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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-04

Amoo grotto No. 81 will hold its
regular monthly meeting at the
Masonic temple this evening. at
which time final plans will be made
for the fall ceremonial to be held
Oct. II, and when future activities
will be outlined. The grotto is en-
deavoring to open its fall activities
with a lecture by Vilhjalmur Stef-
ausson, the famous Arctic explorer,
who is now returning from the
northern regions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-04
(SECTION TWO.

NSEtAibR INU1.
The following casualties are re-
ported by the commanding general
~ the American expeditionary
forces.
Killed in action, So.
Missing in action, rs.
Wounded severely, 166.
Died of disease, Is.
Wounded, degree undetermined
rs.
Died of wounds, 7.
Died from airplane accident. 2.
Died from accident and other
causes, 6.
Total, ana.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-04
PnIrTICAI NOTICE

I desire to announce my candi-
dacy for the nomination on the Re
publican ticket for the Office Of
county treasurer. subject to the pri-
mary election to be held Wednes-
day, Sept II. 1918.
THOMAS A BURTCHBELL.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-04
Wounded.

degree Undetermined
CAPTAIN Earl j. Dodge, Darien,
Wis.
SERGEANTS William MaIcomb
Andrews. JF., Shickskinny, Pa, Oil
yer Bernard Hove, Garfield, MINI. ;
Grover wilkins, Monroe. Ga; ia
cob W. Brown, Gains Store, KY;
Frank ] StachoWski, Cicero, III.
CORPORALS Wallace Francis
Curry, South Sioux City, Neb /;
James Edgar Miller, LeCompte,
La; Carl Leonidas Mynatt, Lub-
book, Texas; August F. Sacha,
Litchfeld, I'll.
MECHANIC Elmer Arthur Wal
ton, Martins Ferry, Ohio.
PRIVATES Dewey II. Drummer,
Leslie, Ark; Perry r. Clowers,
witt Springs, Ky; Make Dargus,
Charleroi, Pa; William Ellerbrook.
Paducah, Ky; VincenZa Anthony
Ferrara. Boston, Mass; Charles b.
Garrett, Texarkaua, Texas; Paul
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

pleased to reply to the letter signed
 X, Y. z. If the latter suffered one
 half as much as many do from the
 daily or rather from the nightly con
 certs that cats, both of male and fe-
 male gender, hold on our back fences
 and in our yards it's possible that the
 writer would change her mind.
 judge that the writer is a woman, for
 men usually take more to dogs than cats, but both are nuisance if left
 out at night. Old tin cans. not only
 look badly in yards but may be men
 ace to- health. There are too many
 worthless CUTS and cats in our city
 and if tin cans will afford such good
 trap for either. and at the same time will take the place of chloroform, the former being cheaper and more con- venient, then I for one will not trou- ble to pick up the cans.
 No doubt both the writer and many of the readers will term me an awful | cruel person. but they have that privi- lege. If the tin cans can be used as a quick and sure exterminator of cats l fail to see why it's not a much cas- fer death than drowning. chloroform or poisoning.
 There are too many cats and dogs
 in our city and the food that they con- sume is surely worth considering, es- pecially during these war times. | :. A. B. c. Norwich, Conn Nav 1O 1918
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every particular to the price which Germany had decided to exact. Such was distasteful but there was nothing for Ferdinand to do but sacrifice him. self, which would gain nothing for his country, or to submit.
 The submission means that Germany virtually takes control of that nation. It's armies must be demobilized except those needed for protection and the advancement of Germanys interests, the entire Dobrudja is to be taken away and part given to Bulgaria and the rest retained by the central pow CTS for future disposition, while all that is of value in the country is to come under German control and be used for the relief and advancement of Germany. It is another case like that of Russia, although developed in different way and it is certainly pro- jected along lines which will not re- suit to the increasing of German pop ularity there or anywhere else. It makes more apparent the need of crushing the imperial German gov ernment and putting an end to Prus- SianiSm
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AM MERicA'S HELP.

That this country has more than a half million soldiers in Europe at the present time is certainly cause for reorganization. It shows that the need Of getting help tc the allies at the earliest possible moment and giv- ing the support which they need in maintaining supremacy in man power has been recognized and that every possible means has been taken to ac- complish the task. which was no slight one in view of the tremendous handi- cap which was experienced through a lack of transportation facilities and the efforts which the enemy has made Co obstrUct the sending of the troops overseas by it's submarine warfare
 It is certainly an accomplishment to be proud of. How many more than a half million American troops there are in Europe we do not know For niiitsry reason it is kept a secret. Of the number who are there it is Of course apparent that all are not fight ing men. Such is never the case for therc are those forces which are nec- esssry to look after the needs of the fighters and to see that they are pro- vidsa with all the facilities for carry inE on a successful fight.
 Put what is equally gratifying in connection with the secretary of wars statement about our forces abroad is the fact that there is to be TO letup in the despatch of q much greater nuro- Der Of soldiers who are ready to he sent Germany intended to make e master stroke and win the war before the allied nations could get the help from America IL has not succeeded and it is not likely to for the Afneri- can help is there doing it's part and that help is going to be greatly in creased from now on.
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THE RUMANIAN PEACE.

The treaty which has just been con- cluded between Germany and Rumania makes it evident that King Ferdinand was driven into a corner and forced to agree to conditions which he would never have accepted under other cir
 cumstances. Precious little satisfac- ton. can Rumania get out of the bar gain and 1t was never intended other wise. After being deserted by the na- ton to which it had given its assist ance, Rumania was pocketed. There was the alternative in the fist place Of fighting against the inevitable or agreeing to peace arrangements. The latter yas chosen asthe more sensible and when 1t came to fixing the terms there was again placed emphatically be- fore the king of Rumania the alterna- tive of being dethxaned or complying in
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OTHER VIEW POINTS

It seems strange that we hear now for the first time of injury done by the poison gas used by Germans drifting back and doing much harm to Germans. But as those affected seem to be mostly women, children and men physically unfit for army service, it may be assumed that this will be counted merely in the incl dents of war, and not to be consid'- cred a moment while only civilians are the ufferers.-Hartford Times
 That astonishing contention rais- ed by an attorney for a bunch of slac4ers in Camp Deyens in which it is cooly asserted that the military officials have no Jurisdiction is wei come. It will serve to make still clearer the demarkation between civil and military courts and once more emphasizes the necessity of legislation for giving the military courts broader Jurisdiction If this attorney is correct our military sys- tenn is weak to the point of absurd ity and danger. It is not at all likely that he is right, but there should not be possibility of uncertainty about the power of the army to deal with slackers, towards and any traitors of any degree whether they hide be- hind the barrase of conscientious
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STORES OF THE WAR
Forcing The Jordan River.

Correspondence of The Associated Press):
 It was at Mahadethadijlah, where the baptism of Christ is said to have taken place, that the British forced passage of the River, Jordan after a brisk engagement with the Turks and a small body of Germans on the night of March 21.
 The crossing was attempted at three spots. The average breadth of the Jordan is thirty yards and even in the never less than three and a half to four feet deep. Both banks are lined with thick jungle called by the Arabs "EzzorP and is the haunt of wild boar. It is traversed by very few tracks leading to the lords.
 At two of the lords even men on horseback were unable to breast the strong current while rafts and pom toons were swept away. The Turks, alive to the fact that the crossing was being attempted, set fire to some dry scrub on their side of the bank which lit up the waters almost with bright ness of daylight revealing with cruel distinctness our men venturing from cover in the thickets at Mahadethad- jlah. There the river has a straighter run and the current is consequently less swift. Seven volunteers suc- ceeded in swimming to the other bank with a rope by means of which a pom toon was pulled over, serving as a ferry for sufficient force.
 The British established strong bridgehead before dawn. The Turks were not very numerous but were plentifully supplied with machines guns while the ground lent itself to defence. h0 hal nf iol, l it was necessary to cut ones way was a bare open space about five hundred yards wide and then a series of lodges where the Turks were enscons in l trenches with a perfect field for fire ! in front of them. While daylight lasted it was impossible to cross this lane. After dusk the British rushed the Turkish positions. A steel pom toon bridge was constructed which was 1 crossed most gallantly under shell fire by cavalry which promptly made an end to the Turkish resistance, gall 1 loping down the machine gunners and capturing three Maxims and seventy prisoners.
 | Wheeling to the left the troops se- cured the opposite bank of theGhoran- Lived ford and soon the infantry was pouring across following close on the heels of the Turks who made another stand at Shuhetnimrin across the old
 caravan road leading to Els Salt. There the troops were among the i foothills of the mountains of Gilead
 which rise thousand feet from the Jordan plain. It was a short struggle
 and the position was rushed. 35 prison
 CTS, all German, falling into British
 hands, as well as four guns of which
 the teams were shot down by Lewis
 guns. Then the troops raced toward
 Els Salt which was entered early in the morning. Els Salt is the center of an
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Norwich. Conn.,, May 10, 1915.
Pleasing the Empty Minded.


 Mr Editor: If the nation were as .Prussianized as certain of it's foreign sympathiZers proclaim it to be, there would be a mighty short finish to q lot of inspired talk that is permitted because the nation has been letting it so along on the ground that it didn't damage anything and served as a pop valve to keep certain orators from blowing up. This is an excellent time in which to put forth almost anything that attacks the government It finds ready sympathy from every friend of the enemy as we'll as from every other source that demands the right to do as it pleases. It takes only one fool to rock the boat, but everybody in sthe boat is in danger. It may be noted that the voices protesting against the government are far from agreement in what is to be done to meet their de- mands, other. than we do nothing to win the war. Great stress has been placed on the open -mindedness of cer- tain national legislators. It cannot escape notice that for each open mind there is an open mouth that refutes the theory of the open mind. Freedom of speech is the great plaything that is used to frighten those who do not think what is being done under pre- tense of exercising a right. Where in the world is there a nation, Russia excepted. where open attacks against the government are permitted by those Who unquestionably are in open sym pathy with the enemy? Russia has paid the price. We hear of the fair ness of the referendum vote to decide i whether or not we want war. It is pleasing only to those who do not re- l aliZe that our vote on the matter has no effect Whatver on the nation that 1 does not vote. There is no question 1 but if every nation voted on war that ! there would be no wars, but, unfortu- nately, there are nations that don't vote; they declare war. As long as ! they do exercise that power, nations i against whom the war is declared have little to do other than fight or sur render. Once surrendered, the peace
 advocates would be conscripted and
 put in the trenches to fight for the
 nation that did not vote but, ''let us vote" has its appeal to those who are l willing to stave off the evil day at any price Which calls to our mind the question: How much solid ivory 1 can person own and not drop dead 1 of impaired circulation?
 l We are all peaceahly inclined, no one wants to fight. but when someone does insist on fighting there is not Inucn lO uo put l;tAe u HCElHS as the
 easiest way out or fight back and do ones utmost to keep sout of being beaten up. We do not believe in mur- der. but when one is murderously in clined he doesn't vote to determine whether he will break the law Ile kills. and the rest of us. in self defense, in- yoke the law and administer punish rnent.
 We were forced to accept war. and must wait for the debate when it is
 over
 J. H. CUMMINGS.
 Norwich, May 10, 1918.
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Views of the Vigilantes
RRAvADo AND THE WAR
By Robert Grant of The Nigilantes

or The Nlg1la1teS
 Recently during anN intermission at the Movies a performer came out and sang with gusto song, which pleased the audience about "Pershing crossing the Rhine" Every few days one reads headlines in the newspapers proclaim ing that Americans have repulsed or vanquishd 33 Germans. This is bale ful talk. Our delay in the production of ships and aeroplanes and guns may have been unavoidable, seeing that some people are thanking God that the United States entered the war un- prepared, but we should at least re- frain from bravado, stop boasting of what we are going to do and recognize the gravity of the undertaking. I heard an American officer high in com mand say not long ago. If our troops ever reach Berlin, when they come to a certain building-the quarters of the German military staff, let them lift their hats" He spoke from the point of view of military prowess.
 It is meat for Americans to bear in mind that all other wars which they or any other people have fought were child's play compared with this the HiOSl leTrlHc ana relentless contest Tn history, and that thir part in it has only just begun. Let US cease to hug the delusion that our troops are lover there" to show the others how to fight and that all will soon be over but the shouting. Let us open our minds to the grim truth that this wal which we have pledged ourselves tc win is likely to be supreme test of American energy, endurance and self sacrifice and to cost thousands oi American lives. We are all of the be- | lief that no man is braver than ar l American, but it is indispensable that we appreciate the quality of the foe against whom we are pitted; that he l is the arch fiend of military com. i potency and power, the ruthless. un. wearying embodiment of masterly force and resistance, a monster of re- sourcefulness such as the world has 1 never seen.
 The prophecy that Pershing vii cross the Rhine had better be post poned until he arrives in sight of it and the confidence that two of Unclt Sam's soldiers can handle three of the enemy be put in cold storage until 2 later stage of the conflict.
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THE AVIATION ACCIDENTS.

Almost every day reports are re- ceived to the effect that one or more have been killed or seriously injured at the aviation training camps. The num- Der each day isn't of course large but it is steady. There is created the i'm precision that large number of the young men who have enlisted in this branch of the service are being per manently eliminated before they have any opportunity to render any service commensurate with their sacrifice.
 Ii is but natural therefore that there should be some concern over this loss and not little desire to know whether there are reasons connected herewith which cannot be overcome. whether t is due to the construction Of the machines or whether there is fault in !he instruction or undue carelessness on the part of those involved. If there is any remedy which can be applied it certainly should be done.
 There have been 102 deaths thus far on the aviation fields in this country, which does not take into account those who have been involved in accidents and many who have been permanently disabled
 In connection with the fatalities however, the war department which has apparently been giving much thought to this matter infers that such $ only what must be expected for i; states that these deaths do not con- stitute an excessive record in view of the great number of men involved ir such training. It is recognized of course that there is bound to be more risk in such branch of the service than in the army or navy whether training or actual service is involved and the statement of the war depart ment indicates that the number ir training is much greater than most people realize.
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ANOTHER LLOYD GEORGE VIC
 TORY.

Once again has Premier Lloyd George of Great Britain met a serious situation and met it in such a manner as to show the confidence which the people of his own country have in him. It is a confidence which will be shared by the other nations which are fight ing as allies of Great Britain in the worlds greatest war
 General Maurice who was the in stiSator of the latest situation ap- pears to be acting as the goat for those who are trying to break down the present ministry. As the result of what must be regarded as a most indiscreet act during the height of the German drive on the west front Gen eral Maurice presumed to criticise General F'och by the repetition of the famous inquiry Where is Blucher?" It inferred that the French troops were not being brought up as rapidly as they should be and that the burden was being thrown upon the British when it should have been differently distributed. It was of such a charac- tor that a continuance of such tactics NOulN nave ISSutlGu III ct SlIdlIllHS Ol the relations of the allies. and partic- ularly in view of the fact that the tremendous task of directing the en- tire allied armies on the western front had been suddenly shifted to General Foch's shoulders after the divided control had shown it's weaknesses i; showed poor judgment and a wrong SDirif General Ia11rice was shifted 10 new fields and he immediately re- sorted to direct criticism of the gov crnment.
 By the explanation which the pre- mier gave of the Maurice charges il showed by a vote of nearly three tc one that the country is back of Lloyt George and that is where it should be It was a deserved victory for the goy- crnment.
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HIGHER RAlLRoAp WAGES.

Interest centers about the recom- mended increase in wages for the rail- road employees as made by the corr mission which has just reported. This is true because of the many demands which have been made in the past for substantial increases and the raises which have been granted. It is note worthy in this connection that jump of $500 900 900 a year in the pay Of railroad men does not correspond with the demands which have been made and it Is to be presumed that the find- ing is in keeping with the facts which have been established after a thor ough inquiry. One feature which stands out prominently is the fact that the highest paid men, those who are already getting big money, are not the ones who have been recom- mended for the biggest increase. There is much greater need that the bulk of ;he increase should 20 to those who are getting the smaller wages and who are having the bigger struggle to meet existing conditions.
 What the director general will do regarding the recommendations. for it Is within his power to accept them as given. to disregard them, to adopt them in part or in fact to treat the matter as his judgment dictates, will be awaited with interest. But there can be little doubt but what there will be ansadvancement in the wage scales along the lines suggested at least. Such a belief Is warranted from the sfudy'which the wage commission has given to the matter, but inasmuch as 1t was considered necessary for the roads toGhave agreater income to meet war conditions without regard to these pending increases, it is plainly indi- cated that there will be need of giv- Ing them additional relief after such Increases. are put into effect.
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objectors" or some other sham and pretense.-Bristol Press.

By all means let us have hearing on the question of the jitney ordi- nance
 It is the public which is most vii tally interested in this matter. If the public is to be pleased by the relief of traffic congestion at one corner or the increase of it at a half dozen cor ners as the case is now, then the public ought to he heard
 A straight line is the shortest dis tanee between two points, and it seems to us that little is gained in having the jitney make a half dozen turns, with the consequent delay and added expenditure of gas and oil.
 It is our opinion that if all parking of automobiles on Main street and on Fairfield avenue in the congested dis tricts, was prohibited, it would go a long way to relieve the present delay. Bridgeport Telegram.
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sLIBERTY THEATRES Have Been Built in All National Guard
 and National Army Camps
 in America. @Smileage Books" issued by Federal Military Entertainment Council, pro- vide free admission to these theatres. Send one, to YOUR soldier or to
 ANY soldier.
 Price S1. For sale at the following places: The Porteous & Mitchell Co. Tine Reid & Hughes Co. (Boston Store).
 RaIhbone's Drug Store. Ricker's Drug Store. The Lee & Osgood Co. The Wauregan Hotel Office Mara & Eggleton. George Madden Cigar Storel. Engier's Pharmacy. K. of C.. Rooms. Ring & Sisk. Druggists. The Y. M C.. A. Office. H. NJ. Lerou. J. c. Macpherson
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Ia Min tha Mar

MT. Editor: I am glad Senator Bran degee has broken loose and is able to tell the people what poor and inn practical president We have in the White house and to assure us that ex- tending the suffrage to women and enforcing prohibition will not help win the war.
 By Heck! We ought to have real ized this without his assistance. Rus sia is wrecked because it abolished vodka, and England is webbing be- cause it reduced the percentage of al cohol in it's ardent spirits and favored woman's suffrage. But we haven't all got great minds, hence we cannot com prehend these masterly effects.
 The women don't make drunkards, but do make millions of garments for the well, and millions of comforts and bandages for the sick soldiers in the field. To knock them out and to in crease the drunkards is the way to win the war!
 Rah! Rah! Rah! for Senator Bran degee. Here's hoping he'll keep mak- ing a noise!
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When the Germans term the Amer ican marines devil dogs" it is quite evident that they appreciate the kind of fighting force they must face. It is name which doesn't underesti- mate.
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When the Frankfurter Zeitung says Tt would be foolish to deny that the British fleet scored a, great success at zeebrugge. the belated decorating of the German officials there must have been because the success was no greater.
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we let the enemy excel us in gen. erosity or endurance of any sort we are giving way before the foes cour- age and persistence, and that is what Americans must not do. How much restraint we shall have to endure de- bends upon what is necessary for hu manity to stand to overthrow inhu- manity
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Of course all interest hasn't gone from baseball, but there is a whole lot being aroused over the batting averages of the different shipyards.
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The man on the corner says: It is indeed serious situation when peo- pie do not have ambition enough to get out. of the town they knock.