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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-10-04

SENATE TEST
NEW FACTOR
Mysterious Machine Help
TO United States in Win
ming the War.

Washington, Oct. 1.-THE house
bin providing Tor tests 0f mys-
terious machine for utilizing free
energy devised bY Garabed T. Il.
6irug0sslau. an Armenian fnYen-
tor from Boston. went to the SEN
ate today ana congressman en-
tiIusiaStiC over the war p0sSibii-
tiles Of the machine planned n
drive for immediate action.
Girae0ssiau SO Impressed five mem
bers Of the house patents committee
al d secret demonstration that they
recommended passage Of the bill &c
provide for demonstration before q
board Of five scientists and the secre
ta-y of the interior as q preliminary tC
the government buying the rights &c
use the device.
Uncle Joe Enthusiastic.
Former Speaker Cannon, who in Tia,
face Of ridicuie years ago forcel
through the resolution for testing Pro
Tessor LauEley's flying machine. sup
ported the resolution yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-10-04
DEFICIENCY BILL rs
BEFORE THE HOUSE

Washington Oct 4.-The urgent de-
a9eHcT n..l carrying S7755434.4l0.
vas taken an tu the house today with
tTamp. adoption virtually assured.
SITTER tae measure Is disposed of. it
Niii En- to President Wilson for sig
nature
As aeseel upon in conference the
Rl# carries the largest amount, il is
sala, ever appropriated by any gov
sFauea 1T one time 1t provides for
zoe disbursement Of S5,355.976, 0l6 in
sssh and grants authorization of So
At47>a9G Ga contracts. The funds
siii be- devoted almost entirely TO the
patmen. eI war expenses
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-10-04
SLACKERS GET FINAL
WORD OF WARNING S

Washington. Oct "A last warning
sas issued today TO drafted men who
4ase failed to answer the call TO the
esofs The government gave notice
@st those wao have failed to report
sai be given an opportunity TO escape
punishment re they join the coiors
@9# and explain their previous failure
e DO $50. If Fhey show a wilful dis
ftaslJQn TIA eyade service. they VIII be
a7ged with deser1lon and every et-
4Fl @ilI He made To apprehend and
punish them
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-10-04
SENATE POSTPONFS
ACTION FOR CUSTER

Washington Oct. 4 Decision as to
what action il shall AXE on petitions
demanding expulsion of Senator La
Toilette was again postponed today b.
the senate privileges and elections
committee Another meeting viii be
held tomorrow. when it is hoped to
determine whether any action shall
be taken and If so whether before or
after adjournment Of the present ses-
sion
The committee is considering va
rious courses Today the question OF
a formal investigation and hearings
upon Senator Ia Follette's speeches
and statements was discussed Sew
eraI senators were said 10 favor a res
olution depioring his attitude and cen
surfing him
More drastic action such as expul
sion or impeachment, it was said, is
not seriously considered.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-10-04
- AssolIatad - ]


Striking again on a wide front
cast Of Ypres, the British This
morning began another drive AT
the German Tines i'm FLANDERS.
Field Marshal Haig i'm his early
report announced that satisfactory
progress was being made. Already
stream of German prisoners is
being sent TO the British rear.
The renewal of the Flanders drive
comes after an eight day interval. On
Wednesday Of last week, the British
swept forward over ground on both
sides Of the Ypres-Menin road, advanc-
ing from half mile to a mile at va
rious points along the line.
Some OF the heaviest lighting In the
war on the western front followed, the
Germans making assault after assault
in desperate attempts TO regain the
valuable high ground they had lost
Almost every inch of ft, however. was
held intact by the British who mean
while were preparing for the next for
ward push.
Resembles Somme Battle.
with todays renewal Of The drive.
the battle OF Flanders is growing more
and more to resemble last years bat
tie Of the Somme, which was followed
by the memorable Hindenburg tstrat-
egic retreat The same general tao
tics now being pursued by persistent
driving at the same point n the line
are evidently expected by the British
to achieve a similar result This time
however. the ground which would have
to be abandoned would be far more
valuable 90 the entente and its loss
correspondence heavy blow to the
sss Ftf.ssf NJ tFfsIes nan
coast line. with it's submarine and
aerial base Is at stake. together with
the great French manufacturing city
of Lille and wide stretches Of territory
fig northern France and Flanders.
T0davs attack followed sharply q
last despairiug effort OF the Germans
TO stave ID off Crown Prince Rup-
precht struck at the British line yes
terday at its most vital points-be-
tween Tower H8mlets and Polygon
wood. but his troops again were moved
down by the British guns. the assault
making no Impression whatever on
the British line or affecting The Brit
ish purpose Of attack today
The French fighting front has been
comparatively calm. except for the in
tense artiller. activity northeast Of
gerduu The French air forces have
been busy again at reprisal work, how
ever. visiting the Prussian city Of
Frankfort once more and also bOm-
harding Rastatt a city of $4,000 p0pu-
lation in Baden
Between the village of Braodseinde.
on the north and No0rdeuhock, more
than a mile to the south, the British
are holding the crest OF the ridge in
the face of heavy counter attacks.
Attack Begins Early.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-10-04

FALLING IN FIGHT
Fear Corporal Campbell of kenilw0rth,
Ill, Has Been Killed or Captured
by the Enemy.

Headquarters Lafayette Escadriile
Oct delayed Corpora Andrew
Courtney Campbell, Jr., Of the Lafay-
cite escadrille rs believed to have been
brought down today in a fight with
several German machines No details
have been received and it is not known
whether Campbell was killed or forced
30 land in German territory b French
lieutenant. q member of another esca-
drille, reports seeing a. machine OF the
type Campbell was flying falling down
out OF control This is also confirmed
by infautrymen ia the first line
trenches
A Paris dispatch ON Oct .. reported
that Corporal Campbell had disap-
peared Monday while on q reconuoi-
teFing expedition and that his fate was
not known. 1T was reported recenleT
that Campbell whose home was in
KeniIworth. Ill, had been awarded the
French war cross.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-10-04
ITALIAN SHIP LOSS
SMALL FOR WEEK

Rome. Oct Italian shipping
losses by mines or submarines for the
week ending Sept 30 in all seas. were
two sailing vessels Of more than 100
tons and three sailing vessels Of less
than 100 tons. one small sailing yes
sci escaped when attacked by sub
p1arLne~
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-10-04
PROMOTION COMING
FOR MANY GENERALS

Washington. Oct. IA bill creating
two generals in the aFmy-t0 provide
promotions TOR Major General Perish
ing and Major General Bliss, chief OF
staff-and number of lieutenant gen
erals was introduced today in the sen
ate 1t is planned 10 rush it through
congress before adjournment
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-10-04

qse.aleago Oct. 4-GeneraI Edward @
3lag. commander Of the newly or
ssaelzed brigade of the Illinois Ma
at Guard. who has been III foI
s.ssFal days. is recovering and VII
I'm IN his duties next week, i was
saoFted fnaAx.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-10-04
ARREST EDITORS OF
GERMAN NEWSPAPER

Newark. n. j.. Oct 4-The offices
of the New Jersey. Freie Zeituug were
raided here today by federal auth0ri-
ties and the publisher. Benedict Prieth,
and two editors, William Won Kaepez-
Ter and Henry Wechter were taken in
to custody, The men were arrafgned
before the United States commissioner
charged with publishing seditious mat
ter
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-10-04
ATTACKUP0N
WIDE SECTOR
BEGUN EARLY
Battle of Flanders RACES
While German Troops
Give Up Fight.

British front in France
and Belgium, Oct. A. by
the Associated Press. -
Field Marshal Haig' 5
forces in the offensive be-
gun TO the east of Ypres
this morning in some
places have penetrated
the German lines TO a
depth of one mile and
have overrun the crest of
the Observation-Disclosures
welt ridge. AT an early
hour the Germans were
surrendering by hundreds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-10-04
IOWA FARMERS ORGANIZE.

yes A0iaes. Iowa, Oct. 4--0rganiza-
~ OF an iowa Farmers cooperative
- education union is the purpose OF
afee-day convention of farmers from
.5llally every section Of the state,
s4teh opened today
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-10-04
THE WEATHER
I Forecast Til : z. II. Tomorrow, 70.
Rock Island, Davenport, Moline
and Vicinity.

Fair tonight and Friday, cooler Fri
day
Tenn erature ar r a m 49, Highest
vest erday g.. Lowest last night. A.
Velocity of wind at Z a IA. miles
per hour
Precipitation. % inch.
Relative humidity at p. m -. at :
q. m. 81. at p m. TO-DAY 81
stage of water > feet. no change in
last Il hours
]. Al sHER1ER. MeteoroIoKist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-10-04
IRISH VALOR WINS
HONOR II BATTLES

London. Oct 4-Captaiu William
Archer Redmond. son of Jean T. Red
mond the Irish leader. has been
awarded the distinguished service ar
der for gallant conduct on the night
Of Sept 1913 Captain Redmond is .
member of parliament from the East
Tyrone division
Major lillian Il K. Redmond Of the
Sixth royal Irish rifles. and brother
Of John Redmond. was killed while
leading his men in Wvtschaefe wood
during the battles Of Messiues ridge
on June TO- 1917 Major Redmond
was member Of parliament FOR East
Clare
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-10-04
TEUTONSL-AC
IN WORK.;
SHORT STEEL
Labor Hosts Called Upon to
Speed War Output-Men
Said to Be Underfed.

Copenhagen. Oct. 4.-Leaders Of
various groups AZ German labor
we're received at main army head
quarters this week not for the pur-
pose of c0ngratulating Field Mar
shall Won HindenbuFg uH his birth
day anniversary, as first vas inti-
mated, but in an effort 80 have
German wOrkmeu speed MP the
production of munitions
The leaders submitted TO General
won Ludendorf, the chief quartermas-
ter general. complaints of the Iaboring
classes. These deal. particularly with
the operation Of the compulsory labor
service law. A lengthy conference
was devoted to discussing the possible
Improvement of the conditions of la
Dor and the maintenance Of the out
put of munitions. which General Won
Ludeudorf declared was the cardinal
duty of the hour
Recently private but trustworthy re-
ports have been received by the Asso-
ciated Press that the German authori-
ties were experiencing difficulty in
preventing a falling off in the produC-
ton OF munitions owing to the lower
ing of the working capacity of the in
divjdu8L under-fed Workmen and the
scarcity of certain raw materials, not
ably the more rare metals used in the
manufacture Of high grade steels.
There have been persistent reports that
nickel was embarrassingIE short in
GERMANY It is doubtful also If Ger
many VIII be able 20 keen pace with
further increases in Anglo-Amer8can
production If, indeed, it is now even
holding its own
Reliable reports from SO widely sep
arated sectors of the western front as
Flanders and the Arg0nue say that the
German artillery has strict orders to
spare ammunition in every way posi-
bic
Statement Munitions Head.
Amsterdam. Oct. 4.-Fears that Ger
many might possibly be unable TO con
tinue fighting owing 10 the lack of raw
materials have ben answered by Major
General Schuech. the new minister of
munitions who. according to dis
patch from Berlin. says.
Regarding the supply Of raw ma
5erials. particularly those required for
the manufacture of guns and NUM-
tioBs. We are not dependent solely on
the stock ia hand. which. however,
would be insufficient. We have to pro-
duce them and this production is pro-
ceediug satisfactorily"
General Schuech admitted that pro
duction was interrupted temporarily
last year because Of traupoTt Difficult
ties Although these seem TO have
been overcome. the minister of mani
tI0us expects q probable recurrence
the coming winter
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-10-04

NJ m b er Of Audit
Bureau OF Calculations
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-10-04

Asao ciated Press
Leased Wirs Report
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-08-10
DOMESTIC RATE
ON LETTERSFOR
BOYS AT FRONT
Parcels May BE Sent at 9Th
Zone Rate of II Cents
Maximum 20 Pounds

Postmaster George w. wilkinson
was in receipt of orders from the
postmaster general this morning
stating that letters, newspapers and
parcels may be sent at the domestic
rates of postage to all soldiers and
civilians connected with the expedi-
tionary forces in Europe.
Parcel post will be sent at the
eighth zone rate Of IL cents a pound
with q maximum weight limit of 20
pounds. This applies only to ordi-
nary parcel post. no c. o. D., insur-
ed, or registered packages being
handled.
The order also states that money
orders may be sent at the domestic
rates.
This domestic rate will also apply
on all letters from soldiers abroad
engaged in the present war.
Such postage may be paid by the
soldier at field postoffices or the pos
tage will be collected from the recip-
lent Of the latter in this country at
the single domestic rate. il not pre-
paid abroad.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-08-10
CASS BAR Will
SEND DELEGATES
TO STATE MEET
North Dakota Association
Holds Forth in Dickin-
son Next Week

Plans for sending a representative
delegation OF Cass county attorneys
to the annual meeting of the Nortn
Dakota Bar association, which will be
held in Dickinson on Thursday and
Friday OF next week. will be made at
a meteing OF the Cass County Bar
association at o'clock this after
noon. The question Of sending dele
gates to the national meeting, and
patriotic subjects. will also be con-
sidered.
Splendid Speakers Listed.
r. NJ. Pollock, Fargo, president of
the association. has announced two
splendid speakers for the Dickinson
convention. They are Chief Justice
Evans, of the Iowa supreme court.
and John Z. Greene, Minot, former
president of the state association.
Week in the Courts OF England,
is the subject that Justice Evans has
announced.
Dickinson Plans Big Time. ...
People OF Dickinson are making ar
rangements for the elaborate enter
tainment of their guests, and they
are hopeful of a big attendance.
A number of Fargo attorneys are
expected to attend because Of the un-
usual Importance and interest that is
attached to the session.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-08-10
BOXCAR ROBBED
AT DILWORTH
Shoes, Hats, Caps and Mir.
rors Reported Missing
By Special Agent
STATIONS

Special Agent George Mcdowell OF
the Northern Pacific, reported TO the
Fargo police this afternoon the theft
OF four pair OF Florgheim shoes.
black lace, small size, hats, caps and
mirrors from a box-car in the yards
at Dtlworth at midnight Thursday.
The theft OF a bicycle owned by
stuart Nelson and taken from 1928
Third avenue south, was also report
ed. The vehicle was stolen about s
o'clock Thursday evening. The
bicycle reported missing by Tom
Powers, jr., and which was left in
front OF the Deere a Weber build
ing, has been recovered.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-08-10
HILL GIFT OF $4,000
TO JAMESTOWN COLLEGE

A gift of $4,000 promised by the
late James ]. Hill to Pres. B. H
Kroeze. of jamestown college, upon
the completion Of the $500. 900 endow-
ment, has been paid in full by the
administrator Of the estate.
The endowment has now reached
the large sum of $3.50, 900 and today
there is not a dollar of Indebtedness
against the institution. The assets
are said to be 1915, 900.
The gift from Mr.. Hill was paid in
two payments, the first amounting to
1925 prior to his death, paid in
cash, and the second, amounting to
$4,000, by the estate
The six weeks term of summer
school at the college closed this week.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-08-10

In the erection of a permanent
dining hall at the "Y" bays summer
camp on Lake Cormorant, south OF
Lake Park, MINI. the Fargo Young
Mems Christian association has taken
one Of the first steps in the establish
ment Of a permanent summer home
for the entire association member
ship.
Under a plan which is being work
ed out by officers of the association.
other permanent buildings will be
erected and an arrangement perfect
ed under which members OF the asso-
citation can spend their outings at
the "Y" camp. Details of the plan
have not been given out pending
adoption by the board OF directors.
The site which the association
owns on Cormorant is 81 acres IN
extent, and takes in one ofthe finest
bathing beaches in the lake district.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-08-10
use POSLAM---
TAKE NO CHANCES
With YOUR SKIN

II you have a skin trouble that is
distressing TO you. do not let another
day pass without using Poslam.
III possesses healing energy In the
most active and most concentrated
form. Ii Is the direct remedy for
itching skin affections particularly
stubborn and Viruient cases OF Ecze-
ma. II acts like pacifying balm,
bringing grateful and lasting relief.
Sold everywhere. For free sample
write TO Emergency Laboratories. 2A5
West 9th st., New York City.
Urge your skin TO become fTeshers
clearer, better By the. daily use of
Poslam Soap, medicated with PoBlam.
--Advt.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-08-10
O'Connel, Not
Eastman, Under
Arrest in West

The Forum last evening printed
the statement that Max Eastman.
prominent in The Peoples Council!
work, had been arrested in San Fran
cisco. 49,.
AS a matter Of fact, Daniel O'Con-
nell, an attorney, was the man un-
der arrest, Mr.. Eastman having no
connection with the affair.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-08-10

| The land, with the exception OF a
small corner. is high and dry, and is
heavily wooded. The site was pur-
chased several years ago, and has
since been used for the regular camp
for boys.
The new dining hall is 1sx24 feet.
and cost approximately $3.50. II is
also designed to be used as an as
sembly hall. and lounging room in
inclement weather.
1t is planned to hold an older boys
conference at the camp the latter
part Of the present month, during
which time IL is probable that a get
acquainted with the camp" run by
automobile will be staged, but
definite arrangements have not been
completed pending the return of
John W. Adams, general secretary.
who is enjoying his annual vacation
in Wisconsin.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-08-10
FARGO GUNS TO test
MARKSMANSHIP SUNDAY
J. c. Durkee TO Lead FaFao Rifle
Club Members and Home Guards
To Rife Range.

Fargo guns will test their marks
manship Sunday morning, when J.
c. Durkee. 107 Twelfth street south.
leads members Of the Fargo Rife
club and the Fargo home guard 70
the range. Shooting will be with 20
caliber rifles.
Members of either organization
who have not been asked personally
and wish to take part in the shoot
fest are invited to Join the crowd at
Mr.. Durkee's home at o'clock In
the morning.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-08-10

departing convict, that you won't
go back to your old associations"
mo, sir; l don't propose to asso-
ciate with anybody who didn't have
the advantages of just as good a
prison as I had"
II hope" said the governor to the
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-08-10
-FOUR PAY FINE OF $50
IN CASS DISTRICT COURT
Charged. with Minor Violations of
the Automobile Registration Act
-Four Are Dismissed,

Four of a group of eight defend
ants, charged with minor violations
of the automobile registration act,
were fined in the district court this
morning, Judge A. T. Cole collecting
a total of $50 from the group.
Four others were dismissed.
Agents of the secretary of state
made the complaints on which the
warrants were issued, and they saw
other arrests ere due locally.
For Quick Results. Use The Forum
Want Ads.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-08-10
ISIS

The Isis theatre guarantees two
days sunshine for its patrons this
week In the presence OF June Caprice
who will appear there in William
Fox's Patsy.
Patsy. is filled with more sunshine
and happiness than any picture play
in which the Sunshine Maid has yet
appeared. II is also covered with
more thrills and adventure.
The story OF Patsy" opens in a
little western town just as Patsy
Prim, the role played by Miss Cap
rice, stars for New York 10 meet
Richard Hewitt, an old friend OF her
father. But since Mr.. Hewitt had
died few years before. the letter Is
received by Dick Hewitt, a fast liv-
ing young sport.
Dick undergoes a great change on
meeting Patsy who makes her home
in his bachelor apartments. He
longs to wed the wild and innocent
girl and settle down. 4 tangled af-
fair he has had with an adventures
interferes for a time but the woman
Is finally exposed and Dick and Patsy
marry
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-08-10

In Dawson City q colored man. Sam
Jones by name. was on trial for fell
ony. The Judge asked Sam if he de-
sired the appointment of q lawyer to
defend him. mo. sah," said Sam. II )
Ewine to throw myself on the ignor-
hnce OF the cote"
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-08-10

Old Gentleman (excitedIy to police
man)-That motor car knocked me
down
Policeman Caking out his note
book)-Indeed' What's its number?
Old Gentleman-Sixty-si
Second Policeman (who had seen
nine You see, he was standing on
his head when he saw the number.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-08-10

For state news read The Forum.
Want Ads.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-08-10

'7ow,s the baby? inquired the
neighbor Of the new father.
Fine. said the proud father.
Don't you find that baby brightens
UP a household wonderfully, pursued
the friend.
Yes, said the parent with o
sigh; I'VE have the gas going most Of
the night now!
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-08-10

A tramp soliciting aims was re-
buffed by a decisive: mo, / never
give money to beggars in the street"
Il see. he returned comprehensive
ly. We'll, wot's your address, IL
might ask?
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-08-10
LITTLE RED GROCERY
r. TUNINSKY, Prop.
90 Front Street Phone 2465
r. TUNINSKY. Pror
Phone 2465

Special Sale on Groceries, Meat and
Produce
Coffee, regular Csc zoe
Special in Vinegar. gallon .....-.25e
Jello, Ior ........ .2oc
Big can Salmon, regular Csc, now 1se
Corn Flakes, 8 for ................ .25c
Fresh Dairy Butter, 10. ........ .39e
Fresh Eggs, dozen ..............33 .33c
Bacon, 10. ..............3 .3sc and soc
Summer Sausage, 10. .......... .sOc
Minced Ham, fb. .................22 22e
Special Sale on Flour and SUGAR
Flour, per 100 lbs. $3.50
Flour, per 100 lbs. $3.50
Flour, per 100 lbs. .S4.40
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-08-10
Lockjaw Fatal
For Boy; Boil
Infects Blood

Lockjaw. developing from infec-
ton TO a boil on his leg two weeks
ago. which in turn infected the
blood, resulted in the death OF
Clarence Anderson, 7, at the home
of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. j.
Anderson, 1928 Fifth avenue south,
Fargo, at 10 o'clock this morning.
The boil had apparently healed
and for more than a week the little
fellow had been out playing. We'd
nedsay night, however, he was taken
i'll, and Thursday morning he was
unable to move his jaws. BY noon
they were tightly set, death result
ing this morning.
This is the first case OF death by
lockjaw in Fargo in several years.
Funeral arrangements are in
charge Of z. F. Moore. but have not
been completed. The parents, two
brothers and one sister survive.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-08-10
STRAND

Bessie BarriscaIe in Halter Of Men.
is the Offering at the Strand today
and Saturday. Miss Barriscaie is a
prime favorite of the screen and her
appearance in this Ince production
is well up TO standard. To give his
patrons full measure Manager Eu-
gene Mccarthy presents two comed-
les on the programme.