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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-05
READY TO RESIGN
WHEN ASSEMBLY
GETS IN CONTROL

Amsterdam, Wednesday,. Dec. 4
Kurt Eisner. the Bavarian premier.
is reported 70 have privately de-
clared himself ready 20 resign when
the national assembly had reguiat-
ed the cOuutry's affairs, according
TO a Munich dispatch
Addressing the soldiers and
workmen council, Premier Eisne-
declared the Bayarian government
was opposed TO any idea of separa-
tiOn from Germany as a whole. the
security Of which he regarded as
obtainable only by the creation Of
a federal state
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-05
GERMANY TO
Be ALLOWED
HELGOLANO?
Allies Not to Ask It Says
Briton-England to
Keep Sea Rule.

London, Wednesday, Dec. 4.-The
British naval authorities have de
cided that it will be unnecessary to
demand the return of Helgoland to
Great Britain from Germany, Win
ston Spencer Churchill. the minis
ter of munitions, announced in a
speech at Dundee tonight.
Mr. Churchill also said the gov
ernment had decided upon the ma
tionalization of the railways.
viii Keep Rule of Sea
We enter the peace conference, 3"
said Mr. Churchill during the
course of his address with the alb
sOlute determination that no limi-
tatiOn shall be imposed on our right
10 maintain our naval defense. We
do not intend, no matter what argu-
ments and appeals are addressed
to US. to lend ourselves in any way
to any lettering restrictions which
will prevent the British navy main
tanning its well-tried and well-de
served supremacy"
The island of Helgoland, former
Iy Danish. was ceded TO Great Brit
ain in 1914. In 1890 Great Britain
ceded il to Germany. who began
developing il into an extremely i'm
portant naval base. l. lies in the
North sea off the mouths of Elbe
and Weser. and off the entrance 70
The Kiel canal. which il dominates.
Is German Stronghold.
The island was a German naval
stronghold throughout the great
war It's occupation by the allies
was under consideration shortly aft
er the signing of the armistice when
the German naval revolution made
il appear doubtful II Germany
would comply with the naval terms
OF the armistice These. however.
seem since TO have been fulfilled
nearly in their entirety
No Big Aero Surrender.
There will be no formal surrend-
er OF German airplanes. as was al
one time expected, because IL has
been found impracticable 10 assem-
bic 1000 airplanes at one place.
and it Is doubtful whether Germany
has sufficient number OF reliable
pilots for that purpose Hence the
first surrender IN history OF an air
craft fleet is being effected piece
meal The Germans are shedding
their wings in the course OF re-
treat and the advancing allies are
picking them up.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-05
CRAFTSMEN OFFER
TO HELP JEW PLAN

New York. Dec. . Forty trades
and professions are represented in
the first $50 applications received
by the Zionist organization of
America from persons who are pre-
pared TO leave for Palestine at once
for service IN the establishment
there OF tha Jewish homeland A
speciaT department has been esthh-
lished by the orgaulzat on 20 COLI
lect the information contained ga
these applications Several sub
committees have been attached 10
this department. including one on
investment and another iu charge
OF the Zionist Society Of Engineers
TO Study that physical aspect or lho
Jewish resettlement OF Palestine.
The most pressing demAnd. nc-
cording 10 the organization, Is for
Hebrew teachers. since the school
system OF Palestine Is TO bo re-
organised.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-05
Cleveland Strike
Ended as Car Men
Agree to Dackx

Cleveland, Ohio, Dec. 5.-The
2,40O street car men who went on
strike at o'clock Tuesday morn
ing, because of the employment of
women conductors, and since which
hour not d car has been operated,
probably will return to work at
4:30 O'Clock this afternoon with
cars in operation on all lines. The
strikers will assemble at l p. N.
today to vote on terms that their
union leaders have accepted for
them. Though there may be some
hitch in the settlement at the last
moment, both sides believe that the
trouble is ended. The women con-
ductors are TO be eliminated from
the street car service not later than
March /.
An agreement was reached early
today whereby W. ID. Mcmahon,
president of the International
Union of Street Car Employees, and
the executives of the Cleveland
union will recommend TO the strik-
ing conductors and motormen that
The agreement may mean that
the calling off OF the strike was
reached after the city council had
adopted a resolution pledging it
self TO see that the men were given
the square dear promised by John
J. Stanley. president of the Cleve-
land Street Railway company, on
the recommendation of the war
labor board, that women be dis
charged by Jan. 3. Mr.. Stanley
agreed to abide by the resolution.
Omaha, Dec. 5.-The car strike,
on its second day. still has the
street railway Of Omaha and Coun-
Gil Bluffs completely tied up.
No attempt was made to operate
cars this morning and no trouble
was reported.
Washington, Dec. 5.-Wage in
creases for employees OF the Bay
State railway, operating in east
ern Massachusetts, were awarded
today by the war labor board.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-05
FOE ARRANGING
TO TRY KAISER?
Delegation From Berlin Goes to the
Hague to Negotiate for En-
perOr Return, Belief.

Copenhagen, Dec. "a delega-
tion from the Berlin soldiers and
Workers council has arrived at
The Hague. a Berlin dispatch re-
ports. The message indicates that
its presence at the Netherlands cap
ital has to do with negotiations
concerning former Emperor VIII
liam in progress AT the German le-
cation in The Hague, the nature
Of which is not stated
A Berlin dispatch of Dec. an
nounced that a number OF the sol
diers' and Workers councils in
Germany had requested the govern
ment TO have the eA-emperor tried
by a German tribunal II was add
ed. however. that the government
would submit the question to the
national assembly which body IS
not yet in being.
London, Dec. 5.-Tne substance
OF the discussions in London early
this week. between the representa-
lives of Great Britain, France and
Italy. with regard To the coming
peace conference, were cabled 10
the American government and II Is
believed that IT, reached President
Wilson before he sailed. Reuters
limited says there Is reason to be
lieve the presidents advisors are
of the opinion that ;h@ views OF the
conference regarding former En-
peror William are likely TO coin
eide with those OF the president
himself Responsible opinion, says
this news agency, holds that the
ox-emperor and other persons
guilty Of breaches Of international
law during the progress OF the war
should be dealt with by a tribunal
OF tho associated governments In
Guiding Representatives of those
countries which suffered most.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-05
LLOYD BOPP PUT
IN DEATH CELL TO
AWAIT GALLOWS

Chicago, Dec. Lloyd Bopp, au-
tomobiIe bandit, sentenced to be
executed in the Cook county Jail
tomorrow, was placed in the death
chamber today by Jailer VIII T.
Davies. He Will be guarded by two
bailiffs until he is taken to the gal
lows Bopp was convicted of the
murder of Herman MaIOw, a motor
cycle policeman He was one OF
three prisoners who made a sensa-
tiOnaI escape from jail several
months ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-05
TAKING COAL FOR
INDUSTRY ENDED
BY FUEL CONTROL

Washington Dec. 5.-All requisl-
tions Of the fuel administration for
the shipment Of bituminOus coal 10
industrial plants have been can
celled The administration today
announced that its policy in the flu
tura would be to leave to the plants
the work Of obtaining
fuel. which it is believed can be
accomplished without difficulty
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-05
THE WEATHER

Mostly cloudy tonight and Fri
day. Colder Friday, with the low
est temperature tonight slightly
below freezing
Temperature at IA. IN. "a High
est yesterday. 80, Lowest last
night. 81
Velocity Of wind at 2 u. IN. 9 miles
per hour,
Precipitation, none,
Stage OF water, 90; fall OF i
IN last "a hours
J. ~, sHERlER MeteoFniogisL
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-05
NAVY TO LET
100000 MEN
OUT SERVICE
Secretary Daniels Author
ICES Discharges of Fifth
of u. S. Sea Force,

Washington, Dec. 5.-nis-
charge of 20 per cent Of the ma
tiOn's naval war time person
mel, about one hundred thou
sand men. has been authorized.
Secretary Daniels said today
the men would be released as
quickly as possible with due re-
gard to the convenience of the
service.
The release Of enlisted men is
authorized not because the navy is
over-manned, but 20 permit the re-
turn to civil pursuits OF youths who
Joined for the war and who do not
intend to follow the sea.
Release 200 Craft.
Private yachts. motor boats and
other craft taken over by the navy
for the war already are being
turned back to their owners. Mr..
Daniels said by February 700 craft
will have been stricken from the
navy list.
To Complete Trimming.
Members Of naval units IN
schools and colleges viii complete
their training and then stand dis
charged. In the cases Of special
student bodies, such as the paymas-a
ters' school at Princeton, and thes
ensigns school at Annapolis, stud
ents in the present classes upon
graduating will be commissioned Ia
the reserve.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-05
LATE BULLETINS

New York. Dec THE Brit
ish transport Orca with 1922
American troops aboard ar
rived here today from Liver
pool. She is the fourth trans
port TO bring returning sol
diers.
Washington. Dec More
than billion dollars has been
cut from the naVy's estimates
of expenditures for the coming
fiscal year. Secretary Daniels
disclosed today that the esti-
males sent 20 congress Monday
were based on the war pro-
gram and that the reduction
process that already has elm
mated over tUO-fifths of the
- .GAG, ,OO0,O 900 total is COntin-
ing.
Lima. Peru. Wednesday, Dec.
4. The Chilean cOnsHl-general
left today for Santiago, stating
that his government had ad-
,i~ed him % take the archives
with him. The boycott against
bjIpau vessels continues,
forcing those which have
brought cargOes tO Fcrus Ian
norris to return home In bal
last
Linn. Peru. Dec. 4. Three
American cruisers are expected
here from san Francisco in "A
few days,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-05
W|LSONBUSY
FIRST DAY At
SEA ON TRIP
President Carries on Of
fee DutieS-We Gather
Cold and Misty.

| On Board United States Steamer
1 csa-ge Washington. Dec. 5-tBy
] wireless 20 rLe Assoc ated PreSsl
/ President Wilson spent most of
III first day of the trip on his
] s-esmsh.p working IN the office part
Z ,f his suite After aCkDOW lodging
f-ou1 the bridge the greetings that
2 we're given him as the ship put 10
1 SEA. he turned 10 the pile of letters
and kilograms awaiting him and
snaut seyera. hours working with
his stenoEraphers-
In the afternoon. on the advice Of
his physician. Rear Admiral Carey
Gravson. he laid down and
rested for a time because OF a
slight cold that was affecting his
voice,
Later the president received calls
from officials on board. including
-5e Italian and French ambassa-
doris Following this, he took
walk on deck with Mrs. Wilson.
The presidential party dined
quietly in the evening. being served
] bv e waiter who claimed 10 have at
tended Emperor William and the
I
| empress in the same suite on the
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II N"t LuAuFlous'
The reports Lhal the presidential
suites had been fitted UD in a lux
grl0us manner are untrue.
In the dining hall music was fur
1isned by the snip band and
| quartet OF sailors
The president IS keeplng IN
touch with omclal business by
wireless
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-05
McAdoo still Director.

Secretary McAdoo's resignation
as head of the treasury was sched-
uled to take effect upon the ap-
pointment of his successor. He
continues as director general of
railroads until Jan. or until sue
ees salJf ts nameds-szThe indications
now are that a rev director gen
eraI will not be named Immediate
"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-05
Hated to Quit House.

Members of the kouse said today
that Mr. Glass reluctance to sur
render the seat in congress to which
he has just been reelected after IS
years of service. was the only con
sideration which had held up the
appointment Mr.. Glass himself
would not talk further than to say
that he was not ready TO make any
statement
The understanding both at the
capitol and in official circles gen
orally is that President Wilson had
the nomination prepared Tuesday
night after a conference with Mr..
Glass. If Mr. Glass accepts, ii will
go in, possibly after Secretary Tu
multy communicates by wireless
with the president aboard the trans
port George Washington on his way
TO France
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-05
GLASS GIVEN
M'AD0OPOST
IN TREASURY
President Nominates Vir-
ginia Member Of House
Goes in Dec. 16.

Washington, Dec. Representa-
tive Carter Glass Of Virginia was
nominated today by President VIII
son to be secretary Of the treasury.
Mr. Glass will go into office on
Dec. I6 under an agreement with
Secretary McAdOo. whose resigna-
tion was accepted by the president
to take effect on the appointment
and qualification of his successor.
The nomination of Representa-
tive Carter Glass Of Virginia. chair
man of the house banking and cur
renCy committee, to the post Of sec
retary of the treasury by President
Wilson is expected to go TO the SEN
ate Immediately
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-05
PROTEST. AGAINST BERGER.

Milwaukee, Wis. Dec. Con
gressmau-elect Victor Berger. So
cialist was served with a formal
protest to his being seated In con
gress BY Joseph =. Carney, Demo
cratic. on grounds OF ineligihility.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-05

Washln gtoH. Dec. g. Marine
,orpa recruiting will be resumed
at once.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-05

Asso ciated Press
Leased Wire Report
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-05

NJ g m b er of Audit
Bureau OF Circulationo
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-21

The City Home Economics commit tee of the Fairfield County Farm Bu- reau, opened its new headquarters of ficially this week. The location, next to the city hall on City Hall Green, in cooperation with the Dehydrating committee of the War Bureau makes a most ideal combination and location for the food interests of the city. Many of our friends have taken the opportunity to come in and see us, and it is hoped that more will come in every day. Make it one of the most Important items of your shopping tour.
 The interior of the building in it's tones of restful gray are enviting enough in themselves. The model kitchen equipment invites your in specton. Several home-workers have already sent in a few sample cans of their seasons achievements, which are very beautiful to look at. All of the home makers of the city are invited to loan a few of their cans for display on the exhibition shelves. Such cans are a great inspiration to those who are learning to do canning as new science. One can on display is of special interest-it was donated by Mrs. L. Musante-and is filled with the famous tomato conserve-a toma- to paste, one quart of which is equiva- lent to twenty-five quarts of ordinary canned tomatoes. Mrs. Musante has graciously promised to give the women of Bridgeport a demonstration in mak- ing the tomato paste at the first de- monstration in the Food Center on next Thursday at 2:30 o'clock. Every one in the city is most cordially in vited to attend any and all of these demonstrations. Perhaps it is not entirely understood that there never is any admission charged for these de- monstrations-eyery is heartily welcome.
 There are bulletins for your dis posal, piled high on the shelves at the Center. There are many cook books on the library shelf at the Center, if you desire to look up an unusual re- cipe. It is always well to bring d pencil and paper to the demonstra- tions with you if it is just a call you are making at the Food Center.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-21

We are inclined to be more careless about black or dark clothes. We don't make a determined effort to pro- tect them from dust and dirt, don't cleanse the tiny spots as quickly as we do the injured. light -colored clothes. The spot on the light gar- ment clamors for immediate atten- ton and gets it. But the spot on the dark blue or black frock sometimes remains in modest invisibility, and only when it has reached conspicuous proportions does it receive due at- tention.
 Black remains the most serviceable of all colors, and it presents so many possibilities for beautiful development that some of the most fastidious women are sticking to black and white combinations in all of their new frocks. And yet each model is tre- mendously different. Fur or lace, or a dash of chiffon or Georgette com- bine we'll with almost any black fab 7 ric, and even if made up mst simply produce a beautiful ensemble
 The illustration shows black broad cloth made up with braid and seal skin. The sombre coloring is relieved by the accompanying blouse, which is of cream -colored marquisette and softens the heavy black
 The coat is loose fitting and very youthful in cut. Sea1skin is used for the deep collar and cuffs, and a firm, tailored line is given the coat by the banding of black braid around the entire edge of the coat. A row of buttons from neck to edge of coat finish it simply.
 Like all the modern skirts, this is norraw and undraped, and has anly | one bit of trimming to take away from its stiff line-the large, square | pocket, matching the pocket in the | coat.
 This is a three-piece costume, and | the blouse accompanying it is of I cream colored marquisette tucked | crossways. In order to give it some 'body" there's a panel of heavy, straight, Irish lace, dyed cream-col- ored, to match the marquisette The waist fastens down the from with a row of tiny pearl buttons.
 When the coat is worn open, fast
 ened only at the top button, the
 blouse is revealed, and the entire cos.
 sume has a careless outdoor effect ! that's charming.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-21
Incidents in tue Lives Of
 World Famous. Women
How New Yorks Sidewalks Were Begun by Woman.
'~~ By EE.olsE HARRINGTON

in her married life. She had brought a considerable fortune to her hus- band when she married, and he was also a man of means. Consequently he left her a comfortable income, and 1t was supposed that she would quick ly sell his business and live in retire. ment But she did nothing of the sort Instead, she entered business herself managed her affairs so well that they prospered more in her hands than during her husbands life- time.
 Her daughter, Polly spratt, followed, in her mothers footsteps. While still quite young she married Samuel Pro- voost, in I'll. He was wealthy merchant. and Polly, with her Dutch training in practical affairs, decided then and there to enter his business and work with him. She showed un- usual ability, helping in the manage ment of the correspondence and in the importations.
 Five years after their marriage her husband died, and Polly inherited the business. Immediately it thrived more than ever, so that within short time she found it necessary to build row of offices in front of her house and large store on one side.
 Thereupon she tried to get the council to make improvements on her street. But the council refused, just as they had Mime. Van Cortlandt, her her grandmother's friend, when she wanted Brewer street paved. But Mime. Provost was not to be denied.
 She laid the f1agstones herself, at her own expense! Not only did she thus improve the street immediately surrounding her property. but with fine advertising instinct she went be- yond and up the street on either side. It was the sensation of New York in those days. People came for miles to see it, and the result was that Mime. Provoost's aggressiveness resulted in more trade coming to her store than l ever before!
 | Eventually other. streets were like- i wise improved, but to Mme Provost | belongs the credit for having initiated the improvement of streets in New l York.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-21

There are several exhibits now on display. The large front window has an exhibit of dried and canned pro- ducts. Inside there is an interest," ing sugar saving exhibit and also an exhibit of your boys daily rations. This ration represents the official quantity and rarity of food that your boy is getting every day. It offers material for thought when we see what the army cooks have to- work with and a comparison of that with what we daily consume, makes us re- alize we may be food slackers to certain degree. We do know that the official army ration is giving our lads and defenders the best food for their systems that has ever been their privilege to eat, for seldom do we sec a soldier-man but that we remark how much the tservice has improved him physically. The proper kind and amount of food has much to do with it. Come in and see what your boy is eating.
 The teachers of Home Economies in the grammar high and normal schools organized themselves into an association Thursday, at the Food Center. Miss K. L. Morrissey was eected chairman of the group. The association is to meet every three weeks for the purpose of getting the latest food information from the gov- ernment, and to put such information into direct correlation with the sub jects which they are teaching.
 The canning season is fast becom- ing matter of history, and the fore sighted home-maker has the comfort able sight of>many jars of stored pro- ducts for her insurance against any food shortage that may occur this winter. The demonstrations begin next week with the subject of foods and the consideration of sugarless dishes and the use of sugar substitutes in the old before-the-war recipes is to be taken up first. Every other Thurs day the demonstration is to be given in the evening in order that those who are busy during the day time may have the opportunity of attend. ing.
 Come and see us. Call us by phone, Barnum 3521, if any perplexing food questions arise.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-21
URGE WOMEN TO WORK.


 Ralph P. Boas. head of the speak CTS bureau of the Production Division of the Ordnance Department, will ad- dress the congregation of West End Congregational church tomorrow morning on the subject, Making Mu- nitions is Woman's Work" MT. Boas is former professor of English at Whitman College, one of the largest Congregational institutions of learn ing in the Far East, and has been called to Bridgeport from the head of the English departmen t of the Central High school. in Springfield Mass. He has demonstrated himself to be an eloquent speaker, and is one of the government experts stationed here is thoroughly informed regard ing the munitions situation in Bridge port.