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The Washington herald., 1916-08-31
MEEKER SAYS WILSON
DOMINATED CONGRESS
St. Louis Representative Flsys Chief
Executive.

Jacob Edwin Meeker. Representative.
from the ST. Louis district of Missouri,
addressed the Woman's National Repub-
lican Club in the gridiron room Of the
New Willard Hotel last night. Mr.
Meeker's subject wac primarily tariff
but he dlgressed sufficiently to fay PresI-
dent Wilson, claiming that the past two
sessions OF Congress had been domineer-
ed by the Chief Executive
The Wilson program" he said" Il.
not a Democratic program, but entirely
a Wilson program He has attempted to
dominate Congress, and in a measure
has succeeded. II is now necessary to
renew the confidence OF the American
people in those two great bodies. Il
was never the intention Of the founders
Of this republic that Congress should
receive advice from a President such as
has been given to the members Of the
BY birth he is an sutocrat." continued
Mr.. Meeker. and he has failed 20 be-
come a Democrat. II he is a Democrat.
the name is spelled with a small d. a..
refuses 10 have his plans 'nonkeyed'
with by what he considers a lot Of Con-
eressmen from Podunk. These same Con
gressmen, however. represent the people
and should be recognized"
Mr.. Meeker said that in his opinion
President Wilson was the greatest
President Great Britain ever had" II.
said that Democrats Dragged of treat
prosperity in the country, but thai no
man, Democrat or Republican, couId
mention what is termed the era Of pros
peTity without blushing when II il con
sidered that the returns were the direct
result OF sales Of ammunition, foodst,IrY,
and other commodities 10 the vsSrSns
countries In Europe
The Washington herald., 1916-08-31
Congress Divided Over VII
son 'sProposals-Trainmen
to Fight Certain Features.

The combined efforts Of Prerdent WI
son and Congress failed yesterday TO get
the leaders Of the railway brotherhood
to postpone the date set for a general
strfke-September (which IA Labor Day
The legislative branch of the govern
The Democratic leaders agree that only
part OF the Presidents program can be
enacted at this time
The railway e1ecutives' advisory oorr-
mittee decided last night to accept the
entire legislative program, but they want
IT all or nothing
The brotherhood leaders have taken
steps to combat many important features
Of the proposed laws.
All thought Of an adjournment Of Con-
gress has been postponed indefinitely.
Important developments OF the day
were:
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
announced hearings on the measures pro-
posed by President Wilson to start al y
O'Clock this morning The executives
brotherhood leaders. and shippers repre-
sentatives will each be given three hours
In which TO state their objections. The
hearing is to be public.
Brotherhood leaders admitted and
President Howard Elliott Of the New
Haven system, warned the public that
the strike order affects the passenger
service as well as the freight trains
Representatives Of unorFanized railroad
employees sent a warning TO the White
House that IL they are not considered
In the new legislation they will organize
and make demands
Administration representatives under
guidance Of Chairman Newlands, OF the
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee.
completed and made public tentative bills
to comply with the suggestion from the
White House
Representative Adamson. chairman OF
the House Committee on Interstate Com
merce. Informed Senator Newlands that
the House would reject at least two OF
President Wilson's six proposals snese
Include the amendment which amounts
to compulsory arbitration and an instruc-
ton TO the Interstate Commerc Commits
sion TO consider an increase IN freight
rates
Senator Lee, Of Maryland. introduced
a resolution in the Senate, urging the
CONTINUED ON PAGE Two.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-31
$4,000 GUARDS
ORDERED BACK
War Department to Return
Militiamen to States.

The War Department last night direct
ed Gen. Funston to return to their State
mobilizauon camps three regiments from
New York. two from New Jersey, one
from Maryland, two from Illinois, two
from Missouri. one from California, one
from Oregon, one from Washington, and
one from Louisiana. making in all about
1000 Of the National Guard.
In view of the fact that substantially
this number of troops who have not done
patrol duty on the border are now on
their way there, IT is felt that this num-
Der can be spared
In few days, n transportation facili-
ties remain undisturbed, the department
ments, and possibly TO replace them with
troops now in their mobilization camps
in several States.
Secretary of War Baker was asked
whether the troops were being ordered
home in connection with the impending
railroad strike. and also whether or not
the troops would be kept in service or
would be mustered out
Il have no comment to make other than
the order issued tonight" he replied.
The War Department says Gen. Fun
ston VIII designate which regiments will
be ordered home.
Coupled with the general localities to
which the militia organization has been
ordered to return, the movement is ac-
cepted as meaning that the regiments
are being recalled for possible strike duty
Railway executives who were routed
out of bed at midnight to be told of the
order, expressed the opinion that the
PRESIDENT had adopted this strategy to
keep the big trunk lines open.
1t was pointed out that any of the
troops could not break camp, load and
get back to their respective States before
Monday, the date set for the strike.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-31
TEUTONS SHELL ENEMY
FORCES IN TRENTINO
New Austro-Hungarian Drive Fore
shadowed.
Csy the international New. servfce.)

CBy the International News servfce.) }
Rome, Aug. GA new Austro-Hun-
sarian offensive against the Italians in
the Trentino was fOreshadowed by a TWEEN
ty-fcur hour artillery bombardment Of
Gen. Cardinals positions between the
Adige and Brenta Rivers, reported by to-
nights war Office statement.
The report claims several minor sue
cesses for the Italians at various points
OF the line. The lull in the fighting
around Gorilla continues. The Italians
Strengthened out their line on the Carso
Plateau as a result Of local actions.
The statement follows:
The hostile artillery bombarded our
positions continuously between the Adige
and the Brenta. They shelled Ala. Ar
sieTO, and Seghe.
In the Fassa area our AIpini ex-
tended their occupation Of the crest
northeast Of Cauriol, taking twenty-one
prisoners, a trench mortar, and numerous
rifles
The enemy's artillery opened heavy
fire on Cauriol. which was effectively an
swered by ours"
The Washington herald., 1916-08-31
SERBS REpULSE
BULGAR ATTACK
Batteries on Struma Front
Silenced by British.
CBy the International New. Service, .,

ioy the international News Service. }
London. Aug. 3o-While the Bulgarians
continue to spread out in Northeastern
Greece and along the coast OF the Aegean
Sea, they have been brought to a COM
plete halt on both the center and allied
left wing.
All their attacks against the Serbians
have been repulsed, and in the Verdar
sector OF the front the French have
pressed forward in the region Of Ljum-
MICA.
On the Struma front British artillery
has silenCed the Bulgarian batteries.
The Bulgarians are unofficially report
ed to have occupied the city of Drama
in Northeastern Greece.
The report, which is received by way
OF Paris, states that three OF the citys
defending forts have been occupied and
l20 Greek soldiers taken prisoner.
The Bulgarians previously had been re-
ported as pledging themselves not to
occupy Drama, which is one of the prin-
cipal cities of Greek Macedonia
Together with Ravala and Zeres, 1t
was supposed to be immune from Bull
Sarian seizure.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-31
SAY JOHNSON VICTORY
WILL ASSIST HUGHES
By WILLIAM HOSTER.
international News Service

Estes Park. Colo, Aug. So.-Gov.
Hughes refused today to comment on the
news from California that Hiram John
son had won out in the Republican pri-
mary fight there for the United States
Senatorship.
II Johnson has really won, the VIC
tory, 1t is believed, will react here bene-
f1cially for Hughes on the Progressfves
throughout the country.
The Republican candidate will leave
here for Loveland at o'clock tomorrow
afternoon. where he will deliver a brief
address at the Laramie County Fair.
He will then go to Denver, whence he
will start. four hours later, for Topeka.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-31
BRITISH MAKE MINOR
GAINS ON WEST FRONT

CBy the International News Service }
London, Aug. 30.-The lull in the fight
ing on the Somme front is due to persis-
tent bad weather.
The last twenty-four hours saw no &C
ton on a large scale, but the British
made some minor gains today, straight
ening out their line across a small salient
south Of Martinpuchi.
Thirty-eight prisoners were taken.
The French frustrated two German ef-
forts to attack near Reillon, in Lorraine,
and made progress east of Fleury, in the
Verdun area.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-31
TURKEY DECLARES WAR
AGAINST ROUMANIA AS
NEW FOE DRIVES AHEAD
British Censor Opens
Private Hughes Letter
Special to The Washington Herald.

Special to The Washington Herald.
New York. Aug. 3o.-Not
even a candidate for President
of the United States is exempt
from the activities of the Brit
ish censorship.
At Republican national head
quarters today a letter was re-
ceived addressed to Mr.. Hughes
which had been opened and which
bore across one end in big black
letters the single word CEN
SORED."
The letter had been mailed in
the United States postoffice at
Shanghai, China, which is an
open port in a neutral country.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-31
TWENTY LIVES LOST AS
HURRICANE HITS SHIP
CBy the International New. s.rx1e

tBy the International News Service }
New Orleans, La. Aug. 30.-Twenty
lives were lost when the steamer Ad-
miral Clark was DESTROYED in the
Caribbean Sea August 16.
Six survivors arrived here today on
the Swedish bark Tana
The Admiral Clark entered the hur-
ricane at a. m. August 16, and her
crew was Immediately put to strenu-
Gus work, the gale having reached
a velocity Of eighty miles an hour.
Three hours later the ship founder
ed and went to the bottom. All life
ooats were crushed into bits and the
crew improvised a raft When tbs
raft was floated the crew had to iun,n
into the water to board II.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-31
'TWO-TW0" Is LATEST DANCE,
To Be introduced In Movte.-Hov,
1t Is Done.

Chicago. Aug. O.-The "two-two''
IS the new dance which will be the
ballroom favorite II the recommenda-
tion of the American National Asso-
citation of Dancing Masters is adopted
The new dance will be introduced to
the public IN moving pictures. The two
two" is danced by syncopated rhythm
In dancing the man starts OF with the
LETT foot, making long step to the
count one-two. with a slight balance at
the end Of the step; then a quick step to
the count OF three; then shift the bal
ance to the right foot; draw the left up
TO II.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-31
GOVERNMENT FAILSIN
EFFORT TO POSTPONE
DATE OF RAIL STRIKE
"God Forgive You,
| Cannot" Wilson

God forgive you, I can
not"
President Wilson, it was said
yesterday, thus ended his final
interview with the railroad
executives at the White House
Tuesday when they submitted
their proposition rejecting
every effort and suggestion
the President had made for
peaceful settlement of the dis
pute with the employees.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-31
10000 GREEKS CHEER
ANTI-VENIZELOS MEN

(By the International News Service.)
Athens, Aug. 30.-Twenty thousand
persons took part in an anti-Venizelos
demonstration here on Tuesday. Speeches
were delivered by Stephen Dragoumis,
D. G. Rhallis and NJ. Gounaries, all of
whom urged the people to support King
Constantine and the government.
All three speakers were former pre-
miers of Greece and have been regarded
as neutrals. with slight leaning toward
the central powers. NJ. Venizelos is the
leader Of the pro-ally party.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-31
RAILROADS PREPARE
FOR NATIONAL STRIKE


New York. Aug. 3o.-With the large
railroads declaring an embargo on freight
and warning passengers that they may
be subjected to delays If they cannot
reach their destination by Sunday night
September 5, the corporations are rapidly
completing their preparation for the ma
tional strike.
For several weeks agents of the rail.
roads have been securing the country
hiring strikebreakers and guards for al
lines. They have reported considerabl,
The Washington herald., 1916-08-31
King Ferdinand's Fourth
Army Menaces Kronstadt,
Transylvanian Metropolis.

dispatch to the Daily Telegraph says
that all the passes of the Carpa-
thians are in the hands of the Rou-
manians.
A Paris dispatch declares two i'm
portant Transylvanian cities have
been taken by the Roumanians.
Their names are not given.
London, Aug. so-Turkey today declar-
ed war against Roumania, according to
a Reuter- dispatch from Constantinopls.
The action Of the sublime porte fol-
lowed quickly upon that OF Germany.
Bulgaria now Is expected to follow
suit although the delay OF the Sofia gov
ernment in acting is reported to have
caused much uneasiness IN Berlin, where
It Is feared the Russophile party is gain
ing ascendancy in the Bulgarian coun-
cils.
In view OF reports, however, that Rust
chuk, on the Danube, and Varna the
great Bulgarian Black Sea port, have
both been bombarded by Roumanians,
It is not expected here that the Bulgar
government can much longer procrasti-
nate.
News Of Turkeys declaration Of war
was received almost simultaneously with
official statements from Bucharest and
Vienna which indicate that the Rou-
manians are making wide inroads upon
Transylyanian soil
Battling in the mountains, the Rou-
manian fourth army Is reported by
Bucharest to be within three miles of
the large Industrial city OF Kronstadt.
one OF the largest manufacturing cen
ters Of Pennsylvania.
The village OF Hossezufalu, east OF
Kronstadt, has been reached. and more
than 100 Austro-HungarIans have been
taken prisoners.
Vienna admits withdrawal along the
whole Roumanian front. ''in accordance
with plans provided for long time ago
in case of war"
This withdrawal the Austrian war Of
fee sarcastically observes, probably will
lead the enemy to boast of having oc-
cupied Petroseny. Kronstadt CBrasso),
and KeZdi-Vasarhely"
These. with Hermannstadt. are the
principal cities within striking distance
OF the frontier
The Washington herald., 1916-08-31
Plague Cases Increase.

New York. Aug. 30-There was an in
crease in new cases of infantile paralysis
today, the figures being eighty-nine, an
increase of sixteen over Tuesday. Deaths
dropped to twenty-five, as against thirty
two yesterday
The Washington herald., 1916-08-31
Seize Roumanian Property.

Berlin. Aug 3o-By an official decree
issued today all property in Germany
belonging to the Roumsnian government
is confiscated. The decree also orders
German business houses to pay no money
to Roumanian suhasoxA q eeGposNnonA
The Washington herald., 1916-08-31
BUCHAREST BOMBARDED
BY ZEPPELIN AIRSHIP
(By the International n.

CBy the international News Service }
Bucharest (via London), Aug. "a
Zeppelin airship, accompanied by an aero
plane. bombarded Bucharest from the air
tonight, but did no material damage.
number Of bombs were dropped.
While the air raid against Bucharest
was in progress a feet OF aeroplanes also
dropped bombs on Baltchik, Piatra, and
Neamtu, but the official reports state
that no damage was done there
The Washington herald., 1916-08-31


to print
inc Warrington HERALD will abolish all
copies beginning ptembe
oe ieit win the
dered VIII constitute eeachd days spressru
The Washington herald., 1916-08-31
BERNHARD TO COMMAND
CORPS IN GERMAN ARMY
CBy the international New. Service

tBy the international News service.)
Zurich, Aug. 3o.-One of the first ap-
pointments OF Field Marshal Won Hind
enburg as chief of the German general
stan was the assignment Of Gen.
friedrich Won Bernhard to the command
OF an army corps on the Volhynia front.
according to a report received here to-
day.
Gen. Bernhard is es years old and is
a naval commander
The Washington herald., 1916-08-31
Swedish Steamers Seized.

copenhagen, Aug 30-The Swedish
steamers Tor and Roslsgen were seized
by German torpedo boat yesterday and
taken to q German port
The Washington herald., 1916-08-31
"STRIKE INEVITABLE"
SAYS LOUIS w. HILL


Nby 0Ht IH0eFHHtIUH"I NtNH seFNlCt.T
Chicago, Aug. 3.-"A strike is now in
evitable," said Louis w. Hill. of the Hill
lines. and one of the biggest railroad
owners in the United States. on his re-
turn from Washington today.
THE situation is extremely grave. The
matters at issue cannot now be adjusted
All efforts to prevent this situation have
failed. The demands Of the men are out
Of reason"
The Washington herald., 1916-08-31

$3.50 Seashore Excursions
Baltimore & Ohio, every Friday ana
Saturday until Sept. ADV.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-31

OF q newspaper's success Is the circulation record
he one bag. outstanding fact about the newpsp9
situation IN Washington Is that the Increase In ths
circulation Of The Washington Herald has hxufsn
all records. The Herald now has the largest morn
ing circulation ever gathered tosethsr IN this du.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-31
Two Things

Decide the hs advertiser in Their selection Of
nevsxp-p-vfn their ads be read, and how many
will read them. The opportunities for uuinterI
rlpted resdng In the mcrnins have proven the Do
ctine factor with the bag merchants in Phais6el
phis, Boston. Bslnmor, and other Of the larys
ctes More and mo>< they using the MORN
ING papsn With ths LARGEsT crculsron
The Washington herald., 1916-08-31

! San Antonio, Tex. Aug. 5o.-Sister Mar,
Zita, one of the most widely known mem.
bers of the Order of Sisters of Our Lady
of Charity, conducting the homes of the
Good Shepherd throughtuot the country
is dead here today at the convent of the
order.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-31
Telegraph Tips

San Francisco. Cal, Aug. 30.-Several
auto bandits this afternoon held up the
Mission street branch of the Anglo-Cali-
fornia Trust Company, shot and seriously
with $500. One of the robbers was cap
tured.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-31

Rome, Aug. 3o.-All of the tablets COM
memorating the l<aiser's visits to Rome
were removed today by the Italian gov
ernment
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-11-04
SHOULD Reflect
ABLEPR0SECUT0R



me ..''F" q ROCK Island county
a'" H. 'H their u.tel.aEpraa
desire H"aE I#a laws ue vigorously.
AMY ana teef.a-7lE aaH1HE55 tered.
..E- r. -HaI HsaH SSH. be reelected
5.a attorney mex. Tuesday This
needs +.H aom
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H office #-" cen and does get gauE..
..H+ #"aA. #aaH Laer. never has
""oa slightest suspicion 81 graft
#NH VINO a." IBIS Eal and complete
duty @ na seer. W.faaa. regard ta
.." #. al"H .#'= course OF
@ HE.a.# should see Gaa-
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4" Ia..H H#-u has been
clean "a. Ha We has KEEP. his
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electorate above sasa.. .ou. even Pas ae
..e aaa#.-.z .'a.."a business.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-11-04
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO
: From The Argus Files Of 1891

Oct Poi B. sax Of Ottumws has
purchased the stock and fixtures of
the defunct London Clothing COMPANY
The store Will De operated bE H. u.
Lovee1 and MI &. Rice
The Offices Of the Western Union
Telegraph company viii De moved
soon - its new location at 1903 Second
avenue
Frank Wright. coIored resident Of
Davenport. was arrested today by or
rger Kramer ON . charge Of stealing
TWO sets of harness from the barn Of
~. O. EeEus. Thirteenth street and Sec
oud avenue One set Of harness was
the property of John Lo0ney
Contract was let Yesterday by the
cftg 20 the Holly Manufacturing com
uanv for the installation of "a new Gas
EaII high duty pump with capacity
oE GOO 600 gallons day. The pump
cost $4,000
The main car house of the Tr}-Civ
Railway company on Moline avenue.
which was formerly used as d stable.
has been completely overloaded 70
suit the needs Of the electrical cars.
Oct 30-The new paving ON Fifth
avenue has been completed almost as
far as the street car barns Edwards
d Walsh are the contractors.
The Rock Island & Peoria depot at
Orion three box cars and a portion Of
the Wilson lumber Yards. were con
suued in a disastrous fire last night
The blaze which started on the roof
OF the depot. is supposed to have been
caused by engine sparks
Frank n. TAYLOR and Miss Lira VIII
cox were united in marriage last even
ing at the home Of the brides parents,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-11-04

Mr.. and Mrs. G. vs. Wilcox. $40 TWEEN
anteth street. Rev ". S Marquis Of
Hciating.
oct GI-3HI1 dealers 81 Rock Island
have raised the price IF this comm0d-
itE 70 6L4 cents q quart The new
price went into effect this morning.
The board of education iu Moline
is looking into the matter OF a new
high school building for that citr. as
the present structure is entirely mad
equate
Nov 2-The fire bug. who shows a
passion for destruction Of railroad
property. is believed to have set fire
to the Milwaukee depot ON Twentieth
street. between First and Second ave
nues last night. Fortunately the blaze
was discovered fin time and the loss
was small. Several weeks ago a fire.
believed TO have been of iucendiarv
origin. destroyed 5000 worth of the
q r. /. & z. railway compauy's prop
erty.
Nov. albert Smith. q c. RI a P.
brakeman residing at sixth avenue
and Twenty-sIxth street. was almost
instantly killed in an accident while
at work at duscatine this morning
Halloween night was com para
lively quiet one in Rock Island. the
police reporting little trouble Saturday
night
Nov. 4-John Coleman and Miss
anne Burns were united IN marriage
ar 3 O'Clock this morning al St. JOS
eph's church. Father Thomas Mackin
officiating.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-11-04

When Judge W T. Church adjourned
rfrruft court last evening be dismissed
the iurv which is hearing the Ed"ail
damage suit unit. TUESDAY afternoon
AZ 2 O'Clock. in order Thar the men NAV
have an opportunity 70 FoJe'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-11-04

the lobby this morning from which
good sum was realized
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1916-11-03
Phone E. &. Willard if
YOU want insurance on
yOue Rice.

-Messrs. V. B. Richard and II. l..
Proctor, prominent Jennings bust
ness men were in Welsh last Saturday.
Mr.. Richard is connected with the
Phenix Drug Store, while Mr.. Proc
tor is local manager of the Welsh
Motor Car Company, agents for the
Ford cars in this district.
HOUSE FOR RENT--Formerly oC.
cupied by Mr.. o. StanSbury. Enquire
of c. A. Lantz, Welsh, La.
MIR. J. NJ. Booze of Roanoke was
q Welsh business visitor last Friday.
MIR. Erwin D. Lewis and sisters
Helen and Burdine came over from
Lake Charles last week for few days
visit with frienLl Erwin has &C
cepted a position with Mr.. E. S.
Goodreau as special salesman for the
Briscoe cars.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1916-11-03
PINE-TAR RELIEVES A COLD.

DR.. Bells Pine-Tar Honey contains
all the soothing elements of the pine
forest. 1t heals the irritated mem
brane, and by its antiseptic proper
ties loosens the phlegm, you breathe
easier, and what promised to be a Sc
vers cold has been broken up. For that
stuffed-up feeling, tight chest or sore
throat take dose of DR.. Bells Pine
Tar-Honey and prevent a wearing,
hacking cough dragging through the
winter. At your druggist, 25c.