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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-19
Wilson S Record Of
1 ,ofty Promise and
Complete Failure Is
Discussed by Rooseve:

Louisville, KY. Oct. 1s.-Asserting
that for three years there has been
no protection to our citizens abroad"
Theodore Roosevelt In an address here
tonight. assailed the course Of Presi-
dent Wilson in dealing with Mexico and
his conduct Of the country's foreign at
fairs.
1T combined lofty promise and COM
plete failure in performance. 1t con-
sisted Of words which were nullihed by
deeds" he said. in summing up his
view Of the Presidents course.
Entering kentucky In the forenoon.
Col. Roosevelt delivered more than q
dozen rear-platform addresses before
reaching Louisville.
Crossing the Ohio river at Cincinnati
his course took him almost to the Ten
nessee line. At Paris and Cynthiana. he
told his audience that he was glad to
be in Kentucky, where, IL it was ne
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-19
THE MEXICAN
ELECTIONS
EARLY next Year

Mexico City, Oct. 1s.-It became known
today, although 1t was not ofhciany an
nounced, that the elections for the pres
idency of the Mexican Republic Will be
called in the latter part Of January OF
early in February of the coming year
At the same time elections for members
of Congress will be held.
Tie holding of presidential and con-
s.sxsional elections at the beginning OF
1871 would mean that the President would
he seated before the successful American
presidential candidate takes Office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-19
FIVE HOUSES ON
FIRE AT ONE TIME
I'm PORTLAND

Portland, Me-, Oct. 18-Five houses
were on fire at one time at 6 o'clock
Tuesday night. when a two alarm call
brought the f1remen to Hodgkins street.
The two-family house Of Erasmus L.
bartholomew was practically destroy
Cd with a loss Of $4,000, three fourths
insured. Mrs. Sara Celeste, living in
the upper tenement. lost money and
three diamonds, as we'll as all of her
furniture. 1t is believed that a spark
from a Grand Trunk engine, the road
running close by the house. set, the
fire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-19
TWO KILLED
when BANDITS
HOLD UP AND ROB
SANTA FE TRAIN /:

Bliss, Okla, Oct 1s.-Atchison, To-
peka & Santa Fee Mail Express train
No. 5, southbound. was held UP and
robbed by a: band of robbers near here
tonight.
; One express messenger and a bag
gage man whose names have not been
learned were shot and killed byS the
bandits. After looting the train the rohf
bers escaped in an automobile. :
Police sent by special train froke
Perry. it is reported have taken up the
trail of the robbers. the number g Of
which Is not known. "a -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-19

London, Oct. 1S.-The statements by
viscount Grey, the foreign secretary
to the House of Lords yesterday re-
eardins the operations Of belligerent
warships OF the coast Of the United
States created a considerable stir, says
the London correspondent Of the Liv-
erpool Post.
1T has thrown a most disagreeable
lirht upon the attitude of the Ameri-
can government in the early stages OF
the war" the correspondent comments
washington is shown in a queruious'
cautious mood, making demands which
It admitted were not legally tenabie.
1.-THE incident referred to Is now an
Gent history and might well be forgot
ten. but in view Of the extraordinary
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-19
VISe0UNTs GRE s COMMENT ON :
WlPSHlP OPERATIONS OFF The
u s, COAST. CAUSES MUCH STIR
House Foreign Secretary Says Washington Is Shown
Ions Cautious Mood Making Illegal Demand III


proceedings In connection with ~.
U-53, members are speaking verv NJ.
terly Of the behavior Of the Americs,
government. The. stories mentioned Nv
Baron Charles Beresford and Earl Crs :,
seem to have. some foundation and 4,
they are authentic the foreign secre'
tary should be. pressed to demand an
explanation.
1--WE are awaiting some announce
ment from the administration in H.
United States after they have com.
pleted the inquiries which Viscoun,
Grey assumes they are making, but
there is no evidence that any such In.
quiries are in progress and the gen,
eral feeling is that the matter will hay,
to be pressed little further.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-19
Carranza S Promise
Of a New and Vigorous
Campaign for Villa

Atlantic City, N. j., Oct. 18.-Sup-
Elemental assurances from General
Carranza that he is beginning new
and vigorous campaign against Villa
were received today by his representa-
tives on the joint commission. The
head of the de facto Mexican govern
ment asserted that all available troops
would be used in the pursuit Of the
bandit.
The American commissioners re-
viewed at the joint session carefully
prepared statement of the Mexican
claims as to conditions as well as pro-
posals for restoration and mainte-
nance Of peace along the frontier. This
statement also included arguments de-
signed to show why. the American
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-19
STATEMENT BY
FOR
MRS. THAW

New York, Oct 18-The secretary of
Mrs Benjamin Thaw, mother of Will
liam Thaw, said here today that no
word had been received of his death.
Benjamin Thaw Jr., his brother, is
in Paris, and 1t seems as if he would
have heard Of any such thing and no
titled us at once" the secretary said.
Il do not believe the report authentic"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-19

cessary 1.-The people were not to proud
to fight
His largest audiences were at Win
chester and Richmond.
On his arrival here this evening he
was met at the railroad station by a
large crowd which escorted him to
Phoenix Hill park, about two miles
away, where he spoke.
Many persons, unable to effect an en-
trance. were turned away
Col Roosevelt depressed from his set
address to attack the passage Of the
Adamson law as faction under du-
ress; a surrender to force" He assail-
ed President Wilson for alleged failure
to use all the powers Of his office to
secure an investigation through gov
ernmental agencies Of the merits Of
the controversy prior to the enactment
of any legislation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-19
Funeral Of Mrs. n, L. Emery

The funeral of Mrs. H. L. Emery was
held at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon
from her late home, A Burleigh street.
Rev. W. F. Berry officiating. It was
largely attended by friends and rela-
tives and the floral offerings were
many and beautiful. The bearers were:
Herbert Brown, Harry Brown, DR.. c.
w. Brown and G. L. Morse. Interment
was at Pine Grove cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-19
BENNY LEONARD
BEATS HAMMER

Kansas City. Oct. 1s.-Benny Leon.
ard. New York lightweight. scored a
technical knockout in the 18th round
OF his fight with Ever Hammer Of Chi
cago here tonight. Hammers manager
stopped the bout to prevent his man
being punished further after Hammer
had been knocked down for the count
Is rounds. eN0
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-19
PROSPECTIVE
OF
|bAY0NNE STRIKE

Bayonne, y. j., Oct. 1S.-Prospects of
a settlement of the strike of Standard
Oil workers, which has been marked
by battles between the strikers and
special police with the loss of life were
in view tonight The Standard Oil Co.
was authoritatively reported to be
ready to consider favorably the de-
mands of the men for higher wages
provided they would first return to
work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-19
AT
BOWDOIN FORM
CLUB

Brunswick. Me, Oct 18.-More than
half the student body at Bowdoin Col.
iege Tuesday evening joined a Repub-
hcan Club. which was organized with
Edwin H. Blanchard II, president:
donald W. Philbrick II, vice president:
Gordon s. Hargraves 10. secretary; and
John B. Matthews rs, treasurer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-19

troops should be withdrawn from Chi
huahua.
The Mexicans insist that they are
capable Of driving Villa and other out
laws away from the border. but the
Americans attitude is that they must
demonstrate ability to do more than
that. The Americans insist that any
agreement affecting the control of the
border must be based upon a reason
able indication that the Mexican au-
thorities are capable of maintaining
effective government in the interior.
The willingness of the Americans not
to urge compliance with their sugges-
tions at this time is due to a hope that
Carranza may be able to direct sue
cessful warfare against Villa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-19

BOY LOSES LIFE
BY SHOTGUN

Chesterville. Me-, Oct. 1s-Merton n.
Harrington, 7, son of Charles II. Far
rington. was shot and killed today by q
shotgun in the hands of his brother
Eben aged II. The boys were return
ing from school. The shotgun was ac-
|cidentally discharged. the charge strik-
ing the victim just below the heart.
He died half an hour later. No inquest
will be held.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-19
JAMES P. BAXTER
AMONG OFFICERS
or ANTIQUARIAN
SOCIETY

Worcester. Mass, Oct. 1s.-Waldo Lin
coin of this city was elected president Of
the American Antiquarian Society at the
annual meeting held here today. samue
A. Greene Of Boston and Andrew McF
Davis of Maiden were named as vice
presidents. Other officers elected includ
ed James P. Baxter Of Portland. Me.
secretary for foreign correspondence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-19
NO MEMBER OF
FAMILY KNOWS
AT PITTSBURGH

Pittsburgh. Oct. 18-Neither Benja-
min Thaw. father Of Lieutenant Will
liam Thaw Of the French aviation
corps. nor any member Of the family
had been notified toady of William
Thaw's death and they were inclined
to doubt the authenticity of the New
Haven report.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-19
OLDEST ELK is
DEAD AT SAN DIEGO

San Diego. Cal, Oct. 1S.-Funeral SER
vices for W. Lloyd Bowren. the oldest
obligated Elk in the United States, from
Lodge No. l. New York City, and widely
known through Elkdom who died here
yesterday at the age of so years, will be
held here tomorrow.
For many years Bowren was leader of
the orchestra in the Old Fourteenth street
theatre, New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-19
TWO MORE BODIES
RECOVERED FROM
DYE PLANT FIRE

New York, Oct. 1S.-Two more bodies
were found today in the fire swept ruins
of the Cakes Dye Manufacturing Cos
plant in Queens borough, bringing the
number of victims up to nine. The dead
81 whom six were young women. include
Harry c. Cook, AZ years old. treasurer OF
the company. and the chief bookkeeper
three assistant bookkeepers. the telephone
operator and three stenographers.
Investigators today expressed belief
that those who persisted in an effort to
save the company's books. which were
found preserved in a safe. and were then
overcome by acid fumes before the flames
reached them. The property loss is esti-
mated at upwards Of $4,000. including
that incurred by the Astoria Veneer Co.,
whose pier. loaded with logwood. was
partly destroyed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-19

The bureaus report from its repre-
sentative at Pensacola said the damage
there was less than ttGt caused by the
hurricane of last July.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-19
STORM RAGING
Continued from Page One)

raised. was partly sunk again. The bay
ateamer Rappolo went aground and pas
sengers were removed by launch. Nu-
merous skiffs and launches were driven
ashore or sunk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-01
DO SOMETHING
FOR YOUR PILES

Neglected piles may develop into
cancer. Why, do you run such ter
rible risk wheh we can cure your piles
without any chloroform, cutting, burn
ing or injection Of carbolic acid or
other dangerous drugs. There is lit
tie or no path, you are not laid up
from work, fdel better after the first
treatment. Some cases cured in one
treatment, othl ers require two or three
or more.
We guarantee satisfactory cure in
every case of Ailes treated, or accept
no pay. We cam refer you to many
people right here at home whom we
have cured. WA treat both men and
women. Examination is free. Drs.
Kinsey & AllgovefS suite 40, Daven-
port Savings Bank building, Daven-
port, Iowa.-(Adv.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-01
MAYOR SAYSlOW
Rates JUSTIFIED
Rock Island Executive Says Informa.
ton Concerning Power Company
Bears Hims Out.
DECLARES EARNINGS ARE HIGH
Says Profits of United Light and Rail.
ways Company Warrant Reduc-
ton In Prices for Light.

Mayor McConochie today was ten
dered information regarding the hold
ings and profits of the corporation of
which the Peoples Power company is
part, and which he declares is justi-
fcation that the light company can al
ford to make the reductions demanded
by the city of Rock Island.
The Information, the mayor de-
clared. deals with the company dur
ing the year 1914 and is as follows:
United Light and Railways COM
pany, incorporated in July, 1910, in
Maine as an operating and securities
company. Controls by ownership all
or large majority of stock, the fnan-
cling and operation Of the following
companies:
"Tri-City Railway and Light COM
pany, Davenport, Muscatine, Rock Is
land, Moline and East Moline
Chattanooga Gas company, Tenn
esee.
Cedar Rapids Gas company, Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-01
FAMILY GO TO CHURCH
SUNDAY AT FIRST M. E.

Family go-to-church day will be OBJ
served at the First Methodist church
tomorrow at which time members of
families in the church are especially
asked to attend and sit together in the
church auditorium. Also related fam
lilies are asked to occupy pews adj
joining one another, the entire audi
ence to be seated according to families.
The pastor, DR.. o. T. Dwinell, will
preach on the theme, THE Place and
Value of the Family in the Plan of the
Kingdom" Familiar hymns relating
to the home and family will be sung
and the choir has arranged special
musical numbers. Preparations for
this service have been carried on in a
systematic manner and following per-
sonal work families of the church have
agreed to make a special effort to at
tend.
At the hour of evening worship DR..
Dwine1 will speak on Visions of the
Church's Possibilities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-01
HOOP and MOUTH
DISEASE LACKING
Practically No Live Stock Lost in
Rock Island County Through
Dread Malady.
SPRING WORK TO BEGIN SOON
Frost Is All Ont OF Ground and Dat
Seeding viii Be Next Move
of Farmers.

That Rock Island county has been
remarkably free from ravages Of the
hoof and mouth disease is evident
from the yearly report Of Charles c..
Campbell, county crop reporter, made
public today, in which it is shown that
from March 81. 1915, to March 81,
1916, not a single horse, mule, COW or
sheep died from any other cause than
age, accidents or slaughter. While
other sections throughout the state
were experiencing great loss Of stock
through the dread malady, this county
was practically without any cases Of
it. Report shows that about 80 out
of every 1000 hogs died from causes
other than age. accident or slaugh-
ter.
Condition Of live stock at the pres
ent time is stated to be unusually sat-
isfactory. Figured on the basis Of
100 per cent for normal healthfulness,
horses and mules are given SO per
cent; cattle, 9S; sheep, 80, and swine,
So. Number Of breeding sows April
l is SO per cent Of the total year
ago.
Average Farm Prices.
Average farm prices as quoted by
the reporter are: Corn, IS cents:
wheat, 81; oats, 40 cents; barley, so
cents; rye, 80 cents; potatoes, 80
cents; apples, bushel, so cents; ap-
pies, barrel, $3.50; hay, loose, $13;
hay, baled, SIS; butter, 25 cents; eggs,
doz cmfwVBGetaoinn. 81 vbgce. etao
dozen, IS cents; chickens, per pound,
Is cents.
Farmers are making preparations
to start spring work" declared Mr..
Campbell today. THE frost is all
out of the ground, and as soon as it
dries up, will be workable and oat
seeding will be started. The recent
rains have put the ground in good
condition"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-01

Cadillac Gas Light company, Mich
igan.
Fort Dodge Gas and Electric COM
pany. Iowa
"LaPorte Gas and Electric company.
Indiana.
"Ottumwa Gas company, Iowa.
Peoples Gas and Electric company
Mason City. Iowa.
Grand Rapids, Grand Haven and
Muskegon Railway company, of Mich
igan.
Iowa and Illinois Railway, Daven-
port and Clinton.
Cedar. Rapids and Mason City
Railway company.
Mason City and Clear Lake Rail-
way company, Iowa.
Capitalized at $4,000, 900.
Capital stock authorized; $12.500.-
900 common; s12.500.000 six per cent
cumulative first preferred; $4,000, 600
three per cent second preferred; to-
tai s30000,000.
iSSuSu beC. 81, lJi1r 9i,o-f,icf VI
which S294,4S4 held in treasury, COM
mon; $7,794.S9O first preferred and
| S2120.262 second preferred; total
17,239,336. Shares $500.
Dividends: Regular quarterly div
idends of IL per cent each on the first
preferred stock and of q Of one per
cent each on the second preferred
stock have been paid from October.
1910, to and including January, 1915.
Regularly quarterly dividends of one
per cent each on the common began
April /, 1918 and continued to and in
Guiding July, 1914, none thereafter.
Gross earnings Of the United
Light and Railway company in jan
uary, 1915. increased II per cent. Net
profits increased 10 per cent. Gross
earnings for four months ending Jan
q increased 16 per cent; net profit for
common increased IS per cent.
For u months ending Jan. 81
gross earnings increased nine pei
cent; net profit increased four pei
| cent"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-01
DR.. ABRAHAMSON AT
BROADWAY SUNDAY

DR.. L. G. Abrahamson, editor of
Augustana, will occupy the pulpit of
Broadway Presbyterian church tomor-
row evening when he will tell of his
recent trip to Panama as delegate to
the conference of religion. speaking of
his impressions Of the conference.
At the hour of morning worship the
pastor. Rev James Edgar Wilson will
give the third of a series Of sermons
on religion. speaking on the subject
The Religion of the Second Mile"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-01
FATHER ROACH GIVES
LECTURE ON IDEALS

Rev. Father Roach will deliver the
lecture at Sacred Heart church to-
morrow evening taking as the subject
of his address Christian Ideals" The
services begin at 7:45 and the public
is invited to hear him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-01
Competition.

when l was first married my wife
used to talk, talk, all the time"
Has she given it up?"
"She had to. We've got two grown
up daughters now, you know."-New
York World.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-01

If it is desired to vote a straight
ticket" the circle should be used. If a
split" ticket is desire. The circle
should be ignored and an x placed in
front OF every candidate for whom it is
desired to vote.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-01

are the same as thSmen's, except that
the office of justice of the peace, to
fill vacancy, is omitted from the for
mer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-01

When your child is grown, the condition OF
md the amount OF his her hair will depend
largely upon the way 1t is cared for now.
The human hair is composed Of about 49,
900 delicate oil plants.
Ordinary soaps and shampoos viii soon de-
stroy the natural oil and the fatty roots of
these plants, making the hair dry and brittle
or destroying it entirely. EVERY WEEK
SHAMPOO is anti-septic oil shampoo that
cleanses and puriiss the scalp thoroly and
leaves the hair just as nature intended, soft
fluffy silky and the scalp slightly moist with
oil, but surplus oil in the hair. It is a
most excellent shampoo for children well
SIS adults. Large bottle containing 81 tea
spoonfuIs soc.
For sale by Harper House Phar-
NANCY and other good druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-01

There never was any doubt as to
what side of a question William Trefz
would take in matters pending before
the board of supervisors. He always
voted and worked to aid any measure
that favored an economic and bust
ness-like administration of county af-
is safe prediction that the voters of
Rock Island township next Tuesday
will retain him on the board by big
ger majority than ever.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-01

Importance of the office of assistant
supervisor is not generally under
stood by the public. Matters are con-
tinually presented to the county
board requiring the exercise of good
business judgment and keen foresight.
For years the great need has been for
progressive, upright and conscientious
men on the board. The democrats
have therefore chosen four candidates
from among the representative cit
liens of the township. Nominees
stronger than Louis Ohlweiler,
Charles L. Thompson, Edward Bauers-
field and Joseph F. Grotegut could not
have been selected. If the voters are
really sincere in their desire to secure
members on the county board who will
be fair, efficient and courageous and
always found advocating and support
ing issues for the best interests Of the
township, they should give the candi-
dates named their unanimous support.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-01

Selection Of Christ Mellow as nom
inee for town clerk is being generally
approved. He has lived here practical
yau his life and the opinion persists
that he Weuld make a very able offic-
ial.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-01

Women as well as men can vote at
the township elections. Their ballots
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-01

Party committeeme are to be
named. This is an Important matter
and should not be ov erlooked. Names
can be written in on the ballots.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-01

No position in the township is more
important than that of assessor. Hen
ry G.. Hinrichs can be trusted. He is
honest and capable. He understands
the duties of the office to which he as
pires. He is a member of the Street
Car Employees union. During the
term he served on the county board,
he showed that the confidence placed
in him had not been misdirected, and
will do so again if successful at the
polls next Tuesday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-01

Supervisor-William Trefz
Assistant supervisors - Louis OIL
weller, Charles L. Thompson, Edward
Bakersfield and Joseph F. Grotegut.
Town clerk-Christ Mellow.
Assessor-H. C. Hinrichs.
Collector-Mrs. Lucy M. Medill.
Justice of peace to fill vacancy
Silas A. LaVanway.
Through years of experience in the
Office of her husband, Mrs. Lucy NJ
Medill Acquired thorough business
education, which ideally equips her to
efficiently serve Rock Island township
as collector. She is receiving united
support from the voters, not alone be-
cause she has children dependent up
on her, but because she is so well
qualified to do the work.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-01

Polls will be open next Tuesday
from z to 5. There are now % pre-
cincts in the township and. the voter
should be sure he is voting in the dis
trict in which he lives, Those desir-
ing to vote shall have beeri a resident
of the township for at lestst 80 days,
resident of the county 80 days and a
resident of the state for at least a
year. 1t is not necessary, that the yot-
er shall have been a resident of the
| voting precinct for any specified time.
Thirty days residence in the town
| ship is sufficient but Voters must be
careful to cast their bstllots in the
precinct in which they reside.