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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-28
Delaware Farmers to Attend Exercises

WILMINGTON, Del, July sit IS ex-
peeted that from 5000 10 400 farmers will
attend the Farmers Day exercises at the
Delaware College experiment farm to-
morrow Heretofore it has been the GUS
tom 10 hold this event In connection with
the commencement exercises at the coll
lege but this year a new plan VIII oe
tried. 1t Is believed that more can be
gained by holding the event al this time
so that the farmers OF the state may
visit the institution and may take their
time in looking over the place and ask
ins sileh questions as they desire.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-28
MAJOR MEEIiAN IIR
BOYS 10 J0IN N g.
Average American Youth
ceIlently Fitted for MiIil
Service, Savs Officer


The average young American s
iariy wen ftted 70 modern military
ice by reason o. bis love fof dihisHe. sid
outdoor life generally. according q 1,aIa
Thomas p Meehan Of tho ia Rea'fn
Infantry, NJ g. p
The American boy ueuafiy e4ctI4 0
any sport which he enters eafht4f
Major Meehan sold. This la clearif I
| denced In the recent Olympic fan
abroad
1T s only appfopriate and fair sne
American young men. no matter what
their station IN life should inauird in,o
the subject Of military training to afctf.
tain II II would not be Of great psldnai
heneat 70 themselves as well as b ll.c
advantage Of Uncle sam
Military training certainly broadena
and develops q man. both physically aud
mentally, and It is pleasing to know
from years OF experiences. that noaf men
grow to like It. and that they kten IS
the training until retired by old
alone"
Major Meehan, referring to the envia
Bile record and reputation Of the Nntodhf
Guard OF Pennsylvania, said chat fhe
average young citizen does not have the
faintest conception OF what the Maternal
Guard can do for him n he takes ad-
vantage OK the many opportunities el.
fered.
THE young man lnquirine at ant ons
Of the armories," Major Meehen cons
tinued, "wili nnd an ofiicer or the fafl.
ment who win any evening show him fht
spacious building, the swimming poo|
shower baths, basketball and athletic
equipment which are for the free nae 81
all the members. The officer Will also
show him all the appointments Of hrsl-
class gentleman's club and explain that
the swimming Instruction and athletic m
structlon are for the convenience. com.
fort and physical training OF its mani-
bers without one cent Of expense
In addition, the many Opportunities
offered for rife practice, both Indoor and
outdoor, should not be overlooked Tho
young man should not forget the ono
weeks camp in the summer. where the
soldier goes, not only without expense.
but receives si5o day. 4 private; sib
a day II corporal, and 81 q day, II
sergeant
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-28
MIsTooK SPAR FOR PERIscoPE
Carpathia's Passengers Believed They
Had Sighted Submarine.

NEW YORK. July 8,-When the Gu
nard liner Carpathla docked at the foot
OF West 10th street last night, many or
her 1923 passengers from Liverpool were
ready 10 swear that the ship lodged a
German submarine OFF the Irish coast.
They told OF seeing two British patrol
boats fring at a periscope and feeling
the Carpathia heel and squirt ahead on
a new course Captain w. Prothero,
however, said the boats were firing al
a target with a short spar In 1t like a
periseope. He said he did not swerYe
from his course.
The patrol boats were sighted on sun
day morning, July Is, 20 miles OF shore.
The Carpathia passed only a mile and a
half from one Of them. They were
trawlers that had been mounted with
guns. The Carpathia had received a
wireless warning that submarines were
IN that vicinity, but none were sighted.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-28
MOTORCYCLE HIS NEMESIS
Driver Gets Fractured Skull in Last
Of Series of Accidents.

A motorcycle, bought with his building
and loan savings. proved poor invest
ment for Frederick zinek, 10 years OLD,
of i4lT skunk street. today, when he lost
control OF the machine at the Northwest
Boulevard and 6th street, and was hurled
into the road The machine struck the
curb and was wrecked.
Zinok was found unconscious BY Dr. r.
X. Treacy. 4s29 North 5th street, and sent
10 the Samaritan Hospital, Physicians
there found he had a fractured skull and
possible internal Injuries The young
man has figured In several accidents IN
the last three months, since he bought
the machine against the protest Of his
uncle. George Kister, with whom ne
lives.
A collision between a man on q motor
cycle and a two-horse team OF the U.
G. L. Company. al sydenham and Berks
streets, resulted IN the serious injury or
the cyclist Harry Rudolph, 22@ Lambert
street He Is IN the Samaritan Hospital
suffering from internal injuries. Rudolph
was thrown under the rear wheels Of the
wagon. which passed over hts body wiz
lam R0yd the driver vas arrested. hq
lives N 232s North Delhi street
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-28
GRIEF CAUSES SUICIDE
Husbands Death Prompts Woman to
End Life.

ANNvILLE, Pa. July 2s.-Grief over
the tragic death OF her husband, who
committed suicide while despondent, fol-
lowing long illness, month ago at St.
Louis, caused Mrs, Mary Miller, widow
of Samuel Miller. TO kill herself by taxi
ing poison.
Immediately following the death of
her husband, Mrs, Miller had repeatedly
declared her intention to take her own
life, and she was closely watched, but
when she made no effort to carry her
threat into execution the vigilance of
her relatives relaxed, and she was dyin
when found. She was 81 years old and
leaves two small children.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-28
GERMAN CHURCH AND STATE
TO CELEBRATE YEAR OF WAR
Kaiser to Make Address to Nation.
Religious Services for National Cause.

LONDON, July 2S.-A news agency dis
patch from Amsterdam says that on the
anniversary Of the beginning of war with
hussia, August l, the German Govern
ment VIII address to the people Of the
Empire a message Of announcement,
and that the Kaiser will deliver an ad-
dress to the nation
The Berlin newspapers today remind
the public that exactly year ago Aus
tria declared war on Servla The PROT
estant churches board has ordered that
the divine services of next Sunday be
devoted to the national cause. The con-
tributions of that day will be used as n
fund for war widows and orphans,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-28

1ADON. July 2s.-The best method
eonomizins IN the use Of gold for M
apal circulation Is sought By Reginald
fnna the Chancellor Of the EA-
ef Who Is desirous that the papile
aiiiize currency notes 80 iar as pos
Ac steps VIII be taken 70 inter
Hiih legitimate exports Of gold MF'
hne t9ld the House OF commons
aQs gil be adopted with tne saea
aizlH8 he var resources when re-
te - rrrp0se of foreign eX-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-28
500 GRocERs ON EXCURSION
Members of Frankford Association
Leave for Atlantic City.

More than 800 members Of the Frank
ford Grocers' Association left the Frank
ford station OF the Pennsylvania Rail
road this morning on bridge trains bound
for Atlantic City where their annual out
ing will be ileld today. The grocers are
accompanied by wives. children and
sweethearts.
Brass bands were on the trains.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-28
FOUR ENTOMBED MINERS
RESCUED FROM DEBRIS
Men Saved After Being Imprisoned
for Many Hours.

CUMBERLAND. Nd. July 2s.-After
having been imprisoned behind 800 feet OF
wreckage since o'clock yesterday after
noon. four American miners, Elmer Kali
myer, william Mclaughlin and his sons,
William, Jr., and George Mclaughlin,
were rescued unscathed at noon today
from Eckhart mine No 3, OF the Consoli-
dation Coal Company.
State Mining Inspector William Walters
headed the rescuing party. The four inn
prisoned men walked out Of the mine
little the worse for their experience.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-28
KeeDing IN Touch with Home

you nsuer quite forget me homa toieH'
,,,e,. "a fhs most ehjoUGble vacations.
ken in touch i0ifh home G0dtfs bB seeiHg
III h maj Bour fauoufe Hepspaper y2Aoles
~. ,ehsfersr goa g0 Notify lAs Epsaiag
Iedoer before eou leave % sene your
.a8sr 20 yoa Specify me sditsoa aesifsa'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-28

WILMINGTON, Del, July 2 Elkton.
Chesapeake City, Delaware City and Fort
du Pont officials have made elaborate ar
rangements for entertaining the members
OF ne Wilmington Chamber OF Commerce
on their automobile trade run on Thurs
day. There viii be from $50 TO 200 mem-
bers Of the organization IA the party ana
speeches vim 81 made in response 70 the
addresses 81 welcome which VIII he made
ln each place.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-28
"PAYs" $1,000 FOR SMILE;
THINKS IT WELL aSPENTo
Woman With Bewitching Eyes Sepa-
rates Pocketbook From Man.

NEW YORK, July pa thousand dol
lars for smile! That is what Juan L.
Laoelle, an oil dealer Of Mexico City,
Mex, paid today.
He reported to the police that while in
the Long Island Railroad Station very
pretty woman with the most hypnotislng
smile" continually brushed against him.
apologiSing sweetly each time. After she
had gone. he found his wallet with $1,000
was gone.
1T was nearly worth It, at that"
ruminated Lacelle.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-28
Woman RadIy Burned h &c

LANCASTER. Pa, July 2s-The potato
chip factory of A. S. Dolinger was dam-
aged by hre last night to the extent Of
$1,000 IN her efforts to extinguish the
flames Mrs. Doiinger was severely
burned.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-28
PHILADELPHIA LAWYER TO
SEEK SUPERIOR BENCH
Republicans Here Favor j. H. Will
liams to Succeed Rice.

Local Republican leaders have agreed
to support the candidacy of ]. Henry Will
liams, of the Philadelphia Bar, to succeed
Charles e. Rice. President Judge of the
Superior Court. who will not seek re-
election. Mr.. Williams will be nominated
on the bipartisan ballot at the September
urinary. It is believed that upstate
Republicans may oppose Mr.. Williams.
The terms OF Judges Rice. Orlady and
Head will expire this year. 1t has been
already agreed that Judge Orlady shall
have the united Republican support for
reelection and Judge Head the Demo-
cratic member, will not be opposed.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-28

The candidacy of julius C. Levy, a
Philadelphia attorney, for one OF the
tudgeships In the Common Pleas Courts
has been announced.
A committee has been formed with f.
Augustus Miller at It's head 10 advocate
Mr., Levy's nomination and election.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-28

A Nevin DIETRICH. State chairman Of the
washington party. has announced that
the Progressives in Pennsylvania win
preserve their party organization for use
next year. There is to be no State cam
paign, Mr. DIETRICH stated, but the organi-
zation will be kept In order for the 1916
campaign.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-04
LINCOLN SCHOOL
HAS ASSOCIATION
Parent Teachers gIub is Formed AT
Building With Mrs. Charles
Walker As Chairman.

At a largely attended meeting Of
patrons and parents of the children in
the LINCOLN school. d strong parent
teacher association was formed -yester-
day afternoon
The program for the afternoon con-
sisted of vocal solo by Miss Morrison,
and violin solo by Miss Swanquist.
These were followed by brief address
by superintendent E. c. Fisher on the
aims and purpose Of parent associa-
tons. Those present unanimously ex-
pressed themselves as favoring such
an organization at Lincoln.
The following officers were elected
Chairman-Mrs. Charles Walker
Vice Chairman-Mrs. Arthur Duyon
Secretary-Miss Mahelle Crompton.
Treasurer-Mrs. William Lavender
The next meeting of the club will be
held at call of the chairman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-04
TOWNC0NQUERED
BY RUSS IS LOST
Germans Capture MikHIisehki and
B0thmer Captures 5000 pris-
0ners. it is Announced.

Berlin, Nov 4, (via wireless to
Sayyille, \. Y,1-The German war
Office report given out today an
nounced that the town Of Mikulischki,
between Lake Sweaton and Lake IL
sen. which was captured by the RUS
slams on Tuesday, had been reconquer-
ed by the Germans 1t was added that
further south on the eastern front
General Won Bothmer had taken 5000
Russian prisoners near Sienkiwoce.
Text of the statement;
Army group of Field Marshal Won
Hindenburg. The battle before Dvinsk
and Garbunowka is still In progress.
Nikulischki has been reconquered by
US.
Army group Of General Won Lin
singer: The Russians attempted to
take by surprise the village of Ku-
choka VIOLA They were elected i'm
mediately Russian attempts to re-
capture lost positions failed The mum
Der Of prisoners taken in the fighting
/ here has reached five officers and 1.1I7
soldiers. We also captured II mach
inc guns
General Won Bothmer continues
/ lighting near Sienikowee, The number
/ Of prisoners taken by him has reached
| 5000"
, The statement Oh the Balkan cam
paigu says:
THE Germans have advanced north
Of KraIieyo, $50 Serbians being made
prisoners. General Boyadjen, COM
mander of the Bulgarian troops, has
stormed Kalafat, six miles northeast
Of Nish."
! Berlin. Nov +. eby wireless to Say
vile, n. VI German troops have ad-
vanced in the region north of Kralievo
il. Serbia, taking $50 prisoners, ac-
cording 10 an official statement given
out by the German war office today.
The announcement added that the
/ Bulgarians had stormed the town Of
( kalafat. six miles northeast Of Nish
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-04
nIljNDly JUDGES
LOSING; PATIENCE
Running Talk INDUCED by Lawyers on
Both Sides ut Morris fsra"
teart's Criticism.

Morris. H.. Nov Judge 5 {.
Slough. in charge OF The trial Of c. b.
Nunday. accused Of wrecking the La
sale street Trust and Savings bank,
Chicago. announced today that he had
lost his patience" with counsel Tor
both sides in tberunning talks they in
duiged in yesterday afternoon and this
forenoon. Bitter remarks directed at
the integrity OF opposing counsel con
sumed as much az 80 minutes on two
or three common objections. The court
declared in checking the first enc this
morning that he intended not to toll
crate any more Of these arguments.
The court oyerraied a new motion
BY the defense fer To-day suspension
of court SO 1t might examine the Nun
CAV letters. with replies, given to a
court clerk last night that the defense
might examine them with no member
Of the states attorneys staff present
Herbert J. Deward. appraiser OF the
Litehfeld Mill and Elevator company
holdings fer Munday was under cross
examination all morning
The court held that while the memo
randa cannot be admitted in evidence
the opposing attorneys are entitled Il
! it for cross examination. Present II
/ the court room were former Senator
! Albert J. Hopkins, former Governor
! Richard Yates, former Congressman
iC. J Lindley Of Greenyille, and Stat
Representative Daniel 0'Connell o
Grundy county. All of these will appea'
for Munday as character witnesses.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-04

tried Hll be that Of Siguard Peterson
OF this city against Mrs. kllea Il
Glenn. Moline. Damages 70 the y tent
Of $1,000 are asked as tie result o.
an automobile accident which oe-
Cured IN Davenport, April 1914
The declaration states that ar Pei
eFson vas attempting to cross Main
street, at The intersection Of Third
when he was nit by the defendant :
machine He charges thai the driver
violated the Davenport auto ordinance
which requires that signals should he
given ID approaching crossings or In
rounding corners II is stated that
s300 has been paid out for doctor bills
land that the victim has been incapaci-
'ated from following his usual pork
through the accident r. G. william
son and Albert Huber appear for ar
/ Peterson and Shallberg & Harper foi
I Mrs Glenn
Suit is brought in this county he
cause service was not secured on thf
defendant in Davenport following the
incident
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-04
POST SEASON GAMES
MAY BE ABANDONED

Chicago Nov. A determined stand
against post season baseball exhibit
lions will be taken by minor league
officials at the annual meeting of the
National Association Of Professional
Baseball Leagues, which opens in San
Francisco Nov g. Among those on the
special train for the west tonight
viii be NJ II. Sexton of Rock Is
ton. and John H. Farrell Of Auburn,
N, " its secretary, and James Hayes
of Davenport, Iowa, who will repre-
sent the ThTee-Eye league.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-04
London Receives Note.

Washington, Nov a Secretary Ian
sing was advised late today that the
American note to Great Britain on in
reference with neutral trade arrived
in London late last night and will be
delivered TO the foreign office tomor-
row by Ambassador Page. Secretary
Lansing is arranging With the British
authorities with q view to its publiCa-
ton Monday morning
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-04
PRISONER LIKELY
TODIE OF WOUND
sam Smith, Sho; While Trying 10 Is.
cape From Sheriff and Deputy,
in Pfecari0us Condition.

Sam Smith. shot either by Sheriff
George H. Richmond or Deputy Sher-
if John Miller, yesterday while trying
TO escape, will probably die.
Dr. A. n. Mueller, who is attending
him, this afternoon when questioned
regarding the condition Of Smith, said
He is liable to die The bullet, it was
later learned, did not penetrate the
fieshy part Of the leg, but entered his
back above the hip. It passed
through the abdomen and penetrated
the bowels. Smith suffers internal
hemoryhages
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-04
TAYLORVTTsTr FIRE
DAMAGE rs $500, 900

Decatur, III, Nov f-Fire which
broke out early today in the boiler
room of the Illinois Midland railway
shops at Tayloryille destroyed the
roundhouse, car shops, Offices, store
rooms, and tons of machinery and
tools Two locomotives were also
badly damaged The loss is estimated
, in the neighborhood Of 100000,
The Midland structures were prac-
tically new. Officials of the road are
planning to rebuild the plant.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-04

tIa-y here. sas killed by hlaw Of a
Blunt instrument, according 10 the tes-
iimciy Of Or. John T Benson, who
was the first witness today IN the trial
81 the convict. Joseph Campbell, Tor
the murder
D-. Benson Was one Of the physi-
clans called after the crime WAS dis
covered His examination was brief
and interrupted that Of Edmund VI,
Allen. who testified yesterday and was
expected 10 resume today
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-04
GERMAN SUBMARINE
Is TOWED INTO PORT

The Hague, Nov. 4, via London,
3: IS p. MIA German submarine in
distress was towed into Terschelling.
a Dutch island in the North Sea, by a
Dutch life boat this morning. A Dutch
torpedo boat saw the rocket signals
sent up by the submarine and escorted
her TO az anchorage The submarine
is being closely guarded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-04
jonas Bear Awarded SO.

Jonas Bear was awarded $50 by a
jury in county court this afternoon as
commission for the sale of real estate,
in his case against W +. Bailey. In
justice court. the Uses were found for
Mr. Bailey and Mr.. Bear appealed. H
n. McCaskrin appeared for Mr. Bear
and Sehriyer & schriver for Mr..
Bailey
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-04
ACCUSED OF CHASING
HIS WIFE FROM HOME

Nels Herstedt, 5S012 Fifteenth
street A, Moline, was arrested last
night on charge of assaulting his
wife. He is accused of pulling her
hair and having forced her to leave
her home The hearing was to have
been held before Police Magistrate
Gustafson this afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-04
Are Believed Lost.

Marshfeid, Ore. Nov. 4.-There
seemed little doubt today that the eight
passengers and three members of the
crew OF the steamer Santa Clara, who
had been on the missing list since the
vessel grounded inside Coos bay bar
Tuesday, would be added to The list
Of the eight known dead, bringing the
total Of fatalities to 10.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-04
ROCK ISLAND WOMAN
ABSENT FROM COURT

AIRS Ida Wieks Of Rock Island. who
was arrested in Noiire carly this
week on the charge Of speeding her
automobile and VINO was 10 haTe been
arraigned before Police Magistrate
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-04

Gastafson IN Moline police court yes
terday. failed TO appear for bearing
Fhis morning she vas notified by the
andge that she must appear before him
ms afternoon or a policeman wouIa
De sent to bring her TO court.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-04
MRS. ALLEN SLAIN BY
A BLUNT INSTRUMENT

Joliet. Ill. Nov Airs. Maize
Odette Allen. wife of Edmund NJ Al
len. the former warden of the penitcn-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-04
Auto Ease Next.

There will be no more Jury trials
this week Should the StoddaEd will
case be disposed Of the next to be
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-04
ABRUPT HALT FOR
BIG WILL CONTEST
Jury Exeusea From Court Reeni While
Settlement In .seddard Ease II
considered.
NEW PANEL 10 81 ORDERED
Nexf Action On calendar II That OF
SignaTd Peterson W. Mr.. hlien
Glenn. Moline.

Trial 81 the stoddard will case, n
which a 100000 estate Is involved.
came tn an abrupt malt in circuit court
this morning, when negotiations look
ing toward settlement were started
The jury was excused from the court
room while the matter WAS under dIs-
cussion. II is infImated that should
the parties nos be able to get together
today. the court may be asked 10 allow
the case to go over 10 Monday after
noon. and If by that time = compromise
has not been reached. trial viii pro
ceed
When court adjourned last evening.
il Jurors had been selected. They
were r. G. Marshall. Rock Island /;
Clyde Rollman. Rural Frank Fields,
Hampton; Albert Taylor, Black Hawk;
r. W. Anderson. Moline; Waiter Cook,
Hampton: j. A. Mcclellan, Rock Is
land James Crosby. South Rock Is
land; William Gill. Hampton, Harry
Kay. Cordovat George Wendt Rock is
land.
Te Order New Panel.
Carl Mitchell. Moline, the last man
to be called to the box, had been pass
ed By the defense but was under ex-
animation by counsel for the contest
ants. when O'Clock was reached.
This morning Mr. Mitchell was not
examined further During the night
there was a move toward settlement
The court vas SO informed and most
of the morning was spent in confer
ence between counsel foE the contend
ing parties. The jury was excused
until ? O'Clock this afternoon.
The interests OF the heirs are so var.
led that it is difficult 20 reach a basis
of settlement favorable 10 all Of th'
parties concerned The jurors not on
gagged in this case were excused toi
y the term and this afternoon it is ex
pected that Judge Church viii ordel
third panel for the term to repor
Monday afternoon
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-04

All the news all the time-The Argus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-04

SfAk sOas guarded the Grand Prize
at the San Francisco Exposition, and
as the only chesoins Tobacco thai has
eoer received this highest possible
atDoyd.