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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-10
FEAR FOR REVOLT
IN JOLIET PRISON
Number of Guards RedOubled as Re-
suit Of Escape Of Prisoners
From Honor Farm

Joliet, Ill, Aug. 10-Guards at the
state penitentiary here have been re-
doubled. it was learned today, as a
result of the escape yesterday Of three
prisoners at the honor camp and Of
fear that a general revolt among all
honor couvicts may occur.
Deputy Warden Ryan, who has been
in charge of the institution since War
den Allen resigned. directed search to
day for the escaped prisoners, one OF
whom is a murderer
Springfield, Aug 10.-Telegrams to
Governor Dunno today from c. W
Faltz and James J. McGrath. mem
hers Of the board OF prison trustees
now living at the pen1tentiary at Joliet
said ali the inmates were in good
spirits.
In a. message signed jointly by tbs
two trustees the governor was told
the convicts had applauded his mes
sage to them saying the honor system
was to survive. Acting Warden Law
renee Ryan talked over the long dis
tance telephone with William SulIi
van, secretary TO the governor. Hs
told Sullivan everything was goins
well at the prison and denied there
was any reason TO fear an outbreak.
The trustees in their messages saic
/ the convicts had given assurances OF
their loyalty 70 the states honor sys
( TEN
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-10
THE WAR TODAY

TeutouIc pressure on the eastern
war front continues heavy against the
Russian positions all along the line,
with steady bombardment Of the grand
dukes troops in most Of the sectors.
Northest of Warsaw ana up to the
Baltic provinces the Russians are max
ing thei- most determined stand. In
creasiugly strong resistance 70 the
German assaults is indicated in this
territory where serious breaches would
menace the new Russian lines Of de-
tense.
In the Baltic provinces Petrograd
claims that the Germans are being
pressed from Riga on land, while on the
water an attempt by a German battle
feet TO break through the mine bar
riers defending the entrance to the
gulf of Riga, was beaten of
The Russians also assert they have
checked German advance guards IN the
vukomer district, at which point the
invaders are within so miles Of the
trunk line railroad to Petrograd.
! Al Kovne Il is declared that despite
the bringing up Of the heaviest caliore
/ German guns. desperate attacks on the
/ fortress have been repulsed with heavy
! losses o the attacking forces.
/ Austro-German pressure OF the retiF-
/ ing Russians continues strong IN thf
I warsaw sector ard along the lines tc
the southeast. Pronounced successes
for the Teutoutc forces are reported
all through southern Poland from tht
yistula to the Bug.
Rome reports the capture Of sont
Austrian trenches in Cavallo pass II
the Carnia region and similar sue
cess in the PLAYA zone.
The allies are again attacking Wig
orouslv ia the Dsrdaneiles and making
substantial progress, according Z
news agency dispatches from Athens
The Russians report new successes
against the Turks in Caucasus neal
the Eaphrates E1yexa
b.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-10
BIG SHIPMENT Of
COLD is MYSTERY
England Sends Millions 10 United
States But Explanation Of Exr
change Is Refused.

New York, Aug. 10.-Considerable
mystery surrounds the shipment from
England to this country of large
amount of gold, the sum being various
Iv estimated at $15,0O0.000 to 25,000,-
600 The gold. which probably takes
the form of American eagles. is being
trans-shipped from Halifax. to which
mort it was taken by a British steamer,
presumably under government convoy,
10 this city by a special train.
]. P. Morgan < co. are the con-
signees but the bankers refuse TO give
anv information regarding the trans
action. stating that such details ought
TO come from London, where the ship
ment was arranged in response 10 the
extraordinary exchange conditions be-
tween that center and this city.
AT the sub-treasury It was admitted
that a request had been received &c
take care of q large amount Of gold
row IN the way from Canada but the
sum involved was not known. The
American Express company. which has
charge of the gold from Halifax to this
citv declined TO give any particulars
~ tbe shipments, on the ground that
sucb a course would be unwise at this
time.
Demand sterling suffered further de
nracistion at the opening Of today s
/ foreign exchange market declining te
4752s. but later advancing 70 zae@.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-10
TROOPERS AGAIN
FIGHT MExICANS
Border Patrol in HIdalgo County
Texas, Attacked Armed Farm
ers Aiding in Pursuit.

Brownsville Texas, Aug 10.-Tajt-
ed States cavairymen and Mexicana
fought again today this time near MGR
eedes. Texas. One Mexican was kill
ed. None of tbe troopers was reported
hurt.
Todays dght was west of the scene
Of the previous Mexican raids and
closer 10 the border, occurring about
z5 miles north of the Rio Grande. Tt
was I'm FTidalgo county while the prev
tous fighting has been i'm Cameron
county
Six United States CavaIrymen were
on border patrol duty near Mercedes
when the Nezicans attacked them. The
soldiers captured four horses from
the attacking party. Parties of armed
farmers and merchants have gone
from Mercedes and other nearby towns
. to try to capture some of the MeNcanH
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-10
Courier Brings Delayed Mes
sage From Terror Strick-
en- Americans.
FEAR MEXICAN HATRED
Residents at Capital Declare
They Are Living on
Smouldering Volcano.

Mexico City, July 20. Thy courier to
Vera Cruz. via Laredo. Texas. aug.
10.-An appeal for help for Ameri-
cans in Mexico and for the relief of
the people Of the country itself was
sent today by the American Society of
Mexico to the state department in
Washington through the Brazilian
minister. it recites conditions in the
Mexican capital which are described
as uncomfortable and which are declar-
ed to have driven Americans here al
most to desperation. and implores the
Washington government to act
promptly in bringing about ameHora-
tion.
The American residents of Mexico
appeal once more to their government
and people in behalf of the suffering
millions Of pacific men, women and
children in this country who are vic
tins of hunger and cruelty and vio-
Ience. the appeal begins. These
conditions put she eravest responsi-
blity on the United States. which not
only has passively Ignored them, but
promoted them with arms and ammu-
milton and by encouragement to po It'll
ga a''f sA-'.s.s go nave p'o7,i' 's'.
'-l -'..-'-c anu ''''75 -
'Sil's" 'I5I's'
Beg feF Protection.
Americans and other foreigners, -
the appeal continues. stand aghas1
and wonder whether they can he liv-
ing i'm the goth century and in a c5uu-
4 try bordering on the United Sts.ss
which has made Itself responsible tc
the world for protection Of life ana
property and yet does nothing more
than send repeated warnings t1at are
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-10
BULGARIA GETS
OFFER OF ALLIES
Diplomatic Representatives of Quad,
ruple Entente Make Bid for Her
Cooperation In War.

Paris, Aug. 1o,-The correspondent
graphs that diplomatic representatives
Of France. Russia, Great Britain and
Italy have delivered a joint communi-
cation to the Bulgarian government
with a view TO procuring the co1lab-
Grafton Of that nation with the allies,
as part Of a common understanding
with the Balkan statea
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-10
CONTINUED on Page Two(
library on LusitanIa Sinking.

New York, Aug. 10.-Ten volumes
Of 100 pages each containing newspa-
per clippings on the sinking OF the
Lusitania have just been completed for
Mrs, Alfred G. Vanderbilt, whose hus-
band was one OF the victims Of that
tragedy Tire volumes are designed as
a memorial 10 Mr.. Vanderbilt and il 10
reported that eventually they will be
given to tue library at Yale university.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-10
BRITISH CRUISER
SUNK BY TORPEDO
Berlin Reports Sinking OF ship ON
Swedish Coast-Eight Members
OF Crew Saved.

Berlin. Aug. 10. Cvia wireless 70
ssvville.) - The British auxiliary
cruiser India, Of 1900 tons. has been
torpedoed of the Swedish coast
Eighty members Of the crew were
saved
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-10
Serious Anti Foreign Dem.
onstrations Reported by
American officer.
SQUADRON MAY SAIL
Louisiana and New Hamp-
shire Getting Ready at
Newport to Go South.

Washington, d. C., Aug. TO-
Secretary Lansing announced late
today that only one warship would
be sent 90 Vera Cruz and that II
was going to relieve whatever ship
Is used for transportation OF the
Brazilian and Guatemalan minis
ters. Secretary Lansing denied
Iatly that military or naval expe-
ditions we're being prepared ana
declared such reports only inter-
ipred with the success OF efforts
to settle Mexican affairs peace
fully.
Secretary Lansing said the in
crease In the number OF acts OF
brigandage on the border might
necessiiate strengthening the
arms forces there but he insisted
such an addition to the troops had
no connection with internal Mex
Jean affairs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-10
THE WEATHER
Forecast Till Z r. II. Tomorrow, for
Rock Island, Davenport, Moline
and Vicinity.

Partly cloudy tonight and Wednes-
day, probable showers tonight. Not
much change in temperature.
Temperature at 7 a. IN. SIS. Highest
yesterday. So; lowest last night, So.
Velocity Of wind al a. m. four
miles per hour.
Precipitation, none
Relative humidity, al Z .. m, 63 at
a. m. 50 al D m. as.
Stage Of water, 81. a fall Of q feet
in the last q hours
!. Il. SHERER, Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-10

ma" army Hea"i i''i'e's s'<li i'-
eat-
...
,,.,-.-- -, ~.
--,-., O. -
- -
Smashing t1et way To 7l ID l''5a '1s-
ueel shrche4. Almost sim Hl'alle5u7-
iF German. "aT5h'P5 "hlch a''em Pie't
10 seize 'ae etii or '1iSa ana at'aiil "a
Strategic P0EitoH 10 ASSIST tHe oooP'
ashore we're 4lspe'7e' "ll' 0aiDd@7".
+4s assem- O-ase o. 9 iL-'',i 9 .1-e
aa inc largest or amy sA4a77' 11 ,''
naval aolions Oh t1e war mus -al' W '.'t
taa exception o. the attiea squadron
3. 1he LaFaahei-ea. tl hoae2 us way
wards R.@a l-'1' all7' Tue 4lia',lll' l,
o. tAT t't tt~i7H 7't+t7 'e-!77'. '--
stan coast last fali- The iaet mat the
German "aFsH.Ps were ~oEcaa 10 z L7-
tire '5 O. source "i 7a -7-7,.t'' " 'i.7
BOT t,t7A hl5sa' n"-sN '''i.'9
heAt in Lhe resistance % t--e
1a contrast 10 1iel1 -e'-' 'i'is4l' s.ss
where.
-' 1'i''S.' as' --.-
O. H"a@s. " nlie mot eaH4P'.' ',-g w L.H y,
..---.--- -----..
marked lhs mos ''-.po. .a''. Il'.s',.7z r.
i.7". J" "Ni04 'Ne -.
t=t.eo SINCE rue '"s'i7 W. ~,
q -i.. me -a." was s.,'all s--.l -
has 10 ne l5a.-'al1=a @-a'lls, ...7 d. o.
most inevitable German eo0".et 's
tack
The haihah SITUATION IS sun cll7o.,' ..-
itz7alahes from 9alo-'ltAl say 1'a' .'-- .ll
asy'o-t7eFnah p'An 10 sra ...l.--- 49,
7+.'.a ai's@'s '.'7 'N.'.'., .--..-.-.5.
s.aa 90 "a e"nte-' .i'@.-'Il ~ is'.'''5. =.
forces along the 9eE'lah tE"Lt t-lsL. a,
JIG sal1 17o'Vv9 men nave .5ei -Lll'5's,l, -
near hI7o'at Fiui.sat N.lp -,'''
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-10
Fair Attendanee o. 10.o00. CO..

san Francisco, Cal. aug. 10.-At-
tendance at the Panama Pacific expo
sition has passed the 100000 mark.
according TO an announcement today
BY the exposition directors. The ninth
million was registered on July IS and
the daily average in rolling up the
10th million vas 1924
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-10

Turk Aeroplane Sinks Submarine.
C0nstanunople, Aug, s. via berIlii'
Aug. 10. bv wireless to sayville. \. =
A submarine Of the entente aliies " &C
sunk near Buiair this afternoon hy
Turkish aeroplane which tire" ootnos
pn the craft AL the crew we're 4oss.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-10
Military Operations in Cour-
land Have Been Check
ed by Russians.
FLEET IS DRIVEN OFF
British Find Encourage
ir Gains Made by the
Troops in Flanders.

Berlin, Aug, 10 (via London -
Fort number four at Lom5a has
been stormed and the town of
Lomz8, which is situated ON the
Narcf river, - miles southwest
of SHWalki, has been occupied by
German forces, according 10 an of
fetal statement issued by the Ger
man army headquarters staff To-
dar
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-10

Washington. D. c., Aug. l0.-Serious
anI-lorcign demonstrations reported
today to the Washington government
from Vera Cruz gave state and navy
department officials considerable con
Germ. particularly in view OF the Pan
American conference to be resumed in
New York tomorrow to devise means
for restoring peace in Mexico.
Advices from Commander MoNamee
at Vera Cruz depicting a threatening
situation at the seat Of Garranza's gov
ernmeut, led 10 a conference between
Secretary Lansing Rear Admiral Ben
son. acting secretary of the navy, and
Leon j. Canoya, chief of the division OF
Mexican affairs. Commander McNa-
mee.s report had at first been regarded
as alarming enough 20 warrant send
ing naval reiuforcemeuts to Vera Cruz
and preliminary orders have been Civ
en- to the batJieships Louisiana and
New Hampshire at Newport to make
ready.
DeIfberatiou oa the situation, how
ever. resulted in the determination to
await further reports before despatch
Ing any battleships, there being a gen
uine desire on the part Of administra-
] ton officials to do nothing to stir up
feeling that might be embarrassing to
the Pau-American couferees.
Marietta Sent to Vera Cruz.
An order was sent, however. direct
/ ing the gunboat Marietta to proceed
I at once from ProRreso TO Vera Cruz, a
distance of about $50 miles. Rear Adj
u1iral Benson explained that the Mari
eta might he utilized to convey the
/ Brazilian and Guatcmalan ministers IN
( Mexico to New Orleans.
/ Commander McNamee reported that
natives have made inceudiary speeches
TN the streets of Vera Cruz against
Americans and other foreigners and
that there had been numerous endeav-
ors to incite uprising although nc
overt act has yet been committed.
Secretary Lansing viii leave foi
New York tonight to resume delibera'
tfons with Latin-American diplomats
tomorrow. The secretary would MOI
discus the situation today, asserting
that he had talked considerably yes
ferday about a confidential confer
ence." Whether the definite plar
agreed on could be fairly worked ou
in one more session OF the conference
Mr. Lansing would not predict.
Naval Aid Asked For.
! washington. D. c. Aug. 1o.--Com
mauder McNamee, the senior Ameri
can naval officer at Vera Cruz, ha
asked the navy department to send
. battIeship squadron to guard agatns
anti-foreign demonstrations which n
3 fears.
The gunboat Marietta has been or
fdered to proceed from Progreso I
81 Vera Cruz IN order to have a ship a
. sthe disposal OF the Brazilian and Qua
temalan ministers, who are leavin
Mexico. IL is assumed that the Lou
Ffsiana and New Hampshire will be hel
at Newport for further orders.
Ana-foreign demonstrations IN Yer
? Cruz we're the subject Of iong cable
gram received at the navy department
today. Acting Secretary Benson sal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-10

Member of Au dit
Bureau of Circulations
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-10

Associated d Press
Leased Wire Report
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-06-11
Simple Home Remedies.

A severe coughing paroxysm can be
relieved by taking teaspoonful of
glycerin in a swallow of hot milk.
A salt bath is very beneficial and
restful. Purchase of druggist box
of sea salt; dissolve about fourth of
it in hot water. Saturate bath towel
in the salt water, then il let dry. At
ter the regular bath, rub the body with
the sailed towel, or use it mornings
after the cold bath.
If you want to keep from sneezing,
press the finger on the upper part of
the nose, or rub the forehead just
above the nose.
A bag of hot sand with tablespoon
full of vinegar sprinkled on will relieve
neuralgia.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-06-11
Buchanan Pasha Dead.

Constantinople. Buchanan Pasha,
an American citizen. formerly rear adj
miral in the Turkish navy, died on
May "a after several weeks of illness.
He leaves widow, who is now in the
Turkish capital.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-06-11
win Build Thousand Aeroplanes

Duluth, Minn.-Anthony Janus and
Fritz Ericsson of Duluth, aviatorS-
have been placed in charge of a new
aeroplane factory at Toronto, Ont,
rhich has contracted with the British
overrnent to build 1000 aerop,anes.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-06-11
Cross outfiahts Walaast.

New York.-Leach Cross of New
York outfought AID Wolgast, former
lightweight champion. in ten-round
bout here Wednesday night. Cross
had decided advantage in every
round but the fourth.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-06-11
Womans Temple Sold

Chicago.-The Woman's Temple,
sixteen-story office building long the
encountered property of the Woman's
Christian Temperance union, was sold
at auction for S6S1,OOO to satisfy a
mortgage.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-06-11
AydroaeropIane Captured.

Rome.-An official communication
issued by Vice Admiral Thaon hi
Reyel. the chief of the Italian naval
staff. says that on May % an Aus
trian hydroaeroplane was captured
near the Italian coast
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-06-11

DR.. Leo s. Rowe, professor of po-
litical and social science at the Uni
yersity OF Pennsylvania, was made sec
rotary general of the big Fan-Ameri-
can Commercial conference In Wash
ington. Doctor Rowe has spent many
years in South America and speaks
Spanish like native. He has been
member Of various government COM
missions that have visited the repub-
lies to the south OF us.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-06-11
Russ Lanauaae Spreads.

Russian is already the dominant
tongue of 170.Oo0,00O people. and the
statisticians declare that by 1850 1t
will be spoken by no less than $780,.
100000.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-06-11
EuLoeIzEs AMERICAN SOLDIERS.
President Wilson Principal Speaker at
Memorial Day Services.

e''fV' 'NE Ody SERVICES.
Observation-Disclosures of Americas
soldier and sailor dead were voiced
here Monday by President Wilson.
Secretary Bryan, Secretary Daniels
and Governor Willis of Ohio at i'm.
pressive Memorial day exercises at
Arlington National cemetery. Large
crowds seized upon every opportunity
to show that the present international
situation was uppermost in their
minds.
Nord stern. [volume] (La Crosse, Wis.) 1856-1921, 1915-09-24
neutrality-suspicious..

GsipiFs 9riee sbefhdoieuneen Iais
fen in berfeIb.n &rt ipie bic Srepanas
ton Der Sddoeleede 2iidsn am 3opf
suriid, bic bic barunter liesenon
Ssils o.s 9sbirns eefGbrosn. Wan
bat fdon felt seraumsr 3eit auf bic
boraus entfttknoen Mibitdno. oufs
merifam ssmabt unS ppresihloe.n,
bic 9r.ihe in Der Sddbeloede ourh
ein einem 5ier entnommsnes Slid
3nudenmaFe su peridlisbsn. Cine
foIte Operation bat nunmehr elm
fronsDFfd.r arst. Qrpf. Rennist,
poreenommsn. Der in Der lestsu Siba
une Ser Barrier Iiaosmie Der Msbi.
gin mits,tsiIt bat, hoB er einsm iuns
gen Soloaten, Der burd einen 9rus
notiplittsr an linten Stirnbein idper
perIebt iporoen fpar. Elm Stid pom
S6uIterblott zines lebenoeu Gnnins
deRs sinssiest babe, oeFsn Torm Der
@eitalt Der Wunos argepoBt pproen
mar. Die Slnoer Der beioen 3nps
henhduts ino matchmaker oernGbt
trerosu. un sen GriaB poutonrnen gu
Nord stern. [volume] (La Crosse, Wis.) 1856-1921, 1915-09-24
sommlernadt.
Bon Sans Setbge.

Der Wono mob 0iamanten nm uns
6eioe,
Mir f6ritten bur9 bic 0artentir ms
Jelo.
Gin Hebelitrom burhflutete bic Wetbe,
Gs ouftete Die friider6libte !9eioe,
llnb reid an Segen tpar Die Sommers
melt.
Die Ro9t sin9 filbern tpis Der Stsr@
nenreigen,
4us tiefem 2anoe Hang Elm Welhlens
fpebr,
Sd fiiblte oeinen aopf fid gu mir
neigen.
Gum erlten W2oI paro mir bein Wuno
gu eigen,
llnb unl're !Sduoe lieBen ii9 nidt
mebr.
go idrittsn mir Ser OinsnpeIt .nts
geaen,
Die blaB ii6 bob, slei6 einem SETTER
reid.
Inns tonrten ibr. Sdauer nidt bepes
gen,
Inns tpor bic @elt lpie lauter 2i4t
uno Segen,
limb uni'rs 5er3en paren gut uno
reid.
Nord stern. [volume] (La Crosse, Wis.) 1856-1921, 1915-09-24

geitdIten. Der Wann lift beute in Der
Gage, our 6ront 3uridsutsbren. uno
Yrof. Repnier ipriht infoIssoeHen bic
4nii9t aus. oaB bic bon ibm ausgez
fubrte rbeteroplaitif6e" Operation az
len bisber in oieier Rihtung sema6s
ten WOri4ldgen p~Or5u5isben iei. 5rei=
llb bat iih bic gelebrte 90rperi9aft
leiner Qniidt ni6t poatommen onoes
i6lofen uno lift teilpeiie fir oie Der
penoun9 metaaif6er grfabltude elm
getreten, oa terrible &np6e.l pabrz
'4einli4 nit Der 53eit reforbirt psr<
Ten niiroen.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-05-08
Washington TrelnbleS ON
Receipt OF News; Wilson
Will Demand ReparatiOD
First Thought of Wilson Is for Safety
OF the Americans; no Official
Statement Last Night

XMASHNGTON May President Wilson had Just finished
W. luncheon and about to leave the White House for drive
when he heard the of the sinking of the Sana AT the cab
meeting less than hour before the orploing of the
discussed and party of cabinet members had gathered for luncheon
nearby hotel where the was taken Them All the
arc, Immediately hurried back to their offices.
The president first question of the secretary who brought him
the dNpatc whether lives had been his relief
evident when he told the first dispatch indicated that all had
been saved He abandoned his ride to keep close touch with the
state Department. which after transmitted to HIM Ambassador
Pages cabcgram which the first official information
the government and kept his study for the remainder Of the
afternoon reading dispatches the brought them He
made and White House officials said would be
forthcoming at a until after all the facts known.
Washington Shocked
The degree of which the administration would feel in
the incident officials stated would be measured by whether
American lives sacrificed the German coup sink the big
liner
the latter dispatch n indicating that efforts
had been successful profound relief apparent.
Even though it had been feared that the liner might be attacked
the president and his official family the "A shock
surprise might hfuly be said that it burst upon official
Washington like bomb At the first all officials realized
that the uurbr and Importance OF the Americans aboard the us
taua might face Washington with the most situation since
the outbreak OF the For some hours officials silently and
gycy scanned the dispatches and eagerly awaited
fetal adyccs from london of the American consuates scattered
along the region of the dsastc withheld their comment merely
pressing the hope that Americans had been lost The Of
conccdcd II probably has been cquacd since the Mexican
crisis reached its height just two year, ago.
Deluged With Inquiries
department and executive offices dcugd with
steady Of inquiries many of which came from the diplomatic
colony.
After dinner president returned his study and spent the
evening reading the dispatches.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-05-08
AGAINST UNIONS
OF FEDERATION

WASHINGTON, May Hearings
on Pennsylvania railroad labor con-
dItions prd rtically were concluded to-
day by the United States commission
on Industrial relations.
q q. W. Creighton, general superln-
tendent of the system at Altoona. testi-
fed regarding the strike of shopmen
lat Altoona in 1911, asserting that the
company did everything in its power
to prevent the strike and later to pre-
vent il from spreading. He frankly
told the commission that Pennsylvania
officials We're opposed to unions OF
their employees whicI affiliated with
the American Federation Of Labor or
which might involve the company in
sympathetic strikes.
W. II. Pierce Of the Brotherhood Of
Federated Railroad Employees, who
conducted the Altoona strike, created
a stir whG recalled TO the stand late
today by charging that members Of
the brotherhood of Enginemen and
FIremen were paid money by an Of
Eclal Of the Pennsylvania after the
strike OF 1911. He said one Of the
men confessed to receiving money and
told him who paid 1t.