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TTTE ROCK ISUAND ARGUS FRIDAY, ATJCH75T 7. 1914. DRYS TO FIGHT IN SIX STATES MAURETANIA SET NEW OCEAN MARK U. WARSHIP CARRIES MILLIONS TO STRANDED AMERICANS IN WAR ZONE Anti-Saloon League Workers From Ten States End Week's Conference. Liner Fleeing German Cruisers Crosses Atlantic in Four Days and Ten Hours.

ft, I Halifax. N. Aug. 7. When the big trans-Atlantic liner Mauretanla, flying the British Has, bounfl from Liverpool for New York, put yesterday as a haven from German cruisers, she broke all records across the Atlantic, making the trip la four days and ten hours.

Its daily runs were To noon Saturday. 6SS miles. Monday, 610 miles. Tuesday, 692 Wednesday. fcSO, and then the 515 miles to Halifax, a total of 2.SS2 miles.

This distance was lengthened by the steamer having first taken the New York route and having to change her course due north when warned by the British cruiser Essex. The actual time to Halifax could have been reduced six hours had a direct route been taken. Six hours more were lost in fog and in dodging steamers and cruisers, thereby bringing down to three days and 20 hours tho time in which the fleet Cunarder could have covered the distance from Liverpool to Halifax. Had she continued to New York under forced speed she would not have reached there until after midnight Thursday. Under pressure the Mauretanla made the marvelous run of 27Vi knots during the early hours of the morning.

Her average speed was 26.06 knots. At 11:30 o'clock Wednesday night. while off Sable Island, the Mauretania was warned by the Essex to change her course without delay and head for Hailfax. The helm was shifted so quickly that many passengers. Jolted by the shock as the ship heeled sharply, believed the steamer was turning turtle.

Under the highest pressure of her turbine engines, with all ports blank eted and not a light Showing, 6he sped over the 140 miles that lay be tween her and safety from German cruisers. Behind her came the Essex, whose searchlights could be seen flashing at night across the "horizon as she scanned the waters for the enemy. The Mauretania's 2,400 passengers were not officially informed of what had occurred. They had received so intimation of Che declaration of war. The Mauretania sailed from Liverpool at 4:55 p.

m. Saturday amid the utmost excitement. From the moment the big liner left British shores the officers were on the alert, and Halifax was held In mind as an alternative port in case of emergency. In the midst of a thick fog off Sable Island a wireless message from the Essex gave urgent warning to make full speed for Halifax. At that time the Cunarder was 3S0 miles from New York and 140 from this port.

Lurking somewhere In fhe darkness and fog was a German cruiser, but guarding the lanes of steamship travel were British warships warning liners by wireless. When the purpose of the change of course was learned there was excitement among the passengers. In the first cabin were 500 travelers, many of them prominent in the business, professional and church life of this continent. The sensational report went the rounds of the ship that late last night a flash of light was seen over the stern of the cruiser, followed by the report of a gun. It was believed by many that some warship had fired on the liner.

None of the oftcers could substantiate this report as they were on the bridge, but several of them believed It to be true. Neither the officers of the ship nor the officers of the company would say what would be done with the Mauretania. U. S. armored cruiser Tennessee just before leaving for Europe and Assistant Secretary of War Breckinridge.

The U. S. armored cruiser Tennessee Is now on heir way to Europe, carrying millions of dollars for the aid of stranded Americans In the war xone. Among those on board are Assistant Secretary of War Breckinridge and a number of army officers as well as officials of the U. S.

treasury department. The former will handle the S3.000.000 appropriated by congress for the relief of the stranded Americans, while the latter will arrange for their transportation home. DAY IN DA VENPORT The water chestnut Is a tuber which Is much relished in China, being eaten raw or stewed. Blaze on Woodford Farm. Light ning and fire from the severe electrical storm Wednesday caused damage of over 550,000 in Davenport and vicinity.

The heaviest loss occurred at Walcott, where the big Stockdale Maack elevator filled to the roof with grain was burned to the ground. The loss in the blaze alone is estimated at 140,000, only partially covered by insurance. On the Frank Woodford farm, a half mile northeast of the Orphans' home, a large hay and horse barn was struck by lightning and burned to the ground. Two horses were cremated and grain, machinery and buildings destroyed totaled $2,500, with only partial' insurance. Lightning struck the Henry Westphal home at Rockingham during the storm, leveling the chimney, hurling several bricks through the roof and setting the house on fire.

Mr. and Mrs. Westphal and five children were In the house at the time. None was injured. With the assistance of neighbors they succeeded in putting out the blaze.

The department was also called to Fifteenth and Arlington, 111 West Sixth street, 810 Arlington avenue and to Rockingham. Damage at all of these places was slight. Lightning played a peculiar prank at 1111 West Sixth street, coming within an ace of taking a life during the height of the storm when it burned a large bole in the mattress upon which the son of C. Kessler was sleeping. The electricity appears to have shot down the chim ney without injuring it at all.

then blown out a flue cap in the second. story bed room in which the little fellow was asleep, and darting across the room struck the mattress. Says Husband Was Bigamist. According to the divorce petition of Marie Nicolaisen Jewell filed yesterday, her husband Thomas is a bigamist. She asserts that shortly after her marriage to him she discovered Jewell had another wife In Virginia.

Whereat Thomas disappeared. Mrs. Jewell In her petition states that 6he married Thomas Jewell March 27, 1912, and that about July 21 of the same year he deserted her. The mother seeks the custody of the only child, Emelie, and asks whatever relief the court wIIJ provide. Jewell evidently was not a better father than a husband, for after the desertion no aid came from Cool Food For Hot Days Better health comes with less meat and greasy food during the warm weather.

By proper and pleasant food one can feel cooler than his over-fed neighbor. Grape Nuts and Cream some rui and a soft boiled egg, or two, is sufficient for the hot weather breakfast. An ordinary portion of Crape-Nuts and cream contains nourishment, to sustain one until the noonday meal; and being a partially pre-digested food, it does not over-tax the stomach and heat the system as do heavy, greasy foods. These suggestions, if followed, should show that one can have a cool body, active brain and energy even in hot weather. "There's a Reason" for Grape-Nuts him to the young mother and child he had forsaken.

Theatre Owner Sues. Harry S. Wa terman is suing W. J. Bryson for $498, which he declares are damages due him because Bryson Is declared to have broken a contract leasing to Wa terman the Family theatre In Rock Is land.

The plaintiff asserts that he had paid to the leasor $298 which was to apply upon the rent. In addition, considering the building rented, he, Mr, Waterman, spent $200 in traveling, hotel bills and (making preliminary arrangements for the coming show season. This sum and the original outlay are charged against the de fendant. Burglars Loot Two Residences. That an organized gang of burglars and house breakers is operating in Davenport is the belief of the police, following reports of depredations in various residence sections of the city, The J.

5. Williamson home, 2106 Bow ditch street, was entered, according to reports received at headquarters, and a gold watch was taken, together with sveral small articles of jewelry and $10 in cash. The home of Claus Mar tens, 2235 West Second street, was entered and $11 In cash was secured It was reported that an attempt was made to burglarize the home of W. F. Fidler, 818 East Tenth street.

Writes Numerous Worthless Checks, W. C. Robertson, who formerly con- I ducted an express and delivery busl- ness in Davenport, is held by the St Paul authorities as a forger, accord ing to advices received by the local authorities. The Davenporter Is said to have written a number of worthless checks on the First National bank of this city. Same were cashed by vari ous St.

Paul victims, and when the taper was received at the local depository, word was sent back that the paper was worthless and that Mr. Rob ertson had no funds here. Robertson altso passed a number of worthless checks in Chicago, and when the po lice started on the trail, be took refuge in the Minnesota city. Among the Chi cago victims were the Lexington hotel, where $25 was secured, and also the Kciserhof hotel, where $20 was re ceived by the forger. All of the checks were drawn on the" First National of this city.

Chief Schramm wired the Chicago authorities, notifying them that Robertson was under arrest at St. Paul, and It is likely that the man will be taken back to the "Windy City," as his operations in the latter place' were more extensive than in St, Paul. Robertson mysteriously van ished from Davenport over a month ago. He had resided at 317 South Putnam building. It Is claimed that he abandoned his wife and baby here.

leaving hem In destitute circumstances. Mullen and inert to Make Ad dress Plumbing Inspector Otto Mein- ert and Health Officer J. Mullen will have a prominent part at the ninth annual convention of Inspectors of Plumbing and Sanitary Engineers, to be held in Minneapolis, Aug. 23-27. Mass Meeting la Postponed Calling of the mass meeting of all German and Austrian residents of Davenport to raise funds for the assistance of German families left destitute by the present war has been postponed from next Sunday until the middle of next week, the exact date having not yet been eet.

The call to the meeting will be prepared at the quarterly meeting of the German-American alliance to be held next Sunday afternoon In the German Free school building on Western avenue. 0 Heeney Presents His Resignation- John M. Heeney tendered to the council his resignation as assistant street commissioner, effective Aug. 20. The council accepted the resignation with regret, and extended a vote of thanks to the retiring official for his efficient work and excellent conduct of the affairs of his office.

Autos In Collision A collision oc curred at Fourth and Main streets Chicago. 111., Aug. 7 Anti-Saloon League workers from ten states ended their week's conference at the Hotel LaSalle yesterday. From now until election day the chief interest of the organization will center in half a dozen states in which the question of state-wide prohibition is before the electorate. In Ohio the issue has been made a straightaway fone.

The wets, under the initiative, submitted a proposition against county option. As a counter, the drys, by lnitlate, have got on the ballot the flat question of state prohibition. Ia Virginia a vote will Te taken next month on a constitutional amendment for prohibition. In Colorado, Oregon and Washington similar propositions are to be voted on Sept. 3.

In" Idaho every political party has declared for a prohibition amendment, and a constitutional amendment is expected to be submitted by. the legislature elected In November. California has an interesting situa tion. The prohibitionists got on the ballot a prohibition amendment that would close up the saloons within fou; or five days after ratification. Th Anti-Saloon league submitted prop osition that would put the saloons ou! of commission a year or a year and a half after ratification of the amendment, thus giving time for adjustment.

With two propositions before -the voters, the Panama exposition coming on. and the grape interests In opposi tion to an amendment, the Anti-Saloon league expects that the movement this time will be defeated. The principal movement now by the drys is for a prohibition amendment to the federal constitution. It follows the expansion of policy adopted at the national convention In Columbus last year. Yesterday state leaders declared that a majority of the members of congress are already lined up for an amendment.

A two-thirds vote is required and after that ratification by the legislatures of 36 states. yesterday, between an Overland car belonging to Jeray Ryan and a Cadillac from Peoria. The Ryan machine sustained a twisted rear fender while the Peoria man smashed his lamps, dented his radiator, and slightly Injured his front axel. Traffic Violator Fined Fred Kirk-land, arrested by Officed Ruhl for violation of the traffic ordinance, paid a fine of $5.85 in police court. Licensed to Wed Fred C.

Carlson, Rock Island, Crescentia C. Sieh, Davenport. Obituary Record Napoleon De Foi. father of Mrs. Henry Goos, died at his daughter's home, 510 1-3 West Third street, Wednesday.

He bad reached the age of 83. Mr. De Foi was born in Quebec, Canada, March 18, 1831, but for nearly half a century made his home in Davenport. He was married to Marguerite McNulty in Rochester, N. Sept.

5, 1852, and) with her came to Davenport 15 years later. His wife passed away Aug. 4 1899. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Gus Miller, Sioux City, and Mrs.

Henry Goos, of Davenport, and two sons, C. W. De Fol and Edward F. De Foi, of Des Moines. II REALTY CHANGES II "William Gabrilson to A.

M. Cloud. part northwest quarter section 2C. 16, lw. $1.

William E. Bailey to Cells H. Hos- kinson, west 38 feet of sub-lot 36. and part lot 37, W. E.

Bailey's Woodlawn addition, Rock Island, $1. Peter Christopher to Clara Bristol, tract near Twenty-first street and Twenty-third avenue, Moline, $1. Jf. Horstkamp to Frederick L. Sher man, lots it.

East Moline, Rldgeview, Candee, Greve Sherman Heights, Moline, $1. Elliott B. McKeever to Dorothy M. Bailey, lot 5 and part lot block 6, ralrmount addition, Moline, $1. Martha J.

Chandler to Jennie Stan ley, lots 3. 4 and 11, Allen Flem ing's addition, Rock Island. $1. Thord Samuelson to Gilbert DIxner. lot 10.

block 183, East Moline. $1. Elmore W. Hurst and wife to Jean etta Carlson, lot 7. block 4.

Second Fairmount addition, Moline. $350. Edward H. Guyer and Charles White to tSeveiin Seaburg, lots 4 and 5, block 214. New Shops addition, East Moline, 1.200.

iSeverln Seaberg and wife to Flor ence lot 5, Second Wheelock Fifteenth street addition, Moline, 0. Guyer White to Charles S. Pope, rmpr. ''S'LlS BiMjaiiiiitjB) I ii Xwemmrmmm fLr iMt-'l I Why Take the Risk 111 I of your beer becoming impure? Jj You are not asked to take a similar risk with other kinds of food. A11 ITflt- rtTTrtt-TT XTi-kll V11TT lf i nnu vet, tvti; niiiv- ux I If I I WW If.

I 'burden of keeping it away from light 1 I to avoid that skunky taste. Jp Get Schlitz Brown Bottle, and you get beer that is kept pure from the brew- (WsUk ery to your glass. Kfklvfit See that Crown is Carse Ohlweiler fVjlpW 1 branded "Schlitz." 425-431 Eleventh JQZmd Rock Island TBiaf Hide MilwoiyEcee famous. Poslam Heals All Itching Skin Humors Thlf- grayation caused by sunburn, rashes, uiuipleB. oak or ivy poisoning! to tha seat pf the trouble! rnntrni ano soon eradicates it.

No remedy so valuable to have handy during hot weather hmiM ,5 urm8, acUe- I'M" or barbers' itch. Ponlani unequalled in speed, and should bring you relief at once. lour drutglst sells Poklatn. For free sample, write to Emergency 32 West Twenty-nfth street. (New York.

Poslam Rnan mpillditM with T. ikiii, anouio nB ukfu aanr ir is ienar ana otner soaps 4 Adva your akin Irritate. lot 7. block 123. New Shops addition, East Moline, $350.

Hugo J. Bloom and wife to Frank E. Wheeler, lot 4, block 2, Columbia Park. Rock Island, August Helmbeck to John C. Kaiser, lot 5, block 3, Long View Heights, Rock Island, $1.

Morris F. Melin and wife to Henry S. Hanson and John A. Moberg, lot 12. block 4, JC.

S. Thulln's Second addition. East Moline, $1. Pauline De Jaeger, et to Philip J. Lioen, lot 6, De Jaeger's First addition, Moline, $1.

John P. Beck to John Van Hoore-beke, north 10 feet lot 13, block 6, Can-dee Grove addition, Moline, $1. Peter Meersman to Minnie -Meers-man, et lots 11 and 12. block 2, Nelson's sub-division, Moline, $1. Natalie A.

Greer to Helen A. Fuller, lot 5 and north half lot S. block 4, Co lumbia Park, Moline, $1,800. Ollla A. Eyer and husband to Kittle Benkert, lot 17.

Moline Water Power company west addition, Moline, $1. Gustaf A. Gustafson and wife to Otto E. Falk, part of what was for merly known as lot 10, Falrview addition, Rock Island, $1. Gustaf A.

Gustafson and wife to Otto E. Falk, tract in southwest quarter section 31, 17, IS, lw, $1. John D. Cady and wife to Andrew Steelhammer, lot 3, block 2, M. Y.

Cady first addition, Moline, $350. Victor (Roels and wife to Edmond Vermeire, lot 4, block 5, Fairmount addition, Moline, $1,000. fifteenth day of July, A. D. 1914.

II. S. CABLE, P. GREEN AW ALT, PHIL MITCHELL, FRANZ HAPP, E. W.

HURST. H. JOHN VOLK, M. O'CONNOR, Constituting a majority of the directors of the Rock Island Savings Bank. Jackson, Hurst Stafford, Attorneys.

Notice to Stockholder. To all whom it may concern, and to all the stockholders of Rock Island Savings Trust Company, an Illinois corporation, of Rock Island, Illinois. You and each of you are hereby notified that a special meeting the stockholders of Rock Island Savings Trust company is hereby called to be held at the banking office of said Rock Island Saving3 Trust Company, num ber 231 Eighteenth street In the city of Rock Island, Illinois, at the hour ot ten (10) o'clock in tho forenoon of the eighteenth day of August, A. D. 1914, for the purpose of considering and act-tng upon a proposition to consolidate said Rock Island Savings Trust Company with the Rock Island Savings Bank, a corporation, and under and pursuant to the banking laws of the State of Illinois, for the transaction of such othei business as may lawfully be transacted at such meeting.

Dated at Rock Island, Illinois, thi fifteenth day of July. A. D. 1914. E.

W. HURST, P. GREENAWALT. PHIL MITCHELL, H. S.

CABLE, A. J. LIXDSTROM. Constituting a majority of the directors of the Rock Island Savings Trust Company. Jackson, Hurst Stafford, Attornejs.

All the Argus. news all the time TUt Notice to Stockholders. To all whom It may concern, and to all the stockholders ot Rock Island Savings Bank, an Illinois corporation. of Rock Island, Illinois. You and each of you are hereby noti fied that a special meeting ot the Stockholders of Rock Island Savings bank Is hereby called to be held i.t the banking office of said Rock Island Savings Bank, number 231 Eighteenth street, in the city of Rock Island.

Illinois, at the hour of four (4) o'clock In the afternoon on the eighteenth day of August. A. D. 1914. for the purpose of considering and acting upon a propo sition to consolidate said Rock Island Savings Bank with the Rock Island Savings Trust Company, a corporation.

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