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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-21
DELEGATES FROM DELAWARE
TO CHICAGO CANNOT AGREE
Four for General du Pont; One for
Roosevelt

WILMINGTON, Del, April 21.-From
a statement obtained today from Alfred
/. du Pont, one of Delaware's six dele
gates to the Republican National Conven-
tion at Chicago next June, it developed
that the Delaware delegates are seriously
split over the presidential nomination.
Four are regarded as solid for T. Cole
man du Pont, one is said to prefer Roose-
welt, and Alfred /. du Pont, the sixth,
has not committed himself, but said to-
day he had not formed any opinion on the
subject and would not do so until after
he has had a chance to confer with dele
gates from other States at Chicago.
The Delaware delegation had had no
conference. AS a matter of fact, because
OF a division in its ranks. it is not likely
10 confer.
1t is regarded as significant that the
Wilmington Morning, News, generally con-
sidsred controlled by Alfred l. du Pont,
came out today in support OF Roose-
welt.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-21
HELD FOR ROBBING MAN
Prisoner Accused of Beating Con-
tractor and Taking Watch and Cash

Walter Froelich. OF Camden. was held
without bail today by Magistrate Beaton.
on the accusation of having blacIjacked
John " Poland, Jr, a wealthy contractor
of Woodside Terrace, Trenton, and robbed
him of a gold watch and $50 In bills.
Froelich was arrested early today by
Detectives Kearse and Titus, of the 10th
and Buttonwood streets station, in a
pawnshop at 9th street and Ridge aye@
nue. The police say he was trying to
pawn Poland's watch. According to the
police, Froelich attacked Poland at 9th
and Spring Garden streets early yester-
day. fracturing the contractors nose and
rendering him unconscious Poland was
taken to Hahnemann Hospital, and was
discharged after his injuries were dressed.
The police say that Froelich has a long
police record. Two weeks ago, II is al
legged, he was arrested for an attack on a
young woman.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-21
ARBITRATION OF U-BOAT
ISSUE URGED BY BRYAN
IN EVENT OF RUPTURE
Ex-Secretary Tells Congress-
men Commission Should I'm
dertake to Settle Dispute
in Case of Break
NOT "FIGHTING' WILSON


w. ]. Bryan's plan tor preventing war
became clear today. He explained II In
n crowded series of conferences with Sem
ators and Representatives.
IL is simply a plan to convince Congress
that involving the United States In war
rests entirely with the members; that Con-
gress is altogether free to exercise the
final decision and should exercise 1t re.
gardless of any act OF the President. Once
Congress appreciates this. Bryan Is con.
vinced there will be no declaration OF war
by the United States against Germany.
He is certain the majority of both Houses
is opposed to war.
The President has authority only to
carry matters up to and including the
breaking off of diplomatic relations, Bryan
argued over and over again. After the
break, he maintained. the Presidents
power ends. Then 1t is UP to Congress.
with this pre,ni accepted, Bryan in.
sisted that the osident was required
to respect the authority of Congress In
the matter of war.malSing, just as he had
exacted from Congress- respect for his
own authority over diplomatic negotia'
tions.
Bryan insisted he is not fighting" the
President He is only discussing with the
legislative branch of the Government. he
said, matters that concern that branch.
"It would be crime against this nation
and n crime against civilization" Bryan
declared, "for this country to go to war
and 1 want to do all I can to prevent such
thing"
One method Congress might adopt as
way out Of war. he suggested, was-after
the President had exhausted his powers
by breaking off relations-to provide for
arbitration ut the dispute. Congress has
authority to do this as well as to declare
war, he said. Congress could appoint
commissioners to investigate the facts,
he said, and provide for arbitration on the
basis of the facts found. Germany. he
believes, would glady meet the United
States on this ground.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-21
Roosevelt Indoffsed in Arkansas

LITTLEl ElROCK. Ark. april 21.-Reso-
Iutions indorsins. Theodore Roosevelt for
President were adopted here by the
Arkansas Progressive party convention.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-21
German Millionaire Kills Himself

BERLIN April, 2l-Heinrieh Lange, a
Hamburg millionaire, has committed sui
eide % eaeepe prosecution Tor selling grain
% feed I've stock, contrary 20 regulations.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-21
FREE SUGAR MEASURE
IN SENATE TOMORROW
Bill to End Duty to Pass, De-
spite Opposition by
Hardwick

WASHINGTON, April 21 Free
sugar" will be dead and buried issue
after tomorrow when the Senate after
some perfunctory debate. will vote to ex.
tend indefinitely the duty on sugar.
The only opposition to the repeating act
was made by Senator Hardwlck, of
Georgia, who will lead forlorn hope to
end the proposed duty extension on May
1, 1920. Although majority of the
Democratic Senators personally favor this
plan the necessity for concurrence with
the House before May 1 to insure needed
revenues, assures the indefinite extension
acts passage by an almost unanimous
vote
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-21
MILLIONAIRE, AFTER FIRST
VACATION, SAYS NEVER AGAIN
Railroad Director Used Special Train
to Get Back to Work

CHICAGO. April 21.-SIarvin Hughitt
millionaire chairman of the Board Of
Directors Of the Chicago and Northwestern
Railroad, was back at his desk today
aid happier than he has been for a month
-Four weeks ago Mr.. Hughitt was per-
SHADED 10 take his first vacation in 20
Years With Mrs. Hughitt he went to
the Pacific coast. firing OF idleness after
4 few weeks, he engaged a special train
ITO bring him back TO his desk-and he
came at the rate OF 55 miles an hour most
OF the way.
AT Omaha President AIohler OF the
Union Pacific. had a second special wait
ing and the Hughitts lost no time In
changing. -.t
Never again for me" said Mr. Hughitt
. today.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-21
TOXIC HINTS RUSSIANS
SAILED FROM VLADIVOSTOK
Arrival of Troops in France Causes
Little Surprise in Japan

Announcement of the arrival of a Rus
sian army in France causeH little surprise
in official circles here today. Late in
March three old Russian warships, cap
tured by Admiral Togo at the battle OF
Tsu-Shima were sold TO the Cars gov
ernment for S7,500,000.
1t was understood, then. that the war
ships the Soya, formerly Varyag Saami,
formerly Peresvlet. and Tango. formerly
Pultava. would be used for transport
service.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-21
Colgate University Music Clubs

Colgate University Alumni were drawn
to Association Hall last evening by the
concert of the Combined Glee. Mandolin
was given under the auspices OF the Chris
tian Endeavor Society of Summit Presby-
terian Church. The combined clubs, which
are making their annual spring tour, are
larger than the usual college musical or
ganization The members have young,
Hesh' weli.lrained voices and give pro
campus dittles and Including newer popu-
lar hits"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-21
Canadian Minister,s Son Killed

OTTAWA, April 21.-Lieutenant ]. NJ.
Hazen, of the Canadian Artillery, son of
j. ID. Hazen Canadian Minister of Marine
and Naval Affairs. has been killed in ac-
tion, according to cable message received
by his father late yesterday.
Gunnison news-champion., 1916-11-24

when Captain Memo. drawing from the
pocket OF his dress bag OF pearls,
plnccd It In his hand. This munlnccut
charity from the man OF the waters Ia
tho poor SinghnIesc was accepted with
u trembling hand. His wondering eyes
showed that he knew not to what su'
pcrhumnn beings he owed both fortune
and lie.
At II sign from the captain we re
cnlncd the bank and. following thc
road already traversed. came In about
half mn hour to the anchor which held
the canoe OF the Nautilus 10 the earth
Once on board we each. with the help
Of the sailors. got rid OF the heavy
copper helmets.
Captain Ncmo's first word was TO the
Canadian.
Thank you. Master Land" said he.
1T was In revenge. captain" replied
Ned Land Il owed you that"
\ ghlstly smile passed across the
captains lips. and that was all.
TO the Nautilus" said he.
The boat dew over the waves. Some
body floating. BY the black marking
OF the extremity OF It's fms | recognized
the terrible mclauopterou uf the Indian
seas, of the species OF shark properly
so called. 1t WAS more than twenty
five feet long. Its enormous mouth oc-
Cupiri one third OF its body II was
an adult. ns was known by its six rows
OF teeth placed In an is0scelcs triangle
in the upper jaw.
Couscil looked nj 1t with scientific iu.
terCst. and | am sure that he placed It.
and not without reason. In the car
tilaGinous class. Of the chOndropteryg
ian order. with fixed gills. OF the Sc
iaCinn family. In the genus of the
sharks
While | was contemplating this In
crt mass n dozen OF these voracious
beasts appeared round the boat and
without noticing us. threw themselves
upon the dead body and fought with
one another for the pieces
At half past s we were again on
hoard the Nautilus There | reflected
on the Incidents which had taken place
In our excursion to the Manaar bank
Two conclusions must inevitably
draw from it-onc bearing upon the un-
parnlleled courage OF Captain Memo.
the other upon his devotion to hu
man being. representative OF that
race from which he led beneath the
sea. Whatever he might say. this
strange man had not yet succeeded In
entirely crushing his heart.
When | made this observation TO
him he answered In n slightly moved
tone:
That Indian. sir. is an inha bitant OF
an oppressed country. and am still.
and shall be to my last breath. one of
themr'
Gunnison news-champion., 1916-11-24

him standing on block OF basait, his
instruments near him. his eyes fixed
on the northern horizon. near which
the sun was then describing a length
ened curve. took my place beside
him and waited without speaking
Noon arrived. and. as before the sun
did not appear. II was fatality.
Observations we're still wanting. II
not accomplished tomorrow we must
give up all idea of taking any We
were indeed exnctly a, the 2Uth or
March Tomorrow. the 2lst. would
be the equinox: the sun would disap
pear behind the horizon for six months.
and with Its disappearance the long
polar uight would begin. Since the
September equinox 1t had emerged
from the northern horizon. rising by
heightened spirais up to the 2lst Of
December. At this period. the summer
solstice of the northern regions. II had
begun to descend. and tomorrow was
to shed Its last rays upon them. q
communicated my fears and observa
tons to Captain Memo.
You are right. N. Aronnax.- SAID
be. If tOmorrow cannot take the
altitude Of the sun shall not he abb.
to do Il foc SIX months Rnt preci-el
Gunnison news-champion., 1916-11-24

with d sharp blow Of his heel. mount
el to tn, surface
We al three followed In a few sec
ouIs saved by miracle. and reached
the hsb.Tman's boat
captain Nemo's frst care WIS TO re
,all the unfortunate man TO life ngain
DID not think he could succeed !
hoped 50. for the poor creatures itn-
mersion was not long. but the blow
from the sharks tail might have teen
his deathblow.
Happily. With the captains and Con
sells sharp friction. | saw conscious
ness return by degrees. He opened
his eyes What was his surprise. hl-
terror even. at seeing four great cop
per heads leaning over him. And
above all. what must he have thought
Gunnison news-champion., 1916-11-24

I Undsrstood Now. This Was the sesns
Of the Battle.
projected flight? A mortal dread hung
over me. and vainly tried to regain
my accustomed coolness
At few minutes 10 put my ear
to the captains door. - noise. l left
my room and returned to the saloon,
which was half in obscurity. but de-
serted.
I opened the door communicating
with the library. The same insufa-
Client light. the same solitude. placed
myself near the door leading to the
central staircase and there waited for
Ned Lands signal.
At that moment the trembling Of the
screw sensibly diminished. then It
stopped entirely. The silence was now
only disturbed by the beatings Of my
own heart. Suddenly slight shock
was felt. and knew that the Nautilup
had stopped at the bottom Of the ocean.
Ny uneasiness increased. The Cans
dams signal did not come. felt In
cifned to join Ned Land and beg Of
him to put o6 his attempt. felt that
We were not sailing under our usuai
eonditions-
At this moment the door Of the larrs
salocu opened. and CaptAin Memo an
peired. He NV ne and without. fur.
Tier peeanzb,e beam IN an amiahss
3s0e e woke:
eontinned In next issue
Gunnison news-champion., 1916-11-24
CHAPTER v.
The South Pole.

~TEADILY we sped to the south.
ward into the region Of cold
~ and icebergs until on a mem.
orable morning. that of the 10th
OF March. Captain Memo appeared at
the door Of the saloon.
1.-THE sea is OPEN was all he said
] rushed on to the platform. Yes.
the open sea. with but few scatter
ed pieces Of Ice and moving iceberss
. long stretch Of sea. world Of birds
In the air and myriads OF nshes under
those waters. Khlch varied trcm n
Gunnison news-champion., 1916-11-24

let a nieht or six months spread It's
shadows over my new domains.
Gunnison news-champion., 1916-11-24

"HE Arlsntie-a vast sheet OF wa
ter whose superficial ares Gov
ers c5oroOro Of square miles
- - ta.,-,h n. ,vbich Is 1900
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-01
METHODISTS TO USE
CHURCH AUDITORIUM

Members of the First Methodist
church will reopen the auditorium OF
their church edifice next Sunday
morning. The church has undergone
repairs during the last three months
and all the services have been held in
the basement. During the summer the
interior has been beautifully decorat-
ed, new oak floor laid. new carpet
put on the aisles and pulpit platform,
and much other needed work done.
The friends of the church are invited
to attend the services Sunday.
The program Sunday will be made
suitable for the occasion. The follow
ing special music will be rendered by
the choir:
Professionally Mother Dear"
Jerusalem.
Anthem-"O God, Our Rock OF
Ages" E. II. Wilson and choir.
Offertory-"My Task" Miss Cooper.
The sermon by the pastor will be
in keeping with the occasion. The par
sonage Of the church has also been
rebuilt and the pastor was able to
move his family into the renewed and
beautiful home this week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-01
R.&V. employees
CALL MASS MEET
Men Working for Root & Van DervoOrt
to Gather Sunday Morning for
Important" Conference.
MAY ASK An EIGHT-HOUR DAY
This Question Is Said TO BE Purpose
of emblage-Tri-City Labor
Officials Behind Move.

4 mass meeting for all employees OF
the Root & Van Dervoort Engineering
company of East Moline has beeI
called to be held at the Moose hall in
East Moline Sunday morning at 10 80.
The meeting has been labeled i'm
portantH and all employed have been
urged to be present. Although the re
port could not be confirmed 1t was
rumored that the meeting was called
for the express purpose OF organizing
the employees to demand an eight-hour
dav. Officials OF the Tri-City Fedora
ton OF Labor, who have been carrying
on a vigorous labor forward movement
here, are said TO be behind the plans.
The Root & Van DervOOrt Engineer
ing company is at the present time
employing several thousand men,
working both day and night shifts to
keep up with large munitions orders
from the allies. 1t is said that in case
the men do agree to ask for an eight
hour day, if the company refuses TO
grant it. a walkout will result.
Pay Not Discussed.
The question of wages has not been
discussed as yet. The strength OF the
move will be based on the attendance
at the meeting and action taken by the
employees at that time. Should the EN-
ploves OF the Root & Van Dervoort
make demands for an eight-hour day
It is said that workers in practically
every plant in Moline will follow SUIT
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-01
MIL WAUKEE Line
SUED FOR DEATH
Mrs, Mercedes II. Reid Would Recover
$4,000 for Death of Her Mother
Files Case in City Court
ACCIDENT OCCURRED JUNE "a
Woman Was Crossing Thirty-Fourth
Street Crossing When Struck
BY WestbOund Train.

Mrs. Mercedes r. Reid, administra-
trix of the estate and daughter of Mrs.
Matilda Smith, who died soon after she
was struck by a Milwaukee train at the
Thirty-fourth street crossing in this
city, June "a. yesterday afternoon filed
suit in the city court for $4,000 dam
ages for the death of her mother. The
Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul road is
named as defendant in the case. At
torneys Dietz & Dietz represent the
plaintiff.
Mrs Smith was crossing the Mil
waukee tracks at Thirty-fourth street
when she was struck by a westbound
train. She was thrown TO the side and
suffered injuries which resulted in her
death in the city hospital a half hour
later.
No Warming Given.
Evidence brought out at the coron-
Or'S inquest, conducted the next day,
was that there was no means of warn
ing at the crossing. A recommended
ton against grade crossings was also
made by the jury.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-01
TEN SLUMBER WHILE
BURGLAR ROBS HOUSE

A burglar entered Camp Cherokee
on Campbell's island sometime last
night and secured over $40 in cash
and three gold watches. The intru-
der made good his escape and the Hi
nois and Iowa authorities have been
enlisted to search for him today. 1t
is thought that he rowed TO the is
land from the Iowa shore and escaped
in the same manner. Footprints were
found on the sand this morning lead
ing from the cottage across the beach
TO the waters edge.
The burglar walked boldly around
the beds in which 10 of the members
OF the camp were sleeping, collected
10 pairs Of trousers, then went into
an adjoining room, which is vacant.
where he searched the garments. In
his haste he overlooked two watches.
Raymond AusbTOok, who had $50 in
his trousers, and Henry Cole, who had
SIS, are the principal losers.
Campers at the adjoining cottage
w.re awakened at $3.50 this morning
by the rain. They got up to see If
the water was coming N their tent.
On looking over to the Cherokee camp
they saw a light in the vacant room
and a heavy set man walking about.
They thought nothing of the incident,
being of the opinion that the campers
next door had got up to close the win
dows on account of the rain. The
robbery was not discovered until the
victims awoke this morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-01
SWIMMING MEET WON
BY MOLINE Y TEAM

First honors in the triangular aquat-
&c contest held at the Moline Y. NJ. C..
A. last evening were won by Moline
swimmers, the local boys collecting Sc
points as against % for Davenport and
10 for Rock Island. The Moline relay
team would have captured first place
had it not been for a foul. The leader
of the Moline quartet finished 20 feet
in advance of the field but was dis
qualifi ed for having left the lane Re-
suits:
Plunge for distance-Dunn, Moline.
SO feet L inch; White, Rock Island, so
feet, inches; L. Block, Davenport. SO
feet, 3 inches.
100-yard swim-Neuhaus, Moline.
first; White, Rock Island, second
Block. Davenport, third. Time-1:16.
20-yard swim - Rossiter, Moline.
first; Fulrath. Davenport. second
Downing, Rock Island, third. Time
, 10 80
4O-yard back stroke-Fulrath- Dav
export. first; Tomlinson, Moline. sec
ond; Dean, Rock Island, third. Time
30 Is.
40-yard swim-Cornell. Moline. first;
Block, Davenport, second kenton,
Rock Island, third Time: % As.
4O-yard breast stroke-Welty, Mo-
line, first; Lundeen. Rock Island. sec
ond; Johnson, Davenport. third Time
80 3-5
Assisting exhausted swimmers -
Weity-Dunn, Moline, first; Lundeen-
Dean. Rock Island. second Becker
kckhardt, Davenport, third. Time
10 As
Relay race, 100 Davenport,
first: Rock Island, second; Moline. dis
qualified for interference. Time -
1:42 4-5
Fancy diving-C. Becker, Daven-
port; Neuhaus. Moline; A. Bruner,
Rock Island, Block. Davenport.
The water basketball game was won
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-01
PUBLIC PROGRAM AT
HOSPITAL LABOR DAY

In order that the public may have
an opportunity to inspect the build
ings and grounds of the recently
erected Lutheran hospital on Fifth
street the board of directors has ar
ranged for a Labor day celebration
at that institution Monday Accord
ing to the advance program there
should be variety enough to provide
excellent entertainment as we'll as the
chance to inspect the hospital. vii
liam Jackson, representing ths city
of Rock Island, will speak on the sub
ject, 1.-The Hospital and the Commu-
nifty"
Ralph B. Laurie. who as chairman
of the Greater Moline committee, as
sisted in raising the money with which
the hospital grounds were purchased,
will speak for Moline and DR.. W. H
Blancke of Davenport will give an ad-
dress on the subject, The Hospital
and the Church"
In addition to the addresses, which
will be in English, a variety Of music
Will be provided. Selections will be
given by the orchestra of the First
Lutheran church, Moline; members of
Zion Lutheran church, Rock Island,
Will sing a duet; numbers will be Civ
en- by the choir of the Orion Lutheran
churCh, solos by members OF the Cam
bridge congregation and of the First
Lutheran church, Rock Island selec-
lions by the Swedish National chorus,
an oCtette from Swedona, a quartet
from Grace church, Rock Island. and
by the choir of the New Era Qowa)
congregation.
The program is announced for 2
O'Clock, but the public is invited to
spend the day on the hospital grounds
1t is expected that large numbers will
come from the various congregations
throughout the Rock Island district
which includes most of the surround
ing towns and villages. Lunch at
nominal charge will be served begin
ming at noon, and refreshments may
be procured throughout the afternoon.
In so far as advisable the public will
be permitted TO inspect the hospital
buildings and equipment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-01

, O @ Q O @ 0 0 O 0 @ Q . Q 9 9 Q
. ANOTHER BIG FACTORY c

O Option has been secured by
g James +. Pearson, president of
. Moline Channel Ice company. on
. As acres of land valued at $45,-
. 600, lying between Thirty-fourth
9 and Thirty streets and
9 between Fourth avenue and the
9 Rock Island tracks. in Moline. A
= branch of a large industry will be
. established on the site, employing
9 1900 men, according TO rumor. 1t
G is said that it will be branch OF
O the Illinois Steel company, but
. this is denied by Mr.. Pearson,
@ who states that the concern is
9 equally as big as the steel COM
. pany.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-01
AS-NO-MOR
MEANS kSTHMA-hO- MORE

to amy one suffering from thar distressipr
disease.
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tress1ng symptoms and few bottles with
make the relief permanent
No matter how bad or OF how long
standing your case AS-EO-MOR will give
you the relief you have long been looking
for. Costs you nothing IL 1t fails.
AS-NO-MOR is put up In two sizes
Trial size bottle 800: large size bottles
$500.
Six trial bottles or 2 large bottles, 81