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The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1916-06-01
CHAPTER VII.
A Letter From Maud.

IL r. BLlTHERS. triumphant,
/" left Red Roof shortly after
luncheon; Mr.. Blithers, dis
pnayad arrival at plitbar
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-19
CITY NEWS.

Swedish Lutheran market. at
Home Tea Co., Saturday.
See our new line of hats, $500,
$500, $500 and $500. Frank H.
Jones Co.
-Montrose Journal: Mrs. Colling-
wood Tucker Of Keokuk, iowa, the
famous singer of negro dialect and
children's songs, and 1.-THE Entertain
ers," composed of four local Montrose
people, will give an entertainment at
the Christian church at Sandusky,
Iowa, Saturday evening, May goth at
s o'clock. Mrs. Tucker has recently
sung in Chicago and New York and
has had favorable comment from the
highest critics.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-19

Regular meeting Of Evening Star
temple No 254. Pythian Sisters. at
K. P. hall, Friday evening at 1880.
Visiting members invited. Mrs. Min
ME E. King, NJ. r. c.; Maude M. Hor-
pjsh NJ of y e. n
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-19
PERSONALS.

Clarence Hull, of Fort Madison, was
in the city today. Mr.. Hull is a candi-
date for the republican nomination
of county auditor and his visit to Keo-
kuk today was in regard to his candi.
decy. He has been in the auditors
office for four years, holding clerical
position.
Mrs. f. II. LIE Bron has returned
from Los Angeles, Calf, and will
spend the summer in Keokuk at 312
Morgan street.
Quincy Wing, May 10: Mrs. Steph-
en- Irwin, of Keokuz, is the guest o.
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. W. /. Nc
Kee..
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-19
BILLIARDS AND eowlINc

FOR SALS+Biliiard tables, brand
new, carom and pocket, with complete
outfit, s125; second hand tables at re.
duced prices. Easy payments. Cigar
store, drug, delicatessen and soda
fountain fixtures. The Brunswick
BaIkelCoilender Co., Davenport Iowa
Z G. Sanders, agent, s21e Harrison st.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-19
POSTPONED

On account of the government IT,
spectors being delayed, the Wonder
land Floating theatre has been COM
PEELED to postpone their show until
tonight (Friday, May 49,.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-19

It is generally agreed that. at the
lowest estimate wheat has been a
faithful servant of mankind for 5000
years
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-19

I wish to announce my candidacy
for the Office Of county recorder on
the democratic ticket at the June 5th
primary and will appreciate the votes
of members of the party.
F. A. RUMBAUGH.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-19

wish to announce my candidacy
for the office Of justice of the peace
on the republican ticket, for Keo-
kuk Jackson township inside, at the
June primaries.
AUGUST KEILMER.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-19
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.

I wish to announce my candidacy
for the Office of county auditor on the
republican ticket at the June pri-
maries.
CLARENCE HULL.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-19

take a chance and predict that thu
Mexicans will not be happily until
they are licked to FRAGILE by the
United States Of Humanity,
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-19

I respectfully ask the suffrage Of
the democratic voters of Lee county
for the nomination as county treas
urer at the primaries to be held June
9Th, 1916. w. REIMBOLD.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-01

mess of the American appetite for the
RUSSIAN market.
1T is OF the greatest Importance,
said NJ. Bark, that everything posi-
BILE be done to quicken trade relations
between Russia and Great Britain at
a moment when the United States is
keenly alive to possibilities in that di-
rection. England's hope OF increased
trade relations with Russia after the
war is endorsed by the Russians, but
ii is of utmost Importance that there
should not be any deadlock superven-
ing between now and the time OF
peace, with violent fluctuations in eX-
change afterwards. At this juncture
large credits should be granted Rus
STA, which, skillfully handled, would
commence here a new growth in bust
ness relations which would be the best
preparation for active operations when
peace arrives"
NJ Bark said that financial recuper-
alton after the war will depend large
ly upon the extent to which the forces
of production are put into full opera
ton.
I'm this direction the part to be play
ed by banking institutions through
out the world will be of supreme i'm
portance," he said.
M Bark said that the requirements
Of Russian law will not prevent re-
sponsible institutions from receiving
a most cordial reception in Russia
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-01
Moline Society
PICNIC AT LINNOOD.

Between 400 and 500 members Of
the Christian churches and Sunday
schools of the tri-cities we're gathered
yesterday for the first annual excur-
sion which the churches have held
jointly. The G. w. Hill took the ex-
cursionists down the river as far as
Buffalo in the morning and enroute
back locked at LinwOod, where all
partook of their picnic dinners. A
baseball game was in full swing and
a program of sports was being car
ried on when a rainstorm came and
drove the crowd back onto the boat.
Although the rain called stop to the
games, it was welcome, for it meant
cooler weather and help to the crops.
The boat returned before o'clock,
bringing the weary but happy picnick-
ers to Rock Island and Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-01
REPORT SHOWERS
IN iowa TOWNS
Rain Falling Throughout Iowa With
Exception of District Bordering
on Mississippi River.

Des Moines, Ia, Aug. Rain, which
was general over the state except in
the extreme eastern tier of counties,
last night and early today saved the
Iowa corn crop from damage which in
a few days more would have caused a
loss Of millions of dollars to Iowa
farmers" according to a statement is
sued at 8:45 a. N. by the United States
weather bureau here.
Out of &c stations in Iowa which re-
port to Des Moines only five reported
no rain These were Abba, Davenport,
DEBORAH, Dubuque and Keokuk. All in
the extreme eastern portion of the
state. Other stations reported from a
trace to .97 of an inch precipitation.
The rain was reported especially
heavy at Atlantic, Cedar Rapids, Es-
therviIle and Council Bluffs. 1t was
believed probable that this storm
might proceed eastward, covering the
entire state.
The complete effects on the corn
crop cannot be definitely ascertained
until tomorrow, when the weekly re-
ports on the condition of corn are re-
ceived by the Iowa weather and crop
service.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-01
MARRIED MENARE
URGED TO GO HOME
General Parker Declares Soldiers on
Border Who Have Families in
Need Should Return.

Leon Springs, Texas, Aug. MAR
ried men among Illinois troops at the
border, unless they are officers, should
take advantage of their freedom to go
home if they know the welfare of their
families is jeopardized by their pres
ence at the front, according to Briga-
der General James E. Parker, United
States army, in command of the
Brownsville district. General Parker
was discussing reported coercion by
several Chicago employers who have
striven to bring some of their en-
plOyes home.
THE situation was bound to arise"
said General Parker. when the en-
plOyers consented to take care of fam
lilies Of employees who would suffer
keenly by deprivation of salaries, the
impression was that the army was
soon going into Mexico. This has not
happened and now comes up the prob
lem. The married mans place is back
at home unless he feels his family is
not going to suffer through his alb
sence.
There would be no 'odiun' attached
to their returning. There are thous-
ands and thousands of unmarried men,
scot free, walking the streets of our
big cities, enjoying themselves. Why
shouldn't they come down here? Let
anybody criticize married man
among the Illinois troops for going
home and I will give them reasons for
his going"
Loyalty service on the part of mar
ried men, however, has been remark
able, in the view of officers. Only
eleven applications for honorable dis
charge under the exemption privilege
have been received by Colonel Fore
man of tn First Illinois cavalry and
man of the First Illinois cavalry and
every instance the reasons advanced
have been the discontinuance of SAL
aries or the threat of it, it is said.
Distribution of about $216,000 in
pay due the First Illinois brigade is
expected during the next week. Mus
ter and medical examination of the
men was completed today. So far
they have been paid only for IL days
in June and now have coming pay for
81 days-$150 a day each from the
state and so cents from the govern
ment.
San Antonio, Tex, Aug. 1.-WhiIe
discharges of national guardsmen with
persons dependent upon them are now
proceeding at the rate of only 10 day
il is expected that in another week or
so theaverage will be one hundred a
day. it was announced at Fort Sam
Houston today. Applications have
been pouring in.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-01
YES SECTION OF THE ARGUS

meeting yesterday. The sum OF ST.
900, given by the Helping Hand club,
was paid down when the lot was pur
chased, and as $4,000 is due next Mon
day a note Is to be taken out for that
amount and it is hoped that contribu-
tions will come in shortly to cover IT..
The gift of $4,000 from Mrs. Ada
Stephens, which was announced yes
terday, will be used to meet the pay
ment due Oct /. This will leave $i6,-
900 due and campaign to raise this
amount and a fund for the woman's
building proper will be begun in the
fall.
No Secretary Yet.
Inasmuch as the committee has been
unable to come to any terms with Miss
Eldorado Jones, who was chosen TO
serve as financial secretary of the
woman's building fund at the last
meeting, the committee voted to call
Off all negotiations with her. Con-
tracts that had been drawn up were
read and these led to the action taken.
Those wishing to contribute to the
wonan's building fund at this time
should send contributions to Miss
Tina Bergert, treasurer of the Helping
Hand club.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-01
ENGLISH PAPER
OBJECTS TO LIST
Manchester Guardian Urges British
Government to See and Under
stand American View.

London, Aug. In a long editorial
on America and the Blacklist" the
Manchester Guardian says that Eng
lishmen should try to understand the
point of view of the American gov
eminent.
The editorial says the American OBJ
lection to these proceedings is two
fold: First, that they do serious injury
to American trade; and, second, that
they embody a doctrine in information
al law which is at once new and per-
niciOus.
1t is the common belief that the
first of these grounds-damage to ma
terial interests-is the real driving
force behind the present protest.
The editorial explains that the
American government is concerned
over the protection of the rights of
neutrals against the gradual encroach-
ment brought about by the exigen-
cies of war.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-01
MOLINE PROPERTY
ATS750 PER FOOT
r.. s. WoOdburn Buys Lot on Fifth An.
nue. Adjoining Bio Theatre Prom
Walker & Son.
SAID To HAVE PAID NEAR sssNo
Purchasers Decline to Make Knov,
Use, Declaring 1t Mere Investment
Showing Faith In City.

The Fifth avenue property Of Rufus
Walker a. Sons, part Of which Is oc.
cupied by the Bio thester, was TO-DAY
purchased by X. S. WOODBURY.. local
real estate dealer, for a consideratlon
reported TO be in the neighborhood n,
S65, 900, which would give the frontage
a valuation in excess Of $3.50 foot
Sale of the property on the north
side of Fifth avenue between Sixteenth
and Seventeenth streets. comes after
months of inactivity in the local real
estate field has caused much specula.
ton as to it's significance II is init.
mated that Mr.. Woodburns purchass
of the property was prompted BY the
knowledge that extensive improve.
ments along the avenue are being
planned. Rumors had ii that Moline
capitalists are considering the advis.
ability of erecting a modern hotel
building on the avenue, and also that
the Rock Island is now ready to pro-
coed with the building of a new sta.
ton, the grounds for which have been
acquired.
Mr.. WOODBURY. makes the announce
ment that his purchase OF the Walker
property is for investment purposes
OHIy. IlC bptdho VI tue ucdi DIS DellK
evidence of his confidence in the fu-
ture development of Moline.
Has S0-fOOt Front
The Walker property has frontage
of so feet and depth Of $50 feet Ths
Bio theater occupies the east half OF the
lot Exchange of the property's own
ership will in no way affect the the
alter, A. c. Woodyatt continuing to con.
duct the amusement hall as in the
past
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-01
KAISER PRAISES HIS
MEN TO CHANCELLOR

Berlin, Aug. Emperor William
today sent a message to DR.. Won Beth
mann-Hollweg, the imperial chancel-
lor, in which he reviewed the two
years of unprecedently herois deeds
and suffering" the German nation has
been through.
The army and navy, in union with
our loyal and brave allies have gained
the highest glory in attack and de-
fense," said the kaiser.
"In the west and in the east our
heroic men in field gray resist in I'M
shaken fortitude the terrible on
slaught of the enemy.
Our young fleet on the glorious day
in the skagerak inflicted heavy blow
on the British navy. Deeds of sacrifice
and loyal comradeship at the front
glow brightly before my eyes"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-01
MOLINE HAS CASE
OF CHILD MALADY
Six.Year-Old Son of Axel Klingberg
Expected to Recover. but May
Be Left a Cripple.
DISTRICT COMMISSIONER iHERE
Or. East Says 1t Is Establishedtas Germ
Disease, Probably Carried by
Animals or Insects.

Herbert K1ingberg, 6-year-old son OF
Axel Klingoerg or 314 Fifth avenue, is
a victim of infantile paralysis. The
case is the first to be reported in this
city. 1t is expected by attending ply
sicians that the child will recover.
Though the child became i'll last Fri
day, it was not until Sunday that its
condition alarmed members of the fam
lily. DIR. H. S. Bennett, city physician,
was summoned.
A turn for the better has been noted
in the case and there remains little
doubt that the boy will recover. DR..
Bennett fears, however, that the dread
disease will leave him a cripple for
life. One of his limbs has suffered
from the malady.
The state board of health has been
advised of the case. DR.. c. w. East,
district health commissioner OF the
western district of Illinois, arrived in
Moline this morning for the purpose OF
inspecting local conditions. He has
expressed himself as being well salts
fed with the precautions taken to pre-
vent a spread of the disease.
1T behooves every parent" said DR..
East, ito be exceedingly careful. The
epidemic will probably not be over I'M
til next fall. Children should not be
permitted to attend motion picture
houses, churches and other places
where there are large gatherings of
people
Insects or Animals Blamed.
In reply to a question as to the
means by which the disease spreads,
DR.. East stated that it is carried by
germs. The germ has been discovered
during the present epidemic by the
Rockefeller institute The manner in
which the germ is circulated, however,
has yet to be learned. Flies are
charged with the Offense, but the
charge has yet to be proven. 1t is Ger
tain that the carrier of the paralysis
germs must be an insect or an animal.
The sun and other elements cannot
spread it.
According to the commissioner, the
only preventative for the spread of the
disease is absolute isolation and strict
quarantine of cases reported. Cases
should be reported at the time symp-
toms of the disease are first noted. In
fact, there is a severe penalty awaiting
those who do not make immediate re-
port of a case.
The early symptoms of the disease
vary. Sometimes they take the form
of severe headaches, combined with
pain in the back and limbs. More
commonly they are simply a cold or
indigestion.
The death rate from the disease also
varies according TO the density of popu-
lation, explains DR.. East. In New
York, for instance, it reaches 25 per
cent while in Illinois only five per cent
of the children attacked succumb.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-01
CONVERTED SUNDAY;
DIES FROM INJURY

Chicago, Aug. l. - Harry Monroe
credited with having converted Rev
w A Sunday, the evangelist, TO Chris
tianity, is dead as the result Of an in.
jury in a street car accident last No
vember.
Mr.. Monroe was superintendent o.
the Pacific Garden mission. He re
formed hundreds of former convicti
and gamblers. He was IS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-01
CLINTON PEOPLE
ON VESSEL SUNK

Clinton, Iowa, Aug. Frank w.
Mahin, American consul at Amster-
dam, and his wife, Mrs. Abbie Mahin,
reported to have been the only Ameri-
cans on the Dutch mail steamship
Koningin Wilhelmina, which struck a
mine near the north hinder lights yes
terday and sank, are former residents
of Clinton and Muscatine, Iowa. Mr..
Mahin at one time was editor of the
Clinton Herald and was also engaged
in the newspaper business in Musca-
tine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-01
WAR is COSTING
RUSSIA HUGE sum
Estimate Monthly Expenditure at 1OO,-
100000 Pounds Sterling
ish Assistance Urged.

London, Aug. Pierre L. Bark,
Russian minister of finance, in an in
terview with the Morning Posts finan-
cial editor, estimates Russia's present
war expenditure at about 100, 900 900
pounds sterling monthly. Discussing
the advisability OF the British keeping
Russian exchange on London at the
most stable possible figure, by grant
ing Russia generous credits, M Bark
urges England to consider the keen
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-01
FOREST FIRES RAGE
INLOWER MICHIGAN

Detroit, Aug. 1.-The most severe
forest fires in several years, covering
considerable area, are raging in the
northern part of lower Michigan. The
flames are making considerable head
way in Kalkaska, Crawford, Antrim
and Otsego counties. Lumber com
panies have called upon their employees
to fight the damea-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-01
VICTIM OF HEAT
SON OF A BANKER
Hugh Krough, Who Died After Cook
ing Meal in Moline Hotel, Lett
Rich Parents in st. Louis.
FATHER LAYS CLAIM TO BODY
Accidental Death COrOner's Verdict
Returned in Case of John Lentz
and Marion Button.

An heir to a fortune, the son of a
wealthy ST. Louis banker, Hugh
Krough was stricken with heat pros
tration while working Sunday night
in the kitchen of the New Home hotel
and died a short time later in the
Moline city hospital Such was the
story revealed by an inquest conduct
ed Yesterday at the A. V. ESterdahl
establishment.
The young man left his home in st.
Louis several years ago because OF
differences with his parents. His
livelihood he earned by cooking in res
taurants and hotels. AS a cook, hav-
ing denied himself the luxuries and
social position that could have been
his, he died in this city.
Verdict of the coroner's jury was
that Krough's death was caused by
heart trouble, superinduced by Excess
sive heat The father has requested
that the body be sent to ST. Louis.
Other InqueSts Held.
Inquest held over the bodies of John
Ientz and Marion Button, the latter a
Watertown hospital inmate, resulted
in accidental death verdiCts. John
Lentz was a resident of RipOn, Wis,
although he had lived in Moline for
some time. He was employed as boil
ermaker at the Silvis shops. Remains
were taken to Ripon today.
Lentz was born in Germany As years
ago. He came to America when one
year old. His mother of Ripon, Wis,
a brother Charles of the same place,
and four sisters survive him Sisters
are Mrs. J. A. Dahlheim and Mrs. w.
z. Spun of Milwaukee, and Mrs. Z. F.
Ruiz and Miss Della of Ripon.
All the news all the time - The
Argus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-01
is $4,000 TOPAY
ON BUILDING Site
Moline WOmen's Proposed Building
Is Brought Nearer by the Gift of
Mrs. Ada Stephens.
WILL RAISE THE MONEY IN FALL
Negotiations for Financial Secretary
Called OH Because of Failure
to Reach Agreement.

Transaction of necessary business
and formulation of plans for payments
on the lot recently purchased on Six
teenth street between Fifth and Sixth
avenues constitute action taken by
the woman's building committee at a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-01
Other Inquests Held.

All the news all the time - The
Argus.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-20
EYES FOCUSED
On London as Never before i'm
the History of New York
Stock Market.
~ ArEaclArrn 80,

NEW YORK. Dec. 2o.-The atti-
tude Of the British government to-
ward Germany's peace proposal was
the pivot around which Tuesdays
stock market revo1Yed. Probably
not within the memory Of Wall
streets Oldest fnanciers has the at
tention of the world been SO uni
yersally directed towards London as
it was Tuesday.
Steel's movement was a case in
point, that stock quickly falling from
its maximurn#o of the early afternoon
OF 116 Is to- 3 11ss with other leaders
repeating as abruptly.
Brokers reported further heavy
selling by customers who were dis
inclined to hold their commitments
owing to the increasing uncertainties
of the foreign situation.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-20
Appeal Al. MADE
BY Mr.. Ford to the State Pub
lie Service Commission
for Relief.

" The Charleston newspapers 81
Monday published the following OF
Interest here:
Suffering from shortage OF gas,
the people of Clarksburg have APP
pealed to the public service commits
sion for relief.
a telegram received from w T.
Ford. of Clarksburg. by President F..
F.. Morgan, of the public service com
mission, says: THE people of
Clarksburg are suffering on account
of the supply OF gas furnished BY
the Clarksburg Light and Heat Com
pany. Cant you assist in getting
.relief?"
President Morgan wired the gas
company that Every effort to relieve
the situation IS expected regardless
OF expense
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-20
BREACH OF promise
Verdict is Given8by lury.toEMiss
Mettie Richardson against
anEAged-MiItionaire.

PITTSBURG. Doe. 90. Miss Net
tie Richardson, former cnstier in d
P1ttsburg hotel was Tuesday award
cd q verdict OF S q. 90 10 In her suit
for breach Of promise against Henry
5Denniston. aged 10. millionaire re-
lcluse Of SWissva1es suburb. The
case went to the jury late Monday,
after being on trial In the common
pleas court for q week, and a verdict
was reached soon afterward. It was
sealed and read when court convened
Tuesday morning. Miss Richardson
sued for $50 5000.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-20
.L!...UNAGY COMMISSION.
Has the Case Of William c. PeII,
Former Mayor of the Town
Of Bridgeport.

The county lunacy comnis sion
Tuesday had on its docket examina-
ton of the mental condition Of VIII
liam g. Pell, former mayor Of Bridge
port at 2 o'clock In the afternoon.
Mr.. Pell has been In poor health
several months. Some time ago he
went to Florida where he seemed to
improve. Later he came homo and he
was sent to a local hospital for treat
ment, but he escaped from the instt-
tuition, and Lace NJ Wolfe then made
complaint against him before the
commission. He is 5 4 years Of age.