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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-05
King Abdicates, Is Report
SYANKS m NEW SMASH
Let Us Forget All
but Our Country
Appeal Of Daniels

Springfield, Ill. Oct. 5.-Secre-
tary of the Navy Josephus Dani-
els paid tribute to Stephan A
Douglas at the unveiling today of
Z statue of the statesman in the
state capital grounds in connec-
ton with tn centennial celebra-
tion of the inauguration of Illinois
first governor and first general as
sembly. The secretary said:
Mr.. Douglas walked into the
town of Winchester, Scott county,
Ill, in the spring of 1888, with his
coat on his arm, with 81 cents in
his pocket, all his earthly posses
siOns. Within 10 years he had
Eeen admitted to the bar. command
ing a large practice. had been
member of the Illinois legislature,
prosecuting attorney, registrar of
the land Office. judge of the Su-
Ireme court and member-elect to
the national house of representa-
tives.
The succeeding is years of his
life he served as representative
and senator in congress. defeated
Abraham Lincoln for the senate.
and was defeated for president by
Abraham Lincoln
I'm 1851, hurrying to Springfield
after a conference with the presi'
dent, Mr.. Douglas addressed the
general assembly and summoned
the people 70 united support of the
Perpetuity of the union. The eli
max Of the address of Douglas,
rh tn &c hn
most stupendous and unanimous
preparation for war is the admon-
ition America has needed in this
day of its participation in the
world wide struggle.
When President Lincoln stood
at Gettysburg he asked that we
dedicate. not that historic ground
to the nation. but that the nation
dedicate itself to the principles Of
righ and justice, to the principles
OF a united country, which were
finally triumphant on that famous
field. And it seems to me that we
might in the same way, here dedi-
cate not this memorial to the man
but ourselves to the carrying out of
the great example of unselfish pa
triotism shown by the man hon,
cred by this memorial.
Let US here and now highly re-
solve to dedicate ourselves to the
subcrdinatiOn of everything which
can hinder or block or confuse the
minds of our people. which can
render uncertain by unfounded
doubts and suspicion our fixed de-
termination to win this war
through the power of absolutely
united effort on the part of every
citizen of this country.
Let us forget, as this great man
forgot. everything but our cOun-
try"
Today's exercises in celebration
of Illinois centennial year were
commemorative of the
exactly one hundred
years ago. of the states first gen
eral assembly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-05
WAR SUMMARY

French ami American troops
In the Champagne have gained
further ground north Oi Biac
Mont.
Illinois. Wisconsin and troops
OF the eastern states have
st0rmed the German lines east
Of the Argonne forest. They
gained al along the line, csEe-
eially in the region Just east OF
the forest where they pushed
forward as far a. flevilIc.
Many villages back OF the
German lines are reported TO be
burning. Dispatches indicate
that these fires were deliberate
Il started by the Germans.
II j. believed the fires indl-
cate the enemy intends To fall
back 10 the hrimhild line.
Tie British have made fur
ther progress north OF 81
Quentin and have captured 500
more Germans.
In operations around ~.
Quentin The French have taken
ChardoH-IorL many fortified
HoCds and have captured Nor
eGurf and fCU prisoners.
In Albania the austrian arm
les appear To be In a hasty re-
treat. pursued by Italian cav
airy.
Austria is reported To have
requested Holland 10 invite the
beili2eFSnt~ 10 iakr part III
peace negotiations. II i also
said that Holland has already
aet,J on thi, >ugye> ton. Ad-
V'ct> from London say little al
tenti0n is being paid 10 the mat
ter. which j. looked upon AZ "A
nc" phase 0f the enemy ~peace
eilen i've"
The American cargo steamer
san SABA has been sunk 10
n e. ofI the c0aSi cf New jer-
'serr IT IS Supposed she h-t
EsHf HosF many az fac crew
were saved is not known.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-05
GOMPERS EXPLAINS
STAND OF WORKERS

Paris. Friday. Oct 4. CHavasb.-
Samuel Gompers, president OF the
American Federation of Labor,
spoke before a meeting Of the So
Cialist group of the chamber of
deputies today. He outlined the
position taken by American work
ers relative to the problems aris-
ing from the war and closed by eX-
pressing the sympathy felt by
American workers for the nations
that are struggling at present To
assure a reign OF justice and lib
erty throughout the world.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-05
American Vessel
Is Sunk Is Miles
Off of New Jersey

Washington, Oct 5.-The Ameri-
can cargo steamer San Saba of the
Mallory line was sunk yesterday,
Is miles southeast of Barnegat, n.
j., the navy department was in
formed today. 1t is supposed the
vessel struck a mine How many of
the crew were rescued is not yet
known.
A steamer proceeding to New
York reported that she picked up
four men and one dead body from
the wreckage. Naval vessels were
Immediately sent to the scene to
search for possible survivors and
to sweep the vicinity for mines.
The San Saba was of 2,45S gross
tons.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-05
BLOW PERILS
MAIN BERLIN
TIE T0FR0NT
Americans Gain Mile at
Outset, Taking Several .
Towns From Huns.

Paris, Oct 5.-0:10 p n.y.
American troops attacked
again this morning between
the Meuse and the ArgOnne
along an extended front The
advance at some points has
reached more than mile and
several villages have been TAX
en-.
Washington. Oct. a-The
American advance northwest
of Verdun threatens the great
est single line of cOmmunica-
tiOn between Germany and the
west front, General March said
today, and General Pershing's
forces hive now reached "a
point within is miles of this
great Belgian artery.
The progress of General Perish
ings forces caused the German
general staff TO throw into this sec
tor many divisions of reinforce
ments, the chief OF staff said, bu
despite this the Americans not onl.
have maintained the position won
but have pushed forward until the.
now face the German Kriemhil(
line of defense.
(By the Associated Press)
French and American troops ar,
into the German posi-
tions in Champagne and have fore
ed the enemy to withdraw from
valuable ground in the hill coun
try.
East and west of the Argonn'
and northwest of Reims there ha!
been heavy righting to the advan
Continued On Page Five.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-05
EXPLOSIONS THROUGHOUT
MORNING FOLLOW Those
OF NIGHT; 1900 MISSING
AMERICANS FOIL
GERMAN ASSAULT
IN METZ REGION

With the American Army in Lor-
raine. Oct. ), G1:3O a. M, (By the
Associated PressD After a 4O-min-
ute barraSe the Germans last night
attempted to raid the American
lines east of Gerardmer, in Lor-
raine, with a strong party. The
attack was a total failure
The German party comprised 80
men and every member of it who
reached the American lines was
either killed or captured. Five
wounded prisoners remained in the
hands of the Americans.
Gerardmer is southeast of Epinal
and eight miles from the German
border opposite Colmar. Alsace.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-05
AUSTRO THREAT IS
MET WITH ANOTHER

Paris, Oct. .. (Havasb sb.-Threats
by Austria that allied aviators
dropping or carrying prOclama-
tons would be punished with death
aas brought a threat Of Teprisals
from the French government The
Austro-Eungaria government has
been informed that if French avia-
tors are executed the French au-
thoriUes will retaIiate by inflicting
the same penalty in double proper
ton upon Austrian officers who are
prisoner.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-05

Washington, Oct. 5.-The casu-
atty list given out today by the
war department has a total of 532
lanes.
(SECTION ONE.)
The following casualties are re-
ported by the commanding general
of the American eXpeditionary
forces.
Killed in action, SO.
Missing in action, 33.
Wounded severely, 15T.
died from wounds, Is.
Died of disease, 5.
Died from aeroplane accident, l.
Total, 270.
Killed in Action.
LIEUTENANTS.
Benjamin l.. Curtis, Northamp-
ton, Mass
Harold H Joyce, Helena. Mont.
SERGEANTS.
Curtis G. Bender, Columbus, o.
Dewitt c. Cowan. Charon Hill,
Fa.
Ceylon G. Cronk, Endicott. n. Y.
Walter De Forest, Rutherford,
\. J.
William E. Lohman, Milton. Pa.
Michael Lynch, New York. \. Y.
Bobuvil Wesley, Chicago. Ill.
Lawrence F. Condor. New York,
y. Y.
CORPORALS.
]. William Bohacz. Chicago, Ill.
Lawrence F. Condor, New York,
CORPORAL,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-05
THE WEATHER

Fair tonight and Sunday; cooler
tonight
Temperature at a. n T.. - high
est yesterday, 70 lowest last night,
72
Relative humidity at p. m, 5j;
at 8 a. m. "a
Stage Of water, 1,6; a fall of i in
last "a hours.
]. NJ. SHERIER, Meteorologist
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-05
RANkS SHOM DFCREASE.

New York, oct. Tile actual
condition OF clearing house banks
and trust companies for the week
shows that they hold $36.704 .O1Ore-
serve in excess of legal require
ments This is decrease Of $10,-
l2l.-2O from last week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-05
MmIInNAIRR ARRESTED.

Knoxville, Tenn, Oct 5.-W. j.
oliver. millionaire, and 10 officers
and employees of the company bear
ing his name were arrested on the
charge Of conspiracy. fraud ana
sabotage IN the manufacture OF de
feCtIye shells.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-05
SH0MERS ARE FORECAST.

Washington. Oct. Weather
predictions for the week beginning
Monday issued by the weather de-
.Uartment today are. Upper Missis-
sippi and lower Missouri valleys.
Showerv Monday or Tuesday and
again about Thursday; frequent al
teration in temperatures.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-05
FERDINAND'S
PLACE TAKEN
UP BY PRINCE
Unpopular With People,
Ruler Steps Out as Ma
ton Seeks Peace.

Copenhagen. Oct. 6.-The Of
fiolai Austrian correspondence
bureau has given out u dis
patch from Sofia dated Friday
stating that Hing Ferdinand OF
Bulgaria abdicated on Thurs
day in favor OF Crown Prince
Boris. The new king. it is de-
elaHed. has already assumed
the reinS of office.
The abdication of King Ferdi-
nand was reported in Vienna ad-
vices yesterday received by way of
Switzerland and Paris. There
seems little reason to doubt the
correctness Of the statement King
Ferdinand s popularity with his
people has been waning rapidly
since II became apparent to Bull
earians that he had erred griev-
cEsly in plung ng the country into
var on the side of the TeutoniC
powers.
Adv5ces from the capital had in
Gicatei that before the aTmistice
with The entente was signed King
Ferdinand was trembling for his
throne and feared that a reyolu-
ton might upset the whole dynasty.
Nation Wants Peace.
The attitude of Prince Boris to-
ward the two groups of belliger,
ents has not been definitely indi-
Gated. hut the advices from Sofia
have shown the Bulgarian govern
ment so thoroughly committed to
the plan of making peace with the
entente that it SENS highly unlike
ly any change in the titular head
Of the state would affect the policy
Of the Bulgarian leaders who are
engaged in carrying out the peace
program
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-05

progress yesterday southeast
Of BeaureVOir and north of lie
CateIet. Field Marshal HGg's
report today says that 500
prisoners were captured.
The British line, northwest
of lie CGtelet was advanced
slightly Friday night
A statement dealing with the op-
erations around St Quentin issued
by the rFench war office and just
received here says: I'VE have
taken Chardon-Vert, south OF Sc
quehart and many fortified woods.
We have captured Morcourt, where
we took 400 prisoners and four
cannon"
Havre. Friday, Oct. An the
operations in Flanders since Sept.
IS, the Belgian, British and French
forces have taken 10000 prisoners,
$50 guns and 500 machine guns,
says the official statement from the
Belgian war Office tonight.
(By the Associated Press.)
In the region north of St. Quen-
tin the British and French continue
their vigorous pressure, after hav-
ing captured important points
from the Germans in hard COM
bats Friday Around Bcaurevo!r
and LeCatelet the British have
moved forward for substantial
gains. while near Chardon-Vert,
the French have taken an import
ant height. Prisoners taken Friday
in this region by the British and
French aggregated POO.
Increase Menace To Foe.
West of Lille the Germans con
tinue their withdrawal movement
but apparently not as speedily as
in the first two days. Allied troops
are reported within four miles Of
this important fortress. while the
british advanced toward Lille from
the west the British and Belgians
III Flanders continue to widen the
salient east OF Ypres, further men
acing the German position in
Flandrs and south of the Scarpe.
Line Is Shortened.
Paris. Oct Local gains, the
effects Of which while not immedi-
ately apparent. Will soon be seen,
were made yesterday on the west
ern front. This is inevitable. since
as the Germans are pushed back
the line shortens and electives are
released which enables them to op-
pose the advancing allies with stiff
fer resistance
on the center the armies OF Cen
erals Rawlinson and Debeney cen
tinue TO force the enemy back to-
ward Bohain. which Is on the great
Faris-St Quent n-MaIbouge-Leige
railroad and is one Of General Lu-
dendorff's main arteries
Lille Four Miles Away.
On the left the allies are within
four miles Of Lille and there are
signs that the Germans are pre-
pairing 10 evaCuate the sea coast
since their whole northern wing is
seriously threatened and the pres
sure is growing dainty move seri-
Gus Such an event would be
mortal blow to the German morale.
equal TO the loss OF the Bagdad
line. for the pan-Germans always
regarded Ostend and Zeebrugge as
essential to Germany's world
power.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-05
CALL TROOPS IN RIOT.

Petersburg, Va, Oct. 5.-Soldiers
from Camp Lee were called to quell
trouble between negroes and for
eign employees of the DUPONT muni-
ton plant
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-05
NEW AUSTR0
PLEA CALLED
PEACE DRIVE
Bid to Holland Re
garded in England as
Part of Offensive"

The Hague. Oct. 5-HOlland
has not invited the beIligerents
to negotiate for peace, it was
declared by the foreign office
today. There is not "A word OF
truth in the statement of the
Berlin Tagebiatt To that effect,
the official announcement
states.
London, Oct :. Reports pub
Iished in the Tageblatt of Ber-
lin to the effect that Great
Britain has replied to the Aus
irian peace proposals and the
request from Austria that HOl-
land invite the belligerent Ga-
tiOns to enter peace negOtia-
tiOns are given prominence by
the newspapers here. For the
host part, however, they are
dismissed as a part of a new
~Deace offensive deserving OF
little attention.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-05

The Telegraph claims to be able
to positively deny that Great Brit
ain has delivered any sort Of reply
TO Count Won Burien's note except
the speech made by A. J. Balfour,
secretary of state for foreign af-
fairs, Sept. 16.
Bid to Holland.
Amsterdam, Oct 5-Austria- Hun
gary has requested Holland to in
vite the belligerents to take part in
peace negotiations. says the Vienna
correspondent of the Berlin Tage-
bIatt The correspondent adds that
Holland has sent out the invita-
tions
A delegate Of Hungarian states
men, headed by Premier Wekerle,
has arrived at Vienna in connection
with a new peace move, according
to the Cologne Gazette.
The members of the Wekerle
party were Count Stephen Tisza
and Count Julius Andrassy. former
premiers of Hungary, and Count
Albert Apponyi. the Hungarian
minister or instruction.
(By the Associated Pressl.
Austria is reported TO have re
uuested Holland TO invite the bel
ligerents to take part in peace ne
gotiations 1t is said that Holland
has already acted on this sugges-
ton. Advices from London state
that little attention is being paid
there to the matter. which is look
ed upon as a new phase of the
peace offensive" of the central
powers.
Hungary Wants Ont.
Hungary seems to be cxerting
pressure on the Austrian govern
ment in taking steps 20 end the
war A delegation of Hungarian
leaders has arrived at Vienna for
this purpose. In this connection it
has been rumored recently that the
possibility Of Hungary as acting
separately in the matter of peace
was one which should not be fg-
nored
Turkey to Hang 0n7
Turkey is also reported to have
taken steps which may result in
her withdrawal from the war II is
believed, however, that she will
hang on as long as possible before
giving up the struggle.
No Word in Washington.
Washington, d. c.. Oct. Sec
retary Lansing has authorized the
statement that the American gov
ernment has received no invitation
from Austria Hungary to take part
in peace negotiations.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-05

GASSLESS SUNDAY STILL ON.
Washington. oct Fusl admin.
istrator Garfield refused 90 .ift nv
ban on automobiles for the nW
two Sundays. as requ asted nv
governor OF Massachusetts to-
bat influenza. He acted on y
vice OF Acting Surgeon
Richards.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-05
BRITISH PUSH
ON;LILLE But
4 MILES OFF
Allies Gains Forcing Hun
Evacuation-Advance
Around St. Quentin.

London, Oct. LIN the reg
ion EOrth of St. Quentin, Brit
iSh troops made substantial
progress yesterday southeast
Of BeaureVOir and north of lie
Catelet. Field Marshal HCig's
rep0rt today says that 500
prisoners were captured.
The British line, northwest
of lie CGteIet was advanced
slightly Friday night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-05

Asso ciated Press
Leased Wire Report
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-05

Continued On Page Five.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-05

VI : N b ex Of AddftH
Bureau Of Circulations
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-05

CONTINUED on Page Four.J
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-05
GASsLESS sTNntY sTIII oN

tCcntinuei On Page Eiye.J
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-24
ECKMAN LABORATORY, Philadelphia
TUNBRIDGE

George n Jerd of Randolph was in
town last week, buying raw furs He
paid Fred Hutchinson over 81 900 for his
lot of Sc fox skins and some smaller ami
mails.
Mrs, A, Whitney has been i'll with
bronchitis, but is much improved.
Absalmost the last moment, because Of
the return Of Dr. j. p. Clifford from
U S. service, w. G.. Mitchell, NJ. D. en-
tered Randolph sanatorium, instead of
Hanover hospital He was operated upon
for appendicitis Dec. i and recovered so
rapidly that he returned to his home
Sunday.
D y. Giles went to Hanover hospital
last week. What now appears to have
been successful operation was per
formed Wednesday Mrs. Giles remains
with him
Lima Stevens seems to have got the
better of the influenza.
Christmas, trees were unloaded at the
Congregational church Monday evening
and will be at the Baptist church this
evening
Miss Josephine Gilby, who is teaching
at Alburg, is spending the holiday vaca-
ton at the home of her parents.
Camp No. 1864, NJ W. of A., elected
the following officers Saturday evening
Consul, =. Il. Sleeper; advisor, \, "
fuller; clerk, l. M. Luce; banker, il. b.
Grant; escort, NJ. i. Folsom; Waterman
Charles Hinckley; sentry, i. 4. Grant;
physician. DR.. w. c, Mitchell.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-24
BETHEk

Skrgt. r. +. Bundy, who has few
days furlough from Camp Devens, with
Mrs. Bundy, is with relatives in town.
Mrs. Bundy has been i'll 10 days in the
Groton, Mass, hospital
Miss Jessie Archibald is at her home
in Chelsea, Mass, Miss Frances Dyer is
visiting friends in Boston, Miss Ruth
Leonard is at her home in Stockbridge
Miss Zilpah Ranncy in Pittsfed, and
Miss Daisy Kenyon in Huntington.
George !. Abbott is at home from
Tufts dental college.
Robert Fumagalli has left the employ
nj the Brooks & Washburn Co, and Ell
don Richards has taken his place.
Miss Lucy Washburn is home from
lcaching in Montclair, n j.
George w Edmunds received yester.
day letter from his son, Corp. Linus
Edinthds, the first received from him
since the signing Of the armistice. 1t
was written Nov. 25, Fathers day."
Miss Bridget Teahan, whose death oc-
CURED recently in Barre for several
years was cook at the Bascom house
when Rollin ellison was owner and land,
lord
Christopher NJ Arnold, for many years
assistant postmaster, recently passed the
examination for employment as rail
way mail clerk He is having his first
runs this week, from Springfield, Mass
to White River Junction During his alb
sence Rev. w, @. Harvey and Robert s.
Noble are assisting at the postoflice. Lat.
er Mr.. Arnold viii have permanent run
in the railway mail service.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-24
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