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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-14
HOLD EVANGELTSTTC
MEETINGS IN SEARS

A series Of evangelistic meetings
will be held at Sears conducted by the
Church OF God, beginning Thursday
evening, July IS, and continuing for
an indefinite time. Permission has
been given to use the new corn shed at
the canning factory for the meetings
". H. Oldham of Clinton, Iowa. and
G. ", Green of Madrid, Iowa, viii be
the ministers in charge. "Regeuera-
ton. "Sancti7cation,' Divine Heal
ing" What is the Church. What
Church Shall Join p" viii be some OF
the many subjects discussed. There
will be good music at every service
and the public is welcome.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-14
SAY ALsCHULER HAS
ACCEPTED NEW POST

Springfield. Ill. July 14--It was
announced at the office of Governor
Dunno today Just prior to his depart
ure for Chicago at 1885 q. m, that he
would make public the names Of the
members Of the newly appointed wa
terway commission after his arrival
in Chicago.
1t was understood today that Sam
ueI AIschUler of Chicago and Aurora.
and former nominee for governor on
the democratic ticket, had accepted
the post OF chairman of the commits
sion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-14
Houses In Buenos Aires.

No building In Buenos Aires is per-
mitred TO be higher than the width Of
the street upon which 1t is erected;
hence the skyscraper VIII never be-
come popular there despite the SPLEEN
did growth and wideawakeness Of the
city Much as this metropolis is
known. it is not generally thought of
in the light of age However, it is
one Of the oldest cities In the new
world. The first white settlement was
made Just 40 years after the discov-
cry Of America by Columbus, and the
first buildings were mud huts matched
with straw. Then a brick kiln was
made and later tiles and bricks were
imported from Spain. The first city
was Of Spanish architecture, and that
style prevailed for more than 800
years. Despite the many great
changes which have come through the
passage OF time and the general build
ing advance i'm the world. f0ur-hfths
of the houses Of Buenos Aires are still
Of one story, although there are streets
lined with six-story palaces.-Ex-
change.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-14
GIVEN
COLD CAR FACTS
Chicago Mayor Secures Evidence on
Own Account as Umpire in Rail-
way Dispute.

Chicago, Ill, July 14-Mayor Thomp-
son, umpire of the board Of arbitra-
ton, which is hearing testimony look
ing to an adjustment of rates Of pay
and conditions OF employment Of Chi
cago street car men, sought evidence
on his own account today. To facilitate
matters a series Of questions in writ
ing were submitted by the mayor 70
each man. They include:
How much money have you saved
during your employment by the street
car company
What were your savings prior to
such employment?
Amount of insurance and what
kind? Are premiums paid up?
Would you favor a system Of old
age pensions?
Have you money in the bank and
how much?
Have you any other trade?
why did you seek employment with
the street car company"
Mayor Thompson had a little chat
with Patrick Mcbride, four years a
motOrman.
Il work Il hours week days and
eight hours Sundays and earn 1923. so, :"
said Mcbride
Pretty long hours?'' suggested the
mayor.
yes, but I've got to do 1t. I have
wife and four children, two of them
twins that came IS months ago. They
cost a lot Of money"
Have you saved anything?"
Il had $500 but when the twins
came it vanished. They drink two
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-14
0nlr Water for French Troops.

Washington. D. c., July 14.-Not a
drop OF absinthe has been admitted
within the French lighting lines since
the beginning Of the present war, &C
cording to statements Of officials here
who profess thorough acquaintance
with the French military regulations
now in force. Moreover, they call at
tention to the fact that by an official
decree. dated March II, last, the
French government prohibited the
making. sale or transportation Of ab-
sinthe.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-14
Rnmhs in State Honse9

Boston, Mass, july 14.-An after
noon paper announces the receipt of an
anonymous communication in which
the writer. describing himself as a
German spy, states that two bombs
have been placed in the state house
and another in the custom tower and
that these will be exploded about FRI
day" Also the governor is to be killed,
according TO the message, which was
crudely Iettered with lead pencil.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-14
WHEAT CLIMBS 5 1-2c
BUSHEL AT CHICAGO

Chicago. Ill, July 14.-Wheat made
6 wild advance in price today, jump
ing up 51zc a bushel in some cases
as compared with last night Just be-
fore the close the July option sold as
high as $l16, against $1101a at yester-
days finish,
The upward rush Of values was
largely the result of new reports of
black rust infection in the chief pro-
ducing states OF the spring crop belt
and because Of signs of liberal buying
for Europe.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-14
DUBUQUE TEAM rs TO
SHIFT TO FREEPORT

Freeport, Ill, July 14.-Presideut
Tearney of the Three-Eye league wiz
ed the local baseball association to-
day that Freeport could have the Du-
buque franchise if a guarantee fund
was obtained by July Is. It also was
announced that the Dubuque team
would start to play here next sun
day, opening with Peoria.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-14
CHICAGO AVIATOR IN
FATAL MEXICO FALL

Chicago, ILL.,, July 1.-THE name Of
Captain William A. Mattery of Chi
cago, hero OF a number of daring
flights, has been added to the list Of
casualties among American aviators,
according TO telegram received here
today which announced Nattery's
death in a fall Of 5000 feet while on
scout duty with General Villas army
in Mexico.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-14
New York Strike Ranks Grow.

New York, July 1.-THE ranks Of
the striking pants makers were in
creased today by 1900 workers, max
ing the total number out on strike ap-
proximateIy q 600 OF those who
went out today 5000 were knee pants
makers and 5000 were vest makers.
The mayors council OF Cancellation
met today to discuss the situation and
avert if possible strike of $4,000
women garment workers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-14
POSSE AFTER BLACK
SLAYER OF WHITES

Macon, Ga, July 14.-Three white
men are dead today at Cochran. Ga, in
Pulaski county, and a posse estimated
to number several hundred farmers.
heavily armed, has surrounded the
home of a negro farm hand who is
alleged to have shot and killed the
three men. The negro has barricaded
himself in his home.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-14

st. Joseph, Mo. July 1.-THE food
situation at Corning, Mo, where q
dyke protecting the town from the
Tarkio river broke late yesterday,
forcing the inhabitants to seek the
high places, was more serious today
The dyke, one mile long, has been
washed away and water is pouring IN
to every building nearby.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-14
Wann Millikiu Coach.

Decatur, H., July NORMAN G..
Wann Of Terre Haute. Ind, was today
named athletic coach at the James Mil
hkin university for the coming year.
succeeding Neil Price, resigned Wann
was formerly coach at the Kankakee,
ILL.,, high school.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-14
ASKS MAYOR TO AID
IN SEARCH FOR MAN

Frank ". Foster. Of Newago. Mich,
is anxious to locate Harry Hodges,
whom he thinks is living in Rock Is
land He has communicated with
Mayor McCoHochie and has asked the
latter to assist in finding the man.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-14
POLICE NEWS

Three were arraigned before Police
Magistrate c. J. Smith this morning on
charges Of disorderiy conduct. Fl. d.
Caldwell and Odessa Caldwell were
dismissed on payment Of costs and r.
Huthoff, nabbed by Ohcer Mccarthy,
paid, 81 and costs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-14
SWEDISH SCHOONER
HITS MINE; 8 DEATHS

London, July 1.-THE captain and
four members OF the crew OF the Swed-
tsh schooner Daisy were killed when
the vessel was sunk by a mine off
FIoeitans lighthouse. according to a
Reuter- dispatch from Stockholm.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-14

Kewanee. II1-Announcement is made
that Xenophon Caverno. holder Of the
majority interest in the Kewanee Daily
star Courier, has sold all his stock to
Leo H. Lowe, editor Of the paper.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-14

quarts of certified milk day and that
alone costs 80 cents"
Mayor Thompson said that the award
Of the board probably would be made
tomorrow or Friday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-14

william B. Ferguson. Jr.. naval con
structor at the Washington navy yard.
who viii go with a private shipbuild-
ing company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-14

Fishermen from a single Chilean
port took los whales in 1914 and more
than 40 during the first two months
Of this year Last years catch yield
ed 5000 barrels Of oil.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-14
Nafal Constrnetor Relensed.

Washington, D. c.. July 14.-Secre-
tary Daniels announced today he had
decided TO accept the resignation OF
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-14
LTCEN SED TO WED

left Williams ........ East st. Louis
Miss Ruby Carmack ....... Kewanee
Harrington E. Wood $50. Rock Island
Miss Marie Larson ..... Rock Island
Thomas L. Mckinney ........ Moline
Miss Nell Fuller ....... Rock Island
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-14

All the news all the time-The Argus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-18
CARRANzA LIFTS EMBARGO ON
OIL EXPORTS FROM MEXICO
ACTION RELIEVES TAMPIC0 CRISIS

Washington, Jan. 1.-THE. British
Embassy announced Saturday that
word had been received from Gen.
Carranza, through the British Lega-
ton in Mexico City, lifting the en-
barge on the expectation Of Oil at
Tampico, which had threatened the
fuel supply Of the British fleet.
Although no details of the extent Of
Carranza's modification o fhis previ-
Gus DEGREES was received, the danger
of serious complications was believed
to have been removed.
Negotiations still are being conduct
ed to enable some Of the American and
British companies, upon which prohi-
bitive taxes had been levied, to re-
open their plants.
Conferences were held during the
day, at which the British Ambassador,
Elliseo Arredondo, Washington repre-
sentative Of Carranza, and Charles A.
Douglas. legal representative of Car
rama, and Sec. Bryan We're present.
The state department received Sat
urday copy of the plan of govern
ment under which Gen. Eulalio Guti-
errez, chosen Provisional President
until Jan. l next, is expected to act if
the convention now in session adopts
it.
The plans contains the following
provisions.
The Provisional President Of the re-
public will remain in occupation of
his position until Dec. 81, 1915, and
will deliver his office on the day fol-
lowing this date to the Constitutional
President chosen at elections at a date
to be appointed.
In the event of the temporary or per-
manent absence of the Provisional Pres
ident. he will be substituted by the minis
ter for foreign affairs or the minister
next following in the order as provided
in the protocol.
The convention, constituted as a grand
jury and with the vote Of two-thirds of
Continued on Page @coIumn s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-18
THE PACIFIC
LUMBER KING
FORMERLY OF
maine DEAD

brunswick, Me-, Jan. 17-(SpeciaD.-
AT the advanced age of so years Cant.
Asa M. Simpson, native of Bruns-
wick, died early last week from pneu-
monia, at his home in San Francisco.
according tC letter received here
yesterday. Capt. Simpson, who was
known as The Pacific Lumber King"
was one of the wealthest men in Cal
norma. He owned the Simpson Lum-
Der Co, the Northwest Lumber Co.. a.
large fleet of ships and a long stretch
or valuable water front property in
San Francisco. He ran packet lines to
Africa, China, Japer, Russia and else
where. In addition to his lumber and
shipping interests he had vast hold
lngs In real estate and in the banking
business. In Oregon Capt Simpson
owned an entire town, with a wooden
mill and other industries and equipped
with all the usual municipal improve
ments. over 5000 men and women were
in his employ or in the employ of
companies which he controlled.
Born in Brunswick
capt. Simpson was born in BrunS-
wick on the farm at Rocky Hill, which
for many years has been in the Simp-
son family. During his boyhood he
learned the joiner's trade and becom-
ing ship joiner, he worked in local
shin yards. Among other vessels which
he helped build was the ship Humph-
reg Purinton, which was built in
ToI sham by his brother, Elbridge
Ships Capt Simpson was one of
the many men from Maine who went
to California in 1S49, making the voy-
age around Cape Horn in a ship of
which he was part owner. He was &C
cOmpanied on this voyage by his
brother, Lewis Simpson. Lewis Simp-
son later lost his life while attempt
ing to rescue Il woman and child from
drowning in Coos bay, Oregon.
After working for a while in the
mines Mr.. Simpson purchased an old
abandoned vessel and took a contract
for cutting and driving piles on the
water front of San Francisco. Later
he purchased an old steam mill which
he took TO Oregon, where he engaged
in the milling and lumber business.
He made money rapidly and is reput-
ed to have left an estate valued at
over SIC, 100000
Capt Simpson is survived by three
sons, Lewis. Edgar and Harry, and a
daughter, Edith. He also leaves many
relatives living in Portland, Bruns-
wick and Durham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-18
Announcement

DR.. GraysOn, the White A1ouse ply
stefan, states that at 4:3O o'clock Mrs.
Sayre gave birth to a fine boy. Every
thing went perfectly and both are do
ing WELL"
The boy weighed seven and half
pounds. He announced his arrival by
series Of cries which gGve assurance
that his lungs were in excellent condi-
ton. President Wilson made no effort
to conceal his joy when informed tina,
the child was a boy, and that Mrs.
Sayre was well. His face was wreath
ed in smiles for hours afterwards. It
was his first grandchild. and the Pres
ident had no boys of his own.
Mr.: Sayre who is assistant to Presi-
dent Garfield of Williams College, was
not at the White House when his son
was born. Dr., Grayson reached him
on the telephone at Williamstown.
Mass, at o'clock this morning and
he arrived here late tonight.
The President did not go to church
this morning and Mrs. Sayre's sisters,
Mrs. William G. McAdoo and Miss
Margaret Wilson with their cousin
Miss Helen Woodrow Bones remained
at the White House throughout the
day.
Corps Of Nurses
A. corps of special nurses were in
attendance. DR.. p. P, Davis. a spe-
cialist. Of Philadelphia has been called
in by DR.. Grayson..
No name had been selected tonight,
but it was expected that the child
would be named. for his grandfather,
The christening is expected to be held
in the White House before the ret,,cn
of Mrs. Sayre to her home in Will
Jamestown. Congratulations poured
into the White House tonight.
Secretary Bryan called on the Pres
ident on official business just before
the baby was born and Secretary Nc
Adoo was in the house with Mrs. Nc
Adoo.
at the White House November 25,
1913. After a honeymoon to Europe
they went to Wi:liamstown to MAKE
their home. Mrs. Sayre has been WIS.,
iting at the White House since Christ
mas.
Ten other children-six girls and
four boys-have been born in the
White House, most of them being the
grandsons or grand daughters of pres
idents.
The first child having the honor of
being born in the historic mansion
was James Madison Randolph, the son
of Martha Jefferson Randolph, the
daughter of President jefferson. The
baby came during a visit of Mrs.
Randolph to the White House in the
winter Of 1805-1S06.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-18

London, Jan. 16-There is every in
dication that the British foreign Of
flee and the admiralty are inaugural
ing a vigorous policy for the i'm
mediate search and release of foreign
ships suspected of carrying CONTRA
band. In many cases the customs Of
ficials have been instructed to work
overtime in getting the contraband
unloaded so that the detained bot
toms may proceed.
While the Washington note Of pro-
test against the detention Of Amer
lean vessels doubtless has some effect,
the improvement in the situation Is
due in a large measure probably to
better methods in the contraband de-
an improvement in the machinery for
handling the cargoes in question. The
delays on the ships recently detain ID
are being measured now in days rath-
er than in weeks.
Explanations Of DEFINITIONS
The Associated Press is able to give
from official sources the British ex-
PLANTATION concerning the II ships re-
Gently detained with consignments Of
American goods, giving rise to the
representations to Great Britain from
Washington
The Arkansas, Danish, was detain-
ed for a complete examination. be-
cause it was said her papers were not
satisfactory. She carries consignments
believed to be destined to enemies Of
Great Britain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-18
BRITISH PRESSING POLICY
FOR IMMEDIATE SEARCH AND
RELEASE OF SUSPECTED SHIPS

The Canton, Swedish, has on board
copper for the agent Of a German
firm, as we'll as Rubber, which was re-
leased as a courtesy to Sweden. al
though England was satisfied that it
would have been condemned by a prize
court. The copper was held for a rul-
ing by the prize court because Of
what was regarded as conclusive ev-
idence that it was intended for Ger
mans. The Canton reached Kirkwall
Dec. 2, was taken to another port for
examination, and cleared that port
Dec. %.
The Virginia, Danish, arrived at
Kirkwall, Dec. "a, and proceeded to
Newcastle, where she discharged her
consignments Of rubber. These were
placed before the prize court because
it was believed they were destined for
Germany. The Virginia's manifest also
was inaccurate. She cleared port
Jan. z.
Aluminium Seized
The Augusta, Swedish. was detained
The aluminium was thrown into the prize
court but the vessel was permitted to
proceed with the rubber.
The New Sweden. Swedish. arrived at
Kirkwan Dec. 2. She carried aluminium,
nickel and copper. She was sent to New
castle, where the customs service was
directed to work overtime to hasten her
departure. Tho portions Of the cargo
under suspicion were unloaded and the
ship proceeded Jan. 3.
Continued on Page @celumn s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-18
OPENING OF
INSTITUTIONS
| EXAMINATION
Great Philanthropic
Bodies Are Under
Investigation
HEARING MONDAY

New York, January 17.-Whether
.sources of approximately a quarter
4 billion dollars controlled by four
-eat phllanthropic institutions
mould be employed without gov
eminent regulation in the promotion
X enterprises affecting public well
;lre. especially that Of wage earners,
/. one Of the questions which the
FEDERAL Industrial Relations Com
mission will bring to the front here
during It's forthcoming hearings. In
,ss.igators have for the last two
weeks been preparing data upon
shich to base the examination of
stnesses
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-18
Towns Report

San Atolio has 200 dead and 500 in
jured, Mirino 1900 dead, Canistro 600
injured. Cervaro 800 victims, Borgo so
dead and alleroveto 1900. At Civitella
Roveto almost the entire population
escaped because they were working in
the fields when the shock occurred.
Frantic appeals for help have been
received from Petrellaliri, $500 feet
up on Mount Arungo, eight miles from
Tagliacozzo. The village was almost
destroyed and the survivors say they
are perishing of cold and hunger.
In the highway near Ortucchi the
earth has opened, causing an immense
pit filled with water: the depth of
which is unknown.
Mountains Cracked
The terrific force of the earthquake
cracked the mountains near Luco Huge
pieces of rock, each of which weighed
several tons, rolled down the hillsides,
burying the cottages Of peasants, killing
cattle and obstructing the roads. Mont
Pizzodeta, 645O feet high, between Balso-
rano and Rocacerro, was cut into two
parts by an immense fissure which is WIS.,
ible at great distance The Duke Of
the Abruzzi is continuing the distribution
of relief in the earthquake zone "
The government has appropriated ST.
100000 to relieve suffering.
Severe winter weather has added to
the misery of the survivors, many Of
whom are without shelter of any kind
Urgent appeals for food have been sent
out.
Most of the dead at Ortucchio are wo-
men and children who were buried under
the ruins of church, which afterwards
took fire from small earthern braziers
warm. Many of those buried were burn
ed alive, despite frantic efforts made by
survivors to save them.
Reports have been received here Of the
excellent work done by relief expedition
organized by the American Baptist
church and led by DR.. Whiting HILL
Help was sent to remote spots which
were difficult to reach. A large quantity
Of provisions was distributed at Celano,
where the population was destitute.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-18
GEN. ROGUE CARA
MEXICO PRESIDENT
Provisional Head Named by Convention and
Gutierrez and Officers Leave

Mexico City, Jan. 1General Rogue Gonzales Cara
last night named provisional president of Mexico by extra
ordinary session of the convention here which he has
sided The former provisional president Gen. Eulao Cutter
together with Generals Blanco Robes and Jose Vascoce
los left Mexico City this morning at O'Clock for Pacuco
Martial law has been declared by Gen. Cara and the city
being patroed by mounted police In elecng Gen. Cara
the convention declared itself to be and until
president elected has all the legislative
and judicial powers.
Gen. Villa, with all the troops he hastily assembled
ported hurrying to the capital from AguascaIentcs