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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-04-20
Decision for or Against Con
fiict Is Believed to Be
Imminent.
AMBASSADORS LEAVE?
German and Austrian Rep
resentatives Said to Be
Preparing to Quit.

Rome. April 20.-Within the last "a
hours there has arisen in Rome per-
sistent reports that the grave inter
national question confronting Italy
may be solved in the near future by
what Mt first sight seems almost in
credible. the conclusion of general
peace in Europe at a not far distant
date While these reports are intangi-
BILE and cannot at present be ascribed
to definite source, they nevertheless
are reflected in high quarters and are
given heed by careful observers Of
international politics.
Among other reasons in support OF
this argument offered is that Rome
is an excellent field for conduct of
negotiations of this nature. Prince
Won Buelow, one of the ablest German
diplomats, is in Rome as ambassadors
to Italy: and official relations between
Italy and Germany. as well as between
Italy and the triple entente, are cor
dial In certain quarters of Rome the
idea prevails that the advent of spring
gressive hostilities as had been prom
ised. a fact regarded as significant.
London, April 2O.-Italy's decision
for or against war is believed in Rome
to b. imminent The Rome cores
pondent of Paris newspaper tele-
graphs that today marks the expira-
tion of the time limit fixed by Italy
10 form presentation of proposals by
Austria It is generally understood
Austria has declined to make territor-
iaI concessions satisfactory to Italy.
and. according to this report, the Ger
man and Austrian ambassadors are
preparing to leave the country. A
representative of King Constantine OF
Greece is enroute to Vienna and Ber-
lin. probably on a political mission.
Constantine. who is a bTother-in-law
of Emperor William, is known to be
opposed to war
Forces Of the Union of South Africa
have occupied Keetaanshop, the most
important town in German southwest
Africa, next to Windhek. the capital.
says a Capetown dispatch It is an
important railroad junction and gives
General Botha. Boer leader. command
of the railroad to Windhel.
True bills were returned by the
grand jury in old Bailey police court
against three alleged German spies.
Kuepferle. Hahn and Muller, charged
with sending military information to
Germany. Kuepferle processes to be
an American and it is believed comes
from Brooklyn The case will be heard
next week.
Appeal to London Government.
Another appeal TO the government
to take the country further into it's
confidence is contained in an editorial
in the Times which points out that ex-
cept for local successes the war situa-
ton has undergone little apparent
change in the past five months. we
urge the government" says the Times.
ito use every effort to make the ma
tion understand how small is the pro-
gress yet attained on land and how
great and manifold are the sacrifices
which must be faced"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-04-20
PRESIDENT GUEST
AT PRESS DINNER
tasvrvd ~ Crowds IN New Nerk
~trvsts Eareute Frgm Depot
o. uis HstsL

WasataEtau. n. C.. Nprii 81 - f.resi-
tFas Wilson Ieft az to-day fos sew
Ners Co atteud the sangaf tuuchsoz
81 tse Associated Press. Or thc party
we're NfF Daniels. SECRETARY T,srzaity
sat uc Graysou- Thsy wtit rvtzTu
90 Wsshiantoa toufEht
View Vera. April go ffTss.d-at vii
son arrived shortly after Z 90 atterd
tar annual tunchsUn % the Associated
Press az the WaIforf-NstoTi4 TIE
was leudiy ehesrct b. several hgr-
eret psrsans gathered az the PsaEsyi-
vsaia railroad station 60 greet hssu-
Ou THE way 20 tks hotel BE waved
bis hat aiEost eoEsingoasiy TO crowds
ei9ex tke streets tfe sas wsicccseG
er hts arrival st ths tunehscz ~
SSssl4gtss % tie Associated Frsss
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-04-20
VILLA FLEES
litter CRUSH
BY CARRANzA

Washington. D. c, April Coon
sular advices from Mexico reaching
the state headquarters today confirm
ed the Carranza claims Of a great vic
tory for General Obregon over Gener-
al Villa at Celaya and told of the lat
ter's retreat northward destroying the
railroad as he went Villas losses in
the six days fighting ending Saturday
were estimated at 5000 killed and
wounded.
Fourteen troop trains carrying the
defeated chieftain and his battered
army arrived at Aguas CaIientes, $50
miles north OF the battle ground
around Celaya and Iraputo.
With these reports the department
gave out summary OF advices from
the west coast transmitted by Rear
Admiral Howard. saying; The Villa
movement on the west coast is appar-
10 the control OF the entire west coast
by Carranza in few weeks"
From the border too came confirm.
alton of the reported withdrawal
southwark OF Villa forces which have
been beseiging Matamoros.
Officials here would not be surpris-
ed in view Of all the developments of
the past few days if villa had difficulty
in maintaining his line of commuuica-
tious TO the American border. The
loyalty of some of his garrisOns is
said 10 be questioned. It also is said
that with Zapata cut of from COM
munication with the north, occupation
of Mexico City might be accomplished
by Obregon with little difficulty
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-04-20
ENGLAND rs RUSHING
800 TROOP LIGHTERS

Vancouver. B. C. April 2O-Three
hundred scow-shaped self-propeIled
lighters capable of carrying 100000
troops are being constructed in Eng
land. according 10 A. z. Short of this
city. connected with the Sunderland
CEngland) shipbuilding firm OF Short
completed by June /
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-04-20
ENGLAND FAVORS
OPEN CHINA DOOR
Equal Commercial Opportunities for
All Nations Announced to be
Empires Policy.

London, April 20.-Preservation of
the common interests of all powers in
China by insurance of Independence
and integrity of the Chinese republic
and the principle of equal opportun-
tiles for commerce and industry of
ali nations in China, was declared to-
day by Foreign Secretary Grey 20 bs
the policy of the British goyeTn-
menl in China.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-04-20
SWOBODA FREED OF
SHIP FIRE CHARGES

Paris, Apri. Glowing TO INSULT
cient evidence military authorities
have decided to drop the charge of set
ting IRE to the steamer La Touraine
preferred against man known as
Raymond Swoboda. says the Petit Pa
risian. He still faces a charge of
espionage, however. Swoboda admit
ted his real name was Raymond Ruff
Schwind
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-04-20
ONE SEES C0NC USON OF GENERAL PEACE IN EUROPE IN NEAR FUTURE
$4,000 VERDICT
FOR MRS. M'NABB
Wssainztss CozFt Ausrd. Heart naiss
g. wen4H ~sia< wealthy MI
Waakse Hinrr.

waseisEsae. %. g.. Nprr CD sfrs
tts So tfrNahb ~ Eseaaaba. 5lieh.
has wee a $4,000 verdict ia ere local
sae--a- ea-srt s-rr la h-r breach o.
ssaasss sass asa5sss jean D. Eiaa~F
af ,fHRsHs--. araislE rsa- 0srrr
Far sar5 f5r fsgg0s9.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-04-20
FAIL To RAISE THE MINNESOTA
Efforts to Float irierican Steamer
Thus Far Fruitiess.

London. April 20-Reports were
received by Lloyds yesterday that ef-
forts TO float the American steamer
Minnesota, which grounded on rock
on Iwaiima. AZ the entrance to the
Inland Sea OF Japan last week, have
thus far been fruitless.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-04-20
THE WEATHER
Forecast Till p. VI. Tomorrow, fOl
Rock Island. Davenport. Moline
and Vicinity.

Partly cloudy tonight and Wednes-
day. Not much change in tempera
turc.
Temperature at a m, IS. Highest
Yesterday. So Lowest last night. SO.
Velocity OF wind at Z a m. 1 mile
per hour.
Precipitation. none
Relative humidity at p. M, 81; at
a. IN. 70: at p. m. today. IS
Stage Of water. SIS; rise OF 3 in
last - hours.
I'M. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-04-20
BILL FLINN FRISKED
IN WEST MINE DEAL

San Francisco, Cal. April 20.-Ac-
cording 10 testimony in a suit here
William Finn, progressive leader of
Pittsburgh. was defrauded out of s25.-
600 in buying California mine, which
is alleged to have been "salted."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-04-20
MAY WHEAT, IN FALL,
RAPIDLY RECEIVERS

Chicago. Ill. April 3e.-Nisy wheat.
which closed las; night At si.eSzs sold
quickly today At S1.5sis. but reacted
with equal suddenness 10 within one
cent OF last night July and Sep
tcmbcr comparatively were unaaect-
Cd.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-04-20
LAY SWISS PROTEST
BEFORE WASHINGTON

Washington. n. c. April eo.-The
Swiss minister today presented 20 the
state department n copy OF the protest
Of his government made 20 the allies
against interference with the ship
ping % products into Switzerland
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-04-20
AsrRoNoMIcAL EvgNrs.

Evening stars: Mars. Saturn. Morn
ing stars: Venus. Mercury. Jupiter
Castor and Pollux and their neighbor.
Procyon. seen about s p. m. in the
southwestern sky.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-04-20
cH'ELfsroy HEy ARRESTED
rveufy Charged Win Bayiu< vstss
on West virwinEa ftsrtion-

UHaFIesf1o. " Va. NprtI 81 II =
Weot. postmaster. aad q. y. Brawisy.
.hi-f ar police. both democrats. TO
srtsTr win eight others o. thtt party
ard f1 repabtieans have been arrest
et sa far. charged with bgyinE votes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-04-20
corEr FANS TO ENJOIv IrTNTIS
street Railway Company at nirh-
mend. Va. LaSss in C0urt.

E.ssmact. va. NpFtJ s1 -tttery
bEsses won victory on tEr state
ragrfs yesterday wber Jb~ arp,iea-
aar ef Ese street railway company
b-rr f1F an tafsaeti9e Co preveut op-
-raE.se OF enc Htueys Wifs9gf fraa-
rs.s~s as common carriers were te-
1rt rH~ railway rouparv usetf ts
operating busses wbife an appeal Be-
E br1ar-ss
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-12-30

mai peen rl.ut That lie mad been mark
ed for death by an implacableIorganiza
ton. which had struck him down a,
last on his own doorstep. Then the
doctor came. At the sight of Larnigar
he looked grave. Gently he examined
the wound.
"Im sorry" he said. his voice show.
Ing his emotion. There is nothing /
can do-except perhaps to bring him
to before-before he-he goes"
Bruce. speechless, nodded. and the
doctor bent down and used hypo-
dermic needle. In few moments its
effect was manifest. Dudley Larni-
cams eyes opened. and he reached out
hand gropingly. Bruce took it and
bent down to listen.
You will believe-now"- he said
painfully and with mighty effort
1T is the work of the ffteen-of the
graft syndicate. Hunt them down.
free this land Of this mighty graft
trust. Finish my work-run for dis
trict attorney
His voice died away: then, with a
tremendous effort, he spoke again. one
word. "Maryw he said feebly.
With tears streaming down his cheeks
Bruce turned to his mother. She lean
ed over, and 1t was in her arms that
Dudley Larnigan died. And, standing
over his body. Bruce swore that he
would be true to the trust his father
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-12-30

Dorothy Tried to Follow Him In Vain.
hal imposed upon him-that he would
ayenge his death and bring his MUIR
derers to Justice.
Against the advice of his friends.
against the pleadings of Dorothy Max
we'll against his mothers urgings even.
Bruce stuck to his determination.
The murder of Dudley Larnigan had
thrown the reform elements of the
city into panic. This terrible and
sinister proof of the powers Of the
forces of graft had caused revulsion
of sentiment. Men who had assailed
the dead district attorney as fanatic
and hysterical demagogue for his
great speech attacking graft had to adj
NIT that there had been some basis
for his sensational accusations. But
these same men were afraid to move
So 1t had been easy for Bruce to Sc
cure the reform nomination for district
attorney. No one else wanted It. The
graft syndicate had made it too plain
that peril as well as honor went with
the Office.
Bruce was making q splendid cam.
paign, too, against the forces Of graft
All the lower, vicious elements of the
city We're arrayed against him. From
the dives, the gambling houses, the
haunts of the drug sellers and the men
and women who lived on vice and de-
pravity, on crime and ignorance, the
forces of evil sent out their cohorts
against him. But Bruce, dwelling al.
ways on his fathers martyrdom, on
his own determination not only to
ayenge the dead man, but at whatever
risk to himself to continue to fight
against all the forces that were ex-
plotting the poor and the ignorant,
made great impression and increased
his own popularity tremendously.
He developed into an effective speak
er, and his bitter, ringing speeches
made many converts to his cause.
Dorothy Maxwell had opposed his en-
trance into the campaign since she
feared for his safety. Dorothy was
beginning to be haunted by frightful
suspicious, suspicious she had not dared
as yet to communicate even to Bruce.
But once he was In the fight she
stood by him. Ungrudgingly she con-
sented to the postponement of their
marriage that was made inevitable
since 1t was impossible for him to take
| the time for his wedding during the
campaign. And Dorothy. herself, an
ardent advocate of woman suffrage,
did all she could to array the women
Of the city on his side.
"Women can't vete," she said in a
! speech she made to suffrage organ
ixation, but they can influence the
! men who car. Let every woman here
go to the polls with some man and see
! that he votes right-for Larnigan and
! decency. against graft and corruption. {"
Thousands OF women took up that
cry. and the graft organization. which
had expected q walkoyer when It had
eliminated Dudley Larnigan. begun
to be worried ind tossee thst II had
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-12-30
For Rheumatism

As soon as an attack OF Rheuma-
fism begins apply sloan's Lini-
ment.
Don't waste time and suffer un-
necessary agony. A few drops Of
SlOan's Imminent on the affected
parts is all yea need. The pain
goes at once.
A grateful sufferer writes 81
was suffering for three weeks with
Chronic Rheumatism and Stiff Neck
although tried many medicines
ithey failed. Fortunately l heard OF
sSloan's sLinimant and after using
1t three or four days am up and
we'll. am employed at the biggest
department store in s. F.. where
they employ from six to eight hum
sdred hands, and they surely wtll
hear all about Sloan's Liniment
III B Smith, San Francisco, COL
Jan. 1915. 25c at all Druggists.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-12-30

near the door The nan who had ac-
costed him struggled with Bruce:
Outside came pounding on the door.
Dorothy in terror called for the police.
AS the door burst open shot rang out.
The police snatched Bruce from his as.
,sailants.
Mr. Larnigan!" the sergeant said
"Yes. Larniganv said he.
Officer. arrest these men and call
the coroner. Bill Bradford is dead"
AS Bruce ana Dorothy left the room
Bruce entered Bradford's name on a
page of memorandum book headed.
''The Men Who Have Paid.
He looked toward Dorothy, smiled
and then said: 81 wonder who will ts
the next to pay the penalty? Thank
God. have rid the community of one
of the fifteen!''
lEnd of First Episode.l
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-12-30

need the papers l have in my desk
here in our talk
Bruce and Dorothy were not at all
loath to go. They smiled at one an
other as they went, and neither turned
to see the look that Stanford Stone
sent after them, look that might we'll
have aroused Bruces fear and wonder
had he seen it. knowing what he did
of Stones power.
Meanwhile District Attorney Larni-
gan had stayed at his Office long
enough to finish some important work
and then had taken his place in his au.
tomobile.
"Drive me around the long way
home, jack he said to his chauffeur.
THE air is so beautiful today that i
think it will rest me just to ride
around. Go up into the country along
the river and don't turn back until it's
time to get me home for dinner"
Eyes, SIR said the chauffeur.
Bruce got home long before his ia
theirs return. In spite of his feeling
concerning his fathers fears, Bruce
was worried. AS for his mother, she
had always opposed her husbands en-.
try into public life. and she was wor-
ried every time he was few minutes
late in getting home. Bruce tried to
calm her increasing nervousness, but
he himself was worried, and as it
grew dark he stood in the hall, look
ing for the rays from the headlights
Of the car that would herald his ia
Tiers coming. AT last he saw them.
far down the drive that led to the
house. His heart leaped happily, and
he went back to call his mother. ~,
Here he comes. mother. It's all
right, o. course!" he cried "You were
silly to be worried"
She was in the conservatory at the
back of the house, cutting flowers for
the dinner table. and he had to go wei!
away from the front door to find her.
Then he slipped an arm around her
waist. and they walked through til"
great hall together. They heard the
car stop outside and heard Dudley
Larnigans voice giving some order
The car started again. and then out
side there was a mutIled cry. Mrs.
Larnigan screamed. Bruce leaped for.
ward. The door burst open. and his
father staggered in, clutching convul-
s1vely at his side, and fell. Bruce took
one look. He saw the blood that
stained the floor, and then. as his
mother. transformed by the need of
action and gaining control Of herself.
went to work to stanch the flow of
blood, Bruce raced for the telephone
He gave number and waited impa
tiently for the answer.
"Hello, hello!" he cried at last. "Dr
Morgan? Hurry over here, doctor
Bruce Larnigan talking. NV fathers
been badly hurt. It's very serious, I'm
afraid. Yes, bring your instruments.
Then he helped his mother to dc
what little there was to be done before
the Doctors arrival Together they
got the wounded man on a couch and
made him as comfortable as thew
could. He had tainted and was no
longer conscious. His breathing was
heavy, and growing, spreading gray
ness in his cheeks told Bruce, little as
he was used to such scenes. that there
was little hope. if any.
Then Bruce telephoned to the police
But he could give no clew-he had not
taken the time to try to find the as
sassin. But then, as he heard the doc
tors car chugging up outside. Bruce
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-12-30
CHRISTIAN
Hanfords .Balsam Myrrh
A Good Medicine

Have you ever noticed how wide
y Hanford's Balsam of Myrrh is
advertised? Newspaper publishers in
Avery section are glad to carry
such advertising because they know
the goods are right. There is
nothing Of quack' nature about
Dalsam OF Myrrh. Just the oppo-
cite. The makers don't want your
-money unless you are satisfied
With their product. That is their
written guarantee. Do you wonder
such am article has such wide
sale and is 30 well-known?
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-12-30
Al The CHURCHES

CONGREGATIONAL
Sunday School 10000 A. M.
Begin THE New Year by coming
at ten O'Clock
Communion Service and recep-
tion of numbers at 11:00.
Service 1880 P. M,
a Beginning Tuesday evening at
$3.50. special services, with Mrs.
Kate Carnes-Garvin of Woodruff,
Illinois, as singer will continue
throughout THE week.
The white Gifts Christmas
program ON Friday Eve was excel
lent. and resulted i'm am offering of
seventeen dollars for Home Mis-
sions, and several packages for
the Christian Home at Council
.Bluffs.
Jessis G. Getty. Minister.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-12-30

Bruce Was Making Splendid Cam
paisn.
went to the door and flung 1t open.
Pinned to the doorsili was note writ.
ten on rough paper in an Uniformed
hand.
/ Compliments Of the fifteen!'
: That was all. Bot it was enough.
Bruce shuddered with terror and re-
NOR" as y, "'al'cna that his fathGs
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-12-30
READ NEXT WEEK
How Bruce Larnigan Exposes
the Tenement and Vice Trusts
His EaiLina.

His Failing.
Chuggerton-How's your chauffeur7.
Carr-Had to fire him. He used to be
motorman. Chuggerton-Too reck-
less, Ell? Carr--Recllless nothing. Why.
couldn't break the fellow of the habit
OF slowing up at PUCK. =
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-12-30
PIANO AT A BARGAIN

Customer near Extra is unable to
finish payments ON piano contract.
Will turn piano over to first sat-
isfactory party who will pay bal
ance either cash or $500 per
month
A Hospe Co.. 4o7 Broadway, Co.
Bluffs, Iowa.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-12-30
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE.
Fifteen head of the big type Po-
land China Fall Bears and stan
head of Aberdeen Angus Bulls 8
TO IL months old. All registered.
Nick Martes Extra. phone 19E13.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-12-30
FARM FOR SALE

so acres 1-2 miles north of A
nita, will sell on good terms if
GOLD this month. Phone OF write to
Edward Cihak, Extra, Iowa. 2wks
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-12-30
METHODIST

Sabbath School at 10 A. M.
Service 1900 A. M.
Epworth League $50
Service 1880 P. M.
Subject for Sunday morning. is
sThwarting Gods Plans
Subject for Sunday evening is
Reward of faithfullness. J"
w. B. Cox, Pastor.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-12-30
ATTENTION

Make all sale dates for
r. w. Jones'.
at office of Harvey and Hunt.
Phone Is Or either residences In
evening. Some December dates yet
open.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-12-30
Owes Her Good Health to Chamber.
lain's Tablets.

II owe my good health ito CHAM
berladn's Tablets" writes Mrs R g.
Neff. Crookston, Ohio. 1.-TWO years
ago i was am invalid due to stom-
aoh trouble. I took three bottles
on these Tablets and have since
BEEN In the best Of health" For
sale by Extra Drug Co.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-12-30
CLASSIFIED ADS
NOTICE.

The Library will be in one of
the rooms vacated by DR. Rendleman
over the Fred Cotton Grocery I'M
til further notice
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-12-30
FOR RENT

100 acres, 2 miles from Anita.
nearly all seeded. Tenant must
have plenty of stock. Also 24O acres
southwest of Atlantic; a good
farm we'll improved. Write G. =.
Faulkner, Anita, Iowa.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-12-30
DANISH LUTHERAN

Sunday School $3.50 A. M.
Service 1890
Rev. P. Rasmussen.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-12-30
FOR SALE.
Rhode Island Red Cockrels.
pd G. H. Muller, Adair.
SHOE REPAIRING

SHOE REPAIRING
II you want neat and pretty Job
OF repairing done on your shoes
take them to Gerald Hensley in
back room Of FredC otton's store.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-12-30

FOR SALE.
Barred Rock Cockrels. Bradley
Latham Strain. large bone Single
Bird. $1.25 Six for $500.
Mrs. Ed Young, Extra, Iowa. (
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-12-30

For Sale.
Good young high Grade Here
ford Bull. Write. Call or phone.
M. M. Marion,
l IL miles southwest North Branch
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-12-30
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE.
One draft team. dark brown
horses coming 8 and 4. Also one
farm wagon.
Enquire at this office.