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The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-03-02

The sad news reached the MANY
friends Of our community of the death
of Mrs. c. A. Royal. OF Ambrose, Sat-
urday. Mrs. Royal was a devoted
Christian, a loving mother and wife.
Besides her husband and children she
leaves scores Of friends to mourn her
loss. We extend to her loved ones our
heartfelt sympathy.
Prof. T. J. Henderson, Misses Min
ME Bruce and Lee Garrison spent
Wednesday night at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. J. F. Harris.
Mrs. j. R. McCook is spending a
few days with her daughter at Doug
las. 80
Mrs. J. B. Smith was called to the
bedside of her daughter, Miss Ora, of
Americas, who is seriously i'll.
Miss Lucille Yarbrough spent Mon
day night with Miss Ruth Ragsdale.
Miss Corene Yarbrough spent
Thursday night with Miss Iva Dor
miney. SOPHRINA.
Rock Island Argus., 1917-11-22
Y.W.C.A.NOW HAS
membership S35
Campaign for 1000 Names on Roll
Meets With Success-206 Re-
newals Are Made.

As result Of the campaign for
new members for the Young Women's
Christian association conducted this
week the roll today showed total of
aS5 names, now including 206 renew
ais which have been received. The
team captains under the leadership of
Mrs. George Perrin met at noon to-
day to compare notes and are de-
lighted with the reports shown. An
effort is being made to bring the mem
bership OF the Y. w. c. A. to a total
of /, 900 and the workers are confident
that they will more than reach that
number by tomorrow evening. The
final report will be presented at a
banquet to be served at ESQ Friday
evening in the First Methodist church
annex. A good program will be pre-
sented following supper snd will con-
sist of songs, instrumental music and
various stunts representing the many
branches OF the work of the Y. w.
c. A. The banquet Is open to sll who
care to attend on the payment of a
small fee.
Rock Island Argus., 1917-11-22
OFFICERS OF LOCAL
CONDUCTORS NAMED

Rock Island division No. 106, Order
Of Railway Conductors, held the an
nual election OF officers at a recent
meeting at Engineers hall. Fifth ave-
nue. ana Thirtieth street The follow
ing we're named:
Chief conductor-A r. Rohueder
Assistant chief conductor. Dizo-
tell.
Secretary and treasurer-V. Wolfe.
Senior conductor-C. E. Nicholas.
Junior conductor. S Niswander.
Inside sentinel. ]. Fry.
Outside sentinel-A. B. Beerbower.
Legislature committeeman-William
StraWhorn.
Alternate-G. F. Mckinley.
Local committeemen-F. A. Bledsoe,
chairman; G. F. Mckinley and P II.
Franey.
Trustees-C. E. Nicholas, J, A. Nor
rison and P H Franey.
Membership committee-C. D. Gard,
/ G. F. Mckinley and P. H Franey.
Rock Island Argus., 1917-11-22
TAKE UP SENATOR'S
SPEECH IN ST. PAUL

Washington, Nov. 22.-Chairman
Pomerene Of the senate privileges and
elections committee returned to Wash
lngton today and announced that his
subcommittee plans to proceed next
Monday with investigation of the al
legged disloyal St Paul speech Of
Senator La Toilette Of Wisconsin.
Questions Of procedure will be dis
cussed in the meantime and it is
planned 10 begin examination Of wit
nesses Monday.
During the suspension of the in
quiry former Secretary Bryan has
communicated with Senator Pomer-
enc regarding the Lusitania case and
statements made by Senator La Fol-
lette Mr. Bryan probably will be
one Of the first witnesses called. SEN
ator La Toilette win be allowed to
cross examine all witnesses.
Rock Island Argus., 1917-11-22
PERSONAL POINTS

II. DeForesf Hofmaster, formerly Of
Rock Island. now of Dallas, Texas,
is calling on old friends In the city.
Captain Frank b. Martin, chief
property clerk Of the local United
States engineers Office, returned 10
the city this morning He has been
taking an inventory Of government
property along the river from this
city TO st. Paul
Major General Alexander Mackenzie,
head Of the local United State en-
gineers left today for Milwaukee and
Appleton. Wis, on official busiIiess.
Miss Elizabeth Craig, daughter OF
Mrs. G. g. Craig, 1920 Seventh ave
nue.. who has been & member Of the
Red Cross unit No. 4 for the past
year. has been ordered to report i'm
mediately to Camp Grant, Rockford
p. T.. Banner Of Rock Island left for
Florida yesterday. He will visit there
for three weeks.
Hugh Johnson, employed at the
Milwaukee depot, left for Pittsburgh
yesterday for a short visit.
Mr.. and Mrs ]. II. Hauberg return
ed this morning from a soioarn III
Hammond, Ala.
/ Miss Pauline Levi. chief clerk OF the
/ Red Cross headquarters, will leave to-
morrow evening for Ct-cago, where
/ she viii visit former scboolmates al
the University Of Chicago Miss Lev
viii attend the Chicago Wisconsin
game Saturday.
Robert KrOeschell and William G
. Harrsch OF Chicago and S. Dalmen o
/ Milwaukee, architects and engineers
are in Rock Island surveying ant
making plans for the new st. An
thongs hospital TO be erected in tn
near future
Mrs. W. NJ, Beck yesterday morninl
received a wire from her old home il
TGreenville. Pa. informing her that he
mother, Mrs. Titzel. very elderl
lady, is exceedingly ILL., Mrs. Reel
who has been staying at the home o
Mrs. /. S. McCabe, left yesterday aft
, ernoon for Greenville. She will nc
! return to Rock Island for some tint
. s. S. Davis left for Chicago thi
/ morning on a short business trip.
) RI. l.. Do0ley, 2402 Seventh avenue
/ left this noon for a short bushes
o. trip to Chicago.
J. J. Goodrich, passenger agent 10
the Rock Island lines at St. JOSEPH
Mo, spent the day in Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus., 1917-11-22
G. A. r. VETS GUESTS
CAMPFIRE REU MON

Members o. the One Hundred
Twenty regiment Illinois infan-
try, Sons OF Veterans, Daughters OF
Veterans, Woman's Relief corps, Lad !
les OF the G. A. r.. Helen Gould aux
Giary and other patriotic organiza-
tfous gathered in large numbers last
evening in Memorial hall in the court
house to enjoy q camp fire and re-
union. Judge William Cochran Of
Sullivan, H., and J. II. Cr0wder, past
department commander of the e. A.
r., who we're to have given the adj
dresses OF the evening, were prevented
from attending, and the principal ad-
dress was given by NJ. NJ. Sturgeon OF
this city The program opened with
the singing Of America" by the aud
ieRce, Rev. H. G. First leading in
prayer. Mrs. Emma Sheesley, pres
ident OF the Womans Relief corps, in
q brief but excellent talk welcomed the
company, P. F. Cox giving the re-
sponse. Mrs. Minnie Barker sang a
selection, recitation was given by
Matthew William Ransom and Gilbert
Vessel and the fife and drum corps
gave selections. T. j. Murphy Of Coal
Valley gave a report Of the Ffcks-
burg reunion held in October and con-
cluded his address by presenting TO the
( Woman's Relief corps q stick Of cane
which he cut from the battlefield at
+ tached to which were two bullets
found on the field, one union and
I the other a confederate bullet, wrap
ped in red. white and blue and grey
! ribbons respectively. William Schweiss
gave whistling solo and Mrs. Faye
. Hough- Mccarthy readings. The num-
I bers were all greatly enjoyed.
Preceding the program the Woman's
Relief corps served supper to more
than one hundred fifty veterans and
/ their families in Memorial hall. the
room and table having elaborate deco
/ rations OF flags and chrysanthemums.
The Woman's Relief corps met in
business session in the afternoon en-
tertaining at the same time 30 COM
rades. Two new names were bailoted
upon and four applications for mem
bership were received, and it was de-
cided to dispense with the meeting
next Wednesday because Of the fact
that 1t is the day before Thanksgiving.
Rock Island Argus., 1917-11-22
MAN ON ARSENAL
WITH Gun SEIZED
Taken Into custody by Government
Guard When He Refuses to Obey
Command 10 Halt.
REVOLVER HIDDEN IN SUIT CASE
Weapon Found on Intruder Who Says
He is American and Denies
ANY fYTang-D0ing.

A man giving his name as Joseph
and claiming to be an Ameri-
can-born citizen, was seized by gov
ernment guard when he was leaving
the Rock Island arsenal grounds this
morning after he had refused 10 halt
when ordered to do so. a revolver,
fully loaded, was found in a suit case
that he was carrying at the time he
was captured by the guards.
The man says his home is In Chi
caro- where he has a wife and two
children. He claims that he has been
in the employ OF Stone & Webster on
the construction work at the arsenal
He had Just quit his job and was ieav-
ing the island with his personal ef-
feets with the intention u, nliag an
application as a machinist 10 work for
the government IN the arsenal shops,
he said.
His suspicious actions caused the
guard to order Brabec TO halt and
ask him what he had in the suit case
he carried. Without stopping Brabec
replied that there was nothing in IT.
Noticing the mans apparent desire to
get away the guard seized him and
locked him in a guard house. An in
I yestigation was then made OF the con.
tents of the suit case and revolver oi
/ 80 calibre, was found.
Brought to Rock Island.
After discovering the gun the gov
I ernment guard got into conlmunica-
/ ton with the Rock Island police anC
had Brabec brought TO this city anC
/ lodged in the city Jail, pending further
I investigation Of his activities. Tht
man protested strongly to the polic'
that he is an born citizen
that he had the gun for no evil pur
pose and that it was too old and rust.
to shoot. However, the police asser
! that the weapon, which could not b.
opened to empty out the cartridges
could be used, and point to the fac
that i was fully loaded, despite it
rusty and apparently harmless condi
tion.
Rock Island Argus., 1917-11-22
NEW CAR ROUTING
TO START FRIDAY
Fifteenth, Arsenal and Extra street
Cars win Make Loop Over Third
Avenue.
WILL RELIEVE CONGESTION
General Manager IIunt0on says hofk
ON Twentieth Street is Nearly
Completed.

John G. Huntoon, general manager
of the Trl-Cny Railway company, an
nounced this morning that the new
routing Of street cars on Third ave-
nue. and Twentieth street, Rock Is
land. probably would go into effect to-
morrow or Saturday morning.
The change Of tho car routing VIII
greatly relieve the Congeated trainc
during the rush hours In the morning
and evening on Second avenue II was
stated this morning that the work on
the track al this intersection probably
would be completed tomorrow alter
moon al which time the change will go
into effect
Mr. Huntoon stated that the only
regular car service this change WLil
affect win be the Fiiteenth street
which has been running west on sec
ond avenue When the cars now
reach Seventeenth street they make The
loon around Third avenue to Fifteenth
street and over 10 Second and pro-
ceed back 10 Moline. With the change
the cars will turn west on Third ave
nue. at Twentieth street, going to FIT
teenth, thence to Second avenue anC
cast on Second avenue.
All work cars and trippers vii
make the loop over Third avenue il
the place Of running west on Second
With this change the traffic will b.
greatly lessened on Second avenue an'
the cars will be able TO make bette
time. All arsenal and extra cars VII
proceed west on Third avenue over tn
new tracks. The rest Of the cars vii
continue to run west on Second ave
nue. as in the past
Short OF WOrkmen.
Superintendent Huntoon stated thi
morning that there is consderabl
work to be accomplished by the rail
way company in the tri-cities, but o
account Of the scarcity Of worbme
the company Is obliged to leave tn
work undone The work on tracks o
Fifth avenue. Moline. has been con
pleted
Rock Island Argus., 1917-11-22
TRI-CITY MAN is
VICTIM DISASTER
Ira Fransisco KOpp of Davenport One
OF Is Who 60 Down When TOR
pedO Boat Destroyer Sinks.
ACCIDENT OCCURS IN WAR ZONE
Relatives Receive Message Stating
Gunner's Mate Loses Life in Col
liSiOn at Sea.

The second tri-city man to die il
the service OF the United States in
the present war was Ira Francisco
Kopp Of Davenport, according TO an
official statement of the casualty list
Of the sinking Of the Chauncey, made
public by the bureau of navigation in
Washington last night.
Relatives of Kopp in Davenport last
night received a message from the
bureau Of navigation stating that the
Davenporter was one of the q, three
officers and 18 enlisted men, who lost
their lives when the Chauncey sunk
following q collision in the war zone
at / o'clock Monday morning.
d. z. Kopp, 1928 LeClaire street,
Davenport, horseshoer, is q brother
of the victim and Mrs. Jessie F. Kopp
of Walcott. Iowa, is the mother of the
man. Kopp was % years old. He en-
listed in the navy at Cedar Rapids,
Iowa. when he was II years old and
spent the last IL years in the service.
He was on the battleship Ohio during
the cruise around the world made by
the Atlantic feet some years ago.
Recently Transferred.
He was recently transferred to the
torpedo boat destroyer ChauAcey
which has been in the service of the
United States in South American
waters and which only short time
ago joined the Atlantic feet in the
war zone The last heard from Kopp
by tri-city relatives came in a letter
they received six months ago at which
time he was on a boat in Chinese
waters. He was gunner's mate and
is the first tri-city man to lose his life
at sea in the present war and the see
ond on the war army and navy cas-.
ualty list to date from this commun,
/ ity.
Rock Island Argus., 1917-11-22
PUT ROCK ISLAND
LAND VALUES Up.
State Board Of Equalization Adopts
Recommendation for Increase
in City Lots.

All land values in the city Of Rock
Island will be increased one per cent
as a result OF recommendations Of
the committees of the state board Of
equalization, which have been adopted
by the board
No charges ii is asserted viii be
made in the assessment Of personal
property. This one per cent increase
in the city Of Rock Island is in addi-
ton TO the blanket increase Of one
per cent for the entire state OF Ilii-
nois.
In the report Of the lands commit
tee an increase of / per cent in addi-
tion to the blanket raise is ordered
in the following counties:
Carroll, 10 Daviess, Stevenson,
Whitesides, Henderson, Douglas, Nor
gan. Pike, Scott Christian, Menard,
Macoupln, Montgomery, Sangamon,
Fayette. Jasper. Jefferson, Lawrence,
Marion and Wabash.
A per cent increase is ordered in
Gallatin and Perry counties. and 10
per cent in Richland county.
A reduction OF l per cent will be
made in Lee and Ogle counties and
. per cent in La Sale county
The assessments made last year in
the other counties of the state will
not be changed.
In the assessment Of town and city
lots ! per cent increase is ordered
, in the following counties;
Grundy, La Sale. Hancock, Rock
Island, Warren. Adams. Fulton, Henry
De Witt, Mason, Menard. Scott, Mont
: gomery, Madison, st. Clair, Fayette
! Marion, Richland Wabash, Hamilton
Wayne, White and Pulaski.
Two per cent increase is ordered il
Stevenson county.
The assessments on all other eoun
ties will be the same as last year.
Rock Island Argus., 1917-11-22
HOLD CONFERENCE
ON CAR SITUATION

J. G. Huntoon, general manager Of
the Tri-City railway company, was ex-
pected to meet late this afternoon
with the Rock Island commission. Ths
visit by Mr, Huntoon is the result Of a
request by Mayor McConochie in a
resolution passed at Mondays meeting
of the commissioners, that he be
called into conference with city Of
ficials for a discussion Of the street
car situation as it exists here. 1t is
understood that the principal subject
TO be taken up at the confernce is the
service on the Elm street car line.
Rock Island Argus., 1917-11-22
WILL ATTEND OLDER
BOYS CONFERENCE

Clyde c. Hartford, boys secretary OF
the Young Mems Christian association,
is planning for delegation to attend
the annual gathering of the older boys
to be held at Jacksonville.
Nov. 80, Dec ! and 2. A special
coach viii be engaged on the Burling-
ton road TO take the Rock Island and
Moline delegation TO the conference.
Rock Island Argus., 1917-11-22
Obituary.
Francis RlakeIK.


Francis Blakely. longtime resident
of Presumption, passed away at Il
o'clock last night at the Moline Luth-
eran hospital, following an operation
for appendicitis, which was performed
last Tuesday Mr.. BlakeIy was sud
denly stricken Tuesday and immedi-
ately was rushed to the hospital
where his condition was considered
critical at the start.
He was born in Edgineton town
ship in 1871 and had made his home
in that vicinity all of his life. He was
engaged for number of years as q
farmer near Presumption. He is sur
viTed by two sisters, Mrs. L. r. Tomp-
kins of Sioux City. Iowa, and Miss
Elizabeth Blakely Of Rock Island. and
a brother, William of Boone, Iowa.
The funeral services will be announced
later. Burial win be in the Preemp-
ton cemetery
Rock Island Argus., 1917-11-22
RUPERT Us HELD FOR
ESPIONAGE ACTIVITY

John Rupert, vinton. Ia. charged
with violation of the espionage act,
was today bound over to the federal
grand Jury in bonds OF $1,000 in Dav-
export. The defendant is alleged to
have endeavored TO induce several
soldiers at Camp Dodge TO desert the
United States army.
Rock Island Argus., 1917-11-22
LOCAL DOCTOR PAYS
$500 FINE IN COURT
Special to The Argus.l

Peoria, Ill. Nov. g. = DR.. g. G.
Craig CT Rock Island, was fined $500
and costs ir federal court this aft
ernoon when he pleaded guilty to yio-
lation of the Harrison anti-narcotic
Law. lie paid and was released.
The case in which Dr. J. d. Banta Of
Rock Island is accused of the same
charge, went TO the jury at 1880 this
afternoon. At 3:45 o'clock this after
noon the jury was still celebrating
on it.
Rock Island Argus., 1917-11-22
Ahrarn L. McCnIlnnnh-

Abram r. Mccullough, aged "A
wears. former resident of this CITY
and veteran Of the Civil war. died
yesterday morning at the National
Soldiers home at Leayenworth. kan.
The body arrived in Davenport this
morning and the funeral services were
held at o'clock this afternoon from
the Boise chapel with services con-
Quoted by Rev. Leroy Conman IN
terment was in 0akdale cemetery.
Mr., Mccullough was born in Dav-
enport in 1S43 and made this city his
home for a number OF years. He was
employed as express messenger on
the ROCK Island road for 50 years. He
1eSiredvrom active service five years
ago because OF his advanced age. Mr..
Mccullough was well known in the
tri-cities and the news OF his death
brings deep sorrow 10 his many
friends.
Rock Island Argus., 1917-11-22
BOTHERS AROUND At
ARSENAL; rs JAILED

John Flanagan, who IS said to have
been bothering around the Rock Is
land arsenal the last several days was
arrested and placed in the Rock Island
city Jail today on the charge of dis
Rock Island Argus., 1917-11-22
{ harIeS Petersen.

Charles Peterson, formerly a resi-
dent Of Rock Island, died at 10 last
evening ia the home in Muscatine.
death being the result OF stroke OF
paralysis which he suffered Sunday.
Decedent was born in Sweden. Dec.
). 1852. He came to this country with
his parents when a boy and settled IN
Rock Island. Twelve years ago he
removed to Muscatine, where he had
since resided. Surviving are the wife.
Two sons, Edward and Fred. and an
invalid mother, Mrs. Charles Peter
son OF Muscatine; a brother, John
Peterson OF Rock Island; two sisters.
Mrs. A N. Roosine and Mrs. J. W.
Happier Of Moline, aud nephew,
Charles W. Roosine Of Muscatine
Rock Island Argus., 1917-11-22
INTERSTATE COMMERCE..

Washington, Nov. 22--The interstate
commerce commission announced that
it would hold a hearing Dec. on the
application of express companies for
10 per cent increase in rates.
Rock Island Argus., 1917-11-22

orderly conduct. The police are in
vestigating in his case and he is ex-
pected to be held until they have ae-
counted for his strange actions.
Rock Island Argus., 1917-11-22
NyB11ofI!

For express call William Trefx
Tri-City Towel Supply coUpeny.
r. /. Clean Towel Service; phone
h !, t47s,
Rock Island Argus., 1917-11-22
Special
Mems Linen HQndkorchiEs
12Hc Each

splendi value in mans pure linen handker-
chief, large size, hemstitched. specially priced
this pre-Chrstmas sale. f21ac.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-01-24
co MITE To STUDY
EDUCATIONAL NEEDS
PRESIDENT UNISON oF STATE
UNIVERSITY RECOMMENDS
NAMING oF COMMISSION.

AUSTIN. Texas. Jan. 24--Presi-
dent Vinson Of the State University,
in an interview today, recommended
that the legislature appoint a com
mission to be comprised OF the
strongest men available to whom
shall be committed all legislation re
lating to educational matters aud
which shall be prepared under their
instructions. The commission would
make a thorough study OF the needs
of the state from this point OF view
and present 10 either a called SEES
sion Of this legislature or to the
next Legislature a comprehensive and
constructive legislative program with
such constitutional and statutory
amendments as may he necessary to
carry this program into effect.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-01-24
WILL BIZ OPPOSITION
To ONE APPOINTMENT


AUSTIN, Texas. Jan 24-It be-
came known yesterday that there
viii be opposition in the senate to
ire continuation of one member of
tie present administration whose
name VIII soon be sent to the sem
ate n nomination for a second term.
One senator Is openly opposed 10
This official and said he will yotI
against his confirmation. He would
NOT permit the use q his name for
obvious reasons. The senator cit
"a iWo counts against the state Of
fletal in question. One was alleged
extravaganza in conducting his de-
paffnAnt. particularly ia travelling
expenses and hotel Bills charged to
tbe state. Il is not expected there
viii be opposition To any other re-
appointments.
According to g report last night,
the railroad commission 1aay ask Che
governor 10 send message to The
legislature calling attention to the
operation Of tariff b IN Texas and
asking for remedial legislation as far
as ii eau he granted. More probably
such q course would result in me-
moejal to Tezas eoneressman setting
for the complaint Of the commission
and the rexas Industrial Traffic
league, besides numerous shippers.
who have vi vigorously objected TO the
Fonda tariff and asking congress for
relief The commission IS supposed
70 have eaciusige control over in
tesEtate rates, hence it IS sad there
.ia 40 occasion fer More legislation
along those lines. except that which
might take ,he folm Of retaliation,
Because q tic refusal 70 withdraw
,he Fonda tar.tf Precedent fer such
rs message Nas established IN The
document requesting legislation to
'slop the eoufiseation of coal by COM
mon carriers. II @aa wg4ttoH al the
instance Of the commission.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-01-24
WOMAN CLERK FOREIGN
RELATIONS COMMITTEE

WASHINGTON, Tan. e4.-Can a
woman keep q seeret2
The foreign relations committee OF
the United States senate thinks 80.
Thf committee has chosen for the
first time in history a woman as the
clerk Of the committee. THIS is an
important post Her maine is Miss
Jessie L. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
extraordinary.
lier nomination carries with it the
privilege OF the floor of the senate.
enjoyed by 5lt one other woman in
history, Miss i.eona Wells. clerk Of
the military committee.
alss simpson was dominated ten
the tlerKshio by Chairman Stone, aud
Irecesed the unanimous vote al the
committee, or which sho has been
Eaotins clerk fot six months.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-01-24
DECIDE 1oU R,Eii.
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Price soc, at all dealers. Don I
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