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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-06
R. |. S. CARS ARE
STOPPED BY MUD
Dirt Plugs Up Intake Pipes at Math
erYille, Causing Tie Up on the
InterHrban.

With the exception Of one through
car, trafic on the north line Of the
Rock Island Southern interurbau rail-
way was tied up yesterday morning
and part Of the afternoon because Of
difficulties at the power house in Math-
erviIIe. The service was resumed after
2.30.
The difficulty at the power plant
was discovered yesterday morning
when it was found that the intake
pipes had been plugged up with mud,
which had been drawn in from the Ed
wards river bed, and that it was impos-
sibIe to get water into the boilers under
those conditions. A gang Of employees
Immediately started to work forcing
out the huge quantities Of mud in the
pipes. and by noon the job was prac-
dcaIIy completed.
But one car went over the line yes
terday morning, it arriving in Mon
mouth from Rock Island at 10 O'Clock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-06
FLOOD SCARE IN
ERIE IS REVIVED
Heavy Rainfall During Night Alarms
Inhabitants, But They Find Their
Fears CnfOunded.

Erie. Pa Aug. 6.-Troopers Of the
state constabulary patrolIed the food
section today, enforcing strictly the
regulations Of the Pennsylvania health
authorities and the Erie council. while
increased forces Of workers in their
search for bodies went forth into the
great masses Of wreckage, piled along
Mill creek by Tuesday nights food.
Three hundred additional workmen
were placed on the streets today and
the piles Of demolished buildings were
attacked vigorously under the direc-
ton Of engineers who have volunteered
their services to the city. It was ex-
pected that considerable Roadway
would be made before nightfall, as the
city authorities planned to add full
1000 men to the working force.
Intense excitement was occasional
before midnight, when, after q heavy
rainfall, a man ran along Fourth and
Fifth streets shouting Look out, an
other food is coming"
Scores Of frightened men and women
caught up their children and ran into
the streets, spreading the alarm until
that section of the city was filed with
people hurrying toward higher ground.
a squad Of policemen was hurried to
the scene and restored quiet
Efforts to relieve distress continue
with great success. a citizens com
mittee has been formed to care for
those in actual want and more than
800 we're fed in the rescue station on
State street during the night. while
preparations were made to serve
breakfast for many more. The armory
housed many Of the homeless during
The night, while private houses cared
for many others.
Mayor Storms relief fund continued
to grow, having passed $4,000 early
in the day.
The Erie real estate board has com
pleted the list Of vacant houses that
win be placed at the disposal OF per
sons who lost their homes. Other
charitable committees collected bed
ding and cooking utensils and it was
said that before night several hun
bred Of the destitute would be com
fortably housed.
Ten funerals were scheduled for to-
day and a number for tomorrow. Six
of the IS persons reported missing
have been located and their names
taken from Coroner HanIey's list.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-06
ARE
TO FLY IN CITY
Promoter Flynn Closes Contract With
Famous Troupe for August 14-15
at Exposition Park.

Promoter Dan Flynn has succeeded
in securing the famous Patterson avn
ators for a series of flights at EXPOSE
tion park. Saturday and Sunday Aug.
Ia and lis. These btrdmen viii present
their famous battle in the sky" which
has attracted so much attention
throughout the country. The press
comments that have been made else
where. testify to the sensational ma
ture of these flights.
At Flint Mich. recently the show
was staged especially for the Universal
Film company and photographers rep
resentng many other publications
were on hand to get snapshots Of the
thrilling air battle. The program in
cludes the sham battle in the air be-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-06

TWEEN two aeroplanes. and spectacular
aerial diving and bomb throwing BY
the aviators. The Patterson aviators
have played many Of the biggest state
fairs in the country and their per-
formances have been a success every
where.
The Rock Island promoters viii
make an effort to induce the local com
pany OF the state militia to participate
in the battle and 10 assist from the
ground the defending machine in re-
polling the invading aeroplane.
Special features are to be presented
on both days Of the meet On Satur-
day. John Stohl. the Geueseo wrestler.
viii agree TO throw five opponents
within an hours time or forfeit $50
On Sunday. the added attraction viii
be Wards horse show. one of the most
entertaining exhibitions of its kind
now being presented anywhere.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-06
MILAN TOWN HALL AS
SCHOOL THIS WINTER

School will be held in Milan this fall
and early winter in the town hall This
temporary arrangement has been made
necessary by the condemnation of the
old building by an assistant in the
state fire marshal's office as unsafe and
insanitary.
The village viii vote Aug. Ia on a
bond issue for a new school building
II is proposed 10 raise $4,000 by this
means, payable at the rate Of 81 900 a
year and bearing 6 per cent interest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-06

~ an experimental stage and the man
ufacturers are looking for improve
ments. Practically all the makes have
their advantages. What IS most need
ed for Illinois is a tractor to require
the attention Of but one man.
Professor F. ". White Of the Uni
Versity Of Wisconsin quoted statistics
showing the advantages OF the tractor
over the horse He said thar il the
full power Of a country's horses. is in
use now the demand for deeper fur
rows and other heavier work will
make the animals Inadequate. He
gave numerous figures which tended
10 show that the tractor is a great
money saver.
viii Be Annual Affair.
1t was practically determined by
the 81 tractor makers here To make
the Champaign demonstration an an
nual affair for the corn belt.
Charles " Fairbanks of IndianaD-
oils, former vice president, who has
much high priced corn belt land. fol
lowed the demonstration with close
interest Senator Lawrence Y. Sher-
man was another spectator. Both
were guests Of Representative VIII
liam B. Mckinley, but it was assert
ed there was no political significance
10 the affair.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-06

Il was taken back by a steam engine.
Despite rumors that have been Gus
rent the past few days to the effect
that the roadbed has not been in the
best Of condition because Of recent
heavy rains, officials Of the road state
that on the CONT airy everything is in
good condition and that when the diff
culties at the power house in Mather-
vile are fixed up. the entire plant viii
be in first class shape.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-06

Thomas Drug Co.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-06

Spokane. Wash Aug. 6.-Tbe appro-
priation of $4,000 to be used in the ex-
tension OF field work was recommend
ed by a committee at t7day's business
session OF the grand aerie, FrateruaI
Order Of Eagles, in convention here.
Particular attention was directed to
the strengthening Of aeries in the
smaller towns.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-06
CHECKER EXPERTS
TO CONTEST HERE
State Tournament VIII Be Held in
Rock Island, Sept. 4, and 6, ut
Colonial Hotel.
LOCAL CLUB ARRANGING FOR TT
Big Entry List is Promised, With a
Dozen or SO Home Players APPS
pearing as C0ntenders,

Arrangements have been completed
for holding the Illinois state checker
tournament in this city. Sept 4, 5 and
s. The local checker association has
secured room 329 at the Colonial hotel
for the session, and it is expected that
experts from all over the state viii
be here to participate.
At least five contestants will come
from Chicago, as well as others from
Monmouth, GaIesburg. Galva, Knox
vile, DsnviIle, Gibson City and Wy
anet.
Many Local Entrants.
Among the local players who viii
be in action are Valentine, Apple,
Arnold, Stone, Mclean, Rice, Olson.
Began, Bruner and Buckert, all Of
whom have established regulations
for cleverness at the game Moline
viii also he well represented.
Those in the city who intend to
play are requested to hand their names
TO Johnny Jones, who is in charge Of
the entry list
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-06
Another Patent for Dooley.

Washington, D. C., Aug. 6.-A patent
has just been granted to H. L. Dooley
Of Rock Island on a seeder. or drop
ping mechanism for corn planters.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-06
The Longest Rivers.

If the seven longest rivers Of the
world were put end TO end they would
lack 500 miles of encircIing the earth.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-12-17
LAKEWOOD ADDS DAIRY
TO INDUSTRIAL FACTORS

Lakewood. y. NJ. Dec. 1t-Thc
lahd OF the big red tomaf, b. adding
another string To les bow. Tho Come
mcrcial club, 20 most active otEpniza-
tion. Is at present giving close attcn-
tion tu the introduction uf tine dalr.
industry.
rms industry Its boo very rrIl with
tomato growing and oanuiu- The
farmer has his cows come fresh late
in the fall. after the tomato crop be-
in. lie attends strictly Co bis dairy
Ing until n becomes time e. gather
the tomato crop. During those weeks
his COWS are dry aud resting up % Die
before they become fresh.
The bankers. merchants ana farm
crs are gettiuE together on tnIs mat
ter An seem 90 agree that tomato
growing and d%dirying is t winning
com bination. Lakewood lS without
doubt the most prosperous commune
u for Us size in Sew MeXico tuddf
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-12-17
R ACTION LOOKED
FOR ON WAR TAX BILL
IN H UPPER HOUSE

Westminster, Dec. ti.-The Joint
RESOLUTION extending the emergency
revenue tax until December 81. 1915.
following its passage In the house last
night hy a vote Of s05 to 1876, went 10
the senate today whore it, adoption is
expected before tomorrow nieht. Au-
thorization had already been given for
a favorable report from the scnat
finance committee.
As II came from the house the
measure was u~namcnded, although
the Republicans sought repeatedly TO
shorten the period OF extension. The
minority supported by ave Proercs-
siyrs and hve Democrats voted solid
y against the resolution.
Extension OF the emergency revenue
act. already passed in the rouse. was
taken up tn the n at today with de-
bate IN which the Democrats uni-
furmly spoke for is passage and the
Republicans attacked the tarin ms
having made u necessary.
senator Penrosc, leading OF the Re-
publican attack. declared the Euro
pean war had % made the omcf-
gcncy taxes necessary. but as "a mat
ter Of fact had made them less uoccs-
sary because. he commended, the fiscal
condition Of the government nd been
improved by the commercial adVau-
tages brought To the United states h,
the conflict.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-12-17
HOUSTON
SHOULD
CONTROL GRAZING LAND

The following is quoted from a
summary OF the annual rcport OF the
secretary 90 ~agriculturc. just submit
ted 20 the president
An important factor in couuec-
tion with the c%ountrys meat supply
Is the public grazing domain. The
lands outside ~ the national forests.
.l which there are about ESQ 600 600
acres. are not supporting the rumbcr
oi meat producing animals they
should IN the absence % ATTY con-
al by the government these lands
e. neen overgrazed. That uhey cah
4r restored g. their former useful
ness IL proved by what has beer ar-
complished on the national forests
ana 10 Texas on the forests under
regulated grazing the number nf stock
been Increased so per cent Prac-
.tically the same Increase has been
secured in Texas under ~ Leasing
system. There should be a yinssifi-
cation Of the remaining lands az the
earliest possible daso To- determine
their character ana 90 secure, intof-
nation taBon which TO base plans Cor
their future Improvement aud use
and for the distribution among set
tl"rs OF those portions npon which u
l. possible 90 establish homes
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-12-17
ADDRESS BY CLANCY
FEATURE AT DEFINING
A CLUB MEETING

DENNIS. y. NJ. Dec. FILTERS
are TOT classes u investors in a rail-
road" said T. j. Clancy, assistant 20
the general OF the southern
Pacific company. In an address be-
fore the Dcming Chamber of Com
merce December "A. They are the
general public, the railway cmploye.
the ~stockholGer ana the bonoholdei.
In the order IN which thes are given
thcy are most depended upon lts op-
GRAFTON and concerned In us material
welfare.
The dividend II the general pub
lie ~ economic. social and commercial
intercourse with multiplied opportu-
mites and benefits. as wei A. largely
enhanced values o. all real properties.
The dividend of the employc Is rcgu-
lar employment at good wages as vel,
as q market for his Mes labor the
only market Tor The Kind of labor De
has 90 sell. Tho dividend Of the
stakeholder and the rate Of Interest
Of the bondholdcr Is ON an average 10
per cent less than IL their capital
were invested In ordinary farm mort
cages.
Therefore. 81 the four classrs of
Investors, the general public and the
railway employe, while providing
none Of the capital and assuming none
OF the responsibilities. are at once
the chief beneficiaries."
Mr.. clancy's address was an im-
portant feature Of the annual ban
quet II the Chamber o4 Commerce
which was a complete success. Or,
:. ID, Swope presided as tuaslmastei
Among those we responded 60 tnusts
were Malcolm A. Fraser. secretary col,
the Chamber uf Comemrce at El
Paso, Faris ". Bush of the Lordsburg
Liberal Major James -. Waddil
.Csp;s!1 = = psaa. state Corporation
Commissioned BUgh u Williams OF
Santa Re and Attoruey John g.. Wat.
son.
kilograms Of regrets from james
A. French. state engineer; George p.
Ladd, of the state Agricultural cole
lego; W T.. Barnes. tram, agent OF
the Southern Pacific railway. W. a.
Brown. passenger aud freicut agent
for the santa re railway. % General
j. j Psrshing. "f the army. war"
read.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-12-17

ice son 70 the Republican national
e~onsention Il must be apparent to
%ensone who viii take an ;nstants
~feaaonable view OF The situation that
there Il only one noanibir candidate in
ihis state. He Is senator Lawrence
Y sherman. ny the simple processes
OF elimination for good cause ~ one
sort or another every other mention
able Republican goes out and Sher-
man alone remains"
II this IL the extent ~ Mr.. sher-
mans strength VI boms. ana u his
campaign II 70 be based on allegations
that the country 10 headed far the
bow-wows. Il appears that there is not
much cause for W passing interest
IN this particular candidacy.
In the presen, temper Of the people
Of the United states facts are de-
manded a. 10 national problems and
conditions. and facts only will be of
weight In determining the coming
flrctipn, Also no one but a stronger
man in those essential qualities OF
statesmanehip which the people are
ailck 10 detect can hope to defeat
lrerident wilson's reseiec,ion. That
man has not yet appeared
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-12-17
IT'S SURPRISING
That ~ Many Albuquerque People
Hall Ia Recognize Kidney
Weakness.

Are YOU a bad back victim
safer twinges; headaches. di1zy
spells?
60 10 bed tired-get up tired2
It's surprising how few suspect the
Kidneys.
rs surprising how few know what
10 do.
Kidney trouble needs kidney treat
ment
Doan's kidney pills are for the
kidneys only.
Have convinced Albuquerque pco-
pie OF their merit.
Here's an Albuquerque case: Albu-
querque testimony.
Kidney sufferers hereabouts shouid
read H.
Mrs j. y. Cole. 2i9 8. Broadway,
Albuquerque. says; For some time
one Of our family suffered from
pains IN h back, as the result Of
kidney disorders. Donu's kidney
Pills gave relief from the aches and
pains and drove away the lameness
over the Kidneys"
Price soc, az an dealers Don't
simply ask for "a kidney remedy get
Dogn's Kidney Pills the same that
Mrs cole recommends. Foster-Mtl-
burn Co. Props. Bunnio, y. g.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-12-17
rHE MuNIuruL onnIsTNAs
TREE.

r. TT a week femain befor Chr
X mas and hc Herald b in.
- formed that mach IL 20 be
done u h plans tor the municipal
Christmas tree prove successful. or
o. broadly suceessfui as they should
be. The promoters Of this years mu
nlclpal observance OF Christmas WISE
~ determined % solicit no donations
10 make every gIn 10 the cause Of a
universally Merry Christmas a voian-
tar, rift. 10 state the case and leave
IL 20 the hearts OF the people Of Al
huqueraue to do the rest.
There ln reason 90 believe that some
OF she lack o. inetrest and the lack
81 donations In. volume needed Is du.
10 lack VI knowledge more than To
indifference TO M happiness Of chill
dren and comfort Of elders who are
not prepared to are for their "
needs al Christmas time.
The idea Of the municipal Christ
mas tree ~ 70 provide a share OF
Christmas cheer and a touch Of Santa
Claus FOR every child in Albuquerque
You who live in comfort and moderats
plenty would be surprised at the
length OF the list Of those who ou'
for the assistance OF such a move.
ment would know nothing OF the joy,
Of christmas this ear in this city
Give n thought 10 these. A great
many little gifts TO this undertaking
viii involve no sacrifice on the part
Of anyone n will NEAR . great des
of happiness 10 many children who
otherwise win have but a Eloemy time
Of Il a week from tomorrow. Hunt
Up the municipal Christmas tree man
ayers and do your part.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-12-17
NEW RUSSIAN BILLION
RUBLE LOAN A SUCCESS

%Pctrogrud. Dec. ~ Cvia London.
3:4g y. m)-Details were furnished
in financial circles today rcgardmr
the success 81 the Russian loan o'
u billion roublcs at 5ts per cent.
SIX hundred million roublcs were sub
scribed by Russian banks ana the Co.
mniudcr was placed az the disposal 90
the people. who already have taken
300, Goa. 900 rouhlcs' worth.
The success of the iuah is said tl
be- assured through the popular sui
scriptluns which are cuntinuinr
through thc state savings banks
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-12-17
ELW00D MEAD WILL
SPEAK AT LAS CRUCES
CHI TOMORROW

lis Cruces. s.. ~, Dec -Ar.
rsug,meuts have been made far ru.
tertllulug ElwooA Mead chairman u'
the board of cost review Tor rrc.HWl
tiou projects. when he D.. here tunInr-
row at 90 luncheon Nj Mead. who b..
professor of rural credit. ar tnc JI.
ycrs.ty of California $500 deliver ln
address "a the luu,hru"
a feature of thy affair Will Doe Tho
number OF article. Uu the WrnII
raised In the M,slIa valley
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-12-17
SCHOOL WILL BE
BUILT IN vALENCIA

Los Luuas y a.. Dee 11.-pistrict
No. rs of this county soon viii have
"a now school house The bids for ih'
districts S3.io0 worth ~ bonds be-
sued for the building OF 4, new school
viii De opened December ~ at noon
The bonds are Q 3D. run lhirty years
paying six per cvut Interest. but iht
district has the option uf paving then
It any time after ton wears. They ar,
iu d,aumlun .ious Of $500 ouch and
the Interest Is payable seWI-3nuuuliy
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-12-17
|COLOC
ny the
Second riddle.


THE SUFFRAGIsTs are demand
ing an early report on their
amendment. It's another case
Of unpreparedness.
O.
NOW THAT Albuquerque has d
citizen who has been captured by
villa. We csn consider ourselves per
manently hung in the hail 90 fame,
d
THE ALLIES have pulled or ais-
other brilliant retreat. The king OF
Serbia has executed a brilliant retire
ment into Italy: and Italy has iusti-
fed her entrance into the war. she's
a homo for eX-monarchs who are
short OF thrones.
.
THE ABOVE IL a summary OF yes
terday's wal news.
d
sCRAMHLED a Bit u will do roT
most any day last week.
q
DIR. HAiSSELDEN Of Chicago. who
permitted a defective baby 20 die. has
been charged with gross unprofes-
sional conduct boy the state health
officer. He should have permitted
the child TO grow up. become a muir
derer and a charge on the tate. Let
US be professional at any cost.
.
THAT l~s-year-old san Diego wom-
an who insisted on taking a trip in
a flylug machine Just missed becom-
INK a celebrity by becoming "a corpse.
q
IMMIGRATIoN has fallen on trom
every country except . 2sgirlland
d ~~I
WE HAVE dolls this year whose
faces work Just like a human he
ina. You can take your choice. a
doll who acts like a human. OF a hu-
man who acts like a doll
D
SANTA CLAUS gets the front page
space. but the postman does the work
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-12-17
Death watch Withdrawn.

Ration. ~ NJ. Dec. a. Following
the receipt OF the official oscc.tiy,
ropr,oyo Tor thirty DAYS of Austin
KINNEY. the agrd negro who had been
condemned to die December 2t the
death watch over the mau has been
Withdrawn. \ sclnuld ION kinuc, s.
hanging has been erected
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-12-17
FAILS TO
APPEAR TO PRESS
CHARGE ON ATTORNEY

Washington. Dec. IT, Hcprrsenm-
tive buchanan did tFt appear before
the house judiciary committee today
20 substantial" his Impeachment
charges against United States Attor-
uoy Marshall Of New York dud tho
committee viii give him another OBJ
purtunity after tho holidays
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-12-17
LOMAXR N RAISES
x 7 ORPHAN CALVES

Las Cruces. y. NJ. Dec. i1.-Ah
interesting sidelight on the rapid de-
velopmcnt OF the dairy industry In
this section is the fact that ON the
Lomax ranch. near here, Sixty calves.
an orphans from the ~ Puso dairy
yards. most of them hlEh grade Hul-
stcins. are being raised Forty ot
them are being huckct-ted boy iund.