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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-06-25
Official Figure
on Registration
NolO 9,569,582

Washington. june 25-OHcial war
regi ztrati0n returns. with Niagara
county. New York and three wyoming
precincts missing, made public today,
show q total enrolment Of 2.569388z, IT
approximately 90 per cent Of tine CEN
sua bureaus estimate The apparent
shortage Is more than Offset by the
number Of men Eta the army and navy
Who were not required to register.
OF the regjstrauts reported 7##I.ls4
are white citizens. 955,s99 coIerad 8
1.Z19.s65 unnaturaIzed foreigners
from countries other than Germany
I11.S23 unnatura1ized Germans. iuclud-
ing those who have taken out their
FIRST naturalization papers, and 500-
Indians.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-06-25
The War Today

The British front in northern
France Is again developing signs
IF renewed activity. Todsy's OIL
ct8l statement from London de-
tails an unusual number OF raids
carried ont hy the British in vir-
tG8lIy every important sector
from Belgium 20 St Quentin. OPP
erations by raidinE forces oH
large scale are usually the pre-
lude 20 offensive movements OF
importance,
Incident 90 last nights raids
were local operations that gained
ground fer tue British. Thus some
progress by them below Lens and
northwest OF Warneton III the
Iessines area Is reported.
There Is momentary iull I'm
the infantry activities en- the
Aisne 'front.' Each of the armies
trying fer dominating points for
offensive purposes. In this con-
nect.on tile artillery activity re-
ported today along various por-
tons Of the Chemin- Des-Dames
plateau Is significant.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-06-25
SENATE TO TAKE
HOUSE FOOD BILL
Measure as Passed Saturday Night
Expected to Substitute for Sen
afor Chamberlin'S.

Washington, June 25.-The fate Of
prohibition as a wartime measure
rested today with the senate where
acceptance of the food control bill in
the form In which jt passed the house
Saturday night with It's drastic pr0hi-
biti0n amendments added, as substi-
ute for the bill drafted by Senator
Cham berlin was assured.
A vigorous fight was promised over
the prohibition proposals, particularly
lhat permitting the manufacture OF
malt liquors and wine Many dry
senator's strictly opposed extending
Che prohibition to beer and wines al
though there is a strong sentiment n
the senate against further mauufac-
Jure OF whisky. brandy and other dis
alled spirits
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-06-25
TRAIN KILLS GIRL;
HIGH HEELS BLAMED

Aurora, ILL.,. June 25- Miss Mabel
Scorwood 90 Of LAGRANGE tripped
over . Burlington railroad track this
morning as she hurried across the
right 81 away 10 take an approaching
train BEFORE she could get to her
feet the train was upon Der and she
was killed Railroad officials said
that their investigation established
apparently that the young woman was
thrown when the high heel OF her shoe
caught upon the steel rail-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-06-25
RUSS PEASANTS
TAKELAW IN HAND
Enraged by Murderous Burglars and
Horse Thieves They Band Together
To Xiii on Menace.

Petrograd, June "a dispatch to a
news agency from Nikolayev, north
east Of Odessa. relates that the peas
ants Of N0via Odessa enraged by the
crimes Of murderous burglars and
horse thieves, started an organized
movement against them, torturing or
killing captured offenders in defiance
of the efforts of the militia. The au-
thoritias Of NikoIayev who went to the
scene 10 protest were threatened with
violence as defenders of the criminals.
Twelve Charred corpses marked the
scene Of the peasant vengeance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-06-25
Latest Bulletins

Washington, June Contracts
for 10 complete steel merchant
ships. four complete wooden mer-
chant vessels and % wooden ship
huiis we're announced today BY
Major General Cocktails. Deliver
les viii be made in 1915.
Freeporf, H. June Indict-
meHtS against 1874 alleged partiei-
pants In the anti-draff dem0nstra-
ton at Rockford, Ill. June >. were
returned before Judge Lands Of
the federal court here today.
Peking. June 25.-AlI provinces
which declared their independence
Of the present Picking government
have ceased their waTlike prepara-
tions. Leaders 0f the southern
provinces which were I'm revolt
photographed Picking that they were
willing to compromise providing a
new election we're soon held WITH
out military interference
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-06-25
GERMAN TITLES IN
ENGLAND GIVEN UP

London, June 25.-The Times learns
that in view of the recent decision Of
King George that those princes of his
family who are his subjects and bear
German names and titles would reliu-
quish them. the duke Of Teck takes the
title Of marquis Of Cambridge and
Prince Alexander Battenberg becomes
marquis OF Carisbr0oke.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-06-25

FIXED PRICE
COURT BARES
Set Scale at 3 a Ton Test
mony at Trial of 102
Companies Show.

View York, June Testimony
that price LISTS fixing - at the
mines as the cost Of semi-bitum-
nous coal were sent out 10 OPP
orators on the day after con-
ference of coal producers and OPP
orators in this city in January
nas introduced Icy the govern
meu1 I'm its trial Of 81 individuals.
IA2 companies engaged i'm coal
production i'm the federal court
here.
IT. is the governments contention
as set forth ia the ind ctmeut, that the
defendants couspired. in violation O.
he Sherman antitrust law 10 e5ta1-
1sH prices in the semi-bituminous
districts I'm Virginia and West Eir
gIutt W. e. J. Zimmerman. secretary
of the SmoEeIess Coal Operators asso
.ta 1icu. called as a witness today tes
titled regarding the conference hers
on Jan. g.
did any Cf the operators suggest Z
price for the coal? ne was asked bl
federal counsel
Suggested s. q Ton.
Robert III. Gross. president Of th'
New Etver Coup auv and Of the Whit.
Oak Coal company, declared d,
hought il rea zouahIe 10 charge So
ron mes at the mines" replied she wit
ness
dr Zimmerman said that on this
following day he sent out circulars
which he aa1 read at the conference
10 a mailing llst Of operators. calling
for a minimum price Of So ton a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-06-25
Sharp Fight Win Russ.
DR. FELTS FOUND DEAD.

Bloomington. Ill, June -5.--DT.
Theodore O. FeIts. aged IS OF this city,
former perinteudent Of the state
hospital at Anna. III. was found dead
west Of this city today beside the II
terurbau tracks Apoplexy is be-
Ileved TO have been the cause Of death.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-06-25
DANVHTF SOCIALIST HFID.

Dauville, Ill. June .. - Edgar c.
Ballan. prominent Socialist Of this
city. was held under bail of $1,000 by
the United States commissioner this
morning. charged with circulating lii
erature IA violation OF section three OF
she espionage act
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-06-25
RUSST0LDOF
YANKEE WAR
ROLE BYROOT
Head Of American Mission
Gives Nations Plans and
Aims in Speech.

Moscow, June q. delayed. i-
The headquarters of the war in
dustrial commission was visited
today By the American mission
headed by Elihu Root. The mis-
sion was warmly welcomed. Mr..
Root, i'm answer 50 an address OF
welcome said that America was
summOning 10.0G0,000 men to the
coi0rS I'm defense of freedom His
remarks were enthusiastically APP
plauded,
Continuing Mr. Root told his hear
ers that half a million Americans
soon would be lighting. America :
feet already was anniht5ating Ger
man submarines. Describing Amer
ica's adaptation to war Ar- Root
praised American workmen for vol
unfairly working IN the nations in
terest longer hours than usual They
soon would be fulfilling Russia3s order
for locomotives ana cars.
Say what Russia wants." continued
the speaker. "aud we VIII come ia aid
Our high aims in the war justify the
heaviest sacrifices and anyone who
cannot understand these aims must
be unable to understand anything"
Visit Munitions Plants
2LEET at4e amer AdtA9 l7+-'-.A
the M0c0w b0urse committee where
they were welcomed by NJ. TretiakoE
president of The committee Later
thev inspected the Peoples bank and
various munitions workshops where
they were given r0using reception.
Some Of the members went-to SergIey-
skv 90 visit the famous Trinity monas-
terry. meeting on the way the procur-
ator general of the holy synod M.
Lv0n and church dlgnitarIes who
heartily greeted the Americans
Inspect BrchangeI Port
Rear Admiral James H Glennou,
I'll. s. n. and other naval representa-
rives with the Root mission have gone
to ArchangeI for an inspection of that
port They were accompanied by Cap
tain Newton A. McCully, naval attache
I'd the American embassy at Petrograd-
Captain NcCuIlE will 90 70 kOla.
Desprters Re5oining army.
During roundup Of deserters last
night at Simferop0l in the Crimea,
shooting occurred and men on both
sides were wounded. There was a
large mum Der Of arrests
Increasing numbers OF deserters are
returning daily to the col0rs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-06-25

T0PIECE:S BY
ENEMY SHIP
Shell From British Vessel
Causes Explosion and Sub
Sinks in Halves.

An Atlantic Port, June go
Members of the crew of a British
steamer which arrived here to-
day reported having sunk an at
lacking German submarine. The
British vessel sent shell into the
E-boat's magazine causing an eX-
pIOsion which parted the under
water boat about amidship. Each
end sank separately. The British
steamer was uniniured.
The submarine was FIVE miles dis
tant and running away after having
the Britisher nearly 400 miles
off the coast of Ireland.
According TO the story told by the
gunner of the British steamer the sub
marine was first seen when she sent
shell at the steamer from a dis
lance of about 5000 yards It fell
short and the steamer Immediately
was swung around so that her stern
was toward the U-boat, getting the
naval gun at work. Eleven shots were
fred in rapid succession and each
struck very close TO the German.
Il knew I had the range after the
second shot and so did the German. 70
said the British gunner.
Twelfth Shot Fatal.
THE Germans were using their two
guns. fore and aft while we had only
one but the shells were falling short
and he started TO run. / followed him
with she'll, and the twelfth. the one
that sent him down. struck just abaft
the periscope He was then more than
600 Yards away.
I'VE could all see the boat break in
half and 90 down, disappearing within
q few minutes"
Yunk Ship Fights Snb.
An English port, June 25.-Amer-
lean naval gunners successfully
fought off . big German submarine
which attacked an American passen-
ger liner of the coast Of ireland last
night A torpedo fred bv the sub
marine missed its target by less than
tweuty-feeC-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-06-25
GENERAL sEEIY W0rNDFD.

London, June 25.-The Daily Ez-
press learns that BriEadier General J.
E B. Seelv. ex-minister Of war. has
been accidentally wounded In France.
The nature Of his injuries is not
given.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-06-25

T0MAKE USE
OF SPY BILL
New Body Will Prevent Sup
plies From Reaching Ger
many Via Neutrals.

Washington, June 95.-Presi.
dent Wilson by executive order.
today created an export embargo
council 10 administer the export
embargo provisions Of the espion-
age act
BY the administration of en-
bargoes through this council the
nation viii be able 10 take many
steps for the successful pr0secE.
ton of the war and also to pre-
vent supplies reaching Germany
through neutrals.
The presidents order vests in the
secretary Of commerce the executive
administration of all instructions to
be issued by the president under the
act and establishes an exports e0un-
Gil TO be composed of the secretary
Of state the secretary OF agriculture
the secretary OF commerce and the
food administrator.
Coal and grain will be the first
commodities to go under the act.
Food exports viii be left largely in
the hands OF the food administration.
which viii consult the council where
international questions are involved.
One of the first effects of the acts
operation viii be to give the govern
meDt firm control Of the domestic
food situation. Shipping too, will be
controlled 10 large extent under the
act a plan for rationing the Eu-
rOpeau neutral countries has been
worked out aud viii be put into effect
Immediately. Secretary Reddeld said
today his department would have the
act in operation within forty ight
hours.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-06-25

A IS o ciated Press
Leased Wire Report
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-04-20
The Lonely Girl

She was a frail little girl. with
large melancholy brown eyes eyes
as deep and profound as night, as
mysterious as darkesS: a face rather
pale and drawn-an ever-tirei eX-
preston occasionally half lighted
by a liStleSS smile.
She was a silent lover.
This lonely girl loved passionate
ly. But her earthly ideal, like the
stars. was beyond her reach.
She loved a man noble and
handsome. She constantly saw his
face before her. She knew his every
feature and characteristic. She
breathlessly followed bis adventures
as cowboy reScuing the lovely
daughter of the ranchman; as fire
man fighting the flames: as an
amorous knight counting his lady
fair.
She wept when he suffered. laugh
ed when he smiled, joyed when he
was victor and mourned when he
fell before the enemy.
She loved him; wOrshipped the
ground he trod, and though she
never had touched his hand sht
would have died for him.
She loved in silence and from
afar. And every night she visited
the same five cent moving picture
theatre and there feaSted her eye
or her distant flmy mate an(
dreamed of days to come when he
par tomime Lohengrin would lerv'
vague screen Of the abstract an
gather her in bis arms Exchang
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-04-20
"TODAY, I'm WELL"
Says Jackson Lady, And Thank.
Cardui For Her Good Health.

Jackson, Ohio-Mrs. Alice Sclrlock, Of
this place, writes: About three or four
years | was in very weak state. SUI
Tered with my sides. They were sore
and it seemed when would lay down at
nights something seemed like il twisted
and pulled in my sides.
] could not rest nights, was so very
nervous. At time was worse than
others, the pain was much more severe.
! had sick headaches. My limbs would
get numb and this was disagreeable -. :.
! doctored myself and tried different
doctors -. | was very frightened OF
operations andfelt | could not 90 through
one. had gotten down so nervous.
read Of Cardui and decided TO use il. |
took II or II bottles. Today I'm well
and do not have any nervous trouble.
am able 10 do my own work and feel so
strong and well. My sides are all right,
and | know Cardui did it. certainly am
stronger than in long time"
lfyou suffer from any of the troubles so
common 10 women. try Cardui.
Thousands of women give Card-u-i credit
for their good health. NCB.iO
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-04-20

Nov that potatoes have asplred
to So 20 a buShel. and other articles
have scared accordingly. We can
truly say, if things don't soon drop
a little, this will be our National
Hymn:
My country, It's Of thee,
Land where things used to be
So cheap. we sing,
Land where my folks once cOuldbuy
Things that are now so high
Too thee. with many a sigh,
Our memories cling.
Some of thy children swear
That what they eat and wear
Takes all their wad.
Others avow that they
Eat only once day
And for it cannot pay,
So help them. God.
Thy people humby crave
To pull from out the grave
At least one leg.
We do not ask to dine
On flesh of beef and swine,
But give us. Lord Divine,
One good fresh egg.
Our fathers land, with thee,
Blest home of liberty.
We choose to stop:
We don't exactly like
So soon 10 henceward hike;
But we must hit the pike
If things don't drop.
-EXchance.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-04-20
M. u. CURAT0RS MAKE
WAR PLAN
STuDENTS kNDFiCULIY vi NBERS PRO
NIDED FOR IN BOARDS ACTION.

War plans which provide for
students who cnlis. in the service
of the United States, for faculty
members and for military training
at the University of Missouri have
been adopted by the board of cur
atorS of that institution upon the
recommendation of the University
faculty.
ANY University student who en-
lists for national service in cUnnec-
ton with the var will b. given
credit for this SemesferS work and
a grade based on the quality Of
work the student has done up to
the time of his enlistment.
The University. by the action of
the board Of CuratorS. has placed at
the disposal of the national Cover
ment such technical equipment as it
may have that can be of service in
the plans Of preparation.
The period of military training
required b. the institution has been
changed from one 10 two years for
the male students of the institution
Students will be excused from the
Service for satisfactory reasons such
as have accepted under the one
year military curriculum.
BY the action of the board. appli- .
cation has been made to the War .
Department, for the establishment /.
at the University in Columbia of
a Reserve Officers Training Crops /
The military training will also affect
the School of Mines and Metallurey
at RUila.
A provision has been for leaves
of absence granted by the executive
board and the executive committee
of the University, for all membereS
ofAhe University faculty who take
service with natianal government
for purposes of war.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-04-20
Yellow Bows on War Grooms

Chicago, April II Stacker 70
mances continued to shed their sal
from glow about the marriage license
bureau today. A corral has been
built of wooden horses" in which
scores of service dodgers and their
brides-to-be had to line up and
wait their turn for the licenses
Spectators are kept back by the
corral" but their comments float
clearly across them. They cut to
the bone. but few give evidence
that they hear.
Private Roy Johnson Of Company
D, Second Illinois Infantry, bought
a roll of yellow ribbon from which
he made little bows to pin TO the
coats of the brideerOoms
Aren't you afraid you'll get a
trimming" he was asked.
There isn't one chance in a
thousand that one of that bunch
will fight" he said. Then while the
onlOokerS applauded him and jeered
the Stacker, he proved his theory by
pinning ribbons on the coats of
several. And they stood for it.
X. C. Star.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-04-20
FARMERS WILL ENLIST
FOR SERVICE.
MISSOURI STUDENTS 10 BE EXCUSED To
ASSIST ENLARGE FOOD SUPPLY

Owing to the shortage of food and
the scarcity of labor in the nresen,
national crisis students in the Colleee
Oh Agriculture of the Universitv Of
Missouri will be excused to work or
iarms, by the action of the facrIrv
oil the college taken TUESDAY, after
noon April 10 The facultv con-
SiderS that actual labor in food nro-
ductIon is as important and aS
much a patriotic duty as enlistment
lot military service. Only those
students who have definite employ.
ineht IN view will be excused On
the same basis as those who enlist
IN the army. The grade for work
done in the college up to the time
the student is excused will be tho
basis for awarding credit durina
his enlistment in food production,
Students will be placed on their
honor that they will work on farms
In addition, they will be REQUIRED
to submit statement from emplov.
erS that they are to be enaaeed in
farm work. They must work at
least until july l and submit a re-
port from their employers to obtain
credit for University work. The
College OF Agriculture has recon-
mended TO the University faculty
that students in other divisions be
excused for farm work on the same
basis as those excused for military
service.
The suggestion that COLLEGES of
agriculture excuse students for farm
work was made in Chicago Saturday
at meeting of the advisory board
of National Agricultural Society
of which Dean F. B. Mumford is a
member. A committee of five con-
SlStIns of Dean Z. Davenport of
Illinois, Pres. H. j. Waters Of Kansas
Agricultural College, Howard David
son Of New York, president of the
International Livestock Exposition,
{. D. Funk, farmer of Illinois. and
Dean F. B. Mumford OF Missouri
formulated recommendations to be
submitted to the National Agricul-
tural Society which met Tuesday
i'll Washington. One of the recon-
mendationS pertained to excusine
students from college to work Oh
farms. Dean Mumford said last
niGht that the Missouri College was
the first TO his knowledge in the
United States to take action on the
recommendation.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-04-20
Civil Service Examination Post
Office Clerk

An examination for post office
clerks will be held at the post office
in this city on May IL. 1917.
Age limit. IS to Is years on the
date of examination.
Married women will not be ad-
mitted to the examination.
Applicants must be physically
sound, and male applicants must
be not less than 5 feet 4 inches in
height in bare feet, and weigh not
less than 125 pounds without over
coat or hat.
For application blanks and for
full information relative to the ex-
animation. qualifications. duties,
salaries, vacations, promotions, etc,
, address Immediately
Postmaster.
Post Office. Monroe City, Mo.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-04-20
WEAK, SORE LUNGS
Restord 10 Health By VinoJ

Camden \. il had a deep s,a.c,!
cough, wa rln'cown, and my lungs were
weak and'orc' | had tried cvrrythin,
suggested without help. onr ,T,.'
pi i : ? I rod about vinol and d,,i.i, (!
to try it. Soon | noticed an imrrog.,
mcnt. I rFt on takinr it AMI TO-DAY |
am a We nan. The soreness i al
rome fronny lungs, do not have any
FRANK 1uTNAN.
We guIahtHr Vinnl for chrnri,
coughs. c'9s and bronchitis and for all
weak, rura0"a conditions.
L. N. wOa Druggist Monroe City, Mo.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-04-20
A Neuter

Let's see! Professor Smart has
three sons, hasn't he?"
Nope" replied the Missourian.
Two sons and a pacifist. C.
Star.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-04-20

Mrs. Arthur Baeleypassed through
here Saturday enroute to Quincy to
visit with relatives.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-04-20

Mrs. Charley Smith of PALMYRA
spent Saturday and Sunday here
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Evan
Smith.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-04-20

Mr.. and Mrs. c. j. CharnStrOm.
Misses frankie Connell and Edith
Carter. J. J. Carter, of Hannibal re-
turned home Friday after a visit
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. W
Lonemire.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-04-20
Seven Million Acres
Free Homestead Land
In Wyoming.
Make Application Now.

Character of Land-GrasS-cOver-
ed grazing lands in Wyoming north
of the Platte River and east of the
Big Horn Mountains.
How Reached-0ver the Burline-
tons Central Wyoming main line
via Douglas and Casper. or by the
BurlingtOn's Alliances Sheridan main
line for Northeastern Wyoming.
How to Get Title-Three years
residence required. five months va
cation each year. Permanent i'm
prOyementS to the of 81 Is per acre
required. Final proof within five
years. Residence must be taken
up within six months of the date of
filing.
When to Goo early this spring
if possible; yet the area is large and
will offer an excellent choice as late
as the summer.
Information will be readily fur
nished applicants either by the
United States Land offices at Doug
las. Sundance or Buffalo, Wyo.; or
by me. Send at once for our circu-
lar of information and guidance. 1t
tells YOU exactly what TO do.
S. B Howard. immigration Agent,
c, B & Q R. R. Room IA. Q Build
ing. Omaha. Neb.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-04-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Paul MCGEE. of
Paris spent Friday and Saturday
with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Evan Smith.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-04-20

Mrs. R. C. DeGuehery of Hannibal
spent Friday and Saturday here the
quest of Mr.. and Mrs Herald Frost.