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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-14
FOOD STRAIN TOO
MUCH FOR vienna
Municipal Council Disc,aims Further
Responsibility for Feeding City
Flour Cut i'm Half.

Zurich. Jan. 1.-THE municipal
council of Vienna threatens to resign
and disclaims all further responsible
ity for feeding the city. declaring that
the permanent reduction OF the flour
ration cannot be borne by the popula-
ton.
Bitter complaint is made by the
Neue Fret Presse of the action in cut
ting in half the -four ration of Vienna,
which it says is likely to be prema-
nent because in six months from the
harvest -four for Vienna is lacking.
Die Post admits that the last harvest
was very unsatisfactory.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-14
GOVERNMENT
TO SEIZE ALL
SAIL SHIPS?
Requisitioning of All Such
American Vessels Fore
casted Today.

Washington, Jan. 14.-Reuuisition-
ing Of all American sailing vessels was
forecast today when the shipping
board requested the department of
commerce to report the location of
such vessels. Secretary Redfeld re-
piled that ITS sailing vessels with a
cargo carrying capacity Of 425,000
tons now are within or adjacent to
American territorial waters.
There are nearly 500 sailing vessels
or 1000 tons or larger flying the Amer
lean flag and it is being urged that in
this time Of stress, when the liberty
of the world depends on shipment of
food and supplies to Europe, the ves-
sells should be taken from private bus
mess and put into the public service.
OF the IT'S vessels which could be
made Immediately available, 76 are in
ballast, 80 are loaded and nine are
undergoing repairs which will be fin
ished soon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-14

Washington, Jan. 14.-Federal de-
uees dismissing proceedings institut-
ed bv the Illinois Central to restrain
the Illinois public utilities commits
sion from placing into effect the 2
cent rate were sustained.
The court also affirmed the lower
opinions, which held that the inter
state commerce commission exceeded
its authority in issuing an order
which brought about the suspension
Of the 2-cent rate fixed by law and
the substitution of a rate not exceed
ing "a cents.
I'VE hold here that the commits.
si0n's order cannot be given prece-
dence over a state rate established by
law" the court said. except where il
is clear and is made to remove a dis
parity between a state and interstate
rate"
Chicago, Jan. Att was said today
upon receipt of news of the UNFOLDING
Of the Illinois 2-cent fare law by The
supreme court Of the United States
that Illinois railroads will have to re-
fund approximately 100000 Of ex.
cess fares paid since May /, 1917. The
railroads issued coupons with each
ticket providing for the refund if the
case went against them. Coupons
must be presented for redemption
within six months.
Most Important Decision.
The decisjou was called tone oP fht
most important of the century," il
that 1t recognized state sovereignty IL
an important matter, in a staatemen
issued by Assistant Attorney George
7. Buckingham. who, with Assistant
Attorney General James H. Wilker
son, handled the case for the state O
Illinois.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-14
ENGLAND NEEDS
100000 TROOPS
That Number Placed as Absolute Min.
imum to Fill Immediate De.
mands Of War.

London. Jan. 14.-Between 420. 1000
and 100000 troops must be raised at
once in this country, Sir Auckland
Geddes, minister Of national service,
told the house OF commons today.
The minister said this was the alb
solute minimum and that 1t might be
necessary during the year to take more
men from civil life for the army.
Sir auckland said the government
had decided not to introduce con-
scription in Ireland for the present
nor to change the military age limit
Great Britain and the colonies. be
added. had raised 100000 men.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-14
THE WEATHER

Probably snow tonight and Tues
day. Continued cold. with the lowest
temperature tonight slightly above
zero
Temperature at a. m, 8. Highest
yesterday, IL. Lowest last night, s.
-. Velocity Of wind at q. NJ, 4 miles
per hour.
Precipitation, OF inch.
Relative humidity at .. M, So: at
z a. m, 80; at p. m. today. IS.
Stage OF water, 3.9; rise of s in
last "a hours
]. NJ. SHERIER, Meteoroloeist
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-14
COURT WILL REVIEW
STATE PICKET LAWS

Washington, Jan. 14.-Whether I'LL
nois laws prohibit all "picketing IN
labor controversies, or only that by
force, threats, intimidations or other
coercion will be decided by the su-
preme court which today consented to
review picketing Injunction DEGREES
of Illinois courts in proceedings be-
tween the American Steel Foundries
and Tri-City Central Trades council OF
Granite City, ILL.,. growing out OF .
strike In 1914.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-14
INDUSTRY TO
LOSE FUEL To
WARMH0MES
Government May Seize Coal
of Factories to Meet
Household Shortage.

Washington, Jan. 14.-Requisi.
tiOning Of coal supplies Of certain
industries for distribution to
househOlders Is one of the plans
under consideration by the fuel
administration for relieving the
fuel shortage in the east.
A general plan Of curtailing the
use of coal by the less essential
q industries will be announced by
Administrator Garfield probably
tonight or tomorrow.
Homes must be kept warm, DR.. Gar
field declared today, at all costs. Fuel
administration officials look for little
increase in coal shipments during the
next 10 days and declare that most
communities must get along with what
fuel supplies they have and what lit
tie the railroads can move to them
over snowbound lines.
May Close Plants.
1t is likely that certain industries
will be closed down for a week and
longer if it appears necessary to keeI
householders supplied. Public utili.
ties will escape the order, as will in
large measure. industries producing
war supplies.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-14
CAPITAL HONORS
SENATOR BRADY
Nnate Adi0urns as Tribute to Mem.
Der From Idaho Who Died of
Heart Trouble Last Night.

Washington, Jan. 14.--AdjOurnment
Of the senate and half masting of cap.
ltol hags were honors paid today TO
senator Brady of Idaho. who died of
heart trouble last night. Funeral ar
engagements will be made on the ar
rival OF the senator's two sons who
nave been storm bound in the middle
west while hurrying to Washington.
Senator Bradys body will be ere
mailed here. probably after services
Wednesday and the ashes taken later
70 his former home at Pocatello,
Idaho.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-14
|ROBB|hC GRAVES
| FOR AMMUNITION
Latest Stunt of "Kulturo Is to Seize
Bronze Statues in Belgium
Cemeteries.

Washington, Jan. "A. - Bronze
statues in Belgian cemeteries have
been taken for war purposes by the
Germans, according to official dis
patches here today. A semi-official
estimate of the economic depredat1ons
of German invaders in Belgium.
places the damage at more than eight
billion francs, of which 1,440.0OO,OOO
was in cash up to last August.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-14

After hard fight of an hour and a
half the fire was extinguished. An
ordnance building containing guam
tity of small arms ammunition was
endangered, but soldiers removed
what was stored there The origin of
the fire has not been disclosed by Of
ficials at the post. A limited quantity
of clothing and shoes was destroyed.
The fire broke out in the quarter
master department buildings early
this morning. Three alarms we're
turned in and large part of the city's
fire fighting apparatus soon was on
the scene AS the fire gained head
way fourth alarm called fire appa-
ratus from more distant points.
Gasoline Explodes.
The buildings are located on the
United States arsenal grounds along
the river front at Fourth-and-a half
street, southwest. Buildings on the
grounds include the United States
army war college, far removed from
the other structures, and barracks and
officers quarters occupied by men of
the engineer corps. In the office
buildings of the quartermaster depart
ment, which occupied about a city
block, was stored quantity of gaso-
line, which soon exploded. It was not
until after almost an hours fight that
firemen gained Roadway against the
flames
Later Colonel ]. H. Earle, command
ing the barracks, stated that investi-
not started by spy or enemy sympa-
thizer He said it was caused by
smoking by soldiers.
An estimate of the damage by CO.
lionel Earle placed the loss at $4,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-14

T0NSTEAMER
S|NKSAT SEA
Monster Craft Reported
Rammed Off Atlantic
Coasts Aboard.

An Atlantic Port, Jan.
14.-Agents of tie Amer
lean steamship Texan, a
vessel of $4,000 tons, to-
day received advices from
naval authorities that she
was sinking at sea. The
location of the ship was
not given.
The naval authorities
did not state the cause of
the Texans distress but
reports reach;-~ chipping
circles here from other
sources were that the YES
sci had been rammed
amidships in collision with
another ship.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-14
COURT BACKS
ACT AGAINST
ATTACKMADE
Supreme Tribunals Ruling
Hits Companies
Refund to People.

Washington, Jan. IA
The Illinois Central rail-
road and % other roads,
by an opinion of the SUI
preme court today, lost
their fight to have the Illi-
nois 2 cent passenger fare
law set aside.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-14
BLAZE RUINS
WASHINGTON
WAREHOUSES;
Blaze of Unknown Origin
Wrecks Big Warehouses
AT Washington.

Washington, Jan. IA guam
tity Of army supplies, was de-
str0yed, the quartermaster ware
house ruined, and several other
buildings damaged by a fire today
at the Washington barracks Occu.
pied by engineer troops. A large
part Of the cify's fire apparatus
was called upon to fight the flames
which were given impetus by the
explosion Of q quantity of gasoline
stored in one part Of the big ware
house,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-14

London, Jan. 14.-Warning Of
q final breach in the RnsS0.Ger.
man negotiations is the Outstand.
ing feature Of the current news
from Petrograd. In the meantime,
according to the correspondent Of
the Daily Mail in the Russian cap.
1tal. the armistice has been ex.
tended until Feb. IS and the Rus.
sian delegation returns to Petro-
grad tomorrow, but the peace me-
gOtiations will be renewed after
an interval ut Warsaw.
Evening journal., 1918-05-06
MISS M'CLAFFERTY'S
PUPILS In CARNIVAL

The annual Children's Carnival OF Miss
Kate McClanerty's pupils, will be held
att the Playhouse. Saturday afternoon
and evening. May is. Each dance on the
program will in pantomime. a com
pleie little story. The program Will
include nature studies through story
land classical and inlerpretative dane
Ing The children as usual will play a
arge part but the voices Of Mrs.
Leonard z. Wales, Miss Madeline Reed.
Mrs Frank H. Davis. OF Dover: Miss
Gertrude Hannigan and John Hayes will
be heard.
The opening number is TO be an
American ballet with ensemble. Other
dances include Tickle-Toes. by the
tiny tots, The Forester's Dream Of the
Fairies, A Sunny Day in June. Ballet
of the Seasons, at the Masque Ball, The
Nama, Nama Boys, Cinderella. Gavotee.
Mother Goose Ballet and Story Book
Ball In Gradman's Day, a recitation and
dance In the Realm Of the Butterfly
forosetta, Story in Black and White.
Wy Japanese and the Boy in Khaki, and
The Ace Of Hearts
Evening journal., 1918-05-06
HOUSEHOLD NOTES.

Never sweeten a, war bread.
Custard can be sveetened with hone,
Try hard to like the new war dishes
Never allow soiled clothing in
bedroom.
Use raisins for sweetening in rice
pudding
Milk should never be kept in an oper
vessel
The possibilities OF eggs are almost
endless
Any banana can be used for making
marmalade.
Apples will form the basis OF almost
any jelly.
Old yelyeteen makes very good pol,
ishing cloths.
Breakfast is a meal which should be
made TO count
When the skin is sun scorched give
1t a milk bath.
stale bread can be used as a basis for
many meat dishes.
II the fern drops its fronds, n is
probably rootbound
Good salads can be made Of potatoes
and salt mackerel. .-.. s
In boiling potatoes allow Just enough
water TO boil dry.
Try Drowned breadcrumbs and cream
for a breakfast food.
The best nerve tonic in the world is
a long walk out-Of-doors.
Mix is the most important food there
Is for growing children.
Evening journal., 1918-05-06
MIR. REIN WITH IFnCrR

John Rein, Jr, for four years fore
man OF the composing room Of the Star
publishing Company, and former secre-
tary OF Central Labor Union. has re-
signed his position with the Star com
pany to become makeup" man
on the Philadelphia Public Ledger. At
lunch hour Saturday night the en-
ployes Of the Star, who had taken up
camptown, aided and abetted" by the
management, gathered in the "ad alley"
OF The S.ar and presented Mr.. Rein with
a beautiful pair Of solid gold cuff links.
Inc presentation speech was made by
James A. LeFeyre and Mr.. Rein was so
overcome by surprise that he was
hardly able TO respond, but did succeed
IN expressing his hearty appreciation.
Evening journal., 1918-05-06
Personal Notes of Interest
In the City'S Social World

Miss Nellie II Mckay, OF this cit,
and Miss Nan F. Walsh, OF phiadcl
phia, spent the weekend in Bloom
field, n. J., and New YORK
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred G. Dexter, O.
Ridgeway, N. J., moiored from Floridl
last week and stopped to visit Mrs
Dexter's sister. Mrs. Charles r. Gray
OF No. 6 South Clayton street, Mrs
Gray accompanied them home. Mr.
Gray, who is news editor OF the Phils-
delpha Inquirer. spent the weekend
with his wife at her sisters home.
Captain g. n. Jefferis, Jr. Of the seth
/ Pioneer Infantry at Camp Dix, was a
weekend visitor at his home in this
city.
G Marshall Barton win sail today for
South America.
Miss Nellie II. Mckay, Of this city.
and Miss Nan p Walsh, Of Philadelphia.
spent the weekend In Bloomfield y. T..
and New York
Major Ernest c. Parks, OF the 59th
Pioneer Infantry az Camp Dix. n. j..
spent the weekend with his family at
No. GOO Van Buren street.
William J Baynard visited Dover on
Sunday
Mrs. Josephine Pennewill Ellis. OF No /
sO6 West street. has returned to the city
after spending two weeks in New York
City.
Deputy United States Marshal VII
liam R. Conaway was a recent visitor
to Georgetown
Aaron Marvel has been visiting his
sister, Mrs. w. Powell, at GEORGETOWN.
Theodore James and Roy Kitchens
spent a part OF last week with relatives
1t MlllsborO.
Mrs. Alma Hudson. OF this city, has ,
'een visiting her mother, Mrs. Irving (
armsn, at Whaleyville, Md.
Bradford Bigger spent the weekend
With relatives in seaford
John Millard was a recent visitor to
eaford. II
Evening journal., 1918-05-06
What is So Fair As a Bride in June3

qualities Of the wedding gown are that
it should be white and fine, the mate
rial is a matter for the individual taste
Of the bride. Only one new quality is
added by the demands OF the war and
the SOLDERING thoughts Of The time-that
the gown be simple and without need
less expense or foolish display.
Keep THE gown white, and keep II
simple little brides, and Dame Fashion
and Your war conscience will both
smile approval.
Evening journal., 1918-05-06
BY BETTY BROWN.

Whether she be the new, romantic
tar-bride, or the common or garden va
riety OF June Bride, the maiden who
mates with her Prince Charming or
Captain Courageous in the rose month
Is passionately Interested in clothes.
And THE dress Of the normal woman S
life time, the costume Of her girlhood
dreams and her middle-aged memories.
thefrock which is the alpha and omega
! OF her clothes career, Is now, and al
ways, her wedding gown.
In this war year there Is. Of course. a
patriotic sense Of the need OF economy
even in a wedding gown Many brides
or army and navy men content them
selves with a we'll tailored suit and a
smart hat FOR tho simple ceremony.
either al church or al home.
But the tradition OF white satin for
brides is too old and too dear TO be dis
carded, IL seems, and although the
gowns themselves economize in the rich
laces, embrolderles, and pearl trimmings
OF more prosperous years, white satin
is slll the favorle
The choice Of satins this year is di-
vided among several types.
Swiss satin is perhaps the most popu-
lar, as 10 has a soft finish. a very high
lustre and the substantial qualities OF
the once inevitable duchess satin. but
without its staff intracability for drap-
lng. Swiss satin has enough body 10
stand alone" and yet sufficient soft
ness to fall in the graceful folds and
drapery demanded by the seasons
mode
Chamois satin, with a softly pebbled
surface, is also a fayorite. and the Satin |
Franchise, made in France. and sdor- |
able I'm its safeness and sheen. is one |
chosen FOR the woman OF /
discerning taste.
For afternoon weddings crepe meteor
S a wise choice. its somewhat duh
surface being better suited to the day
lime functions than the more formal
md elaborate satin.
The wise little war-hride with an eve
o the future use Of the wedding cos
ume, often selects a very fine heavy
luality Of white crepe de chine prsc-
ical in texture and wearing quality. vet
lelicate and fine in effect. These simple
Towns are made in strictly tailored
ines which will lend themselves LATER
o semi-formal afternoon and evening
wear. Such gowns are worn without
'eil and are seldom reserved Tor the
Wedding ceremony only
Other brides OF quiet taste and modest
'urse select wedding gowns OF fine
white cotton net woven on the silk net
machines, and Of exquisite nneness.
Worn over foundation OF white china
ilk they make lovely frocks. Oreandie.
oocWlth It's crisp daintiness. and voflc.
'olh durable and delicate, are in high
avor with brides.
rms year as usual, the only essential
Evening journal., 1918-05-06

In writing these memories a. il were
1T is very probable that they will
not be altogether truthful for I realize
that | am writing all these words Just
TO make my wife care for me as she
once did
ut is a selfish wish guess. that
makes me want to appear, perhaps, bet
ter than ] am, in your eyes, dear.
but | am honestly going TO try and
Just put myself down without fear or
favor.
ITO be continued
Evening journal., 1918-05-06
How TO Treat a Husband
BY Man Who Has Been Bossed by Tweptv-tbre, wive,
wenty-three Wives.

affair, and then remember that your
husband is the senior psrtner and treat
him as that
Don't forget the excuse me. dear.
I il you accidentally knock his favoriie
pipe on the noor and smash It. II he
hits the ceiling after that-iust agree
with him that though what YOU did
was an accident, you are a great big
stupid and very careless. n that ad-
mission doesn't calm him, you might
try tears
speaking Of tears. they can't be re-
sorted to in an cases. though most men
fall for them. But don't think it's SYM
pathy or love that moves them.
A man feels so helpless when a wom-
an cries that she has him al disad-
Evening journal., 1918-05-06

II is perfectly proper for Nomsn
to applaud a performer In theatre or
concert hall. Women are accustomed
TO refrain not because 10 is had form
for them TO clap their hands in an
proval OF what pleases them but be
cause they are afraid of spelling their
gloves. Lectures and musical programs
givcn in churches are never applauded
Evening journal., 1918-05-06

other style wouldn't have suited her
better. He isn't relurnable So she
starts in 20 cut him over after the other
pattern.
II she had the sixth sense spoke OF
she'd realize that it's just about as wise
TO try to cut over a husband as 10 would
be to try TO alter a tailor-made suit.
She might make 'em do, but they'd look
home made.
Take It from me. brides, you'd better
make up your minds TO accept the man
you're married 30 as he is. So, ] say,
regard your marriage as a partnership
Evening journal., 1918-05-06
ORATORIO sOCIETYs
NEW REHEARsAL NIGHT

The Oratorio Society OF which r..
Leslie Carpenter is conductor. has
changed its rehearsal nights for the
remainder Of the season TO Monday
evening The society has abandoned
lhe spring concert. and the study of
Elijah - viii be resumed this evening
so that this masterpiece can be kent
fresh in their minds looking 10 The
rendition again next Christmas time.
IL may be remembered that this So
clety gave performance Of the Mes
sial on New Years Eve OF last wear
when 1870 voices, with out-o-town solo
ISIS were supported by the Philadelnhia
Orehestra. The proceeds Of this. nearly
$1,000 were turned over 10 the red
Cross
Evening journal., 1918-05-06

running mate, he makes the selection
because he thinks she has ihe nnali-
.iss lnat measuraup to some pre-con-
ought TO be. ''''
nv woman chooses her husband
pIetty much as she chooses new hat
or a spring suit. She gets him home.
lnen sne begins TO wonder whether an
Evening journal., 1918-05-06
FASHIONS AND FADs.

A foulard dress is real economy.
The new collar for blouses ia mar
row.
Evening costumes are very discreet
Wooden beads appear on colored
waists.
Brassieres are more than even in de-
mand.
White plque is combined with tus
sab silk
Plaid glnsham even trims wool stock
met.
otter brown satin makes charm
ing frock.
One tunic may be worn over varl-
Gus skirts.
One pretty parasol Is a mass OF tiny
frills.
Some coats have even their skirts
embroidered.
White orsandy is used for trimming
Bingham.
Jersey dresses have lost nons Of their
popularity.
Velvet may be combined with striped
tub silk.
Cape gloves show a new color called
mahogany.
Entire gowns are stlll made OF flesh
colored crepe
The favored heels are low French and
Cuban military.
The new current reds are used to
brighten dull gowns.
Evening journal., 1918-05-06
By BETTY BRoWN

Thrilling isn't it? Through much IA
miliarity with movies and magazine
covers we recognize it as a kiss.
The handsome pair who hold the
picture" are Miss Vivian Siegel and
Carl Randall, who are being married
regularly every night in the New York
Company OF "Oh Lady. Lady"
But the real point Of this picture is
not, as you may have crudely imag-
ined, the kiss-it is the veil!
Wells which do not cover the head
Evening journal., 1918-05-06
CONCERT AT DELAWARE AVENUE.

A concert will be given at Delaware
avenue Baptist Church on Tuesday and
thursday evenings Of this week by the
Lhlldren's Chorus class Assisting rhe
chlldren Will he Mrs. J. II Doorbar.
reader Mrs Agnes Myers, soprano: Mrs
Anna Horner contrato, and the Sunday
school orchestra The program will
consist Of vocal solos. duets and
chorusus in costume. orchestra selec-
uons, humorous readings and recita-
lions. The concert will be given under
the direction Of Fred S. Smith. Organist
and choirmaster. A nominal admission
fee viii be charged.
Evening journal., 1918-05-06
IMMANUEL RED Cross woRE

The Red Cross Auxiliary Of Immanuel
Church, Highlands will meet at 7.3O
o'clock on Wednesday evening. to work
on bandages and other clothing. An
day Thursday will be employed in the
same manner and all women interested
IN this work are invited by Mrs. William
Bush. president. 10 attend
Evening journal., 1918-05-06

All not married -
ought 10 start right
in cultivating that
sense that is called
tact
It's a quality pos
sesscd I should say.
by about one wife
In 10000, but that
one is a sure
enough winner. she
didn't start right in
trying TO make over
the man she married
as most women do.
for women arc born
reformers.
When a man chooses
n amHaal..a
Evening journal., 1918-05-06
MISS FRANCES GALLAGHER
BRIDE OF JOSEPH A RONFY

Joseph A. Roney. of Newark \ \
formerly connected with the advertis
ing department OF THE EVENING
JOuttNAL, and Miss Frances Gallagher.
daughter or Mr. and Mrs, Patrick lGal-
lagher or Brooklyn, were married in
~ Augustine's Church. Brooklyn. on
april 80 Cards announcing the mar
rage haye been received in Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1918-05-06
MIR. STRICKLAND WITH DUPONT co

Stewart C.. Strickland, al one time
advertising manager Of THE EVENING
JOURNAL. has accepted a position in
The Advertising department Of the du-
Pont Powder Company, having resigned
as Advertising manager Of the Miller
Brothers store. Mr. Strickland began
his new duties today.