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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-11
CITY CHAT
(Advertisements.1

Buy home OF Retdy Bros.
For express, call William Tregz
Tri-City Towel Supply company.
Independent Express & Storage
+ l. 981.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-11
WOMAN WOULD
NOT GIVE Up
Though Sickand Suffering; Az
Last Found Help in Lydia
Z. Pinkham's Vegeta-
bic Compound.

Richmond, Pa. - g When I started
taking Lydia Z. Piakham's Vegetable
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-11

All the news all the time-rhe
argus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-11

Bids will be received until IN M
aug Ia, 1918, at the mayors Office. for
painting interior Of pumping station at
i|enty-fourth street and Second ave
pue- Specifications on file at Office OF
commissioner Of public property. citv
hall
tIty reserves right 10 reject any and
all bids.
JOHN A. MURRIN,
commissioner Of Public Property.
-tAdv.t
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-11

''.ontlnaed Next Saturday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-11

~ reserves right TO reject any and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-11

BOARD OF Local Improvements Of the
City of Rock Island, III.
John K. Scott, City Attoruey-Adv.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-15
AUSTRIA WILL
DECLARE SIEGE
Proclamation of Martial Law is Ex-
pected as Result Of Advance of
Russians Into Hungary.
RUMoR OF A DEAL WITH ITALY

ROME, April 18.--(via Paris.
April 14}---A dispatch from Trent.
teIegraphed 'front.' the frontier to the
Idea Nazionale. quoted an official
who has Just returned fr6m Vienna
as authority for the statement that q
state Of siege probably VIII be pro-
claimed soon in Austria bscause OF
unrest resulting from the Russian sd
vance across the Carpathians.
Wealthy Hungarians are said to be
making hasty preparations FOR flight.
The Idea NazionaIe's correspon-
dent says he had learned from the
same source that Emperor Francis
Joseph has decided to cede to Italy
the so-called italian provinces" In
Guiding Fiume, but only on condition
that Italy join with Austria and Ger
many in prosecuting the war. This
report is considered in Rome to be
entirely without foundation.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-15
Smith Is Elected
Head Of the Saints;
Kelly Gets Release

LAMONT, Ia, April i4--(specIal Tele-
sram.)-The pulpit at Tn emorning preach
ing service was occupied by Elder II. N
Hansen OF Council Bluffs. At the business
meeting President Elbert A. smith made
Formal announcement of the death on
December 10. last, OF the president OF the
church. Joseph Smith. Hethen yielded
the chair TO Apostle Gomar T. Grlffiths
and the body proceeded TO nominate and
elect Frederick Madison Smith TO tho Of
flee Of the presiding elder OF the church,
according to the revelation which had
been received and adopted by the body
indicating him as successor 70 his father.
The nominating speech was made by
Apostle Francis NJ. Sheehy OF OILS Angeles
and the second by High Priest Joseph A.
Tanner OF Kansas City, This is a unique
experience In the history OF the church.
for the late Joseph Smith was president
continuously from tine time of its organi-
sation In 1850 until his death.
The Joint council. composed OF the first
preaidant quorum OF twelve, order OF
bishops and seventy recommended the
honorable release OF Presiding Bishop
Kelly OF Independence. Mo-. owing to his
advanced age and the greath amount or
work which the steady growth OF the
church has entailed, such release to take
place during the ensuing year under the
direction Of the frat presidency, who
may reorganize the bishopric This was
sdopted without discussion the matter
having been settled largely IN the quorums
before il reached the body.
e. l.. Kelly has been presiding bishop
since 1891 and has seen the fortunes OF
the church develop from small to extern
sive holdings in the United States, Can
ada, Europe, Australia. Hawaii and the
South Sea islands.
successor TO Bishop Kelly Is not yet
In sight. the history OF the church being
that presiding bishop has always been
indicated by revelation, Bishop Kelly
leaves the conference tomorrow. called
home by the death Of his father-in-law
John Bishop Of Independence. Mo. DR..
Joseph Luff was the evening speaker at
the church. with Bishop Evans at tho
coliseum. as usual
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-15
SOUTH OMAHA MEN
AT WYOMING MEET
Nebraska Stockmen Reach Douglas
for Annual Convention of Stock
growers Association.
RECEIVED WITH OPEN ARMS

DOUGLAS, Wyo., April 14.-(spe-
cial Telegram.)-All is in readiness
for the annual convention of the
Wyoming Stock Growers association.
which opens here tomorrow at 10
O'Clock. President Carey of Carey
hurst and Secretary Smith of Chey-
enne arrived today and are busy ar
ranging the details of the meeting
Miss Smith has been secretary for
many years, having been honored
with election for life and the work
Of convention is an old story to
her.
This afternoon the South Omaha s,o,,
City and Chicago delegations arrived on
the Northwestern, along with many stock
men froin eastern wyoming
south omah ha Welcomed.
The visitors were met at the station by
reception committee OF stockmon and
eitizens and given an enthusiastic wyo-
ntng welcome. Headed by the Douglas
tsnd, the visitors were taken in auto
mobiles to>>the Labonte hotel, which is
the headquarters OF the stockmen.
The South Omaha delegation. the
largest that ever attended wyoming
stock convention. is all well acquainted
in Douglas apparently as on N street and
were soon holding joyful reunions with
their customers South Omaha has for
many years been the chief market for
this territory. but delegation of Sioux
City commission men is here to get ac-
and make the Wyoming stock
men acquainted with their market.
Tomorrow the Denver men will be here
IN special car to bcost that market
and Chicago is represented by a number
Of prominent live stock men,
Former NebrasI<an TaIks.
One OF the principal speakers at the
convention win be Prof. n. r. Smith.
OF the University OF Nebraska.
who viii speak on Types of Beef
Cattle"
Governor Kendrick and former Cover
nor Carey are also on the program.
Tonights trains brought a crowd that
viii tax the capacity OF this little city
TO the utmost. but the committee in
charge have made preparations to take
care of them all.
The South Omaha travellers are glad
the thirteenth has some A man was
killed by their train yesterday and a
prominent chadron stockman. who was
visiting them. expired suddenly w. II.
Gould. jr.. Joined the delegation at Chad
ron this morning
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-15
JAPANESE MINE
TURTLE HARBOR
Mikado's Squadron Takes Possession
of Bay on West Coast of Mexico
and Lands Ammunition.
GUARDING THE WRECKED AsAMA

LOS ANGELES. Cal. April 14.--
Three Japanese warships under Ad-
, miral Nakayama, with six colliers
and supply ships. manned altogether
by about 1000 men, we're recently In
Turtle Bay, Lower California, stand
ing by the stranded Japanese cruiser
Asama. according to q staff corre-
spondent of the Los Angeles Times.
who has just returned from trip OF
investigation. Turtle Bay Is 400
miles south Of San Diego, Cal, and is
said to be the. best harbor north of
Magdalena Bay, the west coast rem
devious of the United States navy.
No effort is being made to float the
Asama, which the correspondent AYERS is
lying in soft mud entrance to the hsrbor
This was explained. he said, by japanese
Officers. who declared they were awaiting
the arrival OF a great crane ship Meap-
time, however. the correspondent as
serted, Turtle bay has been mined by the
JaTanese. ammunition has been landed
end large camp established ashore
Preparations also were made, he added.
to land guns from the Asama The rines
were laid in the harbor. the correspondent
said he was told. as an additional pre-
caution against attacks of the ships.
The war vessels guarding the Asama
we're the chitose. Idsumo and Tokioba.
When the correspondent sought to get
close 70 these vessels and 10 visit the
Asana he said he was arrested and told
ty Lieutenant Tomassda of the Idsumo
that 1t was dangerous to cruise about the
bay, and also that visiting was 20 be
firmly. discouraged.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-15
TRAIN SERVICE SUSPENDED
UNTIL ENGINE IS REPAIRED

TABOR. Ia, April H.-(speciai)-T Tabor
4 Northern locomotive has been out OF
commission this week owing TO needed
repairs. consequently there has been no
trains since saturday The mail has
been conveyed by the gas motor car
which also carries an occasional pas
senger
Mrs. II Gates White died at her home
In Center street Monday after a long
illness from liver trouble. Deceased was
SO years Of age and besides her husband
Is survived by two sons. John White OF
Bruno. MINI, and Dana White. who re-
Gently located at Spencer. Is.
Af, and. Mrs Curt Rhode went TO
Omaha the fret OF the week. where Mrs.
Dhode expected 10 undergo a surgical
operation for eye trouble
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-15
Seek to Prove Muzik
Was Insane When
He Killed His Wife

Mamie Muzil. years old. told the jury
in Judge Engiish's court. where Emil
Musk Il being tried fo- the murder OF
Mrs. Anna Muzlk. that papa killed
mamma, and laughed and clapped his
hands and ran out doors"
The child, aroused from sleep the morn
ing OF March by her mothers screams.
was the only witness OF her fathers es-
cape from the house after the crime. Her
evidence was used by the defense in an
endeavor to prove Muxik insane. Evil
dence has been introduced showing he
was drunk at the time OF the murder.
County Attorney Magney objected 10
the calling OF the Muzik child as witness
on the ground that she was too young,
but his objection was oyerruled. Her evil
dence was given in one sentence.
Muzik. who previously had sat stolid
and motionless. wept after the child tes-
titled
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-15
Legislature Just Closed Comes
Within -Four Hundred Thousand
Of the Amount Given Two
Years Ago.
FIGURES COMPILED BY PARTY
Specific Instances Do Not Show that
House Kept Total Down to
Noticeable Degree,
FULL LIST OF EXPENDITURES
(Trom : stalf correspondent. }

LINCOLN. April 14.-(speciai. -
Appropriations made by the session
Of the legislature Just closed will
come within about s402,Os7 OF the
appropriations Of the legislature of
1919. unless the governor should
veto some OF the bills which carry a
money consideration.
Appropriations just made for the
coming biennium show $7,713,7S3.
The 1913 session showed a total ap-
preparation of ss,115.s2O by demo-
cratic figures.
Other figures place the appropria-
tions a little more, but as some Of
the appropriations, notably the uni
versity maintenance fund, which in
cludes the cash fund on tuition, has
to be estimated, the difference comes
only in the way the estimate is made.
AS democrats will have the publish
ing OF the figures, it will probably
be best to take the estimate from
democratic sources. The two esti-
mates do not differ greatly.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-15
Germans Work on
Rhine River Fortress

BASEL. Switzerland. April l4.-Via
Paris 1.-The German military authorities.
according TO advices reaching this city.
are recOnstructlng the formidable fort
ress at Istein. five \piles from here. on
the Rhine.
The barracks inside the fortress have
been completely pulled down. and ex-
tensive underground barracks to take
their place have been dug and quarried
out OF the earth. Furthermore, the River
Rhine is being dammen 50 that when
certain sluice gates are closed wide
stretches q the surrounding country can
be flooded.
Observers In Basel are expressing the
opinion that these preparations are In
anticipation OF a French offensive being
successful.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-15
WILHELM NEEDS
BOILER TUBES
Unofficial Report Says it Will Take
at Least Three Weeks to Re-
pair Raider.
EXAMINING BOARD DUE TODAY

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. April IL.
The German commerce raider
Kron Prinz Wilhelm It was learned
today is in need of boiler tubes, which
cannot be supplied at this port and
must be manufactured elsewhere.
To procure and install the tubes, Il is
said. would require at least three
weeks.
Expecting Permission from Washing
ton to move into dry dock. captain
Thierfelder. OF the German commerce
raider. Kron Prinz Wilhelm. today Or
dered his vessel made ready TO proceed
up the James river from its anchorage.
The examining board of the Norfolk navy
yards was due at any time to check up
on his outline OF repairs necessary to
make the ship seaworthy.
The German commander today prom
ised Collector Hamilton to ascertain
whether any nattfalized Americans are
aboard the ship. At least one American
is believed to belong to the crew.
Details of sinkinR.
Details of tho sinking Of the British
steamship Bellevue. one OF the Wuheluo's
fourteen victims. were related today by
members OF the crew. The Bellevue was
bound from Liverpool to South American
ports with coal and whisky when can
tured by the Wilhelm December 4 last.
u was moored 90 the Wilhelm with
strong cables and stripped OF everything
OF value. After all, moveable parts were
securely iashcd down. In order that moth
ins might be left floating on the surface
to giye the British cruisers clue as to
the Wilhelms whereabouts, the Bellevue
was sent to the bottom.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-15
WIRE COMPANIES
HAYE BLACKLIST
OF ALL UNIONTSTS
Telegrapher Tells Industrial Com
mission Ban Placed on Mem
bers by Both Great Cor
porations
LIST is OPEN TO RAILROADS
Many Men Driven from Country,
While Others Use Aliases to
Secure Work.
CARD REINSTATEMENT PRICE

CHICAGO. April l4.-C. II. Nc.
Elrath, a telegrapher, employed by
the International News service at De-
troit. testifieH today before the
United States Commission on Indus
trial Relations that the commercial
telegraph companies maintain g
blacklist.
II am on Il because I am q union
man." he said, and added that he
Is sure the list IS interchangeable be-
tween the Western Union and the
Postal Telegraph companies He said
the list is available to the railroad
companies.
Driven from Country.
Many men have been driven from the
country In this way" said the witness.
while others have obtained work by
using an alias These latter. however, are
usually discovered in time.
do blaekllsted men ever obtain reln-
statement?' asked Frank p. Walsh,
chairman Of the commission.
Yes, by surrendering his manhood-by
surrendering his union cardS replied Nc
Elrath.
-uuoO sui Jo luspIssId 'dmBNuSuoN rr &
mercial Telegraphers' Union OF America,
was recalled 20 roply TO a phrase Of the
testimony of Vice President Brooks of
the Western Union Telegraph company.
and Edward q. Reynolds, general man
aEer OF the Postal Telegraph company.
The strike OF 1907, Konenlkamp said. was
not brought about by the officers OF the
union on the heels OF an agreement made
through c. p. Neill then commissioner Of
labor. but was forced by the rank and
file OF the union.
They Didn't Know.
'rhe men IN San Francisco did walk out
the day after the agreement was reached.
but they did not know of the truce and
officers Of the union forced them to re-
turn 10 work. said the witness. THE
union officials were harshIy criticized by
the men for their conciliatory attitude.
There was wrong on both sides. but the
companies had ample warning OF unrest
among the men"
Commissioner Ashton asked II every ef-
fort was made to inform the men Of the
Nell aEreemeDt ..s
'Nc. r. 9. clowrN then seneral man
aBer, OF tho Western Union. wanted 20
rave his faca/ and was asked TO give
the sereement "a little publicity as pos
sIble." replied Mr.. Konenkamp.
r. w. Carroll, superintendent OF traffic
Of the Western Union Telegraph company.
was the next witness. lie was Questioned
regarding hours. nature OF work. relief.
split tricks and the bonus system OF COM
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-15
Convicts Work on
Mound Builder Job

MUNDsvILLE. W. Vay April H.--A
force OF convicts from the state peniten-
tiary here today began the task OF re-
storing the historic mound. one OF the
largest works of the Mound Builders
In the Ohio valley. The mound has been
taken over by the state and will be con-
verted into a park. A movement is on
foot TO erect 0 nthe summit a monu-
ment to the memory OF Captain Foreman.
who with twenty-five others was massa-
cred by Indians in l7s7, a short distance
away.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-15
CHICAGO SHEET METAL
WORKERS GO ON STRIKE

) CHICAGO, April IE-Lockout Of 1000
union sheet metal workers went into ef-
feet today as a result Of an order issued
Employers association. The lockout was
declared over the protest OF the sheet
metal contractors, whose agreement with
the workers expired on April /. The
union officials refused to sign the uni
fern agreement with the employers as
sociation. protesting against the clause
which permits the use in Chicago Of
materials from other cities
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-15
Omaha StOckmen :.
Spend Part Of the
Night in Chadron

cHADRoN. Neb.. April iA-(speciai
Teiegram.) 1.-The special car carrying
twenty-five Omaha stockmen and ten
Sioux City stockmen. came from Rapid
City at midnight last night and remained
unth 7:So this morning. The stockmen
were accompanied on the north trip by
Colonel Coffee Hank Simmons and As
sistant Superintendent Leppia- The party
left this morning over the Wyoming line
for Douglas 10 attend the convention
there. II was accompanied from here by
superintendent Costley
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-15
Omaha Annexation
Election Upon May l6

II was reported yesterday that Gov
ernor, Morehead has practically decided
to issue proclamation for the Greater
Omaha election upon May IS, Just two
weeks following the city election IN
Omaha.
II is said the decision was reached yes
terday and that the proclamation may
be issued al an early date.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-15
Republicans Garry
One More Election

BAYoNNE. n. j.. April l4.-complete
returns Of Bayonne's f;rst municipal
election held under tn ecommission form
OF government turned the city admins
tration over to the republicans, by ANA
Jcrity OF one to five commisiers. voted
on yesterday
Bert DAILY. the democratic mayor was
defeated. being sixth in the race
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-15
German Zeppelin
Shells Briton Town

LONDON. April i4.-A German zep-
Delin airshiD passed over Blyth. on the
North Sea in Northumberland county. at
O'Clock tonight, dropping bombs. says
dispatch TO the Central News from
Blyth. The bombs. Il Is added. fell in
the outskirts OF the town
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-15
Moin Body of Austrian Army
Defeated BY Russians at Rostoko

veretzklm. met with similar check. the
Russians oofhpying a position three miles
from Uzsok.---
The left flank of the Austrian army.
under command of Archduke Joseph
Ferdinand. is being gradually exposed
by the Russian advances toward Brtfeld
and Gummino.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-15
Cotton Won't Be
Made Contraband

LONDON. April 1.-THE British gov
eminent has decided against placing cot
ton on the contraband list
Neil Primrose. under secretary of for
eien affairs. on behalf Of the foreign Of
flee, said it had been found that the
military advantages TO be gained by de-
claring cotton contraband were insuffi-
cient TO Justify such step
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-15

LEMBERG. Galicia. April 14-The
main body of tine Austrian army moved
on Rostoka, where they found the Rus
SLAMS prepared in strong defensive po-
sitlon and they were again repulsed.
Another attack. made by the Austrlans
in the southern district of Uzsok and
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-15
Want LOO Skilled
Men for War Work

CHICAGO. April H.-Eleven hundred
skilled mechanics for work in armament
shops on the CLYDE. in Scotland. were
advertised for in local papers today by
an advertising agent Of Edinburgh. APP
plicants were told TO apply by letter ana
were promised union wages plus unlim-
tied piece work and overtime"
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-15
Business Is
Booming

A government report SAYS
that business conditions in all
parts of the United States are
nearly normal.
The middle west, the section
around Omaha, is reported to
be the most prosperous of all.
Why not start that business
OF your own now, when condi-
tions look so>promisingi
Turn to the want ad section
of today's Bee, glance through
the business chances. Very
likely you will find just the
business you want at the price
you wish to pay.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-15
Breaks Diving Record;
Walks on the F-4

HONOLULU. t. H.. April 1L-chief
Gunners Mate Frank O. Riliey went 2ss
feet under water here today and walked
along the top OF the submarine F-i. which
disappeared March 25. The depth is said
by naval officers 10 be a worlds diving
record.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-15
Ten Killed in Rail
Crash at Detroit

DETROIT. April lL-At least ten per-
sons were killed and thirty Injured late
this afternoon In a collision between q
Detroit city street car and a eDtroit.
Toledo s Ironton railroad train. The ao-
oident occurred at the western city linn
its Of eDtrOit
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-15
Turks Report Two
Warships Of Allies
Struck by Shells

Z coHsTANTiNoPLE. April l3-CVia
Wireless to Berlin, and London. April Ia
--An official statement issued by the
Turkish war office tonight says:
Some enemy patrol ships today tues
day. bombarded unsuceessfuly the bat
teries at the exit OF the 'Dardsnelies. a
cruiser and destroyer both were struck
by <hells."
Omaha daily bee., 1915-04-15

LONDON. April 1l-An .order-in-ooun.
cil was Issued thia evening c0mmandeer-
Ing all refrigerat0r ships engaged In
trade between ports within the United
KINGDOM and Australia.