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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-02-17
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-02-17
EAGLES BANQUET
ON MONDAY NIGHT
Preparations Completed to Entertain
800 Members at the Annual Event
In Local Club Rooms.
FLOTD THOMPSON T0AsTMAsTER
Frank Wich. President ol Aerie VIII
Pres lde and Davcnp0Fte- and 3iG-
liner WFH Give Talks.

Preparations were today completed
70 entertain 500 Eagles Monday night
when the Rock Island aerie $50. SOS.
holds its annual banquet al the club
rooms on Fourth avenue and Twenty
first street
Frank WITCH. president Of the aerie.
viii preside States Attorney Floyd
Thompson sill be f0estmaster and
there wiz be addresses by John Erot
president Of Moline aerie. and John
Gundaker of Davenport past state
president OF the order iu Iowa
A number Of others viii be secured
for e part on the program The rc-
past VIII be served promptly Al s
o'clock in the lodge room on the third
floor.
Progress Of Aerie-
The banquet this year viii be In cell
ebraticn Of The progress the serte has
made during the last wear. The mem
bershiD has been increased by a large
number and finances of the organize
ton accordingly have been greatly
strengthened
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-02-17

IN addition TO the splendid address
which is promised the men az the II.
NJ C. a meeting tomorrow afternoon
as o'clock. there viii be shown a.
motto on picture film Of the United
States soldiers on the Mexican border.
This film is intensely Interesting. one
section of Sc showing $1,000 men in
one field IL y9u want 80 see how our
men on the border are really spend
ing their time and the character Of the
country through which they travel.
you ought TO see this film
The lecture by Rev r. s. Hauev Of
Moline will be on the subject. The
Man Who Was Not Ashamed. Those
who have heard this or any OF Rev
MIR HRney's lectures, speak in the
highest terms Of his ability both as
thinker and as an orator Music viii
be furnished by the s. NJ G.. a. or
chesfra
Next Tuesday night the ladies' rs
well as men win be invited 10 the E-
NJ G.. A.. ar which time the motion pic
tura Aim Of the United States soldiers
fH Texas will be shown. Whether or
not you nave friends Or relatives with
the troops on the border. you are sure
20 he intensely interested in the Pic
lures. which so wildly describe the
way The men pass their time both
while on duty and during the periods
@. recreation. This film Is unusually
we'll photographed. Another film to
aa shown on the same evening is en-
titled The Transformation Of q Bale
OF WOOL II begins with the sheep
grazing. and carries one on through
the process or shearjng. cleaning the
wool and then weaving IT. into the
finer grades or all rugs. There is no
charge for these entertainments and
no collection is taken.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-02-17
Court House News

Dan Noonan. charged with wife
abandonment, was released from coun-
~ jail yesterday afternoon by Judge
n. A. Larson Bonds We're fixed in the
sum OF $500. whieh he furnished
Noonan IS employed az the New Har-
per
Anton s Schmidt. Moline. was de
clarsd insane by medical commission
in county court Yesterday afternoon
He was sent 20 Watertown hospital q
year ago He IS IS years OF age and
constantly IS under the Impression
that 'someb body is going 80 get him
nr NJ s. Dondauville and Dr. a T.
LEOPOLD examined Schmidt
Miss Lou NJ Harris county super
inteudent. has found Sc necessary to
change the date Of the teachers meet
Ing a. Port Byron 1t had been ar
ranged for March ;, but wil be held
instead March 10
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-02-17

the last three words OF this statement
constituted an admission that doubts
were entertained In German circles as
10 The reliability OF their troops There
is no disposition, how ever, to- under
estimate the stubborn resistance that
the Germans have the power OF max
luE. The evacuation Of CraudCourt BIZ
the Germans and other such instances
are Interpreted 20 mean that the Ger
mans are prepared 20 give way At
some points in order 10 fall back uDcn
carefully prepared main lines Of ae-
Tense. lines that have not been ham
mered by bombs and shells after the
manner OF so many OF the present
front trenches
Artillery is looked upon as the de-
Gliding factor To fhe coming battle and
upon artillery the British have been
concentrating their energy. The con
slant laundering Of the British guns
all through the long dark winter has
had deeper meaning than the casual
scattering o. death and destruction.
II mas meant careful training of off
GERS and men IN all the modern arts
OF gunnery from the difficult timing
and placing of protective curtains Il
fire, just in front OF advancing lufan-
try. 20 the most skiIIfuI cooperation
Of airplaues and guns In the hurliBg of
long distance shells against selected
targets far behind the German lines
There is grim realization OF the fact
that il will be tedious work irving 10
blast the Germans out Of their main
lines OF defense. but British and French
comm anders alike are confident in
their predictions that they viii even
tua44y force lie lighting into tAe open.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-02-17
TAKEN TO HOSPITAL
TO GET TREATMENT

Mrs Josephine Johnson, Hampton
township, was found in need % men
Isl treatment in county court this
morning The medical commission
was composed Of Or. .. {. Souders
and DR. Ralph Dart
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-02-17
ELKS TO ELECT NEW
OFFICERS IN MARCH

A special meeting Of Rock Island
lodge OF Elks viii be held next Wed
nasday evening. when 3 large class Ct
candidates will Re initiated Fast eX-
allied rulers Of the lodge viii have
charge Of the work. On March nomI-
nations and election Of officers wifi he
held Social sessions will be held al
the close Of both meetings.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-02-17
MAIL CLERK
TAKEN UNDER ARREST

Charles Wallace. ~ years old. for
merlE OF Rock Island. a railway mail
cier6- was arrested Thursday ia
Omaha on charges of stealing letters
containing money Wallace. when Iiv-
ing in Rock Island. had run between
Chicago and Council BUNS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-02-17
DOCTORS FOUR
COMMISSIONING
physicians in This judicial District
Are 10 Have Meeting in Rock Is
Land on March ~ and Is.
'REPARE FIGHT on DISEASE
sessions Are Arranged for the Eduea-
ton Of the Profession and Public
on fn1aHtlle Paralysis.

Physicians Of four counties will
.ather IN Rock Island next month 70
prepare 70 wage "a more successful
sght IN Illinois In 1917 than IN 1915
4gsinat iufantiie paralysis
Meetings viii be held on March ia
md Is at elther the New Harper or
he Rock Island club and AZ the ms
aois theatre. Physicians from Rock
Island. Mercer Henry and Whltaside
counties Will attend The state board
sf health viii send Dr East. sDecEa IIst
67n the disease ~ Rock Island for the
neetIuga according 20 word received
oday by Dr. 4. T Foster. municipal
physician
The municipal commission viii be
asked to bear hair OF the expense incl
lent 10 the meetings here dr. Foster
Intends taking the matter zap wita the
eity commission at the meeting Mon
fay
There will he a meeting on the aft
srnoon Ct March "a at either the Rock
island club or the %eW Harper house
Eor physicians Doctors from all parts
5f this judicial district have been asked
10 bring patients who are suffering
paralysis as ain after effect Of tha dis
sase A clinic VIII also he conducted
by Or East cn Che afternoon or the
10Th.
Pubiic Gathering.
On the night Of the 9th g. public
meeting viii he held ~ fbe Illinois
Theatre The purpose of abe session
viii be education Of the public con-
corning the disease Motion pictures
will be shown with explanatory re-
marks by Or East.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-02-17
ASSE SSaEFNT ROLL

Assessment roll for the paving Of
Sixth avenue, from Twentv-sscond to
TNerty-stGth streets, was fled in
county court TO-DAY. Public hearing
is ses for March T. The roll totals
S1o.<72.s0s
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-24
MILLION DOLLAR" CIGAR
 MAN A JUNEAU VISITOR

Glen A. Carlin, representing the House of Staples" wholesalers in cigars, including the Million Dollar" Owl cigar, is in Juneau, just completing a trip for his house along the Alaska coast. MT. Carlin visited Anchorage before the opening of navigation, and had some real Alaskan experiences "mushing" through the snow ov- CT the trail to the railroad city. "We walked through 31 miles of snow,'' said Mr. Carlin, "most of the way up to my chin. It was hard work, but l got through with out losing any flesh" MT. Carlin says that while he is not looking for
 another such trip he is still enjoy | ing the one that he had.
 Mir. Carlin is at the Gastineau | hotel, and will leave for the South
 this week.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-24
ONE CLEAR GAIN

In his great speech on Americas entrance Tn the var Lloyd George declared that America IS gong to win the right sit at the conference table when the terms of peace discussued" Even so. And win it in the only way be at this stage or the con
 ict-by bearing her share of the heat and burden of
 There was a time when America, not without req son. hoped to exercise influence for it's own ana the worlds good the final decisions without re sort to war She greatly wished to mediate between the warning nations-to get them to accept and act ca principles which would help safeguard the worlds future peace. That time passed long since Germanys fefusa to respond with declaration of her war aims, a basis for further efforts gave final proof that the rule impossible.
 As the conflict progressed and the nations be- came deeply engaged the isolation of America h.came more and more pronounced. It grew clearer that only those countries which were willing to pay the price have considerable influence in the final settlement. America still voice for good but voices have ceased count in the growing inen sity of the Had peace been made before Prussia by it's outrageous violation of law and humanity this country fight may have had neith representation prestige actual influence in the conference
 Now all that is changed-or soon will be- The nations deep desire humanity-to vindicate and establish those principles with which great national interests ndissolubly bound up will not be frustrated If, may prove to be the case Americas entrance prove the decisive factor in the shall reasonably look to corresponding influence in the counsels-partcularly in everything that relates to the Western Hemisphere. America will speak with authority because she will have creden Itials will wish to question.
 @ts That is at least clear gain from the events have taken. We weight power in fluence for our own and the worlds good All the generous and national and patriotic ambitions ished in the early part of the clothed anew with the possibility of realization Lloyd George de- clares it would have been tragedy for mankind if America had not been at the conference, and there with all her influence and power"
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-24
OUR DEBT TO BURROUGHS

John Burroughs has recently celebrated his eight ieth birthday. Even with mighty national events in the balance American readers should spare kindly, appreciative thought for the and writer who so early lovingly pointed ctybound humans back to the noble heritage of the open-air world.
 Nature study and exploitation, become popu- lar and lucrative profession unknown when John Burroughs school teacher turned treasury clerk followed publication of the classic and prophetic Wake Robin essays by permanent the rural affec- tons of his boyhood Since 1874 the poetnaturalist has lived the Hudson River farm, "Riverby become world famous, devoting his time to tera- ture and the cultivation of fruit.
 The world owes John Burroughs real debt. The founding of important literary school represents no insignificant achievement To stem the tide by in creasing desire for wealth by starting counter -snt of primitive pleasure spells accomplishment still geater In an of progressive discontent and not always exalted ambition it is much to have lived sim ply happily sincerely. finding and sharing the best of fife and nature for eighty long and fruitful years.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-24

contend with Pennsylvanias whskey insurrection of
 794 In fact not until the Civil War had been fought to conclusion the cohesveness of the Union indubitably potent than the conflicting interests of the various states and communities.
 It is not to be expected, therefore that Russia make this vast change without some reactionary manifestations. The fact be remembered is that as the thirteen colonies welded into unity by the of independence the Russian democracy is like ly to find it's greatest of strength in the need to defend the native land The establishment of self-government is easy, but happily it's over throw is difficult.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-24

think he is as handsome as the heroes
 in the Movie Fillums seem to think they are.
 Why is it that man is not ashamed to do things that he would be ashamed to be caught doing?
 When woman wants her own way, everybody else tries to keep out of it. A man regards a flirt as toy And as soon as her freshness begins to wear off he seeks a newly painted specimen. Oh, we'll By the time the reformers have limited our beverages to nut sun daes and seltzer, we expect that Con- gross will have passed a law making Tangoing a felony.
 Did you ever receive a letter with a postage due stamp on it that was real ly worth the money? Neither did we.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-24
TIPS FROM TEXAS.

(DallaS News.)
 For our part we like to see a girl with pretty arms play the violin wheth CT she plays a tune or not.
 Ea
 Our observation is that a married man considers that his wife ought to share his opinions even when he hasn't got any.
 Our observation is that it doesn't take a man very long to get old enough to serve his country in the advice de- partment.
 Furthermore. when Opportunity knocks at our door we shall peek around the chimney corner to make sure it isn't a recruiting agent. The reason man is always uneasy in the presence of a strange baby is because he is afraid something vii come up to compel him to guess wheth- CT it is a boy or a girl.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-24
CAPITAL CITY BAND
 SERENADES MERCHANTS

The Juneau Capital City Band turred out last night and gave a street concert before different bus mess houses on the downtown streets. The band had twenty-four men in uniform and very credit able showing was made. The con- cert was much enjoyed by those who were on the streets last night and the organization plainly showed the results of the training they have been through under the direction of Prof. F. Wasterlain, and appre- ciations for those whose donations assist in making the band possible.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-24
Luke McLuke Says

Luke McLuke Says
 Some men spend thirty cents cele- brating the fact that they found 8 dime
 smart clerk always shows a man the best he has first and shows a wo- man the best he has last
 We will have female juries some of these days And Heaven help wo- man defendant if she is better looking than any of the jurywomen.
 You can't blame a woman for get ting sore when she allows herself to be married for her money and then dis covers she hasn't any
 Most of us neglect our own chances while we sit around and figure out what we would do if we had the other fellows chances
 It is impossible to learn how to play cornet or violin by mail. But some fellows keep right on trying.
 Children are getting too smart now adays. Some of them want the Easter Rabbit and Santa Claus and the Stork to produce their Eskimos.
 Give some men cheap cigar and they will do more for you than they would if you gave them a dollar
 man can be conceited. But there IS hope for him as long as he doesn't
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-24
A LEADER WELL CHOSEN
(ChicagO Herald)

Chicago Herald)
 Fresh from the only training camp where the ade quate technique could be obtained Herbert C. Hoovel returns to the chairmanship of the foot board of his country.
 Belgiums heartbreakng need gave internationa generosity and Mir Hoover's genius opportunity t. show their powers. His usefulness to the Belgian seemed ended when German frightfulness turned tt challenge the right of the United States to thC seas, butt now the chairman of the great relief mission discovered that his work is only begun.
 Satisfaction all the country greets the know ledge of the selecting of proven for sucl trying position. Already, however, in his nitia statement Mr Hoover has asked for the kind of co operation without which his high talents will b. wasted That must come from the individual America women and
 How economics may be affected how waste ma, be eliminated, how articles plentiful may be su stituted for those the sundry board and commissions will from time to time set forth 1 Meanwhile the general pleasure that the pre-eminen leader has been found for the work best expres itself in yielding the type of support and of assisanc, he essential to the of democracy
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-24
WHAT'S A PARTY?
Chicago Herald)

Members of the Progressive party met the othe day in convention at St. Louis and ndorsed unvers; military training and other things So a dispatc informs
 It leaves cold. Whats party anyway? Ther was time not long since when it meant great dea We remember when Republican, Democrat Progress ive and terms like that seemed to represent importan things Now they seem remote-terms and things but at present laid aside.
 Today there's only party in Amerca-th American party It is made up of all American cit Its platform is America first It's main dul representative convention meets at Washington in tn National capital Everything else is merged in the great ideal
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-24
MERCHANTS WILL EAT

The Merchants Protective Asso citation will hold the regular busi ness meeting at the Alaska Grill Thursday at noon luncheon, fol lowing out the regular custom Cues tions of importance to the merchants and the community in general will be discussed. Each member of the Association has been instructed as a committee of one to bring one mem Der of the Legislature to the lunch con and the Association will act as hosts.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-24
GEORGE MILLER IS
 FINDER OF A DANCE
 NOTICE THAT'S GOOD

Councilman George F. Miller, yester- day while engaged in making repairs to his home on Fourth Street found between a baseboard and the wall a clipping from an old paper telling of dancing party held in the old Franklin House on Christmas Eve 1887. which will recall the scene to many residents of Juneau at present who were there. s-at ur The clipping follows:
 A "Hop" of Long Ago The following is a reproduction Of a dance program which was held December 24th. 1887, and was picked
 PROGRAMME
 of
 DANCES
 FRANKLIN MUSIC HALL Christmas eve, December 24, 1887
 S. o. WHEELOCK, Prop.
 Front Street, Juneau, Alaska. Following is the program of danc- es: Grand March, Tempest, Waltz, Quadrille, Polka, Hiland Schottische, Quadrille, Varsouvienne, Money Musk, Waltz, Old Dan Tucker, Heel and Toe Polka, Mauzurka, Fireman's Dance, Opera Reel, Spanish Dance, Seven Out
 The orchestra was as follows R. Blake, violinist; Prof. c. Miller, Cor netist; T. Manley, pianist.
 FlOor managers David Price Morris Orton and Samuel Kohn. Supper will be served at 75 cts. each, $1.5O per couple. at 12 m. Served by George Miller
 Farewell! a word that must be and hath been-A sound which makes us ger;-yet-farewell
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-24
NOT AT ALL STRANGE

It is not strange that editorial urging the rank and file of a political party not to permit dlvision oi sentiment who shall in office, or attacks from people who playing the game to disrupt impair it's capacity for public service shoulu seem amusing those who know nothing of American history the philosophy of American government The Dispatchs whole idea of political party is an organization win elections and distribute patronage
 With party is end in itself and therefore of party service is to aid in dsorganzng the party to which does not belong and make it incapa- ble of public service Of it would be amused by any effort that might be made toward higher things
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-24
UNIVERSITIES AND GREAT MEN
(Mining and Scientific Press)

(Mning and Scientific Press)
 Recently Japanese engineer called upon us an discussed mining matters. We suggested that anon other places of interest he should Universit of California. He said: At Stanford" We said en phatically: No, the State University is Berkeley "Oh," he replied "l thought the great University G California at Stanford is that University which Hoover came?" We conceded the point wit mixed sentiments. Our visitor a insight the great university is the that produces grea men, He was right. Te that add that great un yersty is one that makes public opinion that has liking for listening leadership, that to the iron in national and epochal affairs. Stanford has don that too.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-24

President Wilson and Secretary Tumulty will plant and cultivate gardens this year and thus set examples industry and thrift to the remainder of the country Metaphorcally, President Wilson has been some weed fighter We shall watch for the results of his literal weed fighting.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-24

Senator Hitchcock supporting the President re spending to the sentiment of the people, voting for tn resolution. reveals himself as sincere pacifist He did not want war. He does not want war He doe not warm to the settlements of war. He has a clea vision of the economic hardshps the sacrifice of life that attend war He is devoted to peace He realize that Germany has made peace impossible and ha, made armed neutrality impossible. He votes to uphold the President because Germany has left nothing esf for any American to do Every sincere and ntelli gent pacifist is for in the present circumstances - Louisville Courier-Journal)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-24
YOUNG DEMocRAcY's AILMENTS

Ambassador Francis report that affairs grad ualy becoming normal in Russia outlines the natural course of events
 Russia can hardly hope to escape the force of the centrifugal elements in the empire lightly than could formative United States defeat the disruptive influences inherited from the colonies Such stad pie as the Puritans Of Massachusetts unable to cyade Shay's rebellion in I7S7 and Washington had to
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-24

Plant brother. plant; plant with care Plant the garden in the suns bright glare long straight row for the radish rare fuzzy furrow for the lettuce there Plant, brother plant; plant your share Plant your stuff for your family fare
 = Seattle Post-IntelliPencarl
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-24
GRAND IGLoo ADJoURNs

The Grand Igloo, Pioneers of Alas ka, have adjourned and the next meeting will be held in Fairbanks on the third Monday of next March.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-24
skAeWAY MAYOR LEAVING

Howard Ashley, mayor of Skag way, who has been a Juneau visitor for number of days, leaves today on the steamer Dolphin for his home in the northern city.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-24

The steamer Eastland is to be used in war. Maybe the plan is to out night where the Ger capture it.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-24
PIONEERS PLEDGE SUPPORT

The Pioneers of Alaska, Grand Ig- loo, have pledged their, support to President Wilson in the present war This was done by a resolution that has been adopted