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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-07
PROVIDES EOR 0itGtNIXtTION
ny CONVERSATIONAL DISTRICTS

The section under dispute provides
for the organizations by congressional
districts OF "Slro9 Federal Volunteers.
wholly under the control of the gov
crnmeni. and their training in pcacc
times under such regulations as tho
President may design. 1t was designed
10 provide for summer training camps
simi!a: 10 those held last year at
flattsourg, y. j.. and elsewhere: also
Cor the organization OF volunteer army
units IN country districts where its
members could spare time during the
summer for month or more Of intcr-
sivc military training during each OF
the three years OF their service with
the cclors.
I'm anNldment accepted by the SEN
ate las; week. fixed thirty days an
nuaNy IS The period Of training SEN
ator Williams has announced however.
that Ii" will offer Il further amend
ment hx:ng the maximum ,ime AT
ninety days, should any amt he found
able TO devot" that amount Of time to
It's work
Senator McCumb.r offered an amend
'n"mi TO The bill providing hrh school,
academy ana college students no as
:
those uf suitable AZ" being !ilbl. fo,
service in the regular nr volunteer.
armies IN tinc - war. ana to remain
Ia the class OF available reserves, Tor.
ton years after Graduaiiom. II was dc.
f"atcd without roll call Several
others VINO proposed 81" volunteer see
ton urged steps 20 train student. :
reserve force, indicating nrh, to
insert such "a provision il Tho bin VIII
he mad" latc,
Senate chamberlain reflected the
ANXIETY % the administration Tor inor,.
prompt ACTON o' the hill when he gave,
notice 'o-uay ,naI n. would ask for
n'Eht SESSIONS ia future in order "a
M"sie" consideration of .hc measure.
~ mao" several attempts 70 lini, tho
debate Today by appeals "a TN. Sen
ate. but cook ~" parli;,inon,ar, stem
TO Chat end, aaIin. he wished to alln,,
Tor 'E!i discussion.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-07
FlFTY-F0UR LIVES TOLL
TAKEN BY SUBMARINES

my step leading - 81 ruptir. OF rcIa-
t"ns w!tm Germany was taken, Tn.
President would go bcior. Congress
with the facts III. Cabinet viii meet
to-m"irow, ana Viii have hcfor. Them
all Information available regarding the
SUSSEX ana other vessels
III" v!s!t of Colonel Z. VI. House t.
the whit" ii"us" attractoi alteration.
nc"nUSc II was tn" third tim" no has
Ucrn her" since ic returned from i.U-
rope i fcw weeks a@o. after dtscGssin.,
the submarine" ana othc. Issues Win
American diplomatic AGENTS abroad an.
officials OF G"rnauy, France ana Great
Etitaiu
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-07
VOLUNTEER ARMY
PLAN Is RETAINED

CONTINUED from First Page
GalliASer raised the race question, tie
mississippi senator declaring that UNI
der ;hc provision OF the volunteer sec
'ion Of the bill negro armies would be
u distinct menace 10 tho South. SEN
nor ,'ailirSer declared senator Varda-
man wanted 10 keen the negro in u
mental position. lie said the negro
mad" good soldier in tho Civil and
Spanish American wars. and the time
might come when he would be needed
10 defend the countrv
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-07
FAIRBANKS Gets u.iega,iun.

iNDINNhrpIIS, INb. Npru G The
indI:mt Republican Convention to-day
Instructed 'hr states twenty Sin dele
gales J." the national convention to
work Tor thc nomination of Charles
w fatrhanka o. President R,soiu-
tons adopted criticized the admiuIs-
tr.,liomS McNIcau ard foreign policies.
ana pledges tn" party to Work FOR :,
program Of pr"pa, cdu.ss and a protcc-
tive tarli!.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-07
DIP. MCGUIRE SPEAKS
Itirhmnnd surgeon rriucipni orator NJ,
Meeting OF Wake Forest MrdJrai
school.

l-reoia. TO Tho Tines b.spsrct
WAKE FOREST y. 6. Auy. u Inc
William Edgar Marshall Medical So
csety ~ Wax Fo'cs, Medical school
celebrated tonight il. Hrst aauivor-
sary Dr. stuart McGIr", dean Of the
Medical Co!le@c Of virginia ~ T;.ch
mond YVES the principal speaker
Following -. McGIir"s address The
medical socscir gave an Informal re
ccption IN honor ot the speaker tMe
tacGlty and the Visiting physicians
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-07

werc mistr"atinS an aged white man.
Several hlucIaci"ts ana marines went
I" tn" old mars assistance and tho
NEGROES ran. rh": Caught William
carter att"r u long chase. George
'af'cr is seventeen years vld
Tn" bodies OF Davis and Strcusou
are hrinS held bN tho naval authori-
ties prndin: aiviccs from their rcla-
tiv"s Davis lived in Shamokin. IA
ana StrcnsOn has q mother IN chicago
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-07
SPANISH CABINET REQUESTS
EXPLANATION FROM Itr,RI,S

Madrid. April via Paris)-The
Nrhnish Cabinet has decided to instruct
m" ambassador n. U"rlim to rc1,i.s,
from The German government an cN-
r'anaiion o; the sinking Of the Span
ISL steamer Ntgo and u definition OF its
p"icy with regard TO the rights Of
ncutrais ON the seas
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-07
ADMITS THAI III: SPEARS
WITHOUT AUTHORITY

Consul Garcin. III conversation with
tn:c. newspaper men. made The hal
statement that the American troops
ehou.d u.: nithdrawu Immediately.
Later ~ announced ne mad not spoken
NTH the authority Of the government,
hat vas mcrel! volciNg his private
opinion.
The enthusiasm which prompted MS
first comment. noHcvcr. was prcGicaieG
orr i telegram received from Minister
~ Mar p5!eIOa : request for til:
.t.l ,c1t a. iais nrcssare waS refused.
Garcia a!d PERM, It 70 ne know tnat
re considered It not only hazardous.
81, Useless 70: tha American troops
- e further south. He expressed tull
ynrd-uc- .r N" export froiu ;ne Car
-eaze GENERALS In cnihuahu. Jlat hey
~cr. GULLY -ompeteut :" 90. 10 y l!a
JUS, lnl- .Htiact vas given o-i Tor
publication
GENERA Gutierrez chef ., forces n
Chihuahua -.ntc. ha, assured nae inst
'e,.i rot D." long before Villa = cap
.--.d
The brca-a be,.cen Garcia ana ia.
,.sl Widening every day. Gavlra
% % have asked Obrcgou TO re
l'ef" Hia., as he is standing alone in
~. coa,roy"rsy against the consul
Mayor Hr.cto. % Juarc2 and Gonzales
-H- COLLECTOR % customs on ,hc Mexi-
,u -.ie
me an,asouism among the Mexican
cH.!a.s las been the cause II further
discomfort ia til" garrison forces
Nea..apH employed Is the United
.atoa secret se.v!ce Claim THAT there
= az e.'.rcl: Now movement om foot
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-07
INTENTIONS OF VILLA
MATTER OF SPECULATION

Whether or not Villa viii make a
stand AT parral and match his new
found strength against the tired pur
suing American force is a matter Of
speculation.
IF ~ continues southwark. there viii
also bc cause for anxiety. lie will he
passing through q district where there
IS greater famine than IN Northern
chihuahua. And the faminc-s stricken
districts are notoriously Ni!lis;a. az
the natives had food a-plen;y when
Villa WAS III power.
To the people along the bordcr this
news is secondary TO the informal ion
more vital 70 them. that Carrauzt is
preparing 10 issue an ultimatum that
all Americans south of the border. both
military and civil. will he treated as
enemies II the troops don't withdraw.
General C;avira. the Carranza COM
uandcr at Juarea, has received this
information from Queretaro. Similar
notices are said 20 have been sent TO
all Carrar2a garrison commanders in
Northern Mexico.
For three days the sccr., agents of
The State Department hav" reported
that arms ana ammunition We're being
issued 10 the natives living in the dis
tr,c,s through which The american
lines OF communication eHiend.
Further verirtca,iou chat Carranza is
contemplating some move ,hat viii
rrcciritat. = crisis IS found in ,hc
Attitude ~ ,uc MeN..au officials
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-07
BY u. II. SrA>SHtRN.

FL PASO. TEN, April d.-Pancho
Villa is in the Immediate vicinity of
parral tonight, 10 miles slightly
southeast or an air line from Chi
huahua he has been Joined by force
Of 1000 men assembled from the bands
OF his sympathizeYs who have been ter
roriaiug that di*tric'.
This information has been received
by General George Bell. Jr, military
commander AZ Fort Bliss. and The civil
authorities from sources which they
consider reliable. General Funston has
announced that The American advance
column or cavalry has reached. and
probably passed, Sa;cvo. seventy miles
north by west from rarra, rs the
trail runs.
These forces have hecu entirely out
OF communication with the base at Co.
IUmhus and San Antonio FOR the last
seVcntEtwo hours.
Tho difficulties of communications. due
20 the distance which The Per>hing
expedition has penetrated Mexico. can
hc hest understood b. the fact that
tho official details OF tho fight AZ Zach
iniba. six days ago. have not Yet hocn
r.., If,tt urtf
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-07

And therein a conserva-
tive Berry Overcoat eXcels
it conforms to the con
S"rvative essentials, but it
has u stylish way of doing
il.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-07
To be
Conservative
One need not
be Antique
at Berry's

1t is Il mistake that a
conservative man does not
want style-on the con-
'rary. he wants style. but
not the vulgarity of show.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-07

They are fashioned in
orthodox cloths, as we'll as
in a new Berry shade Of
Cambridge gray, which is
going to be q hit in con
sentative circles.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-07

tho troops in Mexico were under great
hardshlps from lack OF shoes. clothing
and horses Army officers explained
that the soldiers were supplied with
only necessary clothing 70. the march,
and that probably their shoes had
worn out quickly, due 10 the rough
country. II was stated that extra
shoes allotted every soldier had been
forwarded from Columbus and also
extra clothing.
Reports from the border tina:
through loss OF horses many Of the
cavalry were without mounts had rot
reached tho department, and IL was
not believed such losses had reached
such proportions as 20 cause disnount-
ing Of any large number of troopers
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-07
TO HOLD AN ESSAY
CONTEST AT THE Y

High school students who are pre-
pairing papers for the essay contest as
outlined by the educational committee
of the Y NJ. C. A. are urged to forward
their papers at once to ]. H. Hauberg,
chairman of the committee having the
matter in charge. The topics on
which the papers are to be written are
as follows: Fort Armstrong and the
Black Hawk Indians" Rock Island
County in the Civil War" and Pioneer
Leaders in Rock Island County" The
contest is open to high school students
Of Rock Island county. and the papers
should not exceed 1000 words
High school teachers who know of
students who are planning to enter this
contest would be doing the student as
well as the committee in charge a
favor by sending the names of such
students to Mr.. Hauberg. There has
been cash prize Of S. offered for the
best paper on each topic.
If assistance is desired. in looking
up historical matter. MIR. Hauberg will
he very glad to render any assistance
asked for.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-07
Legal.
Notice of Final Settlement.

Estate of Maria Weander, deceased
Public notice is hereby given that
the undersigned, Robert L. Benson,
executor of said estate, has this day
filed his final report and settlement as
such in the probate court of Rock Is
land county, and hearing on said re-
port has been set for July 3, 1916, at 10
o'clock a. m, at which time persons in
terested may appear and make OBJ
iections thereto, and if no objections
are filed, this report will be approved
at that time, and the undersigned will
ask for An order of distribution. and
will also ask TO be discharged.
Rock Island, Ill, June 7. 1916.
ROBERT l.. BENSON,
Executor OF the Estate of Maria We
ander,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-07

Rock Island is expected to be hon
ored at the meeting of the Illinois Sun
day School association at Springfield
this afternoon. Mr.. Hauberg is said
to have no opposition for president
He has been one of the most active
workers in the organization for many
years. having served as field worker
and as member of the executive COM
mittee. The convention opened yester-
day morning at the First Presbyterian
church and closes this evening. The
nominating committee was expected to
report this afternoon. Main offices of
the association will not be removed
from Chicago to Springfield. as had
been planned. A committee which was
appointed to consider the matter found
that sentiment was against such a
change.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-07
Z. s. Auto Trucks On War Front.

Headquarters of the Russian seventh
army.-American automobiles, auto
trucks and motorcycles are to be
found in great numbers all along the
Russian front. At an aviation camp
are stored dozens of motors and spare
parts for aeroplanes-all American
Similarly at every point behind the
front profusion of products of var
ious sorts testify to the activity Of
American manufacturers in g"ezping
trade opportunities opened to t1@m by
the war
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-07
SECURES NOTHING
IN new CON CAME
Police Uncover Scheme Which They
Believe Was An Attempt to
Rob Malvern Man.

Arthur L. Higgins of Dixon, ILL.,,
might have had only the best of in
tentions while in Rock Island yester-
day. But police think if he did he
went about it in a poor way, and for
this reason he is being held at head
quarters pending preliminary hear
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-07
ing on charge which will probably


be attempting confidence game.
The man who might have been the
victim in the case is W. Gabriel of
Malvern, III. He came to Rock Island
early yesterday to celebrate. 1t may
have been his birthday, or it may not,
but at any rate when Officer E. P. Kell
picked him up, police said, he was
gloriously stewed.
During the day Higgins and Gabriel
met. Higgins assumed the role OF
confidential friend when he learned
that Gabriel had $40 on his person.
Better leave some Of it here Hug
gins cautioned him while they were
in a saloon on Fifth avenue near
Thirty-first street. Put $50 of it away.
Somebody's liable to drop You for it in
this burg. And you're liable to get
awful drunk"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-07
DOZEN SHACKSTO
Be ORDERED DOWN
Commission as Committee Of the Whole
Finds Rock Island Loop Alleys
in Very Bad Shape.
ROOF A GARBAGE DEPOSITORY
Mayor Declares That Refuse Had Been
Thrown on Top of Livery Barn
for Many Years.

At least Il shacks in alleys in the
loop will be condemned and orders for
a general cleanup will be issued as a
result of the inspection OF the munich
pal commission as a committee Of the
whole, Mayor McConochie announced
today
We found the alleys fright" The
mayor said. III they are left in their
present condition it would be folly for
the merchants to decorate the fronts
OF their buildings for the centennial
celebration. They should spend some
money in the rear of their places. 1t
would be awful for visitors to see the
alleys as they are now.
Only a personal visit to the alleys in
the business district of the CITY can
give person an idea of the shane that
they are in. There are at least a dozen
shsCks that have to come down. and
We will condemn them.
In most places where there are
buildings that are in dilapidated con-
dition, unsanitary, and not even as
good as those in the slums of our large
cities, believe that notification to the
owner will be sufficient to bring about
their removal
Can't Climb for Garbage.
We found one place. a livery stable.
that must have had garbage and rub
bish lying about for years. People liv-
ing nearby threw all their refuse onto
the roof Of the stable and there it lay
for many years, perhaps Garbage
drivers in Rock Island don't have lad
ders 10 climb to the tops OF buildings.
The trip opened all of our ewes and
it was successful because it will mean
that many eye-sores and f1y-breeding
places will he wiped away"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-07
PrppOStprOUs,

NO" said the matinee idol, "1 can
not consent to play this part"
"Why?" asked the manager. at will
give you a grand opportunity to ex-
hibit your histrionic powers"
But | should have to make up so
that | shouldn't appear at all like my
self"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-07
Can't Climb for Garbage.
Nothing for Him 70 Rrap About

Il didn't see you at Sabbath school
last Sabbath. said the good man.
Didn't you?" replied little Johnny.
We'll. YOU needn't think you're so
blamed smart on that account There
was p ~ho'e lot r"Ore people didn't
see me there, either"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-07

the saloon to get Gabriel and try
another one on him. At any rate they
are planning to investigate the case
further and say that if Higgins in
tentions were good, he at least mani
tested poor taste
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-07
LICENSED TO WE'D
Chester H. Boruff
Couldn't Help Being FIR,

N"HIUH MP TtfHE TIFSHs
'Are your eggs fresh, my lad?"
''Fresh?"
Yes"
Il should say so. You ought to see
the hen that laid 'em. She is so all
fired fresh that she won't let me sleep
in the morning"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-07

Gabriel beamed on his new found
friend and deposited $50 with the bar
tender, who gave him receipt for it.
Then Higgins and Gabriel put away
few more and separated.
Demanded Money.
Gabriel was able to pay fine of So
and costs today on charge of disor-
derby conduct. He left the station.
Higgins soon after came in inquir-
ing for him. Detective Tom Cox
questioned the Dixon man and learned
that while Gabriel was locked up in
his cell, Higgins had gone back into
the saloon and had demanded Cab
riels $50. The bartender refused to
give it to him without getting the re-
ceipt.
Police think that Higgins, failing to
get the money in this manner, visited
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-03-17


]. H. Webb moved his store Wednes-
day from the Robertson building on
Market street to the Wetzler build
ing on north side of the square
which was until recently occupied
by Reames Brothers. This building has
been thoroIy renovated, painted and
papered by the owner and is a neat and
comfortable business hoIse.
Miss Sarah L Kinsay, assistant State
agent of the eannin club work, was in
this county Monday. Tuesday and half
of Wednesday, assisting the new county
agent, Miss Elise Catron in arranging
her work for the coming year. They
visited a number of the schools of the
county and Miss Kinsay expressed her
self as being well pleased with the pros
pect for the years work. Miss Catron
is organizing her clubs. arranging plots
and enlisting the help of those able and
willing to give\the canning movement a
helping hand 1t deserves cooperation
of US all.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-03-17
For SALE horses. ]. W.

For SALE-2 horses. ]. W. Mat
thews. If
The city authorities have made a
wonderful improvement in South Main
street by treating it to new coat of
gravel from the square to point about
the north corner of the high school
property.
"Easyway Washer" will wash your
clothes without drudgery. quicker wash
log and better. Price sc. Write L. A.
Lazenby, Williston, Agt., for Fayette
county. adv. 3-24
There is grave fear that the last Of
this years fruit crop was killed in this
section Wednesday night when a
temperature of % was registered here.
nine degrees below freezing point.
We have made up lot Of pupils re-
port cards for use of Fayette county
teachers who desire them and will be
glad to receive orders at .25 per dozen,
sl.25 per 100, postpaid. The Falcon,
SomerVille, Tenn 81
Williams & Harvey have recently had
the interior of their business house on
the north side of the square papered
and painted, adding much to the ap-
pearance of the building.
Elegant Apartment to Let" is the
name Of performance to be given to-
night at the opera house by students OF
the state Normal School at Memphis.
The proceeds will go to the fund for
building the new Methodist church in
this city.
For Sale-Genuine North Carolina
seed corn $3.50 per bu. also: Williams
improved Big-boll cotton seen 81. % per
bu. ]. A. Mcqueen, Somerville, Tenn.
This corn took the capital prize at
county fair. If.
F. B. Norman is planning to erect q
new residence for himself and family in
the oak grove southwest of the home
of bis father. Capt. H. C. Norman,
and some work of clearing the proposed
site of the timber has already been
done.
We have the Earliest, Big, HighClass
Strawberry grown. Also the Best one
or the Everbearing Kinds; bears the
best favored berries from spring until
snow~fies. Free Booklet. Wakefield
Plant Farm. Charlotte. North Carolina. a.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-03-17

At least two Somerville army boys
are on the Mexican frontier at this
critical time with their commands of
the U. S, army. They are Lieut.. W.
E. Hobson, son of Mr.. and Mrs. H. P.
Hopson, and James Humphreys. son Of
Mrs. I. T. Humphreys. They have
both been stationed on the Mexican
border fol, some time and just what
part their commands will take in the
expedition into that country in search
Of Villa is not known here. OF course
the present situation there causes a
feeling Of uneasiness to relatives here.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-03-17
.InsoIvent Notice.

Having suggested to the County
Court Clerk at SomerviIle, Tennessee,
the insolvency Of the estate of Mrs.
Mehalia Heathcock deceased, all parties
having claims against said estate are
hereby notified to file their claims with
the Clerk of said Court on, or before,
the 1st day of July. 1916, duly authenti-
Gated in the manner prescribed by law,
or the same win be forever barred both
in law and equity.
This Feb'y. 23rd, 1916.
j. r. HEATHCoCK, Admin. of
MRS MEHALIA HEATHCoGK, Decd.
BIT
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-03-17
Why YOU ARE NERVOUS

The nervous system II the alarm system
of the human body.
In perfect health We hardly realize .na1
We have q network Of nerves, but when
health Is ebbing, when strength IS decln-
ing. the same nervous system gives the
alarm in headaches, tiredress, dreaniai
sieeo. irritahiIity and unless corrected,
leads straight to . breakdown.
To correct nervousness, Scotts Emul-
son Z exactly what you should take; IT'S
- nusriment gsts into the blood and
rIch bleed feeds the tiny nerve-cells while
TIE whole systea responds % rs refresh
fur tonic force. Il a tree fFom alconoi.
suust 4 nuwae. 1le11k<ids Nd
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-03-17
SCHOOL TEACHER
Wards off Nervous Break Down

Alburtis, Pa. -"I am teacher in the
public schools and got into very ner-
vous rundown condition. ] could not
sleep and had no appetite. was tired
all the time. My sister asked me to try
viuol. did so, and within week my ap.
petite improved and ] could sleep all
night and now feel we'll and strong. -
Rosa M. KELLER, Alburtis, Pa.
We guarantee Vinol, our delicious cod
liver and iron tonic, for all weakened
rundown conditions and for chronic
coughs, colds and bronchitis.
Reames Bros, oomerville, Tenn.