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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-09

WORK OF RAISING
EASTLAND BEGUN
Water win Be Pumped Out of Cap
sized Steamer Next Week, When
She WIN Be Set Upright.

Chicago. III. Aug. g.-Raising Of the
steamer Eastland, which turned over in
the Chicago river July q with the loss
of hundreds Of lives VIII not he at
tempted until next Wednesday. it was
announced today, but preparations for
Flghting the vessel we're begun when
the hull was sealed and a large pump
made ready Pumping out the 5000
tons Of water in the haIf-submerged
vessel viii begin when steel pipe CON
nections are put In place.
Hinton G. CIabaugh. head Of the bu-
reau of investigation Of the depart
ment of justice. was in charge Of the
work at the boat today. Coroner Fof-
man ordered 20 collins brought on d
scow to the side Of the Eastand for
any bodies that may be found in the
hold, and made other preparations.
we viii close the river Wednesday
morning and il will remain closed until
the Easuand is raised. even though it
takes d week said Coroner Hoffman
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-09
THE WAR TODAY

Mile by mile the Austro-Germans are
pushing the Russians back from the
old fighting ground about Warsaw.
making determined efforts to entrap OF
crush the armies Of Grand Duke Ntcho-
las before they have a chance to re-
treat to their new defensive positions.
Successful operations looking to this
end are reported by Vienna, where the
claim is made that ArChduke Joseph
Ferdlnand's army has forced the Rus
slams in disorder across the FiepTz
near Lubartov and southwest of Mie-
chow. Unofficial advices from Austrian
headquarters indicate that a split in
the Russian lines caused by the opera
tons may spell danger to The forces
thus divided. The probability that tha
troops retiring from the vicinity of
Ivangorod Will protect the line Of re-
treat, however, is suggested.
Military observers in London eZ-
press the opinion that eutrapping at
tempts viii fail, gathering from the Of
fetal reports indications that the Rus
SLAMS may now be expected. to reach
their new line safely.
Latest official reports from Rome re
count activity by italian mountain
troops. resulting in gains In Cadore
the Austrians have been forced back
as far as the south slopes of Burg
stan in the valley Of Sexen, the state
ment declares. while counter attacks
by the Austrians on the Carso plateau
are characterized as weak and easily
.repuIsed. The Austrian official report
I. declares all Italian attempts TO adj
vance were repulsed.
Because of the possible effect on the
political situation in the Balkans in
creasing attention is being attracted by
the fighting in the Dardanelles, where
there have been recent pronounced ac-
tivities Constantinople reports deter
mined trench fighting and claims the
latest clash resulted favorabiy TO the
Turks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-09
GET REFERENDUM ON
PARTISAN ELECTIONS

Sacramento, Cal, Aug 9.-The ref
erendum has been invoked against two
of the four non partisan state cleo
ton bills, the chief measures advocat-
ed by. Governor Johnson at the recent
session Of the California legislature.
The last belated petitions, on file here
today with the secretary Of state. as
sure a place on the ballot for the
measures at the special election next
October. Barely enough signatures
were obtained by advocates of party
lines to get the issue before the vot-
ers.
The non partisan election bill elm
mates party designations for all kinds
for state Offices. The second Of the
two measures, the operation OF which
is now held up. prescribes the form
Of ballot TO be used in future elections.
under the non partisan act
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-09
MANY ARE WILLING TO
AT JOLIET PRISON

Springfield. Ill., Aug Although
Edmund Allen resigned as warden at
Joliet rather than live within the pris-
on walls where his wife was murder
ed, there are, seemingly. q number OF
men i'm the state who are more than
anxious to live there as warden. Thus
far Governor Dunno has received a
number Of applications from men in
various parts Of the state All insist
they are best fitted to administer the
honor system The governor said to-
day that he did not expect 10 appoint
warden for several weeks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-09
ITALIANS CLAIM
STEADY ADVANCE
Alpine Troops and Artillery are Said
20 Be Forcing Austrians From
Mountain Positions.

Rome, (via Paris,) Aug. 9.-The of
cfal statement dated Aug. s. has been
given out by the italian general head
quarters:
In the Tenale pass zone our Alpine
detachments. advancing boldly along a
difficult ridge Of rocks which rises
from the south over Val Del Monte
(Noce}, surprised and dispersed on the
morning of the eth, troops of the
enemy entrenched southeast OF the
peak Of Ercavalle, capturing bombs.
fuse cartridges and other material.
"On the same day other detachmente
entreuched at MaIga Palude, northeast
of the peak of ErcavilIe were driven
from their positions by the accurate
hre Of our mountain artillery, which
had been hoisted to q height of more
than 10000 feet on the crags Of Erca-
vale
In the valley Of Sexton, in Cadore,
after careful preparation by cur med
ium caIfbre artillery. during the last
few days our infantry advanced grad
uaIIy. forcing back the enemy and
reached from Moutenero as far as the
southern slopes Of BurEstau, where
they have been reinforced.
"On the Carse plateau yesterday the
enemy, with the object Of hampering
the progress Of our approach works,
launched weak but frequent counter
attacks which were Immediately re
pulsed He had tried to stretch wire
entangIements before our lines.
Our artillery bonn barded a column
Of the enemy Or the march from De
vetaki to the front. BY accurate fire
il caused explosions and outbreaks
Of flames in the neighborbood Of Mar
cOttini."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-09
Des Moines Jitney Law Appealed.

Des Moines, Iowa, Aug. 9.-Des
Moines' new ordinance regulating the
operation Of jitney busses did not go
into effect today, because of an ap-
peal TO the supreme court from the
decision Of District Judge Utterback
last week. Judge Utterback held that
the Jtney ordinance recently passed
by the city council was valid in every
particular L provided that titney
operators must designate their routes
and give bond for the protection OF
nsSsAnEars and pedestrians.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-09
ALLOW GREAT WASTE
IN MAKING OF COKE

Washington, Aug. 9.-Nfllions Of
dollars worth of by-products from
coke production are literally thrown
away annually In the United States
through the continued use Of the
obsolete beehive oven process, accord
ing to a report today by the geologi-
cal survey. The loss by that method
last year is estimated at fully s40,-
600, 000
In 1914 the total output Of coke was
34,555.9I4 short tons, valued at S88,-
334.217. OF this output the report
saws 23,335.971 tons were made in bee
hive ovens. with an almost total loss
Of the by-products, such as tar, am
monta, gas and benzol, and 11,219,943
short tons were produced in by-prod-
ucts ovens, with a recovery. of over
SIT, SOC, 600 worth OF by-products.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-09
Continued on Page Elevenl.
Prlnters 0nen Conrention.

Los Angeles. Aug. 9.-With the ad-
dresses Of welcome and the appoint
mont OF committees made. the @'0oo
delegates TO the 61st annual conFeen-
riou Of the International Typograpal-
cal union were ready today 10 pc
gin business sessions. The real work
Of the convention will start tomor-
row President Marsden G. Scott pre-
sided at the opening session. James N
Lynch. former president and state
labor commissioner Of New York. was
present. The last Of the special trans
Carrying delegates arrived from New
York yesterday Baltimore mas al
ready started campaign for the 1910
convention.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-09
Mnnnfactnrers VICE at Toledo.

Toledo. Ohio, Aug. Delegates
from all parts of the country are here
for the sixth annual convention and
exposition Of the Manufacturers and
Importers association, which began
today and will last a week. During
the week displays Of more than 200
merchants will be shown. Toledo is
seeking to make this the permanent
eitv of the association The couyen-
lion OF the National Association Of
Five. Ten and Twenty-Five Cent Mer-
chants also opened today,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-09
Erie Relief Work snccesfnI.

Erie, Pa, Aug. 3. - Relief work
among the victims Of last Tuesday
nights food has been so successful
that all the sufferers are now being
cared for and the fund in charge Of the
general committee has passed s25,000.
Thorough search Of the ruins is being
pushed vigorously hut no bodies were
found during the night. The Erie real
estate board today began a survey Of
the Mil creek run district to deter
mine the exact property loss.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-09

St Paul Aug. delegates to the
18th annual convention Of the Fed
tration Of German-American Catholic
societies. which began a four days
session here yesterday, settled down
to the transaction Of business today,
after services at the cathedral Pom
tifcal mass was celebrated by Bishop
John Lawler Of St, Paul Monsignor
Max Wurst Of Wabasha, MINI, deliv-
cred the sermon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-09
Military Funeral for General Tracy.

New York. Aug. General Beaja-
min r. Tracy, former secretary OF the
navy, who died here Friday, was buried
today with military honors. Funeral
services were held at Trinity church
and the crowd In front Of the church
was 50 large traffic On Broadway was
suspended during the ceremonies. Bat
tali0ns Of marines from the navy yard
and companies Of coast artillery and
infantry. from nearby forts formed a
guar% Of honor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-09
OFFER is
DENIED BY DANES
Persons in Court Circles Doubt Story
OF kaiser's 0Her OF Terms to
Czar OF Russia.

Copenhagen, Aug. 9 1via London -
Persons in close touch with court cir
cles here declares that they know
nothing regarding the peace offer al
legged to have been made by the Ger
man emperor TO the emperor OF Rus
sia, through the king of Denmark.
The reported proposal is said 30 have
involved the trade Of a part Of Poland
for Galicia-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-09
Vienna Claims Gap Has
Been Made in Retreating
Army by Their Troops.
GERMANS PUSH EAST
Praga, East Of Vistula, Falls
and Mackensen Crosses
the Wehr River.

Petrograd, Aug. 3, via London.)
-Belugees from C0urland c8n-
tinue to pour into Riga by thou
sands aud fields outside the town
are diied with herds OF cattle
aud droYes OF horses that have
been rescued from the German in
yaders Of the province.
Considerable distress exists
among the refugees. As far as
possible huts and tents have been
provided for them but througs
nevertheless are sleeping in the
woods. There is great short
age Of bread.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-09
THE WEATHER
Forecast TIL P. II, Tomorrow, for
Rock Island, Davenport. Moline
and Vicinity,

Generally fatry tonight and Tues
day; not much change in tempera-
ture
Temperature at 7 a. n. 67. Highest
yesterday Sc, lowest last night. 81
Velocity Of sind at Z a. m. Two miles
per hour
Precipitation, none.
Relative humidity at 2 p. NJ, So;
at 7 a m. So at ,. n, 81.
Stage Of water at a. N. today. ST
feet, a fall Of 2 feet in the last "A
hours
J. II. sIERIER, Local .Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-09

Calumet. Mich. Aug. 9.-Richard
Richards, aged ST, was killed and
James Broan. chief mining captain,
and John Hosking, surface foreman
for the Franklin Junior Mining com
pany, we're injured early today when
their automobile overturned on the
road between Calumet and Eagle Riv-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-09
Yowa Militia in Camp.

Des Moines. Iowa. Aug. 9.-The an
nuaI encampment Of the Third regi-
ment Of infantry of the Iowa National
Guard opened at Camp Dodge here to
day, and will continue until Aug 10
Thirteen companies and the regimen
tai band, having a total Of 7oe men
are expected to be at the camp b5
nightfau.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-09

Petersburg. W Va. Aug 9.-W. G..
Walker. chief of police of DanYille ILL.,,
has arrived here with AIva Horr, alias
Tenuie Horr, enrouta TO Danyille Horr
was arrested at H0pewelI near here,
with bruraly numbering his
wife ia Danyiile last September
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-09
President Appoints Two 0diciaIs.

Washington. Aug. 9.-George e.
Downey Of Indiana, controller Of the
treasury today was appointed by
President Wilson to an associate judge
OF the court Of claims, and James VI
HcCarter Of Bowdle. S D., was ap-
pointed assistant register OF the treas
ury
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-09

Rochester. y. Y, Aug. 9.-George T.
Loder. known throughout the coua-
try as a father Of the Mystic Shrine,
died last night after a long illness,
aged 73 years. He was imperial poten-
tate emeritus OF the shrine,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-09
Eafser,s pianfsta arrested.

London. aug. 9-Maria Cecilia Na-
taIie Janotha. court pianiste 70 En-
peror William, was arrested in London
today and deported from TiIbary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-09
Three Escape at Leaycnworth.

Leavenworth. Kan, Aug. 9.--Joseph
Brown of Chicago, John Duffy OF Ce-
dar Rapids, Iowa and J. B. Jones of
Fort Worth, Texas, escaped from the
United States peniteurary today.
They broke a lock on a door leading
to the tunnel under the prison, cut
through Two brick walls each a foot
thick. climbed 10 the top OF the new
east wing and let themselves down by
q rope.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-09
Three, Including LITER, Take
Advantage of Warden's
Resignation.
GUARDS ARE LET OUT
Acting Warden Offers Re
ward and Governor Or
ders Investigation.

Joliet. Ill. Aug. 9-David Anderson,
a life convict, is at large.
Harry Peterson, sentenced from
VandaIia for 20 years and c. Z. Barlow,
Bloomington, serving 10 years. Joined
Anderson in the escape. All were enI-
ployes on the honor" farm at Lock
port, near here.
II IS said that Anderson considered
that his promise to Warden Allen, by
the terms Of which he became one Of
the prisoners who were not guarded,
ceased to be binding when the war
denis resignation was announced. He
left the prison unquestioued last night
Anderson. who is 26 years Old, was
sentenced to hang for the murder of
Detective Michael Callahan in Chicago
seven years ago, but Governor De
neen. commuted the sentence to life
imprisonment
Governor Discharges Guards.
Springfield. H.. Aug. An the
guards in charge OF the honor farm
OF the Joliet penitentiary when three
honor" convicts escaped. were or
Q5Ieu suspended t8tdN bl TtF "a li3-
Dunno, who wired Acting Warden Law
renee Ryan TO put reliable men in
charge of the farm Immediately.
There viii be an immediate investi-
CATION, said the governor, 'aBd the
guilty viii be punished. # there was
ans. completely we shall find 1T out
'sWeu get the convicts all right,
the acting warden has offered a $50
reward. personally for the capture of
any OF the men and it viii not be long
until they are locked up.
1.-THE chairman OF the board of
trustees of the prison, c. W. Faltz,
happened to be i'm my Office on other
business when word of the escape
came. told him wanted some mem
Der Of The board Of trustees TO get to
the honor farm and remain there un-
til the investigation is completed
The governor said he did not care
TO attempt to place the blame anywhere
until after the Investigation "but we Il
find the guilty. rest assured Of that, %
he concluded
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-09

Berlin, Aug. 9 Cyia London }-Praga,
the suburb Of Warsaw, on the eastern
bank of the Nistula. has been occu-
pied by German troops, according TO
an omcial statement issued today by
the German army headquarters.
The statement continues:
Our troops are advancing further
towards the east
I'm Warsaw few thousand pris-
oners were taken.
On the southeastern theatre the
army Of General Won Woyrsch has
crossed the Garwolin-Kurow high
road. northeast of Ivangorod
During pursuit QI a LETT wing army
group GeneraT Field Marshal Won
9iackeuseu forced the Russians back
across the Wehr. The center and
right wings are approaching the line
of Ostrowa- -Gans-Kuchrusk on the
Bug
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-09
Gap in Russian Line.

Headquarters of the Austrian army
fin Poland. lvia Loudon,l Aug, 9.--The
defeat Of the Russians on Sunday in
ghe fighting on the line between Lubar~
tow and Micbow resulted in driving
the troops apart, leaving a large gap
between Russian troops lighting north
of Lubartow, who fed northeast across
the Vleprz at Lessekowice, about
twelve miles north Of Lubartow, and
those around Miechow who fed north
west to reach the Vieprz by way OF
Barauow.
It is impossible at this moment TO
determine how serious q danger for
the Russians this breach may prove
but probably they are amply protected
against dangerous inroads on their line
OF retreat by troops Withdrawing from
Iyangor0d along the highway running
parallel with the north bank Of the
Njeprz TO Eadzyn.
In resisting the Austrian advance
the Russians made a desperate attack
at Miechow. The retreat OF their left
wing over the Vieprz at Lessekowice
was @ rout OF pronounced character.
IL lis known that the numbers Of pris-
ouers considerably exceeds the 5000
mentioned In the official.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-09

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Leased Wire Report
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-09

Nj e m b er of Audit
Bureau of Circulations
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-05-28
NEW GROCERY STORE.

We have opened. corner OF Liberty
and Green Streets, Westminster, in
connection with our other business, a
family grocery store in the front part
Of the building, and reftted it in first
class stock Of fresh and pure groceries
Of all kinds, consisting Of ceffees, teas,
sugars, canned goods, bacon, lard, but
ter, eggs, pickles, cakes, -four, etc.
We will also handle fresh lamb ano
veal. Everything fresh and sold al
the lowest prices. Come and see us.
"a liberal share of the Public's patron
age is solicited.
Yours for business,
VIM. f.. MYERS & SON,
Cor. Liberty & Green Sts.,
may l4-3m Westminster, Nd.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-05-28
.PATAPSCO.. m.

There will be an ice cream and
strawberry festival held on Saturday
night, June 6, on the lawn Of Rev.
and Mrs. J. G. Field, under the au-
spices OF the Ladies' Aid Society OF
the Methodist Episcopal church.
Mrs. Arthur Arnold and daughter,
Bessie, of Baltimore, are spending
some time with relatives here.
Miss Carrie X. Greene, of Forest
Glen" spent Sunday at the home Of
MIR. and Mrs. @. r. Chew.
Miss Flo Shamer has returned home
after spending few days with friends
Id Baltimore.
Miss Sadie Groves and MIR. Kent
Dixon, of Baltimore, are visiting Miss
Lillian Shamer.
w. r.. Richards and Wilbur Arnold
spgnu W .ay wv WashinglyL.
Miss Cecilia Shipley il visiting her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. j. M. Shipley.
Mrs. Fannie Lockard, Ut Baltimore,
spent Sunday as the guest OF Miss
Hettie Shipley.
Children's Day service will be Oh
served at the Methodist Episcopal
church, "a Sunday, June goth, at D.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-05-28
FINKSRTRG.

]. Stair, of Westminster, is build
ing handsome residence on the state
road near Asbestos" Joshua Peel
ing, builder.
Miss Lillian Haines, of Gambler, is
spending the week with relatives
here.
The store and postoffice OF this
place was robbed on Sunday night of
dry goods and money.
After the recent rains all crops are
looking fine.
The festival that was held here on
Saturday was a success despite the
inclement weather.
Mrs. Francis Moores and daughter,
Jennie, have returned to their home,
having spent some time in Baltimore.
Eugene Teiser is spending a week
at his home.
Our public school closed on Friday
by the teachers.
The anniversary will be held in the
church, June 20. Prominent speak
ter and Baltimore. a fine musical
occasion.
DCCOIdLlDn S6INlIC5 Will LdhC pldCS
in the cemetery, Sunday evening. All
friends are requested TO come and
bring flowers.
a new carpet will be laid in the
church, purchased by the Aid So
ciety from Babylon & Lippy, or West
minister.
The Ladies' Aid will meet at Mrs.
Dora Zepp's June Bird.
Mr.. and Mrs. Francis Powder and
son, Of Martinsburg, w. va, visited
relatives here the past week.
| Mary Anna Allison, of Westminster,
was a weeks end guest Of Cordelia
Benson.
| Jacob Stocksdale is suffering from
blood poison, caused by a scratch
from wire while doing carpenter
work in Baltimore.
We are sorry to know our bus line
which Is a convenient and paying
concern, can be called saloon on
wheels. On Saturday night we be-
lieve the midnight bus should be dis
continued Or restricted.-A daily pa
iron.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-05-28
MOUNTAIN VIEW.

The new barn w Robert LeppO IL
now under roof, and il fast approach
lng completion.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Berwager and
children, OF Hanover, Pa, spent Sum
day last at the home OF MIR. Der
wager's parents, Mr. and Mrs George
Berwager.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Wentz and
MIR. and Mrs. Ira Garvick and daugh-
ter, Effie, were Sunday visitors OF Mr.
ana Mrs Delphia Bortner, near Pleas
ant Hill.
Orestus Wentz II treating his
buildings to a new coat OF paint
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Leppo and
children, Mary, Melvin and Hilbert,
visited at the home or Urias Rauben-
slime, OF Pleasant Hill, On Sunday.
mir. and Mrs. wv. III. I'D. Frock made
: business trip to Hanover, f., last
Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Horatio Wents and
children, Oh Pleasant Hill, and MIR.
and Mrs. Cornelius Barnhart, Of
Green Valley, spent Sunday with
Charles Barnhart and family
Aessrs. David Leppo and Maurice
Dutterer, Oh near Westminster, spent
Whit-Monday mt Robert Leppo's and
assisted him i'm roofing his new
barn.