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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-08
COUNTRY SWEPT
BY SNOW STORM

Washington, April S.-Snowstorms
centering over the Ohio valley and
Cape Hatteras were moving eastward
and northward today and promised
to cover almost the whole region east
of the Mississippi and north of the
gulf states. Temperatures had drop
ped below seasonal averages in
most OF that territory but no extreme
cold was reported In the gulf states
there have been general rains instead
of snow. Snow or rain for tonight
was predicted by the weather bureau
for New England. New York, the Ohio
river valley and the lower lake region.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-08
DAMAGE IS DONE
BY HIGH WATERS

La Crosse, Wis, April S.-With
water entering Easements in the
wholesale district along the river
front, where thousands of dollars
worth Of merchandise is stored, flood
ing railroad tracks, roads and parks,
washing out banks on the river front
and threatening to drive dozens of
families from their homes in the
Goose Green section of North La
Crosse, the Mississippi river flood
assumed an ominous aspect in this
city today, when the high water
passed the 10 foot mark on the gov
eminent guage.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-08
THE WEATHER
Forecast TIL z z. NJ. Tomorrow. for
Rock Island, Davenport Moline
and Vicinity.

Unsettled and colder tonight with
the lowest temperature about % de-
grees: Sunday. partly cloudy with
slowly rising temperature.
Temperature at a. M, 49, Highest
Yesterday, AZ; lowest last night. 80.
Velocity OF wind at a. m, 10 miles
per hour.
Relative humidity at p. m, 81; at
7 a NJ, So; at 1 p. m. today, SO.
Stage OF water, 101, a fall Of i in
last "a hours.
I'M. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-08
Report on Way.
viii Free Interned Crews.

Berlin, April s, (by wireless to Say
ville)-Dispatches from Christiania say
that the Norwegian government has
agreed with the German, British,
French and Russian governments that
men belonging to the navies of bellig-
erents who under international law are
subject to internment in Norway, shall
be permitted to return home in case
they are incapacitated for service by
poor health.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-08

Washington, April S.-President
Wilson who left last night on the naval
yacht Mayfiower for a weekend cruise
will return to Washington at once, ar
irving about 4:3O p. N. today. Snow
and sleet were given officially as the
causes for his return.
Secretary Lansing said no new in
formation has been received from the
German government concerning the
submarine question, but it was expect
ed at any time. The secretary plans
to see the president tonight.
Report on Way.
Germanys reply to the inquiry Of
Ambassador Gerard as to whether
German submarines attacked the Brit
ish channel steamer Sussex and other
merchant ships carrying the Ameri-
cans was momentarily expected today.
Unofficial advices-from Berlin stated
that Ambassador Gerard had forward
ed preliminary report.
President Wilson left last night on
the naval yacht Mayf1ower for another
weekend cruise down the Potomac.
He took with him all data and papers
concerning the Sussex case.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-08
Dutch Nav Call 1917 Recruits.

London, April 8, 11:05 a. ma
oil has been submitted to the second
chamber Of the Dutch parliament to
authorize the government, in view of
the prevailing extraordinary circum-
stances, 10 cali up, if necessary the re-
cruits OF the 1917 class. says a Reuter-
dispatch from The Hague.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-08
Latest Bulletins

Annoy, China, April s.-With-
drawal Of troops from Chi0be In
Fokien province was followed by
local disturbances. MObs attack
ed and looted the tax and salt Of
fees.
Chicago, April S.-P0lice re-
serves were called out today to
quell disturbances when 800 en-
plOyes of the Mechanical Rubber
company went on a strike because
their demand for higher wages
had not been granted. One man
was injured. The men want an
Increase from 20 to 221a cents an
hour.
Joliet, ILL.,, April S.-Burglars
looted the p0stOffice ut L0ckpOrt,
ILL.,, early today. Entrance was
gained through a rear door. As
the safe was damned, Postmaster
Mackin could not learn what was
taken. Experts have been sent
from this city to open the safe.
Washington, April S.-The SEN
ate today agreed to vote Tuesday,
April Is, on the army re0rganlza-
ten bill and all amendments and
10 limit debate TO 10 minutes TO
each senator In any one day, be-
ginning April Is.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-08
Members of the Entente to
Gather at Paris for a
Joint Conference.
DISCUSS ECONOMICS
Nations Propose to Band To-
gether in Dealing With
Large Affairs.

Paris, April s,GO:55 a. m.)-The
conference of the entente allies for
discussion of economic and CONNER
cial questions will assemble in Paris
on April 20. 1t will be attended by
many distinguished delegates, includ
ing a number Of cabinet ministers
from the various countries.
The sessions will extend over four
days. President Poincare will pre-
side at the opening. The principal top
ic Of discussion will be mutual ex-
change of commodities under a tariff
system favorable to the allied nations.
Premier Hughes of Australia, who
will be delegate is expected to take
an advanced position for joint tariff
system which will establish minimum
rates among the allies and their colon
les, reasonable rates for neutrals and
strong discrimination against all deal
ings with hostile countries.
Dig hdHge vi SUBJECTS.
Other subjects to be taken up are:
An understanding concerning all
legislation intended to regulate COM
mercial relations among the belliger-
entS. -
Precautionary measures to be taken
against invasion of allied countries by
German products after the war.
Reparation Of war damages
Reduction of Geographic and tele-
phone rates among the allied coun-
tries. Agreements relative to the in
ternational transport of goods
Creation of an international patent
, office.
The commercial regime Of the col
onies of the allied countries.
I, Observation-Disclosures of laws con-
corning stock companies.
Measures intended to reduce metal,
| lie circulation through an internation-
al chamber of compensation and pos.
| tai check system.
Uniform principles to be inscribed
in the laws relative to false designa
| ton of merchandise.
Failures.
Legislation regarding the loss anC
theft of bonds payable to bearer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-08
DAY IN CONGRESS
SENATE.

SENATE.
Resumed debate on army reOr-
ganization bill.
HOUSE.
Rivers and harbOrs appr0pria-
ton bill discussion continued.
Secretary Baker Of the war de-
partment appeared before the mil.
jtary subcommittee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-08
Cairo Has SI25,0O0 Fire,

Cairo, Ill, April Sire early this
morning destroyed the grain elevator
and probably 100000 bushels of grain
of Samuel Hastings. The loss was es-
timated at $125,00O.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-08

aerOplane and wireless to Column
bus, n. NJ April Sl.-That the
American troops are on fresh
trail of Villa is a result Of reports
made by an army aviator and an
observer who returned today from
what may prove one of the most
important scouting flight OF the
campaign.
Washington, April S.-Recurrence
of reports that American troops were
to be withdrawn from Mexico were
led today at the state department with
a statement by Secretary Lansing that
no such withdrawal was contemplated,
so far as he knew and at the war de-
partment by publication, for the first
time, of the original order to Major
General Funston. The order follows:
you will promptly organize an ade-
quate force of military troops under
the command Of Brigadier General
John ]. Pershing and will direct him
to proceed promptly across the Dor
der in pursuit Of the Mexican band
which attacked the town Of Columbus,
n. NJ, and the troops there on the
morning of March g. These troops will
be withdrawn to American territory as
soon as the de facto government is
10 70 al, Nf hi T.,
any event the work of these troops
will be regarded as finished as soon as
Villas band or bands are known to be
broken up.
In carrying out these instructions
you are authorized to employ whatever
guides or interpreters are necessary.S
You are given general authority to
employ such transportation, including
motor transportation with necessary
civilian personnel as may be required.
You are instructed to make all
practicable use Of the aeroplanes at
San Antonio for observation. Tele-
graph for whatever reinforcements or
material you need. Notify this Office
as to force selected and expedite
movement
No Mention Villa Made.
Publication of the order disclosed
that it made no mention of taking
villa dead or alive" which was de-
scribed as its purpose by officials
when it was issued 1t was said today.
however, that such specific wording
hardly would be included in an offic-
ial order and it was pointed out that
instructions to dispense the Villa
bands cover whatever actions its exc
cution entailed.
1t was noted, however, that the Or
der does say the work of the American
troops would be regarded as finished
when the Villa bands are known to be
broken up and that they would be
withdrawn to American territory when
the Carranza government was able to
relieve them of the chase.
immediate Withdrawal" Not Likely.
When questioned specifically today
as to whether a withdrawal of Amer
lean troops was planned, officials at
the state and war departments uni
formly responded that no immediate
withdrawal" was contemplated and
added that it was expected, of course.
that the troops would be withdrawn
some time.
Repeated declarations Of Carranza
officials that the troops should be re-
moved as they had dispersed the Villa
bands and the de facto government
| Continued On Page Eight
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-08

Paris, April s, (2:15 p. m)-The Ger
mans renewed their attack south of
Haucourt in the Verdun region last
night and gained a footing in two
small field works between Haucourt
and Hill No PSI, the war Office an
nounced today.
Fighting with grenades between
Bethincourt and Chattancourt turned
TO the advantage Of the French.
East of the Mouse there was inter-
mittent bOmbardment of French posi-
tons. Near Fort Vaux the Germans
made an attack with grenades and
were Tepulsed.
Turk War Report.
COnstantinOple, April (via London,
12:45 p. m.)-At army headquarters
today the following statement was is
sued:
"Dardanelles Front-On April 4
eight enemy aeroplanes few over Gal
lipoli Captain Buddarke attacked
them and shot down one which fell
into the sea and sank
"On the other fronts only unimpor-
tant encounters occurred"
London, April s, 12:4O p. M
Reuters spondent at The Hague
telegraphs that Germany has informed
Holland that the Dutch steamship
Palembang, sank near Galloper lights
last month was not torpedoed by a
German submarine. 1t is said no Ger
man submarine was in the vicinity at
the time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-08
Statement of Preliminary
Nature From Germany
on Way to Capital.
WILSON HURRIES BACK
President Cuts Week End
Trip Short-Storm Is
' Given as Cause.

Berlin, April s. (yia London,
6:lO p. m.)-The German govern
ment is able to announce that no
German submarine or warship was
responsible for the explosion
which damaged the British steam
ship Sussex.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-08
KAISER GETS
FO07HOLD IN
French LINE
Germans Gain Position in
Fierce Drive on Enemy
During Night.
LOSS Is ADMITTED
Paris Statement Mentions
Success on Foe in the
Region of Verdun.
LOSS is ADMITTED

Berlin. april s, via London,
1888 ?. m. 1.-THE war office an.
nOunced today the capture of
French positions mere than two
Kilometres wide in the Nerdun reg
ion west of the Meusc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-08

milk strike this week.
Chicago, April S.-The milk war be-
tween producers in the Chicago dis
trict and the distributors in Chicago,
which for the past few days had as
sumed a serious aspect with the cur
tailment of the city's supply, is prac-
tically at an end today But one Of
the distributors, the Borden Condens-
ed Milk company, has not signed with
the producers to buy milk at the new
price Of SIPS per hundred pounds, an
increase of 90 cents a hundred over
the old price. Local officials OF the
company tentatively agreed to settle
at the price demanded by the farm
ers, but announced their action would
have to be ratified by the directors OF
the company at New York before con-
tracts are signed.
All of the dealers with the eXcep-
ton Of one have announced that there
will be no increase in the price of
ers now pay. 1t is thought the full
daily supply of between 100000 and
1,750,000 quarts will be received to-
day.
Acting District Attorney Michael l..
Igoe has announced he will start a
federal grand jury investigation TO de-
termine whether or not either the
Milk Producers association or the
antitrust law as applied to inter-
state commerce, by attempting TO fix
prices Farmers and dealers in Wis
consin and Illinois are affected by the
they would welcome an investigation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-08

Not all the officers on the Mexican
border are grizzled veterans. This is
First Lieutenant Henry C. Pratt, of
the First cavalry, an aid-de-camp Of
Brigadier-General George Bell, Jr.,
commander of the Fifth brigade with
headquarters at San Antonio, Texas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-08
MILK WAR NEARS
END;RA|SE PRICE
Fight Between Producers and Dis.
tribut0rs Now Practically Settled
Borden Still Out.

Chicago, April S.-The Bowman
Dairy company filed suits in Elgin
today against II Kane county
farmers, asking damages aggre-
eating $4,000, it was announced
here. They are brought for tres
passing in connection with picket
work by the farmers during the
milk strike this week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-08
Secretary Lansing Formally
Contradicts Rumors in
Circulation.
is UNDETER MINED
Not Known Officially When
Troops Will Be Brought
Out of Mexico.

ExpeditiOnary field headquarters,
South of Namiquipa, April ). (by
aerOplane and wireless to Column
bus, n. NJ April sl.-That the
American troops are on a fresh
trail Of Villa is a result Of reports
made by an army aviator and an
observer who returned today from
what may prove one Of the most
important scouting flight OF the
campaign.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-08

Continued On Page Eight.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-08
Big Range Of Subjects.

Other subjects to be taken up are:
An understanding concerning all
legislation intended to regulate COM
mercial relations among the belliger-
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-11-17
FRANCE FOLLOWS
GERMANY m ITS
WAR ECUN0NIE5


Paris, Nov IT. Under govern
mont decree wdicn is about 10 Do sign
ed France Is to begin a series of waI
economies A Technical board OF SUI
peryision will be invested with large
powers in an effort to stop waste and
compel savings in the use Of coal,
light and provisions
Shops, under the provisions Of the
decree, Will begin closing al O'Clock
this evening and restaurants ana the
cafes will shut their doors at $3.50
p m, instead of 1890. Theatres viii
be closed on Mondays This includes
The operas. Moving pictures will be
closed Tuesdays and cafe concerts
and music halls on Wednesdays.
The board Of supervision may name
ADDITIONAL closing days in order TO re-.
duce the consumption Of coal for
lighting Parislans have been start
led to learn that elevators will be
stopped early for the same purpose
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-11-17

As the sun casts its last rays over
the city lonore returns to the studio
and shortly afterward arrives hack at
her hotel quite willing to enjoy Il
hearty meal and 70 retire early In
the picture which shows her aliehHng
from her purring motor YOU wfl note
the suggestion Of Il smile on the face
Of the f0otman There's reason.
THE Missy has Just told him that he
could have the NIGHT of aud that lit.
tic smile Is brought about BY visions Of
a certain dark lady whose hand he viii
hold as they sit in a dark scat" Of u
film ihoatre enjoying one Of tic photo.
plays starrin- Lis employer--or rather,
onployeross.
After the aforementioned hearty
meal milady peauses the days mail,
Offers Of marriage from wealthy men,
information GA how to become film
star ia week, advice to the larelorn--
all receive the personal attention Of
thjs girl. Just about when her little
hand begins to feel as if il weighed
ton, Leuore calls her secretary and
passes the buckH Of answering letters
over to her. However, nothing is mail
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-11-17

played in the photo secured Of her as
she left the modistes.
"Io the studio. Ilenry' ana away
she goes at a speed which yexes the
police us to whether she is going just
within or Il little beyond the limit set
down by The city traffic laws "ris Il
rather dark forenoon, so the director
has some interior scenes prepared and
all Is ready for the star as she cmerges
from her dressing as the foreign
spy who succeeds In preventing the
exploitation of an N-ray gun that
would reyoutionlzc modern warfare
IN "The Intrigue" Just as the scene
is finished the sun comes out brightly
and With glad shout the director
bundles the entire company into The
motors and rushes il on board an ocean
liner which had been engaged ior that
day Here still in the role Of the
spy aud discussed as an cmlgrant, she
partakcs of considerable excitement in
the way of a fight with an ovcr2ealous
actor portraying The brutal alien. TO-
gether with many other interest-com-
pclling, though for the actress, nerve
firing scenes. =. -
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-11-17

When q cold hangs ON as often hap
pens or when You have hardly gotten
over one cold before you contract an r
other, look out for you are liable to
contract another lookout for you are
liable to contract some very seriou
disease. This succession Of colds
weakens the system aud lowers tn
vitality 50 that YOU are much more
liable to contract chronic catarrh.
pneumonia or consumption. Cure
your cold while you can. Chamber
iains Cough Remedy has a great rep
uation. Il Is relied upon by thous-
ands Of people ana never disappoints
tham Try H. II only costs a quart
or. Oblainable everywhere.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-11-17

confirmation of the time one has but
to ask the adnlrng attendant to the
left of Miss llrich in the photo show
ing the popular girl rapidly walking
out of the building on Important bust
ness bent lc attendant has made il
quite clear to his friends that ne has
the honor Of seeing this film favoritc
most every morning at this time rs
she leaves the hotel and bcstows a
smile upon him as a reward for push
ng the revolving door. When this pic
turo was taken he of the brass but
tons and blue coat" rushed out and
jumped into feeas OF the camera aud
then begged, promised and threatened
the camera man for d copy Of the pic
ture to paste on the mirror IN his
ballroom.
A brisk drive up Fifth Avenue IN nm
Immense gasoline consumer brings our
heroine to the portas Of her dress
mixers After goiug through the Joys
Of a fitting or two she makes thc Ma
dame happy for the day by passing
over q generous check on account per
haps this has something to do with
the smiles evident in the door way dis
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-11-17

George a Barber superintendent D.
nails at the post office is making I'm
inspection Of the carrier routes o1t
OF me local office
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-11-17

mont The southeast quarter Of sec
tea tevn. hiR i, range was ap-
praised at $1,000
a decree of settlement Of final ac-
count has been issued in the county
court in the estate OF Martha e
nvlnnell a balance Of $lilt3 in the
hanta of the administrator was ord
cred distributed among the heirs of
the deceased.
The court issued an order admit
ting The viii Of Zachariah Hagin 10
probate and issued letters testamen-
tary 10 ~ p Fmin as axecutor
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-11-17

she waits for the glad tldings of
Breakfast is ready to be announced
Lenore, being perfectly familiar with
the service Of all de luxe hotels, ex-
poets to be half through the book be.
fore her maid makes this announce
nent.
At nine O'Clock ! snapped Miss III
rich & .he was leaving her hotel, Fer
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-11-17

IT'S seyen-iifteen IN the a. NJ. and
ne fair Lcnore Ulrich awaits her
breakfast in her luxurious suite at
he claridge. The maid has just given
he order to the chef and here we see
lscnore in her morning gown delving
eto lbsen's Pillars Of Society while
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-11-17

under the pension law recently pass
ed.
Miss Annie Z Roe has completed
20 years Of service in the Bureau OF
Engraving aud painting at Washing
ton
Eneland's Royal Flying Corps has
mechanical section in which are
several women drivers, who wear
khaki
Heading theatrical company Of
about 90 japanese players Madame
Kawakaml. pioneer actress Of Japan
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-11-17
Oyster Potato Pie

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mder the pension law recently pass
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VirgInian Gets
Biggest Locomotive

Roanoke, Va. 1t was learned
Yesterday that the Baldwin Los
comotice Works of Baltimore, is
constructing for the Virginian
Railway Company the largest
locomotive in the world This
locomotive will have forty per
cent greater tractive power than
the large engines The ,Virginlan
has in present use. 1t is not
known when tins engine will bt
completed.
The Virginian also has two
hundred and fifty freight cars
under construction at BALTIMORE,
and it is expected that these CARS
will be colnpleted some time this
month. They will be- of steel
construction.
In order to handle its great
coal tonnage, this company has
|Authorized the construction oi
four 1870 coal cals.
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