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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-26
43 BAPTIST MEN
AT CLASS SUPPER

Forty-three men sat down to the
zone hundred per cent efficiency ban
ouet" served last evening at $50 to the
Mems class of the First Baptist church
bv the ladies of the church in the
church dining room. Tables were dec
GRATED with flowers and streamers OF
crepe paper frightened the room.
While the men were seated about the
tables c. G. Taylor, teacher of the
class, acting as POSTMASTER, intro
duced Rev. H. W. Reed, who spoke on
the topic, Our Church." W. E. Caul-
PETER, Sunday school superintendent,
whose subject was Our Sunday
School," and E. C. Fisher. president OF
the class. who spoke on Our Glass.
R. Fl. Hoffman acted as song master
for the evening and led the singing
which the men joined in with spirit
The men voted TO attend the Lay
men Missionary conference to be held
in Davenport. Feb. 1918 and also to
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-26
Clapper Resting Well.

u. a. H. Arp Of Moline today stated
y George Clapper, 543 Nineteenth
S'el, this city, railroad switchman
= lost a leg under wheels OF az
sfF box car yesterday. will recover
ss Unexpected complications sci
az Is resting fairly easy in the Mo-
city hospital and improvement is
apeeted.
s0aaltion Of Julius Pondiet of Dav-
s'''' who was injured when a cal
:. "a engine collided on Third ave-
aear Tenth street, Moline, Mon
4. evening, is more serious than al
:. thought Pondiet is an elderis
sho IT is difficult for him TO with
b.. - NE shock of his injuries, which
b. ia thought to be of minor ma
~, y vas not known this morning
urn the case would take.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-26
RAILROAD IS TAKEN
OVER BY MILWAUKEE;

Spokane, Wash, Jan. 26.-The Chi
cago, Milwaukee & st. Paul railroad
has purchased under foreclosure pro-
ceedings for approximately $4,000
the Washington and Idaho northern
railway, which operates about 100
miles of road between Spokane and
Metal Falls, Wash, it was announced
today.
The sale was ordered by the United
States district court of Idaho to cover
the first and second mortgage bond
issues, practically all Of which we're
held by the Chicago, Milwaukee and
st. Paul
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-26
PLAN TO INSTALL
pOWOERFACTORY
At ARSENAL HERE
u.rss Military Committee Calling
rpen General Crozier Tor Data
With End in View.
orrICIaL FOR PRIVATE FIRMS
,.u cost of Power at Local Plant is
Gne OF Chief Arguments Used
In It's Favor.
Special to The Argus.)

washington. Jan, 26.-That any ap-
carnations for charging Rock Is
and Arsenal will have to be obtained
,rsr the protest of General Crozier,
.sief of ordnance, is the belief of those
rorking for a greater Rock Island ar
sspsl Although Crozier admitted I'M
se- cross examination government
manufacture is far more economical
,Aan to purchase from private manu-
i.rturers and that Rock Island is the
logical place to increase production,
be is strong for giving contracts to
brivate firms. saying private NUM-
inns plants should be encouraged by
liberal orders.
At the request of Representative
uulI of Iowa, Brigadier General Gro
der yesterday was directed by the
house military committee to submit
N the committee a special report on
the cost OF producing power at Rock
Island arsenal.
General Cr0zier was also asked to
submit to the committee for it's con-
siaeration correspondence on this sub
ect with Colonel George Burr, COM
handing the arsenal. This CORE
sDopdence, it is understood, will show
that power can be produced at Rock
Island arsenal cheaper than at any
arsenal or private plant in the coun-
ny.
/ There is, according to General Gro
! der. total Of about 10000 horse
power available for use at Rock Is
/ and arsenal and the house committee
s considering the desirability Of max
ag appropriations for the develop
aent OF this power in the production
b nitrogen to be used in the manufac-
| IRE Of powder.
Coed Roads Bill Passed.
By vote of PSI ayes to 81 noes the
| iouse yesterday passed the Shackle
lord good roads bill, appropriating
a5!000,000 for federal cooperation in
rad building between the state and
hieral governments.
Under the bill the state Of Illinois
will receive 1872, $50. OF the 81 men,
ers Of the Illinois delegation 10 voted
| br the bill and seven against it, the
remaining member, Representative
Gallagher of Chicago, not voting.
The detailed vote of the Illinois del
CATION was as follows:
FOR BILL-DEMOCRATS)
Buchanan. Foster, Rainey. SABBATH,
some, Tavenner, W. E Williams.
FOR BILL-CREPUBLICANS).
Cannon, Copley, Denison, King, Nc
Eenzie, Mckinley, Madden, Roden-
Hrg, Sterling, Wheeler, T. s. Will
lns.
AGAINST BILL-DEMOCRATS).
McAndrews, McDermott.
AGAINST BILL-(REPUBLICANS).
| Britten, Chiperfeld, Foss, Mann,
Filson.
The states would share In the ap-
Nopriation on the basis of their pop
.ation and the number of their post
'ads. The money would be disburs-
d through the various state highway
admissions.
representative Tavenner is a mem
Der Of the committee which framed
he measure. The opposition contend
d money ought to be used for big
army and navy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-26

attend the Baptist conference in Mo-
line, Feb. ga. The class also decided
to have in charge the Patterson ban
quet which will be held at the church
March Z, and to arrange for leap
year supper which will be held Feb. 20.
This was the first of series of
monthly entertainments and inspira-
tional gatherings planned for the year
1916 as part of the social side of the
class work.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-26
been postponed until Sunday following
the morning services.
ON COUNTY RECORDS
Warranty Deeds,

Charles W. Kruger and wife to
Fred W. & Eunice NJ Kruger, lot Is,
block 1856, Buford & Guyers' addition,
Rock Island, s1.00.
Maurice F. Bockaert to BENJAMIN w
Jnette, part lots and Z, block s.
Gilbert & Pitts End addition, Moline
$100.
John G. Mueller by heirs to Peoples
Savings Bank & Trust Co.. lots 5 and s
c. F. Mueller's assessors plat 1856, OF
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-26
Road Bill Passes House.

Washington, Jan. 26.-The Shackle-
ford good roads bill, after its passage
by the house by a vote of PSI to 81,
went 10 the senate today where 1t is
expected to meet with strong opposi-
ton.
The measure carries an appropria-
ton of s25.OOO,0OO to aid the states in
improving their post roads
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-26
pnsinnne CONGREGATIONAL Meet.

The annual congregational business
mating of the German Evangelical
church announced for this evening has
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-26
W so acres of n. Y N. E. 4 section g.

II-IW, 3I4,UUU.
Sherman n. and Nellie J. Johnson
to Bert Dixon, lot 8, Mattson's Fifty
fifth street addition. Moline, $1.00.
Charles H. and Katherine E. Lang
man TO Constance Warren. lot 3, block
II, Buford's & Guyer's addition, Rock
Island, S1.00.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-07-03
DENIAL BY AUSTRIANS,
Claims of Russian Captures of Pris-
oners Grossly Exaggerated.

VIENNA, July 3.-A statement issued
by war press headquarters denies
Russian allegations regarding the number
of prisoners taken and the like, and deals
especially with the Russian report of June
p, which announced that more than
$4,000 men had been captured, together
with 2l9 guns and GA machine guns. The
statement says it has now been possible to
establish details, which could not be veri-
fed during the first days of the Russian
offensive. In modern warfare. it is point
ed out, losses of more than % per cent are
IN no wise uncommon, but it is declared
that the Austrian troops lost at the most
from y to 20 per cent dead wounded and
prisoners, showing that there was no need
for Austrian uneasiness.
IF we had actually lost 200,0 900 prison
ers, says the statement, 1T would mean,
with the addition of commensurate quota
of dead and wounded, that we would not
have single soldier left either in Volhy-
MIA or on the Dneister Thirty-six guns of
modern pattern fell into the hands of the
enemy They had been blown up or other
wise destroyed. The number of bult-in
guns of old pattern abandoned to the Rus
slams is only greater by few
The statement also declares that the
Russians have frequently reported details
of battles that never occurred, and that
even subordinate Russian leaders often
permit themselves poetic license in theif
reports"
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-07-03
SAW HER HUSBAND
FALL FROM BOAT
Barre Granite Manufacturer Wife
Witnessed Drowning from Cot
tage on Shore

BARRE, July 3.-James S. Milne. a
Barre granite manufacturer, was drowned
yesterday while boating on Missisquoi Bay
at Highgate Springs, where he had gone
with his wife and son, Walter s. Milne, to
remain until after the holiday.
Mr.. Milne, who was accompanied in the
boat by his son and Robert Knox of Barre.
was taken suddenly i'll and fell headlong
into the water
7 From cottage on the shore, FIVE rods
away, Mrs. Milne was watching the party
through field glass and witnessed the
drowning. She became hysterical and it
was with difficulty that friends restrained
her from entering the water
Drags were used in locating the body,
which was brought to the surface half.
hour later. 1t was brought to Barre to.
day.
Mr.. Milne was 60 years old, native oil
Aberdeen, Scotland He came to Quincy
Mass, as a young man and for 25 years
had been engaged in the granite business
here. He was an elder in the First Pres
byterian church, a Mason and a member
of Clan Gordon. Only his wife and sor
survive
Last January an older son, James s
Milne, jr., died from injuries received while
playing basket ball with the Boston Uni
versity team.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-07-03
MRS. HETTY GREEN
DIES IN NEW YORK
World S Wealthiest Woman Was a
Legal Resident of Bellows
Falls, Vermont

NEW YORK, July 3-AIrs. Hetty
Green, so, known as the worlds wealthiest
woman, died here today She had suffered
three strokes of paralysis during two
months and for several weeks was virtually
helpless. Her death occurred at sos
o clock in the home of her son. Col. Ed
ward II. Green. Her son and her daughter,
Mrs, Mathew Astor Wilkes, the only chill
dren, had been with her much of the time
and it was reported Mrs Green turned
over all her financial affairs to her son S
charge
For several weeks past Mrs Green had
been unable to walk and had spent nearly
all of her time in a wheel chair.
Wall streets estimates Of Mrs Green S
fortune ranged from 500, ,G00, 900 to $780,
000,000
Until a few years ago Mrs Green was a
familiar figure in the financial district, but
of late years her appearance there has been
infrequent. 1t is believed a considerable
part of her money was invested in first
mortgage and high-class railway bonds
Mrs. Green was a native Of New Bedford
and inherited the foundation of her large
fortune Her husband, Edward H. Green,
made fortune also in the silk trade He
was for years United States consul gen
|eral at Manila. The Green family home
for many years had been in Bellows Falls
and Mrs. Green retained her legal resi-
dence there, although not occupying her
home much of the time in recent years.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-07-03
Lieut.. Robert KnOwltOn at
Armory Gets Several
Applications
SQUADRON TO START
SOON AS POSSIBLE
Company I of Brattleboro and Other
vermont Troops Reach Eagle Pass,
Texas, Safely and Are Getting Into
Shape for Service.

Men and boys over Is who really
wish to enlist either in Company 1, V.
n IT,, or IN the first squadron of Yer
mont cavalry have their last chance
tonight and tomorrow at the Armory
To get IN with the next batch of re-
cfults to leave for the Texas border.
Lieut.. Robert c. Knowlton of the
Norwich troop of cavalry, Brattle-
bero boy, came to town Saturday after
noon and this noon had obtained seven
who desire to enlist in one or the 9th
er OF the branches of Vermont Nation
al Guard service offered.
They will be examined at the Ar
mory this evening by DR.. w. H. Lane
and those who pass the physical exam
NATION will leave Brattleboro Wednes-
day morning for the state camp in
charge of Lieut.. Knowlton.
AdJutant General Lee S. Tillotson of
st: Albans authorized Lieut.. Knowlton
TINS afternoon to pay the fares of any
recruits who are to join the cavalry as
the adJutant general is extremely
anxious to fill the squadron to the min
imum war strength in order that it
may be started for the border at the
earnest possible moment. Before the
severe medical examinations were made
the squadron was recruited to about
maximum war strength, but over 30
per cent of the recruits for the cavalry
falled to pass the physical examina-
ton, which dropped the strength of
the squadron down to less than mini.
mum strength. 1t cannot be started
Tor the border until at least the mini.
mum war strength is obtained
When the Vermont National Guard
| was being modified the transportation
| of recruits for Company | was paid by
the state from Brattleboro to the
state camp, but now that the company
IS under the federal law transporta
tlon of infantry recruits is not paid tc
the point of final enlistment.
| The squadron Of cavalry has not vet
| been taken over by the federal govern
ment and for that reason the state vii
pay transportation of recruits, especial
| ~ as 1t is desired to get the cavalry
started towards border duty.
Under the new army law which wen
INTO effect July 1 the age limits of re
crults extend from IS to 45 and par
entail permission for boys under 2I t
enlist Is not now required.
Lieut.. Knowlton will be in the Ar
mory this evening from clock unit
late at night and will be there all da,
tomorrow, where he will welcome any
one desiring to enlist and will arrane
for their examination by DR.. Lane be
fore Wednesday morning whom thos
accepted by the physician will leav
for the camp. They will be required f
undergo another examination at TIL
Estate camp.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-07-03
SHOOTING
AFFRAY IN BARRE
Albano Rowed Across Stream to At
tack Caruti-Victim' Condi-
tion Is Serious.

BARRE, july 3. - After crossing
Jail Branch - in rowboat yester-
day Eusebio Albano ran to the house
at 9 Webster avenue, where his wife
resides, and shot Luigi Caruti,
boarder. The bullet entered Caruti S
uplifted left arm, passed through the
elbow and plowed a furrow across his
forehead.
\ few words passed between Caruti
and his assailant, and then the latter
drew weapon. Caruti fell to the floor
and Albano, running the length of the
avenue, disappeared. Police head
quarters and the Washington county
sheriff s department were notified.
1t is said that Albano and his wife
have been separated for a year. Albano
resided on Howard street in the north
end of the city. Caruti S condition is
described MS serious, although it is
thought that he will recover.
Mrs. AlbaHo and her daughter were
in the garden when the shooting oc-
CURED and while the older woman was
telephoniug the police the girl sum
moned a physician.
The authorities believe that Albano
will try to reach Quincy, Mass. or Mil
ford, n. H., where he has relatives.
Both principals in the affair are gran
lite cutters and have been employed
in Vermont, Massachusetts and Rhode
Island granite centcrs.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-07-03
Centre Congregational Church
Tho Centennial Program.

WEDNESDAY, July $3.50 p. m. the
beginning of our centennial celebration
with the unveillng of a marker on the site
Of the first church building ON the com
mon Pageant, The Sunday School Of Yes
terday and Today Address, Rev. Roy NJ
Houghton Of New Haven, Conn. As many
seats as are available will be provided, but
all having camp chairs are asked to bring
them. All present and past members OF
the school are requested to join the pro
eesslon in the last episode.
THURSDAY, July $500 p. m, musi-
Gale in the church, with Mary Howe Bur
ton AS soloist and Lucien Howe at the or
gan. Tickets may he procured free at
Roots pharmacy by members of the
church and parish Seats reserved for
ticket holders till 7.55.
FRIDAY, July 7-4.3O p. m, centennial
communion service, to which all our people
are invited; 100 p. m, meeting for fellow
ship and rcminisccncc. 1t is hoped that
all our living former pastors will be pres
ent to speak to us
SATURDAY, July 500 p. m, the
church will keep open house in the chapel
for an informal social gathering from 3 to
9 p. m. y collection of antiques and
eurios will be exhibited. Refreshments
will be served. The church family and
friends are cordially invited
SUNDAY, July 9-l0.30 a. m. the cen
tennial sermon will be preached by Rev
Harry Il. Miles of New Haven. Conn;
7.30 p. m, the historical paper will be reaC
by Walter \. Gilbert.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-07-03
MRS. WILLIAM E. CLARK.
Widow of Vermont Valley Roadmaster
-Brattleboro Native.

Mrs. William E. Clark, 50, died in
her home in Charlestown, N. H., Sun
day morning, July 2. She had been in
Ill health since the death of her hus-
band two years ago, but recently had
failed rapidly. Mrs. Clark was Miss
Sophia Elizabeth Putnam, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. John t. Putnam of
Brattleboro. and was born in this town
August 20, 1916. She attended the
|public schools in Brattleboro, and was
lehurch here.
liam & Clark of Nestmoreland, N. H.,
who for years was roadmaster of the
Vermont Valley railroad. They lived
lin Brattleboro. several years and in
| Port Huron, Mich, about two years
lin 1881 Mr.. and Mrs. Clark went te
lCharlestown, n. H., to make theil
home.
Mrs. Clark was devoted wife and
mother and was tireless in her ener
gies for her family and her friends A
wide circle of friends in Brattleboro al
lwell as in Charlestown viii feel very
keenly her loss.
She leaves son, William E. Clark
NJ. D.. of Lempster, N. H., daughter
Miss Sarah E. Clark of Charlestown, al
$50 a grandson, William Z. Clark, third
Iof Lempster, and one brother and on'
fsister, Josiah l.. Putnam of Charles
town and Mrs. Edmund NJ Smith (Lu
,cinda Putnam) of Brattleboro.
/ The funeral service will be held a.
he rlate home in Charlestown Wednes
lday, July 5, at O'Clock.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-07-03
GUARDSMEN IN TRAINING.
But Army officers Will Not Overwork
Men in Blazing Heat.

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 3-Com-
missioned officers of National Guardsmen
at the Mexican border today began whip
ping their men into shape for hard ser
vice Although eager to convert the
guardsmen into seasoned troops as quickly
as possible army officers. realizing the dan
ger of overworking the men in blazing
heat, will not insist in crowding them.
Almost all of the men brought to the from
tier are in excellent physical strength, but
great majority of them are soft and un-
accustomed to the climate
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-07-03
DIARIES FAIL TO
PASS INSPECTION
Alden Brothers of Boston Lose Sup
plies from ii in This Locality
Until Conditions Improve.

The local milk supply for Alden Bros.
OF Boston, concern buying large quanti-
ties of milk for Boston distribution. has
been cut down materially as the result of
the inspection of diaries now in progress
by Boston and federal dairy inspectors
In Wlndham county Alden Bros have lost
seven small dairies until conditions in the
dalrles are improved. Including dairies
across the river the company has lost the
supplies from II in this immediate locality
temporarily, which means so less quarts
of milk day.
The daily supply of c. Brigham of Bos-
ton, another large wholesale milk dealer,
who picks up milk between Rutland and
Bellows Falls, has been reduced from
l,l00 cans of ~ quarts each to 600 cans.
Many of the dairies will be permitted to
resume business as soon as the owners
comply with the requirements of the in
spectors.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-07-03

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 3.-The
division of authority along the Mexican
border was recommended to the war de-
partment two weeks ago by General
Funston. He suggested to the department
that if general field operations in Mexico
were undertaken greater efficiency would be
displayed by the American army if three
major generals were placed in command
In his recommendations General Funston
suggested that his own command be re-
dueed to a line extending from the Gulf
to a point a short distance east of FL
Paso, leaving Fl Paso in his district Off
cial notification of the departments action
had not been communicated to General
Funston when the news came in press
dispatches which indicated that FL Paso
had been left in his command
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-07-03
THREE GENERALS
NOW IN COMMAND
War Department Orders Division of Authority in
the Operations Along the Border and in Mexico
New Duties DevoIve on Generals Pershing
and Bell

WASHINGTON, July 3.-A division of
authority among the military commanders
along the Mexican border, announced to-
day by the war department, reduces the
jurisdiction of the southern department
commanded by Major General Funston to
the Texas line from the coast to FL Paso,
and creates a new department Of New
Mexico commanded by Brigadier General
Pershing and adds the Arizona border to
the western department under Major Cen
eral Bell. Heretofore the southern de-
partment has embraced the entire border
from the Gulf coast to the California state
line, and General Pcrshing's expedition in
Mexico has been directly under the com
mand of General Funston These changes
announced without explanation are be-
lleved to be preparatory to the appoint
ment Of a major general to assume SUI
preme command of the forces.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-07-03
CONFERENCE OF
YOUNG MEN ENDS
DIR. Spear Addressed Large Audiences
in Northfeld Yesterday - Dates
of Other Conferences.

EAST NORTHFIELD, Mass, july 3.
The second i'll the series of North
field conferences, the Student Confer
cnce of the Young Men s Christian as
soclation, lasting from June % to July
:, had an enrolment of about 500 stu
dents, and was a decided success in
moulding together i'll Christian fellow
ship and worship the lives of so MANY
young men. An atmosphere decidedly
receptive pervaded the conference. and
there is no doubt that the message
brought to them in this intimate wav
will inspire the entire lives of these
hundreds of delegates. Perhaps the
most helpful series of talks were ser
mons by Dean Charles r. Brown of
ale School Of Religion. who explained
many of the intellectual hindrances to
faith which seem SO acute to youths in
college. Dean Brown was but one in
a long list of talented speakers.
Athletics were bv no means neglect
ed. Every afternoon was devoted sole
" to recreation. A field dav resulted
in victory for Mt Hermon. scoring
20 points The nearest competitors
were Harvard Sc 1-2, Hill school 26.
Dartmouth 25 and Yale Is 10. Tennis,
golf and baseball tournaments were
held, in addition to soccer games be-
tween the Chinese and Canadian con
tinGents.
At the "stunt' night. cheers and
songs displayed plenty of latent col
legc spirit. DR.. Robert f. Spccr ad-
dressed large audiences in the Audi.
torium yesterday, the closing day OF
the conference. Today the delegates are
leaving for their homes.
The second Young Womcn's confer
| ence starts July ) and lasts until the
18th. July 1927 comes the Summer
School for Women $ Foreign Mission
ary societies. and the Women s Sum
mer School for Home Missions in the
East follows July 21-2s July 1920 tho
Sunday school workers also will he il
! session, and then on August will be
gin the General Conference for Chris
| tian workers, the original and largest
of all the Mortified conferences. con
! tinuing until August %.