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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-28
SAFEGUARD
OF ILLINOIS
WILL RETURN
Funston Designates Regi-
ment of Field Artillery as
One to Come Back.

San Antonio, Texas, Sept. 28.-The
First regiment of Illinois field artil-
Iery and the battery of Wisconsin ar
tillery, which has filled out the regi-
ment since one of it's batteries was
sent home, today were designated to
return to their state camps by General
Funston.
The First regiment of Wyoming in
fantry was ordered to proceed to Dem
ing, N. NJ, instead of San Antonio.
The Wyoming regiment was to have
relieved the Eighth Illinois. a negro
regiment, which has been stationed
here. The latter will be succeeded,
however, by the First regiment of Dis
trict of Columbia infantry.
The Illinois and Wisconsin artillery
will be relieved by four batteries of
Virginia field artillery. one New Hamp-
shire battery and one Maryland bat
terry.
The First Illinois artillery, the Wis
consin battery and the Eighth Illinois
infantry are taking part in the hike
from Austin They will reach here
Oct. A. The Eighth ordinarily was
scheduled to leave here Oct. 7, but it is
expected that it's departure may be de-
Iayed the artillery leaving first
General Funston will leave tonight
on his inspection trip in the Browns
Vile district.
Springfield, Ill. Sept 28-The First
regiment of Illinois National Guard
will be mustered out of the federal
service Oct. 4 and the Second infan-
try will be mustered out Oct 5, il was
officially announced here today. Both
regiments are from Chicago.
The announcement was made by
Lieutenant Colonel Michael M. Nc
Nance, L. S. A, chief mastering out
officer. He also announced that the
supply company, consisting of about
fifty men, now on the border. will be
mustered out as soon as 1t returns To
Springfield, which will be soon.
Though the camp Of the First and
Second regiments was dripping with
rain and the weather was raw, there
was more cheer among the men today
than ever before since their arrival
from the border. They greeted the
announcement Of the mastering out
dates, for which they had been wait
ing and cheering. The men prepared
ing and cheerinv. The men prepared
at once to depart next week.
---------
Brigadler General Adams Retires.
Washington, Sept 28-Brigadie
General Granger Adams. United States
army, was retired today at the age
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-28

Brigadler General Adams Retires.
Washington, Sept 28.-Brigadier
General Granger Adams. United States
army was retired today at the age
limit OF "a yearA
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-28

Associated Press
Leased Wire Report
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-28

Paris. Sept. %, u2:3O p. ma
strong attack was made by the Ger
mans last night on the Verdun front
between Thiaumont and Fleury The
war office announced today that the
assault had been repulsed with heavy
losses for the Germans.
On the Somme front French batter
les are actively bOmbarding the Ger
man positions.
Berlin, Sept IS. (via London, SIS p.
m German troops yesterday victo-
riouslv repulsed the Anglo-French
forces on a greater part of the battle
front between the AnCre brook and the
river Somme, says the official state
ment issued today by the German army
headquarters staff.
Incidents of Battle Told.
british Front in France, Sept. 81
Midnight, via London. Sept %, $50
a. m In the lull which has occurred
after the great two days battle in
which five villages and 5000 prisoners
were taken by the allies, the cores
pondent of The Associated Press, has
had an opportunity to CLEAN many
stories from participants in the strug-
gle.
The most wonderful Of all the tales
told was perhaps that of one of the
tanks or new armored motor cars,
which started for Berlin on its own
account. This monstrous land ship,
ambling and rumbling along, did not
wait on the infantry after the taking
of Gueudecourt, but plOdded over she'll
holes and across lots looking for its
prey like some prehistoric lizard. 1t
found a German trench but as it en-
gagged the occupants with its machine
gun it ran out of gasoline.
When the Germans found this
strange creature, with its steel hide
Uncomfortable to bullets, stalled, cur
iosity and a desire for revenge was a
flip to their courage. They went
after it with avidity.
Germans Creep Up on Tank.
British officers say that while the
tanks machine gun blazed right and
left some of the Germans managed TO
creep along the trenches under the
fore legs and hind legs of the crouch
ing beast Then they swarmed over
Il looking for an opening through
which to strike at its svitals. They
fired their rifles into joints and bomb
ed il all over but TO no avail. All the
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-28
SINNERS Must Label Eggs.

Chicago, Sept. 28.-Regulations to
compel shippers of eggs to bill their
shipments as either "candled' or 'un-
candled" eggs were sought before the
state public utilities commission by
John B. Newman, assistant commits
siOner of the state food commission
The question was taken under con-
sideTatiOn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-28
THE WEATHER
Forecast TIL 7. VI. Tomorrow, for
Rock Island, Davenport Moline
and Vicinity.

Generally fair tonight and Friday,
cooler tonight with frost; warmer Fri
day.
Temperature at 7 a. m. 50. Highest
yesterday. So; lowest last night, 81.
Velocity OF wind at Z a. IN. miles
per hour.
Precipitation II inch.
Relative humidity at Z p. n. IS. at z
m SO. at / D. m today so.
stage of water. Al, rise of 2 in last
"a hours.
NJ SHERIER. Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-28
Bremen Lies
Q71kpOrt
Berlin Says

London, sept. - (l=.UI p H.
The Amsterdam correspondent OF
the Exchange Telegraph says traF-
eIers who have arrived from Bre-
men report that third German
commercial submarine will he
ready TO sail within a month. This
submarine is to be known as the
Kaiser, and is said 10 be slightly
larger than the Deutschland.
Berlin, Sept 2S.-The Berlin news
papers are acclaiming enthusiastically
the arrival of the German submarine
Bremen at New London. The Con
necticut town has jumped to a point
of prime interest. and the newspapers
have found it necessary to describe its
situation by the aid of maps They are
also dilating on the history OF the
town.
News of the actual docking Of the
submarine Bremen at New London is
still lacking but the owners and the
puhlfc generally assume that the tele-
gram announcing the departure Of a
COnvovjng tug from the American port
will he Immediately followed by the
announcement that the voyage OF the
merchant submarine has been success
fully completed.
London, Sept 28.-The mystery OF
the fate of the submarine liner Bre-
men still is officially unsOlved, but a
report from a well informed quarter
saws it was caught off the Irish
coast, was salved, and has been for
some time in the naval dockyard al
Pembroke. South Wales. II is stated
the crew were drowned.
There have been many reports 81
the expected arrival of the Bremen al
various ports on the Atlantic coast re
Gently, but up to the present 1t has
not docked in any of them.
New London. Sept. 2S.-FOr severa
weeks everything has been in readl
ness here for the arrival OF the Ger
man merchant submarine Bremen anc
numerous trips have been made by OF
f1ciaIs of the Eastern Forwarding com
nanv and others on tugs in search o.
the long awaited craft, which has ire
ouently been reported as being out
side the harbor-
officials of the forwarding company
said today they had no definite inform
alton to give out concerning the I'M
dersea boat.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1916-06-15
OBITUARY..

Thomas j. Jones was born In Mon
mouth, England, March 10th, Is
March 25th, 1862, he was married
to Miss Catherine Jinkens. To this
union were born four children; two
sons and two daughters, one only
still survives. In 1869 Mr.. Jones
came with his family, from ENG
land to Virden, Illinois; there his
wife and three children died. From
Virden he moved with his daughter
to Bloomington, H., and later to
Nebraska. After his daughter was
married, Mr.. Jones moved to Leeds,
S. D. There he was married again
In 1909 his second wife died and In
1911 he came to Payette to make his
home with his daughter, Mrs. James
O'Haleron. Died June 10th, 1916. In
1874 he protested faith in Christ and
united with the Baptist church. He
has been a faithful husband, a low
ing father and devoted Christian.
His funeral was conducted Monday
afternoon in the Baptist church by
the pastor. The remains were laid
at rest in the River Side Cemetery.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1916-06-15
CHRISTIAN CHURCH.

The State convention will begi1
next Monday evening. Good music
and good speaking at every session
The public will be welcome to al
services.
Regular services next Sunday.
The young people OF the church
and their friends gathered at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Kinzie Tues
day evening for a lawn social. About
80 young people were present. In
the course of the evening they all
went over and serenaded the newly
weds, Mr.. and Mrs. Garrett.
A splendid little temperance pro
gram was given Sunday morning at
the close of Sunday School, consist
ing of songs and recitations. Mrs.
Fenske is superintendent of Temper
ance work.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1916-06-15
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Within the last two weeks the
pastor has received % into full fell
lowship in the church and three
on probation.
The Children's Class which was
held on Monday evening, will be
suspended until the summer is over.
Next Sunday will be Children's Day
with us. The Sunday School will
give a program at the hour of the
egular preaching service, II a. m.
The children are being trained by
the teachers and the program is
In the hands of Miss Bessie Cree.
If there are any who have babies
that they desire to have baptised
they should make arrangements to
be present.
The pastor has recently baptised
eighteen by sprinkling and two by
immersion.
On Chautauqua Sunday there will
be no evening service We hope
our people will so far as possible
patronize the Chautauqua and begin
by purchasing season tickets.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1916-06-15
LIBRARY NOTICE.

The Public Library will be closed
during Chautauqua Week from FRI
day. June 20, to Friday, June 80, ex-
oept Saturday, June "a, from 4:9O
to $3.50; and Wednesday, June 20,
from 4:30 to 500.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1916-06-15
FOR SALE.

Kitchen Cabinet and Chairs, Chit
fonier, Dressers, Oak Dining Table,
Fir Dining Table, Rocking Chairs,
Kitchen Utensils, Steel Range and
Heating Stove.-1329 Second Avenue
South. Enquire of Loveland or Cross.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1916-06-15

WANTED: Is or 20 acres. Cultivat-
ed or in alfalfa, near school. Must be
good land and price reasonable. VIII
pay cash.-Will Wells.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1916-06-15

Valuable vacant government land
open for entry In this County. Let
us send you township plat show.
ing names Of present entrymen and
vacant tracts open for filing. Write
inter Mountain Map Co.. Boise. Idaho
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1916-06-15

FOR SALE: Two and one-half
acres full bearing Prune orchard, ad-
joining city limits of Payette, In
fine condition. Price and terms rea-
sonable.-Will Wells
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1916-06-15

$4,000 to loan on irrigated farms
Long time 8 per cent.-W. P. Aeker
man, New Plymouth, Idaho. 20-t4.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1916-06-15

FOR SALE: Yellow Dent seed
corn, hand picked.-G. z. Arment
Phone 291-r2. 15-tf
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1916-06-15
CHURCH OF GOD.

| Midweek prayer meeting. Wednes.
day at 1880 p. m.
+ Sunday services: Sunday School 10
a. M, Endeavor 1880 p. m. Preaching
II a. m and 1880 p. m.
N. H. TARNHAM, Pastor
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1916-06-15

FOR RENT: Large four-room cot.
tage. Good location. See S. ].
Kenepp. 21-tf.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1916-06-15

FOR SALE: Dairy COWS. For fur
Their particulars inquire of B. D. Nc
Intyre, French, Idaho 24-tf.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1916-06-15
BAPTIST CHURCH.

Sunday School 10 a. m.
Preaching IL a. m. and p. m.
Prayer and Praise, Thursday, 8 pm
B. Y. P. u, Sunday 6:45 p. m.
Next Sunday morning the sermon
will be of special interest to the
children and the Children's Day pro-
gram will be rendered in the eve
ming, beginning at s O'Clock.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1916-06-15

FOR RENT: Nine room house with
bath. Inquire at Payette National
Bank. LETT.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1916-06-15

FOR SALE: A No. 1 Jersey COW.
See +. H. Lyon. 18-tf.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1916-06-15

Roam Durham bull for public ser
vice, at my place.-Harry Kent. t..
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1916-06-15

FOR SALEt Dark grey gelding, 5
years old, weight 1450. Jersey COW,
fresh.-H. H. Timpe. 22.tf.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1916-06-15

POULTRY WANTED: Old hens
IA IL cents and up. Call 18 or 63-j. t
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-03
International News Service.

International News Service;
WASHINGTON, May 3. - While
the administration anXiously awaits
the German reply 10 its submarine
ultimatum. another wave of peace
sentiment today was sweeping over
congress-. Leading members in both
houses were discussing America s
place in the situation and the pos
sibility that this nation might now
lead the warning European belliger-
ents toward mediation and ultimate
peace. The movement centered in
the senate. where two of the most
influential members Of the upper
hOuse-Sers. Newlands Of Nevada,
and Phelan Of California-demo-
crats-were trying 10 force action
on resolutions. which they believe,
would pave the way for peace.
Sen. Newlands asked the senate
foreign relations committee favor
ably 10 report mis- resolution which
requests Pres't Wilson TO renew. on
behalf of the United States his orig
inal offer Of mediation 10 the Euro
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-03
Peace Sentiment Again
Aroused in US. Senate
By Two Resolutions
@M~ZZ. EILnz SEencE

pean belhgerents. Newlands insisted
today that the motive of the war
punishment of Serbia-has been ac-
complished and that the belligerenrs
nov seem hopelessly involved in
trench warfare. In his opinion a
renewal of Pres't Wilson OF the Of
fer Of mediation made upon the re-
quest OF the highest legislative body
of the worlds greatest republic.
hardly could be ignored and might
bring statements from both sides
that would furnish common ground
from which peace might be discussed
and finally brought about.
sees Splendid Chance.
There is a splendid chance in my
opinion" said Sen. Newlands this
morning. that a renewal of the Of
fer of peace at this time might he
the means of opening the way for
the belligerents TO settle their diff
ferences. II is an opportunity which
should not be missed"
Sen. Phelan, one of the admins
tration leaders in the upper house.
asked the committee favorably 10
recommend his resolution dealing
with armament II sets forth that
while the United States, because OF
the developments of the European
war has been forced TO take steps to
strengthen its army and navy. it re-
atiirms its faith i'm the policy of a
peaceful settlement of ali interna-
tional disputes by means OF arbitra-
ton and mediation.
According to Sen. Phelan such an
explanation is certain 10 do great
good abroad. where the purpose of
the United States embarking upon
a general preparedness campaign
might be misunderstood.
Meanwhile Pres't Wilson still is
waiting for the German reply and
Ambassador Gerard's report of his
visit TO army headquarters Until
they come there will be no discus
sion in official circles of the general
European situation. Sec'y Lansing
insists that he has had no iDfOrma-
ton which would show just what
the German plans are and he insist
ed today that the situation was IN
changed. There is no intention
whatever. officials say. of reOpening
the submarine question for further
discussion. The entire case of the
United States was stated in the last
note of April Is and If Germany
wants 10 evade the penalty the de-
mands contained therein must be
fully met.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-03
CHICAGO STRIKE SPREADS;
$1,000 ARE NOW IDLE

international News Service:
CHICAGO. May 3.-More than
$4,000 men and women were idle to-
day in Chicago's rapidly spreading
strikes OF these, 1900 arc en-
ployes of the international Harvester
CO. sympathetic strikes Of iron
molders in nearby concerns make up
the balance. At the National Male
able Castings Co. ".000 men walked
out. The strikers demand recOgni-
ton of the union. better wages and
a shorter working day
Thus far there has been no extern
sIve violence but the police were ap-
prehensive today. The pitched battle
at Pittsburgh late yesterday moved
them 10 take additional precautions
Strike leaders claimed today that
their ranks will be swelled before
N ght by further walkOuts.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-03
GERARD HAS TWO
CORDIAL CONFERENCES
WITH THE EMPEROR
international News Service

International News Service.
BERLIN; May Ambassador
Gerard had two conferences with
Emperor William while at German
army headquarters the International
News Service was informed today.
both were marked by extreme cor
diality on the part Of the emperor
and his staff. At the second confer
ence tine ambassador is said to have
laid before the emperor a confiden-
tial dispatch from Washington u
facilitate the transmission OF which
every effort was made. The embassy
office was open all Monday night
awaiting this and il was sent over
the private government wire TO
army headquarters as soon as IL ar
rived. The nature of Germanys an
swer to the United States is said to
depend largely upon information
contained in the message 10 the am
bassador.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-03
GETS JUDGMENT
AGAINST QUILHOT
Frank LaPoint Awarded S.
900 in Suit Against
widow Specialist"

Frank I.aPoint. 22S y. Notre Dame
st. received a $4,000 judgment
against John y. Quilhot. former
South Bend vice investigator We'd
nesday morning i'm the Elkhart SUI
perior court. following a trial there
by a jury. AS was expected neither
Quilhot nor an attorney appeared
to contest the action
LaPoint. according 20 the allega-
tons. employed the rich widow spe-
cialist" as travelling salesman 90
sell the "Howdy Pap" cigar. Quilhot
according 10 LaPoint. "misrepresent-
ed himself and the newspaper
stories later hurt his business.
The case was originally filed In
this county but was later venued 10
Elkhart. When Quilhot did not ap-
pear in person and his attorneys
withdrew their appearance there
Tuesday. the court ordered the
plaintiffs 10 put on their testimony.
II was concluded Wednesday morn
ing. and the jury after IS minutes
elaboration. returned the verdict
for $1,000 damages.
LaPoint sued for SIS. 600. alleging
that his cigar business had been
damaged 10 that extent because Of
the notoriety attached 20 his former
salesman. which spread amongst his
patrons both in and out Of South
Bend. Deputy Prosecutor Samuel
P. Schwartz was subpoened 20 testi-
fy in the proceedings. but because Of
the grand jury probe here. was ex-
cuSed as "A witness.
Just what means the cigar maker
will take 20 cash in on the judy
ment. Is not known. Quilhot has
part title 20 some real estate in
South Bend. but this can not be sold
TO satisfy the litigation. as there are
several suits involving the title Of
this property fled in the local courts
bv his wife. Mrs. Marion 3. Miller
Quilhot.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-03
MEXICAN GOVERNMENT
SEIZES OIL PLANT AND
SLAUGHTER HOUSES
IaternaLIonaI - - !.

International News Service.
MEXICO CITY. May 3.-In ac-
cordance with its decision 10 confis-
cate foreign business establishments
that close down and throw Mexicans
out Of work. thus interfering with
the task of Mexican reconstruction,
the government has taken over the
plant Of the Aguila oil Co. at villa
Hermoso. Tabasco, and ordered IL
sold. The plant is owned by the
company Of which Lord Cowdray is
the head
The government has also taken
steps to lower the cost OF living by
Selling the slaughter houses in Mex
leo City. These are owned by for
eign capital. The government charges
that the recent prices fixed for
meats are extortiOnate
Gen. Pablo Gonzales. who occupied
Cuernavaca. the Zapata capital has
announced that he viii press his
campaign against Gen. Zapata with
out delay.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-03
EXTRA
Russ and Japs
Agree on Closed
Door For China

PEKIN. May Russia and
Japan have agreed upon a return
OF the CLOSED door" for China
A new treaty establishing Russian
and japanese rights in Chinese ter
ritory has been negotiated between
Toxic and Petrograd by which the
open door on the Chinese coast.
so valiantly championed by the
United states is 10 be closed.
Mail advices from Toxic. which
escaped the attention of the censor.
bv reason Of being sent BY post in
stead of telegraph. indicate that
Japan and Russia. taking advanta4e
Of the turbulent situation brought
about by the world var. are plan
ming 10 settle the fate of China pc
tween themselves.
Terms OF Treaty.
The chief articles Of the new Rus
.so-Japanese treaty follow:
/. Russia will cede TO Japan a
portion of the Chinese Eastern rail-
way from a point south Of Hardin
CNanchuria) 10 Chang Chung.
,. While the present war lasts
Japan viii supply Russia with arms
and other war supplies as far as is
compatible with the defense OF the
country and Japan's manufacturing
capacity.
g. Russia shall give liberal treat
ment 10 japanese who live and en-
gage in agricultural commercial
and industrial pursuits in eastern
Siberia, northern Saghalien and I'm
the territory belonging to the Chi
nese Eastern railway in Manchuria.
4. Russia shall maintain Vladivos-
tok rs a commercial port and shall
not carry out any further military
preparation likely TO arouse the sus-
picions of Japan regarding Russia's
intentions
Russ Guaranteed Aid.
g. Japan and Russia shall respect
each others interests in Manchuria
and Mongolia, and If any disturbance
takes place within the Russian
sphere Of influence during the prog
ress OF the present war. Japan. II
requested shall give Russia assist
ance for the suppression OF the dis
turbance.
6. In the event Of Japan taking
summary action as against China for
the guaranteeing of peace based on
the principles Of territorial integrity
and equal opportunity, Russia shall
recognize the propriety Of Japan 8
actions. and if a third power offers
Instructions 10 Japan and the latter
(Japan) finds il necessary 10 take
action against that power. Russia
If requested by Japan. shall take
concerted action.
While ali the clauses of the agree
ment are good business foresight.
the best Of all is the clause which
gives Japan the support OF Russia
in whatever she may do in China.
Chinese statesmen see in the new
alliaIVe The graVest danger that has
beset this country for many years