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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-27

head was clear. He declared that hiC
holdup story was joke. Il only had
dollar when / went TO Rock Island to
attend a meeting" he declared. Il
spent that on booze. l couldn't have
been robbed of IS when 1 didn't have
it," And meanwhile the police had
spent valuable time looking for men
answering to the descriptions given by
FHckinger.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-27

/ spent that on booze. l couldn't have
/ been robbed of IS when I didn't have
it," And meanwhile the police had
/ spent valuable time looking for men
| answering to the descriptions given by
Flickinger.
Issue Permit for Big Parish House.
| Permit for the new parish house 10
be erected on Brady street by the Epis-
copal church was issued by Building
Inspector Ralph Graham. Following
is the list OF permits issued: NJ. De-
Lacey, one-story frame dwelling, 1906
High street, $2,130; w. II. Meyer, two
story frame dwelling, 1860 Pleasant
street, $4,000; John Stolder, remodel
ing, 1918 South avenue, 5000; Episco-
pal church, parish house. two-story
brick, Brady street, Mccarthy I'm
proyement company, contractor; no
cost.
Pollard Says He VIII Work for Ten
Days.-Giving as his reason that he Is
not sure OF drawing his salary for ex-
ira time allotted him. Purchasing
Agent Frank l. Pollard declared yes
terday morning that 10 days after the
ordinance which makes his Office de-
funct is printed, he will quit work. Il
can't be sure that I'm going 10 draw
my IS a day" he declared. Why
should l work extra time when I'm not
sure OF getting paid for it?" Mayor
Berwald stated Monday that time I'M
I'll Nov. l would be granted Mr.. Pol
lard, in which to look for another po-
sition. He said that the Office would
not change hands until Nov. J. The
duties OF purchasing agent then de-
volve upon Fred Friedholdt, clerk OF
the board of public works.
o
Providers Work Local Hotels
Prowlers at work In the Blackhagk
and Davenport hotels made hauls
which totaled S93 from three travelling
men, all of whom came 10 Davenport
on a train which arrived az . 10 a. m
Donald Sherwin, the heaviest loser
occupied room POI ~ the Davenport
hotel He left his room door unlocked.
When he awoke Yesterday morning
light grey pair OF trousers, belt Win
a sterling silver buckle. and S3I IN
cash were missing. He reported the
theft to the police. II. IL. Cary ana
Arthur Long, both OF Des Moines, oe-
cupied room S04 at the Hotel Black
hawk. Like Sherwin. they left Their
room door unlocked. This morning
Cary found his trousers In the nan
with $50 missing from the pockets
Longs trousers had been rihcd In the
room and SPA stolen. AS yet the P0-
lice have made no arrests. .an
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-27

Member Audit Bureau of Calculations
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-27
THE ARGUS.
BY THE j. W. POTTER co.

Rock Island Member Associated Press
Full Released Wire Report
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-27

HAPPY New Year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-05-12
PLANS MADONNA DAY
Pupils of st. Mary's Academy Will
Render Interesting Program This
Evening

Pupils OF St. Mary's Academy
will hold "Madonna evening" in
the hall of the Academy tonight at
1870 o'clock.
The program will be rs follows:
Piano trio Eula Pickett. Margaret
Nash and Florence Hooper; Ave
Maria" Emma Hubbard and Mary
Kelly; piano, Pearle Harrington
Trusting in Our Mother Florence
Evans; minute. al Antico,' Virginia
Richardson's; Ave Maria" Mildred
Hellmuth; piano. May Brock; Ave
Maria," violins, w. Baync. NJ. Nasn,
P. Harrington, J Ramage, +. Franc
piano, f. Hart; "A Legend of Ave
Maria, Mary Quinn. "Salve. Regina,
Mary Ewald; piano V. Downey
Sweet Mother. Sweet Mother, Hear"
senior class in expression; witch's
dance. May Brock: ave Maria,
Janet Risheill; piano. V. Downey
violin w. Bayne; "Story Of Faith
full Soul" Virginia Downey; "Hymn
to Our Lady" senior boarders; piano
Thelma Gribsby; closing remarks
Rev. Louis NJ. Kelly. C. S. G..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-05-12
MAKE 4 SAFETY RECORD.

Chicago, May 12.-All railway saf-
etv records were broken in 1915, when
1926 American roads went through the
entire fiscal year to June 30 without
a single fatality to passenger in a
train accident. The roads reporting
operate 161,94S miles of line. 1t is
stated that this record Of safe opera
tion never has been equaled by the
railroads of any other country.
All American railroads in 1915, op,
Grating more that 100000 miles Of
7 line, reported 1876 passengers killed
in all railway accidents. In compari,
son, the latest returns for Europe
with 1905 miles. show 700 passen'
gers thus killed. The decreasing haz
ard to trainmen is shown, By the fact
that 2s5 were employed for one kill
ed. the best record set in that respect
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-05-12
PLANNED BOMB PLOT
Pole Trapped by Austrian Consul
and L $. Agent.

Youngstown, Ohio, May l2.-Re-
venge prompted John Swierz. -.
Pcle, to plot destruction of the WI
liam TODD Co., munition makers
but he was prevented from carrying
out his plan by Charles de Woody,
Federal agent, and Austro-Hungarian
Consul Ernest Ludwig, both Of Clcve-
land, who worked as his ''accomp-
Ices"
Swierz, held in Jail today, charged
with illegally placing explosives on
another's property, sought out Lud
wig, told him how his sister in Cali
cia had been outraged by Russian
Cossack and of his plan to dynamite
the Youngstown factory.
If successful Swierz was to get
$1,000. DeWoodly, introduced to
Swierz, as Ludwig's confidential
man," helped place the dynamite in
the Todd plant, having previously tip
ped Youngstown police.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-05-12
DEADLY STRUGGLE
I'iBEfORE VERDuN
French Repulse German At
tacks at Dead Mans
Hill Today
LOSSES APPALLING
Western Slopes of Position Held by
Defenders Under Heavy Assault
BY Crown Prince

Paris, May 1.-Two heavy Ger
man attacks against the western
slopes of Dead Mans Hill last night
were repulsed by the French said an
official statement from the war office
today.
The German assaults aimed at the
recapture of positions taken by the
French on May 10, but were repulsed
by French curtain fire.
Near the Avocourt wood and in the
regions of Douaumont and Vaux, east
of the Meuse, cannonading continued
throughout the night, but there were
no infantry attacks.
Berlin, May l2-Two French at
tacks on the Verdun front, one de-
livered near Dead Man Hill and the
other southeast If Hill 304 broke
down with considerable losses under
the German fire, the War Office an
nounces. On the eastern front, heav-
ier fighting is under way. The Ger
mans in one engagement captured
500 yards of Russian positions. TAX
ing prisoner 800 unwounded men.
The statement follows.
Western front: German aeroplanes
dropped bombs on Dunkirk and tn"
railroads, near Adinkerke.
"On the Verdun front, west OF the
Meuse, the French again made an at
tack near Dead Man Hill, in the af-
ternoon and southeast of Hill BOA in
the evening. Both attacks broke
down in the face of our machine gun
and artillery fire, with considerable
losses to the enemy.
"In Camard Forest Bavarian pa,
troll captured "a French soldiers. The
number of unwounded French sol
diers captured since May 4 i:
- officers and 1915 men.
"On the Verdun front, east of the
Meuse, there was hand grenade fight
ing all night in the vicinity of Gail
lette wood. A French attack in tn,
wood was repulsed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-05-12
SOCIALISTS SENT TO. PRISON.
Three Guilty Of Advising Glasgow
Munition Workers to Quit.

Il Edinburg. Scotland, May -. =
Three Socialists were sentenced to
terms of Imprisonment under the De-
fense of the Realm act in the High
Court here today after pleading
guilty to advising munitions workers
at Glasgow last March to quit work.
James MacDougall, member of
the School Board, and James Max
ton. school teacher, were sentenc-
ed to II months each. Jack Smith a
toolmaker, received a sentence of IS
months.
The Lord Advocate said that ac-
cording to the information of the
Crown, Smith had associated with Il
widely known London anarchist,
Among the papers found on him, ac
cording to the evidence, were copies
of Il Dublin newspaper, dated April
/, which urged the irish to strike Il
blow at the British Empire.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-05-12
GRAVE OUTLOOK
Conditions Likely to Exist After Close
of War in Europe

London, May 12-"One thing us
absolutely certain--the war will leave
all the combatants whether victorious
or otherwise. financially exhausted.
"It will mean general improver-
ment of the individual and of the
state, and that improverishment must
Immediately produce new social con-
dit.ons. That is grave outlook.
"No one knows whether the con-
dition of affairs after the war will
be a real and permanent peace or
constant armed anticipation for war.
1t depends on the policy of the states
of Europe whether they will come to
realize the hideous curse inherent IN
war, both to the victors and losers.
"There is third condition. Oul
millions of men will return with 8
new spirit and new view of the world
"Thcy will be supermen, and they
must inevitably control thefuture Of
this country. They will bring baci
self-respect and respect for others
, Character is another inestimable as
i set they will bring"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-05-12
SPRING TOURNAMENT
Will take Place on Grounds of Alex
andria Gun Club, Duke Street
Extended

The program for the spring tourna
ment of the Alexandria Gun Club tc
take place on May Goth. on the
grounds of the club on the Will:
farm. Duke street extended, has just
been issued. There will be four event:
as follows:
First event: 23 targets, lst. prize
S3. so cash; End. prize electric tea
percolator, Bird. prize, fountain pen
4th. prize. cartridge box and belt.
Second event: so targets; lst prize
silver loving cup; 2nd. prize, 1Ot
shells; 3rd. prize, s2.5O cash; 4th.
prize, gold scarf pin; 5th. prize, Man
haitian shirt; 9Th. prize, Goodrich
recoil pad. 7th. prize, box of candy
Third event: 25 targets; lst. prize
Gillette safety razor; End. prize
So. so cash; 3rd. prize, silver maga'
zine pencil; 4th. prize cartridge oos
and belt.
Fourth event: Is targets, lst. prize
prize, $50 cash; End. prize, poke
knife 3rd. prize, cartridge Dor ant
belt.
The following are the officers OF
the club:
G.. Washington Lewis, president.
G. B. Willis, vicc-president.
D. n. Hulfsh, secretary.
J. S. Douglas, Jr., treasurer.
The above officers with J r. Gator
Jr. constitute the board of COVER
nors.
The official referees are j. A
Anderson and J. Sid Douglas ant
the official scorer II. B. Cation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-05-12
pEF1Es LAW OF GRAvITsTIoN
Scientists Interested in Invention OF
Italian %..%s

Scientists will be very curious 10
know more about the wonderful ap-
paratus which an Italian resident at
Marseilles has invented, and which,
it is said, not only defes the law OF
gravitation by remaining absolutely
motionless in the air, but can be navl-
gated to any point desired without
the help of any motive power except
currents" set up by magnetic 1orc-
es. Even in a wind blowing at 10
wards a second the apparatus, 1t Is
claimed, can remain stationary above
the earth. ,As such a wind means a
speed of more than 30 miles an hour,
and is classed in the Beaufort scale
as a gale, the inventor would seem
to have made a most thorough con-
quest of terrestrial gravitation, and
left little of the difficult problem OF
aerial navigation for future solution.
-(Pall Mall Gazette).
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-05-12
.ASQU|7H IS.'IN I.
IRELAND | TODAY
Premier Takes Charge of
Situation Admittingly
Serious
SHOOTING OF EDITOR
Thousands of Messages Protesting
Against Further Executions of Re-
bells Leaders

London, May 12.-Premier Asquith
arriving in Ireland today to take
charge of situation admittedly
growing more serious, Immediately
ordered the postponement of furth-
er courts-martial, pending the out
come of his conference.
The Premier met Gen. Sir John
Maxwell and several military officers,
Later in the day he was to confer
with civil authorities at Dublin.
He urged upon the commander Of
the British forces a speedy inquiry
into the shooting of Editor Skeffing-
ton of the Irish Citizen, whose exc
cution without trial has aroused in
tense Indignation throughout Ireland.
Several thousand messages, pro-
testing against further executions
of rebel leaders, reached the prime
minister's office from various parts Of
Ireland today. Seemingly they were
forwarded as part of concerted
movement of protest.
The letters came from both Ulster
and Nationalist counties. Many of
the writer's urged the government
not to scatter the sparks of new
revolt by harsh repressive measures
arousing the sympathy of the whole
Irish people.
The prime minister, though argee-
ing with government critics that the
shooting of Skeffington was appar-
emily an. atrocious set, thoroughly APP
proves the execution of the fourteen
rebel leaders.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-05-12
POTATO VINES RARE WELD
Amateur Gardner's Wife gets Sur
prise and Delight.

Collingswood, N. j., May l2.-The
amateur gardening of George Foust,
of No. 1O6 Virginia avenue, West
mont, has produced a wholly uneS-
pected and surprising crop thus early
in the season. Mr.. Foust set out
potato seed few weeks ago. George
Stafford, of his place, was walking
in the garden Wednesday evening
when he caught the glitter of gold
and stopping he exclaimed: Here's
your wife's wedding ring"
In his excitement Stafford uprooted
whole hill of potatoes. To one of
the vines clung the golden circlet lost
by Mrs. Foust four years ago in
June. Days of earnest search for the
ring had been fruitless. The ground
had been dug and wor ked every sea-
son since then but it remained for the
potato vine to raise the ring from its
hiding place.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-05-12
SHOOTS SELF IN HOME.
Lad May Have Been Victim of Ac
cident.

New Egypt, N. j., May ~. -
Theodore, jr., the y year old son of
Theodore Gaskill, well-known farm
er near here, shot himself in the
head in his room Wednesday night
and died soon after members of the
family, attracted by the shot. found
him, No cause for the tragedy. ex,
cept Il nervous breakdown due to
ovcrstudy at Philadelphia busi-
ness school, is known. Others express
the belief that he may have shot him.
self accidentally while examing his
revolver, as he had been much inter
ested in craftsmanship lately.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-05-12
Action Taken After Receipt
Of News Of Failure OF
Conference
REACH NO AGREEMENT
Question Will Now Be Considered
Through Diplomatic Channels BY
Both Governments

Washington, May 12s-Secretary
of War Baker today ordered Maj
Gen. Hugh l.. Scott, chief of staff o.
the army, to return to his post IL
Washington.
This action was taken after the re-
ceipt of official information Of the
failure of the Scott-Obregon confer
ence at Ell Paso.
Orders also were sent to General
Funston to return at his discretion
to his headquarters at San Antonio
Secretary Baker confirmed the fact
that Generals Scott and Obregon had
closed their conference in disagree,
ment.
"They tried to reach an agreement
that could formally be written into
contract" Secretary Baker said
"but failed. The question will no"
be considered through diplomatic
channels by the two governments"
When the Cabinet met at II O'Clock
today it faced the most critical situa,
tion since the Mexican trouble be-
gan. The President and his Cabinet
will be forced to decide a new Mexi'
can policy
There was every indication wher
the Cabinet convened that the Ad'
ministration would stand firm in its
determination to keep American
troops in Mexico until border out
lawry is suppressed.
It is believed highly probably that
Carranza will be given one more op-
poitunity to cooperate with the
United States in pursuing the bor-
der bandits. If he presists in his re-
fusal and continues to press for the
withdrawal of American troops, the
Administration will be forced to the
necessity of considering plans for
the further conduct of the punitive
expedition without regard to Car
ranZa's wishes.
The failure of Gen. Scott and Gen
Obregon to agree was due to tho
following causes, among others:
Obregon wanted to ;discuss. Dor
der patrol arrangement. but sought
first to have the American force:
withdrawn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-05-12
u. S. TROOPS DIG IN
Pershing's Concentration Movement
is on Full Blast to North.

Columbus, n. NJ, May 12.-With-
drawal of the advanced American
forces from San Antonio, Mexico,
was in full swing today with motor
truck trains assisting in the move
mcnt.
Though Colonial Dublan has been
mentioned as the southernmost point
of the new line, officials here believed
the contraction will stop at Namiqui-
pa and rush the completion OF defen-
sive works to meet attack from any
hostile force. Defensive preparation
were completed in Columbus, when
infantrymen put the finishing touches
on a system of trenches surrounding
the city and orders for the conduct
of civilians were issued by the COM
manders.
Only troops are to occupy the
trenches in case of an attack, accord
ing to the instructions, and civilians
are to refrain from firing. Civilian
motor truck drivers were instructed
to mount their trucks "and remain
quiet"
Two companies Of New Mexico
militia were expected to arrive today
The entire state guard is expected by
the end of the week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-05-12
CONGRESSMEN IN FIST FIGHT
Lehlbach and Nichols Mix Up Over
Birth of 4 Nation"

Washington, May "A fist fight
between two members Of Congress
over the moving picture The Birth
of 4 Nation furnished subject for
general Congressional gossip yestcr-
day. Representative Lchlbach. Of New
Jersey, of the family Of vigorous alb
olitionists. and Representative Mich
OILS, of South Carolina, fiery and
husky Southern gentleman, were the
principals in the affair.
Representative Nichols. according
to the story told. was at dinner IN u
Capitol Hill Hotel. when the New Jer
sey Representative entered. The two
had been friends throughout the pres
ent session of Congress. They occupy
adjoining Offices in the House Office
building and, as new members, had
been together great deal. When
Representative Lehlbach entered the
dining room. the Southcrner invited
him to dine with him.
In the course Of the meal Represen,
tative Lehlbach took occasion to crit
icize vigorously the moving picture
He commended resolutions recently
introduced in the House for the sup
preston of the film. a9d spoke at
length on his abolitioniSt ancestry.
The. Southerner objected and an al
tercation ensued. Representative
Nichols. who is built on the model OF
Jess Willard and one Of the youngest
members of the House, concluded the
argument with two wcIl-hlrected
blows. left jab and right upper,
cut. Before the New Jersey member
could recover and return the attack
walters and nearby diners interven-
ed.
The incident closed with Represcn
tative Lehlbach hurriedly leaving the
dining room: Mutual apologies were
exchanged yesterday
Representative Nichols is fre
quent visitor to Alexandria: He de,
livered the address at the Elks' Mem
orial service last December.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-05-12
May DAY FESTIVITIES
Can Vote Early and Often For Can.
didates for Queen of LOyc
and Beauty

A great deal Of interest is being
manifested in the contest for the May
Queen, which begins next Monday.
Not only from view point OF a
school contest, but from the fact
that it will bring before the public
some of the most popular and fair
est daughters of old Alexandria, a
city always noted for the grace and
beauty of it's women, and chivalry OF
its men.
The contest is expected to be a
close one, as each friend and relative
will work for his own candidate, hop
ing to see the chosen one crowned
queen Of love and beauty.
In this contest one can vote often
and early; and in this way net a
creditable sum to. be used in the in
terest of our city schools.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-05-12
POPE URGES PEACE.
PreIate Has Requested President to
Initiate Movement, is RumOr.

Rome, May l2.-Though no infor-
nation is obtainable from the Vatican
it is generally reported in Rome that
Pope Benedict, through Mgr. Bon-
zano; apostolic delegate to Washing-
ton, has requested President WILSON
to initiate movement for peace.
It is rumored here that France
alone, of all the belligerents, is NOT
now inclined to make peace.
Washington, May II. The above
:cabiegranL, was transmitted through
Have, and therefore passed through
the, hands Of both the. Italian ard
French censors. .gf ..".. -.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-05-12
infatuated Man Subsequent
ly Sends Bullet Into
His Own Brain
A VIRGINIA TRAGEDY
Bodies Of Murderer and His Victim
Found in Latter's Home-Both
Leave Families

Norge, Va. May l2.-F. c. Beat
ty, of Richmond. employed as "a tele-
graph operator at the Chesapeake and
Ohio Railway station here, shot and
killed Mrs. Sullivan Frayser Mars
ton, wife of Thurston 4. MarSton,
here Yesterday, and then killed HIM
self.
The double tragedy occurred about
noon. but the bodies were not tourn
until 3 o'clock, when Henry J. Graves
another Chesapeake and Ohio tele-
graph operator. went to Marston's
home to ascertain why Beatty had not
reported for work, to relieve him.
The bodies were lying on the floor Of
the parlor. In an adjoining room. un-
conscious of the tragedy, the three
year-old daughter of the dead woman
was asleep on a bed.
Mrs. Marston's husband was tele-
graph operator here. but now Is at
Catawba Sanatorium. Beatty was
sent from Richmond to Norge to re-
lieve him and was making his home
with the MarstonS. Mrs. MarSton
had been at the home of her father
Commissioner of Revenue W. Is.
Frayser. in Henrico county, and had
come to Norge for the day to attend
TO some sousehold duties, bringing her
child with her. During the morning
she cent tortpr. II. u. Stephenson,
to attend the child for some minor
alment. Dr. Stephenson says that
Beatty was there then and appeared
to be mOrOse.
Details Of the occurrences leading
up to the tragedy are not known, hut
il is said that Beatty had become IN
ratuated with Mrs. Marston and it
is presumed that when she rejected
his advances he decided to kill her
and himself. Mrs. Marston was shot
twice. one ball entering the forehead,
and one going through the heart. The
shot which killed Beatty was sent
crushing into the head ust back OF
the right ear.
Mrs. Marston leaves two children,
the youngest nine months old; her
father, mother. four brothers and
three sisters.
Beatty leaves wife and four chill
drcn. the youngest three weeks ot
are. all of whom are in Norge.
Friends Of Mrs. Marston say that
she was absolutely blameless tof
Beatty's infatuation, and that She
was held in high esteem by all who
knew her.
Richmond, May L. AIRS. Mars
ton was daughter Of w. B. Fray
ser. Commissioner Of Revenue for the
lower district of Henrico County,
who lives on the Osborne Turnpike,
about three miles east Of Richmond.
The family, while advised Of the trag-
edy late yesterday afternoon had
heard nothing further from Norge,
early this morning. Two brothers, W.
A. and Laurence 7. Frayser went
to Norge on late train last night
End will bring the body to Richmond
this morning at 5:45 o'clock.