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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-08
Vienna Declares Enemy Flo
tilla Is Badly Worsted,
Berlin Reports.
ROME REMAINS SILENT
Other Side of Ocean Battle
Is Untold-Austrians
Are Unframed.

Berlin, Aug. s, Cby wireless TO Say
ville) engagement between Aus
trian and Italian war ships occurred
on Aug. 2, following a raid on the
Italian coast by Austrian torpedo
boats. An official statement issued at
Vienna says that Italian warships were
struck and that the hotilla retreated.
The Austrian vessels were unframed.
On the same day the Austrian tor
pedO gunboat Magnet was struck by a
hostile submarine and damaged in the
stern. Two men were killed and four
wounded and seven are missing.
The announcement follows:
"Austro- Hungarian torpedo boats on
Aug. 2, shelled military establish
ments at Wolfetto. They destroyed an
aeroplane shed, set a factory on fire
and inflicted other damage.
ION their return these vessels, which
were Joined by the cruiser Aspern,
developed an engagement with an Ital-
ian fiotilla of one cruiser and six de-
stroyers. The Italians were hit and.
turning southwark, disappeared. The
Austro-Hungarian vessels returned
unframed.
"On the morning Of the same day
five hostile aeroplanes bohmarded
Durazzo without infiicting any dam
age. They were pursued by Austro-
Hungarian naval planes. One hostile
aeroplane was brought down some
miles south of DuraZZo by IN Austro-
Hungarian plane whose pilot was Nav
al Ensign Won Fritsch and whose OBJ
server was Naval Ensign Severn. The
aeroplane was captured, having been
damaged only slightly. Both of the oc-
cupants fled. One was arrested later.
THE torpedo gunbOat Magnet on
Aug. > was hit by a torpedo from
hostile submarine and damaged in the
stern. Two men were killed and four
wounded and seven are missing. The
vessel was brought to port"
Capture 5000 Austrians.
Rome, Aug. (via London, 7:45 D.
m.)-The war Office today announced
the capture of the Gorilla bridgehead
by the Italians II is said the city is
being shelled to drive out the Aus
TRANS. More than 5000 prisoners
were taken on Aug. 6.
London, Aug. 8 Il p. m.)-The Ital-
ian offensive along the IsonZo and on
the Carso plateau is being continued
and, according to a wireless dispatch
from Rome, additional positions have
been occupied. The Austrians hold
little ground on the right bank Of the
IsonZo.
The dispatch reports the number
of prisoners taken by the Italians has
been increased considerably and that
the Austrians are now destroying viii
lagos in the vicinity of Gorilla.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-08
Repub Party
Is Attacked
by Harrison

Washington, Aug. S.-Replying to re-
publican criticisms of President Will
sons Mexican policy in the house to-
day, Representative Harrison of Mis-
sissippi declared the attacks were
prompted by a desire to create a false
campaign issue rather than to see the
policy changed.
FAR son mentioned particularly
former Justice Hughes speech accept
ing the republican nomination and
speeches in congress by Senator Fall
and Representative ROdenberg of Hill
nois.
Mr.. Hughes statements as meaning
that he would have recognized Huerta,
would not have issued munitions en-
bargoes and would have interviewed in
Mexico.
IF Mr. Hughes were president" he
added, the country would be at war
and instead of a sky rejecting the
factories, it would be rejecting red
streams of blood from noble sons"
In answer to a statement by Repre-
sentative Rodenberg that the embargo
on munitions was lifted shortly after a
visit to Secretary Lansing by Cleve-
land H Dodge, a munition manufac-
turer and a large contributor to the
democratic campaign fund in 1912, Mr..
Harrison read a telegram from the sec
rotary saying he had never seen Mr..
Dodge The telegram also said the
permit for the shipment of certain mu-
nitionS belonging to Mr.. Dodge's COM
pany, which had been held up at Doug
las, Ariz, was issued 10 days prior to
the Parral fight instead of soon after
it, as Mr.. Rodenberg had declared.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-08
THE WAR TODAY

The Russians have won a great
victory south of the Dniester in
GaIicia. opening up Il breach 10
miles wide in the AustrO-6erman
lines east and southwest OF Stan
islau-
Following up this success. the
Russian cavalry has pushed across
the StaniSlau- railway,
and. according to Petrograd, IS
pushing the TeutOns to the south
west of that line.
The Russians in their drive cap
tured the town of Tlumach, which
bings them within Is miles OF
StanisIau. All important railway
junction of the main line to Lem
berg and about 30 miles southeast
of the Galician capital.
The French have driven the Ger
mans from line of trenches, taken
100 prisoners and ten machine
cUus. between HemwOOd and the
river SOmme and also have made
nrOgreSs around ThiapumOnt,
VerduD front, where they captured
five machine guns.
The Germans attacked the Brit
isb nositiOns north of PoZieres and
succeeded in entering their trench
es but we're driven out with heavy
losses.
The Russians continue a strong
offensive against the Tentonlc al
lies in northern Galicia and nave
pushed their lines forward In the
Sereth and Graberki river regions.
Along the StOkhOd river in N0lhy-
MIA near the town of ZareOze, the
Russians have also driven the Teu-
tons from trenches and captured
IL officers and 200 men. In the
Carpathians the Germans have
captured two peaks from the Rus
slams.
ON the Persian front the Turks
have inflicted heavy losses on the
Russians according To C0nstaH1-
nopIe and i'm Turkish Armenia
near BitIis and Mush, the Rus
slams have been put TO light
The Turks in the region Of the
Suez canal have suffered heavy re-
verses. Out of a total force OF H.
900 they lost As officers and 3,0oO
men made prisoners. They now
have been entirely cleared from
the katia- Umaishf BASIN
The Italians and Austrtans are
fighting violently on the lower
TEonz0 river. Hill So was captured
by the Italians and held against
violent counter attacks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-08
STRETCH BARB WIRE
ABOUT POWER PLANT

Niagara Falls, Ont, Aug. 8.-Men
are al work today on barb wire entan-
clements designed to protect the pow
er work in Queen Victoria park from
possible attack by agents of the pow
ers al war with Great Britain. Inc
barrier viii shut off a considerable
part Of the park and VIII interfere
with tourist travel 1t is said that the
barb wire will be charged with cleo
uicity at night.
The enhancement is built on the
lines Of those used to protect trenches
on the battle front
A large number of munitiOn plants
depend on the power plants here Tor
motive power.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-08

BLOOD FOR SERUM

New York. Aug 8.-Twelve persons
who have recovered from attacks of
infantile paralysis have volunteered to
give quantities of their blood to be
used in the preparation of serum for
the treatment of the disease, as the
result of an appeal for volunteers in
fighting the epidemic. Sufficient blood
was taken from two Of the volunteers
to treat nine cases.
Richard T. Crane, Jr., the Chicago
manufacturer, telegraphed Mayor
Mitchell from Jefferson, N H, last
night that he will give $4,000 to the
physician who can offer the best cure
or preventive for infantile paralysis
within the next year. A majority vote
of the American Medical association is
to decide who shall receive the reward.
The spread of the epidemic among
the homes of the wealthy New York
men in the suburban districts of Long
Island is one of the latest develop
ments.
The intense heat and humidity wave
which has gripped New York is coin
cident with another big increase in
the epidemic of infantiIe paralysis.
Only once since the plague got its
start. six weeks ago, were there more
cases. than reported in today's health
department bulletin. During the "a
hour period ending at 10 a. m, 90 chill
dren died of the disease in the greater
city and 1873 new cases were reported.
Chicago. Aug. S-Chicago now has
40 cases of infantile paralysis, accord
ing to Or. John Dill Robertson, city
health commissioner. Three new casees
were reported yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-08
Latest Bulletins

London. Aug. S, (4:O6 p. my
The British steamship Trident Of
3,I29 tons gross is believed to have
been sunk, LlOyds shipping
agency announced today.
Wilkesbarre, Pa, Aug. S.-A ter
ric explosion of gas today partly
wrecked the Woodward colliery of
the Delaware. LackaWanna and
Western Coal company at Ed
wardsVille, near here.
Five miners are reported killed
and eight injured.
Bloomington, ILL., Aug. S.
Pierced through the head with a
crowbar, Albert Custer of Saw
brook was instantly killed today
when he fell from the roof Of am
old house which he had been tear
ing down. The bar struck lust
under the chin and went through
his head.
Elgin, ILL.,, Aug. 9.-Arthur Peck,
a millionaire land owner and sheen
raiser, was overcome by heat TO-
day at his home i'm Geneva and
died Mr.. Peek. who was more
than go years of age, never wholly
recovered from an attack made on
him By farm hands tHo years ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-08
Illinois Trooper Killed By Train.

Camp Wilson, San Antonio, Tex,
Aug. 8.-COrporal Elmer +. Crowley
of Aurora, was killed last night when
an automobile in which he was riding
was struck by train near New Braun
fels, Texas. He was 30 years old and
a member of I company, Third Illinois
infantry. With him was killed a Texas
citizen and two other civilians were
injured. 1t is reported that the men
were seeking to arrest a Mexican for a
minor Offense.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-08
THE WEATHER
Forecast Till z +. Nj. Tomorrow, for
Rock Island, Davenport, Moline
and Vicinity

Fair tonight and Wednesday; warm
er Wednesday, temperature slightly
above 80.
Highest temperature yesterday, 80 (.
lowest last night, IS; at a. m today,
II.
Velocity of wind at a. m, 6 miles
per hour.
Humidity at p. m, SO; at a m, so:
at / O'Clock today, so.
Stage of water, 5 feet. even. with a
fall OF 2 of a foot in the last "a hours.
j. Nj. SHERIER, Local ForecasteE
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-08

TODAY
troops made an advance last night east
of Hill 139 on the Somme front Two
attempts OF the Germans TO recapture
trenches east Of Monacu farm were de-
feated.
The Germans early this morning
morning launched a series of power
full attacks on French positions from
the village of Fleury TO a point north
of Thiaumont work. They obtained a
footing in Thiaumont work where
fighting is still in progress. The at
tacks on FIeury were checked.
The French attack north of the
Sommee was made by infantry Operat-
ing on the right of the British in the
course Of an attack made by the Brit
ish on GuiIlemont. The French took
40 prisoners
French War Report
The announcement follows:
North Of the SOmme our infantry
operating on the right of the British
Joined in an attack by our allies on
GuiIlemont, east of Hill 139, north of
Hardecourt and took 40 prisoners.
East of Monacu farm, the Germans
made two attempts this morning to re-
capture trenches which we took yes
terday. Both attempts were repulsed.
A number of dead were left before
our lines The number of unwounded
prisoners taken yesterday in this reg
ion is 230.
"On the right bank of the Mouse
(Verdun 'front.' the bOmbardment was
resumed during the night with ex-
IRENE violence on the Thiaumont-
Fleury front At about five o'clock
this morning the Germans delivered d
series OF powerful attacks with heavy
forces from F1eury to a point north
Of ThiaumOnt works. The Germans
succeeded in gaining a footing in
Thiaumont work after a desperate en-
counter. which is still continuing at
this hour.
In the Vosges detachments of the
enemy which attempted to approach
our trenches near Senones were dis
persed easily by our fire"
Russians Driving On.
Petrograd, Aug. 8.-(via London
Air D. m.J-South of the Dniester riv-
er. in the direction of TysZienca, the
Russians have driven the Austro-Ger-
man forces back along the whole line
for breadth of ! 3 miles, the Russian
war department announced today. The
Russians have captured the town Of
Tlumach as well as the region to the
east Of the Dniester river and the
Tdge Of heights there, the announce
ment adds.
Capture Sab Men.
Russian cavalry, it is stated lis now
pursuing the AustrO-Germans south
west Of the Kolomea and Stanisiau
railway in GaIicia.
The total number of prisoners TAX
en- by the Russians in the battles on
the Sereth river August 5 and Aug
ust 6. was 166 officers and SAB men
The Russians in this region are ad-
yanclng.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-08
COOLER WEATHER rs
PROMISED MID WEST

Chicago, Aug. 8.-Cooler weather
was promised by the weather bureau
for middIewestern states, with a ten
degree drop for Chicago. This would
bring the temperature somewhere in
the eighties.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-08
No Further Trace of Under
sea Craft Discovered
by Watchers.
CARGO Is ARRIVING
Secret Shipments of Nickel
and Rubber Being Re
ceived for Craft.

Portland, Me, Aug. $40 further
trace has been reported today of two
vessels believed by the coast guard
lookout who sighted them to be sub
marines which appeared off the Maine
coast near Machiasport yesterday.
Cross Island, where the lookout was
stationed, is at the mouth of the Bay
of F'undy and close to British terri
tOrial waters off the provinces of New
Brunswick and Nova Scotia.
The Cross Island lookout estimated
the speed of the boats at ten or u
knots. Keeping close to the three mile
limit, they would have had time to
reach this port early today. To reach
Boston, following a similar course,
would require eight or ten hours long
er.
Cargo Arriving.
Boston, Aug. S.-While it was gen
orally conceded that one guess was as
good as another those who argued that
the German submarine Bremen will
find refuge in Boston harbor were en-
cOuraged today by persistence reports
that an outgoing cargo for the mer-
chairman was being assembled here,
According TO these reports, which
could not be traced to a definite
source, the cargo will consist of nick
ee1 ana TuDD6I WHICH are DGlDS Drought
to town in a way to escape observa-
ton.
Expected This Afternoon.
Marine observers had their glasses
pointed east by northeast. They fig
ured that if the Bremen were one of
the submersibIes picked up off Cross
Island on the Maine coast yesterday
she ought to turn Cape Ann this af-
ternOOn. She could hug the coast from
Cross Island down and have all the
water she needed within the three
mile limit. Shipping men were puzzled
10 know why she should continue sub
merged when she could, with perfect
security from hostile interference,
come into port with colors flying. 1t
was suggested that her captain might
wish to keep his course a secret.
Columbus, Ohio, Aug. 8.-That the
second German merchant submarine
Bremen is in possession of the French
navy is the information received by
Lieutenant J. G. McElroy, United
States army Office, from a relative in
the British army. Lieutenant McElroy
it stationed here with the Ohio Ma
tional Guard. Lieutenant McElroy has
Just received a letter from this rela-
tive who is now at FOlkstone. The
letter declares that the Bremen was
captured on its outward trip to the
United States
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-08
DAY IN CONGRESS
SENATE.

SENATE.
Met at 10 d. IN.
Adopted conference report on
army appropriation bill carrying
1897 ,597 900.
Resumed debate on child labor
bill.
Finance committee majority
continued consideration of rev.
enne bill.
HOUSE.
Met at noon.
Representative Harrison OF MS
sissippi defe-shed administration
course In Mexico.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-08
Fire Destroys sIOO.O 900 In on.

Beaumont. Tex. Aug. S.-Crude oil
valued at 500. 900 was destroyed here
last night in a fire which started by
lightning and struck three oil Nanks
Of the gulf pipe line company near
IL Vista
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-08
By Series of Powerful At
tacks Teutons Penetrate
Thiaumont Work.
PARIS ADMITS LOSS
Assaults on Fleury by Kais-
er's Men Are Checked,
It Is Declared.

London. Aug. 6 (3:15 p. ny
The British pushed forward their
lines at places east of TrOnes
wood on the S0mme front last
night the war office announced
today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-08

Associated Press
Leased Wire Report
The Monticellonian., 1916-09-14
Work Of Clubs Is Chiefly Responsible
forAwakeningAmongWomenofCo Country
BY MRS. GRACE JULIAN CLARKE Of Indianapoli.

Clubs largely responsible for the wonderful awakening among
women Through clubs have Teaa
of of other also OF the conditions OF life
around them which they could help to bring
but for the sex distinction which the grant
ing equal suffrage wpn The time will doubt
there will be longer need of women clubs and
But much doubt # the millennium
is
go forward at their gat-not just as men, OF
any of prescribe They have things to learn things that
teach th and to they must work cut some
problems themselves clubs and edeatons Their long journey
along road with every conceivable difficulty and dscongemen
has shapened their wits and made them peculiarly apt IN some directions
Gradually will take their places alongside of IN all departments
of for there will be plenty of work for clubs
of
When equal suffrage accomplished fact all over the country
there will still be ample opportunity for usefulness the part Of clubs
In clubs learn the value Of art music and e
community life they study about conservation civil service
problems all that relates to children and the of the
criminal 1t important that the ctzennothe
training schools clubs afford for the eonsde
ton of all questions that must help to solve
The Monticellonian., 1916-09-14
Labor Warfare Destroys Industry Which
Gives Life to Employers and Workers
By ETHELBERT STEWART
Chief Stadsican, U. S. Bureau Of Labor Statistics

There can industrial peace until both sides to labor
nen peace and when both sides really want peace and
fight, settlement bound to c@e There must be concession on
both sides and both sides abide by settlement But
unfortunately that there large class of
by no means abong the eaPastc class
prefer fighting for its sake to industrial and all that
peace
Back the Stove Foundrmen and the Iron Modes union
locked with the manufacturers the stove industry 1t began with
Bridge Louis and involved the entire
trv They sides utterly exhausted and each had
barely single left Finally both sides used that last breath to
saw I us forget They that if they did stop then and stop
forever industry would pieces and for the salvation of
the industry all life they together settled their
differences appointed committees of arbitration from both sides and
established machinery settlement of all disputes that might
sbv Each that time these committees
have met and amaby all the differences the industry
However, only industry the United States which has
been at peace years the only industry which apparently has
learned that much the individuals who
participate in it. as very industry itself When
that fact firmly gaped by all strikers and by all oekersoa
tle labor disturbances will depreeiate astoandiney
The Monticellonian., 1916-09-14
GATH SESSION OF
CONGRESS ENDS
DURING SESSION 1890 BILLS AND
642 RESOLUTIONS WERE IN.
PRODUCED IN THE HOUSE.

Washington.-C Congress adjourned
sine die, concluding the Sixty-fourth
session and a record-breaking one IN
many respects. with appropriations
and authorizations for the future, run
ming well toward two billion dollars
During the session 1880 bills and
642 resolutions were introduced in
the House. OF these 81 bills became
laws and 30 public resolutions were
adopted. in addition to 150 private
bills and resolutions.
congress appropriated exactly ST.
626 439, 210 which, with obligations and
authorizations fer the future, makes
the total S1.S56,384 ,4S5. These figures,
announced IN speeches by Representa-
tives Fitzgerald, New York Demo
craft. and Gillett. Massachusetts IRE
publican), were defended by the for
mer and attacked by the latter as half
a billion dollars greater than any ses-
sion of a Republican Congress.
In statement issued following the
adjournment of Congress. President
Wilson called attention to the "heIp-
full and humane legislation" passed
and declared that While he regretted
additional legislation dealing with the
recent dispute between the railroads
and their employees had not been com
pleted. he had every reason to believe
tie question would be taken up inn
mediately after Congress reas-
sembled.
The presidents statement follows
y very remarkable session of Con-
gress has Just closed, full as all re-
cent sessions of Congress have been,
of helpful and humane legislation
which constitutes contributions of cap
ital Importance to the defense, the eco
monte progress and the wholesome
life of the country.
1t is to De regretted that the ses-
sion could not have continued long
enough to complete the program re-
Gently projected with regard to the
accommodation of labor disputes pc
tween the railroads and the employees.
but it was not feasible and therefore
only the most impressing parts of the
program could be completed
THE rest, it Is agreed, has merely
been postponed until it can be more
maturely deliberated and perfected l
have every reason to believe that it is
the purpose of the leaders of the two
houses Immediately upon the reas-
sembling of Congress to undertake
this additional legislation.
The Monticellonian., 1916-09-14
Honest Iaao!o

Men of the type of Iago are morally
color blind" said Sir Herbert Tree,
actor and manager. They traffic with
intrigue with them this mode of
self-advancement has no ugliness.
The study of their lives is social sue
cess; popularity is their religion The
voice of the people is louder than the
voice of God With them, there is no
brainsickly misgiying as to the means
by which they attain their ends. They
GO through life shaping their fellow
men on the back, everywhere making
friends, taking care nowhere to make
enemies"
The Monticellonian., 1916-09-14
Consumption a Noble Word if 1t Can
Be Made Synonymous With Citizenship
BY DR.. JOHN H. FINLEY
Commissioner Of Education. State Of New York

wishing that everybody might be oonsepted
the under plan of national constructive Preparedness that
every selfish luxury and and indulgence be coanded
useful skill and and and industry be called the coor
periodically and general mobilization for the defense of
ideals be compelled by vision of that has mission
beyond commercialzed supremacy
would make "eonscrp noble word by making it synonymous
with Citizen republic with mission and ideal worth fighting
for Till that time comes every American do what
Cambridge student has onscrpt himself each offer his
country the best that he has And American institutions
do what Cambridge has DONE mobilization but
mobilize
The Monticellonian., 1916-09-14

Coaiess Summer League for Men had something with
The
display his bare feet lie must be without pedal covering attending
fngs He be willing
assembled multitude
He be willing
walk
in he
Several the
members The meetings preceded by walk the of the host
As the
and entertained monograph
of The
the
spirits
The Monticellonian., 1916-09-14
Great Growth Of Foreign Trade Is
Building Up u. S. Merchant Marine
By DIR. EDWARD EWING PRATT
Chief Of Federal Bureau OF Foreign and Domestic CONNER

There nothing wrong with foreign trade We have been going
getting share of the trade of the world
which dispensers of
materials to the manufacturing Before
stood third exporter commodities Today have three times
the trade of any other nation in the world.
Our merchant has increased during the last years
had during the years previous Our pyard working
their capacity and turning astounding number Of vessels The
handicapped foreign
trade somewhat during the but gaining and laws
becoming that build up great shipping industry.
Up the present the bulk of American foreign trade has been sold
abroad by indirect agencies The important of these
commission houses export merchants and manufacturers agents For
similar domestic trade 1t requires
WE'LL and organized policy establishment of permanent prices
attempt adapt the products the needs of the customer