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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-10-05
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-10-05
THE WEATHER
Forecast Till Z +. III. Tomorrow. for
Rock Island, Davenport. Moline

Fair tonight and Saturday. slightly
colder tonight probably with frost.
rising temperature SATURDAY
Temperature at a. m. IS high
est yesterday. t. lowest last night
As.
velocity Of wind at Z a. IA. u miles
per hour.
Precipitation. none.
stage. NJ water. , feet. no change
in last "a hours
j. NJ. SHERIER. Meteorologist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-10-05

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-10-05

A $40 ciated Preae
Leased Wire Report
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-08-21
ROCKING REPORTS GOOD
 SEASON IN WILLOW CREEK

w. R. Hooking, of the Martin mine in the Willow creek district, was in Seward last night en route to Seattle He reported that the mill had been handling from 30 to 95 tons of ore daily and that the cleanup this month will be over $30,0O0.
 He brought word that Fred Laub, ner abandoned his contract to drive a tunnel on the gold cord property the air compressor drill being pur- chased by the Martin mine. A twelve foot lead of ore, averaging $S5 to the ton was struck on the gold cord.
 The Mabel mine looks splendid ac- cording to Hooking.
 Willow creek experienced freak weather this s"mmer, there being g nine-inch fall of snow July 27th, which lasted four days.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-08-21
LOCAL BOARD
 CAN EXAMINE
 DRAFTED MEN
Men Who Register Outside Can Re- port in Alaska if They are
 Called for Service

Two men who have been called un- der the selective draft in the States, reported to the U. s. MarshaPs of flee here yesterday to see what steps they should take to comply with the law, they being unable to get home within the time specified. Wires to Seattle brought the following advices through Marshal Brenneman:
 "Men called in States should file application for examination with Alaska Board, or show home board excuse for failure to appear at time called, and receive subsequent exam ination. See Section 16, President Regulations. Must furnish own trans portation. Same applies to Alaska residents who registered as residents of States. They probably now record ed, physically qualified, and subject to call for service"
 This ruling means that men who leave the States after registering there can be examined here when drawn, but if accepted will have to pay their own fare home.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-08-21
UNPLEASANT
 TASK THIS
Consider Garbage Disposal Plan May Dump It From Dock In
 Deep Water

The question of finding more suit able place or manner of disposing ot the city garbage was broached at the council meeting last night and It was decided to ask permission of the San Juan Fishing and packing company and the Alaskan Engineering Commis- sion to try the experiment of dump ing from the ends of these docks on an outgoing tide.
 The present dump on the beach be- tween the machine shop and San Juan dock is highly unpleasant.
 If it is found that garbage dumped on an outgoing tide is carried away the city will arrange to erect gar bage dock at such point as meets with the approval of the Commission.
 The only other solution of the prob lem is to build garbage barge oi haul the garbage to some point sev' eral miles distant, both of which en' tail considerable expense.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-08-21
TO SHIP OLD MACHINERY
 ON BARGE BARRAC0UTA

The old machinery which has so long adorned the landscape at the foot of Second avenue, was sold by the city last evening for $40 to A. J. Law renee. He proposes to cut it into pieces small enough to handle and will ship it to Seattle for junk.
 The reason for sale at this time is that Lawrence was able to arrange with the captain of the barge Barra' couta to ship out the junk at re- duced rate, thereby making the dea of some profit. The machinery com prises considerable steel of gooc grade, in addition to old boilers anc a lot of cast iron. It was brought here originally by the Dickersons witf the idea of using it in an electric light plant.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-08-21
MUST TIE UP
 FAMILY PUP
Fido. and the Rest of Towns Canine to be Chased on Public
 Streets

Petition was filed with the council Monda ynight asking that all dogs in Seward, pet, lap, hunting, malamute, husky and cur, be kept off the streets.
 It bore the signature of every store keeper and most of the residents.
 Councilman Chamberlain, who owns more sled dogs than any other indi- vidual in town, arose to the occasion and declared that if the public de manded it, he would move that an or dinance be drawn to keep the dogs away from the streets, and it passed unanimously.
 While the sled dogs are of more or less interest to the tourists, and ot value on the trail in winter, the dam age they do food supplies on the dock and filth resulting from their running at large is sufficient to warrant keep ing them away from town.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-08-21
CONFERENCE ON FIRE
 PROTECTION IS CALLED

After considerable discussion over the best method by which fire protec- tion could be secured for the San Juan Fishing and Packing company's plant the council last night voted to invite the officials of the water company and the superintendent of the plant to at, tend the next meeting of the council to make arrangements.
 At present the nearest water main is at the foot of Madison street. The city asks that a hydrant be placed at the foot of Munroe, from which point the line can be extended to its property with permission of the rail road officials.
 The city desires fire hydrants to be installed on each corner past which the main is laid.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-08-21
TAX FUND COMING YEAR
 TO BE $3O,O0O
Levy Made on An Assessed Valuation of $1,722,650 at Rate of
 IS Mills

The tax levy for Seward for 1917 Is is to be IS mills on a total assessed valuation of $1 ,722,650 on all real and personal property within the city. The tax will be paid in two install mentS.
 This will give the city the sum of $31 ,00770, plus the amount to be re- ceived from occupational and license taxes.
 The increased levy was made to off set possible loss through the closing of the saloons on January 1st and be- cause it was found that this years levy of IA mills did not give sufficient return considering the improvements desired.
 Councilman Sauers objected to the levy on the ground that this admin istration had gone into office under a platform of retrenchment and instead of retrenching were increasing taxes.
 Councilman Lechnes said that the need for more funds than were se- cured by last years levy was obvious
 On the vote Sauers and Dubreuil voted against the levy.
 After the levy was fixed it was de- cided that as the two-installment sys- tenn adopted last year had proved a success it would be continued. The resolution provides that the first half is due November l, 1917, and the sec ond half February 1, 1918. In cases where the first half is not paid on November 1st, the whole taxes be- come due and delinquent.
 Councilman Cotter opposed the two payment system declaring that taxes should be paid at once and not dribbled out.
 Attorney Morford, who represented some of the largest taxpayers, stated that as the burden fell rather heav- fly, coming all at once, and as the sys' tenn is in use generally outside of Alaska, it's adoption here would bC welcome.
 Mayor Mcdonald stated that the money from the first half would bt sufficient to dispose of the loan made by the city from the Bank of Sew ard and on the vote all favored the two-payment plan.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-08-21
OWNERSHIP OF LOTS WILL
 BE DECIDED
Case of MelchOir yS. Noble Heard at Morning Session Of District
 Court

The case of John A. Noble vS. Ste phen Melchoir was on trial in the dis trict court today, to determine own ership of lots 21, 22 and 23 of block 12. on which Melchoir has resided for some time.
 He claims ownership by prior right. The lots are a part of the survey ot the townsite of Seward and have passed through various hands, accord ing to the records. Melchoir, how ever, paid taxes on the property for several years.
 Witnesses examined this morning included Frank L. Ballaine, Attorney S. O. Morford, Attorney J. J. Finne- gan, Charles Tecklinberg, Charles Crawford. E. A. Thede and Dr. J. Il. Romig.
 Noble, who acquired the property by purchase from John E. BalIaine two years ago, is represented by At tOrneN IL. '. NelS' -NN'NA'N'' N v resented by Attorney L. L. James.
 The petit jury was excused until Saturday, all ten men named yeSter- day having qualified.
 Appeal of the Lucy case at Anchor age from the commissioners court was denied Argument in this case seeking to have the lower courts ls' suance of a search warrant set aside which would result in the liquors seized being returned, was had yes terday afternoon.
 At yesterdays afternoon session a decree of divorce was granted to Gas ton Hardy from Amelia Hamilton Hardy.
 Hearing was had of protest of J. l. Graef against special tax for stree' improvements, J. L. Green for city and L. V. Ray for Graef. 1t was taken under advisement by the Court
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-08-21
GREW OF WRECKED JAPANESE BRIGHTER
 BE LANDED HERE
(By Associated Press Dispateh)

SEATTLE, Aug. 21.-The Alaska line steamer San ta Ana en route from eBthel to Seward has been n- stced by wireless proceed to Dutch Harbor and take aboard the crew of the Koahro Maru wrecked on one of the Aleutian islands.
 The crew will be taken to Seward from which point arrangemens will be made to convey them to an Amerl- can port en route home The Kotahro Maru with her S1,OOOOOO cargo is reported total loss
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-08-21
EIGHT APPLICATIONS MADE
 FOR FARM LANDS IN JULY

During July, 1917, eight applca- tions for homeSteads in the Matanuska valley were filed at Juneau, five Of which were allowed at the time of fil- ing, and the remaining three being suspended pending further action Each of the applications was for lOO acres.
 On July 5, 1917, James Joseph Page filed a relinquishment to his home stead entry for the SEA of the SEA Sec. 19, NEH of the NEA Sec. SO and NWA and NE of the NEA of Sec. 29, township IS north, range 7 east, S. M., about F miles northwest of Palmer's siding on the government railroad.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-08-21
COUNCILMAN SAUERS
 LEAVES COMMITTEES

Following a disagreement concern ing the work of the board of equali- zation, Councilman Sauers rendered his resignation as member of the fire and water and the printing commit tees last night. It was accepted by Mayor Mcdonald, who named Coun, cilman Crawford to succeed him on the fire and water committee and will fill the other committee later.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-08-21
l. W. W. STRIKE
 IS FIzzLE
Attempt to Tie Up Work in North west Proves Labor Not
 In Game
(By Associated Press Dispateh)

SEATTLE, Aug. 2l.-The Indus trial Workers of the World strike called at Spokane to take effec' throughout the Northwest is apparent ly a total failure so far as success 1T it's effort to paralyze industry is con cerned.
 No Industrial Workers in the State of Washington struck except those 1T lumber camps, where Industrials arc cooperating with the striking labor unions.
 It is evident that labor as class was not in sympathy with the move ment.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-08-21
COLD STEEL TOO
 MUCH FOR FRITZ

LONDON, Aug. q. Canadian troops at Lens launched another at tack on the western environment of city at 4:30 o'clock this morning, de- veloping into a desperate hand-to-hand battle.
 German troops had started an at tack at the same moment and when the Canadians left the trenches they saw dense masses of German troops advancing on them through the haze.
 Fifteen minutes after the clash the Germans stampeded to escape the Ca nadian bayonets.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-08-21
REGULAR TERM
 AT SEWARD
Court Grants Petition and Will Hold Session Second Week in Every
 September

Petition of the Seward bar for a regular term of the district court to be called at Seward in the second week of September in each year was made to Judge Brown yesterday, and after considering the matter the court granted the petition.
 This will enable cases in this sec tion of the Third Division and from westward points to be set for a given time. and enable the attorneys to pre- pare accordingly.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-08-21
RUSSIAN FORCES GAIN
 AND LOSE GROUND

PETROGRAD, Aug. P, (Oficial).- Russian forces operating in Asia Mi nor have made further advances over large front, capturing series of villages from the Turks.
 German forces are attacking vigor- ously along the southern Roumanian front. The Russo-Roumanian forces resisted stubbornly but were forced back in several places on the Carpa- thian front.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-08-21
SIREN ALARM
 FOR SEWARD Loud Whistle Will Replace Old Bell Which Cannot be
 Heard

Seward is to have siren fire alarm to replace the old bell which cannot be heard, except under the most fav- orable conditions, outside of the busi- ness district.
 The matter was brought up last night by Councilman Cotter, who stat ed that an electric siren with range of two miles could be secured for $500 f. O. b. Chicago, and that the total cost, installed, would be about $4O0.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-08-21
AMERICAN
 PLIERS GONE
Two Missing From French Forces May be Dead or
 Captured
CBy Associated Press Dispnteh)

PARIS, Aug. 21.-Capt. Oliver Chadwick, of New York, member of the French aerial squadron, is miss ing and is believed to have been brought down in flight.
 Capt. Harold Willis, of Boston, an other member of the squadron, is be- lieved to have been made prisoner.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-08-21
AUSTRIAN OFFICIALS
 COMING TO SAN FRANCISCO

PEKING, Aug. 21.-The Austrian minister's staff and consuls will probably take a Dutch boat from Shanghai to San Francisco, their de- parture being made necessary by the declaration of war on Germany.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-08-21
LAFOLLETTE SEEKS TO MAKE
 RICH MEN PAY MORE
(By Associated Press Dispatch)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21.-Sena- tor LaFollette urged the "conscription of wealth to pay for the war;" in pre- senting to the Senate, minority plans from the finance committee for higher rates in the war tax bill on war profits and incomes.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-08-21
THIRD ATTACK ON
 BELGIAN FRONT FAILS

LONDON, Aug. 22.-German forces in Belgium made a third attempt to- day to recapture positions near Epehy, recently captured by the British, but were completely re- pulsed.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-08-21
ALLIES MAKING GAINS
 AND CONTINUE TO HOLD
 BACK TEUTON COUNTERS
(By Associated Press Dispateh)

PARIS, Aug. P, (OficaD-German forces facing Yer dun made extremely violent counter attacks last night n an effort to recapture positions taken by the French of fensve along fourteenmie front centerng the river Mouse, but were beaten back.
 The German commanders evidently had orders to win back the ground die trying for the enemy sustain ed heavy losses and detahments fought to the last man. The assault failed at all points,
 French forces, which occupied the contested posi- tons yesterday captured total of 5000 prisoners In addition to this the enemy is estimated to have suffered nearly as great loss in casualties last night dawn show ing the ground in front of the most important positions to be fairly smeared with dead.
 German forces also made unsuccessful attacks dur ing the night at other sectors of the western front ncud ing the Cerny and Hurtebesie on the Aisne.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-08-21
BOATS AND TRAINS

The Alameda sailed south last night without waiting to take local cargo.
 The Victoria is due Thursday from Nome.
 The Admiral Evans is due at Cor doya north-bound.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-08-21

CHICAGO, Aug. 21.-Choice heavy hogs sold at S2O per hundred weight today, an advance of SS per hundred in the past eleven days.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-08-21
10000 AUSTRIANS CAPTURED

ROME, Aug. 21, (OficiaD lover 10000 Austrian prisoners have been taken up to last night in the new offensive by the Austrian forces along the lsonzo river
 The battle continues without interruption and pris- oners continue to stream back from the front.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-22

Although typica1Iy a Douglas Fair banks picture, Down to Earth. now at the Davis theatre is different from any of his previous Aircraft offerings While Wild and WoolIy was more of q thriller the new Fairbanks picture gets most of it's laughs from incidents concerning life as Douglas Fairbanks sees it. namely under the great blue sky. close to nature.
 Bessie Love, the dainty Triangle star Is seen in The Sawdust Ring a five act drama of life under the big top. showing many scenes from circus life. His Sudden Rival is the com edv which completes the show.
 The show booked for tomorrow is Marguerite Clark in Snow White a six act Paramount pictUrization of her greatest stage success. and Enid Ben nett. in The Mother Instinct, a five nart pulsating story of the emotions, tf7gling with dramatic fire and reach ing the very pinacle of human eno- tons
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-22
HUMOR OF THE DAY

Sapper-They say that people who marry soon grow to look alike.
 Flora-Then you must consider my refusal as final.-Puck.
 We don't know the second half Of this concerto"
 Never mind. the audience won't let us get as far as that'"-London Opinion.
 Hum was offered Job yesterday at 500 day.
 Drum-Why didn't you take it7
 Hum-Because the work was in the Arctic regtons.-Judge
 Did he start anything when you asked " you could marry his daugh- ter?"
 T should say SO. He started to shake my hand of."-Life
 He-They say a woman never for gets a man who has kissed her.
 She-Yes. I believe that's true.
 He-I wish l could be sure that you would always remember me.-Record
 You farmers buy a good many gold bricks. eh? 9"
 Yes and you city fellers buy a good deal of swamp land. I guess thinss are about even.'-Louisvtlle Courief- Journal.
 Crabshaw-It's impossible 10 make a
 Crawford. Just give her all the money she can spend
 Crabshaw-Didn't Just say it w1f impossible ?-Pittsburgh Post.
 'I suppose you built up your colos- sal fortune by attending strictly Co your own business"
 "Yes," replied Mir. Dustin Stax. ~But I made it my business 10 keep inform ed as to what other people were doc ng."-Washington Star
 Flatbush-Are you at war with your wife again?
 Bensonhurst-No but she's threaten ing to buy a new hat.
 oh. I see; you are awaiting the overt act."-Yonkers Statesman.
 This Is about the worst dinner ] ever set down to-" he said as he sur veyed the table; but. I spose l ought to make certain allowances"
 Yes. John" replied his wife. "If you would make certain allowances you would have no occa sion 10 find fault with your food."-Tit-BitB
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-22
MAJESTIC ROOF GARDEN.
Last Chance to See the Charbino Brothers Tonight-Regina Badet in The Golden Lotus, Feature Photo play For Today and Thursday.

Regina Badet, the Vampire of France, has a role splendidly suited to her beauty and her superior acting ability in The Golden Lotus," the newest release by the. Brady Interna- tional Service World Pictures. In this picture, which will be seen on We'd nesday and Thursday at the Majestic Roof Garden theatre, Miss Badet ap- pears as a woman who leads a double life. She is the siren in a. notorious gambling house and Is also the pure and charming woman of mystery to a man who falls head over heels in love with her. This double life of hers leads to a tragic climax in which she finds that she cannot attain her desires and does away with herself.
 Mutt and Jeff and a very funny comedy complete the programme. To- night is your last chance to see the wonderful Charbino Brothers, two boys from Greeneville. in their hefd and hand balancing act. Tonight is Prize Dance night.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-22
NATURES MIRACLE.

He who loves not a noble tree No fellowship may claim from me. Deep in the earth it's great rootf
 spread But heavens own blue surrounds ifr
 head. IT holds the joys of summers morn The strength of winters Wflduess born Gods birds find shelter in its arms Secure from everything that harms It bows when south winds wands-
 past. But breasts unharned the ferceFf
 blast. 'Tis Natures mira cie to me Her fairest work-a noble tree
 -Ninette M. LowatsY
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-22
NOTICE FOR ALLOWANCE OF AD-
 MENISTRATION ACCOUNT.
 CQITRT 0E PR 0R ATE HEsI.D

at Ledyard within and for the District of Ledyard on the goth day of August, A D. 1917.
 Present - SAMUEL E. HOLDR1DGE.
 Estate of Lyman Henry Richards, late of Ledyard. in said District, de- ceased.
 ministration account with said estate to the Court for allowance; 1t is there
 Ordered. That the 27th. day of Au- gust. A. D. 1917. at II o'clock in the forenoon. at the Probate Court Room in Dedyard. in said District, be. and the same is, appointed for hearing the same and the said Admini istrator is directed to give notice thereof by pub fishing this order one time in The Norwich Bulletin. a newspaper having a circulation in said District. at least five days prior to the date of said hearing. and make return to the Court.
 The above and foregoing is a true copy of record.
 SAMUEL F HOLDRIDGE
 aug22d Judge.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-22
POETRY
FREEDoNr's DATTLE $

ht-Ah A@A1 fgO@FFs Red, white. blue, the flag that lead. us on.
 m..ly hero gone. ~ 'tis ours t. storm the towers of ty AIny and wrong. Freedom sons who front the -Euua with Freedoms battle song. Fly the flag from dome md ateeple. Fly the flag from home and school, Flag of Freedoms birth, While we battle that the rule
 Of the people,
 By the people,
 For the people Shall prevail in all the earth. Red, white. blue, the hag that Isacu on, White as peace for whose release our fighting gear we don; Peace euchained, crushed prOfanef shall yet in beauty stand, Yet shall bless with fruitfuiness her desolated land. Fly the flag, etc. Red. white. blue. the hag that leads us on, Blue as skies whose starry eyes shall see our victory won. Freedoms sons and champions. 10 her our hearts true. We who fight for Human Right. and the Red, White. Blue. Fly the flag. etc.
 Katharine Lee Bates.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-22
BREED THEATRE.
Ethel Barrymore in "The Greatest Power" Metros Wonderplay of Pa triotfsn7, Feature For Today and Thursday.

Today and Thursday the Breed will present Ethel Barrymore in The Greatest Power" Metros Wonderplav of patriotism. Entirely aside from it's patriotic importance, The Greatest Power" is one of the strongest most ture theatre. It has action. suspense love, achievement and all the quail ties that go toward making a really superior feature for the screen It will make the blood in your veins jingle if their Is an ounce of patriotic feeling in them and simply as a good strong story it will grip you.
 Other pictures on the bill include the Burton Holmes traveIogue and a Black Diamond comedy