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The Washington times., 1915-12-13
FORD ASKS RULERS
TODECLARE TRUCE
Peace Advocate Sends Wireless
From Co.,. II to Monarchs
of Fighting Powers.
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u Ont1nueu from FIRST faEe.D
not to add to your burdens. but to help
lift them. not to consider which nations
are most to blame for the disaster that
has befallcn Europe. but to end the
strife, not to intrude ourselves upon
your national life and national ideals,
but rather with an earnest desire to un-
derstand them and a heartfelt desire to
aid in realizing them.
The love OF country, for which every
day tens OF thousands of lives arc sac
rihced. Is the same In every land Your
nation, like the people OF all the other
belligerent countries, Is fighting for its
national existence and its best national
traditions, and so there can be no ir-
reconcilable differences. Such common
ideals surely must afford a basis upon
which to establish a magnanimous and
honorable peace.
People Proved Loyalty.
The men and women of your coun-
try and OF all the warning countries
have proved their loyalty. Enough
blood has been shed. enough agony en-
dured. and enough destruction wrought.
The time has come to stop the blood
shed, TO save the people from further
slaughter and the civilization OF the
world from anarchy and ruin.
Has not war been tried enough bv
sixteen months OF fighting? Is It not
proven that war cannot solve the prob
lcm. but that II leads only to loss and
misery? Must more lives be crushed
and more wives and mothers he be-
reaved before We recognize that Europe
is bleeding to death and that the
wound must be stanched?
THE rising desire of the people in
neutral nations to convert barren dis
interestedness into active good will has
prompted the citizens of the United
states of America to sail for Europe on
the steamship Oscar II with the serious
purpose OF joining with the citizens Of
the European neutral nations in an or
ganized effort to Hhelp restore peace
upon an honorable peace and just basis.
to facilitate direct negotiations between
YOU and the other warning nations.
To Frame Proposals.
I'VE neutrals are about to join in a
conference which shall without delay
form and submit to you and all the
other belligerent nations proposals as a
basis simultaneously for discussion
leading to the final settlement.
Therefore. we do earnestly entreat
you and the rulers of all the other
warning nations to declare an imme-
date truce. Let the armies stand where
they are. Then let the negotiations
proceed so that the soldiers may be de-
| lvered from another bitter winter in
the trenches and sent back to their
labors and their flresides. AS there is
no other way to end the war except by
mediation and discussion. why waste
one more precious human life for the
sake of humanity? HENRY FORD.
The Washington times., 1915-12-13
To Cure . Cold In Ous Day

Take LAXATIVE BRoMo QUININn
tablets. s.S5top the Cough and Hsadsehs
and work of the Geld. Druggists refund
money ifit fails to cure. F. w. Grovs's
signature is on each box. Is esau.
The Washington times., 1915-12-13
CHURCH NOTICES
Baptist
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.
10th AND o STREETS \. "

10th AND o STREETS y. w.
REV. VIM NJ. McMASTER, D. D., Pastor
Services II a. m. and S, p. m. on Sundays
Weekly praise service. p. IN. Thursday
evening.
Bible school, $50 A. m. Sunday.
Strangers are cordially invited to come tn
all services.
This advertisement appears every daY in
the week to remind the unidentified Chris
tians and. in fact, all classes believers ami
unbeieversl that they will find with % a
hearty welcome.
The Washington times., 1915-12-13
TENlPERATERES.
TIDE TABLE.

TIDE TABLE.
High tide at LII a. m. and 81 p. m.
Low tide at 749 a, m. and So y. m.
Sun TABLE.
Sun rose at.....I:07 Sun sets att II
IiEht automobile lamps at 5.lT p. m.
The Washington times., 1915-12-13
SHAM FIGHT CALLED
SCANDAL" BY ANTS
Opponents of Suffrage in Con-
vention Decline I'd Cut Adjec.
tive From Resolution.
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that the word scandal be eliminated.
Cries of mo. no." and Keep Il in
greeted her. and she quickly subsided.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-15
At THE MAJESTIC.

Marguerite Clarks latest screen
characterization Helene OF the
North, presents this dainty star in
the most unique representation she
has yet assumed since her first tri-
umphant association with the motion
picture art. The subject combines in
decidedly novel manner the cultured
atmosphere Of aristocratic society cir
cles with the rugged environment OF
the trackless wastes of northwestern
Canada Between these far extremes,
the drama sways with uninterrupted
fascination Whether in the limitless
Wilds. or the warm. luxurious drawing
room. Marguerite Clark is equally eff
fectiYe ana appealing, and as the cen
trail character Of this unique dramatic
romance, she attains a greater success
than any Of her previous screen tri-
umphs. Helene OF the North" will be
seen at the Majestic tonight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-15
LIBERALS OUT OF
GREECE ELECTION
Leader Of Party Leads toantrymen 10
Believe That His Faction wan
Not Participate.

Paris, Nov. 10, $3.50 a. m.l-fne
liberal party in Greece may not par
ticipate in the coming elections, al
though the matter has not yet been
decided. Former Premier Eenizelos,
leader of the party, so indicated 10
deputation Of merchants ami manufac-
turers who came to him. urging nun
to pursue his struggle again the OPP
posing influences in Greek politics,
Hayas dispatch from Athens, dated
yesterday, states.
Replying to the deputation, Venice
los said he thought it would be pref
er2hle if the liberal party took no part
in the approaching elections, as even
if il obtained majority in the cham
Der it could not carry through its
program, The party, however, would
decide definitely in a few days. he said.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-15
At THE EMPIRE.

Here is the order of entertainment
at the Empire for the first half of the
week. Manager Charles Berkell hav-
ing provided uniformly delightful
vaudeville bill which went big with his
three audiences yesterday.
The Three Livingstons-Ch
Chaplin never did anything funnier
than some of the stunts this trio pulls
of. They had folks sholting with
laughter last night. It's the slapstick
stuff, but you'll like it. although you
may reprove yourself for having lost
your dignity after you have got a few
blocks from the theatre.
Byam, York and Faye-Just dainty
singing and dancing. There are two
pleasing young men and a clever girl.
Olga and Miska company-Here is
the artistic feature Of the bill-one of
the prettiest dancing acts on tour
Classic, ballet and modern dance in
terpretations are given. During the
intermissions violinist who leads the
orchestra while the performers are ex-
ecuting their dances renders solos
before the spotlight.
Harry Van Fossen-Our old friend,
the monologist, who is becoming
scarce, is back again. Var Fossen has
Tor years been minstrel star. He
was last seen here with Nell O'Brien.
lie INDUCES a rich line of CAB. and
scored the biggest hit on the bill with
the audience last night
0Yando Prince Trio-Fhey are nov
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-15
1T THE r0LVWRTl.

A bill of uniform excellence is pre-
scented 10 the patrons Of the Columbia
theatre. Davenport. for the first half
Of the week. Many consider it The best
balanced and most interesting pro-
gram that the management Of this pop
ular amusement house has yet present
ed this season. Tri-city people are fak-
ing special pride in the attractions
which have been secured. because al,
Of them are booked by the Column
bla. Managers Of vaudeville theatre
throughout the middle west, knowing
of the high quality of shows which are
being continually offered in Davenport.
requested the management of the Co
lumbia to select five acts and start a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-15
EXPERTS
TO Be WITNESSES
Contestants In Smith viii Ease VIII
Try 10 sh9w Tesiater Had
Long Been AiiiBg.
CLAIM HE HAD snsILE DENESTIA
Allege Condition Was Years in De-
yeloping Hearing viii Take
Ali OF This Week.

Trial OF the Smith viii case was re-
stunned this afternoon In circuit court
before Judge ~, I. Church II is ex-
pected the hearing will take ali OF
this week at least. and that medical
experts will be called to the stand by
the contestants in an effort 10 show
that john 2. Smith, Port Byron could
not have been In a sane frame Of MIND
Mt the time of the making of his viii,
because d few months afterWard he
was committed TO Watertown hospital,
suffering with seuile dementia, which
is an ailment that is years in develop
ing. it is claimed
II Ia the contention Of the propon-
ents that IL the testator was suffering
with this mental condition al the time
OF his admission 10 the hospital. he
was afflicted with 1t al the time Of the
making Of his will, under the terms
of which he left all Of his estate 10
his son. George W. Smith, cutting off
the widow and al the rest of his chill
dren II Is the claim Of the propon-
\ ents that the widow has no valid claim
Il on the estate, because Of an agreement
( which was entered into and q deed ex-
4 eeuted In which her rights we're taken
n care OF.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-15
SAYS POTASH WILL
BE FOUND IN TEXAS

Professor L. A Udden. a graduate Of
Augustana college, and later professor
of geology at the local college, but now
q member of the faculty of the Uni
versity Of Texas. is attracting attention
because of his research work in the
Lone Star state. A bulletin recently
published by him promises results in
the attempt TO supply potash to this
country. Potash is not imported in this
country at present because of the war.
While some scientists have said that
in the beds Of kelp in the Atlantic and
others that in the Pacific potash can
be found in large quantities, Professor
Udden maintains that the fertilizer can
be found in Texas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-15
IhSSS@sEIfE}}!eatre

ing of the finding Of the murdered
stranger. From then on the house he
came home OF horror aud lovers
found themselves swinging far apart
as the skeins of the future unraveled
and UNFINISHED after a scheming, plot
ting hand had tangled them. The Selig
five reel feature, one of the first
shown in this city, was met with ap
prevail by local motion picture goers
and tonight's audiences promise TO
eclipse any other Tomorrow the
greatest fayorite of the movie fans,
both young and old, Maurice Costello,
Will be presented in ive-reel Vita
graph feature, The Man Who Couldn't
Beat God" Its story of a man who
thought he could muffle his con-
science He thought he could go away
and forget his crime. He plunges in
to the vortex of life but at unex-
pected moments the face Of the man
whose life he took away. comes back
to him Position, honor and wealth
do not erase memory and at last hor-
ror-driven and nervous wreck he
returns TO the scene of his crime. In
exactly the same location he took his
fellowman's life the hand of God is
laid upon him and he succumbs Ply
sicians said it was heart failure. But
he knew. He tried to upset the way
of the world and build one unto him
self He thought he could beat God
but he didn't and the price was death.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-15

road show around the circuit and the
result Is highly pleasing. Han Ping
Chen, with his "Pekin Mysteries"
features the bill. He does some seem
ingiy impossible and clever things and
in manner that shows he is an adept
at his work What is one of the most
amusing comedy skits that has been
seen at the Columbia this winter is
'On Shopping Tour, in which Thur
Der and Madison put on rapid fire
dialogue of funny sayings which cap
tivate the house THE Blue Grass
Boys" Bowman brothers, give touch
Of minstrelsy in their act that is ar
tistic and wins applause The sketch
in which the Langdons appear in
"Johnny's New Car" is original, with
special scenic effects. It deals with
the troubles which young man who
owns an automobile and who is out
joy-riding with his best girl has In
front of cafe The musical and terp-
sichorean work Of Arnold and Ethel
Grazer is exceptionally good,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-15
MOLINE COUNCIL
BINDS PROPOSAL
Commissioners 0ffieialIs Accept Re-
dnetion In Gas and Electricity
Rates Effective Soon.

The Moline city council this morn
ing accepted the agreement submitted
last week by the Peoples Power com
pany which calls for material redue-
tons TO consumers in rates On both
gas and electricity.
The new rates will go into effect
Jan. j, 1916 While the agreement
acted upon this morning by the Mo-
line council affects only that city the
same rate schedule will apply after
Jan / throughout the entire district,
according TO a statement made last
week by President Porter Of the Pow
er company East Moline, Silvis and
Rock Island will therefore benefit IS
well As Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-15
NJ MAJESTIC.

Monday Daniel Frohman presents
Marguerite Clark in Helene of the
North
Tuesday Nine Olga Petrova in
The Vampire
dnesday-Daniel Frohman pre-
sents Sam Bernard. assisted by Ruby
Hoffman in Poor Schmalz.'
Thursday 49, Daniel Frohman pre-
SCENTS Marguerite Clark and Edward
Mordant. Paramount cast in Seven
Sisters
Friday-Forrest Winant and Rhea
Mitchell in THE Brink" a Mutual
Masterpicture.
Saturday - Arthur Donaldson in
Hearts of Mem
Sunday-Ethel Barrymore in The
Final Judgment"
Nov. 25 and 26-GeraIdins Farrar
In Carmen"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-15
ILLINOIS.

Monday and Tuesday, Circular
Staircase" With Eugene Besserer and
Stella Razeto
Wednesday and Thursday-Maurice
Costello in The Man Who Couldn't
Beat God
Friday-"Cabiris
Saturday" Wife"
Sunday-"Palace Of the Kings"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-15
Loses Foot in Hazing Prank.

Moberly, Mo, Nov, 15.-Fielding J.
Graham Of Albany, Mo, student in
the University of Missouri, as part
Of his initiation into college frater-
nifty was required to steal ride on
the blind baggage OF passenger
train While attempting to board the
train ne slipped and fell. The wheels
passed over his left foot, necessitahng
its amputation today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-15
TO EXAMINE MENTAL
CONDITION OF BURKE

Chicago, Nov. 15--John Burke. the
seIf-confessed murderer of Franklin
f. Voorhees,, a banker. who was shot
to death three weeks ago, will be ex-
amined as to his mental condition, the
police announced today.
A number of Burke's assertions II
regard to the crime seem Impossible
to the police. They are searching
however. for the men Burke alleged
assisted him in the murder
Burke was arrested in Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-15
Candidates Called.

Call for candidates for the girls
class basketball teams has been issued
at Moline high school. All goods
wishing to compete for places on the
four quintets will leave their names
with Miss Bertha Denning Of the fac
ulty this week and first practice will
be held in the near future. A schedule
for the tournament, which is expected
to be the most exciting on record, viii
be INSIDE during the next 10 days.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-15

Edward q Din1ick. Elizabeth 81 DIM
lex. John u. Beecher and J. D Beech
err. trustee for E. b Dltnick and Eliza
beth N Dimiek. for Injuries received
il the fail OF the light tower al Expo
sition mark July s. this year Alfred
Parsons and a. l.. Chezem are the al
torneys
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-15
AT THE ILLINOIS.

There was punch in every foot
of film in The Circular Staircase"
which was shown the first time in this
city yesterday at the Illinois theatre.
Clasps of establishment followed cries
OF surprise as for an hour and a half
the swiftly moving intricaeies Of the
plot OF the Mary Roberts Rinehart
story was unfolded. Fate never
tangled the threads of destiny more
confusingly than when il dangled with
the happiness and love OF the inmates
and friends OF "Sunnyside,' TO whom
the circular staircase had been a
thing of beauty until the fatal morn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-15
COLONIAL

Monday" Nan of the BackwooJs. $
Tuesday-Viola Dana in "Cladiola. -
Wednesday and Thursday-Fred-
eriek Perry In The Family Stain"
William Fox feature.
Friday-"The Ruling Power"
Saturday - Bryant Washhurn In
Inheritance.
Sunday Charlie Chaplin in
"strong-hand," and The Woman in
the Box"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-15
Ready 10 Join Continental Army.

Pittsburgh, Pa, Nov, 15-Leaders OF
the movement to form in Pittsburgh
a regiment of Secretary Garrison's
proposed continental army. announced
today that some 400 men had already
declared their intention Of joining the
organization.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-15

the physical department have been
held during the last week. and there Is
still an opportunity for one more
Leaders will supervise activities III
their respective classes and also have
a special meeting evening once week
themselves.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-15
YnIIex Rall Season to Omen.

First tilt of the 1856 volley ball
season at the Moline 'Y' will be stag
ed Wednesday evening of this week
when the team captained by Wilson
will clash with the team under the
leadership of James. Tryouts for po-
sitions for leaders among members of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-15
Cancel Sailing Date.

New York, Nov. 15&The sailing Of
the steamer Dante Alighieri of the
transatlantic Italian line from Genoa
on Nov. IS has been cancelled. accord
ing to a message received by the lines
local agents today. No reason for the
cancellation was given
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-15

city xylophonists and accordionists,
Two men and a young woman a mus
ieal act out of the ordinary. The trio
makes beautiful harmony
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-15
COL TMBIA.

Vaudeville tDavenport) - Perform
ances daily at 2:45 and 8:15; three
shows on Sunday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-15
EMPIRE,

Performance daily at
2:45 and 8:l5; three shows on sun
day,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-15
LODGE NOTES.

Local delegates 70 the state con-
ysntion Of the Odd Fellows, which
opened today. left for Springfield yes
terday. Frank BeFsnek represented
Rock Island lodge. No, IS. Gus Their
man Is the delegate from Teal lodge
No. Sos. while J a Read viii repre-
sent Rock Island encampa1ent. No IL
and Mrs. z f Lamp, EudoFah Re
hekah lodge, No 10
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-15

Rock Island commandery, NO. 49,,
Knights Tempiar, will confer the or
der Of the red cross on R class OF
candidates this evening On Nov ~, a
class viii be given the order OF the
temple. The week following y can
didates viii be given the order of'the
red cross.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-15

The regular meeting Of Rock Island
lodge. No. $50, B 2 @ Elks, will be
held this evening. A number Of I'M
portant matters are 20 be mp for con-
sideration.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-15

Six candidates will be given the
royal arch degree tomorrow evening
by Rock Island chapter No. Is. Royal
Arch Masons Dinner is to he served
at o'clock for the workers and the
candidates
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-15

Trio lodge, No ~, A F. * A. NJ
win observe past masters night
Thursday evening Candidates will
be given the third degree,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-15

Past matrons night will be ceiebrat-
ed Wednesday evening by members Of
Rock Island chapter. No. 269. o z. ).
al Masonic temple.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-12-27
Farm Building plans.

In order TO meet the insistent de
mand for better farm buildings the de-
partment OF agricultural engineering
at the A. and NJ. College has prepared
plans for the following. for distribu-
ton to farmers and farm owners:
Beef cattle barn for seventy-five head.
cattle dipping vat. dairy barn. two
story building for twenty head Of cat.
tie. framing details included; five-room
bungalow. four-room cottage. horse
barn for eighteen head. thirty-six feet
wide. also one for thirty-eight feet
wide. with detailed plans; how house,
individual; home made v-shaped ter
racing drags: milk house, poultry
house for sixty.five hens; silo plans
home made Gurler silol. silo home
made. modified wisconsin,, soil saw
ing dam.
These plans were prepared by ]. c
Olsen. associate professor OF agricul
tural engineering. and are the result
OF careful study Of the needs Of Tex
as farmers. Blue prints OF these plans
are free for distribution.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-12-27
Highway Engineering.

Announcement Of the annual short
course in highway engineering was
made today by r. L. Morrison. profes-
sor Of highway engineering at the A.
and NJ. College. A two weeks short
course In the fundamentals OF road
building win be conducted at the Col
lege Jan. u TO rs inclusive. No fees
will be charged. No entrance require
ments win be enforced and the course
will be open TO all men Of 81 years OF
age. This course Is intended for men
who have had practical experience In
road building and maintenance. but
who are shy on theoretical instruc-
ton. No rigidly. prearranged course
will be given. but the work will be
suited to the needs OF each man.
Road overseers and superintendents
will find especial benefit from this
two weeks instruction.
Rooms may be had In the dormi.
tories for 81 per week and meals AT
the mess hall for 81 per week. Full
information may be had from Mr. Nor
rison.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-12-27

Herbert II. Crenshaw returned to
Fort Worth yesterday. after spending
Christmas with his father. Henry
Crenshaw, and his wife's parents.
Rev. and Mrs. ]. NJ. Bullock. Mrs.
Crenshaw will remain here for visit
to relatives and friends for several
days.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. L. Peck have re
turned from Corpus Christi. where
they spent Christmas with relatives
and friends. Their daughter. Miss Inns
Lee Peck. remained for a more ex.
tended visit to relatives.
DIR. Mae McAdams went to Temple
today to take temporary charge OF the
pathologist department OF the Scott.
White sanitarium until the head OF
that department has fully recovered
from a recent illness.