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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-05
Variable.

good pointer: The weather vane-
sometimes a disappointer Still, it has
its good points.
Judged by His Own Case.
Pop, what is the lull before the
Storm" THE honeymoon, my som
Exchange.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-05
Little Is Named.

Black Hawk township will be repre-
sented on the county board by R. E
Little, republican, who defeated Mrs
Emma Gamble, democrat, by major
ity of IS after a close contest. Sum-
maries follow:
LNr,.r
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-05
k. \. M'MURPHY
BEATEN IN CANOE
CREEK TOWNSHIP
Republican Supervisor Defeated by
John Woodburu in Hot Fight
for Board Place.
rIIIOTT Is AGAIN RETURNED
South Rock Island Goes Democratic
r. +. Little Is the Winner
in Black Hawk.

A number Of surprises were sprung
IN some rural townships yesterday.
The defeat of E. H. McMurphy. repub-
licsn supervisor from Canoe Creek by
John Woodburn. democrat, was the
feature which attracted the most at
tention.
G. O. Z. Wins Canoe Greek.
The entire republican ticket was
elected in Canoe Creek township, with
the exception of supervisor John
Woodbtrn, democrat, was elected SUI
pervisor The vote follows:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-05

Fred Smith, D. ........ 43 13 56
Young Wins in Port Byron.
E. H. Young, republican, was elect
ed supervisor from Port Byron. Vote
on the township ticket follows:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-05
Total
For supervisor

All the news all the tlme-Ibe
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-05
In COrdOva Township.

Democrats and republicans shared
honors in Cordova township. The
vote:
NJ. W. Tot.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-05

constable.
The socialists placed no candidate in
the field for the Office of constable
Pierce was returned the winner. The
vote:
Ira Nels Pierce, .3,026
r. H. Duff, Observation-Disclosures. 800
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-05

BurgOyne Goes Back.
J. C. Burgoyne, republican, was re-
tanned on the county board as result
of the vote in Andalusia township yes
terday, winning over Meigs Hayes,
democrat, by majority of IS. Entire
republican ticket was named as fol-
lows:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-05

Union Ticket In Rural.
Candidates on the union ticket had
no opposition in Rural township the
following being elected:
For town clerk-Thomas Bedford.
For assessor-Harry Sayre.
For collector-Guy Hutchinson
For highway commissioner-Joh ohm
Tindall.
For justice of peace-William Fran
ming.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-05

For justice of peace:
Arthur Roberts, R............ II
Split in Drury.
Republicans in Drury township won
town clerk. assessor and school trustee
while democrats captured collector,
road commissioner and constable.
Proposition for a special road and
bridge tax of $3,145 was defeated
Summaries follow:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-05
Elliott Is Reelected.

William Elliott, democrat, present
supervisor from Buffalo Prairie town
ship. was reelected over NJ. L. Thomas.
republican. by a majority of II votes.
Maynard Marquis nominated by repub-
hcans. declined to run and Thomas was
substituted at the last moment. En-
tire democratic ticket was successful
except in the single instance Of justice
Of the peace, Arthur Roberts, republi-
can, being named without opposition.
Summaries follow:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-05
Victory for Denis.

Four democrats and two republicans
were elected in South Rock Island.
The former were E. S. Kinney, town
clerk; John Weber. collector; F. W.
Tiedemanu. highway commissioner,
and H c, Fluegel, justice of the peace,
while the opposition selected ". P.
Barnett. assessor. and Harry Case,
constable. Proposition 10 abolish poll
tax carried by four to one majority.
Figures for the three precincts fol-
low:
Precincts: LIST 2nd 3rd Tot.
NV. NJ. W NV.
For town clerk:
Kinney, D. 1853 81 81 80 109 y 519
Schroeder, R 81 40 104 81 ia 50 4S1
For assessor:
Aud. D.....1Os 56 rs "a 50 81 AIS
Barnett, R SO 50 us 10 1879 50 Asa
For collector:
Weber. DIE los 1872 20 81 80 579
For highway commissioner;
TTdmnn. D 1875 81 81 80 So 81 AIS
>Wolfrum. R, II 81 IS 40 1872 rs 455
For justice of peace:
FluegeI. D .123 80. SIS 81. SO .. 3OT
G'd'nz'ph, R. so &C.. 100 =. lis =. 1895
For constable:
Case, R.. So -. 101 e. 40 :. p;
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-05

FOT supervisor.
John Upton, 26
For town clerk:
Clarence Mcconnell, R.......... 20
For assessor:
James Miller, observation-disclosures. 20
For collector:
John NJ. Clarke, r. .............. 20
For justice Of the peace:
John Love, R.................. 26
For constable:
James Virgins, R................. 20
For road commissioner:
William ]. Hutchinson, R.......... rs
For school trustee:
David Rathbun, R............. &c
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-05

There was no opposition to John LIP
ton, member Of the county board from
Bowling township and chairman Of the
body The democrats did not place a
ticket in the field. Township officers
selected were.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-05

The entire republican ticket was
elected in Yuma township: The vote
follows:
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-07-31
MOVE UP.
POSTS AT SOME
S0MME POINTS.
ATTACKS BY BRITISH ARE MADE IN
sWELTERlnG SUMMERS HEAT.
SAYS REPORT.
GERMANS REOOUBLE THE COUNTER
ATTACKS-RUSSlANS PURSUING
AUsTRO-G GERMAN ARMIES.
tBr Associated Press,

The British troops advanced at some
points in the Somme region TO north of
Bassentin- Iepetj. London officially an
nounccd today. These attacks were made
in >welterng summer heat. In this sec
ton the Germans redoubled their coun-
ter attacks. says the French official
statement. The struggle was especial
ly severe around Monacufarm where the
Germans kept their footing for mo-
ment. but were Immediately driven
back.
In the region Of Brody Petrograd an
nounces the Russians are pursing the
Austro-German armies and have reach
cd the rivers Graberki and Scrcth.
The German statement says that nei
thcr ahc French nor the British gained
any ground in Somme.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-07-31
MRS. KELLY HAS
COMPLETED TRIP
WOMEN or INTERNATIONAL FAME
IS AGAIN IN BROWNSVILLE AFTER
TRIP UP THE BORDER.

After a trip 81 the past ten or 40 days
covering the principal towns and com
munitics in the Lower Valley for The
purpose ~ investigating results ~ the
present disturbed conditions In McAir"
on civilian and otherwise studying the
general situation along the border from
humane standpoint. Mrs. Alice NJ.
Kelly Of New York City returned Io
Brownsville Saturday evening and II
spending few days here suppIeme,ithp
the results of her Investigations.
Mrs. kcIl, first attained internafion.
nj fame under the title Good Morning.
Mrs. Kelly" bestowed on her b. the
Garroies ~ the Philippines. She -
connected with the National Patriotic
Relief committee Of New York. ~ which
she H. field Se-rd AIRY and in her work
On the border has the cooperation ~ the
war department and especially in this
section ~ Generals Funston and Par
kcr. The results NJ her trip will ~ used
Nv the comm5 tee IN outlining v Systrm
attic campaign. II results shall 10 rng
gcst. ~ relief work. &C.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-07-31
ARABS DEFEAT
TURK GARRISON
FORCE SENT TO HEJAS COAST OF
RED SEA OPENS TURKISH TOWN
AND FORT Or xEMB0

LONDON, Laly n An Arabian
force despatched to the .IIeias coast ~
che Red Sea after the fall of jeddah.
opened the Turkish town and Fort of
Ncmbo, says Reuters despatch from
Cairo. Troops ia the Turkish garrison
We're made prisoners.
The Grand Shiek of Mecca, chief mag
istrate of the liol, city, proclaimed m
dependence fr,m Ottoman rule early IN
.iuue and. supported hy Arab tribes. he
gan operations about June and IN a
short time captured the garris"nS OF
Mecca. .Ieddah, the chief Arabian sea
port and the town of TAFT The general
reconstruction at hhe section under
Arab rule was inds 'ated in the despatch
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-07-31

YORK of ii
Black Island
with moay wounded of injured and
missn nnateso
of OF
of
The BY
Of
Of
MI
the The lhish Valley officials believe
without
of would
r,est,aon mater
of
entirely
the Under
Afrcd
bail unit
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-07-31
SHUTTING OFF CITY WATER SUPPLY Big JOB
EVEN DESTRUCTION OF PLANT CAN'T DO IT

Of which water cd he pumped di-
rec,ly from the Ra rande into the city
mains six hours aber the destruction
Of the plant.
The development pa' some o' '"s
troops on duty at water piaht ma"
suspected several nidts ago hat m al
tempt was being mad To poison tue s'ts
water supply caused Mr.. Williams !"
make simple ralcult Jon showing that
such would he entirdimpracficabie. II
would require ~ po,4is Of cyanide OF
potassium. the ms;stt deadly poison
known. Ia poison the rater sufficiently
10 make il even seriouV nauseating. A.
the water supply fiov into the rescr'
y.oirs. even that amou2 he said. wOuId
| produce little edectiv4 result while Il
would b practically npo1ible q -
Itsfn sueA laz1s ano ~
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-07-31
L|zAT|ON OF IOWA
BRIGADE HERE COMPLETE

The machine gun company, under Cap
tain Shipley. brought with II four Colts
rapid hre guns. The company iS made
IN OF Upton, Iowa. militiamen and In
cludes Lieutenant Wiley of that place
and the two second lieuienants. ketter'
son aud Van Meter.
The regmcntal band IN made up ot
nearly forty musicians ~ Cedar Rap
ids. Iowa. under Band Leader Jacob
schmidt. This organization has for
many years held distinctive position
among the national guard bands of the
country and two years ago. al San Fran
Continued on pagr s..
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-07-31

Brownsville i absolutely safe on the
score Of water supply for her own citi.
rens aud all militar. organizations THAI
could be mohilized Within or near the
city limits.
In orsicr In deprive the people Of
Brownsville ar the soldiers canipe,i here
Of We er for mere than six ccnse ,ntive
hours. Iii, Manager Williams announc-
ed to-day foreign enemy would have 10
devise some means for discrting the
Rio Csrallle from lis present course.
should the entire city pumping and
Offering plant. he said. be destroyed
withont warning. or il Il were possible
AMI probable that an attempt might BE-
mn<Ie 70 poison he supply In the filter
ine reservojrs. The city il prepared 20
ualn - nediate convection By means
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-07-31
COL. SLOCUM
+ is COMMENDED
OFFICER WHO LED THIRTEENTH
eAvALRY INTO MEXICO RECEIVES
WAR DEPARTMENT APPROVAL.

vASHINGTON, u. g., July 81
beh concentration for Colonel Sl1cum
,aa lie men OF the Thirteenth cavalry
a prompt aud valorous action IN re-
4 stg and pursuing Pascho Villa and
lls andils when they attacked Colum-
l. :. y. NJ. last March was given IN the
special inspectors report on the incl
DEM. The war department announced
the Export is approved by Secretary OF
Var Baker II was concurred IN by Ma
ior General Funston and Major ten
cral Prrshing.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-07-31
ANNIH|LATEE PARTY OF
BANDITS AT HANCOCK;
7 AMERICANS KILLED

are believed TO have been Killed.
More than two hundred shots were
fred during the engagement. The Mexi-
cans are believed 10 have crossed the
line in an attempt to steal horses. The
Americans discovered them and attack
ed the Mexieans who attempted 10 flee,
but wer intercepted and forced to fiht.
General Bell said that he had received
only meager official reports of the en-
counter. as field communication is diffi
cult.
MI five Mexican bandits were killed.
but their identify or their affiliations
b e. unestablished.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-07-31

HHfucIeu anu >uHbuiHs" ~ ''
than month Of camp life >?,'n. 'nder
conditions that include all the elements
necessary for turning civilians info sol
diers. including temperature that lett
nothing To dread from the nrari, troI.i-
ral climate of the Rio Grandc country,
Iowas crack fighting organization, the
First Infantry brigade Of that state. Is
now encamped within the city limits Of
Brownsville.
With the arrival yesterday Of the
Second and Third battalions of the First
regiment. the last unit Of one OF the
best equipped and most thoroughly in
earnest national guard brigadcs Is IN
place i'm the long line of troops that
would defend the American border
should the regular army receive com
nand to cross the Rio Grandc.
This unit includes the brigade head
quarters. established Saturday by Bri
eadier General Hubert a. Allen, who,
with his stail. arrived with the first hat
talon Of she First regiment; the first
second and hhrd regiments the brigade
field artillery corps, the final troop of
which reached camp also last Saturday.
the field hospital corps with equipment
that il exccIled ~ that ~ no other nat
ional guard organization and compares
with that of the regular army.
With General Allen arrived Major ~
an T.. Ellwood, brigade adjutani; and
Major Smith Brookhart. brigade or'lin-
anrc officer. The brigade headquarters
occupies tents near the Second reei-
ment camp and almost adjoining the ar
tillcry and hospital camps.
The First Iowa infantry regiment Is
commanded by Colonel John T.. BARLEY.
who arrived on the first section, saiur'
day. Colonel Bartley is mayor Of Upton.
Iowa, where he il also a prominent M
surance and realty man. Ills stan N
eIudcx Lieutenant Colonel George r..
Bell. q lawyer Of Iowa city. who = sec
ond in command: Adjutant Captain I'd
ward A. Murphy of vinton. Iowa; Cap
tain Herbert u. iigbee- of Webster City
regimcntaI quartcrmasaer; Captain
N,nHFIr< huuld~ ~ tfi'I '1ff''. -
mental ordinance officer.
Captain Murphy j. associated with
his father nj yinton. Iowa. IN the own
ership and editorship Of the NiIon
Eagle. Captain Higbee h In the United
states revenue service and Captain ku-
bias il manager Of the savings depart
ment OF the Cedar Rapids First Nation
al Bank
The First Iowa regiment holds the
distinction Of an organization made up
almost entirely Of marksmen- IL leads.
or is the near lead. Of all national
guard organizations In the United
States for the number of shsrpshoosers
and crack marksmen. While the seei-
ment has rereived many new recruits
since Il began mobilization in Iowa. 10
| standard Of craftsmanship h3s been
maintained, and undoubtedly enhanced.
| " constant. daily ri6e practice In which
| erery nan II the regiment hss been kept
- the tarSdk Aeld for The past month
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-07-31
$50 to 200 Deaths
In Canadian Fires

tBs Associated Press.)
TORONTO, Canada, July 81.
"A message received by the
department Of mines and forests
here states that the fire In nor
thern Ontario has been entirely
quenched by heavy rains. The
fires destroyed a number OF vii
Iages and caused a death list of
between $50 and 200 persons,
according TO available reports.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-07-31
Dutch Steamer Strikes
Mine; Passengers Safe

LONDON, July 3l.-The Dutch mail
steamship koenigin Wilhelmina. ~ 1900
tons, struck "A mine near Northinter
ligif;ship. says a Reuter- dispatch from
the Hague. The passengers left the
vessel in life boats and made for the
lighfship.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-07-31
Zeppslin Make Second
Raid With a Week

Ion o.. July 81 The second raid
within Nctk II the east coast Of Eng
land b t'ppeiin was made this morn
ing. 1rc tfs cial statement announcing
the raid \ - the airship was engaged
~ a Britt .leroplane, but the British
adversary n unable - continue tlL'
flight on acctnnt of the disability Of his
machines.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-07-31
High temperatures to
Continue Thru South

WASHINGTON, II. a., .Iut II. -
High temperatures will y continue
throughout the Soulh todav and tomor-
row. the weather bureau forecast today,
promising No relief from the warm
wave. Cooler weather Is expected to-
morrow in New York
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-07-31

Ell PAsO. Tex, July 3l.--Two Amer
i,ans were killed and one was wounde,
IN !, clash with Mexican bandits who
crossed the Rio Grande below Foal
Hancock. Texas, Fifty miles east OF here,
this morning. There were five b. dts
In the party. Private John Twon, OF
r troop. Twelfth cavalry, and Psstert
Woods a United States custdns in
pe-tor. were killed. Sergeant Lewis
Thompson of the. same troop kas sori-
msiy wounded. The entire baElit party
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-07-31
FOREIGN SHAREHOLDERS MUST
GIVE UP MEXICAN INTERESTS

WASHINGTON, ID. C., July d.
Foreign share holders ia Mexican
companies including. the great OIL cor
porations are required 70 give up
their shares or present citizenship
by decree just issued by General
Carranxa- This has long been under
consideration, but was delayed BY
strenuous protests from foreign
governments o. wsIl - thp state d.
partment.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-07-31
Report Sub Bremen
Beldw New Orleans
,Spcciafto The Herald }

NEW ORLEA&, La, july 3l.-The
long overdue Gepan submarine Bremen.
sister ship of IL Deutschland. ! lying
off the mouth ofthe Missi~~ipp' river.
say reports receisd here from Port Fad
and Pilot Town. "a the mouth OF the river.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-07-31
284 DEATHS| IN
CHICAGO DUE
TO THE HEAT

CHICAGO. III. July II Latest re-
ports show hat two hundred and cigh-
" four peroSns died in Chicago Iii
rcctiv or indirectly from the effects "i
the heat wave during the past week.
The temperatures had considerably
Moderated TO-DAY.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-07-31
Naval Flying Boat in
Speed Test Makes 95

NEWPORT NEWS, Va, july 3l-Mak-
iny a test for the United States navy,
AVIATOR Victor Carlstrom made an aver
ace -peed ot fraction over ninety 1--WE
miles M hour IN new twin tractor flying
boat Yesterday. it was announced today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-07-31
4 Illinois Miners
Dead from Explosion

PANA, H.. July 3l.-Fcur miners were
killed IN an explosion at Spring~ide mine.
near here. when fan M the mine had
been shut down for the day. allowing the
gas to collect. which was ignited today by
the miners lights when they went to work.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-07-31
Dallas School Principal Killed.

VERNON, Texas lulv 3l.-B. W liui-
gin~. principal nt a Dallas school, wa~ in
~,anilv killed when hi~ automobile was
struck hy train 1T crossing here. lli>
wife and children saved their hives hv
jumping from the ear.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-07-31
Makes Offer
Same As England S

WASHINGTON. u. C.. July II. 80
Ambassador sharpe Of Paris cable'l
the state department tolay that France
a-quiesced in Great Britains recent
note offering to permit food passed To
tthe stricken in Poland on condition
that the arcupying Austrotiermans
would not confiscate it,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-07-31
4 KILLED, THREE WOUNDED IN
new y0RK'S EXPLOSION SUNDAY,
DAMAGE May BE 45 MILLIONS.

lBy Associated
WASHINGTON, D. G., July 3l-An investigation OF the New York
fire explosion the federal violated
dered by the United States Department Justice today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-07-31

4
LONDON July II. Edward Luke.
Of parliament from Exeter. was
appointed chief secretary for Ireland
today. succeeding Augustine BirrclI.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-07-31

The following weather forecast Tor
the lower gulf coast states snd the
Tonight and Tuesday. unsettled:
showers: light 10 moderate northeast
winds
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-07-31
NORTH Texas cruoe Price Is Cut.

DALLAS. Tex. July H-The Mag
nolia Company today cut North Texas
crude oil TO $l-5 per barrell. reduc-
fi0n Of ten cents
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-07-31

The f.isnwsnx I.sai weather observa-
fions. covering sh,. 24-hour period ending
at n. m- today are furnished by the
United States weather bureau ststinn ~
Fort Brown
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-05-03
SOCIETY
TO GIVE RECITAL
For First Time in Its History, Ad.
mission Will Be Asked.

For the first time since It was organ
wed four years ago. the Washington
oratorio Society, which now has a
chorus of 2l5 singers. will appear before
the public on Monday evening. May
20, as professional organization.
charging admission at the doors.
Under the auspices OF the Ladies' Aid
Society of the First Congregational
Church, this chorus, assisted by four
local soloists. Meta Craig. soprano:
Miss Beulah Harper. contralto; Richard
r. Backing, tenor; and ]. Walter
Humphrey. bass, with Harvey Murray
al the piano and William Stanstield at
the organ. will give Mendelssohn's ora
torio. st. Paul" under the direction of
Sydney Lloyd Wrightson. who. through
his UNITING efforts, which he has given
gratuitously, has brought this chorus
up to its present high standard.
A local chorus, local soloists, local
accompanies, and a local conductor
combining 10 make the most important
religious musical local event this season
Is what the Washington Oratorio Soc1-
ETY. promises.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-05-03
.bELG|ANS CAPTURED
in GERMAN ATTACK
Berlin Announces Surprise As
sauIt North Of Dixmude Was
Successful.

BERLIN tvia wireless to Sayville).
May 3.-"North of Dixmude, German
cetachments. by a surprise attack with
fire. entered the Belgian line and Cap
tured several dozen Belgian soldiers.
the war office announced this afternoon.
I'm the region OF Four de Paris. our
patrols advanced to the second French
line and returned with several prisoners.
ION both sides of the Mouse. the
Situation around Verdun Is unchanged.
First Lieutenant Won Althaus shot
down his sixth enemy aeroplane above
Cnillotte forest. northeast Of Verdun.
Another French aeroplane was brought
down In a combat In the same region.
Several other aeroplanes were shot
down by anti-air craft north of verdun.
and fifth by machine gun fire near
tiardaumont. The pilot Of the last mem
TONED aeroplane was Killed and his
observer badly wounded"