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New-York tribune., 1918-11-20

Flour and Meal.-Quotation we're:
Yes days Previous
New York: close close Ye,r
Flour, Mimi. ,sp. pats 1o.8o $1o.so $3.50
Cornmeal, yel., gran 4.25 425 4.87L,
Rye flour, choice ..e@s.5o e@9.5o SIS
Bran 100-lb sacks =. 1878 35,7S 5000
New-York tribune., 1918-11-20

Oats.-Thc oats market followed corn
and at the close of the day was n to
1sc net higher. Exporters were again
showing disposition to buy, but the
volume of sales was believed to be COM
paratively small. Country offers were
of fair volume and evidences of hedg-
ing operations by the country had a
tendency to check buying to some ex-
tent.
Yesterdays Previous
New York: close close. Year aoo
Oats. No. white. .84Is .83Is .74Ia
Chicago:
November ~ 76 rs
December ......... rs 1874 .66sa
New-York tribune., 1918-11-20

Commercial Paper.-Discount;n is
going on moderately at per cent for
all maturities. The local demand is
small, with country banks the principal
buyers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-16
SOCIAL EVENTS

yesterday afternoon at the home of
Mrs. A J. Riess, 1906 y Second ave
nue.. Mrs. Lee is the national finan-
ci2l secretary of the W. o. \. A. r.
d. She was the first president and
organizer of the society and is low
ingly called The Little Mother"
She is visiting all the chapters on
her way home from the national
convention and since her arrival in
the tri-Cities has been the house
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Gust Lind
vail of Moline. The Rock Island
chapter No. Is feels honored in en-
tertaining Mrs. Lee and yesterday
at the reception rendered her they
presented her with several beauu-
full gifts. The afternoon was pleas
antly spent, the ladies all busyfng
themselves with their knitting and
sewing as they listened to Mrs.
Lees account of the convention A
dainty repast was served during the
course OF the afternoon. Mrs.
Riess was elected a member Of the
national board of directors at this
last national convention
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-16
ARSENAL MAN
HOLDSA RECORD
Comes to Work in Federal Plant
After Being Wounded and
Gassed in Battle.

| Wounded four times in battle
later a victim of a German gas at
tack, after he had enlisted in tie
! Belgian army the day Germany
sent her armies through that
stricken country, is the distinctive
! sacrifice made by August Gallant
an employe at Rock Island arsenal
in the present world strife.
! Mr., Gallant came to this country
and Moline five weeks ago. from
Belgium, after he had been invalid
ed home following a gas attack he
suffered over a year ago. He is
now living at 1914 Sixth avenue,
Moline.
Although So years of age, Mr..
Gallant distinguished himself dur
ing his active term of service and
was awarded the fourth class cross
of ST. George and the war cross.
When war was declared Mr.. Cal
liant was a resident OF Winnipeg,
Canada, where he had lived for
three years. He Immediately Sc
cured his own passage for Belgium,
leaving America Aug. 6, 1914. On
Aug 25 he was in the ranks of the
Belgium army, which so valiantly
held back the onrushing tide of
Hun hordes long enough to give
England and France the oppor-
tunity to rush up its manpower.
At Antwerp, Leige, Malines and
Termonde Mr.. Gallant fought with
the Belgian troops. Oct. % he r
ceived his first wounds in battle,
when he fell from injuries to the
back and hip. The wounds were
received in battle on the river
Lesser. He was in the hospital IS
days before he was again able to
be up. Later he received injuries
to the leg and arms, and the small
finger of his left hand was shot
away.
1t was in April, 1917. that Mir.
Gallant was gassed, from the eff
fects of which he has not yet recov-
cred. For II weeks he was in a
hospital in France, and during that
time was totally blind. His lungs
were also affected by the gas at
tack Although he has entirely re
gained his eyesight, the effects of
the gas have not yet entirely dis
appeared, according to Mr.. Gallant,
and he still experiences some in
conveniences from it. The illness
is gradually disappearing, though,
he states.
Despite his advanced age, Mr..
Callant's part in the war was one
of unusual peril. He was a chief
scout and his duties often caused
unusual exposure to enemy fire.
That he distinguished himself well
is shown by the following citation
by the Belgian minister Of war, IN
which he advances the following
reason for awarding the fourth
class cross of St. George and the
war cross to Mr.. Gallant:
Although 50 years old and liy-
ing in Canada, he came and offered
his services to his country. Sept !
%, 1914. he gave proof of a great |
audacity, in the execution of a very
perilous mission at Termonde |
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-16
POLICE SCENT
LIQUOR JOINT
Watch House and Seize Taxi Driver
Who Comes Prom Place With
Bottles of whisky.

What is termed by the police to
be another liquor afficking source
was brought TO light last night
when Detectives Tom Cox and Den
mis- Bennett arrested May Collins
aud Earl Murphy at 2212 Fifth
avenue.
The detectives state that while
in the neighborhood of the Collins
home late last night a taxi was driv-
en- up TO the curb and Murphy
alighted and went into the house
He appeared again in a few min
utes with a package under his arm.
When questioned he said he had
purchased a loaf Of bread How
ever. the wrapping was torn away
and three pint bottles of whisky
were exposed. The house was then
entered and the Collins woman was
arrested.
In police court the Collins wom-
an paid a fine Of SIS on a charge Of
disorderly conduct, but Murphy is
being held pending investigation as
TO what he was going to do with
the liquor.
A hearing is expected in the case
late this afternoon. The police
state that several DRINKS have been
arrested of late and that the Foot
leggers who are carrying on the IL
legal traffic are TO be given a Short
shift.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-16

Hardly recovered from wounds
sustained at Tervaete, he rejoined
his unit and continued to distin-
guish himself by his audacity'
When interviewed he gave Il
short, modest account of his par.
in the world strife, ending with the
statement that IL was time to go
back to work now" His only hope
was to aid Belgium to be liberated
from the outrages of the Hun
hordes by being given another OPP
portunity to serve in the armies
over there, after he has fully recov-
cred from the attacks of gas which
he has suffered
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-16
OPEN CAMPAIGN
FOR WAR WORK
Nation Wide Drive to Help Or
CARNATIONS Aiding Conflict
Is Launched.

The united war work campaign
a new organization, with the slogan
For Our Boys-Salute and Go to
It." as a forerunner, will open a
nationwide drive to raise $40, 500,-
600 to finance the war organizations
of the Y. NJ. c. A, Y. W. c. A, Cath
Ollie war council, Jewish welfare
board, war camp community ser
vice, American Library association,
and the Salvation Army.
Henry Waterman of Geneseo is
chairman of the fourth district, of
which Rock Island is a part. A
meeting of R B. Lourie, A. T. Fos-
ter and Jay L. Barnard of Moline,
H. L. Hanson and F. ]. Mills of
Hilsdale, Frank Schafer of Port
Byron, c. S. Petit of Cordova, Les
lie Hanna of Yuma and S. L. Wood
burn of Coe township was held and
the following officers appointed to
launch the campaign for the upper
half of Rock Island county:
Chairman B. Lourie.
Treasurer-A- T. Foster.
Secretary and chairman of pub
licity-Jay U. Barnard.
The quota for this part of the
county amounts to $4,000. OF this
amount Moline, South Moline and
Hampton will pay their quota
through the community war chest
Other townships will have to raise
their amounts
The Boy Scouts, under the direc-
ton of W. P Hunt, for the public
schools, and r. w. Rank for the
Catholic parochial schools. The
Victory boys will be organized.
Thereby they will also play a part
in the drive Each boy to become
a member must earn S. a year and
donate that amount to the war pro-
gram.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-16
With Islanders
In the Service
S. j. Lpnd Wins Commission

Mrs. Edla Lund Of Oklahoma cit,
Okla. formerly Of this city 49,
well known in the musical circle
in the tri-ciies, has advised friend
in Rock Island that her son. sve-
J. Lund. has recently received a
first lieutenant's commission a.
Camp Upton, ~ T.. where he bse
been located for some time.
Lieutenant LuBd is expecting n
go into service overseas In the near
future. Eddie Lund. another son
is al Camp Eustic, Va
Word has been received by Nrg
Arthur J. Seaverns, 1917 Fifth ave.
nue., that her husband. Private Ar
thur J. Seayerns, has arrived safe
overseas.
Mr.. and Mrs Henry Frank. ff6e
Twenty sixth street. have received
word that their son, william Frank
has arrived safe overseas Mr.
Frank entraiued from Rock Island
to Camp Shelby. Miss
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-16
Three G Embroidery Club.

Mrs. Alex Quist, 1924 Fourteenth
street. was hostess yesterday TO
the Three G Embroidery club. She
was assisted by Miss Lula Rumple.
The afternoon was spent inform
ally, the ladies knitting and sewing
as they visited and during the
course of the afternoon piano mu
sic was enjoyed The rooms were
artistically decorated with late
garden flowers and delightful re-
freshments were served. The club
will meet Nov 10 with Mrs V. L.
Rowley, 9261a Forty-third street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-16
OPEN AIR MEET
|. FOR DRAFT MEN
Epidemic is CaHse for Change in
Plans Made by Board of
Instruction.
TO REPORT AT AUGUSTANA
Loo COnscripts to Be Given VaIu-
able Information Regard
ing Status.

/ Notwithstanding the prevalence
/ of the Spanish influenza epidemic
and orders from the health depart
ment to close all places of public
/ gathering, eco draft men between
the ages of 10 and So who re-
/ ceived orders, will nevertheless be
required to appear at the Angus
tana gymnasium tomorrow night.
/ The meeting, however, will be
held in the open air and not within
the gymnasium as previously SEIZED
uled- A meeting of the board of in
struction was held at the Rock Is
land club today noon at which time
the above agreement was made.
Provision for the outdoor meetin g
was agreed upon after DR.. c. T.
Foster, city health commissioner,
made this recommendation
DR.. Foster announced that moth
ing is to be done that will in any
way work hardships on the military
that is not absolutely necessary.
but as this meeting is of impor-
lance to draft men, it should be
held. but in the open air to safe
The local exemption board sent
The loca exemption board sent
out approximately 1900 cards to
Sept. u registrants, who waived
exemption, and to men who have
been designated as being placed in
class one.
Instruct in Duties.
The board of instruction will
take up matters of importance IL
the discussion of military matters
at the meeting tomorrow night
Draft law provisions, camp duties
and what is to be expected of the
men is to be explained
Many men have gone to the camps
in the past without the least idea
of what was to be expected of them,
and Of what arrangements they
should make, and matters that they
should become acquainted with be
fore their departure for the can
tonments. This lack of knowledge
will be a thing of the past, as
boards of instruction are now ma
ton wide and the work done by
them throughout the country has
already proven of great value
Mem bers of the local board OF in
struction are: William P MuIlane,
chairman; Rev w. L. Essex, Father
C. p. O'Neill, E. C. Fisher and H.
A. Klove.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-16
GIVES WHISKY TO
SOLDIERS; BOUND
OVER UNDER $500

Oscar Sandstrom. age 30 years,
was released upon his own recog-
nizance following a hearing before
United States Commissioner &. l..
Walker late yesterday afternoon.
Sandstrom was charged with
making seditious utterances. At
the hearing, however, witnesses
failed to fully verify the charge
and the defendant was given his
liberty. He is employed on the
arsenal.
Morris Brien, driver for local
taxicab company. was arrested last
night charged with giving whisky
to soldiers. Brien had two quarts
of the liquor in his possession at
the time
At a hearing before Commissioner
Walker this morning he was found
guilty and held for action by the
federal grand jury under bonds or
$500.
All the News All the Time The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-16
Harriette Henderson Glass,

The Harriette Henderson memo
rial class members of the First
Methodist church, had very pleas
ant meeting last evening when they
were entertained at the home of
Mrs. J. A Reid, $40 Sixteenth street.
There were 40 present and were
welcomed on their arrival by Miss
Grace Spook." The rooms were
gayly decorated with Halloween
festoons and after a short business
session a social time was greatly
enjoyed, Mrs. Faye HoughMcCarthy
entertaining the company with a
number of clever readings and imi-
tations Delicious refreshments
were served at a late hour by Com
pany D, Mrs L. Beckwith in charge
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-16
Smart New Dresses.

Women's one-piece jersey dresses,
high neck military effects, round col
larless and sailor collar styles; en-
broidered and fringe trimmed; some
in two-tone jers ~ combinations, etc. ::
choice $500, $4,000, $3.50 and
$500.
New navy serge street dresses; de-
cidedly smart styles, embroidered
touches in contrasting yarns, silk en-
broidered, braid and fringe trim
med panels, tunics, overskirts, ETC.,
offer interesting and pleasing assort-
ment: choice $500 to $3.50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-16

street, of the death of her brother
Edward A. Conwell, in Laramie
Wyo. Mr.. Conwell died of pneu-
monia. yesterday morning. He is
survived by his widow and son, his
mother of Bridgeport, Conn, four
brothers and five sisters. He was
born in Rock Island in 1886 and
has been a lifelong member of St
JOseph's Catholic church, the
knights of Columbus and the Elks.
Funeral seyices will be arranged
for on the arrival of his remains in
this city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-16
Social Announcements.

The entertainment to be spon-
sored by the Young Ladies' so
ciety of the ImmanueTs Lutheran
church, which was to have been
held this evening, has been post
poned indefinitely.
The Busy Bee Sewing circle will
meet Thursday afternoon in Odd
Fellows hall with Mrs. Mona Bow
ers as hostess. Friends are well
come
The meeting OF the Center Sta
ton Red Cross unit has been post
poned until next Thursday because
there being no work to be had.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-16
Surprised On Birthday.

Miss Mildred Anderson, 902 Forty
fourth street, was pleasantly sur
prised last night when a number
of her classmates came to her
home to celebrate her 10Th birth
day The evening was pleasantly
spent with games. music and dane
ing. The rooms of the house had
been prettily decorated with late
garden flowers and at the close OF
the very pleasant evening, dainty
refreshments were served. The
girls presented Miss Mildred with
a pearl necklace. Those in the
party were: Nell Elwell. Marjorie
Close. Geraldine Whitney. Anna
Cleaveland. Frances MediIl. Leila
Taylor, Marian Frazer. Marta Elm.
Hazel Miller, Sara TOtten, Gladys
ChaOn. Charlotte Bladel, Ruby
Pfundstein and Yolande Mahaffey.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-16
st. Joseph's Court Card Party.

The card party given last night
at Maths hall by St Joseph's court
724. WOmen's Catholic Order of
Foresters, was very successful
Five hundred was played and 20
tables were surrounded. The
prizes were awerded TO Mrs. ". P.
Griffin. Mrs NJ O'ConnelI. W. J.
DOwsett and j. W Graham. The
evening after the conclusion of the
games was spent informally.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-16
Lcague Activities Postnoned.

All activities of the Patriotic
league have been called of until
further notice. The dancing class
was not held last night because OF
the orders of the board Of health
to stop all such activities. There
will be no social service meeting
Friday night and the military drill
has been called of for Thursday
night In short all of the activ-
tiles of this organization will not
be held until further notice.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-16
Funeral of william Bu.Ier.

Funeral services for the late Will
liam Butler, who died of pneumonia
at his home in Rockford, were held
this morning at 10 o'clock at the
Knox chapel. Rev. David A. Johnson
Of the Central Presbyterian church
officiating. Interment was in Riv-
erside cemetery, Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-16
Anderson.Chroneninc-

Miss Sadie A Chropeuing OF Oak
dale. Ill. and Carl II. Anderson of
Washington, Iowa, were married
this morning at the parsonage of
the First Baptist church, Rev. ]. c.
Granger performing the ceremony.
They were accompanied by the
groom's mother. Mrs. Emil Ander-
son and Arthur Anderson, brother
Of the groom, also Of Washington.
The groom is d farmer and Mr. and
Mrs. Anderson will reside on q
farm near Washington
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-16
TMin-CifH c. E. Tnion.

The Twin-City Christian En-
deavor society union was enter
tanned last evening by the society
Of South Park Presbyterian church.
There were about eighty from both
Rock Island and Moline present
and after short business session
Rev. W. G. Oglevee gave a short
address on the responsibility of the
Intermediates at this time. This
was followed by an informal so
clal time of games and refresh
ments were served by the hosts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-16
Charming New Dresses for Little
Daughter:

Not alone the scarcity and higher prices Of wooden
fabrics, but the favor which mothers showing gen
orally to the TRIM crisp freshness Of wash dresses sill
The year round brings chambrays and ginghams into
real prominence for small girls, to years.
With long sleeves and higher necls. new
winter models shocked. embroidered in sol
id, stitch, chain stitch. French knots. etc;
bcpoeLeted, bcIted and fashioned in all sorts OF
cunning ways that appeal to particular mothers
and are delight to the little folks themselves
We invite special attention to the dozens Of new
dresses on display Thursday in the Infants and Chill.
drens Department. Lights and darls. plains and
plaids sizes 10 years: choice IS 9s $3.50, s. 49,
81 down to $3.50 each
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-16
In The Lodges

The Rock Island aerie, Order of
Eagles, decided at the regular meet
ing held last evening to ask a dis
pensation to change the initiation
fees from SO TO Sc, in order to en-
large the class.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-16
Obituary
Funeral of Dr.LB, SOuders.

Funeral services for the late DR..
I. B. Souders, well known veteri-
nary surgeon, who died at his
home Sunday evening, were held at
the late residence, 1406 Ninth ave
nue., this afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev.
David A. Johnson of the Central
Presbyterian church officiating. In
terment was in Chippiannock ceme-
terY.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-16
First of Series Given.

The first of a series of invitation
card parties, sponsored by the
Hebrew Institute association, was
held last evening at the Social
Center club rooms. The first OF
the IA, which was given last night
proved very successful, 40 people
being in attendance. Progressive
whist was the diversion of the
evening and the high score favor
was awarded to Mrs. Rose Kelin>
son and the low score favor fell to
Miss Bessie Sosna- Two favOrs
will be awarded at each party and
at the conclusion of the IA parties
a prize will be given to the person
who has the largest grand total.
Light refreshments were served
last night. Miss Ida Sosna and
Mrs. John Gellerman will be hos
tesses next Monday night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-16
Baraca-PhiIathea Meeting.

The regular joint business and
social meeting Of the Baraca-
Philathea classes of the First Bap-
fist church was held last night at
the church The seni-annual in
stallation of officers which was to
nave been held was postponed be-
cause of the absence of some OF the
officers. Short business sessions of
each class were held and the com
mIttees for the year named. Plans
were made for a Halloween party
which will be held sometime soon
but as yet no date has been set.
After the business sessions the
classes rejoined for a social time
of games, which had been arranged
by the Baraca class and later in
the evening light refreshments
were served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-16
G!:tX1I0fJ

Phone RI. 285. TrefZ Express o.
Tri-City Towel Supply company.
r. / Clean Towel Service. Phone
I. l. 4476.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-16

Miss Rose Conrad and Charles
A Morris. both Of this city, were
married yesterday afternoon at
2 80 at the parsonage Of the First
Baptist church. Rev. j Clark Or
anger officiating. They were unat-
tended After the ceremony the
afternoon was spent at the home NJ
the groom's sister, Mrs. George
Inch. 62I Thirty-ffth street Later
a wedding supper was served The
groom is employed in the Thirty
first street yards Of the Rock Is
land road and the young couple will
reside at 1900 Thirty-fifth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-16
james A. WhaIen.

James A. Whalen, 1895 West Sew
enth street, Davenport, brother of
Daniel A. Whalen of this city. died
this morning at Mercy hospital aft
er a brief illness. James Whalen
was born Sept. 8. 1868 For the
past % years he has been a loco
motive engineer on the c., r. I. G. P.
railroad in Kansas and Missouri.
He is survived by his mother. Mrs.
R. w. Whalen, of Davenport; five
brothers and three sisters. Funeral
services will be held from the
home Friday morning. Interment
will be in Holy Family cemetery,
Davenport.
Edward A. ConwelL
Word was received today by Mrs
O. E. Mckinley, 531 Twentieth
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-16
CauIdron Ceremonial Postponed.

The ceremonial meeting of
Amoo cauIdron, No .. Mysterious
Order of the Witches of Salem,
which was to have been held Fri
day, Oct. IS, has been postponed
until further orders.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-16
EVERY STATE HAS FLU.

Washington, Oct. 16-Reports to
the public health service show
Spanish influenza to be epidemic in
every state in the United States.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-16
POSTPONE Woman,s Club Prrcram.

Postpone Woman's Club Program.
The first meeting of the fall sea
son of the Rock Island Woman S
club, which was to have been held
Saturday at Masonic temple, has
been postponed indefinitely. This
action is taken in order to comply
with the state request that all So
ciety meetings, clubs and gather
ings of all kinds be discontinued un-
til further notice.
The club is one Of the largest or
ganizations in the city and its ex-
ecutive board feels that it is the
patriotic duty of the organization to
comply in every way possible with
state authorities in preventing any
spread of the epidemic Of influenza.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-16
Ladies' Aid POSTPONED.

The Ladies' Aid society of the
First Methodist church which was
to have met Friday afternoon at
the home of Mrs. F. o. Van Calder,
1910 Twentieth street, has been
postponed indefinitely because of
the influenza epidemic now prev
alent,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-16
PERSONAL POINTS

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph WITCH, 2725
Sixth avenue. are the parents of a
baby boy, Robert Emmett, born this
morning at St. Anthony's hospital.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-16
Hawthorne Pr. Association-

Fifty members of the Hawthorne
Parent-Teacher association were
present at the meeting held yester-
day afternoon at the school build
ing A short program was given
as follows:
Song, America" Florence Brad
ley.
Fourth grade.
Piano solo-Lester Zifren.
Address e. c. Fisher.
The members voted yesterday 10
purchase a $50 Liberty bond. The
meeting was closed with refresh
ments and an informal social hour.
There will be no sewing next Tues
day afternoon.