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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-31
L. l.. NELSON SELLS
INTEREST IN STORE

i. L. Nelson today announced thai
he had disposed of his interest in the
grocery store conducted under the firm
name of l.. l.. Nelson at sol Twelfth
street to Oscar E. Apple. Mr.. Apple
has been a silent partner in the bust
ness.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-31
MUCH INTEREST ON
MEETING OF DEMOS

Considerable interest is being mani
Tested in the meeting Of the democratic
county central committee which Will
be held at the Rock Island house Sat
urday night. Plans will be made for
the campaign al that time and as Pres
dent Wilson on Saturday will be nOti-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-31

There are II precincts in the county,
% in Rock Island township. % in Mo-
line and 26 in the country. Outside
of Cook county there are only one or
two counties in the state where there
are as many precincts.
Women Vote for Two.
Women may vote for members of the
state board Of tax equalization and for
county surveyor. Although County
Clerk Hubbard has ordered more than
II 900 ballots for women. he is of the
opinion that there will be but few
votes cast by the gentler sex in the
primary.
The ballots will cost more than $500
in the opinion of the county clerk. In
creased cost of print paper coupled
with the advance in dyes and inks will
be responsible for large expense.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-31
SAM FRYER WILL IS
FILED FOR PROBATE

Last will of Sam Fryer, late owner
of the second hand store in the 1900
block, was filed in probate court to-
day. No inventory has been offered
and value of the estate is not known.
The widow and three children are
legateeS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-31
WAGON AND AUTO IN
CRASH: HORSE HURT

A horse attached to a light delivery
wagon and driven by Oscar Rotten
berg at 7:15 this morning became
frightened while going south on Sew
enteenth street and turning west on
Third avenue crashed into a machine
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-31

fed of his denomination by the demo-
cratic party the meeting here will be
given added impetus in view of the
occasion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-31
Notice.

Dues of members of c. ". Halves
camp, 1850. will be collected Saturday
nights at The Argus office, in the 1900
block, from 7 to s.
T. J. CAVANAUGH.
Clerk.
The Dermott news., 1916-09-14
Eleven Prisoners paroIed.

The Penitentiary Commission parol. ed II prisoners who had served one third or more of their sentences in the penltentiary and the Arkar 5as Re- form school.
 Five white boys were paroled from the reform school. They are: Locke Clements of Sevier county, Dick Me Cure of Craighead county Charles Beatty of Garland county, Ernest Cop pinger of Madison county and Oliver Jones of Madison county, all sentenc- ed for grand larceny.
 Six negroes on the state farm at Cummins were paroled. They are: Clancy Frierson, Pulaski county, sen. fenced in March, 1915, to four years for assault to kill; Henry Wilson, Pu- Iaski county, sentenced in January, 1916, to two years for arson; Mat Smith Columbia county. serving one year for grand larceny; Julius Wilson of Union county. serving one year for grand larceny, Ed Evans of Drew county, serving one year for selling liquor. Tom Allen of Miller county, serving three years for assault with intent to kill.
The Dermott news., 1916-09-14
Faster Fasts Till Death.

Youngstown, O.-Dr II. C. Huff. man. oculist and advocate of fasting as a nature cure, is dead here. vic tim to his belief, after going without food for ga days pr Huffman began fasting June 30 After foodless period of 4o days he attempted to ea,. but his stomach refused to ac- cept nourishment Despite warnings of friends. he insisted the rebellion of his stomach was trivial and that resumption of fasting would help nature rid his system of poisons.
The Dermott news., 1916-09-14
ALLIES SET FORTH LIST OF DE
 HANDS.
Many Desire to See Empire Also lutely Crushed But Neutrats
 May Decide.

Wahingtan. p C-The allIes ar, discas-.ug among themselves mere drastic terms than ever before hlnted l:erc gre sone ef the de msad- likely to b. made ou Ger many.
 .fac cedins 10 England Of He'zo. land
 Nearaazauou uf lhc keI Canal
 DmuWsoa or some 5f Che strong esa faraaee tors ea the German ber dars
 Fms 6-t of demands M obtained hY correspondent rom au official iH close touch wfth aliIed sentiment b4'h m thts country and ia En4Iand.
 There ate many ny#otuctats among the ailled nations whose desire to see Germany absolutely cfushed" leads t4em to propose even uarz Aer terms .an Ines. listed Neutral nations however. may haze n, fInai word to say on m, matter In or3er to break down Inc power Of ,cufrliz,d Ger many. it k -Hd lhe.c mon are in fa- vfr ol offering feuiyut peace terms to adJoInHg states wiling to sever t6g5r political connections with the empire
 Tac man concern of the allies is net loV long ths war NH lasf. but how ,horaushly Germany can be con qucr,d. the informant aid
 Hc'-oland. the great German naval hase in the North Set was purchased hy Germany from England some wears ago when tho latter thought II Has worthless Germany has nude il almost an imprean1hie fortress.
The Dermott news., 1916-09-14
REPUBLICANS ARE ELATCo

New York -Leadcrs at Republican aanoual headquarters were c,aled over the result of the election m Narc. while those at Dcmocra lc headquarters declined to admit that the Republicans had scored a victory in carrying the state. Secretary Roy holds ot the Republican National Com mlttee. said.
 The result shows an absolutely re- united party
 Chairman Mccormick of the Demo. cratic Committee said;
 The result indicates sweeping Democratic victory in November [ have never predicted that We would win Tn Maine. because l realized that to carry such rockrihhed Repuhl- can stronghold in presidential year would be practically impossible
 We have materially reduced the usually large Republican majority and that insures the election of President Wilson by an impressive majority.
The Dermott news., 1916-09-14
Incnrnoratlon Matters.

The Era Mining Company Of Zinc, Boone county. capitalized at SI200o, filed articles of incorporation J. N. k.rbF.is president
 The Diamond Ou and Mining Com pany of ToNarkaua. capitalized at Sl0.- o0Q filed articles of incorporation. q. Il Carpenter Is president
 The Oklahoma Land and Timber Company of Fayetteville filed notice of an increase in lis capital stock from S10.o0o to s25.oo0
 The Southern sand and Material Company of Little Rock surrendered its charter. The company was organ ized four months ago and had not be- gun operations. Acting Mayor Mord Roberts of Argenta was president.
The Dermott news., 1916-09-14
ALLIED TROOPS SHAY SINGER
German With Fine Voice Entertained Enemy Soldiers as We'll as Eel
 lows m Front Trenches.

London. England The following lit tle story of the front trenches is con tained in letter from q British sol d4cr serving m France
 aTAc SaNeu- used to have a chap wtth them uamed Paul, who had q lovely yo.ce and used 10 sing ali the hates, songs He was easily heard in our front trenches and his songs were enjoyed by our fellows a. well as thc Germans. one day when things were quiet there was no sing ing. and one of our men called to the Germans. Tell Paul to sinr
 "Back came the answer. preceded by a string of German curses. You ohuted Paul yesterday
The Dermott news., 1916-09-14
Governor Pardons.


 Charlie Miller and Charlie Easter, both convicted of grand larceny in Johnson county. last May. and sen. tenced to one year each in tAe penl. tentiary.
 The pardons were issued 10 Jack Menifee of Sevier county. sentenced in February to one year for assault with intent 10 kill, and Roy Selman of Sevier county. sentenced in January to six months anG fined $500 for wife abandonment. Jim Huff, fined $l0 June % in the Little Rock Municipal Court for assault and battery, was re- lieved of payment
 Governor Hays also by proclama. ton relieved Otis Cathey of White county of the payment of q fine of $50 assessed against him for carrying con. cealed weapons.
 Governor Hays pardoned two men serving peuitentiary sentences and re lieved three persons of paying fines.
 Governor days pardoned Walter Turner of Calhoun county, given two years for manslaughter in July. 1915. The pardon was issued on the condi. ton that Turner shall Immediately leave the state. never to return except to testify against his brother. Colin Turner, in the Calhoun County Circuit Court. Alter tesufying in this courl he is to leave the state. never to re turn. should he return to Arkansas it is $, d his pardon will be void.
The Dermott news., 1916-09-14
HA2DT TERMSFOaGERMhN CONSIDERS MONEY BELIEF
JOINT COMMISSION TO TAKE UP
 MEKtCOS NEEDS.
Propos osttion-Oniy Justice and ENpcdlcncY.

New London. Comoc,Icut,-E EXtens siFe tiuahe1al aid for Mexico Will be ere ot the yital problems uf the American Mexican commission Every efIort VII 5e made to avoid any. thiGE t.at sge4,>t# bynrE0lency. Eat If ta,re are ussar3n,ys of lasting stable conditions below tue Rio Grandc then the An.yre4n govern. mrut Wili lend IJ~ moral slp. ur, ,o the folatea e. a9s Mexican loan ia thg7 ec&atrs
 In Nas learned reliably as tAe American aHd tge Nexieaa commits si0Hefs ''reesssrd n tHesr ouuter- cnces uuu today
 fberc We're uo 5aza, sessions Nesz teraay Instead. fae commissioner de.ted iueo da,a eH border zuuJeass and The American commia sioaars planned an informal sc@slau. on oue== tons presented Tae Awer9cau com missioner. are optmsIo over the outcome of thv conferences.
 The coMmt>eion,rs sent to Trast deHe Wilson an! .ta= C Geu. Carraaza The IoIIo~ua me= -a%e
 "The American and Mexican jofat cemmi-sien. in addressns itself to the task assigned to i'. desires to send ta your cNcollenty most cordial greetings and to sNn.s~ the hope Chat its a60rs VIII be productive of results satisfactory to both coun. fries
The Dermott news., 1916-09-14
ARCTIC VESSEL TO LABRADOR
George B. cluett, Bearing the Crock CT Land" Expedition, Reaches
 Battle Harbor.

Battle Harbor. Labrador -- T-ho exploring ship George i" Cluett bearing the "Croeker Land" expedl ton headed by Donald B MacMinan. entered Battle Harbor
 The expedition started for the North three years a2o to search for land which Rear Admiral reary be. lie1ed he had seen l&o niles from the coast os Greenland and which he named Checker Land
 The George F GlHett IS a motor schooner winch left New York in An gust 1915 for the relief of the Mac Milan party the expedition being headed by pr. r, O Hovey.
The Dermott news., 1916-09-14
LIEUTENANT OF MILITIA ACCUS. ED OF BlGAMY ON GOVERN
 MENT RESERVATION.
ACCOMPANIED BY GUARDS
Abse ntng Himself From Duty With- out Leave, Escaping Arrest and Con duct unbecoming an Officer and
 Gentlemen Are the Charges.
Little Rock


 Lieut.. J. B Rjgdon of Dardanelle. the Arkansas militia officer of many troubles, will return 10 pem'ng, \ A- This time. however, Lieutenant RE don was not 10 make the trip alone.
 Capt N NJ CartmeI L s. A., of- fcer in charge of the local army re cruiting office. received orders from the Southern department of the war department to send Rgdon to Dem iug for "conhnemcnt and trial
 Captain Cartmell said a guard ot two men would accompany Rgdon.
 Instructions received hv Captain Cartmell were to have Rigdoa taken to Deming and turned over to the conn mauding general. Gen Granger Adams. '. <. \. Lieutenant Rigdon has been confined in the guardhouse at Fort Logan H. Roots Mrs. RiEdua No. 7 has visited him several times. soldiers at the fort said.
 Rigdon may be tried on several charges. Eigamy committed on gov erument reservation. absence trem duty without leave, escaping arrest and conduct uubecomlng an officer and a gentleman were charges tentatively placed against him He cannot 9e tried on a deserti0u charge. a. on each occasion when he disappeared from Dcmne he reported ta Captain Cartmeu shortly after arrVlns here,
The Dermott news., 1916-09-14
lleutenants Ass nnea.

First Lieut. l.. V Turner and Second Lieut.. (. C. Bost. Arhausas National Guard both of AtGas. were recon mended by Aagu,aat General Lloyd England 10 be detailed for reecu tEs service. Both are on the active l~fz They organized company az Atkins to fill the vacancy in tae Second kesi= ment caused hy the mus,ee5as out ef the Nena company T6e vacancy was filed by a larger company organized at Texarhana and tae @en n tHe At kins company were transferred te other companies to dIl thom to peace strength. The lieuteaant of thc com pany, however, were nut assign Il to duty.
The Dermott news., 1916-09-14
Dentist Is accepted

Adtt. Gen. Lloyd Ea@laud received notice that the appointment oi Dr. Alex F. SearIe of Joue~hero as first lieutenant and dentist a-s. eoed to the Arkansas National Guard has been approved by the War peparf@eHe Lieutenant Scarle has been ordered to Fort Logan II Roots 'a b. mus tered in by Capt F N Ha-ebeu and will go from there to Dcming, x. M-, where the Arkansas troops are std toned.
The Dermott news., 1916-09-14
Commission Sues |. M.

The Arkansas Railroad Commission brought in the Circuit Court of Ben ton county, it's third suit against the Iron Mountain and Rock Island rall- roads for violation of the commits siou's tariff No 5 by the application of the new railroad tariffs increasing intra-state rates The new suit was brought by D. D Glover, prosecuting attorney at Malvern, on behalf of local shippers.
The Dermott news., 1916-09-14
WORLD'S GREATEST
 BRIDGE COLLAPSES'
FLYING DEBRIS CARRIES WORK MEN INTO ST. IAWRE NICE -
 MANY CRAFTS TO RESCUE.
SECOND ACCIDENT OF KIND
Seventy Lives Lost Nine Years Ago When Structure on Same Site Col psed-Contradct ctory Stories
 Regarding the Collapse.

Quebec.-The central span of tho worlds greatest bridge collapsed and fell into the st Lawrence River with loss of life yariously estimated from three to 25 Several hours after the accident happened, a special train into Quebec brought 29 injured men
 Nine years ago a similar accident al the same spot took toll of 70 lives. Ninety men were carried into the river when the a.00Nton span being raised from pontoons in an engineer ing feat designed 10 complete the S17.00a,0O0 eantileyer suspension for transcontinental railway traffic plung. ed distance of l9 feet into the wa ter and sank 200 feet, perhaps nevrr to be recovered.
 Contradictory stories were told re- Carding the collapse. The pontoons had been removed and the span was being lifted by massive hydraulic packs when. according to some of tho spectators. the northern end of the span fell with the breaking of gird- CTS Frantic efforts were made 10 place cham rope around the totter- ing structure. but with reports lke shells ,Np)adi.r the remaining a,.p- ports snapped and the span disappear. ed with tremendous splash. some of the observers said that the struc- ture also baekled n the center IS t fell
 Groups of men at#work slipped of into 'he waters and others were knocked mo space hy n9us debris. Scores of craft containing spectators went to the rescue and tuelr endeav- ors prevented d larger loss at ltc.
 Observers said tAaf The @p3n nroKe Tn two places first oHe of the corn CTS appeared 10 g.ye way, tejs being followed almost tmHeUate,s by A hgeaE#lu t'se#eenfer#
 T#e pan Bad haen constructed on poaaaus a few maes cast of tho bridge .,#aad vas#taued into posi- ton mm.d4afeH under the sap left m the anchor aems ot ee structure
 Ghasu~ t.th links ao inches in diam etrr. -teertHer- with efraer~ were then attached ta fhe pan and N.oeo-,on hy- drauhe lacks commenced he task of llr.nr the span l5o feet n;a place.
 The iGaeEHe of 5000 to8s et steel under unprecedented clrouwst tances in the dominion attracted 10 fhc scene several thousand spectators, including members of Parliament and newspa- per mea gathered oO vessels furnished ly thr Canadian government
 Members of inc dominion cabinet witnessed the collapse from fbc deck of q eovrrumen, vessel while Ameri- can tourists crowded hundreds of other boats Eminent American au- rhorites ou bridge building and mem. bers of the Australian Parliament re turning home after visiting in Europe. also were at tbe scene.
The Dermott news., 1916-09-14
Accents Professorsh ip.

Word was received hy the Military Department that Capt H. l.. McAuls- ter of Philadelphia. who formerly commanded Company First Arkan sas Infantry. but was placed on the supernumerary list because of phys' cal disabilities has accepted a place az dean and professor of mathematics in the Bryan Baptist Academy Bryan Tex, and will move there lmme diately.
The Dermott news., 1916-09-14
keIne and Rsmsqate.

O-e great German of the past would not have approlsd the attempted air raid ou RamsRate During his visit to England in 1927 Heine went down to Rainspate in June to recruit his health. aaG was so delighted with the place that he projected a long poem of which 'Hamsgate' was to have beer the uue. !, was at Ramsgate, more over that he fel; in love with the lrist girl who dguros prominently in the foa,th hook cs tho "Heisebilder. = London Chronicle.
The Dermott news., 1916-09-14
Parker Wul Make Tour

New Orleaus John N Parker Pre- cressiye nominee for wee president. probably Will make speaking tour. principally of the Eastern states. The speeches shall make. said MT. Parker, NH be entirely in the inter csts of tAo Progressive party. with tho view to keeping it actively in exist. ence Vill not advocate the candi- dacy of either the Republican or Dem ocrauc nominee far the presidency"
The Dermott news., 1916-09-14
Graduates Made Officers.

Governor Havs approved eemmjs- eions as second Hcufenants in the Ar kansas National Guard. supernnmer- ary list for the four honor graduates IT Ouaehita College class of 1916. under an old act of the LeE.slaiure- The recipients are: IahH C. Fa0thes of DeNaH's Btga He#Ht Henry of Fl Dorado. G R Na=sey ef Hot Springs and James E =Lowdermlh ot Judsonl2,
The Dermott news., 1916-09-14
cs7te Wins JueIQVcrt.

Attaraay General WaHac. nayls was notae## #tBat the 4'ata @as awarded d uGeaeat of Sse45o #e fhe ue=aa C'r
 c-.t Court on sa.' aga Het the Union Sand and Material Company 10 re- cover faNcs under the aat. taNzne cot1- pauIss for saud tab.u from rivers and lakes Judgment for m<re taan Sto- oOo has been secured ssuca January
The Dermott news., 1916-09-14
Kansas Miners stiu Hold On,

Kansas City. Mo,-The subcommlt- tee considering the two-year working contract for the 35.000 coal miners of Missouri, Kansas. Oklahoma and Arkansas has been unable to reach an agr cement.
The Dermott news., 1916-09-14
S33,6O1 For Workers.

Commissioner of Labor J. C. Clary In the last k months has collected S23.torS1 in wages or employees, Ac. cordiag to a report being made ny Deputy Commissioner F. Mckinley to be presented to the State Fedora ton of Labor. The largest ease was the recent settlement secured for em. poyes of the Memphis Dallas and Gulf railroad
The Dermott news., 1916-09-14
sher -fraLes- -ArrraI-

T r Blake. sheriff af Benton coun- ty. filed in the Supreme Court an ap- peal from a decision of the Benton rhausery Courf granting wit of habeas corpus for Fred TroHt et Ben ,aavae Traut Was daa1 Sl5 for as sau-ne an officer ami placed in jail
 n default If payment H. applied for and obtained wr.l of habeas corpus
The Dermott news., 1916-09-14
n- OrranL-e plac CIuh-

Adataat General Lloyd England has received an application for the estaA mant e9 A government rl0e club at sweet Home, n he known as Gbe Sweet Home RIha club THe o.'- cers are. Dr C. K Mason president To, Bertac. vice president A Tarp.ey. secretary. k F Thautou. treasurer.
The Dermott news., 1916-09-14
Ont For Sneakershin-

from Judge J. D. Doyle of Lawrence > county. Democratic nominee for the Legislature, that he intends to be a candidate for speaker and has begun his campaign in north Arkansas. Judge Doyle was member of the 1913 Leg islature.
The Dermott news., 1916-09-14
Arrested. Sentenced In Day.

Richmond, Mo.-Less than 24 hours after he had attacked Miss Rosa Michael. a teacher, N B Pardue. 30 wears old. farm hand, had been ar rested. pleaded guilty and was sen tenced to 99 years in prison and he was on his way to serve the sentence.
The Dermott news., 1916-09-14
Federal Shipping Bill Signed.

Washington.- President Wilson has signed the shipping bill. lt author. izes organization of corporation with capitalization of not more than $50 .00O,0O0 to buy or lease ships and put them in trade
The Dermott news., 1916-09-14
Surveys New Routes.

Hugh R, Carter, state highway ensi- neer, has begun survey of road from Fulton 10 Hope in Hampstead county. IS miles, and from Hope 10 Washington. 10 miles The roads will form part of the Southern and Jeffer- son highways Estimates of the cost are not complete
The Dermott news., 1916-09-14
Germans to Aid elaokljsted Firms.

Amsterdam The Frankfurt Cham. ber of Commerce recently induced the imperial chancellor to publish the lists of foreign firms with which trad. ing is prohibited by Great Britain. to enable German firms to develop re taliations and encourage them after the war
The Dermott news., 1916-09-14
Dreadnaueh. Nevada Accepted.

Washington - The superdread- naught Nevada, the newest and most powerful American warship. has com. pleted her final acceptance trials and Joined the Atlantic fleet for target practice. She has a tonnage of 27 800 and carries 10 l4inca guns
The Dermott news., 1916-09-14
llnhtninn Kills Guard.

Nevada Mo sergeant Edward r. Thomas of St. Lou.s of the machine gun company of the Elst Missouri ln- tautry Regiment, was Killed by light ming .n his tent on the state rescrva- tlon here.
The Dermott news., 1916-09-14
Aupointment Made.

Governor Hays reappointe6 J. A. Pence of Ola member of the State Board of Embalmers. The governor appointed w. T. Richardson of Nal. vern a member of the State Bodrd of Dental Examiners, to succeed c. M. Gore of DeQueen. resigned.
The Dermott news., 1916-09-14
Date Set For unveilino.

Richmond. Va Governor Stuart an nounced that thn monument to Gen eral Robert F. Lee on the Gettyshurg battlefield. Will be unveiled in May lsl7. during the annual reunion of tho United Confederate Veterans in Wash ington
The Dermott news., 1916-09-14
Suoar Price Down s Cents

San Francisco Cal-The larger SUI. gar rofineries here have announced a drop of 15 cents per loo pounds in refined sugar in consouanee with re cent decreases in raw sugar quota tiOns
The Dermott news., 1916-09-14
Sentenced for RifIIna Mails.

Darville. Hl.-James Anderson of Murphysboro pleaded guilty 10 a charge Of rifling the mails of regis tered letters. and was sentenced to year and day in prison and f,' sl00.
The Dermott news., 1916-09-14
New Commander Named.

Topeka Kan Major Clad Hamil- ton of Topeka has been assigned to the command of the Fifteenth Divi- S sion United States National Guards men at Laredo. Tex
The Dermott news., 1916-09-14
EmploNes .et lncrease.

Montreal The Grand Trunk Rail. road Company has granted an ln- crease in wages from 10 s per cent to 4.oo0 employees all except the fire men and engineers
The Dermott news., 1916-09-14
seeretar,es to Sneak.

Chicago Every member of Presi. dent Wilson's cabinet will make speeches in the Central and Western states during the campaign
The Dermott news., 1916-09-14
Relieved of Fine.

Governor Hays relieved w A. Me Kinney of Crawford county of paying S10 fine for trespassing, imposed upon him last June.
The Dermott news., 1916-09-14
Petition For New Road.

Petitions for the formation Of a road district to build q concrete road from Hlythevlle 10 Osceola in Ms s,ssippl county. 21 mIes. We're sent ,o tho clerk of Mississippi county by Hush K Carter state highway enei- nor
The Dermott news., 1916-09-14
New Solicitor Is Named.

Washington Charles D Nathalie of Portland, Ore. was nominated by President Wilson as solicitor of the Department of the Interior