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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-11
FIGURES SHOW ALL
ARE DOING BIT TO
SAVE FREIGHT CAR

At the meeting of the Rock Is
land subcommittee on national de
tense of the American Railway as
sOciation, held Saturday. at the
Rock Island club, some very inter
esting figures were presented 10
show the manner in which the rail-
roads were conserving the car
supply.
The figures presented show that
during February, 1916, the Milwau-
kee railroad of Davenport loaded
4l6 cars with an average tonnage
! OF 6.9S7, and in February, 1918,
only 285 cars were utilized with an
average tonnage per car of 1876.
The Burlington likewise showed o
similar situation. in February, 1916,
z31 cars were loaded with an aver
age tonnage of 1911 while this wear
only 1l9 cars were used with an
average tonnage of 1887 The
Rock Island In February, 1916. used
232 cars with an average of S,49g
tons, and in February, 1918. used
only 14l cars with an average ton
mage of 1859.
The same ratio exists between
the different lines in the cities of
Rock Island, Moline and East Mo-
line, and shows that the railroads
as well as the public are doing ey-
erything possible to conserve the
available car supply.
II is the function of the Rock Is
land subcommittee to see that the
equipment is used to the fullest ex-
tent, and it is gratifying to note
that the public has responded in
spirit, and in this instance might
be cited the case OF several 100 900
capacity cars being used 10 LOAD
$4,000 pounds material. The com
mittee also takes up, through its
secretary, the matter OF underload-
ing or cars, with the shippers and
ascertains the reason for il and to
avoid a repetition
The committee meets every Sat
Lrday afternoon al the Rock Island
club and it is the desire of the com
mittee TO have as many shippers
present as possible in order to give
the committee any problems the
may have for discussion and solu
ton
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-11
WRITE EXCUSES
WHEN THEY SKIP
Principal of High School Charges
Many Pupils Violate Rules
on Absence.
EXPLAINS FAILURE TO PLAY
Declares Issue in Controversy Over
Moline Contest Friday Was
on Officials.

A. j. Burton, principal of the
Rock Island high school. today eX
planned to The Argus statements
lie made before the student BODY
of the school in assembly Friday
Mr. Burton charged that many Of
the pupils have been in the habit
OF skipping school and writing their
own excuses, which, under the
rules, should come from the par
ents Mr.. Burton said today that
in many cases the pupils have been
cornered and have admitted that
they have done this. He said that
endeavOrs of the school faculty 40
to eliminate this practice, and de-
clared punishment will be admin
istered in future cases of the kind.
Tells OF Game.
Mr.. Burton also declared that the
controversy which led to the cali
ing off of the basketball game with
the Moline high school Friday
night, arose over an argument over
officials. Moline desiring two and
Rock Island players one. He said
that the resignation of Coach All
Gerson was the direct result of this
issue and that the team remained
with the coach and refused TO play
when he resigned. Mr. Burton de
clared that he made every effort -
have the game played as scheduled.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-11
PASTORS HOUSE
ROBBED OF CASH
Burglars Secure S21 from Home q
Rev. ID. :. Andrewartha Dur
ing Evening.
EACH ROOM Is RANSACKED
Larger Amount of Money Over
looked by LOOters- Occurs Be-
tween and 10 O'clock.

Burglars secured s21 in cash
from the home of Rev. D. s. An
drewartha, I'll Forty-third street,
last night and left one clue, d
pocketbook containing $3.50 aud
two keys.
Rev and Mrs Andrewartha dis
covered the burglary at 10 o'clock
last night The entire house had
been ransacked, but only the cash
had been taken. Every room was
in state of turmoil. The robbers
overlooked S24 in cash which was
in a drawer next to the one from
which the money was stolen.
However, this is believed to have
been missed when the robbers be
came frightened and left quickly.
Entrance was made through a
kitchen window. The glass had
been broken near the catch. On
the table directly under the viii
dow footmarks were visible but not
clear enough to give any clue as
to whether the robbers were men
or boys. 1t is the belief of neigh
mitted by a gang of boys who have
been in the vicinity of the resi-
dence for some time.
Police Notified.
The burglary took place some
time between the hours of Z and
10 o'clock, according to Rev. Ar
drewartha. The house was un-
occupied during these hours by
the family. Police were immedi-
ately notified and are working o.s
the case
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-11
APOPLEXY CAUSES
DEATH OF FORMER
CITY MAGISTRATE

G. Albert Johnson, widely and
Familiarity known throughout Rock
Island county as "Boney" Johnson,
passed away at 3 o'clock yesterday
afternoon at the home. 925 Four
teenth- and-a-half street Apoplexy
was the cause of his death
Mr.. Johnson was born in Smo-
land, Sweden, Dec. l, 1861, and
came to the United States at the
age of years. locating in Rock Is
land. He received his education in
the public schools of this city, after
which he was employed as molder
for several years at the Rock Island
Stove Works. Leaving the employ
of this concern, Mr.. Johnson occu-
pied the Office of deputy circuit
clerk under George W. Gamble for
II years, and then was elected to
the Office of police magistrate,
which he held for four years. For
the past three years he was a city
constable and was also engaged in
the insurance business.
On Aug. 20, 1900, he married Miss
Fannie Southwall of Davenport,
who survives him There are no
children. Besides the widow, the
deceased leaves five sisters, Mrs.
Christine Eckdahl of Omaha, Neb,
Mrs. Emma Swanson, Mrs. Jose
phine Carlson, Mrs. Ida Lindbloom
and Mrs. Hilda Herberg. all of
Rock Island, and three brothers, S
P, Johnson and C. E. Johnson, both
of this city, and John o. Johnson of
Moline.
Mr.. Johnson was a member of
the Modern WoOdmen of America,
the Mystic Workers and the Fra
ternal Order of Eagles.
Funeral services will be at the
home Wednesday afternoon at ,
O'Clock. Rev. Fred j. Rolf pastor
of the Evangelical Church of Peace,
Will officiate Interment will be in
Chippiannock The cortege will be
by automobile. Nephews will act
as bearers
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-11
DOCTOR SAYS
VINOL Is THE
BEST TONIC
Honest Opinion Doctor
Gave His Patient

Bedford, OhiO.-"I was in a pitt
full condition, weak, nervous and
run down SO l could not do nv
homework. had doctored for
years and tried everything under
the sun. A friend told me about
Finol. l asked my doctor about it.
and he replied, 1t certainly is the
best medicine that can be had to-
day. l couldn't give you any bet
ter took it. and today am as
well and strong as any woman
could wish to be, and 1t was VinoI
that saved me. Mrs. Frank A.
Horkey, Ash street, Bedford, Ohio.
We guarantee this famous cod
liver and iron tonic for all such
conditions. Red Cross Pharmacy.
Charles J. Strate. Bengston's Drug
store, Rock Island, and at the best
drug store in every town and city
in the country.-(Adv.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-11
PEDDLERS MUST
OBSERVE RULES
State Department Trade and Com
merce Sends Out Charts on
Weights and Measures.

County Clerk II. B. Hubbard this
morning received a ruling with re-
CARDS 10 weights and measures as
established by the state law from
the department of trade and COM
merce at Springfield. with the re
quest that 1t be given due publicity.
Mr.. Hubbard is also county sealer.
The municipalities of Rock Island
and Moline have their own sealers.
who will also be guided by these
rules
Appended is the communication
received on the subject from Will
liam II. Stead. director of trade and
commerce.
All sales Of blackberries. blue
berries. raspberries, gooseberries.
cherries. currants. strawberries.
and similar berries. small fruits
and vegetables in quantities Of one
Dushel or less. shall be by the
bushel. one-half bushel. peck. one
half peck. one-fourth peck. quart.
pint. and one-half pint dry meas
ure.
"All boxes. baskets. measures
and containers old. used or offered
for sale within the state must he OF
the standard interior capacity Of
one bushel, one-half bushel. one
peck. one-haf peck. one-fourth
peck. one quart. one pint. and one
half pint dry measure, to-wit:
"One-half pint shall contain 1853
Gu. IN.
zone pint shall contain $3.50 Gu.
In.
zone quart shall contain 67.2
GU. in.
"One-fourth peck shall contain
1874 cu. in.
"one-half peck shall contain
25S.s GU. in.
One peck shal! contain 1915
gu. IN.
One-haif busheI shalt contain
i075.2I Gu. in,
One bushel shall contain gIB0,42
60. in,
provided that ali growers, ship
psFs. packers. package dealers,
s'tioiesaiers, retailers, Including
fruit stand dealers. pedfiera, and
al others. who have purchased or
contracted for wine quart boxes.
baskets, measures or containers, in
good faith, on or before March is.
l"iHs Shdl4 ne hlic"Su ~ usS them
Curing the year of 1918; provided,
hat each and every such box, bas-
ket measure and contsineF shall
Dc marked '45-6 quart" with bold
ACE figures and letters of nos Jess
han one-hsif inch IN Insight; and
further provided, that this ruling
shall not apply TO cities, towns Or
'ilIages where, by ordinance, fruits
are required 10 be soid By Stsad
ard avoirddpois weight Of by Bu-
1lerical count
Done at Springfield, Iii, tAis Sti
isv of March A D.. 1915.
WILLIAM H. STEAD.
director OF Trade and CSHahasFee."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-11
ST. JOSEPH CHURCH
SERMON APPEALS

A word painter of extraordinary
ability. Father T. j. Mccarthy, the
young priest of ChillicOths, pleased
a large audience at St Joseph s
Catholic church last evening, TAX
ing as his theme our Lords stern
rebuke to his fellow travellers in
the little vessel on the storm dashed
lake: 20, ye of little faithi"
Father Mccarthy has a magnetic
form of delivery and sways his
hearers to the finest and highest
emotions, his appeal seeming a
personal message to each one.
Kinney E. LENS gave a violin
solo, an especially beautiful num-
Der. He was accompanied at the
organ by Miss Katherine Kurth
Father Francis Cleary, until a few
months ago assistant to Dean J ].
Quinn, will give the lenten lecture
next Sunday. taking as his subject
THE Church and Its Aims for the
People"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-11
SABBATH DRIVE
NETS0NE-THIRD
CASH EXPECTED
Committee Secure $4,000 in Cam
vasing Residence District Aes-
terday Afternoon.
WORKERS TO MEET TONIGHT
Patriots Fund Campaign VIII Con-
tinue Until S1S5,0O0 Is Pledged
By Citizens

\ report meeting of the Patriots
fund campaign viii be held at the
Rock Island club at O'Clock to-
night Al this meeting all commit
tees and committee chairmen are
asked to be in attendance and re-
port what they have ben able TO Sc
cure To date Special attention is
called to the desirability for all
factories and employers OF labor 10
have their reports ready.
- Yesterday something like four
hundred committees made the resi-
dent canvass and while the number
OF subscriptions that were taken
was disappointing, those that did
subscribe. subscribed for satistac-
tory amounts. The unfortunate
part of the DAYS work was the ina
bility of the canvassing committee
TO reach a satisfactory number OF
people So many of those called
upon were not at home, with the
result that over half Of every dis
trict sent out was returned without
being seen Ii is probable that the
Sunday canvass will result in hav-
ing secured about eighteen thou
sand dollars. This is about one
third Of what was expected. and
considering that only half of the
people in each district were can
vassed. it represents very salts
factory days work for the commit
tees who were participating
A meeting of organization COM
mittees is called for Tuesday after
non to determine on the best and
most desirable method of finishing
the canvass and visiting those the
committee were not able to see on
Sunday last. In all probability ii
Will require a duplication of yes
terday's effort and it is believed
that all of the committees who
were out Sunday will be willing tC
recanyass their territory and make
an effort to see each one that was
missed Sunday.
The committee in charge of the
canvass estimates that the total to-
night will run about S135 900 and
that the canvass Will have to be
continued until the total of s185,-
600 has been reached.
Some SIackerS.
The committee issued the follow
ing statement today:
The indications are that the
working people are subscribing tC
the limit OF their financial ability
and that many OF those in moderate
circumstances are likewise doing
Their bit Those of large means are
also doing their share. On the
other hand there are a great many
earning incomes of from 81 900 tc
$4,000 who are not doing all they
can do and all they should do"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-11
DEMOCRATS ARE
TO CHOOSE men
Mass Convention of City-TOwnshi?
Will Be Held at Rock Island
House Wednesday.

A mass convention for the seIec-
ton of township candidates will be
held by the Democrats of Rock Is
land at O'Clock Wednesday even
ing at the Rock Island house
A number have already presenter
themselves as candidates, among
them being William Trefz tor su
pervisor, c. l.. Thompson and Wal
ter E. Flanagan for assistant SUI
pervisors, and H. c. Hinrichs for
assessor.
Chairman T. A. Fender of the
clty-tOWnShip committee will pre-
side at the meeting. He antic.
pates a large attendance
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-11
COUNTY BOARD TO
MEET ON TUESDAY

A meeting of the executive board
of the Rock Island County Agri-
cultural league was held this moril-
ing in the Office of Palmer r. Edg-
erton, farm advisor, in the court
house. Only routine matters Were
attended to. A livestock breeders
association for Rock Island county
is being organized at a meeting
this afternoon at Mr. Edgertou S
office.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-12-26

It was wonderful old building
built, according to the date over the
main entrance in the year 17o8. A
large and beautiful church stood at
one side of the courtyard, while the
building we occupied as quarters ex-
tended along the other side and
across the end Of the courtyard. There
was still another courtyard outside
the main buildings which was en-
closed with other smaller buildings
with a high stone wall connecting
them.
We were there almost month and
the 10th was on permanent guard
most of the time as the other squad
rons quartered there were all quaran-
tined. The 10th was the only squad
ron out of quarantine so had to do
guard duty. Corporals and privates
walked post and sergeants acted as
corporals and sergeants, frst-class
sergeants. Every man would be on "a
hours then off "a hours, and so an
"ad infinitum ?" That is each man
walked post hours out of every "a.
The grub was scarce, but we pulled
through.
We We're shipped to the Sd Aviation
Instruction Center the latter part of
January, arriving one Sunday after
noon at the Main field. We stayed
there about 10 days, assembling
planes and erecting hangers. Then
we went to an outlaying field and
stayed two weeks, working on planes
and motors. Then we moved to Field
Eight which we have occupied ever
since. When we hit this field there
were two barracks, a mess hall and
part of an officers barracks up. We
built up the field and then the planes
arrived and we ran the field alone for
while. There are several squadrons
here now and the Field has more than
doubled in size. This is the final
grade or finishing school for chasse
pilots (fghting pilots.)
Since coming to this field I have
been on all kinds of fatigue (that
was when the field was first started,)
then on kitchen police, then crew
and a plane to take care of. / doped
out "tail brace" and put in my ma
chine, and they put me installing them
in other planes; then went into the
major repair hangar and have been
in the test hangar, on line up work,
inspector, and up to short time ago
(but for only about three weeks) was
doing some experimental work for the
chief tester, 1t. Cook, but it was i'm
possible to get materials to work
with, and about that time 1t. Cook
was called to the Main field to take
charge of the testing there and went
into the aerial ,gunnery department to
take the place of one of the men who
was going on pass. -.
1t. Cook expected to be able to
get the necessary materials for the
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-12-26
two platoons of his company were
stationed near here and he wrote me.

stationed near here and he wrote me,
Said his new A. P. D. (American
postoffce number) was 724-now that
is our A. P. o. number SO | knew that
he was at this center, but that covers
considerable territory. However, ne
met fellow in Issouden one Sunday
night two weeks ago today who be-
longed to the 10th Squadron and knew
me. So the next night, which by the
way was Monday, Nov. 18th, the day
the Armstice was signed, he came over
to our camp, which meant walk OF
three miles each way. [ certainly was
glad to see him, and we were together
several nights, besides most of the
day and evening last Sunday. Ills
outfit left that camp Thursday, how
ever, and from latest reports are
headed for the states. Aithoug l
hated to see him go, still hope he is
lucky enough to get back to the states
before long.
There is no telling when We will
start back providing this thing is
over, and it looks very much as
though it is) but four or five months
ought to see us starting back. We
have considerable work to finish up,
even if the war is finished, but we are
not Stacking up in the least until We
are sure the Germans come across and
sign the peace terms. Even then we'll
keep everlastingly at it, because the
sooner we finish up the work mapped
out the sooner We'll get back to the
States, which sure will look good to
all of us.
/ have never told you about our
trip across, but believe the censorship
rules will allow US to do so now. We
left Garden City, L. l., Dec. 4, 1917,
about 2 a. M, going by train to
Philadelphia where we loaded onto the
"Northland," about 8 and pulled out
down the river about 8 that afternoon.
The 10th Squadron had quarters on
the first deck below the main deck and
in the rear end of the ship, just in
front of the tiller room (where the
engines which handle the rudder, and
thus steer the ship are located.) We
went northward, up the coast to Hall
fax, arriving there the day after the
great catsatrophe-the explosion
caused by the French munition ship
the Mont Blanc-which was loaded
with T. N. T., being rammed by an
other ship the name Of which I have
forgotten. You will remember the
catastrophe we'll.
We anchored in the center of the
bay, but could see some of the de-
struction caused by the explosion, al
though the part of the city where the
most havoc was wrought lay over a
hill and around a projection of land
that shut off the view from where our
ship was anchored.
We were at Halifax just seven days,
and although perhaps we could have
done some good work, we were kept
aboard ship; but there were about
1920 men on the boat and we took up
collection for the sufferers which
amounted to arc Ind $4,000; so we did
help out some.
After week the rest of the convo,
arrived and we started across. The
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-12-26
A RETROSPECT AND GLANCE
FORWARD.

The people of the Allied world face
the problems of the coming year with
a greater degree of hopefulness than
they did the beginning of the year
now drawing to a close.
One year ago the War Monster was
stalking the earth; the atrocities of
the Kaiser and his gang were increas-
ing and growing more brutal, if that
were possible. 1t is true that Uncle
Sam had declared that a state of war
existed between this country and Ger
many some months before, and while
nearly 100000 of the Khaki-clad lads
were overseas, their metal as soldiers
had not been tested.
The people of France, Belgium,
Italy and Great Britain were literal
ly with their backs to the wall en-
deavoring to stay the monster until
the Yanks were fit to take their place
in the fighting line.
The year just drawing to a close
has been the most remarkable in all
history. From an American stand
point we have not only surprised the
world but our accomplishments have
been no less surprise to ourselves.
The boys in trenches, in the air, in
supply stations and on the water ac-
complished things with a speed and
efficiency that was a heart-quickening
revelation to our Allies and also threw
the fear of the wrath of God into the
Hun.
1t is regrettable of course that
thousands of the best young manhood
of this country were compelled to
make the supreme sacrifice before the
murderers and ravishers were sub
dued, but they died in a glorious
cause.-The cause of mankind.
In the year to come the peace treat
les will be signed and our gallant
boys will be home once more. We
long for them, of course, but we do
not want them back until they have
thoroughly completed the glorious
work in which they have taken so
splendid a part.
During the world reconstruction
period America must supply the
world for many years. In spite of
pessimism this will mean a continual
ton of the prosperity for agriculture,
and all branches of manufacturing
and legitimate business.
To the Herald one of the great
blessings with which the American
people face the year 1919 is the
significance of American citizenship.
There is no gainsaying the fact that
in the years of prosperity preceding
the war the citizens of this great ma
ton had taken their blessings as
matter of fact and pride in citizen
ship had deteriorated materially. This
paper hopes that the day is not far
distant when all residents of this
country will be required to become
active, honest-to-God citizens of the
United States, or return to the place
from whence they came.
We are selfshly American and
proud Of it. We have hope of the flu
ture and extend sincere Fluctuations
to our readers that not only the year
to come but many others will be
crowded full of prosperity, and con-
tentment for each and every one.-A.
M w
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-12-26
things now, that is why my evenings
are so full.

things now, that is why my evenings
are so full.
We put on vaudeville show at this
field some time ago, and later showed
at the Main Field one night for the
officers and one night for the enlisted
men. We also put it on at Engineers
camp about Is miles from here; our
last performance there was return
engagement in honor of and to well
come new squadron. This is the
second show our squadron-the 10th
has pulled off at this field. That's
another thing that has kept me busy.
I stay in camp most every night.
Have been in Issoudin four or five
times since l hit this center last Feb
ruary. They have an interesting
museum there and some historical
spots around the city which has a
population of about $1,000 in peace
times. We see soldiers of all nations
on the streets there, but mostly AM
orleans. These certainly are Beau
coup pronounced Boocoo and the
French, meaning, many, mlch. lots,
etc. American soldiers around this
part of the country.
But the world is small after all.
Dean Barnett and met and spent
several evenings and one Sunday to-
gether. He knew what organization
I was in while I had no idea what
branch Of the service he was in; but
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-12-26
OVERSEE SOLDIER BOYS
HAVING INTERESTING LIFE
fC~ok;uraI %voy,, Ev,ok DornN

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