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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-08-20
MORE RAIL HEADS
ARE INVITED IN
FOR CONFERENCE
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plan the employees made no reserva-
ton. E,
One of the railroad presidents said
after the conference that he did not
consider the situation hopeless, but
Ma, il was very serious. President
Wilson. he SAID, had asked tor a
show down" and that the railroad Of
ficials would give linai answer as
soon as possible. ,...
The belief was current IN adih'n'sI
tration circles that the railroads would
make some concessions.
After the conference President Will
son tclegraphed TO a number OF presi-
dents OF western railroads inviting
them TO come to Washington.
Speaks for Hundred Million
Washington, Aug. l9.-President
Wilson declared he was the spokes-
man for lOO,O0O000 eople, every one
OF whom had d deep interest i'll the
present situation. HIS only object, he
SAID, was to avoid a strike, with its
consequent disaster to the nation
As the president spoke to the Off
cials he paced up and down before
them in the blue room. Several times
he emphasized points with a clenched
fist He spoke solemnly and often
paused and faced them as he asked
that they accept his plan.
The railroad officials were equally
solemn. and Mr.. Holden told the pres
ident they realized the seriousness OF
the situation.
We must face the naked truth in
this crisis" said the president. I'VE
must not discuss impractical things
We must get down to basis on which
this situation can be solved
Persistent Advertising Is the Road
10 Success.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-08-20
Joseph Warneke.

Aurora, Neb., Aug l9-(Special)-
The funeral of Joseph Warneke took
place at Richland church. north of An
rora today Mr. Warneke, who was
one OF the most prosperous farmers of
the northern part of the county, died
suddenly after returning from a trip
to Colorado He was taken sick in
Colorado, but returned as far as
Hastings before it was thought his
illness was serious. He rallied and
managed to reach his home near Mar
Quette, but died soon afterward. Mr..
Warneke was o. years of age
Swan Anderson.
Aurora, Neb.. Aug. l9.-(Specian-
Swan Anderson. an old time resident
OF Hamilton county, died Friday
morning after brief illness.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-08-20
HURRICANE PASSES
INTO OLD MEXICO


''',
brownsville At II o'clock last nivLt
acc,rd,,c 10 u,,rcIcs. ,cuor,s "a oru,.
bcadnuartcrs At Fort Sam IIoustrn
the only means of ,ommunication
Win that CIV The message Stated.
hnwrvrr ,unthcr Storm ,y,s rcrortrd
anoroach,nv
u,rdr.ds 81 T.,,s p,o,,, no,r,
~ s''N' ~N' ~ N'''' "' ",
nc Storm piayeG havoc among INC
army corps IN the hrownVilIc diStrict'
pFao'M@IN nan "i the tents having
hcen blown down by the storm and
loss OF conSidrrabic army eqn'pmcnt
was reported ruby 5uVo0 National
fuAfdSm'n ana regulars II was Stat'o o.
were S''tp'nH III PuoIl' nuiIo'i'SS IN
ht""nSVi''t 'as' night ne guards
men Tr'h''p%,'y a'ie'leI were 'hoSe
''T'i 'o""' . ,,''',o's "',i nH', ,it.:..
i.aI' trP"'s nom CoI"us , \ III lS''
hing movable hrfnrr if Icav;ng IN
lie wake dozens of demolished cot
tagcs and thousands of dollars of dam
aye in the business section MANY
small craft in Corpu, Christi bav
were thrown high ON the beach il
was said.
Other important places isolated by
the hurricane included klnp,ville,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-08-20

One X the stories told by Spencer Leigt
Hughes In his speech in the House of Com
none one night ticlted everybody. II is th'
story of small boy who was watching
the speakers procession AN 1t wendell It,
way through the lobby First came tn,
speaker. then the chaplain and next cam,
the other Officers
who. father, is that gentleman" sale
thes mall boy. pointing to the chaplain
That my SON said the father, is tht
chaplain Of the house
Docs he pray for the members" askct
thes mall boy.
The father thought a minute and ther
said: NO. my son; when he goes into th'
house he looks around and sees the mem
bers sitting there and then he prays FOL
the country "--People's Home Journal
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-08-20

to the German or Austrian address re.
vealed below.
An enterprising Buffalo man sent a
large number of letters each contain.
ing a sheet of pure rubber. Rubber
has been a scarce commodity i'll Ger
many for more than year and efforts
have repeatedly been made to &c,
through the blockade all sorts OF these
articles. Once in Germany, the rub.
Der would be sent to central depot
where it ultimately would have
emerged as rubber tires.
Look Like Papers.
This censor's museum contains huge
bundles OF newspapers or what an
peared at first glance to be newspa.
pcrS. Closer inspection reveals tina,
the neatly rolled ends are but clev.
erly made plugs of paper and wood
When one OF these plugs is pulled out
there is uncovered a long sausage,
shaped bag OF calico containing any.
thing from sliced ham to Para rub.
Der from rice to tobacco.
Two iron crosses are not the least
interesting of the exhibits. They are
the original article and were being
sent from Germany to child in the
United States. The consigner was
maker of the crosses, the head of the
firm that supplies them to the German
government, and in an accompanying
letter he suggests that the recipients
wear them
Shoes are the most numerous OF
the exhibits, and most Of these come
from the United States
In several cases they are wrapped
carefully in piece Of best sole
leather
All these things, neatly laid out and
tickcted, are merely samples Of large
contraband cargoes that have found
their way into the hands OF the Brit.
ish authorities. They are not conhs.
Gated, but will some day get to then
proper destinations. only at presen;
the British government has in,
termed them.
Persistent Advertising Is the Road
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-08-20
British Advance at Highwood

London. Aug. l9-Ihc British line
on the Sommc front has been adj
vanced over a section two miles long
and 200 to 600 yards deep from High
wood to the Junction point with the
French forces, the Var office an
nounCed today.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-08-20
Edgar Chautauqua Opens.

Edgar, Neb., Aug. l9,-(SpeciaD-
The chautauqua at Edgar opened yes
terday afternoon. The tent was fairly
we'll filled and the audience was an
appreciative one. The initial numbers
OF the program were furnished by the
Priestly orchestra, an organization OF
local talent, which greatly surprised
people who had not heard them. In
the evening Dr. Clinton N. Howard
delivered his lecture on Why God
Made a Woman This was excellent
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-08-20

Mother (to Elsie returned from party
Did you bid good night to Marian's mamma
and tell her you had a very pleasant time.
as | told you?
Elsie-Not 'zactIy. mamma. You see,
Marian took the biggest piece OF cake and
spilled lemonade on my new dress, so
couldn't say what you told me, but | told
her mother good night and said | guessed
Marian had had very pleasant time
Boston Transcript.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-08-20
WILSON OUTLINES
SETTLEMENT PLAN
President Issues Statement
Defending His Attitude in
Rail Wage Issue.
Is PRACTICAL AND FAIR

Washington, Aus lo.-WhiIe the
railroad presidents were i'll conference
with President Wilson today the pres
ident gave out statement outllnnE
his plan Of settlement, sayins
at seems to me a thoroughly prat-
teal and entirely fair program and |
think the public has the right 10 cN-
pect It's acceptance.
President Wilson's statement fol
lows
~ have recommended the ConoeS-
sion Of the eight-hour day-tha, is, the
substitution OF an ciSht hour day tor
the present ten hour day IN all the eN
listing practices and agreements !
made this recommendation because |
believe the concession night he
eight hour dav now has the sanction
OF the judgment Of society in ITS ia
vor and should be adopted as basis
for wages even where the actual work
to be done cannot be completed with
in eight hours
Concerning the adjustments which
should he made IN ,uSticr 10 the rail
rn.ds ard Their shareholders IN the
payments and privileges 10 which
the;r men are now entitled (t such
adjustments are necessary there is
wide divergence Of opinion.
Eigh- Hour Day on Some Roads
The railroads which have already
.5on,cd Ibc r;ght.hour dav do no,
sem ~ he At ANY, serious disadyan-
nc. in reso.r, NJ tbe,r cost Of opera-
ron as comnared with the railroads
that have retained the ten-hour day,
and calculations as to the cost OF the
chance must il made now, be made
without rcgard to any possible admin
;s,rat;ve economies or establishments.
Only cxnericncc can make it GER
tain what rearransements would he
lair and EQUITABLE either on behalf OF
the men or on behalf OF the railroads.
That rxnerience would be A definite
guide 10 the Interstate Commerce
Commission for example. in determin-
inc whether as A consequence of the
change il would be necessary and
right TO authorize an increase OF rates
ior the handling and carriage Of
freight (for passenger service is not
affected.
NJ. c.-,,.,,,, c,,,....d
Ne" o" S
i therefore proposed 'hat inc ue-
mand Tor extra pay Tor overtime ihaue
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-08-20

Bishop Conrad said at dinner In New
port News:
Some folks regard their sins in too gen
erous and tolerant way. They're like Cal
Clay.
II said to Cal one day:
Calhoun, my man. General Douglas has
positive proof that you looted his chicken
house last week. | should think you'd be
ashamed to take communion after such d
rascally deed as that
Nah goodness. sab said Cal. reproach'
fully. Aw wouldn't let few measly chick
ems stand 'twixt me an de Lowd's table, .
Persistent Advertising is the Road
to Success.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-08-20
All Night Battle at Fleury

Paris, Aug. l9,-1he remainder OF
the RUNS OF the edge Of the yillaEr
Of Fleury on the Ncrdun front, wa,
captured last night by the French,
the War office announced today. The
battle continued all night long and
the French won their way forward
fnnt hv foot
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-08-20

DEATH RECORD.


Beatrice, Neb., Aug. l9-(Special.)
Mrs. Frank Bures, a pioneer of the
Odell vicinity, died yesterday, aged
Is years. She is survived by her hus-
band and two sons, Joseph and John
Rures
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-17
To Circulate Petition.
LOCAL ART EXHIBIT
WILL OPEN ON JUNE 2

Moline's art exhibit, under the aus
pieces of the Tri-City Art league, is to
be staged in the Carnegie library
building June 2 to g. It will open the
afternoon of the first day named, Fri
day, June , It will be on the second
floor, north room, the same room that
the people of the First Congregational
church are temporarily using for their
Sunday services.
1t will be an exhibit of modern art.
1t is believed that there will be at
least fifty to sixty good pictures.
G. Arthur Stephens will have charge
for Moline, conu<ing Molines inter
ests in connection with the affair.
Seth j. Temple of Davenport will have
charge for the Davenport contingent,
and Miss 1rma kohn of Rock Island
will attend to like duties for that city.
Later The Argus will be able to an
nounCe the names of ladies of the
three cities who will form the recep-
ton committee. These ladies will be
in line, beginning at 4 p. m. June ,,
the opening day and hour
For the encouragement of any who
may be inclined to loan pictures for
this initial exhibit in Moline, it may
be said the paintings will be insured
while in the library building, and also,
if possible, while in transit.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-17
CARR SUGGESTED
AS SCHOOL name
Southwest Bluff Residents Would
Honor Pioneer Settler in New
Seventh Street Building.
DONATES ACRE OF LAND TO CITY
Progressive Farmer of Early Days
Contributes Generously to Edu-
catiOnal Work Here.

Suggestion is made by residents of
the southwest bluff many of whom at
tended the old Seventh street school
on Nineteenth avenue and Seventh
street when they were children, and
who now have children of their own
attending there, that the new school
building which is to replace the old
structure be named the William Carr
school
William Carr was born in New Jer-
sey in 1900. Later the family moved to
Ohio, and from Ohio to Rock Island,
then called Stephenson. In 1925 Carr
opened the first general store in Rock
Island
In 1898 he obtained control Of 500
acre farm on Rock river. In 1910 he
operated, at the head of Carr's is
land, the first ferry to cross Rock
river.
In 1860 Mr.. Carr, seeing the need o.
a school house in the neighborhood,
donated an acre of his farm for school
purposes. On that acre the school was
built and there it has remained ever
since, hundreds and hundreds of chill
dren having attended there. 1t was
not until this year that the board Of
education saw its way to replace the
ancient structure with a new build
ing.
This is to he erected this summer
and will be built on the site of the old
one on land donated for school pur-
poses only. by William Carr in 1860, a
site that is now worth several thou
sands of dollars.
A number of residents in the Sew
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-17
TWELVE CANDIDATES
INITIATED BY MOOSE,

Initiation of II candidates took
place last evening at the meeting of
Moline lodge No. 255, Loyal Order of
Moose, while applications Of 10 more
candidates were reported. The mem
bership campaign is now in full swing
and the local Moose declare that there
will be at least twice the former mem
bership when it is closed. A record
breaking number Of applications is ex-
pected for next meeting.
A delegation from the East Moline
Moose lodge was present last evening
to participate in the , az which fol-
lowed the business meeting. The East
Moliners have large class of candi
dates ready for work and will hold an
initiation for 40 May %. An invitation
to members of the local organization
to be present at that time was ex-
tended.
Stag, which followed the business
meeting, was one which did credit to
the entertainment committee. First
number was a boxing exhibition by
the Cutler brothers and following this
Wegge and Meiser put on a four min
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-17
PROF. KINSMAN WINS
MERITED PROMOTION

Word comes from Whitewater, WIS,
to the effect that Professor klnsman,
son-ln-law of Rev. c. f. Barnard Oh
that place, has given up his professor
ship in economies and kindred sub
jects in the Whitewater Normal school.
in which he has served for 10 years,
and has accepted a call to the chair OF
economics and political science in
Lawrence college in Appleton, Wis.
The change is in the nature OF a de-
cided promotion. as Lawrence college
is an important one, having 800 or 900
students. Rev. Mr.. Barnard is we'll
remembered by old Moline residents
as former pastor of the First Congre-
gational church. His daughter Annie
is Mrs. kinsman 1t is understood
that Mr.. and Mrs. Barnard will leave
Whitewater for Appleton also, max
ing the change after July l. They
have lived in Whitewater ever since
leaving Moline some thirty-fiVe years
ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-17
BURR WILL SPEAK AT
GOOD ROADS DINNER

Announcement is made that Colonel
Burr of Rock Island arsenal will be
speaker at the suppersmoker of the
Greater Moline 365-Day Good Roads
club Friday evening at $50. The
supper is to follow the inspection of
Bridge lane at p. m. Colonel Burr
will speak on 1.-The Relation of High
way Improvement to the Preparedness
Program" He is an authority on mil
itary road building as we'll as on all
phases of the preparedness problem.
Many reservations have been made
for the supper-smoker. The auto trip
to inspect Bridge lane, it is declared,
will show the best gravel road in Rock
Island county, though built late in
the fall at disadvantage. 1t is re-
markable that it is as good as it is
considering that the finishing touches
have not yet been put on.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-17
MOLINE OBITUARY
Funeral of Doris Lee Griffin.

Funeral of Doris Lee Griffin was held
from the home of her sister, Mrs. Alex
ander Fraser, 947 Twenty-ffth street,
at 2:30 yesterday afternoon. Rev. J.
A. Lucas of the |. O. o. F, home in
Lincoln, ILL.,, officiated, assisted by Rev.
A. J. Pitman of the Second Methodist
church, this city Burial was in River
side cemetery. Pallbearers were
James Trevor, A B. Ward, Elmer Lud-
wick, John A. McClelland, W. H. Will
cox and Matt Morrison, while the Loyal
trio-Clarence Trevor, Harriet Thomp-
son and Sadie Miller-sang. The serv-
ices were attended by large number
and there was a beautiful display of
flowers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-17
HAVE PLANS FOR
ALUMNI BANQUET
Graduates OF Local High School Wm
Gather in the Commercial Clpb
Rooms Evening OF June le,
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Busy
Excellent Program Is Assured for An.
nnaI Reunion Seek to Swell
Student Aid Fund.

Annual banquet Of the Moline High
School Alumni association will be held
Friday evening. June Is. in the banquet
hall of the Commercial club. Guests
Of the evening will be members Of thu
graduating class of this year. A meet.
ing of the executive committee to ar.
range details was held last evening.
The committee gives assurance that
two excellent speakers will be secured
for the occasion. Music will be fur
nished by the Criterion orchestra.
In the absence from the city of R. A
Jones. president of the association.
August Claus is acting as chairman
Of the executive committee. Other
members are George Watt. Almond
Ford, John Hodgson. Ella H. Edwards.
Marguerite Merriman, Cora Ford and
Goldie Mowrey.
Wilson P. Hunt, president Of the
board of education, will speak to mem
bers of this years graduating class
and urge that they become actively al
filiated with the alumni association.
May Make Donation.
Mr.. Hunt will also endeavor to enlist
the support of the class in the student
aid fund, now maintained by the asso-
citation for the purpose Of helping de-
serving students in their efforts to Sc
cure higher education. Custom Of
classes for a number of years past has
been to make some donation to this
cause.
All the news all the time-Ths
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-17
QUESTION OF RATES
REMAINS UNSETTLED

No agreement has yet been reached
between members of the Moline city
council and officials OF the People;
Power company in regard to a COM
promise on rates on gas and electric
ity. In the meantime the order of lis
public utilities commission stands and
If no compromise is reached within
the next 40 days hearings will be
started at Springfield and the ulti-
mate decision will rest with the state
body there.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-17
ART DEPARTMENT IS
HAVING EXHIBITION

Work of the art department of the
Moline public schools will be on eX-
hibition every day for the remainder
of this week in all the school buildings
OF the city. Each building has pro-
duced very attractive display of pen
Gil drawings. crayon production and
construction work from all the grades.
The exhibit this year is more extern
sive than in any past year and is con-
sidered by the teachers in charge as
surprising any other attempt in the
quality of work accomplished
In several Of the different buildings
there will be presented for inspection
of the patrons samples OF work done
In other subjects.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-17
Funeral of Charles RergstrOm.

Services for Charles Bergstrom, who
was killed by lightning bolt while on
the Mississippi river Sunday morning
were held at 3 yestel day afternoon in
the home Of his brother. Fred Nelson
1925 Fifteenth street. Rev. J. E. Seth
of the Mission tabernacle officiating
Mrs Gust Johnson sang two songs at
the home and pallbearers were Frank
Beckstrom, Erick Erickson, Carl
Feiden. Nick HENDERSON, Carl Larson
and Gust Isaacson. Burial was in Riv-
erside cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-17
VETS MAY TRAVEL TO
MEETING IN SPECIAL

W. A. Golden announces that plans
are being made to have delegates from
Rock Island county to the state con-
vention of the G. A r. in Decatur
travel in a special car from Rock Is
land to Peoria. leaving the Thirty
first street station at 1850 next Tues
day morning. This will get the Wis
itors into Decatur at 3:35 in the after
noon the day the convention opens.
Between % and 80 veterans of this
locality are expected to attend, Mr.
Golden has been instrumental in get
ting a special round trip rate of $1.75
between Peoria and Decatur, via the
interurban, which will make the total
cost of transportation, round trip, for
each delegate from here $5.43.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-17
MAYOR OF SILVIS
Names OFFICERS
New Council Holds Its First Meeting
and Heads Of Departments Are
Confirmed.
FRED BALL Is NEW MARSHAL
DR.. W. ID. Chapman VIII Again Serve
As Health Chief Blanks and Kirk
patrick Other ApROintees.

The new Silvis council held its first
regular meeting last evening and eff
fected an organization for the ensuing
year The following appointments
were made by Mayor Robert Watkins
and confirmed by the council.
Village marshal-Fred Ball.
Night officer Henry Blanks.
Street cOmmissioner-He Henry Kirk
patrick
Health officer-Dr W D. Chapman.
Former Night Man.
Fred Ball, new marshal, has served
hitherto in capacity Of night man. DR..
". d. Chapman is reappointed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-17

Death of Mrs Carl Thor, which oC-
Cured at 3:45 Yesterday morning,
brings sorrow to many. Mrs. Thor eE
pired in the home in Boston, Mass.
The husband and two children survive.
Remains will arrive in Moline Thurs
day afternoon. Funeral announcement
will be made later
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-17
Mary ROSSenyt,

Mary Bossenyt. 13-months-old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs Gustav Bos-
senyt, 500 Fifth avenue, died at noon
today in the Moline city hospital. The
end came after an illness with pneu
monia. The parents and brother sur
vive.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-17
EIGHTY TWO BOYS TO
LEARN HOW TO SWIM

Moline boys to the number of 81,
ranging in age from 10 to -. have
entered the public school swimming
school which is to be conducted by the
physical department of the Y. M. C. A.
Schools of the city are backing the
learn to swim" campaign and it is ex-
pected that at least seventy-tive of the
boys will have become expert swim
mers when the course of instruction
is brought to a close.
Five lessons in swimming are to be
given, the large pool in the associa-
ton building to be used.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-17
Funeral of Irene Bruce,

Funeral services for Irene Bruce,
who died in the home in Silvis, were
held at 6 Monday evening. The little
girl died following an illness with diph
iberia. She was born Sept 10, 1913,
and is survived by her parents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-17

enth street district declare that this
is due William Carr to recognize his
generosity in donating the site ana
his far-seeing vision Of the advance
ment of education, which prompted him
to make the gift of an acre instead OF
a small piece of ground. Because he
did make it an acre, the school board
does not have to go to the expense oil
purchasing new site.
Hundreds and hundreds of Moline
school children have benefited by
William Carr's munifiCenCe, and nov
that a beautiful building is to rise
in place of the old one. those chill
dren. now grown into manhood md
womanhood, feel that the generous
pioneer should have as his reward
the only thanks which the people can
give. having the school known by his
name.
To Circulate Petition.
It is understood graduates of the
school MIR. Carr made possible Will
circulate petitions asking that the new
building be designated the William
Carr school
Alvin Anderson has suggested still
another name, that of Black Hawk,
the famous Indian chief prominent IN
the transition period of this locality
from Indian ownership to white rule.