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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-10
Another Lull in the Battle on
the Western Front Is
in Evidence.
BROKEN BY GUN ROAR
Activity Confined to Inter
mittent Cannonading
Along the Meuse.

Paris, May 10, (2::3o p. m.)-Activity
on the Verdun front has decreased, &C
cording to the statement given out by
the war Office this afternoon. Artillery
action west of the Mouse was less pro-
nounced and east of the river was only
Intermittent
An attack on French trenches be-
tween the Disc and the Aisne was re-
pulsed.
Paris, May 10.-The text of the
statement follows:
Between the Disc and the Aisne, a
coupe de main upon one of our
trenches southeast of Moulain-Sous
Toutvent was completely checked
"In the Verdun region, the lombard
ment west of the Mouse noticeably di-
unfinished. East of the Mouse and in
the Woevre region there was intermit-
the canDonading.
Hand grenade skirmishes were re-
ported during the night in the woods
of Ayocourt and in the region south
of Fort Douaumont"
German War Report.
Berlin, May 10, (by wireless to Say
ville) The Germans have made fur
Their progress on Hill 304 on the Yer
dun front and have driven back French
attachments southwest of the hill, the
war office statement of today says. The
text follows:
In the Argonne the enemy. after a
mining operation, attempted to enter
our lines but was repulsed
"SOl Invest of Hill 304 advanced de
tachments of the enemy were driven
further back One detachment was
captured. The new German positions
on Hill S04 were extended.
Eastern front-A Russian attack
south of Garbunovkaalong a small
I front was repulsed. The enemy suf-
fered heavy losses
Heavy Guns Win Gains.
Berlin, May 10-"The German at
tack on Verdun is based on the cruah-
ing effort of German heavy artillery
writes Major Moraht, military critic
of the Tageblatt. THE capture of the
smaller fortresses in the west at the
beginning of the war by the use of
heavy artillery was only prelude to
the artillery operations now in prog
reSs.
1.-The French have not been able to
compete with German artillery and
ammunition. The enormous losses OF
the French are due partly to the effect
of the German artillery and partly to
the tenacity of the French, who will
not abandon their trenches.
Germans 0utnumbered.
although it is generally consid-
cred that attacking forces must be
four times superior to those of the
defense, in the Verdun campaign the
number of German troops engaged is
much less than half that of the French.
The number of French troops may be
calculated at not less than 100000
This figure represents half of the en-
tire forces which France still has at
her disposal for active fighting.
"All the German successes on the
eastern and western fronts were
gained with numerically inferior for
ces. Moreover the Austro-Hungarian
troops for a year have been holding
back twice their number of enemy. The
principal elements in victory-qualfty
of troops and courage-are steadily
working to our advantage"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-10
Confession of Sub Attack on
British Ship Is Made
Offer to Pay.
new LETTER ON WAY
Gerard Advises Lansing Of
Berlin Move - Com
mander Punished.

Washington, May 10.-Serre.
tary Lansing received a message
from Ambassador Gerard TODAY
giving notice that new note On
the Sussex case had been handed
him and was on the way to Wash.
IngtOn. 1t has been indicated that
the herman government now ad.
mIts attacking the Sussex, gives
notice that the submarine COM
mander responsible has been DUN.
Ished. and promises to make rep
aratiOn.
Amsterdam, Holland, May 10, (vfai
London, II a. MA semi-official dis
patch from Berlin says that as the,
result of the German governments
investigation concerning the explosions
which damaged the steamship Sussex.
it can no longer be doubted that the
vessel torpedoed by a German submar-
Inc on the supposition that it was a.
Warshlp, was in fact the Sussex. The.
dispatch says the German government:
has acquainted the United States gov
eminent with this fact, adding hat
IN accordance with the note of last!
month Germany will draw its conclu-
sions from the evidence which now
has been adduced-
Germany to Pay Brazil for Shin.
Rio Janeiro, May 1O.-The German.
replying to the note of the
Brazilian government in regard to the
sinking of the Brazilian steamship Rio,
Branco by German submarine. in.
formed the chancellery today that his
govement would undoubtedly receive
willingly any communication on the.
subject addressed to it by Brazil. The
minister also expressed his gratifca-,
ton that the crew of the Rio Brancoi
had been saved. AS soon as the official,
inquiry into the sinking of the ship is,
concluded a demand for indemnity
will be presented to Berlin.
The Rio Branco was sunk on May 2
and her crew landed at Blyth, Eng,
land. The sinking of the ship caused
great Indignation in Brazil and the
newspapers were unanimous in de-
energetic action by the gov
eminent. 1t was proposed that Brazil
should join with the United States in
a protest against German submarine.
warfare.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-10
BAKERS HOPING TO
AMEND 1O-HOUR LAW

Springfield, H., May l0-An amend
ment of the Illinois 10-hour law for
women to exclude managers and fore
women in bakeries will probably be
included in the legislative program of
the Illinois State Bakers association
which is in convention here, according
to j. c. Gmelich of Peoria, past pres
ident of the society who is responsible
for the movement and who is support
ed by the officers of the association.
I'VE favor the present law so far
as it affects the woman worker in
general, but believe it should apply to
women in managerial capacities" said
Mr.. Gmelich. THE bakery industry
perhaps more than any other gives
employment in directive fields to
AgnmeA."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-10
WOMAN DELEGATE IS
FIRST OF ARRIVALS

Chicago, May 10.-Among the first
arrivals of delegates to the republi-
can national convention, to be held
here June 7. is Mrs. Louise F. Lusk of
MissouIa, Mont She is one of the
eight delegates elected in the Montana
state wide primaries. The delegation
is instructed to vote for Senator Cum
minis for president.
Three women have been elected as
delegates TO the national convention
so far. the other two being from Cali
fornia
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-10
THE WEATHER
Forecast Till z 2. II. TOmOrrOw. fol
Rock Island, Davenport, Moline
and Vicinity.

Generally fair tonight and Thurs
day, much cooler tonight. Fresh north
west winds diminishing in force to-
night
Temperature at a. m. II. Highest
yesterday 70. lowest last night CT.
Velocity of wind at a. N. IA miles
per hour.
Precipitation none.
Relative humidity at Z p. m. SO, at 7
a. m. II, at l p. III. today 33.
Stage of water 14.6, a fall of 5 in
last a hours.
, IN. SHERIER, Local Forecaatar~
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-10
GERMANY ADMITS SINKING SUSSEX
No Warnj11o
GiuenCynric
Consul Says

London. May 10.-Wesley Frost,
American consul at Queenstown,
sent telegram today from Ban
try TO the American embassy here
announcing definitely that there
were no Americans on board the
Cymric. Mr.. Frost said no warn
ing was given. but that the wake
of torpedo was seen. and con-
firmed previous statements that
the vessel was not armed.
Bantry, Ireland, May 10.-Details
of the sinking of the White Star liner
Cymric were given today by members
of the crew, who were landed here
They say that the torpedo which de-
stroyed the ship struck the engine
room. The explosion blew all the
skylfghts off and extinguished the
lights throughout the vessel.
Four men were killed by the ex-
plosion and the chief steward was
drowned trying to reach a boat when
the crew abandoned the ship.
One hundred and seven members
of the crew took to the boats shortly
after the liner was torpedoed but re-
turned when it was seen the steamer
was not in immediate danger of sink
ing. They remained on board for two
hours when a sloop which had heard
the Cymric's wireless calls for help
100 miles away, arrived and took them
off The sloop stood by the stricken
liner until she sank at $3.50 in the
morning.
All of the crew were British sub
tects, except one Russian and two
Belgians. There were also six pas
sengers on board, members of the
British consular service, all of whom
we're saved.
The officers say that the Cymric was
unarmed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-10
Bishops Attend fnyesture Service.

Bloomington, III, May 10.-Bishops
Dunno, O'Reilly and Muldoon and
clergymen from all parts of Illinois
and adjoining states ar here today
for the ceremony of the investure Of
Father Weldon with the purple robe,
accompanying the title of domestic
prelate of the papal household. Fa-
Their Weldon has been rector of Holy
Trinity parish, Bloomington, for 40
years and Pope Benedict recently con-
ferred the present honorary appoint
meuL
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-10
Latest Bulletins

London, May 10.-The Marquis
of Crewe announced i'm the house
of lords today that Baron VIM
borne, lord lieutenant OF Ireland,
had resigned.
kankakee, ILL.,, May 10.-A cor
0ner's jury today returned Il yer-
dict that Joseph Vanslette. who
died here last night, had chOked
to death on a patent cough medi-
cine.
London, May 10.-Premier As
quith told the house OF commons
today there was reason TO believe
that there would be no further
necessity to proceed TO extreme
measures with Irish rebels. al
though he could give no under
standing to that effect.
Washington, May 10.-The house
in committee OF the whole today
by Il vote OF 81 to Ga adopted Rep
reSentatiye LenrO0t's amendment
to the flood control bill which pro-
vides that the appropriation for
the Mississippi river shall not be
expended for the construction or
repair of any leyee until the Mis-
sissippi river commission had AS
surances that local interests will
contribute One-half the sum al.
l0tted for the work.
kankakee, ILL.,, May 10.-While
driving TO Chebanse today, Charles
Wolf OF Clifton was killed when
his buggy was struck by an ILL.,
n0is Central freight train.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-10

General Scott has advised Secretary
Baker that no formal counter pro-
posals have been submitted by Cen
eral Oregon. but that Obregon ar
ranged to submit a paper containing
his views today. General Scott did
not advise the department what coun-
ter proposals were under considera-
ton
Secretary Baker today received an
offer from Governor Pinkham of Ha-
wall, rendering the services Of the Ha-
waiian national guard.
Without Answer.
FL Paso, Texas, May 10.-No answer
had been received early today from
Washington TO General SCOTS mes
sage reporting General Oregon 5
proposal for a joint patrol of the in
ternational boundary. General Scott
said today's conference was TO be held
regardless OF whether reply was re-
ceived to the plan of the Mexican min
lister Of war
General Funston said he had no idea
when he would get back to his head
quarters at San Antonio This was
taken TO indicate that today's confer
ence may not be the last.
0bregon Optimistic.
From JuareZ came reports that
General Obregon and his advisors
were optimistic regarding the outcome
of the conference.
1t was not expected that A. J. Nc
Quatters, the mining man who with
drew from last nights meeting, will
take 10 further part in the discus
sions
General Funston said the coast
guard ordered to the border would be
assigned to towns, which it could best
protect The militia will be divided
among towns, bridges and easily &C
cessible points with close communl-
cation, relieving the cavalry now doing
patrol duty, for service in the Isolated
sections Of the border
Washington, May 10.-V1rtually the
last regular troops in the United
States were being modified today for
Mexican border service With the ma
tional guard of three states, they were
under orders to hasten To reinforce
General Funston's army The total on
between nine and ten thousand 1nctud-
ed II companies of coast artillery Or
dered out last night by Secretary
Baker.
The proposed military agreement
between the CarranZa and American
government remained unsigned and
General Obregon, Mexican war minis
ter, after a three-hour discussion with
General Scott last night arranged for
Still another conference today.
If the situation warrants, national
guards Of other states will be called
out for border patrol duty, officials de-
clared. Secretary Baker stated, how
ever, that no further mobilization or
ders are contemplated Immediately.
Threaten Big Revolt
Unofficial reports have been received
that MeXicans along the entire border
had planned for today concerted up
rising. From Mazatlan. on the west
coast Of Mexico came word that the
consul there had been warned by
anonymous letters that the consulate
CONTINUED on Page Thirteen.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-10
WAR BALLOON LANDS
AT HANOVER, REPORT

Berlin, May 10.-Two of the French
balloons which broke their moorings
in the French lines in France on Sat
urday, landed near Hanover. One or
the balloons was manned by a crew of
three soldiers. apparently officers, who
have not yet been captured.
The French official report on Sat-
urday said that about twenty captive
balloons had broken from their moor
ings during squall and that some
of them had been carried 10 the Ger
man lines
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-10
Baker Believes Conditions
Are More Favorable for
an Agreement.
DIFFERENCES SECRET
Officials Fail to Disclose
Points That Are Halt
ing Settlement.

Washington. May f0-Secretary
Baker informed President Wilson
today that the conference between
General Scott and General Obre-
gon last night was not conclusive
and that it would be continued to-
day. He indicated that the outlook
was more favorable for an agree
ment being reached. The exact
points of difference were not re-
yealed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-10
DAY IN CONGRESS
SENATE.

SENATE.
Senator Kenyon of Iowa resumed
attack on rivers and harbOrs ap-
preparation hill.
Federal trade commission sub.
mltted report on distribution of
Mexican sisal hemp among Amer
lean binder twine manufacturers.
HOUSE.
Consideration OF Humphries
Hood control bill was resumed.
Naval committee continued fram-
ing vi general supply bill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-10

Continued on Page Thirteen.)
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-02-27
rhE MALARIA PROBLEM.

Four per cent of the inhabitants OF
certain sections Of the south have
malaria. This estimate, based on the
reporting OF 2O4, S81 cases during 1914,
has led the United States public health
service to give increased attention to
the malaria problem, according to the
annual report OF the surgeon general.
OF 1886 blood specimens examined
by government officers during the
year, 1897 showed malarial infection.
The infection rate among white per-
sons was above eight per cent, and
among colored persons twenty per
cent. In two counties. in the Yazoo
valley, 40 out Of every 100 inhabitants
presented evidence Of the disease.
Striking as the above figures are.
they are no more remarkable than
those relating to the reduction in the
incidence Of the disease following
surveys Of the public health service
at thirty-four places in nearly every
state of the south. In some instances
from an incidence of fifteen per cent.
in 1914, a reduction has been accomp-
lished to less than four or Ave per
cent, in 1915.
One OF the important scientific dis
coveries made during the year was in
regard to the continuance OF the dis
a from season to eason Over
1000 Anopheline mosquitoes In ma
larious districts were ~dissected, dur.
ing the early spring months, without
flnding a single infected insect, and
not until May Is, 1915, was the first
PARASITE in the body Of a mosquito
discovered. The public health service,
therefore, concludes that mosquitoes
in the latitude Of the southern states
ordinarily do not carry the infection
through the winter. This discovery
indicates that protection from malaria
may be secured by treating human
carriers with quinine previous to the
middle Of May, thus preventing any
Infection from chronic sufferers reach
ing mosquitoes and being transmitted
by them to other persons.
Although quinine remains the best
means OF treating malaria and is also
of marked benefit In preventing infec-
ton, the eradication of the disease as
a whole rests upon the destruction OF
the breeding places of Anopheline
mosquitoes. The public health serv-
Ice, therefore, Is urging a definite
campaign of draining standing water.
the filling Of low places, and the re-
grading and training OF stream where
malartal mosquitoes breed. The oiling
of breeding places, and the stocking
OF streams with ~top-feeding minnows,
are further recommended. The eerv-
ice also gives advice regarding screen.
ing, and other preentive measures as
a part of the educational campaigns !
conducted In sections Of infected ter
ritory.
This study Is typical OF thu scien-
tiic Investigations which are being
carried OF by the public health serv-
Ice, all of which have a direct bearing |
on graduating the disease. The j
malaria work nof includes the col
lection of morbidity data, malaria sur
veys, demonstration work, scientific
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-02-27
An Important Letter
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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-02-27
ELECTRIC POWER vs.. STEAM.

The initial electrification of 113
miles Of the main Line of the Chicago,
Milwaukee G. st. Paul railroad, be-
tween Three Forks and Deer Lodge,
was given a thorough ana most salts
factory test a few days ago.
The official test Of the new cleo
trio locomotives was made on a two
per cent grade near Jannev, one Of
the heaviest grades on the line. The
test consisted of starting from Butte
a train of 5000 tons, consisting Of 45
loaded cars pulled by two electric To-
comotives, and this train was hauled
over the grade quietly and apparently
with the utmost ease at a speed of
sixteen miles an hour, and proceeded
on its eastern way without stopping.
Following behind this train came an
other Of 1000 tons, made up Of 81
cars hauled by two 81" engines and
pushed by a mallet locomotive. The
steam horses tofled up the grade, and
the engines actually groaned under
the strain placed upon them. The
men at the throttles and the fremen
shoveling coal were rot trying to
throw the race, but 1t was quite ap-
parent that they had a pride in max
ing the best showing possible for their
iron steeds, as steam vas kept at the
h1gneSt possible pressure, yet with
the smaller tonnage the three Iocomo-
tives made hard work of the grade
and only managed to go through jan
ney at a speed Of nine miles an hour.
The electric locomotives and a large
portion Of the s~ubstation equipment,
are products Of the General Electric
company.
The unit from Three Forks to Deer
Lodge is the first step toward the cleo
trification Of four engine divisions. ex-
tending from Harlowton, Mont, to Av-
cry, Idaho, a total distance Of approx
mately 440 miles, with fully $50 miles
Of track, including yards and sidings.
While this comprises the extent OF
track to be equipped In the near fu-
ture. It is understood that plans are
being made to extend the electrical.
ton from Harlowton to the coast, a
distance of $50 miles. should the oper-
ating results of the initial installation
prove as satisfactory as anticipated.
This is the first attempt to install
and operate electric locomotives on
tracks extending over several engine
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-02-27
AFTER GRIP.

One Of the most ~discourag1ng fea-
lures of grip are it's after effects.
While grip itself does not cause tu-
beNuios!s, it does lower the resist
ance and so weakens the bodily func-
tons that it is possible for latent tu-
berculosis to become active.
Therefore it Is quite important that
a person with symptoms Of grip, for
the grip is no slight ailment. go to
bed and have a physician's care. 1t
is the person who keeps up, nurses a
cough and cold. and who never really
gets cured of grip that Is most likely
to come down with pneumonia, tuber-
culosis or some other disease.
But what Is really better than cur
ing grip is to ward It off. BY getting
plenty of fresh air day and night, by
avoiding ~overeating, overworking and
encesses OF every kind. by keeping
regular habits and by taking exercises
daily, you can reduce your liability to
contract this disease almost to a mini
mum.