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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-19
PORTUGAL FIELD
FOR MANEUvERS
Mobilization on in Full Force Sol
dierS Display EagernesS to Get Into
Active Warfare.

Paris, Aug. 19.-"Portugal is today a
vast field of maneuvers," said Major
Norton Mattos. the Portuguese minis
ter Of war, in a recent interview with
the Journal correspondent, publica-
ton Of which has been delayed until
today for military and diplomatic rea-
sons. Portugal being in a state of
war with Germany and AUSTRIA con-
tinued Major MattOs, wants 10 take
part IN the war in the most direct form
and in fraternity of arms.
We are preparing with all our
forces to take this direct part in the
hight The mobilization of the army
vas received with enthusiasm and has
not developed one deseTter and we are
continuing TO raise men. Our first con-
cern was for the organization of the
staHs- We have now about 1900 Off
GERS and this number viii be increased
oy the convocation which has just TAX
en- place Of all men from IS to 80 years
oiQ ID condition 10 bear arms. This
VIII form a corps Of militia officers.
everywhere our recruits are eXercis-
ing in intensive fashion
Regarding munitions, our effort is
similar. A great part Of our national
industry is IN the service of the army.
ALREADY We have settled the urgent
problem Of transports and trucks and
soon we will be ready"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-19
COOLER WEATHER IS
FORECAST FOR WEEK

Washington, Aug. 19.-Weather pre-
dictions for the week beginning Sun
day, Aug. 20, issued by the weather bu-
reau today are:
Great Lakes region: Warm weather
at the beginning of the week, will be
followed by a change 80 low er tersfff15sss1r<-
ature Monday or Tuesday and mod
crate temperature thereafter. The
weather Will be generally fair except
that scattered thunder showers are
probable the first part of the week.
Upper Mississippi valley and the
plains states: The weather will be
generally fair during the week. A
change to lower temperatures will
overspread these districts Sunday and
Monday and moderate temperatures
will prevail thereafter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-19
NEWS AGENCY RAPS
MARQUIS OF CREWE

Berlin. Aug. 19.-When the Marquis
of Crewe made his recent statement in
tile British house of lords regarding al
legged violation OF the German govern
ment's pledge 10 the American govern
ment regarding the sinking OF vessels
by German submarines without warn
ing he had no evidence back OF his
words, declares the semi-ofIi cial Over
seas News agency today The inten-
ton il says, was apparently 10 embar-
rass relations between the United
States and Germany and to influence
American public opinion for the fur
therance OF British designs
The form in which the Marquis OF
Crewe made his statement Is charac-
teristic," says the news agency. "He
did not assert, but insinuated, which
proves that no evidence was back OF
his words. The suggestion that the
Germans might have shot at Survivors
in boats is resented as coming from a
nation which protests the Baralong and
King stephen murderers and which
decorated the heroine of Loos, all.
though Ahe was guilty of anrdeI. =
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-19
Allied Drive
ReneWed on
SOn1neFrOnt

Berlin, Aug. 10, (via London, 5:35
p. m.)-The war Office report of to-
day says the Germans VIGOROUSLY re-
sisted the stupendous Anglo French
attack on the SOmme front which was
made yesterday but that between
Guillemont and Maurepas the Ger
mans shortened their line somewhat.
London, Aug. 19.-The British line
on the Somme front has been advanced
over a section two miles long and
200 to 600 yards deep, from High
Wood to the junction point with the
French forces, the war Office an
nounced today.
Paris, Aug 19-The remainder of
the ruins of the edge of the village
of F1eury on the Verdun front, was
captured last night by the French, the
war office announced today. The bat
tie continued violently all night and
the French won their way forward
foot by foot.
German counter attacks were made
repeatedly on the Somme front. The
statement says the Germans were re-
pulsed after violent fighting, leaving
so prisoners in the hands of the
French.
Sub Lieutenant George Guynemer
of the French flying corps, who has
again mentioned by the war Office in
today's statement On August IS he
shot down his 18th adversary.
With The British Armies on the
Somme Front, Aug. 10, 90 a. m, via
London 11:40 a. m.)-The thunders
of the heaviest rainstorm of the sea-
son joined those of the artillery and
flashes of lightning from the heavens
view with the flashes from the
mouths of many guns in most lurid
battle picture in the darkness of the
early hours this morning as a finale
to yesterdays Anglo-French attack
from POzieres to the Somme The
chilly, heavy dOWnpOur continues,
making artillery observation difficult
The British main advance was to-
ward Guillemont, where they gained
an important position on either side
of the town, besides ground on the
right of Highwood
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-19
THE WAR TODAY

The Russian drive on KOYel has
been successfully resumed, PetrO-
grad announces today. After hay-
ing been held up for some time
along the stocked, General Brussi-
lofts forces have broken through
the AustrO- German lines about
forty miles northeast OF koVel at
CZerwiSZcZe.
Although there has been heavy
fighting in this NOlhynia region
during the last fortnight the main
Russian effort in this period has
been exerted in GaIicia in drive
for Lemberg from the east and
southeast. This offensive move
ment has shown signs OF IA tenn
pOrary slackening during the last
few days and it now appears that
the Russian thrust at h0Yel- VI
tai point in the TeutOnic defensive
line because OF its Importance as
railway center, is again being Civ
en- precendence by the Russian
chief command.
On the western front heavy
fighting continues in the SOmme
region and at VeFdun. North or
the SOmme the entente allies, AFTER
their gains yesterday at several
points between POZieres and the
river are withstanding counter at
tacks.
Northeast of Verdun the Ger
mans have been forced out OF thc
remainder of the ruined edge OF
the village of Fleury.
Southeast Of GOritZia, the Aus
triaus are determinedly facing the
Italians and have now begun couh-'
fer attacks to prevent a 1urtner
Italian advance towards IriesI
British and French forces oper-
atinc against the Germans n0rth
OF the SOmme have gained addi-
tionaI ground. The advance was
around Maurepas and GuitiemOnt-
The AngIo-French attack, London
SAWS. took place along Inc ehtire
line from POZieres TO the SOmme.
The gains mark another step III
the Anglo French advance toward
COmbles.
The French offensive continues
on the right bank OF the heusc'
i'm the Verdun region. and farls
reports the capture OF TWO lOTI-
fled redoubts northwest OF the
ThiaumOnt work.
There has been little activity on
the eastern front, 0fIicial reports
say.
The Teutonic allies have taken
the offensive on the GrecO-SerbIan
front, north OF SalOniki, and Ber-
lin reports the capture OF the
Greek town Of Fi0rina from the
Serbian troops.
The Italians are bOmbarding
Austrian positions around Gorilla
and Rome claims an advance Tor
the Italian army in the IrentlnO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-19
Latest Bulletins

Paris, Aug. 1.-the report that
the German crown prince, Fred
erick William is wounded and is
in a hospital at Verdi is author
itatively denied.
Lisbon. Aug. ia decree has
been issued cOnVOking an extra
ordinary session of parliament Oh
Aug. 22.
Kansas City, Aug. 19.-The
threatened strike of the $4,000
coal miners of Missouri. Kansas.
Arkansas and Oklahoma has been
aYerted. Compromises made by
each side i'm the negotiations for
the twO-year working contract
enabled the subcommittee of the
general conference in each state
agreement on the six points at is
sue here today. 4 report to that
effect viii be made to the general
conference on Monday.
st. LOnis, Aug. COnfirma-
tion of the sale of the St Louis
ard san Francisco railroad was
opposed in n petition filed in the
federal district court today by the
Mississippi Valley Trust company
of st. Louis and the Peabody Coal
company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-19
Officials Refuse to Confirm
or Deny Report of With
draWal Plan.
IS BLISS SUGGESTION
Envoy Returned From Dor.
der Conference, Would
Take Men Out, Report.

Washington, Aug. l9.-While Score
tsrv Baker and other war department
officials refuse to confirm or deny re
ports that Major General Funston has
recommended immediate withdrawal
OF General PershinE's expedition from
Mexico, there were indications today
that such a message had been received.
Major-GeneraI Bliss. assistant chief
Of staff who returned yesterday from
the border. conferred several days
WIN General Funston and also went TO
General Pershing's lines in Mexico.
Secretary Baker conferred with Gen
eral Bliss yesterday and later saw
President Wilson.
General Bliss is preparing a report
Oh the national guard mobilization and
Il is considered possible he may have
Joined General Funston in urging that
troops be Withdrawn as COnCensus of
military opinion appears TO be that
they are serving no useful purpose as
al present disposed.
Withdrawal Of the troops is the first
subject 10 be taken up by the joint in
ternatiOnal commission.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-19
With a Passenger Capacity
of LOO and Crew of ITO
List May Be Large
London, Aug. 10, (12:13
a. m. THE Italian steam
ship Stampalia, which plies
between New York and
Italian ports, has been
sunk, says a dispatch to
Lloyds.
On Way to New York.


The Stampalia was passenger liner
of 5000 tons gross. In common with
other Italian liners she mounted guns
for protection from submarines. The
last report of her movements was her
arrival on July 80 at Genoa from New
York. She apparently was sunk ON
the return voyage to the United States.
She was commanded by Captain Lava
relic.
The Stampalia has accommodations
for about LOO passengers. On her re-
cent voyages from Italy to New York
passenger traffic has been light and
New York agents of the line said to-
day she probably carried a COMPARE
lively small number of passengers
Her crew numbered about 40.
Carried Guns for Defense.
The Stampalia first appeared in New
York as an armed steamer in Febru-
airy last, arriving from Genoa with
two 3-inch rapid fire guns mounted on
her after deck house. Washington was
notified and on being informed that
the guns were to be used for defensive
purposes only, instructed the collector
of the port of New York to grant clear
ance papers.
On arriving at New York March "a
the Stampalia reported a wireless
leaving Genoa that a submarine was
lying in wait for her off Sardinia. In
stead of going north of Sardinia and
along the north shore of the Mediter-
ranean, which before that time had
proved the safest route, she went south
of Sardinia and through the straits OF
Bonifacio, between Sardinia and Cor
sica.
Several armed Italian steamships re-
ported sighting submarines in the Med
iterranean and in some instances be-
ing pursued by them and firing on
them. Italian naval gunners were de-
tailed to service on armed passenger
vessels to operate the guns.
Ship Pursued by Subs.
When the Italian steamship Re D.
Italia arrived in New York Aug. 6
from Genoa her captain reported she
had fired on three submarines in the
Mediterranean. The steamship was
pursued for seven hours.
There has been some increase re-
Gently in submarine activity. The
naval expert of the Paris Temps wrote
on Thursday that the German subma-
rine campaign against merchant ships
was again in full swing, in accordance
with the German note to the United
States in February in which IL was
claimed merchant ships carrying guns
could not be considered as peaceful
ships.
The Stampalia was 476 feet long and
55 feet of beam. She was built at
Spezia in 1909 and was owned at
Genoa.
In Government SerYicef
The New York agents for the
said today that two weeks
ago they had received a cable mes
sage advising them that all sailings
of the steamship had been cancelled.
They express the opinion that the
had been requisitioned and
was in the service of the Italian gov
eminent. In this case she would have
no passengers on board.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-19
PAMPHLET ISSUED
BY MANUFACTURERS

Chicago, Aug. 19-The Illinois Man
uIacturers' association today issued a
pamphlet entitled. Who's Who For
me Illinois General Assembly" in
winch It gives the name, address, Oc-
Clpauon and party utilization of each
y Inc more than d thousand candi-
yates at the primary The report
Inahes no recommendations Of candi-
yates mates and is signed by Edward c.
"estman, chairman Of the legislative
1ohlmIttee Of the Illinois Manufac-
turers' association.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-19
TAKE BANK TELLER
FOR EMBEZZLEMENT

Chicago, Aug. 19.-George w. Wei
gle. receiving teller for the Harris
Trust and Savings bank, was arrested
early today charged with embezzle-
ment.
The bank officials recently discover
ed a shortage in the accounts of ap-
proximately $500. They say that
Weigle has confessed the alleged en-
beZzlement-
Weigle, who is married and has a
child three years old. has been with
the bank FIVE years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-19
WATERS REFUSE
TO SERVE HUGHES
Union Employees walk Out at San
Francisco Luncheon Given to
Republican Nominee.

San Francisco, Aug. 19.-Union
walters refsed today to serve a lunch
con given to Charles Z. Hughes at the
San Francisco commercial club be-
cause the club exhibits in it's window
an open shop card as part of a fight
being made here by the chamber of
commerce upon the closed shop.
One OF the large downtown open
shop cafes locked its doors over the
lunch hour and sent its entire crew
to the relief of the Hughes luncheon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-19
Bulgars Are
HurledBack;
Hold FlOrjna

Saloniki, via, London, Aug 10,
U1:53 a. m.)-Bulgarian troops who
attacked positions of the entente al
lies along the Serbian frontier on
August II were repulsed and thrown
back upon their original positions aft
er sustaining enormous losses, says
the Serbian official statement.
I The statement issued August Is an
'nounces:
Yesterday at dawn, the Bulganians
attacked along our front in the sector
of MagIena (MOglemica) north of the
village of Scupina and Polar. The
Bulgarians were thrown back upon
their original positions after sustain
ing enormous losses.
The Bulgarians occupied the town
and station of EnIorina (F1orina).
IAN enemy air squadron threw
bombs on the British ambulances at
Verbekop. Six persons were killed
Nineteen allied aeroplanes dropped
so bombs on the enemy hangers at
Monastir. Excellent results were OBJ
served"
The capture by Bulgarians of the
Greek town of F1orina, five miles
from the Greco-Serbian border and
Is miles southeast of Monastir was re-
ported yesterday by the Berlin war
office.
Sofia, Bulgaria, Aug. 19-Severe
fighting followed the capture of Flor
ina from the Serbians who have sus-
tanned considerable losses, says an
official account of these operations is
sued here today. The statement fol-
lows:
"On August II, after an offensive
undertaken by the Serbians on the
front between Lake Ostrovo and Lake
Presba, our troops, which had re-
pulsed the enemy, pursued him and
occupied F1orina The enemy, after
lengthy artillery preparation, attacked
our advance positions south and west
of Dorian and our post at the village
of BolZeli. He was compelled to re-
tire, suffering considerable losses.
"On the remainder of the front
there were engagements with small
patrol forces
German aerOplanes made success
full attacks yesterday on the railway
establishments near the Lanechevo
camps near KOrsowo, Gavalianezi,
Dragomiritze and Kalabak. All the
aeroplanes returned to their base"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-19

In his address to the officials Presi-
dent Wilson said:
eff a strike comes the public will
know where the responsibility rests.
1t will not be upon me-"
While President Wilson was con-
ferring with the executives he made
public a statement outlining his plan
and declaring it seemed to him a
thoroughly practical and entirely
fair program and I think the public
has right to expect it's acceptance"
One ray of hope that it might in
duce the railroads managers to
make concessions stood out in sug-
gestion that the interstate commerce
commission might determine whether
it would be right to increase freight
rates to meet the added compensation
to employees.
Presidents Statement
The presidents statement follows:
II have recommended the concession
of the eight-hour day-that is, the
substitution of an eight-hour day for
the present 10-hour day-in all the
existing practices and agreements. l
made this recommendation because l
believe the concession right. The
eight-hour day now undoubtedly has
the sanction of the judgment of so
ciety in its favor and should be adop-
ted as a basis for wages even where
the actual work to be done cannot be
completed within eight hours.
Concerning the adjustments which
should be made, in justice to the rail
roads and their stockholders, in the
payments and privileges to which their
men are now entitled Gf such adjust
ments are necessary, there is a wide
divergence of opinion.
Eight Hours Not a Disadvantage.
@NThe railroads which have adopted
the eight-hour day do not seem to be
at any serious disadvantage in respect
to their cost of operations as cOmpar-
ed with the railroads that have retain
ed the 10-hour day, and calculations as
to the cost of the change must, if made
now, be made without regard to any
possible administrative economics or
readjustments. Only experience can
make it certain what arrangements
would be fair and equitable either on
behalf of the men or behalf of the
railroads. That experience would be a
definite guide to the interstate COM
merce commission, for example, in
whether, as a conse-
quence of the change, it would be nee
essary and right to authorize an in
crease of rates for the handling and
carriage of freight flor passenger SER
vice is not affected).
Would Postpone Other Demands.
Il, therefore, proposed that the de-
mand for extra pay for overtime made
by the men and the contingent pro-
posals of the railroad authorities, be
postponed until facts shall have taken
the place of calculations and forecast
with regard to the effects of a change
to the eight-hour day; that, in the
while experience was devel-
oping the facts, l should seek, and if
need be, obtain authority from con-
gress to appoint a small body of inn
partial men to observe and thorough
ly acquaint themselves with the re-
suits, with a view to reporting to con-
gress at the earliest possible time the
ia cts disclosed by their inquiries, but
without recommendation of any kind;
and that ii should then be entirely
open to either or both parties to the
present controversy to give notice of
a termination of the present agree
ments with a view to instituting in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-19

Ottawa, Ill. Aug. 10. - A dozen
freight cars We're piled in a heap at
North Ottawa when a switching train
"a me Burlington railroad cOllided
WIN a similar train on the Rock Is
ana 4 railroad. A nagman's shanty was
cCemoiished and burned and Michael
oFeed, the fagman, was killed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-19
Illinois Troops Camp in
Hurricane Center-Great
Damage Done.
TOWNS ARE ISOLATED
All Communication Severed
Three Survivors of
Pilot Boy Found.

Houston, Texas, Aug. 19.-Offi-
ciaIS OF the Gulf coast lines today
said the train on which Gov
ernOr Edward +. Dunno of Hill
nOis and staff LETT Brownsville
yesterday was somewhere in the
Rio Grande Valley they could
not give the exact location at
which the train had been ma
r0Oned but it was apparent that
the party was held up in storm
territory.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-19
Masked Men Get S9OO HAUL

Pittsburgh. Aug. 19.-Two masked
men today entered the office of the
Pittsburgh Stopper company and hold
ing a revolver at the head of A. Stein
berg. the paymaster. took the 5000 pay
roll and escaped.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-19
THE WEATHER

forecast TIL Z T.. NJ. Tomorrow, for
Rock Island, Davenport, Moline
and Vicinity
rarity cloudy, with continued high
'eAperature tonight and Sunday
highest temperature yesterday, 81;
- -o*est last night, ~ at z a. m today,
niles an hour.
- Humidity at : p. m, Al; at 7 a. m.
:" # / o'clock today, 81.
stage Of water, SO feet, with fall
y ! OF d foot in the last "A hours.
J. IL. GHERIER, Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-19
President Holds Railroad
Executives to Blame if
Break Occurs.
PARLEYS NOT ENDED
Will Continue Negotiations
Fate of Arbitration
Plan Unknown.

Washington, Aug. 19.-After an
hours conference with President
Wilson today the 33 railroad pres
idents left the White house with
out giving any indication that
they had abandoned their Staud
for arbitration but with as>ur-
ances that tie negotiations were
not ended.
The railroad executives gave no
final answer to the presidents
proposals but will deliberate on
them today and see President Will
son again probably Monday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-19
DAY IN CONGRESS
SENATE.

SENATE.
Met at IL n m.
Began consideration of federal
wOrkmen's compensation bill.
Senator Gailinger introduced
resolution to inquire into trade
commission TO retain George Rub
lee as "A member, his nomination
having been rejected by the SEN
ate.
HOUSE.
Aot In session. meets TUESDAY.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-19

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NJ e I'M b err of A u dit
Bureau of Calculations
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-09-11
CHILDREN ARE NOT
BARRED FROM FAIR

grounds might hurt the children.
Or, II may have originated in the
heart OF some stingy soul who
would deprive the little folk OF the
pleasures to which they have been
fondly looking forward for weeks,
The report had It that the state
authorities had established quar-
antine at the fair. Sherman c. Dem
ham. president OF the fair associa-
ton. announced Monday that there
was not word Of truth in the re-
port, no quarantine regulations hav-
ing been established by health Of
ficers Of the state or county. II such
regulations had been deemed neces-
sary in this state none Of the several
other fairs already held would have
been permitted. And. although
these other fairs have been held in
various parts OF the state for weeks.
attended by large crowds, not a sin
gle case OF disease Of any kind has
been reported from them.
Were there the slightest danger in
the assemblage OF children at such
places, 1t would have been an easy
matter for the state officials to post
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-09-11

Heights Methodist Episcopal church
closed IT'S spirited contest Sunday
night with the Reds winning over the
Blues by score of l,64o to 1880.
There were nearly 200 in attendance
at the closing session OF the member
ship and attendance contest which was
also the annual rally service. Excel
lent addresses were made by the mem
bers OF the league cabinet. An entire
section Of the auditorium was re-
served and filled by the leaguers at
the evening preaching hour. when the
Rev. +. Il. Capehart. Of the Ripley
United Brethren church, preached an
excellent sermon. c. W. Robinson
sang "Ono Sweetly Solemn Thought"
and Richard Park sang The Holy
City"
The Blues were busy Monday ar
ranging an elaborate program for the
social Monday night which is the re-
suit Of the contest and which is part
Of the dedication weeks program
They say they have some surprises
for all who attend.