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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-20
TAvENNER TALKS
At COOPER UNION
IN new YORK CITY
fourteenth District Congressman Ap-
plauded for His Position on Pre-.
paredness.
ATTACKS MADE on NAVY LEAGUE
AnneaIs 10 Hearers to Write TO Repre-.
sentatires TO Head OFF Raid on
People.
special to The August

Washington y. C., Nov. 20.-Repre-
sentative Clyde II. Tavenner of Iln-
u0is was given the surprise of his life
when he stepped before an audience of
1000 people at the famous Cooper Tn
i'm stage in New York last night and
received an ovation lasting several
minutes. The crowd was with Taven-
ner in every utterance. apparently, as
he was interrupted again and again.
His speech was made on the subject,
Taking Profit Out Of War" and was
given under the auspices Of the Wom-
ans Peace Party, although by far the
greatest part of the audience which
hacked the hall were men.
Tayenner declared the people had
been paying the cost OF preparedness,
but had not been getting 1t because too
much OF the money appropriated had
gone into the pockets Of the war trust
stockholders instead Of into prepared
ness. Tayenner said he was for pre-
paredness, but not the kind of pre-
paredness that the J. P. Morgan COM
pany controlled or the navy league
stood for He declared the navy league
was trying 10 make il appear that
Everyone who advocated government
manufacture of munitions was against
Preparedness. The speaker declared
that in advocating government manu-
fscture OF munitions, ships, etc, he was
simply Insisting that the government
should receive a dollars worth Of pre-
pareduess for every dollar appropriate
ed. He insisted that if the navy league
was In god faith it wouldn't continue
to oppose government manufacture.
Sacred Cow of Capital.
The war trust, declared Tavenner.
has ever been the sacred COW in Wash
iDgton. The slogan has always been
hands off the sacred white COW. Month
after month year after year, this sac
red white cow has stood at the public
trough and gorged itself on the dollars
Of the American taxpayers. The more
it has been fed the bigger it has grown
and the bigger it has grown the more
food it has demanded and now 1t has
grown so big and so greedy that it
threatens to impoverish the entire ma
ton,
II believe" declared Tavenner.
that this sacred white cow is never
fat enough to slaughter" Tavenner
stated that as soon as congress con-
venes be will Introduce a resolution
for an investigation requiring ]. p.
Morgan and other directors of the navy
league 10 take the responsibility of
testifying under oath whether they
own stock in war trafficNng concerns
or not Il have given my life's blood
in this campaign to take the profit out
Of war and preparedness for war, -
said Tayenner, and you will see that
/ shall not spare myself in making this
fight in the future Every man and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-20
Lady Aberdeen.

San Francisco, Nov. 20.-Lady Aber-
deem, the peeress who came to San
Francisco to preside at the Interna-
tional Congress Of Women, brought
word from Europe that the women Of
the warning nations will expect the
women OF America to aid in the work
of reconstruction when the war is
over.
Lady Aberdeen is international pres
ident of the Council of Women. 1t is
the highest Office in women's affairs
in the world In this capacity she
opened the International Congress OF
Women at the Y. W, C. A auditorium
at the exposition.
Women have proven equal to the
opportunities offered them and to the
burdens imposed upon them" she
said THE present conditions of war
make it now impossible for the inter-
national bonds to hold women to-
gether, but nationally women are still
devoted to the principles of the coun-
ell But we look to the future, when
international and national bonds OF
friendship and service will be of equal
potency. For we have seen what a
country loses which uses only half its
population.
1--WE are facing the work which
waits us at the end of the war We
face it with unshrinking courage. It
will be a time of new problems and
difficulties. The women of Europe
expect that the women Of America will
nobly help in the great work of recon-
struction."
Lady Aberdeen then read the follow
ing message from the women OF the
National Council of Great Britain and
Ireland;
"The National Council of Great
Britain and Ireland is glad of an OPP
portunity of sending by the hands of
the international president a message
of great thankfulness TO the women
of America fer the help that they have
so generously given to Europe in her
hour OF need Especially are they
grateful for all that has been done to
relieve the cruel sufferings of the Bel
gian people and for the noble work
done by American women as nurses
and doctors during the war. The work
of the American Red Cross has called
forth universal admiration and we are
glad TO think how much of the excel
Hence is due to the devotion Of Amer
lean women"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-20
MANY VIEW BODY
or EXECUTED Man.
Scores of Friends of Hillstrom File
Through Undertaking Parlors--
Burial in Chicago.

Salt Lake City, Utah, Nov. 20
Scores of friends and other persons
merely curious. filed through the un-
dertaking rooms last night to look at
the body of Joseph Hillstrom, shot to
death yesterday morning for the MUIR
der Of J. G. Morrison and his son Ar
ling.
Sunday afternoon the local branch OF
the Industrial Workers of the World
will hold funeral services in the I'M
dertakiug chapel. and Monday the
body wiz be shipped 10 Chicago to be-
buried outside of Utah. in compli-t
ance with the wishes of the dead man.
William D. Haywood will have charge
Of the Chicago arrangements.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-20
PARENTS GATHER
IN GRANT SCHOOL
Listen to Program BY Children and
Hold Session of Association
New Committees.

Yesterday afternoon the following
program was given at the Grant school
Songs-"The Thanksgiving Turkey,
The Chicken" pupils from Miss Erie
stats room.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Miller.
Recltation~Pupils from Miss Hoov-
er's room.
Song Stars and Stripes" Miss Nor
toms school,
The regular session of the Parent
Teacher association was then held
Mrs. r. c. Beck, the chairman. presid-
ing. She appointed the following lad
les on the standing committees:
Social and home-Mrs. c. AT Binder
Mrs. ". c. Doose, Mrs. A. Engels,
Educational-Mrs Harry McKown
Mrs. Caroline Gutzwiller, Mrs Mary
Foster.
Athletic-Mrs, F. A. Felscke, Mrs
George Cordts, Mrs. Albert Reddig,
Ways and means to increase mem
bership and hold the interest were dis.
cussed and report of Mrs. 0rville T
Bright's address at the high school
was given by the Misses Freistat ant
Bromley. Owing to the many demands
upon the time of parents and teach
ers during the holiday season 1t was
decided to omit the December meeting
and to hold the January meeting or
Friday. Jan. IA.
A committee of ladies volunteered tt
provide and look after the serving OF
light refreshments at the Januar,
meeting. It was decided that the loea,
division apply for membership in The
Illinois Parent Teacher association.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-20

woman In this hall can help. Will you
do 1t? VIII every man and woman in
this hall pledge themselves 10 write
three letters, one to their congressman
and one to each of their senators. urg-
Ing them to vote for government manu-
facture of munitions and ships? l am
going to-ask everyone who will do this
to stand up and be counted"
Nearly All Stand.
Nearly every person in the big hall
arose TO his feet, applauding and
shouting the greatest enthusiasm. The
New York Journal came out this morn
ing for the complete government man
ufacture of all munitions
NJ. MARTIN.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-20
TOWN rs DECORATED
TO GREET CARRANZA

Laredo, Texas, Nov. 20. - The tri-
color of Mexico hung in every availa-
BILE space in Nuevo Laredo today, in
anticipation of the coming of General
Venustiano Carranza, head of the de-
facto government of Mexico. All the
thoroughfares conyerging on the prin-
cipal~ streets of the border city pre-
scented gala appearance, with num-
erous triumphal arches. bearing the
likeness of the first chief in the midst
of the red, white and green OF the ma
tional colors. General Carranza left
Monterey yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-20

day for Washington, Penn where she
expects to remain during the great
er part Of the winter.
Mr.. and Mrs, L. r. Waite entertain
ed their two Sunday school classes
Monday evening in most royal man
ner at their country home.
Mrs. F. ". South entertained the
Thimhle club at her home Friday af-
tern0on.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-20

Kansas City, Mo, Nov. ga con-
ference of leaders of the progressive
party in Missouri began here this
morning at which men prominent in
national and state affairs of the party
discussed the future of the organisa-
ton in this state. George W. Perkins
of New York, chairman of the national
executive committee of the party,
came to take part in the conference. 4
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-20
BuRLES0N ASKS
|. FOR COOPERATION
Postmaster General Sends Ont In.
struetions in Anticipation of
Holiday Rush.

Washington. D. G.. Nov. 20.-Cooper-
alton of the public in the handling of
the Christmas mails is sought by Post
master General Burleson, who, in an
ticipation of another record breaking
rush of holiday parcels, today sent out
instructions to postmasters for the
quick and effective dispatch and deliv-
cry of such matter.
Persons are advised to do their
Christmas mailing early. Placa-ds
urging the public to SO act, will be
posted in all postofficss about Dec I.
Parcels mailed early may bear the
words, mot to be opened until Christ
mas"
he .srY-n al Yh time The
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-20
Find Jnex II. in Coed Condition.

Atlanta, Ga. Nov. 20.-The Ameri-
can schooner Lucy H.. with recently
left Key West with a cargo OF arms
and ammunition. presumably for Mex
leo and without clearance papers, has
been found near Pensacola by special
agents of the department of justice.
The vessel was anchored and in good
condition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-20

George C. Carothers. special agent
Of the state department with the VII
lista forces, bids fair to add one more
difficulty to the puzzle facing the
United States in Mexico General Al
varo Obregon has protested to General
'Carranza, saying that Mr.. Carothers
lis dangerous to the tranquility of the
de facto government" The telegram
Of Obregon asks that the first chief
take up the matter with the Washing
ton government What action will be
taken will not be announced.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-20

County Clerk II, B. Hubbard today
received word that the state board of
equalization has made no change in
the valuation of lands, lots and per-
sonal property in Rock Island coun-
ty. from the valuation made by the
township assessors and ratified by the
county board of review. Work was
started today on the extension of the
taxes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-20

Cairo, H.. Nov. 2o.-The Liberty
bell was taken through southern Illi-
nois today and great crowds viewed
the relic at every town in which it was
exhibited. The streets of Cairo were
decorated as for holiday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-20

Frederick Alien Friend, charged
with contempt. was given so days in
the county jail this morning by Judge
n. A Larson. He failed TO comply
with the courts order relative 10 pay
ing for the support of his wife. He
was picked up on wife abandonment
charge,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-20
OPPORTUNITY

Several ladies who would like to
do old fashioned canvassing can
obtain employment by giving tele-
phone number, addressing IS. B. A"
care of The Argus. Splendid prop
osition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-20
COURT HOUSE NEWS

The jury in the suit of Miss Hattie
Nelson VS.. the city of Rock Island, in
which the plaintiff is suing for $3.50
for stenographer fees, got the case
about 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon in
county court and at II o'clock reach
ed a verdict, which was sealed. The
jury will not report until Monday
morning at 8 o'clock,
It is learned that the smallpox pa
tient from this county who Is being
detained in Davenport probably is
William Riexinger, Buffalo Prairie
township. Supervisor William Elliott
from that township and Charles Os~
valid, Rock Island overseer of the poor,
went to Davenport today at noon to
investigate. The county will endeayor
to have relatives of the patient pay
for his care.
Catoctin clarion., 1915-03-25
SURPRISE PARTY.

a very pleasant evening was spent
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. +. \.
Wilhidc near Dcerheld, on March
18th, when a surprise party was CIV
en- in honor of Mr.. Wilhide, it being
his birthday. The evening was spent
in playing games and singing. Re-
frrshmcnts consisting of ice cream,
cakes, candy and fruits were served.
Al! arrangements were planned hy
Mr.. Wilhide's family.
Among those present were Mr., and
Mrs. +. \. Wilhide, Mr., and Mrs.
Arthur Wilhide and daughter Mil
dred, Mr.. and Mrs. II. l.. Miller
and sons Ralph and Joseph, Mrs,
Rena Boiler, Mr.. Russell Boiler;
Mrs. f. b. Morrison and son OF lia-
gerstown; Mr.. and Mrs. Charles A.
Williar and daughter Helen, of Sa-
billasville; Mr.. Samuel Harbaugh
and family Of Decrfeld, Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Wilhide and family, Mr.. Geo.
Wilhide and family; Mr.. and Mrs.
Wash. Ridenour of near Thurmont;
Mr.. Ross Eyler and family, Misses
Nora Wilhide, Ruth Fogle, kea Ey-
Ter, and Messrs Earl Peddicord and
Howard Ridenour.
At a late hour all returned to thcir
homes wishing Mr.. Wilhide many
Worc happy birthdays.
Catoctin clarion., 1915-03-25
LoYs Letter.

Mr.. Clarence C. Pittinger. of Pleasant
Hill, spent Sunday with his parent. Mr..
and Mrs. Washington Pittenger. Others
who spent Sunday at this home were Mr..
and Mrs. Clarence Shriner, Miss Annabell
Shrner, Mr.. Calvin Colbert, Charles &.
Gruber.
Miss Ada B. Pittenger returned to her
home here after spending some time with
her sister, Mrs. Clarence r. Moser, of
Pleasant Hill.
Miss Annabell Shriner, of Rocky Ridge
spent Sunday very pleasantly with her
brother, Mr.. Clarence Shriner, at Logs.
Miss Edith Eyler, of Tannery, spent a
week with her sister Mrs. Minnie Hotf-
man and family.
Mr.. Harvey M. Pittenger spent one
day this week with his friends at Pleas
ant Hill.
Mr.. Jesse Fox and daughter, Miss Ruth,
were visitors in Thurmont one day last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs Charles Shorb and son
Carroll, spent Sunday with her mother
at Thurmont.
Catoctin clarion., 1915-03-25
Eisrf Baseball Accident.

On Tuesday evening while the Thur
mont High School baseball team was
practicing on the field at Baseball Park,
Mr.. Fred l.. Firor, of Sabillasville, who
was playing second base, had his left leg
broken between the knee and ankle by a
man stealing second landing against him.
Mr.. Firor was carried by his comrades to
the office of DR.. K. C. Kefauver where
he was given medical aid He was sent
home on the g. 81 train.
Firor is said to be particularly good at
second, and his absence from the club
will be great loss.
Catoctin clarion., 1915-03-25
SllrnriSn Party.

On Friday evening, March 10Th, SUR
prise party was given at the home of
Mrs. A. A. Fox, of Cascade, Washington
county. The party was held in honor of
her son, Joseph, it being his birthday.
About seventy guests were present and
all enjoyed themselves to the fullest ex-
tent Music both instrumental and vocal,
and various games predominated as pas
time diversion throughout the evening
with promiscuous conversation a close
second. At late hour delicious refresh
ments were served, this diversion appeal
ing to all present. Mr.. Joseph was the
recipient of many congratulate tory cards
and gifts from his friends. Before leav-
ing for their respective homes, each
wished him many more happy birthdays.
Catoctin clarion., 1915-03-25
Creagerstown Letter.

A number of the young people OF TINS
and other communities were entertained
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Put
man on Thursday evening last. Various
games were indulged in, also vocal music.
Instrumental music was furnished by
Misses Mable Long and Grace Six. and
Messrs Guy Boiler and Marion Warner.
When the wee hours approached the
guests were invited to the diningroom,
where sumptous repast that had been
prepared by the hostess awaited them,
to which all did justice. After partaking
of these delicacies the guests departed
for their respective homes after thank
ing the host and hostess for the very
pleasant time which all enjoyed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Speak and Miss
Helen Root of Thurmont were guests at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. VIM. Speak
on Sunday last.
Miss Marie Weller who was the guest
of DR.. Georgia Devilbiss has returned to
her home in Westminster.
Mr.. Clarence Warner spent Saturday
in Frederick.
The. Lutheran Sunday School held an
election of officers for the ensuing year
Sunday morning last with the following
results: John Ahalt supt., Dewitt I.
Free asst. supt., George Warner sec'y,
David Speak asst. sec'y, Miss Mary Ham
treasurer, Carroll Philips and VIM. Al
baugh librarians, John Ahalt musical di-
rector, Grace Six organist, Celest Sum-
mers asst. organist. Sabbath School
regularly every Sunday morning at 8
o'clock. A cordial invitation is extended
to young and old to join in this important
task and may this be the banner year fo'
Sabbath School work.
Mr.. and Mrs Harry Lohr rendered a
birthday social to their daughter Marie
on Saturday afternoon last, The guests
consisted Of schoolmates and friends OF
the little Miss who presented her with
Il shower of handsome presents.
1t will be impossible for Rev. Charles
Shelke to hold his reg ular preaching SER
vice in the Lutheran church on Sunday,
March 28th but will hold Holy Commun'
ION service Sunday morning, April 10th,
at 10 O'Clock. Preparatory services or
Saturday April 9th.
Miss Della Ham is spending s.yera
days in Baltimore.
Catoctin clarion., 1915-03-25
Nick In an Artery Dangerous
Advertisement

A mick" in an artery is sometimes
more dangerous than its complete sew.
ering; for the coats of arteries are
formed of muscular tissue, which con-
tracts, and a slight cut at once ex.
pands into round or oval hole,
through which the hemorrhage con.
tinue" unless the artery be tied.
When an artery is completely sew.
cred the cut tends to turn in and
close the tube. In the case of small
artery this closing sometimes needs
no assistance. In the case of larger
artery, the surgeon ties It at once,
and thus closes it for good.
DR.. Seward Erdman reports to the
New York Medical Journal two recent
cases at Lincoln hospital In which
hemorrhages broke out over and over
again for several weeks in arteries
that had only just been nicked, and
that were finally healed by being tied
just as II they had been severed.
Catoctin clarion., 1915-03-25
THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1918.
Arbor And Highway Day.

Arbor and Highway Day by procla-
nation of the Governor Friday. April
9th--has this year special significance,
because it is the first anniversary of the
passage of the Roadside Tree Law by the
Legislature of 1914 This law places all
trees now growing beside the roadways
or along the streets of Incorporated towns
under the supervision Of the State. In
addition to the care and protection of ex-
isting trees. the law provides for the
planting of new ones.
The State has spent approximately
SIS, 1000, 600. 90 in constructing improved
roads which compare favorably with any
in the country The next step in their
Improvement is to beautlfy them and
make them more attractive by the plant
ing of shade trees. What is more at
tractive than well shaded street or
roadway, particularly if the trees are
uniform in size and kind, giving dis
tinctive character that cannot be obtain
ed except by systematic effort and the
execution of carefully though out and
well executed plans? The State Board
of Forestry, which is charged with the
administration of the Roadside Tree Law,
is prepared to cooperate with towns,
associations and individuals in the work
of planting trees along the streets and
highways.
Suitable trees can be purchased and
planted along Maryland's highways at
cost of 81 to So each. Trees that grow
to large size should be spaced not less
than SO feet apart. while those that do
not reach as great size should be spaced
from 80 TO 40 feet apart. In the first
case it would take about 200 trees to the
mile. and in the second 300 to $50 to the
mile. Is there any other investment that
would bring a better return in public
benefit or would there be more appro-
pirate way of celebrating Arbor Day?
SO many people would be directly bene-
fitted by the planting of the trees that
small contribution from large number
would easily pay the cost of the work,
and give each a financial interest in an
investment for the welfare of the com
nunity.
In order to assist in this movement and
furnish demonstrations of well-shaded
highways, the State Board of Forestry
will furnish free either Locust or Tulip
Poplar trees for mile of planting in
each county of the State, also supplying
competent man to supervise the work
under the following conditions: the mile
to be planted must be along an improved
road outside of the corporate limits of
any town, and the abutting property
owners must all have given their approv-
al of the planting; the trees will be
planted within the right-of-way of the
road; where Tulip Poplar is used they
shall be not less than SO feet apart, where
Locust is used not less than 80 feet. The
applications will be considered in the or
der in which they are received, but the
State Board of Forestry reserves the
right to accept the proposition that offers
the best opportunity for demonstration
in each county.
This offer is open to County Commits
sioners, associations or individuals that
may be interested With Arbor Day and
the planting time at hand, it is important
that quick action be taken.
Catoctin clarion., 1915-03-25
The Fan In Euvpt.

The fan was royal emblem in
Egypt and signified authority, happi.
ness and repose. The fan bearers
were generally persons of royal birth
and were initiated into their office
with elaborate ceremony. Frescoes
on an ancient palace Of Thebes rep:
resent fan bearers carrying semi.
circular screen attached to a long
handle. The Grecian ladies' pre.
ferred fans made Of peacock reath.
ers, as the peacock was the bird c!
Juno and symbolized splendor and lux.
ury. AS the Romans were chiefly en-
gagged in conquests of a military ma.
ture art industries did not flourish as
in times of peace.
Catoctin clarion., 1915-03-25
Hats! Hats! Hats.

Just at this season of the year hats are
the all absorbing topic of thought and
discussion of the ladies of Thurmont as
well as every other city in the land.
Easter Hats-well there should be no
trouble about hats in Thurmont. Read
the Millinery advs. in this weeks issue.
Only three appear, and really there
should be no excuse for Thurmont ladies'
to 90 elsewhere to secure hat. Three
up- to-det te milliners in Thurmont should
draw trade from many miles distant.
Catoctin clarion., 1915-03-25
Preparing For Great Revival.

A meeting was held in St. Paul's M. E.
Church, Hagerstown, last Sunday after
noon by members of dozen or more
churches in the interest of the big reyiv-
al which will be conducted in that city
by Rev. Dr. w. E. Biederwolf The re-
vival will open about Easter and continue
six or more weeks. Ministers from
Waynesboro, in which city DR.. Bieder-
wolf conducted revival, were present
at this meeting and told of the work done
in that and other cities by this evangel
Catoctin clarion., 1915-03-25
Waitinu for Soan.

Soap Clubs Held Here" is the no
tice in shop window in Soho. On
inquiry found that the clubs were
similar to the hat and feather clubs
which abound in Whitechapel and
Bethnal Green. The money is pooled
together every week for soap, and
there is draw who shall have 1t first.
You may be lucky and get your soap
the first week you join the club, or
you may have to wait three months.
But glance at Soho waiting for soap
suggests that 1t Is not such terrible
hardship as 1t appears at first sight
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