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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-16

German prisoners are given as the
source of the information on the Rus
sion front that the kaiser insisted on
General Won Hinderburg taking Riga,
the big Russian port on the Baltic, also
Dvinsk, at all costs, and that the gen
eral declined TO do Il unless given re-
Inducements, which could not be spar
ed from other fronts; and when the
kaiser further insisted, Won linden
burg preferred his resignation. The IN
cident is not inherently improbable IN
Its general circumstances, but It is not
Ike German prisoners to be telling it,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-16

None but the brave deserve the swag.
Three masked bandits held up Walter
Grayson in Philadelphia and found a
very fat roll OF bills in his pocket
Everything was going smoothly for
them. but they lost their nerve aud
agreed to take only 81 apiece if their
victim would let them escape safely.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-16

Bulgaria has protested against the
benevolent neutrality attitude OF
Greece toward the entente powers and
insists in effect that II must put up
or shut up" Will Greece take the
dare and declare war against Bull
garia or meekly inform the allies that
Saloniki is no longer at their disposal?
Meanwhile Rumania is serutinizing
the situation with interest, perhaps
with anxiety. Rumania has interests
that may be affected no matter which
way the Hellenic cat jumps, and incl
dentally the Turk does not lie dream
ing in his tent" and the Teutons are
exercising their system Of benevolent
diplomacy, Looking at the Balkan ait
uation UP one side and down the other,
the indications are Serbia may yet be
saved,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-16

Pedestrians who wisely say their
prayers before they cross the streets
should take heart The ceremony may
be made unnecessary II the New York
police plan of checking up chauffeurs
proves successful. Every driver who
violates the traffic laws is mugged and
finger printed Just like an ordinary
crock
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-16

Americans are not in all cases
among the natlonalities showing the
low birth rates In the Philippines the
American colony has a higher birth
rate than the natives. being 1915 per
thousand They also have the lowest
death rate. or 7,25 per thousand May
the race live long and prosper.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-16
Daily History CIass-Nov. 10.

13l5-Battle of Morgarten. The Swiss
defeated the Austrians.
1632-Gustavus Adolphns. king Of sWe
den, killed nj the battle Of Lutzeb
after defeating the imperia army
under Wallenstein.
1925 = Commodore Thomas Macdoh'
ongh. hero Of Lake ChampIain. slie'l
al sea; born isS3.
1914 Rheims bombarded u second time
With long range German guns
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-16
The Former viii Probably Put the
Latter Out.

Chicago. Nov. 15-EArry Flood. the
plunging fullback whose scholastic
difficulties kept out Of the Minnesota
game, will be eligible to play next Sat
urday against Illinois. it was given
at the Midway today. There is also a
chance that Sparks, whose injured
ankle has kept him on the side lines
since early in the season, may also be
able 10 play
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-16

Judge Ben Lindsey has been fined
$500 In Denver on charge of con-
tempt Of court. But this isn't the kind
of news we have been expecting TO
hear about the judge. His last prom
Use was TO the effect that he was going
TO shoot somebody
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-16

II took d brisk battle. in which there
were numerous casualties, before
streeterville fell in Chicago. The cap
tain has been riding for fall for
some time and the fellow looking for
froniie usually gets IL.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-16

Some brilliant practical Joker sent
Secretary Lansing a box labeled NOT
DYNAMITE" He possessed the virtue
OF telling the truth, however. The
case was filled with rocks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-16
CHORDS AND
DLSCORDS

LONDON sees many new styles Ill
nighties and paianas now that The
ZeppeIins are frequent. says news
dispatch, 1gnatz inquiries as to the
probable date of the next air visit or
the Germans. We have referred him
TO Berlin.
THE groom was attired in 3 gown
of white net over chiffon. Paxton.
Ill, Record You likely have seen
others Of the species that should have
been similarly attired.
IN Chicago last Sunday a pair Of
socks" was the countersign used In a
South State street clothing store for
getting bottle of whisky If the Gus
toner asked for two pairs Of socks"
he got a couple of bottles. Il he
asked for suit of underwear prob
ably he would have been Accommodated
to the extent OF a barrel.
BREWERY at Flint, Mich, which
has been dry four years. is to be con-
verified into church The eongrega-
ton would almost be warranted in
getting drunk with joy at the dedi-
cation.
COLUMBUS, Ind, citizen, aged 10
years. attributes his longevity to eat
ing pork three times day. He ad-
yises those who wish to stay on earth
past the period allotted TO man to do
likewise. Which furnishes ground
for suspicion that the old gentleman
might be on the payroll Of the pack
ing combination.
OUT of an estate of 0,000 Los
Angeles woman wills $1,000 toward
keeping her pet cat and cuts her hus-
band off without cent. A possible
explanation is that the feline support
ed womans rights and the husband
didn't,
MRS. Melissa Hodgdon Of Saco. Me
is so and works as a textile operator
Dr. John H. Eager Of Harrisburg, Pa
celebrated his 61st birthday by walk
ing 81 miles. Uncle Jimmie" Bennett
Of Spottswood, n j. is 80 and arises
every morning at 4 and hoes his gar
den Bigstone, s D, has a woman
who celebrated her 8tst birthday by
rowing across Bigstone lake. Which
all goes to show that Doc 0sIer was
clean off his nut when he made that
crack about man being useless af-
| ter 40.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-16
Rock Island--From River to
River

The allies have been In no position
70 talk Of imposing an indemnity on
the central powers, and It ia noticed
that they have never advanced the
4Hpa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-16
Sidelights on the European War

mans, but 400 factories. of which 80
belong to German subjects. have been
transplanted to interior provinces.
During the evacuation period from
1850 TO 200 loaded cars were dispatched
daily, and in all $4,000 carloads Of
machinery, metals and raw materials
were shipped out of Riga The work
continued for two months,
Factory owners have received com
pensation from the government treas
ury for the cost of removal and most
of the skilled workers OF the factor
les have accompanied the employers
to the new locations.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-16

Paris-tC spondenee Of The AS
sociated Press mo strong drinks
for anyone before noon and no strong
drinks at any hour for women and
young people of both sexes under Is
years of age" Such is the government
order that has finally opened the eyes
of wine merchants to the earnestness
of the anti-alcohol campaign in France.
BY strong drinks" are meant all bev-
erages testing over Is degrees of alco-
hol They include most of the
"aperitifs" or appetizers, and all bran
dies and liqueurs.
In the opinion of most wine mer-
chants the measure kills the noon APP
petizer, and the prospect of the loss OF
a considerable portion of their receipts
has brought about an aggressive atti-
tude, on the part of the liquor trade.
."If We can't pursue our business" they
say, I'VE can no longer pay our heavy
rents AS the wine merchants are
among the few who have paid their
rents regularly their menace has in
volyed protestations from real estate
owners.
Any attempt TO suppress the sale of
alcohol in wine shops before noon. -
declares the secretary of the liquor
dealers association. will simply re-
suit in a far greater consumption-ex
actly the contrary of what is desired.
| The workman who takes small liquor
glass of brandy in his coffee at the
wine shop will take his coffee at home
and pour into 1t without measuring the
alcohol that he can buy by the quart
at any grocery store; consequence
more drunkenness instead of less"
Distillers who have foreseen further
restrictions in the sale of alcohol have
anticipated them to a certain extent
One of them who produces a beverage
that largely replaced absinthe reduced
the strength Of his product from 40 de-
grees alcohol to % degrees. The tenn
peranca advocates and government au-
( thorities contend that il the strength OF
such drinks may he reduced from AZ
TO % degrees without appreciahle
/ harm 20 business 1t can be further re-
iduced TO less than Is degrees with
great benefit to the public. Many
wine merchants also philosophically
conclude that the man who drank
strong liquors will content himself
with miider ones. The attitude of the
drinker himself seems to bear out this
theory; for the most part he takes il
all as sort of good joke with nc
thought of resistance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-16

Petrograd.- Correspondence of the
Associated Press THE evacuation of
the large cities that Russia has aban-
doned to the Germans is a task the
immensely of which may be Judged
from figures now available concern
ing the partial evacuation Of Riga.
The population OF Riga has not been
seriously disturbed. the city having
about as MANY inhabitants as at the
beginning Of the war. since many ref
ugees have gathered there from the
Baltic dALricts occupied by the Ger
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-16

London When the first British
naayl forces landed at Lemuos, near
the entrance Of the Dardanelles. they
were surprised TO find that the island,
which has an area of nearly 2eA
square miles and population Of 10000
was practically destitute Of drinking
water, except for uncertain supplies
from a few small springs. The allied
troops were supplied with mineral wa
ter sent in shiploads through the gem
crosby of a French woman in Mar
settles.
The British authorities promptly
sent TO Canada for engineers, who are
now engaged in sinking artesian wells
which will guarantee the people O.
Lemnos reliable and abundant water
supply
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-16
tsratiintle.

Ottawa. Ill. Nov. Efficiently a
hotel here had q mysterious guest. He
had no visible means Of support. tie
had no acquaintance. His clothing
was shabby Yet he occupied one Of
the best rooms in the house for
months He was past middle age.
was among the ones whose curiosity
he aroused l made inquiries. | found
that he arrived in the city one day
broke He happened into the office OF
one of the wealthy attorneys OF the
city asking aid The attorney learned
his name and history, whereupon he
wrote a note TO the proprietor OF the
hotel in which he ordered that the
stranger be given quarters and food
for an indefinite period. The stranger
remained a month and bill was sent
the attorney. A check came hack in
the next mail for the amount. The no.
days later. He wanted to know if the
lawyer wasn't getting tired of paying
the strangers way. Let him stay as
long as he wants to- answered the
lawyer. Take good care OF him.
Don't deny him anything he desires.
OF course you wonder why | should
do this I'll tell you the secret, When
] arrived in this country from Europe
as boy, | was without money or
friends. l would have been compelled
to go to the police station for shelter
had not it been for that mans mother.
She took me in, fed ME and sheltered
me until | found job. He's down and
out now; he has lost what had. youth.
He has failed. | have succeeded. His
mother helped ME. Now I want to help
him. Let him stay with you as long
as he chooses and / will gladly pay his
bills" H. NJ L.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-16

Berlin.-The railroad administration
publishes a list of 50 names Of French
stations and their new German names
which must be used in passenger and
freight traffic Some of the stations
and their new names are: CouTCelles-
kurzel; ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Pres
Observation-Disclosures; Lincourt-
Linhofen; Mezieres-M acheren Van
taux Vallieres-Wanten- Wallern, Ian
donyillers--Landenweiler; LoDg5vjiae
-Langenheim; Moulins- NUehlin bet
Metz: Notwithstanding Nancy-An-
zig; Remelach.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-16

EDWARD ". BOX. editor of the
Ladies' Home Journal, has written an
article on Why Believe in Pow
erty" Yes, for the other fellow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-16

Christiana, Norway. Present Iahor
conditions in Norway are better than
they have been in the last FIVE years
The national employment Offices in the
capital, which has branches through
out the country, registers only ll9
seekers for employment for every 100
vacancies. A year ago there was an
average of 200 applicants for the sare
number of vacancies, Wages are high
er than ever before.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-16

IN Tennessee monnshiners have
been shipping red liquor in collins. De-
spite the frank warning they are hold
ing their customers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-16

THE groom was attired in gown
of white net over chiffon Paxton.
Ill, Record. You likely have seen
others Of the species that should have
been similarly attired.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-16

# HE ARGUS.
BIZ THE ]. w. POTTER co.

E0ek Island Member Associated Press.
Full Leased Wire Report
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-16

Member Audit Bureau Of Circulations
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-16

BREWERY at Flint, Mich, which
has been dry four years. is to be con-
verified into church The eongrega-
ton would almost be warranted in
getting drunk with joy at the dedi-
cation.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-03-16
More Mexican Outrages Reported;
Administration Sends More Notes
IAssociated Press serv ce oy Federai wirelessJ

tAssociated ce Federal sWireesJ
WASHINGTON D. O.. March 16.-Further outrages on
foreigners in Mexico reported today by the Swedish
charge ares He reports that houses Of Swedish resi-
dents have pundered and Swedish citizens robbed in the
streets of Mexico City He described the conditions during the
Zapata regime rs deplorable.'' - ], 5.. sEs#
Secretary Bryan is learned has sent note to Garranza
asking the safe transportation Of foreigners
desiring TO leave the capital The consul At Manznio
has been instructed 70 confer with ~
whose vessel has arrived at the port measures for the
protection of foreigners. f#ft#$8 kzs
Consul Sman has been instructed to urge Gen Caranza
Immediately to insure the protection Of foreigners at Man
zanillo,
The Vista agency here reports that Gen Almanac, q
Carranza follower and his entire staff have been courtar
tailed and executed at Torreon.
WASHINGTON D. G.. March 16 President Wilson re-
CARDS the Mexican situation having taken favorable turn
with prospects for peaceful solution of the problem
An American warshp has been to Manzanlo to pro-
tect foreigners The baesp Connecticut broke shaft while
seang toward Guantanamo Bay and is going to Pha
depa her power being conveyed by the fuel ship
Orion -
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-03-16
GERMAN OFFICIAL
BLEGRAMS

The following cablegram from Off
cial German sources was received to.
DAY:
aWAsHiNeToN, .. G., March 1s.--
German headquarters report, March
IS: On the heights near Saint EIoi,
south of Ypres, the English position
for which we have fought since day
before yesterday has been taken by
the Germans. South Of Soupe and
Lorette Height and northwest of Ar
ras an engagement for advancing is
taking place. In Champagne several
French partial attacks have broken
down under German fire. The French
losses were heavy. North Of Because jour
German troops have conquered several
French trenches. In the Argonnes
and on the east edge there is an en-
gagement which still continues. in
the vosges fighting continues in sew
eral places.
"on both sides of the orcyz river
and northwest Of Prasznysz Russian
attacks have been everywhere repuls-
ed. Especially violent fighting for
Jednorosez took place, 200 Russians
being taken prisoner. South Of the
Nistula river there is nothing to re-
ports
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-03-16
One Division
Sure to Come
With Daniels

That Secretary of the Navy Dam
iels will visit Hawaii this summer with
at least one division of the Atlantic
fleet is the news that has come. by
Associated Press.
This news definitely sets at rest the
reports that the big chief of the navy
department may abandon his proposed
trip to the territory. The details of
the fleets visit have not been settled
but it is expected that the naval party
will arrive here the first week in Au-
gust.
Apparently the only possibility of a
change in the program will arise out
of the Mexican situation. If the United
States finds it necessary to intervene.
the trip may not materialize. But it
is definitely stated now that there is
no present prospect for abandoning
the contemplated visit. go
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-03-16
HAWAII BUHO|NG
At FAIR IAUDED
BY FAi0N BISHOP

y .
So great is the interest In the Ha-
waiian exhibition at sthe Panama-Pa
cific exposition that the Hawaiian
building has been too small to hold
the crowds thst have locked to 1t,
according to - FayQ1 Bishop, who
fetnr4ied lthiss 1lBrniiis ffonl etfeer0ast
on The WilheImina bishop was one
sof the speakers al the dedication of
the building two weeks ago.
''The building has been eongested
since its opening" he said. the crowd
crowds are simply fIocking to it. Tie
opening was fine dignified ceremony
and was Witnessed by many Hawaii
can betproud OF Its representation at
the fair. ..ss s
Bishop said the fair. was being we'll
attended and the city crowded but
that the cross continent travel had not
yet set In. ss ~ ..s
The special rates didn't 60 into ef-
feet nntil March T. he said, ''and the
big travel hasn't had time to get start.
ed yet. While there are great crowds
at the exposition they are mostly Calf
fornia and other coastf people so far
business. conditions on the coast, he
declared, we're good, better than they
have been for some months past.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-03-16
MAY CLOSE SAL O0NS on
SATURDAY AFTERN0u

Senator s. L. Desha introduced to
day a measure prepared by the Anti
Saloon League which would prohibit
the sale Of intoxicating liquor on Sat
urdays between the hours Of 8 p. m
and z p. m. except in the case Of res
taurants and hotels, which would be
given the right to serve liquors with
meals. 81.
Chairman Lorrin Andrews of the
Republican Territorial Central Com
mittee branded the report that the Re-
publican members of the Legislature
are enjoined by the party platform
from voting for three anti-liquor bills
as .all piffle."
The platform doesn't enjoin the
members from voting on these bills,
the chairman declared today, mas
much as the platform provides that
in general way the party approves
the present system of regulation of
the liquor traffic and any minor
changes in the system are optional
with the individual legislators. The
party has nothing to do. with them. .
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-03-16
CITY Agrees TO
ADD Emergency
Wing TO HOSPITAL

At conference between a commit
tee from the Queens hospital and the
health committee OF the board Of sn-
peryisors held in Mayor Lanes office
at noon today II. was agreed that the
hospital should erect an emergency
ward and that the city dispensary
work should hereafter be done by the
PalaIIia Settlement.
Also the supervisors are TO pay the
salary OF an inferno for the emergency
ward, procure an up-to-date ambulance,
employ a police-sargeon to be in con.
slant attendance and accompany cases
to the hospital.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-03-16
BILL GIVES BOARD
SUPERVISION OF
REFORM SCHOOL

A board of industrial schools, con-
sisting of seven members, to have
charge of the reformatory institutions
for children in the territory is pro-
posed In s. B. 46. introduced by H. B.
Penhallow. The governor would ap-
point six members, the judge of the
juvenile court to serve ex-officio as
seventh member. all to serve without
pay except for actual expenses.
The military committees of both
branches OF the legislature, together
with the senate president and speak,
er of the house, conferred with the
army and national guard authorities
at noon today on the subject of ap-
propriating funds for the completion
of the armory.
Senator Iaukea informed the senate
that Queen Liliuokalani desired TO
meet the wives of the solons also, on
the occasion of the solons' biennial
visit with her tomorrow morning.
On third reading the senate passed
S. B. and n. B. 73. The first relates
to expenditure CT public funds. the
second appropriates $4,000 for the
maintenance or the Kalaupapa store.
Penhallow introduced another bill
today which would forbid the appoint
ment of ministers as members of the
board OF public instruction and also
would forbid more than three women
members at any one time. Baker of
fered a new bill appropriating $4,000
for a homestead road through certain
tracts In South Kona. Hawaii.
The proposed reorganization Of Ha-
wall county's government. which has
been discussed ever since the dis
closures Of certain county officials
graft activity two years ago. was put
before the legislature today In com
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-03-16
ITALIAN WARSHIPS ARE
ASSEMBLED FOR ACTION

GENEVA, Switzerland,
March 16. The seriousness of
the friction between Austria
and Italy and the slender
thread that now prevents open
war are shown in the fact that
the Italian feet has now con.
centrated at Taranto, ready
for active service
Furthermore, two Vienna
newspaper correspondents
have been expelled from Rome.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-03-16
HARRY IHAN'S
FATE Requires
Much DEBATE
IA. P. By Fed. Wlrelessl

NEWYoR<, N. N, March f6.- Fol
lowing the acquittai Of Harry K. ThaM
on the charge Of conspiracy to escape
from MatteaWan, the court ruled to.
day that Thaw return to the Mattea-
wan asylum unless legal papers cali
ing for his detention in New York
county shall be served on the warden
Of the Tombs.1
ThaW today secured writ Of habeas
corpus, returnable on Friday. when a
hearing will be held az to his freedom.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-03-16
COL. JONES is HOST TO
MILITARY COMMITTEES

Col. w Jones Iof the National
Guard was host at q luncheon at the
Commercial Club today at which the
guests were the army and navy off
cials. the military committees OF the
house and senate and the house speak
er and senate president The suggest.
ed innovation OF compulsory military
education in Hawaii was discussed and
IL Is said the measure now In the leg.
islature. which proposes the feature
received the hearty endorsement Of
the military authorities.