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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-28
ORGANIZE CLUB TO
PROVIDE FOR TRAIN

The Rock island Eagles have de-
vised novel plan whereby the local
aerie will be enabled to send special
train with a large delegation to the
national convention Of Eagles which IS
to be held in Milwaukee in August,
1915 Each member who Is planning
to make the trip has Joined what is
known as the dollar a month club. -
A large portion Of the membership
went into the plan and the funds will
be allowed to accumulate until next
year 1t is believed the special will
be fully financed in this way The
Rock Island special to the convention
at Bloomington proved big success.
The matter of a Iyceum course for
the winter viii also be taken up The
Davenport, Moline and SiIvis aeries
will be invited to join in this plan to
provide entertainment for the winter
months.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-28
OFFICERS
TO HELP AMERICA
Specialists OF French and British To
BE Attached 10 National Guard and
Draft Forces.

Washington. Aug. 28-A group Of
British or French army officers. spe-
c.aIists fin various details Of trench
warfare. viii be attached to national
guard and national army camps under
plans worked out by the war depart
ment TO expedite training troops for
special conditions they viii meet al
the front
French and British governments
have been asked to detail officers and
probably eight or ten viii be assigned
% each Of the 50 camps.
The foreign officers will not come in
direct touch with the American troops
The training VIII be done entirely by
the American officers. but these viii
have the opportunity of consulting
with their foreign associates who have
had actual experience at the front with
control Of artillery fire. bombing at
lacks machine guns and co-ordinat-
ing movements Of infantry units in ri
lacks or on defensive operations.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-28
Mrs. 4. b. Smith

Mrs. Clarence X Smith. aged Is.
died at 1910 this morning at her home.
1923 Eighth street. after a two weeks
illness with poii0myelitts. The disease
was not, however, q typical case and
some doubt exists as TO the identity
Of the affection
Mrs. Smith, whose maiden name was
Josephine Fasconcellos. was born IN
Jacksonville. Ill. January 1891 She
was married in that city 70 Clarence
IS. Smith and four years ago the fam
iIv removed to this city.
Surviving are the husband dadgh-
ter Helen. aged 4. the parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. J. NJ. Vasc0nceiIos, Jacksonville:
q brother. l.. A NasconceIfos. of this
city. two brothers, J. F. and Paul Vas
comedies. and sister Mrs e. Fl. Sui
cIiTe. Of Jacksonville. The remains
viii be taken to Jacksonville tomorrow
morning. the cortege proceeding di-
rectIy from the train to the cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-28
ROTARIANS FURTHER
HOME friend PLANS

II the noon meeting Of the Rotary
club today at Hotel Harms, II. s.
Cable urged that each member adopt
one or more of the local soldiers in the
service under the Home Friend
plan, TO look after their welfare dur
ing the time of the war. Cards were
distributed
tarians duties and responsibilities TO
their own craft and profession and 10
society" Uno Bradley, manager of
the Illinois vaudeville theatre, gave a
short talk He is a member Of the
Moline Rotary club and will transfer
To the local club. Professor Ni1lar of
the University of Wisconsin, who is
visiting at the home of F. o, VanGal-
der was introduced
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-28
MEN ARE ENROLLING
AT FORT SHERIDAN

Fort sheridan. Ill. Aug. 2s-Three
provisional regiments OF embryo Of
fcers. yesterday civilians, now stu
dents. have enrolled at the second Of
fcers training camp ait Fort Sheridan.
officers at the camp. taking advantage
Of the experience Of the first school
period. established q record yesterday
IN getting the men "lined up" for work.
and more is said to have been done IN
the one day than was accomplished in
the first week of the former camp.
Al the time Of the close Of the head
quarters officers yesterday. 1852 can
didates had enrolled for the course.
The Tenth regiment composed Of
Michigan and Wisconsin men. mum
bered 1916, the Eleventh regiment.
men from Illinois, contained 1.22&.
while the Fourteenth. comprising the
men from Missouri. Kansas and Colo
RADIO, enrolled I238. A few late com
ers are expected to report today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-28
SCOUTS PERFECT
EMERGENCY PLAN
Arrange 10 Organize System to sum
mon Troops Quickly in Case
Of Calamity.

il is tho plan of local Boy Scout Ex-
a.ae Philip b. Weaver TO organize
stem whereby all scouts in town
can ha called together in short time
for an emergency.
There have been times in some cities
where j great service has been rem
6areG by the scouts at the time Of q
calamity, and on such an occasion it
is Imperative that word be passed to
each member in.the least possible time.
p Is probable that a key scout will be
appointed in each troop who viii re-
responsible for notifying all members
Of his unit when d call for gathering
is .sGued Another plan is to place the
responsibility on each patrol leader.
Final decision of the plans to be used
win be made In the near future.
At the meeting OF the executive COM
uelaa IF the local council yesterday
AT the Rock Island club the scout eE-
acuflve read the report of his work
since tie beginning Of his dudes in
this city. Each member Of the com
wtfee was uvgedeto locate some group
of boys who were in need Of scout
work and do as much personal work
with them as possible. Tt was explain
el shat this does not uecessitate being
q =eoutmaster.
"A 3 o'clock Friday afternoon organ
izar1u or a headquarters troop viii
DE effected by the executive. This
group VIII enroll members who have
no troop in their netghborb0Od and
w.. keep them as members until d
unit In their vicinity is perfected.
During the period Of the war the
t1E scouts wi}l wear their embIems
uu heir hats instead Of on the sleeve,
dry they have done for some time This
move is made TO distinguish them from
men in the military service. At times
& Is dtFcu1t 10 tell the difference be
tween q scout and an enlisted man.
Local scouts viii make the change in
accordance with the new rules.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-28

troops will detrain in the heart OF the
cantonment and VIII form lines I'M
mediately. In a steady march each
man will 90 through the final military
examination, receive in one dose vac
cination against smallpox and ty-
phoid. be measured for his uniform
and receive the articles of clothing
piece by piece according to his meas
urements He with be fully equipped
and ready for service when he leaves
the last division warehouse and is di-
rected TO his barrack There will be
no hurry. no confusion, and seIectiye
troops will ind everything done for
them upon arrival Division supplies
are now coming IN by the trainload
and are being distributed to their
proper store houses by the quarter
master in charge Of supplies.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-28
Six hundred In Service.
Obituary.
-. - u. Slattery.


at her home. 623 Federal street
Davenport. yesterday morning, occur
red the death Of Mrs. Mary Fl. Stat
terry after a lingering illness. De
ceased was born in County Jerry. Ire
land. May 10, 1888. and came 10 the
United States at the age Of 10 years,
landing ia New York
After being in this country two years
she settled in Rock Island When n
years old she was united IN marriage
to Thomas SIattery, and shortly there
after removed to Davenport, which
had since been the family home.
Her husband preceded her in death
Oct 10. 1914, Surviving are two sons.
Thomas and Eugene Of this city, and
three daughters, Mrs. r. II. Kelly and
Mrs ID. J. Brown of Rock Island and
Katherine in Davenport. There are
also SIX grandchildren and one great
grandchild.
The funeral wiz be held Wednesday
morning. with services at 9 O'Clock at
St Anthony's church, and interment
In Calvary. cemetery, this city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-28

The death of Samuel Me8nor. aged
So. occurred at 9:05 last night at the
family residence. 420 Eighth street.
For two and half years he had been
ia poor health and of late had been
gradually sinking until the end came
as a result of q complication Of dis
eases.
Mr.. Meanor was born in Marion
Center. Pa. on Jan A. l849 In 1873
he came west. settling in Aunawau,
III. and nine years later removed 90
this city from Genese0. His marriage
to Miss Martha Duncan took place
June Z. 1870. 1Ir. Neanor was a mem
Der Of local camp No. 1880, Modern
W1Odmen of America. For % years
he had been employed as a molder at
the Rock Island Stove company. but
during the last few years had been re-
tired from active work. Mr.. Meanor
was a man highly respected by the
many friends whom be had gained
during his long residence in the city
and his death is q distinct loss among
the older men of the community.
Besides the widow, he leaves a
daughter Mrs. William O-NeiI Of Rock
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-28
TO
CLOSE SATURDAY
vnefrTpal Amusement Places for Kid.
6tes wu Terminate Most Success
fail Season.
children Will VISIT MOLINE
tra Ta BE Given Trolley Ride Thurs
8ay Afternoon As Courtesy from
7. e.. Hunfoon.

The municipal play grounds will Of
e~.zgIv be closed Saturday In Rock Is
Their close viii mark the end 0f 3
t-qfIv successful season both in point
attendance and In the fun provided
f-r the Riddles. In order 10 provide a
aHsre termination fer the playground
.azson tba children viii enjoy a troll
fse ride Thursday afternoon to Pros
-s-s park ID Moline wher9 they will
-z#t the playground in the ueighb0r-
srz effv and will have an opportunity
m form acquaintance with the little
ho-- and girls of Moline who find daily
s-Hsemant 5n the park The trolley
ride .a 70 be a courtesy from J. @.
r4s~tr-n manager Of the Tri-City Rail-
vas company The children will be
7trEaG up at the FIVE Fairgrounds In
fae r.tr at o'clock IN the afternoon
and viii return a +. Il is expected
tnst between three hundred and three
hundred and fifty children viii make
the -rfr
To Tell Stories.
THE Fifth avenue grounds, on TWen-
tr-frIE street, mas been the most
largely attended isl the city On Sat
u-dar afternoon the closing day Of the
season there will he a story telling
hour there. Mrs Joseph Goldsmith
and Har u A. Johnson will relate
tales to the Riddles
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-28
UNION MEN TOLD
TOBACK DEMANDS
~Hang Together" Is Plea of Congress
woman Rankin to Workers Ia
Montana Strike Region.

Roundup. Mont, Aug Congress-
woman Jeanette RaukiB of Montana.
in a speech yesterday to striking coal
miners at Klein. near here urged all
laboring men 70 hang together" to
secure just demands no matter how
tTait0rous particular faction might
prove
Miss Rankin's trip To Klein was for
the purpose of attempting to settle the
difficulties between the Republic Coal
company and miners, who have been
on strike for i've weeks. She conferred
with the striking miners and the mine
uperintandent. and she said that in
Chicago. on her way back % Washing
ton, she would hold a conference with
officials Of the coal company and the
United Mine Workers OF America.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-28
INQUIRY TO BARE
REAL RIOT STORY
Hearings Of Investigators to Reveal
Horrors Of Night of Slaughter
at Houston. Texas.

Houston, Tex. Aug 2s.-The city Of
houston today was scheduled TO begin
What Acting Mayor D. NJ. Moody terms
tae development Of the real story" Of
me horror Of last Thursday night.
when Negro soldiers Of the gath in
tanEry rampaged through the west end.
s4ooting down 10 whites and losing
lFo OF their own number.
:. ne board OF inquiry appointed by
Moody was 10 hold its first sitting this
afternoon with all plans made 70 in
'sFFogate under oath every person pos
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-28

sesstng the least scrap OF knowledge
OF the shooting.
General Bell said this morning that
90 far as he was concerned he would
not permit any officer OF man under
MS command 20 testify 81 the city in
vestigatton
or course he added. ~if the per-
mission Of the war department can
ne obtained I shall have 40 0bjec~
ton
General Bell said that so far SIS he
knows there has been Id change IS
the plans 70 send the Eighth Illinois
infantry coiored. here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-28
APPEAL BOARD MAY
REPORT TOMORROW

It was expected today that the Rock
Island district exemption board tom0r-
row would receive from the district
appeal board at Peoria the list of the
377 men who viii go from this district
to Camp Dodge near Des Noines to
train for the national army The dis
trict appeal board acts ON each indi-
viduaI case. men certified for service
or to be discharged. as we'll as cases
in which industrial or agricultural
claims are filed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-28
0tYm.T0:::.f.C........

For express call william Trefz
Tri-Csty Towel Supply company.
r. I. Clean Towel Service; phone
r. l. 4476.
R0senfieId Bros. Plumbers, 22l1
Fourth avenue. Phone r. l. E49.
Hunting licenses issued at Fiebig's.
1919 Third avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-28
GERMANY SHORT OF
BOOKS FOR SCHOOLS

Amsterdam, aug. 2s.-The supply Of
school books in Germany VIII soon be
exhausted, according to the Eossische
ZettunE Publishers of school books
have been notified that they may use
what stocks Of paper they have on
hand but they will not be allowed any
more paper for books.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-28
Funeral of a. ". Cameron.

FuneraI services Tor Allan v Cam
erru were conducted at o'clock this
afternoon from the home Of his son.
Earl Cameron. 1920 Eighth avenue.
Rev. D. S. Andrewartha offciated.
Burial was in ChippiannOck cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-28

Island three sons. Harry. Clarence
and Sidney of this city. six
grandchildren and two great grand
children.
Funeral services viii be conducted
at the home at 3 80 tomorrow after
noon. Rev. D. 5. Andrewartha of the
Spencer Memorial church officiating
Interment is 10 be in Chippiannock
Gem tery
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-28
Funeral of I. r. ireland.

The funeral of John E. Ireland will
be held at 1 30 tomorrow afternoon
from the home and at : o'clock from
the Spencer Memorial church Rev
y. s. Andrewartha VIII conduct the
services. Tnterment is to be in Chip
piaunOck cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-28
LETTERS WILL 60
OUT To SOLDIERS
Home Friend Organization Seeks IN
formation From Men Drafted for
First Army
Gan DESIGNATE CORRESPONDENT
If Conscript Chooses. He May select
Person He Is DESTROYS of Writ
ing 70.

Drafted men summoned 10 go@-into
training next month for war service,
viii receive letters Thursday from F.
". Bender. secretary of the home
friend movement, asking them for In
formation concerning themselves.
The letters viii 60 Cut tomorrow, It
being expected that at that time the
list Of those certified for the first cali
will be received by the local exemption
board from the district appeal board
at Peoria The letters viii inciose an
information blank upon which the re-
cipieut is asked to give bis name, a1-
dress. whether or not he has parents
brothers, sisters. etc. and most i'm
portaut of all if there is any particular
person with whom he would like 70
correspond AS the time is short, inn
mediate action Us necessary and the
drafted men viii be asked to return
the information blank at once
Organizations which have affiliations
with the home friend movement viii
also he asked tomorrow TO certify the
of persons within the organ
izaHon who viii see % it that the sol
dters. sailors and marines ar6- kept in
formed Of home news and viii send
them gifts from time 70 time
Six Hundred in Service.
Names of members Of Company A.
I44th infantry. now in camp at East
ST Louis. and Rock Island boys in the
regular army, marine corps and the
navy Will also be secured and CORES
pondence started. With the men draft
ed for the first army it is expected the
certified under the home
friend movement viii reach nearly six
hundred.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-28
STAGE OF RIVER

Following was the stage Of the Mis-
BIssippi river AZ the stations named at
z o'clock this morning:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-28
New Coal Prices
$500 a Ton
$3.50 a Ton
s or More
PyroIite
Springfield
In Two

prices effective delivery
ducton affects the of blminou
0 anthracite 0 coke
An added a be
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-28

your supply hold its fire throu
the longest night
The prepared especially your convenience in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-28

River Forecast A slight falling
tendency in the Mississippi viii con-
tinue from below Dubuque to Musca-
tine until heavy rains occur.
T. NJ SHERIERv
MeteoroIos.sE
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-28
Untitled Orders

All Prole and Springfield has ordered
Mueller
the reduced prices.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-28
PUPILS CAN Get
BOOKS THURSDAY
High School Book Store to Open That
Day Until Saturday Afternoon
at ( O'Clock.
NAME TIME FOR THE MEETINGS
Third and Fourth Year Students TO
Meet Tuesday Morning at New
Students Same Afternoon.

The high school book store will be
open Thursday. Friday and Saturday
of this week from to y in the morn
fngs and from 1 to 4 in the afternoons.
The students may rent their books at
this time or they may meet the prin-
eipaI for conference concerning the
work of the coming year.
The second, thir% and fourth year
students will meet in the assembly
room next Tuesday morning at
o'clock At this time the programs
for each student will be made out. The
new high school students, those who
are Just beginning the high school
work. will meet in the assembly room
at $50 Their programs will be given
them at this time and the work OF the
semester will be explained. The par
ents of the first year students are in
vited TO be present in the afternoon to
meet the teachers and to see the start
ing work that the beginning students
will have.
Students who have been doing work
for credits during the summer will be
given an opportunity to take their ex-
aminations some time during the first
week of school All students expect
ing to take an examination should
hand their names. with subjects in
which they are to be examined, 10 the
principal on Tuesday.
TeIegraphy Popular.
Principal A. J. Burton stated that
the telegraphy class is growing larger
each day He stated that there has
not been a day but what there has
bHau an purpf1ment
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-28
FUNERAL OF GARLAND INFANT.

FUNERAL OF GARLAND INFANT.
The funeral of Victoria Garland
(colored), six months old daughter Of
John William Garland. who died yes
terday at the home of her aunt, Mrs.
Willie Lewis, 926 Thirty-third avenue,
will be held at 10 o'clock tomorrow
from the home OF the aunt. Rev.
Saunders will officiate Burial Will be
in Chippiannock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-08-28

All the news all the time-The
Argus.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-03-14
FEAR OF STARVA-
TION'' TREATED AS A
DISEASE IN GERMANY

AMSTERDAM, March 14.-An ar
ticle is being widely printed in Ger
many dealing with the control Of a
rev war disease" that German
doctors have to combat. ! Having met
ard defeated the old war diseases.
cholera, typhus, spotted fever and
small pox. they now face psyche
logical starvation"
This disease" says the article,
sis of such more difficult character,
as 1t is mental and is quickly spread
from one sufferer to another. It
is found, strangely enough. in peace
fGl countrysides where wars alarms
have not penetrated.
1T is first a fear of starvation
and Eli of this fear rises a sort OF
psychological hunger. This con
fusion of ideas is sometimes exciting.
sometimes Gripping. and rohs one OF
courage and sense.
Fear of starving will cause many
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-03-14
NEW YORK POLICE MEET
SPEEDERS HALFWAY

NEW YORK, March LITTLE po-
lice of this city inaugurated an ex-
pertinent to ascertain whether cit
liens are willing to cooperate with
the city authorities in enforcing the
law. When a policeman spots q
speeder. he does not arrest the or
fender at once unless the offense is
fragrant, but sends his name and
license number to headquarters.
The speeder's record is %investi-
gated and If it is found that he
has committed a similar offense
previously. he is summoned before
Il magistrate to plead his case. If
it is evident that au~tomobilists do
not appreciate this treatment, the
police department, afer a thorough
test. will abandon the system of Civ
ing ~speeders a chance.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-03-14

less vital changes are effected,
either in the consuming public or
in the price Of automobiles. this
'satEration' point may not be far
off. For the commercial vehicle,
however, development has probably
only begun in this country"
American automobiles would have
no difficulty in overcoming eompe-
tition abroad, except possibly in the
higher priced cars-above $1,000
Pratt declares. European manu-
fa%ctnrers, he said, are not equipped
to turn out cars on the extensive
end highly efficient basis in effect
in the United States.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-03-14
WHITMAN DECISION DOOMs
BOXING IN NEW YORK
BY Fl. c. HAMILTON.

Omitted Press staff Correspondent
NEW YORK, March 14.--Anyl
idea any might have had that
boxing wasn't on its last legs and
lettering ~nnsteadily to its corner for
the final round should be thorough !
~ dissipated by Governor Whit
mans action in New York when he
refused to permit Les Darcy to APP
pear in public bouts.
Whether 1t will seep into other
states and knock the game clear ont
the ring is something else and re
mains for time TO tell.
Whitman was severely criticised
in many quarters when hi took his
stand against Darcy, while In other
| spots he was highly commended.
Critics declared he should not
have shown discrimination against
Darcy. pointing out that Freddie
| Welsh, Tom Cowler, Ted Lewis and
others are allowed to box without in
reference. They are just as much
at fault as is Darcy, for they are
Englishmen, whereas Darcy is an
Australian, and of Irish descent.
WHiitman's action seems TO have
been taken because Darcy has neg
lected his duty to come to America
and get some easy money. The
spectacle of a foreigner coming here
and separating New Workers from
their cash because they were easy
marks evidently did not appeal to
the governor. The other English
boxers already were in this country
when war was declared.
Darcy made a frightful mistake
when he refused to talk business
with Mike Gibbons and promoters
from the middle west. Then, when
he listened to bad advice and sep
arated himself from Tim 0'Sullivan
he made another bad step. Each of
!, these actions caused adverse COM
ment and the people began to kick.
Governor Whitman's attention
naturally was called to what vas go
ing on. He couldn't have helped
seeing it ii he read the newspapers.
Darcy wasn't complimented by any
means in the things said about him.
II Governor Whitman got the wrong
impression it's his own fault.
The money-grubbers among the
boxers are fast choking the wind out
of the goose that lays the golden
egg. 1t wouldn't be at all surprising
If every boxing law in the country
was wiped off the books within two
or three years.