miss Carrie Hintz is staying with
Mrs. Arthur READER this week.
Mrs. John READER spent Monday
with Mrs. Arthur Reaber. who is quite
sick.
Meigs Kendall went to Chicago Tues
day.
The X. A G. V. S. S. class gave an
April Fool social at the home of
Charles Bopes Wednesday.
a few from here attended the play.
Lavender and Old Lace" at Aledo
night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-03
Music-Adelphic Orchestra.
Evening Session.

The convention will join with the
local option forces in mass meeting
held in the skating rink. Arthur Bur
rage Farwell will be the speaker rep
resenting the intercollegiate associa-
ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-04

priation for the construction of good roads.
 It is almost impossible to calculate the benefit of state aid It Is not so much the amount of money, but the reads constructed under the su- pervision of the state highway commits sioners models and object lessons for the construction of good roads in all the coun- ties that receive the benerit of it.
 Counties can assess and collect two and one half mills for road purposes. Some counties attempt to construct good roads out of these taxes Other counties have bond issues for the construction of good roads The bond issue seems the best method Sufficient money cannot be obtained by taxation.
 Montgomery, which has the best sys- tenn of public roads in the state ha X issued. SS25.000 for their construction Mobile is spending S500,000 received from bond issue.
 Bonds can be sold for low rate of interest for number of years. Future generations that will receive the benefit of good roads can help pay for them
 The best method will be to issue bonds to construct the roads. obtain all the state. aid possible. employ good com petent engineers, and after the roads are constructed assess and collect the 2lk mill tax to maintain and improve them. Under this system, Alabama will have, in time, as fine system of good roadS as any state in the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-04
GORMAN PRESENTS ABLE
 ARTICLE ON GOOD ROADS

T. the United States improved or con Istructed by state aid.
 This is a mileage about equal to the national highways of France, although We are lar superior co France in ter ritory and population There are 2,226,S42 miles of roads in the United States Of this mileage 223.7i4 miles or about 10 per cent are improved. The Alabama state highway law was en;. cted in 1911 and since it's enactment there has been phenomenal improve
 rent and development of the construc- ton of good roads in Alabama.
 Under the provisions of this law the
 state appropriated $154.006 annually for
 the highway department. but no money is appropriated to county until it ap-
 propriates similar amount Since the enactment of this law the
 state has appropriated $34S,000 in round numbers to the counties for the con struction of good roads. Since the enactment of the state high way law. April 5 191i Alabama has done more for the construction of good roads than was done from 1919 to 1911. The following figures, from the report of the state highway commission, for the year ending March 31, 1914. show what has been done for the construction of good roads in Alabama since the enactment of the law:
 Amount spent on roads by counties, g, ,003, ,146.
 Amount spent on bridges by counties.
 $520, 63s.
 Amount spent on roads by state and counties jointly, S256, 79o.H. Amount spent on bridges by state and counties jointly $44,16S26. Total by state and counties on roads and bridges, 8, ,S33, 74767. Aid gives by state on roads s96.S6o.67. ! Aid given by state on bridges, $19,9S4.67. Total aid given by state, s1l6.S50.34. Total number of miles built by state aid and counties. 113O.5s. Total number of miles improved March 1, 19i3 4641.Sl.
 Total number of miles improved road in Alabama April 1, 1911. 2.39. Number of miles of road in Alabama,
 49, ,639
 Percentage of improved roads in Ala
 bama, 11.63 per cent.
 Number of counties that had construct
 ed roads previous to 1911, 30. Number of counties that are now con structing roads, 60. Number of miles of improved roads in Alabama March 1, 1911. 37S0. Number of miles of improved roads in Alabama March l. 1912. 46f.S1. Number of miles of improved roads in
 Alabama March l. 1914, 5172Ss While thlS shows great progress ana remarkable accomplishment it Is only the beginning of the construction of good roads in Alabama. The people will never be satisfied until fine permanent highways are constructed all over the state and every county has a good system of public roads.
 It is unnecessary to discuss the incal-
 culable benefit of good reads. All know and admit the necessity for their construction. The important question is how can il best be done. Of course, the roads will have to be constructed principally by the counties. 1 It is to be earnestly hoped that the bill pending in Congress making a ndtiona I appropriation for good roads will pass and that the national appropriation will i be increas sed annually. It is also to be hoped that the next | legislature will increase the state appro-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-04

Don't know bout no ali-mints jedge but she sho' kin make sick folxes well.
 ..I will tell you what [ will do. If your mother can cure Mir. Greener. more widely known as Sheriff Jack. of his neu- ralgia I will turn her loose on Satur- day"
 Jedge. ah isn't nevah seed her cure nc white folkes, she works ermong de cullud pussons.'
 Works the cullud pussons you mean. If 1t works one way it ought to work another. What is the formula or modus operandi used by mother in perform ing her cures. In other words, what does she do to the people she makes well?"
 She lays her hand on the place whar de misery are, an uses fire
 That crazy nigger won't lay her hand on me nor use fire, growled the sheriff. My face is hot enough as 1t is"
 What kind of fire does your mother use?'
 "She burns CT magic rod an valves hit in the air an de smoke carries away de pain
 "The Chink and his joss stick has evil dently got nothing on her. I am not much impressed with your mothers abil- ity as a divine healer. as from what you have said her methods savor too much Of the hoodoo doctor and the conjure faker, but I will stick to my promise If by
 
 iff's face has disappeared I will release your mother on the condition she drops all this foolishness and goes back to the washtub where she belongs
 The woman departed with serious coun- tenance, delivered the message of Judge Abernethy to her mother. and whatever anyone else may think of the 'sprophetess' she has one strong believer in the person of her dusky daughter. who sought her release
 The four women mentioned above were arrested on Vagrancy charge last week and were ordered confined in the county jail by Judge Abernethy for further in- vestigation. They have been posing as divine headers" and speakers in an '.un- known tongue" and ''hoodoos" and other equally absurd things. and it is said that they had terrorized number of ignor- ant negroes with their superstitions. Judge Abernethv has released two of the women on their promise to give up the mission to which they pretended they had been called and is as vet undecided as to whether the other two should be sent up for vagraney or sent to the in- sane asylum. He inclined to the latter course
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-04
GERMANY ISSUES BOOK TELLING OF
 ADVENT OF WAR

Berlin, August 3.-The German govern ment has issued white book recount ing events leading up to the war and
 giving the texts of telegrams exchanged between the German Emperor and the Russian Emperor.
 The government insists that it workedl
 shoulder to shoulder with Great Britain in mediatory action. and supported every proposal in Vienna, from which it thought
 d peaceful conclusion could be hoped
 On July 30, the German government for
 warded to Vienna, the British proposal which basis laid down, that Austria ought, after the invasion of Servia to die tate her conditions there. Germany as- sumed that Russia would accept this
 basis, but while negotiations were pro- eeeding, news came of Russian mobiliza- ton measures. and the assembly of Rus sian troops on the Prussian frontier which left no doubt that Russian mobili-
 zation against Germany was in full prog ! ress. While all such measures were be- ing denied to the German representative
 at St. Petersburg, and even before the Austrian answer to the last British-Ger man mediation proposal could reach Der. lin Russia ordered q general mobiliza- ton.
 The German Emperor, in telegram tdiitu dlttHlibn IO the menac1n2 char acter of the Russian mobilization and the continuance of his own activity in the direction of mediation.
 Emperor's Telegram On July 31 the Russian Emperor sent the following telegram to the German Emperor:
 ''1 thank thee from the heart for thy
 mediation, which leaves a gleam of hope that even now all may end peacefully. It is technically impossible to discontinue
 our military operations. which has been rendered necessary by Austrian mobili. zation. We are far from wishing fof war, and so long negotiations with Austria regarding Serva, my troops will not undertake any provocative action T give thee my word upon it, and trust thee with my strength in God S grace and hope for the success of thy mediation at Vienna and for our coun- tries and the peace of Europe" THY DEVOTED NICHOLAS" To this the German Emperor replied: Tn answer to thy appeal to my friend ship and thy prayer for my help, I under took mediatory action between the Aus tro-Hungarian government and thine. While this action was in progress. thy troops were mobiized against my ally. Austria Hungary in conseuuence of which, as l have already informed thee, my mediation was rendered nearly H. lusory, Nevertheless, it continued But now l am in possession of trustworthy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-04
CARDINAL SCOUT
 BUYS PITCHER WHO WEARS EYEGLASSES

Boston, August 3.-A pitcher afflict- ed slightly with weak sight and forced to wear glasses while working on the hill has been purchased by the Car dinals. He is Lee Meadows, a giant right handler from the Durham, N. C., club. The purchase has been completed and Meadows will report at Robison field this fall.
 Scout Bob Connery is responsible for discovering Meadows. He has been pitching sensational ball in Carolina and offers were made to the club own CTS by the Giants, Red Sox and Ath- letics but the bid from the Cardinals proved to bo the highest and Connery landed his prize.
 According to Connery, Meadows is a sure winner, despite the affliction of being forced to war glasses while curv- ing on the hill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-04
Spoke Too Soon
rom the Boston Journal.

From the Boston Journal.
 Father had expressed the intention of driving to the city and 4-year- old Teddie had expressed the intention of accom- panying him and had been refused. Whereupon Teddie disappeared. He climbed snugly beneath the seat of ths carriage and waited long time, whie- the horse was being harnessed and his father climbed in and the carriage start-s ed. And then,s after they had gone a long way, Teddie emerged.
 'I did go. didn't r? he demanded tri- umphantly. a
 And it was to a most grieved small boy that 1t was pointed out that his sense of space was in error, that they had proceeded no further than the ner of the street, and that it was judged we'll for Teddie to descend and walh home again.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-04
No DeOine Healing For Jack
By CHARLES H. MANDY

Yesterday morning a young negro woman of somewhat ample proportions appeared before Judge H. B. Aberneth, of the court of common pleas and asked for private interview with him. She was evidently much in earnest and when Judge Alb told her he was "agin'' star chamber proceedings or secret communi- cations in matters pertaining to the court she stated this was a matter that might interest him personally. His honor de. clined to see it that way and tersely said
 Speak now or forever hold your peace. She decided to speak.
 "Jedge, yo' honor, please sah I wants yo ter let nah mother outen de big rock which she hasn't done nuthin' an she kin prove hit"
 T have been on the bench To these many years.'' said Judge Alb, and l nave the first nigger yet to see who, when placed behind the bars, did not say the same thing What is your mater nal par-i-ent accused of?" Does yo' mean what is her rested fer"
 ledge yo' sont her ter de big rock las week cos she was seachin fer buried treasure an" 'Oh, yes; she is one of the four dingey prophetesses that disturbed the landscape in the neighborhood of East Birmingham by digging various and sundry holes in that suburg in the deluded hope of find the treasure of Captain Kidd or some other philanthropist, who. they would have us believe planted gold and silver and precious jewels promiscously In ana about this continent. What evidence have you to offer to show cause why she should be released?'
 'Jedge, she kin cure any kind uf mis- cry If de body an min, an de sick culled folkes are needin uf her serv-
 ices.
 You say she can cure the sick both body and mnd.'
 'Yassah ah done seed her do hit many CT time
 At this time Sheriff Jack Greener ap- preached the rostum. The sheriff ha S been suffering from neuralgia for some time and his fsce is somewhat swollen Judge Alb dekded to put the healing powers of tbe prophecies" ito a test
 You say Sour mother can cure bodily ailments"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-04
Barrie's Introduction

From the New YOrk Sun.
 Sir ]. M Barrie tells story of his first day as a member of the Athenaeun club in London.
 Can you tell, me, sir, the way to the smoking room?" he asked an old gentle man in the hall.
 Indeed I shall be happy" was ths reply, and Sir James Was conducted not only to smoking room but to all the other apartments.
 You are too good protested the nov elst, as he followed his guide.
 Indeed am not" answered the other Here is my own arm chair for you and now I want you to honor me by being my guest at dinner"
 But why? You don't know me from Adam.' said Barrie.
 "I have been a member for 25 years, T explained the other. and you are the first man in the club who has ever spoken to me"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-04
Smash in Price

Chicago, August Slope of better fi- nancial returns for grain and provisions. especially wheat prevailed tonight among members of the Board of Trade, although the day witnessed a startling smash in the price of pork, lard. hogs and corn. Dispatches asserting that the British gov ernment had agreed to guarantee war risks on wheat destined for Great Brit ain revived confidence.
 Unusual declines shown tonight as com pared with Saturday night were:
 Pork. A.76 a barrel; lard. $.12Ia a 100 pounds; hogs, 50c 100 pounds, and corn. 3isc a bushel. At the most wheat was off only 114c a bushel for the day
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-04
J. w. parks

Jackson, Miss, August 3.-tSpecial) j. w. farks' car accountant for the Alabama and Vicksburg Railroad com pany in this city for several years, died last night at the Charity hospital, where he underwent an operation a iew hours previous for acute stomach eroupie. Ihe body was shipped to Chattanooga, his old home. for inter- n.ent by the side of his wife. who pre- ceded him to the grave by several years He leaves son in the United States navy and two daughters, one married.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-04
No Final Action

New Orleans August S.-Bankers of the New Orleans Clearing House associa- tion considered issuance of clearing house certificates at meeting today. but did not take final action. Another meeting will take place tomorrow morning when it Is expected a decision will be made. Under the Louisiana law the governor must sanction the issuance of such cer- tificates and Governor Hall will be in the city tomorrow morning when a peti- ton which it Is believed will request that he give his sanction, will be presented to him. Bankers of the association today invoked the order providing for 60 days notice of withdrawal of savings accounts.
 It was explained today that if the clearing house banks issue certificates they probably will be used only between banks and until the emergency fund ex
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-04
Embargo on Wheat

Fort Worth. Texas, August 3.-An em- hargo on all wheat and other eommodi- ties billed for export through the port of New Orleans has been placed in eff feet on the Texas and Pacific railroad, it was publicly announced today
 The notice says that the European freight service out of New Orleans has been cancelled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-04
Deaths and Funerals
James MOorman

James Moorman. age 73 years, die6 yesterday morning about o'clock al the family residence, 356 Fifty-thiro street, north, Woodlawn. Funeral serv- lees Will be held this morning at 1t o clock at the residence, followed by interment at Forest Hill cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-04
GERMAN CONSUL
 WARNS VESSELS

Mobile, August s.-Col F. B. Dumont. 'er'nah consul at Mobile. tonight warned aH vessels in the Mexican gulf flying the derman flag to tie up. on account of the danger of seizure. His order holds good until the European stua ton is carried, The Mecklenburs a German vessel under charter of the Seeburg steamship company. an English corpora ton .,oh' and one of the largest companies in tn's section; will be dropped from scned- udes, as her charter will be revoked bv the German government
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-04
Wilcox Out of Danger

Jim Wilcox, who was painfully cut in several places at Fourth avenue and Twenty-fifth street Sunday night was pronounced out of danger by Hillman hos pital authorities yesterday It was at at first thought Wilcox would die J. T. Alfriend and A. J. May are being held by the police in connection with the cutting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-04
Pinkney M. BankstOn

The remains of Pipkney M. Bank s'oh' who died at a local fnfirmary sunday afternoon. were sent to Lit tleton yesterday by Shaw & Son. Mir. Fahkston was 64 years of age and is survived by his widow, one son and a daughter.