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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-03
lIES IN BOILING
TUB Of WATER:
BODY IS COOKED
Z. Ostberg, Travelling Man, Meets
Horrible Death in ParIor Room
ut New Harper.
UTTERED A. HEART Attack
HOT water P0urs Over Remains for 36
Hours in Steam Filled Apart
ment Before Discovered.

The scalded body Of John Z. Ost-
berg. aged As. was found In a bath
t9B Of boiling water at the New Harper
foael late Saturday afternoon. The
hoav was literally cooked and badly
decomposod. having been in the boil
frg vat for at least IS hours II is
believed that Ostberg suffered an at
tack g. heart trouble and tumbled
into the tub. Whether he died in
zrantIy or was drowned could not be
determined The hot water ran over
Ills body for SO hours. boiling the
flesh.
Attention Of the hotel authorities
was directed TO Ostberg's room when
cHaubermaid reported that she
could not gain entrance TO it because
The doors were locked Entrance was
gained through a window facing on
Second avenue When found Ostberg's
head was partly submerged in the
water. which was running and hot.
One hand and one leg pr0truded from
the tub If he had not been uncou-
=cious at the time he would have at
tempted to get out. which he appar-
entity did not do DIT A. n Mueller was
summoned and he in turn notified Cor
nner john Miller An inquest was
conducted at the NOeller undertaking
parIors Saturday evening, a verdict
If accidental death, probably heart
trouble. being returned.
No foul play theory was advanced
0shera'z valuables, which included
several hundred dollars In cash, were
found intact, The room where the
tragedy occurred is Parlor A. one Of
the finest in the hotel, Indications
were that 0stberg was preparing to
retire at the time he met his death.
Death resulted from one Of three
things heart attack, drowning or
aeaIdlnE. Ben VOTERS, clerk at the
hotel. explained that the reason the
body was not found sooner was from
the fact that the chambermaids, who
work i'm two shifts, found the door
locked and thinking the maid on the
opposite shift had cared for the room,
did not report to the clerk.
Lived at 0lds, Iowa.
IL was learned today that Ostberg
was a resident of Odds, Iowa Four
men. who lived as neighbOrs to him,
came 80 Rock Island yesterday after
noon and identified the body. They
stated that Ostberg leaves d wife and
three children at Odds. Iowa. The
body was taken from MoeIer's under
taking parlors yesterday morning and
placed i'm a vault in Chippiannock
cemetery temporarily This evening
the body viii be sent TO Odds, Iowa, for
burial
Ostharg was a barber by trade He
6ame to Rock Island Thursday. stop
ping off IN Rock Island enroute TO
Minneapolis, Mimi, where he was
planning to locate He stopped off
here. it was learned, for the purpose
OF visiting the Augustana Book con-
Germ. According TO his friends. Ost-
berg has been failing In health for
some time antf they are of the opinion
that the theory that Ostberg suffered
a heart attack is correct.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-03
SneciaI Council Meeting.

The city council met in special
council meeting on Saturday with
Mayor {. A. Beers presiding. All mem
hers attended the meeting which was
called fer the purpose OF hearing l. ".
Fisk in regard to bringing the high
voltage wires through the city of
A}edo by the Illinois Northern IT'LL
tiles company. and efsO~tO take the
necessary steps to control the traffic
between the city OF Aledo and the Mer-
Ger county fair grounds. Mr.. Hart ana
Nr. Fisk addressed the council in ref
erence to the voltage proposition bat
no action was taken.
II was moved, seconded and carried
that the city clerk be instructed not TO
issue a hack license to anyone not in
possession of a 1917 chauffeur's Ii
cense and badges and the necessary
state license numbers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-03
COUNCIL POSTPONES
MEETING ONE WEEK

Inspired ~ the action of President
Wilson, who viii pay homage to the
new conscript army by leading the pa
triotic parade at Washington tomor-
row, local members Of the Knights of
Columbus postponed their regular
meeting Tuesday, Sept. 4, until one
week later
Many members of AIlouez council
are In the new national army. and
many others have volunteered their
services for the patriotic banquet for
Rock Islands conscripted men at the
Rock Island club tomorrow evening
The meeting Of Sept J viii be very
important, as the annual election Of
officers takes place on that date.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-03
FIND
LOCAL COPS ON JOB

Professional pickpockets are learn
Jog that Rock Island is not a safe
place TO light. Harry Kline Of Peoria
and J. Williams of Chicago, two of the
lght-dnaered gentry. were observed
in the loop by Omcer Frank Smith Sat
urday When they saw they were be-
ing watched they boarded a street car
fer the Tb1rty-first street station. De-
tectves Cox and Sehnert nabbed them
BIT ThiFtv-eighth street and Fifth ave
nue. They were fined IS and costs
each by Magistrate Smith and ordered
ont of town Both admitted TO plying
t6e pickp0cket trade
Charles Weinert of Galesburg was
elugged by an unknown man at Fiji
teenth street and Fourth avenue Sat
ur5ay night. His scalp was badly cut
and he was rendered unconscious. The
Singing followed an argument His
assailaut escaped.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-03
MILAN

sir and Mrs Earl May and Eve chill
eraH ot Davenport spent sunday with
NJ and Mrs. Louis Dormah of Pine
EiaG. Ark: Mrs. Mary Johnston. Mr. and
Ars Ed Johnston Of Chicago. Mrs John
tQ.k, Jr.. and son Of Rock Island and
ArS Byrd Dormau Of Silvis were en-
Jertatned by Mrs. j e, Johnston Thurs
visited relatives and friends here Mon
Mrs Fannie Hsines and Miss Lizzie
Crawford are home from an extended
AIRS @ ii. smith visited Rock island
Russell Framing spent few days last
"@ek at the Des Moincs fair, making the
Rev. Alfred Dixon and son Leonard
81 Ruseville Ill, who came 70 attend
camp meeting. visited friends here the
&rst Of the week
5sSlas1t Of Milan. was calling on friends
acre SATURDAY
Mrs Ernest .stapp. son Frederick and
aaughter Katherine visited with Mrs.
oscar Srapp Friday
Master Herschal Crissweu is in Iowa
Fsl+s Iowa, visiting at the home Of his
4hr ae a. T. CrassWeH, ana family,
ErIe Anderson spent the weekend g {
t3e Hame OF his parents in Matheryilfe.
rs Misses Carnaghan attended the
|e2gaas receptton given AZ the home
o. Mr and Mrs, Leroy A. Ninton in Mo-
tti,e thursday evening.
Mrs Fannie Ford of Fond Du Lac,
WIS., vas here looking after her farm
tt5 rrtStS ia - week.
As and Mrs. Jehn Cannon and famify
81 iaiuea, III. spent sunday with teIa-
AIR and Mrs James Murphy ard
da9stlter aNd Mrs Russell MauckeT
spent fevy days this week at the home
Miss Katherine White Is back from a
s'Sl[ with friends in Steughton, Wis
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-03

Cbautauqua Plans Upset.
Guar1sTuen.


Many Aledo citizens were di5ap-
pointed when word reached this city Of
the death OF Rev. c. &. Newlapds' son,
thus keeping the evangelist from APP
pearing on the Chautaqua platform on
yesterday afternoon. Rev. N~yIands'
address was TO have been l-43 head
liner for the days program aud had
only been secured after more or less
trouble by the local officials. Rev.
Newlands' son, Dwight Newland, met
his death on Friday by accident.
though nothing of the particulars is
known.
On Saturday came the Royal WEIGH
quartet giving one of the best and
most enjoyable musical entertain
ments that has been heard ia this
city for years Southern dialect
readings were favored by Mrs Cam
nitz who has proven herself to be sec
ond 10 none in this particular style 5f
readings. Mrs. Camnitz and the
Royal WEIGH quartet were in the en-
tertainment on yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-03
AUGUST RATNF ALL IS
LESS THAN ONE INCH

Rainfall IN August was compare
lively light. less than ole inch being
recorded, according to the monthly
weather summary compiled By Prof.
J. NJ Sherier, meteorol0gist at the
local station. Seventy hundredths OF
an inch fell normal for the month be-
ing 3 Sd There is an accumulated de-
nciency OF 494 inches since Jan L
There were 10 clear days, il partly
cloudy, and 10 cloudy, Temperature
was highest on the 4th with 81 and
lowest on the 25th with 80
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-03

Organ prelude.
Choir. Herr Gott. dich Loben W'ir.'
Organ
Reading OF psalm by Professor L
Dorm.
Hymn by congregation. Lobe den
Herrn. den Maechtigen Koenig."
Organ
Choir. THE Heavens are Telling.
Organ
Brief address by Rev. F. II. Eek
hardt.
Organ.
Hymn by. congregation. Abide With
Me"
Benedictjon by Rev. Oscar II. Hon.
DoxolOgy.
Postlude
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-03
Married,

The marriage of CLYDE Hall Of Full
ton, Ill. and Miss Josie Howard Of
McGregor, Iowa, was consumated Sat
urday morning. Justice Of the Peace
". y. Emerson. Jr.. officiating MIR.
and Mrs Han departed for Fulton, III,
Immediately after the ceremony where
they will make their home.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-03

Spencer Memorial Methodist-Pray-
er services viii be held Wednesday
evening al the church.
Mrs. Alex Quist. IL her home, 1928
Fourteenth street, viii entertain
Thursday at d coffee for all members
of the Ladies Aid society and other
women of the Congregati
The fourth quarterly conference viii
he held Saturday evening in the Ep-
worth league rooms
Second Christian-The Ladies Aid
society will meet Wednesday after
noon at the church,
Prayer services viii be held Y ed
nesday evening at the church.
Thursday evening the Christian En-
deayor society will hold the monthly
business meeting in the home Of Mrs
William Maxwell, Sol Ninth street.
Memorial Christian - Mid week
/ PRAYER services viii be held Wednes-
/ day evening
Friday evening the regular meeting
of the official board VIII be held at the
church.
Evangelical Church of Peace-The
meeting Of the Young Peoples society
/
next Monday evening.
Tuesday evening the sunday school
teachers are asked to meet at the
church.
The Ladies' Society sill meet Thurs
day afternoon for the monthly bust
ness in the church.
Sunday morning German services
will be held at the church.
First Lutheran-The board of trus-
tees will met Tuesday evening IN the
home Of c. A, Johnson, g38 Fifteenth
street.
Thursday afternoon at 2:30 the La
dies Aid society viii meet at the
church with Mrs. Nels Swanson and
Mrs. Albert Johnson as hostesses,
Saturday afternoon at , so the con-
firmation class win meet at the annex.
Zion Lutheran - The Lydia society
will meet this afternoon with Mrs. Eric
Johnson, 812 7hirty-fOurth street.
The Ladies Aid society will meet
Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Una
BerseU. $50 Thirty-eighth street. the
meeting being brought forward one
week.
Grace Lutheran - The Ladies' Aid
society will meet Friday afternoon
with Mrs. Victor L. Frykmann. 1901
Twentieth street
Oak Grove United Presbyterian
Tuesday afternoon at AIS the Juniors
will meet at the church.
Wednesday evening at Z so mid week
prayer services will be held.
Wednesday ana Thursday the church
will be open for any members OF the
ladies society who care 10 90 to the
church to sew.
The choir will meet for rehearsal
Friday evening.
CIeland Presbyterian ~ Mid week
prayer services will be held Wednes
day evening at the church.
The board of trustees will meet Fri
day evening at the church.
United Presbyterian The Kate HID
Mission society VIII meet Tuesday
evening with Miss Cora Mckown. 1886
Sixteenth street.
Prayer services VIII be held We'd
nesday evening at the church.
The teachers OF the Sunday school
will meet Thursday evening IN The
home of +. B. Mckown, 1886 sixteenth
street
The Ladies' Aid society will meet
Friday afternoon With Mrs. d. j. Witt.
1908 Fourteenth avenue.
South Park Presbyterian ~ The
meeting Of the Young Peoples society
will be held Tuesday evening instead
of Monday evening at the church.
The hill unit of the Red Cross viii
meet Tuesday afternoon in the church.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-03

The next big political fight in
Georgia is going to be for the United
States senate. It vii. decide whether
the Democrats Of Georgia SHAH sup
port the government in its war
policy. Senator Thomas w. Hard
wick, whose term is to expire next
year, viii ask reelection on the
ground that he has opposed the adj
ministration on every important
issue. The administration candidate
viii probably be William J. Harris,
chairman OF the federal trade COM
mission
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-03

From the way things are looking
now the Aledo Chautauqua association
will enjoy its biggest and best year in
1917 Already 554 season tickets have
been subscribed for, every one Of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-03

were offered in the big tent auditor
ium AS the call was only made for
700 it is a positive fact that these Will
all be taken up before the end Of the
week as none OF the business houses
had been given their quota. This is
over a hundred more than were sub
scribed for last year and assures the
local officials a good sized fund with
which 10 begin work for next year.
Personal Mention.
Miss Lois Detwiler left Saturday
morning for Edwardsviile, ILL.,, where
she will resume her work in the Ed
wardsvilIe high school Miss Det-
wiler has been spending the summer
I'm this city at the home Of her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis C. Detwiler.
Mr. and Mrs Fred Starkey left Sat
urday morning for Peoria where they
viii make a several days visit at the
home of relatives and friends
Miss Lois Vertrees left Saturday for
Rushville III, where she VIII take up
her work as instructor Of English IN
the RushYlie high school.
Miss Alice Thompson went to Wood
hull Saturday morning where she
spent the day relative 10 taking up her
work in the public schools OF that city
on next Monday.
Clarence Bowers went TO WOodnuIl
Saturday morning where he viii make
a several days visit at the home OF
relatives and friends.
Miss Constance Bridgeford departed
Saturday morning for Normal. ILL.,
where she will resume her work In
Normal university Miss Bridgeford
has been spending the summer in this
city at the home of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. \ G.. BrjdgefOrd
Professor and Mrs Thomas Walton
left Saturday morning for Chicago.
where they viii make several days
visit prior TO the opening Of William
and Vashti college on Sept. "A.
Miss Ethel Bridgeford went to Rock
Island Saturday morning where she
spent the week end with friends.
Mrs. Hoyt Lee departed Saturday
morning for Mt. Pleasant, Iowa
where she will make a several days
visit at the home Of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs William Whisman.
Miss Elizabeth McCreight went TO
Moline Saturday morning where she
spent the day with friends, returning
to her home in this city that evening.
Miss Martha Gregory visited with
relatives and friends in Rock Island
over the week end.
Squire J. r.. Spence was q business
visitor in Milan Saturday morning
Miss Bess 'Donneley returned to her
home in Alexis Saturday after a sew
eraI days visit in this city at the
home of Miss Grace Rush
JOAN Chinlund went TO Rock Island
Saturday morning where he spent the
day on business.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-03

W edneSday at i 10 the juniors VIII
meet for the monthly missionary SEES
sion. New officers VIII be appointed
for the next six months.
Prayer and teachers meeting will be
held Wednesday evening at 1880.
Friday evening at 7.30 boys between
the ages OF Il and IS are invited to
meet ST the church for the organjza-
tion Of a Boys Scout troop. z. B.
Weaver VIII be present 10 form the
troop.
First Baptis}-This evening the
board of trustees viii meet with
Thomas Campbell on the Thirrieth
street road.
Tuesday evening the Boy Scouts
viii meet at the church.
Prayer services will be held We'd
nesd&r evening at the church.
Friday afternoon the Womans Mis-
sjOnary society viii meet with Mrs.
Phil Wagner. Clio Eleventh street Mrs.
4. j, Bullock VIII be the leader.
ImmanueI's Luther8n-The meeting
of the Ladies society which was to
have been held Tuesday viii he held
Wednesday afternoon in the home Of
AIrs. Pm Wilhelm, 1923 Fifth avenue.
Central Presbyterian - The session
viii meet this evening with T, 4. Row
land, 1917 Sixteenth street
The Westminster guild viii meet
this evening with Miss Agnes Farrar,
Twelfth street and Twenty-tirst ave-
me.
The officers and ways means COM
mittee of the Ladies Aid society will
meet Tuesday afternoon at 2 at the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-03

For express call william Trerz
Tri-Clty Towel Supply COR oany.
r. l. Clean Towel Service; phone
r. l. 4476
RosenfieId Bros. Plumbers, 221l
Fourth avenue. Phone r.. I. $40.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-03

James PfnI" Arlington. The arny's breaker
II oft
drilling Arngtn's
Is
another all the country wild work and
though his job looks rather rough he he likes lot
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-03

Or cid time vegetable dyes Brazil
possesses an almost endless variety.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-03

Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-03

All the news all the lime-The
Argus,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-03

South Park Presbyterian - The
meeting Of the Young Peoples society
will be held Tuesday evening instead
of Monday evening at the church.
The hill unit of the Red Cross will
meet Tuesday afternoon in the church.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-03

Organ recital and song service at
Emmanuel Lutheran church, Rock
Island, $50 p. IA:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-03

Second Christian-The Ladies' Aid
society will meet Wednesday after
noon at the church,
Prayer services viii be held u ed
nesday evening at the church.
Thursday evening the Christian En-
deayor society will hold the monthly
business meeting in the home Of Mrs
William Maxwell, Sol Ninth street.
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-02-13
GETS A $500 REWARD
FOR YEAR Of SLEUTH|NC
Portland Fisherman Ran Down
'Green Trunk" Murderer
After Long Chase.

Salem, Ore. Feb. 13.-Robert Gavin,
Portland fisherman. who claimed he
spent a year trailing Edward Bar
tholomew. the green trunk murderer.
across the United States and back
again and finally pointed him out to
Seattle detectives as the slayer OF
John Lind, was voted the $500 state
reward last night by the legislature
ways and means committee. Bar
tholomew was recently convicted and
sentenced to life Imprisonment. 1t
was claimed he stuffed Lind's body in
green trunk and dumped 1t into the
Willamette river. The Seattle detec-
tives also asked for the reward. but
their claims were not approved.
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-02-13
BUTTE LAD NAMED CADET
All THE NAVAL ACADEMY

high school studies. as well as his
passing grade in the entrance exam
nations, according to a wire received
here today from Congressman Evans.
by Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Field Har-
ris, parents of the appointee.
Mr.. Guernsey is a native Of Oregon
and came TO Butte two years ago with
his parents from Washington. He
was graduated from Port Angeles
high school two years ago and has
since been attending the School OF
Mines. He is 20 years old and is
among the popular students at the
School of Mines. He is a member OF
the sophomore class.
He plans to leave here In June Tor
Annapolis to begin his work in a new
field. His parents have also been resi-
dents Of Butte for two years and MI
Harris is in business here and Is well
known. Elmon Guernsey received the
congratulation of many friends when
they heard of his appointment
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-02-13
RIFLES AND AMMUNITION
ARE OFFERED TO CUBA
United States Will Aid Island
Republic in Maintaining
Authority.

Havana, Feb. lS.-Ohicial announce
ment was made today that the United
States had offered 5000 rifles and
100000 cartridges to the Cuban gov
ernment. An encounter has occurred
In Matanzas province between govern
ment troops and rebels. According to
report received here today the rebels
were defeated.
The rebel troops were led by Mayor
Gonzales of the town of Santo Do
mingo. Santa Clara province police
official was taken prisoner.
II is reported from Manzanillo, San
tiago de Cuba province. that the police
and police court officials have been
arrested.
Col. Miguel Lores. veteran OF the
war of independence. has been cap
tured near Pinar Del Rio after having
been pursued for three days. He fell
with his horse and his leg was broken.
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-02-13
PERIODS OF GRACE
FOR NEUTRAL SHIPS
HAVE EXPIRED, SAYS
BERLIN GOVERNMENT

Amsterdam, Feb. 13 (via Lon
DOM All periods Of grace for
neutral ships entering the zone an
nouneed a. prohibited by Germany
have now expired, according to a
Berlin official statement received
here. The statement says that i'm
munity ceased In respect to the
Atlantic and English channel zones
on the night of Feb. 12, for the
North Sea zone on Feb. and for
the Mediterranean zone on Feb. 10.
II continues;
sFrom now on, therefore, in aR
prohibited zones the warning which
has been issued 10 in full force and
shipping can no longer expect In
dividual warning. Vessels which
enter the prohibited areas do so
with q full knowledge Of the dan
gers threatening them and their
crews. II 10 expressly stated that
all news spread from enemy
sources about any torpedoing of
neutral ships without previous
warning before the dates men,
toned for the various prohibited
areas is incorrect. The periods Of
grace mentioned were also In force
for enemy passenger vessels be-
cause Il was possible that they
were carrying neutral passengers
who were perhaps ignorant Of the
new blockade regulations"
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-02-13
To Aid the Entente.

Other senators pointed out that the
bill would permit the United states to
give aid to the entente allies as long
as the German submarine campai ign
is maintained. without any further
action by congress. giving the presi-
dent authority to use armed forces OF
the nation to protect American sea-
men and property on the seas
There was no discussion of the bill
in the senate, although many sena-
tors. after its introduction. pointed
ont that in the present situation the
measure would open the ports of the
United States to British, French OF
other allied warshirs conveying mer-
chant vessels and also would enable
belligerents to patrol the waters of
the United States freely in campaign
against German raiders.
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-02-13

Among the questions now being
urefully considered are'
The proposed conference Of neutrals
IA outline the rights of the nations
NO, engaged In the war. This has not
uksn defenlte form and its exact
status has not been divulged; never
theless II Is known the idea has not
been abandoned.
LoanIng guns for the arming OF
American merchant ships. The pre-
ponderance OF opinion among officials
who have advised the president on
this point favors having the navy
furnish the guns.
Action on Austria's situation In the
new campaign. The new ambassador,
Count Tarnowski, still is waiting to
resent his credentials.
reply to Mexico's suggestion for
Continued on Page Eight.)
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-02-13
WOULD OPEN THE
j. {. WATERS TO
ENTENTE SHIPS
Bill in Senate Aims Blow at
Submarines Without Dec
larati0n of War.
MEASURE WOULD SUPPORT
PURSUIT OF THE U-BOATS
To Eliminate Neutrality Re-
Strictions Prohibiting the
Entry of Warships.

Washington, Feb. 13. A bill di-
rected against ruthless submarine
warfare and proposing to open the
ports. harbors and waters of the
United States in time of war to war
ships or vessels of beiIiserents against
whom such warfare is waged was in
troduced today by Senator Salisbury
of Delaware, president pro tempors Of
the senate and a member Of the for
eign relations committee. At his re
quest it was referred to the com
nittee.
The bill is entitled AN Act to Dis
courage the Violation of international
Law Upon the High Seas"