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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-02
BECKER TO HAVE
new ATTORNEY
Murderer OF R0senthaI to Be Repre-
scented by Another Attorney in
Appeal to Supreme Court

New York, July 2.-The next step
in the effort to save Charles Becker
from execution for the murder OF
Herman Rosenthal will be the selec-
ton of new counsel to represent him
il an appeal to the United States su-
preme court Martin 7. Manton, who
has represented Becker up to the pres
ent and who has announced that he
will retire from the case, was not pre-
pared today to say what attorney will
lay Becker's plea before the supreme
court.
Mr.. Manton would not admit that
Becker had offered to tell Governor
Whitman the names of men higher up
in graft dealings in which Becker " as
concerned, 1t was learned from Mr.
Manton that Mrs. Becker will not go
to Albany to make a personal appeal
to Governor Whitman
It was pointed out today that an ap-
plteation for an appeal to the supreme
court would not act as stay of exc
cution of Becker's sentence and that
it would be necessary for Becker's
counsel to obtain either a writ of hab
cas- corpus from federal grand jury
or a writ of error from member of
the United States supreme court.
Sam Schepps, on whom the state re-
lied during the first trial Of Charles
Becker to corroborate the testimony
of Jack Rose. Harry WALTON and
Bridge Weber. the three informerss
was quoted today as saying he held
the secret in the Becker case" and
would tell Governor Whitman, should
the governor ask him 10.
Becker will be electrocuted July IS
for the murder of erman Rosentha1
unless the federal courts intervene.
The story is so clear any one will
believe it," said Schepps, but az for
proof, say. do you want that / should
go so far as TO bring Becker back to
Broadway and me take his place in the
electric chair / hung myself enough
in this case and there's nothing doing
any more"
"The secret" TO which Schepps was
quoted as having referred IS believed
TO be what was said at recent meet
ing between Mrs. Charles Becker and
Jack Rose in Schepps' jewelry store.
Bridge Weber, one OF the three
seIf-confessed accomplices in the plot
which resulted IN the killing OF Her
man Roseuthal. the gambler, has said.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-02

prize, 81 In merchandise; second
prize, 80 cents IN merchandise.
75-yard dash-Boys 10 Il. First
prize. 81 In merchandise: second prize,
81 IN merchandise
75-yard dash--Eoys 12 TO Is. First
prize, 81 In merchandise; second. 81
IN merchandise.
75-yard dash-Boys more than 1s.
First prize, IS IN merchandise; sec
ond prize. $3.50 IN merchandise.
25-yard dash--Girls under s. First
prize, 81 in merchandise; second prize,
so cents IN merchandise.
50-yard dash-Girls Sto y. First
prize. 81 in merchandise: second prize,
so cetts IN merchandise.
75-yard dash-Girls IL to Is. First
prize 81 IN merchandise; second prize.
90 cents in merchandise.
75-yaTd dash-Girls more than l6.
First prize. So in merchandise: second
prize. $3.50 In merchandise
Climbing contest-Free-for-a boys
and girls. Boys first prize. 81 in mer-
chandise; boys second prize. 81 IN
merchandise; girls first prize, SO in
merchandise; girls second prize, 81 in
merchandise.
Potato race-Dlvision same as
dashes.
Three-legged race-Boys under Is
First prize, 81 in merchandise: second
prize, so cents in merchandise.
Three-Iegged race-Boys more than
16. First prize, 81 in merchandise;
second prize, so cents in merchandise.
Best imitation auto made by boys
First prize. 81 IN merchandise; second
prize. 81 in merchandise
incest decorated toy baby carriage
by girls-First prize, So in merchan-
disc; SECOND prize, ST. in merchan-
disc.
Auto race-First prize. 81 in mer~
chandise; second prize, SO cents in
merchandise.
Baby carriage race-First prize. 81
in merchandise; second prize. so cents
in merchandise
Aquatic Sports.
Thirty yards. any stroke-Boys IN
der is. First prize. 50 in merchan-
disc; second prize. 81 in merchandise.
4hIFty yafos, any stfOke-Boys
more than 16. First prize. 81 IN mer-
chandise; second prize, 81 in merchan-
disc.
Forty yards, any stroke-Boys un-
der Is. First prize, So in merchan-
disc; second prize, 81 in merchandise.
Forty yards, any stroke-Boys more
than IS. First prize. 81 in merchau-
disc; second prize. 81 in merchan-
Use.
Same for girls as above,
Fancy diving -Free-for-aII. First
prize, 50 in merchandise; second prize,
81 in merchandise.
Under water swimming-Free for
all for space and time. First prize.
81 in merchandise; second prize, 81 in
merchandise
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-02
POSLAM QUICK
TO SOOTHE ALL.
ITCHING SKIN

Don't scratch all summer!
PosIam at once stops the terrible
itching attending any skin affection
and its healing process continues until
the cause of the annoyance is removed.
Eczema. acne, BARRIERS itch and all
like diseases are relieved and eradi-
Gated.
Poslam assures summer skin COM
fort in quickly healing sunburn, mos
quito bites. ivy poisoning, rashes, PIN
pies, hives. prickIy heat. blisters. itch
ing feet, etc, clearing infamed spots,
the complexion and red noses over
night.
II ordinary toilet soaps irritate, try
Poslam Soap. medicated with PosIam
and superior for daily use: Toilet and
Bath.
For sample. send &c stamps to
Emergency Laboratories. 80 West 18th
St. New York City. Sold by ali drug
gists.-(Adv.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-02
ALEXIS WOMAN HURT
WHEN AUTOS COLLIDE

Wilton, Ia, July Mrs. NJ. T. Lair
of Alexis, Ill, was injured Wednesday
afternoon when the auto truck on
which she was seated crashed into a
touring car. in front of the Union Saw
ings bank on Fourth street The truck
was owned by the Illinois Oil company
of Rock Island and was driven by VIII
liam Baker, Jr., local representative OF
the concern. Mrs. Lair is Bakers sis
ter.
The touring car is owned by Mr.
and Mrs. Prescott of Cleveland, Ohio,
and was driven by Q. A Traumfelder.
The accident resulted in several minor
cuts and bruises sustained by Mrs.
Lair. Otherwise, there were no in
juries. Both machines were damaged
The accident was caused by fire
cracker which some boy threw into
the street At o'clock. the thorough
fare was crowded with rigs. A horse
hitched to one of the buggies standing
In front Of the bank on Fourth street
backed suddenly into the street The
truck and touring car were coming in
opposite directions. They both swerved
quickly 10 avoid the buggy. The col
lision resulted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-02
POWERS COMES EAST
IN QUEST OF HURLER

Chicago, Ill. July 2.-The visit of
John Powers. vice president Of the
Los Angeles baseball club, TO Chicago
and his former home. Danville, ILL.,,
was made on personal business, it was
said here today It was reported that
he was in search of a pitcher and also
might try to induce James Callahan,
former manager of the White Sox, to
take over the leadership of the An
geies. but at local baseball Offices tt
was said no deal was contemplated and
Callahan, although he admitted having
seen Powers, said the latter had made
him no offer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-02

quest ever recorded in New York city
The deeds were filed yesterday by
counsel for the elder Mr. Astor's inter
ests in this country.
The gift included half of the old AS
tor house. the other half of which was
torn down two years ago, and two Of
fee buildings in the financial district.
Captain John Jacob Aston, by this
gift, becomes one of the largest real
estate holders of Manhattan island,
He joined the English army several
years ago and went 10 the front with
the British troops early in the war as
captain of the First Life Guards. 1t
was reported that he was wounded in
q battle in France last October.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-02
WIFE IN COMPLAINT;
HUSBAND BEATS HER

Mrs. Alfons DeSmet. 2717 Eighth
avenue, appeared at the police station
this morning with her family of three
children and complained to Chief Of
Police Miller that her husband had
been on a prolonged spree and had
struck and beat her on several occas-
sions of late. Her youngest son, only
six years Of age, acted as Interpreter.
The police vii investigate the case,
and if circumstances war; De-
Smet will be arrested
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-02
NTEST PROGRAM
MADE PUBLIC
nan 100 Boys and Girls VIII
rtielpate In Moline Ath-
lefic Events.
PART OF CELEBRATION
Id Aquatic Sports One OF Many
stures Of PI0W City Cele-
bration.

estimated that more than 100
/ girls will participate in the
events which will be an i'm
part Of Moline's Fourth Of July
or. The program of outdoor
VIII be given at Prospect
. afternoon Of July 8. Prizes
awarded 70 those carrying off
{ econd houors. In addition
and contests there will be
sports for which valuable
re offered.
ram will start promptly at
ming races to be held first.
contests will start at +.
The Program.
d starters are Adolph OPP
p. Nuttiug. Frank Swan,
and Elmer Lethin. The
Races.
Boys under 8. First
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-02

according to his attorney, that Charles
Becker had absolutely nothing to do
with the murder"
A statement to this effect was made
today by H. T. Marshall, an attorney.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-02
BIGGEST REALTY GIFT
MADE BY wv. w. ASTOR

New York. July 2.-Deeds recording
the transfer Of S7.230,o00 worth of real
estate from William Waldorf Aston OF
England to his youngest son. Captain
John Jacob Aston, on file here. we're
declared today to constitute the largest
gift OF real estate other than by be-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-02
Germans Bar Belgian Badges.

Brussels, via London, July 2.--Gen-
eral Won Kissing. the German governor
general Of Belgium, has issued an or
der forbidding under penalty Of fine or
Imprisonment, the wearing or exhibit
ting of Belgian insignia in provo
cative manner and forbidding abso-
lutely the wearing or exhibiting the
insignia Of nations warning against
Germany and her allies.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-02

The Jolly Four club will give a
dance at Huber's garden. Monday af-
ternoon and evening. Admission 10c.
Ladies free. Music by schieberl's or
chestra.-- (Adv)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-02

It IS credible. however disquietfng.
that sS,0o0,0o gallons of whisky were
distilled In the United States last year,
but whoever would have thought 49,
100000 pounds of snuff were made?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-02
MONTHLY REPORT OF
VELIE ASSOCIATION

The report Of the secretary OF the
Velie Employees Aid association for
the month of June follows:
Balance on hand June l, 1915 $237.20
June assessment ......,...... $3.50
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-02
To Our Patrons.

We wish to advise our patrons that
our phone number has been changed
to r. I. 1872. O'DONALD & CO.-Ady.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-02

Total ........... 1925
Balance in checking account. S255.45
Balance in savings account o.. 406.04
Balance on hand 1861 40 J
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-02

If we priced this buffet at
$4,000 it would still be SPLEEN
did value for it has all the ear
marks Of belonging to the high
priced class. And it's made
right and finished right, too!
Note the easy terms,
$500 Cash; $500 Monthly
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-02
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-02

Boys under s. First
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1915-09-17
ALLIES SEEK BIG LOAN
ANGLo-FRENcH BANKERS ARRIVE
IN NEW YORK.
Financlers Begin Series Of Negotia-
tlons Looking Towards the Estab-
Iishment OF Huge Credit.

New York, Sept 13.-The joint An
glo-French financial commission of six
members deputed by Great Britain
and France to adjust the foreign ex-
change situation here, reached New
York on Friday aboard the steamship
Lapland from Liverpool They were
met at Quarantine by ]. P. Morgan
and H. P. Dawson of the Morgan firm,
who escorted them to their head
quarters here.
The commission met a number of
New York bankers in the library of
Mr.. Morgan's home and entered upon
the first of series of negotiations
looking toward the establishment of
big foreign credit loan, popularity
believed to be in the neighborhood of
$500, 100000.
Prominent New York financiers, in
GLIDING the presidents of some of the
citys strongest banks, were present,
informally representing the American
syndicate of moneyed interests which
probably will attempt to underwrite
the loan; on the other hand, repre-
senting the British empire, France
and perhaps Russia, were the six
members of the AngloFrench commits
sion appointed to deal with the stu
alton here on behalf of their govern
ments.
The British delegates are Rt. Hon.
Lord Reading of Erleight. G. G. B.,
K. G. Y. Q. (the lord chief justice of
England; Sir Edward Holden, Bart !;
Sir Henry Darlington Smith, K. G. b..
G. s. l., and Basil P. Blackett, G. b..
of the British treasury. The French
delegates are NJ Octave Homberg.
representing the French treasury, and
M. Ernest Maliet, director Of the
Banque de France.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1915-09-17
CARRANzA REFUSES APPEAL
"Flrst CHER Spurns Offer Of Media
ton In Reply to Pan-Amer-
lean Offer.

Vera Cruz. Sept. 13.-Gen. venusti-
ano Carranzas reply to the appeal OF
the United States and the I4atin-Amer-
lean countries for conference be-
tween the leaders of the various Mexi.
can factions having in view an adjust
ment of Mexico's internecine strug-
gle, is polite but unequivocal mo"
In note issued by Foreign Min.
lister Acuna General Carranza has told
the diplomats that he can permit OF
no interference whatever by foreign
governments. He explains that he is
in control now of all Mexico except
the state of Chihuahua and Morelos
and part of the state of Sonora.
The signers of the note to Carranza
are invited to come themselves, or to
send Representatives to some safe
point along the Rio Grande for a con.
ference at which the affairs of Mexico
may be discussed solely from an in
ternational point of view" and with
the idea that Carranza's government
be recognized as the de facto govern
ment in Mexico.
Stress is laid on the assertion that
soon the entire country will be al
peace.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1915-09-17
REFEREE CALLS BOUT A DRAW
Majority OF the New York Newspa-
pers Declare in Favor of
Mcfarland.

Brighton Beach Motordrome, N. z,
Sept. 14.--Billy job, who refereed the
observation-disclosures bout, gave it as
his private opinion that the contest
was a draw This must not be taken
in any way as an official decision, but
job, as one of the spectators, consid-
ers he has as much right as anyone to
express a personal opinion. The ma
jority of the New York newspaper
critics said that Mcfarland won on
points.
Packey Mcfarland outpointed Mike
Gibbons before large house Glib
bons' work was fast but futile against
Packey's infallible blocking. and in the
last three rounds Mike was beaten.
The stockyards boy took the first
round by a shade on clean work. The
second, third and sixth were even, and
the fourth, fifth and last four went to
Mcfarland
Packey toyed with Gibbons In the
ninth and tenth rounds. laughing as
he blocked Mixes lead or ducked his
swings.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1915-09-17
THREE U. S. TROOPERS SHOT
Mexicans Attack Small American
Force But Flee After
Short Fight.

Brownsville, Tex, Sept. 15.-The
United States army in the lower Rio
Grande valley on Monday night went
on a very near approach to war time
military footing.
The cause was carefully prepared
attack upon an army camp near the
Rio Grande by Mexicans, the first de-
liberate blow at the American army
here since the bandit raids began and
which cost the life of one American
soldier. Two others were wounded.
The fight, beginning at dawn, was
one of the nerviest actions of Ameri-
can soldiers in border records. Ten
soldiers started in the fight. Seven
were left in action at the end and one
of them was killed.
Two Mexicans were seen to pitch
forward on their faces during the fight.
but their comrades removed all the
Mexican wounded.
The ten Americans who participated
in the fight were all members of Troop
A, Twelfth cavalry. Private Anthony
Craft, Detroit, Mich, was killed.
Trumpeter Harold B. Forney, Water
town, N. Y, was shot through the
abdomen and may die. Sergeant Walsh
was shot in the side
The camp where the fight occurred
was in grove about shed in ranch
The fight lasted 80 minutes. when
the Mexicans fed.
FL Paso, Tex, Sept. 15.-John Low.
enbruck, the American cattleman held
for ransom by supposed Salazar men
south of Hachita, N. NJ, last week and
who escaped from his guards, arrived
here.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1915-09-17
NAMES NAVAL BODY
MEMBERSHIP OF ADVISORY BODY
ANNOUNCED BY SECRETARY
DANIELS.
FIRST MEETING OCTOBER 6
Organization Of Experts, Headed by
Edison, Nominated by Eleven En-
ulneerIns and Scientific Societies TO
Contribute Their Inventive Genius.

Washington, Sept 14.-The member
ship of the naval advisory board. the
organization of experts nominated by
eleven great engineering and scientific
societies to contribute their inventive
geniuses to the American navy, was
announced on Sunday by Secretary
Daniels. The first meeting will be held
at the navy department October 6,
with the chairman. Thomas A. Edison,
presiding.
Desiring to make available the
latent inventive genius ct orr country
to improve our navy" said Mr.. Daniels
in making his announcement. "a short
while ago | requested Thomas A. Edi-
son to become chairman of an advisory
board of prominent men who would
make up the board. I also requested
eleven great engineering and scien-
tific societies to select two members
to represent them on the board. |
have received the nominations of all
these societies and have accepted
them. 1t only remains to have meet
ing, organize and determine the meth
cd of procedure"
The members of the board and the
societies which nominated them fol-
low:
BY American Aeronautical society,
Hudson Maxim. Brooklyn; Matthew
Bacon Sellers, Baltimore. BY Ameri-
can Society of Automobile Engineers,
Iy.>,,-o~5 u Ca@E~ Ta1t~os% cd Androrry
]. Riker, Bridgeport. Conn. BY the
Inventors guild, DR.. Peter Cooper
Hewitt. New York; Thomas Robbins,
Stamford, Conn. BY the American
Chemical society, DR.. W. r. Whitney.
Schenectady, N. T.; L. H. Baekelan,
Yonkers, N. Y. BY the American In
stitute of American Engineers. Frank
Julian Sprague. New York; Benjamin
g. Lamme, Pittsburgh. by the Ameri-
can Mathematical society, Robert
Sirapson Woodward, president of the
Carnegie institute at Washington; DR..
Arthur Gordon Webster, Worcester.
Mass. BY the American Society of
Civil Engineers, Andrew Murray Hunt.
New York; Alfred Craven, New York.
BY the American Institute of Mining
Engineers, William Lawrence Saun-
ders, New York; BENJAMIN Bowditch
Thayer, New York BY the American
Electro Chemical society, DR.. Joseph
William Richards, South Bethlehem,
Pa; Lawrence Addicks, Chrome. N. j.
BY the American Society of Mechani-
cal Engineers. William Leroy Emmett,
Schenectady. N. Y; Spencer Miller.
South Orange, N. ]. BY the American
Society of Aeronautic Engineers, Hen
ry Alexander Wise Wood, Elmer A.
Sperry.
Secretary Daniels has declared his
intention of seeing that great weight
is given all conclusions and recon-
mendations of this board not only in
the framing of the administration 8
recommendations to congress but in
the regular operation and development
of the navy.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1915-09-17
DUBNO FORT CAPTURED
TEuToNs TAKE STRONGHOLD
RUSS VICTORY AT TARNoPoL.
Petrograd Statement Says 5000 Pris-
oners and Large Amount Of
War Booty Taken.

Vienna, Sept. 11.--Continuing their
terrific attacks to cut the railroads
from Lemberg to Kiev, the Austrians
have crowned one phase of their gen.
eral action with success, capturing the
great Russian stronghold of Dubno.
In the capture of this fortress the
Teutons have obtained command of
the railroad lines from Lemberg
through Dubno to Rovno and thence
to Kiev and Odessa. Dubno is one
of the triangle of fortresses protect
ing the approach of Kiev and is the
second to fall, Lutsk having been cap
tured several days ago. This leaves
only the third fortress, Rovno. in the
way of rapid advance toward Kiev
and the outflanking of the great Russ
army, which has fallen back from
Brest-Litovsk.
The Austrian landwehr and cavalry
entered Dubno on Wednesday. They
are already advancing to the north
east, and if they take Rovno, only
about forty-five miles away, 1t is be-
lieved that they can drive rapidly
northward to the aid of Mackensen's
army, which is advancing toward
Pinsk on the road to Moscow.
Military authorities here attach
great Importance to the capture of
Dubno and assert it may mean the cut
ting off of large Russian forces in the
marsh district far to the north of the
fortress triangle and southeast of
Brest-Litovsk.
Petrograd, Sept. IA Russian vic
tory in eastern Galicia resulting in the
capture of 5000 German troops and
80 guns is announced on Thursday in
an official statement issued by the
war office here. Enormous losses
were also suffered by the enemy in
killed and wounded, the official state
ment says. 1t characterizes the result
of the conflict as complete German
defeat"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1915-09-17
TELEGRAPHIC
NOTES

Chicago, Sept. 13.-Miss Rayda Rose
refused to marry Morris Livingston.
so he shot her last night, then tried
to kill himself. Miss Elizabeth Suvel
refused to marry Stanley Platowski.
He threw acid in her face, according
to the police She may lose her sight.
Rome, Sept. 13.-Several tremors
were felt at Aquila following an
earthquake which wrecked twenty
houses. Considerable damage was
caused in the surrounding district, but
thus far no loss of life has been re-
ported.
New York, Sept. 13.-Ignatius T. T.
Lincoln, former member of the Brit
ish parliament. who recently admitted
he had been a German spy, was or
dered by Federal Judge Vee6er of
Brooklyn to be extradited to England
to stand trial on charge of forgery.
st. Paul. Mimi. July 13.-Johnny
Ertle won the bantam-weight cham
pionship from Kid Williams on Friday
night on a foul by Williams in the
fifth round. 1t had been a rough fight.
even. up to that time, when Williams
fouled the st. Paul boy. This is said
to be the first time when champions
ship ever changed hands in ten
round no-decision fight Williams was
the favorite for the fight. Referee Bar
thus decision was popular.
New York, Sept 14-Thomas A.
Edison has just closed a contract to
supply S65 gun-firing batteries to the
United States government for use on
battleships.
Washington, Sept. l4.-New "stict.
UNI" on government envelopes. tast .ng
and smelling like mint sauce has Gre
ated fresh popularity for roast lamb
and mint sauce. butchers say.