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The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-05-18
PRESIDENT AND POPE PREDICT
PEACE.

In. view of the situation in Europe
and the outlook for peace, however, the
Pope emphasizes that there should be no
estrangement between Berlin and Wash
ington if it could be possibly prevented.
| The pope's message, it was declared,
was designed to elicit the views of the
| President, who is expected to make a
reply beyond a mere acknowledgment
Of the receipt of the communication.
| 1t was intimated that Pope Benedict
| reminded President Wilson Of this coun-
| try's great moral influence over the al
lied nations and Of that of the Catho-
lie church over Hungary and Ger
many. joint appeal for peace taken
by the United States and the Roman
Catholic church conjointly, it was said
to be the Pope's belief, would command
the serious consideration of the warning
powers.
Cardinal Gibbons, when asked today
| if the present is an oppOrtune time for
a movement toward peace, answered:
~ do not doubt that Germany, for
one, is anxious for peace. How it shall
be brought about | am not prepared to
say.
"The Pope and the President of the
! United States seem to be the most OBJ
svious choices for umpires, if such
movement actually gets under way.
Both rule great empires, one a spir-
itual empire and the other a material
one. The Pope is the spiritual ruler of
300 100000 souls and the President is
the ruler over one of the greatest ma
tons on earth.
''There can be no doubt that the
/ Pope would be an impartial arbitrator,
aid our President also would be an ex
| cellent judge to sit in any peace tri>
! bunal.'
Cardinal Gibbons expressed the be-
lief that the German reply to the Unit
ed States means continued cordial rela-
lions between the two countries. He
continued:
"In my opinion, the reply of Ger
many has dispelled the clouds that were
impending over this nation for the past
| several weeks, and has averted the
danger of unpleasant relations or hos
tilities that were apprehended.
90 1t seems that the main demands of
our chief executive have been granted,
and it is to be hoped that the reply
will, and no doubt will be, received in a
spirit of good will, generosity and cor
| dial benevolence.
rope behculct, III was hlnteu. hau III
timated to President Wilson the inev-
liable consequences Of firm position
| taken by the United States in the in
! terest of international law. 1t was
said, he pointed out, that the allies
would yield as Germany had yielded,
and that as Germany had been com
PEELED to modify the use of her principal
weapon against her enemy, because of
the illegal uses made of it, SO the allies
should be made to give up their unlaw-
| full practices.
Strategists here estimate that a full
third Of the allies offensive strength
would be lost if they gave up their ar
bitrary naval practices The result
would be so formidable in the eyes of
the allies, they said, that peace on terms
fess to demand.
The terms upon which Germany at
present would accept peace, as they are
understood here, and as they have been
indicated from time to time by express
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-05-18
WANTS TO RAISE INSURANCE
RATES.

The public utilities commission will
investigate the alleged insurance com
binatiOn to increase the fire insurance
rates in Idaho. At conference held
between Governor Alexander and At
torney General Peterson the question
of enforcing the antitrust law against
the insurance companies was discussed.
1t was decided that some action should
be taken and an agreement was reached
to ask the public utilities commission to
proceed with an investigation. The
commission is to be given every posi-
BILE assistance by the attorney general.
1t is understood that the commission
will take up the investigation without
delay.
The governor wrote the attorney gen
eral several days ago asking him if the
companies responsible for the increased
insurance rates could be reached by tho
antitrust laws. In reply, the attorney
general held the present antitrust law
was adequate to deal with the matter
He also assured the governor he would
be glad to do what he could to aid the
investigation, providing the governor
felt the evidence at hand was sufficient
to warrant such a step being taken.
He dtlolHcH SeHerdl LOOK occasion TO
roast the last legislature for it's failure
to pass the antitrust bill that he had
drafted and which the lower house
killed. AS result of the attorney
generals reply, the conference took
place.
Reply to Governors Letter.
In answer to the governor S letter the
attorney general said in part:
"The antitrust law of this. State,
while not as comprehensive as could
be wished, is, nevertheless, workable
statute against combinations in re-
straint of trade. If there is combina-
ton among the insurance men of the
State for the purpose Of raising or reg
ulating insurance rates, it is the belief
of the undersigned that this would be
q violation of the antitrust law.
"The antitrust law of the State,
which is Chapter 125, Session Laws Of
1911, provides an appropriation of
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-05-18

81, 900 to be expended under the diree-
ton of the attorney general and the
governor in carrying out the provisions
Of the said act.
81 shall be more than delighted to
cooperate with you in an investigation
of the question of whether or not there
is an insurance combination in the
State of Idaho, if in your judgment you
deem the evidence at hand sufficient to
justify the expense necessarily attend
ant upon such Investigation.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-05-18

A voice that called the old man s name,
Come home, come home; thou art
tired and lOne!'
And a radiant light about him shone
The old man passed from that silent
night,
To his well beloved, to his soul $ de.
light.
William j. LuscOmbe.
Weiser, Idaho.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-05-18

stituted has no foundation in fact, and,
by reason of her failure to interpose the
proper legal objections to the divorce,
she has lost all rights in the matter and
the present action is merely vindica-
tive. Attorney B. A. Cummings repre-
sented Stivers in the matter.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-05-18
ENTERrA1Ns FRIENDS.

Last Friday evening Mr.. and Mrs. A.
F. Webb entertained a number of
friends at their home on North East
Main street. A pleasant evening was
spent in playing cards. Among those
present were Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley Cad.
die, Mr.. and Mrs. r. H. Clayton, Mr..
and Mrs. o. Buchanan and Mr.. and Mrs
Trennam.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-05-18

sions of the German government and
in unofficial dispatches from Berlin,
are:
Guarantees that Poland and COurland
shall never again be subjected to Rus
sian rule. They shoula be erected into
one or two buffer states, thus providing
check to possible Russian aggression.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-05-18
TYPHOID 6:
the almost miraculous eff

cacy, and harmlessness, Of Antyphoid Vaccination.
Be vaccnated NOW by your physician. you and
your family. It Is vital than house insurance.
Ask your physician, druggist. or send for Have
you had typhoid" telling Of Typhoid Vaccine
results from use. and danger from Typhoid Carries.
TINE CUTTcR LABORATORY. BcRkelev. CAL
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-05-18
= at home in any cOmpan


The $695 Overland is beautiful
car. 1t asks no odds of any car at
any price either i'm power or appear
ance-it is at home in any company.
The remarkable power of it's IS
horsepower Ell bloc motor is apparent
alta touch of the throttle-a smooth,
quiet flow of power that responds
instantly.
Ithas convenience of electric con-
trol-the control buttons are on the
steering column. This arrangement
is found only on the Overland and
very few much higher priced cars.
Deep, inviting divan upholstery,
long underslung rear springs, and
four-inch tires provide real riding
comfort.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-22
CAPTAIN DUNAVIN
To Be ADVANCED?
Rumored That Head of Company A
VIII Be Chosen Lieutenant Col.
onel of Sixth Regiment.

1t was rumored today that Captain
Ed Dunavin of company A, Illinois ma
tional guard, Rock Island was slated
to become lieutenant colonel of the
Sixth regiment, when the meeting is
held in Moline. March 6, to select
successor to the late Colonel Lawrie.
Lieutenant Colonel Charles g. Davis
of Geneseo is next in line for the
colonelcy, and the plan on foot Is
to boost Captain Dunavin to his post.
There are SO votes in the II companies
in the Sixth regiment, only the cap
tains and lieutenants voting, but the
actual number cast will only be rs,
as there are some vacancies.
Captain Dunavin is senior captain
in the regiment and one of the best
posted army men IN the Illinois militia.
He recently reorganized his own COM
pany, making it one Of the best in the
regiment, and now that that task is
completed he may be prevailed upon
to advance, should the honor be ten
dered him at the election in Moline.
There still remains a vacancy to be
filled in company A, caused by the
death Of First Lieutenant James Rey-
nolds, and this election may be held
prior to the Moline meeting.
The plans to advance Dunavin may
be upset, however, as It is rumored
Oak Park will ask for a place in the
regimental staff when the new officers
are chosen. When Mr.. Lawrie was
chosen colonel Of the Sixth regiment
Captain Dunavin was in line for the
office of major, but refused to consider
| the office at that time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-22
MANY REGISTERED
At STATE SCHOOL
Three.Day Session of Members Of Ma
sonic Fraternity Opens In
This City.
DEGREE WORK EXEMPLIFIED
Reception Planned for Tomorrow
Evening in Honor Of Grand
Master Of Illinois.

From all over this part OF the state.
of the Masonic fraternity
gathered in Rock Island today for a
three-day session Of school Of in
struction, of which there are five held
annually in the state.
The advance guard of grand lectur-
ers, grand examiners and delegates
from 200 lodges in this section, ar
rived in the city last evening and this
morning at 8 o'clock the initial ses-
sion was held. At 100 the school
opened again and at 1880 the
apprentice degree will be conferred on
a candidate for membership in Trio
lodge No. 81. Tomorrow morning and
afternoon the fellowcraft's degree will
be exemplified on candidate from the
same lodge, and in the evening there
will be reception in honor of DR.. R.
H. Wheeler, grand master. Addresses
will be given by the grand master and
Oscar A. Kropf, grand orator, both of
whom are from Chicago. The master
mason's degree will be given Thurs
day evening, the candidate being fur
nished by Rock Island lodge No. 65S.
Grand Examiners Here.
The board of grand examiners in
charge of the school here are Anthony
Doherty, Clay City, ILL.,; H. S. Wiley,
Buffalo. ILL.,: R. G. Davenport, Har-
risburg, ILL.,; S. C. D. Rea, Benton, ILL.,,
and Maxwell Levy, Chicago. They are
supervising and watching the ritual
istic work which the following grand
lecturers are exemplifying, and upon
the proficiency shown depends renew
al of commissions as authorized in
structors of lodge officers: c. G. Tay-
lor and G. W. Floor, Rock Island !;
George E. Carlson, Moline; NJ. T.
Booth, Atkinson, and L. C. Johnson,
Galva.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-22

der adopted ON the action of Alder
man Rodriguez was expected to be be-
gun without delay by the council COM
mittee on schools, fire, police and civil
service. The order authorizing the for
NAL investigation made allegation Of
payments by Mrs. Eaton to Mrs. Rowe.
Later the alderman asserted that the
payments were made for the benefit of
a needy relative Of Mayor Thompson.
Mrs. Eaton has resigned. Mrs. Rowe
characterized the charges as absurd,
and a similar statement was made by
Mayor Thompson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-22
URGES 4 CHANCE
in TRAFFIC LAWS
Case Of Local Man Charged With Vio-
lation of Moline Ordinances
Causes Magistrate to Speak.
LIKE REGULATION IN TRI.CITIES
Gustafson Would Have Ordinances OF
Adjoining Municipalities Coin
cide-Suspends Fine.

Frank Gustafson, Moline police
magistrate, in police court this morn
ing asserted that the cities ~ this
community, contiguous as they are,
should not only have regulation gov
erning automobile light DINNERS
which are Identical in each city with
those of other cities, but should also
have traffic ordinances that coincide
in certain essential features.
Sunday night William Seidlitz, 621
Thirteenth avenue, Rock Island, hired
a horse and buggy at a Rock Island
livery stable. While he was familiar
with the ordinances of Rock Island,
he knew nothing concerning the ordi-
nances Of Moline. If the livery pro-
prietor knew, he neglected to inform
Mr.. Seidlitz of any Of their provisions.
In this city there is no ordinance re-
quiring that horse-drawn vehicles
shall carry lighted lamps at night. In
Moline there is such an ordinance.
Mr.. Seidlitz crossed the line into
Moline during his drive and a short
time afterwards was arrested on a
charge of violating the section of the
traffic ordinance requiring lights on
herse-drawn vehicles.
He was arraigned in police court
this morning and because he was
technically guilty of violating the ordi-
nance, the magistrate assessed costs
in the case, amounting to $3.50.
1t really is not right to fine man
in case like this" declared the mag
istrate. Rock Island, Moline, East
Moline and Silvis, and one might in
clude Davenport, are practically one
city, yet each one has different traffic
rules. People from the one city are
constantly in and out of the other
cities and they never know when they
are going to bump into an ordinance
OF which they know nothing.
when Rock Island first put in It's
DINNER ordinance. Moliners were
constantly in trouble there Now We
have the condition reversed and W.
find a Rock Island man in trouble II
Moline because the traffic ordinance
here differs from the ordinance il
Rock Island. What is needed is
traffic ordinance in each city that i
as nearly identical with those in tn.
other cities as possible"
City Attorneys at Work.
City attorneys of Moline, Rock Is
land and Davenport are now at wor
preparing a DINNER ordinance whic
will be passed by all three councils
thus making regulation harmonious il
that respect at least. At the recen
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-22
Obituary
Funeral of G. II. Robinson.

The funeral of George H. Robinson,
who passed away Thursday at his home
In Los Angeles, Cal, will be held to-
morrow morning at II o'clock at the
home of his sister, Mrs. Alice Greve,
1918 Seventeenth street, Rock Island.
The body will be taken in a special
car to Reynolds, where interment will
be in Reynolds cemetery. DR.. R. B.
Williams, district superintendent of the
Methodist church, will be in charge of
the services. The remains of Mr.. Rob-
inson arrived yesterday from the
coast.
Mr. Robinson was born in Reynolds,
Ill, May 5, 1861. He received his early
education in the public schools and
later entered the Davenport business
college. For time he was employed
as bookkeeper- In the Yerbury plumb
ing shop in this city, later Joining the
selling force Of a st. Louis plumbing
supplies concern. He then organized
the National Plumbing Supply COM
pany at st. Louis. Failing in health
three years ago he disposed of his hold
ings in st. Louis and went to Los An.
geles in hope of recovering his health
He was united In marriage to Miss
Stella Widney at Woodruff, ILL.,, 20
years ago. Besides his wife he leaves
two sisters, Mrs. Alice Greve and Mrs
Elizabeth Cooper, both of Rock Island
and brother, A. A. Robinson, Den.
yer, Colo. and two nephews. Glenn
Cooper and Pierre Weisler, both OF
/ Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-22

militia and the volunteer system. He
said the militia is ineffective and in ito
present form would be practically use
less for field service. He spoke en-
couragingly, however, of the activities
of college men in acquiring military
training.
General Wood said the national
guard should be the first to be placed
under the federal control and that 1t
should be made the nucleus Of the
serve army Of the government. He
said it could never be made wholly ef.
ficient until this is done.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-22
Protest on Livestock SHIPMENTS.

Decatur, Ill, Feb. 22.-Protest
against federal restrictions on the
shipment of livestock to points out
side of the state will be made at a
meeting Of the Illinois Live Stock
Breeders association at Decatur to-
morrow. DR.. o. E. Dyson, state veter-
marian, will be present and will lead
the discussion on the recent federal
order which prohibits the shipment
of cattle to other states unless accom-
panied by certificate of federal in
spection.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-22
PERSONAL POINTS

Philo Cable has as guests In the
home of his mother, Mrs. Ben T. Cable,
Ais Twenty-ninth street, house party
of five young people from st. Louis.
Misses Elid, Simpkins, Damroen and
Dazier and Boyle Roades and Dan
Jones.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. S. Heagy will re-
turn home tomorrow from Florida,
having abandoned their western trip
because of the illness Of Mrs. Heagy.
Dillon, Allan and Harrison Sperry
left this morning to resume their
studies at the Western Military acad-
envy at Albany, ILL.,, after spending a
short vacation with their parents, Mr.
and Mrs. A. D. Sperry, 91S Second
avenue.
Miss Irene Schricker will leave this
evening for the University of Chicago
after visit Of five days at the home OF
8. R. Kenworhty, 104 Thirteenth
street.
Mrs. X. T. Anderson. GIT Nineteenth
street, returned yesterday after a
weeks stay in Chicago.
Samuel Grogan of Newark, N. J..
came last evening for a stay of two
weeks in the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. X. NJ Oliver and daugh
ter May have come from Syracuse, n
Y, for visit with relatives here.
Mrs. 8. J. Collins and Roy F. Collins
have returned from a weeks stay a,
Excelsior Springs Mo.
Michael O'Connor, 615 Eighteenth
street, who has been seriously i'll, /!
improving and was able to sit up to-
| day.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. ]. Ullemeyer left
today for Chicago to attend the ses
sions Of the Retail C1othiers' associa.
ton of Illinois, in session this week al
the Sherman hotel.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-22

meeting participated in by Mayor Nc
Conochie and Commissioner Leidtke
of this city, Chief Of Police Schluetter
and Police Magistrate Louis Roddewig
Of Davenport and Mayor Carlson and
Commissioner Stouffer of Moline, six
types of DINNERS were inspected. OF
all these four were declared practic-
able by unanimous vote, one received
one vote against 1t and the sixth re-
ceived three favorable votes and three
unfavorable. 1t is purobable that
motorists will be allowed a selection
of five sorts of DINNERS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-22
ORPET BOUND OVER
TO THE GRAND JURY

Chicago, Feb. 22.-Counsel for Will
H. Orpet, held in Waukegan Jail on
a charge Of numbering his former
sweetheart. Marian Frances Lambert,
decided today not to obtain his release
on bonds until after the preliminary
examination set for next Monday be-
fore a police magistrate.
The verdict of the coroner's jury
yesterday was that Miss Lambert came
to her death by cyanide of potassium
poisoning
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-22
CHARGES SHE GAVE
UP THIRD OF SALARY

Chicago, Feb. 22.-Charges that Mrs.
Page Waller Eaton, superintendent of
the city bureau of social service had
been required to pay one-third of her
salary to Mrs. Louise Osborne Rowe,
superintendent Of the department of
public welfare, which were made at
the city council meeting yesterday
were the principal topics discussed to-
day in the city hall.
Investigation asked in a council or
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-22
Sherman Given Endorsement.

Danyille. ILL.,, Feb. 22.-The repub-
lican committee of the Eighteenth dis
trict met here this afternoon and en-
dorsed United States Senator L. Y.
Sherman for the republican preslden-
tial nominee and John H. Harrison
editor OF the Commercial-News, and
Thomas Vennum Of Watseka, for dele
gates to the republican national con.
vention.
A letter from Congressman Joseph
@. Cannon was read at the meeting
endorsing the candidacy OF Mr.. Harri-
son as delegate,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-22
MISSOURI GOVERNOR
FOR VICE PRESIDENT

Little Rock, Ark, Feb. GA blank
pledge has been sent by the democratic
central committee to Governor Major
OF Missouri for him to sign and return
as a candidate for the democratic NOM
ination for vice president. The names
of President Wilson and Vice Presi-
dent Marshall already have been
agreed on by the committee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-22
CARRANZA ARMY CUT
OFF BY VILLA FORCES

Ell Paso, Tex, Feb. 22-Cut off by
a strong force of Villa followers, the
de facto government garrison at Guer-
zero, western Chihuahua, has appeal
ed to the Carranza commander at Ma
dera for assistance.
Guerrero Is 80 miles west of the
line Of the Mexico Northwestern rail-
road, and directly west of MADEIRA,
The strength of the garrison is un-
known here.
Passengers who reached Juarez
from Chihuahua City last night report
ed 200 government troops under Gen.
eral Jose Cavazos were defeated Fri
day in the Pichacos mountains of the
Guerrero district by Villa followers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-22
Meet With Engineer.

Members Of the roads and bridges
committees Of Rock Island and Henry
counties met at the office of Wallace
Treichler, county superintendent of
highways. this morning for a confer
ence with G. f. Burch, assistant state
bridge engineer, relative to plans for
the Colona bridge. A trip was made
TO the site of the proposed improve
ment-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-22
OFFICER BELITTLES
COUNTRY'S DEFENSE

Chicago, Feb. %. - Major General
Leonard Wood, who spoke yesterday
to students of the University of Chi
cago and later at the annual dinner of
the Harvard club, predicted that with
in few years the United States will
be engaged in war for existence and
depicted the nation as cripple, lean
ing on the treacherous crutches of the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-22
Funeral Of John ]. Pryce.

The funeral of John J. Pryce, coal
mine operator of Coal Valley. was held
this afternoon at 2:90 at his home
Rev. Mr.. Baird, pastor of the Presby-
terrain church at Macomb and Rev. Mr..
Ogle, pastor Of the Coal Valley Pres
byterian church, were in charge of the
services. Interment was in Coal VAL
ley cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-22
High-grade Standard Guaran-
teed Makes Silk Hose
Id Msae 69c s s,sss

Women's fine quality black and col.
ored silk hose; makers name With
held account of price reduction--high
spliced heels-double soles and toes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-22

thousand items, slightly mussed and
soiled from handling, the lace trim
ming on the collars worth to 1oc per
yard-starting tomorrow ONE CENT
-CHOiCE.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1916-08-10
Real Estate Bargains.

40 Acres of good sand loan with
house of Z rooms and cellar. Barn.
Good orchard and plenty of small fruit
within miles of Monclova. Horses,
and cow and machinery, go for $4,000.
A bargain.
SO Acres of fine corn, wheat and
oats land. Good orchard, and house of
seven rooms. Small barn, corn cribs
and other small buildings. Well tiled
and in number one condition. Only
half mile off of stone road and only
31a miles of Monclova. Price $500.
6 Acres of fine land, well tiled, with
house of seven rooms. A good barn
and chicken house, good well and
cistern, and 80 large apple trees, Is
pear trees, peach, cherry and plum
trees and 200 grape vines in Perrys-
burg, for $3,S00.00.
A. T. DEWLAND.
Perrysburg, Ohio