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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-29
FEDERAL COURT
IGNORES GAS co.

Council Bluffs, Iowa, July %
Judge Walter /. Smith, sitting with
Judge Campbell OF Muskogee, Okla,
and Judge Booth of Minneapolis, as d
court OF appeals today sustained mo-
ton of jurisdiction in the applica-
ton Of the St. Joseph, MOI gas COM
pany, appeal for an order restraining
the Missouri public service commits
sion from its ruling prohibiting an ad
vance in rates Of the company.
Judge Smith announced that before
the case could be taken to the federal
court. suits pending on the same issue
in Kansas and Missouri would have 10
be decided
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-29

Berlin, July 29-Reviewing the po-
litical events OF the second year of the
war, the German foreign Office has
given to The Associated Press d state
ment, which says in part:
THE world war was caused by Rus
sia's aggressive policy, supported by
Frances policy of revenge. But it
was rendered possible solely by the
fact that England subOrdinated to her
economic antag0nism to Germany all
her other interests.
Whereas Germany's enemies regard
it quite in order that they demand ter
ritorlal aggrandizements at the cost of
9th --s-like Russia Who wants Con
stantinopIe and Galicia, like France,
who desires Alsace-LOrraine and the
left bank of the Rhine, and like Italy
who seeks Austrian territory they
grUdge Germany even that she strive
to develop herself economically in
peaceable competition, and they pro-
nOunce this an objectionable sin
against the worlds order of things.
"They are unwilling that Germany
should become great and strong, be
cause the other powers want to be the
economic masters Of the world. Ter
ritorial and economical agrandizement
has united GeTmany's foes in q war
Oh Instruction against US.
Second Year Reveals Aims.
1.-THE second war year whose end is
now approaching has brought these
true aims Of our opponents into clear
er light. In Russia this is openly ad-
mitted, they having an understanding
with England and want COnstantinople
as their war goal. In France there is
a war mad cry for Alsace-Lorraine.
'In England it is openly admitted
that Belgium was only a pretext to
justify EngIand's participation in the
war, which was undertaken only from
self-interest.
Germany must be destroyed. Ger
many shall never more raise her head
economically nor military.
1T is clear that the talk of a strug-
gle Of democracy against militarism
is only catch word used by our enc
mics to create sentiment and to cloak
outwardly their real purpose of de-
structiOn. Assuredlv, there can be
no talk of a struggle for the main
tenance Of democratic principles when
one side sets out to destroy the enemy
completely, including the civilian pop
ulation.
Land of Democracy!
"And is England really the land Of
democracy it represents itself to be. is
not the entire development of England
during the war shown that England is
drawing further than ever away from
democracy?
Moreover, if England has really re-
sorted to war in defense of the rights
of the smaller nations, she could with
Continued On Page Two)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-29
FUNSTON OBSERVES
ILLINOIS INFANTRY

San Antonio, Tex, July %. = An
nouncement was made today that Lieu
tenant Colonel De Rosy c. Cabell, chief
of staff of the expeditionary force, has
been promoted and assigned to com
mand the Tenth cavalry.
The third and fourth regiments of
Illinois infantry left their camp here
today on a march to New BraunfeIs,
80 miles distant. They will cover about
fourteen miles on the first day of the
hike General Funston went out by
automobile to observe the regiments
on the march.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-29

level on Monte Cimone the night Of
July 27 were promptly repulsed, it is
announced in the Italian official state
ment issued today.
Serbians Driven Back
Sofia Bulgaria, July 29.-The re
pulse of attacks on the Bulgarian lines
along the Macedonian front was an
nounced today by the war office, which
states that counter attacks resulted
in the capture by the Bulgarians of
hostile trenches. Attempts by the
Serbians to occupy heights were de-
feated by a Bulgarian counter attack.
80 Sc45-ln- b -Le ri. - D4CA - the
plains an UfeTiug considerable
losses
Vessel Captured.
Berlin, July 10, (by wireless to Say
Vile "A German auxiliary cruiser at
l o'clock on the morning of July 27,
after an engagement with the armed
British steamship Eskimo, captured
the vessel and brought her into port,
according to statement given out to-
day by the German admiralty. The en-
counter took place at a point IS miles
southeast of Arendal, Norwegian sea-
port on the Skagerrak-
Estimate of Prisoners.
Petrograd, July 20, (via LOndon) -
a semi-ofIiciaI estimate of the number
of prisoners taken by the Russians dur
ing the first half of the summer cam
paign just closing places the total at
$50 900
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-29
PLAN CAMPAIGN OF
PROGRESSIVE PARTY

New York, July 29.-The attitude OF
the progressive party in the national
campaign probably will be decided at
a national conference in indianapolis
Aug. 3. The call sent out last night
by Matthew Hale of Boston, acting
chairman Of the progressive national
committee, has caused the abandon
ment of a plan TO hold q nationatseon-
vention in Chicago on Aug. s.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-29
WAR EFFECT ON
TRADE STUDIED

Washington, July ga study in
Europe of wars effect on American
commerce is being considered by ad-
minisuation officials as one of the
first tasks for the tariff commission
TO be created by the revenue bill
pending in the senate. This became
known in connection with publication
of @ letter from President Wilson to
Samuel NJ. Hastings of Chicago, pres
ident of the Illinois Manufacturers
association, saying the president IA
vored investigation of the country s
trade relations.
When conditions justify it, the pres
ident wrote, advantage would be tax
en- of a provision of the Rainey law,
under which the president is author
ICED to direct an examination by the
commission of conditions, causes and
effects Of competition Of foreign in
dustries with those of the United
States.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-29
DAY IN CONGRESS
SENATE.

SENATE.
Met at 10 Il. In.
Resolution adopted urging up
on Great Britain ciemency for
Irish political prisoners.
HOUSE.
Met at noon.
Army appropriation bill, as
amended BY the senate was sent
10 conference. Representative
Gardner declared it inadequate.
Spec ches were made by North
Carolina members in tribute Ia
late Senator ZebulOn Vance, whose
statute was recently unveiled 1T
the capital.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-29
SHOOTS WOMAN IN
RAGE OF JEALOUSY

Chicago. July 29.-Edgar Foster.
aged 50, today shot and instantly killed
his 3-year-Old son Raymond and in
hicted probably fatal wounds on a
woman known as Bertha Brown. at his
nome on the south side. Fosters jeal-
ousy or the woman, whom he accused
OF paving attention 10 other men. is be-
heyed TO have led TO the tragedy, Fos-
ter's wife, 1t is said, was in the home
~. the. time EoaLer aaa arrested
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-29
Enemy Not Yet Come to See
Impossibility of Subju-
eating Germany"
GIVE ANNUAL REVIEW
Statement Of German For
eign Office Is Compre-
hensive One.

Building upon what
she already has achieved,
Germany treads the thres-
hold of the third year of
the war with mistaken
confidence. But the goal
has not yet been reached,
for the enemy has not yet
come to see the impossi-
bility of subjugating Ger
many.-Statement Of Ger
man foreign office to Asso-
ciated Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-29
Ruling Knocks Out Legisla-
tive Action for Channel
Eight Feet Deep.
HUBBARD PETITIONER
Judge Norman Jones Gives
An Opinion When Over
ruling Demurrer. -

Springfield, Ill, July 29.--Judge Nor
man l.. Jones, in the circuit court here
today overruled the states demurrer
to the bill for an injunction filed by
William A Hubbard of Carrollton, to
restrain the commissioners in the con-
struction of the Illinois deep water
way.
Hubbard seeks to enjoin the state
from issuing $1,000, 900 worth OF bonds
for a deep waterway, passed by the
last legislature.
The suit has held up for some time
the bond issue, which is a portion Of
100000 issue authorized by the
people at an election by Governor De-
mems administration, for the building
of a deep waterway from Lake Michi-
gan across to the Mississippi river.
This would be a section OF the pro-
posed Lakes-to-the-Gulf deep water
way.
Hubbard contends that the proposed
waterway is in no sense a deep water
way, as only an eight foot channel is
proposed.
Act Passed in 1915.
The decision involves an act OF the
legislature providing for the issue of
$25, 900 in bonds TO build an eight
foot waterway from Lockport to Utica,
Ill nc all " dS PdlSSttl III 1JLO nun
bard alleges an eight foot channel is
not deep" W ateryay
Judge Jones holds. in overruling the
demurrer, that a deep waterway means
14-foOt channel and not an S-foot
channel as provided by the legislature.
He reviews the history OF agitation
and legislation for a deep waterway in
Illinois, and comes to the conclusion
that the people. when they voted to
amend their state constitution, did so
with clear, positive and definite idea OF
what the proposed deep waterway
was"
Deep Waterway Is If Feet
Legislature, congress. commission
ers, and boards of engineers, says the
opinion, have all declared that a deep
waterway is a 14-foot waterway"
THE canal provided for by the act
of 1915 is most certainly not the canal
contemplated by the constitutional
amendment of 1905" concludes the
opinion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-29

Paris, July 29.-Crown Prince
Alexander Of Serbia, asked for lis
sentiments as to the future Gn the
occasion OF the second anRiVer-
sary Of the war, has teiegraphed 10
the Matin:
eve want 10 fght-that is the
sentiment which inspires me and
all my soldiers. To win back free
dom for ali cur brOthers-that is
my view Of the FUTURE
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-29
THE WEATHER
Forecast Till y. VI. Tomorrow, for
Rock Island, Davenport, Moline
and Vicinity

Generally fair tonight; Sunday. part
ly cloudy with continued high tenn
perature with the highest Sunday about
IS degrees.
Temperature at Il NJ, So Highest
yesterday, 102; lowest last night. 10
at 1 p. III. today. 102.
Velocity of wind at O. m, one mile
per hour.
Precipitation. none.
Relative humidity at p. m. "a; at
a. m, rs; at ] D. m today, 80.
Stage OF water, 6.S, "A faIl~of = In
last "a hours. .
l. NJ SHERIER. Local.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-29
Piatt for Lieutenant Governor.

Galesburg. H., July 29.-Roy Piatt,
exalted ruler Of the Elks for Illinois,
announced his candidacy for the demo-
cratic nomination for lieutenant gov
keEnnr today
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-29

oCiated Presa
Leased Wire Report
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-10-05
Gladys Writes
To p. C.'S
Dear Mr.. Roy Bryant:
prominent cItIzens)

Dear Mr.. Roy Bryant:
Many wanted me TO write and
ask you if you had any ladies' day
at your pool room. She is crazy
about pool and wants to teach me
the game. l have seen you SO many
Times, Mr.. Bryant, as l have been
| passing by your place, and l have
stopped outside to watch and listen,
but of course in place where no.
body could see me. heard so many
funny remarks. l stopped there one
day last July and I think Dale Will
liams must have had chills as he said
he was FROZE and couldn't shoot
the ball. The reason l thought you
allowed ladies there was because l
heard so much talk about KISSING
and to be frank with you l did not
think Mr.. Williams being married
man would pick such a public place.
Mr.. Clayton and Will Sammon were
at another table and they
have business on the brain evident
ly as all they could say was BANK
it. Who is this man BILLIARDS?
Everyone was talking about him. II
have not told Many that l stood
outside and listened. but when II
tell her that your place is full of
1eas or redbugs l know she will not
want to go there. While l stood
outside everybody in the place was
| left when you told
Dale Williams you was going to
BREAK HIM WIDE OPEN. / don't
NOW whether it is safe for ladies |
o enter your place but / am willing
o risk it if Many is.
The box marked "CHERO COLA
still on our front porch, Mr.. Bry.
mt, and l cannot get anybody to
ury my poor BIRDY BEE. Can you
clip me out. Look for me passing
our place around two o'clock Satur-
ay afternoon. | will have on a green
ell and will wear beauty spot on
~ left cheek Until then,
MIS-CUEDLY yours,
GLADYS. VI
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-10-05
ALWAYS LOOKING FOR TROUBLE

My friend, Noel A. Cyclone Mitch
ell, The Sandman, Candidate for Gov
ernor. Perpetual Talker, Excellen
Logician, and some other thing.
which have since slipped my mem
DRY, has gained some More Notority
linotype artist will please wake III
and put these capital letters in
where they are marked) by being
Chased by Chauffeur for a Careless.
Check which Cyclone Signed.
1t so happened that Mitch" has
some considerable of the "Mazuma''
and whenever a check is issued by
him it's just as good as if l Had APP
pended my Sig-but there was some
little mix-up in the matter and muh
friend had to go to Jax with an Of
ficer who made the trip merely be-
cause he could draw down his per
diem and mileage. | remember once
when was arrested the deputy
called me up by phone and said that
was under arrest-and would I
please come over that highland I
could use my own mileage. l didn't
mind that because the road used to
keep me supplied; but it just pound
ed my goat when l had to print the
bills allowed by the county and
found that he had charged his own
mileage both ways, his per diem, and
my fare-when all he did was to step
to the phone and I did the. rest,
still, the fellow needed the money
and it wasn't any feathers out O. my
pullet.
Mitchell, who is pacing for the
popularity on his trot for Tallahas-
zee says that his being pulled is a |
political frame-up" but, man; a
wouldn't do that, What
les trying to do to him is to have
Tim pulled for running with an open
utout Thorn in Palm Beach Post.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-10-05
Woman's List
To Open a Pocketknife.

Opening pocketknives Is often very
hard on fingernails, and n stiff-hinged
penknife or jackknife is practically
'Jseless to boy If he can't open 4
readily. Tear off a piece of newspa.
per or writing paper about three inches
square. Fold it across once, and then
slip the crease under the blade of
the KNIFE. Grasp the paper firmly be.
tween the thumb and foretinger, as
close to the blade as possible. Then
pull steadily as If you were opening
the knife without the paper. If YOU
40 not Jerk it, the paper will not tear
III inns way you can open many a
rusty blade that has been useless for
months.-The American Boy.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-10-05
Henry Arthur Jones' Great Plav,
Saints and Sinners" Introduces
Peggy Hyland to American
Photoplay Audiences

!, Photoplay Audiences =.
Are you a sinner? You neednt
necessarily be deep-dyed, devoted
pupil of Satan to deserve this appel
lation. You need only be a weak.
ling with no thought of actual sin
other than an irresistible impulse to-
ward self-gratification to be regis,
tered under this head by Henry Ar
thur Jones. This distinguished
English dramatist, who has made the
world think by the force of his
graphic, dramatic lessons, made this
absorbing question the theme of
what is conceded to be one of his
foremost successes, Saints and Sim
ners," which after a triumphant ca
reer ON the stages of England and
America, has now been converted to
the screen by the Famous Players
Film Co. on the Paramount program.
Miss Peggy Hyland, the favorite of
the English stage, who has lately ar
rived from England to appear in
Famous Players productions, and
who makes her premier American ap-
pearance in this subject, went to
Florida, where the exteriors of this
drama were filmed under the direc-
tion of Jas. Kirkwood. This we'll
known masterpiece, embossed by,
beautiful scenery and superb acting.
will appear at the Casino tomorrow
night.
The role of Lefty is visualized by
Miss Hyland, who by her unusual
beauty and talent portrays the little
country girl with wonderful charm.
George Kingsmill, young farmer, in
love with Lefty, the only child of
Rev. Fletcher, is refused her hand
because of her love for Captain Fam
shave. The Minister, aware of the |
Captains reputation, forbids her to
see him again. She complies with |
her fathers wishes until the day of
the annual church picnic, when Fam
Shave summons her to bid farewell j
as he is going to leave the little town
of Steepleford forever. He persuades
her to accept his invitation for a |
short row on the river. 1t finally be- |
comes too late for her to go home
Fanshawe offers to
take her home by train. The crafty |
Captain purchases tickets for New |
York and not for Steepleford.
Among the passengers on the train
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-10-05

is certain Mr.. Samuel Hoggard who
is angered at the Rev. Fletcher be-
cause of his refusal to meet his
(Hoggard's) unjust desires.
Hoggard forms MS own version of
Letty's departure with Fanshawe.
Poor Lefty does not know her situa-
ton until long past Steepleford. The
episodes which await her in the city
are of vital interest to this unhappy
girl and those concerned in her well
fare; they are doubly interesting as
enacted by Miss Hyland and her ca
pable supporting cast.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-10-05
ONE OF THE PRIME pLANkS
IN THE DEMOCRATIC
NATIONAL PLATFORM

WHOEVER BY AROUSING
PREJUDICES OF A RACIAL,
RELIGIOUS OR OTHER Ma
TURE, CREATES DISCORD AND
STRIFE AMONG OUR PEOPLE
so AS TO OBSTRUCT THE
WHOLESOME PROCESS OF UNI
FICATION, is FAITHLESS TO
THE TRUST WHICH THE PRIV.
ILEGES OF CITIZENSHIP RE-
POSE IN HIM. AND DISLOYAL
TO HIS COUNTRY"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-10-05

Some people mistake the noise of
bunch of idlers on the street corner
or in the park for public senti-
ment." Men are elected or defeated
by the voters one hears nothing of
until election day. The night be-
fore the bond election there was a
big gabfest in the park, and lots of
noise, and it looked like the PROPOSE
ton was doomed. But next day the
quiet, unobtrusive voters dropped in
at the polls and the bonds carried
over two to one. History will re-
peat itself on November Z. The
noise will be made by the Cattistas;
the voting will be done by the Knott
men.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-10-05

One of the best Governors Florida
ever had land a better Governor
than one she may have) is now visit
Ing In Gainesville. This is "Gov-
ernor H." No. 224,173, the biggest
Poland China hog in Florida, weigh
ing 500 pounds. He seems we'll sat
isfed with the outlook, and is not
worrying about his name getting on
the ticket, and is generally acting
considerably more of the gentleman
than some other would-be Governors.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-10-05
Lack of SeIs.CoptroI

The girl who cries as soon as the
least thing goes wrong, cannot throw
stones ut the girl who flies into n fiji
OF temper on the least provocation.
The fault is the same In both cases "a
.ack OF seif-control, and if the truth
De told, most people prefer the tenn
per which explodes like firecrackcr
70 that whicl, leaks Ike n rain cloud
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-10-05

The inspectors in Hillsboro county
frankly admitted that they made err.
rors in tabulating the vote for Gov.
ernor, owing to their unfamiliarity
with the new methods required by
the Bryan law. These errors were
made in every county in the State,
and everybody knows it; still, there
are people who hold that man
should not ask for the correction of
an honest error. -
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-10-05

There are hopeful signs that the
Tribune intends to support the DEM
ocratic nominee, as soon as the final
decision as to the nomination is
made-which cannot be later than
Saturday.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-10-05

The st. Petersburg Times refers to
"candidatial" honors, which shows A
Willingness on the part of the Times
to help enlarge our English vocabu-
larry.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-10-05

The faker who is travelling around
the world, or across the continent.
On wager, is with us-the advance
guard of numerous snowbirds. The
entire fraternity should be given
cold reception.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-10-05

While making collection of edi-
torial amenities, do not overlook the
statement of the Ocala Star that "a
gnat could comfortably sit on the
nose of the Miami Metropolis and
kick it in each eye"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-10-05

Fine examples of unconscious hui
NOR are furnished by some wise
boys who have been in Florida as
long as six weeks, and attempt to
discuss State politics and policies.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-10-05

The Tribune calls down the fool
friends of Cats, who are making a
bolter of him ahead of time by petit
tioning that his name be put on the
ballot, while he is still contending
for the Democratic nomination.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-10-05

And now Cats is moving heaven
and earth to become a court nomi-
nee" Strange how things work
around, isn't it?
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-10-05
UNCLAIMED LETTERS
Mems List

Gordon d. Allen, E. T. Barry
Esec Davis, Wathan Brunson, S. C
Clifford, John Clark, Nealie C. Davis
w. w. Hays. j. M. Hewitt, Psinrow
Harris, E. X. James, Independent
Packing Co., Rev. w. j. Jackson
Jim Kelley, Cliff. Mcdonald, ESQ.,, ] :.
McDonal, Bishop H. C. Morrison,
Calvin Murphy, C. J.. Moore, John
Moore, NJ. Pirkins, Will and Mrs.
Owey, Mr.. Rease. C. X. Seawright.
Charley Stiles, Frank Thigpen, Tim
White, Albert Vantorka.
:. Woman's List
Mrs. P j. Bentley, Mrs. Pearl
Bennett, Mrs. Abbie Brown, Miss
Julie Curalle, Mrs. R. l.. Green.
Mrs. M. L. Henderson. Miss Emma
Johnson, Miss Lula Kael, Miss Irene
Mcdonald, Miss Ruby Markem,
Blanch Mitchell, Mrs. T. C. Munpro
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-10-05

Anyway, after tomorrow we won't
have to keep up with these daily
tabulations, to answer the query
Who's ahead today"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-10-05
NOTICE TO !. o. O. F. AND :
GENERAL PUBLIC

Those wishing to attend the Odd
Fellows Picnic Friday October 9Th at
Kissengen Springs will please meet in
front of the Kibler Hotel at o'clock
a. M, October 9Th, as arrangements
have been made with the Jitney peo-
pie to handle the crowd. Round trip
rs cents (seventy five cents) return
ing from springs at p. m.
w. F. JONES,
Noble Grand.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-10-05
Highly Recommended

Replying to yours of the 10th /,
asking for information about ops
Mullen. beg to state that ca,
nothing to discredit of same t
credit even less.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-10-05
COLE

LAKE CITY, FLORIDA
Full courses leading to A. B,
and A. M. A strong faculty Of t,
teachers. Graduates receive Q
Gates without examination to tea
ublic schools. Comfortable bull
and excellent table. Next sessie
gins September Goth.
A. p. MONTAGUE, PresIdsr
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-10-05

Triangle Day at the Casino. 500;
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-10-05

Triangle Day at the Casino.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-10-05

1898