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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-24
CHICAGO IS HELD
IN GRASP OF FOG

Chicago. Dec. 24.--Chicago was
wrapped today In fog SO dense that
street lights were turned on, locomo-
tive and street car headlights we're
necessary, and Office buildings were
ablaze with light. Surface cars and
elevated trains moved slowly and many
persons were late in getting to work.
AT $3.50 O'Clock the darkness was par
ticularly dense
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-24

Galena, Kan. Dec. PAD. NJ Bray, a
fireman, was killed and % passengers
injured early today when an accom-
mediation train on the Missouri. Okla
mona and Gulf railroad crashed Into
St Louis and San Francisco pas
sehger train. The Frisco train was
standing at the station here when the
attack occurred A heavy fog obscur-
"a the view OF the accommodation
train.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-24
THE WEATHER
Forecast Till p. II. Tomorrow, for
Rock Island, Davenport, Moline
and Vicinity.

Probably snow and somewhat colder
tonight with the lowest temperature
about 20 degrees; Saturday partly
cloudy and colder.
Temperature at 7 d. m, Is. Highest
yesterday, 80; lowest last night, 20.
Wind velocity at a m, three miles
per hour.
Precipitation in the last "a hours,
none.
Relative humidity at p. m, rs; at
7 a. m, 79 at / p. M, 95.
Rive stage at a. NJ. IL feet, fall
of 3 of foot in the last "A hours.
J. II. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-24
Carranza Suspeuds Decree.

Washington. D. c., Dec a. - Be-
cause of official foreign protests, Gem
enral Carranza has temporarily sus-
pended his decree requiring banks in
Mexico City to redeem their notes In
gold, according to advices received to-
day by the state department.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-24
Enfomhed n Week; Alive.

Shamokin. Pa, Dec 24.-After being
entombed by d fall of coal at the Rich
ards coliiery of the Reading company
Since Monday last, Joseph Renock, a
miner, was taken out alive by rescu-
ers today He was very weak. but it
Is said he will recover.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-24

Vienna. Dec "a (yia London. 3 p.
m.)--The new American note regard
ing the Ancona has made good i'm
Preston here. An early answer may
De expected. Work on it has begun
already.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-24
Vienna Is Reported as View
ing American Note in a
More Favorable Light
NEW PLAN SUGGESTED
Expert on International Law
Would Have a Neutral
Board Treat Problem.

Vienna, Dee. a, (yia London, 1920
p. 49, In all quarters the conviction
is now entertained that the differ
enees between Ausria-Hungary and
the United States which arose from
the Aaoo1a incident are susceptible to
amicable settlement
The Austro-Hungarian reply to the
latest Ancona note may be expected in
few days.
Nole Well Received.
The second Ancona note from Wash
ingtou ts being studied here. Mean
while One press Us Withholding COM
mem The remarks incident to the
announcement that the note mad been
received were temperate and even
friendly in tenor and all circles are
convinced the outlook may fairly be
described as favorable. No mixing
has been gained as to the nature of
the forthcoming note to the United
States.
Suggests Plan.
Professor Lammasch, an expert on
International law. one of the members
Of the tribunal at The Hague. suggests
in view Of the fact that there is a mis-
understanding between the two ma
tons, an international commission of
naval experts from neutral countries
be appointed to examine the Ancona
case as was done in the famous Dog
geTbaak incident Il is felt in Ger
tain quarters here that this procedure
would offer the best chance Of estab-
fishing the facts and thus placing the
responsibility.
Would Held Good Relations.
The Associated Press correspondent
can state on the best authority that
the Austrian government as well as
The German is willing to do its ut
most 10 maintain good relations with
the United States providing no condi-
tons regarded as prejudicial to the
honor OF This nation are imposed.
At the American embassy the i'm
preston prevails that it is still posi-
BE to arrive at a solution of the An
cona question
Pick Up Wireless Note.
London, Dec, "A, (4:10 p. MIA
message from Baron Burian, Austro-
Hungarian foreign minister, to Baron
zweldiaek, Austro-Hungarian charge
d adares at Washington, is circulated
IN London today by the wireless press.
II is dated Vienna and was picked UP
IN England on its transit by wireless
telegra ply to the United States. The
communication reads
Tba American note was handed
over to ME on the 2lst Tell the sec
fet&r} of state the answer We are now
preparing will be guided by the same
concern for good relations between
both countries as mentioned by the
federal government In consequence
Of the Christmas holidays our answer
cannot he expected before next week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-24
BATTLES DISpEI
PREDICTIONS FOR
CHRISTMASTRUCE

London, Dec. "a, (11;37 a. m. Many
Isolated engagements on various fronts
have upset predictions Of the Uni
-versa1 Christmas truce. Nothing OF
great Importance. however, has devel-
oped.
From Galicia the Russians repor:
success in an action against the Aus
trians near Trembow1a, where there
has been an Indication recently that
the Austrians and Germans are seek
ing TO strengthen their lines. AL
though TO activity is reported on the
Mesopotamian front. the Russians are
advancing steadily in Persia in an ef-
fort TO link their forces with those Of
their British allies.
French Claim Gains.
On Hartmans-W eilerkopf the French
claim 10 have maintained their gains
on a front OF one mile, but admit that
their left has been compelled to fall
back. The Germans assert they have
retaken the lost ridge. with the cap
ture Of a large number of prisoners.
Special dispatches to London papers
state the Bulgarians are preparing tC
invade Greek territory in an effort tC
expel the allies from Saloniki. The
entente forces are engaged in strength
ening their positions and express con
fdence there is no immediate prospect
of an offensive against them.
Parliament adjourned without re
ceiving the figures concerning the
earl 0 Derby's recruiting plan, but
on reassembling after the holidays the
members will have the facts in regard
to the question whether CONSUMPTION Is
necessary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-24
American Steamer Detained.

London, Dec. q, delayed by censor1.
"A dispatch to Lloyds from Malta
says that the American Levant steam
er Montana has been detained there.
The Montana is a small vessel o.
$50 tons gross, owned by the Archi-
pelago American Steamship company
OF smyrna and Portland, Maine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-24

Associated Press
Leased Wire Report
The Lamar register., 1915-04-28
Ahboob Bill Bryan

Ahboob Bill Bryan (may his jaw have
restD
Awoke one midnight from a dreaming
fest
And in the alcove where he kept his
thinks
Likewise his grape juice and some
other drinks
He saw an angel in a mighty clad,
Who banged a battered Remington
like mad,
Excessive speech had made Bill Bryan
bold,
So in his deep Chautauqua voice he
trolled:
"What typest thou?" The Vision
snarled, "Go hence!
write the names of future presi-
dents"
"And is mine one?" asked Ahbood,
Nope, not yet"
Replied the writing Angel. "You
should fret"
And Ahbood, though his inmost soul
was vext,
Just swallowed hard and muttered,
Put me next"
The Angel wrote and beat it. The
next night
He came illumined by a tungsten
light,
And gave to Ahbood, with loud tee
hee
A carbon copy of his screed, and -
Geel
Bill Bryan's name stood first Of any
mans
Among the list Of famous Also-rans.
II. R. in the Coming Tower.
The Lamar register., 1915-04-28
He Missed a Fortune

In spite of their mechanically ac-
tivity in raiding and destroying the
hundreds of illicit stills that are
manufacturing moonshine in the
mountains, the revenue officers Of
Georgia, have found time to report
the discovery Of an invention, which,
had it been patented by its discoyerer
might have brought him an immense
fortune. The art of distillation is an
ancient one, yet little progress has
been made in the process since the
first worm" or twisted tube was
used to condense the vapors which
arise from the boiling liquid. Frank
Whatley, a Georgian, conducted a still
on his place in the Blue Ridge noun
tains. Since prohibition went into
effect, the demand for moonshine
leaped to enormous proportions. Mr..
Whatley saw that if he could increase
the output Of his still he would make
more money. So he set to work and
constructed a still, which, according
TO the officers, "instead of the usual
worm or coil, contained device with a
double surface for condensing the
vaporized alcoholic fumes. The device
is enclosed in an air space in which
the vapors float and are condensed
rapidly as the water passes through
the body of the cylinder. 1t is the
most efficient condensation system we
have ever seen and it is a pity What
ley did not try to market his device
instead of making moonshine."
The Lamar register., 1915-04-28

a coward when his business is threat
ened. He will run 10 cover at the
slightest manifestation of fight on
his business, just as Big Business fees
at the merest rumor Of industrial or
financial disturbance.
The business men of Denver-those
of them who have experience with
Tammen and Bonfls-know what will
happen to them if they come out
against the piratical journalists. They
can feel in advance the effects of the
Posts Matchmaking attacks and their
courage withers as they contemplate
their dreams as realities.
If the business men would tell the
truth the Post would be n dead issue
or a reformed journal, but the bust
ness men won't, so why waste any
imagination on that phase of it FIT
Collins Review.
The Lamar register., 1915-04-28

l am the guy called printers ink;
/ put hard times upon the blink
My face is black as Erebus-
But Pm a live, hustling cuss.
/ make men rich who once were poor,
Pm on the job, l am for sure.
l get work for the lab'ring man
And help to fill his dinner can;
/ aid girls who must earn their feed
| am a friend of all in need.
| sell all things from pins to guns,
In cargoes Of ten thousand tons.
Pm on the job both night and day.
Away from work l never stay.
l am "A l." o. K" and at"
And take a vacation-nit.
| serve the small as well as great
(See business office for my rate.)
l am the guy that brings the dough
Just try me and you'll find it so.
-Danville Commercial News.
The Lamar register., 1915-04-28
Odd Bits of News

Kirksville, Mo.-Andy Hunsaker
did not believe that he had appendi
citis and when the surgeons operated
he insisted upon the use of local
anaesthetic only. 1t was administered
and Hunsaker watched the operation
closely. He had appendicitis, alright.
Mandan, N. D.-The dangers at
tendant upon taking a bath were il
Illustrated here last week when Mike
Heating, who had not Sustained" a
bath for 20 years, was given one and
died. Physicians had advised against
the bath, it is claimed.
Syracuse, N. Y.-To encourage tree
planting the New York State College
of Forestry here offers trees at cost
for Arbor day.
Los Angeles, Calif.-Mrs. L. o.
Matthews while fishing off the pier
at Venice, Calf, dropped a $3.50 dia-
mond ring into the sea. Divers could
not locate it. Fay Williams, a fish
dealer, while preparing his wares for
sale a few days later found a diamond
ring in the stomach of a fish. He not
fled Mrs. Matthews and the police.
They called, the ring was identified
and the honest fish dealer given a
substantial reward.
Union, N. Y.-Frank Rise, a II
year old boy, who had peddled pop
corn and peanuts about Union and
Endicott, has confessed that twice
last month he attempted to wreck
Erie trains in Union. His only ex-
cuse is said to be that he wanted to
see big wreck.
Violet, Texas.-Joe Hoelsher died
here last week, aged only So, left
twelve children, the combined weight
of whom is 5000 pounds or an average
Of 255 each. These twelve heavy
weights have So children and sixty
five grand children.
Harrisburg, Pa. - Representative
Frederick Boyer of Philadelphia has
prepared a series of bills in which
he will propose that special elections
be held every three years in each
county to determination whether the
exhibition Of moving pictures, manu-
facture and sale of tobacco, licensing
of public garages, selling of liquors
in chartered clubs, the manufacture
and sale of chewing gum, the sale of
coffee and tea and the eating of pork
or meat Fridays would be permitted.
Batavia, N. Y-Albert H. Call, a
swine breeder, has discovered that
The Lamar register., 1915-04-28
soft coal will prevent hog cholera.
He dumps a quantity of coal into the
pens and the hogs consume it.
Business towards

of the business men of Denver will
90 before the legislative probing COM
mittee and tell all they know about
Fred G. Bonfils and Harry H. Tam
men," remarks the Boulder News,
warden Tom lyman will entertain
two more guests at Canon City for a
long, long, time"
No truer word ever was spoken but
the trouble is that the business men
of Denver won't do that particular
thing. They won't do it because they
dare not.
A business man may be a hero when
it comes to physical courage, but he is
The Lamar register., 1915-04-28
DOES IT PAY7

Cheap incubators spoil eggs and
produce weak chickens. Buy the best
and save money. We have the kind
that is guaranteed TO hatch. Call and
we will explain the difference.
STRAIN BROS.
The Lamar register., 1915-08-25

The latest addition to the New York
Central Park ZOO. a monkey named
Sally, was placed in the primAte house
this week, having been taken there for
imprisonment. according TO Head
Keeper Snyder. because OF an appetite
for alcoholic drinks which made her
dangerous to the business OF her mis-
tress' Misunderstanding q beer gar
den in North Bergen. N. J.
Sally fell into evil ways about
year ago. Since then she has on fire.
quent occasions broken into the bar
and refreshed herself. The night be
fore Memorial day. when all was ready
for the holiday rush. Sally went too
far. The preparations Of her owners
husband were sadly disarrayed and
there was a large bill for broken glass
Then the husband put his foot down
firmly. Hence the gift to the zoo.
The Lamar register., 1915-08-25
RING WENT THROUGH WINDOW
Believed TO Have Been Thrown ~
Someone Who Desired TO Oisturo
seryIees Being Held.

A large brass ring hurled through
the plate glass window OF the West
Side Gospel mission at 2s6 West Forty
seventh street, New York, while
service was in progress Temporarily
broke up the meeting and inflicted q
slight wound on the head of one OF me
congregation Mrs. Anna A. White, who
was conducting the service. reported
the matter TO the police.
Mrs. White said she believed the
ring was thrown from the window OF
house across the street, and that re
Gently someone in building opposite
had used an air rife on the place. Two
Of the congregation narrowly missed
being hit by the bullets. Broken glass
from the window was thrown among
the 100 or more persons assembled In
the place.
The Lamar register., 1915-08-25
NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO LEASE
STATE LANDS

once OF the State Board Of Land Com
missioners. Denver. Colo. Aug. 7th.
Notice is hereby given that Il. j.
Wagner. whoss postoffiee address Is La
mar. Colorado. has made application
No. A 1887 to lease the following de-
scribed Indemnity School Lands, situate
In Prowers County Colorado. to-wit:
Lots Nos- l, 2, 6. and 10 of Section
2. Township q s.. Range a. W.
Lots Nos. 9. 4. s. and and the
sWS q 4, Section % >. Township Il g..
10 and the sWH OF section I. To;wnship
Lots Nos /. q. 9. I. s. 6, 7. s. 8. 10 and
the sen Of Section s. Township 81 s..
NES and VIZ of Section Is. Town
ship 20 s.. Range az W.
Eh OF Section 20. Township 20 g..
NJ Of Section 80. Township 20 s..
NEx and wy of Section 80. Town
w e ssction 81. Township 20 s..
Notice is further hereby given that
all other persona desiring to file an APP
plication to lease this tract of land
must file the same in this office prior
to Sept 8th. 1915. as no other applica-
ton to lease the above described lands
will be considered after said date.
JOHN #. VIVIAN,
Register State Board Land Commits
First pub. Aug. IL. 1915.
Last pub. Sept !. 1919
The Lamar register., 1915-08-25
Public LIbra.y FUND

ubI1F IsIDFHsy 7 UNI
5000. .... June II. 1910 -. 81 OG
Interest on above warrants will cease
after September IS. 1915.
+. a. LUNDGREN,
city Treasurer.
The Lamar register., 1915-08-25
NOTICE OF SALE OF BONDS

Notice is hereby given that at a meet
ing Of the Board of Directors of The
May valley Drainage District, held on
the sra day OF August. A. ID. 1915, the
SAID Board by resolution declared its
intention to sell the bonds of said Dis
ITiet IN me amount Of Twenty
salo resolution liked day. hour and
Pursuant to said resolution sealed
proposals for the purchase of said
bonds Will be received by the said
Board at the office of said District al
Lamar. Colorado, until the SIst day OF
August. a. u. 1915. at the hour of two
o clock. p. M. of said last mentioned
By order of the Board OF Directors
of The May Valley Drainage District
II. c. BYRNES,
E,r., ,,,h ,o Secretary.
Last pub Aug. as. 1915.
The Lamar register., 1915-08-25
FOR SALE

High Grade Goose Eggs
can be secured from L. Writ
Markham.
The Lamar register., 1915-08-25

In the matter of the eIamina-
ton, approval and eonfrma
ton OF the proceeolngs
The May Valley Drainage
District in and about the Or
ganization of said Distriet
Inc Issuance and sale OF ,-o,r1cu,
bonds OF the said olstrlSt
and each and all Of the pro-
ceedinEs for the organlza-
ZION 81 said district. and Of
ali other proceedings which
may affect the legality or
validity Of said bonds -
Notice is hereby given that on the
7th day Of August. a u. ist9i S,r,
was filed with the clerk OF THIS Court
and In this court petition by the
Board Of Directors Of the NAY sAIey
Drainage District setting foTth me p!,o
EXPERIMENTATION Of said district. and the
issuance and sale Of bonds Of the sald
district. and that said petition pas pa.
been b. order Of this court SCI i toa
hearing in this court upon MONDAY the
10th day Of September y. y; lsLo'
the hour OF two o'clock 7. ~ OF saio
the county Of PrOwers anr state o.
Colorado, and that the said time aho
liked for the hearing. OF the SAID petit
ton and the prayer OF the sald petltioh-
ers and that any person interested IN
the proceediugs for the issuance and
sale OF said bonds may on or Deiore
the date Of said time SO h1ed Tor the
hearing OF said petition demur to or
answer the said petition ana the cieIk
on this Court was by said order author
lied and directed 10 give and publish
a notice Of the filing Of said petition
and that the same Is on ME In this
court and to cause notice to be given
weeks in The Lamar Register. a pub
lie Newspaper published IN the county
of PrOwers and State Of Colorado' anidd
In which county the once OF the haio
district Is situated.
All persons are therefore hereby notl-
fed of the Ming Of said petition ana o.
the time and place above stated hxed
for the hearing thereof that BY the
said petition the said petitioners pray
that each OF the proceedings In and
about the Organization OF the said dis
trict. the election and qualification OF
Its officers. the establishment OF its
Issuance and sale OF its bonds. the
levylng Of the special assessments on
each tract Of land embraced In said
district for benefits to be received by
the contemplated drainage thereof. said
land being classified according to the
legal or recognized sub-diyision on a
graduated scale. and each and every Of
the matters and things set forth In the
said petition be examined. approved and
and for decree OF this court in all
things confirming and approving each
and all Of the proceedings In any
manner had in and to the organization
OF the said The May Valley Drainage
District. and the issuance and sale OF
bonds Of the said district. and the levy
ing Of the special assessments therein
and for any such further order and de-
cree as may be proper in the premises
and that any person Interested may on
or before said day demur TO or answer
said petition.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF. have
hereunto set my hand and seal OF said
court this 18th day Of August. A d.
1913.
A. e. DowNER.
(SeaD
Clerk OF the District Court Of Prowers
County. State of Colorado.
First pub. Aug. IL. 1915.
Last pub. Sept. Is, 1915.
The Lamar register., 1915-08-25
NOTICE FOR BIDS

meeting OF the Board OF Directors OF
The May Valley Drainage District.
b. si 1911 az the H once Of ssiG e pIstriet
in the city Of Lamar, Colorado, said
Board OF Directors adopted plans and
for the lands of said District: and,
WHEREAS. the Board Of Directors
q said District DID at a regular a ad
3rd day OF August. A. d. 1915, at the Of
fice OF said District. in the city OF La
mar. Colorado. by resolution order that
that sealed proposals for the construc-
tion Of Schedules No. one % and No.
said district will be received:
NOW. THEREFORE,. Notice Is hereby
given that on Tuesday August Slst A.
N. Of said day. at the office OF The
May Valley Drainage District, in the
Directors of the said District will re-
eelve sealed bids or proposals for the
construction Of that portion OF the
Drainage District including schedules
Number One % and Number Two CD
same being the plans and specifications
Tor the construction of the main canal
and all bridges at the points OF inter-
section Of said main canal with public
roads. together with ali necessary APP
planes and materials for the full and
complete construction OF the said main
canal and bridges. as outlined by said
schedules In the plans and specifica-
tons therefor. all bids for such con-
the entire portion Of the works Of said
district according TO said schedules
Number One and Number Two of said
plans and specifications. Said plans
and specifications may be seen and ex-
amined at the Office of said District in
the city of Lamar. Colorado.
The contract for the construction of
all Of schedules Number One and Num-
Der Two Of said drainage District Will
pc let 10 the lowest responsible bid
der. but the Board OF Directors OF said
District expressly reserves the right
to reject any and all bids.
Done by order of the Board OF Di-
rectors of The May Valley Drainage
District.
II. c. BYRNES
t,,, -, Secretary.
Last pub. Aug. rs. 1915.
The Lamar register., 1915-08-25
N SH q SSwH e s2s ~: :sW :7.ssSS

5ubject TO any or all easements or
rights OF way heretofore legally. OBJ
taIned and now In full force and ef-
Reservins, however. to the State OF
Colorado all rights 20 any and all min min
and character. and all coal. asphaltum.
oil. and other like substances In or un-
der said land. and the right Of ingress
together with enough Of the surface
OF the same as may be necessary for the
minerals and substances
No land will be sold at less than the
asoSe. rh e'I psreeis wiii Be- soid iS t tSs
above order, and each tract Will be sold
as described above-be the same more
Terms Of payment shall be as fol-
lows, viz: on lands selling for $3.50
TO SIS per acre. 10 per cent OF the pur-
balance in eighteen equal annual pay
ments at per cent per annum. Lands
less than SIS nSI per rh acre per- acre e sh
cash on the day of sale. the bal
ance In fourteen equal annual pay
Lands selling for SIS and upwards. SO
per cent cash. and balance in seven
Interest II the purchaser does not
own the improvements. he must pay
for the same at sale. Purchaser VIII
issn OF the United States. or one who
mas uoclhItu MS lnltnilOh OF becoming
such: must pay sppraisement and ad-
vertising fees.
The Board reserves the right to re-
Ject any and all bids.
No sale shall become effective until
approved by the State Land Board.
Application No. A366s.
Date sale ordered by Board. 7-24-1915
Date OF sale September 20th. 1915.
JOHN f. VIVIAN,
Register State Board OF Land Commits
First pub. Aug. 25. 1915.
Last pub. Sept. Is. 1915.