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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-13
TROOPER KILLED
BY BORDER BAND
One American Dead and Two others
Wounded in Attack Upon Patrol
at Pumping Plant,

Brownsville, Tex, Sept. 13.-One
United States trooper was killed and
two others wounded. one probably
fatally, when q gang of Mexican ban
dts early today attacked the AmerI-
can patrol of seven men al an irriga-
tjon pumping plant several miles up
the river from this point.
The soldier killed was Private Kraft
who received a wound through the
head Private Forney was shot
through the back and is expected to
die Private Walsh also was wound
ed. but his condition is not considered
serious.
The squad OF troopers was fred on
from the darkness by q gang estImat-
ed at 20 in number Il is thought that
the bandits have crossed into Mexico,
The men were from troop C, 18th
cavalry, and we're in charge of non
commissioned officer
Immediately on receipt Of a report
of the Gght. Col A 2. BIocksom. com
manding at Fort Brown. left for the
scene 10 make an investigation.
Washington. Sept I3.-State depart
ment adYices from Torreon. described
as coming from an unofficial but ne
liable source. say Villa troops in all
the recent encounters with Carranza
forces in northern Mexico have made
poor showing.
In many cases. it was declared the
villa soldiers cast away their arms
and abandoned towns apparently with
out any real defense.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-13
GERMANS TAKE RUSS
SEAPLANE IN FIGHT

Berlin. Sept. 18 tbs. wireless TO Say
vile. N YJ-The Russians lost one
Of their seaplanes in the attack Of
these craft on a small German cruiser
off Windau, officials reported yester-
day. A statement issued today tells
Of the attack by several Russian ny
droplanes on the cruiser and OF their
dropping eight bombs, all Of which
missed the mark. and adds
"One hydToplane was shot down and
brought 10 Windau It's occupants.
two Russian officers, were made pris-
oners."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-13
NO NEGRO BISHOP
FOR METHODISTS
Illinois Conference Draws Color Line
in Acting pom a Petition from
Mississippi.

Springfield. I'LL. Sept. 18.-Tze Illi-
nois conference Cf the Methodist Epis-
copal church drew the color line here
today by refusing to adopt a resolu-
tIon petitioniug the general confer
eDce 10 appoint negro bishop to'rep-
resent the Colored membership Of the
church In the south
The intent of the resolution was
shielded by the phrase, "a bishop OF
languages and races but its meaning
was made clear in the storm Of discus
sion which followed. 1t was defeated
by vote of Al 10 ia. Dr W. J, David
son of Evanston, one Of the strongest
opponents of the resolution. declared
a commission appointed by the last
general conference, Of which he was a
member. to investigate the need for a
negro aishops did not favor the idea.
Rev J. A. Kumler of Hamilton.
Ohio. speaking in favor of the resoIu-
ti0u said
when we push this people out Of
the church. Jesu Christ VIII feel Him
self q stranger 20 it. The negro race
has men who would be an honor to the
Methodist Eplscopacy" The resolution
was sent ny a negro conference in Mis-
sissippi and was read by the secretary
Of the Illinois conference.
Shortly before the discussion Of the
race question Governor Dunno ad-
dressed the conference for a few min
utes. lie said Americas proudest
boast should be her religious freedom.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-13
THE WAR TODAY
-l..ociafed Press SUMMARY

EAssoCiafed Press summary
England has again been visited by
German Zeppelins, the latest raid
over the east coast, occurring last
night The raid was harmless TO both
lie and property, according to the
British official account.
A German attack north Of the Sou
chez station was easily repulsed, to-
day French war department state
meut says. Germany infantry as
ssu.tz on she Lorraine front broke
down, too
The British parliament, at its re-
assembling tomorrow, will take up the
problem Of increasing the national in
come. It is expected, as principal
measure. that the scope Of the income
taz win be considerably broadened.
New measures are TO be employed
by the entente allies in the future con
duct OF the war. according to reports
III Rome. where it is said the next
meeting OF the Italian cabinet viii
aea. with the subject
Reports from various quarters de-
scribe conditions in Constantinople as
chaotic and declare that the position
q the Turkish forces on the Gallipoh
peninsula Is precarious-
Bulgarian reservists in Italy have
been called TO the colors. advices from
Rome state.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-13
Must First Have Confirma-
tion of Assurances of Ces-
sation of Sub Attacks. .
IS HEARD
Won Bernstorff Meets Ian
sing Again-Attempt on
Orduna Held an Error.

Count Won Bernstorff, German
ambassador, held conference
lasting a half hour, with Secretary
Lansing today on the Arabic case.
Germany proposes arbitration.
President Wilson insists that there
must first be confirmation OF Ger
many's announced intention TO
cease submarine warfare on Yes-
sels without warning.
Germany says attack on liner
0rduna was a mistake, due 10 bad
weather conditions, which con-
fused the submarine commander.
Or. Dumba, AustrO-Hungary am-
bassador, believed to he preparing
to leave for home in response to
request OF President Wilson for
his recall.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-13
MAQUON BANK is
ROBBED At NIGHT
Only $50 in Money and Si00 in Stamps
Missing inner Safe is &ot
Touched.

Peoria, III, Sept 18.-Robbers last
night entered the First National bank
at 1Iaauon. 20 miles northwest OF mere
and looted the vault Of S6o in money
and about $100 in stamps the latter
the propert Of the town postmaster
An entrance was affected to the out
er vault but the inner safe contain
ing several thousand dollars in cash
and securities was not touched
Maquon authorities are without
cIews as to the identity Of the rob
hers. The shereim of Knox county is
on his way TO investigate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-13
Rnrke National Committeeman.

Pierre, s. D., Sept. l3.-Former Con-
gressman Charles H Burke Of Pierre,
has been selected by Chairman HilIes
of the republican national committee TO
fill the position of national committee
man from South Dakota TO fill the va
cancy. caused b the death of Thomas
Thorsou
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-13

Pittsburgh. Pa, Sept. a. Five cents
q barrel was added TO the price Of the
principal sellers Of crude oil today,
the South Penn Oil company announc-
ing these prices: Pennsylvania. &165,
other prices quoted are Mercer Black
and Castle, s123; CabeII. S125, Corn
ing. SLIP; Somerset, $10s, and Rag
land, unchanged, At 65e.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-13
CCoptinued on Page Eight)
Tennis Play Delayed.

Philadelphia, Pa, Sept 13.-Play in
the annual tournament for the inter-
collegiate lawn tennis championship.
which was to have started today on
the courts of the Merton Cricket club
at Haverford, was delayed until to-
morrow 20 give some of the contest
ants who had been In other tourna-
ments last week another days rest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-13
CHARLES Ell. SCHWAB
TO SURVIVE INJURY

Chicago. III, Sept I3.-EharIas #
schwab, the shoe manufacture who
was injured in an automobile accident
here yesterday, viii recover. it was
stated at the Michael Reese hospital
today Mr.. Schwab. who is T9 vea-z
old, sustained q broken shoulder blade
and numerous cut and bruises but, it
is said. was not injured Internally.
Mrs. Schwab, who was his companion
on the ride. was not injured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-13
GERMANS DISPERSED
BY BELGIAN FORCES

Havre. France, Sept. 12.-The fol
lowing official statement regarding the
onerations Of the Belgian army was
issued today;
There was light bombardment
along the entire front. Our artillery
dispersed Germans working near
Milestone number = on the Tser and
near DIegrachten.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-13
Russia Lets Canadian CONTRACT.

New York, Sept, l3.-Russia has
virtually completed a s52.000.G00 con
tract with the Canadian Car and Foun-
dry company for shrapnel and shells.
it was announced today. Delivery Is
for April. Part OF the work viii he
enh-let in this country. it was said.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-13
THE WEATHER
Forecast TIL Z p. If. Tomorrow, fer
Rock island, Davenport Moline
end Vicinity.

Generally fair and continued warm
weather tonight and Tuesday.
Temperature at a. III 73. High
est Yesterday IS. Lowest last nighz
73. Att p. N. today So
Velocity OF wind at 3 a. N. S miles
per hour.
Precipitation none
Relative humidity at ?. m, z, AT
a m. s., at I P. n. today So
Stage of water 81, a fall OF . in
last "A hours.
J. NJ. SHERIER, Local Fofecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-13
Wexiean War .Yefernn nies.

Dauville. Sept 13@-John Shots,
who fought in the Mexican war under
General Taylor. 20 years ago. is dead
at the National Soldiers home, aged
So years. - :
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-13

Washington. Sept 13-seeretary
Lansing announced today, after a con-
ference with President Wilson, that
no decision had yet been reached by
the United States on Germany's pro-
posaI to arbitrate the Arabic case.
It was indicated In official quarters
that both Germany and the United
States agree that to arbitrate the
question of indemnity involves arbi-
trating the justification and the facts.
Secretary Lansing, after his visit
to the president. returned to the state
department for conference with
Count Won Bernstorff, the German am
bassador. who is trying to bring the
situation to d point where this gov
ernment viii agree to suhmit the ques-
tion to arbitrarfou. ne conference
began at noon
II was generally believed that be-
fore the United States Will enter into
formal negotiations on the Arabic
case in particular, or any phase of
the general subject which might in
clude the sinking Of the Lusitania, It
will be necessary first to confirm Ger
many's assurances Of the cessation of
attack By submarines on liners.
The declaration that the United
States would not discuss the Lusita-
mia case until it had been established
whether the sinking Of the Arabic was
justified act. includes in the impor-
lance of decision in the Arabic note.
Wust BE Limited to Fact.
The German view. it was said, is
that an agreement could be reached
to arbitrata the question of repara-
tion for American lives lost on the
craft. inasmuch as the Berlin note
had renewed assurances that submar-
inc commanders had been ordered not
to attack peaceful liners without warn
ing.
Administration officials maintained
alton, but on the Dumba case Never
thelesa, 1t was understood that while
Germany's explanation Of the sinking
Of the Arabic was considered unsatis-
factory, the United States would con
sent to he arbitration Of the issue If
the discussion were limited to the
question Of fact as to whether the
submarine commander was justified
ia launching his torpedo. That would
not involve general principles for,
which the Washington government
has contended The Berlin note de-
clared the commander attacked the
Arabic because he thought she was
about TO attempt 10 ram the submar-
inc Testimony OF the liners passen-
gers. however, tends 10 show the ship
was torpedoed without warning.
Talk Half Hour.
Ambassador BernBtorf's conference
with Secretary Lansing lasted Just half
an hour As he left the state depart
ment he told inquirers;
Il really canont say anything about
what I said TO the secretary or about
what he said to me. That rests with
Secretary Lansing, / really cannot
talk. you know"
The ambassador made It clear, how
ever, that the situation had not come
10 an impasse. From his manner some
Of his questioners inferred that his
conference with the secretary fore
casts a favorable outcome and that
yr1wsgr.-.H 90 rl1or~ r-f-h.A
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-13
Former GoYernor of Ohio Dead.

Eaton. Ohio. Sept 13.-Andrew l.
Harris. 50. former governor Of Ohio
died here today. He was a member
Of the United States industrial com
mission from 1895 TO 1902.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-13
Lives Of Italians Returning
to Fight for Country Are
Said TO Be in Peril.
BOMB PLOT SUSPECTED
Of Ship From New
York Had Been Delayed
TO Make Investigation.

New York, Sept. 13.-The F8bre
Uua steamship, which was on ire
in uit-oceaB, is safe and proceed
iag under escort to the Azores,
according 10 a wireless message
received at the lines local Office
tadnT,
EHe message was from the cap
Eaju ut zine SAINT Anna and came
via Cape Race. ft read.
"Fire H hold no. .. Fire is out
Proceeding TO Azores, escorted by
&uconA
Halifax, \. s.. Sept. l3.-The ma
riue aHd fisheries department here
has received u0 word from the
Hnar SAINT Anna since the brief
message received last night by way
oil Cape Race, telling Of her plight
nearly 1900 miles on this port.
Agent Harvey said today that the
steamer was directly in the lane
of travel between New York and
HedfterFeaE ports and he be-
upFed that by this time other
steamers were standing by.
Eew York. Sept I3.-The local Of
fees aE the Fabre line received nc
word during the morning hours today
regarding their steamer SAINT Anna
bound from New York for Italian ports
gtgl more shan 1900 italian reserv-
lists and large cargo OF foodstuus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-13


London Sept. 13, lnoonJ "A whole
sale exodus OF the people in virtually
all the towns and villages of the Rus
sian province of Groduo is reported by
the CORES spondent at 3Iinsk OF the Reu-
ter's Telegram COMPANY The people
are fleeing on foot to the Barouoviehi.
the junction point OF the railway lead
ing to wilma. Rovn0, BesJ-L5t0vsk and
AILusk
The refugees, numbering thousands
are sleeping ia the woods all night,
drenched by the cold rains The au-
th0riGas are doing their utmost TO re-
lieve distress
The AusTo-GeTmau armies on the
eastern front. still striving for definite
results, are making progress every
where except along the Gaiician from
tier, where the Russians report d fur
ther success.
i'm the north where The Russian line
has been Strengthened by q withdrawal
of forces. Field Marshal Won Hinden
burg is directing a violent drive to-
wards DyinsE and a crossing of the
DTiua. In the center, Crown Prince
Leopold has forced his way over the
ZeIwl8nka and Is attacking in the vi-
ciDitv OF SkideI In the south Field
Marshal Won maekensen on both sides
of the Pinsk railroad is pressing east
ward toward The town, These move
ments have resulted in the capture of
several thousand Russians.
Says Petrograd Is Safe.
The Hnal objective OF the central
powers in this campaign is stilt a mat
ter of conjecture. bat General Ruzsky.
commander OF the northern Russian
army. declares positively that there is
no danger that Petrograd viii fall this
year before the guns Of the invaders
On the other fronts there is little to
report. 1t appears to be established
that Bulgaria has struck bargain
with Turkey. In the Balkans and in
Italy rumors are again current of an
Austro-Germau offensive movement
toward Constantjnople.
English newspapers devote much
space. to the announcement Of David
LLOYD George. minister of munitions.
that the nation must increase her eff
forts very greatly if victory for the en-
tente allies is to he assured.
Hand Grenade Combats in Vest
Paris. Sept I3 C2s35 p. m)-French
official statement;
Several hand grenade combats were
reported during the night near the
Bethune-Arras road and an enemy at
tack was easily repulsed to the north
Of the Souchez station. At the same
time there was artillery activity on
both sides"
The mine fighting proceeded con
tfnuously and stubbornly before Faye
There was violent bombardiug in the
sectors of Armancourt and Ben
vraignes. as we'll as on the plateau Of
Queunevieres and Nouvron. Intermit-
tant cannonading took place in the
Champagne and the Argonne. On the
Lorraine front our batteries directed
an effective fire on the German
trenches in the neighborhood of En-
bermeniI, Leintrey and Anservilmer." "
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-13
Wholesale Exodus From the
Province of Grodno. Ref
ugees Resting in Woods
SUFFERING FROM COLD
Austr0- German Armies on
Eastern Front Making
Progress Everywhere.

Berlin, sept. IS lria London,
$500 p. m.)-The battle along the
Dvina river which has been yir-
tualIy III a state of deadlock Tor
several days, has swung in favor
of the Germans. The war office
announced today that the Rus
slams had been elected from sew
eraI positions on the lett bank Of
the river. This battle probably
viii decide the fate of Riga.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-13

A ss 0 ciated Press
Leased Wire Report
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1915-02-04

Free throws: Moline, 2; Colt, q;
Borge, 3. Score: first half-River
Falls 9, Hudson 7; close-Riv r
Falls IA. Hudson l3 Referee, Bailey
Umpire, Rudow.
Ellsworth comes next on our bas-
ketball schedule, and as that team
is always to be feared a good game
is expected. Remember the date,
Friday evening, Feb. 5, in the High
school gym at o'clock.
The Literary program last Mon
day u n d the direction of Mr..
Guetzloe was a success in every
way, large and appreciattve audi
ence being present. The Girls Glee
Club gave two numbers and were
voted the best club in the two years
that it has been in training. The
orchestra under the training of Mr..
Howard rendered some exception
ally fine pieces, which speaks we'll
for the members and school as a
whole. Mr.. Howard h a shown
wonderful power in developing,
from raw material, frst-class or
ganization. The next program is
to be held on Friday, Feb. II, Lin
coins birthday Local organiza-
tions will assist the students in
rendering a program suitable for
the occasion. A cordial invitation
is extended to all
The first of the inter class bas-
ketb4ll games was played la / Mon
day night at O'Clock, when the
poor, down-trodden Freshmen were
able TO negotiate but one point,
while the Sophomores ran 1 b i r
score up to ga Admission is free
TO these games, So come out for
your class team The next game is
to be called next Wednesday al 4:45
between the Senior and u i 0 r
classes.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1915-02-04
BAPTIST CHURCH

Rev. A H. Buell. of Menomonie
will preach at 1I:00 a. m. and 1870
m Sunday school at 1000 b.
Y P. U. at $50. Everyone cordial.
ly invited to attend.
The Ladies Aid society will meet
with Mrs j. D Sims Thursday aft
ernOon.
At a business meeting Of the
church last Wednesday evening,
Rev r. H Savage Of Barron was
called TO the pastorate here. Rev.
S wage will take up the work here
as soon as he can get on the field.
We cordially invite all to any and
ali of our services.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1915-02-04
MISSION CHURCH

Tomorrow (Friday) evening the
Band of Hope society will 0 | d
their meeting with Miss vi artha
Christensen. north Of the city. A
sleigh party will leave the J
church at 7 IN.
Morning service il the Mann Val
ley church at 1890
Afternoon service and commun-
ion in the city church At 2:30.
Tuesday evening, Feb Q, lecture
at the Auditorium by Clinton N.
Howard Be sure to attend.
The Ladies Aid society of the
East side will meet here in the city
next Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 10.
with Mrs. J. Elof Johnson. All
ladies invited and welcome.
Thursday evening, Feb. IL, p.
m, concert in the Congregational
church given by the musical faculty
of the Minnehah Academy. Secure
your ticket and attend.
No mid-week services next week
A. w. Nordeen, Pastor
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1915-02-04
NJ. Cohen

FANCY BRICK ICE CREAM AT
WOEHRLE'S.
John Oakley commenced work
Monday as baker at A. G. Boles'
restaurant.
Mr.. and Mrs. c, E. White came
down from Rice Lake Saturday for
a few days visit.
DR.. Fortunes new Buick tour
ing car arrived here from the
factory last week. In the same
shipment were also two cars for
the Carish agency.
Wanted to rent = Modern ten
room house. Inquire at this office.
The South Fork Ladies' Aid So
ciety will meet with Mrs. Oscar
Malberg Thursday, February IL,
for an all day meeting.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1915-02-04
Sheriff Martin Kjelsted drove
out from Ellsworth last Friday

Sheriff Martin Kjelsted drove
out from Ellsworth last Friday.
Skiing and tobogganing is very
p p llr T" st me vi h the young
people nowadays.
Kelley Clark, employed at the
Freeman & Son drug store, sue
cessiully passed the Minnesota
State Board examination for as
sistant pharmists last week..
Mrs. Ophelia White had the mis-
fortune o a On the ippary paw
ment when returning from church
Sunday evening and to sprain her
LETT wrist
Mr.. ana Mr.. F. T. Pc ers left
Saturday for a few days vi5i,
with friends in River Falls.---
Baldwin Bulletin
Miss Mona Weller and F. John
son Of st. Paul were guests at the
home Of the formers parents, Mr..
and Mrs. M. Welker. from Satur-
day until Monday.
Marion Keith Of Hudson spent
Sunday here vi Ii his mother, Mrs.
j. O. Kei h. Mrs. Keith had been
quite iii the past week. but is now
reported as much improved,
Il. A. Hagestad 4 co. moved in
to Their new quarters in the f. &
NJ. Bank building Monday. The
new location IS a decided improve
ment and gives them splendid OPP
portunity Ior the display of their
stock.
nj ster Donald Smith who froze
the fingers on both hands while
going to school one day last week,
IS recovering from the painful eN-
perience in fine style, and there
is assurance that none Of the dig
it's Will have to be amputated as
was at first rumored.
We're Sanders was down from the
uniye 81 y Of Minnesota Monday.
Mr.. Sanders took the State Bo-
ard examinations Tor registered
pharmists last week and was a
mong The few who passed. He
will complete his course at the
university at the end Of the pres
ent semester.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1915-02-04
Mixed hay for sale. phone III Y.

Mixed hay for sale. phone III Y.
Atty. VIM. Foley wss down from
Minneapolis the first. of the week.
Get a fancy brick of ice cream
at Woehrle's for your Sunday din
ner.
Otto Winter, Thomas Snodgrass
and We're Sanders were down from
Minuea polls the first of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs James Haddow, and
Messrs James Dunn, VIM. Houston
and w. G. Spence attended the
l56th Robert Burns anniversary
celebration at the Junior Pioneer
Hall in St. Paul last Friday evening
They report the program n IN
usually fine one and state that the
leading feature of the entertainment
was the singing Of Miss Margaret
Linehan, formerly of this city Miss
Linehan was on the program for
two vocal solos, "My Laddie', and
Fou the Moo" The program was
followed by a splendid banquet,
after which the "Scots" enjoyed a
soci Il hop.