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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-20
University Now Polish Institution.

Berlin.-The revival of the Univers-
ity OF Warsaw as Polish institution
gives a contributor to the Frankfurter
Zeitung occasion to tell some facts
about the institution under the Rus
sian regime and about general educa-
tional developments in Russian Po
land. He says that when the Russians
took full possession of the country a
century ago only IS per cent of the
population were unable to read and
write, but through systematic neglect
of the schools by the government this
percentage has now risen to 20.
The University of Warsaw, founded
in 1916, existed till 1880 as a Polish
Institution. It was then abolished, but
was reopened in 1861. Only eight
wears later, however, it was trans
formed into Russian institution
Russian professors were gradually ap-
pointed in the place of the Polish
ones, and all the lectures were finally
given in Russian. By the end of the
18th century all the professors were
Russian. Polish youth avoided the
university more and more, till finally
bout 70 per cent Of the students came
from Russia itself, especially from the
eastern sections. Ten years ago. dur
ing the so-called Russian revolution,
the Poles made energetic demands for
y ba tfny, pf
Polish institution, and the Russian
authorities showed at first an inclina-
ton to comply; but nothing came of
their promises after 1t was seen that
the revolutionary movement was los
| ing its force
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-20
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Buy a home Of Reidy' Bros.
Iri-City Towel Supply company.

For express. call William Trefz
Tonight is souvenir night at the
Colonial hotel, 9 to II p. m.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Kemp, 1892
Thirty-eighth street, announce the ar
rival this morning of boy baby,
weig ing 10 pounds. The son has been
named Clement Joseph Kemp.
A daughter-their first born-has
arrived in the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Larkin, in the Weishar flats.
DR.. c. E. Lindberg, member of
the faculty of Augustana college. lies
critically i'll at his home, 1926 Sew
enth avenue, as result of stroke OF
paralysis suffered yesterday.
A civil service examination to fill a
contemplated vacancy in the position
of fourth class postmaster at Taylor
Ridge will be held at the postoffice in
this city Saturday, Feb. 26. Applica-
tons should be filed with the United
States civil service commission, Wash
ington, at least seven days before date
Of the test. Grace j. Westphal is now
postmistress at Taylor Ridge.
Much interest is being taken in the
meeting called for this evening at s
o'clock at the Y. Nj. c. A, when Rock
Island county bird club will be organ
lied Speakers from the Davenport
Bird club and from Moline are to be
heard, and all interested in the preser-
walton Of bird life are invited to at
tend.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-20
Fails to Prosecute Charge.

Two women appeared at the Office
of Magistrate Frank Gustafson of Mo-
line last evening and one. giving, her
name as Mrs. Pearl Arp of Davenport,
asked for a warrant for arrest of
Nels Peterson, 1927 Second avenue,
Moline, on charge of assault and bat
terry. The warrant was issued and he
was arraigned in police court today,
but Mrs. Arp failed to appear In re-
Spouse to telephone message the
police were informed she was ill and
asked to have the case dismissed. Mr..
Peterson denied any knowledge of the
matter, said he knows neither of the
women, and that he retired early last
evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-20
WATER FAMINE IN
ALASKA is ENDED

Seward, Alaska, Jan. 20.-Water is
running today in the mains of the new
system completed by the Alaska En-
cheering commission at Anchorage,
ending a water shortage which began
with the freezeup last November.
During the shortage merchants and
householders paid dollar barrel for
water taken from holes chopped in the
ice and water peddleTs reaped a harv-
est selling to housewives at Is cents a
bucket.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-20
CRY OF ENGINEER
SAVES BOYS LIFE.
Man in Cab of One Locomotive Warns
Pilot of Another in Time to
Prevent Death.
IN THIRTY.FIRST STREET YARD
Harry Bechmann Has Miraculous Es-
cape When He Jumps on Train
Yesterday Afternoon.

A cry of warning from one engineer
to another saved a life yesterday after
noon at the Thirty-frst street station
Of the Rock Island lines.
When Harry Bechmann was pulled
from beneath a passenger coach, the
wheels of the rear truck being at his
very neck, few of the spectators real
lied that the man at the throttle of
another locomotive was responsible
for bringing the train to a stop just
in time to keep it from running over
Bechmann.
Complete details of the accident as
learned today places blame on no
one for the accident Bechmann, who
was taken to St. Anthonys hospital in
an unconscious condition, is resting
easy today and surgeons say he will
recover
Bechmann is a newsboy on one of
the passenger trains. He lives in Des
Moines. Yesterday afternoon he was
awaiting the time to get on his train.
A switch engine was pulling several
passenger coaches on the westbound
track Bechmann thought tina tit was
the train on which he was to make his
run.
He jumped an and upon discovering
that he had made a mistake he jump
ed off and was struck by the engine
Of a train which was proceeding east
on the eastbound track. The engine
knocked his body under the passenger
train and the engineer of the east
bound train cried to the man at the
throttle on the switch engine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-20
BURNING CRAFT
SIGHTED BY ship

New York, Jan. 90 - The British
steamer Penistone arrived today from
Havre and reported having sighted on
the night of Jan vessel on fire at
latitude 470S north, longitude 2S.16
west.
The officers said they made out the
burning craft to be a, sailing ship fly
ing a Norwegian flag The Penistone
steamed around the vessel, which had
almost burned to the waters edge but
failed to find any trace of life boats or
ra ftS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-20
TRYING men HELD
INEASTLANDCASE

Grand Rapids, Mich, Jan. 20.-Pre-
hminary examination of the six men
Indicted in Chicago for negligence of
duty in connection with the steamer
Eastland disaster in the Chicago river
last June, when S12 persons lost their
lives, began today in United States dis
trict court.
The court dismissed two motions
that the indicted men be discharged.
The questions asked by attorneys
for the defense led to the belief that
an attempt will be made to show that
the disaster was caused when the YES
Sci struck submerged piles in Chicago
river and not by faulty handling or
inadequacy in the construction of the
steamer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-20

Auckland, the capital Of New Zeal
and, is soon to have roof garden. 1t
is built on the top Of six-story de-
partment store now in course of con-
struction. Electric elevators will be
installed to take guests up TO it, and
there will be tea rooms szd other at
fractions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-20
ROtarians Thankful for Aid,

Herman Nelson, chairman of the
general committee in charge of the
municipal Christmas tree and the cele-
bration In connection, yesterday ex-
pressed his personal appreciation for
the assistance given the Moline Ro-
tary club in arranging the affair, and
the secretary was authorized to pub
licly announce the names OF the firms
and individuals who contributed in
any way to success of the program.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-20
HEAVY EXPORT TRADE
FOR VLADIVOSTOK

Seattle. Wash, Jan. pa report
compiled by the harbor master and
made public today shows that Seattle's
export trade to Vladivostok in 1915
vas s9,312,S53, compared with S152,-
s51 in 1914.
An enormous quantity of freight for
Vladivostok is waiting to be loaded on
ships. One railroad alone has $50 car
loads of goods for the Russian govern
rnent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-20
More bikes COlIapse,

London, Jan. 20, 1925 a. m.)-Dis-
patches from Amsterdam state that the
danger continues to grow IN the food
ed districts of the province of north
Holland. Additional collapses of i'm
portant bikes are reported. Near
Wyndewormer the destruction of the
railway line is threatened.
The Dutch government has publish
ed statement requesting sympathiz-
ers in foreign countries to refrain
from opening relief funds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-20

The manufacture of hand-tufted car
pets, started dozen years before the
war broke out, has assumed mos,
prosperous proportions in Donegal
county, Ireland the Hibernian speci-
mems being found now of quite as fine
appearance and nearly as good quality
as the Turkish originals.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-20

Official figures place the 1915 pro-
duetion of grapes in Spain at $780,
o73 metric tons, of which 1,65S,63S
tons were devoted to wine making,
against production Of 2,800,01 tons
Of grapes. 2.5S9,227 tons OF which
we're devoted to wine making In 1914.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-20

Great Britain has placed an order
for New Zealand cheese for the use
of the British army amounting in value
to nearly 100000 This represents
about one-fifth of the total amount OF
cheese produced in New Zealand.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-20

Motion pictures have never become
widely popular in Tegucigalpa, Hon
duras. The population is too sparse,
the masses too poor and Transports
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-20

ton facilities are bad. There is only
one motion picture theatre there, that
gives performances three or four
nights week at high prices.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-20

Tonight is souvenir night az wv
Colonial hotel, 8 to II p. III.
All the news all the tlme-The Alsas
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-20

All the news all the time The Argus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-20

On this table will be
found a broad vari-
ETY. of styles in long
skirts, drawers, cor
set covers and gowns
made up of fine mus
Inns and white long
cloths.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-20

Combination suits, gowns,
skirts, elegant lingerie gar
ments, beautifully trim
med in the finest of laces
and fine sheer white en-
broideries.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-20
Group Three
75c

Stylish modes In
gowns, drawers and
skirts, cut to perfect
sizes in the finest
Of long cloth, white
cambrics and Main
sock daintily trim
med.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-02-12
Home Baking is Simplified by the Use of K CBaking Powder


 dgnbl
 
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  solving this Cost Living" problem
Bisbee daily review., 1916-02-12
CARRANzA CURRENCY
 WORTH BUT FEW CENTS
 ON DOLLAR IN DOUGLAS
Dollar Bills Bring About 4 Cents. Large Denomina- tons Call for Even Less. Federal Greenbacks Best.

DOUGLAS, Feb. 11-Carranza pap CT money has reached the lowest point since it's appearance, and there is little prospect that it will go higher, local dealers say. It dropped from ALA cents on the peso to 3 3-4 cents over Sunday and this week has remained at about that figure. Today one and two peso bills are being sold for cents. but the 5, 10 and 20 peso bills bring only 3 3-4 cents on the peso. while 50 and 100 peso bills bring only cents on the peso.
 Practically all local stores refuse to accept Carranza paper money in trade having discontinued this policy about ten days ago. This is mid, however, compared to the fact that in Carranza territory many merchants refuse to ac- cept the carranza money, taking only the old bank bills. or Mexican or Am Ierican silver or gold.
 Mexican bank bills, which form part of the old federal money, are also at their lowest figure. being worth only s 1-2 cents, drop of one cent the past few days. The reason for this is the frequency with which the Carranza government repudiates issues of cer- tain banks. and possessors of the old ho or,l- do ment the issues they hold may be de- clared valuelessa
 Local dealers, say the reason the Carranza one and two peso bills have more value than the other issues is that there has been practically no counterfeiting of these denominations, counterfeiters confining their activity to the larger issues. The 50 and 100 peso bills are quite naturally harder to dispose of than the smaller denom- nations. and as they have also been counterfeited more, they are worth less in the open market.
 People who have the Carranza pap CT money. no matter of what issue or denomination, run the risk that at any moment their money may be declared as belonging to counterfeit issue and decreed to be without value. as has often been done in the past This is responsible for the small movement in Carranza currency. Dealers say they see little hope for an advance in he price. particularly in view of the re- cent refusal of the United States to make loan to the Carranza govern ment
 As for the late lamented Villa paper money. bales of which were in exis- tence along the border. it is used chiefly to send back east to souvenir collecting friends. or in case a man objects to the high price of wall paper. caused by the European war. he uses the Villa money to paper his house with.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-02-12
WILL CONFER OVER
 ROAD B0lNID ISSUE
Committees from Taxpayers'
 and Road Bond Assoeid 7 tions to Meet. i',,

Following the session held in; Bisbe the committee named by the President of the Taxpayers. Association to pre- sent to that body a plan for a road system bond issue adjourned without formulation of report, with agree ment to meet. Monday at Il a. m..' in Douglass That committee and a sper cial committee from the Road Bond Issue Association will hold confer ence. immediately prior to. or during he early part of the meeting of the Taxpayers Association, at ? o'clock, Monday afternoon at Douglas.
 The Taxpayers committee from the Warren District consists of M. New man and Paul Stevens; Douglas. J. H. DowelI and w. M. Adamson- These committeeman and J. N. Gaines. sec retary of the Taxpayers Association. attended the meeting here.
 Members of the special committee from the Road Bond Issue Association include J. J. Bowen, Bisbee: Harry Johnson. Douglas; Dave Adams. Ora goon.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-02-12
RADICAL CHANGES IN STATE FAIR POLICY
 WILL BE ADOPTED
Commission and Chamber of Commerce Decide to Elimi- nate Foreign Attractions and Arouse Local Interest.

PHOENIX, Feb. 11-Radical chang es in the policy of the state fair com mission were decided at the point meeting of the fair commission and the chamber of commerce committee. The exhibits. the sports. the amuse- ment are to be local. More than ever before it is to be, in every sense of the word, an Arizona state fair
 H. NJ. Fennemore, chairman of the commercial committee, said that even ing that there would be no big purse for outside races. This means that there will be no more association races; that all that will be forthcom- ing in the way of auto events will be by local machines. This is one of the most startling changes suggested It does not mean that automobile races are dead. but that the well known racers will not be seen here in the future
 It has been proposed to cut down the harness events and home running races-a proposition that will prove popular with the public. A day de- voted to motorcycle races and anoth- CT to athletic sports by the schools of the state met with favor. In con- nection with the school sports, foot
Bisbee daily review., 1916-02-12

ball game between the University of Arizona and Pomona was discussed.
 There is to be typical old-time Wild West show with featureS that have never failed to draw both west erners and tourists.
 The back to the farm movement will be emphasized. A campaign will shortly be under way for this purpose. Every farmer in the state will be urg- ed to exhibit and to increase the dis play he had last year or the year be- fore. And the farmers are not the only ones who will be asked to CO operate A canvas will be made all over Arizona and the various boards of supervisors will be invited to do the boost work
 Women. who have always played a large part in the fairs, will be given more prominence this season. Several have already been appointed on. the Rose festival committee. The Rose carnival is slated for the opening day. Interest in the floral parade has been so keen that out of the flower fete has developed the plan to have a botanical exhibit at the fair.
 From the entrance to the grand stand. where the Midway has been established, it is thought to have palms. ferns. the choice roses and blossoms that grow nowhere on earth as they do in the Salt River yelley. The rows of ugly sideshows that have greeted the visitors for years will be lodge in some obscure corner.
 The protests placed by the club women of the state and the various civic leagues did not receive attention yesterday. However, it is understood that the dances flor men only" and other objectionable attractions will not be tolerated.
 It was practically decided to hold the 1916 fair on November 13 to IS inclusive The matter of the best date for holding the big show was de- cided after a general discussion had been held both by members of the commission and the persons compos- ing the fair cooperation committee, from the local chamber of commerce. It was pointed out that the fair should not be held before election. as iti might interfere with the attendance on the part of many citizens of the state who might be more interested in politics than in the fair.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-02-12
BOB WOODMAN FROM DENVER MAY PLAY
 0A LOCAL DIAMOND
Former Star of West Side High School Chances into Town end May Pclnsin; Colorado Lad Has Good Record.

Robert E. (Bob) Woodman arrived in Bisbee last night and plans to re- main here through the summer seal son. Woodman's arrival is of inter est to the sporting fraternity as he comes here with a record indicating that he is ball player of more than average ability. Woodman carries clippings from several newspapers of the Middle West showing that he has been an infelder of no mean ability. According 10 the sport dope contained therein he should be performer well worth the. attention of Fred Legge or the baseball promoter who is to direct the destinies of the Cop per Queen Boosters A considerable amount of patching up wouldn't hur, either of these combines. at all. ~'th due respect to the bunch of real play
Bisbee daily review., 1916-02-12

A woman can capture Secret. but she cant resist the temptation to let t out on bail right away.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-02-12

Broken Law? --The Broken Law plays today and tomorrow at the Or pheum.
 Mir. Farnum. as a gypsy. makes pas sionate love 10 Isobel, wealthy Eng fish girl During the enactment of the scene. silver pin on Isobel's dress became unfastened When Mir. Far mum enveloped Isobel in a bear-like embrace, the point of the pin penetrat- ed Mr. Farnum's chest for no small distance.
 Instead of altering his facial expres- sion and thereby spelling picture that it had required weeks to get. Mir Farnum betrayed not the slightest physical indication of pain When the camera was stopped upon the comple- ton of the scene. he nonchalantly re- moved the pin
Bisbee daily review., 1916-02-12
WILLIAM FARNUM AT
 THE 0RPHEUM TODAY
Premier Actor of America in the Broken Law" will Play
 Here Two Days.

Suppose that you loved very beau tiful girl who turned disdainful eye upon you because she believed you guilty of a heinous sin Suppose that you finally convinced her of your guilt lessness, took her in your arms and kissed her. Suppose that in doing so, however, an unclasped brooch on her bosom thrust it's sharp point against one of your ribs. What would you do !? Would you break? Or would you stay in the cIinch as did William Farnum, who is playing the lead in William Fox's masterful photodrama, The
Bisbee daily review., 1916-02-12
GALES WILL STAY.

DOUGLAS. Feb. 1.-The resigna- tion of General Gales as military gov ernor of Sonora. was rendered Carran- "a Feb. 2. It was not accepted. ac- cording to a statement by Roberto Pesqueira, personal representative of CarranZa. Gales was persuaded to retain the position until after the con- stitutiona lelections.
 Gales rendered his resignation be- cause of the decree which subordin- ates the silver pesos to medium of currency of the de facto government in Sonoar. The statement explained. however. that although Gales silver was received with favor in northern Sonora, much discontent resulted in southern Sonora. where it was diff cult to obtain silver because of lack of miners.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-02-12
Why Tolerate catarrh?

You have noticed, no doubt, that any cold aggravates nasal cata-rh, and the flow of mucous amazes you that such objectionable matter could find lodg- ment in your head. To ignore this catarrh when the cold subsidies is wrong because it continues to slowly iniure the delicate Innings of the nasal passages and clog them up.
 To correct catarrh, cleanse the nos trils frequently with solution ofwarm water and salt, insert vaseline on re- tiring, and take spoonful of Seott's Emulsion after meals for one month. Scott's acts through the blood to feed the tissues, and contains soothing glycerine to check the inflammation and heal the sensitive membranes.
 Scott's is pleasant to take.
 Scott Bowne. Bloomfield. NJ. is-5o
Bisbee daily review., 1916-02-12

CTS and few who were merely asp.r- ants working for both hines last sum. mer.
 To revert t0 Woodman: He is {? graduate nf the West Side High School or Denver and clippings tell a brief but interesting tale of how the auburn locked youth broke up a game for the city championship by batting the pill to the timbers witl the pillows choked. A brief summary of scholastic performances in Denver also shows that Woodman carried a splendid fielding average at short where he generally played. However, he was able to cover the keystone whenever callen upon. N.
 Woodman has been out of school several years and performed. the last two seasons. on semi-pro teams in western Colorado During the present winter he has played with the Imperial semi-pro team started before the or sanitation of the new defunet winter league.
 Young Woodman says he likes Bis bee and is planning to stick around until the opening Of the baseball sea son. provided things look good at all. He is an aggressive. confident type who should be able to live up to his record.
 A woman can cantura a Secret huf
Bisbee daily review., 1916-02-12
INDIANS PIN HOPES TO PITCHER MORTON

The Cleveland Indians are very evidently badly disorganized team, but the fans of Cleveland expect wonders from Pitcher Guy Morton. Guy displayed wonderful improve ment in his work last season over 1914, and he's expected to be even better the coming season.
 Morton writes Manager Lee Fohl that he is in tiptop condition and is anxiously awaiting the call to arms I'm going to put Cleveland on the baseball map next season. if my good right arm does not fail me-" writes Guy.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-02-12

Donald M. McRae of Washington, twenty-one years old and late of West Point, will soon be fighting for Britain somewhere on the western front" as captain of the Ninety seventh Overseas Battalion, Cana da's American leagion." His father is Lieut.. Col. J. H. McRae. U. S. A., stationed at Washington.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-02-12

It must jar woman who has Q Mill lion Dollar Shape to ask her husband for a dime for ear fare every time she wants to go anywhere
Bisbee daily review., 1916-02-12

THE U. & of Agriculture in Experiment Station Bulletin No 142 that worth of wheat supplies almost three times much protein and times much steak other of the difference is even greater.
 M Ethen really reduce her weekly and bls she only make of her Who heard child complain that good homemade
 
 of something well be