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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-03-06
MIDDLE WEST IS
HIT BY BLIZZARD
WINTER COMES BACK WITH A
VENGEANCE, BRING SNOW
AND COLD WEATHER..

Chicago, March 5.-The blizzard
that swept portions of the middle west
and southwestern states last night
reached Chicago early today Accord
ing to officials of the local weather
bureau heavy snowfall Is expected.
Reports from Kansas, Missouri, Ne.
braska, Oklahoma and Arkansas told
Of a snowfall from four to seventeen
inches. Traffic throughout Kansas
Nebraska and western Missouri was
reported to be seriously affected In
northern Nebraska, a high wind pre-
vailed, piling the snow in huge drifts,
which in some places, stopped railroad
transportation.
Telephone and telegraph communi.
cation was seriously hampered out OF
.ghlcago4and throughout the snow
bound district. g- ,.-,.-,s /.
Snow Covers Iowa.
Des Moines, March 5.-The snow
storm which began last night with al.
most the proportion of blizzard, con.
tinued early today and by 10 o'clock
the fall was around eight inches, ac.
cording to weather bureau officials. 1t
had reached fall of 7.8 inches in the
vicinity of Des Moines at 8 o'clock.
The storm covered the whole state,
according to reports here, and serious.
ly interfered with railway and street
car traffic.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-03-06
FRENCH REPORT ON
SEIZURE OF DACIA

Brest, (Via Paris), March 5.-A for
NAL report on the seizure of the United
States steamer Dacia, drawn up by
Chief Naval Commissioner Lemonie,
has been forwarded to the prize trib-
untal at Paris The ship remains here
under the temporary command of En-
sign DuPontavice. The crew was to
have left last night for Havre but its
departure was postponed because in
structions had not been received from
the United States embassy.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-03-06
]. s. M|[|T|AMEN
WITH THE ALLIES
U. s. WAR DEPARTMENT iNvEsTf:
eating REPORT THAT AMER
IcANs ARE FIGHTING.

Washington, D. c., March 5-Secre
tary Garrison today directed Brigadier
General Tasker H. Bliss. acting chief
Of staff of the army, to investigate pub
lished reports that America militia Of
flcers were serving with Canadian
forces enlisted for service in the Euro
pean war.
War department officials are doubt
full whether any federal law forbids
militia officers to serve with foreign
troops, but none will be permitted to
serve with any of the belligerents If
means can be found to prevent it,
The department, however, has no
jurisdiction over resigned army Of
f1cers.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-03-06
COLORED RELIGIOUS
WORKER SUMMONED

New York, March Sword has been
received here of the death in Sebring
Fla, of Mrs. Amanda Smith, the fam
Gus colored evangelist Mrs. Smith
was IS years old. In her career as an
evangelist she travelled over the great
er part Of this country, attracted great
congregations in England and pursued
her evangelical work over portions OF
India and Africa. She founded in
Chicago, an orphanage for cbi'd~"" II
her race.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-03-06
THREE ARE MISSING
AFTER HOTEL FIRE

Minneapolis, MINI, March 5.-Three
persons are missing after a fire which
early today caused a loss Of $4,000 to
the Astoria and Frederick hotels, two
small structures on Hennepin avenue.
A number of women were carried to
the street by firemen.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-03-06
Ding Fiends are
Taking Treatment

Chicago, March 5.--Hospitals
and private institutions where
treatment is given to drug vic
Tins are being rapidly filled to
capacity 1t was learned today
as a result Of the Harrison law,
which cut off the drug supply
to habitual users.
DR.. Haldor Carlson, who is at
the head of the Salvation Army
medical bureau, said he was
making preparations to care for
thousands of poor patients next
week. Extra nurses and physi-
clans have been engaged to
treat victims, most of whom,
DR.. Carlson said were women.
The club room established in
the city hall by First Deputy
Superintendent Of Police Schut-
tier for the use Of men addict
ed to the drug habit has been
pronounced q success. More
than soventy-fve men are un-
dergoing treatment there.t
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-03-06
WILSON PLEASED
WITH OWN COURSE

Washington, D. c., March 5.-Presi-
dent Wilson was told today by Repre-
sentative SABBATH of Illinois, that the
majority of foreign born people in the
United States believed the administra-
ton was observing strict neutrality
and the president replied that he was
convinced that ultimately the world
would agree that the position of the
United States has been strictly Inn
partial.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-03-06

London, March, 5-Two German sub.
marines have been sunk in British
waters, according to an official an
nOuncement given out in London to-
day.
The official news bureau today con.
firmed the report that the British col
lier Thordis had rammed German
submarine and sent 1t to the bottom.
News dispatches received from
Paris and London In the last twelve
hours have related the sinking of two
German submarines. One has been
described as the US; the other has
not been definitely identified.
The French ministry Of marine an
nounced last night that German sub
marine had been sunk by French tor
pedo boat destroyers and the crew
taken prisoner. This submarine the
French authorities called the U.s.
The British steam collier Thordis,
while making her way recently from
Blyth to Plymouth. sighted sub
n arine. The undersea boat fired q
torpedo at the trawler, but the captain
of the British ship succeeded in dodg-
ing the missile and then drove his
vessel at the periscope showing above
EthA @aax1naoa aaf1Ah0slwaA Aoasas@I 10. slatsas
to have struck and sent her to the bot.
tom His contention was supported by
his mate and the members of his
crew, and now it has been accepted az
correct by the British naval author
tiles.
Admiralty Confirms.
The secretary of the admiralty
makes the following statement:
The steamship Thordis has been
Examined in dry dock and injuries to
her keel and her propeller found, cor
roborating the evidence Of Captain
Bell and the crew that on the 28th of
February the vessel rammed and in all
probability sank a German submarine,
which had fred torpedo at her.
Yesterday afternoon the German
submarine US was sunk in the channel
o. Dover by destroyers, the officers
and men were taken prisoners"
Sister to Famous Craft.
The submarine US was of 800 tons
displacement. She had a speed Of II
knots above water and eight knots sub
merged, with a radius Of operation of
1900 miles. The vessel carried three
.orpedo tubes and had complement
of twelve men. The US was sister
ship Of the famous U-9 which In the
early months of the war sank the
British cruisers Hogue, Aboukir, Cres-
sy and Hawke.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-03-06
CONGRESS IS LOQUAC|0US
Session Just Ended Sets New Record
For the Length Of Debates
Over Legislation.

Washington, D. c., March 5.-The
sixty-third congress broke all records
In the volume of proceedings in the
congressional record, the official publ.
cation Of the house, the average con-
gress, according to an inventory by
the Off icial reporters Of debates, runs
about 10000 pages in the record, while
the sixty-third congress, which expir-
ed yesterday, approximates $4,000
pages.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-03-06
ART CRITIC PASSES AWAY.

st. Louis, Mo-, March 5.-William
S. Eames, an architect and art critic
known throughout the United States,
died here today, from general hr"- =
down. He was 64 years old.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-03-06
London Reports State That
Two German Craft Have
Been Destroyed
BRITISH COLLIER
RAMS ASSAILANT
US Falls Prey to Torpedo
Boat Destroyers, Say
French Officials

Dover, Eng, March 5.-1hs GREW
Of the US, numbering 20, was land
ed at Dover today and was taken
to Dover castle under an armed
escort.
The U-8 was smaller than the
latest German submarines, her dis
placement under water being only
800 tons.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-03-06

London, March, 5-Two German sub
marines have been sunk in British
waters, according to an official an
nouncement given out in London to-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-15

The last lap for the primaries in the
municipal commission race started to-
day and by this afternoon the mum
Der on file for a place on the ballots to
be voted on Tuesday. March 8. reached
%.
Four filed today. They were c. c.
Wilson. former superintendent OF the
waterworks, and president of the
Southwest Improvement association
Commissioner Jonas Bear, Walter L.
Smith. a blacksmith at the corner of
Third avenue and Sixteenth street and
George Frysinger, a painter. who re-
sides at 1920 Thirteenth avenue.
While but five more days remain in
which candidates may file petitions,
up 10 press time this afternoon, only
one had qualified for place on the
ballots for mayor, William McCono-
chic. Two others are circulating petit
tons, j. Stuart Dart and George w.
McCaskrin.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-15
BELGIAN WHO ESCAPED
IN WAR PASSES AWAY

Dave Cauro OF East Moline. who suf-
fered many hardships in Belgium. his
native country. when he returned
there last September with the expec-
tatiOn OF finding relief from tubercu-
losis. died al 9 o'clock Sunday morn
ing in his home. 1886 Fifteenth ave
nue.. East Moline.
He had been suffering with phthisis
two years and was in a serious condi-
ton when he left Belgium. While
there he was captured by the Germans
and held prisoner in the cellar OF a
brewery 81 days. When he came back
TO East Moline. he told OF several OF
his compatriots. who lived in East No
line. being killed by the Teuton sol
diers.
Cauro was % years OF age. He
came 10 America 10 years ago. and
since thar time with the exception Of
1903. which he spent in the Klondyke.
he had lived in East Moline. As re-
suit OF an accident he met with while
in the mining country. he lost one OF
his legs.
He was n molder and was employed
by the Union Malleabie Iron company
Surviving are his parents. who live in
Belgium. and two brothers. Abel OF
East Moline. and CAMEL OF Detroit
The funeral will be held from the
chapel OF ID. Y. Alsbrow at O'Clock
morning and burial will be in
the Hampton cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-15
FOSTER

The ladies of the German Foreign
Mission society met at the home OF
Mrs. Edward Feldman Sr., Wednesday
afternoon.
The Misses Sadie and Katheryn
Kleist entertained a number of their
friends at their home Friday evening.
The entertainment was in the nature
OF a prenuptial shower in honor of
Miss Louise Foster. who received
many valuable and beautiful gifts.
Samuel zigenhorn had the misfor,
tune to dislocate his shoulder Friday
afternoon while at work with a sled
which overturned
August Krantz is stIli i'll with pneu
monia-
The family of the Rev. o. r. Buses
has been afflicted the past week with
grip and now Mrs Buses is ill with
pneumonia. Mrs. DeWitte of Musca-
tine is caring for them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-15
SAGE TEA KEEPS
YOUR HAIR DARK
When Mixed With Sulphur II
Brings Back It's Lustre
and Abundance.

Gray hair, however handsome, co
notes advancing age. We all know the
advantages OF youthful appearance
Your hair is your charm. II makes or
mars the face. When IL fades, turns
gray and looks dry, wispy and scras'
gly, just few applications Of Sags
Tea and Sulphur enhances its appear
ance hundred-fold.
Don't stay gray! Look young! Elm
er prepare the tonic at home or &c.
from any drug store 50-cent bottle OF
"Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Com
pound" Thousands of folks recon-
mend this ready-to-use preparation, De
cause 1t darkens the hair beautifuhy
and removes dandruff, stops scalp itch
ing and falling hair; besides, no one
can possibly tell, as IL darkens SO
naturally and evenly. You moisten
sponge or soft brush with 1t, drawing
this through the hair, taking one
small strand at a time. BY mornins
the gray hair disappears; after anotn'
er application or two, its natural color
y restored and IT becomes thick
glossy and lustrous, and you appear
years younger.
! Harper Eouse pharmacy.-(Advl
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-15
Augustus Edward Allen.

I The remains of Augustus Edward AL
/ len. a resident of Rock Island for over
20 years. arrived this noon from Chi
cago. Services we're conducted there
yesterday afternoon. The funeral viii
be held here tomorrow afternoon at
2:30 from Knox's chapel with burial in
Chippiannock cemetery.
Mr. Allen was found dead in his
bed Saturday morning by his daughter,
Mrs. James Hutchings, 2105 South
Willard avenue, Chicago, with whom
he had been making his home since
last November. Tnfirmities of age is
given as cause for his demise. He
was born in Boston, Mass, April 10.
1912 He came west with his parents
when 16 years of age. settling in Illi-
nois. He was united in marriage to
Miss Hattie HaXton at Cambridge. H.,
in December. 1867. Later the couple
moved to Geneseo, coming to Rock Is
land in 1886. He left Rock Island
about seven years ago. going to
Hersher, ILL.,. where he engaged in
business for several years. Last fall,
his health began to fail and he went
to spend the winter with his daughter
in Chicago. For over 20 years he was
employed as haruessmaker at the
arsenal. He was a member of the
Modern Woodman and of the Christ
ian church.
Besides his wife he is survived by
two daughters, Mrs. James Hutchins
of Chicago and Mrs. Charles Nekms,
Hersher, H., three brothers, Charles.
Omaha; Henry, Bloomington. and
Arthur. Los Angeles; and two sisters,
Mary, Chicago, and Mrs. e. V. Kiser,
Chicago, and two grandchildren.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-15

lurking in the waiting room OF his Of
fee Jan. 30. the same night that the
Offices OF Drs. 10. ?. Hall and F. II.
First were broken into.
The door into DR. Mueiler's Office
was open. although he had locked il
when leaving in the afternoon. The
man made some trivial excuse and
went out Of the building and disap-
peared- \ key found in the pocket OF
the prisoner opened DR.. Muellers Of
fee door easily.
A little over n week ago. seven Of
fees Of physicians In Davenport in the
Office buildings OF the downtown dis
trict were broken into and a large
quantity Of drugs stolen. The thief in
Davenport worked In the same manner
as was the case In Rock Island. taking
nothing but the poison
Denies His Guilt.
Sherman admitted that he was
drug fiend. but deaied any connec-
tiOu % the robberies. Some OF the
Davenport physicians who we're vic
tins % the sneak thief. are coming
over TO make an effort TO identify some
% the dope outfits found on the pris-
ousr-
Drug fends all over the country are
becoming alarmed At the possibility OF
the Harrison measure. now pending in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-15

death of her first husband. She was
married to Emil Van Der Ginst in Ke
vance nine years ago. The family
moved to Rock Island about seven
years ago. and she had lived here
since. She was member of ST PauIs
church
Besides the husband seven children
survive, Martha, Clara, Grace, Mary,
August, Edwin and Louis, all at home,
and one brother, August Gryp.
Funeral services will be conducted
tomorrow morning at $50 from the
home and at O'Clock from St. Paul's
church, Father P. Holvoet officiating,
with interment in Calvary cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-15
Funeral of Mrs. Crawford.

Many sorrowing friends and rela-
tives attended the funeral services
over the remains Of Mrs. Caroline Sgd
ney Crawford, held yesterday after
noon at O'Clock from the home of her
son. Hugh w. Crawford. 1907 Eleventh
avenue. The floral tributes to the be
loved woman were beautiful and num-
erous. One large blanket OF flowers
completely covered the casket and
fell TO the floor and the entire recep-
ton hall, where the body lay, was fill
ed with smaller pieces.
The Broadway Presbyterian church
quartet sang, Goodnight" and Safe
in the Arms of Jesus" Or. James Ed
gar Wilson, pastor of the Broadway
Presbyterian church. assisted by Rev.
w. G. Oglevee. pastor Of the South
Park church, had charge OF the ser
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-15
LAST LAP STARTS
WITH ~ IN RACE
MANY ARE AFTER COMMISSION
ERSHIPS, BUT ONLY ONE
FILES FOR MAYOR.
CITY ELECTION DATES.

First day for registration for pri-
maries-Tuesday, Feb. 10.
Last day for filing petitions
Saturday, Feb. 20.
Second registration day for pri-
maries-Tuesday, March 2.
enthusiastically, March 9.
First registration day for final
extraordinarily, March 80.
Township election - Tuesday,
April 8.
Second registration day for tnal
extraordinarily, April 10.
Final city election - Tuesday,
April 20.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-15
POLICE OFFICERS
CRAB DOPE FIEND
HENRY SHERMAN. THOUGHT TO
BE MORPHINE THIEF. TAKEN
IN RESTAURANT.
When Searched had Five Hypoder-
mic Outfits IN His Possession
May Have Robbed Ohiees-

Henry Sherman. n confirmed dope
neud. who Is believed to be respOn-
sible for the numerous thefts % drugs
from doctors Offices m Rock Island and
Davenport. was arrested late Satur-
day night BY Officers Collins and
Berry. In n restaurant At 80 TWen-
tieth street u u claimed that Re
threatened several customers 10 the
place with n razor
When searched az the station. Eve
hypodcrruic outfits and a vial contain
ing so grains Of morphine were found
On him Sherman was later Identified
b. Dr. A. y. Mueller a. the man found
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-15

vices Rev. Oglevee had known Mrs
Crawford intimately for several years,
and he paid q fitting tribute to the
character of Grandma" Crawford, as
she was known throughout the neigh
borhood IN which she lived. Interment
was in Cippiannock cemetery.
The pallbearers We're: DR.. J. W
Stewart, W. S. Parks. r. p. Scott, Fred
Titterington, A. D. Sperry and Joe
McCrory.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-15
Emme peSeheemaksr-

Emme DeScheemaker died at 4
O'Clock this morning in the City hos
pital, Moline. He was 81 years OF
age. being born in Belgium, and he
came to East Moline in 1910. He is
survived by two sisters, Mrs. Victor
Crane and Mrs. c. VanBurme. The
funeral will be conducted from Ester
dahl's undertaking parlors at 9 Tues
day morning. Burial will be in St.
Mary's cemetery, East Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-15
Mrs. Emil Van Der einst.

Mrs Emil Van Der Ginst, 40 years
OF age. died at 10 O'Clock yesterday
morning at her home. 500 Seventh ave
nue.. after suffering for over year
with complication of diseases.
The deceased, whose maiden name
was Miss Marie Gryp. was born Nov.
?. 1874, In Newell Belgium, and had
spent nearly all OF her life in her ma
tive country. She came TO America
about 10 years ago, shortly after the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-15

congress. being passed. This law
would prohibit the sale OF drugs. ex.
cept by licensed physicians. and only
then on prescription. Many of the
drug users in Rock Island have al
ready started TO take cures.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-15
WOMEN, notice.

Inspect Coats at NJ. & X. Tomorrow.
One lot Of the women's coats on
sale "Wednesday morning at NJ. & X.
will be closed out at 81. Other bar
gains equally as strong viii be quoted
in the big ad tomorrow. Women are
invited to visit the store tomorrow to
inspect the exceptional values, but
positively no coats will be put on sale
before Q O'Clock Wednesday.-(Adv.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-15
ISLAND CITYS DEFEAT
TALTYS IN FAST SERIES

The Island City Juniors bowling
team won the first leg of the bowling
series yesterday afternoon from the
Taltys at the Moline alleys The sec
ond series of three games vii be roll
ed some night this week at the Island
City alleys. The Islanders now have
a lead of 81 pins. Con Holms ran
high with three excellent games aud
'Jawn" WITCH was second.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-15
OBITUARY
johnson Infant.

Howard oberg Johnson, 2-day-old
son of Mr.. and Mrs. J. G. Johnson,
1915 Glenhurst court, died at 1925
Sunday morning. The parents sur
vive. Short funeral services were held
at the grove Sunday afternoon at 4
O'Clock. Rev. Karl Nilsson officiating,
with burial in Chippiannock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-15
SIS 955 7S2-2594
ice Breaks Away

Guards at the government bridge
reported at $3.50 this afternoon that
the ice in the Mississippi just north
of the bridge had broken away.
It was also stated that a flock Of
100 sea gulls made their appearance
on the river this afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-15
To Hold Masquerade.

Tony Ca;alano's Ragtime orchestra
announces a masquerade dance tonight
at Rock Island Turner hall. Tony was
a member of the Empire orchestra un.
til vaudeville was abandoned there and
since then he has been conducting pub.
lie dances al Turner hall
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-15

Champaign, Height Urbana cab
drivers were arrested by Champaign
police because they failed to get Ii
censes TO operate in this city. Ur-
bana officers previously had arrested
Champaign draymen on similar
charges
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-15

Champaign. Ill.-Joseph H. Davis.
mayor of Murphysboro; ]. s. Baldwin.
corporation counsel of Decatur. and
George Z. Lee of Springfield addressed
meeting in favor of commission gov
eminent for Champaign For the
third time the city will vote on the
proposition Tuesday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-15

Bloomington. H. - The Illinois
SchooImasters' association has elected
the following officers: President, w. c.
Bagiey. University of Illinois; vice
president, Professor ID. C. Mccullough
OF Pontiac; OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES E. a.
Turner, Normal university.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-15

Bavarian troops serving on the
western front sent home $500. 900 of
their pay for deposit in savings banks
durfng the first five months of the
war. according to postal statistics
published in Munich.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-15

Duquoin. Ill--The annual Illinois
State Farmers institute will be held
at Harrisburg Feb. 1925. Speakers
will include State Senator c. c. Per
vier. Professors Rusk and Barto OF
the University OF Illinois. J. r. Mason
of Eigin. 4. y. Abbott. chairman OF
the agricultural COMMITTEES of the
Panama-Pacific exposition; A. p
Grout of Winchester. Mrs J. C. Hess
Ter of Decatur and Mrs. Katherine Nc
Murray of Lincoln college.