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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-11
INCREASED
NUMBER INMATES
Three Hundred More at Institution for
Feeble Minded Since New Ruling
Went Into Effect.

Springfield, ILL.,, Feb. II. - Three
hundred new inmates have been re-
ceived at the Lincoln State School and
Colony at Lincoln, H., since the first
of last July when the new law went
into effect, making it mandatory for
the institution to receive all feeble
minded persons committed by the
courts, according to statement is
sued today by the state board Of ad
ministration.
The institution population Jan. Is
was 1905, the greatest number present
IN the history of the school.
THE sudden increase is not taken
to mean that feeblemindednes has in
creased rapidly. but merely that So
ciety has been combed for Them" ex-
planned Frank Whip. fiscal agent Of
the board. Some have been trans
ferred from almshouses, and many
families have been relieved of burdens
that have been financial millstones
around their necks.
Prior to the enactment of the law
compelling the institution to accept
all feebleminded committed by courts
In the state only children were &C
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-11
81 OWE MY
TO GO.GO-OL"

The wife of an army officer in the
Philippines writes in these words of
the new shampoo, Go-Go-Ol:
Immediately on our arrival in
Manila we noted the marvellous hair
of all the natives-so long, luxuriant
and beautiful. On inquiry we learned
that it was due to their use of the
native plant, COCO. combined with
cocoanut oil. Some of the Filipinos
use too much extra oil to suit Amer
lean taste, but we learned that there
was a preparation which had been
made in answer to the demand for an
Americanized product-namely, Go.
Cool: All of US at the post used il
with delightful results"
This liquid shampoo 10 made Of
Coco and refined oil of cocoanut
in Just the right Quantities to give
the benefit of both. 1t should be used
every other week at least. Blonde or
gray hair will be amazingly bright
ened and beautihed without artificial
effect. 1t is absolutely harmlessi
good for baby's scalp.
Go-Go-Ol is both a scalp stirnulant
and cleaner. giving a fragrant iather
which is easy to use and results in a
healthy scalp and perfectly elean hair.
tree from dandruff and skin troubles.
Be sure to try it today. For sale al
these good stores. Soc a bottle.
FOR SALE BY ALL DRUGGISTS,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-11

and friend of mine," Colonel Burr said.
temporaries who was more liked or
will be more missed. He was the kind
of a man who jumped in and did things
while others were thinking OF what
to do. For that reason he was select
ed by his superior officers to handle
many emergencies, such as flood re-
lief work. His death means not only
a loss to the army but to the country
as well. For his age he was one of
the ablest officers"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-11
copied for whom there was some hope Il

cepted for whom there was some hope
of schooling. Now, however, there are
many there who are in the final stages
of tuberculosis, and otherwise defici-
ent physically. Consequently the death
rate has been higher. There have
been 81 deaths since July 1.
Under the provisions of the new
law, the age limit has been abolished
The number of defective delinquent
boys from the large cities is increas-
ing.
Zone hundred Of the inmates are
cared for at the colony located on a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-11

farm Of five hundred acres Of land
three miles southeast of the main
building. These boys engage in farm
ing, care for $50 head of dairy cattle,
and look after large herds of hogs,
sheep and poultry raised for the in
stitution use.
1T has been Herculean task for
the medical staff at Lincoln to give
the Binet test to all new admissions.
This test shows the mentality Of the
children in years. Children who are
in reality Is years old are sometimes
graded as low as two or three years of
age in mentality"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-11

leaves one daughter, Margaret, his
father, P. B. Normoyle, now Of Chi
cago; three sisters, Mrs. E. P. Ames,
Rock Island; Mrs. E. A. Pierr, Moline,
and Miss Katherine Normoyle, Chi
cago, and four brothers, T. j., ]. S.
and J. P of Chicago and D. r. of this
city.
The remains will be inferred in Ar
lington National cemetery in Wash
ington, and Major Normoyle will be
accorded a full military funeral. The
date has not been determined upon as
yet.
Colonel Burr Pays Tribute.
Colonel Burr, commandant at Rock
Island arsenal, today paid tribute to
Major Normoyle.
Major Normoyle was a classmate
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-11
MAJORNORMOYLE
CALLED BY DEATH
AT OSWECO POST
Noted Army Officer. Formerly of This
City, Succumbs to Blood Poison
ing and Pneumonia.
BURIAL WILL BE IN THE EAST
News of Passing Comes as Severe
Shock to Host of Friends Here
Had an Enyiable Record.
(By Associated Press)

Oswego, n. Y, Feb. 1.-Major
James E. Normoyle, third United States
infantry, in command of Fort Ontario
here, died suddenly today of blood
poisoning.
Major Normoyle was born in Michi-
gan in 1866. He will be buried in Ar
lington National cemetery in Wash
ington, d. c.
Washington, Feb. 11.-Maior Nor
moyle was known as the man the war
department invariably called upon
when the government was confronted
with bringing order out of chaos, in
domestic situations of distress and
disaster.
In the Mississippi valley when
floods made thousands destitute and
homeless in 1911, he was the directing
power in the forces which restored
order and brought relief.
The hand of death once more lies
heavily on the Normoyle family, local
relatives today receiving word of the
sudden passing of Major James E.
Normoyle at his quarters at Fort On
tario, Oswego, n Y. at 1870 last
night. The sad news was entirely IN
expected and came as . severe shock
to both members of the family and his
host of friends and relatives in the
tri-cities and in army circles the coun-
try over.
Major Normoyle left Eock Island
Sunday, Jan. 80, for Chicago, having
attended the funeral here OF his moth
er, Mrs. p. B. Normoyle, and at that
time was in the best Of. health and
spirits. Some time prior to his com-
ing here he had suffered from an in
lection, but had entirely recovered
There was a recurrence of the trouble
shortly after his arrival in the east
in the form of a carbuncle on his lip.
He was forced to his bed. In spite of
the constant attendance of three army
physicians his condition grew worse
Pneumonia set in several days ago,
and he sank steadily to the end.
At the time of his mothers death
Major Normoyle was given a month";
furlough and spent most of that time
in Rock Island, arranging the family
affairs and calling on old friends. He
took his father to relatives in Chi
cago, and after making certain that
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-11
he was comfortably situated there re-
turned to his post.
Grew to Manhood Here.

Major Normoyle was born in De-
troit, Mich, Feb %, 1866 A year later
the family moved to Rock Island,
where he grew to manhood. He re-
ceived his early education in the pub
lie schools Of this city. Jimmie" as
he was affectionately known by his
intimates here, had decided to devote
his life to the army, and this determi-
nation was evident by the manner in
which he undertook the work from
the start
| Later he entered West Point Mill
tary academy, where he graduated in
1888, with the rank of lieutenant,
with high honors.
| Major Normoyle's life was much as
the life of every young army officer
/ during the earlier years of his service.
He was first stationed at Sault st.
Marie and shortly afterward was
Texas. There occurred one of the
most important events of his career.
He met and wooed pretty Miss Envy
Ecker, daughter of Colonel Samuel
Ecker, of st. Louis. They were united
in marriage at Ell Paso in $780, He
was in Florida during the Spanish
American war, but he saw no field
service. Later, in the Philippines, he
took part in the establishment of the
present government. At Atlanta, Ga,
he served number OF years and from
there was sent again to the Philip
pines. At the conclusion of his serv-
ices there he was given a leave of alb
sence and permission to circle the
globe. He returned home by way of
Japan, China, India and Port Said.
Later he served at Fort Leaven-
worth, Kan, in two separate
terms and while there was given the
big task Of building the array post. He
was promoted to the rank of major
seven years ago.
1t was when the United States sent
troops to Texas some years ago to
guard the border that Major Normoyle
gained his reputation as a handler of
things. His duty at that time was to
feed the army at San Antonio, live
stock as well as soldiers, and he man
aged the situation so we'll that he was
personally commended by the Wash
ington office
Following his service in Texas he
was stationed at st. Louis When the
floods came in the spring of 1912
Major Nermoyle had been ordered to
Washington and was just ready to de-
part when he was sent to Hickman.
KY, April 4, to look over the situa-
ton. The first appropriation made by
congress was $4,000 This was aft
erward increased to $S35,000 With
these funds at hand and with a well
!; organized force Of officers and men.
Major Normoyle made it his business
to keep in touch with the situation
both up and down the river.
In most instances after the first
floods had got in their work he was
ready at hand when the breaks oc-
Cured so that relief was there when
needed the most.
Helps Flood Sufferers.
This relief work was only possible
with complete organization, and il
was formed in very short order and
complete in every detail, and daily re,
ports of the work were forwarded tc
Washington. In 1913 he again took
charge Of flood relief work at Mem
phls, Tenn. 1t was in this kind OF
work that Major Normoyle show
ed his fitness. Everything il
Major Normoyle's office was
under a careful checking system
j and his arrangement made the eanera
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-11
LICENSED TO WED

To Cure q Cold in One Day.
Take LAXATIVE BROMO QUIN1NE
Tablets. Druggists refund money II
it fails to cure. E. ". GROVES sigma
ture is on each box, 25c.-(Adv.)
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1916-11-09
POLICING OF MEXICAN
frontier IS NECESSARY
Agreement Must Cover Internal
Affairs of Nation.

Atlantic City, Nov. 3.-The net re-
suit of the nine weeks of conference
of the Mexican-American joint COM
mission, which adjourned over the
election until November 10, is that the
Mexican commissioners have learned
that any agreement by the commission
must cover not only the policing Of
the frontier, but Mexican internal af
fairs.
The Americans have made it plain
to the Mexicans that before General
Pershing's troops are withdrawn, Mex
leo must demonstrate that the pres
ence of American tr"~"s alN~~ tNe
border or even in Mexico is unneces-
sary to prevent raids ny banuilS.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1916-11-09
SWAMP ROOT STOPS
SERIOUS BhCKACHE

When your back aches, and your blad'
der and kidneys seem to be disordered, re-
member it is needless to suffer-go to your
nearest drug store and get bottle of DR..
Kilmer's Swamp-Root. 1t is a physician'S
prescription for diseases of the kidneys
and bladder.
It has stood the test of years and han
a reputation for quickly and effectively
giving results in thousands of cases.
This prescription was used by DIR. Kill
mer in his private practice and was go
very effective that it has been placed on
sale everywhere. Get bottle, SOC and
$l.OO, at your nearest druggist. .
However, if you wish first to test this
great preparation send ten cents to DR..
kilmer & Co.. Binghamton, N. Y, for q
sample bottle. When writing be cure and
mention this paper.-Adv.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1916-11-09
SUBMARINE MAIL LINE
TO GERMANY is PLANNED
Proposal for Deutschland
to Carry Bags.

Washington, Nov. 3.-1nterest here
on the arrival of the Deutschland at
New London, Conn.,, on her second
voyage, centered on negotiations for
establishing a submarine mail line
base between the United States and
Germany.
The Postofice department let 1t be
known that it was prepared to accept
a proposal made through the German
embassy, that the Deutschland and any
sister ships that may ply out of Amer.
lean ports carry not more than 300
pounds of first class mail. at the reg
ular transatlantic rates.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1916-11-09
GERMAN SUBMARINE REACHES
NEW LONDON AFTER ANOTHER
SUCCESSFUL TRIP ACROSS
THE ATLANTIC.
BREMEN GIVEN UP AS LOST;
Unjust HAVE STRUCK MINE"
Storms Give Crew More Trouble Than
Blockade on Second Trip to Amer
lea, Skipper DecIares-VesseI
Travels Less Than 100
Miles Under Water.

New London, Conn, Nov. 2.-The
German submarine Deutschland has
arrived in the harbor here.
Ten million dollars worth of dye
stuffs and drugs, and it was said pos
sibly stocks, bonds, precious stones
comprise the cargo of the German
submarine merchantmen Deutschland,
according to a statement by Captain
Paul Koenig, commander of the craft.
First of the undersea merchantmen
by use of which Germany hopes to
keep open trade route with the Unit
ed States, the Deutschland, cording
vessel Of that fleet.
Bremen Given Up as Lost.
The Bremen, which started, voy-
age August rs from the city after
which she was named, he said, has
been given up as lost. He thought
she must have struck a mine," bu::, he
added, she has not fallen a victim to
this almost blockade. l am sure of
that.
II must keep up this traffic alone
for the present, that is the Deutsch-
land must" he said. "In fortnight
l shall be gone. l hope to return be-
fore the end of the year.
U-Boat Dodges Under Warships.
The submarine varied the monotony
of it's sailing under water or on the
surface with occasional lodges be-
meath vessels identified as warships of
belligerent nationality or thought to
be such craft.
Seven times, Captain Koenig said,
he Unanswered in this way. The last
time was off Nantucket, when he sight
ed -four funneled steamer" and
dived beneath her.
"The storms gave us more trouble
than this so-called blockade" he con.
tinued. 1--WE were beset by heavy
southwest gales for days and they
were with us most Of the way across.
Fog also hindered us. We might as
we'll have been submerged, the wealth
er was so thick at times"
Comes in Collision With Tug.
Leaving Bremen on October |, the
Deutschland had moved only short
distance out Of the harhOr when she
came in collision with a tug which
was so foolish as to run into us"
said Captain Koenig. The Deutschland
was forced to return for repair The
venture was begun again on October
10 and the engines after being started
on that day were not stopped until the
Deutschland came into the slip pre-
pared for her here.
During the trip Of 4,5O0 miles, the
Deutschland Travelled under water less
than 100 miles, Captain kOenig said.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1916-11-09
SURVIVORS DECLARE BRITISH
STEAMER ATTACKED WITH
OUT WARNING EN- ROUTE
TO BALTIMORE.
NO ASSISTANCE OFFERED
BY GERMAN SUBMAR Inc
Vessel Remained Afoat Twenty Min
utes After She Was Hit by Torpedo,
According to Affidavts - Life
Boats Drift for Many Hours
on Rough Sea.

London Nov. 2-SiX Americans per-
ished in the sinking of the British
steamer Marina, according to tele-
grams received here from Wesley
Frost, American consul at Queens
town.
The United States consul at Queens
town has taken the joint affidavits OF
% Americans landed at Bereshaven
and IA landed at Crookhaven, declar-
ing that the Marina was attacked
without warning.
Vessel Is Split in Two.
The Marina was attacked early Sat
urday while en- route from Glasgow to
Baltimore. A torpedo struck her
amidships on the starboard side. The
explosion blew great hole in the
steamers side and seemed to lift her
out of the water, the survivors said.
She rolled over on one side as she set
tied, but remained afloat 20 minutes,
battered by the waves, until her boil
ers exploded, splitting her in two.
Captain Brown was the last man to
leave the ship.
One Lifeboat Is Crushed.
One of the Marinas boats was roll
ed against the steamers side by the
heavy seas and crushed. All the &C.
cupants were drowned. The other
boats drifted for IS hours before res
cue steamers were sighted. Survivors
suffered terribly on account of the
cold and were drenclsed by spray from
great waves that threatened to cap
size their boats at any moment
No Aid Offered by U-Boat.
marine which emerged after the sec.
ond torpedo was fired was seen plain
ly by Americans on the Marina, but
did not communicate with the steam.
ship or offer assistance to the small
boats which were in deadly peril from
the rough sea. One lifeboat was in
the water II hours, a second 81 hours
and a third 81 hours. In this time the
danger increased as the sea became
rougher. The submarine did not shell
the Marina.
Germany asked for information.
Washington, Nov. 2.-Germany has
been asked to furnish the United
States any information the imperial
government may have concerning the
sinking by submarines Of the British
steamers Marina and Rowanmore The
request was forwarded through the
American embassy at Berlin.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1916-11-09
WORD FROM GERMANY ON
MARINA IN TWO WEEKS
Lansing Awaits Evidence as to Sink
ing Of British Steamer by Teuton
Submarine.

Washington, Nov. 3. Conclusive
evidence as to whether Germany vio-
lated he: pledges to the United States
in the sinking, apparently without
warning, of the British ship Marina
with the loss of six American lives. is
not expected by the State department
inside of two weeks.
Secretary Lansing before leaving
for his homo at Watertown, N. Y, to
stay until after the election, said that
at least week was expected to elapse
before full evidence would be at hand.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1916-11-09
Famous Alienist May Be Insane.

Chicago, Nov 3.-Dr. Emil Bunta,
once noted in athletic circles of the
University of Wisconsin, former head
of the insanity division of the Cook
county hospital and recent alienist
of the Psycopathic hospital here, is
held for observation at the suggestion
of a group of his fellow physicians who
praised his brilliant progress in the
study of insanity. He is in ward OF
the hospital over which he formerly
had charge. 1t is believed overwork
and contact with pitiful cases led to
the breakdown.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1916-11-09
PLOT TO EXPORT ARMS
TO MEXICO is EXPOSED
Naturalized American and Sixty 9th
ers Are Suspected by Deputies
at Tuscon, Ariz.

Tucson Ariz, Nov. 3.-Dr. G. R. Ser
win, a naturalized American, was ar
rested here charged with conspiracy to
export arms to revolutionists in Mexi-
co. Arms and ammunition were seized
by the authorities.
Doctor Servin, who is a Spanish
American physician, denies completely
in the plot. He was released on his
own recognizance and will be given a
preliminary hearing at once.
Warrants for the arrest of 60 other
Spanish-Americans are i'm the hands of
deputy marshals.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1916-11-09
MAY REOPEN U-BOAT DISPUTE
LANSING SEEKS TO LEARN II
MARINA WAS ARMED.
Open Question As to Whether Mer-
chantmen Have Right to Arm
for Defense.

Washington, Nov. 3.-ReOpening or
the entire armed merchandman con-
troversy between this government and
Germany is certain if it is proved the
British steamer Marina was armed at
the time she was sunk by German
submarine, statements of Secretary
Lansing indicate.
Insists Ships May Arm.
Whether merchantmen have right
to arm for defense is still an open
question between this government and
Germany, Lansing admitted. This
question will be the principal one If
negotiations develop with Germany
over the death of six Americans on
board the Marina it was stated.
While this government has main
tanned the right Of merchantmen to
arm for defense, Germany has never
admitted it. The question first arose
when the Lusitania was sunk. This
government has insisted that mcrch-
anthem may arm with any gun not
over six inches in calibre.
Showed Lusitania Was Unarmed.
When discussion of this point arose
during the Lusitania negotiations the
state department showed the Lusitania
was unarmed Without a recession by
this government from its position or
an admission by Germany that mer-
chantmen might arm, the question
was permitted to lapse.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1916-11-09
1000 Oklahoma Miners Strike.

McAlester. Okla. Nov. 3.-While q
number Of coal mine operators and SUI
perintendents in the Oklahoma field
reported dissatisfaction among the
rank and file of the miners, headquar-
tiers here of the United Mine Workers
of America. indicated that the call for
a general walkout was universally OBJ
served in all mines controlled by the
Operators association. Seven thou
sand miners are affected by the strike
order, which was the result of failure
to reach an agreement on the biennial
wage contract
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1916-11-09
NEARLY SINKS. DEUTSCHLAND
U, s, DREDGER NARROWLY ES-
cAPES RUNNING DOWN U-BOAT.
American Skipper Makes Mistake ir
Reading Signals as Vessel -
Enters Harbor. ... ..-..t .

New London, Conn, Nov. 4.-When
the German undersea freighter
Deutschland approached New London
harbor about midnight Tuesday the
United States government dredger
Atlantic narrowly escaped running
her down.
According to the Atlantic's skipper,
the near accident was due to mis-
take in reading the code signal lights.
The dredge, which was off Eastern
Point, made out the lights of the sub
mersible, which was coming nearly
head on The Atlantic kept on its
course, expecting the Deutschland to
steer outside. When she did not the
Atlantic swerved to one side and slow
ed her. engines, passing the Deutsch-
land with only few yards to spare.
Begin to Unload Vessel.
The manifest of the Deutschland's
cargo has been filed at the customs
house here and it will not be made
public for some time, officials Of the
Eastern Forwarding company said.
Unloading began with 100 selected
negro stevedores wheeling out hum
dreds of small boxes and piling them
in warehouses on the wharf. Eighty
of the freight handlers came here
from Baltimore, where they helped
discharge the boats cargo after her
maiden trip.
The boxes were of various sizes, the
smallest being a cubic foot and the
largest and 10 cubic feet. The car
20 proper, exclusive of the precious
stores, is said to be worth $1,5O0,000.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1916-11-09
[EUTONS EvRCUA7E FORT VAUX
LOSE LAST FORTIFICATION IN
VERDUN REGION.
Stronghold One of Most important
Captured in Prolonged Drive
of Crown Prince.

London, Nov. 3.-Fort Vaux, on the
the Germans.
Fort Vaux is one of the most impOr-
tant Notifications captured by the Ger
man crown prince in his prolonged
drive at Verdun. It was the last fort
remaining in the hands of the Ger
mans. The evacuation is announced
by Berlin.
In PeriIous Position.
Shortly after Fort Douaumont had
been retaken by the French in their
sudden offensive movement on Qcto-
Der rs it was pointed out that Fort
Vaux likewise had been put in a peril
GUS position.
The French advar led close to the
edge of the fortifcation en- it's imme-
date front in their great drive and
pushed we'll beyond it on each side,
making it's fall only question of a
short time.
Retreat During Night.
The Germans evacuated Fort Vaux
during the night, says their official re-
port, without hindrance by the French
and after portions of the fort had teen
blown up. The French continued to
pour a heavy fire from. their big guns
on the fertilization which cut off Ger
man supplies.
Virtually all the ground of pronounc-
ed value taken by the Germans on the
easterly bank of the Meuse in their
winter and spring offensive at Verdun
has now, with the fall Of Fort Vaux
been lost to them.