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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-02
BOLES IS
|Iy|NC OF BULLET
|vOuND;MYSTERy
~ Moline Found in Shanty
n, J, occupied Alone, With Weapon
Near Him.
.rrr ATTEMPT TO MURDER
-, Theory Is That Domestic
..,h,es May Have Driven Him TO
Desire TO Kill Self.

- Roles. aged 64. lies at Mo-
ga ,,r hospital, dying Of a bullet
Ain his head. Police are not GER
". ~ss,ber his condition is result of
tempt to commit suicide, or
s.- he was murderously assault
CT ,,,snding surgeons say he can not
-.- and his death is a matter of
w . rife ball is lodged in the
=, NJ his brain and the surgeons
! nverless to remove it
., VAS found at 1880 this morning
=, an the floor Of a shanty he oc-
"a, at Thirty-sixth street and
|.s.srv-second avenue, Moline. He
~ alone except at intervals when
!. ans stopped with him at the cot
police are making an investi-
-, 10 determine whether either of
ems was at the shanty last night
IBIS morning.
u. coal scuttle in the room was the
j, which was evidently the agent OF
|, sesdly injury inflicted. Except for
1. srt that the weapon was in the
I, scuttle the police say there would
|, 10 suspicion of a murderous at
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-02
Howard Moline Militia Head.

Otis Howard was elected last even
ing to the position of commander of
the seventh division of Illinois Naval
Militia, Moline, at special meeting Of
the Moline reserves. He will succeed
W. c. Jirdinston His rank will be that
of lieutenant He has served the last
three years as junior grade lieutenant.
Before assuming command of the di-
vision he will have to pass state and
national examinations as to his quail
ifcations.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-02
(ftyB110fJ
Buy a home Of Reidy Bros.
Iri-City Towel Supply company.
For exnress. call William Trefz

The Spencer Red Belt basketball
team of Rock Island last night in Mo-
line defeated the Baptist Junior quin-
tet of that city by a score Of 10 to /.
The one-sided count does not indicate
the closeness of the game, as it was
hard fought throughout. The Red
Belts lined up as follows: Smith, Oh
son and Roberts, forwards; Duffin,
center, and Tope, Buckert and Meyers,
guards.
The annual inspection of company
A, l. N. G., will be held tonight at Ar
mory hall. Captain W. H. Patterson
of the regular army, who will con-
duct the inspection, arrived in the city
this morning. This year the members
of the company will have to undergo
written examination of all the work
taken up during the past year. The
equipment and stores of the company
will also be-inspected.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-02
Obituary
Peter De Vinck,

Funeral of Peter De Vinck was held
from the Danielson and Furgie chapel,
Moline, at $3.50 yesterday morning and
from the Sacred Heart church at 8.
Rev. j. B .Culemans officiated and
burial was in St. Marys cemetery, East
Moline. Three members of the Moose
order and three personal friends of the
deceased acted as pallbearerS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-02
Funeral of William Killing.

Remains of William Killing will be
laid to rest in Chippiannock cemetery
tomorrow afternoon. Services will be
conducted at the home, 2002 Sixteenth
street, Moline, at 2, the Rev. P. c. Ladd
of the First Congregational church Of
floating
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-02

have six more weeks Of winter weather.
The busy little animal wandered from
his hole this morning only to find a
big black shadow looming up beside
him and quickly beat retreat to his
nest. No self respecting ground hog
would be caught out when the tenn
perature is below zero, so the house
holder may lay in another supply of
coal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-02
Origin Of 6TuypdO"

The name Tuxedo" is from an Indi
an word, "P'taukseettough,' meaning
the place of the bears
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-02
AUCTION
Apple Auction

,ne before the sale starts-and see
M apples. see that we have, and do
nj as we told you we would. | want
IN ladies' and children all to come.
nd all the apples you want to eat
In. We will sell you barrel OF
ppIss or busfel basket of apples.
We have nothing but good apples for
ME, Jonathans and GanOs.
luetion starts at = o'clock sharp.
Sale room 1872 Fourth avenue.
Phone 1928.
J. Z. JAMES,. E.
v AuctiOneer.
rs. Every basket OF apples we sell
d suctOn will be sold sitting on the
'ales before the peoples eyes. This
/ q square deal to all.
J. E. JAMES.
lter you buy this basket or barrel
apples We tag II and deliver to your
Aer free of extra charge in Rock
iAnd.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-02

complaint Of Waterloo registered
against his election as president,
would receive little consideration at
the hands of the national commission.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-08
PRICES
TAKE A TUMBLE
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CHICAGO. Dec. 8. - Prices Of
foodstuffs. particularly butter and
eggs. are umbling in Chicago as a
result Of Investigations by federal
grand jury which today will begin
hearing 500 retailers who have
been summoned 70 testify.
Dispatches from Washington 10
the effect that the government had
decided 10 concentrate its invesiga-
ton of the food question here are
expected to result in further reduc-
tions. An embargo on fOodstuffs
from Chicago east. announced by the
Pennsylvania and the Erie rail-
roads, and which probably viii be
followed by other roads. is expected
10 be the final blow 10 high prices
here.
Evidence that huge sums Of
money have been loaned by banks
for the purchase Of commodities
and that warehouse receipts have
been accepted as securities also is
being investigated.
The New York Central and Nickle
Plate today announced embargoes
on eastern shipments except OF
perishable freight The Michigan
Central may take similar action
within a few days
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-08
To DEFER ACTION
IN SUB DISPUTE
President Wants Additional
information Before Reach
ing a Decision.
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WASHINGTON. Dec. S.-All Of
the documents affecting the late de-
velopments in the German subma-
rine campaign today were placed in
Pres't Wilson's hands. Reports that
a sharp note demanding punishment
of the submarine commander re-
sponsible for the sinking IF the Z.
and O. liner Ara bia, and the steam
er Marina, in which six American
lives were lost. already has been
prepared, are denied from compe-
tent administration sources.
The president. it is explained. does
not consider that he as yet has suf-
fcient facts before him 10 warrant
decision and will defer any action
until all of the information can be
completed. However. it is officially
stated that there has been no
change in the attitude of this gov
eminent and its position as outlined
in the last Sussex note, is un-
changed.
The state department. acting
under instructions from the white
Page at London summary eff the
latest German note, which justified
the sinking Of the Arabia as a Brit
ish transport
The ambassador already has in
his possession the German request
for more information regarding the
Marina. He now has been instruct
ed 20 check up on both of these
cases and to ask the British admir-
atty for a report on The status OF
the two vessels. The British gov
eminent already has informally told
the embassy that the Arabia was a
peaceful passenger vessel, which
was sunk without warning while
engaged on its regular route be-
tween far eastern and British ports -
This information. however, took no
note of the German contention that
the =. and @. liner was on the"trans-
port course when sunk and had on
board at that time a large number
of soldiers and coolies intended for
employment in digging trenches
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-08
ADVISES MARINE
POSTS ON COASTS
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WASHINGTON, Dec S.-A large
marine corps post on each coast, as
training stations for eXpediuonary
forces. is the paramount need Of
the marine corps. Mai. Gen. Com
mandant George Barnett declared
today i'm his annual report 10 the
secretary of the navy. Prior 10 the
war with Spain the duties Of the
marine corps were limited 20 sup
plying marine detachments 10 yes
sells of the fleet and 10 furnishing
guards for the navy yards. Since
that time. however. its field of ac-
tivity has greatly widened. the re-
port pointed out.
Strategic considerations demand
that a site on the shores of the
Chesapeake bay. or Of one Of its
tributaries. should he selected. The
report recommends the immediate
purchase Of site for such a bar
racks. and construction of the
necessary buildings thereon.
The west coast eNpeditionary
force should lie stationed near San
Diego. Calf
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-08
GERMANY WANTS PEACE
Victory i'm ROumania One of Defense
Papers Holds.

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LONDON. Dec. S.-A Reuter- dis
patch from Amsterdam today quotes
the German socialist newspaper
Norwaerts as saying that despite
the victory in Roumania. Germany
still wants peace.
The victory i'm Roumania is n
victory of defense and does not
open the prospect Of dividing the
world among us and our allies 80
says this paper "Our enemies NAV
suffer stin greater defeat. but will
remain strong and can still with
ont appearing ridiculous. say that.
although beaten, they are not con
CURED. They recognize defeat. but
believe they must eventually be
victorious"
The article concludes by saying
that the Germans want peace.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-08
Ten Thousand More Russian
and ROumanian Prisoners
Taken Says Official Re-
port From Berlin.
FRENCH RETAKE HILL
ON THE VERDUN FRONT
War Office Reports Germans
Wer Driven Out, But
Berlin SAYS All Attacks
Were RepulSed.
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BERLIN, Dec. s (via Sayville
wireless) All the way across Rou-
mania from the Transylvanian Alps
to the Danube, TIE flight Of the
Rounanian army continues. The
pursuit by the German allies keeps
up. the German war Office an
Eounced today.
Ten thousand more Russian and
Roumanian prisoners were cap
tured yesterday by the ninth army.
Earlier in the Jay, in a supple
mental statement. the war office had
announced the capture of 5000
prisoners and % guns by the Ger
man allies on Dec. o.
South OF Predeai and Altschanz
passes Russo Goumanian armies
were trapped.
Russ Attacks Repulscd
Only partial attacks were made
by the Russians along the Carpa-
THAN front yesterday. All were re-
pulsed with heavy losses for the at
lacking forces.
The earlier statement reported
also the defeat Of a Roumanian
army on the Alt river on Dec. 9, the
day Bucharest fell.
Russian troops that had pene-
penetrated a German position south
Of Niday, were driven out. says the
official report Of the war office to-
day. An attempt by the Russians
to advance along the Duena tOvina)
river was reDalIe6
An attempt 10y the French 70 re-
capture trenches won by the Ger
1ans on Hill No 3O4 Werdun
'front.'. was repulsed. the war Of
flee reported today
Allied attacks at both ends of the
Macedonian front were repulsed by
the German and Bulgarian forces.
the war Office announced today
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-08
WOULD UTILIZE PRISONS
Suggested That They Manufacture
Supplies For Government.
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WASHINGTON. Dec. S-Recom-
mendatiol 10 congress that the fed
eral prisons at Atlanta and Leaven-
worth be utilized for the manufac-
ture OF supplies for the government
was made today by the special
committee appointed Cor this pur-
pose at the last session.
The commission recommended
that a textile mill anC mail sacl>
factory be built at Atlanta. and a
furniture factory at Leavenworth.
The mill al Atlanta would be de-
signed 20 supply -; OF the cotton.
canvas and duck needed for the
army and navy An initial ap-
preparation Of S695.ooO for Atlanta.
and $4S5.000 for Leavenworth is
recommended by the board
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-08
ONE COMMANDER
FOR WEST FRONT.
Probable Retirement of Gen.
JOffre is Forecast in AC-
ton of Deputies.
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PARIS. Dec. s. A complete
shake-up of the French general
staff and the probable retirement
of Gen. Jonre are forecast by the
vote of confidence in the govern
ment, passed by the chamber of
deputies last night.
The text of the vote follows.
The chamber notes the declare,
tons of the government concerning
the REORGANIZATION of the general
staff and approves its resolution to
tion the conduct Of the war: also
expresses confidence i'm the govern
ment to make in full accord with
our allies common sacrifices and
efforts recognized as indispenssbl
TO arrive, by redoubled energy. at a
victorious issue"
The language of the vote indi-
Gated that Premier BRAND already
had suggested certain changes TO
the chamber during its secret ses-
sions and that they were approved.
For several days there have been
rumors that Gen. Joffrc would be
succeeded by Gen. Robert NiveIIe.
or by Gen. Petain.
Military critics speak of the pos
sibility Of placing control Of all the
armies on the western front under
single commander I'm order 10
secure "a unity Of thought and ac-
ton
At present Gen. Haig commands
the British and Gen Jonre com
mands the French
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-08
GOODRICH SPENT $3.50
Two Candidates For Governor File
Their Expense Accounts.

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INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. Dec. S.
'Jamcs p Goodrich. governor-elect.
j A. ~. Adair. unsuccessful
noCTatic candidate. spent over
1000 In the campaign. according
C. their statements filed i'm their
home cities Goodrich exported eN-
penditures Of Ss,S69. which included
contributions of $500 20 the re-
publican state committee Adair
reported S2.1SS.75. which included a
contribution of $1,000 10 the state
committee.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-08
French Warship
Is Sunk; Entire
Crew Missing
Anchor Liner Caledonia is Be-
IieVed to Have Been
Sent Down.
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PARIS. Dec. s. - The French
battleship Suffren has been sunk
with the loss of her entire crew. ac-
cording TO an admiralty announce
ment today.
The Suffren displaced 1887 tons
and carried crew OF $50 men.
The Suffren was equipped with
heavy armor and carried the fol-
lowing ornaments.
Four 12-inch guns, i'm two tur-
rets, fore and aft; 10 6-inch guns;
eight 3-inch guns; p 3-pounders
and two 1S-inch torpedo tubes.
The Suffren sailed for L'Orient, a
French naval station in Brittany on
Nov. "A and was not heard from
afterward
Ii is believed that she was sunk
10y a submarine or struck a mine.
The Suffren was completed in
1910 at the cost of 100000
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-08
LENGTHENS FRONT.

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LONDON, Dec. S.-The defeat of
the ROumanians will lengthen the
eastern front TO nearly 1000 miles.
Military critics believe that the
Roumanians Will take their stand
alongside OF the Russians and that
the new battle line i'm the east viii
stretch from the Baltic 10 the Black
sea The old line tbefore Rou-
mania entered the war; ended in
BuSowina- Military experts express
confidence that the German allies
will not be able TO penetrate Bess-
ara bia from Roumania for an inVa-
sion Of Russia along the Black sea
coast
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-08
DEFENDS ACTION.

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BERLIN. Dec S.-The transfer Of
Belgian workers 10 Germany was
characterized as social necessity. 90
in ar official German statement on
the matter issued today
Thousands of Belgians. the state
ment says were out of work. and
becoming objects Of public charity.
because OF the British EN- barge
against Belgum's overseas trade
which had supplied them With WORK
in the past
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-08
GERMANS ATTACK.

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PARIS. Dec S.-German and
Bulgarian troops on the western
end of the Macedonian front. have
launched a counter offensive. The
war Office stated today that three
attacks by the German allies were
Iepulsed by the Serbians in the
Stervina sector. near the Tcherna
river.
German troops that occupied the
eastern slope of Hill No. SO4, on the
Nerdun front have been driven
from their position. the French war
Office stated today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-08
Troops Patroling
Border Bridges
IntarnatLonaI - serEIce

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Ell PASO. Texas. Dec. Sarge
mum bers OF American troops were
ordered out 20 patrol the interna-
tional bridges and the American
side Of the Rio Grande early today
when rumors OF a threatened revolt
in the Carranza garrison az Juarez
reached III Paso
Carranza troops were paid of in
paper money instead OF silver. OH
GERS prOcised that silver money
would be forthcoming later in the
day, ayerting outbreaks.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-08
ESCAPE IN THEIR FORD
Short Change Artist Attempt TO
fleece Saloon Keeper.

Following notification by Henry
Buetter. a salOorkeeper at the cor
ner Of Michigan and Bronson SITS.
seven members OF the police force
participated in a merry chase for
two supposed short-change artists.
who finally mace a getaway in a
Ford
Buetter reported that two men
had "a $50 bill changed and then
had asked him 10 change a SO
bill. Later they produced change
and asked for the larger bill back
They were in a mUd-spattered car
and after coming down town sue
ceeded IA eyading the police
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-08

RAILROAD TO HAVE
WOMAN PRESIDENT.

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GULFPORT. Miss. Dec. S.
The Gulf and Ship Island rail-
road may have "A woman presi-
dent after Monday. when the
directors meet at Buffalo. Miss
Grace Jones, pretty, and heiress
10 the S35,0OO,OOO left by her
father. Capt. J. T. Jones. who
died Wednesday. has been man
aging her fathers interests, in
Guiding the railroad. since he
was taken H. She has done so
we'll her retention is expected.
When employees were on
strike recently it was her inhu-
ence that induced them 10 re-
turn TO work.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-08
Allies Declare
A Blockade of
All Greek Ports
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LONDON. Dec. S.-Evidence that
the allies fear Greece is preparing
a. Join the war on the side of Ger
many is contained in the develop
ments Of the last "a hours.
A blockade Of Greek ports has
been proclaimed.
Dispatches from Athens say that
there is much unrest there and that
disorders again are threatened.
Members of the British, French,
Russian and Italian colonies are
leaving the city.
There is considerable activity
among the Greek military authori-
ties.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-08
LINER MISSING.

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LONDON. Dec S-Lloyd's ship
ping agency announced today that
the Anchor liner Caledonia is
believed TO have been sunk.
1929 tons. hailing from Glasgow
The Caledonia was in the British
government service. having been
taken over 10y the admiralty.
Formerly she piled between New
York and Glasgow.
The Belgian steamship kelser
and Norwegian steamer Meteor
have been sunk. according 10 dis
patches 20 Lloyd today The crews
were saved. They were presumably
tOrpedOed
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-08
ARTILLERY BUSY.

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VIENNA (via Berlinl. Dec. S.
Despite bad weather artillery duel
ling continues on the Carso plateau.
the war Office announced today i'm
statement on Italian operations. The
Carso plateau is southeast OF Co
riZia
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-08
TROOPS ORDERED HOME
More Units TO be Relieved OF Duty
on the Border.

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WASHINGTON. Dec. s. More
militia units at the border have
been ordered 10 return TO their
home stations. il was learned at the
war department today The order
was sent 20 Adit Gen Mccain and
leaves the designation Of the regi-
ments 70 Cen Funston.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-08
POSTPONE ACTION.

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WASHINGTON. Dec. $50 much
opposition came 20 the surface to-
day against PRIEST Wilson's compuls-
CRY arbitration recommendation that
the senate interstate commerce com
mittee. after long debate. decided
80 postpone action until hearings
could be held.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-08
CONFIRM REPORT.

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WASHINGTON. Dec S. Con
irmation OF the report that Or. Fish
err. an American. had been killed
in Santa Rosalia. Mexico. some
weeks aso. was received by the state
department today from confidential
Mexican sources.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-08
LATEST IN THE NEWS WORLD

Jennings Bryan's declaration for a
prohibition plank IN the democratic
Platform in 1920 bore first fruit this
afternoon when democratic senators.
led 9y Sheppard Of Texas. forced
immediate consideration OF the bill
TO make the District Columbia dry.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-08

CHICAGO.-Tenants Of a big loop
building here disliked going into
court about things concerning
themselves and if one tenant has a
dispute with another i'm a business
way it is put up 10 the court and
the liugants abide by its decision
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-08
AIR IOSS GREAT

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Berlin. via Sayville wireless.
Dec. S.-Ninety- allied aero
planes and 81 German machines
were lost on an fronts during No
vember the war office reported to-
DAY.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-08
Will HELP GREECE.

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LONDON. Dec. Germany and
Austria have offered their service TO
Greece in opening up land communi-
cation with central Europe if Greece
declares war against the allies. says
a wireless dispatch from Rome to-
day.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-08
Premier Lloyd George is EX-
peCted to Announce Make
up in House of Com
mons on Tuesday.
FIVE MEMBERS WILL
CONSTITUTE COUNCIL
Much Talk is Heard of Re-
ducing Cabinet-LOrd Der
by is Mentioned AS Next
Secretary of War.
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LONDON. Dec. S.-The liberal
party today adopted a resolution to
give its support 10 the new Lloyd
George cabinet i'm the prosecution
Of the war At the same time the
liberals voted their confidence in
Former Premier Asquith. who was
in power for eight years.
Mr.. Asquith. VINO is a leader Of
the liberal party, presided at the
meeting. and in a speech he defined
his position and spoke at length
on political developments that led
up to the government shakeup.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-08
Hardness Estate
Is $49,319,6O1

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NEW YORK. Dec. S.-New FORK
state viii receive the record sum OF
SI9O5.254 as the inheritance tax on
the New York estate OF the late
Standard oil magnate Charles w.
Hardness. according TO papers on
Gle ia the surrosate's court here
today The valuation OF the Hark-
ness estate IS put at s4s.31s. sol.
The Hardness oil stock holdings
were second only To those OF the
late John u. Archbold
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-08
DRY QUESTION Up.

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WASHINGTON. Dec. S.-NIllian
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-08

TARRYTOWN. y. Y. Dec s. -
Two armed guards kept vigil today
AT the vault ia Sleeping Hollow
cemetery where lies the body OF
John H. Archbold. late Standard oil
maEnate 4 continual guard will
be kept over the body unui IL
Is placed IN The crypt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-08
THE WEATHER.

INDIANA - Cloudy and much
colder tonight. Saturday fair. cold
err in east and south portion
LOWER MICHIGAN cloudy
and colder tonight probably local
SHOWS. Saturday fair