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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-05-14
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.

Evening stars: Mercury. Mars. Sat
urn. Morning stars: Jupiter. Venus
Constellation AurIGa. in the northwest
= distinsuishable by the FIRST magni
tude star Capeila, creamy white
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-05-14
THE WEATHER
Forecast TIL . u. VI. Tomorrow, for
Rock Island. Davenport, Moline
and Vicinity
and Vicinity.

Partly cloudy tonight and Saturday,
night.
Temperature at a m 81. Highest
yesterday 81. lowest last night so.
Velocity OF wind at a m IS miles
per hour.
Precipitation .O6 inch.
Relative humidity at p. m. -. at 7
n. m. 81. al l p. m. today 53.
Stage OF water feet. no change in
last "a hours
]. N. SHERIER. Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-05-14

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cases OF eeggraG vessels eaFFTirE e1a-
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meat o. nestraf eaeTchaHtasa-
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pffeis ssipatati8as os thr treaty ia tsse
between ths Catsd States aad Frus-
sta vas REGARDED as important from
= legal poist of Visw. untrr that
treaty Anertean ships are Eivca the
rfxht 90 sarcsgricfsd frs~totu % the
seas ia Tires % var even % carrying
coutrabaat tneiufiuE r1guitioas %
war. ths ssfps 90 earEpes cannot -
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the cargo 'reasisifiosed. tn which
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igs % its destination
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-05-14
Released on Robbery Charge.

Walter Brondell, arrested on a
charge OF robbing o, Edenburg. Daven-
port. was released at q hearing this
afternoon,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-05-14
Ne Further Action Expected
40 Washington Pending
Answer 10 Note.
TlHE gOT STIPULATED
Eyes Of American Govern
menE Turned Expectantly
Toward German Capital

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Vas eah.aet met to-day ia 20 rrFatsr
aeealara, buf so farther aet.aa Wss
raaltan ntsfed peudiaF ~ Freeiet
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naf . f1nT tnaw snrfatsE.- eats
fnaal HerusfarH TO-DAY aifrr
runirrsare win toansslisr tra-
s.nF sf tHe state aepartrfraf-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-05-14

Nogales. Sonora, May 14.-With 500
Mexican soldiers and a band of armed
Americans as trying to rescue them,
colony OF 90 Americans, including
women and children were striving
desperately today to fight off Yaqui In
dians from their homes near Esper-
ANA. south Of Guaymas. Their condi-
ton was reported as critical.
Governor Maytorena OF Sonora has
promised Frederick Simpich, Ameri-
can consul here. that he Will make
every effort to drive back the Indians.
The relief troops are proceeding TO
the aid of the Americans with diff
Guilty, as the railroad over which they
are travelling is only partly repaired.
! Several OF the Americans have been
reported killed and wounded in the
( fighting.
( Nogales, Sonora. Mexico. May IA
The pueblo of San Jose de Gracia, 153
miles south of here, was attacked last
night by 25O Yaquis. Eight women
and many men. all Mexicans, were
killed.
Reports Two Killed.
Washington, D. c.. May 14.-Pre-
y
sui Simpich at Nogales make no men
ton OF the killing of William Stocker
in the American colony under attack
by Yaqui Indians south of Guaymas,
but report the deaths of John Wilson
and W A Fay and place another
American, J. J. Donovan, among the
missing Governor Maytorena has
promised TO protect the refugees as
far as possible.
The dispatch said 400 Yaqui Indians
were on a raid and that about fifty
American coIonists assisted by 200
Americans had made a stand.
General Sosa has started from
Guaymas with 200 soldiers and VIII
be Joined BY 100 more at Corral, and
those with the garrison in the valley,
will make 500, sufficient to drive off
the raiders.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-05-14

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-05-14
Emmanuel Summons Lead
ers and May Refuse to
Accept designations.
WAR DEMAND SPREADS
German Cafe Is Attacked
During Street Riots
Factions in Clashes.

Rome, MAY 10. il;ts n. m. VIA
Paris. G;5D p. m.I-Thc agitation
in Rome has assumed almost
revolutionary character. The en-
tire city has been occupied By the
military.
Rome. Way If, tI;S0 q. m. via
Paris. 5:f5 5p-m.i Dispatches from
Milan say serious riotiHg has bro
ken out Ia that city over the pres
ent political situation. The adher-
eut> Of the opposing political fac
lions have used firearms and the
situation + grave.
The disorders were precipitated
by the resignation OF the Italian
cabinet last night.
4 riotOus crowd made its way
this morning 20 the Piazza Monte
citorio. where Is located the cham
her Of deputies. and forced en-
trance into the building 10y smash
Ing the windows.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-05-14
Native Soldiers Sent to Res
cue of Americans South
of Guaymas.
WOMEN AMONG VICTIMS
Governor Maytorena Prom
ises United States Consul
All Possible Aid.

Los Angeles, Cali May H.
The navy department, according to
message received here today,
has instructed Admiral Howard TO
send Warship 10 TObari hay,
Mexico, TO succor the American
colony at Esperanza who have
been attacked by Yaqui Indians.
The Yaquis are retreating and are
pursued by settlers. says a message
which confirms the death OF four
Americans.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-05-14

Rome, May Il. tvia Paris, 2-S3 p. M
king Victor Emmanuel today receiv-
I'd in the order named the following
statesmen: Signor NIanfredi. presi-
dent OF the senate; Signor Marcora,
president OF the chamber Of deputies,
and Slguor Giolitti. former premier
but now the leader OF the party in
Italy in favor OF neutrality.
These are the first evidences of po-
iitical development OF the day and they
were observed with deep interest be
cause OF the resignation yesterday OF
the cabinet. which found 30 impossible
TO bridge the differences separating
them from the followers of Signor Clio
litti. The king has not yet decided
whether the resignation shall be ac-
cepted.
The action OF the cabinet leaves the
king free 20 choose men ne considers
best adapted to guide italy in the pres
eut grave crisis
Fever Is Spreading.
Rome. via Paris. May a. 5.15 a. m.
The war fever continues TO spread
throughout Italy and the manifesto
tions in the capital are particularly
y crowd which favored
Italy's intervention went tonight 10 the
hotel az which Gabrielle d'Annunzio is
stopping and cheered until the poet ap-
pcared on balcony and spoke fervidly
In favor OF war. From a. Annunzio's
hotel the crowd went 10 the palace OF
Dowager Queen MarEharita and ac-
claimed her wildly.
Pro-war enthusiasts engaged in a
brief struggle with neutralists who
were holding "A meeting in the Place
san Sylvestro. In the clash the win
dows OF a German cafe and I'm another
were broken. Police
cleared the square. but the demonstra-
tion was continued for some time in
the central part of the city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-05-14

associated Dress
A Leased Wire
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-01-14
Prices Apply at Once.

Although sale commences
January 28d as fast as Sale Tags
can be placed on goods the pric-
es will apply at once.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-01-14

A cardinal principal of this
store is never to carry over sea
sonabIe goods If prices, regard
less of cost, will sell them.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-04-03

EHtelle Wentworth has been en-
sa3ed BY the AborEs for their SUM
mer season in grand opera
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-04-03
PA Y FROM. NOVEL
on FOX IS SHOWN

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and the grandeur and beauty displayed
is. gorgeous. The story is OF western
type, and deals with the treachery Of
Indians and ends with the roundup
and capture of bandits. 1t is thrill
ing and exciting from start to finish.
Also, a Keystone comedy, "Arnbrose's
Little Ratchet, with one thousand
laughs, will be shown.
Monday afternoon and evening a
special double bill will be offered. The
photoplays for this occasion will be
selected from both Universal and
Mutual.programs.
The pictures today at the Odeon.
theater include late episode of5."Erhe
Hazards Of Helen series entitled
The Night Operator at Buxton. IN
her efforts to foil yeggmen who seek
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-04-03

Z q I - i z I. H
to rob the express car. Helen engages
hinl5in one Of the most. realistic hand
to-hand fights ever filmed There Is
also a Vitngraph comedy Burg arious
Billy" featuring Billy Qufrk and All
Essanay com u. Amt 1t the Truth"
featuring Wallace Berry.
NJ Montrose & AIack's Musical Comedy
Company will close a successful three
days engagement at the Odeon to-
night
Monday, Tuesday and "Wednesday OF
next week the Offering at the Odeon
will be Tom Waters's big vaudeville
show, one OF the best on the road
o $500
Capt G. G. Webb, of the English
arm;. who has been connected with
the Vftagraph company, has been or
dered to the front in France.
.Connoiseurs will enjoy the three
pieces OF rare Gchelin tapes
try which are used in the home Of the
millionaire, K as wall hangin gs, in the
forth coming Out Of the Ruins, an
Edison three-reel version OF Rupert
Hughes's story, Miss 31S and Mr. 81. =
They are valued at $4,000. conser-
yatively, and are representative Of the
richest effects. in the darker colorings,
almost sombre in tone. Y. 5
o
OF the old cast those who have been
retained in the delightful musical
comedy, The Prince OF Pllsen,"
which plays return engagement
Tuesday night at the Robinson Grand.
are John w. Ransone, the creator OF
the leading comedy role, Hans Wag-
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-04-03

George Nash. who was last seen in
The Miracle Man, n is to appear in a
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-04-03
STORK BRINGS BOY.

N1r. and Mrs. Earl Shields, Of mo
Virginia avenue. are eioicinss over the
arrival OF a ten pound baby boy,
which was bern to them at their home
Friday evening. Mother and babe are
doing nicely III Shields. who is sa
we'll known and popular tin plate
worker, Is expected to be able to re-
turn to his work within two weeks. ss4
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-04-03
PLAY TO Be OVER
In Plenty Of Time to Get Street
Cars Home Both Nights
of the Show Here.

The management Of the d. Maid in:
is to appear at the Robinson Grand
next Wednesday and Thursday even
Sings desires ITO announce through
the columns of the Telegram that
the performance will be over In time.
for all persons attending the theater3
on either of the two nj ghts. to obtain
street cars TO their respective homes.
The performance will be over in
time for connectio ns to be made with
the interurban for Falrmont and
Weston and for local cars to Wilson
burg and Bird geport There need be
no worry to ont-of-town people
staying away on account of the street
car service. Transportation will be-
affored all as above stated.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-04-03
6 Vengeance o ft1e Flames il
Three Acts Featured Offering
Today at the Orpheun1.

A The great novel by William Fox,
sVengeance OF the Flames is show
Ing to crowded houses today at the
sOhpheum theater. This stupendous
three act production was pictured
atop AIT. Lowe in Tar away California
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-04-03
ROW Nan GIVEN ROAD SENTENCE.


Charles q. Bowman convicted Of
having whisky on his person in a
public place, was sentenced to pay a$
fine Of 800 and serve six months on
the county roads and in the county
Jail by Justice Jackson " Carter at
the close Of a hearing In hts court
late Friday afternoon. Bowman was
arrested IN a Pike street pool room
several evenings ago by Constable.
Reuben Bartlett
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-04-03

Proper Treatment for BiIiousness.
For long time Miss Lulu SHELTON.
sGhurchYille. n. Y. was bilious and
had sick headache and dizzy spells.
Ghamberlain's Tablets were the only
ching that gave her permanent relief.
Sobtainab1e everywhere. dvertise-f
ament.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-04-03

A dramatic and heart reaching
drama is toll in the American produc-
ton. Reformatio 9 admirably acted
by Henry Otto's company OF players
with Winifred Greenwood and Edward
fCoxen in the princtpal roles.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-04-03

b 4 II ssH IL
ner, the susceptible old German brew
er from Cincinnati; Edward Il. Mora.
splendid baritone. the dashing
Young prince and DtNrthy De1more,
the dimnnitive bell boy Among the
new faces will be seen Edna Won
Luke, an actress OF ability with
charming personality. as the pretty
city widow; Henry Coote as the
American lieutenant; Geraldine De
Rose as the vivacious Sidunie; Ferne
Wayne as the demure Nellie Wagner,
Genevieve Hnughton as the college
girl and others or equal prominence.
The chorus which numbers thirty
seven radient girls has been chosen.
with the utmost consideration for
youth, beauty and yocal ability.
Jessie Bonstelle is to have stock
company in Buffalo III
An extra special two part Edison
feature. The Life Of Abraham Linz
coin, is the leading picture today at
the popular Bitou This picture deals
With ms life in full and a treat
is in store for those who will see ii.
The Escape on the Fast Freight is
q thriller. There is plenty of fun to-
fu'di IT'S Wv u sI1eTO, a. f10f6e OF
Another Color. and Mud and Matri-
mony," three comedies, are also
shown
Monday three part extra special
kalen, The White Goddess. Will
be the feature. Miss Alice Joyce and
a special Company produce it. It
comes Recommended by New York.
critics as Mss Joyce's best effort.
sHher Country Cousin !, ill also be
shown
Staring Monday the Bijou orchestra
under the direction of Mrs. Garrison
and Mr.. Jacob Born W i'll consist Of six
pieces. Evrything late will be played.
Ask for your fayorite selection.
The Washington times., 1915-07-31

they could claim liability. He is not
quite sure about an umpire who Is
hit by a pop" bottle, because the
law specifies employees in the regu-
lar performance of their duties by
the instruments necessary to the
performance Of such duty" Whether
the courts will hold that "pop" bot
tie has any connection with base
ball game is yet to be seen. But If
an umpire stumbled and was hurt,
or was caught by hot fly, his po-
sition is pronounced unassailable.
Every job, we are told, has its
compensation, and if the poor UNI
pire had to look long and hard to
find his, we will rejoice the more
with him now that his quest is
ended
The Washington times., 1915-07-31
Dragged by Horse;
Is Held for Theft
New Owner Charges Attempt to
Steal Animal He Got in
Trale.

PHILADELPHIA, July Slater
Jacob Miller. huckster and horse trader,
had been dragged half mile clinging
to the tail of runaway horse, he
was arrested and charged with stealing
the animal. Harry Liftkin, who is
Mller's partner. was also arrested for
larceny. lie had the runaway by the
name, but lost his hold.
The alleged abduction of the horse. in
which Miller and Liftkin were pretty
we'll battered, took place at Rosemont
after the two hucksters had traded the
animal, which AT the time was their
property, for another owned by Rich
ard Cameron, il, a Rosemont con-
tractor. Cameron paid so ITO boot"
After the owners had hitched their
new animals to their respective wagons,
l..r huCksters it is said, began to think
they got the worst of the trade. Cam
eron uontended that the deal should
stand. Miller thought a minute and
tnen went into action. He grabbed the
horse he had sold to Cameron by the
tail: Liftkin seized its name.
Cameron had hold of the bride and
everybody pulled at once. At about the
time the animal was due to part in the
middle, Cameron lost his hold and the
beast started off at II gallop. Miller hold
ing on to the tail. Liftkin at the neck
and both yelling loudly.
The Washington times., 1915-07-31
One Who Has Been Burnt" AT
Fake Auction Sale, Warns Others.

To the Editor OF THE TINES:
/ was taken in as lots OF others
daily are being. by one of the fake
auctions of this city last Monday night,
and there seems to be no redress other
than by way of public warnings to
others. as these jewelry auction houses
have obtained licenses to rob the people.
when they can find sucker or can
put one of their easy games over on
the purchaser" with his eyes open. as
II We're.
They work all sorts of deception, as
they did on me. If you don't mind, you
won't get what YOU buy, even, and when
you get 1t and then have some one who
knows to tell YOU the truth about the
article, YOU find out, but too late. for
after they once get your money the law
stands aside and virtually laughs at
you. another sucker. and you can't do
a thing.
| saw watch. for instance. put up.
and after all sorts of false .tatements
had been made to the wary. uneXper-
fenced bidder. the watch was sold for
S. The money is handed to the auction
eer He takes the watch and the money
and leads the purchaser away to anoth-
er and further rohbery-that is, If he
can get away with it. and often he
does.
STAY out of these robbers way. Heed
the warning of another
BURNT FUCKER
n in Oft J,lv
The Washington times., 1915-07-31
A DISTRICT CHANGE

Only persons directly in touch
with the municipal machinery real
ize that the Office of secretary to the
Board of Commissioners is one of
the most important positions in the
District. More accurately to de-
scribe his duties, the incumbent
should be known as secretary for
the District. Commissioners may
come and go, but he stays on, and
as new Commissioners come in they
must depend in large measure up
on the secretary for knowledge of
the details of their work.
The best wishes of the citizens Of
Washington will go forth to the
young man, Daniel J. Donovan, who
assumes this Office tomorrow. That
other young man, DR.. William Tin
dali, who has remained young on the
Job more years than he would care
to mention, steps into a subordinate
position at his own request. Mr..
Donovan has made an enviable rec
ord in other capacities.
The very best thing one could wish
for Mr.. Donovan is that he may
prove as efficient public servant as
DR.. Tindall has been. Not only did
DR.. Tindall raise the Office to a po-
sition of dignity, but he utilized the
knowledge he obtained there in COM
piling a history of the District and
preparing many historical papers
concerning the growth Of the Capt.
tai which contain information of
great value. The city government is
to be congratulated in retaining DR..
Tindall so that it may avail itself OF
the fund of information he possesses
about District affairs.
The Washington times., 1915-07-31
FEEDING STARVING MEXICO

1t is expected that, if there de-
velops no other way to get results
in feeding the starving people OF
Mexico, the Washington Administra-
ton will put enough troops into the
country to guard the railroad lines
between Mexico City, Vera Cruz and
other places for the safe and unin-
terrupted transportation Of relief
supplies, to distribute these supplies
in the centers of population and to
protect the receivers of this relief
in their possession of the food given
to them.
We have no doubt that if or when
the United States Government does
institute this military relief organi-
zation it will do the business--do it
very thoroughly, although unques-
tionably the establishment CT such
relief work will draw to the points
of distribution the greater part of
the non-combatant population of
| Mexico.
But if it is a good thing to have
military occupation of Mexico now
for the purpose of feeding its fam
ished population--and this paper,
for one, thinks it is good thing
why wouldn't it have been better
thing two years ago or a yea: and
half ago, before the people of
Mexico reached the stage of starva-
ton, to exercise the power of the
United States Government to sup
press anarchy and chaos, to restore
law and order, and to make it pos
sible for the destitute people to &c
back to work?
The Mexican people never weuld