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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-10
HUNS TELL YANKS
TO HURRY AND WIN:
WANT TO GO TOU. S

Italian Army Headquarters In
Northern Italy, July 9-(By the
Associated Press. Austrian pris-
oners who have been taken lately
by the Italians appear not to be in
formed Of the part the United States
is playing in the war.
When an automobile carrying
members of the United States mill
tary mission halted this afternoon
in front OF a line Of prisoners, one
called out in English TO the chauf-
feur: Say, what are you doing
out here?'
When informed that the United
States was in the war, he expressed
surprise and said:
. We'll, l hope the Americans keep
on coming strong enough to win the
war Then we can get out Of this
mess and l can go back TO Amer
lea"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-10
Advertised Letters

Advertised list No. 81. Publish
ed at Rock Island, Ill, July 10,
1918.
r. W. Aeeter. Roy Baker. VIM.
BarbelI. L. II. Bell, S. A. Bennett,
Dr.. c. E. Block. A D. Brown, W.
c. Burck, John Buttrom, William
d. Carr. J. L. Clark. Walter Clurn
ger. John Cook. c. T Cooper. John
l.. Downing. William p. Dover, II
II. During. c. A Dunn, Jane En-
cry. T. b. Fenton, W. A. Garrison,
Miss Nina Grady, Mr.. Graham,
Corporal J. L. Graham, Arch
Grandiean, Chas. Harris. Miss
Ruth R Harrison % Arthur
Hays, H. Hord. James Irvine ~,
NJ. A. Jackson, Miss Moreno John
ston, J. W. Killeen. Roy La Mont,
Miss Jennie Lawson, y. Levin, W.
J. Lynch. Miss Grace Martin,
Lewis Mathews. J. f. McAndrews.
Mrs Katie Mcconnell. Carlton II.
Meyer, N. b. Morehouse. Miss
Ruth Peterson, John NJ. Quaint
ance. Mrs. Charles Smith. Harry
Smith, Mrs Rosa Smith, Mrs.
James T. Smith, A d. Sprong,
Mrs Carl Stein, George Swigert,
Ralph Teeters t2), Blaine ThOmp-
son. Harry Thompson %, Thinner
man VIII, Dan TitchenaI, Loyal
Wales. Lawrence Washington.
Harry Weaver, NJ. l.. Webster,
Sherman Weir. d. s White, Miss
Pearl White, Terry White, J. T.
Wilson, II. r. Visit, James H.
Wreath, j.. f Wright.
Foreign.
AlmaSters Viters.
When calling for these letters,
please mention advertised list No
=.
HARRY P. SIMPSON,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-10
GERMAN CHIEF OF
ARMY Is REFUSED
BY AUSTRO HEADS

Rome, July s0.-Austria has de-
clined TO accept the German gen
eraI, Otto Won Below. as command
er in chief Of the forces on the Ital-
ian front because Germany refused
10 send y German divisions with
him, according to the newspaper
Epoca. which bases the statement
on advices from a Swiss source.
Austria. il adds, has temporarily
given up the idea Of reyenging her
self for her recent defeat by Italy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-10
With Islanders
NOU in Service

Private George Baird, son of Mr..
and Mrs r. l.. Baird, 1925 Tenth
avenue. who was wounded in the
foot by shrapnel on June l. while
serving IN France. has been trans
ferred to a hospital behind the
lines where American doctors and
nurses are provided. according to
word received from him yesterday
by his parents. Private Baird ex-
poets to return TO the firing line
directly after he is released from
the hospital.
Word was received yesterday by
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman J. SChwecke
of the Schwecke apartments OF the
safe arrival of their SOL, Private
Herman Schwecke, in France Pr
yate Schwecke is a machipist.
N. and Mrs. ]. H. Hudson, 701
Fourteenth avenue. received word
this morning Of the safe arrival OF
their son. Private Charles Hudson,
in France
"AIl the boys are sure glad to get
over here" writes Private Byron
Yesterday OF the safe arrival of
X. AusbroOk, AIS Eighth street, OF
members of the One Hundred
Twenty third field artillery, in a
letter 10 his parents. He is with
Battery F in the regiment and is
now safely in France.
1t sure was a nice trip over he
writes. Il got a little seasick, but
feel better now. I am a long ways
from home, but don't worry. / will
get along all right 1t has been
raining for two days, but we don't
mind that
There are some funny looking
people over here compared TO those
of the United States. There are a
number of the y. NJ. C. A. huts here
where we are They are just like
home to us. They make nice places
to spend the time when there is
nothing to do around quarters"
Mrs. Rene Nope. 429 Twelfth
street. received word yesterday OF
the safe arrival in France of her
husband. Private Rene Nope. Pri-
waite hoppe is in the infantry with
the American evolutionary forces
John William Fisher, 1924 Second
street. and Dease SchoUbrOech, also
Of this city. were entrained yester-
day for jefferson Barracks. st
Louis. Mo. from Davenport after
enlisting -. the tri-city recruiting
station.
Melvin Allen, AIS Twenty-secOnd
street. received word yesterday OF
the safe arrival of his brother, Pri-
vate Richard L. Allen, in France.
Word has been received by Mrs
Frank W Hermann, 1922 First
avenue. of the safe arrival of her
husband, Private Hermann, over
seas.
Sergeant z. Wilder and Private
Martin Franey from headquarters
troop, Camp Cody, Deming, \ NJ,
enroute 10 MarengO. Iowa. stop
ped off in Rock Island last even
ing to visit the latter's sister, Miss
Geuevieve Franey. graduate nUrs1
of ST. AnthOny's hospital. Miss
Franey expects to be called at any
time for overseas duty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-10

Exception is taken to the state
ment made yesterday IN fererence
to the arrest Of Ambrose Horton on
warrant sworn out by sam
Whitebrook 10 sit on a cake Of ice
II IS claimed that Mr.. WhitebTOok
was not com PEELED 70 sit on a cake
OF ice but was assaulted by Hor-
ton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-10
DISCIPLINE LOW
IN GERMAN ARMY:
CHIEFS WORRIED

London, July 10.-Indications of
a breakdown in discipline in the sec
ond German army are found in two
orders issued by General Won Der
Marwitz. which have fallen into
British hands, says the correspond
ent Of the Times at British head
quarters in France In the orders
General Won Der Marwitz makes
this complaint:
Discipline, which Is the KEY
stone Of our army. is seriously
shaken Cases Of soldiers refusing
to obey orders are increasing TO an
alarming extent"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-10
LABOR SPEAKERS
MEET FOR CONFAB
WITH SEC. WILSON

Washington. July 10. Speakers
of the department Of labor wh9 arc
entrusted with explaining the gov
crDments war labor policies
throughout the country gathered
here today for a three-dav confer.
ence. Secretary Wilson and Felix
Frankfurter, chairman Of the war
labor policies board. addressed tie
speakers today and outlined tie
plans by which the federal emu.o--
ment service after Aug. J. VIII a7-
sumo exclusive charge ~ the TO
rruiting Of unskilied labor for war
industries.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-10
MAKE EFFORTTO
GETTABERNACLE
Rev. j. Clark Granger Claims Rock
Island VIII Be Headquarters In
Billy Sunday Drive.

Every effort will be made to in
duce Rev. Billy Sunday to appear
in Rock Island when he opens his
campaign in the tri-cities sometime
after Jan l, 1919" Rev. J. Clarke
Granger, pastor of the First Bap-
fist church, chairman of the Billy
Sunday committee of the Tri-City
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-10

expressed his desire to launch a re-
ligious drive In the tri-cities.
Appoint Committees.
Upon receipt of his final accept
ance, the Tri-City ministerial alli-
ance will meet with members or
the Rock Island Churchman'S fed
GRAFTON to make plans and to ap-
point committees that will be need
ed 10 successfully carry out the
Sunday campaign.
Word was received Yesterday Of
Rev. Mr.. Sundays illness which has
made it necessary for him to un-
dergo an operation. No doubt
nothing definite Will be learned un-
til his recovery.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-09-19
WHEAT ACREAGE CUT
Lack of Help and High Prices Given
the Blame

In report being sent out by f. J.
Smiley secretary of the Kansas
Grain Dealers association, it is said
that there is a decrease in the wheat
tcreage sown this fall due to the
lack of competent help to prepare
the soil and to the high price of seed
wheat The acreage sown to winter
wheat in 1917 was 9.S82,656 acres,
and the acreage harvested was
6.70S,751 acres. with the total yield
of 95,77S.S14 bushels. The report
states that the farmers are holding
on an average of 80 per ceft of the
wheat and in some southwestern
counties, which means that about 6S
per cent of the present crop has been
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-09-19
lAssocInted Pressl

With the British Armies in France
Sept 1S.-General Haigs forces
this morning attacked the Germans
positions on 14-mile front north
west Of st. Quentin. Simultaneously
the French carried out operations on
the right and successful progress
was made on both fronts.
Heavy fighting developed at many
points, particularly about Fresnoy,
Ronssoy and Eepehy in the British
zone and about Savy wood, where
the French attacked
The British captured the town Of
Holnon, three miles northwest of st.
Quentin. A German attack last night
at Mouevers under heavy artillery
fire pushed the British back at the
western outskirts of the village.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-09-19
DICKINSON HORSES ARE
WINNERS AT THE STATE FAIR

Bill Hurst, G. E. Etherington'
fast PAGER, won the 2:11 pace at the
Hutchinson state fair Tuesday. With
four starters he took three heats
with a record of 2:11k.
w. A. Harris Willy Chimes won
in three straight heats the 2:14 troC,
time, 2:17.
Hutchinson News: Four very in
teresting races were run yesterday
afternoon on the track, which the
racing men declared to be in fine
condition. The interest was high and
there was a good attendance, espe-
cially considering that it was the
opening day of the fair. In the
3-year-old X. and o. Futurity but
two horses were entered. Purse was
$3.50 Hettie Roberts, entered by
Mrs. ]. w. Green, Abilene, took both
heats. Time, 2:211z.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-09-19
(Associated Pressl
GENERAL PERSHING'S
EARLY STATEMENT

General Pershing made this state
ment late last night: In the st. Mi
hieI sector we have achieved further
success. The junction of our troops
advancing from the south of the sec
tor with those advancing from the
west have given us possession of the
whole salient to points twelve miles
northeast of st. Mihiel and have re-
suited in the capture Of many pris-
oners.
Forced back by our steady ad-
vance, the enemy is retiring and is
destroying large quantities Of ma
terial as he goes The number OF
prisoners counted has risen to 49,
300. Our line now includes Herbeu-
vlile, Thillet, Huttonville ST Benot-
Xammes-Jeulny Thiacourt and Vie
Vile"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-09-19
ABILENE, KANSAS, THURSDAY MORNING SEPTEMBER 49, 1918
HA|C POUNDS AT ST. QUENTIN
British Advanced Today on 14-Me Front, Taking
Towns-4,0sO Prisoners by French in East
Yanks Stop Fierce Artillery Attack

given in the senate this morning by
Senator Lodge, Republican lie said
the presidents prompt and curt re-
fusal was right and wise, and he was
sure it will receive universal ap-
proval. He declared America 5
position is becoming so plain that
even the central powers will soon
begin to understand It Germany
having brought unnumbered woes on
an innocent world, she shall not now
resort to talk and bargain for deci-
sion We mean to put her into ply
steal bonds
Senator Lodge said that America
will continue fighting with the tight
of victory sining on our armies
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-09-19
story of the Murder

On August Is. 1917, the father
and son quarreled. according to
Philip Healy. the son, and after the
quarrel the father told the incident
to the hired man and added that he
had rather see his son dead than
alive Young Healy got into their
car and drove to Herington. taking
gun for protection. he said, be-
cause of his fathers threat On his
return from Herington he had tire
trouble and therefore did not arrive
home until u o'clock. His father
ordered him to leave the house and
started after him with a chair, call
ing him vile names; the mother step
ped between them and the boy fired
The father was killed almost instanv
ly Philip Healy was then 20 years
of age
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-09-19
HEGE'S FAMILY IN DOUBT
His Death Never Reported Officially
But Is Believed

The Salina Journal has this re-
garding the former Abilene high
school teacher whose death in France
was published last week: 10y Hege
of Emporia, former teacher in the
city schools at Abilene, and dead at
the front in France, was brother
in-law of Mrs. T. S. Howell, 211
North Eleventh street Mrs. Howell
and Mrs. Hege are sisters. A pecu-
liar incident is that the death Of
Hege has not been officially report
ed to date. The first news of what
happened to Hege came in a letter
from a chum in France who wrote
that Hege had been gassed and was
in a hospital. Then later letters
sent to him began coming back un-
opened, there being written across
each letter, Deceased in hospital.
Mrs. Hege is now in a hospital at
Colorado Springs. A baby girl was
born to her only a week ago, or
month after the father died.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-09-19
WHAT WILL
COME NEXT?

Washington, Sept. 14.-Until def
mite word comes as to the line across
the mouth of the destroyed salient
which the Americans now hold, Off
GERS here will be unable to form
opinions as to the most probable
course future operations in this the
ater will take. There is strong be-
lief that the quick reduction Of the
ST. Mihiel salient will be made the
cornerstone OF a great encircling
movement aimed at isolating the
German fortress Of Metz, the center
buttress of the whole German front
from the North sea to the Swiss bor-
der.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-09-19
lAssocInted Pre.sl

Washington, Sept. 1.-THE
United States, as was fully expected.
has unconditionally rejected Ger
many's peace feeler In doing so,
the government has spoken for all
the cobelligererts.
Almost Immediately after receiv-
Ing the Austrian governments note
from the minister from Sweden, Mr..
Ekengren, Secretary Lansing issued
this formal statement:
Il am authorized by the president
to state that the statement given
above will be the reply Of this gov
ernment to the Hungarian
note proposing an unofficial confer
ence OF belligerents.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-09-19
LFrom wednesday ; Daily,

The court room was again crowd
ed Wednesday with people eager tC
hear the testimony in the trial OF
Philip Healy for murder The law
yers for the state were the county
attorney and the assistant attorney
general; for the defendant are G.
z. Rugh, Z. Lindquist and c. A An
derson
Mrs. Healy, the mother, was on
the stand all day and was subjected
to the most rigid and trying cross
examination
One feature which is different
from last years trial, is there mas
been ruled out as having no bearing
on the murder testimony as to the
fathers turbulent disposition or
previous acts of violence, which con-
stituted one of the heaviest points
in favor of the defendant in the first
trial Nothing but the circumstances
at the actual time the murder oc-
Cured may carry any weight in the
decision of the jury.
The testimony may finish Thurs
day
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-09-19
HEALY. ON TRIAL
CROWDS ATTEND SECOND TRIAL
OF PHILIP HEALY
Many Jurors Examined Before Panel
Can BE Secured-Murder Case
Is of Wide Interest to
County

The second trial Of Philip Healy
charged with the murder OF his faith
er, James Healy of Hope, began at 9
o'clock this morning A year ago
the first trial was suddenly discon-
tinued because OF the illness OF
Avery Dickinson a young farmer
from Sherman township, one of the
jurors. who suffered from severe
attack of epilepsy Young Healy's
bond of $4,000 was renewed and
he and his mother returned to Hope.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-09-19
REPUBLICANS TO MEET
Central Committee Called for Tues
day, September 81

Chairman H. G. Kyle has called a
meeting of the Republican central
committee at the court house Tues
day, September "a. at 1870. J. G.
Strong of Blue Rapids. Republican
candidate for congress, will be here
and meet the committee.
A district meeting was held at
Manhattan Monday P. H. Halleok,
J. F. Elston and others attended and
plans were made for an active cam
paign
Will H. Hays. chairman OF the
Republican national committee, will
meet Republicans of Kansas in con-
ference at Topeka at 2 p. m. Friday.
September q. A large gathering
Of Republicans Of the state is ex-
pected.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-09-19
AMERICANS HELD
GERMANS OFF

Paris Sept. 1S.-The German in
fantry last night attempted an at
tack on the Americans west of Mo
selle, but we're driven back by Am
erican fire.
The Germans also launched a
counter attack on the plateau north
west of near Sancy, seven miles from
Scissors. but the French held theiI
ground.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-09-19
oyer The TOP"
LYRIC WILL SHOW THE RECENT
REFLECTOR SERIAL
Wonderful Story viii BE Shown in
Striking Pictures October 2-3
Empey Himself to BE
in Cast

Wednesday and Thursday, October
and 3, at the Lyric theater, the
| people of Abilene will have an oppor-
tunity to see Sergt Arthur Guy
Empey in the production os his fam
GUS book, rover the Top Ser
geant Empey based this book on his
Attual experiences in the present
war, and it has just been completed
as a serial in The Reflector.
"Over the Top" is the one story
of life in the trenches that has
touched every responsive soul in
America.
Since the book was published 25O
copies have been sold during every
business hour every day In all
more than 100000 people have
read it. More than 10000 900 peo-
pie have read Empey's articles in
the great newspapers of the country
Many thousands have been fortunate
enough to crowd their way into the
limited capacity of the great halls
where Empey has lectured.
Now, the whole loyal citizenship
of the nation can see the fighting
sergeant" in action, can go "over the
top" with him on the Hun hunts
The marvel of motion picture pho
Biography brings to life before your
very eyes the pulsing, breathing
pages of the most widely read book
of the twentieth century"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-09-19
CLASS ONE TO BE USED
NEXT CALL, OCTOBER >

There will be another call Of
drafted men in Kansas October s.,
extending over fve-day period. It
is probable that the remaining men
in class one will be taken, that is,
those registered in 1917, June 5,
1918. and August "a, 1918.
The last report on the September
- registration places the number
Of registrants at 3,135.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-09-19
Killed in Runaway

Raymond Flessa, 15-year-old son
Of Mrs. Kate Flessa. living south OF
Gypsum, was fatally injured when
thrown from a wagon he was driving
in Assaria at noon Thursday, and he
died at 9 o'clock that night. The boy
was hauling a hog from Gypsum to
the Carlson barns at Assaria. No one
saw the accident, but It is believed
the horse took fright at something
and ran away, throwing the boy out.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-09-19
FAIR NEXT WEEK
ATTRACTIVE SHOW WILL BE
GIVEN COUNTY
Plans Include Fine Program OF
Events and Displays-Every-
body Should Plan to
>tt
Attend This Year

Next week is the Dickinson coun-
ty fair. Tuesday is entry day and
the people of Dickinson county are
planning to have a large list of en-
tries. Entries close at p. m.
Wednesday is the opening day and
a good program is being arranged.
The admission to the fair will be so
cents for adults and % cents for
children. There will be no war tax.
Thursday will be barbecue day.
Those who have attended the fair on
barbecue day know that it is one Of
the big days of the fair.
Friday is school children's day
The public schools will be dismissed
and arrangements will be made to
show them a good time. On Friday
the several home guard companies
OF the county will give a competitive
drill This will be especially inter-
estfng
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-09-19
MUST PUT UP $40 BOND
TO CUT PAVEMENT

The city commissioners passed an
order at its Monday morning session
providing that the city clerk shall
notify all plumbers that they must
put up a cash bond Of $40 before
cutting pavement for the purpose of
making connections with water lines.
They also decided to discontinue
keeping a man to care FOR the city
dump.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-09-19

Washington, Sept 19 The re-
gional directors of the railroad adj
ministration were today instructed
to claim deferred draft classification
for railroad general officers, shop
men, trainmen skilled yardmen. road
and maintenance of way men. tele-
phone and telegraph operators and
other essential employees
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-09-19
rrrom Tuesdar.s Datlr.r

Ora Washburn of Herington was
found guilty of rape and will be SEN
fenced to the penitentiary. He may
appeal the case.
Lenox Hall vs.. A. B. Seelye was on
trial. This is a claim for tuition
for an entire year by a school which
the defendants daughter attended
only until Christmas Dr. seelye re-
fused to pay for the whole year, while
the school claims the contract pro-
vides that it shall be done.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-09-19
Court Room Crowded

Today the court room was crowd
ed with men and women, thirty or
more cars lined the street in front
6f the court house and groups Of
men stood in the halls and on the
Grounds discussing the case. At
$3.50 the selection of the jury had
lust been completed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-09-19
nchs Guilty on Three Counts

Cleveland Sept Eugene V.
Debs, charged with violating the es-
nionaee act, was found guilty by a
federal jury on three counts. The
maximum penalty is twenty years in
prison and fine OF 10000. He
made no objection, but will appeal
to the United States supreme court.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-09-19
REBUILDING
ST. MIHIEL SALIENT

Plans are already under yay fol-
reoccupation by the French popula-
ton of the territory in St Mihiel
salient, from which they were driv-
en- four years ago.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-09-19
FOUR THOUSAND
PRISONERS TAKEN

The allied forces have gone in
nearly four miles on a 15-mile front
in Macedonia, taking 1000 prison
ers and many guns They are still
advancing.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-09-19
LODGE STANDS
BY THE PRESIDENT
(Associnted Press)

Washington, Sept. Unquali-
fled endorsement OF Wilson's rejec-
tion Of Austria S proposal for secret
and non-binding discussions was
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-09-19
IA..ocIatea rre..,

London, Sept. 1i.-General Per-
shing's troops, in their operations ON
the ST. Mihiel sector, increased the
number Of prisoners to over 10000.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-09-19
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4 "The government of the {
= United states feels that there 2
4 is only one reply which IL can Z
4 make to the suggestion of the {
= imperial Austro Hungarian =
= government. IL has repeatedly :
4 and with entire candor stated =
= the terms upon which the =
= United States would consider 3
= peace, and can and will enter =
Z tain no proposal for confer =
= ence upon matter concerning =
4 which il has made Its position q
and purpose so plain. ."-Presi- =
. dent Wilson. =