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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-09-28

woman sought to discredit Mr.. Eek
hart it seems timely to take note Of
the ease and facility with which per-
sons are allowed to make false accu-
sations against reputable persons be-
fore this board. l am informed that
the woman who came before the
committee has no children and is in
no way interested in the site. She is
interested in venting her spite on Mr..
Eckhart when it is known he lent his
influence to cleaning out Madison st,
in that neighborhood." 80
Rothman is q law partner of Roy
o. West and Percy Eckhart. Percy
is a nephew of John w. Eckhart.
Committee voted unanimously to
accept the gift of Mr.. Eckhart. The
school will be named after Miss
Eunice Eckhart. .
Friends of Mrs. Mary Lyons say she
will rise and protest again any time
she believes a public official is trying
to sell his own property to public
body of which he is member.
When Trustee Eckhart made a
speech yesterday offering his proper
ty as a gift, the school to be named
or his daughter, his voice had catch
IN it and there were tears in his eyes.
Trustees Collins, Sonsteby and Mrs.
Gertrude Howe Britton spoke in APP
probation of Eckhart's donation.
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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-09-28
DUMBA GETS HIS RECALL

Lenox, Mass, Sept. 2s.-"An dress
ed up and no place to go" described
predicament of Ambassador and
Nine. Dumba at their summer home
her today. Dumba trunks are pack4
ed and ambassador and his wife are
ready to depart Oct. 5. The former
ambassador got his unofficial recall
at state dept today. -
Ambassador Penfield advised de-
partment that appointment of sue
cessor to- Dumba has already been
taken up by Austrian foreign Office
and announcement is expected in a
few days. This information is be-
ieved to dispose of rumor that Aus
tria might indicate her displeasure
over Dumba's recall by leaving post
here vacant for a time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-19
CHANGE is NOTED
BY MISS TARBELI-
Writer and Investigator Says
Eight Hour Days Is Pana-
cea for Troubles.

New York. Jan 19.-NIiss Ida NJ.
Tarbeu. author and investigator, tes-
tifed today before the federal indus
trial relations committee that her o0-
servanons in a period of % years led
her TO believe working conditions were
generally and constantly improving.
Large corporations had more acutely
interested themselves in the welfare
OF their employees than ever before.
She advocated scientific management
of shops and eight hours a day as a
panacea for labor troubles For
many years. she asserted, the eight
hour day has been IN force at the
Commonwealth Steel company plant
at Granite city. H., and the manage
ment has proved that men working
eight hours make more and better
steel than men who work y hours.
The United States Steel corporation
had done more in recent years TO pro
vide safety and better living condi-
tons for employees than almost any
other large corporation, she said.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-19
SUES BISHOP SUMNER ON
CHARGE HE LlBELS HIM

Omaha, Neb., Jan. 19.-Attorneys
boarded the train on which Bishop
Walter T. Sumner was passenger.
when II passed through Clinton, Iowa.
and served him with papers in a suit
for $50 900 for alleged libel. The
bishop was on his way 70 take up his
duties in Oregon.
John Calvin Murray. a resident OF
Jackson, Iowa. is the complainant. He
boarded the train just as It pulled out
of the North Western station in Chi
cago and. unknown to the bishop, was
a fellow passenger until the train
reached Clinton.
THE suit grew out OF a controvers.
a wear ago when an Episcopal minis
ter declared Murray had not Informed
him he was a divorced person at the
time he remarked.
Bishop Summer in an interview hsre
yesterday said.
more than a year ago one OF my
cIergymen performed a marriage cere-
mony for Mr Murray. who had pre-
viousIy been divorced. The clergyman
was not aware Of that fact and later
made affidavit that he was not.
Mr.. Murray insisted that the clergy
man had been Informed OF the prev
ious divorce and had performed the
service anyway.
"The newspapers found out about
the argument and | issued state
ment over my signature TO the effect
that my clergyman had sworn 70 an
AFFIDAVIT that ne did not know at the
time he performed the marriage that
MT Murray had been divorced be-
fore.
1T is this statement. published first
20 Iowa newspapers and then pretty
generally in the press of the largest
cities, that Mr.. Murray is using in his
libel suit"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-19
MRS. RONALDS' DEATH Is
STILL A DEEP MYSTERY

Niattoon. III. Jan. 19.-When a cor
oner's jury returned its verdict in the
inquest into the death OF Mrs. Alice
Ronalds yesterday the mystery sur
rounding the case was deeper than
ever
The verdict asserts that Mrs. Ron
aids came to her death by poison, the
said poison being mixture of oil OF
winterEreen and creOsote, the said
poison having been taken with sui
cidaI intent. We further find that DR..
II. Z. Ronalds is in no wise response
bic for her death"
Mrs. c. o. Purcell. who. with her
husband. has been held since the be-
ginning OF the inquest, was the only
witness called. After she left the
stand the court room was cleared OF
ALI except those directly interested. in
Guiding representatives of the news
papers and Judge X. c. Ronalds.
brother OF Dr. Ronalds. who appeared
as a witness. What he told has not
been divulged. and IL Is zaid that ali
present were sworn TO secrecy.
The coroner's jury also directed
tha, a commission be called to inquire
into the SANITY oA III tNo"'aiN9-
was in the court room for time. ana
at times cried audibly. He was hyS-
tericaI. as on the night of Eew Years
day. when his wife was found dead
in their home after heavy dissipation.
DIR. Ronalds, in one of his rational
moments. said to Coroner Cook, 4
cannot tell you now. but maybe l Will
some day
States Attorney Hammond would
not make any statement when asked
II the grand jury would look into the
case
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-19
London Sees Significance
in LuII in the Fighting
in Scissors.
MORE SNOW is FALLING
Russian Menace Said to Be
Forcing Hungary to Sue
for Separate Peace.

London, Jan. 19.-The Germans have
begun another offensive movement.
according to unofficial advices from
Holland. II is said German artillery
went into action yesterday and that
battle is in progress for possession OF
Ypres. The British are moving fresh
troops to defend this town, around
which occurred some of the heaviest
fighting Of the war at the time the
Germans were attempting to force
way to the English channel. The as
sault on Ypres. following victory OF
the Germans az scissors and their at
tack on Albert, marks the third move
ment OF the kind within week.
Snow fell yesterday in Belgium, in
northern France. and in Vosges. New
ertheIess there was artillery lighting
in these sections of the battle line, ac-
cording to the French war office. The
French reoccupied trenches at Labois-
selle. Yesterday there was no further
fighting at Scissors. Though both the
British and French press continue TO
discuss the probability of fresh Ger
man attempt to break through 10
Paris, the Germans, according to Lon
don observers have failed to follow
up their successes at scissors No ono
believes, however, that fighting at
/ Scissors is over
In the west, except few unimpor-
tant skirmishes, only artillery duels
took place yesterday, Is the Berlin an
nouncement. In the eastern theatre
the weather Is very unfavorable.
North Of the Vistula. Russians were
( Irepulsed with heavy losses. the Ger
mans taking several hundred prison
ers. West Of the Vistula and east OF
the Pilica river the situation IS un-
changed
Petrograd dispatches say the Rus
SLAMS are moving rapidly westward
through Pennsylvania, which adjolns
Roumania Russians are now in pos
session of a mountain pass which gives
them easy access 10 Hungary accord
ing TO advices.
As the Russian menace 10 Hungary
becomes more of a reality, reports
that Hungary is seeking separate
peace are being revived in London.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-19
Safe Conduct of Cargo of
Cotton for Rotterdam
is Denied.
SALE Is NOT GENUINE?
British Officials AIIege Purchas-
er Of Ship Represents Ger
man Principals.

Vasaiurtou. ID. c.. jan Is.-The
Brfr.s. government viii not consent
r1 ara. the .tcamer Dacfa. recently
--1nsr.-rsd from German 20 American
r.gistrF. to proceed 10 Rotterdam IN
DER sal. conduct with a cargo OF cot
tan. -ae state department was notified
today.
British objection IS broadly on re-
lac-ancr t1 create a precedent. which.
Il tr .lf would be followed by many
sl1ra- purchases Of German ships in
America and Efforts % operate them
on former German trade routes
The British note does not assert the
rizlt o. Great Britain 20 interfere
With ships purchased and transferred
% the American flag in a Legitimate
way.
According % the British view the
purchase ct the Dacil was not genu-
ire. 60 being intima;ed the purchaser
really was actius for German Prtnci-
pals
The state department has already
iuf0rrucd Mr- Brietuus. the Marquette.
Mich owner Of the ship. Of the refusal
% the British government 10 promise
rot to seize the Dacia on this plrtic-
ular trip. 70 Is assumed Breituug
WuI take the chance in making the
voyage and II the ship Is seized will
% before the British prize court
An Iowa Resolution.
Dea Molnes. Iowa Jan 1S--Con-
rrsrs was asked 20 pass laws which
VII enable the preslds1t 10 lay en-
basEOes on an coutraband OF war ez-
esp. soodstufYs alone. and Therefore
Wifhdrnw from the coutending powers
all aid from this republic In reso'u-
t.oa presented 20 the senate o. the
iowa as smbly today
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-19
NOT
FOR new CONSUL
John L. Outright, of Alleged
Pro German Sentiments,
Returns to London.

Nottingham, England, Jan l9--on
account of letters written by him and
published in newspapers at Lincoln,
Neb.. John l. Outright. newly aecrea-
tied American vice consul at Noting
ham. did not take up his duties when
he arrived here. but returned to Lon
DON. He is not acceptable TO the may
or and other officials because of alleg-
ed pro-German sentiments conta4heo
In his newspaper letters written "hiie
he was vice consul at Coburg, Ger
many. Outright is a son Of the editor
of the Lincoln Star and was formeriy
private secretary to William j. Bryan
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-19
POPE CALLS FOR
DAYS OF PRAYER
Catholics of the World Urged to
Unite in Peace Ser
vices.

Rome. Jan. 19-The most extensive
spiritual movement to restore peace
10 the warning nations that the Cath
oIic church has undertaken since hos
tflities began is outlined in decree
issued by Pope Benedict XV. here yes
terday.
IN the decree the pope sets two days
10 be devoted by Catholic clergy a'ad
laymen throughout Christendom TO spe-
ciaI services and prayers for the res
toratioB Of peace.
sunday. Feb :. is the day set by the
Pope Benedict on which the services
are to be held in every Catholic church
in Europe. Sunday. March y, viii be
the day for special services in churches
in all parts OF the world except Eu-
rope.
The pope's decree exhoTts clergy
men and their focks on these dates
not only to attend the special services
of the day but by prayer, acts Of NOR
tifcatiou. and selfdenial invoke God
to restore tranquility to a world now
suffering expiation for its sins.
The decree orders that the blessed
sacrament be exposed in the churches,
LtkGE > tJtLAd4 iiAfia9s2fs7 - -7~~-N'f 49,
~ and litanies recited. the services
to conclude with the benediction OF
the blessed sacrament special pie
nary indulgence viii be given during
the services.
Pope Benedict exhorts all Catholics,
tie Catholic children of the world
especially. to receive communion on
the peace Sunday Of their respective
countries.
with the decree is special prayer
composed By Pope Benedict himself
TO be said AT the peace mass The
prayer. which has been translated into
seven languages. consists OF ferviG
invocation for peace and irnplores God
to Danish the discord. the fierce ha-
treds, and horrible havoc of Europe.
ald mercifuiIy 20 restore peace
Pope Benedict's prayer concludes
with a supplicaIion for the mothers
and children of the warning countries.
and beseeches Gods pity for ruined
Europe and a return of peace and tran
quiIlity, and with the help and protec-
ton of the blessed Virgin Mary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-19
Soldiers Said to Have
Been Frozen to Death
After Losing Battle.
ALL SUPPLIES TAKEN
Those Escaping in Flight To-
ward Erzerum, but They
Are Facing Starvation.

London. Jan. 19.-Plight of a Turk
ish army corps. which gave battle on
the Russians near Kara-Urgan, eau
casian region, is described by Petro-
grad as pitiable. Those who escaped
alive from the battle are said 10 be
fleeing toward Erzerum. but owing to
capture by Russians of their food sup
plies. are confronted with the alterna-
tive of starvation or surrender II is
stated that at one place 5000 soldiers
we're found frozen to death. Doubt is
expressed if any of the Turks Will be
able TO reach Erzerum.
Turkish Vessels Sunk.
a dispatch from a Sebastopol trust
worthy source says a detachment of
Russian torpedo beats entered Sinope,
a Turkish port on the Black sea, Asia
Minor, and sent TO the bottom Turk
ish steamer and three sailing vessels.
The crews OF all four we're saved. The
date OF the engagement is not given.
a telegram from Athens says author
tiles at Constantinople are suppress
ing the news Of Turkish defeats in
Caucasus. They have ordered eXecu-
ton of anyone spreading unauthoriz-
ed news reports.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-19
DISEASE Talked;
DEADLOCK HOLDS
House Discusses Stock Epidem
ic Measures and Takes Four
Speakership Ballots.

Springfield, ILL.,, Jan. 19.-Immed-
late and effective steps to eradicate
the foot and mouth epidemic among
Illinois cattle were urged on the mem
bers of the general assembly today by
live stock experts of the United States
bureau s3f animal industry and of var
ious states. It is not improbable that
the scare over the situation may have
a decisive effect on the speakership
deadlock.
After four unsuccessful ballots on
the speakership. the house adjourned
and the members turned their atten-
ton to discussion of the foot and
mouth disease.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-19
HITS
SOUTHERN ITALY
Mountainous District Disturbed,
People in Several Villages
Fleeing Homes.

Rome. Jan I9-An earthquake of
great force has shaken Calabria in the
southwestern part of Italy. So far
as know-a there has been no loss OF
life.
throughout the earthquake belt OF
central Italy even in towns where
buildings are stiu intact. survivors re-
fuse TO seek shelter in their houses,
and are gathered in the open. suffer
ing terribly from exposure. preferring
TO risk cold and suffering rather than
rua the chance OF being buried alive
in their home.
CaIabria is IN the southwestern ex-
trcmity Of italy. commonly called the
toe OF the mainland OF the king
dom. /; Is mountainous and disas-
trous earthquakes have been frequent
there.
Cosenza. Calabria. Jan. 19.-The en-
tire population OF Cosenza, Paolo.
.Amantea. Castroviiiari and Rossana
left their houses when the shock oc-
CURED. Fortunately. there were no
victims in these towns. However
peoule refuse % return TO their dwell
lines. as they fear repetition OF the
shocks.
Taeiiacoz@a. Italy. Jan 19.-Not less
acute than the misery and suffering OF
the people OF AvezzanO is that OF the
Inhabitants OF the entire district 10
the south in Pescina. san Benedetto'
Cfou DeNIarsi and other towns
Loss OF life and damage TO property
IN these places Is equally great. but
the needs OF the sufferers have re-
cefved far less attention There IS
Iameatable scarcity OF food Not
single house Is standing in Paferno.
which Il high on the mountain side
.ess than two hundred were saved out
- a regulation OF 2.00O. Pescina Is
r,sss OF ruins. from which there Is al
readv sickening odor OF dead bodies.
More than four thousand were ourieo
bv fallen buildings.
Although living are stin beins aug
ont of the ruins there are only lou
soldiers At Pescina TO assist the sur
xfvors in rescue work The few sur
vfviuK town officials complain oltteriy
os the governments neglect since
saturday there has been nothing 10
eat but vegetables
out OF $500 inhabitants OF san
Ranedetfo. 1000 perished- Only vol
unteers have been engaged In rescue
YORK. Ten living children were taken
from the ruins Sunday and today
Young woman with q 5-months7o'o
child Vas rescued
Two thousatad OF the $500 people o,
o-.nchso were killed Two thousand
ar. said TO be buried under the ruins
~ the cathedral The village OF Al
mort was destroyed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-19
NO EARLY PEACE,
SAYS PRESIDENT
White House Aware of Nothing
Indicating Termination Of
European War.

Washington, d. C., Jan. 1s.-Presi-
dent Wilson sees no likelihood OF ter
mination OF the European war this
spring.
He told callers today he had not
noticed any Indication OF peace The
president also said he had no author
it's 10 declare an embargo on food
stuffs. but such authority must come
from congress. He did commit him
self on the advisabiIity Of an embargo
act. Passage OF the administration
ship purchase bill during the present
session is regarded as extremely prot
able by the president
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-19
RECEIVER is ASKED FOR
M, RUMELY CORPORATION

indianapolis. Ind Jan. 19.-Petition
for a receiver for the NJ. Rumely com
pany. a $4,000. 600 agricultural ma
chinery manufacturing concern, was
filed in federal court today. RumoTs
that an effort would 5e made TO place
the corporation in the hands of re
ceivers. as means TO reorganize, have
been current for some time
II was stated that Clarence 5. Funk,
president OF the company, would take
charge of the property as receiver.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-19
DEATH CALL FOR
WASHINCT0NP0ET

Washington. d. C.. Jan is--Coionei
loan a Joyce. poet OF washins'on'
= dead. eyed - He had lived here
haif century. He claimed authorship
% the verses. Love and Laughter.
ka0Wu throughout the E;ngiish-speak-
ns world by the first line laugh ana
ne world laughs with you: weep anu
yo1 weep alone. but the ciain We
disputed ard the controversy Al one
e1e attracted wide attentson-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-19
49,. TriaI for Mrs srazzeiI.

Des Mofaes. Iowa Jan 1s--Dora
Brazzen OF Dubuque. convicted OF the
murder OF her husband in Dubuque
county. in January. 1914. was award
ed n new trial by the supreme court
TODAY. the court reversing the decision
OF the lower court OF second degree
murder
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-19
WITNESSES APPROACHED
M OANVILLE INQUIRY?

Chicago. III. Jan. "a special 20
tie Eauy News from Danvtlle. IL.
SAYS District Attorney Karch. who IS
.rvsstlsatiug alleged election frauds
n that congressional district In the
election of last November. has been
infeEmed u attempts 70 -tamPer with
vliaelses and has issued a warning
tia. such actions viii be severely pun
tshed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-19
H. THAW IS NOT TO RESIST
TRANSFER TO NEW YORK

Concord. y. H.. Jan. I9.-No attempt
vii be- made % delay the transfer OF
Harry Thaw 20 the custody OF the
New YORK authorities. upon arrival
here % the necessary papers. accord
iag 90 hls attorneys. II Is expected
A,toruey Jerome will arrive Thursday
70 take Thaw 10 New York
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-19
UNDERWOOD URGES VOTE
ON R-HARB0R BILL

Washington. d. 9 Jan. is.-Demo-
Cratlc Leader Underwood today ap-
psafed % the majority members Of
the ho1se to stay IN the chamber and
m1.ataiu qu0rum 50 the rivers ana
tarbors bill could be passed by night
TIE last thing the people OF this
country want he said. -is an extra
session % congress
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-19
.,r,.I. sold 20 U. ". w.

Fort Smith. Ark. Jan ls.-ih ne sa
a, On. aaehe-Denuan company mining
,,-oper,v 10 the United Mine Workers
=, America il virtually closed. IL
ofsciaIlv announced today Inc
union will deposit sloO'"co. one .,
OF the purchase Price. 'oino1'o
was said. The deeds are 10 DC ''se
.he last Of the week
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-19
THE WEATHER
Forecast Till 7 p. M. Tomorrow, 70
Rock Island, Davenport, Moline
ard Vicinity
and Vicinity.

Snow furries this afternoon and
probably tonight. colder tonight with
the lowest temperature about Is de-
grees. Wednesday partly cloudy and
colder: fresh TO strong west 10 north
west winds. diminishing.
Temperature at 7 a M, % Highest
Yesterday. 25; lowest last night, 10
Velocity of wind at a. m, 8 miles
per hour.
Precipitation, none
Relative humidity at : p, m, IS; at
: a m. -.
]. NJ. SHERIER. Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-19
g, 200 ooo Fjce al trenton.

Trenton. y. J.. Jan ls--Ffre last
night destroyed the insulated wire de-
partment OF the John a Roebiing,
Sons company. Ferdinand w. Roeo-
Ting Sr.. secretary and treasurer OF
the company. estimated the loss at
81 OoO. OoO. The insurance on the plant
Is es;imated at s750,090.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-19
RECEIVER NAMED
FOR ROCK ISLAND

New York, Jan 1s-The federal dis
trict court today appointed Walter G.
Noyes receiver of the Chicago. Rock
Island & Pacific railroad. the Iowa cor
poration, whose stock was sold at pub
lie auction two weeks ago. The re-
ceiyer's bond was fixed at $4,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-19
Lss., wife: cold Feet7 No.

Aaron. III. Jan. 1s-Ge0rge Costa
loves his wife. so he told the police
Yesterday. but he chased her out o,
bed a. 1.10 O'Clock yesterday morning
because her feet we're ice cold HIS
wife sad she was obliged TO walk on
TIE ice Ia he- bare feet aid clad In a
aishtsowu While her husband stood IN
ne door ana laughed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-19
Abraham smith Dead.

Rockford. Ill. Jan 19.-Abraham
smith. formerly publisher Of a news
paper at Rockford and the last 10
wears United States consul at Vic
toria. B. G. died at that place last
night He was 77.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-19

Champaign, H., Jan. 19.-An auto
mobile short course Will open at the
University of Illinois for the first time.
Lectures on the care OF automobiles
viii be given.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-19
CAR AND SON REVIEW TROOPS

This, the first photo of the czar and
czarevitch together taken since the
outbreak of the war, shows the little
father of all the Runsians" and his
only son, Alexis, on their way to re
view some troops who are about TO
leave for the front.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-19
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.

Evening stars: Jupiter. Saturn. Morn
ing stars: Venus. Mars. The MILKY
way spans the arch northwest 10 south
east, exact, abou, p ~
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-19

Huntsville. Ala. Jan 1s.-Hermsn
Deely. a ncgro. said 20 have shot Ar
'AEr Craft. a white man. was lyncned
a. TayiorsviIle. Ala. near here. iate
YESTERDAY