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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-03
THE WAR TODAY

Found guilty by Il court martial
three leaders OF the revolt in Ire
land including Patrick II. Pearce,
whose title was ''prOvisi0na! pres
ident." and James Connolly. in
command of the rebels troops,
were executed today by a firing
squad. They were among the
seven signers OF the insurgent
proclamation issued in Dublin at
the outbreak of the rebellion.
Three others were sentenced to
three years Imprisonment.
Augustine Birrell. chief secre-
tary for Ireland, who has been
severely criticized in the British
press for his handling Of the
Irish situation previous to the out
break, resigned today.
Martial law is to be maintained
in Ireland until the last of the Sim
Feins have given themselves up.
All of the main bodies of rebels
have laid down their arms but a
few stragglers are being sought.
An attack by the Germans against
the Belgians north Of Dixmude is
the only infantry engagement re-
ported along the western front but
artillery bombardments continue
at various points. the Smelling be-
ing especially violent northeast of
Verdun.
BY a charge after a violent
bombardment, the Germans 0ccu-
pied portions OF three Belgian adj
vance posts north of Dixmude, but
BY a counter attack, the Belgians
drove out the invaders.
The Germans are keeping up a
violent bOmbardment of Russian
positions around Ikskull BRIDGE
head and in the Lake Nar0cZ re-
gi0ns.
German aircraft have dropped
bombs on several Russian posi-
tions In the Gulf OF Riga and a
Russian air squadron delivered an
attack against the German naval
base at Windau Courland.
Heavy fighting between the AUS
TRANS and Italians continues in
the AdamellO region. Vienna
claims the Austrians have inflicted
heavy losses on the Italians.
The Russians have killed or cap
tured many Turks in fighting
around Diarbekr Asia Minor. The
Turks report that three Russian
steamers are aground and that
three Russian sailing vessels. food
laden. have been sunk in the Black
sea.
The Swedish steamer Fridland,
and the British steamer Hend0n
Hall. bound from Portland. Maine,
for Rotterdam with supplies for
the American commission for re-
lief in Belgium, have been sunk.
A brazilian and British vessel
also have been sent to the bottom.
Whether these four vessels we're
torpedoed or struck BY mines Is
not stated.
Five hostile airships dropped
bombs on the northeast coast Of
England and the southeast coast
Of scotland last night. Details re-
rarding casualties or damages
have not been made public
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-03
Teut Attack
Is Repu1sed
With Losses

Paris, May "a German attack in
the Argonne near Harabee was re-
pulsed with serious losses for the as
sailants, the war office announced this
afternoon.
In the Verdun region last night
there was heavy fighting with artil-
lery.
The text of the statement follows:
IN the Argonne district, after d
spirited bombardment with shells
which released irritating gases, the
enemy undertook yesterday evening +
small attack in which three compan-
les took part upon our trenches be-
tween Harazee and Four De Paris.
The Germans were successful in gain
ing a footing in our advanced posi-
lions, but they were not able to main
tain this success and had to retire.
They sustained heavy losses by our
fire.
in the region of Verdun there has
been fairly intense activity on the part
of the opposing artillery forces in the
sectors of Dead Mans hill and Douau-
mont. One Of our long range pieces
bombarded the railroad station at Sc
bastopol to the east of Vigneulles
Flames were observed at the station.
In the Lorraine district there ha 5
been an encounter between patrols
near Moncel.
The night passed quietly on the re-
mainder of the 'front.'
Berlin, May 3.-The following an
nouncement was issued today by Ger
man army headquarters:
Western front-North of Dixmude
our attachments succeeded by a sur
prise attack in entering the Belgia &.
line and took several dozen soldiers
prisoners.
In the Four De Paris sector our
patrols reached the second French
line and returned after capturing sew
eral prisoners.
The situation remains unchanged
in the Mouse tVerdunp sector
First Lieutenant Won Althaus shot
down his sixth aeroplane above the
Caillette wood Another French aero
plane was brought down in a combat
in the air south of Thiaumont Anti
aircraft guns brought down two more
aeroplanes south Of Talou ridge and
fifth plane was destroyed by ma
chine gun fire near Hardaumont. The
pilot of the last mentioned aeroplane
was killed and the observer seriously
wounded"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-03

Ell Paso, Tex. May 3.-Advices from
Mexico City and Washington are
awaited today to set the seal of ap-
prevail upon a provisional agreement
at the informal conference between
General Alvaro Obregon, minister of
war of the de facto government, and
Major General Hugh l.. Scott, chief of
staff of the United States army.
The conference was not ended until
after midnight and the two conferees
emerged from the meeting place in
rare good humor General Scott went
Immediately to his private car and ar
ranged for the dispatch of a coded
message to Washington, giving the de-
| tails of the understandings that had
! been effected.
This report is not expected to reach
| the secretary of war until late today
and its consideration probably will
delay the answer to General Scott I'M
til Thursday. A similar report is be-
ing sent to First Chief Carranza. 1t is
thought the reply of the de facto gov
eminent will not reach here until aft
er Washington answers.
Neither General Scott nor General
Obregon would talk of the delibera-
tons; in fact they agreed to maintain
strict silence pending the next step in
the negotiations. 1t has been suggest
ed that another formal conference
here may now be regarded as unnec-
| essary and that Mexico City and Wash
| ingto will say the final word in the
settlement Of the military questions
that have arisen out of the drive of
the American troops in Mexican ter
! ritory.
The reported agreement is said to be
based on the general proposition that
| the American troops will further re-
tire toward the border and operate
against the Villistss In a restricted
district where their presence and &C
tivities will not provoke further hos
tiIity of the Mexican people and to
remain there until the administration
at Washington is convinced that the
/ de facto government is able to cope
with the Villa bandits.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-03
PRISONER KILLED
BY HIS CELL MATE

Ogden, Utah, MAJ 9.-William Ma
guire, aged 81. two hours after being
placed in a Jail cell on a charge of at
tempting TO smuggle drugs to prison
ers was last night choked to death
by James Burk, cripple, 30 years old.
Both men were placed in the same cell
on similar charges. With yell Burk
sprang at the old mans throat and be-
fore officers could reach him the old
man was dead. Burk could give no
reason for his act
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-03
KING GEORGE HONORS
SHAKESPEARE ACTOR

London, May 3.-king George used
a sword procured from among the
properties of the Drury Lane theatre
in comforting knighthood upon F. r.
Benson, the Shakespearean actor-man-
ager, in that historic play house last
night. Summoning Benson to the royal
box the king made him knight by
striking him on the shoulder with the
theatrical sword. Mr.. Benson was
the organizer of the Shakespearean
Tercentenary, in Which all the promi-
nent British artists participated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-03
Ends Life By InhaIing Gas,

Chicago. May 3.-Harry A. Hoye. 45
years old, was found dead in his room
today Four gas jets were open. He
had been an employe Of the Illinois
Central railroad for Is years, retiring
April Is last as chief clerk to r. W.
Bell, general superintendent of motive
power A coroner's jury returned a
verdict u suicide.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-03
first Cruise for Citizens SIa-t

Philadelphia, May 3.--Thirty Phila-
'delphia professional men, athletes and
yachtment are on board the battle
ships Ohio, Missouri and Wisconsin,
which were to leave the local navy
yard today for the first naval training
cruise for civilians in the history of
the United States navy. The cruise is
preliminary to the larger experiment
in civilian training to be made by the
navy department in August.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-03
Take Money From Poor Box,

La Crosse, Wis, May 3.-Burglars
last night robbed the poor box at the
entrance Of the Catholic cemetery
The robbers are supposed to have es-
capped in a swift launch, which also is
missing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-03
Latest Bulletins

London, May 3, Q.01 p. M
The sinking by Submarine of an-
other neutral steamship, the SPAN
iSh vessel Einifreda. is reported in
LIoyd's dispatch from COrunna,
Spain. One member OF the crew
was lost.
Washington. May 3. - Ratifica-
tons of the new treaty between
the United States and Haiti were
executed by Secretary Lansing
and Minister Menos.
New York, May 3.-Harold G.
Waters, American vice consul at
Berlin. was u passenger on the
steamer United States which ar
rived today from Copenhagen. Mr..
Waters said that he was on leave
of absence. He declined to discuss
the nature of his trip home.
nlcagO. May o.-SeNPTdi num-
dred striking employees of the In.
ternatiOnal Harvester company TO.
day stormed the tractor plant on
the west side. A riot call was sent
in by the police. The strikers
were driven back within a short
time. Two men were reported in
iured.
Washington, May 3.-The house
today took up the bill appropriate
$4,000, 900 for the Hood control In
the Mississippi and Sacramento.
despite opposition contcnding that
the committee which framed The
bill exceeded its authority.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-03
THE WEATHER
Forecast Till z p. NJ. Tomorrow. fer
Rock Island, Davenport, Moline
and Vicinity.

Fair tonight and Thursday, warmer
Thursday
Temperature at 7 a. m. AZ. Highest
yesterday, SO, lowest last night 46.
Velocity of wind at a. m, miles
per hour.
Relative humidity at p. m. "a, at Z
a. m. 81, at ! p. m. today So.
Stage of water. ISL, rise OF 3 in
last "a hours,
|. II. SHEHIER. Local ForeCaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-03
AMERICAN INVENTS
BEST SEARCHLIGHT

New York, May "A new search
light, said to be the largest and most
powerful in the world, was tried out
last night in the New York navy ydrd
before army and navy officers
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-03
Decision on
Mexjc0Case
Is Doubtful

FL Paso, May 3.-The tentative
agreement said to have been
reached between Major General
Hugh L. Scott, chief OF staff of the
United States army, and General
AlyarO 0bregOn, minister OF war
in the de fact0 Mexican cabinet,
was generally understood today
to provide for a gradual retire.
ment OF the American forces in
Mexico.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-03
Wilson Remains Firm.

President Wilson is represented by
those closest about him as mistaken
in his determination that the issue is
not negotiable; that a settlement can
not be delayed by discussion of side
issues; that the controversy between
the countries can proceed further in
diplomacy only if Germany effectually
stops destruction OF ships without
warning and takes measures to bring
her submarine operations otherwise
within the confines of international
law.
With the evidence that such orders
will be carried out in good faith the
president is willing to discuss the
conduct of submarine warfare but
only upon that basis. There is no re-
Taxing OF the determination that the
issue cannot be delayed further.
Expected unsatisfactory Reply.
Until this morning Germany's delay
IN making reply and the absence OF
any definite report from Ambassador
NSI a. u nave leu .AuItIlCdH OIhS4n4o "
fear that the Berlin foreign office was
planning TO send an answer, which
the United States could not consider
satisfactory.
The news that new instructions to
submarine commanders will be an
nounced served to encourage hope of
favorable outcome of the long dis
pute.
Gerard's Report Awaited.
The state department was still
without any report from Ambassador
Gerard today and has received nothing
since Friday. Ii was stated that in
view Of the developments in Germany,
including Emperor Williams partici-
patton in framing the reply, and the
American ambassadors visit TO grand
Headquarters. the length Of time TAX
en- by the Berlin foreign Office TO an
swer the American note is not consld-
cred unreasonable, but it was MADE
clear that unless such important de-
Yelopments had interviewed to make
for further delay it would not have
been considered that the American de-
Continued On Page Nine.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-03
Drafting of Answer to the
American Paper Is Re
ported Completed.
ATTITUDE MADE CLEAR
German Government Will
Leave No Room for Doubt
in Its Communication.

Washington, May S.-Colonel
f. VI. House, President Wilson's
closest adviser. arrived here to.
day for a visit at the White house.
He is expected 10 discuss the sub.
marine situation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-03
Augustine BirreIl.

London, May 3.-Augustlne RirrcI1
chief secretary for Ireland, has re-
signed.
Mr.. Birrell indicated his resignation
from the cabinet by taking the corner
seat behind the treasury bench when
he entered the house of commons this
afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-03
DAY IN CONGRESS
SENATE.

Foreign relations committee de-
ferred action indefinitely on reso-
lutions pertaining to international
affairs.
Senator Tillman made public
Rear Admiral Fishes letter to the
senate taking issue with Secretary
Daniels.
Judiciary committee again de-
ferred action on Brandeis supreme
court nomination.
Debate resumed on rural cred.
its bill.
HOUSE.
Flood control bill for protection
and improvement of the Missis-
si9pi and Sacramento rivers, in.
volsing S5i.000,000 OF federal aid,
called up.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-03
Are First Instructions.

Washington, May 3.-The announce
ment from Berlin that new and def
mite instructions are to be given to
German submarine commanders is the
first positive indication of how Ger
many will attempt to meet President
Wilson's final demand that she aban-
don the present methods of submarine
warfare.
Whether the new instructions will
meet the terms Of the last American
note and thus prevent break in dip
lomatic relations can only be deter
mined by a close and a careful exami-
nation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-03

Berlin, May 8, Thy wireless to The
Associated Press via Sayville. y. W
The draft of the German reply to the
American note has been finished. The
reply is subject to minor alterations
which may result from interchanges
OF views between Berlin and general
headquarters.
The attitude of Germany will be
stated in clear and precise terms. The
note will leave no room for doubt con-
corning the exact position assumed by
Germany, which will communicate the
definite nature Of Instructions that
will be given TO submarine command
ers and other data on which Washing
ton itself can Judge the situation.
The Associated Press is permitted to
make these statements, although the
censorship on dispatches tending to
reveal the tenor of the German reply
is still effective. The date of delivery
OF the answer has not been fixed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-03

Continued On Page Nine.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-03

Associated Press
Leased Wire Report
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-10-01
RECEPTIONS.

one OF the mos' pleasant events OF
the autumn season each year IL the
faculty reception tcncered by the
members OF the board of trustees and
their wives to the cid and new mem
ners Of Kendall college
This seasons reception is to bc
combined with the faculty concert Of
the fine arts department. the program
by the faculty members to be given
~ the chapel. with the reception fol
lowing In the library Of the admins
tration building Women of the col
lcgc. the various churches and clubs
Of the city who have been invited TO
assist in making attendants welcome
at the affair include Mesdames iior-
ace u. Anderson, ora Ligbtner Frost,
FIeG s. Clinton, A. w. Roth. X T.
Macarthur, Dan j. DaVisSon. G. w.
Kerr, Earl +, Harwall. =. II. Leonard,
Frank A Haskell. G. e. StrouYcl!e.
William Harrison. Percy Collins. w.
Albert Cook. H. 4. Perryman, A. L..
Funk, Frank II. Greer John NJ. Chick,
Ucnry y. Greis, Edward A. Ross, VIII
liam n. SILL Eugene Lorton. f.. y.
Jordan, G. l.. Waite. J w. Sanders. T..
NJ. scott. Randolph Shirk, Ralph v.
Tyrell. william Miller Ross, Harry G.
Ashby. James NJ. Gillette. T. f. smiley
James H. McBirney. Dan Hunt. tlar-
cncc j. Hindman, James A. Chapman,
u. c. Acosta. J. NJ. Berry, ]. + Cros-
he, Grant II. Mccullough, Fred ;.
CLINTON. f.. w Sinclair. larry f. SIN
clair, Wallace \. Robinson, G. n.
Wright. \. j. GubseY. II. NJ. McFarlln
and Harry II. Rogers.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-10-01
7i7ass77 -
PERSONALS.

II will Ice interesting to many to
know that Mrs. T.. A. McNeal, who
recently arrived to take charge of the
art department Of Kendall college. Is
a sister of Mrs n. W. Randolph OF
this city. Mrs McNeal who was for
merly a teacher of art for several
years. spent the past summer in chi
rago, whore she studied at the Art
lnstitdtc and school OF Fine Arts in
preparation for her work at Kendall.
Ii is the intention of the faculty 70
make the art department, which has
heretofore not had large enrolment,
one Of the most attractive and inter
esting in the college.
An event of october toward which
ETiscopalians all over the country are
looking with interest is the general
convention Of tho Protestant Episco-
pal church which is to open In st.
Lcuis Wednesday, october II, contin-
uing for several days. Mrs. william
\. Sill will represent the Womans $
auxiliary OF Trinity Episcopal church
and others from this city plan TO be
In attendance. Reverend Metcalf
rector of the Bartiesville church. Is to
he the delegate from the eastern ok
lahoma diocese
Mesdames +. W. Purdy, Il. Forest
Hayden, James II. Sykes. ". c. liObbs
ard Conn Linn will leave Monday for
Durant where they go to represent
Clement A. Evans chapter, United
Daughters of the Confcderacy. in the
state meeting which opens Tuesday
and continues until Friday. Mrs fur-
DIV has been honored with request TO
give the response to the welcome ad-
III css of the Durant chapter.
Mrs. Ora Eghtner Frost has set
apart Wednesday evening as the time
AT which she will receive friends each
week in her home and studio et ~"
South Eoston avenue. 1t is TO he
made Il semi social affair. with mu-
Sicians of the city assisting in the Civ
inc of impromptu programs of songs
and piano numbers Tho first of the
series of informal gatherings is set
for Wednesday evening, october 4.
Mr.. Mont stanley who has been
home from Chicago for ten days va
cation with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
NJ. r. Stanley. will return today ~
continue his student duties In the
Chicago college Of medicine and sur
gerry. Young Mr.. Stanley will be
graduated IN June after which he will
serve "A several months interneship in
one of the Chicago hospitals.
Miss Pauline. young daughter OF Mr..
ard Mrs II. =. Rhees entertained a
party of her girl friends with "A marsh
mallcw roast Friday evening, as fol-
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-10-01
RED FORK NEWS. I

Miss Eva Andes from Bowden VS.
lied Miss Juanita B<den over sun
day.
Col. T.. Mays left Wednesday to
attend the state fair In oklahoma
City.
Mr. and Mrs. J. A. O'Connell and
daughter Letitia returned to Tulsa at
ter Il weeks visit with W. J. Fluhie
and family.
George McNatt died Saturday. Sep
tember 23 The deceased was CO
years old and has lived in Red Fork
several years. He leaves two sons
and daughter. The funeral services
were held Sunday afternoon.
Tho home mission was entertained
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-10-01

whose birthday anniversary It was.
Refreshments were served aud oil
present enjoyed the occasion.
Margaret Mays. who Is visiting her
grandmother has been i'll this week.
Card of Thanks-We wish to thank
our friends and Yeighbors who SO
kindly assisted us during the sickness
ard death OF our father. George Nc
Matt. w. l.. McNatt and family; Il. NJ.
McNatt ana FAMILY,
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-10-01

Wedne sday afternoon 10y Mrs. Hinklc.
There was "a full attendance OF the
club members and u two-course
lunch was served by the hostess and
her daughter, Miss Elsie Hinkle.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-10-01

Mrs. G. Richie and children from
OWasso are visiting their ahnt Mrs.
Hinlle.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-10-01

The demonstration of social. aes-
thetic and interpretive dancing to
be given on Monday evening at the
Elks home by Miss Gertrlde sawyer
a pupil Of the Castle school, assisted
Bennett OF New York. IL anticipated
with interest by both old and new
dancers.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-10-01

Mrs Il. y. Allcn, Mrs. James Al
len ANA Miss ora Allen returned on
Friday to their home in Chanute,
Kan, after seV nral days pleasant
visit to Mr. and Mrs Henry y. Grcis.
The visitors accompanied Mr. and
Mrs. Grcis bone on their return from
motor trir t. Kansas. early in the
week
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-10-01

A crowd Of Red Fork young poo-
pie gave surprise Wednesday eve
n!ng in honor OF Miss Ava Barnette,
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-10-01

loys Dorothy Cline. Isabel Whitc-
field, Elwlda springer, Catherine
ovens. Frank Dean Cathey. FlorCnc"
Walner and Edna Birmingham, and
Margaret Ellis of Kansas city.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-10-01

Mr. and Mrs. !. wait Young, ir,
and their son Billy. who recently ar
riN ed from BartlesNIllc for residence IN
Tulsa. will soon be at home to friends
at l4l5 South Denver avenue, whore
they recently acquired Il home. the
Young family will be a most happy
acquisition to tulsa society
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-10-01

Miss Pauline. young daughter of Mr..
ard Mrs. II. =. Rhees. entertained a
party of her girl friends with marsh
malcw roast Friday evening. as fol-
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-10-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Brown Miss
Marie Wheeler returned YESTERDAY
from their honeymoon trip of two
months, which was spent in motoring
through the north and east. Mr.. and
Mrs Brown will reside at Hotel Tulsa
for he Irpsppt
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-10-01

Mrs. J. II. Nook and Miss Hazel
Nook arrived home during the week
from Colorado where they spent the
rm season.