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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-26
ENGLAND AGAIN
RA|DED BY zEPS
German Dirigibles Spring Another At
tack Last Night-Number Of Cas-
ualties Unknown.

London, April 26 (4:22 p. M y
One hundred bombs we're drop
ped by the Zeppelin dirigibIe bal
looms In their raid over England
Tuesday night. This announce
ment was made by the official
press bureau. There were no cas-.
ualties.
London, April 26.-The Zeppelins
which made raid over the east coast
last night remained at great height
probably because they were subjected
to violent fire from antiaircraft guns.
The raiders were favored by the dark
night and light wind but were forced
to fee after short time.
A correspondent from Essex county
says Zeppelin was picked up by a
searchlight at the outskirts of the
county and in few minutes was out
lined by other searchlights. Shrapnel
began to burst around it from MANY
directions. The Zeppelin climbed very
high and lowered about for ten min
utes. Then it sailed eastward. Nc
bombs were dropped after the search.
lights found it.
The number Of casualties and extent
of the damages caused by the raid
have not yet been ascertained.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-26
CLA|MDUbL|N
RIOT is WELL
IN HAND NOW
Baron Wimborne Asserts the
Situation in Irish Capital
Is Satisfactory.

London, April 26 1876 p. m.-The
following telegram was received in
London today from Baron Wimborne,
lord lieutenant for Ireland, dated
Dublin:
| The situation is satisfactory. Ste
phens Green has been occupied. Elev-
en- insurgents have been killed. The
provincial news is reassuring"
At the opening of the house Of com
mons today Augustine Birrell, chief
secretary for Ireland, said it was diff
cult to say whether any routes to Ire
land were open or closed. He added
that he was going there if he could
make arrangements.
Premier Asquith told the house OF
commons that drastic action to sup
press the movement in Ireland was
being taken.
Outside of Dublin. he said, the coun-
try was tranquil. The premier added
that steps were being taken to &C
quaint neutral countries of the real
significance of this most recent Ger
man campaign
Premier Asquith this afternoon read
a telegram in the house of commons
stating that the situation in Dublin
was satisfactory. 1t was not the case
the message stated, that the rebels
had machine guns.
New York, April 26.-The revolt In
Ireland far exceeds in extent the adj
missions of the British government
according TO information reported to
day to have been received in Irish
circles in this city. A force of 10000
rebels is opposing the British gov.
eminent authorities in Dublin am
neighboring Irish counties, it was as
serted.
REPORTS had it that John MacNeili
leader of the Irish volunteers, hat
been shot.
That the activities Of Sir Roger
Easement we're financed to the exten:
of 100000 by Irish-Americans, was
the assertion here today by jeremiah
A. OLeary, director of the United
Irish societies of this city and presi'
dent of the American Truth society
Mr.. OLeary and other prominent
Irish Americans here who favor
Irish independence insisted, however
that there was no connection between
Easements expedition and the Dub
lin trouble. Plans are being made
for a massmeeting to be held Sunday
night at which Sir Roger Easement
expedition and the Dublin revolt will
be endorsed, Mr.. O'Leary announced.
The meeting is being arranged BY
the United Irish-American societie:
of the city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-26
EASEMENT TAKEN
TO LONDON JAIL
Charge Of High Treason Expected to
Be Placed Against Former PoIit-
icaI Leader of Ireland.

London. June 26-Sir Roger Case
ment. leader of the separatist faction
in Ireland who was captured while at
tempting to land arms from Germany
on the Irish coast, was conveyed
across Ireland Saturday by a strong
armed escort who knew the prisoner
only by two initials. He arrived in
London without incident and immed-
lately was lodged in the metropolitan
prison. ..-.-......
The fact that Sir Roger Easement
has been brought to England to stand
trial and is detained in military GUS
tody leads to the assumption that he
will be tried on the charge of high
treason.
This charge has been preferred less
than half dozen times in England in
the last hundred years. The last in
stance was during the Boer war, re-
sulting in the conviction of Arthur
Lynch in 1908. Mr.. Lynch, who Is
now a member of the house of COM
mons was sentenced to death but the
sentence was committed and year
later a pardon was granted.
Washington, April 26,-The British
ambassador, Sir Cecil SpringRice to-
day received and referred to the state
department an anonymous threatening
communication declaring that any
treatment of Sir Roger Easement 9TH
er than that due a prisoner Of war
of the highest rank would be a SEN
tence of death against him and other
English servants in this country"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-26
BATHERS WILL WEAR
LESS THIS SEASON

Chicago, April 26-The official cos
tune for women bathers at Chicago's
public bathing beaches this year will
consist only OF blouse and boomers,
without stockings, according TO an an
nouncement made today by Theodore
A. Gross, superintendent OF parks and
bathing beaches Stockings and skirts
viii be furnished only upon specific
request. Mems suits will be Of one
piece.
Chicago's beaches will accommodate
at least $4,000 persons at a time.
Persons in street clothes will not be
allowed TO mingle with bathers upon
the beaches and bathers will not be
permitted to Join the crowd Of prom
enadeTs on the galleries behind the
beaches, 1t was announced.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-26
JOHN 4. PATTEN
DEAD IN CHICAGO

Chicago, April 26.-John A. Patten,
president Of the Chattanooga Medicine
company, Chattanooga, Tenn, died at
loca! hospital at an early hour this
morning after a short illness.
Mr., Patten was here attending the
trial Of libel suits which he and Z. c.
Patten, Jr, owners of the medicine
company, had brought against the
American Medical association for al
legged libel in connection with articles
published in the medical associations
Journal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-26
CHIEF POINTS MADE
IN BRITISH ANSWER

Washington, April 26.-Here are the
chief points in the British note to the
United States in reply to the protest
against allied interference with neu-
trail trade:
His majesty's government would
welcome any combination of neutral
nations under the lead of the United
States which would exert an effective
influence to prevent the violation OF
neutral rights, and they cannot be-
lieye that they or their-allies have
much to fear from such combination.
Cotton consigned to Sweden but not
purchasable by Swedish spinners,
meat products consigned to dock la
borerS and other shipments to ir-
responsible or fictitious consignees
have demonstrated that much contra
band is forwarded ostensibly for in
corporation in the common stock" of
merchandise in neutral countries, but
really destined for the enemy.
New devices for dispatching goods
to the enemy must be met by new
methods of applying the fundamental
and acknowledged principle of the
right to intercept such trade.
The activity of German submarines,
German misuse of American pass
ports, the reported attempts to con-
ceal contraband in innocent packages,
and the difficulty and danger of search
ing large merchantmen at sea, par
|ticularly in rough weather, make it
necessary to take cargoes into British
ports for examination.
While the Germans in some cases
have taken American ships into port
for examination, the British instead
of sinking neutral ships engaged in
trade with the enemy, as the Germans
have done in SO many cases." have
acted I'm the way which causes the
least discomfort to neutrals."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-26
THE WEATHER
Forecast Till z z. NJ. Tomorrow. fsE
Rock Island, Davenport, Moline
and Vicinity.

Partly cloudy and continued cool
tonight and Thursday
Temperature at Z a. m. A Highest
yesterday, Sc Lowest last night, AZ.
Velocity of wind at a M, 6 miles
per hour.
Relative humidity at p m, rs; at
7 a. m. So; at ! p. m. today, Il
Stage Of water, 1876, a rise Of L in
last "a hours.
j. NJ SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-26
Earth Shocks Recorded.

Washington, April 26.-Two earth
shocks occurred during the night. the
first beginning at 9:27 p. m. and the
second at 2:23 a m. The first dis
turbance was the more severe, its
maximum vibrations being recorded
on Georgetown University seismo-
graphs between 936 and 9:40 p. m.
1t was estimated the distance from
Washington was 200 miles. The
movement was east and west.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-26
Latest Bulletins

Springfield, ILL, April 26.-Mrs.
William Brown shot and killed her
husband, barber, here today and
then turned the revolver on her.
self and fired several bullets into
her body, dying almost instantly.
Nashville, Tenn April 26.-At-
torney Charles c. Trabue shot and
killed Attorney H. Stokes here this
morning. They had been opposing
counsel in the s0.called taxpayers
suit involving the probe into the
city's affairs.
Decatur. ILL.,, April 26.-BecOm-
Ing violently insane while alone
with her 16.year.old daughter, Sa-
lone Thomas, Mrs. W. j. Thomas
of near Assumption today slashed
the girls throat with butcher
knife and then attempted to Kill
herself with the same weapon.
New York, April 26.-The jury
in the case of Mrs. Ida Sniffen
Rogers. charged with the murder
of her two children, brought in
verdict today of not guilty on the
grounds of insanity.
Paris, April ga French aero
plane and Zeppelin fought
duel at an altitude Of 1000 metres
off Zeebrugge today. The aero
plane fired nine incendiary shells
at the Zeppelin. which appears TO
have been damaged.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-26
WORLD'SRICHEST
WOMAN STRICKEN
Mrs. Hetty Green is Reported Serious
Iy Ill at Her Home in New York
is so Years Old.

New York, April 26.-Mrs. Hetty
Green, considered the wealthiest wom-
an in the world, was reported today as
being seriously i'll at the home here
of her son, Colonel Edward H. r.
Green. There was no confirmation to-
day of published statements that she
was stricken several days ago and had
since been in a semi-conscious condi-
ton. It was declared that she was
eating we'll and sleeping WELL"
According to reports Mrs. Green is
suffering from paralysis. Mrs. Green
is so years old.
Published reports that Mrs. Hetty
Green had been stricken with paralysis
and was seriously Ill were denied to-
day by her son, Colonel Edward II. r.
Green, who said his mother contract
ed a slight cold while out riding Sun
day.
"She was up yesterday attending to
her usual heavy routine of business,
Colonel Greene declared.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-26

Geneva, Switzerland, April %
Via Paris, April 26, ) a. inter.
man newspapers are now taking a
more serious view of the German
American situation. They say En-
peror William is expected to return
to Berlin from general headquar-
ters. In the meantime Americans
attempting to leave Germany by
way of Switzerland are encounter
ing difficulties. Many of them are
held up at Constance, the Baden
frontier having been closed since
yesterday.
Paris, April 90, $3.50 a. m.)-
The German.Swiss frontier has
been closed since Monday after
noon, even to mails, says a dis
patch to the Matin from Berne.
Foreigners now In Germany have
been informed that none will be
allowed to leave the country be-
fore 20 days have elapsed, the dis
patch adds.
Berlin, April %, & p. M. via
London. April 26. 5:4s a. m.)-
Chancellor Won -HOll-
veg and Admiral Won Holtzendorff,
chief of the naval general staff,
departed for headquarters on the
evening train to consult with En-
perOr William in regard to the
reply to the American note.
The chancelIOr,s conference
with James ". Gerard, the Amer
lean ambassador. this afternoon
lasted for half an hour.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-26
29PERSONS DEAD
FROM naval RAID

London, April 26.-Yarmouth WAS
bombarded as well as Lowestoft by the
German warships which attacked the
eastern coast yesterday. Four persons
were killed and u wounded.
Twenty-Five casualties in dead re-
suited from the bombardment OF
Lowestoft by German warships and the
running of the British warships and
cruisers, SO far as can be learned.
Odd Fellows Celebrate at Des M0ines.
Des Moines, Iowa, April 26.-Nlne
lodges in Des Moines, with an aggre-
gate membership OF approximately
fifteen hundred will Join tonight in
celebrating the 9th anniversary of
the founding of the Independent Order
Of Odd Fellows.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-26
Right to Leave Germany Is
Denied Citizens of the
United States.
PUBLIC Is DIVIDED
Sentiment in Crisis With
Washington Is Split in
Two Factions.

Berlin, April 26, (via Lon
don, 1855 p. m. THE Ger
man answer to the American
note may not be expected
before the end of the present
week. 1t may be presented
on Saturday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-26
DAY IN CONGRESS
SENATE.

SENATE.
Resumed debate on rural cred
its bill.
Conferees on army reorganiza-
ton bill held a preliminary meet
ing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-26

Public opinion in Germany respect
ing the American note remains divided
into two main directions. One, repre-
scented by Count Ernest Won Revent-
low, the naval expert of the Tages lei
tung, which is small but powerful, as
serts it would welcome a breach with
America with feeling of relief. The
attitude of the other group is indi-
Gated by a remark of Theodor Wolff,
in this mornings Tageblatt, that not
they but England and other enemies of
Germany would welcome breach
with a feeling of relief"
What will come of the deliberations
now progressing concerning the note
cannot be known or indicated in ad-
vance but it can be said that the atti-
tude of responsible leaders is plainly
that indicated by Mr.. Wolff and that,
whatever the decision may be, it will
be reached with a full appreciation of
what rupture might mean.
Comment In the press displays full
realization Of the gravity of the crisis
which must be met.
Mr.. Wolff criticizes President Will
sons accusation that submarines are
sinking neutral ships in preconsid-
cred manner and in pursuance of
methods laid down for them, but he de-
clares it would be mistake to answer
with sharp words.
Washington, April 16.-Count Won
Bernstorff, the German ambassador
In response to request from the Ber-
lin foreign Office. has cabled sugges-
crisis which he believes will avert a
break with the United States. The re-
quest from the foreign Office for the
ambassadors suggestions contained
the statement that Germany was pre-
pared to go TO great lengths to pre-
vent a rupture.
1t is considered probable that DR..
Won Bethmann- Hollweg, the imperial
chancellor, took with him when he left
Berlin last night to visit the emperor
at grand headquarters, dispatches con-
tanning the recommendation of the
ambassador AS the round trip be-
tween Berlin and the headquarters re-
quires 40 hours and the chancellor
must have time to confer with the en-
peror and other officials there, it is
considered unlikely that definite word
of the intentions of the German gov.
eminent can reach the United States
before the end Of the week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-26

Paris, April 96, G2;35 p. ny
French positions on the verdun front
west of the Meuse were bombarded
vigorously by the Germans last night.
The attack was conferred on Ayocourt
wood and the first line trenches north
of Hill 304
In the Woevre there was big gun
bombardment.
The official French statement of this
afternoon in which these develop
ments are reported says also that a
number of German prisoners were
taken during yesterdays attack north
Of Aisne.
French War Report.
The text of the statement follows:
During an attack yesterday north
Of the Aisne which enabled US to cap
ture the small woods south OF the
woods of Buttes we took 70 unwound-
cd prisoners.
West Of the Meuse there was an in
tense bombardment OF our positions in
the woods Of Ayocourt and upon our
first lines north Of Hill No. 304.
East of the Neuse there was mod
crate artillery activity.
In the Woevre the enemy lombard
ed our positions at Haudemont and
RonvauX with big guns. Our artillery
cnergetically replied.
In Lorraine the enemy attempted
coup de main upon our small posts
north Of Embermenil. 1t was re-
pulsed with losses.
In the Vosges "Reminiscences of
our positions at ChappeIotte cost the
enemy very important losses"
AustrO War Report.
Berlin. April 26 Cby wireless to Say
viIle).-Austrian troops have reoccu-
pied part of Col Di Lana, captured re-
Gently by the Italians, the official state
ment issued at Vienna on April % says.
The announcement follows:
The Italians made an attack on the
southwestern edge of Doberdo plateau.
"AustrO-Hungarian troops reoccu-
pied a point Of support on the ridge
northwest Of the summit OF Col Di
Lana and held It against attacks of the
enemy. The summit is under strong
Austro-Hungarian artillery fire.
In the Sugana sector and near Riva,
spirited artillery engagements oc-
CURED.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-26

Reports received here made no men,,
ton of Villa himself being with the
band.
The Villa bandits were encamped
in a rocky def1le when they caught
sight of the American column I'M
mediately the Mexican bugles sounded
the call to arms. Through the noun
tain pass the two commands engaged,
the Villa bandits dropping all cum
bersome equipment in flight before
Colonel Dodd's cavalrymen.
Once during the flight the Villa
forces received reinforcements and
attempted vainly to make a stand
against the Americans. When night
came the pursuit ended because Of
the jagged nature of the ground.
Colonel Dodd pursued the bandits
toward Minaca, his base. where he is
now reported to be awaiting supplies.
The 10 Villa wounded taken in the
engagement and the % horses and
arms captured were taken to Minaca.
ed for the promptness shown by his
small outnumbered force.
Other reports reaching here told Of
bitter feeling expressed toward Amer
leans by natives Of the district. 1t is
assumed that the reinforcement the
Mexican command received was made
up of natives from the vicinity.
Optimistic Over Conference.
were optimistic today in the belief that
the mission Of General Alvaro Obre-
gon, minister of war, to this city or
Juarez to confer with Major General
Hugh L. Scott, chief Of staff Of the
United States army. will result in q
satisfactory plan whereby peaceful
conditions may be maintained along
the border. Andres Garcia, Mexican
consul here, said that nothing but
good can come Of the conference.
Pending the conference which prob
ably will be held late this week, the
bases and lines Of communication Of
the American army in Mexico are be-
ing strengthened for any eventuality.
Scott and Funston Leave Tonight.
San Antonio, Texas, April 26.-
Major General Hugh L. Scott, chief OF
staff of the American army, was still
awaiting instructions from the war
department this morning that will
govern his coming conference with
General Alvaro Obregon, Carranza's
minister Of war.
He and General Funston have ar
ranged to leave for FL Paso tonight
thought definite information regarding
Obregon's choice of meeting places
has not been received.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-26
Vigorous Bombardment of
Positions Near Verdun
Made by Germans.
AV0C0URT is CENTER
Stronghold in Woods Object
of Attack-Heavy Gun
ming Continues.

Berlin. April 26 via London,
i:2o p. m.)-German troops north.
east Of telles. in the NOsges noun.
tain>. took the first and second
French lines upon and opposite
height No. 5;Sse. according to the
Ofticial statement issued today at
the Gcrman army headquarters.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-26
Advanced Cavalry Detach-
ment Expedition Clashes
With MeXicans.
SUFFER HEAVY LOSES
Foe of Americans Unknown.
but Many Are Believed
Killed on Both Sides.

Field Headquarters, April 2s
Via wireless to Columbus. n. NJ
Two Americans were killed and
three wounded in an engagement
between cayaIrymen under Colo
mel George A. DOdd and $50 villa
bandits at Tomachio, in the cen
ter Of the Sierra Madres, in west
ern Chihuahua, April %, accord.
ing to an official report reaching
here today. The villa command,
under four chiefs. Baca, Ceryan.
ties, Dominguez and Clos, was
surprised in the late afternoon and
routed. After the battle the Amer.
leans found six dead Mexicans and
10 wounded, while a quantity Of
horses, arms and equipment was
captured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-26

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Leased Wire Report
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-26

M I'm Der of Audit
Bureau Of Calculations
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1916-04-13
SATURDAY WILL Be
TAG DAY IN OXFORD
Tag Day for Boy Scouts and
Belgian Relief Fund.

On Saturday. April 10, the Boy
Scouts expect TO conduct an ener-
getic canvass Of the town in behalf
OF the destitute Bclgians. The
local chapters Of the d. A. X.
have turned over to The boys card
board facsimilies Of the Belgian
flag to be used as tags. Every
dime contributed will entitle the
giver to a tag and it is hoped that
whole families will be tagged and
many will be sufficiently interested
to contribute more than a dime.
Part of the amount collected will
be forwarded to the Belgian Re
lief Commission and the remainder
goes to the Boy Scouts. All who
get tags are requested 20 wear
them not only Saturday but sun
day too.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1916-04-13
Do You Know That

Says in roof-gutters may act AS
mosquito breeding places.
Americas most valuable crop is
babiesi
The public cigar. cutter is "A health
menacei
The United States Public Health
Service maintains library of
stereopticon slides
The typhoid rate measures ae-
curately community intelligence
Whooping cough annually kills
over ten thousand Americausl
Bad housing produces bad healtht
Rocky Mountain spotted fever IS
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1916-04-13

spread by wood-tick,
Seventy->ix out of eighty-seven
eases of typhoid fever which oc-
CURED in a recent outbreak have
been traced by the United States
Public Health Service to infected
milk. Had the first case been re-
ported to trained health officer
the outbreak coulk have been
stamped out promptly. When will
We learn that disease prevention
is sure and cheap.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1916-04-13

See J. II. Morris for any style
Singer Sewing Machine. South
east corner square. Phones, Office
2So. residence is. 2Otf
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1916-04-13
EArING Is A PL EAsURE

bNA INV 10 - - LNS-N AK
when you have norma. appe-
tite. Loss Of appetite indicates
that the stomach needs 10 be
cleaned and stimulated 70 healthy
action.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1916-04-13

TONIC DIGESTIVE
is sold for this purpose and guar
anteed to give relief. Scld only
by US, S1.00.
ADV Kendel's Drug Store.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1916-04-13
RUlKENOALL'S GHEAsELESS
LIQUID ECZEMA I. 5EBY
Is the Greatest Eczema a Skin
Remedy of the
World.

Cures all kinds of itching skin
troubles now; poison oak. Itch,
ringworm, chicken-pox, ny Itch
ing skin and sores resembling
cancers. Physicians fell, this
remedy cures. For sale by r. R..
Chiffon & Co. and Bramlett & Son
Samples free to sufferers.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1916-04-13

Olives. large size Liobys. 22c.. small size. &C
Pickles. large size. Libbys. 22c: small size &c
Catchup. larges. 22c, small
WEIGHS Grape Juice. ------- PFC
Peaches, Rose Dale, 22c
Hawaiian Pineapple --------------- 22c
Tomatoes. 5-lo can for-------- - lOc
Syrup, Karo. 2-ib can ------------- Be
Syrup. Karo. 5-lb can -----.------ 81 zoe
Syrup. Karo. lob can ----------------5e sec
Syrup. Velva, 5-Io can ------- -55c