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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-08
WOODMEN TOPAY
FOR WAR DEATHS
Clause in bylaws Making Service
With Arms Hazardous Occupation
Ordered Suspended.
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL ACTION
Similar to Concession Made During
teen Years Ago.

The Modern WOodmen of America
will pay the death claims of its mem
bers who may lose their lives while
engaged in military or naval service
under the flag of Uncle Sam in the
event of actual war with Mexico, pro-
vided such claims are otherwise regu-
lar and legitimate. This was decided
at a formal session of the executive
council in this city yesterday after
noon and resolution was adopted di-
recting the head consul to issue a dis
pensation temporarily suspending that
provision of the society's bylaws max
ing service in the army or navy in time
of war hazardous, or unprotected oc-
cupation.
While press dispatches now indicate
that an actual armed clash with Mex
leo is becoming more improbable daily,
yet the mobilization of the national
guard and the general excitement
along the Texas border have brought
this question of the status of the ben
eft certificates of enlisted Modern
WOodmen to the fore and it was to de-
termine this uncertainty that the ac
ton of yesterday was taken. The final
decision Will be most welcome news
to those patriotic Woodmen who have
means that their death benefits will be
paid to their surviving loved ones if
they should sacrifice their lives to
their country. Furthermore, it again
demonstrates the Iarge-hearted gen
crosby of this great insurance society
in refusing to take advantage of a
legal technicality in order to escape
the payment of the claims of its sol
der dead.
1t may be remarked that this patri-
otlc action on the part of the Modern
WOodmen is not without precedent in
its own chronicles, for an exactly SIM
liar ruling was made at the time of the
Spanish-Americah war in 1898. Then,
however, the society had less than
$4,000 members. all told, while today
its membership lacks only few thou
sand of numbering one million citi-
ZenS. The issue at stake at this time,
therefore, is vastly more important
and far-reaching, considered solely
from its economic side, and affects a
much larger number of lives.
Many Inquiries Received.
The announcement of the executive
councils action, it is believed, will af-
ford most satisfactory answer to the
numerous inquiries that have been re-
celved at the head office from all parts
of the country, Indicating solicitude as
to what the attitude of the Modern
Woodmen society would be in it's inter
probation of it's duty in the present
crisis. With possibly more at stake
than any other society, due to its
larger territory and membership. yet
1t has faced this question without
finching and hurled back an answer
that will give it a distinguished place
among our patriotic eleemosynary in
stitutions
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-08
RAID NEGRO Dive
and CATCH SEVEN
Two Keepers and Five Women Inmates
Are Arrested at Lincoln Club
by Police Department.
ASSAULT VICTIM Is IMPROVING
Fortuna Baris. Stabbed by Francisco
Garcia. Is Still Unable to APP
pear Against Defendant

Seven negroes were arrested by ROCK
Island police last night in d raid made
on the old Lincoln club on Sec
ond avenue between Twenty-third
and Twenty-fourth streets.
Ray Luster and Jennie Johnson
were taken as the keepers and each
was fined $40. Five women inmates
were each assessed IS. They gave the
names of Maize Jackson, Lou Wilson,
Pearl White. May Brown and Georgia
Brooks Patrolmen Wheeler and Berry
made the arrests.
The Lincoln club f1ourished several
years ago. 1t was closed in cam
paign to clean the city in the fall of
1913. 1t was reopened recently and
police have been awaiting an Opportu-
nifty TO apprehend the keepers.
Henry Bloom was sentenced to the
county Jail for 40 days in default of
fine of 5000 for disOrderly conduct. He
was picked up at Garnsey park in the
west end of the city for insulting
women.
The case against Francisco Garcia,
who is being held on charge of as
sault with intent to commit murder,
was continued until next Saturday
Fortuna Baris. who was stabbed in the
shoulder by Garcia, has shown slight
Improvement and has a better chance
to recovery. The case will be con-
tinued from time to time until Barls
is able 10 appear in police court to tes-
tify against Garcia.
Stein Pays Fine.
H Stein paid SIS today on d charge
of disOrderly conduct He was ar
rested Thursday night on complaint of
Ben Friedman, who accused him OF
having insulted Mrs. Friedman and as
saulting the complainant.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-08
Administrators Notice.

Estate of Christopher Hackett, de-
ceased.
The undersigned having been ap-
pointed administrator of the estate of
Christopher Hackett, late of the conn
" OF Rock Island, state of Illinois, de-
ceased. hereby gives notice that he
will appear before the Hon. BENJAMIN
Bell, judge of the probate court of
Rock Island county, at the probate
court room, in the city of Rock Island
at the September term, on the first
Monday in September next, at which
time all persons having claims against
said estate are notified and requested
to attend for the purpose Of having
the same adjusted. All persons in
debted TO said estate are requested to
make Immediate payment to the IN
dersigned.
Dated 9Th day of July, A D. 1916.
ROBERT w RANK.
administrator
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-08
Legal.
Executors Notice.

Executors Notice.
Estate of Arthur G. Barpou. de-.
ceased.
The undersigned having been ap-
pointed executrix of the last will and
testament OF Arthur G. Barbou, late of
the county of Rock Island, state of IIli-
nols, deceased, hereby gives notice that
she will appear before the Hon. Benja-
min Bell, judge of the probate court Of
Rock Island county, at the probate
court room, in the city of Rock Island,
at the August term, on the first Mon
day in August next. at which time all
persons having claims against said
estate are notified and requested to at
tend for the purpose of having the same
adjusted
All persons indebted to said estate
are requested to make immediate paw
ment to the undersigned
Dated 14th day of June, A. D., 1916.
LUCIE BARBOU,
Connolly & Connolly Executrix.
ATTORNEYS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-08
WHEAT PROMISES
CROW IN REPORT
Federal Estimates Add $4,000 900
Bushels to Crop Indicated One
Month Ago.

A total wheat crop of 759, 0O0. 900
bushels was indicated by the govern
ment report issued yesterday. This
is 100000 bushels more than was
indicated a month ago, but $4,000 900
bushels less than the final figures for
1915. Big farm reserves estimated at
$4,000 900, compared to $4,000 900
bushels a year ago, partially offset
the decrease in the crop as compared
to last year
The winter wheat crop is placed at
4S9 900 600 bushels, a gain of 20, 900 900
bushels, while spring wheat now
promises 270, 100000 bushels, or "a
100000 bushels more than the June
estimate. A year ago the winter wheat
yield was 655, 900 900 bushels, accord
ing to the final estimate, and spring
wheat $50 ,000, 900 bushels
Wheat conditions July ! were much
more favorable than the reports of a
month ago, June conditions having
been excellent, and the winter wheat
showed much more promising returns
than were expected from the gloomy
advices received during May.
In the southwest the improvement
has been especially marked, Kansas
having a harvest of 10, 900 900 bush
els. or 100000 bushels more than a
year ago, whereas some of the esti-
mates early were for not more than
$4,000, 900 bushels. Nebraska exceeds
the yield of a year ago with 65 ,000,-
900 bushels
Compared to June, North Dakota
has gained II 5000 bushels. Mime
sofa gains about 3,0OO, 900 bushels and
South Dakota about 5000. 900 bushels.
The corn acreage was placed at
los, $780, 900 acres. compared to 10S.
321 900 acres a year ago. The condi-
tion was placed at 50 and the indicat-
pared to ASIA 900 900 bushels indicated
a year ago and a final yield of 3,054,-
900 900 bushels.
The yield Of oats was placed at
,317 900, 600 bushels, or 62,0O0,0 900
bushels more than was indicated a
month ago, but compared to !, $40, 0O0,-
900, bushels, the final estimate OF
1915. A year ago July the estimate
was for 1898 ,GO0. 900 bushels. The
condition of oats was placed at 86.3.
compared TO 93.9 year ago, and S6.9
in June, 1916.
The barley crop is estimated at
205 DOC, 600 bushels, compared to
June forecast of 1S9, 900 900 bushels
and a nnal estimate last year OF 237,
600, 900 bushels. The report shows a
crop OF ~ 100000 bushels rye, or s.
600 900 bushels less than a year ago
While potatoes promise a big crop,
1863 900 900 bushels, compared TO a
crop Of 359 900, 900 bushels a year ago.
Hay promises yield of Isl tons per
acre against a fye-year average Of
! "a tons and 1853 tons last year. The
cotton yield per acre is placed at 19I &
pounds per acre. against 1903 pounds
a year ago. The fax yield is placed
At 81 bushels per acre and the total
crop is estimated at $4,000 900 bush |
ais, the same asa. year ago l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-08
BARN AND ICE HOUSE
ON FARM DESTROYED
Especial to The Argus.)

Reynolds, Ill, July S.-A barn and
ice house on the farm of Gerard Wig
gins, one mile and a half east of Rey-
nolds, were destroyed by fire which
was discovered at $50 last night. The
contents of the barn, including large
quantities of hay and grain, together
with several sets of harness, were con-
sumed. When news of the fire reach
ed here a number of Reynolds citi-
Zens hurried to the scene and did what
they could to save endangered prop
erty. 1t was impossible to save the ice
house or barn, the flames having got
such a start that water thrown from
buckets had little effect. Origin of the
fire is unknown.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-08
COSTS NO MORE
THAN OPERATION

Many people come TO our Office to
be cured Of piles, with the idea that
the cure is a very expensive one They
have Investigated among our cured
patients and have become convinced
that our painless absorbent method is
far superior to any brutal, bloody sur
gical operation or dangerous injection
of carbolic acid; and they conclude
that as our method OF curing piles is
so far superior 10 other methods, it
must also be more expensive
For these a very pleasant surprise
is in store after they have had an ex-
animation and the price for a COM
plete. guaranteed cure is named They
express surprise that such superior
no greater, and in some cases even for
less than is charged for a dangerous.
uncertain surgical operation, especi-
ally when the hospital fee. etc, is
added to the cost OF a surgical opera
ton
By our method there is no hospital
Fee the patient is not even put TO bed.
bat may attend 10 his everyday duties
as usual while being cured By our
methodthere is no chloroform, no cut
ting, no burning, no ligature, no car
boifc acid no danger of any kind, and
practically no pain. We guarantee
cure in every case OF piles treated
or refund every dollar paid us We
treaEboth men and women Examin-
alton and consultation is free and
Drs. Kinsey e. AIlgover,
~ Davenport Savings Bank Bldg,
Davenport L0g2--lAdEl -,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-08
Legal.
Administrators Notice.

Administrators Notice.
Estate OF Charles F. Valentine. de-
ceased.
The undersigned having been an
pointed administrator of the estate OF
Charles F. Valentine, late of the coun-
~ of Rock Island, state of Illinois. de-
ceased, hereby gives notice that it will
appear before the Hon. Benjamin Bell.
judge of the probate court of Rock Is
land county; at the probate court
room. III the city of Rock Island, at the
September term, on the first Monday in
September next, at which time all per
sons having claims against said es-
tate are notified and requested to at
tend for the purpose of having the
same adjusted.
All persons indebted to said estate
are requested to make immediate pay
ment to the undersigned.
Dated 2Sth day of June A. d.. 1915.
Rock Island Savings bank,
administrators.
A. J. LINDSTROM, Cashier.
Stafford, SChoede d Stafford, Attor-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-08

among progressives little sentiment at
this time for Hull. PrOgressives gen
orally classify Hull as ultra conserva-
tive and aside from that they feel that
his entry into the goyernorship fight
was not made in the best manner or
under the most favorable auspices.
"A strong sentiment was expressed
by the executive committee that some
thing out to be done to get together
behind one candidate all elements OPP
posed to Mr.. Lowden and the Lorimer-
Thompson Lundin machine. They
stand willing to take part in any move
ment calculated to attain this result
and unite the forces now supporting
Colonel Smith and Hull behind some
candidate acceptable to all elements"
The HulI-progressive harmony COM
mittee spent the afternoon at the Uni
versity club. trying to parcel out the
places on the county slate, but didn't
reach a final agreement. City Treas
urer Sergel apparently is decided to
make the race for board of review. His
petitions were sent out
Sullivan Leaders Undecided.
The Sullivan leaders of the demo-
Gratis, after a continuous conference
of As hours at the Planters hotel, were
unable TO decide whether they would
oppose Dunno and States Attorney
Hoyne. They will lay the matter be
fore Mr.. Sullivan next Monday. when
he returns from Connecticut.
Charles F. White, 6315 Lakewood
avenue, started his petitions as a can
didate for the republican nomination
for secretary of state.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-08

A congressional inquiry into the
mobilization of the national guard
has been demanded by Congressman
J. Hampton Moore, Republican, Of
Pennsylvania. He has introduced a
resolution in the house calling upon
the secretary of war to report i'm
mcdiately concerning certain charges
of ineficiency which have been made
against the war departments hand.
ling of the guard mobilization.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-08

Chicago. July S.-The defense in the
labor conspiracy trial before Judge
ScanIon, in which 10 union labor lead
ers are charged with conspiracy to de-
strOy property during the recent build
ing trades strike, was expected to rest
today. All but four of the defendants
have testified. The state said rebuttal
testimony would be brief, which was
taken to indicate that the case would
go 10 the jury Monday or Tuesday of
next week
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-08
For RenrcsenfntiKe.

/ hereby announce my candidacy lot
the democratic nomination ior minor
ity representative in the state legisla-
ture from the 33rd senatorial district
and solicit the support OF my friends
at the primaries Sept 10, 1916.
W. G.. MAUCkER
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-08
Enr Sfnle,s AtfnrnrN.

with malice toward mono; win
charity for all" respectfully ask
for the Office 0t states
attorney. Sept -. 1916. and election
by a united republican party this IAN
HARRY NJ McCASkRlN.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-08
Political Announcements.
advertisement
Eor states Attorney.

/ hereby announce my candidacy for
the republican nomination for states
attorney Of Rock Island county and
solicit the support of my friends. Pri-
mary Sept. 49, 1916.
CHARLES S. ROBERTS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-08
GEORGE W. GAMBLE
For Coroner.

l wish 10 announce my candidacy
for the republican nomination for cor
oner and respectfully solicit The sup
port OF the voters at the september
primaries. AL NJ DIXON.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-08
For Circuit Clerk.

l hereby announce my candidacy Tor
the republican nomination for circuit
clerk OF Rock Island county. subject
to the decision OF the primaries, sept
10, 1916.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-08-05
We Iump 70 seeond PIace.

Martlnsburg put crimp in the am
billions OF the flying Maroons at Rose
mont Park Friday afternoon winning
thriller by the score of 4 TO 1. after
about 500 people had a bad case Of
heart disease in a sensational ninth
inning rally by the visitors. 1t was a
ball game from start to finish and
kept the crowd on edge until the last
man Went out.
Cooley and Horsey were the oppos-
ing mouudsmen, and the local man
had an the better Of the argument
after that nerve-racking first inning.
Although Collev grew percepubly
weaker in the eighth and ninth. on
account Of the heat. ne still retained
his mastery of the Maroon batsmiths,
and would never have been in dan
ger except for a couple of bad mis-
cues by his teammates. Horsey also
pitched a good game of ball, the
home boys being unable to "get" him
except in the fifth aud eighth, when.
however. they bunch enough hits to
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-08-05

wei las himself, from injury, when he
went into the bag. One down. man
on first and second and everybody on
their feet. Clauser sent a fly to
right, and everybody felt easy as they
saw Percy camped under it. and got
heart disease as he dropped it in his
anxiety to throw TO third to head off
kClseth Three ON and one down.
Wow! Fuhrey tried desperately, but
Cooley hadn't lost his grip. and the
best Mike could do was to fly 10 left.
on which Kolseth did not attempt to
score because of the strategy Of the
situation Sohaufele then came up
with the bases loaded This boy had
been driving the old pill all after.
noon and the crowd was anxious but
the best he could do was to hit a
sharp roller 10 Bates and go out at
first This ended one of the most ex.
citing games seen here since Grnner
knocked il over the fence This will
tell all except the thrills
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-08-05

win the game with ease Both teams
gaze their pitchers excellent support
except in the ninth when Martins
burg wobbled long enough to make
.he finish exciting.
our cid friend Bugs Snyder op.
aatd np hostiities in the first b9 driy
.He oae over the center fence after
wo were down. getting the only run
eored by ne Maroous The hit was
one Of the longest ever made ON the
local ground. From that time to the
ninth the Maroous never get man
past second base. being held safely
at alI times by the Mountaineers.
Va we're unable 70 do anything with
Horsey until The Gfth. but We opened
upon him then with vengeance
johnny Bates who. b. the way has
been hitting for the past two weeks
at n rast'r clip than any other man
in the leaguet opened up with a clean
fneia - center Morris laid down
baut and Bates beat the throw To
=eeaad both men being safe Blue
truck ont Johnson then came
through with a clean single 70 left.
scoring Rates Morris moved to third
and Johnson 10 second on the throw
70 eaten Bates al the plate Colley
was there in the pinch, sending a
sacrifice fy to center scoring Morris.
Long singled by beating out slow
one 10 short. but Johnson was caught
an Tie plate a moment after on a
throw from Kolseth Two large and
ablabodfed runs on three singles and
Ia sacrifice fly
The s,eams stood pat al p until the
eighth. when we drove over two more
fhusIv: Collev. frst up. rolled out.
Long drove a clean single to left. Dean
sent a clean single to center. Percy
rolled TO Kolseth and all hands were
safe when Fuhrey dropped Kolseth's
gee 10 second to get Dean. Long rae
fag across the plate on the error. Raws
Hngz singled to center. putting Dean
On bird. Bates singled to mortified,
Dean scoring. Morris and Blue skied.
Tho ninth was exciting Snyder.
first up. popped a little one to short
field. Long. anxious TO make the out,
almost ran into Bates and muffed the
ball. short looked dumfounded and
the crowd daggers. Kolseth singled
to right. Hooper hit sharply to Long,
and Short" made a nice play by get
ting Snyder at third for the first out.
incidentally Bugs" showed his sports
manship by trying to save Lons as
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-08-05
Base Ball Notes.

The return of Morris and Rawlings
to batting form and the great i'm
provement Of Bates and Blue with
The club has sent our boys 10 the top
with a rush II is not generally
known. bur is n fact that Bates has
been leading the league by a wide
margin for the period of two weeks
his average for that time being ~
During the past week, from Friday 10
Thursday, inclusive. Morris hit for
391, while in the same period Raw
lnes has hit for EGO. and Blue FOR
BOT, Long. Dean and Percy fell off
somewhat. but are still singing The
ball All we needed was the return
OF Morris and Rawlings and the i'm
provement Of Bates and Blue We
are coming. friends: We are coming
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-08-05
IS THE CLEANEST
TOWN IN WEST VA.

One oil the cIeanest towns in West
virginia, according to representatives
OF the stale department of health is
Bridgeport near Clarkaburg, in Har-
rison county There is a commune
ity' said an attache Of the division
II sanitation TO a Charleston Post re-
porter. lin which every man seems
TO regard it duty to do his part to-
ward making the town more health.
full and more pleasant place IN which
tn live"
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-08-05
chamna Divide the honors.

The houors were divided in the
Frederick Gettysburg double header
Friday in Frederick Frederick had
liue difficulty in taking the first con
test. ; to o. Winslow allowed only
throo hits The score Of he second
game was , to /. Scores
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-08-05

losing streak Friday in Hagerstown
by taking a listless game from the
ferries. 3 To 0. Poor support behind
McCleary in the opening rounds and
inability to hit Wordon we're respon-
sible for the defeat. The beating
sent Hagerstown into fourth place
Score:
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-08-05
The Guide Post ofd Nation

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during National Touring Week, The
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rnod-TREGOOD GUIDE POST
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EIGHTY-FEVE THOUSAND
STRONG-G Goodrich Guide Posts guide
American motorists over 100000 miles of
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ONLY national system of road marking,
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. A remarkable service to the motoring
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b F. GoodridrC Company Is doing for auto
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The American Motoring Tour is the
child of The b F. Goodrich Co.
Hence It IS NO new venture that The B. F.
Goodrich Company should be the dripi1g
force back Of National Touring Week
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-08-05
The Club Standing.

Our Schedule of Remaining Games.
Sat Aug. 5-Chambg here.
Monday, Aug. 7-Frederick here.
Tuesday Aug. S-Frederick here.
Wed. Aug. 9-At Chambersburg.
Thursday, Aug. 10--At Cham Big.
FrAay, Aug 11-Hanoyer here.
Saturday, Aug. Hanover here.
Monday. Aug 14-At Frederick.
Tuesday. Aug. 15-At Frederick
Wednesday. Aug 16-At Hager'n
Thursday, Aug 17-At Hagerst'n
Friday. Aug. 18-Hagerstown here
Saturday. Aug 19-Hagerst' here
Monday, Aug. 21-Gettysburg here
Tuesday. Aug. 22-Gettysbg here
Wed. Aug. 23-At Gettysburg
Thur. Aug. 24-At Gettysburg.
Friday. Aug. 25-At Hanover.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-08-05

CotIy caught Schaufele mapping Off
second in the hind after the long eat
cher had doubled, and the stand rock
cd with jog SchauG sure did hit that
bail sending three drives to left, one
of which was pulled down by Raw
Hngs almost without moving.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-08-05

In the fourth Blue made a great
stop of Pownalrs smash between
first and second. but lost his man At
first when Colley let the peg get away
from him POwnall was caught n mo-
menf afterward when Coiley got SnY
.Iers attempted acri1ce and nipped
pawnMI between second and third