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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-15
.MIjNDAY DEFENSE
HITS At BANKERS
Attorney for Defendant Opens Attacks
Against james Forgan and
Charles Dawes.

Morris. H. Nov 15.-Attacks on
James 3. -Forgan and~ Charles. G.
Dawes Chicago bankers. were made by
Attorney e. F. Hanson today in open
ing the second argument for the de-
Tense in the trial of c. 3. Munday,
charged with conspring to wreck the
La Sale Street Trust and Savings
bank Of Chicago. Mr.. Hanson charged
that Munday had been prosecuted
Chicago. Nov 15.-The probate court
Of Cook county, according TO the deci-
sion Of the appellate court today, is
mot a preferred creditor Of the defunct
La Sale Street Trust and Savings
bank.
William C. Niblack, receiver for the
bank, sued its stockholders on their
stock liabilities. which are said to be
100000 short of the 81, 500,000 liabili-
ties OF the bank.
The appellate court held that to al
low the probate court to sue the stock
holders would give it an advantage
over other creditors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-15
ISSUES WARRANT
TO Get salaries
State Treasurer Announces Intention
of Taking Step to Get Back Pay
for Employees.

Springfield, Ill. Nov. Estate
Treasurer Andrew Russell announced
today that he was issuing salary war
rants for pay from June to date for all
state employees whose status will not
be further questioned by Attorney Fay
ette S. Monro.
The following employees. whom
Munro had held were state officers,
were privileged to draw their pay.
AL secretaries, accountants, engin-
neers, statistieians and experts ques-
toned, under the public utilities COM
mission; assistant grain inspectors,
grain clerks, supervising examiner
under the grain inspection department.
live stock inspectors state agents
under the live stock commission, sec
rotary insurance examiners under the
insurance department; biologists, en-
ltomeloglsts, chief clerk, psychologists,
food inspectors, under the food de-
partmeut; engineers and chief clerk.
under the state highway commission:
secretary Of the rivers and lakes COM
mission; inspectors mine rescue COM
mission: accountants and appointees
under Illinois waterway commission;
industrial examiner for industrial
board and director, engineers and
chemists OF state water surveys
| 1dany of those whose salaries war
rants were issued today have been
practically penniless, although work.
ing steadily for the state since the
Fergus suits were fled in the Sanga-
mon county circuit court here early in
yutv
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-15
Kelly TO Get Hearing.

Chicago, Ill. Nov 15-Thomas Kelly,
the Winnipeg, Manitoba, contractor.
will have a hearing on writ OF
habeas corpus before Judge Lands in
the United States district court here
next Friday.
Last week United States Commits
sioner Mason ordered that Kelly be ex-
fradited to Canada where he is charged
With frauds totaling 81 ESQ 600
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-15
THE WAR TODAY

Capture Of $3.50 Serblans is re-
ported by German headquarters in
foday's official statement. The
Bulgarian forces operating IN
Serbia took 1880 OF these, to-
getiler with seven cannon. The
Serbians continue TO be driven
back all along the line, il is an
nounced.
Berlin claims Il somewhat de-
cided success fer German arms
along the Styr river. General ron
Linsingen's troops have cleared
the entire western bank Of the
river OF Russians. it is declared.
The Russians appear TO have be-
gun an offensive movement in a
new region. the German war office
reporting attacks near Sm0rgon,
east of Wilma. which were repalsed.
In the latest official report by
the Itaiian general staff progress
for the Italians in the lighting on
the Esonzo trent is claimed, Ad-
Fances are declared to haYe been
made on the heights northwest OF
Gorilla in the pIezz0 basin and on
JaYorreck.
General B0r04icb Of The Aus
TRAN army il quoted in a Berlin
dispatch as declaring that the ItaI-
ian offensive has not even denied
the Austrian line in the Isonz0 re-
glen. The Austrians under Cen
eraI B0royich have maintained NIL
positions as they existed when he
took charge OF them before the be-
ginning Of active hostiIities, he as
serfs.
SaI0niki hears that German sub
marines are using the Bulgarian
harb0r of Yarna on the Black sea
rs a base OF operations. Yarna has
been mentioned IS enc OF the har.
bors where Russia would be likely
to land troops for an invasion of
Bulgaria,
Latest reports from Rome iudi-
cate that 20S persons were lost in
the sinking IF the Italian liner
Ancona by a submarine. 900 being
saved cut Of q total OF 507 on
hoard.
On the front in northern France
the Germans announce the capture
Of a projecting French trench SEQ
yards long northeast Of Ecurie. the
rev position being consolidated
with the German line at that point.
The Germans suffered very heavy
losses in their attack Of YESTERDAY,
the French statement declares.
The fenizeIes party IN Greece,
which faFers the allied cause. NAV
not take part in the coming elee-
tons, according TO a dispatch from
Athens to Paris
In statement In the house Of
commons outlining his reasons for
retiring from the British cabinet,
Winston Spencer Churchill, deelar-
ed that the project for sending
British force TO the relief of Ant
werp in October, 1911. originated
With Earl Kitchener and the
French government, Several thou
sands OF coed British in this expe-
difian escaped across the border
and we're informed In Holland when
The city fell.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-15
Churchill Declares Before
Commons That Darda.
nelles Worth Effort.
TAKE AT ANY PRICE
Former Chancellor Asserts
Project Greatest Prize of
the Worlds Offerings.

London, Nov. 15.-In a speech in the
house of commons today Winston
Churchill, who resigned last week as
chancellor Of the Duchy of Lancaster,
declared that il any operations in the
history of the world were worth car
rying through with sustained fury and
utter disregard of life, the operations
in the Dardanelles are worth it.
we are passing through bad
time which probably will be worse be-
fore it is better. but II will be bet
ter. Mr. Churchill said IF we endure,
the campaign Of 1916 should be de-
cided against Germany by her short
age OF men"
Churchill declared that the admiral on
the spot said they could not be taken
with a rush but that the fortifcations
might be reduced gradually by bonn
hardment Admiral Sir John Fisher,
then first sea lord, was opposed to a
reduction of Great Britains naval
strength in home waters but never
criticized the method OF attack on the
Dardanelles.
Mr. Churchill declared he did not
/ receive clear guidance from Admiral
Fisher before the expedition was de-
cided On or the subsequent firm sup
port which he was entitled to. !.
Explains Antwerp Relief.
Mr.. Churchill said to the house OF
commons today that the project for
sending an army TO the relief OF Ant
verp originated with Field Marshal
Kitchener aud the French government.
Mr. Churchill made this statement in
outlining the reasons for his resigna-
ton from the cabinet and explaining
his administration OF the admiralty OF
which he formerly was firs lord.
In October of last year a.f0rce OF
British marines was sent to Antwerp
10 assist in the defense of the city
against the Germans. A short time
after the arrival OF the expedition the
city fell. Several thousand British
escaped across the border and were
luterned in Holland.
Some of the seVerest criticism of Mr.,
Churchills administration OF the adj
miralty was in connection with this
venture. 1t was asserted with this
was inadequate and was dispatched
when 1t was too late Mr.. Churchill
replied that it had been intended to
send larger bodies OF troops but that
subsequent developments made this
impossible As it was, he said the
German ADVANCE was delayed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-15
Repeal in Rockefeller Tax Case.

Cleveland, Ohio, Nov. 15.-Judge
John H. Clark in the United States dis
triet court here today granted an APP
peal from his injunction restraining
County Treasurer z. c. 0'Brien from
collecting taxes on 3i,o40,377 from
John d. Rockefeller, levied by For
mer Tax Commissioner William Ag-
new and John D. Fackler. The appeal
will be heard before the United States
circuit court Of appeals in Cincinnati
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-15
SUB MAKES MOVIE OF
SINKING STEAMSHIP

Nice, France, Nov Is, f5:15 a, ny
Captain Rafael Of the steamer France.
which was sunk by submarine in the
Mediterranean on Nov. z. is authority
for the statement that while the crew
was getting into the small boats the
submarine approached to within 100
feet Of the France and when all the
sailors were safely off the ship, group
ed the boats together with the steamer
as background, after which moving
pictures were taken Of the scene.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-15
THE WEATHER
Forecast Till p. II. Tomorrow, for
Rock Island, Davenport, Moline
and Vicinity.

Fair tonight and Tuesday. rising
temperature with the lowest tonight
slightly below freezing.
Temperature at a. m 10. Highest
yesterday So, lowest last night is.
Velocity of wind at a. nj s miles
per hour.
Precipitation none
Relative humidity al p. N. SIS, at
n. m. Sc. at 1 p NJ. today As
Stage OF water ~. q fall Of A in last
4S hours.
]. NJ. sHERIER, Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-15
NEWSPAPER MAN
Of ROCKFORD DIES
j. Stanley Browne, Managing Editor OF
Morning Star and Noted Poll
iieian, Is Dead.

Rockford, H.. Nov. Id. Stanley
browne. IS years old. managing editor
q the Morning Star, died at mis- home
mere yesterday He had been promi-
aent politically for number of years
aud was member of various state
commissions under Governors Yates
aud Deneen. He was former men,
Der Of the New York legislature from
otsego county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-15

Springfield, III. Nov. Governor
Dunno plans to leave here at noon to-
morrow for Joliet where he will at
tend a banquet in the evening TO be
given by the Joliet Commercial asso-
citation. The governor is to participate
in a discussion Of good roads.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-15
Ininred PiaYiIlg Eonthall.

Middletown, Conn. Nov 15.-John
r Studwell Of Greenwich, Conn,
student at Wesleyan. is in serious
condition at the hospital here. it was
learned today. as the result Of injuries
suffered in football practice at the
university two weeks ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-15
President Orders Reinstate
ment of Man Who Was
Discharged for Criticism
DID NOT APPROVE STEP
Comments Upon Announce
ment Of Engagement Of
National Head.

Washington, Nov. Is. President
Wilson today instructed Postmaster
General Burleson to reinstate George
Burkitt, removed as assistant postmas-
ter at Winnetka, H., because he criti-
cized the president for his engage
ment TO be married The president
qualified his instructions by telling the
postmaster general that Burkitt should
be restored to his position if there
were no other charges against him,
Announcement OF this action was
made today by Secretary Tumulty,
after a brief conference with President
Wilson 1t was said unofficially that
the president entirely approved OF dis
charging Burkitt for making the re
marks accredited TO him.
In published correspondence he
tween Burkitt and Postmaster Kloep-
fer of Winnetka, it was stated thar
Burldtt had been given dement's for
other things than the remarks about
the presidents engagement. That
Burkitt denied. The president did not
go into that feature in his instruction
to Postmaster General Burleson. bu,
made il clear that Burkitt should not
be discharged for merely expressing
the view that man should not become
engaged within a year after the death
of his wife.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-15

New Orleans, Nov. 15-Good roads
advocates from II Mississippi valley
states and the Canadian province Of
Manitoba began organization here to-
day Of the Jefferson Highway assoeia-
lion for an international thoroughfare
from New Orleans to Winnipeg.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-15

Galesburg, HI, Nov. 15.-Fire to
day swept the village Of Oneida, Is
miles northeast OF here. According
10 the first reports eight stores had
been burned. The Galesburg fire de-
partmeHt has sent assistance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-15


and + cannon we're taken by the
BuIgarians. Pursuit of the Serb
ians is being continued all along
the front.
Berlin NOV. Is, lyia London, 3.05
p mJ The text OF the official state
ment issued today at German army
headquarters said;
In The western theatre.
Northeast OF Ecurie q projecting
trench 900 yards long was captured
and Joined to our positions. On the
remainder Of this front there is moth
ing new to report
In The eastern theatre. A Russian
local attack in the neighborhood Of
Smorgen broke down with heavy loss
es In front Of our position.
"Army group Of Prince Leopold Of
Bavaria; There is nothing to report,
Men and Guns Captured.
Army group OF General Won Lin
singer: In connection with the inva-
sion Of The enemy lines 2t Podgacie
CVolhyuial German and Austro Hun-
garian troops yesterday attacked the
Russior position on the west bank Of
the river styr along their entire ex-
tension The Russians were defeat
cd The western bank Of the Styr has
been cleared of all Russian troops
In the Balkan theatre: Our pur-
suit continued everywhere. Yesterday
total Of $500 Serbians were made
prisoners and 10 cannon were cap
tured OF these totals the Bulgarians
captured 1000 men and six cannon
Allies Are Uneasy.
SaIonid Nov. IA Via London, Nov
l5l.-Uneasiness is apparent at Mon
astir on account Of large Bulgarian
force which is threatening the Perlepe
front in the Babuna region, although
the situation at Babuna pass and the
KatchiniH defle is said to be I'M
changed
1t is reported here that three Ger
man submarines are using the Bull
garian harbor of Varna on the Black
sea as base and that three battalions
of Turkish troops have been sent to
that port
British troops and stores continue
10 be landed here, taxing TO the utmost
the resources of the port and rail-
road.
Paris. Nov Is OBS p, m).-The
French war Office report today on hos
Titles in the east said:
During the day Of Nov. ~ we made
progress to the north Of Rabrovo. in
The direction Of Kosturiuo. Bulgarian
troops delivered a violent attack along
the entire front of the left bank Of
the River Cerna. They were driven
back with heavy losses.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-15

Halifax, N. S.. Nov 1.-THE body
Of Sir Charles Upper. former prime
minister OF Canada, is lying in state
today in the Nova Scotia provincial
parliament building.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-15
Supreme Court in Recess.

Washington, Nov. 15.-The supreme
court today recessed until Monday.
Nov. 70, for its usual Thanksgiving
holiday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-15
SWISS CELEBRATES
AUSTRIAN DEFEAT

Berne, Nov. Il. (via Paris. 1915 p,
ml-The anniversary Of the battle of
Morgarten in 1915 which marked the
origin of Swiss liberty. was celebrated
today President Motta delivered an
address in which he declared Switzer-
land must avoid doing anything which
would tend to cause a division in their
country and must take every step pos
sible 10 unity itself
The revolving Swiss 400 strong I'M
der UnterwaIden defeated $4,000 Aus
trians under Duke Leopold in the
mountain pass at Morgarten on Nov.
Is, 1915. Fifteen hundred Anstrians
persisted
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-15
TO Be Restored.

When the Dostofiice departments
statement saying Burkitt still was
under suspension and that the other
charges against him we're being inyes-
tigated reached the White house, it
was stated that orders were on their
way 70 Postmaster General Burleson
to reinstate the man and it was made
plain that he was 10 be restored to his
place regardless of other dement's
against him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-15
Publicity annoying.

It was stated at the White House
that Mr.. Burleson had no knowledge
OF the case before it was called TO his
attention by publication in newspa-
pers. The discharge of Burkitt was
provided by Assistant Postmaster Gen
eral Roper after an exchange OF let
ters with Burkitt.
Burkitt protested be had not had an
opportunity to reply 10 the charges as
required by civil service laws. Mr..
Roper informed him that the law hal
been complied with by q letter sent to
Burkitt by the postmaster, notifying
him of the charge Of showing disre-
spect TO the president.
White House officials were annoyed
by the publicity given TO the case and
lit was expected that Postmaster Gen
eral Burleson would act Immediately
on the presidents instructions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-15
Berlin Reports Capture Of
King Peters Soldiers
During Retreat.
BULGARS MOST ACTIVE
II Is Claimed That 1000 Of
the Prisoners Fell Into
Bulgarian Hands.

Berlin. NOV. II lby wireless to
Sanlllel - Announcement was
made by the war Office today OF the
capture OF $500 Serhians, with II
cannon. OF these 1900 prisoners
and Z cannon we're taken by the
Buigarians. Pursuit Of the Serb
ians is being continued all along
the front.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-15

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-15

Associates Press
Leased Wire Report
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-12-14
: BETTER LATE THAN NEVER


BY Elsie Fielding
Copyright by w. G. Chapman.)
Peggy, l am the most miserable
girl on earth" sighed Lefty Milbridge
to her friend, Peggy Baldwin, as they
sat together on the porch of the
Baldwin home.
The girls had not been on speak
ing terms for several weeks, and it
had been a great surprise to Peggy
when Lefty came in, IN the old-fash-
toned way, and sat down for a COM
Portable chat
"You see," continued Lefty, hardly
able to restrain her sobs, when you
broke off your engagement with
John Ford he felt very badly about
it And because you were jealous of
Lefty, the less said about that
the better" interrupted Peggy in a
harsh tone.
But you we're jealous, and it was
all nonsense, protested Lefty. you
thought we were secretly thinking
about each other, and neither of us
had ever dreamed of such a thing.
So, just to show you that we didn't
care, John and 1 became engaged"
ct didn't trouble me-" said Peggy,
vehemently. Il am sure l was very
glad to see you two happy. You are
far more suited to each other than
we were"
"But, PeggV-'
"And Harold Lowell and 1 are
agreed that we love each other dear
~" continued Peggy vindictively.
$50 there is really no reason to bark
back to an ancient story, and 1 am
very glad that we are going to be
friends again"
"But listen! Do listen, Peggy. John
and l doI4't care for each other,
know, and l have never dared to tell
him so, because he doesn't realize it
yet And-and-"
what do you say?" demanded
n D-1
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-12-14
But This Is Awful, Peggy"

tell John that you care for him still.
And give him his freedom"
'But that's absurd, my dear. Be-
sides, you wouldn't have anybody
then"
Don't you suppose would rather
be an old maid all my days than mar
ry a man didn't care for?" demand
ed Lefty.
Don't you care for anybody, Let
ty? thought you and Harold used
to be-
The teH-tale blush that crept UNI
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-08-20
STORIES THAT LISTEN GOOD

Oklahoma DDlyons. who NOW and again motor
orros, country are bringing n some OF the most
rayl'ong stories of agricultural achievements 4
gentleman, recently returned from lawlon tells
Of the corn crop i'm the Washia Valley We ouore
him nearly literally.
such corn never before saw grow The
fields urp lkr forests th. foliage Is ril,
dark green nud each stalk nrur, from rur ID.
three err each as large aud %. long d. % mnn',
forearm"
Some corn all must admit And there are
thousands and thousands of acres Of IT, Even ON
the thin upands 10 the east and wcy. late corn
planted for a reason no man can give. too late.
under ordinary circumstances to even make forage.
is coming into perfect roastngeary
The corn crop in Oklahoma, is now assured.
Aud It rs TO be the greatest in tn, history Of the
state, notwithstanding the reduced acreage. All
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-08-20
0k,xISSpPCtatOfi 8
A AS.M 6 I-----------------'

What % newspaper man would
rather un than 20 fishing Is TO
write big story Some men aspire
tu be- president, some 10 gu tu the
SENATE, -rmr 10 sit ou the bench.
Amhllluur vary. uf course But your
born newspaper man nurses the am
billion tp ,umcIay write tie one, big
story uuJ Iu it first one Of these
day. uu' % rrul distance in the tu
tu1c, % reul story B, 10 be- published.
II goes back 10 those lurid DAYS VI
political intrigue crimiunity and
nerve when the Columbia Bank aud
Trust company was closed, aud
baud " politicians lead by Charles
The First sat Uu the lid for weeks
Co prevent the fact, getting tD the
public, when grand juries were dis
missed hy guucruutoral edict at the
moment they were returning udlrt
m"ui-. when the political atmosphere
of Oklahoma smcIIcd until the people,
uu the Pacific aud the Atlantic even
called out the di,lufrcuug squad. lt
is 10 bee the real lu,ldr story Of that
great event told hy the only mun
who knows aud durrS tell William
]. Norton the lull guy the "guut"
of tur whole miserable muruIuuuun.
tul VI promises hold good Tor seven
years. ] Hm tu write it Nj horton
ls uuW serving the year aud il dHy sru.
trurr Imposed ON him. not fUr the
columbia affair boat hrrlu-r m be-.
rcEuurtl'~ lu h0r federal bank ut
HurtlrshNiIr Last january hr visited
with mr rur time. and be- then
recalled and rurfrmrd his promise
mudr mr While the lll was being held
uu the Columbia mess that when he
was free Ut u|l charge, had puid the
peuHltN II required 10 du su. he
should tuIh. would tell the story NJ
that frugipd affair. with fidelity toll
every u,ld detail aud that / was
tine man he wanted tu write n Nor.
tom should finish his term along nbout
rurly winter Then ! am going TO
HIM wherever hr may hr aud exact
% mrlmpnt That story should be
worth reading do not know that II
will be- written rNcplleutly or even
but even su. II win com
muud lnu attention NJ Oklahoma
Time, readers will have n first For
weeks now have been thinking how
! would write that STORY and I have
ulmu,I decided tu have Norton inst.
talk tu mr. tu tell lt IN his own
WAY and lpr the ,trnugrnphpr do the
whiting II is worth waiting for Mud
10 uIlI hr worth reading
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-08-20
Suap9hotg
~ By ~ q
- Jay E.House ~

The vomru in her uelghhorhood
SAY Nr Tug Watts vpcps so much
about brr work that her cooking
needs uu uII
As % general proposition. the fancy
vest srcms to hr prrdicatpd un the
theory that every gentleman should
wrry hl, own chpukprbourd
The authorities Ure all In error
as 90 the relative values W a flush
and u fun house The relative vpl.
ucs NJ flush and a full house nrr
determined boy the player who first
develop, a lump IN his thuray
4 man Is forced to nsc razor
Rul woman can shave with luuld
paste
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-08-20

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