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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-20
Funeral Of Tbomas W, CLARK.

Funeral services for the late
Thomas W. Clark, former manager
Of the Rock Island store Of the
John Gately company, were held in
Lexington, Ill, Sunday. Iuterment
was also made in that city
Mr.. and Mrs. Vernon y. Clark OF
this city, the formeT son Of the
deceased, have returned from Lex
ington after having attended the
funeral services. Thomas Clark's
health has been failing for . num-
Der of years. In 1914 he was fore
ed 10 retire from active business
life. His death was sudden. occur
ring three hours after he had SUI
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-20
SHEEP EXPERT TO
VISIT IN COUNTY

J T. Frazier, sheep accounting
man of the University of Illinois,
arrived IN Rock Island today.
MIR. Frazier plans toss visit all
county sheep raisers. to confer and
discuss with them ways and means
of bene6ting and lettering their
stock. Mr. Frazier will also en-
deavor to instill interest in farmers
not at present raising sheep. in or
der that they may be induced to
take up this industry.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-20
Richard HOfer.

Richard Hofer of Alton, ILL.,, died
at St Anthony's hospital last night
following a weeks illness of pneu-
monia MIR Hofer came here from
Alton and was employed by the
Walsh Construction company at
Rock Island arsenal.
The remains were taken to Noel
ler's undertaking parlors to await
the arrival of a brother, Lawrence
from Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-20

granddaughter. whose birthday
they helped Celebrated
Records in proof OF the date OF
the granddaughter birth were
brought from the county court and
introduced by the defense.
Exhibits A and B in the case
were two pint bottles Of whisky
alleged by the prosecution to have
been purchased at Stevens home.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-20
Obituary


St Paul newspapers announce
the death at White Bear Lake,
MINI, Nov 10, Of Edward NJ. Allen,
whose widow formerly was Miss
Eva HasS of this city Mr.. Allen
was SIS years of age. In addition to
the widow, five children survive.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-20
ATTENTION. ". r. C. No. Gs.

Members of Women's Relief corps
No. sc and Of John Buford post No.
243 will hold joint memorial ser
vice, "Lincoln's Gettysburg ad-
dress" at 2 o'clock Nov. % at Mem
orial hall, In the court house.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-20
ATTENTION. JOHN BUFORD
P0ST %. G. 4. z

Members are requested to attend
the meeting at p. m. sharp Nov
% at Memorial hall in the court
house.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-20

numerous localities where such an
organization has been voted pro
nOunced success.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-20

Special week in women's. misses
and children's ready-tO-wear, at
MCCabe's this week.
Evening journal., 1918-07-11

Dicks voice over the phone, and al
though /, CT course. knew It was Bar
clay Sill who was talking, my truant
heart kept beating out Dicks name.
This is Barclay Sill talking. Mrs.
Waverly, and I sincerely beg your par
don for not giving it formally when
you first came to the phone"
There was another pause willis l
waited, because l had determined that
l would not have any kind Of con-
versation except the most formal over
the wire. / rather resented, little book.
having my emotions given such a whlrl
wind shaking up as that voice gave me
and it was much worse over the
phone as then / could not see
Barclay Sill's voice.
Wont you forgive me this time ?"
My God. how often Dick had said
that to me when remorse had him
gripped by the throat.
know my voice sounded hollow
when l answered: II have nothing at
all to forgive, Mr.. sill; you are GER
tainly making mountains out Of mole
hills. | do not like to talk TO people
without knowing to whom l am talk
ing, however"
The voice took on that half-srleved
half-sulky tone that / had so often
heard from Dick as the words came,
Il am sure / would have known your
voice anywhere, Lady Fair"
Il wonder il l may say, Mr.. sill,
that l do not like that name, which
some way you have taken the liberty
TO tack onto me. 1t is reminiscent OF
the Kipling poem, you know"
'OhA my dear Mrs. Waverly. III
never call you that again; IL was only
because to me you are the fairest
lady that have ever seel that the
came to my lips"
(TO be Continued.)
Evening journal., 1918-07-11

fact that the greatest English anc
French statesmen Of the day had de-
voted every effort since the beginning
Of the second year Of war, to save for
England and for France every little
child who would become an asset TO
these nations, and, therefore, TO the
world.
The spirit Of thoroughness in the ef-
fort put forth in this country and in
Europe, Miss Lathrop said, was TO see
that "as no sparrow falls to the ground
without the Creators notice, so no lit
tie child in this day Of world stress and
world need, shall go uncared for by
those who are the responsible guard
ians of childhood"
Aside from the cause OF sheer hui
manlty, Miss Lathrop showed that the
present is no time for mere sentiment
In regard TO children. Changes brought
by the war tend TO lessen the popula-
tion In many ways. The only assure
ance that weakened nation will not
follow the ravages Of war. Will be that
the children OF today grow up sound in
body and mind to perpetuate the vic
tory which the nation is winning to-
l
people Of the world.
Miss Lathrop outlined briefly the pro-
gram for the Children's Year, which Is
to enable every State to do its share
in the protection of childhood. AS a
beginning" the Childrens Bureau said,
I'VE Will weigh and measure the babies
of the nation so that we may know
where we stand in our child power and
~ 4 -.
The results of weighing and measur-
ing have shown concluslyely what the
Chlldren's Bureau knew and made a
part of its program beforehand, that In
order to save the children the mothers
must be protected. 1t is a matter Of
cold statistics, youched for by the Chill
drens Bureau, that where mothers Of
young children go into industry the
babies die at a double rate. That the
country will some time be ashamed Of
this indecent and terrible sacrifice
which has been allowed in this age,
there can be no doubt, and that the
country VIII respond to the call OF a
better protection Of the mother goes
without saying.
The Juvenile Court records OF the
country are now showing with plain
ness what happens when the mother
tries to keep the home and at the same
time 10 earn the living for that home.
II il only when the mother can stay in
the home that the influences which pre-
vent waywardness and delinquency can
be kept about the children.
Miss Lathrop spoke with convincing
force OF the blot upon the fair ideals
Of this country II we continue to let
our Industrial life profit by the labor Of
little children.
Following the weighing and measur-
ing Of children. and the protection OF
the mother, two steps in the program
Of tho children's year already under
taken, comes part Of work for chill
dren which appeals tc the heart Of
every child lover This is the provision
OF play, healthy. happy, outdoor recre-
alton, and the normal good times which |
children and youth must have at all
times and particularly during the war
Lieutenant Perigord Speaks
Lieutenant Perlgord, the French sol
der who left Columbia University to 1
return TO France as soon as his coun-
Try entered the war In 1914, and spent |
hree years In continuous fghting, was
Introduced by Governor Townsend ss
Evening journal., 1918-07-11

the Hero Of the Marne." He was given
an ovation by the large aulience and
told in a simple way Of the early fight
ing Of the French soldiers against great
odds that thrilled everyone.
Lieutenant Perigord said he was very
grateful for the reception accorded him
and that he had received the same
wherever he appeared throughout the
country. The gratitude that he felt
for the kindness shown him by Ameri-
cans, he said. he would like to tie I'D
like a great bouquet and send it on to
be placed on the graves of those brave
boys Of France who have died for de-
mocracy.
The speaker entered the army as q
private, and some idea OF the terrific
lighting that he saw during the three
years that he served in the war can
be gained from the fact that Of 81
officers Of his regiment only two re-
main for active service, al having been
killed and the remainder crippled for
life
The speaker gave some vivid word
pictures of the fighting at the Marine
when the brave French army checked
the Huns and saved Paris. In one
charge the last officer Of his COM
pany was fatally wounded, and hand.
| ing him his sword told him to lead
the company to victory They charged.
he said. and brought back what was
left Of the Imperial Guard. The next
day a general came and asked where
the officers Of the company were and
what he was doing with the sword. He
told what had happened, and the gen
eral replied: you keep the sword and
keep your company" and that. said
Lieutenant Perigord, is how / got my
commission.
The French army, the speaker said.
saved the liberty Of the world at the
Marne.
The speaker said with great feeling
that his chief reason for appearing
before the audience last night was TO
bring the message from the brave.
martyred fallen heroes Of France that
they did not de In vain. but merely
held France until such time as "Tbe |
Stars and STRIPES" could come in and
finish their task so well started. "I am
bringing you more than the greetings
" hAp AANASA tNhisI Hb edlu, am /
bringing you the greetings OF \ the
whole French nation"
He told Of what the French had en- |
dured during the four years Of the war
He explained something OF the great re-
lief and gratitude in France when this /
country got into the war and how /
happy he was when the Stars ana
Stripes were first raised over the
trenches. He related something OF the
first retreat Of the French army before
the gas attack at the Marne and OF
hearing Field Marshal Joffre when he
told the brave soldiers, "My boys. the
retreat is over, IL Is now victory or
DEATH" and It was death to thousands.
the speaker added, but they saved the
Marine. France, he said, has mobilized
nearly 100000 soldiers which IS equal
to an army OF 100000 In this country.
in comparison to population.
He told OF being a member of
brigade OF 5000 only 1900 returned
alive.
Whether you love France or not
and | know you do, you Americans
must enter heart and soul In this war
Tor the sake OF your honor. If you did
not you could never say again, 1t is
Evening journal., 1918-07-11

ter. He felt sure, however, that the
council will not oppose such a plan and
will recommend some way for the cen
tralization Of both the receiving and
disposlng Of funds.
The speaker also spoke OF what is
thought TO be German propaganda
among the drafted men TO try and make
them dissatisfied. but said plans are
being mapped out 10 check that
In conclusion Mr.. Smith said there is
great work for the council TO do in
looking after and improving many con-
ditlons that are bound to be brought
about in every State, because Of the
war, such as an increase of Juvenile
delinquents, II some such organization
as the council Is not prepared to meet
and check those conditions.
Crowds Turned Away.
Long before the time for the evening
meeting The Playhouse was crowded
and many persons were turned away
The meeting was opend with prayer by
Dr.. S. A. Robinowitz, rabbi Of the Tenn
pie Of Trtuh. and the playing Of Amer
lea" by the Fort DUPONT Band.
Governor Townsend in his opening re-
marks, referred to the excellent meet
ings held during the day and said there
is every indication that Delawareans
will keep the home fires burning" liz
spoke Of sending his son to war with
this parting message:
"You may lose your life In the SER
vice, but will be giving it for good
cause. As you leave for the service /
say to you, come back as clean as you
left home and don't be captured by the
Germans"
Secretary of State Everett G. john
son, who is also Director General Of
the State Council of Defense, was IN
troduced and in a stirring short address
asked the support Of all Delawareans in
the work Of the Council.
Miss Julia Lathrop, chief Of the Ma
tional Childrens Bureau, gave an eX-
cellent talk Of the work being done to
save the children Of the country.
In introducing Miss Lathop Of the
United States Children's Bureau, Gov
ernor Townsend spoke OF the growing
importance Of womens work in the
nation, and paid tribute to the work
done by Delaware women in National
Defense during the year preceding the
formation OF the Delaware Defense
Council.
He expressed the particular gratlnca-
tion to Delaware people to have at the
War Conference Miss Lsthrop, who had
been an inspiration to workers for chill
dren before the war, and who had now
met the national emergency by pro-
vldng plan which the Council OF De-
fense could offer i'm putting Americas
record for child protection upon a par
with that Of European countries.
Miss Lathrop said that work for chill
dren in Delaware was well known to
the Chlldren's Bureau at Washington
because Delaware people had invited
that bureau to help with the study of
our local conditions. She made clear
that the work OF the woman OF Amer
lea for the children at this time. ls
tho great work which comes only sec
ond to our efforts TO do all we can for
the men at the front
The plan which the ChlIdren's Bureau
to tho nation had been made
after careful study Of conditions IN
Europe, which gavo both an example /
IF what lack OF child protection might 4
mean In disastrous results to this
ountry, and also inspiration from the
Evening journal., 1918-07-11

the land Of the free and the home Of
the brave.
Not for France alone, not for Eng
land, not to beat Germany but for your
own honor must you fight as you have
never known you were able to fight
You are going TO fight so that it may
be known that there is a law for all
for EmperOrs and Kings as we'll as for
the common people,. Your flag tOmor-
row Is going TO be the symbol OF lib
erty and justice not only for you, but
for all the nations of the world.
Never say to a British or French sol
der that Germany won any victories, .
said Lieutenant Perigord, for when
ever she fought a fair and manly fight
against either England or France, she
has always been defeated"
He paid a tribute to England for her
valor but added that he was not for
getting the Irish people, and the peo-
pie Of France consider the Irish soldiers
the bravest Of the brave.
The French nation has only commits
Grafton for the Irish people upon whose
imagination and heart the German
propasandist has been able to work In
turning their hearts against the Allies.
He hoped that Ireland like France,
might be helped by the real, true.
whole-hearted sympathy OF America
more than anything that this country
has done or can do.
He added, however, that her freedom
must come with honor, and that when
the house is burning is no time TO stop
and discuss domestic troubles. The
speaker related a beautiful incident Of
Domremy, the birthplace of Joan OF
Arc. He said some American soldiers
were in the town, and In a half Joking
fashion were discussing among them
selves whether or not voices were ever
heard there any more. A French lieu
tenant came along the street and one OF
the Americans asked him II voices were
ever heard now in the town that gave
birth of Joan OF Arc. The lieutenant
was a first dumbfounded, but before
he could answer he heard an American
bugle call in the distance, and, turning
TO the American soldiers, replied: LIS
ten. there is the voice now"
He paid high tribute TO President
Wilson, and said his name is honored
on the battlefelds OF Europe, and
where his name is not spoken with re-
spect 10 is pronounced with fear"
In conclusion Lieutenant Perigord /
said more American flags can be seen
In Paris than any city that he has vis-
tied In this country. | can say to you
in truth, you have two capitals. You,
OF course, have your beautiful Wash
lngton and you also have Paris. He /
urged the American people to stand to-
yether to win the war. and ~aid the
Evening journal., 1918-07-11

John Frank Gordley, OF 10 Jones street,
and Miss Flossie Way. Of 1908 Walnut
street; William Dawson. of 7i9 West
Third street. and Miss Phronie Morries,
Of 63i Madison street.
Magistrate L. j. Broman, s43 Market
street-Alfred ]. McGinnls, and Mary
A. Hanson. both of $40 Concord ave-
nue..
Magistrate Harry B. Stradley. 925
Market street; Edward Peart. Of 2S03
Market street, and Miss Iva Webb, OF
ffO2 Brandywine street; Richard Robin
son and Miss Rachael Lewis. both Of
3i3 East Tenth street.
Sussex County.
Magistrate ]. X. Phillips, Seafort-
Charles w. Baker and Miss Eva Moore,
both Of Blades.
Evening journal., 1918-07-11
CAN STILL EEEI


Little book / keep wondering why
do not feel more than ! do.
Today everything seems perfectly
quiet and calm. ! am not grieying
neither am l deliriously happy; l am
only like one asleep.
Even my darling baby does not
evoke a CULVER from my slumbering
heart.
Was I ever victorious; was l ever
thrilled by anything?
Am | now to be always "Alice-sit-
| by-thelare ?"
Mrs. Selwin said to me once that after
woman is fifty she rather resents
expending her emotions needlessly, but
/ am far from fifty, little book. and
| want to feel. IL seems rather shame
less that Just now l am not grieving.
but l tell you, little book, | am so
cold and unfeeling as though the soul
Of me were dead.
Where are all the emotions of yes
lerday?
Just as was writing the foregoing,
the maid came to me with the request,
You are wanted at the telephone, Mad
ame."
Il thought you were going over TO
Harry Symone's last night"
tell you, little book, did not have
to work. about being dead when
heard that voice. Every nerve in my
body stretched taut and then relaxed
with what seemed to me TO be an aud
ible twang. l could hardly get breath
enough TO say:
"Who is It speaking, please2"
II beg your pardon, Lady Fair, for
being so egotlstical as to think that
you would recognize by voice by this
time"
There was silence for moment
while l politely waited to be told the
name.
Well II / must-I must" came in
Evening journal., 1918-07-11
OBTAIN ELKTON LICENSES.

The following licenses were granted
at Elkton yesterday: Henry Braune.
Louisville, KY, and Maggie /. Garden,
Wilmington; William X. Sergeant,
Newark, Del, and Mary Keen. Aber-
den, Md. George f. Minner and Mil
dred Kitchens. boSh OF Wilmington.
were refused Licenses owing 10 the
prospective bridegroom giving his age
as twenty years.
Evening journal., 1918-07-11
GIVE KITCHEN SHOWER
TO PROSPECTIVE BRIDEGROOM.

The friends and fellow workers Of
Horace d. Carl. who Is employed by
the Hercules Powder Company, yester-
day gave kitchen shower to him in
honor OF his approaching marriage to
Miss Helen NJ. Pyle. Mr.. Carl Is In the
purchasing department and ever since
ihis engagement has been known his
co-workers planned this pleasant lit
tie surprise for him.
Evening journal., 1918-07-11
BANE-O'NEILL,

Miss Anna C. Bane and Edward F.
oNeill were married yesterday after
noon at 4 o'clock at St. Peters Cathe-
dral. Miss Lydia D. Ludwig was brides
maid, and Charles CORY acted as best
man. After a dinner which was served
at Hanna's Cafe, Mr.. and Mrs. O'Nenl
left for Atlantic City. After July %,
they win be at home at No. 9i5 West
Ninth street.
Evening journal., 1918-07-11
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Evening journal., 1918-07-11

number who are going to sleep on the
battlenelds of France forever will de-
pend "on' your loyalty and help here"
He said the war would not be over un-
til the Huns are chased across the
Rhine.
Evening journal., 1918-07-11
Personal Notes OF Interest
In the City's Social World

Mr.. and Mrs. A. II. Berlin will leave
today for New York. There they will
Join their daughter, Mrs. Charles A.
Rice and family and will motor to their
cottage at Alum Lake, Mass. Later they
VIII visit New Hampshire. and will re-
turn TO this city about September 1.
Judge Henry C. Conrad Of George
town is recovering from an attack OF
vertigo.
Colonel James C. Wickes, publisher
Of the State News Of Dover, spent last
evening in this city. He attended the
dinner, connected with the win The
War" Conference. and accompanied
the Wilmington Lodge of Elks to Allan
tic City this morning to take part In
the parade Of Elks this afternoon.
Former State Senator S. ]. Furness Of
Bethel. was a visitor yesterday, being
delegate to the State Council OF De-
fence Conferences. Since his resigna-
tion as deputy marshal he has been
looking after his merchandise business
at Bethel.
Evening journal., 1918-07-11
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Marriage licenses issued by the clerks
Of the peace and magistrates are as
follows:
New Castle County.
Clerk Of the Peace John l.. Wright
Evening journal., 1918-07-11

1t would be well TO advertise lost
articles In the Want Ad column this
week. Teamsters. chauffeurs, carriers
and engineers are all under a bene-
1cent ruling.
Evening journal., 1918-07-11

1t is a courtesy to ones correspond
ents to destroy all but business let
ters. Social letters become a nuisance
If preserved and sentimental letters
may fall into unfrlendly hands and
make the writers objects of ridi,ule.
Evening journal., 1918-07-11

Lieutenant Perlgord, The French sol
der who left Columbia University TO
return TO France as soon as his coun-
try entered the war In 1914, and spent
three years In continuous flghting, was
introduced by Governor Townsend ss
New-York tribune., 1918-05-05

down, must, military experts say, have
entailed enormous losses.
An inkling of how serious the Ger
man losses are came some time ago,
when it was reported that the German
military chiefs dared not disclose their
extent to the German people and there
fore were sending the wounded to Bel
glum. Other reports have told Of rail-
way gateways being choked with trains
of wounded, while the dispatches of
correspondents at the front have told
how the battlehelds were carpeted with
gray-clad bodies. The situation was
summed up as follows:
The casualties in the British army
are emphasized by the German wire
less. Although figures from German
sources would be undoubtedly much
exaggerated, yet it is certain from the
severity of the fighting and from the
fact that the entire comhatant forces
OF the British army have been almost
continuously engaged, that the British
immediately available must be very
heavy. 1t is probable that one would
be approximately accurate in quoting
these as close on 250,000.
Everything points to the German Of
fenslve being continued almost i'm
mcdiately, and should the brunt of the
attack again have to be borne by the
British the situation will be undoubt-
edly serious, unless sufficient troops are
available close at hand in reserve to
strengthen the line as required and
bring relief to the British divisions,
who have been in the line almost con-
sistently since the beginning of the
present battle. Should the Germans de-
ttermine again to attack in Flanders it
is certain that any advance in the
direction of the Channel ports will be
made at great cost to themselves and
over the bodies of the British army,
who have SO often shown in the past
such bulldog determination in the de-
fence"
AS an example of what the British
have gone through the case is cited of
the 25th Division. which, in the fight
ing between March % and 26, lost 1000
men: Put in the fighting again from
April 10 to 19, it lost 5000 more. De-
spite these losses it was brigaded with
the French for counter attack, and
still later it beat off four heavy Ger
man attacks.