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The Elbert County tribune., 1915-05-28

Spaniard. and a distant relative OF
King Alfonso. Not even the announce
ment of the engagement ever was
made. although Miss Waters an
nounced few days previous to the
marriage that there was something in
the report that she was engaged to
the prince. Her parents. prominent
socially in New York. wore opposed
to the match because of their dangh-
ter's youth.
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-05-28
Flaw In the Argument.

Don't you think that idiots should
be chloroformed at birth?r asked the
progressive person
1t wouldn't be practical replied
the student OF human nature. Most
OF them do not show II until after they
grow up"
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-05-28
orsndmother at Twenty.NIne.

Savannah. Ga.-Mrs. Josephine Da-
Wis Hill. former Macon woman. now
residing at Millbrook, Ala. is grand
mother at the age OF twenty-nlne
years She was married when twelve,
became A mother one year later. a
widow at sixteen, was remarked at
twenty-nine and a grandmother at
tweutv-nine years and one day
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-05-28
ALIENS Foor-EAsE tor ,h. TROOP,

over 10000 packages OF Aliens Foot-Ease, tho
antiseptlc powder TO shake mo your shoes are
being used by the German and Allied troops a.
the Front because II rests the feet gives la
htant relief to Cornr and Bubons. hot. swollen
aching. lender feet, and makes walking easy.
sold everywhere e5c. Try IL TO-DAY, Don't
accept any eubstitute. Adv.
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-05-28
MARRIED TO SPANISH PRINCE
Society Favorite is Secretly Welded
to Distant Relative OF King
Alfonso.

Miss Ruth Waters, widely known III
society In New York. Philadelphia,
Narraeansett Pier and Palm Beach.
was secretly welded recently to
Prince Ludovico Pignatelli d'Aragon, a
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-05-28
A Bad Guess.

Panhandler-Mi Mister. appeal to
you
Passer-by-Not in the lest. bo. Ex-
cuse my dust,-Puck
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-05-28
One for the Cops"

The Fallen one-omcer. did you SEQ
me fall7
Ofticer-Yes
The f. o.-Then how did you know
it was me2-Harvard Lampoon
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-05-28
The PrescriptIon.

81 have broken down from over
work, doctor. What cure would you
recommend"
"A sinecure; three dollars please"
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-05-28

Makes the laundress happy-that's Red
Cross Bag Blue Makes beautiful, clear
white clothes. All good groecrs. Adv.
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-05-28
YOUR OWN Il

YOUR OWN DRUGGIST WILL TELL YOU
Try Aurine Bye Kennedy for Red. weak waiery
Eyes and Granuiated hyehdsi NO smsrung-
by mali Free Murine Rye Kennedy Co.. Chicago.
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-05-28

The edition of the New York tele-
phone directory has reached more
than 100000 copies.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-16
Deadlock in Illinois House
Is Broken After a
Long Battle
BEEN ON OVER MONTH
Chicago Member, a Republican
"Wet," Finally Induced
to Take Post.

Springfield, H.. Feb. 1e.--David
shanahan of Chicago. a wet" repub-
liean. was elected speaker Of the Illi-
nois house OF representatives today.
Shanahan was elected on the 6sth
ballot. the second today. His election
broke an organization deadlock which
existed in the house since the legisla-
ture convened, Jan. 8.
Shanahan received so votes, three
more than the constitutional majority
necessary to elect Browne demo
Gratis voted solidly for him and before
the middle of the roll call had been
reached administration democrats
gave him their support. All II wet
republicans and number Of republi-
cans who last week supported William
Graham, voted for him. Shanahan Is
one of the oldest members of the
house.
1t was several minutes before II was
known whether 5hanahan would ac-
cept the speakership on a bipartisan
vote, as he had declared last week he
would only accept the speakersbip on
straight republican vote.
Walter Provine, who resigned as
caucus nominee, escorted Shanahan
TO the speakers chair and Secretary
of state Stevenson asked the speaker
elect if he was ready to take the oath.
Before I take the oath OF office
began Shanahan. addressing the house,
q want to know if there is any mem
Der of this house who has heard me
make any promise TO any one as 10
what / would do If elected speaker,
or IL there is any member who has
heard of my making any promise, Inn
piled or otherwise, 10 anybody IT
there is such man in the house
want him to speak now
There was only silence from the
house.
81 am ready to take the oath, Mr.
Secretary" said Shanahan. Steven
son then administered the oath.
Thomas Campbell and William j.
Graham, republicans, voted for Shurt-
left, and William Maucker, democra;.
voted for Shanahan
After Stevenson had administered
the oath. Speaker Shanahan address
ed the house, declaring he still believed
the house should have organized by a
majority alone, but since adjournment
last week he had consulted leaders on
both sides of the house, party leaders
Of both parties throughout the state,
leading jurists and editors, and they
had unanimously advised him II was
his duty TO accept the speakership.
b H McCann of Mclean county
was elected temporary clerk Of the
louse The house adjourned at 1:50
D. m. until 10 o'clock tomorrow morn
ng when it was announced members
would draw the seats which they are
o occupy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-16
FIGHT BEGUN TO
SAVE DOUCHERTY
CASE OF FORMER PEORIA SCHOOL
HEAD BEFORE THE STATE
PARDON BOARD.

Chicago, Ill, Feb. ia fight to
save Newton c. Dougherty, former su-
perintendent of public schools of Peo-
ria. from a second term in prison was
begun yesterday before the state board
OF pardons at Joliet Mr.. DoCgherty,
who now resides in Chicago, recently
turned over to the Peoria school board
securities worth $3.50 900 to cover his
embezzlements OF public money
Dougherty was imsrisoned for more
than seven years. Before pleading
s.uilty he conveyed to trustee securi-
ties amounting to S37,500, the amount
of his defalcation. He was paroled
and later pardoned. AT the time he
was paroled Mrs. Dougherty had turn
ed over the $37 500, but the former SUI
perintendent sought TO recover some
of the property through the civil
courts
Another criminal prosecution was
started against him, he was convicted.
and the sentence affirmed by the SUI
preme court. Dousherty withdrew the
civil suits and turned over property
worth s250,O00
The application for a pardon was
who based his arguments on the
ground that Dougherty already has
paid the penalty for anything of which
he might have been guilty. Joseph
Well who aided in presenting the case
to the board, charged the members OF
the Peoria school board with acting in
bad faith in having wanted further
He said at the time Mrs: Dougherty
turned over securities worth about
s37.5OO the members OF the board
agreed not to prosecute further He
pointed out that the former superin-
-endent had turned back securities
many times over and above the
amounts he embeZzled.
Further arguments will be heard to- !
Law and it is believed an adjournment I
hen will be taken to Springfield, |
where the board will present its re-
port to Governor Dunno.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-16
The War Today
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Reports from the Poster Lloyd OF
/ Budapest say the Austro-Hunsarians
/ everywhere were successful in the Of
I fensive in DukIs pass the past few
days and that at least $4,000 men had
been killed and wounded. In a single
attack on the Russian left 1900 dead
were left on the field.
Germans have captured the impor-
| tsnt Polish town of Piock. Berlin an
nounces. Plock Is on the vistula
northwest Of Warsaw and the Rus
sia7s had pushed their advance far
beyond u in their movement against
the west Prussian border, which ap-
parently has now been ended. The
town Of Bielak Is also reported lost by
the Russians. The German advance
in east Prussia continues. The Rus
slams have been pursued across the
border.
General offensive Of the Teutonic
allies along the east front continues
successfully on both TANKS. accord
ing 20 reports reaching London, but
without visible forward movement
on the front toward Warsaw or in
the Austrians are still advancing in
5uSo~ina in considerable force and
that desperate fighting marks opera
tions In the passes of the carpathians.
where the Russians claim minor sue
cesses and capture Of men and runi-
tions- In East Prussia, the Russians
have not resained their fortified lines
and the German advance. while un-
checked, Is proce edins at less speed.
Paris reports allies guns have sill
enced batteries northeast of Yprex and
destroyed German trenches at Beau
rains.
A note from, the German chancellor
TO the Rotterdam chamber of COM
nerce says: ''in most cases German
submarines will be unable to dstin-
guish between neutral and British YES
sells in the war zone and all merchant
men must run the risk Of destruction"
Albanian forces which invaded Ser
via are reported driven back across
the border.
French newspapers commend the
attitude Of the United States concern
ing the new German war zone in the |
British Isles They say IL is the first |
step toward Inevitable participation |
Of neutraIs in the great events which /
are dividing the world"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-16
LICENSE TO WE'D
ISSUED DARNELL
OUSTEO KENoSHA PASTOR AN
NoUNCES CEREMONY WILL
TAKE PLACE IN WHITING.

Chicago. H., Feb. 16.-James NJ
Darnell. former pastor of Kenosha
Wis. church. and a man OF many mat
rimonial adventures. was taken in Gus
tody here today on a charge he violat
ed the Mann white slave act
Chicago. Ill. Feb. 16.-ReT James
Morrison Darnen added another chap
ter to his matrimonial history yester-
day when he took out marriage Ii.
cense in Crown Point, Ind, to remarry
Ruth Soper. daughter OF an Owatonna,
Mimi, publisher and mother of his 4
year-old son.
He said they would be married in
Whiting, Ind.
II was the second license the clergy
man. whose escapades with women
caused him to resign as pastor of the
Kenosha Unitarian church and fee the
city in the early hours of the morning,
had taken out to marry Mss Soper.
The first he obtained on Oct. ., 1913,
when he claimed he married her in
Hammond. The marriage was not re-
corded.
Previously he had taken out a IL
cense in Chicago TO wed Miss Ethel
Spurgeon of Avon. III. Although he
lived with her for some time. no legal
marriage ceremony was performed.
After he accepted the call to the
Kenosha church Miss Soper joined him
and was introduced as his wife.
Meantime he slipped away from Chi
cago and married Miss Doris Vaughn
of 1901 Oakenwald avenue. Then he
returned to Kelosha. The expose fol
lowed a few days afterward.
Doris Vaughn-Darnell. the 1S-year-
old former wife of the clergyman. who
obtained a divorce on Jan. 10, at the
same time being granted an injunction
restraining him from annoying her,
was informed of the latest develop
ment in DarnelPs mbartial affairs
I'm glad" she said. Then she
laughed.
do you wish them joy?"
We'll. just say I'm glad won't |
tell why" was her answer.
Richard j. Cooney, attorney for |
Darnell. was surprised when told of |
the latest license.
Il haven't heard anything of Oar
nell in a week." he said. There isn't |
any legal barrier to the marriage so |
,ar as ] know. He didn't marry his 1
irst wife and has divorce from his
second so he is free to marry outside
IF Illinois. OF course. the one-year
'ule is broken, but outside of Illinois
lie is legally married.
II hope he settles down and does
he right thing by his wife and SON.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-16
DIPLOMATS PLAN
TO QUIT MEXICO
SAY SITUATION MAY SOON WAR
RANT THEIR RETURNING TO
HOME COUNTRIES.

Washington. ID. C.. Feb 1e.-Ail
diplomatic representatives in Mexico
city have asked their home govern
rneuts for authority to abandon their
legations II the situation warrants
Attaches of the United States. lately
attached TO the Brazilian legation VIII
leave n the other diplomatic represen-
tafives depart
Connrmatory dispatches telling of
the capture Of Guadalajara By the
villa forces and n steady movement
toward Mexico City have been re-
ceived here.
The Uaited States. the president
said. had received no confirmation OF
reports that Spain had addressed the
powers on restoring order In Mexico
Wilson told callers there had been no
material change IN the Mexican si'uA-
ton
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-16
DES MONIES BARS CLOSE;
HOMES GET SURPLUS GR0G

Des Moines, Iowa. Feb. 16.-True 70
their word to the mayor, the Sc sa-
loon-keepers of Des Moines closed
their places of business last night. All
day. however, wagons and trucks were
busy Throughout the city in delivering
liquor to homes
A local brewing company, which
discontinued business. employed SO
teams in delivering beer around town.
The remainder of the stock was pack
ed and loaded on a Rock Island train
for shipment to Rock Island, Ill.
where the company plans to continue
a wholesale trade.
There was little disorder during the
last day given to the saloons 10 op-
crate and when night came the num-
Der of intoxicated men on the streets
appeared not greater than ordinarily.
The first saloon TO obey the order OF
the city council closed its doors at
APO O'Clock in the afternoon. The
manager said not one drop OF liquor
was left in the place. During the last
few minutes he held an auction of
glasses. shakers and other parapher-
MALTA.
Licenses nave oeen paid by the Sa-
loon men until Friday, and they will
be allowed until then to pack and pre-
pare their stocks for shipment. and al
so to sell what they can by whole
sale. No more legalized selling OF IL
quor over the bar will be experienced
at least for SOME time in Des Moines
it is expected. The case IN court to
test the validity of the petition of con
sent under which the vets were oper-
atfng was dropped by them during the
day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-16
HOUSE HEARS OF
WASTACE CHARGE
TAvEHNER PRESENTS ALIEGA-
TIoNs OF MILLIONS ExToRT-
ed BY TRUST.

Washington. ID. c.. Feb. 16.-
Charges that an American war muni-
tons ring has extorted between s35.-
100000 and slO5.oocooe IN HlegitI-
mate contract profits from the United
States government In the last 20
years and that army and navy officials
are closely connected with the fav-
ored concerns. were submitted to the
house yesterday by Representative
Tavenner OF Illinois.
Mr.. Tavenner. who alleges that tre-
mendous pressure was exerted to pre-
vent him from exposing the scandal.
- confident that his statements will
produce a congressional investigation
either at the instance OF the house or
OF the war and navy officials assailed.
The assertions OF Mr.. Tavenaer lend
color to the recent admissions Of mill
tary officials that the elimination OF
the political pork barrel" from appro-
priatIons and OF wasteful adminisira-
ton generally would permit The re-
public to maintain n much larger and
more efficient navy and an army twice
the presen; strength upon the $780,
OOO. 900 annually expended on national
defense. Mr.. Tavenner urged con
xress to take the profit out OF war
and authorize government manufac-
ture OF all army and navy equipment
Details Of Congressman Tavenner's
charges are given in a series of spec
ial articles now being printed in The
Argr-s
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-16
HORRORS OF THE DAMNED
OATH TAKEN BY PLU UMBERS

Des Moines, Ia. Feb. 16.-An oath
of allegiance TO the National Associa-
tion of Master Plumbers of America,
containing the sentence May all the
horrors OF the damned be my portion
when | retire at night" was declared
by Joseph Hagen of Sioux City to have
once received his signature. in his
testimony at the trial OF the Sc master
plumbers. charged with violation of
the Sherman law. in the United States
district court here. He was to suffer
the horrors of the damned" in case
he violated the rules of the organiza-
tion. the witness said Each member.
he testified, was sworn to the utmost
secrecy
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-16
HOUSE DEBATING
ON SHIP MEASURE
SIX HOURS ALLOWED FOR DIS
CUSSlON AND GAG RULE
is ALLEGED.

Washington, d. c., Feb. I6-The
presidents fight for the ship bill was
launched in the house today with a
special rule 10 limit debate to six
hours Meanwhile the senate marked
time. The special committee appoint
ed to investigate amy lobby" in con
nection with the shin bill held a pre-
liminary organization meeting. The
president, after a conference with
leaders. came to no decision on the
question of an extra session and only
sent word he would press the fight
in the II days remaining for the pres
ent congress, The president told call
ers he believed in a reasonable clo-
ture rule in the senate Which would
stop obstructive tactics, but not cut
off fair debate.
Senator Kern, after a conference
ocrats had definite plans for getting
the bill through the senate, but re-
fused TO reveal details.
After a preliminary debate republi-
cans hurled charges of gag" rule. A
special rule was adopted by the
house. 1856 to 139. and the house set
tied down to six hours of speech max
ing
Proposals to limit the debate in the
senate by a general or special cloture
rule reversing the custom of more
than a century. took the whole time
of the senate debate today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-16
BOMB THROWN ON
BALL:TW0 KILLED
REPORTED SHOCK FOR THE Ex
elusive SOCIETY OF THE
BULGARIAN CAPITAL.

Berlin. Feb. ia dispatch from
Sofia says bomb exploded last night
at a masked ball attended by the most
exclusive society of the Bulgarian
capital 1t is reported daughter of
the present war minister and son
of the former minister were killed
and 10 others injured
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-16
MRS. HARRISONON
STUMP FOR VOTES
ADDRESSES CHICAGO MEETINGS
FILLING PLACE OF HUSBAND,
WHO IS ILL.

Chicago. Ill. Feb 16.-Mrs. Carter
II. Harrison. wife OF Mayor Harrison.
took her husbands place on the stump
today and addressed several meetings
OF workers urging them TO vote for
her husband and nominate him Tues
day as the democratic candidate for
mayor. Mayor Harrison is i'll
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-16
FORMER MAYOR LAMBERT
is ACQUITTED BY JURY

East ST. Louis. H.. Feb. 16.-Former
Mayor Charles Lambert, former Comp
trollers Rodenburger and Gerold and
three other former officials of East st.
Louis were acquitted today by jury
of charges involving misappropria
ton OF 500. 900 city funds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-16
Deaf May See Sounds.

Bombay India, Feb. 16.-The phono-
scope, an instrument enabling the deaf
to see sounds such as made by music
and speech. has been invented by Pro-
fessor Abe of Lahore.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-16
THE WEATHER
Forecast Till 7 p. NJ. Tomorrow. FOL
Rock Island. Davenport, Moline
and Vicinity.

Fair tonight and "Wednesday. Ris-
ing temperature. with the io"est TO
night about IS degrees
Temperature at a m. 20 Hignest
yesterday. 81 Lowest last night, 20
Velocity OF wind at Z a m, miles
per hour.
Precipitation. none
Relative humidity at p. m. 50; at
n m IS
Stage of water. IL; a rise of IL in
last - hours
I'M. sHERIER. Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-16
Iowa Graft COMMITTEES Reports.

Des Moines, Iowa, Feb. 16.-Ten en-
ployes will be eliminated, three will
be switched from the pay rolls of the
legislature to those of the state. and
plan will be devised whereby the
number of committee clerks in the
senate can be reduced from so to 25,
if the recommendation of the senate
graft" committee, which reported to
that body today, is carried out.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-16
Paris Says That English
Proclamation May Be
Issued Today
is RETALIATORY MOVE
Number American Ships Due in
British Waters Feb. 19,
War Zone Date.

Paris, Feb. 16.-Prohibition against
foodstuns destined for Germany viii
be formally proclaimed by Great Brit
ain tonight or tomorrow. according to
present expectations, and the govern
ment's retaliatory measures against
the threatened German submarine
blockade" will go into immediate eff
feet.
Washington, D. c. Feb. 1s.-The
fun text of Great Britain's supple
mentary reply to the American note
concerning interferences with United
States commerce was laid before the
president today. 1t makes 1000
words. Arrangements are making for
simultaneous publication in London
and Washington
Germany's intention of sowing mines
in the water around the British Isles
as part of her submarine warfare
against belligerent ships was announc-
ed in the note delivered to the state
department yesterday by Count Won
Bernstorff.
Rotterdam. Feb. ia Berlin dis
patch says Germany will today send
to Washington its reply to the Ameri-
can note on American shipping in the
war zone in British waters.
Gerard Confident of Solution.
Berlin, Feb 16.-The Lokal An
zeiger publishes an interview with the
American ambassador to Germany,
in which he says:
81 regard the relations today be
tween our two countries calmly with
confidence and believe pending ques-
tions will be solved in manner mu-
tually satisfactory. The public in the
United States, as well as in Germany,
should await developments quietly"
American Steamers Near Zone.
New York. Feb. 16.-Five passen-
ger and % freight vessels which clear
ed from New York in the last two
weeks are due to be within the war
zone declared by Germany around
Great Britain on and after Feb Is, the
day set to establish the zone. Four
of the ships are American owned and
fly the American flag. One of these,
the Philadelphia, carries passengers.
Boston, Mass, Feb. 16.-SiX British
steamers which sailed from here in
the past fortnight are not due to reach
their destinations in England and
Scotland before Feb. is, the day set
for establishment by Germany of a
war zone.
Says Italy viii Soon Mobilize.
London, Feb. 16.-Prophecy that !
Italy would motilize her army in /
fortnight was made here today by Ric-
cotti Garibaldi, an Italian patriot. He
said unless Italy decided to participate
In the war there would be a revolu
lion
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-16
Dr.. n. q. Carried Quit, Post.

Springfield. Ill. Feb. 6.-Differences
with the state board OF administration
over the length OF time state employees
should be compelled TO work led TO the
resignation yesterday of DR.. II. p. Car
riel. for Is years superintendent OF
the jacksonville state hospital Gov
ernor Dunno appointed Dr. f. L. Hill
of Red Bud to the vacancy
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-16
New Jersey to Vote on Suffrage.

Trenton, N J., Feb. 16.-The senate
today passed the woman suffrage
amendment to the state corstitution.
1t had already passed the hot>5e. The
question will be submitted to the vot-
ers in September next
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-16
HENRY CALDWELL
is DEAD IN CALIFORNIA

ottumVa. Iowa. Feb. 16.-Judge
Henry Clay Caldwell. well known Iowa
man. Is dead at Los Angeles. Cal He
was appointed a federal district Judge
by Lincoln and served nearly forty
years
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-16
BIC ARMY ORDER
REFUSED IN EAST
PiTTSRURoH STEEL CONCERN DE-
CLiNES TO BID ON AN ENG
LiSH CONTRACT.

Pittsburgh. Pa. Feb. 1G.-Because
of Humanitarian reasons" the Elec-
tro Steel company has refused to bid
on contract to furnish part of 1000
600 drop forge shells valued at $4,000
900. wanted by the British govern
ment. The value of the contract Of
fered the company was estimated at
$3.50, 600
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-16

Washington, d. C., Feb. iG.--lncreas-
es in the price OF wheat, -four and
bread throughout the country was
taken up today by the president and
cabinef
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-16
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.

Evening stars: Mercury Mars SAT
urn. Jupiter. Morning star: Venus
About 8 .. IN constellation Casseopcia
sits athwart the Milky way. due north
west
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-16
On Trial for Treason.

Bloemfontein, Feb. 16.-Trial OF
General De Wet and other leaders Of
the South African rebellion against
Great Britain, charged with treason,
began today.