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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-11

Washington. D. c., Dec. 11-Dr. Hen
ry Van Dyke, American minister to
the Netherlands, who is now on a
months vacation in the United States,
sees no hope for early peace in Eu-
rope. So at least he told President
Wilson on his recent visit to the White
house.
DR.. Van Dyke talked at length with
the president about the situation in
Europe, but offered no peace plans
fer himself or any foreign rulers. He
said that Queen Wilhelmina and her
subjects greatly desired peace among
the warning nations. but he did not
bring any letter relative to peace
from the queen. His trip to this coun-
try is more personal than official.
DR. Van Dyke also had an interview
with Secretary Bryan.
That the present does not appear
to be a propitious moment to advance
definite proposals for terms of peace
was made clear by the minister, fol-
lowing his conference with Mr.. Bryan.
The position of the United States
he said, is perfectly we'll understood.
The whole world knows that the
ican people desire peace, and that this
nation stands ready to do what it can
at the proper time to bring about
peace. When that proper time arrives
will be a question for my superiors to
decide. e1 -
There is a phrase in the bible,
The preparation of the gospel of
peace which expresses our state of
mind now" He added that in neutral
countries close to the conflict, where
the agonies of war could almost be
heard the desire for peace was
strong. He believed that the neutral
countries would use every effort and
infiunce in cooperation with the Unit
ed States when the time to press for
peace arrived.
DR.. Van Dyke also discussed with
the president the relies of the Bel
gians.
1T is highly desirable" said DR..
Van Dyke, afterward. that all ship
ments of food and clothing for the
Belgians should be sent through the
American commission in Belgium.
There are various committees in this
country collecting supplies, but Amer
leans should be sure to consign every
thing to the American commission in
Belgium.
While the people of Holland are
making no appeals for outside aid for
the relief of Belgian refugees in Hol-
land, l know they will welcome gifts
OF food and clothing from Americans.
and these should be sent in care of
the American legation at The Hague"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-11
FIFTY STATE JOBS OPEN
Examinations for Pests Paying 500
to $500 a Month.

Springfield, III. Dec. little state
civil service commission has announc-
ed that examinations for many impor-
tant positions in the state abilities
commissions office in this city. now
held by temporary appointees, would
be held in the near future.
There are over fifty such positions
paying from 500 TO $500 a month.
Announcements also was made that
Arthur +. Summers OF Mount Vernon
and Fred w. Ladage, Auburn, passed
the examination held for secretary of
the State Farmers institute.
The position is now held by II. \.
McKeene of Springfield. who is fighting
in the courts the efforts OF the civil
service commission to declare the po-
sition under civil service.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-11
MARIE HENKlE SAILS FOR
AUSTRIA TO NURSE COUNT

NeW York. Dec ll.-MIss Marie
HenkeI OF Chicago sailed on the Royal
Italian Mail liner America on her way
20 Austria. where she will nurse her
fance. County Willy FeodOT Heincz.
an officer in the Austrian army. who
was wounded il battle.
Miss Henkel who was accompanied
By her mother. expects TO remain
abroad until Count Heincz returns 20
the front.
She started alone for Austria TWO
months ago. bur vas overtake1 in this
city by her brother and consented 10
return 20 Chicago with MIN.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-11
Train of United States
Artillery, Ordered From
Ell Paso, on Scene.
IN AN ALL-NIGHT FIGHT
Number of Bullets Fall on Amer
iCan Side-Gutierrez Cau-
tons Maytorena.

Warrington, u. c, Dec. 11.-PrOvis-
toual PresidenL Gutierrez has ordered
governor Maytorena, commanding his
forces at Naco. 10 avoid operations
altogether. IL he cannot conine fire
within the Mexican border.
Naco. Ariz.. Dec. IA train in four
sections bearing United States artil-
Iery. ordered here from FL Paso to re-
iuforce border troops. arrived today.
The trains unloaded three miles east.
There was fighting all night between
the H.u and Maytorena forces \
large number OF bullets fell on the
American side
Brieadier General Tasker II. Bliss
OF the United States army. who ar
rived today TO take charge OF the sit
rzticu here. gained experience OF
--tray" bullets fired by the Mexican
coubstants across the line soon after
sIishtinE from the train. Two bullets
/om the Mexican trenches about
Naco. Sonora. struck perilousIy near
the general. who was inspecting a
United States army bombproof at the
time.
one bullet sang by the generals au-
tomo5ile a Il stopped near the immi-
grafton station. After he alighted and
was talking with his aid and other
army officers about the occurrence an
other bullet sped close overhead.
General Bliss saw one store the
pl-te glass windows Of which had
Leen perforated 90 times. This store
is So feet from the boundary line Sew
eraI o. the "a persons killed OF wound
ed on this side OF the line received
their injuries near this place
U. s. Warns Mexican Leaders.
washington. D. C. Dec. 1.-THE
United states has served formal no
rice on both Provisional PRECEDENT Cut
-ierrez and General Carranza that un-
less they promptly prevent their
troops from firing across the -Aneri-
can BOUNDARY such force will be en-
ployed By this government as may be
necessary 10 protect American terri
tory
In the most emphatic and threaten
iuE expression from the Washington
government since the diplomatic cor
resp5ndence with General Huerta
which preceded the occupation
Of Vera Cruz. Identical warning was
sent 70 the chiefs Of the two factions
opposing each other at Naco. across
from the Arizona town of the same
name. that frin- across the interna-
tiOuaI line must cease.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-11
All Reports Indicate Ger
mans Have Advanced in
Region of Ypres.
FRENCH TAKETRENCHES
Cruiser Dresden Bottled Up in
Straits of Magellan and
Her Fate Unknown.
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Both the French and German Off
cial statements indicate an attempt OF
/ the allies to throw back the Germans
in Belgium has been checked and in
| the region of Ypres the Germans have
| advanced.
1t is admitted unofficially at Petro-
grad that German troops sweeping
across Russian Poland are now Is
! General Mackensen apparently is strik-
ing forward rapidly, although it is
said other invading armies north and
south are making little if any pro-
gress. Possibility of German occupa-
| tion of Warsaw is seen in Petrograd.
The condition of Emperor William
is said to be improved considerably.
Servia claims Russians are retreat
ing all along the line.
Emperor Nicholas is again at the
front, having gone to Transcaucasian.
A Paris official statement says the
enemy was active yesterday in the vi
(cinity of Ypres. Three of his attacks
we're repulsed, but one of the import
ant French trenches was reached by
the Germans. The French continue
progress in the direction of the en-
emy's lines.
Japanese warships are seeking the
German converted cruiser Prinz Eitel
Friederich- off hile.---.-The- Cruiser
Dresden, last survivor of the five war
ships which composed the German
squadron defeated in the South At
lantic is reported bottled up in the
straits of Magellan, and her fate is
still in doubt
The Stockholm government has in
stituted an inquiry into the laying of
mines in Swedish waters. The inquiry
is to ascertain by what nation the
mines were laid and for what purpose.
The mines have caused extensive dam
age to the shipping of the country.
The British admiralty is silent con-
cerning a reported German submarine
raid on Dover yesterday. The public
is speculating whether the correspond
ents are not partly responsible for the
episode.
Germans Report Progress.
Berlin, Dec. 11.-An official state
ment says the Germans made prog
ress on both sides of the Argonne for
rest and in Flanders, and have re-
pulsed the French in the Woevre re-
gion German attacks in northern
Poland are reported progressing.
London, Dec IA Nish dispatch
says upwards of 22,e00 prisoners were
taken in fighting from Dec. to 7, in
elusive. An immense assortment OF
war material was captured.
Ccnstantinople, Dec. 11.-Officlal:
Russians attempted to disembark
Thursday near Gounieh. south of Ba-
tam, and were compelled to retreat
with heavy losses.
Czsr Visits Tifis.
Petrograd, Dec. 1.-THE arrival of
the Russian emperor at Tifiis and the
enthusiastic reception he received in
Caucasus relieved apprehension in
that section, due to the propaganda OF
Turks and Germans in PROMISING
Georgian's re-establ:shment of the old
Georgians re-establishment of the old
hammedan sympathy for Turkey.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-11
MARY FLAVELLE
DIES OF INJURIES

Chicago, ILL.,, Dec. 11.-Mrs. Mary
who was shot and robbed last May
while journeying on train from
Florence to Perugia, Italy, died today
at Park Ridge, a suburb, of injuries
suffered in the attack.
Pietro Rossi, an Italian art student
confessed he shot Mrs. Flavelle, age
40. for money to complete his art
studies.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-11
BIBLE FOR EVERY
SOLDIER IN ARMS

Pittsburgh. Pa. Dec. 11.-Important
officers or the international Sunday
School association and the Worlds
Sunday School association here today
made plans to send a bible 10 each
soldier OF the warning armies in Eur
ope. An appeal is to be sent TO every
Sunday school in the country. Each
scholar is to be asked to contribute
FIVE cents Inc has earned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-11
Evers Holding Own.

New York, Dec. 1.-THE condition
of Johnny Evers, captain of the Bos-
ton Nationals, champions of the world,
is unchanged. He is resting comfort
ably There is no alarm kilograms
of sympathy are coming from all parts
of the country
At O'Clock this afternoon the ply
sicians announced there was no change
or indication of unfavorable develop
ments in Evers' condition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-11
MASON TO FACE CHARGE
Blamed for Girls Murder in Forma
Action at Denver.

Denver. Col, Dec. IA direct in
formation charging murder was filed
in the district court today against DR..
r. J. Mason. The charge grows out
OF the recent death Of Miss Ruth Mer-
riweather. Mason Is expected to
reach Denver from Chicago tomorrow
in custody of officers. DR.. +. w. No
BILE already is under arrest on a sim
liar charge. The coroner's jury held
Miss Merriweather died from an IL
legal operation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-11
ASKSs5O,OOO,OOO
FOR WATER WAYS
Rivers Congress Petitions Gov
ernment to Make Annual
Appropriation That Sum.

Washington, d. c.. Dec. II. go The
National Rivers and Harbors congress
today adopted a resolution favoring
the building of a system of water
transportation at an annual eXpendi-
ture TO the government of not less
than fifty millions. II urged "continu-
ing the contract system" President
Ransdell of Louisiana was reelected.
The convention adjourned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-11
CON NvICT AS WORD
BARRED IN PRISON
Connecticut Warden Introduces
Innovation as a Humane
Concession to Charges.

Hartford. Conn, Dec. 11.-Use OF
the word convict" has been forbid
den in the state penitentiary by War
den Garner because it "grates on a
man with brutal force" Inmate" or
prisoner is now used. Close cut
ting of hair has been abolished, and
first grade men are allowed mus
taches. Prisoners are permitted TO
converse freely at meals.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-11
BODY OF BEYERS is FOUND
Boer Leader Now Known to Have
Been Drowned While Fleeing.

Pretoria, via London. Dec. ll.-The
body Of Gen. Christian Beyers, the
rebel leader. who was drowned re
Gently while attempting the escape
across the Vaal river from government
troops. has been found at Nl.ege Krall,
not far from the spot where Gen. Bey-
ers was seen 10 sink. The official an
nouncement says that there is no
doubt with regard to the Identification.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-11
Election lit TO Congress-.

Springfield, Ill, Dec. III. McCan
Davis, whose petition for a recanvass
of the Cook county vote for congress
man at large was denied by the state
canvassing board, stated he would
carry the fight to congress.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-11
Frees Dalton Gang Bandit.

Austin. Texas. Dec. ll-Jim Nite'
a one time member OF the famous
Dalton gang. was granted condi-
riousI pardon by Governor Colquitt
after serving % years of a life sen
tenca for the robbery OF a Dank AT
Lougview Texas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-11
EUROPE IS BUYING
HORSES IN TEXAS

Dallas, Texas. Dec. II.-SegOtiatiOns
lof purchasing 10000 horses and l2.-
Vvv mules. said 10 be for Germany. is
under way in Texas n is said Euro
pean agents Will spend S3,OOO,OOO for
Texas horses and mules.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-11
lake Gems Worth $4,000.

Kenosha. Wis, Dec. 11.-Sneak
thieves entered the residence o: Har-
old W. Jeffery. treasurer Of the Thorn
as b. Jeffery company, here Wednes-
day night and stole jewelry valued at
more than $4,000. Doors and win
dows. it is said. were found locked.
The theft is believed 10 have occurred
while local society leaders were at a
dinner given at the residence.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-11
Colorado Flour to Belgium.

Denver, Colo. Dec. IA million
pounds of Colorado-milled flour. a gift
of the people OF the state 10 war sur
ferers OF Belgium. was started east
today. Another million will go in "A
few days.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-11
BELGIUM CALLING
HOME RESERVISTS

St Louis, Mo. Dec. 11.-An Belgian
reservists in st. Louis belonging TO
the class of 1899 to 1913 have been
called TO the colors by the consul here
There have been similar calls by Bel
gian consuls in every American city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-11
THE WEATHER
Forecast Till p. NJ. Tomorrow, fol
Rock Island, Davenport, Moline



Mostly cloudy tonight and Satur-
day: probably light snow f1urries; not
much change in temperature, with the
lowest tonigh. about - to 20 degrees.
Temperature at a. m, 81. Highest
Yesterday, 81 Lowest last night, 30.
Velocity OF wind at a. m, miles
per hour.
Precipitation. none.
Relative humidity at p. m. 81; at
= a. m. 15.
Stage of water. 23; no change in
last % hours.
j. NJ. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.
Evening stars: Jupiter. Mars. Morn
ing stars: Mercury. Venus. Saturn
Near the horizon due east. about p.
m.. the frst magnitude star Procyon
is distinCuishable.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-11
Berlin Admits Sea Loss.

Berlin. Dec. IA semi-officisl
statement regarding the naval battle
in Falkland islands Dee. s comedies
the loss Of the cruisers Scharnhorst.
Gneisenau and Leipzig, and holds lit
tie hope that the Dresden and Nurn-
berg could lcng eyade capture.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-11

Portland. ore. Lee. 11.-SiN chill
dre1 and Two teachers were burned
tcdav AZ a school Christmas entertain
ment. 4 short circuit Of electric wires
set fire 10 the tree and decorations.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-11
Cold Weather Promised,

Washington. -. c.. Dec. 11.-Cold
weather for all parts Of the country is
Indicated for the next &c hours.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-11
ILLINOIS NEWS.

Peoria, ILL.,, Dec. 11.-Springfield was
awarded the next annual meeting of
the Illinois grange at its closing ses-
sion. L. r. Simmins of Jerseyville was
reelected TO the executive committee.
FL Paso, Ill, Dec. 11.-George Burs-
ter, president of a corporation operat-
ing clothing stores at EI Paso and
Minonk and director in banks at El
Paso and Secor, is dead. He had been
active in local business 20 years.
Duquoin, ILL.,, Dec. 11-Henry Horn,
a pioneer coal operator and banker.
died after an illness of 10 days, aged
SO. He had been identified with Du-
quoin for more than sixty years.
Danville. Ill. Dec. 11.-The board of
supervisors adopted a resolution favor
ing a law making wife desertion a fel-
ony.
Danville. Ill. Dec. Equipping as
their rendezvous an abandoned house
south of the government reservation,
on which the Soldiers Home is situat-
ed, four boys have been robbing homes
and stores, even stealing a horse.
Howard Ranger. Charles Rouse.
Charles Prior and Leo Taylor are
under arrest and awaiting trial
Pana. H.. Dec. 1I.-Farmers about
Pana are losing hogs in large numbers
on account of cholera. Many horses
are dying from what is attributed to
infection of cornstalks made into
silage.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-11
supreme Court Aearino Thaw cas-

0uPI rHIt OUUIN rIVaTIIIg IHdW OdSc.
Washington, ID. C., Dec. 1l-EXtra-
dition of Harry X. Thaw from New
Hampshire TO New York was up for
consideration today by the supreme
court. William Travers Jerome be
gan the argument for New York
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-11

Associated Press
Exclusive Wire
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1914-11-05
Appreciation Were More Freely
Expressed.

Is 10 often told that Eugene Field
ons day wandered Into q basement
restaurant, sat down at table, nut
his chin In his hands and gazed mood.
lily into space. relates the Youth'a Com.
panion. A waiter came up 10 him, and
after the manner of ais kind enumer.
ated the long list Of dishes that wsre
ready Co be served.
mo. no." said Field, dejectedly. Il
require none Of those things. All I
want l. some sliced oranges and o few
kind wordE.@
Whether or NOT the incident be- true.
Il 10 suggestive UnQuestsonabfy. deeds
weigh far more than words. and yet II
is almost tragic TO think how much
happier and better this struggling
world would become tf kind words
were more often heard. We all, every
day. come fin contact with those who
are in Eugene Fields state 90 mind.
They are In our Own homes: mothers
ana fathers and children. They are
behind counters OF stores: they are
employees on trains; they are sarvants
In Kitchens; they are everywhere. and
their name In legion. A word Of aps
probation would brighten the whole
day and would make 1t easier for them
TO keep On trying.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1914-11-05

IL, walking into the Middle IL the
group.
This IL not &C ali true
fou keep out az this game. warned
Strickland.
We'll. boys. we're all agreed de-
elared Merritt IT'S one for al.
then"
And al for one.- added hubbard.
excitedly.
Hipl Hipl" began Merritt, when
the door opened and the butler am
Eounced:
Mrs. siade."
The hurrah that had been on each
mans lips died d sudden death, they
looked at each other in CONSERVATION.
Mrs. sladel" gasped Merritt.
"Whewi"
The eyes turned toward the foor
saw tiny, gray-garhed woman, with
great questioning brown eyes, hesi-
tating IN hewiidered fashion az she
found herself confronted by room
fnl OF men. Her gown with It's tight
basque and full skirt was dowdy and
badly cut, In marked contrast to the
fashionable. clinging gowns OF the
women who had graced the room q
short time previous Fer white gloves
were q fraction too short to meet her
short sleeves. and left exposed thin
arms and pointed elbows. But the ten
der face, with its sweatly expressive
mouth. was unchanged The lovely
eyes were more appealing. az filed
with wistful shyness, they gazed about
the room.
I'm afraid It's q little late for me
TO come" she managed 60 say, as the
senator came up to her with out
stretched hand.
"This Is an unexpected pleasure =
the senator assured her with an ur.
bano smile. Gentlemen. Mrs. Siade."
Why, my dear madame" and Mer.
rift greeted her efrnsiyeIy, I'm glad
to know that the reports to the sena,
tor have been exaggerated. Your
health tn mower
'0h. / never felt better In my life,
sir" Mary declared. puzzled that he
should ask such q question.
Hayes FASTENED 10 the Iittls won.
ans side.
oh. Rob-" she exclaimed. relieved
to see familiar face. As she turned
to Hayes, Siaas appeared at tho smok,
ing-reom door. and as he recognized
the dowdy little figure his eyes dark
erad and an angry scowI appeared on
his faee, Strickland saw the express
sion and FASTENED 10 urge the men 70
follow him into the dining-room.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1914-11-05
CRATER YIN.

A the men fled out, Mary turned
to meet her husbands angry eyes.
well. Dan. I'm here" and she
locked pleadingly up into the unin.
viEing face
"I'ye given in," she went on. IT'S
been a struggle, bat I'm here. Why,
I'VE been thinking all this evening,
while I was getttn' dressed. I'd give
dollar to see the look on your face
when you saw me here. Dan, and
know that you got your own way.
Dan---I've-well--Pve given I'm, ia
ttrer." And. turning to Rob with an
expectant little smiie. DO look NIL
right, Rob?'
7 think you do" Hayes replied.
grayefy.
win you take Mrs. slads horne.
Robert" Slasie broke IN.
ITS very late" Hayes pleaded nc
he PIT his hand lovingly on the little
woman's shoulder.
yes. I know II Is" Mary agreed.
stsn not realizing what hasco her
first attempt to enter into social life
was. "rve been outside for half an
hour--just tryin' to make up my mind.
but as long as you're here yet why
There aren't any other ladies' pres
emit" Hayes tried to explain. -and I
think perhaps
~You'd better Co." siads finished
for him, but not In his cnnciliatory
tone.
-But you don't understand" Mary
objected. HE doesn't understand"
she turned to Hayes In a perplexed
way. My being here tonight means
rye given In" and she looked mp
searchingiy Into her husbands forbid
ding face. I'm going out With you
every night, all the time, whenever
you want me. balls. parties. dinners.
everything"
"win you see Mrs. sIads to her car
riager" Slade turned 10 Bob, ignors
ing his wife's OBTAINING hand.
@Yes. but" Mary began to object
~It's necessary that / Join these gem
tlsmen," Siade informed her coldly.
Take her al once" he commanded
Hayes.
Hayes started toward the door.
Call me when you're ready. Mrs.
Stade. I'll wait In the haA." and he
disappeared.
siads thrust his hands deep into his
pockets and looked at bis wife Tn q
puzzled way. She was nervously
puiffnR OF her gloves and BEGINNING
"a realize that her visit was, for some
unexplained reason. scarcely the sue
cess she had planned It to be.
in God's name. what did you come
here for. Mary slade finally de-
mRnded.
What did ! come here fcr7~ she
repeated hlankly. What did 1 come
here fort Why. to please you.
thought ypud be glad. tugt can't
stand II with you living out Of the
mousse. Ian. Lord. | haven'x sIeD< .
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1914-11-05
SYNOPSIS.

PANEL Hiade suddenly advances from q
penniless miner to millionaire. He ID
ambitious 20 became governor OF the
10 rise 30 the new conditions. Elade meets
katherine, daughter OF Senator Strfck-
land. and sees ID her alt that Mary Is not.
Blade decides TO separate from his wife
ten OF his wife and his constant axtene
dance on Katherine Strickland causes
public comment Editor Merritt Is won
Ever 20 the support CT Slade because he
European trip demanded by Mrs. Mer-
Ettt. Katherine agrees TO marry Eiada
when the latter g1ts divorce. Boy
Hayes, in love with Katherine. has a
stormy session with the latter over her
conduct toward Shade