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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-12
STOMACH UPSET z
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DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets

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ferers are doing now. Instead OF taking
tonics, or trying to patcn up 4 poo diges-
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the acknowledged liver ana disordered
bowels.
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liver In soothing, healing wag. When
the liver and bowels are performing their
natural functions. away goes Indigestion
and stomach troubles.
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care feeling. NJ ambition OF energy. tran-
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Dr.. Edwards Olive Tablets are a purely
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You will know them by their olive color.
They DO the work without gripping, cramps
OF pain.
Take one or two at bedtime for quick
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-12
PLUNGE 45 FEET,
MAN Is STUNNED
Fred Brown Of Moline Escapes With
Shaking Up When He Tumhles
From Limb of High Tree.

As result of his falling IS feet from
the limb of tree, Fred Brown, 3139
Fifteenth street C. Moline, is today in
the hospital of that city. The acct
dent occurred at yesterday after
noon at the edge of Prospect park
Browns injuries are not serious and
he will be able to leave the hospital
this evening.
Brown lost his balance while en-
gagged in saving off limb Of the tree
from which he fell. Force of his fall
stunned him for time. Fred Brandt,
caretaker of the park. witnessed the
accident Finding Brown in a semi
conscious condition he hurriedly sum-
moned q physician.
Examination at the hospital reveal
ed that the man had not sustained in
ternal injuries. With the exception Of
a stiffness which he will feel for some
time to come, Brown is none the worse
for his fall.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-12
ROCK ISLAND MAN
HEADS MOVEMENT
Il. II. Booth Is the First to Ask Row.
sion Of Rate in Third Class Postal
Matter.
PROJECT GROWING NATION. WIDE
Change VIII Greatly Benefit Both
Printers and Manufacturers With.
ont Reducing Charges.

Ralph H. Booth. secretary of the
Drif1li Printing company of this city.
has started q movement which prom
tses 70 become nation wide, that of a
revision downward Of the third~ciass
postal rates. which would be Of great
benefit to the printers and manufactur-
ers alike. Mr.. Booth has given great
deal Of time 10 creating sentiment to-
ward revision Of rates covering third
efass matter and has made thorough
study Of Ihe subject He Is being en-
Outraged on every hand in the move
ment and the printing journals Of the
country have taken mp the project
The present rate Tor third class mat
Ter is eight cents per pound, or two
ounces or fraction thereof for one cent
Str. booths plan ia to have this rate
revised to g rate Of one-haif cent for
each ounce or fraction thereof This
plan would not alter the rate per
pound BIZ, it would permit small fold
ers, circulars or booklets, weighing
one ounce or less, to pass through the
malls fer a rate Of S. per thousand
whereas under the present rate. $40 is
the minimum charge. regardless Of the
weight when Under two ounces.
Matter Weighing three ounces could
e. For $t5 per thousand instead of $40.
and so on, Tho project is revision
Of t5e rate and not reduction.
Womb Encourage Business.
a revision of the third class rate
would prove very beneficial to the
printing industry. as it would enable
the manufacturers, jobbers and mer-
chants to bolster UP their selling or
CARNATIONS by developing more effec-
tive direct by-mail campaigns. which
are at present poorly developed, be-
cause Of the prohibitiye rate.
According to & statement received
from the postoffice department at
Washington Mr. Booth il the first to
suggest the revision of rates in the
third class mail matter. Although
printers and manufacturers all over
the country knew Of the needed revi-
sion MIR Booth was first TO step to the
front and aEitate the plan. Mr.. Booth
stated today that he did not have his
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-12
IN LABOR CIRCLES.

The annual dance of the Tri-City
Carpenters District council is TO be
given tomorrow evening at Davenport
coliseum. Music is to be given By the
coliseum orchestra.
The Stage Employees and Moving Pie
ture Operators. local No. S. will give
their second annual ball at the Grand
opera house, Davenport, Tuesday eve
Mug. Nov. %.
A special meeting Of the bakers Of
the tri-cities will he held tomorrow
evening, j. Schmidt, organizer, is TO
be present and make an address.
f. C. Willis Of the firm Of Kaufman.
Willis & Beser, Davenport. is to ad-
dress the second Of the series of edu-
cational meetings to be held next Sun
day afternoon at o'clock a. Industrial
hall His theme will be Labor and
the War" 49,.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-12
Reappofnt British War Committee.

London, Nov. L. (3::55 p me-Great
Britain's new war committee of the
cabinet during the temporary absence
of Field Marshal Earl Kitchener, it
was officially announced today, will
consist Of Premier Asquith, Arthur ].
Balfour, first lord OF the admiralty;
David Lloyd George, minister OF mu-
nitions; Andrew Bonar Law, secre-
tary for the colonies; and Reginald
Mckenna chancellor of the ex-
cheuer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-12
MINISTER CUTS THE
OFFICIAL RED TAPE

Paris, Nov Z f1:15 a. m Min
lister of War Giilleni has struck a
death blow al the traditional red tape
of the army administration In a cir
cular to civil and military heads in
which he declares too much time and
paper are wasted In referring small
questions all the way up the Official
ladder to the minister. He asserts
the system must be decentralized be-
cause wars calls for rapidity in reach
Ing decisions
Hereafter each Official must use his
own judgment and NJ. Gallieni will
deal only with questions which involve
his responsibility as minister.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-12
CROOK GAMBLERS
MAKE A CLEANING
Tri-fify Cigar Merchants Par Hear
liz for Gaining Some New Wis
dom In Dice Game.
LOADED BONES ARE EMPLOYED
Switch Fixed Cubes From Hand Into
Box and Beat Is Game In Numer-
Gus Tobacco Stores.

TWO professional crook gamblers
came, saw, and couldn't help but con-
quer In their wake they left only
suspicious which later were confirmed
by divers cigar store owners in the
tri-eities, including at least two in
Rock Island
The lunches" Of the merchants
were substantiated when after exam
lining dice with which the gamblers
had played they found they were load
ed. It's rather a difficult proposition
10 beat 100 to / shot q couple Of
times in succession without using
fixed dice.
And the merchants are out some
SO. $50 or $50 each. as the case may
be, and alt they gained was little
wisdom"
Comparison. of notes between Ger
tain Of the dealers showed that they
had been stuck by two strangers
Each merchant examined the dice in
his box to find loaded bones"
The two gamblers worked for the
past Two days in the tri-cities. In
most Of the stores they played the 18
game. Nine shakes are allowed and
the PLAYER must call q number and
roll out Is Of the numeral to win $40
A charge of 10 cents is made by the
house, making the game 100 to
shot from the standpoint of the pro-
prietor
The gamblers. after getting the box
containing 10 dice. took two of the
bones out and placed in two loaded
dice These dice were fixed to turn
I'D on the number the strangers call
ed In this way they could hardly
expect anything but to win.
Owner Investigates.
One owner here, while he has not
examined the interior Of the dice as
yet, weighed them all and found two
overweight, Other proprietors dis
covered the same condition. In some
stores the strangers played only one
game, In others two and In some three,
In the WaddeII hotel Wednesday af-
ternoon a man who gave hts name as
George Anders WIS arrested by De-
tective Tom Cox as a suspect In the
Matherville Farmers bank robbery,
The detective found large number
Of dice and dice-loading tools In bis
grip, Anders was fined IS and costs
for disorderlv conduct. but the accusa-
ton was not based on any Of the
crooked gambling eases. There was
no evidence against him on this score.
No cases Of crooked dice shaking
have been reported in the tri-cities
today. so It is presumed the strangers
left the city yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-12

Miss Helen L. Sumner is the newly
appointed assistant chief OF the u. s.
children's bureau. Miss Sumner is an
authority on child welfare laws and Is
now compiling reference index for
her bureau on all legislation that af-
feets children. Miss Sumner was born
IN Sheboyban, Wis, and Is graduate
OF Wellesley college besides having
honorary degrees from other schools.
She liz an advocate Of equal suffrage
and Is the author of several books on
economical problems.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-12
LODGE NOTES

A Joint meeting OF the committees
from the Nj. ", A. camps of Rock Is
land was held last night at the hall Of
Camp 1927 on Aiken street and tenn
porary organization effected. ]. S,
Schreiner was named temporary chair
mar and Marx Harder temporary sec
rotary Another joint meeting is TO be
held Monday evening in the directors
room at the head office, at which time
permanent officers will be chosen. The
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-12
Coal Miners End Strike,

Park City, Utah, Nov 1.-THE strike
of miners of the Silver King Coal
Mines appears today to have ended in
a complete victory for the company.
More than 800 OF the $40 miners who
walked out Oct. IS have reported for
duty. Underground operations at the
property we're resumed yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-12
COMPLAIN AGAINST
SHOWING OF MOVIE,

CoIored people OF Rock Island will
protest against the showing Of THE
Birth of A Nation" here, Mayor Nc
Conochie was informed today, The
co.ored people were told by the mayor
to set a date for a meeting with the
commission sometime next week. at
which time officials will listen to the
complaints against the picture.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-12
Girls in ffisl,ap.

Three girls in buggy experienced
q narrow escape from injury at $50
last night near the Rock Island club
on Nineteenth street when the tug
bolt on the buggy dropped, letting the
shafts fall on the horses legs. The
horse became frightened and started TO
run away and was just about TO crash
into an automobile when one of the
witnesses to the affair grabbed the
bride and stopped The frightened ami
NAL
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-12
GREEK SPLIT SHEDS
LIGHT OVER EUROPE
Continued from Page one.)

Continued from Page One)
east Of Krunzevac, has reached the
town Of K4poi Further eastward
Ribaire and Ribarska Banya have
been reached.
Yesterday more than 100 Serhians
were taken prisoners and IL cannon
were captured,
The statement adds that the first
mountain ridge south of kTaIiev0 has
been crossed.
Bulgars Capture Booty.
Sofia, Nov. 8, via London. Nov. 70,
delayed In transmission, An official
statement issued today by the Bulgar-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-12

purpose of these joint meetings is TO
promote sociablity among the men,
bers Of the various NJ. " A camps
Of the city Enthusiasm is being shown
on all sides. and the project promises
~ be q sucrese-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-12

ian war Office was as follows:
Our troops continue their pursuit
of the defeated Serbian army ON the
left bank Of the Morava river.
Fresh booty is being discovered
daily in conquered towns Along the
railway in the Morava valley we cap
turea today four quick firing howit-
GERS, eight quick firing field guns with
full ammunition cars, several machine
guns with teams, nine new search
lights and 500 prisoners.
South Of Boloyar near the rail-
way station at Grablenitz we captured
10 engines and 400 railway wagons
among which were so loaded with ma
teriaIs."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-12

plans quite perfected as yet. but as
soon as all points are clear tie
matter Is to be taken up with-the post
Office department at Washington
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-12

All the news all the time - The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-12
Wilson to Consult Republicans.

Washington. D. G., Nov. 12-Repub-
licans in congress vii be consulted by
President Wilson on the sdministra-
tons plans for national defense be-
fore the opening of the coming session,
In line with his announcement In his
Manhattan club speech, In New York
last week. the president will appeal
to men Of all parties for legislation to
strengthen the army and navy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-12

All the news all the time-Tha
Argus.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-05-04

intentions of this government, the charge made by the German embassy that the United States was favoring England in its enforcement of the neutrality laws, the continued trou. ble with German merchant vessels whose commanders, backed by the German ambassador, violate the rules of neutrality and disregard the har- bor regulations, tend to make the officials here look for the sharpest note yet written by the president, and some of them anticipate that the will take the form of an ultimatum.
 Declaration of War Not Unlikely.
 Many high government officials in. sist that a declaration of war is like ly to follow if the German subma. rlnes continue to sink American yes. sells. The patience of the admins tration has reached it's limit and the right of the ships of a neutral coun. try to sail the high seas will be en. forced even to the extent of an open rupture between the government and Germany.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-05-04

WASHINGTON. May 4.-President Wilson. who has just returned from Williamsport. will take personal charge of the investigation into the sinking of the American oil tank ship Gulflight and the American ship Cushing. both of which were sent to the bottom by German submarines. The sinking of the Gulflight with the consequent loss of three lives of Americans has aroused much bitter feeling here.
 It is freely predicted that Presi. dent Wilson will send a sharp note to Berlin regarding the outrage. The relations between the American gov ernment and the German foreign Of flee have been strained for several weeks. The publicity given the Ger. man note of protest regarding the course of the American State Depart ment in dealing with England before the note was presented to the Unit. ed States, the criticism contained in the note of the good faith and good
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-05-04
ENGINEERS KICK
 ABOUT WAGES
Claim That Recent Award Was Job- bed and That Former Secretary
 Naale Was Unneutral.

CHICAGO, May 1.-The railroad engineers and trainmen effected by the recent decision of the arbitration commission which gave the men on ly a sDall part of the increase de- manded by them, are loud in their complaint regarding the injustice of the award and some of the leaders insist that the arbitration board job bed them.
 It is stated today by high official of the Engineers union that con- sress will be asked to investigate the working of the arbitration board. Former Secretary Nagle, who voted for the new schedule, is especially signaled out for investigation, as the union men claim that he entered on his duties as a commissioner with his mind made up to help the rail- roads.
 The railroad managers insist that the arbitration was fair and that the unions failed to prove their case. They also assert that any award that gives the engineers an increase is always called fair by them, but if the railroads succeed in getting a fair deal, then it is by jobbery.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-05-04

TOXIC, Japan. May As soon as the Chinese government definitely re- fused the demands made upon the republic by the Japanese government the Mikado called a special session of the cabinet. which was in session until late in the night and this morn. ing the deliberations were continued.
 It is, of course, generally under stood here among diplomats that Yuan Shih-kai, president of the Chi nese republic. would not have dared to have blocked the Japanese de- mands unless backed by powers of Europe able to come to his aid. This is taken here as indicating that the rBitish government, in cooperation with the government of Russia, is determined to prevent Japan, realiz- ing her ambitions in the matter of extensions of influence in China.
 Just how far the present allies of Japan will go to protect China is, of course, the most interesting phase of the controversy. The question is, will England and Russia at this time
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-05-04
GOAL LEASES NOT
 TILL NEXT YEAR
Lane Says Government Wants Sur. veys of Coal Fields To Reserve
 the Best Lands

WASHINGTON, May 4.-Secretary of Interior Franklin K. Lane amour. ced today that no leases would be made by the government this year of coal lands in Alaska because of the Hack of information regarding the claims.
 The coal fields will be surveyed during the summer and after the in formation regarding the claims is on file the government experts will make selection of all the best coal lands which are to be reserved by the gov ernment and possibly worked by the Bureau of Mines.
 The remainder of the claims will be open for leasing under terms to be very stringent protecting the rights oi the people and preventing a monop oly of the coal business from Alaska
 It Is expected here that within a short time after the coal lands are opened that the Pacific coast states will draw their supply from Alaska although some knockers" insist that British Columbia and eastern coal will still continue to hold the markets of California, Oregon and Washing. ton. as the expense of operating coal mines in Alaska will be enough great. CT than the additional cost of trans. portation from the eastern coast while Canadian coal has the shorter distance to be hauled to reach the American markets. It is also fear ed that the terms of the lease to be drawn by the government will pre- vent the successful operation of the mines unless the coal is handled by a company strong enough to fight the Canadian and the Pennsylvania coal barons in the markets of the United States. It is asserted in Washington that the British Columbia coal will continue to hold the markets of Southeastern Alaska unless the terms of the lease are liberal.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-05-04
AMERICAN NAVY
 0F ROTTEN TUBS
Unable To Meet Foreign Nations and Many of the Vessels Are Obso-
 Iete-No Battle Cruisers.

BOSTON, May '4.-Former Score. tary of Navy George Meyer, in a signed statement issued here today, claims that the American navy is un. fit for service and that many of the ships of war now in commission are worthless as fighting ships and would soon be sent to the bottom of the sea in an engagement with a first class power. The ships are rotten" according to the former secretary. The nation lacks battle cruisers, the class of ships which have clearly demonstrated their ability and neces- sity during the present conflict in Flu rope, when all kinds of vessels have been tested. The nation has but two scout cruisers and they are useless except for scouting purposes and any fast merchant vessel could be con verted into scout ships in few days time, while battle cruisers can not be built under two years.
 Failure to properly protect the United States by building big navy" said the former secretary, "places the United States in a position where we must allow foreign nations to dictate to us. The best insurance against war is large navy which can pro. tect the coast until our resources of men and supplies can be organized and made ready to repel an invasion
 China is harrassed by grasping neigh. bors because of the lack of an army and navy that can properly protect the country against its enemies. The United States will find itself in the same position unless change of pol icy is soon made and ships of war are built that can defend our coasts or harass the commerce of an enemy"
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-05-04

ies of Gen. von Hindenburg over the Russians. The German troops are making great gains in the Baltic provinces of Russia and one of the most important victories of the pres ent war is reported by the command CT of the Austro-G German forces oper ating in western Galicia, where the Russian line has been pierced anc the entire line driven back for eight miles with loss to the Russians of 5000 men and many guns. Sever. al intuition depots were also captur ed. while the Russians destroyed oth CTS that they could not remove.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-05-04
German Offensive At Ypres.

LONDON, May 1.-The German forces have resumed strong offen- sive in the Ypres district and are endeavoring to recover Hill 60. which they lost some weeks ago. The Brit ish positions are subject to a terrific cross fire. but the men are holding on with determination and are be-. ing relieved as fast as possible. The Germans are reported to be moving the big guns up for a bombardment of the hill, in which case a general engagement is likely to be brought on. as the Allies are determined not to give any more ground and the ad' vance will be general from the Swiss border to the Channel in order that the weak points of the German line may be located and the enemy pre- vented from drawing reserves from points not under ire.
 St. Julien Also Under Fire.
 The Germans have extended their operations to St. Julien, where they have started an offensive movement which called for the use of large bodies of troops. The French held the positions in spite of the loss of many men and finally when the re- serves reached the scene the Germans were repulsed with considerable loss in men. Several thousand prisoners were captured.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-05-04
BOERS ID LOSE
 THEIR SCHNAPPS

JOHANNESBURG, s. A., May A. The government has put in force the new regulations for the manufacture and sale of liquor in the South Af- rican Union and it is expected that as q result of the new law the amount of intoxicants consumed in the union will be cut in half.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-05-04
SECOND TRIAL 0F
 DOCTORS WIFE
Charged With Murderina Patient of Her Husband, Believing Him
 Intimate With Her.

MINEOLA, N. Y., May 4.-The sec. ond trial of Mrs. Florence Carman, charged with the murder of Mrs. Louise Bailey, was started yesterday. The first trial resulted in a disagree men.
 Mrs. Bailey, who was in a delicate condition, was shot to death in the office of Dr. Carman. Her husband did not know that she was not in good health and was surprised when he was informed that his wife was killed in the doctors office, espec- ially as he had never known the doc tor.
 The state charges that Mrs. Car man became jealous of the relations between the dead woman and her husband and killed her rival. Con. f1icting testimony was given at the first trial and ten jurors were for ac. quittal. The states attorneys insist, however, that they will secure a con. viction at this t rm of court as they have some new evidence.
 The launch Onward will leave to. mnrrnw fnr tho rroo%xrorl
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-05-04
SKY PILOTS JOIN BRITISH RESERVE

GLASGOW, Scotland, May 1.-The ministers of this city have joined the military reserve organizations and are working in cooperation with the authorities in securing enlistments for the army. The reserve force is only for operation in the United Kingdom, but i+ will relieve a large number of troops now being held here for local defense.