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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-03-07
DURAZZO TAKEN BY TEUT0NS
Austrians Occupy Capital Of Albania
as Italians Embark on Transports
Rome Admits Loss.

Vienna (via London), Feb. 29.-Aus-
tro-Hungarian troops took full posses
sion of the Albanian port of Durazzo,
according to an official announcement
issued on Sunday.
Rome dispatches reported that all
Italian and Albanian troops have been
withdrawn from Durazzo by Italian
transports.
After surrounding the town on three
sides, the Austrians attacked from the
southeast. encountering only little OPP
position and, according to latest re-
ports from Vienna. had reached the
Bay of Durazzo and were only five
miles from the city.
Durazzo is a dilapidated town of
about 5000. full OF ancient ruins. 1t
lies SO miles north of Avlona.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-03-07
U. S. GUARDIAN OF HAITI
Treaty Ratified by Senate Provides
For Virtual Protectorate Fer
Nation.

Washington. March 1.-The senate
unanimously ratified the Haitian
treaty which gives the United States
a virtual protectorate over the black
republic" There was a half-hour de-
bate over certain provisions in the
treaty. but the final vote recorded no
opposition. Under the treaty the uni
ted States will organize a constabu-
larry in the republic and will admins
ter the finances of the nation.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-03-07
Another Solomon,

The wife of an Arab went to her
father with the complaint that her
husband had boxed her ears. The
wise old sheik reflected a few mo-
ments. then did to her as her husband
had done. Now thou art avenged"
he said. Thy husband has boxed the
ears Of my daughter and / have boxed
the ears Of his wife,
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-03-07
TURKS ROUTED IN EGYPT
at Agagia-Still Being Pur-
sued.

London, Feb. ga Turkish col
umn was attacked and routed by
South African troops at Agagia, Egypt,
according to a British official state
ment issued here, which adds that the
fleeing Turks are being pursued.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-03-07
To Present cummlns' Name,

Des Moines, Ia, Feb. 28.-Managers
of Senator A. B. Cummins' presidential
campaign announced that former Con-
gresham Nate Kendall of Abba, noted
for his oratory, has been chosen to
place Cummins in nomination at the
Republican national convention in Chi
cago In June.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-03-07
Oshnrne Trial Date Set.

White Plains, n. Y, March 1.-The
trial If Thomas Mott Osborne, former
warden Of Sing Sing prison. under two
indictments charging hiIa with immor-
atty, neglect Of duty ana perjury, will
begin here N March 13.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-03-07
No Change During Night.
Youthful PHILOSOPHER.

Father, scanning school report
You'll land at the bottom Of the class.
Son-Well. you said / ought to feel
at home in school-and you know
where we men stand at home!-A-
bany Argus.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-03-07
Edicts Bars Luxury Importation

Berlin, Feb. 29.-The German gov
eminent has adopted a decree prohib-
ting the importation of commodities
regarded as luxuries which can be dis
pensed with in war time The regula-
ton will take effect Immediately.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-03-07
Heavy Snow In Mississippi.

Memphis, Tenn, March l-Snow-
storms were general throughout north
eru Mississippi. with fiurries here and
at other points in western Tennessee.
In some sections it was the first snow
fall Of the winter.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-03-07
French Honor cantain as.o-

London. Feb. 2s.-Capt. John Jacob
Astor nj the First Life guards has been
awarded the Chevalier's Cross # the
Legion OF Homer for gaIlantry. Cant.
JohE Jacob Aston is the sol Of William
Waldorf Astor, recently made q baron
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-03-07
Duma Approves Billion Loan.

London, March 1.-The finance COM
mittee of the Russian duma, presided
over by Premier Sturmer, has ap-
proved the new war loan of 1000. 00O.-
900 rubles (about $1,000, 600, 0OO). saws
Reuters Petrograd correspondent.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-03-07
Shea MAY Get Chile Post.

Washington. March 1.-Justice ]. H.
Shea of the Indiana supreme court
probably will be the next ambassador
TO Chile, it is reported about the White
House. Senator Kern urged his can
didacy to President Wilson
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-03-07
LaiI Anticonscriptionist.

London. Feb. 29.-Mrs. Nellie Best.
secretary of the Womens Anticon-
scriptionist league. was sentenced to
six months Imprisonment in the West
minister police court for circulating lit
erature urging men not to enlist.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-03-07
madonna Enthroneon Sold.

New York. Feb aS.-The Brooklyn
Institute museum is the owner OF the
beautiful Madonna Enthroned." paint
ed by Eernsrdino Luini. The picture
was purchased for s3S,500 from Caro-
lima Lambert
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-03-07
To Let Poles Receive Fo>d.

Washington, March Berlin will
inform the United States through
Count Won Bernstein hat the German
forces in Poland will not contiscate
any articles Of food " clothing sent
from this country for relief purposes.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-03-07
Crew Fears Another B,mb.

Mobile, Ala. Feb 2S.-Fearing for
their lives. the crew Of the Italian tank
steamer Livretta, aboard which an ex-
plosion occurred six weeks ago. re-
fused TO &C back Il Fort Arthur to re-
load the vessel with oil
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-03-07
LemuePs TheorY.

Little Lemuel-Say, paw, do people
make clothing out of peas?
Paw-No, son. But why do you
ask?
Little Lemuel-I thought they were
used to make pea-iackets for sailors.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-03-07
Found Guilty # Murn.r

Cassopolis. Mich Feb. 26.-Sylves.
ter ThOrnburg was found guilty BIZ .
jury OF numbering his aunt, Mrs Al
mira Thornburg. Judge l. b. Des-
voignes imposed a sentence Of lite I'm
pT1sSnmeul
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-03-07

Des Mo,nes. Ia. Feb. 29.-Managers
Ct Senator a. B. Cuu,l2ins' presidential
ca1p2lgI- announced Clat Nate Ken.
dali Of Alta will place CuLI.iiss ii
nomination At the Republican national
convention.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-03-07
seItpefense Plea Wins

Atlanta. Ga. FEB. sS.-J. y. Miles
was acquitted OF the raurder OF 4. NJ.
Eady, who was killed at the Miles
home January Is. Miles claimed self.
defense. Eady's mother ar5 sister
tainted when verdict YVES brought il.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-03-07

Cincinnati. Feb. eS-FraLklia G. AL.
ter. eishty-four years OLD. president OF
the American MachiSt Tocl company
and identified with .1any le&dias fnan.
cial interests, died st his home here
OF pneumonia
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-03-07

Princeton y. J.. Fee. 2s.-Presidsn,
Hibhen Il Princeton university an
bounced be favored the rlan 10 moor
pirate q course in military traiuinz
into tie curriculum. allowing II to
count in TIE awarding OF degrees.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-03-07
Two Neorses Executes

Raleigh. y. c. Feb. 2S.-A deuSls
electroeution occurred in the state
prison when George Poston and Ernest
Lowry. negroes. went TO their death
for the murder OF Grant Davis. farm
er. 3 Veaf ago Both confessed.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-03-07

Milwaukee, Feb. 25.-Francis ].
Rcua3ka, formerly connected with the
Rc-.s1ka Brothers company. trunk
manufacturers, las fled a voluntary
bankruptcy petition IL the federal
court He admits liabilities OF SOS 7oo
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-03-07
rormer lawnaker prous pess

Athens. Ga. Feb. so. L. F. Bond
Of Danielsville. candidate for solicitor
general. dropped dead at his home
Thursday Afternoon. He was for q
NUMBER Ct years q member OF the
Georgia legislature.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-03-07
krunn workers Lose savinns

Zurich. Fec. S6--The Rheinischs
bank at Essen has liouidaied. accord
sng to reports received mere on
Thursday afternoon. Hundreds Of
worKmen in me krupp WORKS naye
lost their ssyinga
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-03-07
Greenland Cryolite.

American commercial interest in
Greenland rests wholly in obtaining
supplies OF cryolite from there. The
auarries at Ivigtut. at the southern
extremity OF the land. furnish nearly
all the cryoHte used in the world.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-03-07
Why Men Are Brave.

Willis-Paw. what is bravery?
Paw-Bravery is something that
when he wants to run. my SON
American Bop
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-03-07
Cedric Back at New York

New York, March 1.-Oficers of the
White Star liner Cedric. here for the
first time since it was requisitioned By
Britain as transport. declined to re
veal anything concerning the service
in which it has been engaged
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-03-07
Neal Brown "A. Pradt c. S. Gilberl
ABSTRACTS

We have the only abs .fact Of Mara
thon county. We have a thoroughly
qualified abstractor, and make abb
stracts at reasonable prices. We are
responsible for all abstracts made by
US and guarantee that they show the
condition OF the title properly as it
appears on record.
An abstract of title is useful If you
desire to sell or mortgage your prop
erty, and is very valuable in ascertain
ing defects in your title that can be
easily remedied, and yet might be suf-
f1cient to spoil sale. II you desire
an abstract of the title to your prop
erty, call and see US.
Wausau Law & Land Association
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-03-07
Swedish Steamer Held In

London, Feb. rs The Swedish
steamship Stockholm. bound from
Gothenburg for New York. was stopped
by a British warship and ordered into
the Clyde. where the mail was re-
moved and the vessel released.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-03-07

London, Feb, ga Turkish col
umn was attacked and routed by
South African troops at Agasia, Egypt.
according TO a British official state
ment issued here. which adds tGat the
fleeing Turks are being pursued.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-03-07
o,sest Resident Of Iowa Dies

Dubuque. Ia, Feb. 29.-Mrs. Eliza.
betA ". Healey, eldest Io,saD II years
Of residence. died at her home here.
She had lived in Dubuque IS years.
She was rinety-six years ol5 ard was
born IL Germany.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-03-07
Poor Little Fish.

Johnny docking thoughtfully into
his aquarium - Mamma. / think the
worst thing about being a little fish
would lie having e mamma without
any lap"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-03-07

Washington, Feb. 2S.-The senate
confirmed the nomination of Henry
Prather Fletcher as ambassador to the
government of Mexico. The vote vas
4s to Is. Fletcher is expected to take
up his new duties at once.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-03-07
Sawed-OH Sermon.

Two important events in a mans
life are when be finds hair coming on
his upper lip and when he finds it
roing from the top Of his head.-In-
3ianapolis Star.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-03-07
Renuisition German Ships.

Rome. Feb. 26.-The Italian govern
ment has reQuisitioned 50 German and
Austrian steamers that were in Ital-
ian ports when the war began.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-03-07
In the Same Class.

Tale bearers. as ! said before, are
just as bad as tale makers.-Sheridan
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-06
THE ELECTION RESULT.

The official canvass of the returns
of Tuesdays election do not alter the
general results as given in last even
ing's Argus, and confirm the victory
for the majority of the democratic can
didates-superviso assessor and
three of the four assistant supervisors,
giving the republicans the collector,
town clerk, justice of the peace, and
an assistant supervisor.
That the democratic ticket Jared so
we'll was due to the care taken in Its
selection. for a finer list of candidates,
taking into equal consideration
those who failed of success on the
ticket with those who won, has not
been placed before the people of Rock
Island before by any party; to the
splendid organization work directed
by T. A. Fender and to serious dis
satisfaction within the republican par
ty over circumstances involving its
township convention proceedings.
The democrats have reason to be
proud of the outcome Of Tuesday s
election, although regretting that the
victory did not include every worthy
candidate on the ticket.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-06
NEED OF ELECTION REFORM

There is need of reform in canvass
ing election returns in Rock Island
This suggestion implies no reflection
upon the personnel Of the canvassing
boards taken as whole, but pertains
rather to the system.
While It is taken for granted, and
should always be considered that the
beginning should be with the appoint
ment Of judges and clerks, in which
qualifications should not be over
looked and care taken that no pre-
cinct is dominated by any particular
party in the makeup Of the boards, the
fault at present lies primarily in the
methods pursued. To the end that
uniformity and accuracy may be in
sured. and the count expedited as far
as possible, a school Of instruction
should be conducted by the town clerk,
and Judges and clerks made familiar
with their duties, and impressed with
the responsibility of expediting the
count to the fullest extent.
In the history Of Rock Island. there
perhaps was never before so much
confusion in compiling the results as
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-06
THE COLONEL REPEATS.

At an opportune time, as he did four
years ago, just before the republican
primaries, Colonel Roosevelt has
made formal announcement of his
candidacy for the republican nomina-
ton for the presidency. He has laid
down his terms with a positiveness
that suggests that he will brook no
interference from those who have as
sumed to speak with authority for
the party. In other words, he is in
the same position he was four years
ago when he divided his party by hav-
ing himself made the bull moose
nominee The colonel also insists
that he write the platform upon which
he would go before the people. To
sum up the latest Rooseveltian an
nouncement, he expects the republican
party to be so solidly behind him that
he in fact will be the whole party
himself.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-06
Rock Island-From River to
River.
Home Corners

a TTENTI0N of Subscribers
"a Ii you know of any former
resident OF this city or county now
living elsewhere, outside of n ra-
dius of 90 miles Of Rock Island,
and will send the name and adj
dress Of each former resident to
The Argus, a copy of this paper
will be sent gratis to the name and
address given, daily from May 10
TO July l.
This proposition is made in or
der 10 afford the most extended
opportunity for the widest and full
est cooperation in making the Fort
Armstrong Celebration and Tri-
City Home Coming to be held in
the tri-cities June 18th to oath in
elusive, a happy as well as Won
derful historical event. and if you
will send in the names of your
friends yOu will not only secure for
them a copy of daily paper from
the home town for the period men,
toned, but will be likewise con-
tributing to the making of the cele-
bration the most successful event
ever held in the Mississippi valley.
Address Home Coming Commit
tee, Fort Armstrong Centennial
Celebration, care of The Rock Is
land Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-06
Village Philosophy.

Old Bob Jones says that the days
would be a whole lot less dull if it
we're not for waiting so long between
meals.
Whether the course of true love runs
smoothly or not, it is hardly suitable
for a speedway.
Bumptious self assertion seldom
yields to the hardest sort Of bumps.
1t is not very happy politician who
takes his own political creed very Sc
riously
1t is mighty hard to find a man in
any little town who has never been
defeated in the race for some office.
The fellows who write the prepared
ness articles in the magazines never
expect to see service at the front.
You can just wager that new bird is
no relation to the dove family
Office never seeks the man because
it would be futile
Lives Of great men Oft remind us we
can make our lives sublime only by
hiking out some other way than their
footsteps point.
The littlenesses Of big men are
things that can never be understood
! by little men.-M. G. R. in the Sioux
City Journal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-06
RAILROAD ACCIDENTS.

Human failure" is the way the
New York Central explains the disas-
trous train wreck at Amhurst, Ohio,
and discharged the railroad engineer
who failed" But human failure"
may apply as much in operating
methods as to one trainman's over
sight.
When terrible railroad accident
such as occurred in Ohio a few days
ago, on the New York Central lines,
has shocked the country it may be a
satisfaction to know how and why it
happened. But light on these questions
does not bring back the dead, and it is
not easy to see that it has materially
lessened such accidents in the past.
( They will continue to occur as long
as human judgment, accuracy and
alertness remain factors in the move
ment of Grains. The road which
boasts that it did not kill a passen-
ger last year may be in the pillory to-
morrow. The most that can be done
! is to profit by every mistake and re-
/ Ientlessly punish those responsible in
cases of inexcusable carelessness. But
common sense would suggest that
there should be some way of ascer-
J tanning, with reasonable certainty
whether an employe on whom lives
depend is physically and nervously fit
/ for his work when he reports for duty.
If there is a railroad in this country
which has in force such a precaution-
airy rule the fact is not known to the
public
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-06
HerOism Of a Mother Pony.

During the foods in Miami county,
Kansas, last spring, the high water
nearly caused the loss of 90 Shetland
ponies which had been grazing in a
pasture, They sought refuge on a
knoll where they were marooned for
Is hours. Finally, plunging into the
deep water they swan for freedom. The
heroism Of mother pony is thus de-
scribed by The Western Spirit, Paola:
As the Shetlands were released from
their corral, several turned into the
swift current, among them little
months old colt, that was not strong
enough to battle in the surging wa
ters. Its mother, standing close by,
with that maternal instinct to protect
her young, sensed the danger in which
her offstring was placed and turned
back to the colts rescue. With only
the tips of her ears showing, she nosed
beneath the baby Shetland's body and
raised it from the water. Twice the
little thing went under, but Stoically
the courageous mother kept on until
her little one was partially lifted and
carried out of the currents path to
stiller and shallower water.
ut was the most beautiful, yet dar-
ing, rescue | ever Witnessed remark
ed one who was present when the in
cident happened.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-06
THE COST OF CHEWING

The chewing gum habit has cost the
American people for chicle alone
nearly s35,00O,O0O in the last 10 years,
or almost five times as much as we
paid Russia for Alaska, according to
figures furnished by the bureau of
department Of commerce. Normally
our annual imports of chicle amount
to 100000 pounds, for which we pay
about $2,500000 in the countries OF
origin and to which must be added
customs duties in own own ports of
about S750,000.
Imports of chicle gum during the
fiscal year 1915 were as follows:
From Mexico, 2,197,000 pounds; from
Canada, Psi, 900 pounds; from Brit
ish Honduras, 10000 pounds; from
Venezuela, $4,000 pounds; from the
Central American republics, $4,000
/ pounds; from all other countries, 5000
pounds. Chicle is not produced in
Canada, but large quantities from 9TH
er British possessions are handled
through the dominion. In 1913 the
total imports of the gum amounted to
! 13,750,000 pounds and that is the rec
| ord importation for any one year. In
1915 the total was 100000 pounds.
Chicle is the dried milky juice OF
/ the sapodilla tree, which is one of a
large family of tropical trees known
as bully-trees. Some Of the gum is
used as a substitute for gutta percha
but the bulk of it is used in the manu-.
facture of chewing gum.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-06
Put Cold Cures In Moth Balls.

fpretty cartons. Then place them in
the window, with a card saying. The
time to kill a cold is before IT kill.
you" or something else original like
that, and sell the stuff like hot cakes
at % cents the box.
When a doctor doesn't know what
ails a patient, or what to do for the
patient, he sometimes loads I'D a shot
gun mixture, shuts his eyes and blazes
away. At least he used to do so. That
is where the anti-cold and rhinitis tab
lets and the stupendous cough mix
| lures came from-our anxious medi-
cal forefathers concocted them. They
! like the "old women" OF the nyesent
time, had set formula or recipe for
each symptom-and II the symptom
failed to fit the readymade medicine
so much the worse for the patient. No
alterations were made, considering
the price.
People are coming out Of their bur
rows and looking at the sun. Fresh
air is again getting a chance. Let US
put away the cough and cold cures in
moth balls. and leave them there az
curios for the amusement of our grand
children. Grandchildren, did We saw
Tut, tut, by that time colds" will be
as rare as typhoid fever is now. and
a worse disgrace
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-06
UNCLE SAM AS BUILDER

Uncle Sans department of agricul-
ture has gone into house planning for
farmers. A very interesting plan for
southern farm house for small
family has just been published. One
OF the interesting features is cook
ing ROOM which is partitioned off
from the kitchen and contains the
cooking range. In the ceiling of this
compartment is ventilator and cold
air is taken in through the floor.
while next to the stove is a large
double-sashed window. Thus, there
is light and a current of air moving
from the floor out through the cell
ing carrying the odors and heat
while the kitchen proper is kept cool
Next to the cooking room is fuel
compartment which is conveniently
fed from out Of doors so that muddy
feet do not track over the house
wife's floor. Another convenience is
bath room located so that the men
from the stable or field may step into
it without walking through the house
There is also a closet off the screened
porch just at the latter's entrance, in
which muddy rubber boots or wet
coats can be hung. The house con.
tains living room, dining room, two
bed rooms, kitchen, screened porch
back porch and double sleeping porch
Il is all on one floor and planned fOI
cheap construction