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Potosi journal., 1914-09-23
OWNER RECEIVERS
s42A BANK LOOT
TWENTY-YEAR-OLD YOUTH SAYS
HE WAS FORCED TO AID IN
HOMESTEAD HOLDUP.
NOW CONSCIENCE STRICKEN
Declares He Purposeiy Ditched Auto
in Flight to Choaso-Expert
Bank Robher Planned and
Executed the JOB.

Pittsburg, Pa.-joseph Kaufman
20 years old, a Chicago electri-
clan, has returned S4.o40 to the Off
Gals of the Homestead Bank, which
was robbed by two men on Aug. Il.
with the confession that he was
participant against his will in the rob
berry.
He said a man known to Kim as
Frank Wilson. but who has been iden-
titled from photographs in police gal
lery as Frank G. Hohl, an expert bank
robber, who recently broke jail after
robhing a bank at Altoona, Pa, com
PEELED him, at the point of I. revol-
yer. to assist III the robbery. and that
he had been conscience stricken ever
since.
Posing as a wealthy youg banker,
and giving his name as Franz Wilson.
Hohi made the acquaintance OF youg
kaufman in a pool room i'll Chicago
early in July. Kaufman says in his
confessed that Wilson spent money
layishly and treated him SO as 10 win
his friendship. In August he pro-
posed an automobile trip 10 pittsb burg
and asked Kaufman TO 90 with him
as his guest. Kaufman consented will
ingly. and they started in big yel-
low car.
At Newark, O., Hohl told kaufman
that lie was not a banker. but hank
robber, and that they were then on
their way TO rob a bank at Home
stead. kaufman refused to have any
thing to DO with the affair and then
iiohl. according to the confession,
whipped out a revolver and threat
ened to kill his young companion un-
less he agreed to do what ne was
told
That nignt, fearing that he might
run away, !tohl is said to have tied
kaufman to him with a -ore. Next
day when a couple miles out OF
Homestead. the men left the sutomo-
bile and walked into the town. after
taking coCain to steady their nerves
and make them daring, as Hohl e.
plained. Hohl then gave Kaufman a
revolver. loaded with blank cartridges
and drilled him in his part Of the
coming robbery. explaining that he
was to stand on the outside Of the
bank and fire the blank cartridges
AT anyone who might attempt to in
terrupt the robbery
kaufman did as ordered and while
Iohl went into the bank and held
up the cashier. he fired several shots
at pedestrians attracted to the place
by the sound Of i!ohl's shots.
Kaufman became SO uneasy about
his part in the robbery that he went
10 an attorney in Chicago. who ad
Vised him to make immediate resi-
tuition. He did so. but the news was
suppressed until the present time by
detectives who hoped to trap Hohl
if he should attempt TO communicate
with kaufman.
Potosi journal., 1914-09-23
War Halts Harvester Oividend.

New York-It was decided at a
meeting of the directors of the Inter
national Harvester Corporation here
not to declare the usual dividend on
common stock of the corporation, in
view OF the existing European con-
ditiOns
Potosi journal., 1914-09-23

ashington-Twelve Japanese de-
tanned in Germany following Japan's
declaration of war have reached other
countries. the japanese embassy an.
nounced. Forty others are still in
Germany, some Of them probably in
German prisons. the embassy said.
Potosi journal., 1914-09-23
Stum's or Now.

"Civilizat!on." said the pedagog, be-
gan among the Chaldeans'
Il wonder" said the thoughtf.ll stu
dent who had a newspape.- in his
pocket where she'll break Oh: next
time she starts in
Potosi journal., 1914-09-23
U. S. Makes 4 Peace Pacts.

Washington treaties be
tween the United States and Great
Britain. France. Spain and China
four countries whose combined popu-
lation Is more than two-thirds Of the
total of the earth-were signed here
Potosi journal., 1914-09-23
Dry Wine Tax Paised.

WaShington.-ln TIE face Of pro-
tests to the ways and means commit
tee, Democrats against the proposed
tax on domestic wine 6 IN the war rev.
enue bill, the committee decided to
increase to Il cents d gallon the tax
at 12 cents.
Potosi journal., 1914-09-23
Missouri Editors Favor Disarmament.

St Louis-The Missouri Press as
sociation, at its session here, adopted
a resolution favori1 Z the disarina-
ment of the nations and urged terms
of settlement OF the present European
war which will insure permanent
world peace.
Potosi journal., 1914-09-23
Mann Ties Up the House.

Washington, D. c. - Republican
Leader Mann tied the house ii par
liamentary knot by obiecting to every
thing After roll calls. and having
proceeded no further than reading
the journal. Democrat leaders s,d-
journed it.
Potosi journal., 1914-09-23
Tennessee Horses for War.

Nashville, Tenn.-Lawrence Wright
of this city horse dealer. is buying
Middle Tennessee horses to carry
British cavalrymen and haul British
artillery. under contracts the British
government has placed with Chicago
and ST Louis companies.
Potosi journal., 1914-09-23
War Hats Harvester Dividend.

New York-It was decided at
meeting of the directors of the Inter
national Harvester Corporation here
not to declare the usual dividend On
common stock Of the corporation. in
view of the existing European con-
ditions
Potosi journal., 1914-09-23
How To Give Qulnine To Children

FEBRILINR is the trademark name given to .n
improved Qrinine. It is Tasteless Syrup. pleas
ant to take and does not disturb the stomach
Children take il and never know II is Cuinine,
Also especially adapted TO adults who cannot
take ordinary Ouinine. Does not nausease nor
cause nervousness nor ringing In the bead Try
1t the next time you need Ounine tor any pur-
pcse. Ask for 2-ounce original package The
narae FEERiLIEE is blown in bottle. az cents
Potosi journal., 1914-09-23
Heavy Rain Floods Oss Noines.

Des Moines. la~-L lands were in-
driving doZ rs OF families
from their homes, BY i rainfall Of AS
inches, the second eaviest in the
history of the weat r bureau. IN
little more than an . ur 3 inches OF
rain fell ard some residents OF the
fats were compelled to wade waist
deep to higher grou !. carrying chill
dren
Potosi journal., 1914-09-23
Churchmen Commend Wilson

Muncie, lnd.-~Four hundred dele
gates attending the Eastern Indiana
and the Western Ohio conference Of
the Christian Church at Albany, Ind,
have passed resolutions commencing
President Wilson for his efforts to
bring about European peace.
Potosi journal., 1914-09-23
HYDE Case Auain Continued,

Kansas City. Mo.-Judge Porterfeld
of the criminal court has granted an
other continuance of the Hyde mur-
der case. until the first Monday in
January. this time at the request of
the county prosecutor and against the
wishes of Hydp's attorneys. Floyd
Jacobs, the county prosecutor, asked
for the continuance on the ground
that the county did not have money
enough to prosecute the case.
Potosi journal., 1914-09-23
Deal Distributing $1,000 600.

Jefferson City. No.--State Treasur-
er Deal is now paving to the various
counties their nro rata of the state
school funds. amounting to approx
mately $1,900.0o0.
Potosi journal., 1914-09-23
SLAYER CAPTURED in Peoria.

Peoria. Ili.-In state Of al
most complete collapse. Perry Ly-
nam. arrested here for the murder of
his divorced wife in indianapolis, May
25. was taken into custody by Sergt
Young of the Indiana city.
Potosi journal., 1914-09-23
The Heroes.

I'd ike to rent your hall, please"
What for?'
Well, you see, We are organizing q
fraternal society called the Sons OF
Moving Picture Veterans Of the Mexi-
can War. Musical Courier
Potosi journal., 1914-09-23
Appendicitis Insurance Hicher.

The Lloyds OF London have recent
~ issued form OF insurance against
appendicitis. The claims have become
60 numerous that they have found it
necessary to double their premium.
Potosi journal., 1914-09-23
Gas Fumes Kill Four Men,

Columbus. O. Four men were
killed at the hospital farm. according
to telegram sent by officials of the
Athens State Hosrital to members Of
the state board of administration, the
governing body Two other persons
were reported probably fatally in
iure1
Potosi journal., 1914-09-23
Policeman Slain nv Neore

Johnson City. Mo.-Chief OF Police
George F. Campbell was shot and
killed here by negro named Figaro.
Potosi journal., 1914-09-23
Greek Foreion Minister Resigns.

london. Eng-According to dis
path from Athens. the Greek prem
Ter. Elutherio Eenize,os. will provi-
sioually hold the portfolio Of foreign
minister, replacing Dr. G. Street.
vhose resignation has been accepted.
Potosi journal., 1914-09-23
Walter O'Day Dying.

Danville. Ill-Walter O'Day of On
ARIA, candidate for Republican nomi-
nation for congress against Jnsept G.
Cannon two years ago Is dying ut a
local hospital.
Potosi journal., 1914-09-23
Waiter O'Qax DYING.

Danville, Ill-Walter O'Day of On
arga, candidate for Republican EoIni-
nation for congress against Josep: G.
Cannon two years ago is dying at
local hospital
Potosi journal., 1914-09-23

vas divided from the twelfth century.
In 124l it was devastated by the first
ity was partly restored through Ger
man cclonists. In 1857 it received
Magdeburg constitution. Other Tartar
invasions. however. swept past its
gates, impairing its riches In 1890
ii was captured by Wenceslaus II Of
bohemia and held until 1905, when
Lacislaus Lokietek recovered il from
Wenceslaus ILL.,
Ladislaus at that time made CrAcow
his capital
Potosi journal., 1914-09-23
The Real Proof,

is that new play full Of real
ISM
Well, it's taking in real money"
Potosi journal., 1914-09-23
Natural Mistake.

How perfectly you pronounce those
Russian Names"
i think you are bistaked. That hy
hay fever.
Potosi journal., 1914-09-23

forth in the following wireless dis
patches from Berlin:
General Won ilindenberg tthe Ger
man commander in East Prussial has
telegra phed Emperor William that the
Wilma fRussianl army consisting of
the First. Third, Fourth and Twentieth
corps. TWO reserve divisions and five
cavalry divisions. have been complete
iy defeated. The Russian casualties
are heavy. The number of prisoners
is increasing and the destruction OF
the army continues.
Enormous spoilS OF war have been
captured"
Announce Capture Of Maubeuge.
Berlin has officially announced that
the fall OF Naubeuge took place on
September Q. with 400 guns and 10000
prisoners.
President Answers Protest.
Responding to Emperor Williams
protest against the F'ranceBritish
armies alleged use of dumdum bull
lets and 70 the Belgian commissioners
presentation of atrocity charges
against the German troops, President
Wilson made virtually identical re-
plies The keynotes of his answer
was:
1T would be inconsistent with the
neutral position OF any nation. which.
like this. has nc part in the contest
to form or express a final Judgment
Boys Called to the Colors.
Boys under twenty are being called
to the colors in France. A decree is
sued permits the mother or guardian
Of youth under twenty years TO act
as a substitute for the absent father In
authorizing the young man to volun-
teer for the war.
Germans Leaving Belgium.
Except for two army corps with
their supports of marines and old
men. which the Belgian army is keep
ing busy around Antwerp. the Ger
mans have almost entirely left the
country.
Nc Peace Proposals.
Sir Cecil Spring-Rice. the British
ambassador at Washington. received
ii v,
the British minister fer foreign af
fairs. saying that Great Britain had
received no proposal for peace, direct
" or indirectly. from either Germany
or Austria. and therefore was not in
a position to consider terms of peace.
Much-Needed Rest for Germans.
Both General Won kluk, commander
of the German right. and General Won
Buelow. commander of the German
troops which flank General Won kluk's
flank on the east, welcomed the tao
tics OF General Joffre and Field Mar
shal French. The present plan OF
battle of the allies commanders is
enabling the worn-out German soldiers
to get much-needed rest behind their
breatworks.
On the other hand the French and
British troops are being benefited by
the turn of affairs. for they were badly
worn after the long march of between
sixty and seventy miles in pursuit of
the retiring German columns.
While the British and French are
thus engaged along their left wing and
upon the CENTER, the French troops on
the right flank from Suippes eastward
across the Meuse are exerting tremen-
dous pressure against the armies OF
the German crown prince and Crown
Prince Rupprecht of Bavaria
vas divided from the twelfth century.
In l24l it was devastated by the first
Tartar invasion, but later its prosper
ity was partly restored through Ger
man cClonists. In 1857 it received
Potosi journal., 1914-09-23
100000 FRESH TROOPS ON
WAY TO AID GEN.VON KLUCk
Flooded and Troops Battle
Waist Deep in Water-Maqnificent
Cathedral Where Joan Of Aro
Crowned King Destroyed by Ger
man Fire-French Government 10
Preparing a Protest to the Nations
German Wounded Slain in Hos
pitals-German Assaults fail.

Paris-The Germans attempted to
break the left wing of the allies and
were thrown back.
Key positions We're taken and re-
taken, but the result of the eighth
days fighting sees the English and
French still on the offensive, with
the Germans massing troops behind
entertainments for new counter at
tacks.
Repusing most violent blows
against their left wing between the
Oisne and the Aisne, the allies recov-
cred lost ground and advanced their
line north and east of Rheims, where
lies the center of the battle.
The Germans failed in a terrific as
sault upon the French center. They
took the heights of Brimont, but lost
the hill OF Pompelle.
Gen. Won kluk's army is being
heavily REINFORCED. One hundred
thousand troops are coming through
Belgium by way of Maubeuge.
The ancient cathedral at Rheims is
in ruins and the French government
is preparing a protest to the nations.
On the east center. the allies won
definite victory, capturing Souain
and taking 1000 prisoners. On the
east, the crown prince continues to
give way before determined assaults.
while Vosges and Lorraine, it is re-
ported, the Germans have been driven
across the frontier
The line of battle remained much
the same as on preceding days-from
the Disc and the Aisne, north of Cra-
onne, Rheims and Neufchatel through
the plains of Chalons to the forest
OF the Argonne. Nothing displays
more clearly the strength of the Ger
man resistance and the indecisiveness
Of the whole combat than these vir
tually unchanged lines.
Along this line the Germans put in
motion an attack carefully prepared
They sought to overwhelm Gen.
French and supporting troops in the
vicinity of Chauny. Masses of infan-
try and artillery were dashed against
the allies, but after fighting of the
most terrible description. the effort
failed and the Germans were re-
pulsed back to their trenches.
Potosi journal., 1914-09-23
Cures Old Sores, Other Remedies Won't c,ra

The worst cases, no matter of how long sta sndinR
are cured by the wonderful, old reliable Dr..
Por,er's Antseptic Healing Oil. Il relieves
Pain snc Heals at the SEINE time. 2sc Soc d m
Potosi journal., 1914-09-23

Half Million Italians Under Arms.
Rome-ltaly already has more than
half a million men under arms. The
best of these troops are in camp and
barracks in the Lombardy and Fene-
tian provinces.
German Disable British Chuiser.
London The German protected
cruiser Koenigsburg caught the Brit
ish light cruiser Pegts1ls overhauling
her machinery in Zanzibar harbor and
attacked and completely disabled her.
The British lost heavily. The koe-
nigshurg was able to steam away.
The German cruiser. while OF the
same class as the British, had more
modern guns. which outranged those
OF her antagonist. The British loss
is given at 25 killed and so wounded.
Potosi journal., 1914-09-23
Another German Flag Taken.

Another German Flag TAKEN.
Paris-The French. war office is
sued the following communication:
made slight advance along the right
bank Of the River Disc
"a division Of Algerians captured
another flag.
"All the efforts of the Germans.
supported by strong artillery, to
smash our front between Cronne and
Rheims have been repulsed
Potosi journal., 1914-09-23

Reports Indicate German Retreat.
London--Reports indicate the Ger
man right is giving away before the
French and British. Echo de Paris
declares it has the best authority for
stating that Gen. Won Kluck who has
sustained heavy losses. is planning a
retreat to Ardennes. where he will
make another stand.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-27

BIC CHARITY BALL
Chairman H. s. Gable An
nounces List of Ladies Who
Will Aid Society Event.

II. s. Cable, chairman of the COM
mittee on arrangements for the char
ity ball TO be held Thursday evening
at Masonic temple has given out the
list of patronesses for the ball as fol-
lows:
Mesdames Harry Ainsworth, Frank
Allen, K. T. Anderson, E. NJ. Babcock,
]. B. Bassett, Robert Bennett, w. c.
Bennett, Irving d. Burgh. ]. D. Cady,
L. NJ. Casteel, B. d. Connolly. Sher-
man Cox. II. w. Crawford, w. A. Cru
baugh, H. E. Curtis. Joseph, Dain.
Ralph Dart, F. c. Denkmann, Joseph
DeSilva, T. H Dolly, Harry Dooley.
George Dunn, A. DuVon, G. L. Eyster,
George Fitzgibbon, c. A. Ficke, f. II.
First, G. w. French, Nathaniel,
French, r.. ]. Fullerton, w. L. Gan
sert. NJ. Geismer, j. S. Gilmore, E. l..
Golf. Z. II. Guyer. G. F. Hardness, r.
II. Harmed. r. Haverstick, d. Hayes.
Sr.. F. Z. Hobbs, r. S. Hosford. ]. w.
Houder, A. T. Huesing. George Hun
toon, ST.. Z. w. Hurst, c. /. Josephson,
J. r. KimbalI. Harry Knox, NJ. F.
Koehler, l.. Kohn. Ed Krell, Mrs. Mary
Kuhnen. J. Reed Lane. Joe r. Lane,
c. ]. Larkin, A. ]. Lindstrom, l.. s.
McCabe. A. n. McCandless. W. S. Nc
Combs. II. A. J. Mcdonald. James Nc
Namara. w. II. Marshall. l.. NJ Magill,
z. r. Maloney, n. l. Miller. A.
w. Mitchell. b. J. Mitchell. George
Mixter, NJ. u. Montgomery. f. Mowry,
Alfred Mueller. F. l.. North, j. b. Oak
leaf. J. l.. oakleaf. II. b. Reidy. w. ii.
Reck, Horace Roberts. Carl Rochow.
+. ii. Ryan. +. NJ. Sala. +. w. Sauer-
mann. Il. W. Schoede. George Schwenk-
er. &. j. Searle. Chas. Shuler. l..
Simon, c. p. Skinner. F. a. Smith.
w. L. Snider. Z. II. Stafford. c. r.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-27
COMMANDERY HAS
ANNUAL SPREAD
Knights Templar Degree Work
Given by Former Officers
Banquet Follows.

Past commanders night. an annual
event, was observed last evening by
Rock Island commandery No. is,
Knights Templar. at the Masonic. tenn
pie. The degree work was in charge
of former commanders and included
the following: Charles Schneider,
Charles Thatcher, Morris Heagy, Eu-
gene Ash, Hugh a. ]. Mcdonald, David
Sears, II. II. Cleaveland, II. y. eleven
slime. l.. c. Daugherty, Il. J. Fullerton,
and H ID. Mack. About 100 members
attended and the affair was one Of the
most successful ever held here by the
Masons. Talks of interest were made
by Mayor NJ. r. Carlson of Moline,
George Barrette of Davenport, II. A. ].
Mcdonald. David Sears and II. II.
Cleaveland of this city.
The. drill team held a short practice
and enjoyed a lunch before the big
session opened. The banquet was en-
toyed at 1920. and between courses
songs were rendered by the command
cry male quartet. composed of z. II.
Wilson. z. E. Russell. A. Carlson and
c. II. Maxson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-27
BY sELENE ARMSTRONG HARMON. u


The desk at which Mrs. John K.
Shields sits when she goes over her
household accounts, or replies to the
invitations that the morning mail has
brought, is the identical one at which
a member of the royal family of France
transacted similar business during the
reign of the Inflated Louis XVI. One
which resembles it closely, but Is less
elaborate in workmanship, is now
counted among the treasures of the
British embassy in Washington, and
near this desk in the library of Senator
and Mrs. Shields of Tennessee is a
wonderful old clock of tortoise shell,
with the elaborate gilt decorations that
were once a part of the splendor of
court life in France. 1t ticks away to-
day Just as it did before the French
revolution.
Both pieces" explained Mrs. Shields,
came into possession of my mothers
family long before she was born. They
years and years"
To a woman who loves genuine and
beautiful antiques-anything from an
ancient Chinese incense burner to an
old pie-crust mahogany table-a day
spent in the home of Mrs. Shields
would be a rare privilege.
Senator and Mrs. Shields may be re-
garded as newcomers in Washington.
That is, they have been at the capital
less than IL months. They were mar
ried a little over year ago in Knox
vile, and Senator Shields took his seat
in the United States senate in January
of last year. They have taken for the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-27
PRETTY DEBUT TEA.

Mrs. Gus. Lindvall at her home, 1903
Thirteenth avenue. Moline.' yesterday
afternoon entertained 40 tri-city
ladies at a tea 10 introduce her daugh
ter, Miss Bessie Lindvall. The ladies
were received by the hostesses from 4
to o'clock. The house was bright
and fragrant with flowers sent to the
debutante. pink roses, carnation and
sweet peas being placed about the
rooms in prOfusion. a collation. was
served in the dining room and here
the serving table had as centerpiece
a basket of pink carnations. the han
die OF which was tied with n large
bow or pink satin ribbon. Assisting in
the entertainment OF the guests were
Mesdames y. W. Steiner, c. ]. Searle
and Miss Margaret Maxwell OF this
city. Mesdames Harry Ainsworth, y,
l.. Warner and Charles Godehn and
Misses Gladys Ford. Halle and Mar
garet Guy and Fannie Freeberg of
Moline. Miss Lindvall graduated from
the Moline high school and last spring
finished her course at Oberlin college.
Miss Lindvall vii! accompany her
parents and aunt. Miss Freeberg on
an extended trip abroad, leaving Mo-
line in May.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-27

Stephens, G.. A. Stephens, George E.
Sudlow. Henry Tremann, II. G. Trent,
W. II. Van Dervoort, ]. l.. Vernon,
William volk. C. ]. Won Mauer. c. N,
Voss, George Wagner, c. L. Walker.
r. Walker, Jr., T. J. Walsh, Harry
WEIGH, ]. 8. White, II. w. Writsett, Mat
WEIGH. /. S. White, H. w. Whitsett, Mat
Whitman.
From present indications the at
tendance at the ball is to be very
large and elaborate preparations are
being made to entertain the crowd.
Preceding the dance there will be mu-
steal program by the orchestra. The
proceeds from the ball are to be d.
vided between the Associated Char
tiles and the Visiting Nurse associa-
ton, both of which organizations are
badly In need of funds to see them
through the winter
The officers OF the Associated Chart
ties were directed to a case of extreme
want yesterday. TIL family is located
in the lower part of the city, 1t con-
sists OF the father and mother and
four children and they were found to
be in destitute circumstances. There
was nothing to eat in the house. They
were without sufficient bedding and
the children had practically nothing
on their backs but light summer gar
ments. The father was without work
and 1t is said had done everything he
could do to get employment but with
out avail.
Another case of restitution took the
officials to a home in which were a
man. wife and three children. The,
children had been going to the rail-
road yards for coal. but they were all
taken down with humps and measles
SO they were without fuel. The fam
lily was without food and sufficient
clothing for themselves and the chill
dren and their bedding was in bad con-
dition and insufficient. In both OF
these cases necessary food and cloth
ing were furnished and the county
was called upon to furnish fuel But
this work needs cash and the charity
ball is designed to furnish it.