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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-03
Progressives Gather at In
dianapolis to Make For
NAL Objection.
ARE AGAINST HUGHES
Will Not Permit Justice to
Head Ticket-Going to
Select Leader.

Indianapolis, Ind, Aug. 3.-Repre-
from a score of states met here today
to formally protest against the action
of the bull moose national committee
in endorsing Charles E Hughes for
president in Chicago, June 26. and con-
slider the adVisability of calling anoth-
er convention to fill the vacancy in it's
national ticket caused by the declina-
ton OF Theodore Roosevelt to accept
the nomination for president The con-
ference was called by John M Parker
of Louisiana, nominee of the progress
sive party for vice president Repre-
sentatives of one element of the party
led by Judge Albert d. NOrtoni, of
St Louis, favored reasSembling the
progressive national convention at an
early date to nominate candidate for
president to run with John NJ. Parker,
the vice presidential nominee Anoth-
er faction was prepared to urge is
suanCe of a call for a new convention
to complete the national ticket. In
fluential bull moose leaders from sew
eral states are opposed to both plans
on the ground that they had no avail
able candidate for president and that
there was insufficient time in which
to organize for a national campaign.
Committee Violates Principles.
- All present, however, were sdnf
imous that the national committee at
its meeting in Chicago, had violated
the party's principles in endorsing the
candidate Of another political organi-
zation for president
1t is expected that resolutions will
be adopted criticiZing the national
committee for endorsing Hughes for
president. If an attempt should be
made to have the conference endorse
the candidacy of President Wilson for
reelection, there is every indication
that it would be voted down. The only
names mentioned early in the day for
the head of the bull moose ticket were
Victor Murdoch of Kansas, who al
ready has declined the honor and is
said to be now on his way to China,
and cambridge Colby of New York.
viii Not Support Hughes.
Judge Albert D. Nortoni of st.
Louis said: I'VE want a national tick
ct We don't care who is nominated
for president just so We have some
body to vote for in November"
John NJ. Parker Of Louisiana said
his only desire is to see the progress
sive party left alive as a national po-
l4LlCdA VI ESAA1ILelNAO4I-
Among those present was Henry H.
Griffiths of Iowa.
Secretary Hopkins called the roll d
the states and reports were made OF
the situation in the progressive ranks.
The reports indicated that in every
state represented a majority of the
progreSSives diSapprOved OF the action
of the national committee in endOrs-
ing Hughes and favored putting a ma
tional ticket in the field if practicable.
A recess was taken until late in the
afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-03
POLICE UNCOVER
new FRAUD CAME
Mrs. Lilly Lewis Placed in Jail at
CrestOn, Iowa, as Result OF Horse
Insurance Cases.

Creston, Iowa, Aug. Mrs. Lily
Lewis, Sewall, Iowa, charged with
using the mails to defraud, was put in
iaiI here today in default of $4,000
bonds after a hearing conducted by
j. C. Hunt, United States commits
sioner. 1t is alleged she is a member
of an organization engaged in lnsur-
ing blooded horses for large sums OF
money, killing inferior animals. sub
shutting their bodies and collecting
the insurance.
The similarity in SO many cases
where horses were found under trees
from which the bark had been peeled
to indicate stroke Of lightning led
TO an investigation and the alleged
expose. 1t is said the conspiracy ex-
lists over the central west and that
other arrests will follow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-03
ISSUE WARRANTS
IN DENTAL PROBE
Papers Charging Conspiracy Against
lST Four Unnamed Persons Secured
in Inquiry of Diploma Mill

Chicago, Aug 3.-Four warrants
charging conspiracy against defend
ants yet Unnamed publicly were issued
today as a result of the state dental
boards investigation of the operations
of an alleged diploma mill.
The news of the warrants being
signed by DR.. Otto B. Seifert, secretary
of the board, came after hearing in
the cases of three doctors, one of
whom, it is said, is to be tried on
charges that he was connected with
Fred d. Farr, who was held to the
grand jury on diploma fraud charges.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-03
THE WEATHER
Forecast Till z. NJ. Tomorrow, for
Rock Island, Davenport, Moline
and Vicinity

Unsettled this afternoon; partly
cloudy tonight and Friday; continued
warm.
Highest temperature Friday will be
about IS.
Highest yesterday, 90: lowest last
night, rs; at a m, today, rs.
Velocity of wind at a. m, 2 miles
per hour.
Precipitation, none.
Relative humidity at p. m. so; at
7 a. m, 76; at l O'Clock today. so.
Stage of water. Sc feet. with a fall
OF 3 of foot in the last "a hours.
J. NJ. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-03
MONROE MOURNERS
MAKE QUEER SCENE

Chicago, Aug. 3.-Roughly clad
men smiling a benediction through
their tears and exclaiming Halle
lujah" and praise the Lord" made up
the strange audience that attended the
funeral of Harry Monroe, former sup
erintendent of the Pacific garden mis-
sion here yesterday afternoon
One after another dozen clergy
men and mission workers o.
them Monroes own cOnyerts-pald
tribute TO the little man who started
Billy Sunday on his road TO Christian
evangelism and who for many years
was the guiding spirit OF the Paclhc
garden mission.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-03
GOVERNMENT READY
TO GIVE STRIKE AID

Washington, Aug. 3.--The federal
government stood ready today to offer
any possible aid in settling differences
between the country's railway systems
and their employees, which threaten TO
bring on a disastrous strike. The de-
partment OF labor was considering an
appeal transmitted through President
Wilson by the chamber of commerce
of the United States asking for an in
quiry into the situation.
THE federal board OF mediation and
cancellation authorized by law to at
tempt to avert strikes on railroads Il
watching Developments
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-03
AGED MILLIONAIRE
ADOPTS TWO GIRLS

Chicago, Aug. 3.-Captsin Edward
w. Morrison, after whom the present
Morrison hotel was named, has OBJ
tanned permission of the county court
to adopt two young girls who some
day may inherit the fortune once es-
timated at $S,000,O 900 left by the cap
tain's father, James w. Morrison, who
died in 1868. The girls are Margaret
Anna Burnstein, Is and Alice M. Burn
stein, 10. daughters of Joseph Burn
stein, a junk dealer.
Captain Morrison is 50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-03
BRIDE OF TWO WEEKS
STICKS TO OLD LOVE

Chicago, Aug. 3.-Mrs. Mamie Ho-
mozky, two weeks bride of Anthony
Homozky, told Judge Tuthill today
that she had gone voluntarily to the
home of her former sweetheart, Mich
ael Korzaniewski, in Niles, Ill, whence
she was taken by officers on a writ of
habeas corpus yesterday and the Judge
dismissed the writ. The bride then
left with Korzaniewski. Her husband
refused to say what he would do fur
Their.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-03

Clinton, Iowa, Aug. Rain, which
began falling at noon today and was
accompanied by a high wind and light
ming, broke a five weeks drought, the
last precipitation. general over the
city. occurring July ?, although local
rain, of SO OF an inch fell week ago
in the northern section.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-03
FORMER AMERICAN
MARRIES IN LONDON

London, Aug. 3.-Mrs. Joseph Cham
berlain, widow of the late British
statesman, and Rev. William Hartley
Carnegie, rector of St. Margaret's and
Canon of Westminster, were married
at Westminster Abbey at s o'clock this
morning.
Mrs; Chamberlain -hetore- her-~first
marriage was Miss Mary Endicott of
Massachusetts, daughter of the late
William c. Endicott. secretary of war
in President Cleveland's cabinet
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-03
Ottawa Minister Gets Call.

Ottawa, III, Aug. 3.-The FIRST Con-
gregational church last night extended
unanimous call to the Rev Carl
Stackman of Somerville. Mass. The
Ottawa church is the second largest
in the state outside of Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-03
OR SUICIDE
ATTEMPT IS BALKED

Chicago, Aug. 3.-An attempt at
murder or suicide by asphyxiation was
frustrated here today when MIS-
Thomas Bent, proprietor OF room
ing house. broke open the door or a
gas filed room and released a woman
known as Mrs. Miller" who was
bound hand and foot with ropes 1t
could not be learned whether tltet
woman's arms and legs had been tied
by herself or by some one else
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-03
KING OF ENGLAND
MAKES DONATION
Sends Note With 100000 Pounds In
structing Officials to Use Money As
They see Fit.

London, Aug. 3, 1927 p. m.)-With
the approval of King George the 100,-
600 pounds which his majesty present
ed to the nation some months ago Will
be devoted to general purposes in con-
nection with the war, Premier Asquith
announced today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-03
DAY IN CONGRESS
SENATE.

SENATE.
Met at 10 IA III.
Continued discussion on District
OF Columbia appropriation bill
HOUSE.
No session: meets Friday.
Naval cOnferees resumed hear
jngs on proposed personnel
changes In the navy bill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-03

King George accompanied the dona-
ton with a letter saying:
1T is the kings wish that this sum.
which he gives in consequence of the
war, should be applied in whatever
manner deemed best in the opinion of
his majesty's government"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-03

South of the Somme a German coun-
ter attack south Of Estrees failed.
Several violent German counter at
lacks on the trenches taken by the
French yesterday on the right bank of
the Mouse, the statement adds, were
everywhere stopped by the screen of
infantry fire. In this region, which is
north Of Verdun, the French made
substantial progress to the south OF
Fleury. Since the first of August the
French have captured LOO Germans
one this bank
On the left bank of the Mouse an in
tense artillery duel continues but there
has been no infantry action.
In the Somme sector, Sergeant
Chainat of the French aviation corps
brought down two German machines,
making eight he has brought down.
French Report.
The text follows:
North OF the river Somme we re-
pulsed last night several German as
saults upon the Monacu farm and we
organized our new positions between
this farm and the Hem wood.
1T has been confirmed that the
German units engaged in the region o.
the Monacu farm had to be relieved as
q result of the heavy losses they have
sustained since July 80.
South of the river Somme, coun-
ter attack upon our positions located
TO the south Of Estrees failed.
ION the right bank OF the river
Mouse, the Germans delivered several
violent counter attacks upon the
trenches which we captured yesterday
Everywhere our curtains OF ire
checked the efforts of our adversary
Our troops, following up their advan-
tages. have made notable progress
south Of Fleury. They have reached
the immediate surroundings OF this
village and have even gone beyond the
railroad station The number OF
prisoners made by US yesterday IN the
region of Fleury alone is in excess OF
700. This raises TO LOO the total
since the first of August on the right
bank of the Meuse.
an the region of Vaux lie Chapitre
and Cheuois there has been continued
intense artillery fighting
on the front along the Somme Ser
geaDt Chainat yesterday had two aer-
ial encounters with German machines
and in each case vanquished his ad-
versary."
British Report
London, Aug. 3, (2:40 p. m Dur
ing the night we continued the Work
of consolidating the ground which we
had gained and in opening up com
munication trenches" says the BRIT
ish official statement issued today.
Our guns were active and the enemy
artillery retaliated briskly during the
evening along our front from Maltz
farm TO Longueval, also on the woods
OF Mametz. Fricourt and Becourt and
the village of Poziere5'
'"Tbe euemy's fire sIackened off at
dawn He exploded small mine near
Souchez. II caused no casualties and
cid little damage
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-03
Allied Forces Busy Assem-
bling Positions Taken
Continue Gun Fire.
TEUT ASSAULTS FAIL
London and Paris Both AS
sert AL Counters of the
Enemy Are Repulsed.

Berlin. Aug. 5 via London. 3 D.
m.(-French troops have pene-
trated the German lines on Mon
aeu farm. in the region of the river
SOmme, and have taken a trench
section to the north of that posi-
ton. says the official statement
given out today by the German
army headquarters.
North of Verdun, the announce
ment adds. the French have re-
captured a trench section which
they had lost in the Laufee wood.
Paris, Aug. 3, 12:I5 p. m.)-
North Of the river SOmme several
German attempts last night
against the French position on
MOnacu farm were repulsed. il
was officially announced by the
French war department this al
tern0On- The French troops or
ganized their new positions be-
tween MOnacu farm and Hem
wood.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-03
200 Miners Strike.

Quebec, Aug 3.-Twelve hundred
miners. employed in the Theford as
bestos mines near Sheerbroke. Quebec,
struck today for higher wages.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-03

Counting Fords. Iowa ranks fourth
among the states in the number OF
automobiles owned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-03

Nj e IN b err OF A N dit
Bureau of Calculations
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-03

Continued on Psge Two.i
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-03

As o ciate d Press
Leased Wire Report
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-08-15
Mother says So"

Mother says So" -.-.
But dosen't she know Eat you
might want to go to the church?"
Yes. she knows that might want
to-" Margaret's brown eyes were
twinkling. But she also knows that
these berries must De 1xed tonight"
"oh, let them CO." Walter spoke
carelessly. Wen get UP early IN
the morning. and I'll Aelp you"
How early" She i9oked at lin
with amusement.
About seven o'clock. We can do
:hem easily before breakfast"
II guess you don't understand
country people. I'm down stairs be-
fore six every morning"
What! Before SIX"
YES, and sometimes earlier" She
sighed. II guess my strawberry fest-
val will be lonely one, after all.
But can't you Just sneak away
and not do them" He did not IN
deTsta1t that Mrs. McCoaaughty was
accustomed to being obeyed.
But before she was given a chance
W t@AAS GLA4S|44Gk La q RktsHAGN GL
the foot OF the steps. 1t was Marga-
ret Fischer.
"Oh. hello, Walter" She spoke
With apparent surprise, Just as If she
had not known that her most faithful
follower had been talking TO Miss
McConaughty for the past ten niz-
utes. Wed better start for the ses-
tival soon"
II don't know whether III 20 o.
not" For some reason or other, he
did not seem especially pleased 1t the
interruption.
"oh. come on; I've saved a place
for you beside NE IN the wagon. +"
She seized his hand plag@@rIiy, and led
him OF, half reluctantly.
Margaret McConaughty watched
them go.
There's quite lot OF drawbacks
to being the daughter OF 4 boarding
house keeper" she uused, but, at
least, I haven't got paint on ny
cheeks"
She attacked the berries briskly.
From the front OF the house cane
sounds Of merry laughter. A farm
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HINTS
SUNSHINE AND AIR

There Is nothing man thinks so
much OF as life. and there is nothing
he does less to preserve
Yet the fountain of youth is every.
where about US. It gives on the elk.
Irs OF I!te-sunshiue and fresh air.
Whenever you have the opportun.
ity let in the sunshiae-lr may fade
some OF your carpets; 1t may show
some dust or spot on the wall; it
may even make you less comfortable
for a while. but 1t will burn to death
the germs OF disease.
Get some fresh air into your home
too. Take long hreaths. Get your
cellars and closets open and you will
discourage the causes OF your illness.
Remember the houses back home
where. when visitors were seen COM
ing someone had to run in and put up
the shades in the best room? Re
member how damp and uusty that
room used 10 smell?
Some people refer to them as those
good oid-tashtonsd" houses.
old-tashioued, yes, but after seeing
some records OF those who died there
from tuberculosis. ne can't say much
for their goodness"
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COMMON SALT MAY
CHECK CONSUMPTION
Company Surgeon in Austri-
an Army Makes Inter-
esting Discovery. .E

BERLIN. July I4.-(Corrsspordence
OF The Associated Press.l-Encourag.
ing results from the administration OF
common salt as remedy against the
embedding night sweats OF consunp-
tives and against excessive perspta-
ton in the case OF marching soldiers
are reported by Company Surgeon
Link in an article In the Munich Med
ical Weekly.
Sweat contains about six parts OF
salt in the thousand. A hard march
OF few hours on DO. day results In
the emulation OF five to st1 ltsrs OF
sweat, with a salt content OF - TO 80
grams. \ strong night sweat OF con.
sumptiTe e1udes as much as IL
liters, causing a salt loss OF fifteen
grams. This amount Is far from IN.
important. since the blood contains al
together only about twenty grams OF
salt, an amount about corresponding
to the maximum daily consumption OF
salt in foods.
Dr.. Links first experiments were
made with sufferers from tuhercuIo.
sis. It occurred to him that their ex-
cessive fatigue in morning might well
be due to the loss OF salt, and that tA!s
might be counteracted by salt RI.
ton. Hs began by giving level tea
spoonful OF salt (ahout five gramSl In
q small glass OF water Just before ga
tents retired. The result was q great
er freshness aud absence OF WEAKNESS
on the following forming. but the pa
tients either had no night sweats or
else very slight ones. All patients ex.
cept those suffering also from stom.
ach 1:arrh aud high fever stood the
salt dosing without any u effects
whatever.
His experiences led Or. Link to ex.
pertinent with healthy persons, ana
especially soldiers. About 100 soldiers
OF one regiment were given a teaspoon
FIJI Of salt at 5:45 o'clock IN the morn.
ing tcfore beginning their days march.
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ries, while he watched her silently.
Margaret Fishers voice doated Il
them from the front OF the house.
"oh, Walter, are you coming"
Blake did not answer.
I'm go and ind him." they heard
her say.
she found him where she had ex.
pected to.
Hurry up" she said lightly. "Its
time to start"
I'm not going"
What" She looked az him in
amazement.
I'm not going" he repeated. I've
decided to stay at home tonight"
"oh. very well." she spoke haugh-
tily. and without another word made
her way TO the wagon.
Margaret McConarghty looked a;
her companion with happy light in
her eyes.
~ thought you said you were go.
ing to the festival with Margaret?
she questioned.
Il am" he answered. ''The sesti.
val is going to be held right here or
the back porch. and the girl I'm go.
Ing with is Margaret McCoraughty.'
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:: CONFESSIONS OF A WIFE ::

at felt, Margte." said Paula, "as Il
I were going to q fancy dress party
as I donned that black Saline frock
and tiny apron had made that after.
noon from one OF ny embroidered
French petticoats.
81 cannot understand why so many
girls object to wearing q maids cap
and apron even while doing maids
work. One can make them coquertish
or dtgrIsed.
~ shall never forget ny first tip.
The College I'M at that time was
not in the tip trust and all the mon.
ey girl received IN tips was her
own.
az had thought nothing about tips
and when good looking chap drop
ped q silver quarter In my hand as
] gave him his hat became angry.
You made mistake staumered
rs ! held out the money.
"Ee looked at me IN surprise and
asked, What's the game, don't they
allow you to take tips any moreT
Then It came to me that had
seen my escorts zip girls in restaur.
ants often, but still / stood there
holding out that coin. He came back
and said:
"'Do you think It IS too little for
such pretty girl: Here, sweetheart,
I'll doubt It.
"For a moment I wanted to slap
his face, then ! said with a little
courtesy, I beg Jour pardon. This Is
my first trial at this job and I had
forgotten tips go with It.
II slipped the 25-cent piece into
my pocket. The man looked at me
in surpise and CIRCULATED, -Egad. yon'.
We got your nerve. Going to play the
game according TO rrle are you? Well.
you get quarters from me every
time I hang up NY hat IL this place
unless my family Is with me-
II could not resist saying demure.
y, When you bring any Of your fami!y
Isuppose It win be more
You little devil was the smiling
answer. sYcu viii d.
All this time I had been checking
bats and smiling back Ut the men who
-yssaz.s ssaaiz hr.sss -zassa s.,ss
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please don't IRE at me-" voice
pleaded.
81 didn't know you were there!"
she laughed. What are you doing
IN the back yart?"
lust walking around"
Aren't you going TO the testival?"
She looked at him hopefully.
Yes" Her hopes fell.
With Margaret, SUPPOSE
There was note OF ilI-corceaIed Bit
rerness in her voice.
Yes" he answered soberly. with
Margaret"
she returned gloomily to her ber-
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-08-15

NE the wrong hat said one man.
II think not. SIR answered.
"'Well, this seems TOO small
Perhaps being with the pretty
lady has swelled your head, was my
response.
THE moment the audacious remark
was out OF NY mouth knew # was
not the thing should have said. It
was the kind OF speech could make
to a man II / was appearing as his
social equal. but he being the guest
and the hat girl OF Bohemian res.
tauranr I had broken all the rules OF
society.
Alas, Margte, I soon learned that
must take all the brash things that
men might say to me and not answer
back Il would be a successful hat
girl
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wagon, loaded with hay. drew up at
the door
He'll be sitting there n the dark
with her" Margaret said to herself.
And then he can't see the paint and
powder on her face. She'll be all
dressed up In her Broadway toys, and
he won't give a thought to me sitting
here hulling berries. hate the
things" She took red and rosy
one from the box and threw 1t vehe.
mautly into the darkness at the rear
of the house. 1t struck something
with a soft thud.
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Clever Pat

Pat went to druggist to getanerps
~ bottle. Selecting one that answer
ed his purpose. he asked
How much?' s1
Well" said the clerk. IF you want
the empty bottle It'll be cent, but 4
you have something put n e We von'S
charge anything for the bottle
Sure. that's fair enough, observed
Pat. Put in eork--country Cen
uenan.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-08-15

OF elelegrauce. The sketch from Fash.
lon Art proves the point. The cos.
tune is OF the new Pontine, a dou.
ble-taced fabric. silk or satin on one
side and glazed leather on the 9th,
er.
The gown Is OF Cobalt blue satin.
The rolling collar. the belt and trim.
ming on the belt-tab is dark. glazed
leather. The scarf Is blue liz. 20.
edges the bottom Of the coat.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-08-15

The fat fur collar OF Louis Fit.
teerth style, with outstanding neck.
line, looms up at all fall fashion
shows, but right beside it, much in
the spotlight, is the fur scarf OF the
long.haired pelt-the fox martin and
koltasky Leading the others.
Only the graceful draped fur scarf
can give q smart suit a duaI nota