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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-04
SENTIMENT FAILS
IN CRIMES: TAFT
Former President Points TO Dangerous
Precedent in Dealing With
CoHYicts.

New York. Nov. 4.-The people Of
New York and of the country generally
are in danger of being led by an I'M
wise sentiment into such treatment of
convicted criminals that will neither
impart proper lessons of punishment
nor deter others from crime, in the
opinion of William H. Taft.
The impulse Of many prison re-
formers to treat the prisoners as vic
tins OF sociology and to make them the
scapegoat for all their sins, visions,
propensities and crimes is wrong,
said Mr.. Taft in an address before the
Columbia University Institute of Arts
and Sciences last night. He added;
THE theory that by treating Grim
inals as if they had no criminal tend
encies you can eliminate them is one
that MAY work in some cases. but the
exceptions will be SO many as TO make
the policy ultimately ridiculous and
worse than ridieuious-most harmful
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-04
MORE ARE TAKEN
IN MJNITI0N PLOT
Federal authorities Continue Ac!iyi-
ties to Suppress Foreign Con-
snIraeles.

New ztYork. Nov "A The federal
grand Jury continued today its inves-
tigation of the activities of Robert
Fay and FIVE others. accused Of con-
spiracy TO blow up vessels carrying
war munitions from New York to the
allied nations of Europe.
One of the important witnesses to
be called before the grand jury today
was C. L. Wettig, chemist. who is
said TO have disclosed to agents of the
French government and federal Off
Gals the fact that he sold explosive
ingredients to some of the men alleged
to be involved in the plot.
The case gained importance today
owing 10 the announcement from
Washington that the department OF
justice will undertake the prosecution
of the alleged conspirators, and the
statement that the federal investiga-
ton shows that the alleged plot had
wide ramiiication throughout the coun-
try
Ten or more men were under arrest
today in West New York, n. J., across
the Hudson river frem New York City.
charged with the thefts Of magnetos
and automobile tires from automobile
trucks in the yards of a West Shore
railroad at Weehawken, and in freight
yards at West New York These
trucks were shipped to the European
allies from Cleveland, Ohio, and 9TH
er middle western cities. II was al
legged that eight carloads of tires val
ued at $4,000, and many hundred
bags Of sugar have been stolen either
from the freight yards or from ships
loading at the water front in Hoboken,
or in Weehawken, n. J.
After the thefts of sugar it was al
legged some of the vessels in which it
was loaded were set on fire by lire
bombs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-04

WH|TL0CK ILLS
GIVEN VACATION
American Ambassador to Belgium to
Return to His Post After Rest
at Home.

Washington, u. C., Nov. 4.-Brand
Whitlock, ambassador to Belgium, was
preparing today to return TO the Unit
ed States for a vacation because OF i'll
health. The minister's intention 10
leave Brussels was conveyed in ca
blegram to Secretary OF State Lansing
Mr.. Whitlock is coming home on
leave OF absence solely to recuperate,
according to an announcement by Sec
rotary Lansing. who adds that his re-
turn had no connection whatever with
the incident growing out OF reports by
the minister on the execution OF Miss
Edith Cavell, the British nurse, by
German military authorities. 1t had
been reported abroad that Germany
had asked for the minister's recall be-
cause Of his report on this case.
II is stated officially that Germany
has not even so much as limited that
Mr. Whitlock's presence in Belgium,
which is by permission of the German
government, was undesirable Further
more, ii is expected that the minister
will return 10 Belgium after his re-
coyery.
The fact that officials here knew two
months ago of Mir. Whitlock's illness
and that he had been advised by his
physician in Germany to take q rest,
is revealed in Secretary Lansing S
statement. At that time he was given
permission to return home
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-04
RETAkE TRENCHES
is FRENCH CLAIM
Paris Reports Spirited Battling With
Hand Grenades in the Vicinity
of Lille.

Paris. Nov 3, (2:35 p. m.)-Spirited
fighting with hand grenades took place
last night in the vicinity of Lille, ac-
cording to announcement made this
afternoon by the French war office. At
the same time violent artillery COM
bat was ranging in the same locality.
In the Champagne district the
French reoecupied yesterday evening
certain trenches Of which the Germans
had secured possession.
The text of the communication fol-
lows:
There occurred last night spirited
fighting with hand grenades in the
trenches on the Lille highway south
east Of Melville St Vaasa At the same
time there was going on in this region
violent artillery fighting
IN the Champagne district, not far
from the Chausson farm, counter at
tack made it possible for us to reoc-
cupy yesterday evening the major part
of certain portions of advanced trench
es which had been captured by some
German attachments The enemy was
driven from these positions in spite OF
a most desperate resistance in which
he made use of jets OF liquid fire."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-04
FINDS POLLUTED
WATER ON SHIPS
Commanding Officer OF Public Health
Service Makes Public Results of
Investigation.

Chicago, Nov. practically every
ship, passenger and freight, engaged
in interstate commerce carries a pol
luted drinking water supply, according
to DR.. ]. 0. Cobb, commanding officer
of the public health service in the de-
partment of the lakes.
This announcement was made today
after months of investigation. The
water became polluted, DR.. Cobb said,
through the method of taking the sup
ply aboard ship.
The intake system is polluted when
the ship is in port, and our expert
ments show that even after hours of
steady pumping pure water taken into
the ship at mid-lake is filled with
harmful bacteria when it comes to the
passengers lips" Dr., Cobb said.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-04
THE WAR TODAY


Teut0nic troops pressing the
Serbians south are marching on
kraiieFO. about twenty miles
southeast OF Caeak, along the rail-
road which runs from northwest
ern Serbia to Nish, and appraxi-
mately the same distance south.
west OF kraguyeYatz.
Bulgarian troops have st0rmed
the town OF haIafat, thus reaching
a point only about six miles from
Nish.
In southern Serbia the Buigari-
ans who are marching on Monastir
are being held in check near Pri-
lip. about twenty-five miles north
west OF Monastir.
Berlin reports the capture OF
SGjj yards OF "a French trench near
Massiges. in the Champagne dis
trict. The current French report
claims that the major portion OF
the ground gained by the Germans
in the Hassiges sector was re-
gained in counter attacks.
Field Marshal ven Hindenburg's
tr0ops have pushed their way back
TO 8e line in the lake district
southwest OF DTinsk. IRON which
they were obliged to withdraw re-
Gently under Russian pressure.
Prince ven Buelow. former Ger
man chancellor, Is hot IN Swift
zerland On Il peace mission, he
declared today IA Lucerne. lie de-
ciared trermany was determined 10
put the war 10 "A conclusion, BY
iorce of arms.
Advanced trenches in The Cham
payne district recently taken by
the Germans have been recaptured
by the French. The major part
OF the German gain was cancelled
by the French counter attacks, ii
is asserted.
The Austrian armies have fail
ed In the counter attacks by
which they sought to retake the
positions which the Italians cap
tured in their offensive movement.
Rome declares.
Additional French troops. Par
is announces. are being landed at
Saioniki.
Resignation Of the Zaimis cabi-
net in Greeee is expected, follow
ing its defeat In the chamber by
rote Of III to III. dispatches
from Athens state. The Zaimis
ministry has stoed for the policy
of neutrality for Greece.
/ revolt OF AIbanians in south
western Serbia is reported through
Rene.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-04
SUFFRAGE BODIES
KEEP Up BATTLE
Women Leaders in Several 0rganiza-
tioHs TO Meet to Plan a Fresh
Campaign.

New York, Nov. 4.-Plans of several
woman suffrage organizations TO begin
a new campaign for votes for women
will be considered at a mass meeting to
be held under the auspices of the En-
pire state campaign committee in Car
negie hall tonight. Speakers will rep
resent the woman suffrage party, the
National Wonan's Suffrage associa-
ton, the New York State Woman Suf-
frage association, the Mems league for
Equal Suffrage and other allied or
CARNATIONS
A meeting Of the National Associa-
ton Opposed to Woman Suffrage was
called for today to plan for a new
battle against suffrage.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-04
ANOTHER CABINET
CRISIS IN GREECE
Zaimls Government is Defeated In Il
Discussion on Foreign Politics
and May Resign.
Athens, Nov. 4. Via London.
1880 p. NJ Following defeat in
parliament today the cabinet re-
signed.

Paris. Nov 1.-The Zaimis govern
meut in Athens was defeated IN a dis
eussion Of foreign politics in par!ia-
ment today and is expected to resign,
says a Hayas dispatch from Athens.
A discussion of proposed military
laws. the report says, raised a cues
ton between the minister of war, Gen
eral Yanakitsas, and the majority
party of former Premier Yenizelos.
On this issue Premier Zaimis decided
to ask a vote of confidence.
The discussion then turned to the
foreign policy OF the government. NJ.
Venizelos declared it was impossible
for his party longer to sustain the
government. whose policy he consid-
cred harmful to the interests of the
country
All the party leaders engaged in the
discussion. The final vote was lat
against the government to ia
Premier Zaimis has been in Office
less than a month. having been asked
by King Constantine to form a cab
met after the resignation of Premier
Venizelos on Oct. 6 The retirement
of the Venizelos ministry grew out of
its policy in favor of entering the war
with Serbia against Bulgaria, to do
which, NJ Venizelos maintained,
Greece was bound by her treaty obli-
cations The king took the ground
that in the circumstances Greece was
not obligated to take up arms.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-04
SLAYER IS
TAKEN FOR THEFT
William Y. CIeary, Acquitted Of Murder
of S0n-in-Law. Charged With Steal
ing From CITY.
: '.' =

Washington, u. c., Nov William
Y. Cleary, former town clerk of Haver-
straw, n. Y. acquitted last January OF
the murder of his son-in-law, Eugene
II. Newman, after a sensational trial,
was arrested here today on a warrant
charging larceny OF $4,000 from the
town of Hayerstraw.
Cleary has been missing from Haver-
straw since an investigation OF the
manner in which the murder trial was
conducted disclosed alleged Irregular
ties in his Office He was arrested by
John McCullagh, former chief of police
of New York
Cleary's arrest was the elimination
of chase which began last March and
took his pursuers to Bermuda, Cuba,
California and many cities in the Unit
ed States. Three months ago Cleary
returned to New York City from the
far west for a few days and before his
movements there could be traced he
again disappeared. He spent several
weeks in Hoboken. but eluded detec-
tiyes there and finally was located here
last night,
Cleary had been to a race track and
when he met his wife and friend at
the railroad station last night the party
was traced 10 an apartment where
.Cleary had lived for two months. The
police watched the house all night. and
early today when Cleary and his wife
went again to the station to leave town
he was arrested. Cleary consented to
return to New York without eXtradi-
ton proceedings and left Wellington A
prisoner at noon today to be turned
over to the sheriff of Rockland county
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-04
Reports Carranza Troops
Main Offenders in Firing
Across Mexico Line.
VILLA IS INTERVIEWED
Latter Does All He Can to
Protect Americans-NeW
Battle Impends.

Naeo, Ariz., Nov. t. Mace, Som
ora, Just aecr0ss the border, was
declared today TO be the capital oil
Mexico BY General Francisco Villa.
who arrived there with the van
guard OF his army in their with
drawal from attacks on Aqua
Prieta.
Nac0 will he made base Of sup
plies and troops viii rest here for
30 days, it was said.
FL Paso. Nov. t. - General
Laur0 VI. Guerra Of Monterey,
member of the staff of General
Felipe Angeles, Was killed while
resisting arrest in Ianrez tive days
ago, according to an official an
nouncement today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-04

Washington, D. C.. Nov 4.-Carranza
troops were the main offenders in fir
ing across the border in the battle of
Aqua Prieta. according to a report
from Major General Funston, received
today at the war department The gen
cal says both Gales and Villa did all
they could to prevent injury 70 Ameri-
can lives and property.
General Funston's report, dated last
night, described conditions as salts
factory and added L consider the i'm
mediate danger passed.
General Funston reported the where
abouts of villa and his main force was
mot definitely Known last night. al
though it was rumored he was at Ca
bullona. IS miles south of Aqua Prieta,
recuperating his men for another at
tack A few Of his men and some Of
his baggage trains have reached Naco,
Sonora. American patrols also report
ed camp of about four thousand men
opposite Osborne, Ariz. Funston esti-
mated Villas entire force at about
twelve thousand with IS pieces of
field artillery and a large number of
machine guns.
Contrary to usual Mexican custom,
General Funston said villa had left all
the women, children and camp follow
ers of his army at Casas Grandes and
had with him nothing but fighting men,
who displayed excellent spirit through
out the fight General Funston's re-
port follows:
Yesterday General Villa sent re
quest to me for an interview and
though | had serious doubts as to
whether my action would be approved,
I finally concluded it best to meet him.
as he might have something Of import
anCe to communicate.
Attitude Satisfactory.
We met on the boundary one mile
east of Aqua Prieta trenches and
talked in Spanish about ten minutes,
His attitude was quite satisfactory,
More detailed information will be
given in a personal letter to the chief
of staff The withdrawal around Aqua
prieta of Villas main force began late
yesterday afternoon and cintinued un-
til noon today Long columns of troops
were plainly seen from Douglas NOV
ing westward. Several hundred left,
however, to cover the passage near
Aqua Prieta of certain of Villas troops
from the east The result was almost
continuous lighting all morning with
little cannonading since then.
Some of Gales infantry advanced
from the trenches, but accomplished
nothing
Six hundred cavalry made a sortie.
but we're driven back. In the mean
time Villa troops from the west ar
rived They were vigorouly shelled by
the Gales batteries. but made the pas
sage around the town. Part of Gales
artillery in the redoubt at the south
salient fred about five hundred shots
at Villa troops within range.
Practically all this was in view of
us. The shooting of Gales artillery
was fairly good and the conduct OF
the villa troops under severe shell fire
was excellent.
1T may not be understood at the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-04
American Wounded in Haiti.

Washington. d. G.. Nov. 4.-Private
W. l.. Dudshek OF the marine corps was
seriously wounded and five Haitiens
were killed yesterday in fight be-
tween marine patrol and natives near
lie Trou. Haiti. Quiet prevails else
where on the island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-04
stanleyss Majority a.0si.

louisville, Ky, Nov. 4.-Unofficial
sa apparently reliable tabulation to-
gay Of the gubernatoriai vote in Ken
Qfky Tuesday gave A. @. Stanley,
ssaoerat, an indicated majority OF
''oeI over Edwin P. Morrow. republi-
an.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-04
Rass Claim Successes.

Along the eastern front Russia con-
inues TO claim a series Of successful
attacks on the Austro-German posi-
ions, From the most northerly point
Aoag the eastern battle line comes
'eport which has Russian source that
ne German commander. Field Marshal
son Hlndenhurg. despairing of the cap
,0Fe Of Riga and Dvinsk, is preparing
winter quarters near his present posi-
lon along that front.
The government relations relative to
british shipping are exciting great in
.efests in trade circles, where the pol
ey already has encountered consider
soie opposition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-04
THE WEATHER
Forecast Till p. II. Tomorrow, for
Rock Island, Davenport, Moline
and Yie;nity

Fair tonight and Friday; slightly
cooler tonight.
Temperature at a. m, a. Highest
yesterday, 81. Lowest last night, 81
Precipitation. none
Relative humidity at 2. m. IS; at
a. M. 70: al p. m. today, "a.
Stage Of water, ~; fall Of ? in
last "a hours
]. NJ. SHERlER, Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-04
Sixteenth Son for China President.

Picking, Nov. 4.-The 10Th son of
President Yuan Shi Kai was born to-
day. The president now has 81 chill
dreu,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-04
British Ship Sunk; Five Saved.

London Nov 4-The British steam
err Friargate. 2s4 tons gross. has been
sunk Five survivors have been landed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-04
Venerable Ruler Personally
Directing Struggle to
Save His Armies.
SEES SHAME IN DEFEAT
Announces He Stands Ready
to Die With His Men in
Resisting Invasion.

SaI5nik. NOV, via Paris, NOV.
81 icc0rding to information oh
taiued In Greek sources believed
to he reliable, King Constantine
has assured the French minister
at Athens that shoaid Rumania
inin the entente allies or should
the situation of Serbia he appree-
Iabiy ameliorated by an Anglo
French offensive movement.
Greece will net he unprepared 10
change her present attitude. The
reports that Russian troops are
landing at Yarna has made deep
Impression here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-04


landing at yarna has made deep
impression here.
Amsterdam (via London, Nog Ala
mN An official Bulgarian state
ment. received here today from Sofia
says King Peter Of Serbia has gone
to the front to encourage his soldiers
and take them the news that French
and British forces are Fastening to
their assistance,
King Peter, one of the most pictur-
esque lighters of the war, has again
gone 70 the front, as he did last year,
in the hour OF his country's supreme
need The venerable ruier--he is Il
years old has been at Topola, ill and
weak, and according TO last accounts
was waiting to retire with the rear
guard of his troops, menaced on three
sides ny the iuvgtfIrg armies '~-7''
On The former occasion King Peter
was credited with having saved the
5ay for Serbia. Late last year, when
bis army was being hard pressed by
the Austrians. the king, suffering from
rheumatism, contracted in the Franco
prussjan war, went to the front and
mounting a horse, rode slowly through
the Serbian lines, telling his soldiers
their old king had come to die with
them His actions inspired his troops,
who expelled the Austrians from
Serbia.
Tam but a feeble old man" the king
was quoted as having said last
month. hut l swear TO you, if a new
Invasion shall bring on us the shame
Of being conquered ! shall not survive
the ruin. but I. too, shall die with the
country"
Serbs Fight DoggedIy.
London. Nov. j, 02:12 p. m)-While
the Serbians are fighting doggedly to
keep the way open for their retreat in
to Montenegro. their Franco-British
allies are beginning TO make their
presence felt in Macedonia, where, &C
eordiuE 10 unofficial reports, they have
gained q success on the Istip front.
The Serbian army is retreating
steadily toward its central defenses,
but It's lighting qualities apparently
have not been seriously impaired by
The tremendous battering it has receiv-
ed from die invaders.
The only success for the Serbians
admitted by Berlin is one along the
Nishays river where the Bulgarians
4are1eea thrown back toward Palanka
by superior forces" but the invaders
now are only 1212 miles from the tenn
porary Serbian capital and a check
along the Nishaya is not likely to give
The bagassed defenders much respite.
From Bucharest comes report that
The Russians are concentrating great
forces at the port OF REM, in Bessa-
Fabia. from which place they are ex-
pected to make a direct landing on
Bulgarian territory If Rumania gives
an Interpretation Of the International
zation OF the river Danube favorable
10 Russia by which men and munitions
may be conveyed by the river into Bull
garia.
RHss Claim Successes.
Along the eastern front Russia con-
II
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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-08-12
CAME TO A SUDDEN FINISH
Intervention Of Cyclone Ended Phys
icaI Contest Between the "Old
Man" and Sue.

Never, never, shall forget how
that ar cyclone swooped down on u.s."
said the old man. 1T was about three
o'clock in the afternoon and me an
the old woman was hoein' corn down
thar by the river. l was ahead OF
her about two hills an she hit me on
the heel with her hoe.
You did that on purpose to be
mean SEE / as turns about.
eyer drafted heels ar too long by
q foot SEE she, as she bristles up to
me.
Eyer anotherr yells I, as drops
my hoe.
"'Take it back!' yells she, as she
spits on her hands and squares off.
Never! Sue White, Pm gwine to
swipe the meanness out o. yo' or die
a-tryin'!'
You can't wallop nuthin', ole man.
With that" he continued, I'VE
clinched and that thar fout was sun
thin jist awful to see. The corn was
about knee high and I reckon we de-
stroyed half an acre of 1t as we
pranced about Bimeby ! gin her a
twist and a flop an she went sailin'
and jist then the cyclone busted in on
US from the river. The ole woman
was waitin' to cum down SOS to tackle
me again, when thar was biff-skit!
--skit!-and l never sot eyes on her
again."
WAS she blown away?" queried
"Blowed away like a feather, sir,
while l was flung down and got hold
of bush. That cyclone made a sweep
over forty miles long and we never
found her mangled remains, even
Poor old Sue!"
ut must have surprised herr"
yes, l think it did. She had hel
fingers all spread out to clutch my
har as she cum down. an she was
sayin' as how he'd make q wreck O. me
when she lighted, and then thar cum
Whit! Whit! and she was gone. She
must have bin powerfully surprised
but the Lords ways ar past hndin
out, an. superb be ready in about
FIVE minits. Daily News.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-08-12
Air Tank Plays Valet.

When the safety valve on the air
tank of the launch Gladys stuck, Dyke
Thorpe, who was snoozing on the
neck, had all the clothes blown of his
body by the explosion and was hurled
naked but uninjured into the sea. So
great was the force Of the explosion
that the heavy deck planks were torn
up and the engine and cabin entirely
demolished.
The Gladys, seagoing launch, 30
feet long, is heavily constructed. The
air tank which caused the damage Is
a small one used for COMPRISING air
to blow the siren. Nothing but the
hulk of the boat was left after the ex-
plosion, and rope being secured the
remains were towed ashore by Thorpe.
Thorpe's companion, William Sou
der, who was in the cabin at the time
OF the explosion, was uninjured.-Los
Angeles Times.