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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-22

Mrs. Triepel seems 10 have the ia'-'
ty," he adds, "of getting the entire CUE
tents of a column into one sentence
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-22

In the Treasury Department at Nas"
ington is Mrs. +. T. V. Triepel. Librarian
She reads all the papers that come 70 w
Department and clips out Of each all 'n'
items relating to the Departments WOi~
ITO each clipping" the Evening fo'''
Washington correspondent says, she ~
taches a typewriter summary OF the .VD
tents of the article which is declared ."
those who have seen her work 10 be 0''
of the best jobs Of boiling down e'"
done"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-22

Students Thesis Cheapens Cooking.-Head
line.
new breakfast food?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-22

Or six.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-22

Less Ice in Ocean Lanes.-Headlne.
Sea serpents, please take notice.
As an attraction Albany is a poor secon,
u SNracnSc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-30
TYPHUs MAY BE CONTROLLED.
DR.. R. P. Strong Cables Equipment
Needed in Serbia, However.

NEW YORK. April so-The Serbian
typhus epidemic may be controlled in
short time II the proper means can be
used In dealing with the situation, ac-
cording to a cablegram received from
DR.. Richard r. Strong, head of a COM
mission of American sanitarians re-
Gently, sent to Serbia by the American
Red Cross. assisted by the Rockefeller
Foundation and the Serbian relief COM
mittee. The message announces that
an international board of health has
Just been formed at Nish. Serbia, to
cope with the epidemic.
DIR. Strong. who is professor of trop-
zeal diseases in Harvard Medical
School. appeals for more doctors and
equipment. and declares that IL Mai.
Gen. William C. Gorgas. surgeon gem
eral of the United States Army, will
accept a commission in combating ty
plus in Serbia the international board
just formed will make him medical d.
rector and DR.. Strong will serve as his
assistant. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-30
zEPPEL|NS MAKE RAIDS
Upon ENGLISH TOWNS
Much Damage, But No Loss Of Life
At Ipswich and Bury
st. Edmunds.

IPSWICH, England, April 30.-Excit-
ed residents of this historic town spent
the early hours of the morning taking
stock of the damage done by the bombs
dropped from the German airship, gen.
orally believed to have bean q Zeppelin.
which appeared shortly after midnight.
So far as can be learned no ono was
injured. although there were several
narrow escapes, and the property dam
age was small. Bombs fell harmlessly
in Waterloo street. which IS the most
density populated district.
Property Damage Heavy.
BURY ST. EDMUNDS, England April
s0-Police Inspector Wilson said this
morning that just after l o'clock he
heard a loud throbbing noise followed
by several terrific explosions. and real
lied that q Zeppelin had arrived The
shells dropped from tho airship caused
four nres. While there was no loss OF
life. tho property damage was consld-
erabla
The aerial raider remained over the
town ten minutes and then disappear
ed In the direction Of the coast.
Zeppelin Base Attacked.
GENEVA. Switzerland. April 3o.-six
bombs were dropped on the sheds OF
the Zeppelin dirisible balloon works at
Friedrichshafen during the attack yes
terday by = squadron Of allied aviators.
Four Of the bomb. fell on empty sheds.
One OF them struck shed IN which
was housed the framework of a new
Zeppelin.
The French aviator who dropped these
bombs was under heavy fire Rihemen
stationed in church steeples around
Lake Constance showercd bullets at
the aviators.
Belfort Is Bombarded.
BELFoRT. France. April so-Three
German aeroplanes flew over Belfort
yesterday and dropped approximately
dozen bombs. Four workmen were
wounded
The damage to property was slight,
as a majority OF the missiles Tell into
open fields and deserted streets. few
windows were broken and some roofs
were damaged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-30
HIGHER TAX ON LIQUOR
IS STRONGLY OPPOSED
Program of Government in British
House Of Commons Arouses
the 0'Brienites.

LONDON. April s0.-Proposals intro
duced in the house OF commons yes
terday afternoon by David Lloyd
George. chancellor of the excheuuer
to double the duty on spirits, quad
ruple the duties on wines and to in
stitute an increase by graduated tax
on beer-to encourage the use of light
er beers-were strongly opposed, and
Z is generally believed that the new
axes will have to be moderated be-
fore parliament will accept them.
The oBrienites. as a protest against
q n additional taxation on Irish whiskies
md beers. brought about the first di-
Eision IN the house since the outbreak
Of the war b. taking the unusual
course OF voting against the provi-
signal resolutions bringing the taxes
into force at once. to prevent with
drawals from bond while parliament is
deaiing with them there. The reso-
!ution relating to spirits was passed
ing composed Of O'Brienites.
Nationalist in Opposition.
The national!sts also protested
gainst the measure. but did not vote,
he unfonists. who withheld criticism
until all the facts could be placed be-
iors them. also abstained from voting.
Usually these provisional resolutions
're carried without division for, should
parlia ment refuse to sanction the taxes
neg are refunded to those who may have
laid
The laboritee promised to reply to tho
naacellor's charges that a minority OF
no workmen. lured away by drink, were
not putting their best into the work Of
reducing material which is so badly
1eeded by the soldiers a, the front.
fhe extra taxes Will be included In the
Jdget which Chancellor LLOYD George
VII Introduce in the house Of commons
tuesday next, and the bin, which is an
amendment of the defense 81 the realm
sc', will be postponed for the setond
reading at a later date, when the debate
N 1t viii take place.
VIII Report Result Of Inquiry.
Before that time. tho chancellor has
Promised TO place IN the hands Of the
members . series Of reports Of indie
osndsnt Investigators. on whose findings
he government decided to take the ac-
ION II has.
Besides the Irish opposition to the
'pirit duties. many members oppose the
lew wine taxes on the ground that they
sfrfke at France Australia and South At
Ca. The proposed appointment OF board
u control and the proposal to take over for
.anteen purposes tho saloons in the mu-
,itions OF war areas and TO compensate
~ interests. are generally approved by
he msmbss9
Rock Island Argus., 1915-01-14
dunno IN APPEAL
TO WHITE HOUSE
Illinois Executive Asks That
Congress Consider Cattle
Disease Question.

Springfield. H., Jan 14.-Assertng
the eradication Of hoof and mouth dis
ease is more a national than a state
problem, Governor Dunno. in a letter
to president Wilson, urged that con
gress. during she present session,
place the whole responsibility in the
hands Of the bureau Of animal indus
try ami make adequate appropria-
tons to enable it to ehectually exter-
this widespread scourge."
The governor said that despite the
harmony and vigor Of federal and
state efforts to wipe out the disease in
this state. it stiI existed in about 20
herds He said he feared there may
be a lack of coordination among the.
many Estates and for the good of the
nation the government should assume
control
Governor Dunno made his recon-
nendation after receiving a report
rom o. z. Dyson, state veterinarian.
Rhc. with the live stock commission.
las been fighting the disease in iii !
loAe.
Rock Island Argus., 1915-01-14

London. Jan. 14-Sir Ernest Shack
Ieton's dispatch from the island of
south Georgia. received in London a
few days ago. is likely to be the last
that is heard of the Antarctic explorer
for over year Sir Ernest stated in
his wire that his ship, the Endurance,
leSt South Georgia on Jan. 10; that the
expedition had been delayed by the
ice and that he feared he would not
be able TO cross the continent until
next season.
in his farewell message. cabled
late in October from Bueuos Ayers,
and when the Endurance sailed from,
that port for the Antarctic region.
Sir Ernest made known that on ar
rival ar South Georgia. the geolo-
gists of the stan would be landed to
do scientific work. while the ship
proceeded south TO examine the pack
ice and see if it was loose enough to
90 into without unnecessary delay. |
After examining the pack the En-
iurance was to return TO South
Georgia pick up the members of the .
expedition and the dogs, then coal 10
Rock Island Argus., 1915-01-14
SAYS WAR GREAT
BLUNDER OF TIME
Charles Nagel Fears It May Be
the Precursor of Clash of
East and West.

Chicago. Ill. Jan. 14.-In an address
to the Chicago Press club today,
Charles Nagel. former secretary OF
commerce and labor. now one of the
arbitrators in the western railroad
wage controversy. characterized the
European war the greatest blunder of
civilization and possibly the precursor
OF a still greater war. when the east
might be marshalled against the west.
Des Moines. Iowa, Jan 14.-Federa
tion of the world. practical disarma-
ment OF great powers and long step
forward for the brotherhood of man,
are among the probable results OF
present European war. Governor
Clarke said in his inaugural address
today.
Rock Island Argus., 1915-01-14

her fullest capacity and sail south
again. pushing right inte tbs pack.
keeping as much to the east as pos
sibIe in the hope of meeting more
open water than probably could be
found further west
ShaCkIeton added that Judging
from all reports he gathered that it
was a very heavy ice season in the
WeddeH sea. Apparently that has
proved to be the case, and even if
the Endurance reaches 1880 south
latitude where Sir Ernest hoped to
winter the vessel, it would be too
late to begin a transcontinental jour
ney this season. That win mean a
delay of nearly a year and unless
the Endurance returns to South
Georgia. where there is a trading
station. no word from the expedition
is likely 60 reach the outside world
until the spring Of 1916
The Endurance is equipped with a
powerful wireless receiver. with
which to receive messages from the
Iarcont station in South America. |
out it cannot transmit any.
Rock Island Argus., 1915-01-14

Will SONS SPEECH
Republicans Used indianapolis
Remarks as an Excuse for
Criticising President.

Washington, d. c. Jan 1.-THE
presidents Indianapolis speech was
attacked in the houst today by repub-
Iicans. Humphrey of Washington.
contended the democratic tariff law
had thrown 1000. 600 out of work and
declared that the business depression
was no state o. mind
Reforms in court procedure pro
posed n a house bill to restrict the
of cases in the supreme court
we're accepted by the senate and bin
passed. No corporation organized
under a federal charter may here
after appeal TO the supreme court on
that ground alone.
Rock Island Argus., 1915-01-14
JUDGE SENTENCES
NUMBER INDICTED

George Fiagg and Earl Bliss. two
young men arrested in connection
with the robbery OF the Vale store
On Second avenue and later indicted
by the grand jury. were given the min
imum fine of So and costs each for
carrying concealed weapons. by Judge
Nels A. Larson in county court this
afternoon
Judge Larson was lenient because
Il vas their first onense. but stated
the Ienisncy did not mean That ne
condoned the carrying OF guns lie
offered a severe lecture TO the two.
Others indicted BY the grand jury
and whose cases were certified 10 the
county court BY the circuit court were
given hearings before Judge Larson
today. In the main the charges were
minor and the prisoners were given
only light fines and sentences.
Among Others sentenced were; I'd
NcCrath. larceny: John Fox. larceny;
Charles smith. larceny: Charles De
Power. assault with a deadly weapon;
owen V. Peet. impersouafing an Off
Ger: Leopold ForInan. larceny; A.
,ous Bekeart. assault with deadly
weapon: Ed Plant. larceny.
Rock Island Argus., 1915-01-14
Residents of City Flee
From Their Homes in
Early Morning Hours.
VILLAGES DESTROYED
Fifteen Thousand Souls Lost in
AvezZano Alone - Kinq
Takes Hand in Relief.

London, Jan. IA Rome
dispatch says a further dis
tinct earthquake shock was
felt in Rome at 3 o'clock this
morning In several quar-
ters Of the city people fed
from their houses.
Rome, Jan. I4.-With ev-
cry hour as additional and
more accurate details are re-
ceived the horror Of vester-
days earthquake increases.
The list of dead, dying and
injured is more than $4,000,
according TO an official an
nouncement, and is expected
to grow.
The full extent Of property
loss is not determined. In
Rome priceless statues and
century-old buildings and
structures that have been the
mecca of%isitors have been
destroyed or injured.
Though the loss Of life and
possibly damage may be less
than in the Messina earth
quake of 1908, the area of
disturbance is far greater. 1t
covers the whole central por-
tion Of Italy from Naples on
the south to Ferrara on the
north.
The most serious disturb
anCe was in the vicinity of
Avezzano. where 5000 were
killed and injured. The
earthquake belt was 900
miles long, extending from
one side Of Italy 10 the other.
Relief measures are pro-
ceeding with all possible
speed Special trains dis
patched physicians and nurs-
es. Queen Helena. still in
bed since the birth Of her
laughter, expressed regret
she could not go to the scene
IF devastation, as she did at
Nessina. Soldiers have been
'tshed to the scene.
The earthquake zone. as -ar as can
e gathered here extends distance OF
early three hundred miles from be-
ow Naples in The south TO Ferrara in
he north. and practically across the
ntire width Of country IN the dis
-ict indicated.
The country east and southeast OF
ONE suffered most. apparently, for
sports of loss OF life and damage TO
roperty come from all over this dis
-ict. Avezzano. a town 90 miles east
Rome, seems 10 have been the cen
r Of the disturbance and this place
ith a number OF nearby towns and
llages, rs reported destroyed. There
as great loss Of life in Avezzano and
cinity, the number Of dead there be.
g placed at more than one thousand
Several Towns Destroyed.
Among towns reported entirely de
royed arc Bussi, Capelle. Scurcoia,
agliano, Cappadocis, Celano and
ssciro. Sora and Arpino are said TO
we been partially wrecked. Naples
Il the shock severely. but there was
ly slight damage there. No one was
He'd in Rome. but there was consid-
able material damage. Several OF
Jme's historical structures were
mayed. but it is hoped not ire
emably
About one hundred persons were
led in towns near Rome Relief
,rk is under way and it is stated
ng Emmanuel himself VIII visit the
)st severely stricken districts. Pre-
er Salandra has personally taken
arge OF the relief work.
Director F'riedlander of the Inter-
lional Meteorological institute at
pies says the origin OF the earth
AXE is geological and not volcanic,
tn it's epicentrum in the valley OF
Rock Island Argus., 1915-01-14
Germans Make Attacks in
Center and Gain Consid-
erable Ground.
FIGHT GROWS FURIOUS
Cars Troops in North Pushing
towards East PruSSia-Cap-
tuTe Number of Villages.

Petrograd. Jan. 14-Furious fight
ing has been resumed in Russian Po-
land. Russians in the north are push
ing towards east Prussia in the region
Z of Miawa and have captured a mum
! ber of villages. In the center the
] Germans made violent attacks in the
last IS hours. They forced back the
Russians and occupied considerable
ground.
London. Jan. l4.-Within d two
hour motor ride of Paris. Emperor vii
liam is directing a violent attack on
the French line. Germans under the
eyes of their ruler won an important
victory in the fighting yesterday near
SCISSORS, charging through heavy mud,
taking trench after trench, clearing
heights and capturing a French Off
GERS and 1.13O men, according TO Ber-
lin. Both Paris and Berlin official
statements record a victory for the
Germans on the heights OF Nregny,
northeast of scissors.
Russia has once more taken an Of
fensive movement against two OF the
three nations she is fighting In Cau-
casus the Russians have again engaS-
ed ia heavy hghting with the Turks.
who. according 10 PetrogFad, s+setaisl.
ed large losses in recent lighting. III
Gallcia and Bukowina severe weather
has checked military operations.
In the west. fighting in the region
OF SCISSORS has developed unexpected
ly large proportions. Both the Ger
mans and allies have thrown in heavy |
vcinforcements- Elsewhere along the /
line Germany is believed sending in /
more troops in response to the move /
ment OF England which is pouring in F.
fresh soldiers weekly by thousands. /
Ordinary passenger traffic on railroads .
in Germany has been suspended sew
eral days because of extensive move
ments of troops under way.
Although Russian forces in northern
Persia apparently have offered no re
sistance To the Turkish advance on
Tabriz. small forces Of Persians de
Tended the country, but without sue
cess.
Or a guard of 400 Persian horsemen
az MiandCab. gateway 10 Persia all
but four were killed. Turkish lnvas-
on of Persia continues. the Turks pen
etratinE further into the country.
The resignation OF Count Won Berch-
old. Austrian foreign minister. indi-
,ates a crisis in the affairs of the dual
monarchy is at hand. according to Lon
Ion observers Emperor Joseph has
ent an autograph letter to Berchtold
accepting his resignation and express :
ng "warmest thanks for distinguished
ervices you have rendered the mon
lrchy in times of peace as well as Of
var" and comforting brilliants of the
.rand cross Of the order OF Stephen
n the retiring minister
An Amsterdam dispatch SAYS Brit
sn aviators last Monday dropped a
ombs on the German position in Ant
-erp What damage was done has C
ot been learned h
Rock Island Argus., 1915-01-14
Canton ES-Mayor Drops Dead.

. Canton. III. jan If-JOhn NJ Fox.
81. twice mayor. founder OF the I'LL
no.s- missouri Baseball league and
prominent Mason and Elk. dropped
dead on the street here on his way TO
bis Jew eiry store. Ills physicians had
advised him to sell OF his business
and retire on account Of kidney aad
heart trouble.
Rock Island Argus., 1915-01-14
Duel In Jail; Two Killed.

westwood. Cal. Jan. 14.-After a
desperate revolver battle in the county
Jail Deputy Sheriff Ray Bogart and
Tom Collins. a merchant. are dead to-
day. Collins. arrested on suspicion for
violating the liquor laws. shot the
deputy IN the back Bogart wheeled
and shot Collins FIVE times. Collins
died first
Rock Island Argus., 1915-01-14
Body, Starting Tuesday.
TO Stay in Session Un-
til Choice is Made.
FOUR BALLOTS TAKEN
Democrats Strike Republican
Caucus Nominee From
Elections Committee.

zgrrrGeIf. Uf. Jan. 1f-After tax
irE Hre- more resulfless ballots for
speaker today the house unanimously
adopted resolution that beginning
Tuesday It shall remain iu session
dfEF except sunday until n speaker is
elected
Scenes Of the widest disorder I'm the
.rrata and 90 coutI1ued deadlock over
rr .rrfkers1ip iu the loser huG Sc
uarest tho session 90 Che Illinois leg
.sIlrIre yesterday.
The emD.ttered political factions In
che senate. apparently primed for
contest t0 tho last ditch over the ap-
ra.rfwegf OF committee % canvass
election returns. ri1tet 90 their hearts'
rlrfr1t for almost an hour. 90 the ac-
impairment of tumulfuous cheering
and ieerue from the EalierieF. which
we're ordered cleared by Lieutenant
Governor O-fiara. The turmoil was not
aflfet until motion to adjourn vas
reported carried
Parder1ouiu11 Rel ans-
SO umes nearly au o. the senators
we're on their feet. shouting at the top
af their voices aud Ee-ticIlatinE wild
lF. the Lieutenant governor vas vainly 4
using bis E1vci. tho clerk was trying
r7 call the ron and the serEeaut- -at-s
arms vas having poor success IN 4
Keeping the members IN their seats. 7
SPECTATORS feared a physical clash I
.rtEae- the republicans and tIe tru-
r.-af.. sD tense vas tEe feeiine. Dur
ms tho excitement Lieutenant Govern
or OtI1rs appoiuted an elections com
1 fr.e. selected by tine democrats. 90 (.
800 contested Cook county districts.
which are not rcpresented
The senate storm began 90 rage the
moment thc lieutenant governors
ztref called the chamber 90 order and
r Increased in violence OIL. iu the
f8-a r. a resolution Of coincidence for
senator uerlihy. whose brother isf
dead. temporarily Gained the tempest.
tlt a moment later 90 was tn full
BLAST VITA the body iu greatest dis
order. flr adjournment motion Carried.
being understood that NO further
business will De- attempted before next
Tuesday night
Strike out Republican Selections
Precious tJ the couveuinE Of tho
afternoon session. the democratic sen
a-ors held caucus and struck from
-rF as-a51lcI % the elections com
uIrr.- four of the republican caucuses
choices. Immediately upon couvcninE
senator Daley attempted 20 secure
recognition from the presiding cficer 4
tl prevent o. protest Hs was ignored (
and the Lieutenant governor laid be 1
fore che senate the last OF members 1
ot tlr election committee With Sen I
at1r Daley still seeking recognition
Senator Cauaday. % the democratic
side moved that the senate confirm the
DEG ot committees appointments ~ an |
bounced The republican side was IN
1n urrgtr instantly. Previous ques-
hon was moved by Senator Keller
Las1tezant Governor O'Hara ordered
b -ou call on the motion which pre-
vailed. ayes. g5. nays. -. BY the same
sotr fIe appointments we're then con
-rw-d They are:
Senators Keller. chair
nan. Cieary. Deuvir. Coleman Her c
ihy. Picrcy. Compton. Haase and b
.fe-se-. !.
Republicans Smith. Curtis. Hard
nE. Franklin. Bailey. ROos- Swanson 6
md CIine.
Rock Island Argus., 1915-01-14
Juaae Humphrey Goes East.

Springfield. Ill Jan. I4.-FederaI
Judge ]. Otis Humphrey today was
assigned by Chief Justice Edward D..
White OF the United States supreme
court to occupy the bench OF the
southern district OF New York from
FEB. Is until such time as the docket
here may require his services
Rock Island Argus., 1915-01-14
PERSON TRIAL DELAYED
Court at Clinton Grants Postpone.
ment Until February.

Clinton, H., Jan Twin crowds
thronging the rooms of the Dewitt
county courthouse. attorneys for Carl
+. Person. editor Of Strike Bulletin.
and James Meagher. labor leader.
charged with criminal libel, asked that
the cases be continued because of the
inability OF their counsei. Frank Com
erford OF Chicago. to be present. He
suffered broken leg on New Years
eve The cases we're all carried over
20 khe February term OF court.
Rock Island Argus., 1915-01-14
Wed az ke~anee.

Eewanee. III. Jan 14--Miss Lillian
Rlish Handley and James NJ Quinn
both members OF pioneer families IN
western Illinois. were married here
and LEFT for their Honeymoon TO the
Hawaiian Islands.
Rock Island Argus., 1915-01-14
THE WEATHER
Forecast TN 7 ? N. onloTToWI 70
Rock Island, Davenport, Moline

Generally fair tonight and Friday:
not much change in temperature, with
the lowest tonight about 25 degrees.
Temperature at a. m, 26. Highest
yesterday. 10. Lowest last night %
velocity Of wind at q. m, miles
per hour.
Relative humidity at p m. 81. 1t
: a m. 90.
stage or water 81; no change in
last % hours.
J. NJ. SHERIER, Local Forecaster-
Rock Island Argus., 1915-01-14
Farmer sl,I, ey N,oh. Riders

Padueah. Ky. Jan 1f.-Nisht riders
last aight decoyed Pedro Mohundro-
farmer. from his home near Lovelace-
vile and shot him 20 death. according
u information reaching the authorities
Aere today.
Rock Island Argus., 1915-01-14
t,o,,s. passes Gardner Resolution.

washington. ID. G. Jan 1i.-Repre-
sentative Gardner's resolution calling
upon the secretary OF war for informa-
ton on coast defenses passed the
house
Rock Island Argus., 1915-01-14
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.

Evening stars: Jupiter. Satnrn. Morn
ing stars: Mars. Venus Great neb1la
OF constellation Andromeda IN meridian
due south. higs up. at m.- noted
for the rapidly Of its approach u
Ga rfh