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Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1916-07-08

If J. Wesley Frye and his wife,
who made an attempt to run a res
taurant and lodging house on East
Martin Street, were made to shut
up-shop' solely as bow to prcju-
dice, it is sad commentary on the
sense of justice as possessed by our
City Fathers.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1916-07-08
KEYS{R COMPANY
WINS THE PRIZES
At Cumberland Valley Firemen's Con-
Vention at M ddIetown, Pa.
Yesterday

NIDDJ E,ToWN pa INV 9
The industrial parade Yesterday clos.
ed the thrae-dav cnlabra .ion ;ro;dar,
to the convention of tba C,,nhor1o,d
Valley Volurtoer Eirro,,s .soci,
ton. The parade traycrsed the Same
ctrooto oyor u.Li,.., .bo s;,,,,,,,, ,>,.,,,,
ed Tuesday With tito oycon,io, !, ~,
not 20 IN Rovalton
The Shawnee Fire comnanv o.
Columbia took mart in tha nar.do
and received considora,Ia ,nr1ou.e
while enroute The D,rado was al.
vidcd into three sections which
formed ON Anna street and s,,r,o,.
N 2:3O o'clock.
The first division contained tho
floats and automobiles and WAS
headed by the Liberty band. Some
OF these came from naarhv towns
The second division wa, made m
Of the Rescue Drum CORPS. the
BrOwnstone Castle, No. SO. KNIGHTS
Of the Golden Eagle, the band of
the Hopping carnival company which
is exhibiting in town this week. ana
the Shawnee Fire company, of Col
umba
The third division was reserved
for the Fantastic organizations, and
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1916-07-08

In large measure, the colored
people of this country hold their
salvation III their own hands, and
the sooner they come to full reali-
zation of this fact, the more power
full they will become, and the better
able to handle themselves they will
Iva
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1916-07-08

The rcdoubtable Jack johnson
cables from Barcelona, Spain, that
he is going to fight bull and that
he will fight Sam McVcy, Sam
Langford, Jess Willard or anyone
else. Jack, like the cork, will
not down.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1916-07-08
PATENT MEDICINE Is
TOO MUCH FOR MIKE

A special to the Topeka (KasD
Capital, from Ft. Dodge, in dry"
Iowa, says:
Because Mike MacKey drank too
much Of patent medicine. which
is said to contain 60 per cent al
cohoi, he was fined $50 in police
court here. He claims to have
purchased the medicine at drug
store IN a smaller town in the
vicinity.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1916-07-08

Nor is it likely that in filling the
present army contract Chicago will
take chance on supplying the kind
Of canned beef that was sent out in
98.-Indianapolis News.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1916-07-08

The Democratic party has deserved
another term because of its domestic
reforms-it is reproach on the com
mon sense Of our citizens that the
result of the next election will be
decided by the apparent success Of
foreign policies.--Florida Times-Un-
ion
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1916-07-08

Some day the country may learn
that 48 little armies each under
State government, some with equip
ment and some without, some with
training and some without, do not
constitute an effective force in a mod
ern war.-Kansas City Times.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1916-07-08

to the headquarters of the National
Urban League, 23O3 Seventh Ave
niue. New York City, New York;
A BIT BELATED. BUT TIMELY
Washington, ID. G. March 3 1915.
Dear Friend:
AS the National Republican aid
the National Progressive Conven-
tons will meet in Chicago ,Wcdncs-
day, June I. 1916, we believe that
much important political infoima-
ton and great political benefit
would accrue, if we would hold =
National Negro Conference in Chi
cago, on Monday and Tuesday,
June 5th and 9th, 1915.
We are losing prestige; we have
lost in representation and it might
he we'll to find out just where we
are at and on what we are stand
ing. Do you approve the idea of a
National Negro Conference open to
all who may come?
Will you kindly send us a brief
expression along this line for pub
LEGATION?
Respectfully,
The above letter has been sent to
a large lumber Of the races most
influential men, and to the best
known of our editors. We believe
the time is ripe for action, and we
shall publish from now on all re-
plies and suggestions to the above
letter. Ed.
The above letter appeared III the
Washington Eagle short time
ago, and while late for the occasion
expressed the suggestion was a good
one. and should be given careful
attention and consideration by our
people, especially in States where
they are looked upon as holding the
balance of power, like in West Vir-
ginia and many other states They
should hold County and State Con-
ferences prior to each election for
County and State officers, and then
every four years National Confer
snce prior to the Presidential Con-
vention or election, SO as TO pass
resolutions to support such parties
as will guarantee to us Our equal
rights, not social but necessary &C
comm 0dations in hotels restaurants
etc., whenever license has been
granted to a person to run hotel
or restaurant for the accommodate
ton Of the public. The refusal on
the part or landlord is one OF the
most hu,niliating and degrading
hardships the colored people have
to contend with, for we are now
beginning to find it necessary to
travel as we'll as other people, and
the first thing a colored man or
woman can do when he or she lands
in strange town, is to look for
some little boy, or Aunt Jane to
inquire where some of their people
can be found, SO as to get place to
stay all night or get something to
eat, though they may have plenty
of money in their pockets. c.. n.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1916-07-08

kitchener's spirit is with his army
Providence Journal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-14
CLUE TO ROBBERY
IN CANADIAN BANK
Chicago Saloon Keeper Arrested
$271,00O Was Loot Secured by
Robbers Five Years Ago.

Chicago, Sept. 14.-Martin H. Elan
nigan, a saloon keeper, was arrested
here today in connection with the
mysterious robbery five years ago Of
the branch of the Bank of Montreal at
New Westminster, B. c. Loot amount
ing to S271 900 was obtained by the
robbers.
The arrest of Flanagan was made
as a result of the capture in Toronto,
Canada. yesterday of Michael b..
Shortall. a marble worker of Chicago,
who was attempting 10 pry open a
safety deposit box in the vault of the
Bank of Toronto.
The box, rented by Flanagan four
years ago, was found to be stuffed
with Canadian bank notes. ShOrtall
told the Toronto police he had been
employed by Flanagan to make the
trip to Toronto and was being paid
So a day for his services
Lester Flanagan was released from
custody, Charles Larkin, chief of the
detective bureau. saying he had no
evidence on which to hold Flanagan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-14
DOUBLE MURDER
IN NORTHWEST
Woman and Son Found Dead at Be-
medji, 1Iinn.-May be
Suicide.

Bemedii. MINI. Sept 14--Mrs. vii
liam Irving and her 5-year-old son
were found dead in their home near
KeIliher yesterday with bullet holes
through their heads. Although mys-
terv surrounds the double killing, the
authorities say they believe the case
is that of murder and suicide A thor
ough search is being conducted by the
police for the father of the dead wO-
man He has been living with his
daughter and grandson during the alb
sence of William Irving, husband, who
has been working in the harvest fields.
Early this week Mrs. Irving drove
into Ke1liher and told a story of be
ing threatened by her husband, who
wrote her. she said, and declared he
intended TO marry another woman and
was coming home TO kill her and their
son.
Deputy Sheriff o. M. Skinzik found
the son lying in the dining room with
a bullet hole through his head. In
the bedroom he found Mrs. Irving
dead Near her was a rife.
No trace of the father could be
found. The woman's husband is be-
lieved to be in North Dakota.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-14
ENJOYS CRAPPLE
WITH PROBLEMS

New London Conn, Sept. IA
American members Of the information
al commission meeting here were OC-
cupied today with the Mexican con-
ferees in investigating the cause and
effect of Mexican mining DEGREES and
in advising with Major General Bliss
as to the military situation on the bor-
der.
There is little prospect that the
joint commission will return to the
formulation of d border protocol I'm
til the American members have
reached a tentative agreement among
themselvs as to the wisest course to
pursue They Will then present their
ideas to their Mexican assistants for
general discussion.
1t was indicated today that ques-
tions of real estate and other taxes in
Mexico as they affect American prop
erty holders, will be looked into next
by the joint commission. In the case
of land taxes under Carranza DEGREES,
a punitive damage is assessed against
lands lying idle, which American in
terests have complained TO the state
department amounted TO cOnhscation
of their holdings. Carranza officials
have asserted their purpose was to
foster small operators and TO compel
the abandonment of large land hold
ings for speculative purposes only.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-14
WILSON is BUSY
ATSUMMER HOME
Condition of Presidents Sister Shows
Increasing Weakness in Last
"a Hours.

Long Branch, n. J., Sept 14.-Pres-
ident Wilson today disposed of a mass
of official business which accumulated
here during his trip to the bedside Of
his sister, Mrs. Anne E. Howe, who Is
sick at New London, Conn He also
discussed the political situation with
Secretary McAdoo. Several hours
were occupied in signing commissions
and other executive papers.
President Wilson today for the first
time gave detailed consideration to
his campaign for reelection. In the
executive Offices at Asbury park he
went over reports from political lead
ers in various states and began map
ping out his plans for the next two
months.
Postmaster General Burleson. one of
Mr. Wilson's chief political advisers, is
at Spring Lake, near here, visiting
Secretary McAdOO. and this morning.
the two cabinet members went over
the political situation with Secretary
Tumulty. 1t was indicated that great
er attention would be paid to the cam
pains in Oregon. Washington, Utah
and California because of reports re-
ceived by administration officials lead
ing them to believe democratic pros
poets in those normally republican
states are excellent.
While the president will make no
final plans for leaving here until fur
Their developments in the illness of his
sister, Mrs. Anne E. Howe, several
trips away from Shadow Lawn were
discussed tentatively. Mr.. Wilson Will
zo--hy- automobile on Sept. 26 to
Princeton. \. J., to vote in the demo-
cratic primaries.
e New London, Conn, Sept. 714.-Mrs.
Anne Howe, President Wilson's sister,
who is gravely i'll here, was reported
today to have grown weaker. The
bulletin issued by the attending ply
stefan said:
but shows more weakness in the last
"a hours
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-14

Johnson, 23,450: Smith, 8,875; Ludwig,
7271: Lane. 1857; Peters, 5.295 Col
lier 1854; Heer. 2.910: Crum, 2.S62
Treasurer: Small, 59,O17; Keys, 81
337: Webster, 1926; MetzeI, 1882;
Stowe. 6.782
Attorney general: Brundage, 69.762;
Barr, 21.455; Wilson, 20,632; Munro, g.
20S Provine. 4,O16; Glover, 1852.
Governor Dunno defeated William
B. Brinton of Dixon. a manufacturer,
who had the backing of Roger Sulli-
van Dunno won Cook county by ap-
proximately $4,000 and had a plurality
of about 5000 in one-third of the
downstate precincts.
Lowden won in Cook county by
about 10000 and downstate by twice
that plurality Morton D. Hull and
Frank L. Smith, his opponents, ran
close together.
Defeat of William Lorimcr for con-
gress from the Sixth Illinois district
seemed assured early today, although
returns were incomplete Arthur w.
Fulton had a plurality of 1000 over
the ousted United States senator, who
made a determined fight TO win the
support of his old congressional dis
t~fct.
MediU Mccormick. former progress
sive. and former Senator William r.
Mason, apparently were nominated by
the republicans for COngressme at
large. gressman-at-Large B. NJ.
Chiperfeld. however. was running
Mason a close race. The democratic
nominees for cOngressmen-at -large
are William Eliza Williams of Pitts
field. incumbent, and Everett Jennings
Of Chicago.
James r. Mann, republican house
leader: Uncle Joe" Cannon, Martin
B. Madden. Fred A. Britton. George H.
Foss. Ira {. COpley, Charles f. Fuller,
John C. Mckenzie. Edward ]. King,
John A Searling. William B. McKin-
ley. Loren z. Wheeler, William A.
Rodenburg, Thomas S. Williams. Ed
ward f. DennisOn and WilliSm ".
Wilson were renOminated for con-
gress by the republicans.
Alderman for Congress.
James T. McDermott. democratic
congressman. was defeated by Charles
Martin, an alderman of Chicago. Dem
ocratiC congressman TenOmiuated
were Adolph J. SABBATH. James Nc
Andrews, Frank Buchanan, Clyde
Fl. Tavenner. Claude u. Stone and
Henry T. Rainey. Several others were
in doubt
Lieutenant Governor Barratt
O'Hara, leader of the Illinois vice com
mission which gained nation wide pu
blicity, apparently has been defeated
for nomination for that Office by the
democrats by Henry w, Huffman of
Chicago. The republicans nominated
John q. Oglesby. who served as lieu
tenat governor for several terms.
A close race developed between Ed
ward J. Brundage of Chicago and
Richard J. Barr Of Joliet, for the re-
publican nomination for attorney
general The result is still in doubt
a is the race for state auditor on the
republican ticket between State Treas
nCnn1inned on Page EIGHTY
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-14
FEVFRISH ACTIVITY IN
= WALL STREET TODAY

New York, Sept 1.-THE extraordi-
nary rise in the stock market of the
last fortnight, unequaled since last
years movement in war brides, at
tanned wider and more impressive pro-
portions today. the first hours trading
Of almost half a million shares being
attended ny gains Of l to points IN
industrials. equipments, motors oils
and shares OF almost every other de-
scription. with a 20 point advance IN
Bethlehem Steel at SIS. United States
Steel was the chief feature early, ris-
ing 70 1861 in the first hour and ex-
ceeding its previous record by q Of
point. The character OF the trading in
dicated an increase Of public interest
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-14
THE WAR TODAY

The French have paused i'm their
advance north of Per0nne, where
they have driven "A total OF six
miles into the German lines since
July |, and are now Withstanding
German counter attacks.
The Macedonian campaign of
the entente forces apparently Is
not pressed on the right OF the
SalOniki position, the British who
advanced across the Struma be-
ing reported to have Withdrawn
10 the west bank. The Serbians.
however, are continuing their
pressure against the Bulgarians
along the western end OF the line.
Latest reports from the Ruma-
MAN province Of DObrudia show
the opposing forces i'm contact
along virtually the entire front.
The Germans threw desperate
attacks against Liable wood and
Hill 16 and ret0Ok both places but
were again driven ont by the
French. In the two days lighting
more than 1900 German prisoners
were taken.
On the SOmme front the stun
ton remains unchanged.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-14
MARSHALL EVENT
NOTABLE TONIGHT

indianapolis, Ind, Sept. II. r Vice
President Thomas r. Marshall will be
notified of his denomination on the
democratic ticket tonight. The pro-
gram as arranged calls for addresses
by J. A. NJ Adair. democratic candidate
for governor of Indiana, Evans Wool
len of Indianapolis and Martin H.
Glynn of New York. Mr.. Glynn is to
deliver the notification address, after
which Mr. Marshall will accept formal
ly the nomination.
Preceding the speaking there will be
a parade. Political conferences and
receptions were to be held during the
day. kilograms received indicated
that about forty of the SO members of
the notification committee Will be
present and about twenty members of
the national democratic committee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-14
Outcome of Yesterdays Pri-
mary Election Presages
Great Campaign.
RESULTS NOT ALL IN
Incomplete Returns Sustain
Large Leads Claimed for
Dunno and LoWden.

Chicago. Sept. I4.-0ne of the
hardest fought political cam-
paigns in history OF Illinois
be waged hetv cen Governor Ed
ward r. Dunno, democrat. and
former Congressman Frank q.
Lowden. republican. nominated
for governor yesterday by the
democrats and republicans. re-
spectiEcIy, it was predicted today.
Both rolled up Pluralities of APP
proXimately $4,000 over their near
est competitors in the nomination
race. according 10 returns avail
able early today. Both are veteran
campaigners.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-14
Latest Bulletins

Detroit, Mich. Sept 1f.-FGur
men are dead and q score of others
narrowly escaped from a tire which
swept the Salvation Army indus
trial building early today. About
75 persons were in the building
when the fire was discovered.
most of them on the second and
third floors. One Of the men who
jumped from top story may die.
Alpine. Texas, Sept Hilary
J. SPANIEL. an Alpine hotel
keeper, pleaded not guilty here
tOdPv to t<arges of killing his
wife and Lieutenant Colonel VI. G.
Butler. Sixth United States cav.
airy. while the three were mot
Oring here July 20, last.
Newark. y. J.. Sept 14-Six
men were reported to have been
killed as the result of an ammonia
tank exploding early this after
noon in the plant of the Interstate
Milk and Cream company.
TT Dodge. Sept. I4.-VernOn
Bailey, ii, of Parker. =. D.. ar
rested here i'm a half starved con-
ditiOn, will be returned to his
home, authorities announced to-
day. Bailey admitted TO the OFF,
GERS that he ran away to escape
hazing at the Parker high school.
Chicago, Sept. Ii.-Mrs. Mary
Davis. widow of Morse Davis, n
mining engineer OF Vancouver, b.
C.. who was found dead OF poison
in hotel here last month. has been
sent 10 the Elgin hospital for the
insane. ii became known today.
Physicians said that she had been
raying that she killed her husband.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-14
DEAD MAN RECEIVED
TOTAL OF Is, 900 VOTES

Chicago. Sept 14.-Fifteen thou
sand democrats voted for a dead man
bin Yesterdays primary, it developed
today. The votes were cast for Leo
pOld Pfaelzer, who was buried several
DAVIS ago. His name was on the ballot
when he died and il was too late for
election commissioners to make any
change Mr. Packers death, how
ever, had been widely advertised
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-14

STATE NOMINEES

incomplete returns OF the primar
nctiOn indicate that the republica
d democratic tickets in Illinois wi
composed as follows:
DEMOCRATIC.
Governor
EDWARD +. DUNE
Lieutenant Governor
BARRATT 0'HARA OR
HENRY W. HUFFMAN
Secretary of State
LEWIS G.. STEVENSON
Auditor of Public Accounts
JAMES J. BRADY
State Treasurer
ARTHUR W. CHARLES
Attorney General
PATRICK J. LUCEY
Congressman at Large
WILLIAM f.. WILLIAMS
JOSEPH o. k0STNER
REPUBLICAN
Governor
FRANK o. LOWDEN
Lieutenant Governor
JOHN q. 0GLESBY
Secretary of State
LUl Is lie r. VI Vi L kSON
Auditor of Public Accounts
ANDREW Russell
State Treasurer
LEN SMALL
Attorney General
RICHARD ]. BARR OR
EDWARD ]. BRUNDAGE
congressman at Large
MEDILL MCCORMICK
WIN. l.. MASON
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-14

Washington, Sept. 14.-Japan, in a
formal note to Ambassador Guthrie,
transmitted TO the state department
today, assures the American govern
ment that the new RussO-Japanese
treaty does not repeal former conyen-
tions and that the imperial govern
ment has not entertained for a mo-
ment any intention to depart from its
policy respecting the integrity OF
China and the open door.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-14
Triple Deed
OUerMOnev
of Hog Sale

Dallas, Tex. Sept. IA. - Henry
Wright, IS, a farmer, last night shot
and killed his wife and son, Willie
Wright. "a. at their home three miles
north of Grand Prairie, just west of
Dallas. and then killed himself. The
police said they quarreled over the
proceeds from the sale of a hog.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-14
THE WEATHER
Forecast TIL Z. NJ. Tomorrow, for
Rock Island, Davenport, Moline
and Vicinity

Fair and colder tonight with frost;
Friday fair and somewhat warmer.
Fresh northwest winds diminishing in
force.
Temperature at Z a. m. Sc. Highest
Yesterday ", lowest last night SIS.
Velocity OF wind at Z a. N. miles
yer hour.
Precipitation none.
Relative humidity at 7 p. m. 72, at
a. m. 90, at l p. n. today so.
Stage OF water 3.9, fall OF / in
last a hours.
j. II. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-14
French Praise Lake Forest Roy.

Paris. Sept. Ia, G:30 2. M Robert
Bowman of Lake Forest. Ill. a driver
of section No. ] of the American field
ambulance service. has been cited in
the orders of the day for "scrupuIous
devotion to duty. never hesitating in
the presence of danger"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-14
. G G 6 9 9 Q Q @ o 9 6 c 9 c . o o

9 Galesburg. H., Sept. l4.-The &
9 body OF Miss Emma Larkins. said 9
Q 10 be from Moline. Ill, was found 9
. along side the tracks of the Chi 9
= cago, Burlington and Quincy rail- 8
. way near Biggsville today. Her :
= skull was crushed and one leg 9
. was broken. IL is thought she 9
. either jumped or fell from train. Q
. 9
= The name Of Emma Larkins .
9 does not appear in the Moline city 9
Q directory. .
o 6 = 6 : = . 9 = = c . . . . . . :
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-14
Violent Battle on Macedo-
MAN Front Is Turning in
Favor of Allies.
PLAN BALKAN ARMY
Central Powers Will Send
100000 Men for New Of
fensive Campaign.

Paris, Sept. IA, NOOn.)
fans and Bulgarians are engaged
in violent fighting on the Mace
DOMAIN front. The war Office an
nOunced today that the Serbians
had captured Bulgarian trenches
near Vetrenik and a height north
west of Lake OstrOVO. An en-
gagement south OF the lake is
turning in favor of the allies.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-14
Mayor Mitchell Must Bring
About Settlement by
That Time.
PARADE FOR TONIGHT
Expect 10000 Trade Union
lists to Show Sympathy for
Traction Employees.

New York, Sept. IA sympa-
thetic strike of 10000 trade union
lists allied with the striking street
railway employees will be called
Saturday night, unless Mayer
Mitchell and the public service
commission succeed in bringing
about an amicable settlement
prior to that time. was the predic-
tiOn made this afternoon by james
z. Holland, president of the state
Federation of Labor.