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Rock Island Argus., 1914-06-05

Guiding the insane hospitals. support.
ed cut of tax payers funds. cost about
| sevelty-five millions a year.
The census of 1910 showed that
there were in the United States 4,42C
hospitals, chiidren's and old peoples
| homes, dispensaries and institutions
for the blind and deaf. OF these all
/ but a very few were privately sup
ported. They had at the close of the
| fiscal year 1910, 412,247 inmates, an
! increase since 1904 of 1892. The
number of institutions had increased
by 1,201 in that time. The total ad-
missions in 1910 were 5,40O,5O6 against
1850, 1s4 six years before.
In other words institutions had in
creased by twenty-seven per cent, their
population by thirty-one per cent and
total annual admissions Of sixty-two
per cent. OF the 4,42O, 4,2S1 reported
receipts during the year of S11S,379.-
$50; 3,S71 OF them reported property
worth fifty millions, bringing the total
property up TO seven hundred million
dollars. On the rate of increase that
prevailed from 1904 to 1910, these in
stitutions now number 5000 and their
plOPCANF AAlNSl 70 N-OSN ~ q D--
lion dollars.
Mr.. Bowen estimated the annual
cost to the public of jails, almshouses.
warehouses; and various correctional
institutions of that TO be twenty-five
millions. Public poor relief, he said,
would approximate twenty-seven mil
lions, five hundred thousand dollars.
The contributions through Associat-
ed Charities, church and fraternal or
ganizations he believed to be near one
hundred millions per annum.
Dividend on $4,000, 100000.
In all about four hundred million dol
lars a year are expended for charity
and correction by public and private
institutions OF this country, or a five
per cent dividend on eight billion dol
lars.
The speaker declared that the ad-
ministration and supervision by the
states OF this vast undertaking is be-
coming so tremendous a problem that
the federal government itself will have
to assume some OF the burden. AL
ready he said the government is TAX
ing It up along certain lines and con-
IL as a national issue not con-
Unable within state lines.
Rock Island Argus., 1914-06-05
SPEEDERS LAUGH
AT CITY'S ORDERS
Wholesale Arrests in Other
Places, While Recklessness
Goes on Here.

Thirteen auto drivers were arrested
for speeding in one night during the
present week in Muscatine.
In Rock Island, where, seemingly
the laws are laughed at by car owners
there was not a solitary arrest, with
the exception of one where a boy was
knocked down in broad daylight on
the main thoroughfare of the business
section.
Rock Island has ordinances which,
If enforced, would quickly put an end
to the recklessness of auto pilots.
Despite that an officer is maintained
ON Second avenue, not a day passes
that there are not narrow escapes,
many persons walking out from the
curb TO board street cars having to
which defy the order that there must
be full stop until the street car has
taken on waiting patrons.
Il make most of the cities OF the
middle west in my business travels -
remarked a Rock Island visitor the
other night. "and 1 want to say to you
frankly 1 have yet to find a town
where automobile drivers take such
liberties as they do in Rock Island, in
your business and residence streets.
Only today l saw cars whirl around
some of your corners at a 25-mile clip.
and l saw women gasp as the sides of
the cars brushed their garments.
suppose you have ordinances that fix
the speed at which automobiles may
run within the city limits, but judging
by my observations your drivers do
not take them seriously. You are go
ing TO have a few bad accidents, due
TO this disregard OF the laws and fail
ure to enforce them, and then your
officials will wake up. 1t has happen
ed in other cities: and you are bound
TO get yours.
There is Just one way to put an
end to reckless driving: Impose a fine
for the first offense, and on the second
send the offender TO jail. It's a never
failing remedy.
Il have in mind the case of a rich
man in a city a few hundred miles
west OF here On his first arrest he
was fined $40. The next time he was
assessed 500. The court then remind
ed him that he did not believe a fine
worried him any. as he had plenty of
money. so the next time you are
Rock Island Argus., 1914-06-05
The SIS and $40
Suits at 1885

This line embraces beautiful line of styles, colc
ngs and patterns They in two and three-butt
English rolls fornl=ftting models we'll as many of t
plain comfortable, easy hanging styles Beautiful shad
plain grey, chalk line stripes in different shad
as we'll as neat plain silk mixed worsteds. No suit
values. They're trimmed and tailored in many respec
equal to the n1ade>to-order fellow make
Rock Island Argus., 1914-06-05
Gary, Ind, Seeks Bouts.

Chicago. Ill, June 5.-Another state
is bidding for Chicago's patronage at
boxing entertainments. Since the
pugilistic game became such profit
able business venture for Wisconsin
cities, Gary. Ind. now wants slice OF
Chicago money. a fight club being Or
ganized there for the purpose or at
tracing local dollars. Their first bout
will be staged July 4, and the prob
able card Is Charley White against
Freddie Welsh.
Rock Island Argus., 1914-06-05
HAMLET

Rev. Mr.. Baker delivered a Memo
rial day address at Alexis Saturday.
Mrs. John Tary of near Viola re-
turned home Tuesday after spending
several days at the home of Howard
Cooper
Rev. Mr.. Baker and daughter, Miss
Helen, went to Kentucky Monday to
visit Mr.. Bakers parents.
Mrs. Harvey Ramsey will entertain
the T. S. E. club Friday afternoon.
There will be an ice cream socia BILE
given by the c. E. society Friday night
of this week on the church lawn. An
invitation is extended to all to at
tend.
Only One "BROMO QUININE."
To get the genuine. call for full name,
LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE. Look
for signature of E. w. GROVE. Cures
4 Cold in One Day. 25c.-(Adv)
Rock Island Argus., 1914-06-05
CHARITY YEARLY
Gets VAST SUMS
Secretary Bowen Of State Com
mission Places the Sum
at s4O0,OOO,OOO.
DIVIDEND ON So, 1000, o,oOO,o
Administration and Supervision Should
Be Distinct Profession With
Special Preparation.

According TO figures prepared by
the state charities commission and pre-
aented by its secretary, a. L. Bow
En-, TO the American Association Of Off
Gals Of Charity at their meeting in
Memphis May Z, 100000 are ex-
pended annually in the United States
on public and private charitable, cor
rectional and penal institutions. OF
this vast amount it is shown that I'LL
hois spends nearly six millions on its
Rock Island Argus., 1914-06-05

brought in here you go to Jail for 80
days declared the court. The rich
man from that time was one of the
most careful drivers in that city.
"Just try it in Rock Island, and
you will be surprised at the results"
Rock Island Argus., 1914-06-05
u. e K. the Big and Dependable Trio
Store, is Serving You Better EN-

NJ & K. strive each day to make themselves more
useful helpful the economical public Note the
reductions given these sutsthey reductions
genuine; they represent savings the very best
possible to obtain they bespeak of values great
honestly be given honest merchandise The very fact
that these suits made by the Cothcraft manufacur
and sold by NJ. K. is enough this
set record for suit selling in the trcitie and from
the way have already responded believe this sale
will be of the successful we've ever held Peo-
pie have confidence in NJ & K advertising because the
NJ & K disappoints. These exceptional bargains
here waiting for you!
Rock Island Argus., 1914-06-05

rheumatism Relieved in Few Hours.
N. B. Langley, Madison, Wis, says:
81 was almost helpless with rheuma-
tism for about five months. Had it in
my neck so / could not turn my head,
and all through my body. / tried
three doctors and many remedies
without any relief whatever until l
procured DR.. Detchon's Relief for
rheumatism. In a few hours the
pain was relieved and in three days
the rheumatism was completely cuI ed
and | was at work. Sold by Otto
Grotjan, 1901 Second avenue, Rock
Island; Gust Schlegel e Son, 220 West
Second street, Davenport.-(Adv). -
Rock Island Argus., 1914-06-05

Queen Mary is conceded to be the
best dancer among the British roy
atty
Rock Island Argus., 1914-06-05

cooperating in a tangible way that the
black mans burden may be lightened.
THE building at Fifth-and-a-half ave-
nue. and Thirteenth street is accessible,
and in addition to what is already be-
ing done several activities are being
planned.
'Dr. Butler, district superintendent,
is in the city arranging for the per
manancy of the work, and a big con-
vention that will bring hundreds from
all sections of the country"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-26
RIGHT TO INVADE CANADA
Claim on behalf of Germany Made by
Count Won BernstorH.

WASHINGTON. October 2b.-Ger-
many,s right to land troops in Canada.
II possible, and thus secure at least
q temporary foothold on the American
continent, was upheld to-day by Count
Won Bernstorff. the German ambassador.
He declared that. as Canada was send
Ing soldiers to fight against his coun-
try II would be no infringement on the
Monroe Doctrine II Germany should in
wade Canada.
Discussing his note to the State De-
partment. giving assurances that Ger
many would attempt no South Ameri-
can colonization in event Of victory. the
ambassador said only South America
was referred to.
There never has been any question
raised, he said, as to possible German
attempts to seek colonization In any
other part Of tho Am erIcan hemiaphere
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-26
MORE DOCTORS KILLED OFF Fl
Fatalities OF German Medical star
Heavier Than In 1870.

AMSTERDAM. October 25 tvia Lon
don).--TA medical journal received here
has given some, statistics; concerning
the losses sustained by the German
military medical stafr during the pres
ent war. comparing them with the
casualties in this same branch OF the
service In the war of 1870. Tho losses
to-day have been much heavier
OF the medical staff In 1870 n total
of aixty-stx mon died. Five were killed.
two died of their wounds and fifty five
OF illness. During the present war
the medical staff has lost seventy four
mon killed. thirty-seven wounded. thir-
teen missing, eight who died OF Illness
and three who were captured.
The Austrian losses in this branch
have been eight killed. twenty five
wounded. one missing and twenty i've
Ill -Ht II
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-26
.ENVELOP|NG: CAMPAIGN
OF ALLIES is STEMMED
Berlin Hears That Battle in Western
Theatre Is Turning to Victory
for Germans.
!. NOW PUSHING SOUTHWARK
On Eastern Frontier Struggle Has
Not Entered On Its Decisive Stage.
In German Camps Are Imprisoned
5,4O1 Officers. and 291 ,46S Men.

|. Especial Gable to- The Times spatch. j
.rBERIaN;t 5et 6ber s 2b;; IYin sayyllle,
L - THE end of the Stweffth week. of
the war was signalized. laecofdng to
official accounts. by finally stemming
the enveloping campaign which the al
lies for a month have directed against
the Germans. The right flank move
ment, northward and westward. has
been stopped. and the Germans have
begun slowly and definitely to push
southwark. , Nt e.. d ~ I'D
Events In tho eastern theatre of war
have not yet entered on q decisive
phase. t.
Dispatches from tho Austrian head.
quarters report the battle continuing,
before Przemysl, where the forces have
assumed crescent shape.
The Austrians are vigorously attack
Ing the northern and southern horns
oftthe eneny's arms.
Some $500 Russian prisoners passed
the headquarters yesterday, and 415, 600
more from przemysl and Jaroslau are
reported en- route.
The use OF an anticholera serum il
the Austrian army has proved effective
In large percentage Of cases in the
Injected districts. The number of
cases has greatly decreased, and the
army surgeons regard the danger OF
al epIueInlc as past 0rFt *
NEARLY 100000 SOLDIERS iJtiL q
PRISONERS IN GERMANY
The total number OF prisoners of war
In the camps In Germany on October
Fl, II has been confirmed, was 5,401 Of
ficers and 291,468 men, including six
French, eighteen Russian and three
Belgian generals. Further transports
Of prisoners are on route from the
front.
British papers report that the Kaiser
issued on October 10, at Aix-la Cha
pelle. an army order concerning .'the
detestable army of General French"
1T Is now officially stated that the EN-
peror. since the. outbreak Of tho war,
never was in n4Aix-la-Chapelle.
The Gear has declared the Siberian
and East Chinese Railways subject to
the conditions incident to q state OF
war.
1t has been ascertained that the Ger
man submarine U-9 destroyed the Brit
ish cruiser Hawke. -
The French Minister of Justice has
ordered the seizure OF oil property
found to be owned by Germans, whether
of commercial or private character.
Lisbon reports that the royalist
movement In Portugal is increasing
In numerous places thcre has been
lighting with the insurgents, who are
we'll armed.
an Italian; telegraph agency at Rome
reports that the Cossacks have cap
tured a Zeppelin near warsaw. 1t Is
now officially stated that no Zeppelin
has been taken to Warsaw. and that no
such capture has been made there or
w n /. y
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-26

LONDON. October % (9:20 p. NJ.
Each day is but repetition OF the pre-
vious day In the battles being Tough
out In West Flanders, Northern France
and Poland between the Germans and.
the allies. One side gains little at
one point, only to lose at another. <
1t appears from the official German
and French reports that the Germans,
finding 1T impossible to advance along
the, coast toward Drnlsirk, owing to the
fire from the British and French war
ships. took route little More inland
and have succeeded In crossing the
User Canal, which tho Belgians have
been defending stubbornly for week.
to the west OF DiSmude. 81
The Germans also have made prog
ress to the northeast OF Rouiers. OF,
which they are still in possess lon, and,
towards which the allies were adyancl. :.
ing last week. The Germa MS claim to
have taken 500 British troops in the
lighting in this neighborhood. OF the
gains claimed by the Germans, the
French report makes no mention dis
missing the battle with the 2sertence:
There is no change to report between
the sea and the region around Arras.,s
DowNPOUR OF RAIN
ADDS TO TRIALS
To add to the, trials 4of the troops
engaged In the desperate figAting, a
short spell OF, fine. weather has given
place to another downpour OF rain
which will convert the lowlands OF
FLANDERS into great lakes.
az the battle on the centre and left
wing. the German report docs not speak.
The French declare they are naintain-s
Ing their positions inGthe .argonne and
along the Meuse. From unofffciaIa
sources It 10 learned the French have
made some advance in the mountains
along the Aisace border. &
In Poland a very heavy battle Is In
progress between the fortressssS Z OF
lvangorod and Radom, where the Cor =
mans and Austrians. Z feated IN their;
first ATTEMPT to- cross the viat.Ia. have
made a!stand. W. = e 4 81 81
Both sides have, according 10 their
own reports. mado prisoners and sa J.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-26
WHITE HORSES BARRED
Shipment of 1,O4s Bays and Blacks for
Use of French Army.

NEW ORLEANS. October 25.-The
color line has been drawn on the Amer
lean white horse by the French govern
ment, according to officers Of the Brit
ish steamer Anglo Bolivian. which sailed
from here to-day with cargo OF 1,048
horses and mules, said to be intended
for the use of the French army. The
horses included In the shipment We're
exclusively bays and blacks. 1t is said
that white horses afford good targets
for marksmen, and for this reason are
less desirable for military purposes
than those OF darker hue. The Anglo
Bolivian cleared for Bordeaux, France
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-26
SUBMARINE SAFE IN HARBoR
The 10 Retires After Sinking Britinh
Cruiser Hawke.

BERLIN. October rs (via Rome. II
"A. M.).-The German submarine U-s
which sank the British cruiser Hawke
returned safely to her homo harbor at
noon on Friday. The admiralty has not
yet made public the details of the sub
marines latest exploit. The enter
rrise and skill of Commander Weddigen
have been rewarded by giving him the
decoration OF the Odre Pour LIE Merite.
Tho sinking of the British freight
steamer GIitra OFF the Norwegian coast
on October 20 has been credited by
Norwegian papers to the U-17. which
also has returned to her harbcr.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-26
MAY RETURN TO PARIS
Frer ch Government Considerins Change
Back to Capital.

LONDON. October 2e u:o5 A. M.).-
THE return OF the French government
to Paris Is being seriously considered"
according to Reuters Paris correspon-
dent.
The military situation. as. a. whole,
is regarded as extremely satisfactory
the correspondent continues. Tn spite
of the enormous reinforcements re-
ceived. tho Germans have been unable
to pierce the allies lines.
"At the same time. 1t is admitted that
the ps-t!a! success OF the Germans in
the district Of Labassee will mean pro-
longation OF the present long drawn
battle.
The furious efforts CT the enemy to
cross the User resulted in enormous
losses"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-26
HoUsEBoATs FOR PRISONS
Destitute HostiIes Interned by Ham
burg Authorities.

AMSTERDAM (via London) October
25.--A copy of the Cologne Gazette.
which has reached here, says that the
Hamburg authorities arc interning on
houseboats all destitute subjects of
hostile nations within their Jurisdiction.
These boats are under police SUI
pervision. The crews of British ships
detained in Hamburg. formerly per-
mitted to live on board their own ves-
sells, aresno being held on these house
boats t.gr--.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-26
BRITISH CHIEF OF STAFF DEAD
General Sir Chnrles Douglas, French's
Successor, Passes Away.

LONDON. October 2s (s:5o p. M.).-
General Sir Charles Douglas, chief OF
STAFF Of the British army. and first
military member of the army council.
died to-day. ssl
& General Douglas was appointed chief
softstaf on April l. last 4afteryrssigna-
ttiontof Sir j ofsff French, how confftAffd.
er Ss the expeditionary forces on the
Continent. Sir Charles was born In
1S.0. He had served In all Great Brit
aims wars since the Afghan campaign
OF 1879. He was snspector-general of
the home forces from 1912 until lie
WAS made chief of staff.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-26
BRITISH WARsHIPs SIGHTED
Three Seen on New York Coast b.
Incoming steamer.

NEW YORK, October 25.-Three Brit
ish warships were sighted off New
York. and Nantucket by the British
steamer Mira Fell on her way to this
port. Captain F'ornquist reported on her
arrival to-day from Eowey.. One was
near, Nantucket, anc ther near Fire Is
land, and third on the Ambrose Chan
nel lightship.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-26
DR.. ERNEST 3LAGARDE DEAD
Edited Newspapers in Richmond After
War Between the Stntes.

EMMITsBURG,; MD, October 25.-Dr.
Ernest Lagarde. for forty-fve years
professor Of Englisa, literature and
modern languages at Mount st. Mary's
College here, died o-day. He was born
at New Orleans sixty eight years ago.
and during the Civil War served In the
Confederate Army. After the war he
edited newspapers In Richmond and
New Orleans.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-26
DEFICIT OF ABOUT s12,5oo
Payment of Hills Wipes Out Demo-
cratic Committce's balance.

WASHINGTON. October a5.--Thon,ns
J. Pence. In charge of Democratic
committee headquarters, announced to-
night that payment Of, bills since tho
preparation of Treasurer Wells's recen,
report had wiped out the committees
800. The eindebtedness was incurred for
printing. ~ y, q q sz
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-26

FIERCE fighting between the alIiese
and the Germans continues tns
the western theatre of war, especfnl-s
iy In the district near the North
Sea const In Belgium, around Nieu-
port, and southeaSterIy toward the
River Lys.
Nhe Germans CLAIM, they have
thrown additional forces wcstwards
across the Yser,. between Nieuporte
md DiHmude, and aSvc ndvnnSedt
mt several points northeast OF fpres,.
and taken over 600 British prisoners,3
a number of them oficers.
The latest French report admits.
that the Germans have crossed the
User, but goes no farther. IL Is mott
known whether this is a reiteration
OF the previous Acknowledgement OF
German crossing or confirmntioni
of the last German claim.
Along the remainder Of the battle
front In BeIglum, only brief mention
OF the operations is made. south OF
Lille, the Erench claim rcDuISes to
the Germans, and pdvnncea by the
salilea'8 near SaiHsons J and iCraonue.
sAsttfieEYT YTen8nEemcnts
ing on che Heights OF the sareuses nrsd
In the W0eyre district. In the Ar
Is said to have beenf fannihilated. q
lisl ~ II sflt -------- ~ s.----<-
I'm tho east heavy engagements.
continue between the Russians and
the tro-HunEarinn forces near
Radon and IvanEorod. In Poland,
and between the Austrinns euL the
Russians south OF Prxenyai, a In
Galicin. No definite .resnit hna been
attained In either OF these zones.
+. p . + Il H. +
The Austrtans have driven the
Montencgrins from positions on the
Bosnfan frontier.
General Sir Charles xvhittcnham
Horsicy Douglas, CHIEF OF the Brit,
ish general stan, died to-day In LonS
don. The Gerinau sInjor-Gcncra.i
Pochhnmmcr hss been killed In ne,
fion In the Argonne forest,
berlin announces TINT IL yxun tb..ss
submarine U-0 which recently snnk
the British cruiser Hawke in the
North Sea. -
American cotton shipment, -r,,.-
not be considered contrnlr1,yzzz !
war. Great Britain hns noM|.%MM%
United States goyernmenSXSMM$s !
eject. Snfe movement S#MMM
to my point. even incIuG WIN:
fnnny and Austria, now wi Ez#&Sx
surcd. a Bz#%#. L
1t Is believed the British E.=#%#& !.
ments decision with regard toE5=#
ton Will also apply to noncontrnI$S# :
cnrSoes from neutral countrm /.
transported In neutral ships. y
%
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-26
FRENCH .AIRsHIP DROPS BOMB
Kills Fifteen and Injuries Others In
Town Occupied by Crown Prince.

PARIS, October 25.-The Excelsior's
correspondent at Vitry la Francois
says:
"The town of Revigny, twelve miles
from here, where Crown Prince Fred
erick William had his headquarters
several weeks ago. recently received
n visit from French aeroplane, which
dropped a bomb. killing fifteen people
and injuring twenty-five others. The
crown prince was uninjured."t ~
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-26
EACH SIDE GAINS
AT ONE POINT, TO
LOSE AT ANOTHER
Germans, on More Inland
Route, Succeed in Cross s.
ing User Canal.
FIND IT IMPOSSIBLE 5
TO ADVANCE ON COAST.
Fire of British and French War
ships Halts Their
Progress. 81
Make GAINS AT RouLERs
No Change to Report Between the
Sea and Region Around
Arras. Fl
No Change to Report Between the
Sea and Region Around
Arras.
Allies and Germans
in Fierce Battle

FIERCE fighting between the alIiesf
and the Germans continues I'M
the western theatre of ,vnr, especinl-'
Iy In the district near the North
Sea const In Belgium, around Nieu-s
port, and southearterIy toward the
River LJs.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-26

Whe Germans claim they have
thrown additional forces wcstward
ncross the Yser,. between Nieuport
and DiHmude, and nSve advanced
mt several points northeast OF Tpres,
and taken over 600 British prisoners.
number of them officers.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-26

berlin announces TINT IL wins the
submarine U-0 which recently sank
the British cruiser Hawke in the
North Sea.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-26
MAKES ANNOUNCEMENT $
TO HIS CONGREGATION

Then, after the "Amen!, he paused
and, without leaving the pulpit. said:
l" My brethren, have to say. to you
that which tears MY very heartstrings
For days and days.yI> have striven 10
see that tho path ofmy duty leads me
to remain here with,you. whom I have
learned to love. have prayed from
|, Continued on Fifth SPage,) 4