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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-30
PLANS INCREASE
ARMY'S OFFICERS
Secretary Garrison Directs War Col
lege to Submit Program for Add.
ing 80 Forces.

Washington. q. c.. Aug. 30.-Secre-
tary Garrison has directed the war col
lege 10 submit plans for securing ad-
ditouai regular army officers and a
corps Of reserve officers both for the
regular army and for a volunteer army
OF any other force which congress may
authorize
This step was taken with a view 10
making recommendation TO congress
al it's coming session. Secretary Dan
ieis is also expected TO recommend adj
ditiopaI officers for the navy regardless
of the building program yet to be der
cided upon a plan is under consid-
Grafton, 1t is understood. by which the
number Of officers I'm the navy would
be placed on the basis Of It's tonnage.
Under such q system there would be
automatic increase in the number Of
officers as the number Of ships have
increased
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-30
VIOLENT FIGHT IN
ARGONNE SECTION
French Report Having Seriously Dam
aged German Trenches During
Night Engagement.

Paris, Aug so C2,30 p. NJ Violent
artillery fighting took place yesterday
evening at many points in the Ar
gonne district, as result Of which
the trenches Of the Germans were ser
iously damaged. according TO the
French official report of this after
noon.
The text of the communication fol
lows
Yesterday evening saw severe ar
tillery fighting. accompanied by the
explosion of mines and engagements
with bombs and hand grenades at a
large number Of positions in the Ar
gonne district The trenches Of the
enemy were seriously damaged at
Courtes Chausse Meurissons and at
Bolante.
The advent Of night brought rela-
tive quiet to this region, as wen as on
the rest of the front"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-30
COTTON CROP SHORT
BY 5 MILLION BALES

Washington, Aug. 5U--Drouth Iol-
lowed bv excessive rains in the cotton
belt during August caused deteriora-
ton slightly more than the August av-
erage 10 the growing cotton crop. The
department OF agriculture today an
nouncad the condition as $50 per cent
of normal. That is 81 per cent below
the July condition
Unofficial calculations, based on
government averages for yield, condi-
ton and acreage. place the crop at
11.S17.235 equivalent 500 pound bales,
against IS. 6.l34,936 bales last year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-30
PROTESTANTS PRAY
FOR INJURED CLERIC

mona. Ninn., Aug. 80 Three days
IS passed since the shooting OF
tsaap Patrick r. Henron by Father
= = Lescehs, a demented priest, and
y Ear no adverse symptoms have de-
'aloped. Prayers for the bishops re-
sFsfy were offered I'm all Catholic
Sa4rches throughout the Winona do
eese Yesterday and als2 in nany Pro-
-estaHf churches. Father Lesches. in
ais cell al the county jail. is pleased
az he news that the bishop viii prob
Ely recover.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-30
SUNKEN SUBMARINE
BEING PUT IN DOCK

Honolulu. r H, Aug 30-Work
preliminary to the dry docking OF the
submarine F-4, lost with p men
March 26 and raised yesterday IN
Honolulu harbor, was under way tn
day. It was expected The craft WoulG
be placed in dry dock tomorrow Tn
I'll then nothing definite can be an
uounced as to what caused The disas-
ter
The "A vas raised by the poatoon
method. SIX special pontoons, each
with lifting capacity Of 50 tons,
having been constructed at the SIsre
island. California navy ward for t3e
purpose when all other methods
proved unayailing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-30
PLAN TO STIMULATE
INTEREST FOR NAVY

Washington. D C., Aug 30-Te dare
1o3 formal enlisted men have Joined
the naval reserve established by act
of congress approved March 3. 1915
are being considered as
to an amendment TO the law so as to
enlistment in the reserve.
While the enlistment has not been
large during the few months in which
The law has been in operation. those
in the naval reserve outnumber those
Z Lha army ressrYa,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-30
THE WEATHER
Forecast TIL p. VI. Tomorrow. 70
Rock Island, Davenport, Moline
and Vicinity.

Fair and. slightly warmer tonight
Tuesday fair and warmer.
Temperature at : a m, a Highest
yesterday. So Lowest last night, 40.
Velocity of wind a a m, miles
per hour
Precipitation, 90 inch
Relative humidity al : 2, m, IS; al
r a m 76; ar p m today. IS
Stage of water. A: 4 fail Of 2 in
last 4s hours
J, NJ. sHERIER, Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-30
MEXICAN BANDITS BLOW Up
TRAIN AND SHOOT THOSE ON
BOARD; AMERICANA is VICTIM
NEGROES BURNED
At STAKE BY MOB
Texans Avenge Staying Of Deputy
Sheriff During Fight With Broth
ers-AnOther May Die,

sulphur Springs. Texas. Aug. So
Revenge for the staying Of a deputy
sheriff and the woundjng Of sherin j..
g. Butler was taken by a mob here yes
terday when King Richmond, a negro,
seriously wounded, and the body of his
brother Joe, killed in fight with a
posse. were burned at the stake in Blu
ford Park.
Earlier in the day the two negroes.
resisting arrest. had shot and killed
Deputy Sheriff Nathan A. FIiDpen and
probably fatally wounded Sheriff But
Ter.
News Of the aGray. between the ne
groes and the officers spread rapidly
throughout the county and several
hundred armed men, organized into a
score of posses. were soon combing
wood and hin for the negroes.
They were discovered in a thicket. A
battle followed and Joe Richmond was
killed and King Richmond seriously
wounded. None Of the posse was in
5ured.
A large crowd. hearing of the cap
ture Of the negroes. was awaiting the
posse on It's arrival here and iHsisteDt
demands were heard that the negroes
he burned in the public square.
influential men urged that the law
be allowed 10 take its course. 8 com
promise was reached when the wound
ed man and the shot-torn body were
taken 10 Buford Park on the outskirts
of the city They both were burned
at the stake.
There was no disorder in connection
with the lvnchine and the crowd dis
persed,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-30
BaItimore prons Bender.

Balt.more. Nd Aug 30--The un-
conditional release OF Pitcher Chief
Bender was announced today by the
management Of the Baltimore Federal
league club. Bender was formerly with
the Philadelphia Americans and for
Years ranked as one Of the most FAM
ous pitchers in the game.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-30
This Accomplished, It l. Be.
lieved Teutons Will Turn
to the Near East.
BUG LINES PIERCED
Nicholas Cannot Afford to
Hold Positions Because
Of Danger to Army.

Berlin. Aug. 80 [via London. ala
p. MI German forces have made .
further advance on the fortress Of
Groduo, the only fortified position
near tha German border which stH
remains in the Russians possession
Official announcement was made here
today of the capture OF LIpsk, in
northern Russian Poland, about %
miles to the west of G0rdDo.
The statement follows
There are no special incidents to
report from the western theatre OF
war.
Eastern theatre: Army group Of
Field Marshal Won Htndenburg: The
troops Of General Won Beseler are
stationed in the region surrounding
fhe bridgehead south of Friedrich
sradt In an engagement east of the
Nfemcn, the army OF General vou
Eichh0ru reached a point northeast OF
OiiJs. An additional 1900 prisoners
and seven cannon were captured. In
the direction Of Grodno. the town Of
Lipsk. on the Bobr river. was taken
hE storm and forced to surrender.
The Widra. tributary of the Sukel~s
was. crossed by our troops. The cas-
ern border Of the forest directly east
OF Bialyatok has been reached at sew
eral points
ARMY group 0f. Prince LeopoId: In
the Biel0biezh forest. fighting goes on
for. possession of tha crossing over the
upper Narew. German and Austro-
troops under General Won
Woyrsch drove the enemy out of his
position south of Schodof. on the east
ern border of the forest. ana AZ
Szereszowo and are now closely pur-,
suing him.
Army groun of Field Marshal van
AIackenseu. In order to render nos
sfbIe their retreat tha Russians
made a stand onra moro taetar5a,, m
the lime KoddHbno district sou+b If
Nobrin. They we're defeated. although
they brought hack and threw into the
battle some divisions which nraviol1e-
Iv had been falling hazel,
gn.,,,, 4ss..a ., Er,fs nj,
'.IiL.'1'1, aug, 'g, lL+4 q, n
's.' ,-..1 80 II II IN .1iI.
,-e.-.- .-z.--'s -
L
'5si ne .ss' ''l VI 'L'' d 80
'4eiu 10y 1Aetl opponents mas 'L7ale1
3 etga5 i,--5ie7' H5's
ne L'.'57.''ii 1.l'.7 oi ''ls uppgl % *
''1- ID lS "u' e. 't9oi nov SUI 'oUS ID
resi- stance IS oelhs "liereo TO lne vast
sALeioplhs movement rom 'ae sou''i.
nav lits ioSe Di go -l1llo 50 ". an
= JIhe ~ >igHoIa7 odliliot aiLoIu 10 uo.u
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-30
Presidents Daughter to Speak.

Milwaukee, Wis Aug. 30. - MISS
Margaret Wilson, daughter Of Presi-
dent Wilson, has accepted an invita-
tion of the Community Centers Sec
ton OF the Wisconsin State Teachers.
association, TO address its convention
I'M Milwaukee on the afternoon q -
yember 4.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-30

Chicago. Ill, Aug 30 George ~.
Getschow, secretary Of Phillips. Get
scbow K Co, is quoted in the Daily
News today as stating that he is q
stockhoIder in a firm which is making
100000 siX-ineh shells for the United
States army. and that the German
government. like the allies, is par
chasing munitions of war in tn
American market
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-30

Chicago H. Aug. 30.-A story that
an attempted derailment Of muni-
tions train was frustrated near Gary
YESTERDAY. was denied today. The
story IS said to have grown out OF a
slight railroad accident which occurred
two months ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-30
Pounds Sterling Sfju T.over.

New York, Aug So England s
$4,000 coo shipment Of gold and Sc
curities. which reached here yester-
day from Halifax, produced no effect
whatever today on foreign exchange
rates. Pounds sterling were quoted at
S4.61 p the lowest value ever -
corded Francs also were weaker,
their price being soc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-30

Washington, D. C.. Aug. 30.-Am-
bassador Morgenthau at Constantine
pie has taken over the diplomatic in
terests of Italy, Russia and Montene-
gro.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-30

A $40 ciate d Press
Leased Wire Report
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-09-15
ELECTION TOMORROW.
prohibition Referendum Occupies In
tcrcSt of Citizens.

The prohibition referendum will
come before the voters of the State
tomorrow. There has been much dis
cuSsiOn of this issue for some time and
1T is hoped that the election tomorrow
Will settle the question. The pro-
hibitionists have been carrying on an
active campaign of late, but there does
not seem to be a great deal of excite
ment among the people generally in
the coming elctiOn.
1t is predicted that the vote i'm the
county will not be quite half of the
total vote, but that this wiz be strong
ly in favor of prohibition.
In the city the polling places will be
as follows: Ward l, City Hall; Ward
z, Smiths Stables; Ward 3, Mccall
ium's office; Ward 4, Powell's Shoot
ing Gallery. ....
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-09-15
ORCHESTRA WILD PLAY.
At Production Next Monday Night OF
Mutt e& JEFF.

Through the courtesy of: Manager
Miller, Of the Rex, theyRex Orchestra.
directed by Frank A. Girard. will
play at the Academy of Music neyt
Monday night at the production of the
seasons opening show, Mutt & jeff"
With cast far above the average in
a musical show and a host of pretty
girls together with handsome scenic
settings and pretty costumes the two
we'll known cartoon funmakers make
their annual visit to Sumter, on next
Monday night. Gus Hill, the produc-
or, has spared no expense to make the
present seasons show eclipse any
former, seasons production, and ex-
changes say that his efforts have not
been in Vain.-AdVt
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-09-15
REVOLT NEAR TEXAS BORDER
Carranza Men ut Lampasos Prepare
TO March on NC,yO Laredo.

Laredo, Texas Sept. dispatches
from Lampasos, 80 miles soluth of the
border, today reported the Carranza
garrison there in revolt and making
preparations to march on NeuVo La
redo. The Carranza troops in Neuvo
Laredo were held under arms tonight
in anticipation or an attack.
Gen. Davila, in command of the
Lampasos garrison, is said to have
joined his troops in renouncing allie
glance to Cen CarranZa. ,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-09-15
UNEASINESS IN BERLIN.
Many Inquiries as to Attitude of Unit
ed States.

Berlin, Sept. 12.-Publication s of
the Arabic note, although evoking
virtually no comment in the German
press, has caused uneasiness here over
the probable attitude Of the United
States. The note itself appears highly
satisfactory to the public generally,
but constant inquiries at the offices
Of the Associated Press for news or
predictions on the American attitude
are only one indication of apprehen-
sion that the note and the Hesperian
case may renew the tension believed
to have relaxed with Ambassador Won
Bernstorff's communication to Wash
ington Of instructions given CUB
marine commanders.
Well informed Germans, such as
Maximilian Harden, editor OF Die
Zukunft. believe the situation 1tegain
is serious. not so much because of
it's Intrinsic merit as on account of
the manner in which it has 'been
handled.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-09-15
DEATH OF MRS. WILSON.
Died Suddenly Friday Night, Aged 63

Died Suddenly Friday Night. Aged 03.
Mayesville. Sept. 1S.-Mrs. Mary J..
Wilson. wife of s. w. Wilson, died af-
ter o few hours illness on Friday
night, at her home about three miles
from Mayesvile. The deceased was a
native of Charleston, being born at
40 Wentworth street, that city, and
was Miss Mary j. Greer before her
marriage i'm 1878. She was 63 years
of age. She Is survived by her hus:
band. s. w. Wilson, four daughters,
Miss Elizabeth Wilson and Mrs. Helen
Mckellar of this place; Mrs. Annie
Coles OF Little Rock, Ark, and Mrs.
Azalea Westberry of Harleyville; one
brother, w. G. Greer Of PHILADELPHIA.
and one sister, Mrs. Geo. ID. Anderson
of Georgetown. The deceased had
been member of the PRESBYTERIAN
church nearly all Of her life and was
a devout Christian woman of most
lovable traits of character. She
VIII be greatly missed by large cir
Gle of friends and acquaintances.
The funeral services were held on
morning at IL O'Clock at the
Mayesville Presbyterian church, of
which the deceased was a member, be-
ing conducted by her pastor, Rev. r.
l.. Grier. assisted by Rev. Ray Riddle
of Monticello. Fla. Interment was
made in the Mayesville cemetery on
the bluff Of Black river. There was
large attendance at the services
and there were many handsome flor
al tributes.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-09-15
DARK CORNER DOTS.
Hard Times Points to the 1Iarmful
Effects of Liquor.

Dark Corner, Sept. 10.-Everything
is calm and serene. Cotton picking
Is the order of these hot fair days,
but pickers complain of it's being too
not to pick from IL to 3.
Mr.. Blanding Ardis has his gasoline
gin at BrOadways Siding in fix and is
ginning cotton for his patrons. He has
scales and seed house and is prepar-
ed to buy cotton seed.
The new church near the Sycamores
which mentioned in my last letter has
oeen fitted up so the Reed Sunday
School was held there Iast Sunday.
1t was my pleasure to be in Wedge
field last Friday, the 3rd, inst, where
was shown some of the finest cotton
ever saw. 1t was on Mr.. r. S. Will
den's farm and was what il called
Poulnot variety which took first prize
at the Georgia experimental station
last year "Old Brother Sep" has four
acres of this cotton and has been told
he would gather bales, but he says
he Will be satisfied with six, and the
beauty Of 1t is he made it himself.
which tells pretty Well for a 74-year
old boy
!, While on my way. to and from
Wedgfiefeld 1 saw some mighty fine
stubble land peas though crops, are
not what they would have. been If
they had had plenty of rain in. July.
Well. Mr.. Editor. five days more
and the election to decide If South
Carolina shall be dry or become a.
booze shop! Which shall It be. Mr..
Voter 1t Is left with you to say. Ev-
cry man should vote and vote for what
he thinks will do the most good to the
generations to come, But prohibition
voters don't have to make any excuses
Tor voting dry, but here are some of
the Vets excuses: II shall vote Vet
because (not that I want whiskey),
the rich men have their clubs"
Another Gays: 81 want The monGvv to
Ftdy home and educate the children,
so I will vote wet" And yet another
says Strike out the gallon q month,
and ] will vote prohibition" All OF
which Is as much as to say: Il will
join the devils party to get rid of the
devil" Here is a verse by John
Ploughman which hope all will read
and ponder over: 4
He that buyeth land buyeth many
stones; | i ~4
He that buyeth beef buyeth many
bones,
He that buyeth eggs buyeth many
shells, q !
He that buyeth ale buyeth nothing
else" p
So you see, Mr.. Editor, the land has
stones without which we would be in
a bad shape. Remember the mill
stones. etc. AS for the bones remem-
Der the many uses they are put. TO,
and the shells are used for various
purposes. And what for the ale
(booze)? An empty pocket, an ach-
ing head, starving children and a
heart-broken wife. Oh God.
l will stop here.
". .... Hard Times"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-09-15
BATTLES BEFORE,
WINTER.
Preparations Being Made Both by Aus
trians and Italians for Big Engage
mentS.

Geneva, Sept. II (via Paris. )
hrescla reports indirect that prepara-
tons are being made both by Aus
TRANS and Italians for important bat
ties at Gorilla and Tolmino before
winter begins. -.
In this short sector there arc said
to be from 100000 to 100000 Aus
trians, and as many more on the
dorlzia- -Monfalcone-Duina front. Re-
lnforcements are arriving constantly
at Liabach and Villach, probably
from the Russian front
Cholera is reported behind the Aus
trlan lines on the IsOnZo river and in
Trieste.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-09-15
MAY RECOGNIZE CARRNNZA.
Probable Change OF Mexican Policy TO
BE COnSidcrcd

Washington, Sept. 13.-A new MeM-.
can policy, involving thd possible ul4
innate recognition Of 'Carfanaa Will be
considered When th1e south American
ENJOYS meet Secretary LansiIisS Tues
day to consider fhc" 'rep>ies Of tho
factional leaders 6f Mexic6.. The mill!
tary conditions have 50 changed in
Mexica' that even those WHO formerly
advocated villa now agree that Car
rama now d.miGafcs Tire shij5tion'
and that rilla has been Iracucany
ohm.natoI.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-09-15
PLAGUE IN NEW ORLEANS.
Government Experts to Use: Precau-
ton to Prevent Epidemic.

Washington, Sept. 13.-COnflrma =
ton of the reports that case of bu-
bonic plague has been discovered in
New Orleans was received TODAY by
the United States public health SER
vice. Orders were sent experts there
to take every precaution to prevent
the spread of the malady. No epidem-
ic is feared. ,...p ~
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-09-15
sNvENTIvE GENIUS TO FRONT
European War Has Demonstrated
That Country With Brains Not Men
VIII Win.

: Raleigh, N. c.. Sept. 12.-"The
present European war has demon
stratsd that the country that will
win In the country that has the latest
improvements OF inventive genius" 4"
said Secretary Daniels In n statement
issued here tonight In connection
with the announcement from Wash
ington OF the personnel OF the new
naval advisory board. e
I'VE formerly looked only 10 the
general head, aided by the oecretary
sf the treasury" he said, but now
That we light in trenches and must
have gums that will be effective miles
away. inventors. chemists, mathema-
ucisns. scientists. therefore. take their
places as leaders I'm modern warfare"
He said that TO be prepared for an
emergency Americans must have
equipment from the best brains. ct
am seeking for the NAVY preparedness
to mobilize the brains and genius and
Inventive talent Of America" he con-
tinued. cit Is gratifying that the
most important societies In America
have responded to my invitation to
make this patriotic contribution. With
Edison at the head. the board will
render seSYice of the highest order
and It's members are entitled to the
thanks OF the American people"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-09-15
DEADLOCK IN RUSSIA.
cabinet and Duma Majority Can Not
Agree

London, Sept. 11.-Reuter's cOrre-
spondent at Petrograd quotes The
NovO Vremya as saying that the ex-
change of views between the cabinet
and the new Liberal majority i'm the
duma has revealed widely divergent
views ana that no definite decision
will be reached before Emperorl Mich
olas has been placed i'm possession
of the facts.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-09-15
FROM ITS COLONIES,
Proposed That France Recruit 7O0,-
600 From Among Natives of Over.
seas DOminiOns.

Paris. Sept 11.-Deputy Pierre
Masse has prepared fer introduction
In the chamber a bill providing that
natives Of French colonies and protec-
torates be recruited for service in
the army. It is estimated that thia
step would add 1000 men to the
forces in the field by next spring.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-09-15
In the Police Court.

The following cases were disposed
Of by Recorder Lee Monday:
Arthur Major aand Charles Kava-
naugh, riding bicycle on sidewalk,
each forfeited bond of $500.
~.Ghcr Lr>>.iey. fot; larceny. steal
ipg paint from the Boston Furnishing
Company. Sao or 80 daYs.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-10-18
CHAPTER XVI.
The Razor Back.

Around the corner of the coast line
on the Isle of Martinique-invisible
both from the bridge of the destroyer
Jackson and from the grounds of the
governor, there jutted out into the
sea a cliff. stern and forbidding. AS
a matter of fact, it was not all rock,
this cliff-a large part of it's formation
was of clay. Down the face OF this
cliff, its sharp edges rising now and
then into the air like peaks, there
trailed path, narrow and perilous,
from shore to cliff edge, known to GER
tain of the inhabitants of Martinique
as the Razor Back.
Along this sharp, steep edge ran
rope, and climbing the Razor Back,
clinging to this rope with a huge bur-
den on his shoulders, upward crawled
man. Below him, thrusting its nose
into the beach, was a disreputable-
looking boat laden with heavy wooden
boxes.
(To Be Continued