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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-05-08
BRITISH CHECK
GERMAN drive.
By FRANKLIN p. MERRICk.

PARIS, May S.-Double victory for
the British at Ypres is announced in
an official communique issued by the
war office today.
1t states that the Germans launched
an attack against the British near St.
Julien, northeast of Ypres, Friday
morning, but were repulsed with
heavy losses. At Hill No. so, southeast
of Ypres, British troops have recap
tured part of the trenches taken by
the Germans in recent fighting.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-05-08
N@>~ -
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GENERAL CONDITIONS-Sto
of Thursday night is moving down the
ST Lawrence Valley with rains and
dangerous squalls. High barometric
pressure between the Mississippi river
and the Rocky Mountains is expected
to cause continued fair weather. An
other storm is forming in the Rocky
Mountain plateau.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-05-08
WOMAN SAVES LIFE
BY ABILITY TO SWIM

QUEENSTOWN. May S.-Julian D.
Ayal, the Cuban consul at Liverpool,
came ashore wrapped in blanket
covering the only garment he had on
when the Lusitania sunk. He was in
bed when the liner was torpedoed.
Mrs. NJ. n. Papadopoulo, wife of a
wealthy Athenian. saved herself by
swimming. She reached Queenstown
clad in sailors trousers. Her husband
was drowned.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-05-08
NO HOPE HELD OUT FOR ESCAPE OF VANDERBILT

NEW YORK, May e.-Practieaiiy no
hope was held out today that Alfred
G. Vanderbilt escaped with his life in
the Lusitania disaster. Mrs. Wander.
bi!t remained UP all night in her apart
ment in the Vanderbilt hotel eagerly
awaiting news Of her husbands safety.
The following announcement was is-
sued:
"A cable dispatch received by Mrs.
Croker, private secretary to Mr.. Van
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-05-08
SURVIVORS TOTAL 7O3
MISSING NUMBER |,457
IN AWFUL TOLL OF WAR

[By Herbert Temple, European Manager I. N. 81
LONDON May 7.-Known survivors of the Lustania
total 703 The missing number 45 and feared the final
death list of the liner torpedoed by German off
Ireland neighborhood of that
number
Reports to the number of Americans who perished
conflicting ranging from 60 to 144 Alfred G. Vanderbilt Charles
Frohman, Klein Ebert Hubbard have
been given up for dead by their friends.
Anticipating that Germany will claim that the Lusitana
technically warshp the admiralty issued statement denying
the vessel armed
The admiralty has abandoned hope that of the 457
passengers sailors still missing have been rescued
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-05-08
MISS POPE ESCAPES

NEW YORK, May S.-Miss Theodate
Pope, the rich Connecticut suffragist
and artist, was saved from the Lusi-
tania Her mother, Mrs. Alfred Pope
received a cablegram from Miss Pope
today announcing her rescue.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-05-08
STORM CLAIMS FOUR

COLUMBIA, S. c., May S.-The
death list of four reported last night
was increased to seven early today
when additional reports of the des-
tructive tornado which swept Marl-
boro and Clarendon counties late
yesterday were received. Property
damage will reach $750,000.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-05-08

derbiIt, at a. m. stated that lifeboat
arriving at Queenstown brought one
hundred dead and eight survivors from
the lusitania. There survivors were
positive that Mr.. Vanderbilt had per-
ished."
So far as can be ascertained only
seventy-nine Of the 291 first cabin PAS
sensers were saved. says statement
at the local cunard office at 11:4o 4.
m. today.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-05-08
NEARLY 1400 CLAIMED IN MARINE TRAGEDY
WHEN LuSITAN|A IS T0RPED0ED BY SEA WASP
INDIANA PERSONS
REPORTED AS SAVED

INDIANAPOLIS, May S-That DR..
Howard l.. Fisher, son of former
President Fisher of Hanover College,
is among the Lusitania survivors was
established by a cablegram received
here today.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-05-08
BERLIN AST0UNDED OVER TRAGEDY

BERLIN May 8News of the sinking of the Lusitana by
German submarine printed in big today
The the editorial
had been administered to England
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-05-08
IHOMPSONS SAFE.

TOWFSONS 0NFE
SEYMOUR, Ind, May 8.-An un-
signed cablegram announced the res
cue of Blish Thompson Of this city
who were passengers on the Lusitania
It read "Maudie and are saved"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-03
Mrs. Anna EIlza Erickson.

Mrs. Anna Eliza Erickson died at S
o'clock last night at the home OF her
daughter, Mrs. Andrew Peterson, 1907
Eighteenth avenue, Moline, after an
Illness of three years duration. Mrs.
Erickson was born in Sweden May Z.
1845. Her marriage TO Carl J. Erick-
son was solemnized in her native land
and they came TO the United States
At years ago, making their home il
Moline at once. Mrs. Erickson had
continuously resided IN that city since
Mr., Erickson died six years ago. Sur
viving Mrs. Erickson are her daughter
and one grandson. Funeral services
will be held at $50 tomorrow after
noon at the Peterson home. Rev. Ed
ward Ekstrom will conduct the serv-
ices. Burial will be at Riverside Gem
eterv. Mrs. Erickson was q member
Of the Swedish Lutheran church Of
Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-03
OBITUARY
Mrs. Katherine paase.

Mrs, Katherine Pease. 70 years of
age, died at 4:30 yesterday afternoon
at St. Anthony's hospital. following a
short illness. She was taken TO the
hospital one week ago. suffering from
Inflammation Of the bowels. Mrs.
Pease, whose home was In Mount Yer
non, Ill. came TO Rock Island six
weeks ago, intending 10 spend the
winter with her daughter. Mrs. Eliz-
abeth Leonard, 1913 10 Second ave
nue.. She had spent the greater part
OF her life in Mount Vernon. and her
husband preceded her in death sew
eral years. She is survived by one
daughter, Mrs Elizabeth Leonard q
Rock Island, and a sister. who resides
ia New York
The remains were sent to Mount
Vernon this morning. Services VIII
be conducted there tomorrow, with in
terment at that place
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-03

spend few days in Aurora and ex-
poets to be gone 10 days
Karl V. Fronde, sol Thirty-eighth
street, has gone to Onawa. Iowa, where
he will resume his position as teacher
Of science in the city schools.
Mrs. Granville H. Sherwood and
son, Granville, Jr., have returned from
Ia summer sojourn at Onekama, Mich.
Mr.. Sherwood will return later.
Mrs H. P stapley left this after-
noon for a two weeks visit with her
sister, Mrs J. Ottley, in Chicago. She
will also attend the Mardi Gras to be
held in that city.
c. .. Rosenheld Of Rock Island. "a
among those who have enlisted IN the
Fort Sheridan training camp which
will be opened In October The plan
is similar to that followed at Platts-
burg, v. Y.
Mrs, Mary Smedley, formerly OF
Glenhurst apartments in this city, de-
parted this morning for upper Mich
igan, where she will spend three
months at the lakes for the benefit Of
her health. She will later go to Walla
Waila, Wash, 10 spend the winter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-03
NOT TO PURCHASE
HERD OF CATTLE
Prevalence of Hoof and Mouth Dis
ease Prevents Buying Animals
for Infrmary.

Because Of the prevalence of hoof
and mouth disease in the state. mem
hers Of the county infrmary commit
tee have decided not to purchase . ny
dairy cattle for the county farm a.
present Al the last meeting of the
board of supervisors the committee
was voted a considerable sum Of
money 10 be used in securing cattle
for the farm. It was proposed to
purchase about 80 head and start
model dairy farm but the hoof and
mouth malady has delayed the plan
and it may not be started until
spring.
Members of the infrmary commit
tee held a meeting yesterday ct the
county farm. The new septic tank
which was recently erected at a cost
Of about $500 was inspected and was
found 10 be working nicely. The con
crete silos, which have been built
have not been used. because Of the de-
cision not TO purchase the dairy herd
until later.
Paul Wadswurth member OF the
committee. is still critically I'll with
typhoid fever and the other members
took occasion to call on him at his
farm near the in1rmary, His condi-
ton was so serious, however, the
nurse would not allow visitors to see
him but the committee left flowers.
The committee is preparing a report
on the charity tuberculosis cases
which have been referred to 1t. All of
the three victims are from Moline.
The committee is adverse to placing
the patients at the infrmary building
but may put them in tents at the
farm. The county has no place In
which to care for them at the present
time and 3 member Of the committee
pointed out that the cases show tbs
need of the county tuberculosis hos
pital which is proposed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-03
PERSONAL POINTS

Mr. and Mrs Emil Hotter Of 1000
Seventh avenue are the parents Of a
daughter, born Wednesday.
Mrs Charles " Fitch and daughter
Of 719 Fifteenth street have returned
from an extended visit in Creston,
Iowa
Mrs J. ". Potter and sons John
and Ben have returned from the sum
mer camp. Mishawanka, near Grand
Rapids, Mich
Mrs. George Stroehle has departed
for Chicago TO visit friends. She Will
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-03
POLICE WARN ALL
BICYCLE RIDERS
Many Men Are Arrested in Moline Last
Evening for Not Equipping
Cycles With Lamps.

Enforcement OF the Moline ordin-
ance which requires that bicycles be
equipped with lights az night last
night brought about the arrest Of Is
male citizens OF Moline. some OF them
well known business men.
Approximate 35 BOYS and girls who
were riding bicycles with no lights
were stopped By police and warned
that they must equip cycles with
lamps
In the neighborhood OF fifty other
cyclists were seen who did not have
their machines equipped with lamps,
but by that time the police had grown
so tired that they abandoned the work
for the evening
No prosecutions will follow the ar
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-03
TEACHERS CLOSE
YEARLY MEETING
Instructors Present Miss Lon Harris
With Suitable Token at Lunch
con Today.
PROVES SUCCESSFUL SESSION
Nearly 500 Attended Institute. Which
Has Been Addressed by Noted
Experts.

The largest and best teachers in
stitute ever held in the history Of the
county came TO a close today at noon.
Nearly 500 teachers attended the ses-
sionss which have been in progress all
this week at the high school building
Following q selection from Chopin
by Miss Mile Beck. Professor ". H.
Cheever, who has conducted the insti-
tute, gave the teachers some sound ad-
vice relative to the need Of sympathy
in school work in order that the in
dividusl needs Of each child can be
studied and the best results obtained
Professor 0. H. Venner Of Nebraska
Wesleyan university discussed the
need CT oral expression in school work
need Of oral expression in school work.
He declared there was too much writ
ten work and too many papers handed
in He said the important thing was to
get the child 10 orally expressing him
self, which would tend to increase the
vocabulary and aid in the art of public
speaking. He spoke of methods to be
used in curing mannerisms and Pc
culiarities in speaking.
Uses Spelling Chart
In a lecture on spelling, Or. Z. P.
Halleck, Louisville, KY, exhibited the
Russell Sage spelling survey, which is
a chart containing 1000 words which
are frequently used and mtsspelled.
The words are divided for the various
grades and the speaker said through
its use the teacher could easily deter
mine whether her pupils were up TO
the standard. He introduced spelling
games, including relay spelling, in
which teams are chosen and the lead
ers are given a word. run to the black
board. write il down, return and touch
the next person who gets his word and
repeats the action. This drill is in
tended to increase accuracy and speed
Dr.. Halleck declared that the inter
est which the teachers had shown IN
the institute had been remarkable and
that it had given the instructors much
pleasure to work with so enthusiastic
a body, He praised Miss Lou Harris,
county superintendent, for the high
studard she had set for the institute.
Remember Miss Harris,
Miss Harris entertained the instruct
ors at the Colonial hotel at luncheon
today and at its close. they presented
her with a suitable token Of their ap-
probation for the courtesies which
have been extended to them during
their stay in Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-03
MRS. SIMONS0NIS
AGAIN PRESIDENT
county y. G. r. e. Reflects Port Bv.
ron Woman at Annual Meeting
in That Village.
WORK FOR THE YEAR REVIEWED
Mrs. Elizabeth McFariane OF Rockford
Speaks on the Work Being
Done in That State.

All the unions Of Rock Island coun-
u were represented at the annual con-
veuaon Of the county Woman's Chris
Iar Temperance union, held yester-
day at the Port Byron Congregational
church The session opened in the
morning with Mrs. Elizabeth McFar-
lane Of Rockford in charge, Mrs. Car
rls NcGoyern Of Port Byron conduct
.rg the devotional services. Follow
Ing the appointment OF committees
Ers Flora Schafer Of Port Byron gave
o review Of the work done during the
last year the treasurer. Mrs. EInora
Young Of this city, and the secretary,
Mrs Eta Morgan Of Port Byron, Civ
irg reports OF their work. Election
o. officers resulted in the following
being chosen
Fresident-Mrs. Flora schafer, Port
Byron.
Vice president-Mrs, Margary Nc
Leav Moline.
CORES spending secretary-Mrs. Eta
Morgan Port Byron.
Recording ecretary-AIrs. Mae
Brown. Moline
Traasurer-Nrs. Elnora Young,
Rock Island
Reporting from each union were
Mrs Ella Thompson. Mrs. Fred Bran
berg. Mrs George Brown, Mrs. Mary
Jameson. Mrs. Gerties Nicholson. Mrs.
Rose Trevor. Mrs. Rose Simonson,
Mrs John Parks, Mrs. Emma Camp
hell. Mrs. s. NJ. Wilson, Mrs. z. H.
Pike. Mrs. Flora Cox. Mrs. D. w. Mum
ma Miss Myrtle Summers, Miss King,
Mss Hazel Mcconnell.
Superintendent Report
At noon the ladies were served with
2 sumptuous dinner IN the church
basement Al the afternoon session
reports Of county superintendent
were received as follows A1mshouse,
Mrs Br8nberg; anti-narcotics. Mrs. 8.
NJ. Wilson; franchise, Mrs Mary
Metzgar. evangelisttc, Mrs. Carrie
McG0vern; flower mission. Mrs. L,
Tlbrook. fair work, Mrs. D. ". Mum
ma. medal contest, Mrs, Mae Brown,
mothers meetings, Mrs. Mary Dill
worth. penal and reformatory, Mrs S.
J Woodin; press, Mrs. McLeay, scien-
dfc temperance. Mrs. Rose Trevor;
Sunday school, Mrs Margaret Zeig-
Ter. and temperance literature. Mrs.
II O. Litten, Mrs. Litten also con
diYted a memorial service for three
41Ezs-as-a-s
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-03

rest OF the IS men Each was taken
TO the police station and there warned
that a second arrest for riding q BIZ
cycle without light would mean a
trial before Magistrate Frank Gus
tafson. Almost without exception the
prisoners pleaded that they had not
as yet seen newspaper and did not
know the old ordinance was TO be so
rigidly enforced. This evening the
campaign will be renewed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-03
MISCHIEF MAKERS
TEAR DOWN FENCE

Police aim to apprehend and prose-
cute mischief makers who have been
tearing down the fence at Exposition
ported to officials that men trying to
get into the place have torn boards
from the fence Detectives placed at
the park last night effectively halted
the practice.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-03
Funeral OF Chester Vt. Horton.

The funeral Of Chester ", Horton
was held this afternoon at 2:30 at the
home, 110115 Fifteenth street, Rev, O.
T. Dwne1, pastor Of the First Metho-
dist church, officiating. Trio lodge
No. 81, a. F. and a. NJ. was In charge
Of the services. Rock Island com
mandery, No. IS. Knights Templar, at
tended the services in full uniform and
escorted the body TO the grave in Chip
piannock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-03
Remember Miss Harris.
TAKEN TO HOSPITAL;
RESULT OF ASSAULT

Ed. Smith. an employee at the Car
penter livery barn on Fourth avenue.
was taken to st. Anthony's hospital
this afternoon, suffering injuries about
the head, the result Of having been at
tackled at noon by Dick Fitzsimmors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-03

Milan. Fitzsimmons vas held under
$500 10 appear for trial 10 DAYS
hence. He struck Smith with an iron
bar He saws that Smith attacked him
similarly while he was asleep in the
barn Monday night
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-03

O the members who have died in the
last year
The evening session was devoted to
an address by Mrs. McFarlaue on the
work Of the organization throughout
the state.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-03
". II. Renfro.

W Fl. Renfro. former resident of
this city. died early this morning at
Jacksonville, Ill, following a lingering
illness. The remains arrived in Rock
island this afternoon for burial.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-03
Fire Does $50 Damage.

The home of George Krowtowkos,
228 Forty-hfth street. was damaged to
the extent Of $3.50 this morning. The
blaze started from the flames of the
gasoline stove on the porch and the
flames worked up through the partition
in the kitchen. The property s own
ed by the Moline Stone company
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-03

AIItbe news all the ume-The Argus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-03
You Will Be Properly Coated or Suited if
Your New Fall Garments Come from Lundt's

| We shall be delighted have you visit apparel
sectionIt is pleasure for show the garments
know they will meet with your admiration,
whether you wish purchase not
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-03

We Alter Any
Garment Free
of Charge
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-01-08

with her owni He moved them an
inch or two nearer together. He
would have liked to kiss her portrait! Z
Somewhere in the village, the pro-
fessor remembered, he had seen the
sign of a man who made business
of exterminating insects and other "a
pests. He finally located this man. If =
the gUileless professor had been an ~
expert physiogomist, he would have d
noted that the rat-catcher's eye re- D
sembled that of some of his letters.
However, he stated his mission. u
''Hum! haT muttered the man. z
zone mouse? Tell you, sir, we might
be month finding him. Couldn't
think of bothering with the case d
under ten dollars. Do our best for d
that. Rid the premises, is possible. s
The professor handed out the il
money. 80
Further, sir, I'll guarantee the job 5
on a basis of one dollar for each 6
mouse caught over ten"
VERY WE'LL" agreed the professor. ?
Two weeks later Professor Fem :
received a bill for '39 extry mise, job 3
done neatly and guaranteed" and r
paid it. Along, too, came note from &
Miss Fetzer.
She thanked the professor for clear 5
ing her premises of those annoying II
pests. Nearly fifty mice found! But, /
thank goodness! she was now rid of
them. She hoped the professor would .
pass his coming vacation in his home
town.
Which he did, and that was the be-
ginning of regular calls on the lady
who so interested him. i
Each time he visited the house, sly S
", from some erratic whim, the pro-
lessor moved the two portraits near :
er and nearer together.
One day he found out that he had
been neatly tricked by the subtle rat d
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-01-08

ing some dreaded pursuer. With
spryness due to college athletics her
visitor bounded over the fence. She
saw him.
ooh, Professor Fem, save mew
shrieked Miss Fetzer.
81 will-what is it?'
''In the house,
"a burglar! Ha! will investigate"
began the professor.
mo, no-a mouse!" and the speak
er sank to the bench, showed symp-
toms Of Mysteries, and her gallant
protector sat down beside her and
tried to soothe her.
'It may not have been a mouse"
submitted the professor. Perhaps it
was shadow"
But l saw, and-oh, it squealedw
tremOred the UnneTYed lady. 81 am
MORALLY afraid of mice. Besides that,
to think of one being in my house, so
careful am I!''
Eyes, truly an immaculate house
keeper" murmured the admiring pro-
fessor. Let me essay a search for
the-the monster" and the professor
gripped his cane and hurried into the
house. He emerged shortly with the
words:
81 have failed to find any trace of
the intruder, Miss Fetzer."
81 shall not rest in peace from this
on" declared the lady vehemently.
why, some houses have become
fairly overrun by the pest! Oh, Pro-
lessor Fem, you are such clever
man, with all your science. Can you
not suggest some way of banishing
theepests?"
81 shall try, surely, Miss Fetzer,
he promised with eagerness. You
shall hear from me later in the day"
Professor Fem was quite radiant
L., TTThf1n in, he
The Washington herald., 1915-01-24

foreign magic them. So sublime the
faith of leader that he agreed to undergo the test and
fell the rife bullet which pierced his heart
considerable assistance to foreigners during
this trouble
When>the Empress DewageT died and the child EN-
Hsun Tung to the throne Yuan because ne was
with the dismissed in disgrace although
nominally prextet of curing Leg When the
rebellion broke the Manchu in de-
yet we when given authority supreme commander
of the forces of the north, he accepted
When the republic founded in 1912, he had at
power compelled the retirement of the
president himself the office OF pres
dent He has ruled with great hrmness authority and ab
according foreign residents of China but
than that Of in recent
years. the Chinese to taken for truth.
assumption and which In the