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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-02
Portion of Pacific Road
Bridge Carrying Mu-
nitions Wrecked
IS PRISONER OF MAINE
Declares Act Committed Be-
cause Country Is at War
With England.

Vanceboro. Maine, Feb. 2.-One
span of the Canadian Pacific railroad
bridge across the St Croix river be
tween Vanceboro and st. Croix. n. B.,
was blown up early today. A man,
who said he was German officer, was
arrested on suspicion of having caused
the explosion. He was taken in Gus.
tody on the American side
The bridge is 1.2O0 feet long and
consists of three steel spans. The
portion destroyed was on the New
Brunswick side The bridge connects
the Canadian Pacific with the Maine
Central railroad.
St. CroiX is the principal eastern
port of Canada and thither nave come
from Montreal and further west great
quantities of provisions and munitions
of war for shipment to England and
France. Shipmen-S passed over the
bridge which it was sought TO destroy.
The prisoner gave his name as Wer-
ner Won Horn. According to the po-
lice he said he dynamited the bridge
because his country was at war with
Great Britain. Won Horn was made a
prisoner of the state OF Maine. The ar
rest was made by Deputy Sheriff
Ross, accompanied by two Canadian
officials.
To avoid complications local author
tiles made no further move pending
advice of the federal government
Canadian authorities indicated they
would make representation TO Wash
ington with a view to extradition II
was said Won Horn would be defended
a against extradition, basing his claim
for protection of the United States on
his assertion that he committed an
act of war and that the offense was
political
Railroad officials. after an examina-
tion, declared the explosion failure
as far as damage was concerned The
of the span was not injur.
ed. Repairs can be made within a
iay.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-02
JESUS CARRANzA
IS PUT TO DEATH
SON OF FIRST CHIEFS BROTHER
AND AN AID ALSO ExEcuT-
ED IN MEXICO.

Laredo. Texas, Feb. General
Jesus Carranza, his son, Abelardo, and
Ignacio Peraldi, member of his staff.
were executed by General Santibanez.
former constitutionalist general, who
DETECTED TO Zapata, according to a
telegram received by the widow of
General Carransa from the first chief
at Vera Cruz. Mrs. Carranza is a
refugee here. General Jesus Car
rama was a brother of General Venus
tiano Carranza.
General Jesus Carranza and his staff
were taken prisoners recently near
San Geronimo on the Isthmus of
Tehuantepec.
General Jesus Carranza was execut-
ed because General Venustiano Car
rama refused to pardon Santibonez
and receive him again as one of his
generals.
Advices received here from Vera
Cruz shortly after the capture of the
first chiefs brother said Santibonez
advised General Venustiano Carranza
that Jesus Carranza would be executed
unless Santibanez was restored to his
command and constitutiOnalist troops
y AtIi Hod utEn Opri dS5dAuSL nun
recalled.
It was said then that the first chiefs
reply was that his brother was willing
to die for the cause if necessary and
that he (Venustiano Carranza) would
fsfvesto see him die rather than par
don Santibanez.
The order went forth from Vera
Cruz Immediately, however, for troops
10 be rushed into Tehauntepec to res
cue the captured general and his staff.
The father, mother, wife and other
members of Gen. Santibanez's family
were recently reported captured in the
state of Jalapa and sent to Vera Cruz,
where constitutionalists said they
would hold them pending disposition
of Jesus Carranza.
FL Paso Texas. Feb. "A move
ment directed against the Carranza
and Villa elements in Mexico has been /
launched by the Cientifico party which /
Diaz and The Huerta re
yimes. according to authentic infor- |
nation received here today. The /
new movement is said to have received /
The adherence of many former wealthy |
and owners.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-02
Declaration of National
Principle Is Likely to
be Incorporated
PRESIDENT WILLING z
DETECTION of Democrats Sends
Measure Temporarily Into
Shadow of Defeat. ..l

Washington, d. c.. Feb. 2.-whils
administration senate democrats eau
cused today to reorganize the shatter-
ed lines and renew their fight for the
ship bill, the president conferred with
the progressive republicans at the
White house, seeking a basis TO make
the bill agreeable TO enough of that
wing and TO fill the gap caused by the
sudden DETECTION of nine democratic
votes in yesterdays sensational coup.
when anti-administration senators
threw the measure into the shadow
OF defeat
One OF the strong possibilities OF
the basis of compromise was that a
declaration of principle might be in
corporated in the bill, saying the gov
ernment intended 70 buy no ships
which would involve controversies
with European belligerents, but that
it be so framed as not TO surrender
any rights of the United States. Sen
ator La Toilette republican, upon
whom the democrats are counting for
support, appeared outside the confer
ence room and discussed the situation
with administration leaders. That the
bill would be amended, most demo
Gratis seemed ready to concede, but
to what extent was not apparent in
the early hours of the conference.
Seven of the democrats who voted
with the republicans yesterday did not
attend the caucus.
With a view TO seek terms upon
which progressive republicans would
support the ship bill and to confer
with democrats who bolted yesterday
the democratic caucus appointed a
committee of three 10 conduct nego-
1ations and report to another caucus
tonight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-02
STEALS $4,000 I'M GEMS:
POSES AS A SOCIETY MAN

Philadelphia, Pa. Feb. Ernest
u. Shandau, alias Ed J. Smith Of San
Diego, Cal, formerly a chauffeur in
the employ of William K Vanderbilt,
today confessed, according TO detec-
tives at the Central station that he
committed hotel robberies in New
York in which he secured more than
$40. 900 worth of jewelry and money.
To commit the robberies, Shandau
posed as society man. He was able
10 do this through the training he re
ceived while in the employ of Wander
bilt.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-02
AVEzzANO SHAKES
FROM new 0UAKES
VORTEX APPEARS IN LAKE PA
TERNo AND LOWERS LEVEL
OF WATER f6 FEET.

Rome, Feb. Earth disturbances
of minor nature continue at Avez.
zano. a vortex appeared in the cen
ter of Lake Palermo and drew into the
earth an immense volume of water,
lowering the level Of the lake by Is
feet
London, Feb. 2.-There were earth
shocks last night in q number of dis
tricts in Yorkshire. One miner was
killed and many had narrow escapes
owing 70 the shaking down of coal in
pits In some cases pits were render
ed unworkable.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-02
FOOD SHIPS To Be
TAKEN BYENCLAND
ALL FOODSTUFFS FOR GERMANY,
AUSTRIA AND TURKEY HELD
cONTRABANO OF WAR.

Washington. d. C. Feb. Great
Britain today notified the United
States. although not IN official form,
that foodstuffs of any kind destined
for Germany. Austria or Turkey would
be regarded as contraband of war.
Tbs-ac.fon OF the British govern
ment Is based upon a recent German
decree whereby that government will
take over all grain in Germany for
common use.
Ships sailing from the United States
for Germany or neutral ports of Eur
ope where it appears the cargo may
ultimately reach Germany will be sub
ject TO seizure outright, ship and car
go, without compensation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-02
ORDER FOR 3 CENT FARES
ANNUllED IN WISCONSIN

Milwaukee, Wis. Feb. 2.-The so
called 8 cent carfare order of the rail-
road commission, issued in 1912. was
rescinded yesterday by the same com
mission.
Commissioners Roemer and Erick-
son signed it, Commissioner Harlowe
who retired yesterday with Chairman
Roemer. refused to sign il. The or
der directed the sale OF IS tickets for
80 cents.
The action of the commission means
that the company viii no longer at
tach the fare coupon to patches OF
tickets. but City Attorney Hoan said
the coupons heretofore issued. since
1912, depend upon the United States
supreme court as to their street rid
ing value
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-02
7 DEAD IN STORM
AT GRAND RAPIDS
FACTORY WALL is BLOWN DOWN
5Y GALE AND VICTIMS ARE
CAUGHT UNDER DEBRIS.

Grand Rapids. Mich. Feb. Sever
men were killed and as many more in
jured yesterday when the high WIND
which accompanied the sleet storm
toppIed the north wall OF the ruins OF
the Brown & SehIer harness factory
and the heavy mass rushed down up
on a score of workers The dead -
FRED MAY.
THOMAS DOBROKi
JOHN MELLEMAS.
Z CARL OPTIZ
HARRY THOMPSON.
MORTON B. JAMESTON.
UNIDENTIFIED MAN.
The injured:
Sheridan J. james.
Nicholas BoerskOot-
Vernon Griffin.
Cornelius Prins.
Homer Wright.
Albert Zeits
The men. employed BY Charles
HOortz & Co. contractors. were en-
gagged in cleaning up the ruins Of the
fire which wrecked the Brown &
Sehier building on West Bridge street
two weeks ago. Only the north wall
and a part OF the east wall remained
standing OF the fve-story brick struc-
ture-
Twenty or more men were grouped
beneath the north wall. busily loading
bricks a high wind had prevailed
throughout the day. Suddenly. with
a gust of wind, the wall creaked and
leaned inward. fear-charged shout
arose from the workmen who were
outside the danger zone. The trapped
men dropped their tools and dashed
for safety.
An instant later a cloud OF dust and
debris hid the scene as the wall
crashed down upon the doomed labor
ers. Not a groan came from the vic
tins as a crowd OF volunteers rushed
TO the rescue before the dust cleared
and madly dug into the debris.
Police and FIRE calls were sent in and
the work OF rescue was systematized.
Thomas Dobroki, 40. was the first
victim to be dragged from the debris.
A moment later the body OF Fred May
was placed beside that of Dobroki. but
the work OF rescuing the others was
more difficult. Although the wall
crashed down at 2:30. II was several
hours later that the last body was
lifted from the mass. .
All the bodies were terribly crush |
I'd. making Identification difficult. I
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-02

the quarantine from those portions of
the state where it is now in force.
Il shall, as l have heretofore an
nounced, cooperate heartily with the
legislature in providing for an appro-
priation to compensate owners of
slaughtered animals for one-half the
value of the same, the federal govern
ment already being on record in favor
of compensation for the other half.
81 can assure the stock raisers of
the state of my hearty sympathy with
such an appropriation. (Signed)
'.E. F. DUNNE. Governor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-02
MINERS COUNSEL
ARRAICNS JOHN D
EDWARD p. coSTiGAN CALLS HIM
BIASED, VISiONLESS, MON
EY MAKER

New York, Feb. John d. Rookie
teller and the Rockefeller foundation
were arraigned today by Edward P
Costigan, counsel of the United Mine
Workers, who testified before the fed
eral Industrial relations commission.
Costigan's testimony consisted chiefly
of a statement which he read and fol
lowed closely the lines adhered to
last week by John r. lawson
Rockefeller. who appears to the
world. in the relief afforded Belgium,
as a liberal benefactor.' Costigan said,
stands convicted before the workers
of Colorado as a narrowly biased. Wis
ionless, money maker
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-02
To Be Tried for Treason,

Pretoria. Feb. 2.-Pieter Grobler.
member OF parliament in the Union OF
South Africa, grandson of Paul Krug-
er, has been committed for trial on
charge OF treason. Seventy-one
Burghers who declined TO serve
against the Germans have been or
dered courtmartialed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-02
REID. MOORE AND OTHERS
ARE SUED FOR MILLIONS

New York. Feb. IN. L. Amster of
Boston and IL other stockholders to-
day filed suit in the supreme court to
recover $500, 900 from Daniel G. Reid.
W. Fl. Moore and their associates, al
legged to have been diverted as a pre-
tended loan" from the treasury of the
Chicago. Rock Island & Pacific rail
way. with no benefit to the company
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-02
OPEN SLAUGHTER
AFFECTED STOCK
ASSISTANT VETERINARIANS TO
BEGIN OPERATIONS OVER
THE STATE AT ONCE.
Governor Dunno Appeals to Farmers
Urging Aid in Graduating Foot
and Mouth Disease.

Chicago. Ill. Feb. AT the Office
K of the state veterinary IL was stated
I assistant veterinarians would immed-
lately commence killing herds OF ami
mails affected with the mouth and hoof
disease. The Injunction issued by
Judge Irwin in Kane county prohibit
ing slaughter of animals afflicted with
the disease was dissolved by Irwin
yesterday.
Springfield. H.. Feb. 2.-Governor
Dunno late yesterday afternoon issued
statement and appeal TO the farm
ers OF Illinois 10 cooperate with the
state and federal authorities in com
batting further ravages through the
foot and mouth disease among live
stock. The governor says there are
now between 90 and 60 herds of in
fected cattle in the state and advo-
Gates their immediate slaughter. plac-
ing himself on record as favoring a
legislative appropriation so that the
state may recompense farmers 10 the
extent OF one-haIf of their losses. the
federal government taking care OF the
other half.
The governors statement follows:
Il have just been informed that
Judge Irwin has dissolved the iniunc-
tion heretofore granted by him in the
case OF Norton against Dyson.
Shouldn't Have Been Granted.
The Injunction should never have
been granted II has been very pro-
ductive Of hardships upon the farm
ers and stock raisers of this state. The
physical effect of the injunction was
not so serious. but the moral effect
was 10 induce stock raisers to believe |
that the state. in advocating slaughter /
of infected and exposed cattle, was
making a mistake and pursuing an un-
justifable policy.
AT the time this injunction was I
issued there were not TO exceed %
affected herds in the state under con-
sideration for slaughter. Since the is
suance of the injulction. am inform
ed. many farmers. acting in the belief
that the Injunction was properly IS
sued and that quarantine and not
slaughter was the proper course to
pursue. have kept from the state and
federal veterinarians knowledge of the
existence of the foot and mouth epi-
iemic in their herds and have refused
10 agree 10 the slaughter of their
nerds on an appraisal.
There are today in Illinois between
30 and so herds infected which should
De slaughtered as soon as prepara-
ions can be made.
Calls for Cooperation.
This mischievous Injunction now ,,
,eilg out OF the way. | call upon all
took raisers to cooperate with the
ederal and state veterinarians in
the federal quarantine
which the state was constrained by
his injunction 10 adopt for the more
Elective eradication of the disease
At the earliest possible moment I
ope to obtain the consent OF the fed
raj authorities in releasing from
ime TO time the districts under quar-
ntine. invoke their further coop
ration in consenting to the slaughter
Z infected and exposed herds after an
pprisal is made. The consent to c
laughter aad disinfection will affec- a
Iveiy operate toward condition b
here the state and federal authori- o
rs can from time 10 time safely lift q
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-02
Wheat Continues to Soar.

Chiago. Ill, Feb. First sales to-
day showed wheat up as much as 3 81
cents a bushel.
May wheat closed at sf.65. a gain Of
q compared with last night. Be
ginning tomorrow. a local bakery with
an output of 25.0O0 loaves viii increase
the price of scent loaf of bread TO
6 cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-02
Groundhoo Has No Chance.

Washington. d. c., Feb. 2 The
weather bureau announced the ground
hog has no chance TO see his shadow
any where in the east when he comes
out today. According TO tradition that
means six weeks of bright days to fol-
low.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-02
CANADA WILL PAY
$4,000 DAMAGES

Washington. ID. c.. Feb. 2. The
Canadian government has arranged
for the payment of $4,000 damages
for shooting two American duck hunt
ers. one OF whom was killed. by the
Canadian militia at Fort Erie. Ont. II
viii be paid Immediately.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-02
HOOVER IN CONFERENCE
WITH BERLIN OFFICIAL S

Bersn, Feb. 2-Herbert Hoover,
chairman of the American relief com
mittoa, has arrived in Berlin for a CON
ference with the German government.
Upon the negotiations will depend
whether American relief measures in
Belgium can be continued or not.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-02
100000 Cargo Sunk

Wellington, New Zealand, Feb. p
The cargo on board the Tokomaru.
one of the steamers recently sunk in
the English channel by German sub
marine, was valued at 100000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-02
200 MEMBERS OF
HOUSE SOLDIERS

Londou. Feb. 2-Pariiamen- reas-
senbled today. Members dispensed
with ceremonies and plunged IT once
Into business. chiefly financial Two
hundred OF the SO members OF the
house Of commons are At the frent-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-02
Bad Weather in CHICAGO.

Chicago, Ill, Feb. Weather con-
ditions today continued 70 hamper tel
egraph and telephone companies. Com
munication with many points was diff
ficult and in some directions cut off.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-02
THE WEATHER
Forecast TIL p. NJ. Tomorrow. &c
Rock Island, Davenport, Moline
and Vicinity.

Mostly cloudy tonight and Wednes-
day probably light snow; slightly
colder tonight. with the lowest tenn
perature about IS degrees above zero.
Temperature az : a. m %. Highest
yesterday. 81. Lowest last night, %.
Velocity of wind at a m. 10 miles
per hour.
Precipitation in last q hours. 50
inch
Relative humidity at p. m. 100;
at a m, 81
Stage of water. 81; rise of 3 in
last - hours.
J. NJ. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-02
PLUCkINC BOARD
TO BE ABOLISHED

Washington. d. C.. Feb "A spe-
ciai provision in the naval bill for an
amendment abolishing the piucking
board and authorizing reinstatement
OF plucked officers, was made today by
the house.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-02

Berlin, Feb. THE eldest son OF
General Won Kiuck, who was a naval
lieutenant. is reported u have fallen
in an artillery battle near Middle
kerke
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-02
Peace prayer Seized by Police.

Paris. Feb. 2.-Periodicals contain
ing Pope Benedict's prayer for peace.
10 be read in all churches Feb. Z. were
seized by the police. The incident
was settled after an explanation by
the archbishop of Paris
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-02
ASTRONOMICAL EvrN1s.

Evening stars: Jupiter. Saturn Morn
in. stars: Mars. Venus Constellation
caSsiopeia- conspicuous in the north
west forms nearly perfect outline OF
the letter w.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-02
Receiver for Brewery.

Chicago. Ill. Feb. Judge Lands
,oday appointed the Central Trust
company of Illinois. receiver for the
Tabor Brewing company
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-02

Champaign. III.-with an umbrella
a. her only weapon. Miss Lulu Myers
routed two footpads. II made her mad
10 be held up and che jaooed so marc
AZ the robbers that they ran
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-02
srese Cent Hlnher.

Detroit, Mich. Feb. leading bak-
ers announced bread would increase
one cent a loaf, beginning tomorrow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-02
Ohio Above Flood Stage.

Pittsburgh. Pa. Feb. 2.-The Ohio
river has passed - feet. two feet high
er than accepted food stage II con
tinues TO rise six inches an hour.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-02
,.,,,I.,jon No, Necessary.

washington. ID. c.. Feb. mo leg
IsIation Is necessary. In the president $
rrIr,on 20 meet the treasury deficit
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-02
Train Service Resumed.

Washington. Z. 6. Feb. 2.-Train
service between Mexico City and Vera
Cruz has been resumed
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-05-24
Wool Buyers Gather
Here for Sale Set
for Echo Tomorrow
SALE WILL BE FIRST OF SEASON
IN EASTERN OREGON-WOOL
AVAILABLE.

AT Echo tomorrow the first regular
wool sale of the season in eastern
Oregon will be held and the event Is
being looked forward to with con
siderable interest A large quantity
Of wool is on hand for sale at Echo
but whether the buyers and growers
will be able to agree as to prices re-
mains to be seen.
Buyers and transportation men are
eongregated here today preparatory
to the sale. Among the buyers now
here or who will be at Echo tomor-
row are E. ]. Burke, c. H. Greene.
Alex Livingstone, c. F. Angel, ]. r.
Hooper, Jr.. c. H. Carter. Isadore
Koshland, Ernest May, Bert Moran,
G H. L. Sharp, and H. NJ. West. the
latter representing the Columbia
warehouse at Portland.
transportation men accompanying
the wool buying brigade include
Chas Hall. w. ]. Barr, G ]. Cahlll, S.
B. McGrl. ], Fl. Cosgrove. E. L. Hop
PIE, Jack Mclaughlin. II. c. oliver,
H. Ewing, James Wallace, George
Emory and d. d. Stubhs.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-05-24
South American Financial
Men Gather in Washington
as Guests of United States

A thorough and comprehensive dis
cussion of existing financial condi-
tions Of all the countries represented
is anticipated. Time will be taken to
deliberate on All the phases of the FL
nancial and commercial needs and
problems OF the American republic
Suggestions probably will be adopted
for the common advancement and
closer relationship of the republics
The head of the Argentine delega-
tion is a prominent figure of the
meeting, Samuel Hale Pearson is one
of the best known bankers in the
world. He is a grandson Of Samuel
b. Hale of Boston, who founded the
National Bank Of Argentina in 1888
The capital OF the banks and business
corporations with which Mr.. Hale Is
connected aggregates 500, ,OOO,O 600 it
Is said.
Salvador's delegation not only in
clude that country's vice president but
former president as we'll.
One outcome OF the conference Is
expected to be a better understanding
on the part OF American flnanciers OF
the methods and conditions OF bust
ness in the Latin countries, partlcu-
larly Of the credit system in practice
which differ materially from our
own.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-05-24

WASHINGTON, May 24.-In the
Hall Of the Americas of the beautiful
Pan American Union building, one Of
the most important gatherings ever
held on this continent opened today.
Delegates representing practically ey-
cry nation In the western hemisphere
met to discuss their financial relations
and ways and mans of assisting one
another while the present European
war lasts and after II has come to an
end More than half hundred OF
the leading financial men-govern-
mental and commercial-from the
South and Central American countries
are ready to take part in the discus
slons which beginning today were ex-
pected to occupy the entire week, II
not to continue into next,
The United states is host. Con-
gress Is authorizing Secretary Nc
Adoo to carry out his idea, voted $780,
600 expense money and large part
of this will be used in entertainment
of the foreign guests, part Of the pro-
gram being q trip TO important fl
nanclal centers. The guests include
also a large number of representative
bankers of the United states. but they
will defray their own expenses for
the most part.