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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-25
FLEETS NOW IN
WINTER HARBOR
Government Equipment Above
Keokuk Taken to Milan
Boat Yards for Repairs.
WERE ENDANGERED BY ICE
Caught BY the Cold Spell, Subsequent
Mild Weather Opportunity
to Move Plant.

The mild weather of yesterday made
ii possible for all OF the government
fleet above Keokuk to get into winter
harbor, much difficulty having pre-
viously been experienced as a result
OF the sudden cold wave of last week.
Although preparations had been
made before for getting into winter
harbor at the Milan boat yards, the
sudden cold spell fastened the plans
and all fleets Immediately started for
Milan. Some were not successful in
getting there before the ice set in or
commenced to float down the river.
and the result was that some fear was
expressed as to the safety of the
equipment, but yesterday found all of
the equipment above Keokuk in win
ter harbor. Below there work will
continue for some time longer.
Repairing This Winter.
At the boat yards at Milan this win
ter work will constantly be kept up on
the repair of the fleet. The equip
ment is in fairly good shape since it
has been in use only about six weeks.
At lie Claire, Iowa, where extensive
plans for canalizing the rapids have
been made. work will continue during
the winter. The initial undertaking
will be the erection of temporary
buildings and other preparations for
the start on the work proper next
spring
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-25
REPORTERS VISIT
LINE OF BATTLE
Vivid Story of Trenches and
Firing Across Snow Tod
by One of Party.
5000 FALL IN A CHARGE
French Capture Quesnoy and After.
ward Fraternize With Hostile Ger
mans-From Same Source.

Paris, Nov 25.-Sixteen French
newspaper men have entered the
trenches and underground forts at the
front, visiting among other places the
spot where to the cry of ''Vive Ia
France" 10 battalions of French twice
charged the Germans and wrested from
of 1000 of their own men and 5000 of
the invaders. Their trip was taken
by official permission, the general in
command of the battle line between
the Disc and the Somme assigning a
staff officer to show them the military
operations.
From one of them there comes to
the Havas agency. a vivid picture of
modern war in winter.
Aside from describing the cavernous
depths in which the soldiers dwell
while fighting a continuous battle
across a glistening field of snow, the
account gives details of the fighting
and deals with the human side of the
strife. showing how, after trying to
kill each other, both Germans and
French are supplied with food from
the same source, IAN ancient windmill
neutralized without the form of an
armistice."
Germans Able to Hear Them.
when we approached the firing
zone" says the dispatch, I'VE descend
ed into the main trenches, with
which is connected a system of
cuts. The trench is six feet
wide and three and one-half to
four feet deep. We followed it as
itewound up a slope for two and one
half miles, while the noise of the mus
kerry came nearer and nearer. We
were exchanging our new and thrilling
impressions when our guide told us
that we must be silent.
1.-The enemy can hear u.s. he said
I'VE had arrived on the first firing
line. We were Immediately made
aware of this fact by what we smelled
and heard at the same time. The
crashing voice of the three-inch guns,
which we had left behind as we ad
vanced, was now almost obliterated by
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-25
NEED HOMES FOR
BOY DELEGATES
Three Hundred Coming to Con-
ference and Only 10 Places
Have Been Secured.
WANT A RESPONSE AT ONCE
Committee Believes Well Known Hos
pitality of Rock Island Will Not
Be Lacking in This Instance.

The reputation of Rock Island, its
citizens, its churches and its people is
at stake. After several weeks of faith
full work the boys on the entertain
ment committee have failed to Sc
cure places in the homes of Rock Is
land for the delegates to the second
annual older boys conference which
convenes here Friday of this week
Three hundred boys will arrive in the
city at that time, expecting to be en-
tertained. There are places for 110
of these boys.
Must Have Places
These boys, seniors and juniors in
high schools from Sunday schools and
Y M. c.. AS of fifty-five points in the
state have been invited to Rock Island
by the churches working through the
Y. NJ. c. A. The association could
perhaps place these fellows in the no
tells, but for the fact that all of them
have been assured of the hospitality of
Rock Island people. No doubt many
have not been asked to care for dele
gates. II not, do not wait for some one
to ask you. Today is Wednesday, and
day after tomorrow they come. Tele-
phone the Y. NJ. c. A. giving your
name, address and the number of boys
you will take.
All Picked Boys.
All they wish and expect is lodging
from Friday night to Monday morn
ing and breakfasts only for the three
days. Other meals are provided for
them elsewhere. The officers of the
association and of the various COM
mittees of the conference have faith
in our people that they will open their
homes to care for these delegates, the
cream of the boys of our state" all
picked boys. Uphold the tradition
that what Rock Island undertakes to
do, it does it we'll.
Sixty boys were entertained at the
Y. NJ. C A. last evening at the old set
tiers reunion. An informal program
was given and every one had a delight
full time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-25
DIP Is ON TRIAL
IN CIRCUIT COURT
Case of Joseph Laughlin Ac-
cused of Picking Pocket of
Seymour Peterson Is On.

Joseph Laughlin. thought to be a
professional dip. is now on trial in
circuit court before Judge r. w. Ohm
sted on a charge of larceny. he being
indicted for stealing pocketbook from
Seymour Peterson. Moline. on Sept. p.
1914.
According TO the indictment return
ed against him, Laughlin while riding
on a street car. jostled Peterson and
reached in the latter's pocket drawing
forth a wallet containing about $25.
He made a getaway but was later ar
rested by Moline police and bound
over to the grand jury on a charge OF
larceny.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-25
IN Give LECTURE
ON THE MORMONS
nr Herbert W. Reherd, Salt
Lake City, Will Address
Broadway Glass.
e HEAD OF WESTMINSTER
a, President Of Protestant College He
Has Had Opportunity to Closely
study the Religion.

n Herbert W. Reherd, Salt Lake
r,.v is 20 address the meeting OF the
Is class al Broadway Presbyterian
.surch next Sunday morning. This
.-,onncement will come with special
.-.arest to the members OF the class.
- 20 the men OF the city in general,
- are invited 10 hear DR.. Reherd at
mis- time
ro- some time past, DR.. Reherd has
-, living in Utah. making careful
..,d,es OF social. religious and politi-
ii conditions in that state. and study
- the Mormon question at close
-sze He has lately been elected
,-asident OF Westminster college of
"a, Lake City. which bears the unique
Ss.inction OF being the only protestant
couege within a radius OF 500 miles.
"a which is gaining recognition as
O-s OF the important educational instt-
.utioas OF the west
Works From Inside.
Dr Reherd is unlike the usual re-
.o-ner. in that he is not attacking the
vo-mon religion with a view TO ex-
terminating il. but rather with the
hope Of correcting its evils and chang
f-g II into q useful and patriotic form.
n other words. he i working from
ne inside rather than from the out
s;de in his attack. and in so doing, he
las a measure of appreciation even
from the Mormon leaders themselves.
Hs was formerly pastor of one of the
Presbyterian churches in Waterloo,
yora. and is now in this vicinity on a
visit. thus making 1t possible for the
usn's class 10 secure him for Sunday
morning.
All men who are interested are in
Tired on Sunday morning at $3.50, in
lis address on ''Mormonism and
Utah" The mems class will cordially
rsiroroe visitors
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-25
STORES To CLOSE
. ON THANKSGIVING
Court House, City Hall, ano
Other Public Buildings
Shut for the Day.
POOR TO BE REMEMBERED
Sheriff Bruner Arrarees to Give Pris
oners a Spread-ExceIlent Menu
at WATERFOWL Hospital.

Rock Island will give thanks tomor
row, Thanksgiving day. The stores
will be closed and business will be
suspended.
The court house, city hall, banks
stores and other public buildings will
be shut for the day. Contrary to for
mer years.. the stores will not be open
tonight, on the eve of Turkey day,
Barber shops will be open until 10
tonight, bit there will be no shaves
dispensed in the tonsorial parlors on
the morrow.
Postoffice Regulations.
There will be no mail delivery by
carriers from the Rock Island post
office tomorrow. but the evening col
lections will be made throughout the
city, according to the Sunday and
holiday schedule. The general deliv-
cry, stamp, registry and money order
windows will be open from until 10
in the morning. Mail will be distribu-
ted to the holders of Sunday boxes.
The regular morning delivery of par
eel post will be made.
Remember Unfortunates.
Sheriff o. L. Bruner has arranged
for a special feed" for his charges.
He will give them a big Thanksgiving
dinner. including some of the delica-
cies which more fortunate people will
enjoy. Baskets of food will be dis
tributed to the poor by the West End
Settlement, Woman's Relief corps,
Associated Charities, the Kings
Daughters, and other similar organic
ations, so that not single family in
Rock Island need go hungry tomor-
row.
At WATERFOWL Hospital.
Dr.. J. A. Campbell, superintendent
OF the WATERFOWL hospital, announces
that his patients will be rendered
turkey dinner, he having arranged the
following menu:
Pickles Celery
Roast Turkey Mashed Potatoes
Oyster Dressing Gravy
Steamed Squash
Cranberry Sauce Bread and Butter
Mince Pie
oranges Apples
Coffee Cigars
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-25
REALTY CHANGES

E. H. Stafford to J. P. Johnson, lot
8, block 81, second addition, Silvis,
1925.
VIM. Butterworth to Butterworth &
Peek, TT, lot 8, block 3, Island View
Heights, Rock Island, 81.
Robert G. and Raymond E. Simmons
to Reynolds F. Helpenstell, lot 4,
block 2. Elmer Blakesley's Twelfth
street addition, Rock Island, $3.50.
Sophia NJ. and Charles Gould to John
A. CASTOR, west ", northeast Il Sec
ton 31-16-3W, $4,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-25
LICENSED TO WED
UNKNOWN KILLED; ROBBED
Body, With Skull Crushed, Is Founo
In a Field.

GAINESVILLE, Minn.-The body of a
man believed to have been murdered
for money and whose identity cannot
be ascertained because of decomposi-
ton has been found near a straw pile
on the Charles Nelson farm, east of
Lawndale. Part of the skull was
crushed. A club was found beside the
body One shoe was removed.
1t is supposed that the man was
travelling with his money concealed in
his shoe and that his companions
knew it.
The label on the dead mans coat
has the name of William Beck writ
ten on it, the dealers name being
G. B. Grimme of Fort Wayne, Ind.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-25
ROBBERS ENTER A
CLOTHING STORE
Over 500 Worth of Jewelry
and Clothing Taken From
Place of Abe Seigel.

In spite OF the vigilant efforts Of the
local police, petty robberies continue
% be pulled off throughout the city. It
Z learned that a recent ROBBERY was
admitted at the clothing store Of
ABE Seigel. 1921 Second avenue, and
pods amounting to 500 was taken
The robbers secured entrance to the
sore by forcing a window in the rear
nth a jack Two overcoats, two coats
nd vests. a grip and five 81 watches
we're taken. The case was reported TO
he police by the proprietor but no
trace Of the guilty parties has been
i5and as yet
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-25

the nearer and quicker staccato re-
ports of machine guns and rifles.
AT a distance of 100 yards was a
gray winding ridge of earth, the adj
vance line of the enemy's trenches.
How Men Kill Each Other.
Here, face to face and within
range of each others forces, men were
shooting each other down point blank.
while from every ridge and every
mound. covered with four inches of
snow. unseen batteries completed the
turmoil.
Here and there a head rises eau
tiously above a white crested trench.
There are six quick shots and then
the head disappears. as though swal-
lowed by a sea of snow.
This is all the spectators see of
the hundreds of thousands of men in
the burrows.
THE vast chambers rooted over
with the branches of trees and with
stout wooden pillars in front support
ing sacks of earth protect the men in
side alike from shells and tempests.
These are underground forts for mod
ern warfare, with sanitary bitches.
kitchens, mess and hunks for the
rifiemen awaiting their turn on the fir
ing line.
Foes Even Exchange Papers.
"ID front rises an ancient windmill,
neutralized without the form of an
armistice, whence provisions are
brought to the trenches of both COM
batants Farther on the trenches are
so near each other that the Germans
and French exchange newspapers.
Complicated barbed-wire defenses
protect the trenches from surprise. AT
a converging point on one spot stands
a building, at the walls of which the
enemies arrived at the same time, and
a German rifleman, breaking hole
through the wall, thrust bayonet
under the nose of French sentinel.
This is the spot where a brigadier
general saved the day for the French
and gained the stripes OF general
commanding an army.
Describes Battle of Quesnoy.
Farther down the line appear the
crumblfng ruins of Arras, where no
industry remains standing.
AT nightfall the humble village of
Quesnoy is nothing but a heap of
stones and smoking ruins, in the
midst of which are seen the narrow
trenches from which the Germans re-
sisted the onslaughts and which now
contain the heroic dead.
twenty-five batteries played on
these trenches, while Is battahons by
echelons charged with bayonets to a
mighty chorus of Viva la Francen
"a formidable fusillade and machine
gun fire stopped the onrush, but half
the ground had been gained The next
day the French batteries reopened and
the infantry line charged again, this
time carrying the trenches and chas-
ing the Germans from the position"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-25
PUSHES
YARD WITH NOSE
E. Drips Carries Off Unique
Honors at Y. M. G. A. Indoor
Track Last Evening.
SCHALLER CLOSE SECOND
Carries Glass Of Water While Hopping
on One Foot for Distance of 20
Yards Without a Spill.

The indoor track meet at the Y. NJ.
c. a. last night was run off with a
good deal of enthusiasm. The events
were somewhat of a surprise. but ev-
eryone was game, and at least four
people carried OF honors. E. Drips was
awarded first honors in the one yard
dash. He performed the feat of push
ing a peanut with his nose for one
yard. and beat every other contestaL 4,
although there were some close sec
onds. y. Schaller won the second
prize in the 2O-foot dash. carrying a
glass of water and hopping on one
foot the entire distance. J. ID. War
mock was awarded the third prize for
the standing broad grin. His grin, by
actual measurement, was broader than
any of the others. E. Strieter was
given the fourth prize for his great
skill in whistling. He was able to
eat four crackers and whistle long
before the others could even get away
with the crackers. There were other
events of a similar nature, which
caused a lot of fun.
Discuss History.
After the meet, the crowd adjourned
to the cafeteria for refreshments,
when A ]. Lindstrom took charge of
the program. The history of the Y. NJ.
c. a. in Rock Island was reviewed in a
most interesting fashion from the year
1869. J. ID. Warnock, DIR. J. w. Stew
art, Z. B. McKown, ]. w. WEIGH, c. L.
Adams, and Mr.. Lindstrom. spoke of
the different phases of the work. 1t
made one feel the stability and the
worth of the association, to hear of the
big things that were done 20 or 80
years ago. At least four of the speak
ers said that their membership in the
Y. NJ. c. 4. was the best move they
had ever taken and many others said
they had felt its influence to the eX-
tent that they have gone out from its
membership into Christian work. This
was a most inspiring time. and cele-
brated the first years anniversary in
fitting way
Open Tomorrow.
On Thanksgiving day, the Y. VI. c.
\. will be open all day. and the sched-
ule for the gymnasium will begin at
9 o'clock for the juniors. At $3.50 the
older boys will be on the floor; at 10
the employed boys; at 1890 the high
school boys, and at Sis the senior
class.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-25
CHARLES FOSTER Is FOUND
WORKING CANADIAN FARM

The Rock Island police were instru-
zsatzl in locating Charles Foster yes
isrdzy in Canada 4 long distance
hone call was received by Chief
srinn yesterday from the chief at Ce-
tzr Rapids. asking that Foster be To-
zted. as his father had passed away
Kellogg. Iowa
The address OF Foster was secured
run friends in Moline, where he for
Esriy lived. Foster had gone to Can
ala several weeks ago and was work
hg az Hamilton. Ontario. Canada The
t1neral may be delayed until he ar
HTes at Kellogg.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-25
AUGUSTANA SOPH TEAM
GUESTS AT A DINNER

Sophomore football heroes OF Angus
tana college were entertained last
evening at the Y. NJ. c. A. by their
fellow classmates. Coach Carl /. An
derson and Miss Stuhr were guests of
honor. The defeat OF last Saturday
did not have any effect on the spirits
of the sophs and all enjoyed them
selves to the fullest.
Progressive hearts were played, tai
" being kept on small footballs. The
latter part of the evening was devote~
IN the discussion OF the individual
members OF the team.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-25
JUDGE CONFIRMS
LOCAL PROJECTS
Assessment Roll for Water
mains in Lower End Receive
the Official o. K. Stamp.

The assessment roll in the water
main project for the manufacturers
addition in the vicinity of Fifteenth
and Eighteenth avenues was confirmed
this morning. with the exception of
the cases of Harry and Grace Schriner.
by County Judge B. S. Bell.
The Schriners were principal objec-
tors and hearing on their cases will
take place later The project is one
of considerable size. the engineers
estimate being s13,735.6o.
The water main project in Skenne-
dy's addition on Twenty-second street
was finally confirmed this morning by
Judge Bell.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-25
A Disappointed Pensioner.

Mrs. Higginson's letters to her hus-
bands family in Brattleboro says Mary
Thacher Higginson in her biography
of Thomas Wentworth Higginson, al
ways contained characteristic COM
ments of her husbands doings.
wentworth has been away two
DAYS this week." she wrote, land is
going to Washington tonight to fight
for women. l wish they had been
fixed before we were born. Lately
he has been trying to find father
and grandfather for some stray girl
/ don't know who. He hasn't found
them yet, but suppose he will perse-
we're. should think that one would be
enough but he is naturally thorough,
you know"
The colonel explained in a post
script:
The case of this girl Is that she
wants a pension because her father
was a soldier and died in military
prison. / have come upon only two
obstacles to her wish:
FIRST, that she is not the mans
daughter
Second. that he is still alive"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-25
DRINKS ARE THANKFUL;
JUDGE DISMISSES CASES

The case OF Pete O'Grady. who was
led on a drunk and disorderly charge
FAs dismissed this morning by Magis-
tate Smith O'Grady fell and broke
hs nose at Seventeenth street and
Fourth avenue yesterday noon while
n an intoxicated condition.
Several other minor cases before
Magistrate Smith were also dropped
Ne magistrate telling the offenders
90 home and behave themselves
yer Thanksgiving day. and to enjoy a
Tod dinner.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-25

stitches in another finger during the
operation.
She, with companion. was playing
with Ratchet, when the other girl
brought it down with considerable
force on Adeline's hand. The end of
one finger was cut of and another
finger was cut. The mother carried
the girl to the hospital. The physi-
clans believe the severed part will
grow into place.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-25
Social
CENTRAL LADIES HAVE Sue
CESSEUI SALE

SESSf OI SALE,
The Ladies' Aid society of the Cen
trail Presbyterian church conducted a
very successful sale and supper yes.
terady afternoon and evening at the
church from which they will clear ap
proximately $3.50. At the chicken pie
supper 270 people were served with a
delicious meal at tables bright with
winter green's of pines, baskets of red
berries and festoons of cranberries
The articles placed on sale were all
disposed of, and the ladies are much
pleased with the success of their IN
dertaking. The ladies' in charge OF
the various booths were: Ready-made,
Mrs. o. w. Billings; fancy work and
bargain, Mrs. F. D. G. Walker and
Mrs. NJ. Jones; Japanese, Mrs. w. G.
Murphy and Mrs. George Davis; pan
try. Mrs. H. D. Folsom; decorations,
Mrs. H. S. Cable; and supper, Mrs.
Stapp.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-25
CITY CHAT
(Advertisements.)

Buy a home of Reidy Bros.
For express, call William Trefz.
Tri-City Towel Supply company.
Independent Express & Storage.
r. 1. 9S1.
Wear a 81 (unien made) hat. Mems
Fashion Shop, Harper house block.
Special Thanksgiving dinner at the
Hotel Harms, served from IL noon
until p. m. Cabaret entertainment
from to II p. m. Call Rock Island
SIS for reservation of tables.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-25
SEES SURGEONS SEW HER
Tbree-Year-OId fearless as Stitches
Are Put in Fingers.

Wilmington. Del.-Displaying Tor
titude which astonished the physicians
al the Homeopathic hospital, Adallne
Hall. aged years, permitted them 10
sew on the severed tip OF hnger OF
her right hand without taking an
anaesthetic OF any kind. She also per
mitted the doctors 10 put several
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-25
THREE AMERICANS SLAIN
WHILE VISITING DALMATIA

San Diego. Cal. Nov. 25.-Details OF
the alleged execution of three Ameri-
can citizens. one a 14-year-old son OF
Milo s. Medin of this city. on the pub
lie square of Cattaro. Dalmatia, were
received here yesterday in a letter
from l.. Nagud, a priest
The boy was Emil Medin. He was
born in Oakland, Cal. and went to Dali
malta two years ago to visit his grand
mother, who lives in Castallastva,
some distance from Cattaro. The
others executed were Louis Vocotich
and John Ragenovich. who, the senior
Medin asserts. were naturalized citi-
zens of America and residents of San
Francisco.
In the letter the priest states that
while in Cattaro he witnessed the ex-
ecution OF a large number or prisoners,
who were suspected of being spies or
otherwise enemies of Austria. He
personally knew the three he mentions
and conversed with them in English
Milo S. Medin has been resident OF
San Diego FIVE or six years. He said
Yesterday that through attorneys he
had brought the execution of his son
10 the attention of Secretary of State
Bryan and been assured that a rigid
would be made.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-25

For the Santa Claus Good Fellow
Cut Out and Mail to The Argus
hereby agree to buy Christmas gifts for (give
numoer) ....... poor children. desire that the
names OF the poor children together with their ages
and addresses, be furnished me through The Argus
Santa Claus Fund Committee
SiSHCu
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-25

Some farmers in Germany use roost-
ers for Matching eggs and raising
chicks. They take better care of the
chicks, than the hens do. even fight
ing hawks TO protect them
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-25

The coffee stall opened in the Bank
of England for the refreshment of the
refugees recalls a little-known privi-
Iege of the bank-no less than the
right TO sell beer without license.
This privilege was allowed the bank
by the charter OF Incorporation, dated
July 81, 1894, and the directors II
they chose. could open a public house
in Threadneedle street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-25

All the news ali the time-The Argus.