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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-08
AERO MOVEMENT Is
GAINING STRENGTH

New York, MAY 8.-The movement
To equip the national guard with aero
planes through public subscriptions
mas been extended TO Indiana, Massa-
ehusetts. West Virginia and Okla
homa, it was announced here today
by the Aero Club of America, which
maugurated the plan last fall The
militia Of Rhode Island. where $4,000
mas been raised, has been authorized
10 organize an aeronautic section, the
cubs announcement added. Thirty
states have now Joined the movement
The first four of the many machines
which the club plans to provide will
De placed in commission within
month, two of them being assigned to
he New York state militia Four 9TH
ers are expected to be in readiness by
me end of the summer, including high
po~er lighting aeropianea-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-08
FLORIDA LAND AGENT
ON TRIAL FOR FRAUD

Kansas City, May S.-The trial of
Richmond J. Bolles, president of the
Florida Fruit Lands company, of Jack
sonville, Fla, charged in indictments
with using the meals to defraud and
promoting a conspiracy, was set for
hearing in the federal court here to-
day.
At previous hearing several weeks
ago, attorneys for Bolles, who is in
Florida. introduced evidence showing
their client was unable, because of ad-
vanced age to stand the trip here for
trial.
Attorneys for the government, in
counter evidence, introduced witness
es who testified to the good health of
Bodies in his Florida home.
According to the indictments, the
land which Bolles attempted to sell,
was, in the eyes of the government,
unfit for the purpose the land COM
pany claimed for it through the mails
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-08
THE WAR TODAY

In Galicia aIn0g the lower
Stripa river. the Russians have
made further advances against the
TeUtOns.
The Russians advancing toward
Bagdad have repulsed the Turks
who retreated after sustaining
heavy losses.
Counters along the AuStr0-
Italian have resulted in small
gains for the Italians.
A transport with 600 Russians
on beard has been sunk in the
Mediterranean by striking a mine.
The Countess MarkeiyicZ, one
OF the leaders in the Irish revolt
was found guilty by a court mar
tial and senter>ed To death, but
the sentence was cGmmutGd TO
penal serYitude for life.
There is q luli in the fighting on
the eastern front according 10
Vienna. which announces that the
situation is unchanged there.
Likewise there Is comparative
ouiet on the AustrO-Etalian front
London reports the sinking by
submarine on May 3 OF the
French bark. Marie hOlinOs OF "
9f6 tons. There we're no casual
ties among the brew.
Attacks by the Germans north
east and northwest of Nerdun eX-
cept around Hill 304 and in the
region of HaudremOnt wood, the
French repulSed with heavy
losses, according to the Paris re-
port. Both attacks were made by
the Germans after heavy prepara-
tory h0mbardments.
The artillery action has been
very heavy in the WOeyre, in the
region east Of Nerdun-
The Germans are continuing the
furious offensive at Nerdun which
Gained them important ground
both east and west OF the Mouse
Yesterday. They made no further
advances during their attacks Of
last night, however, Paris declares
and in fact lost part Of the terri
tory won at the outset OF their re-
Hawed drive in force on the de-
lenses of the fortress.
Washington adFices state that a
new note to Germany has been
virtually completed and will prob
ably 20 forward today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-08
Reply to Kaiser's Letter Is
Completed and May Go
Forward Today. L..
REFUSE SUGGESTIONS
Paper Says U. S. Can Not Al
low Berlin to Dictate Pol
icy With British. -.

Washington, May 8.-TheI
American reply to Ger
many's submarine note was
sent to Berlin today and will
be given out for publication
later today. 1t is officially
described as being brief.
Washington, May s-A note 10
Germany has practically been
completed and probably will go
forward to Berlin today. 1t will
be made public soon afterward.
1t is understood it will be brief, in
forming Germany that as long as
the new instructions to submarine
commanders are observed dipl0.
matte relations will be continued,
but that the United States cannot
allow Germany to dictate its
negotiations with Great Britain.
The president worked On the pro-
posed communication early today fol-
lowing his conference with Secretary
Lansing last night 1t is understood
officials are SO far agreed on the pol
icy to be pursued that it will not be
necessary to wait for the cabinet
meeting tomorrow.
While the German note has averred
for the present at least, break In dip
lomatic relations, It was said today
that the president was not satisfied
with the apparent conditions attached
by Germany. The United States standsi
by its demand that Germany cease hert
attacks on vessels in violation of in
ternational law, regardless Of nego-
tiations which may be carried on with |
Great Britain over the food blockade |
Some of his advisers wanted him to |
make no reply to the German note and
only wait developments, but he is
understood to have decided to send
the new communication. |
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-08
CHICAGO AND OCEAN
TALK BY WIRELESS

Chicago, May accumulation by
wireless telephone between Chicago
and the Atlantic coast on Sunday was
said to have been completely sue
cessful. Officials of the naval training
station at Lake Bluff, just north of the
city, talked with Captain Chandler,
who was on the bridge of the battleship
New Hampshire in Chesapeake Bay.
The conversation was part of the
series of experiments which the navy
department is conducting and followed
a demonstration in which officials in
Washington on Saturday talked with
various naval stations throughout the
country.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-08
THE WEATHER
Rock Island, Davenport, Moline
and Vicinity.

Fair tonight and Tuesday, cooler to-
night, warmer Tuesday.
Temperature at a IN. "a. Highest
yesterday IS. Lowest last night SO.
Velocity of wind at a. III. 6 miles
per hour.
Precipitation II inch.
Relative humidity at Z p. m. 63, al
Z a. m. 81, at p. m. %.
Stage of water, 15,5; a, fall Of 4 in
last As hours
}. III. SHERlER. Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-08
GENERAL STRIKE ON
SPANS RAILROADS

Vallapolid. Spain, via Paris, May s,
(S:10 a. MIA general strike on all
the Spanish railroads was voted here
today at a meeting of representatives
of the employees on all the lines in the
country. The government has taken
measures to prevent disturbances and
to insure that traffic will not be para
lyZed-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-08
Latest Bulletins

London. May SIT is reported
that the steamship Cymric is sink
ing.
Danyille, ILL.,. May S.-Fnraged
because she would no longer live
with him, Edward Smith, aged %,
shot and killed his wife, aged 10,
and then hanged himself in
barn. The tragedy occurred at
their farm home near Attica. Ind,
near here, shortly before noon TO-
day.
Des Moines, May S.-The dead
body OF Frank Mundy, %. who last
night shot and killed his wife. was
found early today on refuse
dump. There Was a bullet hole in
the lett ear. 4 revolver was found
tightly clasped in the right hand.
Washington, May S.-Thc SEN
ate today passed without "a record
vote the Bankhead good roads
bill to spend $50 ,000,O00 in eon-
structlon OF post roads, contin-
gent on an equal expenditure by
the states. Appropriation for
Sl0,000.000 for reads In national
forests is included. 1t differs from
the bill.
kankakee, ILL.,. May S.-The
plant OF the Universal Welding
company was destroyed by hre To-
day. The loss was estimated nj
100000.
Santo Domingo, Dominican Re-
public, May 3. In view of the SER
ious situation here American mar
ines fully equipped were landed
today on the outskirts Of the
city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-08
New Attack by Mexican
Bandits Rouses Secretary
of War Department.
HOLDS TO AGREEMENT
Gives Funston Authority to
Take Steps Necessary to
Pursue Band.

Washington, May s-Secretary
Baker stated today that the war
department considers the agree
ment under which the army be-
gan pursuit of Villa bandits still
in operation and that under its
terms General Funston will take
any steps necessary to pursue the
band which raided the Big Bend
country, without further instruc-
tons.
A new American expedition may al
ready be across the Mexican border il
pursuit of the bandits who raide,
Glenn Springs and Alpine, Texas, las
week Secretary Baker said today h.
had received a report from Genera
Funston as to steps taken in that di
rection but declined to reveal its con
tents. He said General F>unstons or
lglnal orders still stood, however, ant
they gave him authority TO cross when
ever the need arose.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-08
PROPOSE SERVICES
FOR THE CHILDREN

Saratoga Springs, n Y, May 8.-A
service for the burial of children and
their reception into the church is pro-
posed in a revised ritual of the Meth
odist Episcopal church, which was
submitted today for action by the gen
eral conference in session here. Pre-
viously only a ceremony for adults
was existed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-08
To Hold Charity Conference.

Indianapolis, Ind, May 6.-The 45rd
annual session of the national con-
ference of charities and corrections
will convene here next Tuesday even
ing to remain in session for a week.
Arrangements have been made to care
for more than three thousand dele
gates to the conference and Is allied
national organizations.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-08
DAY IN CONGRESS
SENATE.

SENATE.
Considered nomination OF George
Rublee to federal trade commits
sion i'm executive session.
HOUSE,
Considered report OF disagree
ment among army hill c0nierees
over volunteer army and govern
mant nitrate plant
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-08

Washington. May S.-The govern
ments safety first special train was on
its way early today to Frederick,
where the first stop in its first educa-
tional tour of the country was to be
made,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-08

London, May SIT is reported
that the steamship Cymric is sink
ing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-08

Berlin. May 5 Cby wireless to
SayyiIle, \. YIN the recent
fighting on the Yerdun front the
Germans captured an entire sys-
TEN Of trenches on the northern
slope Of Hill 384, the war office
announced today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-08

Associated Press
Leased Wire Report
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-08
Americans Stirred.

Columbus, n. NJ, May S.-Details OF
the raid upon Glenn Springs. Texas
transmitted to American detachments
Continued on Page Eleven)
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-02-21
OCCUPATION OF
THE RAILROADS
HELD BY GREECE
German Sources Announce This
Move as Intention of Allies.
and Declare Force May Be
Used
THE GREEK MILITARY
COUNCIL CONVOKED

Berlin, Feb. o0.-(By Wireless to
Sayville).- Reports from Constarti-
nople state" says the Overseas News;
Agency. that according to official
kilograms from Athens, ministers of
Great Britain, France, Russia and
Italy announced to Premier Skouloudis
that the Entente council in Paris had
ordered the military occupation of all
the Greek railroads and telegraph sta
tions in Thessalonica and Morea by
Entente troops. The ministers let it be
known that in case Greece did not
submit voluntarily to the measure
force would be used.
Greek military council, the dis
patches add. was Immediately con-
voked for discussion of the new sit
uation.''
Morea is the peninsula which forms
the southern part Of the Kingdom Of
Greece. Thessalonica is one of the sew
eral names of Saloniki.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-02-21

Fairfield, Me, Feb. 0.--tSpeciaD.-
The action of deepest significance, the
undisputed most important meeting of
the Students Conference, was held
Saturday afternoon in the Methodist
church by the so-termed leaders
the faculty and cabinet members
Here, in the official launching of the
Big Brother movement, the true in
tent of this big conference was
brought conclusively to the light. To
the majority Of these leaders and all
of the delegates the action came as at
least partial surprise. \ reporter
wandered in, listened ndifferently for
moment, then caught up pad and
pencil and set fevershly to work
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-02-21
SEA PLANE
RAID MADE
NSUNDAY
Germans in Aerial At
tack over East and
Southeast Coasts of
England Few Casu-
alties-Austrian Sub
marine Sinks French
Steamer

The Russian army which cap
,tured Erzerum in Armenia is
endeavoring to cut off the re-
treat of the Turks, who are re-
tiring with as much speed as
possible. Dispatches from Petro-
grad report the capture of the
towns of Mush and Achlat to the
south after heavy fighting, pre-
ceding the taking of towns by
storm. The next objective of the
southern wing of the Russian
army is Diarbekr, which lies
within striking distance of the
Bagdad railway.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-02-21

The Washington government has
thus completed its case as regards the
new submarine policy. and little more
can be done but await developments.
That the situation is critical is ad-
mltted on all sides. There is little hope
that Germany will now back down,
after having announced to the world
that after Feb. % all merchantmen
carrying guns will be regarded as
"warships," and as such will be sunk
without any warning.
On the other hand, the United States
ever on the principle that unarmed
merchant vessels must never be sunk
without due warning. so that heir pal: !
sengers and crews can have an oppor-
tunity of saving themselves. And, fur
thermore, this government insists that
merchantmen carrying guns only for
defnsive purposes must be classed as
unarmed vessels" as they have al
ways been so held under international
law.
Facing Dangerous Situation
Thus the two governments are fac,
ing situation seemingly impossible OIL
euJuo1hicHt. L no SITUATION is rendered
more menacing by the attitude of thei
German people, who, according to the
latest dispatches, are angry and in
dignant at what they call the new
demands" of the Washington govern
ment. The calling off Of the new
policy of submarine warfare would
cause an uproar in Germany if made
publicly known.
In connection with the visit of Baron
Zwiedinek Saturday State Department,
officials said that he negotiations look
ing to an Apcon settlement had been
brought to halt
There will be no further efforts nv
the United States. it was said. to Ar
cept Austria's offer of settlement in
the Anocna case until the entire sub.
marine question is settled
The Ancona case with Austria
therefore. is placed in the same cate ,
CORY with the Lusitania controversy
with Germany. While these cases in
themselves have been settled practi-
cally to the satisfaction of the United !
States. they will not be separated from
Continued on Page 9-coIunn ~
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-02-21
ELLIS JONES, '76,
NEWPORT, DIES

Newport, Me, Feb. 20.-Ellis Jones,
retired wooden manufacturer. died at
his home here Saturday, aged 76. For
many years he was manager Of the
Newport Wooden Co., which sold it's
mill to the American Woolen Co. MIR.
Jones retired from active business at
the time Of the sale several years ago.
He was a member of the Odd Eel
lows and Masonic bodies. He is sur
vived by son, Charles f. Jones, agent
here for the American Woolen Co.,
and another son in New York state.
The funeral will take place at the
home at > o'clock Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-02-21
BULCARS MEET
CREEK FORCE0N
THE FRONTIER
Important Developments Expect
ed as Result of Sharp
Engagement

London. Feb. 2O-Patrols of Greeks
and Bulgarians fought sharp engage
ment near poiran Thursday after the
Bulgarian patrol crossed the frontier
according to a Salonki dispatch to Reu-
ter's Telegram Co. The BulgarianS
were forced to retire. leaving two men
killed. One Greek soldier was wound
ed
According to the same dispatch. Cen
eral Sarrail. the French commander-in-
chief in the East, has gone to Athens.
where an audience with King Constan-
tine has been arranged. The greatest
Importance is attached to the visit,
which, it is believed will mark import
ant DEVELOPMENTS in the relations be-
tween Greece and the Entente Allies.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-02-21

Fairfield, Me-. Feb. 2O.-(Spe-
ciaD Asked tonight in the dy-
ing moments of the first annual
Secondary School Student Con-
ference if he had any comment
to make upon the success of the
three days meetings, Jefferson
C. Smith, State secretary of the
Y. NJ. C. A. of Maine, exclaimed !:
"Not a word, sir; it speaks for
itselfv
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-02-21
OFFICERS OF
CONFERENCE

Fairfield, Me-. Feb. 20
Especially The following Of
fcers were elected at the
Secondary School Conference
here Saturday:
president-LlNWOOD J. BAD.
eeH OF Maine Central institute.
Pittsfield.
weep res d en ents-HARRIS G.
nAm-iN Of Gould's Academy,
oe,nel; w. n. WAHLQUIST Of
1enron Academy: CLIFFORD
noh0 OF Coburn Classical Institute,
"s'er"'Ile, and IRWIN e. RoL-
s.Ns Of Lawrence High School.
seeretary-DoNALD BERRY Of
e0oo Will Farm, Hinckley; Assist.
any Secretary, CH ARIES +.
eAHNes of Kicker Classical lnsti-
sute Of Houlton.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-02-21
HE WATERVILLE
HIGH STUDENTS
FORM NEW CLUB

result of the initial conference
80 l. NJ. {. A. Club at Waterville
u.s." S'ho"' was formed and thus an
Temporary chairman, Regi-
,"id Harsom; acting treasurer. Albert
''aEleur: manager. Perley Lessor: COL
"'aer. Paul Thompson The first
\, el's VIII he held in the Waterville Y.
= a. sunday afternoon at 5 o'clock.
InaF'er members are as follows: Regi-
'1'u hersom, Norman Haskell. Perley
4, a'r' stephen Aver, Albert LaFleur.
i'eAahder LaFleur. Neil Hilton. Roland
'o''es' Joseph Bridges John Tobey.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-02-21
NOW AWAITING
DEVELOPMENTS

Washington, Feb. 2o.-Following its
world warning through it's diplomat
ic and consular officers Friday, the
Washington government Saturday per-
sonally served notice on the Austrian
charge d'affaires, Baron Zwiedinek,
that the United States recognized the,
right of merchantmen to carry guns for
defensive purposes and would not tol-
crate the new Teutonic policy of sink
ing such vessels without warning.
The United States has already no.
tilted the German ambassador, Count
Won Bernstorff, of the position of this
government in the mater.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-02-21

Washington. Feb. 20.-Discussion
from an administration viewpoint of
the submarine issue with Germany will
be undertaken in the Senate this week
Democrats led by Senator Stone, chair
man Of the foreign relations committee
have determined to meet what they
term an effort on the part Of the Re-
publican senators to make a partisan
issue of the situation that has arisen
since the German admiraltys determi-
nation to sink all enemy merchant
ships, whether armed for offense or de-
fense.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-02-21
Conditions and General Forecast

A disturbance of moderate intensity
that has moved from the Great Lakes
southeastward has been attended by
snow flurries in the Atlantic states
north Of Maryland. In all other parts
Of the country the weather remained
fair.
Temperatures remain low in the north
border states from Michigan eastward.
The indications are that the weather
will be fair Monday and Tuesday, gen.
orally east Of the Mississippi river.
The temperature will be considerably
lower Monday in southern New Eng
land and the Middle Atlantic states.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-02-21
Summary Of Movement

Briefly. the movement may be sum
/ married. as follows:
The University Of Maine. with Colby.
Bowdoin and Bates Colleges. will pro-
vide the leading Y. Nj. c. y. workers
Of college life to become originators,
organizers and supervisors of y. NJ. G..
a. activities in the secondary schools.
! The college men, having the highest
| grade of instruction and aid in their
| problems from the foremost y. NJ. c..
a. specialists Of the State and nation.
will form and encourage organizations
among the students toward better
understanding of Christian ideals, the
| casting out of vices in their forma
tive period.
Concise suggestions were advanced
and iotted down, and a list of ques-
tions furnished as the best method of
becoming acquainted with the schools
and students.
Each college will have stipulated
list Of preparatory schools in its ju-
risdiction. and each college will have
its workers with designated territory.
Bowdoin Man Presides
Miles Z. Langley, general secretary Of
the Y. NJ. c. A. at Bowdoin College. pre-
sided over the meeting. A committee
consisting of Messrs. Goodman and Nc
Cormick was appointed to confer with
Jefferson Smith in regard to the distribu-
ton of the delegates among the prepara-
tory schools. The committee was also
instructed to select a college man who
would be able to visit the school and be-
come intimately acquainted with the stu
dents. Mr.. Heald suggested that set
OF questions be arranged for the use of
the group leaders and the college men in
their Joint work.
The Big Thoughts
Some of the especially good thoughts
which the leaders and group workers
will have to carry home and impress
upon others were suggested and accent
ed as follows;
1T is our job to dig out that fact of
the religious spark in every boy and make
use of it,
Find what each man has an inclina-
ton to do. and set him about it,
Find ways and means to make men
work, for that is one of the important
parts of the success of the Y NJ. c. A.
work"
"The big problem is to get to be actual
Y. NJ. c. A. members"
Something definite rather than gener-
alities is needed to work upon in Y. NJ
C. A. for the individual.
Leaders Testimony
At the request of Mr.. Langley, the
(continusd on Pace 9-CoIumn y
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-02-21

Let it go down at that in black and
white; Jeff Smith has said 1.-THE
Student Conference has spoken. spoken
iii terms and with an emphasis that
will make it heard and felt in COL
branch Of educational and religious
cndeavor to this States extended bor..
dcrs, and beyond.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-02-21
Two Hundred Boys Pledge Themselves to A advanced
Steps in Christian Service-- The big Brot1er''
MoUenenf Lau11ched--Notable Addresses Sat-
urday and Sunday BY the Foremost Y. M. C.. A.
Men, Colby Entertains-- Games at Opern House
BIC BROTHER" MOVEMENT
OUTSTANDING FEATURE OF
CONFERENCE AT FAIRFIELD

Journal Reporter by Good Fortune lands the
Complete Details Of Most Significant Action
of Big Meeting Of 300 Preparatory School Stu
dents and Leaders-College Workers to En-
courage to the Utmost the Injection of Higher
Christian Ideals into Secondary School
Activities