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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-09
THAW REVIEWS
SLAYING OF WHITE
Avoids Direct Answer When Asked
Whether lie Was Insane When
lie Killed His Rival

New York, July 9.-This was the
second day OF Harry K, Thaw's testi-
mony. as a witness for the state in his
sanity trial.
His examination had proceeded as
far as the campaign Of publicity to
gain public opinion In his fight for
freedom which Thaw conducted while
in New Hampshire. The witness has
reviewed the story told him by Evelyn
Nesbit which led - to the shooting of
Stanford White, and has denied stories
told by Mrs. Susan Merrill regarding
his alleged eccentric behavior at her
house in New York.
Mr.. Cook began his questioning by
asking Thaw whether he believed him
self TO have been insane at the time
be killed Stanford White.
That, said the witness, lis a ques-
tion that cannot be answered by one
word. The question came up and the
jury gave me the benefit Of the doubt
In effect they evidently believed there
might have been a chance that nay
reason was not all that it should be"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-09
BRITISH INVADE
NORWAY WATERS
German Steamer is Attacked Near
Coast and Protest Is Made for
Violation of Neutrality.

Berlin. July 9. tvia wireless to Say
vile Among the items given for dis
tribuuon abroad today by the Overseas
News agency was the following;
According 10 latest reports the
German steamship PalEas Of F4ens-
burg was attacked in Norwegian terri
troial waters by an armed English
trawler which fred twice at the
steamer. The English auxiliary cruis-
er Victoria assisted in the violation OF
the neutral rights, until a Norwegian
guard ship arrived The guard ship
secured the release Of the steamer and
L men from her who had been ar
rested by the British in violation OF
International law.
The Norwegian government has
protested 10 Great Britain against
this violation of neutral rights.
The remnants Of the British army
stores at Arras. in France, have been
destroyed by a continuation Of the
Lerman bombardment and by fire, ac-
cording TO information given out by
The Overseas agency. The destruc-
tion of the cathedral has robbed the
British artillery Of an observation
station
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-09
NEW CRISIS IN BRITISH CABINET GERMAN ANSWER UNSA AC7ORy
TO ARREST IS FOR
AIDING NATIONS
Federal Authorities Rounding Up Men
Who Violated American Neutral
ity in California.

San Francisco, July 9--Phiip r..
Thayer, president Of the Northern and
Southern Steamship company. and
Joseph Bley. r. H swayne and J.. s.
Hoyt. shipping brokers, We're arrested
today, each on two indictments re-
turned by the federal grand jury yes
terday, charging violation Of the
American neutrality in connection
with the transfer Of supplies to Ger
man warships by the steamer Sacra~
meuto, OF the Chilean coast last fall
Dr. Thomas Adds Of Lone hospital.
alleged examining physician for Brit
lsh recruiting agents, also was arrest
ed today and gave bond. on tHo in
diCtmeHts charging hiring and re-
tanning recruits ana conspiring to do
So
san Francisco, July 9-Federal Of
fcers were conducting vigorous
search today for IA men accused ia
indictments returned yesterday by the
federal grand jury for violations Of
American neutrality. Ralph * Blair
iDt L1t- - q thEHlEIalt III JlE BRUSH
army who is alleged 10 have aided in
recruiting soldiers here for England.
was the only one of the is indicted
to surrender voluntarily. Harry G..
Lane, former British soldier, was
arrested last night Three other jndi-
viduals and one corporation are to be
tried on recruit charges.
Chief interest in the alleged neu-
trality violations centered in the case
Of III individuals and three corpora
lions, indicted in connection with the
steamer Sacramento. which is said to
have delivered q cargo from this port
TO German warships in the south Pa
cifc.
The Sacramento lis owned by the
Northern & Southern Steamship com
pauy. whose president is Philip Thay-
er. According I'd United States Dis
trict Attorney Preston, Thayer's name
has been prominently mentioned in
the grand jury investigation. His
present whereabouts are unknown to
the federal authorities
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-09
PURE FOOD BILL
BECOMES 4 LAW
Along With Six Other Acts 1t Becomes
a Statute without the sigma
ture OF Governor

Springfield, Iii, July 9.-The last OF
the bills passed by the legislature and
remaining in the hands Of Governor
Dunno was sent to the index depart
ment OF the secretary of state today
70 become q law without the govern
ors signature This was house bill
$50. introduced by Representative Per
hns. which amends the pure food law
by fixing a standard of purity. The
bill, along with six others to which the
governor did not affix his signature,
will not become a law until July /.
1916
The other bills which become laws
without the governors signature are:
H B. 314 (Ticel, permitting the organ
izauon of cooperative stores.
r. b. 921 committee on roads and
bridgesJ extends application Of poll
~tax law as affecting roads TO citizens
of incorporated cities, villages, etc.
Formerly applicable only to morgan
lied communities1
H. B. $50 tHhomasonl provides free
high school tuition for eighth grade
graduates living in districts which do
not provide full four year high school
course.
IT, b. 841 committee on applica-
tons) aDpropriates $50,000 for erection
of armory at Monmouth. Ill
s. H. 446 committee on license and
miscellany provides state seal may
be used for public display on banners.
s. B FL Curtis makes annual sal
arv of public utilities commission
counsel $4,000 was $4,000
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-09

New York, July "a resolution re
quesbng President Wilson to appeal 10
other neutral nations to Join in the
organization Of a council TO work for
the restoration Of peace in Europe
has been prepared for submission to
meeting 10 be held here tonight in
honor of Miss Jane Adams Of Chi
cago. It is proposed that such a coun-
Gil should offer its services contin-
uously TO the beIIigerent powers as a
court of mediation 1t is understood
that Miss Adams will recommend
such a plan to President Wilson after
his return to Washington.
Tonight's meeting was arranged by
the women's peace party as a welcome
TO Miss Addams after her journey TO
the European capitols IN advocacy of
peace.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-09
MINNEHAHA NOW
SAFE At HALIFAX
Burning Freight Ship With Heavy Load
Of Ammunition Has Returned to
Canadian Port.

Halifax, n. s. July 9.-The steamer
Minnehaha of the Atlantic Transport
line arrived in the harbor this after
noon with a fire still burning in her
cargo. the flames having spread from
10. 8 hold into No. !. The ship is hot
from stem to stern and the damage is
believed to be extensive.
Halifax, \. s. July 9.-The Atlantic
Transport liner Minnehaba, which
caught ere Wednesday on her way
from New York to London with 1900
tons of war munitions on board after
an explosion which may have been
caused by an Internal machine sent
aboard by Frank Holt, J. p. Morgan's IS
.assailant. steamed slowly through mist
and rain into Halifax harbor today,
Early wireless advices from Captain
Claret indicated that the flames had
+ been mastered during the night
The flames were confined TO No 8
hold which is a considerable distance
from the spot where were stored the
thousands Of cases of cordite. loaded
sbrapnel shells, cartridges, oils and
other explosive and infammabie ma
terial which the Minnehaha was con
veying to England for use OF the Brit
ish army.
So FAR as could be learned from ma
rine officials, none of the more dam
. perous parts Of the steamers cargo
had been touched by the flames.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-09

Pittsburgh Pa, July 9-The gas
we'll brought in Wednesday on the
farm OF George spiegel. near Mckees-
port. is the biggest ever drilled in
Pennsylvania and is one Of the largest
ever struck in the United States, ac-
cording to r. O. Sullivan, general man
ager OF the Manufacturers Light and
Heat company, a gas expert. Mr.. Sui
livan late yesterday made test Of the
1ow of gas and estimated the pres
sure at 70 pounds and the flow at LEASE
$4,000 600 cubic feet day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-09
HOLT WAS NOT SHOT
SHOWN AT INQUEST

Mineola. \, Y. July "A coroners $
inquest into the manner in which
death was reached by Frank Holt. es-
tablished clearly today that he killed
himself by jumping head foremost
IS feet from an iron bar on the SIDE
OF his cell. There was nothing to In
6icate that Holt had been shot or had
shot himself. an opinion which appear
ed in certain quarters 70 have sur
vived the autopsy
New York, July 8.-Nearly 1000 let
ters found among the effects or Frank
Holt at Ithaca have been gone over
carefully by the police, it was an
uounesd today and not single sen
tence has been found among them 70
indicate an accom- plice in Holt's pro-
gram OF bomb and assassination.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-09
BOTHA '0NQIJERS
GERMAN COLONY
Former Boer Leader Reports Surren,
der Of All Forces in German
Southwest Africa.

Pretoria, South Africa. (via Lon
dom July General Botha. com
mander of the forces Of the Union
Of South Africa, has accepted the sur
render OF all German military forces
in German Southwest Africa.
The Germans surrendered uncondi-
tionalIy following the issuance Of Gen
eral Botha's ultimaum. which expir-
ed at 5 o'clock Thursday evening
With the exception of the necessary
army Of occupation the citizen army
viii be brought home as quickly as
possible.
After suDpressing The rebellion
against British authority in the Union
Of South Africa, General Botha took
command Of British operations AGAINST
German Southwest Africa and headed
an invasion of that territory late in
February. His operations were re-
ported TO be uniformly successful.
The forces under his command cap
tured olymbingue on May 4. TWO DAYS
later it was announced that he had
occupied the important railway june
tjon OF Ksribib and other stations af-
ter march Of 35 miles over a wa
terless waste during which the troops
suffered severely from heat, thirst and
hunger.
The road to Windhoek. capitol Of the
German territory, was opened by the
occupation of Keetmanshop. Wind
hoek was taken May 13 without oppo-
sition on the part Of German forces
Martial law was proclaimed through
out the conquered territory
Reports from London recently have
stated that the surrender of all the
German forces was expected soon
British military experts have contend
ed that General Botha has conducted
a mastery campaign.
German Southwest Africa is located
on the west coast Of Africa extending
from the Orange river TO the Cunens
river. about 800 miles. It lies between
/ Portuguese West Africa and Cape
I. Colony, extending eastward TO tht
British sphere. The area is 322 .45f
square miles. Tahe population is 70,
556,s.chiafIy Nbotteltots and bushmen
The European population in 1913 was
1886. Of whom 1929 were Germans
The military force, including police
is given in the latest reports as 1892.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-09
~idrfatic" Reaches Liverpool,

New York, July 9.-The White Star
timer Adriatfc arrived safely at Liver
pool yesterday afternoon.
The word was received at the local
Offices Of the White Star line and dis
PEELED apprehension over the safety Of
the vessel. which had 20 pass through
the war zone where German snbua-
rfnes are operating.
The Adriatic sailed from here June
SO with 399 passengers and had large
consignment Of ammunition Il was
said there were only eight Americans
aboard.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-09
FORK PRONG PIERCES
LUNG OF DOVER MAN

Kewanee. Ill, July 9-struek by a
falling hay fork. the tines Of which
puuctured his left lung, Elmer Mccall,
who resides north Of the Dover town
hall. had a narrow escape from death
Friday afternoon.
Serious doubts as to his recovery
were entertained for several DAYS
following the accident, but It is the
opinion Of the attending physician
now that he win get well unless unex-
pected complications arise.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-09

Two british Ships Sunk.

London. uIy 9-The Russian bark
Marion Lightbody was sunk off
Queenstown today by German sub
marine. The crew was saved.
The bark. which was Of 2176 tons
gross. left Valparaiso March % for an
English port.
The Wilson line steamship Guido.
from Hull for Archangel Russia, was
sunk off the coast Of Scotland yester-
day By a German submarine. The
crew of the Guido was saved
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-09
IOWA SOLDIERS ASK
FOR MORE UNIFORMS

Des N0ines, Iowa. July "a requisi-
ton for 1900 additional uniforms for
the Iowa national guard has been sent
to the war department by AdjuJant
General Guy E. Logan, it was an
nounced at the state house today Gen
era1 Logan said this probably would be
the last consignment OF the olive drab
uniforms the Iowa militia could ex-
pect, as a change in uniform is con-
tempIated by the department
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-09
PIoneer Res Noines JonrnaIJ.t Dies

LEbHeeE DEs MONIES tufAti3Nt BfiF~s
Des NoiRes, Iowa, July al F. An
draws. The pioneer Des M0ines news
paper man and writer who died last
night at the age Of 81 years. Will be
buried here tomorrow afternoon. Mr..
Andrews. who was widely known
throughout the state, was the father
Of Frank Andrews. the New York ar
chitect. who at one time was the hus-
band of Pauline Fredericks. the act
ress. The younger Andrews is in
Europe.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-09
Political Sensation of First
Order Has Been Started
in United Kingdom.
HALDANE The CENTER
Liberals Are Thought to Be
Planning Restoration Of
Former Secretary.

London, July 9.-Thg official an
nouncement made by David Lloyd
George, the minister OF munitions. on
July z, regarding Vjscount HaIdane
eN-lord chancellor and secretary OF
war. and the question of the supply OF
munitions. has started a political sen
sati0n in the United Kingdom Of the
first order and it is being made the
most of by the Northclife Press to
prevent what is declared to be in
trigue to get Lord HaIdane back into
the cabinet
May Reseat Haldane.
Premier Asquith's remarkable tribute
to Viscount Haldane, which was read
at a meeting OF the National Liberal
club July 5. was regarded as paving
the way for some attempt OF this kind.
Although most people take the view
that it is iDadyisable during the prog
ress of the war 10 have these personal
questions threshed out publicly, a
small body of politicians is attempting
Ito force a parliamentary discussion.
Sir Henry Dalziei liberal member,
has given notice that he viii ask Pre-
mier Asquith in the house of commons
on Monday whether Lord HaIdane's
disclosures Of the proceedings Of a
confidential committee Of the cabinet
were made with the premier's author
ity. and It seems as though the govern
meat viii hardly be able to avoid a
public discussion.
To Discuss WuuitfnD Deficiency
Premier Asquith viii be asked to
grant one day for a full discussion OF
the causes responsible for deficiency
of munitions
Lord Haldane has kept a complete
silence regarding the controversy.
The Northclffe Press publishes an
appeal which it urges it's readers to
sign and send to the government. pro
testing against the re-admission of
Viscount Haldane to the cabinet
Quarrel With Kitchener.
The controversy grows in bitterness.
Fuel was added to the fire today by the
statement that if Major General Sir
Stanley Won Donop, master general Of
ordnance. does not resign, Mr.. Lloyd
George viii retire and that if Major
/ General Won Donop does resign he Will
be followed in this action by his chief,
Field Marshal Lord Kitchener, the sec
retary OF war The controversy .Iso
has developed the fact that the mys-
terious cabinet munitions committee
was headed by Lord Kitchener.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-09
THE WEATHER
TIL Z P. NJ. Tomorrow, for
Rock Island, Davenport, Moline
and Vicinity.

Showers and thunder storms tonight
and Saturday. slightly warmer to-
night.
Temperature at a. N. 63 Highest
yesterday rs. Lowest last night SO
Velocity Of wind at : a. n. miles
per hour
Precipitation none.
Relative humidity al p. M "a. at Z
a m rs. at / p. M today 80
Stage Of water II a rise of . in last
p hours.
]. 81 sHERIER, Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-09
Fo Investigate Lumber shipping.

Washington. JGIy 9.-A general in
vesti cation Of the rates and practices
of all common carriers in the United
States in connection VITA Transports
tion Of lumber and lumber products
was announced today by the Interstate
commerce commission. Hearings viii
be SCI later.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-09

Ottawa. II.-Frank Myers. s-year-
Old son Of c. 5 Myers, shot himself
through the head while PLAYING with
a revolver. He was instantly killed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-09

Continued on Page Sixteen
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-09
BASEBALL SCORES

National League.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-09

A O cia d Press
Leased Wire Report
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-09

Laredo, Texas, July Confirmation
Of the reported victory of Carranza
troops in Wednesdays battle for pos
session of IcamoIe. northwest Of Mon
terey, was brought here today by
passengers from Monterey, train ser
vice having been restabHshed. The
Carranza troops took 500 prisoners 10
Monterey after the Icamole battle,
passen gers said.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-09

Berlin, July 3, via London The
German reply to the American note
regarding the sinking Of the Lusita-
MIA and submarine warfare was deliv-
cred 20 James ". Gerard, the Ameri-
can ambassador. in Berlin late last
night
The note is now being translated and
it will go forward to Washington some
time today
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-04-24

Gberately severed the telephone line.
In an instant Janvier had leaped
upon him and held his postiol at his
head.
The man, surprised by the sudden
attack, threw up his hands. Janvier
disarmed him. Then only did he look
into his face. The next instant he
was staggering under the blow.
'Philippe!" he exclaimed.
"Jeanw
you! A German spy!"
Philippe bowed his head. Jean
hastily pulled the revolvers from his
brothers belt.
philippe" he said in a broken
voice, you must pay the penalty of
your espionage. But spare me the
suffering of having to capture you.
Walk down the road to where the
sentry is posted and there hand your
self over. Tell plausible tale which
will account for your presence, so
that they may understand you are at
tempting to deceive them. You will
be shot-but 1 shall not be response
BILE for your death. l shall watch
from this field and if you fail I shall
myself hand you over to Justice"
"a pretty plan," sneered his broth
er. Janvier, looking into his face, re-
allied with amazement that the man
had grown to be his exact counter
part. A light came to him.
You were passing yourself off as
MYSELF" he asked.
Eyes, Jean. Well?"
Philippe, will you not spare me
this shame in our fathers name?"
Suddenly, with military salute,
Philippe left his brother and started
away down the road. Jean Janvier
watching, saw him accosted by the |
sentry, heard his reply; moment |
later he heard the discharge of a rifle. |
He crept stealthily forward, hoping
that the traitor had paid the price |
without inuuiries or the shame of q |
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-04-24


rogated the man and had only caught,
glimpse of his face, was unknown
to Janvier. However, the latter, as
his senior, issued his commands.
81 wish to interrogate the prison,
err" he said, displaying his papers,
which showed him to be in charge of
one of the advanced companies.
The younger officer conducted him,
to the hut in which the spy was inn
prisoned. The sentry at the door adj
mitted him and resumed his pacing
Janvier entered.
Philippe, seated upon the floor, was
writing last letter by the light of a
piece of candle that had been sup
piled him by the good-hearted sentry
He looked up at his brother.
$50 you have come to gloat over
me-" he said.
mo, Philippe" answered Jean jan
vier wretchedly. 81 was writing let
ter home an hour ago. l told father
that was sure you were fighting on
the side of France. AS an Alsatian
I can understand that you might hon
orably have chosen the German side,
but-a spy"
"An honorable profession, brother,
for a man who is debarred from more
active service by physical disqualifi-'
cation" replied Philippe. can injury
to my arm, brother, makes it impos-
sible for me to WELD a rifle or sword
But how comes it that you are on
the German side?"
81 have no kindly thoughts of
France or my family who have dis
carded me-" burst out Philippe i'm
petuously, rising and standing before
Jean with folded arms.
And Jean Janvier, looking at him,
felt his heart moved with pity. Phil
ippe was still the same lovable, err.
ratio brother as of old. Hitherto he
had felt grieved for his fathers sake
only; now it was for Philippe
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1915-01-18
Police Looking Tor
Man With Wooden Leg

Special 70 The Leader-Enterprise.
Atlanta, Ca, Jan. 16. Fulton
county police are looking eagerly
for a man with a wooden leg, &C.
cused of committing several high
way roberies near Atlanta with
in the past few days. Several
victims of late night hold-ups re-
ported that the highwaymen
walked as though one of his
limbs was of willow or cork. So
the police are rounding up every
body with a limp and forcing
them, under various excuses, to
exhibit the bum leg and establish
their identity and good reputa-
ton.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1915-01-18
Mrs. Casey Henley
Commits Suicide
Special to The Leader-Enterprise.

Special to The Leader-Enterprise.
Atlanta. Ca, Jan. Is. Mrs.
Cassie Henley, Of SOL Fair street,
had just fifteen cents yesterday
when she had eaton her last bit
of bread and burned her final
lump of coal. Her hand was
scared with a great crimson welt
where a red hot coal had fallen
on it two months ago, and she
could not use it without excruciat-
ing agony. So she could not
work, and she would not ask
charity. And there isn't much
to do with fifteen cents when one
faces starvation.
So old Mrs. Henley, who was
nearly seventy and all alone in
the world, took the three nickels
and used them in the only way
she could see. She spent it for
strychnine, and after a little
while the neighbors found her
dead on her shabby bed in the
little hut she had called home.
The bottle was still clenched in
the wrinkle6 hand and a smile
was on her face.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1915-01-18
Men Go on Strike to
Present Boss Medal

New York, Jan. I6- William G.
Broadhurst, president of the F. R.
Long & w. G. Broadhurst Company,
bridge builders, of Hackensack, N
j., received a mysterious telephone
message that trouble was brewing
at bridge over the Passaic River
between Passaic and Wellington.
The broad hint was given that if he
did not hurry his men would all be
out on strike.
When Mr.. Broadhurst arrived he
found several hundred men drawn
up in circle with glowering faces.
Olaf Hanson, the foreman, stepped
forward and said.
Mr.. Broadhurst, | have been ask
ed to speak for the men. They
have grievance of months stand
ing and they have decided to take
matters in their own hands. They
did all they could o have the
matter righted but have failed.
They appealed to the Carnegie Hero
Fund, but got no reply, so they have
all Clipped in and bought this
The foreman stepped up to Mr..
Broadhurst and pinned on him
solid gold medal. Tee inscription
showed that Mr.. Broadhurst had
saved from drowning December 10,
George Lapushnik, of Wellington,
one of the workers on the bridge.
Lapushnik had fallen into the water
and while the other men were won
dering what to. Edo Mr.. Broadhurst
Jumped in with his clothes on and
got the laborer out safely.