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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-15
SALOONS IN DES MONIES
TO CLOSE AT 6 p. M. TODAY

Des Moines. Ia. Feb. 15.-To pre-
vent a repetition OF Saturday nights
scenes. attendant upon the order clos
ing the So saloons in Des Moines.
Mayor Hanna has issued instructions
that the bar rooms must close today
at 8 p. m. Under the mulct law and
the terms of the city's permit grant
ing the extension until tonight. the ga-
looms could have remained open until
9 o'clock. The liquor men said they
would obey the orders.
Conditions which prevailed on the
downtown streets Saturday night and
fights which resulted from
excessive inebriation. caused Mayor
Efanna's order. The rush to lay in
stocks of wet" goods brought an
enormous business TO the saloons at
urday, and a repetition OF the rush is
expected tomorrow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-15
But England Must First
Withdraw Its Seizure
of Fo0dstuffs
AMBASSADOR REPORTS
New Note From Berlin Is Pre-
Sented to State Department
at Washington.

Washington. D. C. Feb. 15.-The
German ambassador today presented
% the state department a note from
bis government that Germany stands
ready 10 consider recedins from its
announced intention OF attacking Brit
ish merchantmen II Great Britain will
Withdraw its efforts TO prevent food
stuns going 20 Germany for the civil
ian population.
The note declares Germany's plan
20 attack British merchantmen was a
Fetaiiatory measure adopted because
o. alleged violation OF International
law 5y Great Britain in trying 70
starve uou-combatan population. The
German government is ready to with
draw from its purpose as expressed m
the naval war zone decree. as far as
30 applies 20 merchant vessels. as
soon as Great Britain. either OF her
own voIitiou or as result OF represeu-
ratious from ueutrais. expresses a vii
linEucss 20 return 20 the usual prac-
toes -f International Law on the ques-
ton o. foodstuGs. The note adds that
Germany has information that Eng
ush merchantmen are being armed
and have orders 20 sail IN groups for
protection and would try 20 sink sub
marines. II IS declared there was no
question OF searching them. but tho
result would be German ships would
frht them because they are now held
20 be warships. u vas stated the
- ha
American note 70 Germany in regard
90 the var zone decree. \ more com
Urehensfve reply 70 that communics-
ton is expected soon Today's note
constitutes u sort Of Intermediary re
ply. possibly presented TO this govern
meut because the date when the
war zone decree goes into effect. the
18Th. is so close at hand.
Allies Propose Tightening Lines
London. FEB i5.-Iu the house OF
commons. Churchill. first lord of the
admiralty. intlmated further action
wcuid be taken BY the allies TO prevent
Importation OF foOdstuns in neutral
SHIPS 20 Germany.
London. Feb. 15-An Athens dis
patch says because OF failure OF Tur-
hey % satisfy Grece for an insult 10
a naval attache OF the Greek legation
az ConstautinopIe the Greek minister
felt compelled 20 leave Constantine
pie yesterday. leaving the secretary
90 the legation In charge
Japan Orders EXCURSIONS
Yokohama. Feb. f5--Iapan authort-
ties have ordered expulsion from ia
pan % four Germans and one English /
man. found guilty OF disturbing the .
peace order.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-15
ITALY TOJ0IN
WAR AS ALLY
OF GERMANY?

Rome - (Sunday) - The Idea Ma
tional. published in the interest of the
nationalist party, prints the following:
Before the end of February Prince
Won Buelow. German ambassador to
Italy, will present to the Italian gov
ernment a concrete proposal for ral-
ian participation in the war on the
side of Germany. This consists of the
cession by Austria of the province of
Trent and rectification of the east Ital-
ian frontier by the addition of a strip
OF land as far as Isonza river In ad
dition Germany will. pledge herself to
conclude a new treaty with Italy
which will afford protection of Italy's
Mediterranean interests.
In exchange. Italy will take part at
once in the war She will occupy
Tunis, held by Turkey. and drive the
English from Egypt, which will return
under the dominion of the sultan of
Turkey. The Italian feet will attack
naval forces in the Medi-
terranean.
At the conclusion of one of his con-
versations with Italian statesmen, Won
Buelow, according to the Idea Ma
tional. said: Either Italy will be
friendly to us or we will treat her
worse than we are treating England.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-15
The War Today
By ASSOCIATED PRESS.

After a long period Of inactivity
fighting between Austria and Montene-
gro has been I-sumed. The long
drawn struggle in the Carpathians
shows no sign OF approaching end. In
Sukowina another important contest
is in progress. A decisive battle in
northern Poland is looked for when
the Russians reach positions on which
they decide to make their stand. Ger
man newspapers continue TO comment
on the American notes, some taking a
stand that this country's representa-
tions to Great Britain are less visor-
Gus than those to Germany. II is as
serted the fault is England's on ac-
count of the use of the American flag.
Threatened submarine blockade of
the British Isles is still an absorbing
topic among English newspapers and
English people. The report that
American Ambassador Gerard has
been requested to meet Emperor Viii
liam at once CT the eastern battle
front is taken in London to mean that
Berlin probably will make prompt re-
ply to the American note 10 Germany.
The English press regards the note to
Germany as a virtual ultimatun, and
declares Great Britain cannot foresq
her claim to the right to use ,7eu
trail flag In case Of necessity. lndica-
ton that England is regarding the
German threat more than a bluff is
found in the fact that liners were ar
rivlna at English ports today with life
boats siung out watered and proVi-
stoned.
The Berlin LokaI Ai1zeiger says 1t
is evident the United States is pressing
the matter with the same forcibleness
in London as in Berlin. There is no
difference in tone in the two notes.
The Morgen Post has a different opin-
ion and calls the American note to
Great Britain notably different from
the German, "in it's soft and fiute-like
tone" The Tsses Zeitung says the
United States in the note to Great
Britain with "heipfuI care" leaves Eng
land a convenient door of escape"
The Montas zeituns asks what harm
can America do Germany? She has
no army" the paper says, land her
fleet would not dare approach nearer
our shores than the English does.
English expulsion of Germans from
America would nea1 her ruin. IL is
ridiculous to take Americas threats !
in earnest"
Germans are advancing rapidly |
in east Prussia, Berlin 4
says. In northern Poland consider
able gains are reported. Today's Off
,iaI communications both from Paris
and Berlin claim small victories In the
western theatre yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-15
SWEARS FALSELY
AGAINST BECKER
so DECLARES IMPORTANT WIT
NESS IN CONNECTING PO-
LICE LIEUTENANT

Philadelphia, Pa. Feb. 15-John b.
Johnston, a New York lawyer. said
here that James Marshall. the negro
who was a witness in the case Of
Charles Becker, under sentence Of
death for the murder of Herman Ros-
enthal in New York, had signed a
statement in the form of an affidavit
to the effect that he swore falsely at
the second trial of Becker. Marshall
was arrested here on q minor charge
and was released today. His wife is
alleged to have made a remark in the
presence OF a newspaper man that
ness in the Becker case.
When seen later in the day, accord
ing to Mr.. Johnston, Marshall said he
had sworn falsely in the Becker case.
Marshall is said to have testified in
the case that he saw Becker talking to
Bald Jack Rose, "Bridgie" Webber
and Sam" Schepps In the affidavit
signed by Marshall Mr.. Johnston said
Marshall declares he did not know
Rose, Webber or Schepps
New York, Feb. 15.-District Attor-
ney Charles a Perkins declared in a
statement that the testimony given by
James Marshall at the trial of Police
Charles Becker was Sc
cured from Marshall substantially as
he afterwards gave it on the witness
stand in the form of an affidavit with
in ten minutes after he was brought
into the district attorneys Office on
his arrival in this city before the trial. /
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-15
LOBBY PROBE
FOR SHIP BILL
is new MOVE

Washington. Feb. Investigation
OF all charges OF influences "a work
for and against the administration
ship bill was ordered today by TIE
senate.
Administration democrats and fill
clustering republicans unanimously
voted a resolution TO look into charges
OF lobbying by the so-called shipping
trust and inquire into any Negotiations
by administration officials to buy bel
ligersnt ships.
Some senators were or the opinion
trust and inquire into any negotiations
prolonged and make improbable the
passage OF the ship bill before March
.. practically assuring an extra ses-
sion IL the president adhered TO his de
termination % press the measure.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-15
DAYTON THREATENS JAIL
TERMS FOR MINERS CHIEF

wheeling. W. Va. Feb 15.-Direct
testimony that Federal Judge Dayton
% northern West Virginia had spoken
derozatory Of the United Mine Work
ers Of America was presented TO the
subcommittee OF the house OF repre-
sentatives investigating charges
aSainst Dayton when the hearing open
ed here today. James Oates. an or
Eantzer Of the Mine Workers. testified
while a coIIiers' contempt case vas
being tried he heard Judge Dayton
say: If had John p. White here l
would give him II months In Jail
White. president Of the United Mine
Workers at that time said Oates. was
charEed With contempt. but had not
been arrested
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-15
PATMONT GETS A FRIEND
TO CONFESS HE SET FIRE

Denver. Col. Feb. 15.-After a 1000
mile chase, begun in Brooklyn month
ago. Rev. Louis R. Patmont, Christian
clergyman. who was kidnapped in West
vile, III. and held captive 81 days, has
run down another minister here and
forced him TO confess that he burned
Christ's chapel in Newark. \. J., April
10. 1913, for which crime Patmont is
now under Indictment
Patmont obtained the confession and
affidavit from the man. who was Rev.
Macar Lubich. after a footrace through
a raging snowstorm which ended when
Patmont felled the other with a blow
Of his fist
Lubich in his confession said he
had set fire to the church in order to
collect $1,000 insurance from the New
ark Fire Insurance company. For this
crime Patmont on the sworn state
ment of his former wife, was indicted.
Lubich also admitted he had stolen
clothes from Patmont in New York
six years ago. when Lubich arrived
from Russia. a destitute clergyman
Armed with the affidavit, Patmont
left last evening to go to Columbia,
Mo. 70 obtain afidavits in connection
with his pursuit of his kidnapers of
last year. He will then go TO Newark.
Patmont. speaker of - languages, (
veteran of the Russo-Japanese war I
and at one time condemned to death
as a leader of Russia's revolutions, /
SAYS he will continue his efforts to
apprehend the men who kidnapped him
in Illinois and later caused him 10 /
hide in Detroit
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-15
WAUKE6AN PASTOR ENDS
SLEEP DURING SERVICE

Chicago. Ill. Feb. 15.-No one slept
in the First Congregational church at
Waukegau yesterday.
It was the first time in several
weeks that the pastor. Rev. }. II. Wa
terbury. had not been forced TO sus-
pend while the jauitor clamped a
Maxim silencer on the jaw OF some
member.
Last Sunday Rev. Mr. Waterbury
decided that he WAS tired OF keeping
watch over the sleeping There are
three people in this audience last
asleep" he said. Unless the sleepers
remain at home or stay awake while
here I will announce their names from
the pulpit at the evening service"
Fifteen members OF the congrega-
ton came To the pastor after the
meeting denying that they had been
asleep
Il only happened TO see three" said
the pastor. but evidently others eth
er were asleep or felt Ike 'snoozing. "
The pastor decided TO help any
member OF his flock who wanted 10
reform from the sleeping habit He
en-. his sermon TO % minutes, and
that II that proved too long
he would cut IL some more
The only sleeper In the church was
the beaur supporting the structure
said the pastor Il simply had To
take some measure TO keep the people
awake. and thought that II l announc-
ed that I would expose them II might
cure
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-15
MEMORIAL HONOR
FOR NAMES DEAD
PATRIOTIC SOCIETIES AND ARMY
TAKE PART IN ARLINGTON
SERVICE.

Washington. ID. C.. Feb. 15.-Memo-
rial services for the dead OF the bat
tIeship Maine were held in Arlington
cemetery today. Patriotic organiza-
tions OF the United States. troops. ma
rines and bluejackets participated
Cuban Minister De Cespedes and Rep
resentative Kahn OF California were
the principal speakers. A feature was
the placing OF floral tributes from
President Wilson and the president
OF Cuba on the Maine anchor and main
mast.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-15
RHEIMS CITIZENS
LIVE in CELLARS
NEW YORKER DECLARES GER
MANY COULD LEVEL PLACE
IN 80 MINUTES.

New York, Feb. 15.-German guns
are less than three kilometers from
Rheims, France. and could level that
city in 80 minutes, according TO Jo-
seph Ringwalt of this city, who has
returned from a visit to the wine grow
ing section Of France
"The entire population of the city"
he said, about fifteen thousand. is
living so feet underground IN wine
cellars. virtually bomb proof There
are 70.0o0.oO bottles of wine stored in
the cellars in the Rheims district that
cannot be exported because ii cannot
be moved" In his opinion Rheims
cathedral was not damaged greatly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-15
AUS TRIA STRIKES
PORT OF ANT|vARI
KING NICHOLAS AND FAMILY
WATCH AERoPLANEs FROM
PALACE WINDOWS.

ce;tinje. Montenegro. Feb 15--Tne
Austrian feet Sunday morning made
sortie from the Gulf OF Cattaro ana
kegan Commandment OF toe port OF
Antivari. Montenegro
The royal family Of Montenegro was
subjected yesterday In its winter
residence near Lake scutarf TO ma
chine sun IRE from two Austrian aero
planes. king Nicholas and the queen
sad princess watched the aerial rsla.
erx from the palace ~fndcvs- Several
bullets from the sercpianss fell near
taen-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-15
F. J. HENEY, FOE OF GRAFT,
WEEDS CAMPAIGN MANAGER

Los Angeles, Feb. 15.-Francis ].
Heney, who became famous through
his prosecution of the San Francisco
graft cases and who later was
candidate for the United tates sena-
torship. Saturday married Mrs. Edna
Van Winkle of San Francisco in Los
Angeles. Mrs. Van Winkle was cam
paign manager for Mr.. Heney duGng
mis- senatorial race.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-15
Diplomats May Be Forced
to Go to Carranza Head
quarters There
ARE BIDDEN BY LATTER
Expulsion of Spanish Minister
Tends to Further CompIi-
cate Situation.

Washington, d. C., Feb. 15.-while
no official message had been received
today by the state department or the
Spanish embassy here as 10 the atti-
tude Of the Spanish government to-
ward the expulsion OF fits minister
from Mexico by General Carranza..
press dispatches received from Ma
drid indicating that the matter would
be adjusted through diplomatic chan
nels were credited by officials.
Another action OF the Carranza gov
eminent which may cause further
complications for the diplomatic corps
In Mexico city, was taken yesterday
IN the announcement that General Car
rama, as first chief, Is solely author
lied to receive and pass upon diplo-
matio communications. This practi.
cally prohibits the diplomats in Mex
leo City from dealing with General oh
regon, in command there, and may ser
ousIy affect the diplomatic activity or
American consular agents who always
have been instructed to deal with the
de facto authorities, whoever they
may be.
Representations made 10 subordi-
nate generals, says the order now rs
sued by the Carrsnza government, the
text of which was given out here last
night, tends, even when made by per-
sons actually accredited, to disrupt
the unity which should prevail in the
constitutionalist- government and TO
belittle the authority of the first
chief"
The order apparently will make IL
impossible for diplomatic representa-
tives Of foreign governments to deal
with the Carranza government ex-
cept by going to Vera Cruz, which
they have been unable TO do lest such
action be construed as formal recogni-
tion. Already most OF the diplomats
at Mexico City have asked their gov
ernments for permission TO leave.
when the situation becomes intoler-
able, and some of them have been adj
yised to use their own discretion
Enrique Llorente, Washington rep
Of General villa. gave out
the following message from the latter.
dated today, describing the capture of
the second largest city in
Mexico:
We made a truly triumphal entry
INTO this beautiful city today The
which prevailed when
passed through the streets accom-
panied by only an escort was indie
icribable.
The enthusiasm reached its maxi.
mum when / addressed the people
rom the balcony OF the government
palace A proof Of the high character
IF the people Is that during the 80
iOErs during which the city was with
,ut authorities there we're no disor-
lers.
Still Pursuing Enemy.
81 am pursuing the enemy, who have
leen engaged at Baiscuaran. killing
20 and capturing 200 horses and
mules, many cannon and one ma
hine gun. The pursuit is being main
aimed vigorously and ! have learned
hat the Carranzistas are fleeing in
he direction Of Zapotlan.
In the state OF San Luis Potosi,
ear Cuidad Del Maiz. a battalion un-
er Colonel Emiliano Serrabia. OF our
orces, defeated 1000 men under Cen
raj Acosta, killing many and captur-
ng scores Of prisoners and equipment.
The attempted capture OF Mon
Grey by the CarTanza troops mas fail.
d utterly"
Danyille, MA local manufactur.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-15
AMERICANS HURT
IN CARNIVAL RIOT
ONE PANAMA POLICEMAN KILLED
AND TWO WOUNDED IN
CLASH IN CITY.

Washington, D. C.. Feb. ia re-
port from Brigadier General Edwards.
In command Of the canal zone. says:
In carnival riot in Panama City be-
tween Panamanians. soldiers and
Americans, % Americans we're wound
ed, two from gunshot. One Panama
policeman was killed and two wound
ed"
Edwards is investigating. but IL is
hard to fix the blame, he added.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-15
Tov balloons cause scare.

ottawa. Canada. Feb. ia dispatch
from Brockville said the aeroplane
scare Of last night had been dispelled
by finding the remnants Of two toy
fire balloons launched at Morristown,
n. Y, in celebration of 100 years Of
peace between the United States and
Canada.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-15
PIEDMONT'S SNOW STORM
Is HEAVIEST IN HISTORY

Turin, Feb. 15.-SnowfaII in the
Piedmont region is heavier than any
heretofore known. In the Alps all
wires are down. Telegraph poles are
invisible because of the depth OF the
snow. AT the famous St. Bernard hos
pice the snow is % feet deep.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-15
HOLDS A STRAIGHT FLUSH
But New York Guest Came With {
Royal Straight

Knoxville. Tenn. Feb. 15.-In quiet
little game of draw poker played in
the apartments of a Knoxville man
Saturday night, a well known New
Yorker. who visits here at frequent
intervals, held a pat royal straight
flush on clubs against a nine high
straight flush on diamonds held by his
host and is said to have won big
sum.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-15
whes, Prices Up Again.

Chicago. Ill. Feb. 15.-Renewal OF
European purchasing amounting 10
millions OF bushels ran wheat prices
up today. Before the session was naii
over May advanced ave cents 10
1894. and July rose four cents 10
si-335s-
Wheat prices closed q. TO S's
above Saturday nights
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-15
election omeisIs Indicted.

Chicago. Ill. Feb. 15--Six men n
Guiding both democratic and republican
election officials OF the Eighteenth
ward. we're indicted today for alleged
frauds In connection with the recent
registration
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-15
Billy Sullivan ReIeas.d.

Chicago. III, Feb. William Sui
Ivan, IL years a catcher for the
Chicago Americans, vas uncondition-
ally released today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-15
Enoeror Back in Petrosrad.

Pefrograd. Feb. 15.-Emperor Nicho-
las today returned from visit to the
Russian army headquarters at the
front
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-15

Danyille, MA local manufactur.
ing company is preparing bid for
the manufacture OF 1.5OO 900 wire cut.
ters for the French army. Sixty firms
In the United States are bidding on
the same work
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-15
THE WEATHER

Forecast Till p. NJ. Tomorrow, for
Rock Island, Davenport, Moline
and Vicinity.
Fair tonight and Tuesday. slightly
colder tonight with the lowest tenn
perature about 20 degrees.
Temperature at a m. 80. Highest
yesterday, sc; lowest last night. 81.
Velocity of wind at a m, IS miles
per hour.
Precipitation. none.
Relative humidity at p. m, 80; at
a. NJ, 73.
Stage OF water. 8 feet, rise OF l.6
foot in last As hours
JIM. sHERIER. Local Forecaster-
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS
Evening stars: Mercury. Mars. Sat
urn. Jupiter Morning star: Venus
Planet Mercury in conjunction wtn
the moon about .. m,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-04-21
WORCESTER NOT
YET LIBERATED
Chihuahua Authorities Re
quire Cash Security;
West Sees Zapata.

Washington, D. c., april 21.-Leonard
Worcester. the American held in Chi
huahua city on a charge Of mining
fraud, has not been liberated on bond
as promised, because the authorities
require cash security
DuvaI West personal representative
Of president Wilson. teleEraphed Tues
day that he had conferred at length
with Gen. Emiliano Zapata at Cuerna-
vaca, thereby completing his canvass
Of the leaders Of all Mexican factions
Mr. West did not give details of his
conference, but viii report in person as
to his interviews with Gems. Carranza.
Villa and Zapatas Angeles. Obregon and
others when he returns to Washington
in another week
Oregon At CeInya-
The state department summary OF the
situation. in Mexico stated that "the
C0nstitutionalist authorities at Vera
cruz have announced that Gen. Obregon
is still at Celaya, but that his forces
are much farther north in pursuit Of
the retreating enemy"
The Villa agency here gave out a
message from Diaz LOmbardO, minister
for foreign affairs at Chihuahua. say
ing he had been advised from head
quarters at Irapuato that Gen. Tomas
Urbina defeated the Carranza. forces at
Frijole, near EbanO, taking many pris-
oners-"
From the fact that this message was
dated IrapuatO, the Villa agency con-
tended that 1t was apparent that Gen
Villa had not abandoned that city.
Advices to the state department from
other points in Mexico were summar-
lied tonight as follows:
Gen. lara brought 1900 troops with
him from Yucatan to Veracruz A
number Of wounded soldiers have
arrived at Veracruz and it is said that
they were brought from TampicO-