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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-12
last night. The report was current
that "the army" of Germans was on
the way to the Canadian city from Buff
falo.
CLAIM TEN MEN ARE
INVOLVED IN PLOT

New York, Feb. 12.-Ten men were
concerned in the murder plot which re-
suited in the killing of Barnet Baff,
the Independent poultry dealer, ac-
cording to confession made today,
the police say, by Frank Ferrara,
chauffeur of the murder car from which
Baff was shot down.
Seven men, among them the insti-
gator of the crime, will be indicted the
police say, on the evidence given by
Ferrara and by Giuseppe Arichielb, an
other self-confessed participant in the
murder.
According to Ferrara $4,000 was paid
by the instigator to the gunner en-
ployed and to those who helped them
escape after the murder.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-12
TO INVESTIGATE
ACTS OF bRITAINS

Chicago, Feb. DEMONSTRATION of
alleged activity On the part of British
agents in recruiting soldiers in the
United States, will be started today by
local department of justice officials, &C
cording to Hinton G. Clabaugh, divi-
sion chief Of the departments bure.
of investigation. Mr.. Clabaugh said
two letters, purporting to have been
written by Major G. A. Stethem of the
141st overseas battalion, to David
Quail, British vice consul at Duluth,
Mimi, have been placed into his hands
and form the basis for the inquiry.
The letters are said to give informa-
ton regarding alleged recruiting at
Duluth and Minneapolis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-12
WARSHIP "DIME" FUND
rs ENDED BY DANIELS

New York, Feb. 12.-Marjorie Ster-
rett, the Brooklyn girl who started
a contribution to build battleship
for the United States navy by sending
10 cents in postage to a newspaper and
calling on other children to contrib
ute a dime each, has received letter
from Secretary OF the Navy Daniels,
returning her contribution.
Mr. Daniels wrote that the revenue
required for naval construction will
be obtained by taxation in the usual
manner" and that he believed indi-
vidual contributions unnecessary.
More than 500, mostly in dimes, was
contributed to the fund yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-12
More pcstnasters An ofnted,

Washington, D. c., Feb. l2.-Presi-
dent Wilson yesterday nominated the
following persons for postmasters:
Illinois-W. nj. Humphreys, Alexis;
A. L. White, Paramount; Charles F. Nc
Henry, Hillsboro; George Reinemann,
Madison; Thomas Comerford, Minooka;
P. H. Langan, Odell; John ]. McClus-
key, Peru; Richard J. Marlaire, St.
Anne; Edward P. Devine, Somonauk;
Lyle H. Boyd, Carmi; H. V. Conover,
Orion; Lucy E. Ware, Barry; Grove
Harrison, Viola; Charles L. Scott,
GRANVILLE.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-12
SERVICES IN MEMORY
OF EDITOR ARE HELD

Des Moines, Ia, Feb 12.-Memorial
services for the late Charles M. Jun
kin, publisher of the Fairfield, Iowa,
Ledger, were held here this morning
by newspapermen from all parts of the
state at the annual convention of the
Iowa Press association.
Later in the day trophy cup will
be presented to the weekly or sens
weekly newspapers having the best
first page makeup. Paul S. Junkin, of
president late yesterday. All other Of
t-cers were reelected.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-12
Vacation Motion Denied.

Motion to vacate and set aside judg-
ment recently entered for the plain
tiff in the Moline city court in the case
Of William Lund V. P. J. Lauren was
refused by Judge G. o. Dietz this
morning. The case involves a dis
pute over possession of q coal mine.
Attorney Ed. Eagle. representing the
defendant, commended that the case did
not come within the Jurisdiction of the
Moline court. Attorney George Wood
represents the plaintiff.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-12
CHARGE VIOLATIONS
OF NEUTRALITY LAW

Chicago, Feb. 12.-Charges of violat-
ing the neutrality laws and imperson-
ating a federal officer were placed
against c. A. Braun today by repre-
sentatives Of the federal bureau of in
vestigation. The government officials
would not reveal the alleged acts on
which the first charge was based
1t was announced merely that
Braun had caused internal dissen-
sions in the local branches of the Teu-
tonic Sons of America and that he had
been investigating neutrality and Mann
act cases under the guise of a repre-
sentative of Hinton G. Clabaugh, chief
Of the Chicago C.Lce Of the bureau OF
investigation.
Braun denied the charges.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-12

vices and approve of those which
break the glare of the light as the Of
hcials desire. An understanding will
mus be secured and the dealers can
instruct their patrons.
We have every reason to believe
that our plan will meet with success.
The mayors of the three towns were
very glad to meet with US and to help
secure uniform ordinance so as to
relieve confusion"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-12
THREATENL. or
PROBING LAWYER

San Francisco, Feb. ian anony-
nous threat against the life of John
w. Preston, United States district at
torney, for his activity in investigat-
ing alleged violations OF neutrality,
have become so numerous that secret
service agents have appointed. body
guard for him, it became known to-
day.
Preston is now on a vacation, rest
ing from his work incident to the
neutrality Investigations that resulted
in the federal grand jury returning 81
indictments last Thursday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-12
Strike Called on Government Road

Seattle, Wash, Feb. IA strike of
laborers employed on the construction
OF the government railroad between
Anchorage and Matanuska coal fields
in Alaska has been called, according
to advices received here today from
Seward, the headquarters Of the Alas
ka engineering commission.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-12
Takes Issue With Police.

Mrs. Lulu Ryerson. 1406 Thirty ninth
street, insists she identified NJ. McGin-
ley, in police court Thursday, as the
man who burglarized her residence on
the night of Jan. 81. She states that
when she testified she said the accused
man answered the description in de-
tail of the intruder who entered her
home and that she saw him that even
ing plainly enough so as not to be mis-
taken. The police said Thursday that
Mrs. Ryerson did not identify McGin-
lev. but she takes issue with them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-12
CLINTON ST. FUTHS ARR
OUTWITIED BY CUPID

Clinton, Ia, Feb. 12.-While the po
lice were watching incoming trains,
Miss Enid l1ing and Edward Suthers,
both of Morrison, H.. came to Clinton
by automobile, secured a license and
were married by Rev. George r. Cady.
The brides mother had asked tie po-
lice to prevent the marriage, claiming
the girl was under age.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-12

value more than sS,000,000. compared
to the preceding IL months, accord
ing to the annual report of the COM
pany made public today. OF the total
receipts of $22,0S3,011 for 1915, war
orders brought s2,743,o77, while loco
motives and other ordinary products
of the concern Appropriated $685.
934.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-12
UNIFORM DINNER
LAWS ARE ASKED
alto Trade Association Committee
and Mayors Of Three Cities Are
to Meet Next Monday.
70 HOLD STUDY SCHOOL LATER
officials, Police and Dealers VIII In
restigatc Various Glare Break
ers for Approval.
70 HOLD STUDY SCHOOL LATEE

Steps 10 provide uniform DINNER
ordinance for the mutual benefit of au-
,omobile owners OF the tri-cities will
no taken Monday afternoon at a meet
ing 10 be held in Mayor McConochie's
o9ce. The Tri-City Automobile Trade
association is back Of the movement.
Mayor Mueller and the city attorney
If Davenport. Mayor Carlson and the
ritv attorney Of Moline, and Mayor
NcCcnochie and City Attorney Scott
Of Rock Island will be present. F. w.
Rank, Moline; R, f. Beedee, Davenport,
and E. G. Don. Rock Island, members
Of a committee appointed by the trade
association, will outline the plans
they have for securing uniform laws
IN the three towns on the matter Of
automobile headlighting. Mr.. Beedee
is secretary of the association. He
said today:
1T is for the mutual benefit of auto
mobile owners of the tri-cities that
We are seeking to secure a uniform
ordinance Each of the cities now has
A DINNER law. but either because they
are different in their provisions or be-
cause they are interpreted differently
in the three cities there has been con-
siderable confusion to automobile own
ers.
The Automobile Trade association,
in order to do some good for the car
owners, is asking the three cities TO
either change the laws if they differ or
else 10 place the same Interpretation
on them If they are the same, so that
the owner Of a car will have to be-
come Yersed in only one single set Of
requirements and will not become con-
fused by being forced to familiarize
himself in three.
Report to Councils.
"a committee appointed by the as
ISOLATION has arranged with the Off
Gals of the three cities to be present
The ordinances will be discussed and
It will be determined whether it will
be necessary to change any entirely
or merely to secure the same interpre-
tation. Regardless, the mayors will
report back to the councils, and after
The laws are made uniform, school
Of instruction will be held in each
city.
AT the school of instruction, city
officials. police and automobile deal
ers will study the various DINNER de-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-12
Baldwin Locomotive Shows Gain,

Philadelphia, Feb. 12-The output
OF the Baldwin Locomotive works for
: the calendar year 1915 increased in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-12
(ftyB1I0CJ
Buy a home CT Reidy Bros.
Tri-City Towel Supply company.

Mrs. Olof Grafstrom will be in her
studio, 636 Thirty-eighth street, every
afternoon from l to o'clock. She win
have a class in china painting and
decorating every Thursday evening
from Z to $50 o'clock
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-21

1LA6E GOOD LINING in Real Es- tate Business Our Real Estate Ed ucator tells how Real Estate deals are made by successful real estate agents how to list propertyi how to sell; advertise; manage property; write Insurance; about landlord and tenant; real estate titles; legal forms; hundreds of pointers, tips, etc; 246 pages nicely bound. Only $1.OO; post age prepaid. Your money right back if you are not perfectly satisfied. Realty Educator; Desk s, Station F; Wash ingtCn, D. C. jy15d
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-21

TED-Spinners at the George Eeb Yarn Mill, Central Village, Conn. aug21d
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-21
HUMOR OF THE DAY

Are you amb1tious?'
 "Oh, very. Every man around the but his own."-Louisville Courier Journal.
 Whats the matter with you?"
 My husband has s1umped"
 Bah! You look so gloomy thought 1t might have been the home team Kansas City Journal.
 Are your children much of a help and comfort?"
 'Yes, indeed. I can always depend on them to tell me where the best moving pictures are to be found."-:, Washington Star.
 Artist pointing to his very success ful picture, A Donkey)-What do you really think of it, anyway?
 Enthusiastic Lady-Lovely! And you have put so much of yourself into fl, to.-New York Times. Mrs. Gnagg (with a reputation)- Doctor, I fear my husbands mind is affected. Is there any sure test?
 Doctor-TelI him that you'll never speak to him again. If he laughs he's sane.--Boston Transcript. That fashionable Mrs. FIubdub has sued for divorce"
 "Whats the charge against her
 Neglect of her bulldog and failure to support the same, believe. Pitts burgh Post. What is your head clerk working on-some abstruse chemical problem?''; You might say so, yes. He's try ing to compound a red, white and blue drink for the soda fountain."-I Chicago Journal.
 First Office Boy-Where wuz yes- terday? At me grandmother's flu neral!
 Second O. B.-And was 1t interest ing?
 First O. B.-Well. say. I've seen one grandmothers funeral dat's worset than goIf!-Puck
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-21
........ Auctioneer
AUCTION

Having sold my. farm in Ledyard Conn, one mile below Preston Plains 15 minutes walk from Ayers station on Norwich and Westerly R. R., will sell at Public Auction,
 THURSDAY, AUG. 24, 1916,
 ut 10 o'clock a. In., 50 head of cattle. l new miIch COW, 1 EIolstein COW (due to freshen this fail), /, ] pair of two year old steers, several pair of yearIing Holstein steers, 3 yearIing bulls, 1 two year old bull, 10 two year old heifers (mostly Hol- Steins), 25 yearling helfers. l pair horses (good workers and drivers, color black, 250O lbs.), 1 pair new team harness, l double pair of light driving ! arness. l light driving pole 1 double dump cart. 1 bob sled. several pair runners. 1 pair balances. 1 pair plat form scales. pair tackles, 1 cattle dehorner, all household furniture, con- sisting of chairs tables, mirrors, stoves, etc. Everything sold to the Highest bidder.
 If said day be stormy, sale will take place. next fair week day. A caterer will be in attendance.
 OSCAR H. MAIN.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-21
POETRY
THE RETURN TO THE OLD TOWN

o the little old town that left one
 day,
 Because it was quiet and still, Has the name that 1t had when I went
 away,
 And stands on the same old hill; But the ones that were dear in the lit-
 tie old town, With it's one wide street running uu
 and down, Have ceased to sit on the porches
 where
 The roses were trained to climb; They have ceased to sew and whittla
 there,
 AS they did in the dear old time. The little old church with it's wooden
 sheds
 Still stands as it stood of yore; But the ones who knelt and who bowed
 their heads
 Are worshipping there no more! And the little old school where
 carved my name On the Homemade desk stands just
 the sam9- But the boys who are batting the ball
 today
 And the little maids, fair and free, Are not the children who used to play On the common there with me. The little old house, so dear so dean Stands just where it used to stand: but HOl lOI IldIy anu IldIiy d year Has the latch obeyed her hand The hand in which my hand was laid When my first few faltering steps were
 made And in the little old parlor there, O'erlooking the little lawn, Another sits in her easy chair, And hears the clock tick on. o the little old town that left onG
 day,
 Because it was quiet and still, Has the name that it had when I went
 away,
 And stands on the same old hill; But the friends that I've travelled back home" to see Are gone or else are but strangers to me- And over the doors of the little old stores
 Are names that never knew, And the dream that was dear of the "oId home here, Can never, alas, come true! Chicago Times Herald.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-21

NURSES for Connecticut institu- tions, graduate and practical, $35 to $45; head nurse, $6O to $71; tubercu- Iosis experience often called for; also attendants. Get application and reg istry on eligible lists furnished all in stitutions. No fees. State Civil Ser vice Commission, Capitol, Hartford, Conn. aug21d
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-21


 For the first half of this week the management of the Davis will offer big bill of Keith vaudeville and Fri angle photoplays and one that prom ises to uphold the reputation of the house in every respect. The feature attraction is MT. and Mrs. Gordon Wild, a. clever pair of English enter tainers, who present a novel comedy shadowgraph offering that is entirely different from anything ever seen here. This act comes direct to the Davis from Keith's Boston theatre, where they were one of the feature attrac- tiOnS last week. The other act is Bills bury and Robinson, two clever misses who present a singing character change act entitled Bits of Musical Comedy.
 The Triangle feature on this bill is called The Eye of the Night, a five part Ince production, featuring Wil- liam H. Thompson.
 The Eye of the Night narrates the simple story of a slavey's misdOing, of her struggle for existence among the narrow minded bigots in the town and of her ultimate discovery that the old keeper of the light-the only mortal who fOrgives her sin and receives her into his care-iS her father. It is made powerful by the pathos of it's situa- tiOnS and is agTeeably relieved by the intermittent touches of quaint comedy. Tn this production Thompson plays the part of an aged keeper of a lighthouse in a small village on the coast of Eng land. and his characterization is said to be one of the most impressive of it's kind ever seen on the screen.
 To complete the show there is a real funny two reel Keystone comedy call ed A Social Cub, with Robbie Vernon starred.
 Matinee today as usual at 2.15: all seats 10 cents. Evening at 6.45 and S.45; 1Oc, 15c and 20C
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-21

London has a famine in domestic servants.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-21

WANTED - Woman for general housework in family of a widower and son of ' years. George K. Smith, Dan ieIsOn, Conn. aug21d
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-21

FOR SALE or exchange for Ford car; a good heavy weight horse; sound and gentle. Also one 50 acre farm in good condition with new barn and silo, conveniently located on trol- ley; cents fare from Willimantic; at a very low price. Samuel Adams 921 Main St., WillimantIc. jy19d
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-21

Nebraska is adapted to grape grow.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-21

Japan is buying 10000 tons of steel in Pennsylvania.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-21

FOR RENT - Seven-room furnished of season; running water, toilet. cleo triclty; SIP per week. Address Charles E. EIdredge. Mantle. Conn. Phone 34-S.
 aug18d
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-21

The Roadstown QN. J) Baptist Church is 226 years old.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-21

VANTED-Soft silk winders; steady work and good wages. Rossie Velvet O.. Willimanttc, Conn. aug12d
 WANTED-Girls 1G and more years of age; paid while learning. West Side Silk Mill. jy14d
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-21

Louisville, Ky, has 70 saloons, one to every 334 people.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-21

| FOR RENT in the building corner of Franklin and Willow streets; fine cor ner store for years occupied by c. c. Treat druggist, and the sales room, store room and bakery formerly used by the Providence Bakery. Archa w. Colt, 63 Broadway jy17d
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-21
BREED THEATRE.
The Wall Between, Five Part Metro, With Francis x. Bushman and Rev. erLy sayne Feature for Today.

For today and Tuesday the Breed theatre will present the crowned king of moving pictures, Francis X. Bush man, and the brilliant stellar favOrite, Beverly Bayne, in The Wall Between, an exquisite romance of army life in five wonderful acts. It is adapted for the screen from the novel by Ralph D. Paine and is brimming with thrills, pa-hos and supreme human interest
 The story of The Wall Between deals with the enlistment of John KGraaII son of a. once wealthy banker, in the united States army, and of the barrier which he finds there between him self and those who in civil life would have been glad to have been counted his equal How. having won quick promo UCn and furlough, he meets and falls in love with a beautiful girl, while gaTbed in civilian dress, only to be numiltatcd by an officer of his regi- ment for daring, while an enlisted man, to pose as a gentleman.
 How, in the dangerous days that follow, his rival, Lieut.. Burkett tSss officer who sought to shame him and later to disgrace him in the service Of his country, shows himself to be not only a snOb and an upstart but a coward as well, and how in the end the despised sergeant proves himself the better man, both as a soldier and IS Q lover, forms q story of unusual and absorbing interest. Besides MT. Eastman and Miss Bayne, the cas in cludes Edward Brennsn, Charles Prince, John Davidson, Helen Dun bar, Robert Cummings, Sidney Cush- ing and Alice Gordon.
 Completing the bill, the Breed will also present MT. and Mrs. Sidney Drew in a roaring comedy entitled Borrowing Trouble.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-21

o the little old town that left one
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-21

Loyal Livingstone Lodge, l. o. 0. F., VI. U., held it's annual field day on the LawtOn Athletic Grounds Sat urday afternoon. The gathering was largely attended and proved a mark ed success. Numerous booths set up on the grounds were in charge of the following: Hit the Coon, Thomas Rhodes; canes, Arthur Royle; refresh ment booth, George Kay; candy wheel Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Lever.
 The races resulted as follows: 100 yard dash, handicap, first, Jesse Alex ander, second Arthur Royle; broad jump. first, Arthur Royle, second. Lawrence Burby; quoting, first, Bar rett JudsOn, second Mir. Ensling. women's race, first, Mrs. James Sed- don, second, Miss Alice McNulty; po- tato race, first, James Seddon, second, Edward Pechie; children's race. first Alice Sykes, second, Alice Campbell: high jump, first Arthur Royle, second James Seddon; one-mile race, first Leo Vincent, second, Lawrence Bur
 The one-mile race was the feature race of the day with Vincent beating Burby to the tape only by inches.
 The race officials were: Starter and handicapper, John Bottomley; judges, James McNulty and Harry Lister.
 The committee in charge of the field day was composed of the foIIowing members: Andrew Peterson, Albert Hilton, William Wilson and Arthur Royle
 In the evening the lodge held a so- eiaI and dance in Krauss' hall. Music was furnished by Krauss' orchestra.
 Sunday School Picnic.
 The Congregational Sunday school 1eld it's annual picnic at Babcock's grove Saturday afternoon. The chiI- iren were conveyed to the grove by automobiles where the children en- royed a pleasant outing. Races and other sports were held.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-21
What Is Going On Tonight

Motion Pictures, Cabaret Singing and Dancing at Majestic Roof Garden.
 Motion Pictures at Breed Theatre.
 Vaudeville and Moving Pictures at the Davis. .-..
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-21

The Russian government has decided to reconstruct the Duke of Wurttem- berg waterway system, connecting Archangel with Petrograd, so that 1t will accomm odate vessels of large size. An effort will be made to have the en- larged waterway ready for use in the first half of tEe navigation season of 1917
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-21
ATOP THE ROOF GARDEN.
Cabaret Entertainment Added Feature
 This Week.

The Three Gay Sisters, cabaret en- tertainers, have been secured for the Majestic Roof Garden for the first three days of this week. and they will help to keep things lively there during the evening with their songs. dances. etc. On the picture bill for Monday and Tuesday will be the three reel EnickerbOcker feature, An Old Mans Folly, and two very clever comedy pie lures entitled For Better or For Worse and OttO's Legacy.
 There will be dancing as usual every night from g to II o'clock, and the music will be furnished by Jacobs New York Society orchestra.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-21
BEAUTIFUL RESIDENCE In WiIIimantic, Conn.
 FOR SALE

House contains 20 rooms, newly painted and shingled; large verandas and splendid grounds; spring water in house; also lodge and two-story brick barn or garage that could be pur- chased if desired; a very attractive summer or all year round home; situ- ated on the leading residential street of WIIlimantic (corner Pleasant and Mountain streets); best location in the city; convenient to schools, city hall, postoffce. Main street and all busi- ness sections.
 For terms and further particulars, apply to
 WILLARD W. HAYDEN, 70 Mountain St., WilIimantic, Conn.
 Phone 38-5. aug16WFM
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-21
PLAINFIELD

Annual Field Day of Loyal Living stone Lodge-Mr. and Mrs. James MoreIand Celebrate Silver Wedding Congregational Sunday School Picnic.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-21
WANTED
NOTICE

The Real Estate and insurance Busi- ness formerly conducted by the late A. A. BeeE<with will be continued at 52 Broadway by
 ANDREW M. AVERY,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-21

The South American bird-eating spider is as big as mouse, and it's furred feet are so formed that 1t can walk up glass with practically no difficulty.