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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-04
WAR SUMMARY

An intense bOmbardment was
opened by the Germans early
this morning on the Flanders
front from LOcre to the south
OF Ypres. the British war office
announces, adding that there is
also great activity in the Sec
tor between the forest of Niep-
pc and Meteran.
In the region of Yillers-Bre-
tOnneux and on the Arras sali-
ent the German artillery is ViO-
lent.
Anglo French airmen c9ntin-
ne to harrass the German lines
In Northern France and Bel
gium and have dropped thou
sands of bombs on railroads,
railway stations and other i'm
pOrtant targets
Thirty-eight German ma
chimes, of which p were de-
stroyed have been accounted for
by the French and British.
On the American sector
northwest of foul Aviator
Chapman has met death in a
combat In which he destroyed
his enemy, both machines fall
ing in German territory.
Germany is expected to open
a -peace offensive" especially
against Great Britain and an
emissary of the new drive. In
the person of a Dutch financier,
is reported already in England.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-04
WILSON SAVES
FOUR SAMMIES
DisapprOves Sentence of Soldiers
Found Asleep at Posts in France
and Ordered Shot

Washington, May 4. - President
Wilson disapproyed today the SEN
tence OF four American soldiers in
France ordered to shot.
Sentences of two of the men, Pri-
Yates Dion Ledoyen and Stanley G.
Fishback, were commuted to three
years confinement. Privates For
est D. Sebastian and Jess Cook
were granted full pardons.
President Wilson's action was
taken on the resolution of Secre-
tary Baker, who made a personal
investigation of the case.
In granting full pardon to Sebas-
ton and Cook, the president said
he did so in view of their extreme
youth and the fact that their Of
fense was wholly free from consci-
Gus disregard of duty. Both are
ordered sent back to their COM
panies.
Sebastion and Cook who were
pardoned, were convicted of sleep
ing at sentry posts. Ledoyen and
Fishback were sentenced for DISC
beying orders They will serve
their three years at Leavenworth.
7
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-04
Foil Plans of
Hun CaptiUes
to Tunnel Out

Atlanta, Ga, May Am appar-
ent attempt at a wholesale delivery
of German prisoners at Fort Nc
Pherson, was foiled late yesterday,
when the guards discovered 90
foot tunnel leading from under one
Of the prisoners barracks toward
the double wire fence which in
closes the prison camp, 1t became
known today.
The discovery of the under
ground passage followed an inves-
tigation of a disturbance among
the prisoners themselves.
When the disorders had been
ouieted guards began systematic
search. The excavation work had
consumed many days, the Germans
having used all possible means to
hide evidences of their work.
Several prisoners suspected OF
completely in the attempt to escape
have been placed in close contine-
ment.E
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-04
SELF DEFENSE TO
BE STRAUSE PLEA
IN MURDER TRIAL

Peoria, Ill, May 4.-While self
defense is to be the defense of
Edgar A. Strause. former banker,
in his trial for the murder of Berne
NJ Mead, no theory for the killing
was advanced either by States At
torney c. c. McNar or by Strause' s
attorney. Frank Quinn, in the open
ing statement" "made TO the jury
this morning.
Royal Pierce. former teller in the
State Trust and Savings bank,
where the tragedy occurred on Dec.
% last, was the first witness. He
was in the bank half hour before
the shooting and was used merely
TO describe the condition OF things
in the bank at the time.
At noon the trial was adjourned
until 1 o'clock Monday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-04
French Take Prisoners at
Locre-British Gain
on Lys Salient.

Vienna, Friday, May 3, (Via
LeRdOn) Heavy fighting along
the whole Italian front between
The Adriatic and the Giulicaria
valley in the north is reported
IN today's official statement
The statement follows:
@The fighting activity again
Increased to considerable viO-
sBce along the Italian front
between the Giuduria valley
and the Adriatic.
An AustrO-German offensive on
the italian front has been predicted
as part of plan of the central en-
pres for a heavy campaign in the
hope Of obtaining a decision in the
next few months.
Whether such an operation is un-
der way is not indicated definitely
By the Austrian announcement,
which may refer 20 artillery fight
Il, and does not indicate on which
sds the initiative has been taken.
Emperor Goes To Front
AAslcIAdl4. 1hdg IA leHud
Dispatch today says:
The emperor yesterday started
for the front, accompanied by the
chef OF staff, Field Marshal ARR
ven Straussenberg. and the German
military representative Major GEN
s-al Cramon.
The absence of reference to
specific front makes it appear prob
able that the Italian front is meant,
Es the one to which the Austrian
superor has gone. Heavy fighting
along the whole Italian front is re-
ported today
London, May Am intense bonn
aardment was opened by the Ger
mans early this morning on the
flanders front. from Lacre to the
south Of Ypres. There is great ac-
iiEity also in the sector between
he forest Of Nieppe and Meteren,
lAe war office announces.
The British slightly improved
Aeir position in a minor operation
aear Hinges. on the southern side
y the Lys salient, while on the
lorthern front. the French carried
gt a local enterprise in which
Fisoners were taken in the Locre
sector.
Paris, May 4.-Spirited artillery
ighting along the Avre river, on
the front southeast of Amiens. is
reported in today's official state
uent.
No News of Drive.
Washington, May 4.-Advices to
ne Italian embassy here from
Rome today made no mention of
ne beginning of the Austrian Of
lsnsiVe on the Italian front but said
ne Austrians, because of the heavy
now. had been obliged TO postpone
Aeir offensive operations.
The losses in war material suf-
lsred by Italy last fall have en-
lfely been replaced and Austria
begins to feel that Italy is grow
ag stronger every day and that it
not safe for Austria to bring any
Asistance to Germany on the west
an front. the adyices said.
- RUE a Ifharry Pom
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-04
URGE CONTROL
OF LAKE SHIPS

Washington, May 4.-Government
operation of all Great Lakes ves-
sells has been asked by seamen' s
unions in an effort to avert strike,
which union leaders today told the
shipping labor conference was in
evitable otherwise.
The seamen are ready to strike,
the leaders said, because of the re-
fusal of the Lake Carriers assocla-
ton to join with the shipping board
and the union in the conference to
consider means of recruiting new
men for the merchant marine and
because of bitterness growing out
of the alleged reputation by the
association of an engagement made
with the union last year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-04
BRlTISHL0SE
100000 MEN
SINCEMARCH
Very Small to What Ger
mans Were-Need of
Reserves Voiced.

Washington, May 4.-British
losses in men killed, wounded,
captured and missing on the west
ern front since the German often
sive began March 81, are estimated
by the British mission here at
nearly two hundred fifty thousand
Everything indicates the Of
fensive will be continued almost i'm
mediately, and that if the brunt of
the attack is borne again by the
British, the situation Will become
serious unless the British troops
are supported by sufficient reserves.
This estimate would appear to be
in remarkable contrast to the
enormous German losses in the
drive. The German war office has
not disclosed what its losses in the
great battle have been but the es-
Inmates of allied observers have
placed the loss of German life at a
staggering figure. From the very
nature OF the fighting, military ex-
perts have pointed out, the losses
of the attackers were bound 10 be
heavier than those of the defend
ers. But in addition to that the
method of German attack, advanc-
ing troops in waves faster than ma
chine guns could NOV them down,
must, experts say, have entailed
enormous losses.
The situation was summed up
in this manner, From the sever
ity of the fighting and from
the fact that the entire COM
batant forces of the British
army have been almost continuous
ly engaged that the British losses in
proportion to re-nforcements imS
mediateIy available must be very
heavy"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-04

Parliament of
Austria Shut;
Not tOReOpera

Amsterdam, May 4.-Emper- 4.
or Charles OF Austria has en-
powered the Austrian premier
to adjourn parliament and
forthwith inaugurate measures
TO render impossible the re-
sumption of its activities, Vi
emma dispatch says.
A statement published in Vienna
indicates that the closure of par
lament is due to the seriousness
of the food situation. The state
ment says:
The government will devote its
strength to the economic problems
and Will create conditions required
to enable the population to hold
out"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-04
LATE BULLETINS

Paris, May News has Just
been received from the front
that a French gun made a d.
rect hit yesterday on one of the
long range German cannOns
with which Paris II being bonn
barded and put it out OF action.
Babylon, l.. l., May 4.-En-
sign Henry 7. Alden Of Fort
Wayne, Ind. was killed and
Philip p. MOOSer, student aTia-
tor, was seriously injured when
IA naval hydroplane fell 500 feet
into Great South Bay near Fire
Island inlet today.
Washington, May A pre-
dictlOn that ships, railroads
and war Industries will be un-
able 10 obtain fuel oil after 90
days, ii the leasing bill Is not
passed by congress, was made
today by Secretary Lane.
Ottawa, Ont. May i.-Canada
has lowered the age limit for
military service registration
from 20 TO l9 years.
Chicago, May A bomb ex-
plOded In the county jail this
afternoon injured several prls-
oners. The explosion was said
TO have been a detAil OF Jall
delivery plot. Twenty prisoners
made desperate attempt tO
escape but were dubbed intO
submission BY guards.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-04
THE WEATHER

Generally fair tonight and Sun
day, not much change in temper
ture.
Temperature at a. m. 81. High
est yesterday. So. Lowest last
night, so.
Velocity OF wind at I a. m. 7
miles per hour.
Precipitation. mono.
Relative humidity at .. III. 20, at
7 a. N. 5S.
Stage of water 3.s; no change in
last "a hours.
j. ID. SHERIER. Meteorologist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-04
COUNT IN 3 DAYS
265 TRAIN LOADS
OF WOUNDED HUNS

amsterdam, May 1.-Two hun
Ieo sixty-fye trains full of wound
= soldiers returning to Germany
lon the bajtlefronts in Picardy
anu Flanders, says the newspaper
YES Nouvelles. Of The Hague,
sefe counted in the daytime on
april 8 April II and u on the
s.aaur-Liege railway. The trans
pOrts were 50 crowded that the Ger
-ahs were using open coal cars to
AIRY the wounded
9. hospitals, converts, schools and
sctories in Belgium, the paper
Aous' are all packed with wounded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-04
VESSEL PASSES IN
RESTRICTED AREA

Amsterdam May 4.-The German
steamer Magdalene Fischer, which
carries gravel from Antwerp TO
Zeebrugge. passed Flushing on
Friday from Zeebrugge to Antwerp,
according TO the Flushing CORES
pondent of the Telegraaf- This,
adds the correspondent, has caused
surprise as an order was Issued
April 26 forbidding navigation in
the mouth of the Scheldt river.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-04
SHOWERS, FAIR AND
WARMER NEXT WEEK

Washington. May Weather
predictions for the week beginning
Monday issued by the weather bu-
reau today are: Upper Mississippi
and lower Missouri valleys# show
ers ea1ay in week followed by gen.
orally fair thereafter. No decided
temperature changes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-04
OVER TOP BY
7 MILLIONS;
To GO HIGHER
Total Expected to Be Near
Four Billion at Wind
up Tonight.

Washington, May 4. - The
third Liberty loan has been
OVersubscribed by $6,sSS,9OO,
the treasury reported today.
Later figures are expected TO
raise the total far above three
billion.
Although this insures that
the minimum asked by Secre-
tary McAdOO has been pledged
much work remained TO be
done today to bring the total to
the four or five billion which
the treasury hoped to get.
The San Francisco and Dallas
districts officially report as having
passed their quotas. The other tive
districts, Philadelphia, Richmond,
Cleveland, New York and Atlanta
were expected to go over the top
before night. Reports OF states
which have reached their goals
came rapidly today.
I5,OO0,OOO Subscribers.
Scores of kilograms told of great
numbers of small subscribers who
participated today in the loan. Of
ficials said they expected the num-
ber of subscribers to exceed 49,
100000.
Baltimore was added today to the
honor roll of cities OF more than
100000 population.
Ohio showed bright in today's rec
ords, with Cleveland, Cincinnati,
Columbus and Toledo oversubscrib-
ed and the state total nearly $780,
900, 900. In the Cleveland district,
1889 honor flags have been award
ed. st. Louis headquarters wired
that every county in the entire dis
trict except Sebastion county, Ark.
and Shelby county, Tenn, had
reached the goal.
Indianapolis by oversubcribing.
sent the state of Indiana over its
quota.
Chicago in Hard Windup.
Chicago, May 4.-The final drive
to put Chicago over" began today
by the forces of the Liberty loan
campaign committee. Encourage
ment was found in the results of
yesterdays quota drive, which, ac-
cording to the figures given out to-
day at headquarters showed the
city had made up more than half
of last two days deficit The of
fetal figures give Chicago $l16,000.-
600; it's quota is S126,00O.000.
The only question about the sew
enth federal reserve district-In-
diana, Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin and
Michigan--is how much II will
oversubscribe. Except for Cook
county (Chicago), the subscriptions
of the other divisions OF the dis
trict range from 104 to 1875 per cent
of the quotas.
New York Near Mark.
New York, May 4.-The largest
overnight gain in subscriptions in
the New York federal reserve dis
trict with the exception of that on
the second day of the Liberty loan
campaign, was reported at 10
o'clock today. The increase, SOL
949, $50 brought the districts total
up to 1926, 100000.
TtharFy
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-04
DID NOT TAKE HAT
OFF FOR 30, say;
HE WILL RECOVER

Naleago, Ma 4.-Louis Krievts
Spectator al the departure 0:
y afaft men about 10 leave for {
p' when the band that was u
Them struck up The Star
,ss@ngie Banner" He was the
man who did not take off his
~ The hospital it was said he
= covered with bruises and ha 4
~oken leg. but would recover.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-04
SOLDIER SENTENCED.

amp Dodge. Iowa, May 4.-Pri-
~ - Frank +. Carlson OF ST. Paul,
LII III found guilty by general
- - martial OF refusing to obey
srs, was sentenced to 10 years
-. for Leavenworth. ii was an
@aaced today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-04
RATES HELD UP.

Springfield, ILL.,, May Proposed
advances in passenger rates OF the
Chicago, Ottawa and Peoria rail-
way company were suspended TO
Sept. by the public utilities COM
mission today.
Buy a Liberty Bond
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-04

London, May Am emissary
of Germany's new peace Offens-
i've already is in England. Ac-
cOrding to the Central News,
he is a Dutch financier. An
other agent, the agency says. Is
believed to be on the way.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-04
YANKEES AT NEW CASTLE.

Newcastle On Tyne, May 4.-The
American Red Cross mission to
Rumania, which left Jassy on
March 8. has arrived here. In
order to avoid contact with the
Germans, the Americans took a cir
cuitous route through Russia and
left Russia by a northern port. All
the members of the mission are
well.
r9,,1y "a fherfv pond
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-04

tA.sociated d Press
Leased Wire Report
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-04

M c m b ber of A u dit
Bureau Of Circulations
The Robesonian., 1918-01-24
TELLS WHAT GAVE HIM RELIEF
AFTER SUFFERING AGONY With
RHEUMATISM in BED THREE MONTHS

ing full dose. He took it regnIari-
a short while and now read what bo
says:
Il bought a bottle of Aim and ba
fore | finished that | saw | was got tt
ting better. l took three bottles and
by the time l had finished then
was as well as | ever was. was ro.
lleved of the other troubles too and
feel now like l owe a debt of ,,rgti
tude to you people who put it a.. !
am slXty-three years old back ~
work every day and believe that rben.
matism is banished completelv arl
forever from my system" said Wr
Williams. His wife said:
Il heard Of Acid Iron Mineral and
got a bottle for my husband and br
the time he had used one bottle he
was really well. You can see of WHAT
value it is to me. He is now veI
and back at work. | wish | had more
space to tell you more about 5o.,
thankful am for your Acid Iron
Mineral" Charlotte C. H., Va, Box 26
IhIs glowing statement ,gl ,,5g-
rated by both husband and wife tes-
tIfies eloGucntly to the power g, he
concentrated iron as bottled and Uut
out under the Ferroiine Cher i,aI
Corp trade mark "A-LM" Nast
druggists have it. Get a bottle to-
day.
Sold in Lumberton by The Pope
Drug Co., and by good stores every
where.
The Robesonian., 1918-01-24
WORDS FROM HOME
Statements That May be Investi-
gated, Testimony of Lum- -
berton Citizens.

When a Lunlberton citizen comes r.
the front, telling his friends anc
Ile:ighbors of his experience. you car
rely on his sincerity. The statements
OF people residing in far away n1aces
90 not command your confidence
Home endorsement is the Kind thaI
backs Doan's Kidney Pills. Such sss fas'
tlElony is convincing. Investiga gatior
proves 1t true. Below is Statement
OF Lun1berton resident. No strono.
ef proof of merit can be had.
-, +. l.; Prevatt, road supervisor 4OC
1ni1d ~! st., says: II have taken Doan,s
Kidney Pills; several times for back.
acne and other kidney disorders and
nave always found them to be ali that
IS claimed for them. 1 have procured
my supply from McMillan's Drno
,1tore, and as rule l keep a box on
hand. L can recommend this reliable
medicine to anyone, for ! know # can
ments." 'oiiey all
Price Soc, at all dealers. Don't sim,
by ask for a kidney remedy4ee 4
No Woans Kidney Pills-the same atbat
n Mr. Prevatt had. Foster Milburn Co q"
Mfgrs., Buffalo, N. Y. w.
The Robesonian., 1918-01-24
AUSTRIAN CABINET QUITS
People Disconnected Over Contin.
uation Of War and Scarcity of
Food.

From Press Summary, Jan. %.
1 The crisis in Austria, arising from
the discomfort Of the people over con
tinuation of the war, the scarcity o1
food and a general desire for peace
i has resulted in the resignation of the
Austrian cabinet.
For weeks there has been bitter op-
position to the government on the
part of the people and during the last
few days this has resulted in nation
wide strikes and some disturbances.
The internal strife in Austria con-
| tlnues to be Of absorbing interest. AL
though the exact situation resulting
from the troublous times is not given
IN the extremely meagre details avail
able, the dispatches that have crept
through are indicative of a situation
that will require skillful handling bv
the authorities again to bring tie dis
satisfied pOpulace into a state Of trac-
liability
No newspapers in Vienna were per-
mltted last Saturday. The only pub
llcatlon allowed was a single sheet
bulletin which told some Of the details
OF the nationwide strike and the de-
Velopments IN the peace NEGOTIATIONS
at BrestLitovsk AS usual the hand
OF the German propagandists was to
De seen in this one-sheet publication
Tor the chief announcement IN It was
from the German social democracy of
austria. This lay stress on last years
declaration OF the Austro- HUNGARIAN
foreign minister, Count Czernin. that
the Central powers were ready to
make an Immediate general peace,
Wlghout annexatlons or indemnities.
Evidently, however, this statement
Ialled to placate the strikers in Wen
ma VINO sent large delegation to wait
upon the food minister to inform him
OF conditions among the working
c!asses and to Impress Oh him that
their desire for peace overshadowed
mands.
In Hungary also the people are en-
deavorlng to ascertain what are the
prospects for a cessation of hosfilities
ana a return to normal. So insistent
has been their effort in this direction
that the Hungarian premier has been
forced to announce in the lower house
or parliament that the government ad
hered to the principle Of peace with
out annexations OF indenlnities-t
a@en the king shared in this view. The
premier, however, added that the
question Of Alace-Lorraine should not
at the present time enter into the
situation IS it was not calculated to
strengthen the government position,
Ihe censorship has entirely closed
down with regard to the internal Sit
uatlon IN Germany although one of the
Beflln newspapers is quoted as de-
ciarlng that the oft-postponed speech
OF the imperial chancellor to the main
committee Of the Reichsta g will be de-
| llVered next Thursday. The debate
| following the speech of the chanceI-
| lor Is expected to extend over three
days. Vii "
The Robesonian., 1918-01-24
oAkfESIER FORCED TO BED AND UNABLE TO WORK
WITH RHEUMATISM AND scIAT1cA PULLING HIM
DOWN, FINDS RELIEF BY TAKING CON-
cENTRATED FORM OF IRON

scratch to the bone. I thought sure
ne would die" writes Mrs. A. B. Will
iams.
Her husband, who suffered the
dreadful torture Of rheumatism in its
worst form writes: 81 suffered from
rheumatism for two years and was
confined to my room for three months.
l tried everything. The suffering was
SO severe | thought l was forever
done with work. l tried everything
l and my friends could get, but #
looked like / was done with business
and work for the balance of my life.
1t struck me worst in the small of
my back and in the left leg" con-
tlnued Mr.. Williams. "By chance
ne heard of what iron will do for peo-
pie with blood and system full of uric
acid and the kidneys not acting right.
lie bought a bottle OF Acid iron Min
eral, obtainahle at most drug stores.
This is the highly concentrated natur-
al product of a mineral deposit of
medicinal iron. 1t is stronger and be-
ing concentrated is more economical.
few drops in glass of water be,
The Robesonian., 1918-01-24

a Jewish commission to 90 to Pa1es-
tine to prepare for the establishment
OF a Jewish nation. The commission
Will be followed by a staff of techni-
cal experts, engineers, architects, ag-
rlculturlsts and town planners.
1t IS not the intention of the Zionist
MISSION TO create in Palestine a eroun
OF international financiers to eynIoif
5he country and the Arab proletariat
ou5 TO place On land which will be p11r-
chased, the Jewish proletariat who, #
IS hoped, will work in harmony with
The Robesonian., 1918-01-24
weather conditions.

weather conditions.
The first of the ten Monday hol-
ldays was observed generally and bus
mess everywhere in the east was at
a standstill. Reports told of few vi
olatlons of the order and said that
thousands of establishments were
Closed, even though they had tech
meal right to remain open.
tuesday was the last of the five
days shut down and on Wednesdav
industry generally went about it's bus,
mess as usual. 'o'
NJ reports said New York had on hand
Monday night enough coal to fiji the
The Robesonian., 1918-01-24

thing hard which pertains to ending
this war with victory for the Allies.
eve don't know when, if ever, we
can cross the big pond again, but we
are human and naturally have hopes
that it wont be long before we can
see the dear homefolks, sweethearts
and friends we left behind"
The Robesonian., 1918-01-24
Having Nc Alcohol In It Claim Il
IS Better And Stronger And
Much Cheaper Blood
Medicine
BOTH HUSBAND AND wTEE
WRITE GLOWING TRIBUTE

,. November 5, 1917.
Dear Sirs: Ny husband suffered from
rheumatism and sciatica for about one
year so awfully bad that | iust can't
describe his awful suffering. We had
doctors to tend him but nothing ex-
cept the morphine they gave him cas-
ed the awful palms. When he began
breaking out with boils and sores he
would itch so bad he would almost