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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-24
WATERWAY BILL. rs
REPORTED TO HOUSE

Washington, Feb. 24.-The annual
rivers and harbors appropriation bill,
aggregating $39.O00.0OO in direct ap-
preparations and authorizations for
expenditures in various parts of the
country was favorably reported to the
house today The bill is net cut OF
about $4,00O000 from the estimates. A
lively fight over the New York harbol
appropriations and other new projects
is in prospect.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-24
Hero of AdrianOpIe Passes,

Marsailles, Feb. "a, (via PARISH
The Serbian Colonel Yosan Cugrino-
witch has died in the military hospital
here after a months illness. In 1912
he was the first to enter Adrianople at
the head of his regiment and it was he
who captured the Turkish commander
During the advance of the Teutonic al
lies he undertook the defense of Nish
with 5000 men and retreated only af.
ter his force had been reduced to 200
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-24
HOSPITAL CIRCLE ENTERTAINED.

The monthly meeting of the Twin
City Hospital circle was held yester
day in the home of Mrs. Gilbert Peter
son in Moline. There was a very
large attendance of members and a
lumber Of visitors and they were en-
trTtained in a delightful manner.
Lunch was served and there was col
lrctel q nice sum for the hospital
benefit.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-24
ACT OF AMERICANS
GLADDENS GERMANS

Berlin, Feb 24-The American As
sociation of Commerce and Trade of
Berlin will open on March l a new
auxiliary kitchen for persons impov-
erished by the war.
The newspapers comment with sat
isfaction on this proof of American
sympathy" says the Overseas News
Agency.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-24

cepting bride of $4,000 while a Juror
in the Frost Alaskan coal lands case
in 1918 and was questioned by the
grand jury in connection with the &C
cusation.
The coal lands fraud case was said
to involve the control of $4,000 900
worth of government coal lands in
Alaska All the defendants we're ac-
quilted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-24
TVIy.CITY TEACHERS MEET.

Twin-city Lutheran Sunday school
TEACHERS gathered in Grace Lutheran
church last evening for monthly con-
ference on methods of Sunday school
teaching. Rev. Adolph Hult of Au-
gustana seminary was the speaker of
the evening and gave discourse on
the method of teaching the first COM
mandmelt. An informal discussion
participated in the teachers followed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-24
OFFICERS THWART
A JAIL DELIVERY
Bars at Window in Cell Had Been Cut
in Two When Discovered by
Sheriff's Force.
TWO STEEL SAWS RECOVERED
States Attorney Thompson Informed
Of Proposed Attempt by Pris-
Oner Several Weeks Ago.

A bold attempt at Jail delivery was
thwarted at the county Jail yesterday
afternoon about o'clock, when the
turnkey discovered that the bars had
been cut at the window of the cell in
the boys department, located on the
second floor at the northwest corner
of the building.
The cell was occupied by Charles
Sanford, Fred Henderson, Charles Car
rington (colored), and Tom Cannon
Sanford and Henderson were arrested
in Moline and bound over to the grand
jury on Jan. 10, last, on a charge of
burglarizing the home of Harry Good.
Darlington is charged with the murder
of Lester Nesbit, Burlington car re-
pairer, and is awaiting trial, having
been granted a new hearing after
jury found him guilty and fixed his
sentence at % years. Cannon is a
Davenport youth and was recently
given six months in the county Jail
for vagrancy
Bars We're Cut.
The turnkey first noticed that the
lock on the door to the cell had been
tempered with. He started an inves-
tigation which later led to the dis
covery that the bars on the window
on the west side had been cut and ev-
erything was in readiness for break
for Ijhorty NV 6roppipu 70 tho kitchor
roof and to the ground.
States Attorney F. Z. Thompson
claims that several weeks ago one OF
the inmates called him to the Jail and
informed him that he had some valu-
able information and wanted to know
what he would get out of it, if he
told. The county prosecutor would
promise no immunity, but finally the
that one of the men, recently arrested
and lodged in Jail, had brought with
him three steel saws.
Saws Are Found.
The prosecutor informed the sher-
ifs force, and it is rumored that for
weeks the officials allowed the guilty
parties to continue at their work in
order to get a definite line on those
engineering the deal.
Following the discovery, an inspec-
ton of the cell was made and two Of
the steel saws supposed to have been
used, were found. The boys have
been separated and taken to other
parts of the Jail.
About five years ago another Jail
delivery was attempted from the same
cell by B. F. Klugger and James Slo-
cum, charged with stealing $500 worth
of hides in the west end of the city.
The cell is the poorest in the build
ing. Some years ago boys placed in
it succeeded in removing half of a
stone out of the wall, but were de-
tected at their work.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-24
BRITISH ISLES ARE
SWEPT BY A STORM

London, Feb. 24.-The British isles
today are in the grip of the seyerest
snow storm of years. Reports show
that severe weather prevails through
out Europe. Scotland has suffered
more than England or Wales. Tele-
phone wires have been broken down
generally. Several vessels sent out
distress signals. but life boats were
unable to locate them in the thick
weather.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-24
Gorge Damage at Rnrlingtnn.

Burlington, Iowa, Feb. 24.-The
heavy mass of ice in the Mississippi
packed in front of the city moved a
short distance today then gorged.
Considerable damage was done to
boat houses and launches on the bank.
that are surrounded by ice, due to
high water Greater havoc is feared
when the ice moves again.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-24
AddltionalSocial
COURT OF HONOR PARTY.

Court of Honor, No. 81. entertained
3. a hard times dancing party last
evening at Odd Fellows hall. a large
number of people coming dressed in
costumes suitable for such an affair
Prizes Tor costumes were given to
Mrs. Charles Weber, Mrs Fred kolls
harles Short and Mr.. Gibson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-24
Lorimer yeniremen Excused.

Chicago, Feb. 24.-The first four
men of the latest group OF 100 venire-
men who may serve in the trial of
William Lorimer ON a charge of con-
spiracy to wreck the La Sale Street
Trust and Savings Bank were excused
for cause today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-24
Lourie Heads State Association.

r. B. Lourie, president of the Moline
Y. NJ. C. A, was elected president Of
the state association of Y, M, C. A.
officers at the biennial convention at
the Hotel Sherman, Chicago. today
Moline is represented by five delegates
at the convention. The session will
close this evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-24

were cared for by neighbors, and a
public subscription was started today
to supply them with clothing and food
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-24

All the news all the time - The
ArguA
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-28
Property Owners Enter Appeals On
 New Bridge Levy

Appeals of a number of property owners from benefits assessed against them in the widening for the new Stratford avenue bridge were filed by #DeForest & Klein, attorneys, with the city clerk today. Peter w. Wren ap- peals from the benefit assessment made against the property he owns west of the Steeplechase Island. dock. Mary c. O'Brien. Theresa I. Lawler. Josephine I. LaI1ey, Anna, G. and Ger trude McMahon and Alice B. Gaynor object to being assessed $s5o benefits for the steeplechase Island dock prop erty.
 James B. Gregory opposes assess ments of $8O3 and $752 benefits against the property where the Ira Gregory Co. conducts business. It is proposed to widen Stratford avenue on the north side from the bridge to East Main street.
 When public hearings were held on the matter the above named prop erty owners appeared and said they oppose the assessment of benefits against them.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-28
Men MIA .Noar Eaathers.

Among the strange tribes of men about whom little is known are the Chamacocos of the region about the upper Paraguay river.
 Although the Chamacocos wear but little clothing, they excel in the art of making personal adornments from the feathers of birds. Their country abounds with birds of the most bea uti- full pIumage, including parrots. tou- cans and trogons. whose feathers are dazzling in color; rheas with gray plumes, musk ducks of a glossy black color, egrets with feathers of pure white and spoonbills of a delicate pink hue
 All this wealth of color and graceful plumage is combined by the Chamaco- cos in a most artistic manner. Some of these savages walk their forest glades' in colors more brilliant, if less ample, than any woman's dressmaker could produce.-Washingto Star.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-28
GRANTS PRETTY HAIRDRESSER 4
 DIVORCE DEGREE
Mary Alice Galley Says Illus band Deserted Her at
 Railroad Station.

Declaring her husband deserted her at the Grand Central station, New York, Mary Alice Galley. petite hair dresser of Stamford, appeared before Judge Gager in the superior court this afternoon to seek a divorce from liar old Galley of Stamford. The attrac- tive plaintiff said that after she mar ried Galley in 1912 they went to St. Catherine's in Canada where the young husband had a. position.
 He lost this position and then start ed with his wife for Stamford. When they reach ed New York, Galley took his wife to the gate where the Stam- ford train was standing and said:
 There's your train.''
 Aren't you coming?" Mrs. Galley asked.
 Galley shook his head" Then where are you going?" she wanted to know.
 s'None of your - business replied Galley as he walked away.
 The hairdresser said she never saw her husband after that: Her maiden name was Mary Weller.
 Judge Gager also granted Andrew Czail1y of this city a divorce from Mary Czaiky. The wife left Czaiky because he worked nights and she wanted him to get a day job. The couple were married December 16; 1885
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-28
WILLIAM H. LEE
 OF ORANGE HEADS
 AYRSHIRE BREEDERS

The newly organized Connecticut State Ayrshire Breeders club has elected the following officers: Presi- dent, Wilson H. Lee of Orange; vice. president, William T. Wells of New ington; secretary; L. H. HeaIey of the state board of agriculture; treasurer, Ralph J. Averil of Washington.
 A board of directors was chosen with one member from each county, as follows: Fairfield county, Frank Speikerman of~Greenwich; Hartford, county Dudley Wells of WethersheId; l; LirchheId county, George H. Hewitt, IT,. of Torrington; Middlesex county, D. A. Markham of Hartford; New Ha, ven county. John Swan of Seymour {; New London county, J. D. Avery of North Stonington; Holland county, H. W. Gunther of Rockville and Wind ham county, Henry Dorrance of Plain 1e1d
 The object of the club is to promote and encourage the breeding of Ayr shire cattle and to call the attention of breeders to their qualifications as dairy animals.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-28
snrlnn Flows on Holidays.

In a picnic ground in the Passaic val ley there is spring that flows only on Sundays and holidays. It usedato flow always. Robert E. Horton. in the pro
 ceedings of the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers. explains this strange performance. When the great silk mills sprang up in the Passafc valley numer- ous artesian wells were bored into the red sandstone: pumps draw out so much water that it now normally stands below t.le' level of the spring outlet, but on Sundays and holidays
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-28
Ire che.apeake Bay Dog.

The most remarkable characteristics of the Chesapeake is his retrieving. He has been developed for retrieving ducks, and naturally should be well fitted for that purpose. But it is my firm conviction that he would retrieve 8 horse if told to do so, bringing it to you in pieces if he couldn't boat it home The one definite aim in breed ing him has been to make the best pos sible retriever, and if ever a breeders aim succeeded it has succeeded in this instance.
 A Chesapeake will fetch anything on earth that is within his physical pow CTS to move or handle. If you take him to the water and do not throw anything in for him to go after he will bring you oysters on his own account. He brings bricks and stones and clubs joyfully Old Beaver, long a prize winner and now just about to leave us for the happy hunting ground, has worn his teeth down to stubs. like an old bears teeth, carrying hard objects. Almost any Chesapeake will show the same condition of manufacturing
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-28
Mrs. Mohr Under
 Severest Chilling
Continued from Page One.

Continued from Page One.
 And you loved him after the knowl- edge that the doctor was intimate with Miss Burger?''
 ''I did.''
 Was it a love born of hate, mad. am %
 NO, sir. It was love from the bot tom of my heart, for myself and my children-and knew he loved me-
 The prosecutor introduced the sub ject of an alleged assault by Dr. Mohr upon Mary McConvtl1e, a servant em- p1oyed by the doctor at Providence, in 1914.
 Dr. Mohr was subsequently, arrested for criminal assault on Miss McCon- vile but was acquitted. Dr. Mohr at the trial claimed his wife framed the case on him.
 Didn't you tell Mary McConvillle to shot Dr. Mohr?"
 s'No, never did.''
 Didn't you tell Julia Duffey and other servants that you never would see Dr.. Mohr again-tpat Mary Mo- Conyille was going to shoot him ?''
 sfNo, sir, INdid not.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-28
s. B. Wheeler, Long An Invalid, Comes Home
 To Die With Parents

Sherwood B. Wheeler. many years ago a prominent merchant of this city, who has been absent from Bridgeport for about score of years, returned to the home of his parents, MT. and Mrs. Marcus o. Wheeler, 25 Washington avenue, last week, to die.
 Early last evening the end came to him. He has been in falling health for many years, and a few weeks ago when he realized there was hope for only a few weeks more, he. decided to come East.
 MT. Wheeler was born in this city AS years ago and attended school here. Before going West 20 years ago he conducted a crockery store on Main street, known as the s. B. Wheeler Crockery store. He was widely known in this city. Since going West, he has located in Detroit, where he has been proprietor of a large variety store. His health has been poor for the last two years. About a, week ago he re- turned to the home of his parents in this city. He is survived by a widow his parents, a sister, Mrs. Harry F. Parrott, and brother, Arthur N. Wheeler of this city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-28
ReoonoiIed..


 We observe that our friend has a bad cold in his head. and of course we tell him exactly how to cure it. From his pocket he takes a large memorandum book and enters our pre- scription on one of the final pages thereof Then he snaps a rubber band about the book. sneezes and smiles happily.
 We observe to him that we are glad our instructions for q cure have made him so happy.
 Ut isn't that.'' he says. Since got this cold I have written down every sure cure recommended, and when ever the cold gets so bad feel as though couldn't stand it another day I read over all the cures and think how much better is is to have the cold than to endure all ;he remedies. ."- Judge.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-28
STATE GIVES AID
 TO COUNTY FAIRS.

L. H. Hea1ey, secretary of the state board of agriculture, has announced the annual distribution of state funds to the agricultural and horticultural fair societies of the state for the year 1915.
 The sums are awarded in accordance with a law passed by the 1913 Legisla- ture and are in proportion to the amount of money paid out by the or ganizations in premiums for agricul- tural exhibits. The largest individual amount. $4,50O, is paid to the Connect fcut State Agricultural society.
 The distributions include:A
 Connecticut Bee Keepers Associa- ton. $500; Connecticut Dairymen's s Association, $850; Connecticut Hor- ticulturaI Society. $15o; Connecticut Pomological Society. s45o; Cornwall Agricultural Society. $10O; Goshen Agricultural Society, $25O; Harwinton Agricultural Society. $2O0; Norfolk Agricultural Association, $500; Sails bury Association, $350; Union Agricul- tural Society, $50: Union AgrtcuItur- al Society of Barkhamsted, Colebrook and Hart1and. $500; Washington Fair Corporation $400,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-28
Mo Clements Death
 Accident, Probable
 Finding of Coroner

No criminal negligence. will prob ably be the finding of Coroner John J. PheIan concerning the death of Joseph McC1ements at Darien, Tues day. McCIements got off his freight train when it stopped and fixed cou- bling. When the train started he waited to catch the caboose on the rear end and finish his supper which he had left when the train stopped. He missed his footing and was thrown on the tracks, suffering a fracture of his skull. The coroner conducted an inquiry yesterday and will hear other witness next Monday.
 Tomorrow p>crning at 10 clock he will begi1 an inquiry into the death ot George Green of Fall River, Mass, who was killed by 6 train at Wash ington bridge. The body Is still at Stratford unclaimed
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-28
William H. Watrous Wants Divorce Upon
 Grounds of Desertion

Papers were fled in the superior court today in divorce proceedings brought by William H. Watrous of this city against Ellen B. Watrous Of this city, Desertion June 20, 1912, is al- legged. The couple were married June g, 1889. Mrs. -Watrous' maiden name was Ellen Whitaker.
 Another divorce action filed today was brought by William Meta Of this city against Mary Meta of this city. He alleges fnfdeIity and names Ed ward Messino as correspondent Mrs. Meta. whose maiden name was Mary Debello, married the plaintiff May g., 1911.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-28
HeIpinq Uncle.

She came down to the drawing room to meet her special young man with a frown on her pretty face.
 'rJohn.s she said, father saw you this morning going into a pawnbroker s with large bundle.''
 John flushed. Then he said in a low voice: pawnbroker some of my old clothes You see, he and his wife are fright fully hard up"
 "Oh. John. forgive meT' exclaimed the young girl. "How truly noble you reT'-Exchange
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-28
 DIED..

ADMAuNGS--In Southport, Jan. 27, 1916. Ellen, widow of John Cum mings.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from her late residence, Southport, on Saturday, Jan. 29, at S:SO a. m.. and from St Thomas church. Fairfield, at g a. m. In- torment St. Thomas cemetery, Fair field A 27 b" fEdUGH%s+-In this city, Jans 26, 1916, Mary wife Of Edward Hughes
 Fris2ds are invited to attend the fun@ral from her late residence, 909 Madison avenue, on Saturday, Jan. 2s, at a. n.. and from St. Pat rick,s church at S:30 a. na-. with solemn high mass Interment St fichae1's cemetery.
 A 27 b. fRUSSEIL-In this city. Jan. 26, 1918, Ann F. Beers, widow of Chester Russell. aged 8S years.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at her late home, No. 751 Park avenue on Saturday, 29th inst, at 2-3O o'clock D. m. Burial in Mt. Grove cemetery.
 A 27 b*p rBOKLEEIn tflis city, Jan 27, 1916, Mary Jane, daughter Of the late Richard and Mary Boyle.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from her late residence, 9s Pequonnock street on Saturday, Jan. 2e, at s:s0N a. na.. and from St Augustine's church at a. m. Interment St. Michae1's cemetery.
 A 27 bs KING-In Shelton, Wednesday, Jan. 26, 1916, Thomas King, aged 35 years, 4 months, 25 days.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the resfd dence of his eister, Mrs. Thomas H. GrisselI, No 90 Henry street, on Saturday, Jan. 29. at S:15 a. na., and from Saint Mary's church at g o'clock. Burial at St. Michae1's cemetery.
 A 27 b" PAIMER-In this city, Jan. 27, 1S16. Fannie N. Palmer. widow of the late Harry Palmer.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of her son Clarence Jennings. No. 6 Will liam Place on Saturday, Jan. 29, 1916. at 2:30 p. m. Interment at Oak Lawn cemetery, Fairfield, Automobile cortege. a*p ETEARNS-In this city, Jan. z7. 1918, Thomas Greene Stearns aged 99 years. months, IS days Burial in Greenwood cemetery on Saturday asp HINK-In this city, Thursday, Jan. 27, 1916, at her late residence (39 Sterling St.) Mary beloved wife of Edward c. Rink, aged 39 years, months, IT days.
 Notice of funeral hereafter.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-28
SHERIFF PEASE
 IS FINED FOR
 AUTO ACCIDENT
CspeciaI to The Farmerl

Darien, Jan. 28.-Justice of the Peace Abel Dance fined County Sheriff Simeon E. Pease of Fairfield total Of $15o on, two counts today in connec- ton with an automobile accident June 27.
 Sheriff Pease. County Commission CTS Frank E. Ballard and Henry Craw- ford were in a car that hit a motqr+ cyc1ist
 u Sheriff Pease appealed to the crim- inal court of common pleas.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-28
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMS

The following examinations under the direction of the United States civil service commission will be held in New Haven, Middletown and Hart ford as follows: Feb. 23, field agent in marketing and organization, male, salary, $1,20O-$1,6 800, applicants to be between 25 and A years old; Feb. 23, foundry helper, male, salary $6O0- s726: applicants to be more than Is wears of age
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-28
Cnnaidara+a.

'tHave you ever done anything te make the world happier?" asked the bered hair.
 Sure" answered the jolly man with the double chin. T was once invited to sing in public and declined.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-28
Ernar+ aananana.

The women of Samoa often fish in the sea without nets, boats or hooks. They simply wade into the water and form themselves into a ring The fishes being so plentiful. they are almost sure to have imprisoned some in the ring. These women are very quicE and active. and every time they catch a fish with their hands they simply throw it alive into the basket on theiH back.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-28
The FranI<ness of NIout,.

Callers were at the door and Bobhi. was told to show them to the parlOr He did so, and while his mother wa. fixing herself up he sat there rathei embarrassed. Presently glancini around the room. he said: ''Wen, what do you think of our stuff. anyway ?''-Kansas City Star
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-28
Touched.

''I suppose you were touched when your wife gave you that fifty dollar easy chair for your den
 ''I was touched before she gave it.''-- Boston Transcript
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-28
:. Georse Wasainaton outdone.

Pop said little Rollo. why are parlor ornaments called ornaments ?'
 My son." replied Rollo senior, n cannot lie! I don't know.v-PhiIadel- phia Ledger.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-28
HopeIeaa Case.

Optimist-Cheer up. There isn't clOud on your horizon! Pessimist- That's just my luck. I'm even cheat ed oRt of the silver Things! Oh. what the Chicago News.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-28
Ansonia Gives ssOO

Ansonia, Jan. 2S-Up to noon to- day $500. had been delivered at the Ansonia National bank as the result of the Jewish relief fund collections in this city yesterday. More than $100, it was stated, was still out and the local fund is likely to reach $500.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-28

FOR SALE-2 family house with barn and hennery. Place to raise 1000 chickens. One minute from end North Main Street trolley; rent $50 month, can be bought for little money. Apply J. H. Keenan, 128 Harmony SE, Telephone S631-12, home after 3:30 p. m.
 A 2S b&p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-28
lada1nf Rnrnna-

The worlds principal jade mine is i'd Burma. where the privilege of minina Hhe stone has been in possession of one Indian tribe for many genera ions