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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-03
VETERANS TO MARCH
IN BODY TO MEETING

Plans have been made for members
of r. Fl. Graham post, C. A r., and
Moliue's volunteer training unit to at
tend in body the patriotic mass meet
ing at Augustana gymnasium, Rock Is
land, this evening. The veterans will
meet at the post headquarters at I
o'clock and march to the gymnasium
accompanied by a fife and drum corps.
The training corps unit win meet at
The Moline club and also march to the
gathering. which is to he addressed
by United States Senator j. Ham,
iIton Lewis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-03
PROGRAM
HAS BEEN ARRANGED

Residents of the eastern section Of
Moline viii hold 4 patriotic mass
meeting in Mckinley school at s
o'clock this evening. The meeting is
sponsored by the East End Improve
ment association. Among the speak
ers who will lead in discussion Of va
rious questions connected with the
war are L A. Mahoney, superintend-
ent Of schools; Wilson p. Hunt, presi-
dent of the Moline board Of education,
and Rev R. Wilbur Babc6ck Of the
First Baptist church
Although held under the auspices of
the Improvement association the gath
ering this evening is designed as a
community get-to-gether It is the
first Of number of meetings to be
held in Moline public schools.
superintendent Mahoney viii speak
on Education in America and Ger
many Mr.. Hunt will discuss in
dustrial Phases Of the War" and Rev
Babeock will speak on Why Amer
lea is at War The program includes
singing of national and other wartime
songs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-03
ELKS ARE UNITED
IN PRESENT WAR
Judge Henry c. Ward, Sterling, In
Memorial Address Says Duty Of
Living IN tn BE Patriotic.

Declaring that the Benevolent and
Protective Order Of Elks is unitedly
standing behind the government In the
present crisis and that Uncle Sam can
depend on its patriotism and loyal
support, Judge Henry C. Ward, Ster-
ling, in his address at the annual
memorial services Of Moline lodge No.
556, yesterday afternoon announced it
as his conviction that the great war is
to end all right although it may take
several years to bring about the break
ing OF the mi4itarism which has been
so strongly entrenched in Germany.
Judge Ward made it plain that the
living could pay the departed no great
tr tribute than in being true to the
nation in the present emergency. He
showed that the Elks is a distinCttvely
American organization with the Amer
lean flag as its emblem and as such
believes in the principle Of government
by the consent Of the governed, which
is one Of the cardinal issues at stake
in the world conflict.
The American flag IS emblematical
OF freedom and liberty under the flag
he continued. 1T stands for govern
ment by consent of the governed and
! there will be no end to this war till
the principle OF government by con
sent Of the governed is established on
the earth. The Elks stand beneath the
Stars and Stripes and support the
| flag. They are one OF the bulwarks Of
| the country, pledged to the flag and to
the government. Our flag will some
I time represent the freedom OF the
human race. Selhshness, greed, love
Of power, will not down of itself; ii
must be crushed down. There will
| be long war in consequence, but
/ through the blood that will he spilled
the purpose Of the Great Creator viii
/ be fulfilled"
An eloquent tribute to the departed
was given by 0. F.. Child. Miss Lottit
Harrah gave piano numbers, Mrs. J0hr
/ Goodmanson vocal selections and Mrs
| Fred Leavens a harp solo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-03
RESTAURANT RAIDEn.

pauolman ]. F. Maberry raided
on Fifteenth avenue be
tween Ninth and Tenth streets, East
Moline, at $3.50 last evening, and
found five men drinking what APP
peared 10 be beer. The raid resulted
in a~charge today against Harry Kan
atas for alleged sale Of intoxicants
without license. He is said to be
owner of the place, which his brother,
PeteT Kanatas, is understood to oper-
ate as manager. Harry Kanatas was
recently charged with sale Of liquor
in another restaurant he operates, and
at that time an appeal was taken aft
er q fine Of $50 and costs had been
imposed. He took a change of venue
today from the court Of Magistrate "A,
A. Niles to that OF Justice Dan Mas
kell and the case is to come UP for
hearing this afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-03
IApAN TAXES NOTICE.

Tokio.--Japan's fnanciers are show
ing keen interest in the visit Of NJ A,
Konshin, formerly president OF the
Bank Of Russia and now head OF the
Commercial and Industrial Bank of
Moscow. NJ. konshin's visit is osten-
sibly a pleasure trip, but is consid-
cred 10 have a much more serious pur-
pose, and his party is already referred
to as g Special Finance Commission
TO Japan dispatched by the Russian
government to negotiate for the estab-
lisi1ment OF a Russo-Japanese Bank.
The capital proposed is reported to
be ten million yen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-03
BEN De JAEGER is
APPOINTED CHIEF
Desk Sergeant Formally Appointed
Head Of Police Department, Sus-
ceeding Oscar NJ. BiSant.

At the meeting of the Moline city
commission this morning Sergeant
Ben De Jaeger was formally appoint
ed chief of police, succeeding O. NJ
Bisant. whose resignation was accept
ed, the change to take effect Jan l. It
had been previously understood that
the change would be made ar once.
but the council has decided TO wait
until the first of the year.
Members Of the commission express
ed regret that Chief Bisant had deter
mined TO leave Moline and were loud
in their praise OF the excellent service
which he has rendered during his long
years of service for the city at the
head OF the police department. A day
desk sergeant to succeed Mr.. De Jae-
ger will not be named until the first
of the year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-03
RATrLFRS ARE FINED.

Fines OF $40 and costs, amounting
10 S3l.55, were imposed on Felix Lopez
and Cyrelo Sandahol, principals In
knife battle Saturday morning IN the
silvis railway yards, at the hearing
Saturday afternoon before Magistrate
a. A. Niles. Charges against NICK
Agls were dismissed. States Atfor-
ney F. +. Thompson conducted inc
prosecution and he Questioned the
men also with reference 10 the muir
der Of Bardello Pallcn last June. Some
new light on the murder case was
obtained, but the information is not
yet Of a definite nature.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-03
Police News

Suffering from wounds which he
claimed he received from several
thugs, Walter Harden, 1898 Fourth
avenue, Moline, appealed 10 the police
for aid late Saturday night. It was
found that the trouble occurred at the
border where free-for-all battle was
staged. TheI police made no arrests.
Forty days in county jail was what
CAMEL Yer Straete was handed in No
line police court today following a
complaint by two girls that the man
insulted them on the street Ii Is
thought that the defendant is feeble
minded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-03
nAYIIGHT MnLnTr.

Aller Young OF Hooking Iowa,
reported To East Moline police yes
to-day that he had been held up about
noon IN an alley near Fifteenth ave
nue. and Thirteenth street. About 81
in cash and a bottle Of whisky was
taken from him. He was, be said,
beaten by a young man and knocked
down and his money taken from him
Last evening F. Much was arrested by
Moline police as a suspect in the case
lie has been held on a charge of dis
orderly conduct and the hearing CON
tjnued 10 days in order TO have the
victim present The charge may BIZ
made one of robbery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-03
TO WIDEN PAVEMENT.

Now that the project Of the widen
ing Of Fifth avenue has been COM
pleted, the city council Is entering
upon movement 10 widen the paving
on other streets. The new plans In
cluda Sixteenth street between Fifth
and Eighth avenues. Fourteenth street
bttween Fourth and Seventh avenues.
thirteenth street between Fourth and
Seventh avenues. The widening OF the
pavement on these streets to uniform
measurement Of SIS feet does not nee
essarfly mean the shortening Of build
ings, as was necessary 10 the widen
jag Of Filth ayeuna,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-03
MILK PRODUCERS IN
ARGUMENT OF CASE

Chicago. Dec 3-Milk producers Of
Illinois and adjacent states opened
their case at the opening session of
The regional milk commission inquiry
This morning.
W. S. Warren, dean of the Cornell
Agricultural college, was the first of
array of experts marshaled by Charles
b. Deneen, attorney for the producers.
10 tell of the increased cost of fodder
aud other dairyiug necessities. Hrs
testimony occupied most OF the first
days session.
The testimony of the producers will
be followed by that Of the distributors
and other interests.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-03
DAVENPORT BOY is
KILLED TODAY NOON

Daniel Joseph Johnston, a Daven-
port 7-year-old boy, was killed at
noon today when he ran in front Of an
automobile as he left the Sacred Heart
school building.
The driver of the car. Dave O'Con-
nell. manager of the Jeffrey service
station here, is not being held He
declares that the Johnston boy was
pushed in front Of his ear as he near
"a the intersection.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-03
MHATS HIS AnnRESSl

Officers Of Moline lodge No, 1873 l.
o. o. f., are trying to ascertain the
whereabouts Of Harry Bennett OF Mo-
line, who enlisted in the United States
navy last spring The last time Mo-
line friends OF the young man heard
from him he was in a hospital at Ha-
vana, Cuba, suffering injuries which
he incurred in the service OF his coun-
try. The Moline lodge has sent gifts
TO all of its members who are in the
military and naval service with ex-
ception Of Bennett and his address Is
desired immediately
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-03
AndrnW Rrait.

Shock received In q fall he suffered
Saturday, when he sustained q broken
thigh, resulted in the death today Of
Andrew Bratt, aged SO years, at his
home, 431 Fourth avenue, Moline. He
had been a resident of the city nearly
a half century, having been employed
40 years by Deere & Co. He IS sur
vivefhy Ave children: Hulda Francen.
Della Sballberg, Hilda Hufford, Hat
Tie Crossley and Carl Brat.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-03
AUTO TIRE THIEVES
WORKING OVER I I'M Z.

Moline auto owners are insisting
that some action be taken by the po-
lice to stop the thefts Of tires. Re-
Gently a $50 tire was taken from the
rear of a car belonging to R. S. Hos
ford, and Thursday night a robe was
taken from an auto standing in front
Of the Swedish temple. John Sundine
also lost g tire from his machine while
it was parked at Fifteenth street and
Fifth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-03
LAD INJURED WHEN
THROWN OFF Wheel,

In attempting to avoid a street carr
Clarence SteckeI. 13 years OF age, son
of MIR. and Mrs. Henry steckel, zoos
Sixteenth street. Moline, ran into
truck driven by Emil Gustafson, 1897
Twelfth street, in an accident on
Eighth avenue and Fifteenth street III
the Plow city yesterday morning.
He was thrown from his bicycle and
received a serious cut on the head and
numerous body bruises. He was taken
to Moline city hospital for treatment
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-03
MARERRY rs sPRGEANT.

Elmer Maberry has been assigned to
duty as night desk sergeant Of East
Moline police. He is the senior pa
rolman OF the night force. His ad-
yaucement Is due TO recent changes
DO the personnel Of the force, as re-
suit of which J. f Maberry former
night sergeant, is assigned to day
duty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-03
no SAYE cOAL ELL.

The Moline city commission this
morning bought & device by which it
hopes to save $4,000 year in coal
bills 1t is d Palmer forced draft,
which has been installed at the pump
ing station and by which slack in
stead of screenings can be burned, re-
suited in saving Of at least III per
cent in the municipal cSai bill. The
price paid for it was S3,,33775.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-03
UEp nv ATTIC.

G.. r. Hind, 335 Seventeenth avenue,
East Moline, was struck by an auto
Saturday evening as he stepped off a
street car at Fourth street and Seven
teenth avenue. He was not seriously
hurt. The driver Of the machine did
not stop, but his license number was
noted and a warrant may be issued.
He is said to reside in Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-03
ST. ELOI cum cELEBRtTEs.

Members Of the East Moline and
Silvis st. Eloi club are today ohserv-
ing the anniversary OF the clubs pa
iron saint, High mass was celebrated
at sis in st. Mary's church, the mem
bers of the club attending in body.
Following the services there was
parade. headed by a band. and this
noon there was a dinner in the Van
Damme hall.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-03
CnIEE AIMS nINNER.

Chief r. j. Schafer Of East Moline
police was host at a coon dinner Sat
lrday evening at which the members
of The police and FIRE departments and
ur G.. r. johnson, mayor, were guests.
The dinner was served in the quar-
iers of the fire department The chief
provided coon and all Of the essen
ti1l trimmings.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-03
yer,la Katheriue sTcLaln.

yerda Katherine McI.ain. 2-year-old
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs, Fred Me
Lain, 2007 Third avenue C, East Mo
line, passed away yesterday at the
home at II o'clock, Her death was
caused by ptomaine poisoning, Flu
neral services win be held at the
home tomorrow afternoon at O'Clock.
Rev. ]. M. Osborne of the Baptist
church will conduct the services. and
burial will be in Hampton cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-03

The funeral of Dr.. J. NJ. WylaHd
was held yesterday afternoon at the
home, $50 Sixteenth street, Moline.
Rev. r. S. Haney ofiiciated. The pall-
bearers were Edward Huntington, Al
bert De Sehepper, Carl Miedke, Henry
Schumacher, Edward Malone and
Frank Carpenter. Interment was in
Riverside mausoleum.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-03

David DeMinck, l422 Seventh ave-
nue., Moline. has received word of the
death of his mother. Mrs. Charles
DeMinck, at Ipswich, S. D., Saturday
She was a former resident Of Moline.
leaving II years ago for South Da-
kota.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-03
Obituary
Frank LehOucq.


Frank Lehoucq, 21S Fourth avenue.
Moline. died at a local hospital last
evening. He was taken to the hos
pital Friday Brights disease is
thought to have been the cause Of his
death,
Mr. Lehoucq came to Moline from
ST. Louis. Mo, three years ago and
was engaged in the real estate and in
surance business. He was not mar
ried. Mr.. Lehoucq YVES born In Bel
GUM Sept 1. 1854, and came to Amer
lea 80 years ago The only known
relative in America is an aunt, Mrs.
Yer Streate, of ST. Louis, who Is now
on her way to Moline Surviving him
in Belgium are his parents, one broth
er and one sister
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-03
Ralph Common.

Ralph Conner, author Of the 'sSkv
Pilot" and recently chaplain, on the
western front, where he became
known as the "Sky Pilot Of No Mans
Land" is the author of new story
Of the war. The book is said to riys
excellent expression to tho spirit Of
North America. In private nfe
Ralph Common in Charles w. Gordon
of Winnipeg.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-03
DTy0RCF SUITS FUFD.

Mrs. Rose Headstrom has fled suit
for divorce against Elmer Headstrom
and Mrs. Elizabeth Collin is seeking
legal separation from Peter i. Collins.
Both actions were fled Saturday in
Moline city court.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-03
CHILDRFN DEPOSIT efss,s4.

During last week. Moline school
children saved $158.84, according to a
report OF the deposits, The statement
fnl lr.-.-e.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-03

The East Moline Camp Fire girls
will hold the regular meeting with
their guardian, Mrs. c. ]. Sorenson,
this evening. They viii make plans
for raising funds ia order to ill a
Christmas basket for the poor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-03
East Moline Society

Pete Ross. the well known police
man. is walking much spryer than
usual, as he is the grandfather Of an
eight-pound girl, who was born to
MIR. and Mrs. L " Ross Saturday
afternoon. The baby has been named
Margaret Alice, and both mother and
child are getting along nicely.
Sergeant Elmer f. Larson of Camp
Dodge, Des Moines, spent the week end
with Mrs. Larson. He said Thanks
giving was big day at camp. a real
old fashioned Thanksgiving dinner was
served to the boys and 10 guests. The
afternoon was spent with entertain
ment and merrymaking
The ladies' auxiliary of the Eagles
. gave card party Friday afternoon.
There were five tables of 500. Charles
| Erickson won the first prize, Mrs.
! Jerry Niles second, and Mrs. Hoesli the
all cut The committee in charge
served refreshments.
The Ladies' Aid society made more
than SIS at the bazaar held Saturday
at the East Moline Power company
Office. Mrs. McGill of Moline will have
the next meeting, Dec. u.
Sixteen friends of Mr.. and Mrs. VI.
I II. Conrad gathered at their home last
evening to help them celebrate their
18th wedding anniversary. Five hun
bred was played and Victor Garrg and
Mrs. II. A. Roesch won the first prizes.
the all-cut favor going to Mrs. N. A.
Jones Mrs. Conrad was presented with
several pieces of fine cut glass and
Mr. Conrad was given a handsome
j smoking tray. Late in the evening re-
freshments were served.
/ Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Eaton returned
Saturday from Shenandoah, Iowa,
where they spent Thanksgiving.
The ladies' auxiliary of the Elks will
entertain at public card party tomor-
row afternoon at the Elks' home.
Mrs. J. z. DuvaH and Mrs. J. A.
/ Player will be hostesses TO the Loyal
Daughters at the church rooms We'd
nesday afternoon.
The East Moline Camp Fire girls
will hold the regular meeting with
their guardian, Mrs. c. ]. Sorenson
this evening. They viii make plans
for raising funds IA order to ill a
Christmas basket for the poor.
Margaret and Myrtle Meek enter
tanned the Sunshine Workers Friday al
their home, The girls are working on
quilt blocks of which they have about
half enough. Games were played and
Mrs. Meek served refreshments, Ths
next meeting will be with Fern
Murphy, Dec. Il,
Mrs. c. E. Comstock and two small
sons. George and Harold, returned tc
their home in Peoria after spending
Thanksgiving with Mrs. Comstoek'
parents. Mr. and Mrs. William briggs
Of Watertown.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-03

Margaret and Myrtle Meek enter
tanned the Sunshine Workers Friday at
their home, The girls are working on
quilt blocks of which they have about
half enough. Games were played and
Mrs. Meek served refreshments, The
next meeting will be with Fern
Murphy, Dec. il,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-03

Left to right, above: Premier
Clcmeneeau, Premier Orlando and
Premier Lloyd George. Below:
Premier Fenizelos, Baron de
Broqueville, Col. E. VI. House.
Baron Chinda ard Premier Costa.
Prominent statesmen of many ma
lions now at war with Germany are
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-03

Mrs. c. E. Comstock and two small
sons, George and Harold. returned to
their home in peoria after spending
Thanksgiving with Mrs. Comsfoek's
parents. Mr. and Mrs. William briggs,
Of Watertown.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-03

All the news all The time-Ihe
Argus,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-03

Mrs. ]. E. Duval and Mrs. J. A
Player will be hostesses to the Loyal
Daughters at the church rooms We'd
nesday afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-03

The ladies' auxiliary of the Elks Will
entertain at public card party tomor-
row afternoon at the Elks' home.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Eaton returned
Saturday from Shenandoah. Iowa,
where they spent Thanksgiving.
The Detroit times., 1917-02-26
INFANT SAVES
MOTHER FROM
POLICE CELL

Mrs. Evelyn ST. Johns. of No.
3ss Meldrum-sve.. appeared in po-
lice court, Saturday morning. with
her twomonths-old baby In her
arms. to face a charge OF shoplif;'
ing. The woman was arrested In a
downtown department store Friday
evening, after she is alleged to have
taken a silk waist.
When she informed the police
that her baby would he left alone
thru the night II she were detained,
she was allowed TO so home on her
promise 10 appear in court.
She came promptly at o'clock
In the morning. and waited in an
ante room OF the police court until
clerks issued the warrant charging
her with grand larceny.
Mrs. Miller Fegan. 43 years old.
and Mrs Josephine Ryerson. 90
years old, both OF No - Highest,
east, also were arrested as shop
lifiers. Friday evening. They arc
alleged TO have stolen merchandise
valued al 50.
The Detroit times., 1917-02-26
AIDS WIDOW OF
PATROlMAN
Police Commissioner Couzens
Comes To Relief Of Mrs.
Franklin M. Smith

Patrolman Franklin NJ. Smith lost
his life four years ago. while he
was trying to keep crowds OF per
sons out OF the path OF q speeding
rre engine.
The police department pension
fund gave TO his widow the usual
sum OF SIS per month for the loss
OF her husbands earning power. AM
SIS per month for each OF her two
children.
Turnout the winter. Mrs. Smith
has been struggling TO keep her
home intact on this small sum
Recently che was ready 10 give up
the fight when a constable came TO
her door TO serve ejectment papers
on her. The papers were served
Feb. Is. but they were not execut-
ed because the constable didn't
have the heart TO throw the widow
and her little ones out into the
cold.
Tho Mrs. Smith has suffered pa
ticntly and has made no protest,
the siery OF her plight came TO the
attention OF Police Commissioner
James Couzens Saturday. While
officers were talking about taking
up a collection. the commissioner
declared he personally would re-
lleve Mrs Smith until such time
as she could And employment and
place 10 keep her children.