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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-11

the ether two did follow out the orig
inal plan. and Mr.. Petit was winner.
Accordingly. he filed his papers first.
and Police Magistrate Smith second,
while Cornelius Donovan was third.
DR.. Meyer did not file his petition to-
day, but states he will do so the first
OF the week.
Although principal interes. centered
in the order in which the candidates
for sheriff filed, there was also a cen
test for nomination among the repub-
licans for treasurer and county super
intendent OF schools. Fred w Rinck
getting first position and p. r. Cox sec
ond fer the former Office. while Miss
Harris was first for the latter and +.
;. Mccall second.
Thus far no opposition has appeared
among the republicans against y. A
Larson for county Judge; II. b. Hub
bard. county clerk: B. s. Bell, probate
judge. and J. f. Fleming. probate
clerk. Their petitions were filed to-
dar.
No Bull Moose.
The democrats only filed nomination
papers for candidates for sheriff this
morning, but it is presumed that full
ticket will be named later The bull
moose thus far have filed no nominal
ton papers at all. but leaders of the
party in the county insist a ticket will
be selected and a campaign waged.
The last day for filing petitions is
July 81.
f. L. Eagle. Moline. is circulating a
petition for the progressive nomination
for county judge. He is one of the
new members of the Rock Island coun-
" bar
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-11

| am a candidate for the
democratic nomination for
sheriff of Rock Island coun-
~, subject to the will OF the
members of my party at the
primary, Sept. Q. The large
vote that | received four
years ago, when | was a can
didate for the position to
which | now aspire, has en-
couraged me in the belief
that my friends will make me
an easy victor next fall. IN
the event that my party sees
fit TO honor me with the nom
nation.
Respectfully,
Corueiius Donovan
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-11
CLARK OF SHERRARD MAY
RUN FOR STATE SENATE

c. A. Clark of Sherrard is expected
TO shortly make announcement of mis-
candidacy for the republican nomina-
ton for state senator. Mr.. Clark in
other campaigns has been in the field
for member of the lower house. and
has always been well up in the run
ming. He has been urged by friends
to take the field against F. A. Landee
OF Moline. VINO is a candidate for re-
election.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-11
FELON IN VETERANS HOME
Escaped Convict Arrested After Year
Of Freedom in Illinois.

DanvlIe. Ill. July 11.-While the po-
lice of the country were seeking him
as an escaped conyirt. Henry Green
Wilson, who enlisted in lie ,un;' is
calmly enjoyed the comforts OF the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-11
OUT FOR SHERIFF.

The order in which names of candi-
dates will appear on ballot follows:
Republican - Jonas Bear. w. II.
Whiteside, George II. Siemon. Jacob
$. Wigers. George II. Richmond, Fred
\. Smith, Edward Ki;tilsen, S. h.
Wright.
Democratic - Charles c. Petit.
Charles J. Smith. Cornelius Donovan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-11

ing the Chicago meetings, but also to
those who were not so fortunate.
The meeting was very informal and
no business was transacted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-11
Very Red Tape.

burglar entering house by lad.
der in n small PrIsSian town fell and
broke his leg when making off with his
booty. An inquiry into the accident
revealed that. contrary to the bylaws
of the town. the house owners ladder
was not provided with strong iron
spikes at its base. The house owner
was therefore ordered to paw all the
hospital costs and further to give the
burglar substantial sum.-LOndon
Standard
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-11
Repentance.

re our past actions reproach us they
cannot be atoned for by our own Sc
we're reflections so effectuaiiy as by &
contrary behavior.-Steeie.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-11

During the next few weeks l shall
call on as many citizens of the county
as possible, but as the affairs of the
Office require most of my time l can
not hope 10 see you all. l should be
pleased to have you call on me at my
office or at my home. where We can
discuss the issues OF the campaign at
leisure.
| respectfully solicit your support
at the primaries and remain.
Very truly yours,
w. IL. wHITESIDE.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-11
Express Rates Reduced.

Jefferson City, Mo, July 1.-THE
Missouri public service commission has
ordered a reduction of y per cent in
express rates.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-11
Social
Pr IRAN MONDAY MUSIC CLUB.

Pr Iran MONDAY MUSIC CLUB.
The Monday Music club will give a
recital program Monday evening, July
Is, at the studio of Laporte VanSant.
1911 Second avenue. when the follow
ing numbers will be rendered.:
The Bird and the Rose" -. Horrock
Mrs. Dora Perry.
Golden Silence ........ Fortescue
Mrs; A. ]. Miller.
"A Dream .... Bartlett
Mrs. A. J. Wilson.
Come to the Garden, Love- Salter
Miss Anna Landee.
Itch Liebe Dich' ....... Grieg
Mrs. d. Bergen. Jr.
Where Blossoms Grow :. San Souci
Miss Mabel Olson.
For You Alone" . Giehl
Sidney Steenburgh.
Spring is Here ............. Dick
Mrs. A. ]. Miller.
Sunshine and Rain go. Bluenthal
Mrs. Dora Perry.
Whisper and l Shall Hear .
Pccolomini
Miss Bessie Riess
Absence NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Metcaf
Miss Anna Landee.
May Morning" .............. Denza
Miss Mabel Olson.
1.-The Violet . Mildenberg
A. Nordstrom.
'Sunbeams" " Ronald
Mrs. J. H. Wilson.
'Serenade" ..... Scsubert
Mrs. ID. Bergen.
The are: Mrs. Dora
Perry. Mrs. d. Bergen, Miss Grace
Ullemeyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-11

~ All the news all the time-The Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-11
Dens Draw straws.

There was an agreement among q
;. Petit. C. J. Smith and DR.. r c. J.
meyer. all democratic candidates for
me nomination for the sherinships to
afaW straws as 10 which should file
MS petition first Dr. Meyer failed to
appear because Of his work in circuit
court IN summoning petit jurors. which
Aept up all night. but Mr.. Petit and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-11

The are: Mrs. Dora
Perry, Mrs. d. Bergen. Miss Grace
Ullemeyer.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-27
ARREST S|XTY-f|vE
ON FRAUDULENT
ELECTION CHARGES
Federal Grand Jury Probes
Election Scandals In Indiana
and Goes After Machine

Indianapolis Ind. Dec. 26.--Com<I
plants of fraudulent registration and
frauds at elections in Terre Haute for,
the past ave years. eliminated today
in some sixty-five arrests on Federal
indictments. which allege conspiracy
to carry the election Of last fail by
fraud, and dozen other frauds
against the ballot The list of indicted
men include Mayor Don M. Roberta
Circuit Judge E. II. Redman, Police
Chief John F. Nugent, Sheriff Dennis
Shea. John Masseiink, city inspector!
Of weights and measures. Policeman.
William Doyle. and many saloonkeeD~l
ers and party hangers-0n.
The direct acts leading to the In
dictments were frauds at the last.
registration few weeks before the.
election, and at the election. The
United States court took tognixance.
Of the frauds because q member OF
Congress In the Fifth District and ~
United States Senator were to -
chosen at THE election.
All Memhers Of MachlAe.
The indicted parties are all members
OF what is known az the Taggart -CrAw~
ford Fairbanks machine In vigo .CounS'
ty, but there are also some twenty
Republicans In the indicted list. n ri
charged that Roberts ana the others
entered into = conspiracy 70 keen
qualified voters from registefinGs ~
keep other such voters from caatSnGl
their ballots, to purchase votss TOR The
gangs candidates. and 70 round ~
voters and by the use Of M0hay ~
liquor keep them from the polls 90
election. assa IN
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-27
MORSE RAISES FLAG
ON STEAMER 0CEANA

New York, Dec. 7s.-Charles w.
Morse raised the American flag on the
steamship Oceana today, Just before
the boat sailed for Bermuda. whittier
she will make regular trips under
the management of the American
Steamship Company. OF which Mr..
Morse IL president. "
The Oceana was In the Bermuda
service until the summer of 1919.
Since then she has been laid up In
the Morse shipyards. Mr.. Morse went
to the pier Intending to make a
speech. but what he had to say frose
within him. 1t was too cold for
speeches. On board the vessel were
324 passengers.
Two years ago. when Mr.. Morse
was reported as dying In the Federal
prison ct Atlanta, President Taft par-
doned him. Today he looked fully
rAstcreA ~ health.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-27
100000 POSTCARDS
DELIVERED IN DAY

Though there are occasional matters
Of Christmas packages appearing at
the Richmond Postofice or at its parcel
post substations throughout the city.
the outgoing rush of Christmas mali
is over and the incoming -usn IL well
In hand. That there has been no con-
gestion during tho last several days 10
q matter on which Postofice oihcials
and employees are congratulattng them
selves and each other.
Yesterday was . big day for delivery.
twenty -eiGht wagons. making two trips
each. going out from the parcel post
terminal on Cary Street. More than
Atty trips through the city were made
on Christmas Day. there having been
NO holiday FOR the carriers. and today,
In spite Of the fact that II 10 Sunday.
deliveries will be continued. II has
been only because Of the fact that
steady daily de1lverie1 have been made
that the situation WAS kept 20 we'll In
hand. The force OF Chief Elan. Of the
Railway Mall Service, In charge Of the
Richmond Postoflice terminal handling
the parcel post. have handled during
the last several days an average Of
moro than 1900 sacks Of mail. The
high mark a year ago was 500.
Two hundred thousand Christmas
postcards were handled. distributed.
routed and delivered to destination In
this city yesterday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-27
NINE ABOVE ZERO
At MIDNIGHT
COOLEST DECEMBER - IN HISTORY
or WEATHER BUREAU, AND
NO RELIEF PROMISED.
COLD FOLLOWS SNOW
POLICE AUTHORITIES ISSUE Or
DEns TAKING SPECIAL PRECAU-
TIoNs AGAINST DEATHS
FROM FREEZING.
COLD FOLLOWS SNOW

Not since the government weather
bureau was established in Richmond
several years ago has Richmond wit
messed such 4 cold December rs as
yesterday. 1t was certainly cold. The
weather man stopped counting last
night at II O'Clock when his big Their
mometer registered ONLY nine above
zero Extra precautions to prevent
accidents and deaths were taken. The
chief Of police last night issued an
emergency order to all pAtrclmen TO
remove to different station houses
people VINO showed even any sign OF
intoxication. They were told to as
sist those who were unable to help
themselves, and probably many lives
were saved last night through their
vigilance.
me snow which fell Christmas day
II x&ill shAze. and ahnpA the weather
remain "a K Il 1t VIII stay Tor some
time There appears NO sign 0f any
decided change. and Il appears ~ Il
other records win be smashed. The
Thermometer. which rose about noon
yesterday, started falling again In the
afternoon, and stood at IL above At s
o'clock. The register for the day 10 as
follows: At o'clock yesterday morn
Ing II was 16 above zero; at noon It
stood at Is: at 3 o'clock in the AFTER
noon 1t had risen to -. Then 1t began
to fall. At 6 o'clock II had dropped
to IL above. and at 3 o'clock 1t had
dropped to IL. At - o'clock last
night 1t registered above.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-27
TURKISH MINE
FIELDS CUT OUT
BY DARING BRITISH
Germans Are Thrown Back
Across Bura River by Rus
sian Defenders
Shower Bombs On
City Of Warsaw
Noncombatants Killed and
Wounded by Explosives
Dropped From Aircraft
French Make Advances

London. Dec. ga British
submarine entered the Dar-
danelles and destroyed three OF
a series Of five mine fields. The
exploit was second In daring only
to the achievement Of the submA-
rine Bill, which made it's way
under the five rows Of mines
and sank the batfleship Mes
sudieh.
1t Is officially reported from PctS
rograd that the Germans have been
thrown back across the Bzura River
from q village near Sochaczow. thirty
miles west of Warsaw, and have been
dislodged from the only position they
occupied on the east bank of tho
river. In South Poland, and in Fali-
cha. the battles have been favorable
to the Russians.
The German. war office lessened
activity in front OF Warsaw and
makes the plain statement I'VE have
ceased our attacks on the BzurA
River A successful movement by
German troops along the river
Pilitza Ia reported, and the war Of
flee adds that the situation farther
South, In 0aiicia. Is unchanged.
Notabse Advance IN Alsace.
The Hrencr government has no
news to offer to the public CONCERNING
the fighting today. but the lack 81
news does not indicate any cessation
in the lighting. There were violent
engagements on Christmas day all
along the battle line. Paris reports
q very notable advance in upper AL
SAGE. and to point near the town
Of Cernay. German counter-attacka
were repulsed between the Disc and
the Aisne, in the region OF Albert, and
at the western edge of the Argonne,
and French artillery once more won
laureIs.
The German war office emphasizes
an assertion that German troops de-
cisively defeated the British and In
dian forces near st. Hubert, taking
10 officers and SIS men prisoners. and
leaving 5000 dead on the field. Suc-
cessful minor engagements are report
ed from the region of Albert, from
the region OF the Aisne. and from the
Vosges.
Shower of Bombs in Warsaw.
1t II reported from Paris that q
Zeppelin dropped bombs in Nancy
yesterday which killed two persons
and wounded many. Five German
aeroplanes few over Warsaw and
showered bombs on the city. Eight
persons were killed and more than
one hundred were wounded. Ger
many states officially that a French
aviator threw nine bombs on small
village on the evening OF December 20.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-27
THIS is BEST PERIOD
TO ENSURE SUCCESS
Little Work Now Will Ensure Certificate for 225OO Votes
Which May Land You in the Prize Winning Glass in
The virginian Great Circulation Campaign.

Many candidates will be in the II
wish had class after the present
period closes. They will have q
chance to count their yesterdays and
perhaps decide the best chance OF
their lifetime to own an automobile
was thing Of the past, owing to their
failure to secure at least one Of the
$4,000 ballots given for every $50 in
subscriptions turned In by January g.
One five-dOllAr subscription each
day from now until Saturday will
make the club. Surely this IL not such
. dtnicult thing to do. There will be
no better time during the campaign to
make subscriptions count
II Is unfortunate that the scempAign
must be run through the holidays. But
the compensation Ia votes for the
amount Of money turned In On suh-
scsipllons should ~ "A in4uooAeuk
m to1nA candid Atn6 WHO ~ esl.j
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-27
LOSS ON COTTON Is
NEAR HALF BILLION
National Lecturer Of Farmers Union Asserts Farmer
No Benefit From $135 100000 Loan Fund-Record
Crop and Record Low Price

Fort Worth. Texas. Dec. 26.-PeteI
Radford, national lecturer OF the
Farmers Union. In an interview to-
day on the 3135.000, 900 cotton hold
Ing plan. presents the farmers. view
point.
.sThe government officials," said Mr.
Radford. estimate the 1914 cotton
crop at l6,s6s.000 bales. Tai- IL the
largest production in the history OF
the cotton industry. Tho 1911 crop
held the record to 1.-The present year
with production Of 15,6sO.701 bales.
estimate We have at least 100000
bales in the field. much Of II desert
ed by the discouraged farmers, And
will probably never be gathered. The
1914 crop also ranked among the lar
est In production per acre. averaging
108 pounds per acre. and reached the
low water mark IN prioes The p4ice
Z ela1ly estimated for the 1874 crop
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-27

SENATE STICKS TO
LlTERACY TEST

Washing ton, Dec. 2S.--The. President
has been advised that the Senate Is
likely to pass the immigration bill
containing the literacy test in spite of
the plain intimation from the White
House that the President is opposed TO
the proposed literacy test. and may
veto any bill coming to him with the
test included s
The President has encouraged Sen
ator j. Ham Lewis in his opposition
Of the lteracy test. and Senator Lewis
has shown disposition to block a
vote on the bill IL the amendment he
has offered to strike out the test Is
not adopted.
Senator Kern believes 1t will be pos
sible to modify the test SO 1t will
pass and be unobJectionable to the
white House.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-27
CITIES WANT PART
IN TAX REVISION
NORFOLK AND OTHERS MAY SEND
DELEGATIONS TO APPEAR BE-
FORE COMMITTEES.
HARD w O r K AHEAD
WILL TAKE WHOLE OF SESSION TO
BRING VARYING OPINIONS INTO
HARMONY--sIx NEW FACES
IN LEGISLATURE.
HARD w O Rk AHEAD

Either at the special session OF the
General Assembly to revise the State
tax law, or at the meeting on the
House Finance Committee one week
earlier. or at both. a delegation from
Norfolk. and probably from other
cities. win appear In the interest Oh
those cities. Norfolk particularly.
through its Chamber OF Commerce. !.
taking great interest in the proposed
laws and has appointed COMMITTEES
to consider the effects OF the two
plans OF the special tax commission
report on the finances OF Norfolk.
The committee does not like several
features Of the report, and suggested
to the chamber that Norfolk be rep-
resented at the meeting Of the Gen.
sral Assembly. Action to this effect
may be taken.
q. A. Hawkins, chairman Of the
1 legislative Committee of the Rich
mond Chamber Of Commerce, haa
written an analysis of the various
bulletins issued by the tax commits
son while in session here, and ~ now
studying the full report filed. with
the Governor and issued from the
press a few weeks ago. 1T Is prob
able that Mr.. Hawkins. or some other
of the local chamber,
win appear before the finance COM
mlttee Oh the tWO uouSoo.
- Meet In Advance.
The House Finance Committee will
meet one week in advance OF the
sessions Of the Legislature. convenins
on call Of Chairman Aubrey Weaver
on January 6. The Senate Committee
will probably not meet
The COMMITTEES will have under con-
sideration the report OF the special
tax commission. with its two plans.
one signed by a majority. and the
other by a minority. The majority
favors a permanent State tax COM
mission. while the minority report
favors the partial segregated plan with
an unpaid ex-officio COMMITTEES. In
addition, State Senator John Lesner
has drawn 4 comprehensive bill sug-
costing among other things. Local
boards of taxation for every county
and city In the Commonwealth. to
work under the. direction Of perma-
nent State commission.
The House Committee will try to
have q bill. or bills. drawn in time
for presentation to the General Az
sembly when 1t convenes on January
IL, but the shortness of the time ia
expected to render this impossible.
However. the work in advance will
shorten the time necessary for the
COHSAuoIOkAoA Va Nu0 S0AACuS RAnAAc ~
the House Committee. and much time
will be saved.
VIII Be Many Opinions
While the segregated plan seemed
to bo In favor with most members
OF the Legislature. when In see1ion
last winter. It II improbable that either
report Of the commission will be
adopted in Its entirety Taxation is
a subject on which nearly everybody
has some theory, or some opinion.
and none Is so wild as not to receive
support from some source and not
to have some authority back Of It.
The session win be one In which
the question will be threshed out
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-27
CHARGES S|Ll|MAN
WITH TAKING BRIDE
zAPATA's MAN. PALAFox. MAKES
ACCUSATION AGAINST AMERT-
CAN REPRESENTATIVE.
UNWORTHY OF NOTICE
CONSUL HIMSELF REPORTS CHARGE
WHICH WAS MADE IN CoNNEC-
TON WITH RELEASE OF RE-
spECTED MEXICAN.
UNWORTHY OF NOTICE

washington. Dec. 3e-The Villa
zapata faction unexpectedly threat.
e.ea to conplfcate the Mexican situa-
tfon stil fsrther to-day when Zspatn's
representatives In Mexiee City, General
Palafox, ms Dc pmhlie charges against
Consul Siliiman ~ acceptin@ brfbe
Of 50e.0OO pesos. Mr.. SiiliEaan In Pres
iAent Wilson's persoaai representative N
Mrxfea. City. and II n net exDeeteA
tAas the Aaministrafi0n rim hllow. this
mn hsse snsnit - f&6s 1kKStfcsa.
Mr.. SULLIVAN himself reported General
Palafox's charges to the State De-
partA,ent. He dismissed the accusation
as unworthy of denial.
According to Mr.. Silliman's account.
General Palafox issued public state
ment At Mexico City saying that Mr..
Siiliman, Special Agent Canova. and
other American representatives had ac-
cepted bride of 500. 900 pesos to ef-
feet the release OF General Iturbide.
who was governor Of the federal dis
trict of Mexico and for short time
acting president OF Mexico before the
conssitutionalists came into power at
the capital.
The Iturbide Case.
General Iturbide was thrown into jail
by the coastitutionalists. and when
villa drove Carranza from Mexico City
Secretary Bryan personally took up
General 1turbide's case endeavoring to
have him released
AS q result OF the representations
made to Gutierrez and villa. Tturbide
was released. He is now en- route to
the United States. but General Palafox
says that IL he can catch him before
he reaches Ell Paso he will arrest him
again. Naturally Mr.. Silliman and his
colleague were very active In effect
ing Iturbides release, and that is the
basis of General Paiafox's present
charges.
Palafox is the personal representa-
tive Of Zapata in Mexico City.
Famine at Monterey.
From Monterey Consul General Han
ma reports a condition Of serious ia
mine. 1t is expected here that hun
ger will play an increasingly impor-
tant part In Mexico from now on.
The Red Cross sent this appeal from
one Of It's members which Is confirmed
by the American consul at Matamoras:
THE conditions In Europe which
shock the civilized wQfad. have existed
on our borders for four years uncon-
sidered. Mexico is peopled with wid-
ows and orphans and famine 10 In the
land At nrst II reached US a. only
rumor from remote places but now
It Is present in our midst on both
sides OF the Rio Grande. One sees 1t
daily in emaciated forms. shrunken
cheeks. tightly drawn skin. and burn
ing eyes, in the faces Of the women,
old men and children. Many have
died on American soil during the past
year ostensibly from obscure diseases
but actually from starvation, and there
are hundreds Of children who have
never had sufficient food In their pitiful
little lives.
There Is need for food and clothes,
and medicines. The need is pressing.
There is no time to be lost"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-27
CONTINUED on Second Pase.>

tomobile and who are willing to work
for II to brave the storms and have
their efforts crowned with success
Those who havesturned In what they
consider good amount OF business
during the past should not be over
confident, as their wideawake COM
petitors are taking advantage OF every
opportunity to secure votes, and even
at this time It is possible for a new
candidate to spring up and with per-
ststent effort capture the grand prize.
The present period 10 the one dur
Ing which success or failure will be
determined. and It 10 up to each can
didate to see that his ambitions are
realized II you want an automobile
keep busy until January 3. Make Mt
ieAst one OF the 40 clubs and secure
the S316.00o bonus votes which win
ffS6affn9nA - nHan6A ynaaA