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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-02
COMPLETE MUCH
DRAFT ROUTINE
fast Labor Connected With Copy
ing Registration Cards Is
New Finished.
ORDER NUMBERS COME NEXT
classification VIII Follow and Then
Physical Examination-WOr
Is Rushed.

A vast amount OF work connect
ID with the copying or registration
:ards Of men who registered for the
TRAIT Sept u has been completed
BY the force OF clerks at the Rock
island exemption board headquar-
.ers.
The board has its work in shape
1t present where order numbers
ian be assigned to the new con-
scripts as soon as they are receive d
from Washington Serial numbers
we're assigned some time ago and
considerable labor and care Will
De required in picking out the
Games and serial numbers of men
N the long lists to whom the indi-
FiduaI order numbers have been
assigned by the drawing completed
II Washington yesterday.
Immediately after the assigning
Of order numbers classification will
begin. The different cases of ex-
smption are now being taken IN
Ter consideration and after the To-
cal board has made its rulings and
final status Of the conscripts has
been decided by the district board
all will be in readiness for the call
ing Of the men for examinations
and later, on entertainment to the
army cantonments.
Examine at Once.
However, men who have waived
claims for exemption will be ex,
amined Immediately after order
numbers are assigned according tC
present plans of the board.
First quotas, however, will BIZ
taken from men between the age;
Of 10 and q and 81 and Sc, to whom
only QUESTIONABLE have been sent
Questionnaires viii not be mailed
the remaining men until further
orders have been received.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-02
JEWELRYFOUND
AS EXTRA LOOT
Watches, Rings, Tiepins and Gun
Links We're Also Taken by
Gangsters.
is HIDDEN AMONG CLOTHING
Negro ParOIed Prisoner VIII Be
Held for Trial-AH Retained
Under $1,000 Bond.

In rechecking the pile of loot OBJ
tanned by a gang of youthful rob-
bers led by a negro paroled prisoner
Monday night, the police have found
1ewelry valued at $50 among the
articles OF clothing taken from the
Katz store, 317 Seventeenth street.
The jewelry includes three watch
es, several rings, tiepins and cuff
links.
Joe Katz, proprietor of the store
robbed, says that he believes sew
eraI pairs of trousers and several
shirts are still missing. He esti-
mates the articles taken worth ap-
proximately SITS. After a recheck
of the stolen articles the plumber
was returned to the owner this
morning.
1t has been ascertained by the
police that little Of value was taken
at the American Express company
offices by two of the youthful bur
glars the same night. A box cor
tanning cough drops and other minor
articles were taken at the express
offices. The police say that Arthur
LindeII and Raymond Carrigan ad-
nit having been the two of the gang
who perpetrated this theft. The
lads claim that the box was obtain
ed at the rear and on the outside
of the Offices, but the police say that
the reports at the express Office are
that the box was taken out of the
Office.
Stand Trial Here.
William Sudds, alias William
Suggs. negro and paroled prisoner,
the police say, will not be taken
back to the penal institution from
which he was paroled, but VIII be
forced to stand trial here for his
part in the burglary
After a preliminary hearing yes
terday the following were bound
over to the grand jury under 81
600 bond each as being implicated
in the robbery:
william Sudds, alias William
Suggs, negro; H. Kerkamp, George
Kushman, Arthur Lindell, Harold
Peterson and Raymond Carrigan.
Charles Shaneyfelt drew fine Of
IS in police court this morning on
charge of exceeding the automO-
bile speed limit.
John Brown was taxed 81 on a
charge of being disOrderly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-02
STILL SEEK WHEAT BOOST.

Washington, Oct. 2. - Senators
and representative from wheat
growing states and officials of the
National Wheat Growers associa-
ton decided to appoint a commit
tee TO urge President Wilson to fix
the 1919 price of wheat at $3.50 a
hnShaI
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-02
M1ATHERVILLE

Word has been received of the safe
arrival overseas OF Glen BroWnlee
and Mike Bugos-
James Ingles and Mrs. Hannah
Link were married one day recently.
it became known today. Both are
well known residents. They VIII re
side here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-02

regular Office hours, except in such
emergency cases as stated above.
The home service section is max
ing this request in the interest OF
the soldiers families themselves In
order to better the service In their
behalf
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-02

Mr.. and Mrs. William Hause, SIS
Fifteenth street. have received word
Of the safe arrival overseas of their
son, Private Arthur J. Hause. Pri-
vate Hause went to Camp Grant
with the June 27 contingent.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-08-14
JOINS AVIATION
SECTION OF NAVY

Henry +. Lizer, with the Cut Rate
Tire Company Of ibis city, has Joined
the aviation section Of the navy, al
though he had been exempted by the
Imperial Exemption Board from the
draft.
Having arranged for the care Of
his dependent mother. Lize- was at
liberty to enlist in tine navy, which he
has just done. Il VIII be necessary
for him to undergo a minor operation
tomorrow, to permit his passing the
physical tests, which he is sure Will
be done, without fvtther delay
Lizer is q young man with hest
Of friends in this city, who haye an
Interest in his succues in -hc navy,
and look for good words from ninl
Imperial Valley press., 1918-08-14
News In Brief

W. f. Van Way, city clerk, has re
turned from a visit to San Diego.
J. f. Baker and family were week
end visitors at Jacumba, returning to
FL Centre on Monday.
NJ. S. Cook, county clerk, LETT this
morning for San Diego, where he will
sojourn for a few days.
}. P DAILY, of the firm of DaE Bros,
accompanied his mother, Mrs. Pauline
NJ. DAILY, home from visit to the
seashore. They arrived this morning.
J. B. Dale of Dallas, Tex, is Wis
iting FL Centre. He'is cotton buy
er.
4. &. Shibley - spendmg/a d wen
earned vacation with his family at
La Jolla.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Davis were pas
sengers on the night train for Cin-
cinnati, 0.
]. B. Jacobs and brother, Hobson
Jacobs, left today for Indian Gap,
Tex.
Ralph Schofield was passenger
on the morning train for Chicago. /
Imperial Valley press., 1918-08-14
Notes About Town

Notes About Town
:, MARRIAGE LICENSES were is |
saed yesterday to William c, Camp
bell of Charleston, S. c., and Della .
ManderVille of Fresno, and to FRANK /
Wall of Brawley and Margaret Petrie .
of Brawley.
THE BARBAR, WORTH is euter
.aining J. T. Mcdonald, Mountain
Springs; O. T. McCoon and E. Beeson.
Wellton, Ariz.; Walter f. Packard,
Berkeley, and J. B. Dale, Dallas, Tex. :
IMPERIAL WATER co. NO. )
held a meeting this morning at Holt
Vile and took up routine matters con-
eerning the District.
INSURE YOUR HAY WITH RAY
EDG AH.-Adv.
ALBERT kOkER, arrested at Cali.
patria on request of officers at Los
angeles is in the county jail awaiting
the arrival of officers from that city.
THE SHERIFF holds Rube Ti?pen
Andrew Jenkins and William Shep-
pard, all Of CaleXico, arrested in the
Border City for gambling.
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES will
hold its regular meeting tonight at
o'clock. Matters of moment will be
taken up at that time and the Light
less nights order Of the fuel admin
istrator will be entered in the min
utes. 1t is expected that an order
will be issued to all stores in the city
to keep their lights turned off, as some
of the sores have not had official
warning yet.
INSURE YOUR HAY WITH RAY
EDG GAR.-Adv.
THE MOVEMENT OF STOCK was
further accelerated yesterday by the
shipment to the Los Angeles market
Of twenty-three cars of hogs, cattle
and sheep.
r SUPT. W II A l. f \ pass
over the Southern Pacific valley lines
whit the supply train today. His crew
will work from Calexico to inland,
dropping supplies and picking up ma
terials.
INSURE YOUR Hay WITH RAY
/ EDG AR-Adv.
AT THE OREGON yesterday were
r. b. Suttle, Riverside; Mrs. II. +.
Horn, Los Angeles, and Charles f.
Rogers and Clark F. Rogers Of Riv-
ersde.
WALTER +. PACKARD, assistant
state leader of farm advisers, is in
Fl Centre today On matters concern
ing his department. He is being
shown around the Valley by Don G..
Bitter, development agent.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-08-14
Cotton Bags!

we IdNt OeoIr IIoeo ofN
Very Low.
M OW is THE TIME TO SECURE what Cotton
~ Bags you need-We bought this big shipment of
AL sizes before the last raise in prices and we are
able to save you money by paying cash here.
Heavy and 10-ounce canvas and well made to
stand rough usage-read over our list Of prices.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-08-14

W. f. Van Way, city clerk, has re
turned from visit to San Diego.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-08-14

WALTER +. PACKARD, assistant
state leader of farm advisers, is in
Fl Centre today en- matters concern
ing his department. He is being
shown around the Valley by Don G..
Bitter, development agent.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-08-14

AT THE OREGON yesterday were
f. b. Suttle, Riverside; Mrs. II. f.
Horn, Los Angeles, and Charles F.
Rogers and Clark f. Rogers Of Riv-
erside.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-13
RUSHING NEW FACTORY.

The AberthaW Construction corS-
pany, which has the contract to build
the new plant for the New Britain
Machine company on Chestnut street,
is rushing the work. Already all OF
the houses on Chestnut street, between
the corner of Bigelow street and the
Corbin garage, have been RACED, and
today the wreckers RACED the last
house in this tract on Bigelow street.
AS this is partially government WORK,
notices have been posted throughout
the neighborhood warning German
aliens from approaching, as the ma
chine company plant is now in the
''barred zone"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-13
VASSAR GIRLS IN
FIGHT WITH FIRE
Damage of 100000 Caused by
Flames and Many Relics OF
Founder Destroyed.

Poughkeepsie, N. Y, Feb. 13.-The
girls at Vassar College were at dim
ner last evening when the fire CONS
sounded in the main building for a
blaze in the servants quarters on the
fourth floor of the east wing. Before
the fire had been extinguished it had
destroyed the top floor, had defeated
the efforts of the young women COM
posing the Vassar volunteer fire bri-
gade, had soaked the great building
with water and caused a loss esti-
mated at 100000. Many relics Of
Matthew Vassar, founder of the col
lege, were destroyed.
The dinner hour is a general clear-
ing house for the discussion of the
days plishments and CONVEX
sation was running high when the
fire gong sounded. Monitors quickly
took their places at doors, while
twenty girls belonging to the fire bril-
gade hurried, without coats or
wraps, to the building where the hose
reel and chemical engine were kept
Other students were sent from the
main dining room, on the second
floor, to the general offices on the
first floor to save what they could
there, and they carried out every
thing that could be lifted.
The girls attached the hose to a
hvdrant and tried to get a stream of
water to the fourth floor, where
flames were breaking through the
windows. But the water pressure
was not sufficient Then several girls
started I'D the stairways with the
lighter hose of the chemical engine,
Io17+ bo+uoep the third and fourth floor
they were turned back by smoke.
Unable to bring a stream to play
on the flames, the girls sent a mes
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-13

ceeded $500, at the postoffice. Consid-
ering the population of Berlin, this is
a creditable showing.
Prayer Meeting Tonight
Rev. Samuel A. Fiske will lead the
prayer meeting at the Berlin Congre-
gational church this evening at 1880
Following the meeting the surgical
dressings class will convene. There
will be meeting of the Boy Scouts
Friday night.
Berlin Briefs.
Miss A. Skinner, the four year old
daughter of e. F. Skinner, keeper OF
the Berlin aims house, was removed
to the New Britain General Hospital
yesterday morning for treatment for
appendicitis. Her condition today is
reported as improved.
The condition Of G. w. Ventres. who
is being treated for throat trouble
is improved today.
Elmer Austin is indisposed at his
home with sore throat.
Patrick Kelly, the cafe proprietor,
is suffering from an attack of rheu-
matiSm.
Banns Of marriage have been pub
lished for the first time between Will
lam Walsh and Miss B. Mal1ey.
Patrick Malley has enlisted in the
heavy artillery and will leave for that
branch of service Friday.
George Bait led the charge of wood
choppers to Mount Lam entatlon yes
terday.
q. Mansfield has resigned his posi-
ton with Col. c.. M. Jarvis, and has
accepted a position with the Stanley
Works.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-13
NIANIAUX SIGNS.
Young HurIer Comes to Terms With
Charley Ebbetts.

Brooklyn, n. Y, Feb. 13.-Al Ma
maux, former right-handed pitching
phenom of the Pittsburgh Pirates,
came to terms with Charles H. Eb-
bets, of the Brooklyn club late last
night. Mamaux agreed to abide by
the terms of the contract which
bound him to Pittsburgh for 1918,
and which contract was recently
turned over to the Dodgers in a big
trade upon the payment to him Of
S1,4OO by the Brooklyn club owner.
This sum represented back pay with
held by the Pittsburgh club after Ma
maux had been suspended for insub-
ordination during the 1917 playing
season.
It is believed the Flatbush Squire,
in settling with Mamaux direct,
shielded the pride of the Pirate
chief, and that Dreyfuss really fur
nished the 400 balm for Mamaux's
wounded feelings.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-13
EVERS IN DEMAND.
Cubs. Cards and Red Sox Said to Be
Angling for His Services.

New York, Feb. 13.-Though john
ny EWers, whose sensational work
with the old Cubs earned him the So
briquet Of 'Keystone King was re-
leased by the Philadelphia Nationals
some months ago, the celebrated
Trojan evidently is far from the end
Of his major league tether.
A mum Der of National and American
league club managers were scram bling
madly about the Waldorf corridors for
Johnny's ear yesterday, anxious to en-
gage him at a. fancy salary. The chief
bidders were the Chicago Cubs St
Louis Cardinals and Boston Red Sox.
Evers announced that he would prob
ably pick his new baseball home some
time today
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-13

sage to the Poukhkeepsie fire depart
ment for aid. Five engine COM
panies responded but their engines
could not pump sufficient water from
the hydrants. Then a dozen girls,
with axes hurried down to Pratt
Lake and began to chop holes in the
ice.
Soon there were half dozen holes
into which the fjremen placed the
hose lines and began to pump water
BY that time the entire top floor of
the east wing was in flames, affording
a brilliant spectacle for miles around.
The fire was brought under control
at $50. Students went to the vari-
Gus entrances to the ground and
about the main building and kept the
crowd back, but later about fifty men
from F company, First regiment,
went to relieve them.
Most of the students returned to
their rooms, which had been little
damaged before midnight.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-13
GRAYSON IN q. S. SERVICE.
Reports to Gen. Pershing For Duty in
Evolutionary Corps.

Paris, Feb. 13.-Major Grayson M.
p. Murphy, Am erican Red Cross COM
missioner to Europe since last May,
reported yesterday to Gen. Pershirg
for duty with the American cxpedi-
tionary forces. Major James Perkins,
thereupon formally assumed control
of the American Red Cross work in
Europe.
In recognition of the work achieved
during the period in which Major
Murphy has been commissioner, Gen.
Petain, comm and chief of the
French army has written to the Red
Cross as follows
THE American Red Cross has pow
erfully contributed to maintain the
morale Of the French troops at a
high level. The work of the American
Red Cross which every day extends it's
beneicient qualifications, has brought
us, in addition to material help, of the
greatest value, the powerful strength
of moral assistance for which we are
infinitely GRATEFUL
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-13
MEN FOR TANKS, is
WAR DEPT. PLEA
Warren S. Stone Prepared to Give
Names Of Engineers Avail
able for Service Abroad

Washington, Feb. 13.-The war de-
partment has asked the brotherhood
of locomotive engineers to furnish so
men for tank service and 1000 engi-
neers for transportation service in
France. Warren S. Stone, grand chief
of the brotherhood, today told the
railroad commission he would furnish
the department the names Of men
available.
During the Mexican trouble, Mr.
Stone said, the war department also
asked the brotherhood for men who
spoke Spanish and were competent to
move troop trains. He said he fur
nished them the names of more than
800. These facts were given the COM
mission to show the patriotism of the
engineers and the part they played
in a national emergency. Never be-
fore this winter, in the opinion OF
Mr.. Stone, have the roads approached
the bad weather season with so little
preparation and with the motive pow
er in such rotten condition." 1t
looked as if the railroads were try
ing to run down the condition of the
road, so as to run up overtime and
discredit the 8 hour law, said Stone.
LAS early as October I suggested to
President Wilson that unless he took
a hand in the coal situation just such
trouble would happen as happened in
the last two MONTHS
Prediction that the worst horror of
the railroads was yet to come if long
hours were not eliminated was made
by Mr.. Stone.
He denied reports that there was a
shortage of engineers which would
necessitate working the men much
longer hours.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-13
PIPP PLACED IN FIRST CLASS.
Yankees First BaSernan May Soon
Join National Army.

New York, Feb. 13.-Walter Pipp,
first baseman of the Yankees, may
shortly be guarding Uncle Sans base
in France against the Hun runners;
for, according to a. report that reached
here yesterday from Grand Rapids, he
has been placed in Glass 1, Division A,
of the draft for the National Army
How long before he is called is
problem, but it is expected he will be
able to play a part of the season.
AS all the others on the Yankee
team are married. Pipp is the only one
likely to be taken. 1t was reported
some time ago that Pipp had enlisted,
but it seems he merely had been as
signed as a craftsman in a government
office.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-13
KRUGER SIGNS CONTRACT.
Former Giant and Yankee Accepts
Terms of Brooklyn Club.

Brooklyn, n. Y, Feb. 13.-The
Brooklyn National league club yester-
day received the signed contract of
Ernest G. Kruger, the young catcher
obtained from the Giants the latter
part Of last season. Charley Ebbets got
Kruger over the waiver route after
Chief Myers was released to the Bos-
ton club.
Kruger has the unique record of
having played on all three local clubs
He was tried out by Cleveland in 1914
and finished the 1915 season with the
Yankees. He next joined the Giants
in the spring Of last year, and re-
manned with the New York team I'M
til transferred to Brooklyn last
August.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-13
PENN INCREASES LEAD.
Beats Cornell Tossers in IntercoIle-
giate League Game.

Ithaca, N. Y, Feb. 13.-Pennsyl-
Van1a defeated Cornell in a close bas-
ketbal game here last night by a
score of Fl to IS, thereby Tightening
her hold on first place in the race
for intercollegiate honors. Superior
team work gave the Quakers the VIC
tory, although for a time early in the
first half Cornell had the edge. Aft
er the 1thacans had scored eight
points Penn got going. Stannard and
Martin scored five baskets before the
half ended 13 to 8 in PENIS favor.
The Quakers increased their lead
to IL points at the opening of the
second half and then held Cornell
sufficiently to insure victory
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-13
Of
TOWN HALL BEGUN
will Be Ready for Occupancy in
|Shert Time, Contractor Believes
|, 0. OF. VETERANS BANQUET

CONSTRUCTION Company Truck Turns
81 Over With Heavy Load-John
q Hackett Buys Farm in Blue Hills
q War Stamp Sale.
n What bids fair to be one of the big
Mocial events in the life Of Kensing
Don will be held Thursday evening in
#6t. PauIs parish hall when the drive
#or funds by the members of the
&-unior Red Cross society will begin.
IA The committee, under the direction
#f Miss Bassett, principal of the Ken
8ington Grammar school, hopes to
#aise, by means of a series of whists
u nd entertainments, about $115. Ar
8angements have been made to accom-
@hodate an unusually large crowd, and
ZIG is hoped by the committee that the
MeopJe of Kensington and Berlin will
no operate in this commendable work.
IN The principals Of each of the schools
have also made plans to raise money
#by another means. The plan is
I'M ovel one. Anyone who has wood to
#hop, ashes to be seived, dishes to be
EaShed, children to be cared for, sew
8ng 80 be done, or any other house
old chores, may, by calling the prin-
8ipal of any of the schools of Ken
ington, be supplied with labor in the
orm Of school children who have vol
81 nteered to do this work for a NOM
nal sum of money. All of this is to
No to the fund. The society will en-
eavor in this way to promote a COM
Immunity spirit in the town.
R In about two weeks the society Will
i-,Y, TO ~
und Just what it will consist Of is
E OF known at present. but it will be
&f a general character.
Tomorrow evenings whist and So
hal will begin promptly at o'clocA
~ Ind end at 10 o'clock, and the public
Berlin is invited and expected tt
5ttend.
liz Truck Turns Over Under Bridge.
W One of the large trucks of the Der
IN Construction company while pass
g under the railroad bridge last
kvening skidded on the ice and was
kerturned. The truck was carrying
@ load of heavy bridge iron, all Of
81 hich was dumped directly upon the
r tracks The iron was speedily re-
owed and did not affect the trolley
hedules. Very little damage was
one to the car, and the driver es-
lped without injury.
Hackett Buys Farm.
fM Jack Hackett, through purchase,
as come into possession of the
E ockins Farm in Blue Hills and is
W move there shortly. Mr.. Hackett
ILL continue his work in the town.
hid has purchased a car with which
b make the trips to and from his
|a8R arm.
@ War Stamp Sales Large.
W That Berlin is not in the slightest
$ay unpatriotic is evinced by the fact
hat already the sale of War Saving
certificates and Thrift Stamps has ex-
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-13
CUE ARTISTS TO MEET
Elimination Tourney to Be Held at
Donahue's Smoke Shop to Decide
City Championship.

A pool tourney, embracing the
crack cue performers in this city,
will open tomorrow evening at D. J.
Donahue's smoke shop, GIG Main
street. The list Of entrants to date
assures some mighty fine battles on
the green baized tables, until a win
ner is finally decided to wear the
crown formerly held by Johnny
LOOMS, who is now a member Of
Uncle Sans fighting forces, cover
there" Each game will be of 100
points.
The list of entries include the fol-
lowing: Thomas Cream, William DAILY,
Julian Marson, Ted Hellstein, George
Ffederlcks, James McAVay, James
Luby, Martin WEIGH, Andy Basso and
John kiniry.