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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-25
MARE BREHM TO SPEAK
FOR DRY FORCES FRIDAY

Marie Brehm, a well known temper
ance worker and speaker, will speak
at the Moline theatre Friday evening
in behalf of the dry forces of the city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-25
WhX. Indeed?

Mamma" said Little Willie. why
does the minister always say lastly in
the middle of his sermon ?"-Woman's
Home Companion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-25
Rioht In Fashion.

'1 hear Tom is a gentleman farmer
now"
Fright up to the notch too. Puts
evening dress on all his scarecrows at
dusk."-London Answers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-25

rats. some puffs, a>coronet, braid.
pompadour, a switch and sat down b
peruse a novelist Louis Republic
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-25
Why She Couldn't.

Why She Couldn't.
"Oh. couldn't love him."
"Why not?''
"He wears a wig. The very ideaw
Then the dear creature removed two
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-25
GROWTH OF CITY
IS ANTICIPATED
Central Union Telephone Com
pany Expends $4,000 to
Increase It's Capacity.
TO GIVE BETTER SERVICE
Force of Workmen Have Been Busy
Here For Past Five Months
Increase to 5000 Phones.

Anticipating the rapid growth of
Moline within the next few years, the
Central Union Telephone company has
just completed the installation of a
large addition to it's present switch
board service which will increase it's
capacity to about 5000 telephones.
Few people realize the enormous ex-
penditure necessary to increase the
company's business by the installa-
ton of additional boards, but it is
placed at something like $4,000. A
force of workmen from the Western
Electric company of Chicago have
been working ON the new additions
since last November under the direc-
ton of Engineer Richard Schuette at
the local station on Fifth avenue.
The capacity of the company will be
almost doubled. The maximum ca
pacity before these improvements was
about $500 phones, but now the num-
Der exceeds 5000.
Better Service, Also.
In addition to the capacity increase
the service rendered is to be much
better in future. Calls can be an
swered much more promptly and the
force of operators will be increased.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-25
New to Him.

Professor-Have You read lambs
Tales?" Butcher--No. I've seen good
few black sheep, but 1 dunno as ever
seen a red 'un .-London Telegraph
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-25

All the news all the time-The Argus
Evening journal., 1914-02-14
FELLOW TRIED
ROBBERY AFTER
GETTING DRINK

william Clark. colored. was before
City Court today, charged with high
way robbery on Michael McCloskey.
McCloskey testified that he met Clark
at Fifth and Shipley streets last even
ing, whom Clark asked him TO buy a
ring. McCloskey treated Clark to a
we're hungry and needed food, for
which reason he was Offering the
rim, McCloskey treated Clark TO a
drink. and when they left the saloon
Clark struck him in the mouth.
knocking out four of his teeth. At
the same time McCloskey said Clark
grabbed his watch chain and took
his gold watch and gave it over to a
pal and q fight ensued in which both
men were battered. Clark was held
until an officer arrived on the scene
James Fisher said he saw two coll
ored men with McCloskey and saw
Clark grab at McCloskey's vest pocket
and later saw Clark strike Nc
Closkey
Omcer James c. Riley. who ar
rested Clark, said he saw the broken
chain on McCloskey's vest
Clark was held in $500 bail for the
Court OF General Sessions.
Evening journal., 1914-02-14
CONCERT WHEN
FISH WON'T BITE

Norman Crouch, one Of the best
known fishermen in the state, who.
when he is not down on the banks Of
Silver Lake, at Middletown. is to be
seen in the Register in Chancery
Office IN the Court House, is prepar-
ing for O grand fishing trip this
spring.
Mr.. Crouch. who every year takes
numerous trips to his fayorite fishing
hole, where he pulls out the scaly
beauties by the hundred. has some re-
markable tales 70 relate regarding his
fishing experiences. And he voucnes
for the veracity Of all Of them.
Mr.. Crouch with several OF his
friends, are making preliminary ar
rangements for the biggest fishing
trip ever held, which will come of
early in the spring They have al
ready expended a considerable sum in
buying hooks, fishing tackle and other
necessary equipments, and are now
planning 70 buy graphaphone to en-
tertain them In the evenings when tho
FISH stop biting.
Evening journal., 1914-02-14
LISTEN! LAWYERS,
and EVEN JUDGE,
ARE TANCOINC
lend Us your cars ye unbelieyingl


II you should happen to see some
stately lawyer. Judge or other high oil
cial OF the state bending his knees in
rhythmic motion. swaying his shoulders
slightly 10 and fro, don't be alarmed;
he is not preparing to faint nor has he
been affected with any nervous disease.
lie viii simply be recalling the tantaliz-
ing strains OF a lively tango or hesita-
tion waltz. in which he participated the
night before.
For sumo iinc there has been a
darcnc class, the members of which
consist gf some Of The best kh0Nn meii
in the city including lawyers, doctors,
Judges. whom il is almost Impossible "
realize could ever descend from their
dignity TO glide along the ball room
iloor to the strains Of Here Comes My
Daddy Now.
The class was formed last year.
and last season the dances were held
in Pythian Castle. This season, how
ever, the class has grown and the
dances are being held privately In
the Hotel Dupont The latest mem
Der to join the class is Chancellor
Charles NJ. Curtis. Some of the most
prominent members of the New Cas-
tie County bar are members, includ-
ing Johsia Marvel. William S. Hilles,
Attorney General J. o. Wolcott,
Francis !. DUPONT and others.
Evening journal., 1914-02-14
GET
MORE FARM TIPS

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER. Del, Feb. 4-Yesterday's
session of the two-day Farmers In
stitute. held here. was well attended,
The morning session was devoted
70 discussion Of Marketing Fruits
and Vegetables" by Emory Roberts,
OF MoorostOwn, N. j., and to
Poultry" by Dr. Stoneburn.
In the absence of Or. McCue and
Prof. Grantham. of Delaware College.
Prof. Wesley Webb discussed the
relation of Landlord and Tenant IN
England and Scotland making ap-
plications as TO how conditions In
Delaware might be improved along
this line
At the afternoon session the sub
iect. "A Cooperative Work for the
Boys and Girls of Rural Districts
was ably handled by Hugh ID. May
dole. of Haddonneld. n. J.
Prof. Hayward, of Delaawro Col
lege, closed the afternoon session
with talk on Our Live Stock In
duHtry.'
Evening journal., 1914-02-14
TWO VETERANS DIE OF
HEART ATTACKS WHILE
SHOVELING SNOW AWAY

war. For a number of years he was
member of Phil sheridan Post G.
A. r. The funeral viii take place
from his late home on Tuesday after
noon at o'clock with interment in
Riverview cemetery. ~
Mr.. Leahy, who also was member OF
Company b. First Delaware Regiment,
served throughout the war. This morn
ing while he was sh0veling the snow OF
the pavement IN T. at of bis house, he
was taken IN and started TO go into the
house by the alley leading to the rear.
Mrs Leahy. who missed her husband,
some time later started TO search for
him. and not finding hi.a in the house
nor at work on the pavement, she looked
into the alleyway and saw her husband
lying on the ground Mrs. Leahy, al
though aged. ran t. her husbands side
and in doing So she fell. breaking her
leg. Members OF the family who heard
her cries went to her assistance and lT.
ID. /. McColley was summoned. He pro-
nounced Mr.. Leahy dead. Mrs. Leithy
was removed to a bed in her home.
Mr.. Leally is survived by his widow
and six children, all OF whom are grown
They are John Leahy, Jr., Michael
Leahy, Herbert Leahy, Walter Leahy
Alrs. Nellie O'Connor and Mrs. Mary
lMcDonough. All live in this city except
Walter. who is a resident OF Peabody
Mass.
The funeral viii take place from Mr.
Leahys late home on Wednesday morn
ing, With solemn rsss in s. Paul
Church. and inisrment in Cathedral
ieemetcry.
Evening journal., 1914-02-14

Stricken with heart disease while
shoverng snow from the pavements
In front of their homes about 3
o'clock this morning, two veterans OF
the Civil War, and members OF the
same company in that conflict died
before medical attention could be
summoned Both deaths were indi-
rectly the result Of the storm. The
victims are G.. Harry Johnson, of No.
SO West Eighth street, who was
found dead in an outbuilding at his
home, and John Leahy, Of No. llls
West Fourth street, who was found
dead i'm the alley of his home by his
wife, Katherine A. Leahy. Mrs.
Leahy, who is aged, fell as she at
tempted to raise the form of her hus-
band, breaking her left leg.
Both men evidently died about the
same time. They had suffered from
heart disease for some time. Mr..
Johnson, who for the past fifteen
years has been in the tinsmith Dusi-
ness, was well known. He played the
snare drum in the First Regiment
Band for thirty years. He is survived
by a widow and two sons, Thomas +.
and George W. Johnson. Mr.. john
son had been under the care Of DR..
Lewis W. Finn for some time and
had been warned about overeNertine
himself
: Mr.. Johnson was a native 0f Della
ware and was horn IN lS4e. He en-
listed al tho outbreak Of the Civil
War in Company r.. First Delaware
Infantry, ana served throughout the
Evening journal., 1914-02-14
WOMAN SLASHER
GOES TO PRISON

Ethel Miller. rolorcd, vas before
City Court today charged with as
sault and battery upon William
Bailey a week ago in the back room
of Carr's saloon at No. 11S Shipley
street. The man was stabbed three
times, two of the wounds being in his
back Samuel Fisher. colored, testi-
ded today that he wcs present hl the
room when the Miller woman stabbed
Bailey
officers Green and King testified
that Sadie Johnson, colored. had told
them the Miller woman had admitted
cutting Bailey, but on the stand TO-
day the johnson woman denied this.
She said she had stabbed the man.
Judge Churchman said tue court
records showed that tho woman had
been before the court tw.ca last year.
The court then fined Ethel S25 and
costs and three months IN the work
house.
Evening journal., 1914-02-14
GETS
10000 GUNS
FROM RUSSIA
Ten Million ROUNDS Of Am
munitlOn Also Coming for
Defense of Capital
REBELS BEGIN THE
ATTACK ON MAZATLAN
By unItsd Ee.. s.aa corIs.p0ndsnt.

BY a United rcss STAFF Correspondent.
MEXICO CITY. Feb 14.-Aided by
the Russian government, General
Huerta is getting 10000 guns and ten
million rounds OF ammunition from
Odessa, Russia, It was reported here
today. An agent of Huerta vas
given funds six months ago and sent
to Europe to buy the arms and am-
munitiOu. He made the purchase and
then turned traitor, selling tie en-
tire consignment In Odessa.
Hucrta sent secret service men
abroad, who found the rifles and
cartridges I'm odessa. He has just
succeeded in reclaiming the consign-
ment through the aid Of the czar, IL
is said here.
The long expected attack on Mazat-
Ian, on the Pacific coast, was begun
by the COnstitutionalists early today.
The rebels are under the leadership
OF General Felipe Angeles. once a
star commander on Huerta's staff.
Angeles deserted the Federals two
weeks ago and took service under
Carranza. Reports here said that
several thousand rebels made up the
attacking party and Mazatlan IS seri-
ously menaced.
It was rumored, but not officially
confirmed, that Querido MOheno Is
to resign as foreign minister and
will go to Belgium to represent Mex
leo there. His probable successor
was said to be Jose En- Ortillo y
Rojas.
Three machine guns, brought from
English warships at Vera Cruz, were
set up today at the British embassy.
Alarmed by the formidable prepare
tions to Withstand a revolt that
Huerta has maintained for more than
a week. the foreign defense commit
tees are taking all possible measures
for safety. IluCrta's men unearthed
two plots for uprisings within the
capital and forestalled them by q
great show Of preparedness. The
dictator surrounded himself with
troops. mounted guns on roofs and
had soldiers everywhere. The for
Z eigners feel that trouble may reason
/ ably be expected at any time, and
for that reason are plenufully sup
4 piled with arms, ammunition and pro.
visions.
I Nelson O'Shaughnessy, American
charge d'afaires. was greatly dis
trcssed today over the unfayorabi.
reports from his father, Colonel
James O'shaushnessy, vino is danger
lousy iii of pneumonia in New York
The charge was requested by hi:
family to come home, but he deemed
I the situation here too uncertain tc
permit OF his leaving.
Evening journal., 1914-02-14
MARYLAND WOULD
REGULATE MARRIAGE

ANNAPOLIS. Md. Feb li A hll
fee1lnlios nofriaae along tte lines ~.
yocated by Tho National Commission on
Uniform Laws was introduced in the
House yesterday by Mr. Mcintosh Of
Baltimore county.
Il makes void the marriage IN another
state OF a resident OF Maryland who is
disqualified under. the laws OF this state,
provided that person returns TO Mury-
land 10 live. ln the same way tine
marriage here Of persons disqualified BY
the laws OF another state is void in
Maryland.
Before issuing licenses TO persons from
other states. clerks Of courts are required
10 satisfy themselves, by demanding af-
fdavits or other proof. that applicants
are not barred from marriage by stat
utes OF states from which they come.
Evening journal., 1914-02-14
RESIDENTS OF
CITY ENJOY
GOOD HEALTH
Records Show Only Two Cases
Of Scarlet Fever In
Wilmington
WOULD ISOLATE THE
MEASLES SUFFERERS
j. Austin EIllson eecrotarv

J. Austin Ellison, secretary of the
ard OF Health, Is elated over the
condition OF the health OF the people OF
the city. Several weeks ago a scare
was created over report that IN the
section o. the city beyond the Brandy
wine there were numerous cases OF
scarlet fever. Parents who heard the
report kept their children home from
school and considerable difficulty was
experienced in inducing the children
to return 10 school. Now there is not
a case OF scarlet fever IN the Boule-
ward section, and only two cases Of
the disease I'm the entire city. This
showing is considered remarkably
high standard as to the health of the
city. There are only four cases Of
diphtheria IN the city.
Mr.. Ellison said today that he has
prepared an ordinance compelling city
physicians TO report all cases OF meas
les, chickenpox, mumps and whooping
cough.
1--WE have more deaths In the city
from measles than from typhoid fever, 4"
said Mr. Ellison. 1T is the same with
other diseases of similar character
Children with these four diseases are
allowed TO minglo with other chill
dren and then people wonder why the
diseases spread Under the proposed
ordinance, the Board of Health does
not propose establishing a quarantine,
but when measles, whooping cough.
chiekenpox or mumps are reported
cards will be placed on the doors OF
the houses where the ailments exist
and in this way children will be kept
from mingling with the sick children
II believe it + an opportuno time Z,
say that the Boaid OF Health has moth
/ ing 20 do with the control of measlcl
patients at present u is a fact, how
ever, that az soon as we learned OF 81
many cases OF measles in the northwest
ern section e got the Board Of Educa
tion to close the schools and fumigat
the buildings. The Board Of Healt
does not fimgatc in cases Of measlc
at the present time and therefore thi
body Is not 10 be AIMED for the con
ditiops Wilmington has srown 10
fu city oi 110nV people ann SIC now nos
a modern iumigating plant"
Thirty deaths, ~ births and Is mar
riagcs were reported this week as com
pared with 30 deaths. II births and -
marriages for the corresponding week O
last year.
Evening journal., 1914-02-14
SAY KENNEY
DIDN'T START
THE PETITIONS

The Dover Delawarean, news
paper generally regarded as Senator
Willard sauisbury's mouthpiece, IN
its issue today confirms the announce
ment first made In these columns
that former Senator Richard r. Ken
ney is seeking appointment as am
bassador to Mexico. The Deiawar-
can says:
I'm our news columns last week
there appeared an article concerning
rumors for some time current, con-
Meeting the name of former United
States Senator Richard r. Kenney
with the ambassadorship to Mexico.
The subject has been bruited, espe-
cially here in Delaware, for some
time, and our local editor in publish
ing II but followed out The Delawar-
cans policy OF giving its patrons all
news of interest to them.
"Ihe article, however contained ono
assertion which does Senator Kenney an
injustice and which was entirely without
foundation in fact. This assertion was
taat Senator Kenney has circulated a
petition recommending him for the APP
pontment.' and, as we have stated, the
assertion was untrue and does Senator
kenney an injustice.
"Ihe facts OF the case, rs we have
CLEANED them from reliable sources are,
that there had been a petition circu-
lated in Sussex county, the place OF his
birth. but il was done entirely without
his Knowledge. It seems that num-
her Of leading Democratic politicians Of
Sussex, warm fri nds and admirers Of
Mr.. Kenney, knowing Of the vacancy ex-
listing in the American ambassadorship
TO Mexico determined TO enlist Senator
Saulsbury's interest in the matter of
having Senator kenney appointed to
the post They knew that Senator
kenney, having mad for some years pro-
fessional and other interests in Mexico,
was conversant with affairs there. and
therefore was equipped to conduct the
affairs Of the post intelligently.
"These gentlemen consulted others
and the result was that a petition
signed by over fifty prominent Demo
Gratis, was Forwarded to Senator
| Salisbury. We are also informed
that in acknowledging the receipt OF
the petition Senator Saulshnry,
I through his secretary, sent a personal
letter TO each of the sieners OF the
! paper stating that he would do al
in his power to advance the interest.
3 of Senator Kcnncy in the matter.
"This explanation puts differen
phase upon the subject Of that peti
tion, and We feel that IL Is due Sena-
tor Kenney personally that we should
/ publish this correction Of IT,"
Evening journal., 1914-02-14
cHAMpER OF COMMERCE LUNCH.

The Chamber of Commerce will hold
its next luncheon in the Hotel DUPONT
ON Tuesday. At this luncheon Neil X.
Sinclair, the new general secretary, will
be introduced to the members and re-
ports win be made by the chairmen OF
the different sections showing their or
cnnization and the activities which will
be pursued by ecch.
The work of the year will be practi'
callv outlined at this meeting and
very large attendance is expected.
Evening journal., 1914-02-14
SNOW SHOVELER
TAKES A TUMBLE

While climbing a laddeRsto get upon
the southbound shed of the French
street station to shovel off snow, James
Walsh, Jr., OF No. 1906 Linden street a
carpenter in the employ of the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad Company, fell to the sta
tion platform. distance of about II
feet. His back and legs were injured
and he was removed to his home in a
taxicab The ladder slipped on the 10y
platform causing Walsh TO fall His in4
iuries are not considered serious.
Evening journal., 1914-02-14
Mr.. MARTINDALE WITH
THE STATE SENTINEL

special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
DOVER, Del, Feb. 14.--Harry r.
Martindale on Monday will assume
charge OF the accounting. advertising
and news departments of the State
Sentinel, as an assistant to L. b.
Louderbough. for many years editor
and publisher. Mr. Martindale has
resigned his position with the Dia-
mond State Telephone Company,
where he has been in charge of the
business OF the Western Union Tele-
graph Company since May last. He
is an expert telegrapher and steno-
grapher and has held many response
bic positions He was clerk TO
Speaker Denward W. Campbell, Of
the House in 1911, and al times has
assisted Court Stenographer e. c.
Hardesty.
Evening journal., 1914-02-14
RERArE FoR Gas CONSUMERS.

About G.O00 residents of this city who
have prepaid gas meters in their homes,
will receive postal cards today OF Mon
dav from the Wilmington Gas Company,
notifying them to call at the offices OF
the company to receive a refund OF ,
DER cent. per thousand feet OF gas con-
sumed last year. The exact amount
paid back. to the consumer by the com
panv last year will be stated on the
cards. Those who paid their gass bills
monthly receive the discount when
payments are made.
Evening journal., 1914-02-14
AFTER NAVAL ACADEMY PLACES.

Eight young men, who have been
named as candidates for admission to
the United States Naval Academy by
United States senator Salisbury and
Congressman. Brockson, will take the
civil service examinations beginning
Tuesday. The examinations will be
held here, and will continue for three
days. The tests will be in spelling.
grammar, geography, arithmetic.
United States history, geometry and
algebra.
The examination for fire-watchmcn,
at the postoffice. will be held on
Wednesday, February 25.
Evening journal., 1914-02-14
SUNDAY pREAKFAsT MISSION.

Services are being held IN the sunday
Breakfast Mission, ll5 Shipley street,
every night Rev w r.. Corkran viii
speak this evening at 5 o'clock. David
McHenry will speak tomorrc morning
at $50. Young peoples meeting, 7.3O
20 $50 p. M, led by Miss Lena Nc
Laughlin and Lewis Melvin. Sunday
school at . o'clock. Free lunch viii be
served to the men Sunday morning and
evening
Evening journal., 1914-02-14
KATHARI Inc PARK
GETS OFF REEF
In The rniIed &c..

BY The United Press.
NORFOLK. Va. Feb. 14.-Aided by
the revenue cutter Onondaga and
other vessels, the British steamer
Katherine Park was fioated from a
dangerous reef twenty miles of Cape
Charles early today and proceeded
on her course. Wireless dispatches
said she was only slightly damaged
An unknown steamer which also went
aground near the Katherine Park
managed TO get loose before dawn and
without aid.
Grave fears were entertained for
the Katherine Park for a time, as an
unusually heavy sea and a forty-mile
an hour gale precluded all hope OF
reaching her either with a hawser
or by rescue boats.
Evening journal., 1914-02-14
MISSIONARY ALLIANCE.

Communion services win be held at
the Christian and Missionary Alliance
chapel. at 5O4 West Fifth street, to-
morrow. Preaching by the pastor, the
Rev. John Coke. at 1890 a. m; Sunday
school at p. M; praise aud testimony
at $40 p. M; young peoples meeting
at Z p. M; eNangelistic service at 5
p. m.
Evening journal., 1914-02-14
ALrNNAE GLEE CLUB.

The High School Alumnae Asso-
citation Gloe Club viii meet at No. ?
school on Monday evening at s
o'clock, when members Of the club
and those desirous Of joining win be
welcomed.
Evening journal., 1914-02-14
ro BEeN IN nAyEy TsoaE.

TO Bt6N hhW hANAN AHV'-s
- The United Press.
WASHINGTON FEB. i4--n accordance with the sena'
ssoluton Of February the Interstate commeros commisso
announced today that would shortly reopen the invess
~ Of the New York Haven Hartford railroads fna1
al operations The principal objects Of the nyesss
81 viii s to learn what became Of si2oooooo invested IN
ous securities; what person ordered such Investment Of r
ss Havens funds and such person amensble to
sting law; whether or not the money may recovered
chat legislation necessary to prevent recurrence Of sueh
tuatIon.
Evening journal., 1914-02-14
STORM SENDS
so TO HOSPITAL
nr The United press.

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14.-Emerg-
ing from the first snowstorm of the
present winter, Washington today
took toll TO find that fifty persons
were in the hospitals; traffic was
CONTINUED on Page D.
Evening journal., 1914-02-14
SUNDAY SCHOOLS TO
CHOOSE DELEGATES

The Sunday schools OF Wilmington
are expected TO elect delegates tomorrow
TO the Wilmington Sunday School I'm
ion convention in First Presbyterian
Church on Thursday next.
Evening journal., 1914-02-14
Mr.. HoFFEcKER no LECTURE.

FIancis H. Hotfecker win lecture in
HARRISON Street NJ. T.. Church tomorrow
everjng ON 'Tho Trial Of Christ From
Ltvyer's Viewpoint
Evening journal., 1914-02-14
srEANsHr CArTAIA IALLs DIl0.

y The United Press.
CAMDEN. X. j. Fae ii.-chariss j. bellevue g.. sar
ain Of steamship fell dead breakfast table Il n
this morning He had Just finished shovslns snow fro
the sidewalk and death attributed to heart failure