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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-04
COUNTY WOMEN
ORGANIZED FOR
LOAN CAMP AICN
Township ChaiTmen Are Appoint-
ed at Meeting Held I'm Rock Is
land Today.
THREE ADDRESSES OFFERED
Report of Chicago War Conference
Is Given by Miss Mollie
MeEnfTy.

Think Liberty bonds. talk Lib
erty bonds. sell Liberty bonds and
don't forget TO buy Liberty bonds
This Is the plea that went forth
to the women Of Rock Island cOun-
" this afternoon from the meeting
OF the women's Liberty loan com
nfttee Of the seventh federal re-
serve district of Rock Island cOuD-
" held at the Young Mems Chris
tan association building in this
city.
Mrs. John NcEniry. county chair
man, presided at the meeting The
following township chairmen were
appointed for the women's work for
the third Liberty loan campaign;
Rock Island - Mrs c. II. Cas-
letter.
Moline A. c. Barber.
East Noline-Niss Dorothy Ross
Silyis-Nrs. II. J. Schmidt.
Port Byron-Mrs Frank Skel-
ton.
Cordova-AIrs. J. c. Mackey.
Rapids City-Nrs. c. NJ. Hubbs.
Hampton-Nrs. ]. NJ. McGinnis,
Barstow Andrew O'Brien.
Carbon ClifT-Mrs D. 4. Henne-
gen.
Edgington-Afrs A. G. Stewart.
Taylor Ridge-Mrs. Omer Bate
man.
ReynoIds-Nrs. Pearl Waite.
Andalusia- Mrs. J. c. Burgoyne.
Black Hawk - Miss Catherine
White.
Bowling R ". Wilson.
ter.
Canoe Creek-AIrs. ]. s. Wood
burn.
Coal valIey-Mrs. R. A Hass.
COe-Mrs. Hollister Boardman.
Drury-BIrs. ]. H. Bendle.
South Moline-MTs. John Metz.
South Rock Island-Mrs. Ladessa
Molby.
Rura1-Nrs W. J. Adair
Zuma-Nrs. Frank L. Wake.
IF the women of ROCK Island
county want peace soon, buy Lib
erty bonds. If they want peace
r sooner. buy more Liberty bonds" 1t
was said by one Of the speakers al
the meeting
IF II were not for Liberty bonds
Tie SOFCIALGEAL NOulu nave tA
raise the money needed for the con-
duct Of the war altogether through
taxation which would place the en-
tire burden Of payment upon the
present generation. Liberty bonds
equalize the burden by setting the
payment Of their billions upon gen
eratiOns to come for they viii reap
the benefits Of our sacrifices. Our
men have gone and will go across
to fight Some of them will give
their lives. VIII you not invest
your money for the cause for which
they die?
The following program was given
at the meeting:
Report Of Chicago War Confer
ence"-Miss M0llie McEniry.
Third Liberty Loan Campaign"
Mrs. Blanche West, Bushnell
Estate Organization" Mrs. Kate
Wood Ray OF Gary. Ind.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-04
Graham Before Commission.

City Attorney Paul j. Graham
left Tuesday morning for Spring
field, H., where he will attend the
hearing of the public utilities COM
mission on the rate case brought by
the Illinois Northern Utilities COM
pany. Graham will represent the
city of Aledo in the matter of light
rates.
The T. n. U. company have filed
bills with the commission asking
that the rater over the entire dis
trict be raised. Aledo has a con-
tract with the l. n. U. company
prescribing the rates to be changed
when they took over the Bolton
Brothers franchise. The l. n. U.
company have no light franchise in
this city.
The other towns in the district
will all be represented before the
commission at the hearing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-04
TO HOLD TESTS ON
POSTOFFICE JOBS

A civil service examination for
clerks and carriers will be held at
the Rock Island postoffiCe. Satur-
day, April 81. In view of the in
crease pssmised by congress in the
compensation of postal employees,
coupled with the war drains that
are being made in the regular
force, there are likely TO be at
tractive opportunities right here in
Rock Island, for those who may
desire to enter the postal service
The only way to get in is through
the civil service.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-04
When Itching Stops

There is one safe, dependable treat.
ment that relieves itching torture and
skin irritation almost instantly and
that cleanses and soothes the skin
Ask any druggist for a 35c or 81 bottle
Of zemo and apply it as directed. Soon
you will find that irIitations. pimples,
blackheads, eczema. blotches. ringwOrm
and similar skin troubles will disappear
A little zemo. the penetrating, salts
flying liquid is all that is needed. for Il
banishes most skin erupuons. makes
the skin soft. smooth and healthy.
The Z. W. Rose Co. Cleveland. o.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-04
Race Purses Fixed.

The race purses for the Western
Illinois TrOtting association, of
which the Mercer county fair is
member, will be fixed at meeting
of the association Friday, April ,,
in Kewanee. The local fair will be
represented by Secretary G. C. Bow
ers.
Nothing definite regarding the
size of the purses but it is expected
that they will be about the same as
last seasons prize money.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-04

regiment without approval by the
colonel of the regiment. Further
information can be obtained. how
ever. by application to Colonel
James +. Bell, Engineers, n. A..
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-04

an opportunity later to transfer d,
this service Physically Al youns
men OF 10 to % years Of age. no.
ever, and those over 81 and 40 ~
40 years. viii be- acceptable.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-04
Park Thpdp HOnIf.

Private Park Thede, Battery B,
One Hundred Twenty-third Heavy
Field artillery, is home on a fur
Tough from Camp Logan, Texas.
He will visit here with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Chris Thede.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-04

Laurel, Maryland"
Il VIII be noted that 10 apph-
cations from men Of drafi age ~
to 81 viii be considered for this
service, although they may have
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-06-22
Prominent LAB OR Men ADDRESS
Federated TRADES ASSEMBLY
Secretary Duncan OF the Seattle Central Labor
Union Impresses Delegates With Vigorous
Superintendent Resolutions Adopted.
Arbitration Plan Condemned =*<%=SSy1a

The delegates to the Federated
Trades Assembly last Friday night
were favored by the visit of three
well-known labor men, who came up
from the A. F. Of L. convention at St.
Paul. They were James A. Duncan,
secretary of the Seattle Central La
Dor union; S. S. Mcdonald, president
of the North Dakota State Federation
of Labor, and Frank Milhollan, vice
president of the North Dakota feder-
alton.
Mr.. Duncan gave one Of the most
vigorous and enlightening addresses
ever delivered before the local body,
and impressed those present by his
virile presentation of trades unionism
and what it meant to the workers.
Reference was made by Mr.. Dun
can to the progress which the labor
movement has achieved in Seattle
since the saloons were put out Of
business, stating that the membership
of trade unions had more than
doubled, and that prosperity was gen.
eral. He also complilnented Duluth
for it's having accepted prohibition.
Advocates Political Action.
The speaker advocated direct poll
teal action by labor, showing what
had been done in the western city in
this way, and how the trades union
movement had become a powerful
factor in the upbuilding of the city.
1t might be stated that Seattle is
probably the best organized city in
the country, and that about one-third
of the 500 delegates to the central
body are women. A daily labor pa
per is published in complete PRINT
ing plant owned by the trades unions.
S. S. Mcdonald gave an interesting
account Of the progress being made
through unionism by the workers of
the Fickertail state, and denounced
those who stigmatize labor as dis
loyal because it contends for great
er measure of political and industrial
justice. According to Mr.. Mcdonald,
prospects are bright for the enact
ment of many labor laws at the 1919
session Of the legislature, when it is
expected that the farmers and work.
ers will control the laWmaking body.
Mr.. Milhollan, who is a candidate
for railroad commissioner in North
Dakota, and member of the Typo
graphical union, made some interest
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-06-22
ANNUAL. ICNlC
ON SATURDAY
Three Head Of the lakes Gafpea-
=
tiers Locals to Froic at (
Billings Park. !.

If the weatherman is: on: good be-
havior Saturday, that day Will be- ~
gala: one for the carpenters at the
Head of the Lakes, for the three Du-
!uth and Superior locals will stage!
their annual picnic at Billings Park.
All Arrangements have been COM
pleted by the joint committee in
charge Of the affair, and with a half
holiday Saturday, the carpenters and
their. families and friends will turn:
out in large numbers to enjoy the pro-
gram.
Fourteen athletic events and races
will be held in the afternoon, for each
of which three prizes have been pro-
vided. In the evening dance will be
staged in the pavilion from 8 to II
o'clock.
The joint committee consists Of the
following: No. 361, A. Jappe, p. Ma
randaw, J. A. Mork, A. Skrove, M.
Konisky; Superior union, Charles
Kopp, John Todd, A. Westerberg and
John Olson. No. 1884 of Duluth is
also represented.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-06-22

ing remarks which We're well received
by the delegates.
Urge Gompers to Come Here,
A committee consisting of w. j.
butcher, Henry Pereault and A. G.
Catlin was appointed to uses.every
means possible to indi1ce :, ;samp
Gompers to come to the Head Of the
Lakes to address a meeting of work.
ing men. H.
A resolution was :: unanimously
adopted by the ASSEMBLY pointing out
that women are being employed ten
and eleven hours a day on local
street cars, in violation of the state
law which restricts the work day for
women to nine hor} rs, and calling the
attention of the state labor depart
n1ent to this matter.
Denouncc Burnquist.:
After cesenting the aspersions and
misrepresentation of the workers by
the supporters of Governor Burnquist,
the delegates adopted a lengthy reso-
luton stating the governors attitude
toward labor on various occasions,
and denouncing the tactics being en-
ployed by the governor in his cam
paign for reelection. The resolution
was ordered published in the daily
press.
The special committee which is per-
fecting plan for the employment of
city organizer by the assembly made
a partial report, and was instructed
to bring in more comprehensive re-
port later.
Condemn Arbitration Plan.
After receiving a communication
from the Minneapolis Trades Assem-
bly,, the local body passed a resolu-
ton condemning the state arbitration
agreement and urging the adoption
Of a plan in Minnesota similar to
that of the National War Labor board
appointed by President Wilson.
The local Boilermakers' union,
which withdrew from the assembly
last year, has again, affiliated, notifi-
cation of which was received last Fri
day.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-06-22
FAIL TO AGREE ON !:
Minimum WAGE
FOR APPRENTICES
Local Employers Oppose Plan Of
State =: Commission for
Wonnen.and Minors.

The public meeting held Tuesday
night at the e:.G.:oqemga4n nercial club by the
state minimu7n wage. commission to
establish wage rates for apprentice
female workers, resulted in no de-
finite agEeeneIat.sss
Chairman W. F. Houck of st. Paul,
c. w. Gordon of: st. Paul and Eliza
p. Evans, members of the commission
were present, and submitted tenta-
tive plans for an apprenticeship of six
months. The proposed scale is Sc a
week for the first three months and
$3.50 for the balance of the six
months period. At present the order
of the commission is imperative be-
cause employers class their women
and minor employees as apprentices.
Practically all of the local retail
dry goods blishments, telephone
companies, 1aundries and departm ent
stores were represented at the meet
ing Tuesday, and the employers OPP
posed the commissions plan because
they claimed that a six-month ap-
premiership would disrupt their pres
ent system. They favored extending
the apprentice period to cover one
year, with a rate of 81 for the first
six months and So for the remainder
of the year. Then the minimum rates
of $S.75 and 50 would be applicable.
The members of the commission
are holding meetings in several cities
in the state. One will be held at St.
Paul Thursday and it is expected that
rates for apprentices will be estab-
lished soon.
Rulings of the commission will at
feet Duluth, st. Paul and Minneapolis
A slightly different scale will be es-
tablished for workers in other Min
nesota towns and in the country dis.
tricts.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-06-22
old RESIDENT
PASSES AWAY
Charles 4. McEwen SuCcumbs
At Nopeming SanatoFiu|n
After Long Illness.

Charles A. McEwen, aged SO, a
resident of Duluth all his life, sue
cumbed to tuberculosis, after a long
illness, Tuesday night at Nopeming
anatorium, where he had been con-
fined for three weeks.
MI. McEWen is a brother of Post
master w. E. McEwen and is we'll
known throughout the city. He had
been active in politics, and, was a
candidate for county commissioner a
few years ago. Until recently Mr..
McEwen resided on Duluth Heights,
where he was one Of the earlier resi-
dents.
The body was taken to the home Of
his brother. A. n. McEWen. 1852 Ver-
non street, where it remained until
the funeral, which was held Friday
afternoon from Highland Presby-
terrain church.
Besides his two brothers, Mr.. Nc
Even is survived by a widow and one
child.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-06-22
INVITES COMPERS
TO VISIT DULUTH
Mayor Magaey Extends Official
Invitation to Head Of American
Federation Of Labor.

Samuel Gompers, president of the
American Federation Of Labor, who
is now in the state attending the
national convention of that Organiza-
ton, has been invited to come to Du-
1uth by Mayor c. r. Magney. At a
special meeting of the city commits
sjoners Wednesday afternoon. Mayor
Magney introduced a resolution, eX-
tending the invitation in behalf of the
city of Duluth. y
The invitation will be transmitted
to President Gompers today and it
is expected that he will accept. The
local union organizations have also e1-
tended a similar invitation to Pres
ident Gompers.
Upon notice of acceptance of the
invitation, plans will be made for a
mass meeting at which he will speak,
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-06-22
PAINTERS TO- HOLD SPECIAL: il:
MEETING TUESDAY NIGHT

Local Painters Union No. 106 will
hold a special meeting and smoker
next Tuesday evening at Browns hall.
At present the local pays 81 week
sick benefit, and a proposal will be
considered to raise this to IS.
The service flag of the organiza-
ton, containing ten stars, will also be
dedicated. and it is expected.that there
will be a arge>attendance.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-06-22
LABOR men UNABLE TO
APPEAR IN DULUTH

Because Of the pressure of inn
portant business which .necessi-
tated their presence at the con-
vention of the American Federa-
prominent labor officials which
was expected to visit Duluth last
Monday, did not appear. y
It is possible, however, that
Samuel Gompers may come to the
Head Of the Lakes after the con-
clusion of the convention. The
Federated Trades Assembly has
named a committee to COM
municate with Mr.. Gompers, and
everything possible will be done
to. bring the A. F. of l.. head to.
this city. -.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-06-22
PACKERS FORM UNION

HOUSTON, Tex, June 2o.-The
employees Of the Houston Packing
company, about $50 in number, have
formed union, including all the en-
ployes. A new wage agreement is
now being prepared for presentation
July |.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-06-22
MORE JOBS Than
APPLICANTS
Free Employment Offices Secure
1852 Positions Dur
ing May.

The Minnesota free employment
offices during the month of May Sc
cured 1892 positions, according to
the report just issued by the State
Departmental Labor. OF these 1921
were secured by the Minneapolis Of
flee, 1885 by the St. Paul office and
1916 by the Duluth office. The ma
jority of the positions secured were
casual. The permanent positions were
as follows:
Minnea polls 534; women,
al.
St. Paul-Men, 146: women, 4.
Duluth-Men, $50; women, "a.
Requests for help on the part Of
employers at all offices exceeded the
number of persons applying for work.
The totals for the state were $3.50
requests for help as against $500 ap-
applications for work.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-06-22
BERRY FOR GOVERNOR.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, June 20.-The
trades and labor council is taking an
active interest in promoting the can
;1idacy of George l.. Berry, president
IF the International Pressmen's union,
for governor. 1t has a committee &C
lively engag ed in sending out letters
to all central bodies and local unions
in the state requesting immediate &C
ton and vigorous assistance.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-06-22
ADVANCE OF So PER WEEK

BOSTON,, June 20.-The Leather
Handlers union presented a scale to
the employers demanding an increase
Of 81 per week. Conferences followed
and a compromise was reached where
by the union was conceded an adj
vance of SO, bringing the wages up
to $23 per week. When the union was
formed in 1911 the weekly wage rate
was $12.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-06-22

TO REPRESENT BARRIERS.
The local BARRIERS union has elect
ed L. E. Strum delegate to the annual
convention of the State Federation
of Labor, which will be held at Vir-
ginia July IS, 16 and II.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-05-06
"Sun" Fund to Follow
Big Loan Over the Top

THE third Liberty Loan went
over the top with bang.
Another top is going to be
crossed before many days have
passed. Between THE SUN
Tobacco Funds present figure
and the $275,000 line there is
gap of only $8,369.89. Fall in,
everybody! Close the ranks!
p See page 5.
Sergeant Arthur Guy Empey
said in his speech Saturday
night:
"The result of that Liberty
Loan campaign was fine, yet it
will not create sensation among
the boys Over There because it
was just what they expected.
But when they get tobacco
through the fund they shout:
'Hooray! God bless those
dear home folks. -"
WARMING! THE SUN TO-
BACCO FUND has no connec-
tion with any other fund, organ
ization or publication. It en-
ploys no agents or solicitors.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-05-06
AMERICANS ENGAGE
IN FOUR AIR FIGHTS
Our Machines Return With
Shell Holes in Wings.
By me Associdtcd Press.

WITH TIE AMERICAN ARMY IN FRANCE.
May -Four more aerial battles were
reported to-day by American airmen
flying In the sector northwest OF Toul
All of the combats were ihdecisive., al
though one OF the American machines
returned with bullet holes In its wings
and two others with holes torn by frag-
ments Of shells from anti-aircraft guns.
How the Germans Jared is not known.
A report yesterday said two German
planes had been downed on the Picardy
front.
The first report was from the pilot Of
pursuit arplaue who encountered the
enemy over the lines at height Of
5000 meters. The pair fought duel
for several minutes. the German finally
turning quickly and. running into the
way. getting clear.
Later one of the American photo
graphing machines was attacked by two
enemy airplanes. The American. oh
server emptied one aof his guns into one
Of the enemy machines Then the
American pilot exercised discretion and
turned homeward. Tho Germans re-
manned in pursuit until the American
anti-aircraft guns picked them up. Then
, they turned and went home. The Amer
lean airplane circisd once or twice and
then went back over the lines and
calmly resumed the Photographic opera
tions where they had been left off,
Another report now available relates
a somewhat similar incident. except that
this time three OF the enemy attacked
two of our machines which were work
ing with our artillery.
In the fourth engagement German
| sailed up in the direction of one Of the
, American Photographic planes. but one
OF the fast American fighting machines
| rushed in. causing the German to turn
! tail and fee toward home The German
| anti-aircraft pieces got busy at the same
| time and broke out numerous Flower
pots" or, as the British airmen call
them, "fying onions This Is an
| "Archie'' shell. which when IL bursts
! throws out In all directions smaller pro-
! jectiles. each Of which also bursts.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-05-06
RED CROSS PRIEST
GOES INTO BATTLE
Father Hemnick Joins Regi.
ment Which Lacks Chaplain.
ny RAYMOND Il. CARROLL.
Special cable Dcspaich 10 THr SU>
EnnurlnLt lalS. Ill LI1AiS " SSrLkh


WITH THE AMERICAN Troops IN
FRANCE Under FoCH, May 5.-The Rev.
w. A. Hemmick OF Washington, ID. G.. n
Red Cross chaplain, ascertaining that a
regiment OF infantry was going into
battle on the Picardy front and was
without "A chaplain. immediately at,
tached himself thereto. He gave me
his story as follows:
II have lived seven days in chalk dug
outs opposite the peak OF the German
thrust. was also quartered in the
same towii on the second line where
Lsut. Col Gritiths was killed and
whom ! buried. Fifteen minutes walk
away through the open country were
the front lines which ! visited whenever
necessary ! came out frequently to con-
duct funerals under terrific iil..
owing to the difficulty in t1g
coffins forwarded along the heavy
ehel!ed roads MANY of our boys were
buried In their blankets. Crossing back
into the area at the rear Of the Ameri-
can forward lines | passed from the
biistered. blackened. Notwithstanding
district into "A paradise OF spring flow
ers. where birds were singing and there
was green foliage. A young officer, re-
Gently promoted from the ranks who
brings up food every night at II o'clock
for our troops kept calling inside:
"'Are you there, father"
"He bears q charmed life and sue
ceeds where others have failed. He
told me he always kneeled for prayer at
the beginning of the shelled area TO ask
the blessed Virgin for unscathed pass
age
Father Hemmick formerly was vice
rector Of the Newman School at Hack
cnsack. N. j.