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United labor bulletin., 1914-09-12
KEEP YOUR EYE OPEN FOR SQUALLS.

The attack made the official OF
be only OF the being played by
bring finally
organized labor that land official position The plan has
and city II Otto Thum has conducted his office
correctly he
be changed but that there has been
believe the whole affair has
OF recall working by November
plays close organized labor And those opposed believe
United labor bulletin., 1914-09-12
ARE GOING TO MAKE 1T.

Lately friend who looks through different
the industrial problem told
big things be pulled
Berry of Denver Lines
members of organized labor left
candidates From what returns have
making good In Pueblo Letwich
boys the suffered likewise. thing be com
mended oppose always
the job, political or otherwise.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-12
SERvIAN ARMY
is SEVERE DRAIN
If United States Had Proper
tionate Force It Would To-
tai 100000 Men.

Washington. ID. c.. Aug. 12.-'If the
United States should call to the col
ors as many men in proportion to the
population as Servia has. it would
mean an army of upward of 100000
men, says a statement issued IL the
National Geographic society. at Wash
ington, ID. C.. today, land this does not
take into account the fact that the re-
cent wars in the little country have
made such fatal inroads into the per
centage of adult male population.
Probably. If the United States called
as many men to the colors in proper
ton to the adult male population, 1t
would mean an army of 12,OOO,OOO
men.
These figures show what a heavy
hand Austria-Hungary laid upon the
little country whose army gave such
a remarkable account of itself during
the two wars il has just passed
through before this third one descend
ed upon it, How terrible the ravages
of the wars in the near east have been
is indicated by the census of con-
quered territory taken by Bulgaria in
the early months of the present year.
That count showed that where, pre-
vious to the wars, there had been a
population of 100000 there is now a
population of only 100000. or course
Servia did not suffer that much, but
these figures are indicative of the
great wars 1t had to face.
Military critics everywhere admit
that in matters of discipline, leader
ship. adamantine spirit, and elan, there
is no army it's size in the world that
can make a better showing than the
Servian army made during its wars
with Turkey and Bulgaria. 1t is a
fighting force that is conceded TO have
every quality of strength that MILL
tary machine may possess
Its plan of organization is distinc-
tive. Compulsory service is personal
for all able bodied men and pecuniary
for all who are incapable of personal
service. These latter must pay an in
direct tax of 30 per cent additional.
The military forces are divided into
national army and the landstrum,
which forms the last line of defense.
Service in the national army begins at
81 and ends after As. In the land
strum it begins at II, ends at 81, be-
gins again at As and ends at 80.
The national army consists of
three bans: the first ban including
all able bodied men between q and
81; the second ban all between 81 and
3S. and the third those between 3S
and As.
The first ban has its cadre, school
through which every able bodied man
of 81 must pass No one is allowed
to change his nationality while be-
longing to the first ban; nor can any
member thereof receive any outside
appointment or become even a monk
until he has served his term in the
army
THE term of service in the standing
cadre is two years in the cavalry and
artillery, and one and half years in
the other branches of the establish
ment. There is a six months service
for those in the schools of the country
who can pass an examination for iieu
tenant of reserves. There is also
six months enlistment for recruits
from whose homes at least two others
have served the full time.
''All those who possess cattle and
suitable carts are under obligation to
turn them over to the army wnen
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-12

and a Vision" Mrs Hamlin has been
greatly interested in the development
of the Mississippi for many years and
she has been an ardent advocate OF
the siX-foot channel.
Brother of Mott Sawyers Suceumbs'
DR.. J. l.. Sawyers of Centervliie'
Iowa, brother of Rev. Mott K. saw
yers, who was operated upon in a Chi
cago hospital ten days ago for minor
trouble which developed into appendl-
citis, died Monday morning. His Wlle'
son and daughter and Rev. Sawyef9
were ar his bedside. The eldest dausn-
ter, Mrs. William G. Baker of Balu-
more. who has been touring Europe
was cabled tc return on an early snip
The body will be returned 10 center
Vile
Supervisors Let Contradictions
tracts for construction Of 1000 tee'
OF gravel road on the Davenport
Princeton highway and for stretch
OF 5000 feet on the Davenport-Cadu@
Pike were given to Littig Bros. anu
Kahl Bros. by the board Of superVls'
ors. Figures of Littig Bros. for the
work on the Cadda road were Sz'49-
for the joo. Kanl Bros. submitted
bid of S2,434SO. Contract price OF tas
latter firm for the Princeton project
was S2,365. Littig Bros. entereI "a
estimate OF S2,434.50.
oh;t,,r,, psoord -Ralatiyes in Day-
EXPORT received word OF the death yes
terday of NiCklaus Lenz, photogl"piy
err, in Dubuque. Mr.. LEM was wen
known in Davenport, having resiaeu
here in years past. He was orothsi
CT J. NJ. Lenz, the photographer MIS-.
Anna Hamann, Mrs Mary Fessler ana
Mrs. Julia Lorenzen. all CT West Set.
eath street. Mr.. LEM had been III
for long time with a complication u
liver and kidney trouble. Last Ma!
he made his relatives here visit, noF
ing to be benefited by Davenport
physicians. From here ne went "
Drs. Mayo Of Rochester, Mimi. whe'e
he received treatment, but his caSo
proved hopeless. although eyerythhs
was done known to medical science
During the last few weeks OF his sieA
ness his sisters. Mrs. Hamann anu
Mrs Lorenzen. and his brother, j. ~
LEM, were constantly at his bedsid.
He leaves wife, two daughters anu
one son TO mourn his loss. Other ref
atives are two brothers. Philip Long u
Chicago and Valentine LEM OF NieS
baden. Germany. Mr.. LEM celeorateo
his Goth birthday in Davenport Inv
gath of last May. He was born -
Camp. Il the River Rhine, May a.
1864
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-12
Quiet Belgian Towns Become of World Interest

These quiet Belgium cities have
suddenly become of world interest.
and figure in the daily dispatches
from the seat of war. The upper
photo IL a view of one of the main
streets of Client. In the tower at
the extreme left is the bell which
for centuries has called the Bel
gians TO war The lower photo
shows the fortress and town Of
Dinant This powerful fort may at
any time be called upon TO check the
advance Of the Germans.
The Beigians are a highly organ
ized and efficient people. devoted TO
their native land and understand
ing how TO use its resources to the
utmost They have shown the world
that such qualities in peace are
good guarantee OF fine courage and
tenacity in war. even where there
had been no call to battle for so years
and none OF the officers had ever led
troops against q civilized foe
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-12
DAVENPORT

Father Eleeius Can Find No Ship to
Sail Upon.-Davenport, through John
Poeltl, $50. West Eleventh street, is
/ entertaining a loyal subject of Aus
| tria, who desires to return to his home
| land in the very center of turmoil, but
who, perforce must remain a gue~
Father Elegius, a clergyman of Graz,
Austria, is the man. The man of the
cloth mado the acquaintance of Mr..
Poeltl when the latter visited his na-
tive city, Graz, recently. and finding
an opportunity to pay his friend a
visit, left his home in the early sum-
mer, booking passage for America. He
had intended to make a rather eX-
tended Jour of the country, but that
idea has been cast aside since the
outbreak of hostilities in Europe.
Father Elegius has been in Davenport
since Saturday. How long his stay
will depend entirely upon the sailing
schedules, the spirit of patriotism caus-
ing the decision not to stay one hour
more than necessary. Graz, the home
CT the visitor, is one of the more impor-
tant Austrian cities, a municipality of
more than 10000 inhabitants. 1t is
located On the brave river, about 100
miles southwest of Vienna. Making
the journey from Graz. also, were two
relatives of NJ. Poeltl, young women
who intend making their home here.
One, Marie Wagner. is trained nurse.
the ether. Miss Poldi Weisbachen. is
a girl still in her teens.
Ia
Mike Fulton, member of Davenrort's
Italian colony, yesterday decided to
leave her man. She told the police
she married Mike all right, but re
fused to marry his whole family. The
couple has besn residing at 517 Rip
ley street. For the sake of economy
they have been making their home
with Mikes two brothers, one of them
married. the other single. Mrs. Full
ton, who is but 16 years of age and
has an S-months-old baby, claims she
has been i'll treated by her husbands
relatives. Mike appealed TO the police
to locate his missing better half. who
was found a half hour later by Detec-
tive Kinney. Her mind was made up
and she was going back to her mother
in Philadelphia. Magistrate Roddewig
talked TO the couple for half an hour,
at the end of which time they decided
to move away from their relatives and
start all over again.
O.
Must Aid Mother is Court Decree
Unless Harry Hansen secures work
and gives his blind mother $40 this
week. he will be arrested and COMPEL
ed TO servo a 3O-day sentence in the
county Jail. The above decree was
Issued in police court yesterday by
Magistrate Louis L. Roddewig. when
Hansen was arraigned on a vagrancy
charge. Mrs. Hansen has separated
from her husband. and Immediately af-
ter securing her divorce was stricken
blind. according to the authorities.
The son, IL is claimed. refuses 70 work
or TO contribute in any way to the sup
port OF the family. The authorities
state tina. he has been constant
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-12

society and their families were pres
ent. The Oldest woman present was
Madgelina Schlueter of Davenport, 81
years of age, and the Oldest man, John
Hamann, 9S years old The youngest
woman member was Amelia Meyer, 80
years, and the youngest man, Emil
Banks. 80 years of age. DR.. A. 2.
Richter was to have given the main
address. but was prevented by illness,
his place being taken by Henry Lau.
The meeting opened at 10 O'Clock in
the morning and lasted until the even
ing, when the advanced age of the
pioneers brought the festivities 10 an
early end. The arrangements commit
tee for the festivities was composed
of c. II. Schroeder, Gustav Eckermann
and julius Denkmann, and the music
committee of C. II. Schroeder, 7. Sindt
and F. Rohlff.
Police Serve Warrants on Davenport
nts.-Approximately 60 DaVen-
port merchants were yesterday served
with warrants, summoning them TO
appear in police court. This drastic
action was taken after those concerned
had ignored all requests to pay their
license fees to the city treasurer. The
delinquent ones will now be compelled
to pay for The necessary credentials
and in addition face the proposition
Of paying stiff fine.
Licensed to Wed.-Oscar McElvain
Of Glasford, Ill, and Lydia Butts of
Bushnell: Lister A Winey of Delmar.
Iowa, and Olga Ries of Dewitt.
Print shop to Be Installed at High
School.-Students of the davenport
high school are to be taught how to
spell and TO properly construct SEN
fences by setting up type, the schoo!
board deciding at the August meeting
to install printing department, at an
approximate cos. of S700. This equip
ment will include several cases OF,
type. 4 small printing press, and 9TH
or necessary things needed in model
printing plant. This board is nsgotia-
ting with s. p. Willetts, a veteran
printer now conducting shop at 2091a
Brady street, TO give instructions in
the art OF typesetting.
Davenport Woman to Give Address
~ Stiliwater.-Ella g. Bushnell-Ham.
lin has accepted an invitation tec>er-
ed by Thomas Wilkinson of Burling-
ton. president OF the Mississippi Valley
Improvement association, to deliver an
address at the annual meeting which
will he held in saltwater. Mimi. Sept.
Is and 10. She has chosen for her sub
iect, "The Mississippi. Retrospect
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-12
ship REGISTRY
BILL IS PASSED
Measure Now Goes to Confer.
ence and Will Come Before
President in a Week.

Washington, Aug. 1.-THE emer-
gency ship registry bill. removing re-
strictions in granting American reg
istry TO foreign built vessels, passed
the senate yesterday without a record
vote
Important changes made In the
house bill while it was in the senate
viii send it into conference and a
week will elapse before il can go TO
the president for his approval.
As the bill passed the senate most
barriers against granting of American
registry are broken down, discretion
being left to the president how long
the new conditions are to be main
tanned for the upbuilding of an Ameri-
-an merchant marine.
The important provisions are:
Registry to be granted to any
foreign built ship, no matter its
age.
American ownership must be 81
per cent OF the total stock Of the
vessel or If its value.
Foreign ships may enter the
coastwise trade of the United
States when passing through the
Panama canal from Atlantic coast
ports to Pacific coast ports, from
points on the gulf coast or great
lakes TO points on the Atlantic or
Pacific coasts. and from points on
the Atlantic coa. or the Pacific
coast to points on the gulf coast
or to the great lakes.
Merchant ships will be allowed
to repair at the government navy
yards.
american merchant ships Eeed
not be Differed by American Off
GERS. watch officers and engineers
or manned by American crews
Argument Over Ownership.
Senator Salisbury proposed an
amendment 10 require that ships af-
fected must have a majority owner
ship by Americans. Senator Pome-
rene, another democrat. supported it.
Any measure which did not require
American ownership would lead TO
foreign complications. he argued. Sen
4 ator O'Gorman declared such an
y amendment would defeat the purpose
of the whole measure.
An agent of German merchant steam
ship lines reached here yesterday TO
offer for sale German merchantmen
not included in the naval reserve of
Germany. Senator O'Gorman said he
believed the sale, if made. w9Ild not
cause complications and that the
American flag could be 1oated from
a ship so purchased. even in port OF
Germany. and the ship be brought
safely TO this country
Representative Bryan OF Washing
ton introduced a bill appropriating
S25,OOO.0OO for aforementioned
ships. to take over the coastwise and
the great lakes trade. excluding all
private-owned ships from this trade.
The government would operate the
vessels OF the new line, to be known
as the American Marine Transports
ton Service.
Rear Admiral Blue told a house
committee It would be cheaper for the
United States to buy ships now laid
up because of the European war than
to use varships for naval mail and
passenger line to ScT,i America and
Europe. as provided in the Weeks bill,
already passed the senate and now
awaiting consideration in the house.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-12

source OF trouble and has repeatedly
been placed under arrest as result
of heavy drinking and dissolute habits.
Bales Deserted by Mother VIII Be
Sent Home.-Deserted by their moth
er in South Bend, Ind. after they had
been taken TO thai rity from EaVen-
port by their mother. Charles and Mel
vim Palewski aged l and years, re-
spectively, were brought back here and
taken into court. They were charged
with being without home or some
one to take care of them. The two
boys. who have become hardened to
the life without a mothers attention,
were not troublesome when brought
into court The father, who has been
staying in Davenport and who brought
them back here, stated that he was
unable to procure a suitable house
keeper for them and he believed Their
moral End intellectual welfare would
be assured if they were taken to the
Orphans home, where they would re-
ceive better treatment. In his appli-
cation he said that his wife had taken
the two boys aud fed from Davenport
about May I. 1914. She went to South
Bend, Ind, where she remained n short
time, after which she deserted them
and went elsewhere. After hearing
the story of the father, Judge Theoph-
Illus ordered that they be taken to the
Orphans home. the father agreeing to
pay for their support and take an in
terGSt in them.
Ex-Alderman in Line for Plum.-EX-
Alderman Otto kuehl of the Second
ward stall has a yearning for things
municipal. despite his years of service
as city dad" and is said to be GEEK
ing the position of assistant street
commissioner, to succeed John HeenSy,
resigned. There is u wild rush for the
berth, and among those who are under
stood TO be making a strong bid for
Hentzelman. Fred Hoelmer and James
O'Brien. None of the above has filed
formal application. however.
g.
Annual German Pioneer Picnic
Singing the popular melodies they had
known in their youth in the fathsrland
over so years ago. discussing with an
imation the great struggle in whica
Germany is now engaged with her
powerful European enemies. and re-
counting the battles OF the Franco
Prussian and Danish wars in which
many OF them took an active part the
members of the German-American Pho
nesr society of Scott county met at
SchuetZen park yesterday for their an
nual picnic. over 100 members OF the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-12

needed. Those who do not possess
cattle and carts have five per cent ad-
ded to their taxes for the remount
fund"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-12

San Francisco, Cal. Aug. 1.-THE
protected German cruiser Nurnberg,
now somewhere OF the Mexican or
California coast, is causing no little
concern in shipping circles. The
Nurlberg and her sister ship. the
Leipsic, will try to capture all vessels
! flying the flags of England and France,
many of which are in the Pacific.
! Defending English Shipping are the
British gunboats Shearwater and AL
gerine, but it is conceded by naval ex-
perts that should the two cruisers and
the two gunboats meet the result
would be disastrous to England.
/ The German cruisers are both up
70 date and have heavy armament
with speed of more than % knots.
The Algerine and Shearwater are
Anticipated "sloops OF war" each
carrying sail rigging and with a
steaming speed of not more than 13
knots at their very utmost. They
have wooden bulls covered with thin
armor. They are equipped with a
/ few guns designed more for making
noise than for hitting anything.
/ The Shearwater's main battery
consists of four four-inch guns, while
the complement of the Algerine is the
same. The Rainbow is equipped with
main battery of six four-inch guns.
! The Leipsic is a second-class pro-
tected cruiser. built in 1905. and car
ries an armament of ten 4.1-inch, ten
1-pounders and two submerged tor
pedo tubes. She carries a crew of 2S6.
The Nurnberg was built in 1907 and
is equipped with ten 4-inch 40-caliber
guns. eight 5-pounders, four rapid ma
chine guns and two submerged torpedo
tubes. She carries crew of 295 men.
| Germany's recently completed bat
tleship crusier SeydlitS has developed
| S9.73S propeller horsepower on its
official trials. This is the highest
horsepower developed by any battle
ship with turbines in the world. The
! Seydlitz registered an average speed
exceeding % knots per hour. which
gives her rank with the armored cruis-
ers Moltke and Goeben. The day of
/ the turbine cruiser of 100000 horse
power appears not far of, for Ger
many has thus far increased the
] horse power of such vessels.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-12

source OF trouble and has repeatedly
been placed under arrest as a result
of heavy drinking and dissolute habits.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-12

and a Vision" Mrs. Hamlin has been
greatly interested in the development
of the Mississippi for many years and
she has been an ardent advocate OF
the siX-foot channel.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-10
Inventory Sale Prices on


 Mems Satin Calf Lace Shoes, odd lots, sizes to 10, values to $2, at $1.39.
 Mems Russia Calf, Gun Metal and Patent Colt Shoes, worth $2.5O, for ,$1.S9.
 Mems $3.5O High and Low Cut Footwear at the Inventory Sale $2.69. Mems Burt x Packard Correct Shape $4.5O Oxfords at $3.19. Mems $I.5O Mahogany and Gun Metal Calf English Balls at $3.45.
 Inventory Sale Prices on
 MEMS FURNISHINGS. Mems 75c Muslin Night Shirts at 59c.
 Mems soc Balbriggan Shirts and Drawers, each 37 1-2c. ', Mems $1.OO Union Suits, 69c. .. Boys soc Negligee Shirts at 39c. Mems IF 1-2c GauZe LiSle Half Hose, pair 1Oc.
 Mems Silk and Silk Lisle Half Hose, for soc, pair 17c.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-10
Inventory Sale Prices on RUGS AND LINOLEUMS.

$42.5O Royal Wilton Rugs, 9x12 feet, at $29.89.
 $27.5O Best Five-frame Body Brus- sels Rugs, 9x12 feet, at $21.99.
 $23.05 Royal Administer Rugs, 9x12 feet. at $18.98.
 $22.95 Seamless Wilton Velvet Rugs, 9x12 feet, at $17.99.
 $19.75 Heavy Wilton Velvet Rugs, 8x12 feet, at $15.99.
 $19.95 Royal Administer Rugs, S-3x1O-6 feet, at $14.90.
 $io.95 Special Brussels Rug, 9x12 feet. at $9.89.
 5000 Heavy Wool Fiber Rugs, 9x12 feet, at $6.99.
 $1.OO to SIPS remnants of heavy Inladd Linoleum, ? to 10 yards, at yard, 50c.
 40c to 69c Remnant Cork and Oil Linoleums, ? to 10 yards, at, yard, 39c.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-10
Inventory Sale Prices on WONEN,S AND CHILDREN'S
 SHOES

Women's Suede Colonial Pumps, in black, gray or brown with new spool leather heels; regular $4.OO value, most all sizes, at the inventory sale $2.95 pair.
 Women's White Canvas Pumps ana Oxfords, low and Cuban heels; regu- lar $1.5O values at 08c.
 Children's Patent Colt one and two-strap Pumps;, regular $1.39 grade at $1.26; regular SIPS grade at $1.13; regular $1.00 grade at BOG.
 Our entire line of Women's $3.50 and $4.OO Pumps, Colonials and OK lords, for the inventory sale, all at $3.15 pair.
 Boys English Made Shoes, all solid sole leather counters and toe caps, every pair guaranteed, will wear like a $3 shoe; our regular price $2.25, inventory sale price $1.68.
 Cllildren's Play Oxfords. unlined and gray chrome soles, very easy and durable. sizes'5 to 8; regular 69c at 79c. Sizes 1-2 to II, regular 9Sc, at s5c. Sizes ii 1-2 to ?, regular $1.13, at 08c.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-10
Inventory Sale Prices on CHINAWARE AND HOUSEFUR.
 NISHINGS.

Dinner sets, 42-piece, neat spray decorations. At the inventory sale $2.98.
 English Rockingham tea pots, as- sorted designs, regular 35c kind. At 23c.
 China salt boxes with delft decora- ton, regular 25c kind. At 1Sc
 Large size yellow mixing bowls, ex- treme measure, IF lac value. At 15c. Heavy glass table tumblers in as- sorted designs. Regular 35c values. Per dozen. 19c.
 Gray enamel preserving kettles, 2O- quart size, worth 49c. At 39c.
 Dial scales, weighing in ounces up to "A pounds. &c.,
 Guaranteed gas iron complete with tubing, regular $1.75 value. For $1.29. Bamboo handle brooms, 23c. $ Hanging hardwood salt boxes, with nickel name plate. 1Oc.
 Aluminium double oat meal or rice boilers, 3-pint size. 75c.
 Toilet paper, per roll. 1-2c.
 Guaranteed garden rubber hose. 50 feet. worth $4.5O. For $3.08. Medium size food choppers, regu- lar 69c kind. At o9c.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-10
Inventory Sale Prices at ART DEPARTMENT.

Package outfits at half price, with Cotton and diagram lesson, consisting of pin cushions; regular 200, for 1Oc.
 Aprons; regular 25c, at IF 1-2c.
 Corset covers; regular 35c, at 1Sc. Night gowns; regular $1.OO kind, at soc, and many others at half price.
 One odd lot of pillow slips, centers, squares, scarfs, shams and laundry bags, all made and to embroider, choice at 12 1-2c.
 Hand embroidered ribbon slips and centers at 44c to $500, all at 1-3 of regular prices.
 Table spreads of cluny laces with fine linen centers and cluny inser- tions at less than cost; regular $1O.O0 values at s$7 7.OO; regular $S.5O values at $6. Hundreds of smaller centers at 49c up.