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Omaha daily bee., 1916-04-18
Totals .t.. A. 30 10
sRatted Tor Turner In the twelfth,
sBatted for Evans IN the twelfth.
Cleveland % o O. o 0 0 o o o o
Detroit 80 o o o 0 0 o 0 o

Two base hits. GandH. Smith, Reach,
Heimantt2l, stolen base, Cobb saeri-
flee hit Evans. Sacrifice fly, Cunning.
ham. Double plays Goveleakie 10 Chap
man 10 Gandli Gfaney 20 Chapman
Chapman 90 Gandil, Turner 20 Gandi 10
O'Neni hasea on errors; Cleveland i.
Detroit g. Bases on balls ore CeVeles.
kiH, n Hits and earned runA orr
NnNnleakie, ~ hits and 2 runs Ia twelve
innings, or cunnlnghum, 2 hits and I
run Ia twelve innings, struck out. ny
Coeeleskle. 81 Off euuuing ham. 4 Wild
pitch cunningham. rmpirea Evans
aud Ehill
Omaha daily bee., 1916-04-18

Totals. sHii
Slated for Dumont in eighth,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-03
THE DAY IN DAVENPORT

old. He was born Dec. 30, 1851, at
Vinton, Ohio. Besides his wife he is
survived by a son, Ralph H. BobO. He
also leaves three sisters, Mrs. j. B.
O'Connor of Columbus Junction, Mrs.
Fairy Elliott of CullertOn, Iowa, and
Mrs. Fan Edmondson of Muscatine.
Several nieces and nephews also sur
vive. The remains were sent TO Co
lumbus Junction this morning for bur
ial.
Mrs. L. A. Quinn Of 719 East Thir
teenth street, passed away at Mercy
hospital. The deceased, born in 1880
at Kilklee, County Claire, Ireland, was
a daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. John Mari
nan She came to America in 1902 and
has been a resident of Davenport for
the last IA years. In June, 1908, she
was joined in marriage to l.. a. Quinn.
Besides her father and two brothers
in ireland. she is survived by her hus-
band and three children, William
James, Eileen and a week-old infant
daughter.
Mrs. Samantha L. Miller passed
away at her home. 1922 Harrison
street. after a short illness. She was
born March 4, 1856, in Iowa county,
Iowa The deceased was a member Of
the Pythian Sisters and belonged TO
the Christian church. She is survived
by her husband, Isaac Miller. and four
sisters, Mrs. f. T. Rector of Omaha
Mrs D. Ankney of Tobias, Neb.; Mrs.
A. Rowe of oxford, Neb, and Mrs. Ida
McGreer of Oklahoma City. She is
also survived by one brother, ". P.
Dixon of Minatare, Neb.
Mrs. L. A. Dilley received a telegram
from Marshalltown. Iowa, announcing
the death OF Mrs. Larina Reckord al
the Soldiers home, where she had been
for about year Mrs. Reckord was
an old resi- lent Of this city and was
we'll known here. She was about 81
years old.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-03
Personal Mention.

Justice George A. Cooke left Sat
urdav for Springfield to resume his
duties there
J. B. Swartout was a passenger to
Reynolds Saturday.
Ella Swanson left Saturday to spend
the spring vacation with home folks
at North Henderson.
Charles McChesney was business
caller in Moline Saturday.
Fred Koepke went to Rock Island
Saturday for a short stay.
Alec Brownlee Of Matherville was
a visitor in Aledo Saturday.
Leroy Miller, who is attending a
school Of pharmacy at Chicago, was
a visitor in Aledo over Friday and
Saturday.
]. W. Welch and wife went to Rock
Island to visit over Sunday with their
son, Mark.
Miss Katherine Scott was a visitor
in Rock Island Saturday.
Mrs. T c. Henderson was a passCn-
ger to Rock Island Saturday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-03
Taxi Driver Released.

Frank Messich, who with Mrs. Louise
Snow was lodged in county Jail here
Thursday night, charged with being
connected with the kidnapping Of Anna
Lee Garrett, from the Henderson
home here, was today released. Mrs.
Snow, mother of the Garrett child, and
Messick, taxi driver on the night Of
the kidnapping, were apprehended in the
tri-cites Thursday and were brought to
Aledo hat night. Messick was not re-
leased, however until sworn affidavit
of his knowledge of the affair was TAX
en- by States Attorney John W. Will
son. Mrs. Snow is detained in jail
here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-03

fourth principal meridian (4th P. M,
situated in the city OF Moline, county
of Rock Island and state OF Illinois;
and that the names and residences of
such persons are unknown to the
affiant, having been filed in the clerks
office Of the circuit court Of said coun-
ty and state aforesaid. and said above
named parties being all the defendants
In above entitled suit and Charles
Henderson and Victor Henderson, all
the compliments in said suit,
Notice is therefore given to the said
nonresident defendants. and to the
parties defendant. whose names and
addresses are unknown, and to the
said unknown owner. owners and IN
known heirs, as aforesaid, that the
compliments filed their bill Of COM
plant in said court, on the chancery
side thereof on the 31st day OF March,
A. D. 1916, and that thereupon sum-
mons issued out of said court, where
in said suit is now pending, return
able on the first Monday In the month
Of May next, as is by law required.
Now, unless you. the said nonresl-
dent defendants above named, and tia
above named defendants whose resi-
dences are unknown, and the unknown
owner, owners, heirs and devisees
hereinabove named, and the unknown
parties defendant, who are interested
in this suit, and hereinabove named.
being all the defendants to the above
entitled suit, shall personally be and
appear before said circuit court OF
Rock Island county, Illinois, on the
first day of the next term thereof. t.
be holden at Rock Island in and for
the said county. on the first Monday In
May next, and plead, answer or demur
to the said complainants' bill OF com
plant, the same and the matters and
things therein charged and stated
will be taken as confessed, and de-
cree entered against you according
to the prayer of said bill of complaint.
GEORGE W. GAMBLE,
Clerk.
Rock Island, H., March 81, 1916.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-03

The oat smut eradication campaign,
under direction Of |. +. Gilmore, Mer-
GERS agricultural agent, came TO an
end Saturday evening. A meeting was
held at that time at the Warnock sale
pavilion in Aledo. In the course of
the meeting Mr. Gilmore gave dem
onstration Of the formaldehyde treat
ment of oats. The many farmers pres
ent benefited greatly by the demon
stration. Despite the unfavorable
weather which has been experienced,
Mr.. Gilmore ha. held all meetings as
placed on the schedule. Good attend
ance was feature of the campaign.
Mr.. Gilmore states that he has done
much Of this work, but never have
the people been so willing to cooperate
and help to make it success as in
this campaign.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-03
ALEDO AT A GLANCE
Daily Doings in Mercer Countys Busy Capital
"SmUgglcman" n Success

The operetta, The Smuggleman."
as presented by the first, second. third
and fourth grade pupils of the South
Side school. on Friday evening, was
a splendid success. The roomy opera
house was full to its capacity. The au-
dience was most appreCiative, the en-
deavors of the children being applaud
I'd time after time. Vocal talent of
highest character was displayed bv
many of the pupils, as solos by many
Of them, both boys and girls, were
eXcellently rendered. The scenery
and costumes used in this entertain
ment drew from the large crowd many
favorable comments. The teachers
who acted as trainers for this event
are to be congratulated, for they work
ed diligently to make it a success.
Their efforts were well repaid. as the
excellence Of the operctta disclosed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-03
Citizens Party Caucus Held.

The citizens party of Aledo held a
caucus in the city hall Friday night.
G. c. Bowers was nominated without
opposition for alderman of the First
ward: W. H Morrison was nominated
for alderman of the Second ward; T.
D. Winders was nominated for the
position in the Third ward 1t is not
expected that Mr.. Morrison or Mr.. Win
ders will meet any opposition at cleo
ton time Mr. Bowers, however, will
be opposed in the race for the alder
manic chair of the First ward by John
Harvey The peoples party placed
Mr., Harvey in the race after a petit
ton had been circulated urging his
nomination.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-03
Among the Sick.

Arthur Taylor, who has been SUI
fering from rheumatism for the past
month, at his home north of town, is
now able to be out of doors. Arthur
expects to return to his college du-
ties after spring vacation.
Peter Ringdall continues to improve.
His family and friends are very hope
full Of his full recovery.
John Hogan, Jr.. who has been suf-
fering from commissions for the past
week, is now up and expects to re-
sumo his work soon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-03
WEATHER OBSERVATIONS
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Weather Bureau.)

Occasional precipitation in the
northern portion of the Rocky noun
tain region and more general rains
from the Ohio and lower Mississippi
valleys to the middle and south At
lantic coast have resulted from areas
of low pressure which are central
over Arizona and Georgia The crests
of areas of moderately high pressure
are over Montana and the st. Law
renee valley and temperatures below
freezing prevail in southern Canada
and along the northern border of the
United States. On account of this dis
tribution of air pressure, generally
fair weather, without much change in
temperature, is indicated for the tri-
cities and vicinity tonight and Tues
dav
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-03

saturday was cleanup day at the
nome of William Noonan, on East
seventh street. AS a result the fire
alarm was sounded about p. m, an
nounclng blaze at that place. In
the course of the cleaning up maneu-
Vers the boy who was attending to
the work was burning some papers
and other refuse in the furnace. The
hre becoming furious the sparks were
thrown from the chimney upon the
roof and the fire was caused by these.
Not much damage resulted, as only a
patch of shingles was burned from the
south side OF the roof. The fire COM
pany arrived to find that the fire was
already extinguished,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-03
COPPER HITS new
MARK ON MARKET
reaiures Leading Morning Action With
kennecott Metal Setting a
Record at fifty-Nine.

New York, April S.-Crucible, Kenne-
ca;t Copper, the latter at the new rec
ord Of 50 and American Locomotive
we're the main features Of the fore
noon, in which the volume of trading
steadily diminished. United States
steel was in moderate demand rising
fractionally and Industrial Alcohol led
The issues Of its particular class, adj
rancing 4 to l5912. Varying degrees
AZ strength were shown by Mercantile
Marine preferred. Maxwell Motors
American Cotton Oil, International Pa
per. preferred. and International Nick
d. Representative stocks were neg
Iected with heayiness in New York
Central. Bonds were steady with con-
tinued activity IN Anglo-French SIS.
Prices eyinCed higher tendency at
.oday's opening but with the execution
Of the better known speciaIties no
marked changes from last weeks final
quotations were registered There
we're | 10 . point gains in American
and Baldwin Locomotives. CrucibIe
Steel, Colorado Fuel and Associated
oil, with new records for South Porto
Rico Sugar, which gained 91a to 2191b
snd Jewell Tea on its rise of Az to SO.
Disappointment over latest advices
from Mexico was indicated by the back
wardness of Mexican Petroleum and
American Smelling, both, however.
soon recovering
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-03
DECIDED FALLING
0FFHELPSQUOTES
Hog Quotations Take Sharp Upward
Turn Following Arrival OF
Smaller Shipments.

Chicago, April 3.-Sharply higher
prices on hogs resulted today from a
decided falling off in the number Of
arrivals. Cattle, too, were scarce, but
sheep and lambs over-plentiful.
Hogs: receipts 10000; slow, 20 to %
above Saturdays average; bulk 9.55Q
9.75; light 9.25@9.4O; pigs 74odS.5O
Cattle: receipts 5000; strong; ma
tive beef steers 7,6O0990; western
steers 7.606S.50; stockers and feed
ers 5.900S.40; cows and heifers 1000
SIS; calves 700@925.
Sheep: receipts 1900; weak: weth-
ers S.40@9.10; lambs 9.0O61140.
Kansas City Livestock.
Kansas City. April Hogs-Re-
ceipts, 1000; higher; bulk, 9.3Od955;
heavy, 9.5069.6O; light, 9.20@9.5O;
pigs. S,OO@S.75.
Cattle - Receipts, 5000; higher
steers, 7.7569.65; cows, 5.0OG8OO;
heifers, 7,0O@9.75; calves, 6.50@1O5O.
Sheep Receipts, 5000; steady;
lambs, 1075@11.40; yearlings, $500
1880; wethers, S.5009.50; ewes, IT'S
@S.5O.
st. Louis Livestock.
st. Louis, April 3.-Hogs-R
5000; higher; pigs and lights, 1850
go; mixed, 9.45@9.S5; heavy, $3.50
$50
Cattle-Receipts, 5000; steady; beef
steers, 7.5069S5; heigers. S.50@9.50;
cows, 5.5O@S.50; calves, 6.OO010OO.
Sheep - Receipts, $500; steady;
yearling wethers, S0OG1O440; lambs,
9.00@1175; ewes, 6506S.50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-03

Warranty Deeds.-Henry E. kilsey
and wife to George l.. Leffingwell. Lot
/, block l. Shaw's LIST addition.
Adam E. Littig and wife to Arthur
c. Goenne. Lot 10, block 7, Parkview
addition.
G. F. Phoenix and wife to August
W. Hamrath. Lot 81, block /, West
holme 3rd addition.
City of Davenport to Mrs. A. Morri-
son. Alley in block 3, Parkview addi-
ton.
John Kipp to Henry Sander. Lot s,
block 8, West Park End addition. Con-
sideration, $4,000.
In District COurt.-On sustaining by
evidence. statutory charges in the petit
ton, Henry R. Fisk was granted de-
cree of divorce from Edna Fisk, by
Judge Theophilus.
Judge Theophilus issued a decree Of
divorce to Mabel Scheel, granting her
separation from Walter ScheeI, on
supported allegations of desertion.
Alleging cruelty and inhuman treat
ment, Ella NJ Knowles has filed suit
for divorce against Harold B. Knowles.
The couple was married at Salina,
Kan, on Dec Is, 1904. Plaintiff asks
the custody of the two minor daugh-
ters, Mary and Grace Knowles, and
$40 per week as alimony.
Flora Huber has filed suit for dl-
yorce against Louis Huber. giving as
reasons cruelty and ill-treatment, such
as to cause her 10 be confined to a
hospital. The couple was married at
Davenport Jan. IS, 1916, and lived to-
gether until March %. 1916. Plain
tiff also alleges drunkenness and asks
$50 per month as alimony.
Obituary decentralization BobC
passed away at his home, 623 Harri-
son street, Saturday, He had been Ill
for some time, AT the time Of his
death he was GA years and 3 months
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-03
WHEAT SCARS At
BETTER REPORTS
frlccs Take a Sharp Advance on Word
That Crops Condition is Lowest
Since Year of 1901.

Chicago, April 3.-Assertions that
the domestic winter crop at present
showed the lowest condition for anv
corresponding time since 1904 sent
wheat prices today sharply upgrade.
According TO leading authority here,
the percentage is 7SS as against SIS
last year. On this basis, the probable
maximum yield for 1915 was estimated
at 49O,OO0OOO bushels, compared with
655,OoO,000 bushels in 1916.
Opening prices, which ranged from
PC to &c higher, with May at 1.16h
to LII and July at Isis to 1.161s
were followed by a rise to more than
&c above Saturdays finish and then a
moderate reaction.
Subsequently foreign buying Of fu-
lures here and the need of rain in
Kansas and Nebraska tended to lift
prices higher than ever before, with
the rise in some cases as much as sc
bushel The volume of business was
much larger than had been the case
for long time. Prices closed strong,
As to 47sc net higher, with May az
l20s and July 1.19as.
Corn went higher with wheat.
There were also reports of continued
large sales at Kansas City for ship
ment to Baltimore. After opening a
shade to 14Gssc higher, the market
scored some additional gains.
An unexpected decrease in the Wis
IDLE supply total brought about a fur
Their upturn in values. The close was
firm at sax to 1c net advance
Oats reflected the strength of other
grain.
Advances in quotations Of hogs and
cereals carried provisions upgrade
Chicago Grain.
Chicago. April 3.-Wheat: No
red, nominal; No. 8 red 119& 11243s;
No . hard 1885 61.211h; No. 8 hard
1141a6116&.
Corn: No. yellow S14 0S11a; No.
4 yellow 743s @76; No. 4 white 800
/ 70
Oats: No white 43a4046; stand
ard 461a@47.>
/ Rye. No. 2, 95G96.
Barley, 62G77.
Timothy, 4.50GS.00.
| Glover, 100O01S.50.
! Pork, 21.5O92315.
| Lard, 1927.
Ribs, 1162G1215.
/ Chicago Provisions.
/ Chicago, April 3.-Butter: I'M
changed Eggs lover; receipts 34,9SC
/ cases; firsts 1914 0hc; ordinary firsts
/ 1S12c; at mark, cases included 1SG
/ 1870.
/ Potatoes: lower; receipts 20 cars
Michigan. Wisconsin, Minnesota and
Dakota White SS@95c; Minnesota and
Dakota Ohios S5Q9Oc.
New York Sugar.
New York. April Raw sugar
steady; centrifugal 596; molasse>
519; refined firm; cut loaf SIS; crush
ed 500; mould "a $50; cubes $50
XXXXpowdered us; powdered 40
fine graduated 700; diamond "A
700: confectioners "A" $50; No. /
6S5.
Kansas City Provisions.
Kansas City, April 3.-Butter
creamery Csc; frsts 33c; seconds SIC
packing 24c.
Egs: frsts 29c.
Poultry: hens 15c; turkeys zoe
springs 25c.
st. Louis Provisions.
St. Louis, April 3.-Poultry: Chick
ems Is; springs 10; turkeys 1902
ducks 1917; geese Sd10.
Butter: Creamery 81
Eggs, IS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-03
Bowling Tournament.

The ragtime tournament, which has
been in motion since Wednesday,
March %, will close Wednesday,
April 5. Messrs. Candor and Dooi
rolling in the doubles. Friday beat the
excellent score of POI, recently bowl
ed by DIN and Morrison. Their score
for the usual three games was 1927
pins. This averages each Of the men
206 1-6 pins in each game.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-03
% Autos Stolen in a Day.

Chicago, April 3.-The police are to-
GAY looking for % automobiles when
We're stolen in the city yesterday. The
sprlng-like day brought out many
automobiles and the auto thieves had
one Of the best days Of the year in the
iAmber Of machines stolen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-03
New York Provisions.

New York Provisions.
New York, April 3-Butter: lower;
receipts 5,552; creamery extras SIC,
firsts 36A 036&4c; seconds 35636c.
Eggs: irregular; receipts 22,723;
fresh gathered extras 2215023c; extra
firsts 21a Q22c; firsts, regular packed
22R@2112c; second 100000.
Cheese: irregular; receipts 4.37;
state held specials 18A@1S12c; flats
current make specials 1712c; ditto av-
erage run 17017Ac; Wisconsin Twins
fresh TIC.
Live poultry firm; no prices settled.
Dressed firm; chickens 1880; fowls
15620c; turkeys 2S635c.
Market Square Sales.
April 3 1916.
| load timothy hay ...,...........$1 SIG
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-03
IiYernaOl Grain.

Liverpool April 3.-Wheat; No. !
Manitoba 13s I'd; No. . red western
winter lis, I'd; No. hard winter
lis. Sd.
Corn: American mixed los, 4d
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-03

% Men Enlist During Month.-Dur-
ing the month ending March 81 there
have been 178 applicants for enlist
ment at the local army recruiting sta
ton Of these, 2S were accepted and
$50 rejected There are eight men at
the auxiliary stations at present, neith-
er accepted nor rejected, awaiting the
visit of Major Davidson. OF the %
men who were accepted, 20 were en-
listed after the 18th Of the month, when
active recruiting was resumed.
Sins on Orange Peel; Hurts Hip
Mrs. Henry Bailey, $50 Perry street,
was the victim of painful accident
Saturday afternoon, when she slipped
on an orange peeling in front OF 2l5
Harrison street, and fell, injuring her
left hip. The police ambulance was
called. and Mrs. Bailey was rushed to
her home, where she received medical
attention. 1t is not believed at this
time that the accident will prove Sc
rious.
Street Car Motor Overheats; On Fire.
Smoke filled Northwest Davenport
street car Saturday, from the burning
NJ An overheated motor and passen-
gers rushed frantically for the exits.
The car was at Marquette and Leon
ard street when the flames were dis
covered. Six gallons of chemical from
hose company No. were necessary to
smother the blaze. The damage Will
come to over 500.
/ Three Given Lfcenses.-Three cou-
niles were given marriage licenses Sat
urday from the office of the clerk Of
district court, Emil F. Schroeder. They
were John Ramsey and Charlotte Nc
EIbany. both of Davenport; Harvey
| Golf of Rock Island and Bessie l.. Giles
If Moline. Ill, and W f. Wiese OF DaV-
enport and Gertrude f. Bennett Of
Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-03
Marriage Licenses.

Cupid has made our vicinity another
visit at last The last to be stricken
by his faithful bow and arrow are:
Henry F. Wolf, SO, Abingdon, and
Mrs Mayme F. Smith, sc, Rockport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-03
Minneapolis Grain.

Minneapolis, April wheat; May,
AZ TO I.22Bc; July. 1924 No. l
hafd, l27; No. l northern, 1880
l25k.
Corn: No 3 yellow, 75Q76c.
Oats: No 3 white, 4212 043c.
Flax, 2I914 d2.221l.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-03
Peoria Grain.

Peoria, ILL.,, April Corn: No. 4
white 72iac; No. l yellow FAC; No. 3
mixed 73c.
Oats. No. white 43c-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-03
London Silver.

London, April Bar silver 29a4 d
Per ounce. Money 4@4h per cent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-03

Toledo, April Glover seed prime
cash 1045 April $50; October S.65.
Alsike prime cash and April 9.25.
Timothy prime cash and April $40.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-03
st. Louis Livestock.
LOCAL MARKETS.

April 3.-Following are the whole
sale quotations OIL the local markets
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-03

All the news all the time-Ths
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-03
DAILY RIVER BULLETIN.

J. NJ. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-03
Toledo Grain,

]. NJ. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-03

GEORGE w, GAMbLE,
Clerk of Said Court.
". L. Ludolph. compliments solic-
itor,
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1916-07-20
Heaviest Storm Of
Season Tuesday Night

55 & (
The heaviest storm of the season
visited Watertown Tuesday night
1T was widespread in character, GOV.
ering a considerable portion OF the
eastern portion of the state, although
not doing much damage to buildings
Trees and crops were the greater suf-
ferers. 8
Broken limbs from trees were scat.
tered about the city promiscuously,
furnishing considerable extra work
for street crews and drays in gather.
ing up the debris and removing it to
the dump grounds. 81
Several narraw escapes from ser.
foGs injury are reported, but no hui.
man life was sacrificed or physical
injury done. SO far as reported.
Some damage to plate glass was
done in the city, sRnd wire commune
cation was temporarily interrupted. n
u Crops were not seriously damaged,
however, although ID certain locali-
ties grain was quite badly lodged,
resulting in some permanent damage,
althoush the breeze which sprang up
yesterday caused much Of the grain
to resume an upright position.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1916-07-20
Asks State Troops
Go il Camp in Texas

g = ~ 4
Washington, D. Cat the request
Of Mr.. Norbeck and others, Senator
Sterling has had a conference with
the Secretary Of War, at which he
urged that the War Department send
the South Dakota National Guard to
the western border rather than to
the eastern coast Of Mexico, when
they are ordered to the border. He
was informed by the Secretary that
troops are not needed on the west
coast and that the South Dakota hpys
will be sent to the Big Bend region
of Texas, where climatic conditions
are not SO bad. Senator Sterling was
assured that All possible precautions
n sanitation and trai1ing will be
taken SO as to conserve the health Of
the men
Senator Sterling has received com
plants regarding The delay on the part