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Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-11
CALM ABOVE THE STORM

The announcement is made by Mr..
Bryan that he will build a new home
on the aerie near Asheville, North
Carolina, and that the name of the
new residence will appear officially
as Mount Calm. You see, Mr.. Bryan
is an idealist in all things even to
the naming of his official organ and
his winter home.
To us out this way it is good to
know that Lincoln, Nebraska, will
remain the legal residence of Bryan.
He will continue to be set down in
his political activities as from the
Platte bottoms. 1t is centrally locat-
ed, which is good strategy in a pres
idential campaign; it is neither east
nor west, but just half way house.
But the meat in the cocoanut is
to be found further on. "The climate
is saiubrious," said Mr.. Bryan, speak
ing of the "rar State" This is free
ly admitted. "The city presents a
magnificent view" he continued, and
certainly nobody will dissent from
the enconium passed upon Asheville.
But all this was prelude, an ex-
ordium to what follows. "The chief
thing, Asheville is only a nights
ride from Washington. / expect to
be frequent visitor in Washington"
Messrs. Champ Clark and Oscar
Underwood and other prospective
claimants will please take notice. Mr..
Bryan will be looking down upon the
halls of congress; he will have a near
view of the White House. He can
spend the day in Washington and be
at Mount Calm next morning. Mount
Calm! Mount Ironyl
The advance program for Mr..
Bryan is ambitious even for him. In
the first place he has undertaken to
convert his party to national prohi-
bition. This to an ordinary individ-
ual would be as the chief labor Of
Hercules. But this is one of three.
Next he is going to have the party
"renig" on national woman's suf-
frage and make that federal gues-
tion. And third, Mr.. Bryan is going
to persuade the party that gave him
three opportunities to make it a
fourth. His paramounts will be ma
tional suffrage, universal peace and a
national water wagon. All aboard
for tho big showi-sRocky Mountain
A~SW& d - /.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-11
OCPOGENARIAN
DIES AT HERMOSA

Death claimed one of natures
noblemen last evening at 4;30 in the
person of Ole Brooden, beloved
father of Mrs. Ole Lee of Hermosa.
The deceased was born in Norway,
June 3, 1890, where he resided until
1905 when he came to this section
to make his home with his daughter
FOR more than half a century he was
engaged in farming in his native
country. He was a very robust man,
upon whom the burden of years weigh
ed but little. Thursday, when he was
stricken with paralysis, marked the
beginning Of his final illness, which
was less than As hours duration. Ar
rangements have been made to hold
the funeral from the Hermosa School
house Sunday afternoon at o'clock.
The service will be conducted by Rev
Mr.. Glazier, pastor of the Southern
M. e. church.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-11
800, ,7s9, $50, 963, ,46s, ,922,377
GERMS DIE IN NEW YORK

United Press.
NEW YORK, Dec. 9.-Today is
Sunshine Saturday in Open Win
dow Week." in this city.
1t is estimated that fresh air from
open windows here since Monday has
annihilated 800, ,799, ,653 ,963, 1853, ,922,377
germs and then some.
The idea was that of DR.. Charles
Bolduan of the health department.
Monday was "Open Window Day."
Tuesday "Medical Examination day."
Wednesday walk to Work Day"
Thursday, Sanitary Workshop Day"
Friday "Children's Health Day, and
Saturday and Sunday are Sunshine
Days"
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-11

of the insufficiency of the collections.
The application was to have the Com
missioners to make the additional
levy to pay the judgment. The ap-
plication was denied. The Court held
that under the Irrigation District Act
the assessment provided for the pay
ment of bonds and the interest there
on, was an assessment for local i'm
provement, which must be apportion-
ed in some reasonable mode accord
ing to benefits received, and was not
tax in the ordinary sense of the
word. That the landowners could
not be assessed disproportionately to
each other. That by the terms of
the Act the bonds and the interest
we're payable only out of revenue de-
rived from the annual assessments
as provided by statute, and that the
power Of assessment was limited b
the Act, and could not be extended.
The effect Of this decision Is Ia
(Cea6nusd On Pep u
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-11
M0NTfzUMA VALLEY
IRRIGATION CASES

Three decisions of great import
ance to this community, and partic-
ularly to the residents of Montezuma
County. on the irrigation district.
have recently been rendered.
The first of these was by Judge
Lewis in the case of Mark Norris VS..
The District and the Board of Coun-
ty Commissioners. In that case a
judgment had been rendered upon in
terest coupons falling due in 1914,
and attached to the bonds of the Dis
tifct.
An application for mandamus was
made, to compel the commissioners
to levy a tax to pay the Judgment.
1t appeared that in 1913 levy for
the purpose of paying the 1914 in
terest had been made; which levy
was sufficient If collected to have
paid all the interest. A considerable
part of the taxes were uncollected
and the Judgment was obtained upon
csvpons which wsrs unpaid hsssuss
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-11
GRAND JUR|fS TO
START FOOD PROBES

ton regarding the crop and food pro-
duct output for the year. The food
crisis is bringing large number of
threatening letters from different
parts of the country.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 0.-Dr. Will
ey is out with plan to save Ameri-
ca from the clutches of the food spec
ulators. He wants municipal and
state conrto of all food supplies.
Wiley's plan contemplated taking
over by municipalities all food sup
plies and dispensing them to con-
sumers at reasonable prices.
CHICAGO, Dec. 9.--Prices of pro-
duce continue upward despite the in
creased activities of the government
profers.
Eggs are two cents higher and tho
decline in the price Of butter has
been checked.
It is thought the price Of buttes
win again sdvancA.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-11
A REPUBLICAN, HOUSE

There is no disputing that the
country mdorsed the Wilson admin
tistration by substantial margin
in the popular vote and by enough
in the Electoral college to give il
second term. Neither can it be de-
MED that the President was strong
er than his party by thousands OF
votes.
There is ample evidence, however
that the country did not accept the
record of the Sixtyfourth Congress
with the same appreciation that it ac-
cepted Mr.. Wilson's record and the
Republicans probably will come into
control of the House of Representa-
tives as a result. 1t is a most un-
usual thing for President to win
the election and fail to carry the con-
gress with him in victory. Certain il
it that there were reasons for wip-
ing out Democratic majority of q
in that House that do not appear in
hasty analysis.
When Wisconsin sends a complete
Republican delegation to congress
and retires such experienced legisla-
tors as representatives, Burke, Ko-
mop and Reilly; when New Jersey
rejects Scully; Chicago turns down
Tavenner; Indiana Cullop and Kline,
and Massachusetts returns Represen-
tative Tinkham, Republican, from a
district normally Democratic by TO-
900 there must be sound and sub
stantial reasons.
Manufacturing centers which pros
per by reasonable protective tariff
turned against the Democratic tariff
for revenue only. More progressive
centers rebuked the extravaganza and
waste that the rivers and harbors bill
and the public buildings and lands
act only partly concealed. Then again
there was some resentment against
the constant heckling which big bust
ness has had to undergo at the hands
of the Sixty-fourth Congress.
Control of the House means much
to the Republican party. 1t may ini-
tiate and put thru progressive legis>
lation and it can block much radical
Legislation that emanates from the
Upper Branch of Congress unies
Democratic control.
Thus it may he possible for the Re-
publican party to take the hustings
four years hence and wage a cam
paign backed up by accomplishment.
1t may not have to depend solely up
on a critical program such as featur-
ed the campaign of the past four
months, but may present to the peo-
pie constructive platform of useful
Legislation, initiated and put on the
statute books by the G. o. P. control
in the House of the Sixty-fifth Con-
gress.-Washington Herald.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-11
TO WELD
PARTIES
Bryan Plans to Unite
ProhibitiOniiSts and
Democrats

United Press.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 0. - The
Welding of the Democratic and Pro-
hibition party is William Jennings
Bryan's biggest hope, he declared to
the United Press. He believes he can
accomplish this in the next four
years. He said, IL will begin by
meeting various groups Of Democrats
and Prohibitionists to perfect prac-
teal working organization that nee
essarily has to be carried out for the
present"
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-11
FORGER PLEADS GUILTY

Murray Holloway, 23, charged
with passing forged checks on sever
al mercantile establishments in the
southwest, plead guilty when ar
raigned in District court this after.
noon. In accordance with the recon-.
mendation of the District Attorney
he was given an indeterninate sen
tence in the reformatory. 1t ap-
pears this was the prisoners first
offense and he has promised to make
good the money taken. He has 6
young wife and 9-months old babe
dependent upon him.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-11
FIGHT IN
MEXICO
Cananzistas and ViIIistas
Battle Ten Miles South
of Chihuahua City
United Press.

United Press.
FL PASo, Dec. 9.-Fighting be-
tween the Villistas and Carranzistas
is in progress today near Fresno, ten
miles south of Chihuahua City. Gen.
O1unas' column, which is pursuing
has been reinforced from Murgais
command. General Ozuna was en-
tieed into trap yesterday near San,
tn Hsable and attacked and driven
back toward chihuahua City. Only
the rear guard of the Villistas was
engaged, it was reported.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-11
STATE BOARD OF IMMIGRATION

w. F. Roberts, r. l, Deming, New
Mexico, wants information and prices
on general farming land in Monte
yuma county.
Swille Ross, Beverly, Sask. Can
ada, wants improved land with live
stock at reasonable price.
C. ]. Mcdaniel, 1888 E. list. ST.,
Wichita. Kan, wants information ON
homesteads and relinquishments suit
able for raising small grain.
V. C. Williams, Miller, Mo. Owns
property in Missouri worth $1,000
which he hopes to dispose Of. Has
two grown sons he intends to locate
on farms. Owns several teams and
machinery. Wants cheap land in al
falfa or corn belt
c. w. Cathcart, 1926, st. Clair Ave
East st. Louis, Ill. Wants farm in
good location.
E. C. White, r 3, Bull, Idaho has
just disposed of holdings in Idaho
and is looking for location in Colo
rado near good market. Wants in
formation on land suitable for ranch
Il. A. Yancey, Drumright, Okla
With a dozen others contemplate
coming to Colorado in the spring,
Prefer southwestern part of state
Want information and literature. Mr.
Yancey owns village blacksmith shor
at Drumright, Okla.
B. E. Mason, Cottage, Mo-, owns
merchandise store in Missouri which
he desires to dispose of and come te
Colorado. Wants prices and infor.
nation on land.
Ed Antrim, Briggsville, Wis, has
grown boys and wants to buy hal
section of good land with smal
stream running thru it, on which h,
expects to raise cattle and hogs. Ask.
for information and prices.
o. w. Bryant, Lorimor, Iowa
Asks for information and prices OF
farm lands, homcsteads, relinquish
ments, decided and cheap lands.
|. w. Oldham, Maynard, Arkansas
experienced farmer, wants to come t.
Colorado and states that he has suf
ficient money TO buy moderated,
priced farm.
Otto StoskeRf,, Eiucfd, MINI; want
to invest in land in warmer climate
Mrs. Mary M. Davis, 733 CARTEL,
Ave. Topeka, Kansas wants to locat
in San Luis valley. Interested il
homestead lands.
Alexander Harris, r. /, Box 33A
West Fork, Ark. Has farm of II
acres in Ozarks, meadow and farm
ing land, Z room house, 2 wells
spring etc, hog and stock range
which he desires to trade for Colo
RADIO land. Has grown children.
Alvin Biregaman, Cordell, Okla
Wants to lease or purchase at a lov
figure grazing land for stock busi
ness. Wants information as to tn
advantages of this industry.
Bruce Hunt, Southwest City, Mo
, farmer, wants to exchange Location
because of wife's health. Prefers
homestead and states that he ha
sufficient money to improve an
equip same.
]. r. Miner, Bussey, Iowa. Says h
is in the market for email piece o
irrigated land in Western Slope.
B. J. Smith, Crowell, Texas, !
stocnnan worth $4,000. Has wifi
and 2 daughters, one at college an
othe other 7 years old. Wants rancl
in Colorado on which he expects t
engage in stock business on larg
ccolo
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-11
Asks for Embargo
on War Munitions

United Press.
WASHINGTON, d. c., Dec. o.
An embargo on the export of aims
and ammunition has been asked in
the house by a resolution introduced
by Representative Hillingsworth OF
Ohio
The resolution provides for an em-
barge to be effective for one year
after its passage or until the end Of
the European war.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-11
EXPECT VAST SUM
FROM ALLIED BALL
United Press.

United Press.
BOSTON, Dec 9.-Five hundred
thousand dollars for relief of starv-
ing, naked and dying acknowledgements
in Europe is the goal of the sec
ond annual National Allied Bazaar
which opened in Mechanics hall here
today.
The bazaar last year was given
in Grand Central palace in New
York.
Several hundred thousand dollars
worth of prizes have been donated by
business houses all over the coun-
try and the patron list of the bazaar
contains many famous names.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-11
Injunction Granted
Against Henry Ford

United Press.
DETROIT, Dec. "a temporary
injunction restraining the Ford Auto
company from erecting ten million
dollar blast furnace was granted in
behalf of the Dodge Brothers by tie
county circuit court.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-11
GREEK TROOPS
ARE Modified
Reports Say Teutons are Negotiating With Greeks
and Allied Sujects leave---Rumanians Continue
Retreat Russians Advance in Carpathians
United Press.

United Press.
LONDON, Dec. 9--The Greek sit
uation has reached most critical
stage today. The mobilization of
Constantine royalists, reports of
ientonic negotiations, departure of
Allied subjects and the concentration
of Allied forces near Athens are
among the element giving concern.
The Allied blockade has become for
many effective.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-11
Provisional Council
Of Poland Formed
United Press.

United Press.
BERLIN, Dec. 9.-The creation of
provisional state council in Po-
land, which is to prepare for ma
tional administration in both parts
of the kingdom that are now oceu-
pied by the Germans until the eisc-
tion of definite state council has
been announced.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-11
HARDLY SPORTSMANLIKE

LONDON, Dec. 9.-William Wad-
hams, 38, was arrested as he step
ped from prison and charged with
failing to comply with the conscrip-
tion act. Though Wadhams explain
ed he had been confined since 1919
and hadn't heard of conscription he
was fined $40 and impressed into the
army.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-11

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.-To give
the administration clear track in car
rying out the legislative program it
has been practically decided to side
track hearing on the report of New
lands committee. It is understood
that Newlands will suggest to con-
gress Monday that the report of the
committee scheduled for January g.
be postponed until March 4.
Gregory has officially approved
the plan. It is highly probable that
grand juries will be Immediately
called in Cleveland, Kansas City and
Minneapolis.
This afternoon Anderson confer,
NTH osssstazy II Agris~lturs Hsus
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-11
Posse Captures Two
Men Who Robbed Bank

United Press.
WINNEBAGO, Dec. o. A posse
captured two men who robbed the
Winslow. Nebraska, state bank yes
terday. They were captured in the
woods, after they were overcome and
dlsarmed by City Marshall Huffman
Of WiAAshAg~
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-11
Warn Allied Ships
Against German Sub

United Press.
HALIFAX, Dec. 9.-Allied ship
pers have been warned of a possible
German sea raid and additional
warning is continued concerning sub
marines off the coast. The most
strict watch has been maintained.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-11
County Attorney is
Shot in Dallas

United Press.
DALLAS, Tex, Dec. 9.-Lee Perk-
inson, assistant county attorney was
shot five times by Clarence Prast,
machine salesman, on a crowded
street here today. He is expected
to die.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-11
RumOred Ambassador
Page May Quit

United Press.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. o.
Rumors that American Ambassador
Page, to Great Britain is consider
ing resigning have been revived
Officials of the government here
refuse to discuss the reports.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-11
UaflIed Orders Break
All Former Records

NEW YORK, Dec. 9.-Unfilled Or
ders on the books of the United
States steel corporation November
30, set a new record of 11,580,000
tons, an increase of more than a
million over the previous month.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-11
Lloyd George Completes
English Reconstruction
United Press.

LONDON, Dec. 9.-Lloyd George
is believed to have completed the re
construction of the cabinet. He is
still working to harmonize and con
ciliate and line up every faction.
Probably no announcement will be
made until Tuesday.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-11

PETROGRAD, Dec. 9.-The Rus
sians dislodged the enemy from two
CaiTsathian heights, imprisoning five
hundred. The Rumanians and Rus
SLAMS in Wallachia continue to retire
in the face of the unceasing hostile
pressure, it is officially announced.
The Rumanians are retiring east
ward, consequently the Russians are
also retiring.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-11

BERLIN, Dec. 9.-The Rumanians
are in complete retreat before the
advancing Teutons. Since December
lst, seventy thousand have been i'm
prisoned with 1s0 cannons and 1872
machine guns.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-11

United Press.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.-Grand
jury investigation into the high cost
of living will be begun in Detroit,
Chicago and New York the middle Of
next week, Special Attorney Ander-
son announced.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-12-11

Cloudy tonight and Sunday. Warm
er tonight Snow Sunday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-14
FOREIGNERS TO TAKE
MOCK FEDERAL QUIZ

! Instructions in citizenship for for
/ eigners of Moline who Will take exam
nations in the Moline city court next
! week came to a close Tuesday evening
when final class gathering was held
/ in the old pOstOf1iCe building. Attorney
/ Edward Eagle and Judge \. A. Larson
were speakers. L. A. Mahoney, super
lntendent of Moline schools, presided
over the meeting.
A mock examination, conducted in
the city court room by Judge Larson
next Monday evening, will be the last
preliminary to the government tests.
Questions asked during the mock test
| viii be virtually the same as those
which will be asked in the actual ex-
animation and it is felt that those who
make creditable showing next week
will secure their papers with little diff
ficuIty.
Members of the class will be guests
at the Moline public library this
evening. following which they will be
entertained at the Y. NJ, c. A. building
and treated TO a swim in the pool
Fact that the mock test will be given
in the city court room, under same
conditions as the real examination.
Will, it is believed, eliminate danger of
any of the candidates for papers be
coming nervous and forgetting an
swers TO questions, which sometimes
happens in the case of foreigners who
have not completely mastered the Eng
lish language, and who lack seIf-con-
fidence as a result.
County, Township and Village Or
ganization' was the topic of Attorney
Eagle Tuesday. He told Of the gov
eminent of each, showing their reIa-
ton TO the individual, and also ex-
NI1T F1r.l
government. Judge Larson's address
was one of general encoura cement 10
the men. One of the facts brought ont
was that the county Judge himself is a
naturalized citizen and his talk con-
tanned many practical suggestions for
those preparing 10 become Americans
in every sense of the word,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-14
TENNIS TOURNAMENT
is NARROWING DOWN

Final matches in the doubles in the
second annual quadcity open tennis
tournament for the championship of
Moline. Rock Island, East Moline and
Davenport, held under auspices Of the
Moline y. NJ c. A, probably will be
played on the local Y courts Saturday
afternoon.
The contestants in the finals will be
either DR.. E A. SOule and Harry Aims
worth or Arnold Cornelius and Roy
Neuhaus against George Wilson and
c. Y. Julian.
AinswOTth and SOule are to play off
their semi-fnal match with Cornelius
and Neuhaus Friday afternoon. Viii
son and Julian entered the finals last
evening by defeating Hunter and HOI-
dGman in the semi-fnals, score 6 to
and to O.
With the doubles nearing an end
the singles will be taken up in earnest
and finals should be reached by the
middle of next week. Several matches
have already been played and the first
round is practically cleaned up. There
are a large number of entries. how
ever, and because they come from all
four cities it is harder to play off
matches as fast as in an ordinary
local tournament, because of the diff
fCulties involved in finding a time con
venient for both contestants to come
from another city to play on the local
courts. Rain has also interfered to a
certain extent, delaying the cOnclu-
sion Of the tournament
One match in the singles was plavcd
off last evening, Skemp defeating
Bengston, score 6 to and to 8.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-14
MILAN.

Mrs. Fl. c. Higbee and little daugh-
ter of Rock Island spent a few DAYS
with Mrs. Robert Mcconnell and Mrs.
Ralph Mcconnell.
Mrs. John Benz of Chicago and Mrs.
Henry Daebelliehn of Moline visited
with Mrs Russell Maucker a few days.
Mrs. Corneal Robbins who has been
i'll for several weeks is able to be
about again.
The Misses Siebenhorn and Habuck
OF Two Rivers, Wis, left for home
Monday evening after a 10-days' visit
with relatives and friends here.
Mrs Robert Mcconnell received the
sad news Saturday morning that her
brother-in-law John Todd of La Sale
Colo. had passed away. Mr.. Todd for
merly resided in this vicinity.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. II. CrisweH and son
Kenneth, Mr.. and Mrs ". B. Walters.
Mrs. Ross CriswelI and son Ray. at
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-14
MISSES CAR, But
RUNS into POLE
Lou Nicer of East Moline Drives His
New VeIie Against Shaft Rather
Than Collide With Street Car.
AUTOMOBILE BADLY DAMAGED
Accident Occurs This Morning at
Twenty-seventh street-Party
Continues On Way.

Lou Nicer of East Moline this morn
ing figured in an accident that dam
aged a new Velie touring car to the
extent of 500 and endangered the
lives of several persons. Nicer turned
his machine into a telephone pole to
avoid striking another car at Twenty
seventh street and Fourth avenue,
Moline.
The East Moline man, who was on
his way to the Mercer county fair at
AledO, was driving west at a fair rate
of speed when another car shot in
front of his at Twenty-s street.
To avoid a collision Nicer turned his
car into the curb and telephone pole.
Wheels are Broken.
Both front wheels were broken and
the body was dented in several places,
but none of the occupants was in
jured. Nicer, after having his ma
chine taken TO a local garage, char
tered a bus and proceeded on his way
TO Aledo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-14
infant DISEASE
RESULT OF FAIR
MaquOketa, Iowa, Has Epidemic and
All Schools Are Ordered TO SuS-
pend Studies.

Clinton, Iowa, Sept. Following
the Jackson county fair, held last week
Naquoketa this morning found itself in
the grip of an epidemic of infantile
paralysis. more serious in the num-
her of cases compared with popula-
ton, than in New York City. Six
homes already have been quarantined
Public and private schola. including
Sunday schools, have been closed for
two weeks. Children under Is years
are prohibited from attending public
gatherings. under an order issued by
Mayor +. ". Myatt. MaquOketa's pop
ulatiOn is 2,664