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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-29

-(Correspondence of The AS
ISOLATED Press. 1.-The prOlongation OF
the war had the effect of complicatlng
remarkably the work of the statistic
ian. The man who is fond of figuring
out what given circumstances will
produce in all sorts of occasions began
his calculatins on the supposition that
all would be over within few months.
After the few months passed he began
to figure on a year, and again he had
to revise his figures.
The most intricate problem that he
has been working on is what will be
the total destruction in value of the
men killed and men disabled for life.
Statisticians working on this problem
go back as far as the war of the Cri-
mea in 81, when Proudhon estimated
the value of mans life at 10000
francs $4,000. Since then writer's on
this subject have for the most part
discredited the arbitrary figure and
have valued the life or services of
man according to his productive capac-
ity Forville made the far more mod
crate estimate of $500 as the average
value of the men killed in the war of
1870. Coming down to the present
time, Yves Guyot considers that a
mans salary or wages represents no
more than half of the value of the pro-
duction TO which he contributes, and
starting from that basis he figures
that during the first six months of the
war France had lost $1,000, 900 900
through the disappearance and dis
abling Of producing men. On the same
basis the loss to date would be $4,000
100000, but other writer's contest the
soundness of the basis on which these
figures are produced If the workman,
on a salary of 81 per day may be con-
sidered worth from $1,000 to $4,000,
the engineer, who earns $40 a day, may
be considered worth 100000 and if
heavy losses in officers. the total would
amount, perhaps, to double the statis-
tician's figures.
An officer at the front, taking the
legal value of human being as fixed
by law, at $4,000. calculated the cost
per square yard of ground recon-
quered from the enemy in certain
attack at $4,000.
Monsieur Eugene d'Aichthal of the
institute and member of the Society of
Statisticians Of Paris, refuses to &C
cept the basis of any of the calculators
who have figures on these results up
to this time, and is Of the opinion that
in view of the many opportunities for
differences of circumstances and faulty
bases. no figures worthy OF serious
consideration will ever be reached.
Budapest.-During recent debate
IN the Hungarian parliament. it was
officially stated that from the begin
hing or the war 10 the first of Novem-
Der. 1915, 373 German doctors have
been wounded. SO have been killed on
battlefields, 707 have died from infec-
tious diseases, and 215 have been taken
prisoners. Among Austrian medical
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-29

The Illinois progressive state COM
mittee announces that the party is
ready to become the ally of the repub-
lican party-"if the republican party
approves of both the principles and
the character of leadership which the
progressive party espouses." In other
words, the progressives will allow the
republicans to vote for their candi-
dates and their platform.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-29
TAVENNER SPEECH.
Alexis, (1ll.) Argus.

The Argus is indebted to Congress
man Clyde H. Tavenner for a copy of
the speech he made in regard to the
government manufacture of munitions
before the house of representatives
some days ago. The speech was in
line with the preparedness arguments
being made in congress and showed
that our representative has made a
thorough and wonderful study of the
graft in the sale of war goods to our
government. His charges and ex-
posures are backed by proof that
show vile condition exists.
A NOTABLE SPEECH.
Carthage, Qll) Republican.
In the Congressional Record of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-29

Madrid. Army reform, with tns ).
organization of the Spanish arm, y.
modern lines, now stands an exce's I,
chance of being carried out ps :,
Cortes, aroused by the lessons - Z,
present war. General Luque, Tux !
minister. has proposed such isls 4,
since 1906, He regards the foims
OF a general staff to be OF firsl i'ns~
ance. To save time. this has lus' 4,
done by royal decree. Then coi'' as
task of reducing the enormous - -
Der of officers, particularly sen.
with whom SPANS army is overs i
ed. This is delicate proplen' ~
one sure to cause great deai y 4
ousy and bitterness. Reforms y I
ministration and equipment WIZ
low.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-29
Daily History ClaSs-jan. :

Henry Lee, Light HUN i,
ry." Revolutionary soldie''
died 1918. .5,
1914 Napoleon Bonaparte ofi.
Prussian column led ny -
Bluecher after a night sufp''s
Brienne, France IA.
lDl5-A large Russian army au' ..,sS
from the Russian bordef s,;s,11
Koenigsberg, a German - nj.
city In East Prussia, reachea N
An Austrian army outnan-
Russians marching on Cfseo.,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-29

Every once in a while We hear OF the
death of a veteran Of the Mexican
war. Mr.. Wilson is trying to avoid
a new crop of these veterans.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-29

Jake Stahl found protecting his bank
with two revolvers poked in his face a
harder job than protecting his goal
line with a savage and charging guard
on the other side of the line.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-29

Organized labor Of Great Britain
has decided to support the govern
ment's war policy, which about makes
1t unanimous.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-29
Among Friends.

A man giving his name as William
]. Bryan is under arrest down at De.
wey, Okla, on a charge of robbing a
bank. At last reports there were
scarcely enough republicans in that
county to make up jury-so he prob
ably will go free.-Kansas City Star.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-29

Queen Wilhelmina Of Holland has
the mumps while most Of the other
crowned heads Of Europe are in the
dumps. It's sad world over there.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-29
Saturday, January 90. 1916.
Rock Island-From River to
River.

Neither the earth, nor the water,
nor the air furnish safe means OF
travel in Europe in these perilous
DAYS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-29

MANY a city muzzles It's dogs when
there is greater need of muzzling
its knockers" observes the Albany
Ull) Review. Right, brother.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-29
Street Car Comedy.

Il see the president is making a
tour of the country"
Yes SO soon after his marriage il
looks as If he had to go away from
home to get chance to talk"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-29
Preparedness Notes.

]. E. Sullivan baled straw Mopday.
Lost-A bundle containing a shirt
and six collars taken from Review Of
flee by mistake.-Albany Ull.) Review.
ONE of the Chicago newspapers is
printing series of stories of cabaret
life based on revelations supplied by a
girl from the brush who says she fell
for the soft pleadings of city slicker
who lured her from her home Preside.
One almost suspects that the young
woman is press agent for the own
ers of these revealing rendezvous.
Everybody that reads her story will
want to take a peep.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-29

JOHN Gugel and Title Rapp were
married this week at fremont.
J. NJ. C,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-29
Sidelights on the European War

but 971 have died of infectious diseasa
1O1 have been killed while rendering
medical assistance at the firing line
and 331 have been taken prisoner
The great number of casualties iron
infectious disease is due to the ep'
denies of cholera and spotted typhui
London,-Sir Alfred Mond's bill 10
a moratorium of rent for men enter
ing the army, which would proven
landlords not only from raising rem
on soldiers dependents but from ous'
ing them for arrears in payment
now under the consideration Of us
war office. France passed such legsS'
ton on the outbreak of war. as MAJ
ter of course. But England, as SoF
unteer country, has not until ls'ep
considered such a measure necessais'
The general opinion is that the come
tic situation is such that passage OIL wv
measure cannot be long deferred.
Christiania. The Scandinau'4
countries lately have been canvassc
by agents from foreign countries W
ing to engage skilled laborers, esF
cially for the manufacture OF aml'
milton and saddlers. The result aS
not been very remarkable, as oppU'
tunities for skilled laborers al nu-'
are greater than ever. Only re" y"
workers have left Norway lot IDs
land to work in ammunition pisl'
during the past six months. 81
The good labor conditions here -
also affect the emigration to the uhs
ed States which is expected 70
much smaller this year than IN Iofn'N
years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-29

Then the Darned Things Slip, Too.
California physician contributes this
testimonial: II recommend your lem
on juice to my patients and find it
much easier, cleaner and cheaper to
use the prepared Juice than to squeeze
the lemon"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-29

THERE doesn't appear to be enough
creosote in those wood blocks between
the street car tracks on Second ave-
nue. to fill an elephants tooth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-29

AN advertisement concerning Ger
aldine Farrar in Temptation" says;
'Note-This play is one that will be
forgotten the minute you leave the
theatre"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-29

WHEN the reward is increased to an
amount to make it worth while you've
probably observed that the Chicago
detectives lose no time in running
down the sought criminal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-29

ONE of the home papers Of Wednes-
day printed an item saying that Irving
S. Norwood, secretary of the Greater
Davenport committee, was in Wash
ington ION business" We can't lmag-
inc that Mr.. Norwood's presence in the
capital had anything to do with the
decision of Mr.. Wilson to deliver an
address in Davenport next Tuesday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-29
THE ARGUS.

Rock Island Member Associated Press.
Full Leased Wire Report.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-23
Same Automobiles
 Figure In Three
 Suits For Damages

Two automobiles, which have al- ready figured in two law suits, are mentioned in third legal action filed in the common pleas court today This action is brought by Frank D. Lawton of Norwalk against Roy c. Lester and Stephen Wood of Darien.
 It is claimed Lawton used A. V. Millspaugh of Darien several years ago and Deputy Sheriff tadrigan att tached the machines. He took a re- ceipt after the defendants agreed to return the cars in good condition when the suit was settled. Lawton obtained a judgment for $1,406 but the defendants brought a replevin ac- ton against the sheriff, declaring they and not Millspaugh owned the ma chimes The sheriff was the victor in this suit.
 One car was worth $1,050 and the other $750 at the time they were at- tached But it is said the defendants meanwhile had used the machines as jitneys. This caused such a depre- citation in value that when he held a public sale the sheriff could get only S35 for one car and $115 for the other. Lawton wants $1.000 for depreciation of the cars.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-23
Child Dies From
 Fall of 25 Feet

A fracture of the skull, received by two years old Alexander Kojik when he fell from the second story window at his parents home at 3O6 Pine street late yesterday afternoon caused the child's death this morn ing at St. Vincent's hospital at 5:15 o'clock. Doctors at the hospital said that there was no chance of operating to save the child's life.
 The child was playing in one of the rooms of the apartment which is on the second floor, when he pulled himself to the window sill and be- fore his mother saw nly predicament, had toppeled to the pavement below, distance of about 25 feet The child struck on his head.
 The distracted mother screamed as she saw the child fall and made a desperate effort to grab his skirts but her attempt was fruitless She ran down the stairs and picked up the prostrate body while call was sent in for the emergency ambulance.
 Dr. S. I. Aranki responded and took the child to St. Vincent's hospital.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-23
Official VIEWS or
 Worlds w ar
ITALIAN

Rome, Aug. 1s-Today's official an- tnouncement follows:
 "In the Astico valley on the night Iof Aug. F the enemy shelled our po- sitions at the bottom of the valley k;with great intensity but did not de- lveIop any infantry attack On the game night an attempt of the enemy Ito advance between Casera ingarella land Casera Zebi0 Pastorile, on the Asiago Plateau. was checked by our hire
 ''Tn the Tofano area yesterday. after tsnectave artillery preparations, de- ktnchments of our Alpine troops and Infantry carried strong enemy posi- Itions on the western slopes of Tofaniii land in the Travenanez valley. The enemy suffered heavy loss and left about 70 pFisoners in our hands
 ~In the Gorixia area artillery fight ling is in progress An enemy detach- |ment which attempted to approach vertcEbixza stream yesterday after noon was repulsed by our fire and Jeff numerous dead on the ground"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-23
Welfare Building For Bridgeport Is Plan of
 Joint Municipal Boards
(Continued from Page 1.)

asked this question, Mayor Wilson barred the newspapermen from the meeting. and then cautioned that the plan should be kept secret.
 Mayor Wilson had site in mind. but how it shall be obtained, and where it shall be, he doesn't intend arranged matters.
 Another meeting of the joint boards will be called soon with Architect Asheim.
 The action of the Bridgeport Medi- cal association in advising against a city hospital has stirred the health board and those acting in conjunction with it.
 The health department plans to go ahead, acting on the belief that the people are behind the plan for medi- cal treatment for the poor, where no inquisition will be forced on the ap- plicant.
 It became known today that if funds aren't made available, it is most likely that wealthy resident, who three years ago suggested a memor- ial hospital such as Dr. Sophian wants, will provide the structure him. self.
 The Medical society's suggestion that additions be built to the private hospitals here is believed impractical ble today, because it had been learn ed the Bridgeport hospital is consid- ering cutting out all city patients. Ii has no facilities to take care of the demand upon it now. Private rooms are at a premium. The greatest number of patients such a hospital should take is $50, il is said, and already there are more than 250. It is said that when more than $50 are accepted, the efficiency of the institution is lowered and its social purpose defeated. St. Vincent's hospital, it is said, it favorable to the maintenance of an isolation hospital as separate unit of it's institution.
 pr. Sophian reiterated today his statement to The Farmer yesterday that the city hospital is a matter for the people to decide. He believes ii is not only necessary, but vital to the welfare of Bridgeport.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-23
Who Would Holler
 If He Found Another
 Embracing His Wife?

''Who wouldn't holler if he found his wife in another mans arms ?'' was the defense of Hans Lund,, a mechanic, of F Iranistan court when arraigned in the city court to-day on the charge of breach of the peace because of a disturbance created last night at the house where his wife re- sides at 301 West avenue. He was fined s and costs and told to keep away from his wife, as she claims she wants nothing to do with him.
 Lund was married about five years ago and the couple have one child. They separated about 10 weeks ago and in court he said that yesterday he was told that his wife had ob- ta1ned a warrant for his arrest al- leging nOn-support. Determined to see for himself, he went to her board ing house last night and upon seeing his wife in another mans embrace started trouble.
 In court Mrs. Lund stated that she wanted him to keep away from her and the child, and the court ordered him to do so. Lund is an employa of the Burns & Bassick company.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-23
FOUR DEATHS REPORTED
 FROM NEW YORK CITY

New York, Aug. 23.-It was two de- grees hotter at a. m. today than 1t was at 10 a. m. yesterday, which broke all previous local heat records for that date.
 New Workers suffered through an- other hot night, the temperature go- ing no lower than 73 degrees. Hun dreds slept in the parks, on porches, roofs and other open places. The mer- cury in the weather bureaus kiosk registered at S4 at o'clock this morn ing as against S2 at the same hour yesterday. The humidity was 77 as compared with 58 at g a. m. yester- day.
 Four deaths and scores of prostra- tions have been reported to the police department during the last "A hours.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-23
State Hibernians
 Open Convention

Middletown, Aug. 23.-The biennial convention of the Ancient Order of Hibernians began today following a high mass in St. Johns church at which Rev. Edward A. F1annery of Thompsonville was the celebrant. The ladies 'anxiliary met with the lodge delegates in order to receive the off, cial courtesies.
 There were some 800 delegates at the convention. The mayor, Harold M. Meach, made @ welcoming address. The principal speech of the first ses- sion was made by the state chaplain, Father F1annery. who pledged the or der in loyalty to America, the church and an independent Ireland. He also denounced the execution of Sir Roger Easement and other Irishmen.
 The convention recessed until after noon without taking up business
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-23
DIED.

KING-An anniversary mass for the repose of the soul of the late Frank King will be celebrated at St. Pat rick's church, Thursday morning, Aug. A at 7:30 o'clock. Relatives and friends are invited to be pres ent. a. IFOWLER-In this city, Aug. 23, 1916, Catherine S., wife of Henry P. Fowler, aged TO years, months, 1 day.
 Notice of funeral hereafter. a fBRENHAN-In this city, Aug. 21, 1916, James E. Brennan.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, 1415 Main street on Thursday, Aug. z4th at 8:30 a. m., and from St. Augustine's church at 9 a. m.
 Interment at St. MichaePs ceme- tery. New Haven papers please copy. L 22 b*p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-23
JOHN J. HANDY.

The funeral of John J. Landy of New York, was held from the home of MT. and Mrs. Julius A. Shepard. 142 Union avenue at o'clock this morning and from St. Mary's church at g o'clock, where Rev. John J. Com way sang the high requiem mass. At the offertory, Mrs. Frank Munich sang, Ave Maria" and after the mass Beautiful Land On High.' The bearers were Joshua Rookey, Julius A. Shepard, Clarence and Martin Landy, John Berklon and James Brennan The body was taken on the 1O:11 train to New York where burial was in Calvary cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-23
Dispenser of Harsh
 Words Sued For $3, 900

"Bandre, he is a filthy thief and a check forger." For these cruel words spoken in the presence of a crowd, Andrew Bandre of this city has brought suit against John Stefanko of this city for $3,000. In papers filed to-day in the superior court Bandre declares the defendant made the above mentioned remark June IS last.
 Bandre says the words were false and defamatory. He claims his repu- tation was injured and he suffered great humiliation. Money deposited in Stefanko's name in four local hanks has been attached in the action, which is returnable to the September term of court.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-23
WILLIAM MAY ESTATE.

The estate of William May, who died last January, consist of s2.1OO according to the inventory accepted to-day by Judge Miller in the pro- bate court. The liquor license for the saloon at Brooks and Maple sreets is listed at $2,00O and the stock and fix lures there $100. Dr. William J. O'Hara and Charles Seltenrich were the appraisers. Margaret May is exc cutrix of the estate will.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-23
ADMITS CAR HIT DOG

Willard Randall. of Chestnut Hill. was the driver of the automobile that on Sunday struck valuable collie dog on Main street near Federal St., causing the dogs death. The dog belonged to Eugene Shanley of 45 Whitney avenue and was valued at s2O0. Randall says that after strik- ing the dog he stopped his machine to find out whether the animal was injured, but the animal ran into Hairs lot Further investigation will be made.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-23
1ACTOKY SUPERJNTENDENT
 SUES ELORlST FOR $2O0 fl FOR AUTOMOBILE MISHAP

court against Frank G. Schliechert, the Reservoir avenue florist, for $200 damages by L0udon C. Minor who al leges that Schleichert by reason o1 6ailinG to slow his automobile or sound his horn on August 2, caused khe defendant injury and great dis kHrbance of mind
 Minor. superintendent of the Thom- as F. Taylor factory in this city, al aeges that he was riding a bicycle al Hexin9t0n avenue, crossing Washing ton avenue. when he was run down by lSchleichert
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-23
CAPTAIN WILLIAM c. SMITH.

The funeral of Captain William c. Smith was largely attended at 3:3O this afternoon from his late home, 773 King street, Stratford. The Elias Howe Jr., post. G. A. R., of this city, held their services and members act ed as bearers. The Woman's Relief Corps, G. A. R., of this city, also at- tended. Burial was in Union cem- etery, Stratford. A great many beautiful floral tributes surrounded thee off1n of the aged soldier. Mrs. Martha Krohn, of New York. step daughter of Capt. Smith, also survives him.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-23
Fined $50 After Surrendering For
 Assault Hearing

Returning to this c-ty and giving himself up for a crime committed on July 29, 1914, Bernard1no Lombardi was fined $50 in the city court today for an assault upon Lizzie Cannizzo. He appeared at police headquarters Last night and said that he wanted to be arrested for the crime.
 Lombardi and a companion attack ed the Cannizxo and another girl in Beach's Woods two years ago and when warrants were issued for them, he left the city. His companion was given three months in jail but Lom- bardi was never located.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-23
WIFE WANTS DIVORCE
 AND CHANGE OF NAME

Alleging inddelity but stating that the name of the correspondent is un- known. Eva Hendricks Farrell of this city, has brought divorce proceedings against Frank H. Farrell of Sharon. The indiscretion is said to have taken place in New Haven, July Is, last. Mrs. Farrell asks the court to allow her change of name. Papers in the suit, which were filed today. are returnable to the September term of the superior court.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-23
STEVE sERRELLo ESTATE.

In the probate court to-day Judge Paul L. Miller named Mary Arnosky of 305 Spruce street, administrative of the estate of her father Steve Ger rello, who was also known as Stiff Sirillo. The estate consists of about s1,200, partly cash in a savings bank and the remainder an equity in a piece of real estate in the West End. Stephen Arnosky and Frank Yoke were named appraisers. Mrs. Arno- sky and her sister, Mrs. Kate Balint of 472 Bostwick avenue are the heirs.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-23
JOHN c. WISENIAN.

John c. Wiseman of Stratford ave- nue, at the city line, near Bruce's Brook, who died yesterday was for merly employed as a night watchman at the car barns of the Connecti- cut Company, Stratford avenue, of the city. He was 57 years old and is survived by his widow, and several children, Charles and Edward Wiseman, Andrew and Peter Roland James Neal, Mrs. George Doherty Mrs. Charles Case, Mrs. Charles Grant of Brooklyn. N. r., and Mrs. Gustave Metzger of Shelton.