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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-04
SPASM OF RACE
TO Grip EUROPE
British Labor Leader Predicts An.
Inhalation of Rest of People in
Coming Upheaval.

Lucerne, Swift erland, Sunday,
Aug. 3-Before the winter sets in
there will be "a terrible spasm Of
rage and despair among the peoples
of Europe in which the final re-
mains of civilization may be totally
annihilated," it was predicted by
Arthur Henderson, the British labor
leader, at the opening session of the
International Socialist conference
here yesterday.
The remarks of Mr.. Henderson,
who was the principal British
labor leader present, followed those
of Otto Wells, of the majority ele-
ment of the German socialists, who
declared German Workingmen eX-
6pected from the Socialists the crea-
ton of a real League OF Nations: He
characterized the league organized
in Paris, without Germany and Rus
sia as members, as a mere pleas
antry."
FavOrs Treaty Revision.
In alluding to the peace treaty
during his address Mr.. Henderson
declared the principal points of it
ought to be subject to immediate
and thorough revision.
Condemnation o. support Of Ad-
miral Kolchak, head of the all Rus
sion government at Omsk, by the
entente nations, was expressed by
James Ramsay Macdonald of the
British delegation and Marcel
Cachin, the French Socialist leader
when both speakers demanded that
an energetic attitude be adopted by
the socialists towards the nations,
particularly on this ground.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-04
ANOTHER CUT FOR
COST OF LIVING:
BOOST PIE PRICE

Chicago, ILL.,, Aug. 4.-Chicago
manufacturers of pies increased
the price of their product to re-
tailers today 3 to 5 cents. The price
of what is known In the trade as
special pies was raised from 80
to 33 cents while the price of extra
special pies, which are made from
fresh fruits. was increased fron
35 to 40 cents each.
Pie bakers declare that the high
cost of labor, fruits and other ma
terials made it necessary to In
crease the price.
Many restaurant keepers tucreas-
ed the cost of pie to their patrons
while others served smaller por@
tionAL
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-04
CONVICTS' RUSE
TO WIN LIBERTY
FAILS TO WORK
Shipped in Box as Furni-
ture, They Are Caught
Getting Out.

Joliet, ILL.,, Aug. 4.-Hidden in a
specially constructed packing case,
consigned to a Philadelphia furni-
ture concern, two convicts escaped
from the penitentiary here early
this morning. They were captured
later
They are Daniel Reilly, 81 years
old, sentenced for murder for 35
years, and Fred Laumer, q years,
serving an indeterminate sentence
of from one to life for robbery.
Both were sent to the penitentiary
from Cook county.
ALI Goes Well
The box was delivered with a
consignment of other freight to the
freight house of the Elgin. Joliet
and Eastern railroad company.
After it had been placed on the re-
ceiving platform, the cover held on
the inside by means of hooks, was
removed and the two convicts step
ped out and began a fight for lib
erty.
Special Agent Peter Kickels of
from the box from a distance and
gave chase. He fired, slightly
wounding Laumer in the back. Lau-
mer did not drop. however. and the
chase continued through the yards,
car shops and round houses.
Fall Into 14-fOOt Pit.
Outside the engine house is a
cinder pit IA feet deep. Not notic-
ing this the convicts plunged into
the water and were quickly sur
by a group of hostlers and
enginemen, who captured them and
later turned them over to peniten-
tiary officials.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-04
EXPECT THIS
WEEK TO TIE
.PALLR ROADS
Report 100000 Men Out
Urge e Roundhouse
Workers to Aid.

Chicago, H., Aug. 4.-Every
roundhouse worker in the sUnited
States may be asked to join the
general strike Of the Federated
Railway Shopmen's union accord
ing to information given out today
nat the Chicago headquarters of the
6[Sanization. Plans for asking the
assistance of the roundhouse en-
ployes was said to be under con-
sideration at a meeting of the
union leaders.
Report 100000 Men Out.
L. w. Hawver, president of the
Chicago council of the Federated
Railway Shopmen's union, said
that between $50, 900 and 100000
are out in the country and that
the number is increasing hourly.
He says about As per cent of the
entire membership of the union
has obeyed the strike order and
predicted that before Wednesday
night so per cent of the members
will be out.
President Hawver declares that
within a week the strike will tie
up both freight and passenger
traffic in many sections of the
country, as every locomotive has
to be overhauIed and repaired
after every trip to be kept in good
condition.
Thousands Join Strike.
The ranks Of the strikers were
augmented by several thousand
yesterday, many others voting to
join today, while locals at a num-
ber of important railway centers,
including Kansas City, Mo. were
to ballot during the day on the
question of going out.
In some cities, the locals at mass
meetings decided not to strike un-
til orders came from their execu-
tiys' officials. who now are in
Washington in conference with Off
ciaIs of the railroad administra-
tion.
Steel Industry Hit.
The most serious tieup of in
dustry, caused by the shopmen
strike was reported from Gary,
Ind, where but eight of the IL
blast furnaces of the United States
Steel corporation there, were burn
ing. 1t is said that 10000 men
were thrown out of employment as
a result of the shutting down of
these fufHSces:
The entire force of shopmen en-
ployed by the Wabash and the Lake
Erie and Western, walked out, ac-
cording to heads of local unions
Railroad officials said that traf-
fic would begin to suffer seriously
within five days to a week unless
some settlement of the strike is ar
ranged
Round House Men May Join.
Milwaukee, Wis, Aug. 4. = The
striking employees of the Chicago
& Northwestern road roundhouses
and repair shops were appointed a
committee to wait upon the fore
$pen in these departments, asking
tHSm to join the strikers. The
Chicago. Milwaukee and st. Paul
road shop employees meet tonight
to vote on the strike question.
Washington, Aug 4.-ShOpmen,
boilermakers and electricians in
the Washington yards went on
strike today. Officials at Union Sta
ton estimated about six hundred
men were out They said that
while all Washington repair work
would have to cease, railroad SER
vice in and out of the capital would !
not be affected for the present at |
least.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-04
NAMED FOREIGN MINISTER.

Montevideo, Aug, A. Gabriel
Terra, former minister of public
instruction, labor and industrial,
has been named foreign minister
of Uruguay.
Gabrielle Terra represented
Uruguay at the Pan-American fl
nancial congress in 1915, in Wash
ingtnn. More recently he was
UruguaEan minister al Roma,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-04
AMERICAN, HELD
BY MEXICANS is
GIVEN FREEDOM

Washington, Aug 4.-Lawrenee
L. Shipley of Yerrington, New, who
was kidnapped near Fresnillo,
Mex, July 10, has been released
the state depa rtment was advised
today from Mexico City. The re-
port did not indicate the identity of
those who captured Shipley or
Thethsx ransom vas paid.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-04
12AREKILLEDIN
ARSENAL BLAST

Raritan. N. J.. Aug. AT least
12 men were killed and many in
jured in the explosion of several
of the magazines of the United
States arsenal here at 1 o'clock
this afternoon. The buildings
which were wrecked, caught fire
and the arsenal fire department is
striving to keep the flames from
spreading to the main structure.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-04
ASK RuMANIANs TO HALT.

Paris. Aug. 4.-The supreme al
lied council sent a notice 20 the
Rumanian government requesting
that the Rumanian army along the
Thiess river cease its 49, ~"e on
9ld ~m5.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-04
CoNGREssMAN,s WIDOW DIES.

Marinetts, Wis. Aug. 4.-Mrs. s.
NJ Stephenson, n. widow of the
late Congressman Samuel N, 6teph-
enson, of Meneminee, Mich, died
Saturday after a long illness due to
anemia. Four daughters survive.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-04
The Weather

Somewhat unsettled, but gener-
ally fair tonight and Tuesday; con-
tinued warm.
Highest temperature yesterday,
IS; lowest last light, rs.
Wind velocity at a. m, miles.
Precipitation in "a hours, is
inches.
1pm SPIN. sam.
yesteF. yester. today
Dry bulb temp. ..6s S4 rs
Wet bulb temp. SIS rs II
Rel. humidity .S3 SO SO
Stage of river, As feet; a fall of
3 feet in 4S hours.
I'M SHERIER, AeteozoloSist-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-04

GCnatinued on Page Ten1
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-04

Under such exemption clauses,
the average number OF boys of I'D
TO be found qualified for training
each year would be approximately
500 900. This number from tho
last annual class 10 have been
trained would be held ready for
immediate mobilization at all times.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1919-04-19

666 cures Headaches, Bilious
ness, Loss Of Appetite, foul
breath or that tired aching
due to Malaria or Colds. 1t
removes the cause.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1919-04-19
PASS ALONG YOUR
GARDEN KNOWLEDGE
Give the Neighbors the Benefit o.
Your Success in Raising
Vegetables.

The experienced gardeners OF Q
neighborhood will find profit as Wen
as pleasure in the formation OF 10
eel garden club. The meetings can
be conducted on the basis of exper-
fence meetings to the mutual advan-
tage OF all; beginners should take
advantage OF the experience of sue
cessful local gardeners in planning
their operations. Many valuable
hints can thus be obtained thct can
not be found in books or papers on
gardening.
Plant proved sorts in sufficient
quantity only to supply the table and
to meet the canning and drying re-
auirements. Make the seed supply
100 per cent efficient.
Tell your neighbor the sorts that
did best for you last year and how
YOU treated them to secure the best
results. Point out the don't" as
well as the do" in gardening. Help
the other fellow to help himself.
Write to the Extension Division,
Louisiana State University, for buiie
tins and circulars on gardening.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1919-04-19
DAIRY COWS HELP TO
SOLVE farm PROBLEMS
Provide Steady Income, Build Up
Soil, and Keep Labor Employed
All the Year Around.

Keeping dairy cows will help tho
average farmer to overcome three
main drawbacks to the one-crop sys.
tenn OF farming: A cash income but
once year. a depleted soil, and un.
equal distribution of labor, according
10 {. H. Staples, dairy specialist, En-
tension Division, Louisiana State
University.
For the farmer who does not have
ready and accessible market for
dairy products, few dairy cows will
provide the cheapest and best OF hui
man food for the family" says Mr..
Staples. The cows will consume
much Of the rough feeds that usually
60 to waste and the expense Of keep
ing them is thereby greatly reduced.
For the farmer who has a good
market for dairy products dairying
Is a most profitable business, is al
ways a safe and sound line of farm
ing, 10 least affected by sudden
changes Of weather and seasons.
gives a steady cash income. builds
up the soil, and provides employment
for labor at all seasons"
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1919-04-19
HIGH YIELDING COTTON
VARIETIES PAY BEST

The best yielding varieties OF COT
ton produce twenty, thirty, and even
forty per cent more cotton than the
poorer varieties, as shown by reports
of Southern experiment stations, &C
cording to w. r. Perkins, director OF
extension, Louisiana State University.
"The popular varieties Of cotton
change so rapidly, on account OF new
ones being brought out and old ones
renamed, that II is difficult to name
the best Varieties" says Prof. Perkins.
The important point is that the vari-
ETY. should be pure; that is. every stalk
should be similar In appearance and
in productive capacity to every other
stalk. The art of making the best cot
ton crop on a given piece Of land con.
sists in having as many stalks as there
is room for OF variety in which ev-
cry stalk will produce its full quota OF
cotton. A mixed or hybrid variety will
never do this, because a great many
of the stalks will be barren or will be
shy producers. Uniformity in color
and general appearance are very good
indications of variety.
1T would be unwise, however, for
cotton farmers to depend wholly upon
improved seed as a means of increas.
ing yields. for it must be remembered
that a fertile soil is the most impor.
tant factor in successful cotton grow
ing. 1t is a very poor policy. indeed.
to plant very poor land in cotton at
all"
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1919-04-19
COURT NEWS.

Two young negroes from BreauI
Bridge. named Walter Gabar and
Baptist -, We're tried by a
jury Monday, on the charge of
entering during the night and
stealing, and found guilty.
Charley Smith, colored. pleaded
guilty of murder without capital
punishment. Smith was charged
of killing another negro on the
branch a few weeks ago.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1919-04-19
W.. s. s
State Of Ohio, City OF Toledo.
Lucas County, ~.

State Of Ohio, City Of Toledo.
Lucas County, ~.
Frank j. Cheney makes oath that he
Is senior partner Of the firm OF +. j.
Cheney 4 Co.. doing business III the City
of Toledo. County and State aforesaid.
aud that said Hrm will Jay the sum Of
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and
every case Of Catarrh that caunot bp
cured by the use Of HALLS CATARRH
MEDICINE. FRANK J. CHENFY.
Sworn To before ius aud subscribed in
my presence. this 9th day of nrcemher.
A. ID. 1856. A. ". GLEASON.
(SeaD Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Medicine is taken in
terually aud'acts through the Blood on
the Mucous Surfaces Of the System.
Send for testimonials, free.
+. J. CHENEY Il Co., Toledo. o.
Sold by all druggists, zoe.
Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1919-04-19
ANNUAL REPORT OF STATE
AGENT SHOWS ACTIVITIES IN
MANY DIFFERENT LINES.
WORK HAS GREAT VALUE
Increased Production, Better essd
and Livestock and Cooperative
Organizations Feature
Work.

Louisiana farmers who planted and
cultivated corn under the guidance OF
the farm demonstration agents In
1918 produced 25.7 bushels an acre,
while those using ordinary methods
produced an estimated yield Of Is
bushels. Likewise, farmers who grew
cotton according to the instructions
Of the agents produced Sill pounds
OF seed cotton to the acre, while 9TH
er farmers of the state made q yield
estimated at 534.4 pounds to the
acre.
These interesting facts are disclos-
ed in the annual report for 1913 II
w. r. Perkins. State Agent and d.
rector of Extension, Louisiana State
University, which has just been 10
sued.
Corn and cotton. however. are not
the only crops that show increase n
production where improved farming
methods were practiced. Increases
were noted also in oats, wheat. alfal-
IA. lespedeza, sorghum, velvet beans.
cowpeas, peanuts, soy beans. Irish
potatoes, sweet potatoes, and others.
In livestock, the farm demonstrs-
ton agents were instrumental In m
PRODUCING into the state 40 pure blood
stations, &c pure blood jacks. 622
brood mares, 167 pure bred dairy
bulls, 6S2 pure bred dairy cows or
heifers. 1919 grade dairy cows for
breeding, 433 pure blood beef bulls,
2,221 pure beef cows or heifers, g.
SGT grade beef cows for breeding. 3S3
pure blood boars, 1,043 pure blood
sows or gifts, 119 pure bred rams. lit
pure bred ewes, 2,25S grade ewes, etc.
Other activities Of the agents had
to do with the treatment of livestock
diseases and pests, conducting ferti-
lizer demonstrations. inducing farm
ers to build silos where needed, sup
plying plans for barns and farm struc-
ture, spraying and pruning orchards.
and other helpful things too numer-
Gus to mention.
Some of the larger transactions
made through the cooperative asso-
Citations organized by the agents were
as follows: The selling Of s4.lso
bushels Of Irish potatoes at an m
crease of s2S,14O over local market
prices, $1,000 pounds of wool at an
increase of s6,429: 10000 bushels Of
sweet potatoes at an increase Of H.
$40; Is cars of cattle at an increase
Of $4,000: and eight cars of hogs at
an increase of $4,000: the purchase
of II 500 bushels OF corn at a saving
of s17.175: 16,525 bushels Of oats at
a saving of s2,777: 1855 tons Of fer
tilizer at saving of $3.34s; $4,000
potato sacks at saving Of 32.see:
and other similar transactions with
out number.
In the course of their work for the
year the parish agents Travelled a to
tai OF 235, 455 miles, made 52.2Sl via
its TO individuals, held 1.422 indoor
meetings, with an approximate at
tendance of 142,7S6 and CPS field
meetings with an attendance Of H.
24s. They wrote 1880 official let
tiers. and prepared S72 articles for
publication. The agents spent 80 per
cent of their time in the field and -
per cent in the office.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1919-04-19
1.-THE REASON WHY"

b. A. Thomas Stock Remedies
are the best, they are scientifically
made and all medicine. They keep
the health up, and the feed bills
down. There is cause for every
effect, remove the cause the effect
removes itself.
The Poultry Remedies are espe-
cially made to relieve all the dis
eases in the Fowl family and makes
the Hens lay.
The Hog Remedy will positive
ly keep off the Cholera, and if 81
ven in the stages, will cure 30 per
cent.
Don't forget to keep on hand IA
bottle of Farris' Collie Remedy for
Horses. 1t is SO simple with a
dropper, that a child can give it.
Also a bottle of Farris' Healing
Remedy for Cuts and Bruises on
man or beast, they never fail.
These remedies are all guaran-
teed to you by your dealer, to give
satisfaction, or your money back.
Made by Old Kentucky Manu-
featuring CO., Paducah, Kentucky.
For sale by A. l.. Durand,
St. MartinviIle, Louisiana.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1919-04-19
MSS

Reserve seats for The Pride of
Virginia" can be secured at Flem-
ing's drug store. Order your seats
early.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1919-04-19
CATTLE TICK MUST
GO THIS YEAR

Every citizen Of the State should
resolve that by the close of 1919 the
cattle tick shall be no more, says DIR
T.. /. Smith, in charge of tick eradica
ton work in Louisiana. 1t is a para
site which does not belong in the
Southern States, and its invasion into
Louisiana has cost the people thou
sands of dollars. The cost may be
summed up in various ways-that is
deaths directly due to Texas fever, re
tarded development, diminished milk
supply, prohibitive conditions for i'm
provement of native stock. which les
sens the opportunity for increased
values OF real estate.-L. S. U. Press
Bulletin.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1919-04-19
ElkS Day April 27

The Elks of Morgan City will
have a big day on Sunday April
9th, and we learn that several
Elks from this place are contem-
plating spending that day in Nor
gan City.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1919-04-19
Everything Ready for the Fair

Everything is in good shape for
the opening of the big Church
Fair. which will commence today
at noon and last until tomorrow
night, closing with a play at the
Bienvenu Opera House.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1919-04-19

List what you have for sale with
me, especially real estate. The de-
mands are good. acknowledgements
real estate and fire insurance agent
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1919-04-19

Don't fail to see the dramatical
success The Pride of Virginia"
Easter Sunday at the Bienvenu
Opera House for the benefit of the
church.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1919-04-19
Blue Rose Seed.
First class Blue Rose
Rice Seed for sale.
Apply to Lionel Thu
bodeaux, R. R. No. J.,
St. Martinville, La.
NOT ICE.

NOTICE.
One bay mare, with white
forehead, disappeared from
my place March 5. Any one
knowing the whereabout Of
this animal please advise
CLAyMAR THIBoDEAUx,
St. Martinville, La.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1919-04-19

The business of the man who
advertise booms, but it is bum in
the case Of the one who doesn't.
Evening star., 1919-08-17
COLUMBIA-"A Little Brother of
the Rich"

Three picture stars. each with an
important role and a big purpose to
accomplish, is the unusual combina-
tion promised in "a Little Brother of
the Rich," which is to be shown at
Lcew's Columbia Theater for four
days beginning today. The stars are
Kathryn Adams, ]. Barney Sherry and
Frank Mayo. The story employs the
eternal triangle, the characters ex-
changing apexes with rapidity and
dramatic power. and only in the end
is poetic justice satisfied. Frank
Mayo has the sole of Paul Potter, a
rich young man with a liberal edu-
cation and family crest that
eventually appears embroidered in it's
true color, a sickly yellow. ]. Barney
Sherry Is a theatrical producer
breaking his neck" with whisky
and sleeping his immortal soul in
gin-rickeys, and Kathryn Adams
plays the part of Sylvia Castle. a
country girl. who wins laurels as an
actress and dazzles Broadway with
her brilliancy. Scenes from the COL
lege life of Paul Potter. and later his
entree into the millionaire crowd of
Wall street, are extensively carried
out.
Evening star., 1919-08-17
New Photoplays Next Week.

Checkers" photoplay of the
famous racing play by Henry Bios
som, with Tomas Carrigan and Jean
Acker in the leading roles. at Gran
dalrs Metropolitan all next week. and
at the knickerbocker next Sunday
and Monday.
Nobody Home" a celluloid satire
with Dorothy Gish as it's star. at
loves Palace the first four days of
next week.
Easy To Make Money" featuring
Bert Lytell. the first half of next
week. and 'The House Divided" fea-
turing Herbert Rawlinson and Sylvia
Bremen, the last half of the week, at
Loew's Columbia.
His Brothers Place. featuring
Hale Hamilton, Tuesday and Wednes-
day; "A Favor to a Friend" featur-
ing Emmy Wehlen. Thursday and
Friday, and BE a Little Sport" fea-