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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-07
TOWNS Scene OF
STRIKE DISORDER

Youngstown, o., Jan. 7.-Disorders
occurred here last night and early to-
day in connection with the strike at
the plant OF the Youngstown Sheet and
Tube company in East Youngstown.
One man was injured.
The strike forces had grown today
10 5000 There are 5000 employees OF
the plant Strike pickets are refusing
TO permit workmen to enter the plant.
Those who attempt it are pelted with
bricks or beaten with clubs. Street
cars were stopped today and work
men on board were dragged of and
placed on cars going in opposite direc-
tons.
The East Youngstown police force
OF 10 men has been continuously on
duty for "a hours.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-07
IS EXECUTED FOR
MURDER OF GIRL

Ossining, n Y, Jan. Z = Antonio
Ponton, a Porto Rican student, was
put to death in the electric chair this
morning shortly after six o'clock for
the murder of Miss Bessie Kroner, a
Schenectady, NY, school teacher, with
whom he was infatuated. Three shocks
were administered before Ponto2 was
pronounced dead.
Warden XII. ;hwey, who is opposed to
the death peralty, was'not present. He
excluded all newspaper men from the
chamber, taking the position that as
he was opposed to capita. punishment
he did not care to advertise it any
more than ii was neceG sary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-07
Brave Deeds
of Soldiers
AreVQ 4r1tod

Paris, Jan. 6, (6:10 p. m.)-Four
companies of infantry paraded and
formed a square in the great quad
rangle of the Invalides today, arms
were presented and trumpets sounded
as General Camille Cousin, in the
name of the French government, be-
slowed crosses Of the Legion of Honor,
cross of war and military medals on
upwards Of one hundred soldiers. Each
decoration was given for some unus
ual act of gallantry.
Standing at one side were widows,
orphans, fathers and mothers of SOL
diers who had fallen and whose deeds
were recognized by declaration after
their death. The crosses and medals
were presented to the relatives of
those soldiers. General Cousin adj
dressed words of consolation to each
and affectionately embraced the chill
dren.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-07
THIRTY HURT
IN SMASHUP:;
ONE MAY DIE

Chicago, Jan. with one exception,
all of the 80 passengers injured and
burned in the wreck of an interurban
car on the Chicago and Milwaukee
electric railway near Wilmette, sub
urb, last night, are expected to re-
cover, say attending physicians.
A man, whose identity mas not been
established, and who has not regalned
consciousness, is not expected to live,
the physicians said. Several of the
passengers taken to hospitals in Evans
ton and the kenilworth sanitarium
were able to leave after their injuries
had been dressed.
The car, which witnesses said was
travelling at high speed, bounded off
the track as it struck curve, turned
over and then caught fire. The fact
that the car was steel prevented a Sc
rious loss of life, it was declared.
Mrs. James Kibb and Miss Louise
Adams of Highland Park were serious
IN UuTnSu Nutu lIIS SloNC III IiAN va
tipped over, showering them with
burning Goals. Part Of their clothing
was burned from their bodies.
William Oppenheimer Of Highwood,
ILL.,, motorman Of the car, was taken
into custody by the police pending an
investigation. He was unable to make
a coherent statement regarding the
accident. 1t is believed he suffered a
blow on the head, which affected his
mind.
A warrant for the motorman Of the
wrecked car, Oscar Oppenheimer,
charging him with criminal careless
ness. was sworn out by the Wilmette
chief Of police and hearing set for
tomorrow.
Investigation of the cause of the
wreck was begun today by officers OF
the United States district court at the
direction of Judge Lands. The village
board of Wilmette and county officials
also began inquiries into the accident.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-07
CREEK LINER
S(jRVIvORS|N
P0RTATLAST

New York, Jan. THE III passen-
gers who were forced to abandon the
sinking Greek steamship Thessaloniki
at sea arrived here today on the
steamship PATHS of the same line and
gave vivid descriptions of the hard
ships they suffered in the five weeks
the Thessaloniki was battered by ter
rife gales.
On Christmas day the supply Of
meat on the Thessaloniki was exhaust
ed, only few gallons of water were
left and the ships officers began to
portion out short rations.
The Thessaloniki first sprung leak
when she encountered hurricane
which ragged for IL hours Dec. Il. The
boiler and engine rooms were partly
flooded and the steamer sent out calls
for assistance After the hurricane
subsidized the ship was pumped out and
proceeded on her voyage.
Rough seas and gales were encoun-
tered from Dec. % to Dec. 26 when
the Thessalonih ran into 90-mile
hurricane which lasted for "a hours.
Many of the passengers and crew fear
ed the steamer was sinking. as fresh
leaks were opened and the boiler and
engine rooms and coal bunkers rapidly
filled with water.
1t was then that the Thessalonih
sent out numerous IS 0. s." calls
which were heard by the PATHS,
United States, Florizel and other
steamers. The Florizel was the first
to reach the disabled vessel and Of
fered to take off the passengers and
crew and carry them to Bermuda.
Captain Goulandis, who was making
his first voyage as a master, declined
this offer. The Florizel stood by until
| the PATHS came in sight.
The Thessalonikis passengers were
transferred to the PATHS with consid-
cradle difficulty and were forced to
leave all of their baggage and per-
sonal belongings on the disabled ves-
sci. After the transfer the PATHS shot
line to the Thessaloniki and took her
! in tow Jan. l. The wind increased
greatly during the night and early the
| following morning the tow line parted
That afternoon the PATHS got another
line to the Thessaloniki, but the cable
parted again Jan. and the Thessa-
loniki was driven rapidly southeast
before a cyclonic snowstorm.
| Owing to the Thessalonik's engines
being stopped by the water in the ships
hold she was only able to send out in
frequent wireless calls, which covered
a small area. The PATHS took up the
search and was joined by the Scandi-
navian steamer United States, which
had turned out OF her course to give
assistance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-07
TryOut Nelv
UseOfPhOne
inOklQhOnoa

Okmulgee, Okla, jan. AN inter
state session of court over long dis
lance telephone was held today be-
tween Okmulgee and Texarkana, Ark,
the prisoner arraigned and fined and
then released when the fine was paid
to a representative of the court.
Ernest Davis, a local restaurant
keeper, recently was arrested on a
charge of obtaining money under false
pretenses. Constable Crowell appear
ed here today to take him to TeXar-
kama for trial and it was suggested
that the trial be held by telephone to
save time and the expense of travel
ing.
When the line was set up, the Tex
arkana judge assented to the proceed
ing, Davis pleaded guilty, was fined
$50 and was released as he paid the
money here to the constable.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-07
ERUPTIONS ARE NOT
BELIEVED SERIOUS

Naples. via Rome, Jan. 6, 12:4o a. m.
delayed. professor Malladra, di-
rector of the royal observatory at
Mount Vesuvius, has approached the
crater of the volcano, which is still
erupting lava, ashes and cinders, since
tho beginning of its activity last No
vember. Although the volcano is de-
tonating and rumbling and emitting a
considerable quantity of ilcandescent
matter. Professor Malladra believes
the eruption will not have serious con-
sequences.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-07
FIND BODY OF WOMAN
LOST IN OHIO RIVER

Parkersburg, Va, Jan. Tine
body Of Mrs. Beegle, Of Racine, Ohlo'
a passenger on the wrecked steamer
ksnawha, was picked up on the river
bank soon after daybreak today near
'Ae scene Of the wreck.
Q. f. Sisson, second mate, has maze
up list giving the number OF passen-
gers as q and the crew as 80. Of TINS
total. only 46 have been accounted 1or'
he said.
Hope was abandoned that MI. ahc
Mrs. W. L. Hoblitzell, Sr., and Mr.. and
mrs. H0blitzell, Jr, and their BABY Doy
lad survived the disaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-07
CHINESE CUSTOM
HOUSE ATTACKED

Canton, China, Jan. 6.-One hundred
armed men at midday attacked and
looted the Chinese custom house on
the boundary of Kowlccn. The maraud-
ers posted proclamations describing
themselves as revolutionaries.
Further trouble is expected here at
any time as it is believed that the reb-
els have CORFU ted the government
troops ..-.
The town of kowloon is situated IN
the peninsula of the same name oppos-
tie the island of Hong Kong. The
boundary referred to in the above dis
patch evidently is that which divides
Chinese territory from the British col
ony. .-....
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-07
French Commander Dead.

Remieremont, France, Jan. 6, III p.
m.)-General Serret, who was in COM
mand of one of the divisions of the
French army in the Vosges. died today
from recent wounds which made it
necessary to amputate leg.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-07
Latest Bulletins

Rome, Jan. 1.-THE censorship
having been lifted, the naval en-.
gagement off DuraZzo, Albania, on
Dec. 80, in which the Austrian de.
strOyers Triglay and Lika were
sunk, is reported.
Shanghai, Jan. THE authOri.
ties of the province of SZe-Chuen
have been advised OF the with.
drawal of Christian missionaries
from interior stations.
Chicago, Jan. Military train.
ing at the st. Charles school for
boys will soon receive new i'm.
petus with the arrival of a supply
of army rifles and equipment from
government stores.
MuskOgee, Okla, Jan. 1.-Two
hundred and fifty passengers on
the Texas special, escaped death
and serious injury early today
when the train left the rails and
plunged into a ditch near here.
Cincinnati, Ohio, Jan. For.
mer President William H. Taft to-
day acted as god father at the
christening of his six months old
grandson, William Howard Taft
III, son of Robert Taft.
Chicago, Jan. Z. - Governor
Dunno today issued a call for q
special session of the general as
sembly to convene at noon next
Tuesday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-07

Decatur, Ill.-At a meeting OF the
counciI of administration of the Hill
nois G. A. R. it was decided 10 hoid
the golden anniversary encampment in
This city May %. "a and 20.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-07
THE WEATHER
Forecast TIL p. VI. Tomorrow, for
Rock Island, Davenport, Moline
and Vicinity.

Generally fair tonight and Sstur-
day. Not much change In tempera-
ture. with lowest tonight about Is de-
grees.
Temperature at a. M, 49, highest
yesterday, 16; lowest last night, l3.
Wind velocity at a. m, one mile
per hour
Precipitation. none.
Relative humidity at p. m, 81; at
7 a. m. 60: at ! p. m. today. Sc.
Stage of river, 81; rise Of 81 feet
in "a hours.
J. NJ. SHERIER, Local Forecaster,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-07
Controversy Over Sinking of
Steamer Believed to Be
Near Close.
GERMANS WILL GIVE IN
Offers for Amicable Settle
ment Arrive at Wash
ington From Berlin.

Washington, Jan. Proposals
which the German government be-
lieyes will end the controversy
over the Lusitania disaster In
manner satisfactory to the United
States were understood to have
been received here today from
Berlin. Count Won BernstOrff had
an appointment with Secretary
Lansing this afternoon.
Germany is believed to have agreed
to pay an indemnity for the Americans
lost when the Lusitania was tor
pedoed; at the same time basing
reservation Of any wrong-doing on
the contention that the destruction of
the vessel was an act Of reprisal in
retaliation for the British blockade of
Germany.
Germany is also understood to be
ready to give assurances that her sub
ranean will not torpedo without warn
ing privately owned vessels OF any de-
scription, including liners, freighters
and tramp steamers. German assur-
ances in regard to submarine warfare
in the North sea include only liners
in passenger service.
Let Cat Ont of Bag,
The assurances regarding the con-
duct of submarine warfare in the
Mediterranean convey the first infor-
nation that German submarines were
operating there. In excluding all ships
except liners from the assurances COW
ering submarine warfare in the North
sea, the German government was rep
resented as considering that no Amer
leans could possibly be aboard ships
other than liners in regular passen-
gers carrying service.
1t was also stated with authority to-
day that Germany virtually had agreed
with the position of the United States
in regard to small boats not being,
under all conditions, place of safety
for passengers aboard a ship about to
be destroyed.
To Pay Indemnity.
Count Won Bernstorff, the German
ambassador, presented to Secretary
Lansing today proposal to pay in
demnity for Americans lost in the
Lusitania disaster, and thereby con-
clude that controversy. He gave as
surances that no German submarines
in the Mediterranean would attack
non-combatant ships without warning
or destroy them without opportunity
for nOn-combatants to reach safety.
While Offering to pay indemnity in
the Lusitania case, Germany makes
the reservation that it is done without
admission of wrong doing. No official
indication was given as to the accept
ability Of the proposal, but one set Of
American officials took the view that
it would end the controversy The
assurances regarding submarine war
fare in the Mediterranean are Of
broader scope than those given after
the Arabic disaster, and covering the
warfare in the North Sea. The latter
guaranteed only the safety of liners.
Those for Mediterranean cover all
non-combatant ships.
Count Won Bernstorff also told Sec
rotary Lansing his government had
heard Of the sinking of the Persia
through news dispatches, but had no
other information.
British Submarine Sunk.
London, Jan. Z. Q1:27 a. m.)-The
sinking of British submarine off the
coast of Holland was officially announ-
eel this morning. The crew was
saved.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-07
Wilson and Lansing Expect
ing Penfield to Supply
Needed Information.
AFFIDAvITS OBTAINED
Consul Garrels of Alexandria
Gets Sworn Statements
From Survivors.

Washington. Jan. 7-COunsel
GarrelS at Alexandria, Egypt, to-
day advised the state department
that he had secured aiiidayits from
81 survivors of the Persia, includ-
ing Charles II. Grant, an American
citizen, and that all confirmed pre-
yi0us statements that mo warn.
ing was given and no vessel was
SEEN"
Officers and crew of the Persia,
the consul advised, have left Alex
andria for England, where their
affidavits probably will be obtained
on arrival.
Consul Garrels has been in
structed to forward summaries of
the affdavits he has obtained.
Still lacking definite information on
which to base official action in the
crisis between the United States and
the central powers arising from the
sinking Of the British steamer Persia,
although the disaster occurred more
than a week ago, President Wilson and
Secretary Lansing were hopeful today
that Ambassador Penfield at Vienna
would be able to clear up the situa-
ton. Word was looked for from the
ambassador regarding the Vienna for
eign Office response TO the ambassa-
doris inquiries on the subject.
Attention on Vienna.
Officials turned to Ambassador Pen
field after Consul Garrels at Alexan-
dria, Egypt, had cabled that no new
facts were developed in the affidavits
yivors as to whether the liner had been
torpedoed. Hope then virtually was
given up Of obtaining conclusive proof
from that source.
1t had been expected that the sub
marine crisis would be considered at
cabinet meeting today and also by
the senate foreign relations committee.
The committee met today for the first
time in executive session. 1t was dis
closed today, after official text of Aus
tria's reply to the second American
note in the AnCona case had been
made public, that no response would
be made until the facts in the case of
the Persia are clear or it is found i'm
possible to do so.
The official text varies only in
translation with the unofficial version
OF the cables in press dispatches from
London. 1t is regarded as meeting all
OF the American demands.
The Austro-Hungarian government
until the night of Jan. 4 was without
information concerning the sinking OF
the Persia, according to dispatch re-
ceiyed today by the state department
from Ambassador Penfield at Vienna.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-07
Defines Limit Of Sherman Act.

Discussing the Sherman act, he said
that it did not prescribe a limit to
acquisitions and that large enterprises
may in certain sense be permitted to
monopolize commerce. Magnitude Of
business was not in itself violation
of law.
THE criminal act he said, sis in
conspiring to restrain freedom OF &C
ton and unduly restricting or sup
pressing competition"
The first question for the jury to de-
eide, he said, was whether back in
1890 or Whereabouts there existed a
conspiracy to monopolize commerce. If
the government does not satisfy you
that a conspiracy existed at that time,
then the whole case of the government
fails"
Thei court held that the charge also
could not be sustained unless the jury
was satisfied that the defendants or
any of them INTENDED to enter an il
legal combination" Intent, he said,
was psychological and not to be ascer-
tanned by fixed rule of law.
History Of Case.
The eleven former directors of the
New York, New Haven and Hartford
railroad, who had been on trial for
nearly three months, charged with
criminal violation of the Sherman
antitrust law, are William Rockefel-
Ter and Lewis Cass Ledyard, New
York; Edward D. Robbins, New
Haven, Conn; Charles f. BROKER,
Ansonia, Conn; D. Newton Barney,
Hartford, Conn; Robert W. Taft,
Providence, R. l.; Charles NJ. Pratt,
Brooklyn; Henry X McHarg, SIAM
ford, Conn. James S. Hemingway,
Continued On Page Eighth
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-07

William Rockefeller was the only
one of the II defendants not in court
when Judge Hunt began his instruc-
tons to the jury today in the case
against former directors Of the New
York, New Haven and Hartford rail-
road, accused of violating the Sher-
man law. AS the charge against the
defendant is misdemeanor his pres
ence was not legally required. The
court, after describing the Indictment,
first instructed the jury that the case
should be considered without regard
to any testimony that would indicate
amy attempts to influence legislation
by bribery or corrupt means" The
indictment contained no such charge,
ba caid
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-07
Famous New Haven Trial
Closes With Giving of
the Instructions.
ROCKEFELLER ABSENT
Is Only One of Eleven Indict-
ed Directors Not Present
Not Required.

New York, Jan. THE case
against William Rockefeller and
10 other former directors OF the
New York, New Haven and Hart
ford railroad, charged with crim-
inal conspiracy under the Sherman
law, was submitted to the jury to-
day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-07

Continued On Page Eighth
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-27
PERSONAL.

J. e. Sutton is over from Twin Falls
for a few days.
l.. E. Cox Of Montour is q business
visitor in the city.
H. L. Boutwell, Of Notus Is in the
city for a few days.
Ralph Greenough is here from Vale,
a guest at the Pacific.
Mrs. G. II. Bernstein of Great Falls
is a guest at the Idanha.
F. S. James is down from Quartz
burg spending a few days.
John Smith and G. A. Smith of Arco
are guests at the Bristol.
r. F. Peake left last night for San
Diego to spend the winter.
B. c. Bertleson Is in the city from
New Plymouth for few days.
Mrs. William Engeroth has gone to
California to spend the winter.
N. H. McClary has returned from
business trip to ST. Joseph, Mo.
C. L. Corker, a retired business man
of Mountain Home is In the city.
]. w. Burton, q business man of
Emmett, is guest at the Grand.
w. Lloyd Adams, we'll known news
paper indn "a INtNDuTB Is ~ Tie OWy-
hee.
]. NJ. Berry Is a Boise business Wis
itor from Milwaukee and is stopping at
the Owyhee.
DR.. Don 8. Numbers and George
Westfall Of Parma were Sunday visit
ors in Boise.
C. NJ. Stole has returned from Hail
ey, where he has been looking after
mining interests.
for Idaho in the department of agri-
culture, is in the city.
r. n. Bell state mining inspector,
has gone to the eastern section of the
state on official business.
j. w. Starkey has returned to his big
sheep ranch in the Brownlee country
after spending several days in the city.
B. A. Barber, who was called to
Boise by the death Of relative, left
yesterday on his return trip to Chi
cago.
Mrs. ]. Fl. Garrett will leave tomor-
row morning for Council Bluffs, Ia.
called by message announcing the
death of her father.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Eagleson left
for the east Saturday. Mr. Eagleson
goes to Chicago on business and Mrs
Eagleson will visit at Lincoln. Neb.
John Skillern, the well known sheep
man, leaves tonight for Portland to
take treatment at the Dr. Jones sanl-
tarium. He will be accompanied by
his daughter, Miss Sarah Skillern.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-27

sells for 5000 or $3.50, you will find now
a reduction in price positively unpre-
cedented in some cases almost half.
AS we have repeatedly said, we cannot
and will not move a single instrument
from the old premises into the new.
Everything for the new, establishment
has been provided. The low prices on
instruments of the highest value re-
naming at the old place will never be
offered again! The little terms of pay
ment makes buying doubly easy now.
Here are just few of the choice bar
gains still to be had in the old plano ex-
change department. Pay all cash or
little payments.-Adv.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-27
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

The results of the high school cleo
tons for student council show that
from the school at large, Hugh Fouch,
Stella Balderston, Bryan Bedwell and
Joel Priest were elected. The seniors
elected Carl Brooks and Ernest Wells
the juniors, Florence Allebaugh and
Dave Williams; the sophomores, John
Greenlee and Phyliss Sheridan; the
freshmen, Edward Littooy and Wilma
Starn. These pupils will have control
of all student activities. The judges
of the election were Seth T. Freer, Miss
Patricia Whelan and Ivan Packenham.
A short assembly was held this
morning. Mr.. Young thanked the
operetta cast for their splendid work
and announced the results of Fridays
elections.
Mr.. Young introduced Mrs. Nourse,
former president of the Columbian
club, who in turn introduced Miss
Rice, religious secretary of the Y. w.
c. A. Miss Rice spoke on the Golden
Age" that Is to come. She divided
people into two Glasses, the people who
look forward and the ones who look
backward. Miss Rice foresaw a gold
en- age of unselfishness, fairness and
universal peace and urged all to pre-
pare for it, for what we are today so
will the tomorrow be-"
ternoon at o'clock in the Y. VIC. A
meet Miss Rico.
The Forum Debate society will meet
at 1880 O'Clock Wednesday evening in
the high school auditorium.
The net proceeds from the presenta-
ton Of The Little Tycoon" will prob
ably be between 5000 and $500. This
will be donated to student activities.
The net receipts at the debate last
Wednesday afternoon were $3.50.
This viii, be starter for a debate fund
for this year. A short play The Re-
volt" by Ellis Parker Butler, will be
put on within the next few weeks. The
proceeds from this will also go to-
wards debate. Miss Stevens has this
play in charge. 1t is q scream from
start to finish and deals with a suf-
fragette in an old fashioned boarding
school. The principals have been
chosen and are as follows:
Grandma Gregg phyllis Orford) an
old fashioned lady who runs a board
ing school and abhors suffrage.
Pauline (Helen Patterson) the Irish
maid of all work.
Susan Jane Jones Qnez Galloway
the militant suffe"gette who tries to
corrupt the boarding schoo, with her
advanced ideas on how to treat hus-
band after you get one"