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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-03
RITTER INDICTED
ON -FOUR COUNTS
Austrian, Principal in Revealed Plot
Is Held on Several Charges
In Cleveland.

Cleveland O., Dec. 3.-Four fntfct-
ments were returned by the Cuyahoga
county grand jury today against DR..
Emerich W. Rittegi, alias Ritter. ar
rested Tuesday for check fraud. fol-
lowing investigation by United Stated
department of justice agents of hia
connection with attaches of foreign
governments which are engaged in thu
European war The indictments were
for carrying concealed weapons, OBJ
tanning money under false pretenseu
and forgery, there being two OF the
latter.
The first indictment alleged RittegI
carried revolver when arrested. ThaE
second sets forth that he gave Miss
Claire Darby of Cleveland worthless
check for $50 after she had loaned -
500 for experiments with liquid fire.
Of which he claims to be the inventor.
The third indictment alleges that Ritz
tegi forged the name of Guy u. Gaunts
British naval attache at Washington.
to a check on the Riggs National bank
at Washington. The fourth charge II
for the alleged forgery of the nama
of E. zwiedinek to check. Baron
Zwiedinek is Austro- Hungarian charge
al Washington, acting successor q
former Ambassador Dumba.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-03
WILL PROTEST AT
BRITISH ACTION
United States to Make Vigorous Repre-
sentation Against Treatment of
Hooking.

Washington, .. G., Dec. 3.-Vigor-
Gus representations will be made to
Great Britain by the United States
against the requisitioning of the Amer
lean steamship Hooking without prize
court proceedings. This became known
today after the receipt of official con-
firmation from American Consul Cen
eral Young at Halifax of reports that
the Hooking had been held.
The ship has been detained at Hall
fax since her seizure by British war
ship while enronte from New York to
Norfolk
Ambassador Page at London had al
ready been instructed to make vigorous
protests If unofficial reports that Great
Britain Intended to requisition the
Hooking were found to be true. 1t is
supposed here that he had received
confirmation in London. although no
word had come from him early today.
The representations probably will
include the cases Of two other Ameri-
can steamers, the Genesee. requis-
itioned at ST. Lucia. West Indies. and
the Kankakee, which will be requisi-
toned
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-03
AUS TRIO GERMANS TAKE SERB TOWN
Women Are
in Positions
of Real Note

Washington, Dec. 3.-Women hold
many executive vocational positions in
the United States according to the
bureau Of education's directory for
19f5-16, issued today, Il shows that
of the $4,000 conspicuous positions.
largely of an administrative character.
$500 are held by women. These in
clude college presidents, state and
county superintendent Of education,
directors of industrial schools, heads
of departments in colleges and univers-
tiles directors of schools for afflicted,
and librarians.
Twenty-four out Of 622 colleges and
universities are presided over by wom-
en-. OF the nearly 5000 county super
intendents, sos are women. OF the 10
institutions for the blind. Is are direct
ed by women. OF the rs state schools
for the deaf. 10 are under the leader
ship of women, and Of the % private
institutions of the same character, l6
have women superintendent. OF the
81 private institutions for the feeble
minded, two are supervised by women.
Fourteen out of Sc directors of
schools are women, and As Of the 200
schools of art are in charge of women.
Out Of 1900 public and society librar-
les, women supervise LOTS.
or the SO bureau officials in the bu~
reau of education itself II are women.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-03
AMERICAN BOAT
IN MANY THRILLS
steamer Andrew WeIch Attracting At
tention III Scandinavia Because
of Her Experiences.

London, Dec. ST. GAS &, m,)-A Cap-
enhagen dispatch to the Exchange Tel
egraph company. filed yesterday says
THE American steamship Andrew
Welch has become q center of atten-
ton in Scandinavia. Her history to
date follows in brief
After being chased by British pa
troll boats in the Atlantic and by
British submarines in the North ca.
crippled by series Of storms, she put
into Bergen in distress, but she start
ell for Haelmstad. Sweden Again ex-
periencing bad weather, she took ref
uge outside of skaw, finally arriving
at Haelmstad where it was found there
was no receiver for her cargo of beans
valued at $150,000
THE steamer remained quiet for
some days but last night steamer ar
rived from Lubbock to convoy her to
Germany. A start was made in the
night but a Swedish torpedo boat ar
rived on the scene and forced the An
drew WEIGH TO turn back TO Haeim-
stad.''
Available maritime records do not
list a steamer called the Andrew
Welch. The American bark of that
name, a vessel of 863 tons, sailed from
San Francisco Aug. 10 with cargo Of
beans for Haelmstad.
A dispatch from Christiana on Nov.
II said the bark had been towed into
Christiana and was boarded by par
ty from British patrol boat off the
Shetland islands. it was said, and or
dered into berwick, but d storm car
ried the vessel towards the Norwegian
coast, where she was taken in tow by
the steamer husband.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-03
OBEALLOWEDTO
FILL CONTRACTS
In Seizure Of Wheat by Canadian GOV
eminent Concession Is To BE
Made Brokers Here.

New Torg, Dec. 3.-some differ
ence of opinion exists among grain
dealers here as to the extent Of the
concession made by the Canadian gov
ernment when it allowed comman-
deered wheat to be delivered to United
States buyers who had contracted for it
before the order OF seizure went into
effect. Henry Stemper OF the Grain
Growers Export company said he be-
lieved about 100000 bushels of grain
would be released to Canadian con-
tractors SO they could fulfill their
American contracts, but that no grain
would be released for any other nell
trail country.
Holland, Greece, Spain, Sweden and
other neutral European countries will
not be permitted to get any Of the
Communicated grain" he said. ut
will be released on the condition that it
be replaced within sixty days and it
will not be necessary that the grain
released was contracted for before the
wheat was Communicated It must be
declared for delivery in the United
Kingdom, however. or the Canadian
government will not permit its ship
ment."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-03
.yrr1r,afhyi1
Struggle Is
With Allies

Paris. Dec. 3, (9:40 a. NJ sympathy
for the allies was expressed in a dec
laration of the new Portuguese cabinet
which appeared before parliament yes
terday, says a Havas dispatch from
Lisbon. The ministry declared it
would abstain from all party politics
and adhere strictly to national policy.
adding:
The government will make strong
efforts to execute the laws passed by
parliament on the subject Of the atti-
tude of Portugal in the present war,
safeguarding thus the dignity and in
terests of the nation, lending c0opera-
ton to right and justice defended by
England and her allies whom the Por-
tuguese people assured Of their full
moral sympathy at the beginning Of
the war and several times since then"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-03
DYES AND DRUGS
PREPARED HERE
Hundred Of Most Essential Things
That We're Imported Are Made
in America Now.

Pittsburgh, Dec. 3.--Dr. Raymond r.
Bacon. director Of the Mellon Institute
of Industrial Research of the Uni
versity of Pittsburgh, in speech yes
terday declared that the hundred most
essential dyes and the hundred most
needed drugs, the supply of which has
been cut OFF by the European war. are
now being made in the United States.
He said America did not intend at
present to make the thousands of coal
tar dyes and medicinal products which
have been made In Germany, but the
most important ones would be manu-
featured here. AS an instance of the
rapidity Of the chemical growth here
that four OF the new dyes have been
produced in the Pittsburgh and two
plants have been opened.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-03
THE WAR TODAY

Scattered divisions of Serbians
are still offering resistance on
Serbian soil, southwest of Nitro
Eitzar TO the Teutonic drive. In
this region Berlin reports the de-
feat of Serbian detachments, with
the taking OF mere than !, 200 pris-
oners.
According 20 Rome adyiees, II is
declared In some quarters there
that the Italian expedition In aid
of the Serbians, believed to have
been forecast In Foreign Minister
S0nnin0's recent speech, is already
on the way. Even the number of
troops said to have been landed
thus far ON Albanian soil is men-
toned In some instances.
Saioniki has a report that Rus
sian troops have entered Bulgaria.
There Is no confirmation of the re-
port.
1t has been assumed that a Rus
sian concentration near the Ru-
manian border was for use In Bal
kan operations, but Rumania's con-
timed neutrality had blocked their
passage by land or by way of the
Danube into bulgaria, ii one were
intended by such routes. There
have been no recent indications of
a Russian move by water.
M0nastir, the southern Serbian
city whose fate has been In doubt
for days. is now apparently in the
hands of an Anstro-German force.
A Saloniki dispatch giving this
news says the Austrian flag was
raised when the city was occupied
and that the Bulgarfans did not
enter.
The Montenegrins admit the
execution OF Piesiie, In northeast
ern Montenegro. the occupation OF
which has been claimed in Austro-
German reports.
Quiet has prevailed on the
French front, Paris reports.
Fog and rain have halted intens.
I've operations against Gorizia.
Rome reports the. repuise Of sur
prise attacks by the Austrians on
positions recently taken by the
Italians.
Snow Is 10 feet deep in the eau
casus zone Of operations, Accord
ing to ConstantinopIe Official re-
port, which records the continue
ton Of action against the Russians
under these adverse conditions,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-03
REFUSE EXPENSE
MONEY At CLOSE
OF LEGISLATURE
When Extra Session Is Re
cessed Members Unable
to Get Per Diem.

Springfield, ILL.,, Dec. 3,-Members
of the state legislature who drew their
mileage at the close of the 49th SEES
sion Of the general assembly will not
receive their per diem" for the ex-
traordinary session which just re-
cessed. The Sangamon county court
upheld the contention Of John B. Fer
gus that the mileage bill was uncon-
stitutional. 1t has not yet been acted
upon by the supreme court,
Therefore James Brady. state audi
tor and Andrew Russell. state treasurer
have determined, respectively, the one
not to draw warrants and the other
not to pay them for per diem expenses
where the individual legislator is in
the position of owing the state money
through the decisions OF the lower
court.
The members OF the legislature are
entitled to $50 for postage and ineiden-
tai expenses for each session and mile
age at 10 cents mile for the trip from
their homes to the capital. For the
Chicago members the per diem
amounts to about $50. The mileage
bill held unconstitutional by the low
er court here gave them two cents a
mile for each trip they made to the
state capital during the sessions.
Governor Dunno planned to spend
today at the executive mansion read
Ing over the bills passed by the extra
ordinary session. before affixing his
signature or veto to the corrective
measures.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-03
PRESIDENT WILL BE
GUEST AT COLUMBUS

Washington, Dec. S.-President VIII
son will leave here for Columbus.
Ohio. on the night of Dec. 8, arriving
In Columbus the next day to attend a
lunch given at noon by the Columbia
Chamber of Commerce IN his honor.
A reception in the rotunda OF the
state capitol will be held In the after
noon under the auspices Of the Frank
lin County Democratic club, and in
the evening the president will attend
q meeting Of the Federal Council OF
Churches OF Christ, leaving immediate
" afterward for Washington. He will
deliver addresses at the luncheon and
night meeting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-03
Saloniki Dispatch Claims the
Cars Men Driving Into
Land of Ferdinand.
CHANGES SITUATION
Whole Aspect of Affairs IN
Balkans Will Be Modified
by Reported Movement

London, Dec. 3, f12.56 D. MY
News that the Russians have entered
Bulgaria has aroused intense interest
and there is much speculation a. to
the next development" Reuters cor
respondent at Salonik telegraphs. 1T
is expected this move will have far
reaching effect on the internal situA-
ton of Bulgaria and will modify the
whole aspect Of affairs In the Bal
kans."
No direct and specific confirmation
has been received In London OF this
message. It is recalled, however, that
last week Emperor Nicholas was said
to have promised Premier Pachitch OF
Serbia. the appearance of a Russian
army in Bulgarian within a week.
Italy Is Determined.
Rome, Dec. l, g p. M delayed -
The firm determination of all Italy,
army, king and country~-to continue
In the war until the national aspira-
tions are satisfied was emphasized to-
day by Foreign Minister Sonnino In IN
address to the senate and chamber.
After recapitulating Italy's share In
the conflict he announced that the nov
eminent had adhered to the agreement
of London binding the allies not 70
conclude separate peace.
To Aid Serbia.
Baron Sonnino declared Greece had
agreed to give the allies sufficient guar
antees that she would maintain a BEN
eyoient neutrality towards them. The
independence of Serbia always has
been one Of the cornerstone of Italian
policy. he asserted, and for that reason
Italy would aid Serbia, across the
Adriatic. providing supplies OF arms
and munition.
The foreign minister's speech was
constantly interrupted by cheers.
An earlier dispatch regarding Baron
Sonnino's address before parliament
said his remarks relating to Serbia
were interpreted to mean that an Ital-
ian expedition would be sent to Alba
MIA
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-03
Occupation of the Serbian
Stronghold Announced by
Dispatch From Saloniki.
BULGARIANS REFRAIN
Bulgars Stand Back While
German-Austro Forces
March in Town.

London, Dec. ,, Qt:32 a. m.)-0ccu
patton of Monastir by an Austro-Ger-
man force at o'clock yesterday aft
|ernoon is reported by Reuters Cor
respondent at Saloniki.
The correspondent, who says his in
formation was received in a telegram
from Florina, Greece. adds that the
only flag hoisted when the city was oc-
cupied was the Austrian. The Bull
garians did not enter Monastir, re
Emaining at kenali, south Of the city.
1t is reported, however, that they will
march into Monastir today.
Communication Cut.
Telegraphic communication with
Monastir ceased at I o'clock Thursday
morning, says Reuter- dispatch from
saloniki and it is believed the city has
| fallen.
The Bulgarians have dropped few
shells on the railway station st kriVo-
LAX on the allied front There have
been artillery duels on the Strumitsa
| line where the Bulgars have abstained
from resuming the offensive since Nov
! 3, when they suffered heavy losses. the
correspondent says. The cold weather
in the hilly country occupied by the
allies is less severe.
Officials in Greece.
! Athens, Dec. 2. (via Paris, Dec, 5.
i9.35 .m.A-Members of the Serbian
chamber of deputies and the minister
of war have arrived at Saloniki, while
the minister of finance is at Florina,
/ Greece, Is miles southwest of Monas-
/ tir. Other Serbian government Off
GERS now at Elbassan and Koritsa, will
be removed TO Aylona, Albania.
Accept Reports.
I London, Dec. 3. {I1;44 a. m.1-Cir-
cumstantiai accounts OF the occupa-
ton of Monastir, in southwestern Ser
bia, by an Austro-German force and the
cutting Of Geographic communication
with the city are regarded here as am
pie evidence that the Macedonian cap
ital has fallen, although nc official re-
port to that effect has reached London.
| The effect of the capture Of Monastir.
the last Serbian city of Importance to
lhold out, on the position of the Anglo
French forces is awaited with the
greatest interest, for the passage by
the invaders of this part of Macedonia
they threaten the flank of the allies in
the Nardar and Cerna valleys, where
they are on the defensive. No import
ant events have occurred there for
some time but with Monastir in the
hands Of their opponents, the allies
may soon be engaged in an important
battle.
| Continue Advance.
! In Montenegro, the Austrians con-
tinue their advance. Elsewhere in the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-03
CELEBRATE THE
STATE BIRTHDAY
Ninety-seventis Anniversary Of Illinois
II Being Generally Observed
Today.

Chicago, Dec. celebration of Tlli-
nois' 9th anniversary of its entrance
into the Union was general today
Illinois day-throughou the state.
In response to Governor Dunne's
proclamation asking all citizens Of the
state to observe the anniversary. mass
meetings and exercises were planned
for schools in several of the cities.
Mayor Thompson urged all business
houses to join in the observance Of the
day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-03
Sc PER CENT OF THE
GERMAN LOAN PAID

Berlin. Dec 8, (via London, 11:43
d. m--The amount paid in cash by
subscribers TO the third German loan
in the last week of November was
about 361, 100000 marks. This brought
up the total paid in to 1o,452, 100000
marks (s2,sI3.150. 00o) or about SIS per
cent of the entire subscription. OF
this amount the loaning institutions
advanced 152.30o,o00, making their to-
tai 630. 100, 900.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-03
BURNED TO DEATH
PLAYING INDIAN

Huntington. w Va. Dec. 3.-News
reached here today that four children
had been burned to death In Logan
county yesterday The little son and
laughter of Henry Prichard of Holden
we're fatally burned while playing In
aian and the two children of James
lowe OF Rum Creek lost their lives
shen their home was destroyed by frs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-03
MEET TO DISCUSS THE
WAR CONTRIBUTIONS

Brussels. Dec. 3. tyia London, I1::50
a. m.l--Under decree issued by Gem
eral von Kissing, the German governor
general Of Belgium. the authorities of
the provinces OF Antwerp and Brabanr
are called to meet in special session on
Saturday to discuss the matter of war
contributions. These provinces have
not yet coneurred in the measures pro-
muIgated for the collection of war
taxes. Contributions are due on Dee.
10
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-03
FARMERS ASKING FOR
BETTER CONDITIONS

Chicago. Dec. Representative of
IS states and Canadian provinces, who
attended the national conference on
marketing and farm credits. issued a
statement today embodying a score Of
recommendation to congress regard
ing its cooperation in improving con-
ditions affecting the American farmer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-03
FRENCH PROVINCE TO
OPEN MEAT MARKETS

Marsei1les. Dec, 8, t10:4o a. m.)-The
general council OF the department Of
Bouches- Du-Rhone, OF which Mar
settles is the capital, has decided to
open 10 butcher shops. Meat will be
sold at approximately cost price. in
order to reduce prices generally.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-03
Franco american Poet Dead.

Versailles, France, Dec. 3. t4:55 a.
m. THE Franco-American poet, Stu
art Merrill. died suddenlr at his home
here. it is announced.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-03
THE WEATHER

F0fecAHt TIL +. II. T0n0FfoWs J.
Rock Island, Davenport. Ael1no
and Vicinity.
Fair tonight and Saturday, wArm1Is
Saturday, the lowest temperature to-,
night will be about 30 degrees.
Temperature at 7 a. m. %. Htgheak
yesterday 80. lowest last night rs.
Velocity Of wind at Z q. m I miles
per hour.
Precipitation none.
Stage of water s-S. fall Of : i1
last - hours. s ss|
J. N. SHERlER, Local Fcrecaslc
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-03

Washington, u. e.. Dec 3.-The
state department announced FORM
ally late today that 1t had asked for
the recall Of Captain Begged and
faptain yoR Pappen naval and mill
ltary attaches respectively of the
German embassy here, because of
their Objectionable activities i'm
connection with military and naval
matters"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-03

Continued On Page Eleven.)
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-03-21
Customs Official Tells of Thrilling Experiences in Catching Men Who
Are Continually Devising Tricks to Cheat Uncle SAM
Smugglers Active Along the Canadian Border

aoat ~ around On tn surface II he
Wai'' t- .v.h' had been c' "N!"E
during The entire voyage" were scores
81 TINS @; "i4an. all hermeIcA'l
sealed and just a. good AZ ever These
contain - measured about three feet
IN length and A"ou; i've fee. " dame
Ter. and they held enough a: the to'-
hidden dFue 10 put The N"H'r c.;y Of
San Franc!Sc. - sleep for "a week
on aroth.r occasion whe. re Gus
toms men were ->eArra.rc a up for
OPIUM with lu; poo. results. .. with
rather no results "a; az, on, a. ne
search,rS. vardtr.r. about tie deck.
stumbled a-a.rst ID has, pal, ~ arck
sting II "a "a sd "ha,yhwa>. In
m~el.ately me block :,u to ;lc DIX
with a f-ta; ~,.at;,r. and the -,4r Ter
rad - make a quick jump 20 escape
beng s;ruck
"Th.r n. began 10 think II, -.
uemNer.d MAT a p.ll.y n.,.k
20 We .t Two lr trrc, hundred ,,i,
TIA, he Rad stumbled arurs ~
ua,,i,ular GA. very lightly and ;.l,.
al, things considered +, mad NJ bus
ness falling An nycs:.cat.. lrol-st
about surprising r >s!s- TIA, I.',y
,lock was a fake. Instead II heir- Il
ron. II was Of IN. .,,yerly painted
u was hollow m when out open Nls
found to contain ,.ns e opium
"on another ship Me customs men
found that Cinnamon had constructed
a fake drain ppe. urn.ng through
Nv, decks. and his was crammed full,
Of vp!um-many thousand dollars
n-lr.l
But ASIDE from the Ca.ncs. and
their opium smuggling - per cent.
Of the captures made by The customs
men are through the atile habit Snug
clers have 81 talking too much. II
every smucc,er Kept his mouth shut
the work of the customs men would
be heart breaking Rut they never
60, I isn't huma. nature.
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and the addresses pf the people -
whom the coats were : pped. and
then a. fast as a fur cat went ~:
agents " r. sent 10 !n;erVeN the
buyer. with the result ,aat the Nho.e
story came out.
'0t course every man who bought
one ot the coats had TO pay duty after
all. and you can get a samPi, u the
amount involved from the fat taat
in Chicago a.one tn duty collected
on the furs amounted - over $4,000.
And ! almos; corco; - tel you that
the Canuck smucg.ed The coats r. by
hiding them N shipments o.: lumber.
He ran a .um}-r yard on the tinted
states side %: the 4 and used il as
a blind.
Perhaps You noticed some time ago
that, a Boston Grand Jury indicted a
~dresSmaker, her husband ana q coup"
@: former employees 4 the customs
Office for q little conspiracy 10 smlcEle
~ French owns TINS reminds ne o.!
The Sleeper trunk smuggling case N
New York which ended with g whoe
roCk 90: ultra fashionable dressmakers
there We're th.rtl-slX Of them-pay-
ing | don't know bow many thousands
% dollars IN back duties n a.so pay
!nc fines rarsns from 81 900 l. s'."''
each. TAt cas- Was 4 pnZ@'ef 'I
many months. Tout ( ceTia4n'E Was
simple when w found out how i WaS
worked.
The Whole thing started with The
fact that some Of the dressmakers de-
c,ded that they were not making
enough proht on the imported
that they sold for nv or SA '!hles as
much as they were really WORTH. Inc
first thing they a'G VAS /" corrupt "
couple Of the Inspectors ~ the New
York Custom House Then they sem
ar em!ssary To tar.s ana v'rrNP'e'
the shipping agent 81 p ~ the h.s
steamship Ines running between Paris
and New York The they were ready