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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-06-24
Says U. S. Offer of S3,OOO,-
900 for Concessions Is
Not Enough
NEWS COMES AS
COMPLETE SURPRISE
Nicaraguan Minister Appears Before
Senate Committee-Leaders Vary
as to Exact Meaning of
Statement

Washington, June 23---Attempts by
German interests 10 outbid the United
states for rights TO construct mn inter
oceanic canal across Nicaragua were
revealed today to the senate foreign
relations committee by Nicnrngunn NTin-
lister chnmorro. The minister snfd Ger
mans had urged thnt the ss,O000o0 Of
fcred by the United states for canal
rights and other concessions WINS not
enough.
Senor Chamorro's statement was re-
fceived with surprise and led to much
speculation among members of the
committee after he left the capitol.
Some members understood him TO mean
that Germany officially had approached
the Nicaraguan government. and the
minister's difficulty In speaking Eng
lish prevented his statement from be-
ing entirely clear.
Members of the committee who did
not believe Germany had made any Of
ficial suggestions to Nicaragua We're in
clined to the opinion that representa-
tives of German bankers were respon-
sihle for anything that should be done
or even that Nicaragua might not be
adverse to playing the American game
of bluff
1t was recalled tonight that no ma
tion could expect TO build a canal
across Nicaragua TO rival that at Pan
anna without expending hundreds OF
millions of dollars and the opinion
wasl expressed that Germany hardly
would be likely to engage In such an
enterprise. That private banking insti-
tutions, no matter how rich. should Sc
riously contemplate such an undertak
ing when there is some question as
10 whether the canal across Panama
Will ever pay, was regarded as ex-
tremely doubtful.
Not Specific
| Senior Chamorro was not specific abon
the German offer, but ne tried /,
make it plain that whoever made 1
United States was to get much mors
than she was entitled to for $1,000
coo. He appeared before the committed
particularly to speak of the political ef-
feet upon Nicaragua OF the provisions
in the treaty by which the United
olbteS Woulu assume pIOtectOTdle
over the country and guarantee fair
elections there as In Cuba. His testi-
mony. members said, was interesting.
The minister WAS questioned at some
length about the American marines now
in the republic He answered a direct
inquiry by saying that no request had
been made by him to send the marines
to Nicaragua sometime ago. He added
however, that he believed their presence
might be desired by the Nicaraguar
white house and that the American
flag flies there, but the President does
not now reside In that building Th,
marines now guard the Nicaraguar
railroad, which is controlled by New
York banking institutions, he said.
| According to Senior Chamorro for
mer American Minister Weitzel playe,
part in the selection of Diaz as tn
conservative candidate. and that Welt
eel at the time was secretary of tn
Nicaraguan council of state, which Sc
lected Diaz for the presidency.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-06-24

Butte, Mont, June 23.-Violence
broke out anew tonight in the struggle
between factions Of the Butte Miners
union, and three men were shot, one
being killed, by a fusillade fired by
deputy sheriffs in clearing Union hall.
An attempt was made to dynamite
the miners hall, but the charge failed
to do any great amount of damage.
The explosion could be heard for
blocks.
Armed men proceeded to the Stew
art mine and boldly carried brown
boxes of dynamite in the attempt to
blow up the hall, but the guns of
deputies prevented effective placing
of the charge.
Charles H. Meyer, president of the
Western Federation of Miners, and
other officers of the union, who were
to address peace meeting in the
hall, fled through the rear door Of the
auditorium when the shooting began.
They are said to have left the city
for fear Of attack by seceders from the
miners union, who several days ago
revolted against special assessments
for the Michigan copper mine strikers
and the use of the card system.
ARMED DEPUTIES
PRESERVE ORDER
Many armed deputies were at the hall
tonight to preserve order at a meeting
called to outline plans for settling differ
ences between the factions of the local
union. Many seceders who have planned
to organize a new union under the
auspices of the Industrial Workers of
the World, were in and around the hall.
The insurgents started to storm the hall,
according to Sheriff Driscolrs deputies
stationed there, and several shots were
fired in the air to drive the beseigers
back. The impetus of the rush was so
great that the crowd came on in spite of
the warning shots.
More shots We're fired, and Ernest Moy,
travelling inspector for the Montana De-
murrage bureau, fell dead. He was an
onlooker. A bullet passed through his
neck.
]. II. Bruno, 80 years old, who was going
up the stairs to attend the meeting in
Miners hall. was shot through the head,
as the deputies, desperate at the continued
onset of the men, fired at everyone in
sight Bruno cannot recover, it is said.
The third man shot in the first on
slaught was Charles Kramer of Los An
geles. bystander A bullet grazed his
abdomen. but he was not severely hurt.
AS the three men felk the attackers be-
came frightened and fen back. The depu-
ties then reloaded their weapons and pre-
pared for any renewed assault on the
building.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-06-24
UNION OFFICERS
HURRIED AWAY


At the first volley President Moyer and
all other officers of the federation, who
had taken places on the rostrum, dashed
out the rear door. An automobile was
waiting for then and they hurriedly drove
away. 1t Is said.
Sheriff Driscoll rushed more deputies
to the hall and soon 100 men with sawed
off shotguns were on guard They at
tempted to keep everybody from the build
ing. as it was reported that the structure
was about to be dynamited.
This report was we'll founded, for short
ly after the place was cleared, explosives
were set off under headquarters. The
detonation could be heard for blocks. but
little damage to the building resulted.
Officers believe that some of the seced-
ers from the union planned to blow up
Union hall and kill Meyer and other Of
ficers of the Western Federation Of
Miners.
AS the miners were driven back by the
incessant firing of the deputies they scat
tered throughout the city, shouting for
dynamite. Several armed men went to
the Stewart mine and carried toward
Union hall several boxes OF the explosive.
They were prevented from approaching
the building by the deputy sheriffs.
Sheriff Driscoll. as soon as violence
started, ordered all available assistance
to the scene. AS soon as the attackers
were forced down the street from the hall
by the fusillade, the sheriff stepped for
wanted 500 deputies. No one responded
to the appeal and the sheriff began to
dispose his men as best he could.
SAYS CITY NOW
UNDER CONTROL
Mayor Duncan wired to Governor Stew
art at Helena. The mayor told the gov
Ia to,-ff he oftx yrrou 4
Newport daily independent., 1914-01-22
Arkansas School Directors.

Special to Independent.
 Little Rock, Jan. 22.- The program has been issued for the annual meeting of the Arkansas School Directors Association, in the Convention hall of the Hotel Marion, Thursday, January 29. There are no dues or other fees to be paid. It is an important meeting at which it is expected to decide upon definite plans for e campaign to increase the eff- ciency of the public schools. All school boards are urged to send at least one of their members as a representative of their respec- tive districts, and all directors who attend may participate without restriction in all delib- erations. Y
 In urging upon directors the importance of attending, State Superintendent Cook says there
Newport daily independent., 1914-01-22


 nuoled with constipation, and have
 many remedies. ali of which -etned to cause pain without giving
 .~h relief. I finally tried Dr. Miles axative Tablets and found them ex- ...ent. Their action Is pleasant and d. and their chocolate taste makes lem easy to take. I am more than .4d to recommend them.''
 Clean up the bowels and keep hem clean," is the advice of all '.ysicians, because they realize the anger resulting from habitua) con ,t!pation. Do not delay too long. ~ut begin proper curative measures
 Dr. Miles Laxative Tablets are new remedy for this old complaint md a great improvement over the :athartics you have been using in he past They taste like candy md work like a charm. A trial vill convince you.
 Or. Miles Laxative Tablets are sold by all druggists, at 2s cents box containing 2s doses. If not found satisfactory after trial. re- turn the box to your druggist and hc will return your money. n MlIES MEDICAL CO, GiistsasA sa1
Newport daily independent., 1914-01-22
Vets Win At Fort Smith.

Fort Smith, Jan. 21.-County Judge Ezra Hester ruled late yesterday afternoon that the li- quor petitions in Fort Smith carried a majority of the adult white inhabitants of the city, and granted AZ licenses for saloons. The thirst parlors O. pened immediately.
 Before he had issued the licens- es, however, Judge Hester re- fused to issue an injunction re- straining the opening of the sa- looms. As soon as the news was announced crowds f1ocked to locked saloons, some of the thirs- ty ones so joyful that they cheered and otherwise gave noisy demonstration to their ec- stacy. l.
 Two places got their doors O. pen before their licenses were formally issued, and two crowds got rounds of drinks before the police could eject them and or der the doors locked. The li- censes were soon forthcoming and the doors were opened again
 Prohibitionists of the city, il is said, threaten to invoke the three-mile petition act.
Newport daily independent., 1914-01-22
Afternoon For Mrs. Ritter.

Mrs. R. T. Robertcon enter tained a congenial company of friends Wednesday afternoon in honor of Mrs. Richard E. Ritter of St. Louis. The at home vas very informal but most en.ioya- ble to those present. An excel lent lunch was served.
 The ladies present were Mes danes o. B. Jones, H. B. Cobb, Henry M. Owen, A. T. Hubby, Lon L. Campbell, E. L. Boyce, Sprigg Foushee and James Duf- fer.
Newport daily independent., 1914-01-22
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IN SOCIETY.
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Entertains At Bridge.

Mrs. w. A. Billingsley enter tained at Bridge Wednesday af- ternOon in honor of Miss Marga- let Burdick, who has been the honored guest at quite a number of elegant affairs rendered her by her many Newport admirers during her visit to our city.
 The opening of this hospitable home to any occasion is always of more than usual interest and the afternoon at Bridge yester day would easily be numbered among the most delightful of the season, for it's charming ar engagements in every detail. A menu in three courses was serv- ed late in the afternoon. Dainty prizes of cross stitch linen pieces were given Mrs. l. E. Carroll and Miss Burdick for excellent scores made at Bridge
 The ladies present were Mes danes George A. Hillhouse, J. E. Avera, J. J. Blanshard, o. $. Ja- cobs, w. T. Parish, P. H. Van Dyke, E. B. Wilmans, George K. Stephens, B. w. Stainback, c. E. Carroll, Gustave Jones, John w. Stayton, Jry William Hooker, A. D. Bailey, T. J. Gregg, Ira J. Mack.
 Misses Margaret Burdick, Bes- sic Watson, Hortense Hite, and Carrie Stevens.
Newport daily independent., 1914-01-22
To Submit Depot Plans.


 Little Rock, Jan. 22.-Plans for a new union station will be submitted March IA by the Iron Mountain railroad, it was an- nounced yesterday after the Ar kansas Railroad Commission had heard a committee from Forrest City, which urged that the Iron Mountain and Rock 1s- land erect a union depot. Chair man Mcknight of the commits sion said it semed now that the depot will be erected soon.
 The question of a union depot at Forrest City has been in a. byance for some time.
Newport daily independent., 1914-01-22

should be a full attendance "to the end that we may decide def initely upon plans, organize and launch an effectual campaign a. long the most feasible lines to increase the public school eff ciency and solve, at least in part, our most pressing public school problems for longer terms, ade- quate buildings, and equipment and sufficient teaching force."
Newport daily independent., 1914-01-22
Notice.

The public is hereby given mo- tice that the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Sec tion II, Township II N. Range 3 West, East of C., R. I. 12 Pac. Ry., is posted and trespassers will be prosecuted.
 Newport Land & Improve
 ment Go. 48d6. By c. R. Hite, Agent.
Newport daily independent., 1914-01-22

 does not perform b y force " h al should be accom- plished by persua- sion is Dr. Miles Laxative Tablets. After using them. MT. N. A. Wadden, SIS Washington St.. Waco, Tex. says:
 Almost all my fsf- L
Newport daily independent., 1914-01-22
Notice Of Sewer Tax.

tax books for the collec- bf the Special Sewer Tax kl property in Sewer Dis No. I for the Fifth Annual sment to maintain and op- said sewer system, have blaced in my hands. All s of real property lying in t and required to pay taxes to me within thirty rom date. If such assess is not paid action will be enced at the end of that |or the collection of said ment, and tor the legal les and cost.
 'n under my hand this lay of December, 1913.
 L. Minor, Collector
 District No. 1, Newport, kansas. 29d3O Up to Date Housekeepers d Cross Ball Blue. It
 the clothes clean and
 s when new. All Grocers.
Newport daily independent., 1914-01-22
lean Up the Bowels and eep Them Clean"

There are many remedies to b'
 | ior constipation, but the ditn- "''y !s to procure one that acts t.out violence. A remedy that
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-17
DANVILLE SCENE
OF ANNUAL MEET
Electrical Contractors of State
to Gather in That City
June 10 and 20.

Plans have been completed for the
semi-annual convention of the Illinois
Electrical Contractors association to
be held at Danville June 10 and 20.
Sessions will be held in the Piazza no.
tel and there is added interest in the
meeting for Moline people. due to the
fact that W. J. Ball of this city is pres
ident of the state society. The follow
ing program has been arranged:
Address of welcome-Mayor of Dan
vile.
Response-W. ]. Ball, Moline.
Paper. Electrical Contractors Asso-
Freeman, president of
the National Electrical Contractors
Short Talks - Manufacturers, JOB
bers and supply men. .........
At in the afternoon there will be
an automobile trip for the ladies and
the business meeting. open only 10 as
sociation members, will be started. At
$50 in the evening there Will be a
dancing party at Lincoln park. Bust
ness will be completed Saturday fore
noon; in the afternoon there will be
ball game between jobbers and con-
tractors. and at in the evening there
will be a banquet, the chief address to
be made by Uncle Joe" Cannon, for
ner speaker in the house of represent
ltives at Washington.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-17
LODGE NOTES

J. Axel Swanson. veteran secretary
of Swedish Olive lodge, No. $50. |. o.
o. f., was removed to the Tri-city
sanitarium yesterday for treatment
He has ben ill several weeks
At the meeting of the lodge Mon
day evening it was decided to mail a
copy of the new constitution and by.
l~ws to every nonresident member.
Those living in the city are to call for
tn cir copies at the hall The book is a
novelty of its kind and the design is
handsome. Ii contains Ga pages of
useful information.
ST. George lodge. No. rs, X. p. at
the meeting held Monday evening.
completed arrangements for partici.
pating in the Fourth of July parade. A
handsome float and automobiles for
the members will be some of the feat
ures that this enterprising lodge will
to make the celebration
success. District Deputy A. T. Daniel
son announced al the meeting that he
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-17
is ROCK ISLAND SATISFIED?
The Evidence Is Convincing. The
Testimony Open to Investigation.

The Evidence Is Convincing. The
Testimony Open to investigation
Before statement can be accepted
here, it must be supported by local
testimony-by the evidence of some.
one residing in Rock Island. State
ments from unknown people in remote
places may be true, but We cannot
prove them. Here is a statement by
a Rock Island resident:
For some time ! suffered from pain
through my sides and kidneys says
E. Vandeburgh. of 7011z Ninth street.
Rock Island. When I ste oped over |
had trouble in Strengthening up. My
kidneys were irregular in action and
knew that they were the cause Of all
the trouble. l saw Doan's Kidney
Pills advertised and began using them
They helped me at once, restoring my
kidneys to a normal condition and re-
lieving the pains. l am. glad to con
tinue recommending Doan's Kidney
Pills, as 1 believe they are the best.oi
kidney remedies"
Price soc, at all dealers. Don't sim
ply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr.. Vandeburgh had. Foster-Milburn
Co., Props, Buffalo, n. Y.-(Adv.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-17
Slight Brings Serious Blood Disorders

lations. enables only pure. biood-making
materials TO enter the intestines. combines
with these food elements to enter the cir
culation. and in less than an hour Is at
work throughout the body in the process OF
publication.
You will soon realize ito wonderful in
fuence by the absence Of headache. q stead
lily improved condition of the skin. and a
sense Of bodily relief that proves how COM
pleteiy the entire system was loaded with
Impurities.
You will find s. 6. s. on sale at all drug
stores. II is a remarkable remedy for any
and all blood affections. such as ecZemn.
rash. lupus. letter. psoriasis, boils, and all
other diseased conditions of the blood. Fol-
special advice on any blood disease writo
20 The Swift Specific Co. 223 swift Bldg,
Atlanta. Ga
-. Do not trihe with substitutes. imita-
tons or any % the horde OF Just as
good Counterfeits Of S. s. S.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-17
NEIGHBORHOOD QUARREL
CASES ARE DISMISSED

After taking testimony for a period
of three hours in police court yester-
day in the four cases which were the
outcome of a neishborhood quarrel in
the vicinity of Second avenue and
Thirty-eighth street, Magistrate Frank
Gustafson, on motion of Prosecuting
Attorney William McEniry. dismissed
all of the cases with a warning to the
participants.
The defendants were W. A. Cover.
231 Thirty-eighth street, and Frank.
Ben and William Gulley, neighbors. re-
siding nearby. \ general free for all
fight ended when the police interfered
and took the participants into police
court Saturday night
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-17
EIGHT TO SPEAK
AT THE BANQUET
Alumni Association Announces
Program and Speakers for
It's Annual Affair.

Arrangements for the annual alumni,
banquet OF the local high school. whieh
is TO be held Friday evening of this
week at the rooms of the Moline Con-
merciaI club. have been made and the
program announced. G. 4. Shallberz
has been named POSTMASTER and win
introduce eight speakers.
Following is the program:
Presidents Welcomed a. Watt
Response for class of 1314-Elmors
Gripp.
Reminiscences-Mary e. Blake
more.
The Way OF the Time-Dr. Earl ",
Wahlberg.
Solo, (selected)-Anna May Sim
mons.
The Modern High School,. "
Richards.
Seconds-Ada Weckel.
Solo tseIected)-Ralph Cowley.
Maroon and White-Vincent A. Bell
Business meeting.
Song. Maroon and White-All.
Dancing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-17
BARCH SECURES
POSITION HERE
T. j. Trimble Will Retire From
Active Service After 20
Years With u. S. Co.

Contrary to general expectations 7.
J. Trimble, who for the past 20 years
has had charge of the United States
Express company Offices here, will not
be given the position of manager of
the American Express company Office
which Will open here, William A. Barch
of Rock Island. agent Tor the dissoIv-
ing company in that city, having Sc
cured the local position. Mr. Trimble
will retire from active business life at
this time, having been engaged in ex-
press and railroad work for period
of 40 years.
The United States Express COM
panys Office here will cease its bust
ness July 1, and the American Express
company will open an Office here on
that date, having secured the con-
tract to carry express over the Rock
Island lines.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-17
VIOLA

Mrs. Hannah Stewart Hill. who died
June Z, was born near Youngstown,
Ohio, Sept. &c. 1897. has been ailing
for some time which finally developed
in an abscess, causing blood poison
She was one of eight children. three
OF whom are living, Mrs. Ether Mayne,
Bristol, Col: John \. Stewart, SAILS
bury. Mo-. and William Stewart of Con-
cordia. Kan. The family came to Mer-
Ger county. Illinois. in 1867. and locat-
ed east OF Viola, where her home has
continued until her death She was
united in marriage to James Hill.
March 90. 1872. Mr. Hill died MAY IL.
1884. At IL years OF age, Mrs. Hill
united with the United Presbyterian
church at old Liberty church near
youngstown, Ohio After coming to
Viola she transferred her membership
to the Viola u. p. church and has re-
manned a faithful member ever since.
Besides her brother and sister she
leaves a ,stepson. Joseph Hill. OF
Gravity. Iowa. and a step-daughter.
Mrs. ID. c. Kennedy OF Viola. with
whom she has made her home. The
funeral services were held in the
United Presbyterian church Inter-
ment was made in the family lot be-
side her husband in the Viola GENE
cry.
Mr.. and Mrs. Percy McAtee, in com
oany with Rolly McAtee and Miss
-ena Terry went by auto TO Monmouth
Tuesday to attend the senior class |
,lay Of Monmouth college Miss |
Vida Barnes, Miss Laura Stewart and |
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-17
FIVE CONTRACTS ARE LET
BY THE CITY COMMISSION

The Moline Heating and Construc-
ton company won over five bidders for
four contracts which were awarded
yesterday by the board of local i'm
provements of the city commission. A
fifth contract for the laying of a ce-
ment pavement on Fifteenth street
from Thirty-first to Thirty-fourth ave-
nues was awarded to the Concrete Con-
struction company on a bid of IS, 1874 Sc.
The estimate was S6,304.S6, so it will
be seen that the city saves consider
able on this contract.
In the contracts won by the local
heating concern the bids were in each
case the lowest submitted and also
lower than the estimates made by the
city engineers office. They were for
the installation of sewers in the Glenn
Oaks addition, the bid being S2,416.20;
Waterman in same addition, bid ST.
1920; Waterman in Seventh street
district, bid S6.495. 20; Waterman from
Twelfth to Sixteenth avenue, Fifteenth
and-a-half street, bid SS56.S0.
It is said that the best times of day
to see forest fires from lookout sta
tons are just after daylight and just
before sunset
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-17
POLICE UNABLE TO
LOCATE FLORES

Police of the quad-cities have thus
far, failed to lay their hands upon Joe
FLORES. the MeXicas wanted in con
nection with the East Moline shooting
ARRAY last Sunday night, but the drag
net is out and trains are being watched.
Flories is a dark skinned Mexican, and
the police are positive that he is still
in the vicinity. He is probably hiding
with friends, and if captured his
friends who are working against the
law in keeping the man under cover
will also be arrested If they can be
found.
The condition of Mrs. Flories and
that of Murphy. the two who were shot
by the enraged southerner, is much i'm
proved and neither is experiencing any
serious troubles. Mrs. FLORES is not in
clined to prosecute her spouse, but
blood is up. and he viii leave
no stone unturned in bringing the Mex.
lean to justice.